Large Family Organic Bulk Food Order | Fermented Asparagus!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I tried to put this video up this morning, but ended up with a bit of a glitch with the uploading. I wanted to apologize to anyone who started to watch it only to have it disappear. :)

[@isabelsebastiao-vieira2152]

A Canadian of Portuguese Ancestry, coming to you from my small homestead in Portugal. I found your channel about 1 week ago on KZbin. I really enjoy it. You have wonderful video's. I wanted to say I am so happy for you adopting and having many children. My hat goes off to you and your husband. God Bless you all.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so, so much for that! 💚🙂

[@EssentialMountainHomesteading]

We love this video, trying to feed our small army is a chore that never ends. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey guys! I know, feeding so many kiddos is a full time job, isn’t it? Thanks for watching!😊

[@ariverdreaming]

Menstrual cups are an amazing option to eliminate the waste of pads! I haven’t had to spend money on sanitary products in years. Thanks for sharing your bulk process!

[@mototour08]

We could not afford organic vanilla extract either however we found that by purchasing a couple organic vanilla beans each month over an extended period of time, we eventually were able to make our own organic vanilla extract in the quantities we consumed. This can also be done over and over so although the initial purchase is steep, it pays dividends eventually. There are many recipes online and they are all essentially the same. Great video, keep up the good work I am just over halfway through your videos now!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ve done it before, but it’s been years. Thanks for the reminder. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos! 😊

[@ceedee2570]

thank you for talking with your hands! I do it too. Now I realize that not only does it help talk better, it helps me understand better, too!

[@vickiulrich6694]

Oh Chelsea...what a blast from the past dear girl! I'm sure I've said this before but living in a house with 8 other brothers and sisters AND a step-grandfather, we were NEVER without at least 12 seated at the dinner table. I read some historical novels on occasion...when I have 5 minutes and don't fall asleep :)...and I always felt like the pioneer days came to the Kettel household every time grocery day came as my mother ALWAYS brought in 50# of flour and sugars not to mention all the pounds and pounds of butter, Crisco and whatnot and when the vanilla came out of the box, my brothers thought it was root beer because the container was so big. This was pretty much on a monthly or every other month basis due to the fact that cooking was always from scratch and boy could my mother cook and thank God I did get that talent from her, whew!!! BUT our beans came from the elevator since my Dad worked for the local farmer's elevator so he would bring the beans home from work but they were a big bulk bag as well. Now after all was said and done, grocery day was a HUGE chore because we had to "restock the pantry" and that in itself was a job rotating stock and filling bins, jars and tubs making absolute certain that dates and product names were clearly labeled and heaven forbid if we didn't make sure to insert bay leaves in the flour and bread slices in the sugars. Today I still buy in bulk but NOT quite as big a bulk as then as it's just Jack and I but I still scratch cook, can 3-400 jars of food each fall and freeze many things as well so I would say that Jack and I would be able to survive most any disaster and not starve. I don't ferment asparagus but I do pickle it and do I ever love it, Jack too. I do have a vegetable garden but that is purely for seasonal freshness and I purchase from the local Amish or other roadside produce markets that I know how they grow the product and when canning season begins...Jack and the kids were/are always certain to be out from under as it is a process that I truly love and love to do by myself. I call it therapy but I can't really say why I never want help and there are days when I don't get as much done as I used to with all my limitations but I still have everything processed long before I need to worry about freshness. I will say that there is something to be said for being able to stand back and look at all the beauty in the pantry when I am done putting up product for the season. Meals are so much better when one plans ahead and takes the time to can and freeze their own food. I know it isn't for everybody but I just can't handle store bought tomatoes and vegetables because tin is NOT a flavorful condiment...just sayin'! I do have to buy my kitties food and litter...in bulk packaging but most of my "regular" shopping is done locally at the butcher shop and Aldi's. I NEVER shop at places where I have to pay them to use their facilities but that's just me as I know a lot of folks do use Costco and Sam's Club but I'll keep my canning job because at the end of the day, I'm sorry to say, I CAN tell the difference. I make my own noodles, breads/biscuits and desserts pretty regularly and I buy my red potatoes in 50# crates from the potato growers field. if I want white potatoes, I can go behind the potato digger and pick up the ones left behind but I prefer reds over any others because they don't seem to elevate my blood sugar levels as much as red potatoes are less starchy and for a type 2 diabetic, that is key! I do buy my paper products (tissue, paper towels and Kleenex) from Aldi's and yes...it's the big packages as I don't mess with the small stuff. I never use paper plates and yes, I too wash my own dishes and that's a good thing as I always have dirt under my nails most days or paint on my hands if I'm doing some crafting. Kills two birds with one stone, I can get my hands soaked while I'm scrubbing the dishes and pots and pans. I will put a bit of dish soap on my sponge when I'm doing dishes because I haven't really found a good detergent for suds and I've been doing dishes a long, long time girl as I will turn 60 in August and let me just say...that's a lot of dishes!!! I don't mind how often you post a vlog but I do enjoy them when you do. Looking forward to when you share your pantry with us as you know I only ask to be entertained and enlightened...I am always entertained by you and most every vlog teaches me something and most of the time it is how much "big families" have to share and interact with one another to make all the parts and parcels work within the family nucleus. I feel that our family of 4 missed out on many of the needed skills as there just wasn't as much work to make the family function... our son and daughter were good kids overall and had chores but it was different. Social skills and hard work are needed to survive in the big world and it seems to me that I learned them much better coming from a "small community" like our big family was. Again, that is taken from my perspective, nothing more. I am curious about the kids and okra...what they think of it and how you use it in your daily meal planning so hoping you will update us as yours matures and gets harvested. Thinking about the chickens and what has happened with the Sebastopols . I think your neighbor just can't part with the cute little curly feathered beauties but that too is fine...for him! I will say that it might have been a little more work than you would have wanted on the homestead trying to keep them clean and happy. Just for your information...since you are not posting quite as often, I have started following Castle Hill Garden with Cliff and Diane in the UK. I just happened on him as I was hunting for something to watch one evening and his vlog popped up and he stole my gardening heart from the beginning. I'm sure he isn't going to appeal to everyone but he sure did me as he grows veggies, fruits and flowers. I couldn't ask for anything more of him. I have learned a great deal about propagating and that is something I have always enjoyed but with less than stellar success. You see, entertainment and enlightenment! Until next time dear girl...happy gardening and family building!!!:):):)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Me dearest Vicki! I’ve missed you and wish dearly you lived close enough so I could learn from you. You have preserving and storing down to an art form. As fir the Sabastepols the gent with them still hasn’t let me know when he’ll be in town. You’ve reminded me to call him and remind him. 😊 I think they would add just the right element of character to or menagerie. Kate did get some Welsh Harlequins the other week and I just love watching them waddle about. Much love.❤️

[@vickiulrich6694]

Chelsea girl...be careful what you wish for would be my husbands advice! If I lived close to you there would be a buzz of chatter that would scatter Hunny and the kids to all corners of the homestead just to get away from the conversation. Growing up with so many other siblings gave me a very fluid gift of gab and I usually keep it in good working order so to speak. BUT I could help you in so many ways that you would be regretting your wish:) You have two mothers already so let's just be glad I am so far in distance but do know that I think about you and yours often and you are in my prayers daily just because I have felt such a connection to the large family unit that those who didn't grow up with have no clue of my fascination. As for missing me...did I go somewhere? I thought I had commented on most of your vlogs but maybe I missed one or two with trying to keep up with both indoors and out this spring. You can always connect with me at [e-mail] if I seem quiet but I do try to give you a break every now and again as I seem to post letters and not short snippets when commenting. if I weren't so technologically challenged I would send you pictures and such from here on the river but I am an idiot when it comes to all this electronic stuff. I am more of the "little suzy homemaker" kind of gal myself and I can share anything I know when it comes to cooking, baking, gardening and even cross-stitching and sewing but that's about the extent of my talent. I can scrub a tub and toilet bowl like nobody's business but don't even ask me how to do anything with cameras and computers. I thank God every day that my daughter set up my computer before she moved to the Netherlands or I wouldn't be conversing with you now. I will be doing some research on Welsh Harlequins as I have no clue as to what they are but if they waddle I'm guessing ducks or geese. Trust me that next vlog I will be up on Kates newest addition to the homestead as you well know by now that I do love me some farm animals with chickens at the top of the list:) Your menagerie of animals make me so happy when you share so if you keep adding, I'll keep connected to LMR. Time to cut this post off before your other subscribers start having trouble posting for my hoggishness with the space. Hugs and snuggles to you and yours way up there in the vast wilderness of B.C. from Jack and I down here in the middle of the mitten!!!:):):)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s just that I’m nit posting as much so I don’t get to hear from you as much as I’m accustomed to! Yes, the Welshies are ducks and the prettiest ones you ever did see. I got in touch with the Sabastapol gent today and he informed me he sold his stock to another person and had lost my number so wasn’t able to let me know. Fortunately I know where he’s located so my plan is to track him down at the next farm fair. I’m on a mission, dear Vicky!

[@anashomestead5919]

I loved reading your comments as much as I loved seeing this video by our hostess.

[@EssentialMountainHomesteading]

Vicki Ulrich loved reading your comment, thanks for sharing

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

Everyone has a dishwasher, its just that they are not machines. My mother's was named David or Danny.

[@grandmananners]

lol...I don't have one, wash dishes by hand everyday

[@Q_QQ_Q]

@Linda Sanders or just eat in cooking utencils , not plates lol

[@lynsmith2698]

@@grandmananners i dont have a dishwasher either. Our kitchen is small and there are only 2 of us. Its a waste of water for us to have one. However if i had a big family...i would be thankful for me

[@Doktracy]

Omg, David or Danny! My two brother’s names!

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

This was super informative. Thanks! I'd love to see your pantry next fall and the root cellar whenever. Hugelkultur, yes, please. That asparagus looks delicious. I'll try it! You might like preserved\fermented lemons. Quarter the lemons the long way, but don't cut all the way through the bottom. Open them like a flower, and pack with Kosher or sea salt (not iodized). Pack the salted lemons very firmly into a non-metallic container. As you pack them, they will start releasing juice. If there isn't enough juice to cover, add fresh lemon juice until all the lemons are covered (or just squeeze them harder in the container). Cover with a lid or secured cheesecloth. Place in a dark place for about 4 weeks. They'll last for years and years, getting better with age. Use the well-rinsed peel in any recipe that calls for lemon - I usually mince it. (Start with 1/4 of a lemon rind and adjust to taste.) If food were an orchestra, and lemon juice a flute, then the preserved lemon peels would be French horns. They are amazing and taste like summer to me; I always have some on hand. BTW - this does _not_ work well with limes - I tried it and was deeply disappointed. Meyer lemons, on the other hand, are excellent preserved this way. Weren't you talking about growing a Meyer lemon in your greenhouse? Or am I mistaken? PS - Don't feel guilty about doing the best you can in regard to the pads. We do what we can, as we can, to the best of our ability. No apologies!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks, girl! I hate using plastics so much and find they’re so hard to get away from and when I use them when I know for sure there’s a better alternative I can’t help but feel guilty. That fermented lemon recipe sounds awesome! The next time they’re on sale I’ll by a bunch and give them a try. I love the way you write.❤️

[@kirstenwhitworth8079]

💖 Well, we're even because I love your videos! Plastics. Ugh. I know. I try to minimize how many I buy, but sometimes it just isn't possible. I wish we (the collective we) would stop packaging with them.

[@nonameaccount5590]

Just found your channel...great information...so wish you tube was "alive" when I was raising my four sons...not a lot of alternative information out there in th 70's and 80's...but there were some good books and they were helpful...now that I am semi-retired I look for ways to be frugal and healthy...the mindset of the young people involved in being prepared and being thrifty is wonderful! Best of luck with your children and all your endeavors.

[@MrScoresby]

Hi Chelsea: Interesting to see how similar our bulk storage is. Ghee is my main stored cooking fat other than renderings plus 2-4liter cans of CPV olive oil. And I have over two years supply condiments, 8- cooking wines, 7- vinegars, 8-salad dressings,?- sauces ( South Asian, European, South western, Caribbean, steak, seafood, mustards, Ketchups, HP, Lea&Perrins, Chinese, Japanese. etc. ), pickles most acquired off the 1/2 price rack every time I go to Safeway. Dry bulk 20 pd. assorted pasta, 50pd. 3 rice's, 20 pd. 3 flours, 20pd 5 dried beans 10 pd. dried vegetables, 5 pd. 6 salts, 20 pd. 6 sugars, 20 pd. coffee etc. About 20 cans each of stock (beef, chicken, fish), mushroom soup, corn, tomato sauces, milk (evaporated, condensed, coconut, soy, plus 10 pd. skim milk powder), meat and 50 cans of fish mainly smoked (clams, mussels), tuna, salmon, assorted sardines. Over 100 spices, dried herbs seasoning blends, curries etc. But mainly use one of 20 blends (Italian, Taco, Tex/Mex, Montreal steak or chicken, lemon/herb, Caribbean ( 5 types), Greek, roast pepper/garlic, Chinese 5 spice, curry, etc. Then there's the chest freezer ( full) Meat, fish, vegetables, 1/2 liter tubs of extra portions of cooked dinners ( chowders, stews, soups, pasta mixed, rice dishes, other casserole type dishes, stocks, fruit etc.) and some Ice cream. Cooking for one I have leftover portions each time I cook; one for tomorrow, the rest into the freezer to be reheated in the future. I probably have over 50 of these meals. But do take them down to the freezer on the boat for lunch or when I am out boating. There is also 4 - 1 person months of dry goods, canned and frozen food on the boat at any given time. Plus snacks for when I can't leave the helm with 2 thermoses of coffee and any empty bottle. At home is also the fridge/freezer for limited opening and the bar fridge/freezer in my kitchen for multiple daily opening. Well that's more than enough to read about a food hoarder in one session. It also applies to tools, books, and anything I might need some day. the old guy Bert

[@LittleMountainRanch]

What an awesome list! Next time I’m down your way I’ll have to come check it out! I feel like I can always learn more about food storage.

[@4philipp]

I’d say you’ll be good for a couple of weeks.

[@kimkerley4218]

Wow Burt. Id love to come see how you store also. I can, dehydrate, freeze and ferment. I love to grow my own veggies, herbs, berries and fruits. I don’t raise meat but I am considering some chickens for eggs. Id love to raise my own fish. Thx for sharing Bert. 😊

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Hey Chelsea ....sorry if I misspelled that....totally understand how hard it is to find organic food. Anyhow, we tagged you in a video, not sure if you did it or not as we can be a little late to the party with these things sometimes. Here it is anyways and have a great day! goo.gl/uh53jA

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey guys - I did do that one awhile back, but try me again! :) Looking forward to watching you get your place off the ground!

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Hey! We kinda sat on it for a couple of months so figured you probably got hit with it :) Thanks anyways!

[@annettem14]

Awesome! As my family is growing I hope to buy food in bulk soon. So excited about the root cellar/pantry tour. I've never fermented vegetables, but really really want to try. Those asparagus looked good. Much love!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Bulk is the way to go and gives me such a feeling if security. I’m excited for you - as weird as it sounds I still get baby fever. The asparagus just gets better with age. So good.

[@hazelschofield9161]

I do like this kind of video, it reminds me of my own pantry goals and gets me thinking about what I'd like to accomplish this summer. I usually can tomatoes that I buy in bulk when they go on sale. Last summer I THINK I canned almost enough for the entire year, I'll know in about a month or so. I'd been working on getting myself there for three years and I THINK I finally did it! I still have 12 500ml jars left! WOOT!! I'm not sure if I'll even be canning this year. we're moving to a house up north (a wee little village near Minden ON, lakes and Canadian Shield EVERYWHERE!! *swoon*) but we're moving RIGHT BEFORE my canning season! if I can get us unpacked fast enough to be able to take a bit of a breather I might have enough energy to can. last year I did two family's worth of tomatoes- for reference last year my 'family size for a year' was a smaller-than-I'd-wanted ten flats of 12 500mL jars. I did twice that. took me two weeks! I was exhausted and I couldn't stop grinning! I kept hobbling on my poor swollen feet over to my beautiful stack to admire it! this year if the stars align I'll be doing 7 flats of tomatoes and 6 flats of a rough thickened-by-boiling-down spaghetti sauce base. if I can get RERALLY motivated I might do some jam or pickles. if not just the moving TO A HOUSE WITH LAND AROUND IT IN THE WOODS is enough for me! everything's coming up Hazel! :D

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We sound like two peas in a pod. I feel exactly the same about canning! Congrats of the house with land!! That’s exciting!

[@hazelschofield9161]

it SO IS!! do you guys have instagram? I love seeing what others are up to and I enjoy sharing my accomplishments on there :D

[@hazelschofield9161]

ha! I found you!

[@Duncan1900Homestead]

Great video. It's good to hear from you. Glad things are going well, and your starting to harvest from the garden.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s coming. We did get a frost the other day which set me back s but, but I’m hoping everything will rebound.

[@robertkadow3367]

Thank you for getting to the point. Awesome comments. Wish I could follow your advice -involved with others

[@cleverblonde4406]

Lovely to see you and hear what you have been up to.

[@margiesteininger3344]

Bosch dishwasher - we go through about 2 loads a day. i love mine and been using for 15 yrs. very grateful for it since i am handicapped

[@steveandjacquie]

Wow, when your head hits the pillow at night I bet it's lights out! Great video, thanks for sharing, we look forward to your root cellar video

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m kind of a night owl - it’s my down time when the house is finally quiet.😉

[@steveandjacquie]

Little Mountain Ranch really interested in the bulk ordering. I'm guessing Costco is Kamloops With fuel prices .not very economical

[@Kez_abi]

I love How loads and loads of people are watching these kind of videos now bc of Covid. But alot of the videos are older coz ppl been doing it for years

[@chelseagarchar4338]

This is amazing!!! I will have to look at this store similar to that one. Since I’m in the States, and see if I can go in with a couple family members or friends. I love using cloth pads and cloth diapers.

[@commonsenseuniversitydoesn8559]

We had a problem with mosquitos when we lived in North Dakota. I was told to plant lemon thyme and peppermint. It really helped.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

My mom just told me that, too. I’m going to plant a bunch by the entrances to the house. Thanks for the tip!

[@beyondmountainshomestead2468]

Ok... I can breathe now.... I always hold my breath between LMR videos🤪 I just purchased some asparagus starts to plant as well as more grapes, rhubarb and another apple tree. Thats just a few of the permaculture type varieties we are including here with more stone fruit trees to be added 😎

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol - I better get with it and start putting out more videos. 😉 I planted a few hardy grape vines and weirdly one completely disappeared, as in, not a trace to be found anywhere. The only thing I can figure is that a horse grabbed it over the fence and ate the entire thing!

[@tonimitchell9930]

You are such a busy lady, how do you do it all? I would like to bulk buy but there are only 2 of us. It is really hard to break away from using plastics sometimes. You should try making your own vanilla, you only have to buy the beans and the alcohol and you can make it as you need it. Its way cheaper than buying it and then you know its organic as long as you buy and non GMO alcohol. You also might want tocheck out Rain Country's videos on her vinegars. She makes all different kinds.....for cooking, cleaning, and washing her hair with. Very informative, she just made one out of cedar for cleaning and shampooing her carpet. Your asparagus looks amazing. My favorite pickles are fermented pickles. We use to make them in crocks when I was a kid. Mom use to put grape leaves in her pickles to keep them crisper. God Bless

[@lisabooker6405]

Always a pleasure to hear from you and your beautiful family.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

[@gratituderanch9406]

I LOVE my menstrual cup. I know it can be difficult to teach kids that but for you. I will be tactful- but I never “got to know myself” well, and was never something I enjoyed, so if I can use a menstrual cup, anyone can. It does take a bit of trial and error as we’re all built a little different and different shaped. No guilt- you do great! There’s a time and a season for so many things in our lives! Sure hoping to do better at storing stuff! We’re hoping to store onions and potatoes this upcoming year! I’ve done canning but not a whole lot with storing. Often I store things in the ground... we’re zone 7-8, so I just use mobile hoop houses and I can get at my produce most winters.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I love this comment so much! Thank you for being so open about the mensural cup.❤️

[@4philipp]

As a guy I obviously don’t use them but I have heard great reviews about them. The initial awkwardness can’t be much different from changing baby diapers for the first time. In a preparedness sense, they are the best, even if you only keep it as a backup solution.

[@PracticalModernHomestead]

I don't like to shop, either. I love autumn because we have a full year's supply of food from the Homestead. It really is a huge sense of security.

[@sharonmoore4381]

My parents had 4 dishwashers funnily enough when we 4 children left home no more dishwashers as for cloth pads or plastic wrapped you do what you can and I think your doing great and I’m impressed.

[@robertshelleyduck3268]

Yay!!!! you're back! I love your Instagram posts but it's so good to hear your voice explaining what you do and why you do It.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks mom’❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@NS-pf2zc]

We have such similar goals! I'm currently tracking our food purchases for a two-fold reason. First, to determine how much food I should raise and grow. Second, to see how much I should begin to get in bulk. I really enjoyed this, Thank You!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I am doing it for your first reason, too. Once the garden gets going I’m planning on trying a month without the grocery store at all and see how we do. ❤️

[@NS-pf2zc]

Little Mountain Ranch - That is brilliant! I may just try that myself!

[@christiebetts4970]

Had to catch up with one of my favorite families ! I've been busy with gardening and learning to can and all the regular life chores.I enjoy it,but at 61 and fibro and arthritus,life is a constant balancing act.If i'm gardening or canning,other things just might not get done!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hi Christie - I'm happy to 'see' you and hear that you're gardening and canning. They're are both a lot of work but so rewarding and good for the soul. Sending lots of love your way. 💚

[@christinal.9309]

Hi, I just discovered your channel and have been voraciously watching your videos. I love them all! A quick note, I now use the Diva cup instead of disposable sanitary napkins. When I first heard of a Diva Cup I was grossed out but now I love it. Very excited for your next video. You are living my dream. Keep up the great work. :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Ah, thank you so much! You’re the second person to mention the Diva cup and my sister has been on my case to try one for years. I guess I need to get with the program and get one. Thanks so much for watching!

[@TheBonnieberry]

so very busy here still cleaning/selling Grants Dads home/things...so,so much...I love hearing from you...always informative.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks Bonnie! How’s the weather over there? We’ve been moving between super hot and cold. The cooler weather is lovely.

[@TheBahamabob]

Now it’s public how much cocoa and popcorn you’ve stashed, you might add to your perimeter security!:-) The logistics of your storage interests me. Thanks. Bob

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol that’s so true!

[@annmittelstadt2938]

WOWWWW WEEEEEE, What a beautiful, colorful can goods. That is my goal soon. Hopefully next year. I just found you on here. Loved, loved your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm so glad you liked it! Welcome!!

[@margiesteininger3344]

bosch dishwasher is the best out there. mine has been awesome. i do 1-2 loads a day and have in mine for 15 yrs. still going strong and very quiet

[@melannielang3446]

I make my own cloth pads. :) I love the switch I did.

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Always good to be prepared, have a great week,

[@VagabondAnne]

My theory about fermented foods is that it takes a little bit of time for your gut to taste, recognize, and then begin to crave that particular thing. If you're not used to it, it's a bit weird, but once you've had a few doses, your body recognizes it and suddenly demands MORE.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That makes so much sense!

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Very glad to have discovered you. I grew up on a farm, but it was in a hot and humid locale and i am drawn to, and now live in, the Pacific NW. Unfortunately, though, I am in the suburbs and I miss the space, privacy, and quiet of the country. Your farm, in that beautiful location and climate, is a dream to me.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

P.s. I recently learned about menstrual cups. I guess they have been more popular overseas but are becoming more so in North America now. You might check into that, but, whatever you decide, you shouldnt feel guilty doing the best you can at the time. :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. It's really uplifting and encouraging to me.

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

I love making fermented asparagus!! I put garlic and a pepper mix I made. It is SO good!! I also have found you can mix a lot of veggies up and they lend their flavors. Asparagus, carrots, zucchini, garlic and a touch of ginger is delicious!! So happy to have this bulk buying info! I have been looking for something in my area, hoping I can find a distributor and a couple other people!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yum! I am so doing that!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Hey Chelsea it's food to see you 😊 I hope your family is well. I know this is the time of year when we're all pretty busy. I agree with you, buying in bulk on items you use is a really good thing. There's no sense of wasting food and money just to store things which won't be eaten. I try to make a monthly menu of meals in my head (actually partially in my head, and actually scribbled down in shorthand on a pad). Then I'll compile my grocery list, this truly has saved us money, and time because I don't have to figure out what to make for a meal just before meal time. Have you tried making your own organic vanilla? I've made it several times, and store it in a dark cool place. All you need is large canning jar, 10 vanilla beans, and organic vodka. The recipe is pretty easy, and you'll need about 1 month to store it in a dark cool place, and the vanilla is ready. I'm happy you have tiur garden planted. We're still dealing with too much rain here to get things done.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I could get so much better with meal planning especially in the summer when I’d rather be outside. Lol You’ve reminded me about making vanilla. I have done it before but it’s been years. Hope it dries up for you soon!

[@sandyoklahomatransient8557]

Little Mountain Ranch Me too! I'm over all this moisture.

[@daracubin6543]

Hi 😀 stop worrying about what you do as a Mum... You're going a great job. I know what you mean about the cloth SP I have them and the girls like the plastic ones ..... We do what we need to 😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you!😊

[@naeninuit6277]

I think you're living my dream life. subscribed!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome!!!😊

[@amandaw30]

I love this! I always feel guilty using disposable products too (if I’m being honest it’s more from a budget stand point than environmental, as selfish as that sounds. It kills me to waste part of our tiny budget on things I’m just going to throw away 😕). I cloth diapered the first two kids but I can’t seem to make them work with my third. It’s just one diaper rash after another! As for feminine products. The diva cup has been fabulous for me and way less hassle laundry wise! It took a little getting used to, to place it but now I really like it!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

My sister has been trying to convince me to try a diva cup for ages but I haven’t gotten around to it. Now that you’ve mentioned it too, I’ll get on it and order one. Mulch is working well! My heart is a little broken at the moment about my garden, though. We got frost the other night and burned off many of the squash leaves.🙁 I don’t think it killed anything outright, but it set the garden back a few weeks, for sure.

[@amandaw30]

I’m so glad to hear it’s working well! Hay is so easy to come by for mulch on a farm! I thought about buying straw before I tried the hay but it isn’t in the budget and it’s all sprayed around here. At least I know our hay fields have never been sprayed in anyway! It gives me peace of mind and it’s abundant. That’s so sad about the frost. Weather is such a tricky factor! I hold my breath every time a storm blows through praying the wind doesn’t rip off all the fruit and the hail doesn’t wreck the plants. Inevitably, every year we get crazy hail when the garden is still so fragile. I hope your plants bounce back quickly ♥️

[@pinkprepper3850]

So interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@hazelschofield9161]

WE did cloth diapers when we hit our most extreme poor. They were a literal life saver! We found eco disposable after that and I started using the inserts from the diapers as pads. I found a lady local to me who makes cloth pads and I will never go back! Broody Chick Diapers is where we got our biodegradable disposable diapers, they have bulk options too

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m looking forward to getting back with them. I love them, too.

[@meg___a___meg]

Funny--I think we live in the same area as you and I was just talking with someone in Horsefly about getting in on their Horizon bulk order. Now I have a nice wish list to work off of :) Thanks Chelsea!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Sounds like we do indeed live in the same area.😊 I added a link in the description box to Horizon if you want to grow your wish list even more.😉

[@pebblecreekmodels]

So glad to hear I’m not the only person who doesn’t like to shop! 😊.....Tara

[@4philipp]

I think many people don’t really have that much variation in their own cooking, so relatively few items can complete the pantry. I know your list consists of normal items. From a preppers perspective it’s of value to meal plan around ingredients that can locally be produced, while everything else is considered a luxury. Use what you have and have what you use. We are often emotionally and “in the moment” driven, which leads to plenty of food waste. Good meal planning includes using open containers first. Looking forward to your pantry and root cellar.

[@beccascraps8141]

Don’t feel bad! It looks like you make SO much from scratch, that more than makes up for the plastic waste from the pads. ❤️

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Ah, thank you!

[@teresamackenzie9896]

Yes it's way after the fact... but you can order non plastic disposable feminine products like natracare. If they are not available from horizons, you can order them from well.ca or London drugs. The asparagus sounds really good. Thanks.

[@carlagribi6142]

You might enjoy making your own vanilla. Order Madagascar vanills beans and put in fun vodka bottle. Makes great xmas gifts. Need 3 months minimum 6 best 12 months mature.

[@laura-annstewart627]

Love the bulk order such a good idea. I'd love to do this with fruit. We eat alot of dried fruit. The fermented asparagus sounds good. Can't wait to see your root cellar. I'm hoping to get one soon.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

If you’re in BC Rancho Vignola is an awesome fruit and nut bulk order group. They may be international but I’m not sure.

[@laura-annstewart627]

Little Mountain Ranch I am . I will have to check them out . Thank you

[@kurrijhaj]

Finally a Canadian company!. I order from omfoods.com they have everything organic.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤️

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

LOVE using Hugle Mounds for gardening!! Looking forward to your video of experiences! And really looking forward to a tour of your root cellar! I can't have one here in So. FL. but looking forward to maybe creating one when we move a little more north!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I love my root cellar - I feel like I am stepping back in time when I go in there.

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

Little Mountain Ranch I can imagine!! When we lived in West VA we had a root cellar and I loved it, the house (and root cellar) were 150 years old. 😍

[@carolynmoody9460]

You are very good at making these videos.. Will done!! Great info .. Blessings

[@primehellcat]

I hang a small cloth/tissue with citronella oil on it, I also put a smear of oil on light globes, when the globes heat up the aroma permiates - mossies hate it

[@bstiger6482]

I wish more people understood the long term shopping and preparing of foods like you do. I realize your large family helps to be a motivator, but it is still a lost talent for most families. Keep it up! BTW, what do you use cider vinegar on your animals for?

[@terriefriday2462]

Thanks for sharing

[@suzyq6767]

I laughed so hard when you said we wouldn't want to do this with beans and rice. Ha!! That's what we eat around here with no animal products or oils. I've done this bulk thing for years starting way back when I had a big family at home. When we moved out to the country, I found I couldn't buy my bags of beans, rice, and oats in town either. Costco is a dream from another life. Now, the UPS driver is my Costco or rather Santa Clause. I love that guy. So, I order my #25 and #50 bags online. Shipping is usually free when ordering a minimum amount. We eat all we can from our garden and buy the rest from the farmer's market or grocery store in our small, quite distant town. I too went to disposable diapers with my last child. One person can only do so much work.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Boy, would I like to pick your brain!🙂

[@jacobperez8449]

This video is awesome and you are awesome. I would strongly recommend you use only whole wheat flour. White flour and white sugar are truly the worst on your body. Whole wheat is the best and I love the bulk order.

[@leobaltz2057]

And we miss you! So glad to get a update on LMR. Thanks for sharing how you do your bulk food orders. You had some wonderful tips! Did you purchase a skoby for your jun tea or did you grow it yourself? I want to try it out. Wonderful seeing you! Take care Chelsea and Family!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hey Leo! I purchased it from Amazon - I put a link in the description box.😊great to ‘see’ you too!

[@ericastevens4067]

What does your husband do for work? We have 6 children, one whom is on his own now. I can never seem to do what i'd like to. I have been binge watching your videos and I have fallen in love with your family. Homesteading is something very dear to my heart, I hope to one day to do half of what you are doing. Wonderful channel!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so happy you’re enjoying my videos! My husband is a Heavy Duty Mechanic - it’s been a wonderful career for supporting or family and there is always work!

[@rosieslade4827]

have you tried to use bay leaves for your flours rice and oat meal that way it keeps out the weevels

[@lacyhay6502]

People were calling me crazy because my house looks like a miniature grocery store come winter. But with us having a household of 8 and we own a lawn care business it's okay. I keep a list of everything we go through on a yearly basis and buy according to it. I have had to increase our list a little cause I'm one of the volunteers at our church that will help cook for a funeral. But we have a Sam's club and a GFS close by so that helps in buying bulk items. I will even make menu plans. I'm hoping to do more canning and preserving to cut expenses back even more. I had a friend say there is no way you go through 100 pounds of rice a year. I said come back in six months and when they came back I had 1 fifty pound bag left. But we're buying next month extra of certain foods like beans and rice and shelf life almond milk because several farmers in our area are predicting were going to have a very cold winter come after the holidays. And it's already showing signs that they're right. And I want to get extra that way if we do go with out power I have food I can cook on my gas stove and such. But living on a lawn care income for 11 year's you keep track of everything cause of the budgeting and rebudgeting and in the end you know. But buying in bulk does help.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Woman like you who keep track and make lists are my heroes! I am not that person, sadly. I fly by the seat of my pants with most things and run my pantry without much rhyme nor reason. One of the benefits of doing youtube is that I have a visual record of that I've done in the past. I know, not the best system. lol

[@lacyhay6502]

Little Mountain Ranch I'll give you an example. 120 boxes of cereal. 40 25 pound bags of flour. 72 boxes of the 100 count tea. 340 cans of green beans. 300 for us 40 in case I help cook for a funeral. And the list can go on. Homeschool I make menu plans and sometimes I have to change them for like if I'm volunteering at our church food pantry or if we are going to be going to a friend's house. Example is on the 20th of this month we went to an Amish canning party. I didn't have to cook that day but I brought homemade cornbread for the bean soup my Amish friend made. She had a lot of apples to can so me and my daughter's helped can. There was 60 people total there the men were splitting firewood for the family we brought our log splitter with us because the Amish there are not allowed to own them. But we had two log splitters going. They split 40 ricks of wood while all us inside help can over four hundred jars of apple sauce. She has 11 children and it was a blessing. Days like that. And we have another one to go to on the 10th of November so I'm making a homemade cake and cookies for that.

[@denisedonaldson342]

Ya’all are amazing. Just found you and love this!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome, Denise! I'm so happy you're here!

[@denisedonaldson342]

Little Mountain Ranch 🤗❤️🙏🏻

[@deno.520]

I tried making fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) but couldn't decide if it tasted good or off. Perhaps I just needed to give it another go. I threw it out. Will try again and keep your tips in mind! (PS, do you slice your cucumbers in disks or wedges when you ferment them?)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It dues take some getting used to, but I’m a huge fan now. Garlic is the key fir me. I cut them into wedges. I did do some zucchini and did disk those.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It does take some getting used to, but I’m a huge fan now. Garlic is the key for me. I cut them into wedges. I did do some zucchini and did disk those.

[@deno.520]

Thanks! I'll make it my mission to try this summer.

[@geniajacobs7519]

I'm a new sub and I just love your channel. All thou I am the complete opposite of your family I've learn so much. I'm in my older years, single and just begun to prep so I can take care of myself. I am curious of the green tea you were saying you made. Can you tell more. I keep green tea bags and I drink it iced.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

It’s called Macha tea. I honestly don’t know a lot about it. I drank if for awhile and then got out of the habit. Sorry I can’t be more helpful.

[@garrilynhoward9077]

With your concerns of plastic for feminine products, there is a product that is reusable made of silicon. It is washable. I have never used it but Rachel from Brad and Rach, she talks about it quickly in Q&A part 2 I think. She is an eye dr and has been using quite a while. FYI. To help with your guilt 😜😃😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thanks!

[@stephanienuce7711]

I’ll definitely try the fermented asparagus and I can’t wait to see the root cellar!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

The more I eat, the more I love it! It gets better with age.

[@peacepocketmama4276]

Little Mountain Ranch Do you just leave it in the refrigerator? How long does it last?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, in the refrigerator and from everything I've read a few months at least. You can also store it in your root cellar or cold room if it's cool enough.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Have you ever tried dhy your tomatoes an then grain them to a power an then your are able to use the power with small amount of water to make your tomatoe paste

[@LittleMountainRanch]

No, but that’s a fabulous idea!

[@browncoathomestead2080]

THANKS FOR SHARING THIS GREAT VIDEO WITH US LOTS OF GREAT INFO AND TIPS ON FOOD PANTRIES IN ROUTE SELLERS IN STORAGE, HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED DAY :-)

[@paulafreshour3589]

I'am from Oregon , USA

[@angelsherbs311]

I have never seen anyone else pickle things like this. My husband is from Jordan and this is how I was taught to pickle while I spent some time over there with his family. I pickle small cucumbers, peppers, and other veggies. Would love for you to visit my channel. I have one video on my pickling. 😊

[@lararomont8348]

Is it more affordable to go through a USA buying club for bulk in the USA? I would assume so, but I don't know where to start looking for the most economical + organic or non-gmo options. Seeking for a prepper pantry and would love any advice in the comment section. I try not to use Costco or Walmart for religious reasons due to what they fund. - not looking to argue about it, just being upfront.

[@graywoodhomestead845]

bulk order extravaganza! up next... family cloth!!!! lololol I can't wait to back to my cloth pads!! must.manifest.house.with.laundry

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol must manifest more time to do laundry!!! Lol❤️

[@paulafreshour3589]

Love your channel

[@tomishamoore2796]

Hi, I am new to your channel I really enjoyed this video. Do you have a blog or a place where I can look at some of the companies you use to buy bulk? Thank you

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm working on getting my website up and going. I will be sure to link it as soon as it's up and running.

[@colincharlton4537]

you are very well organised

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Having a good stockpile helps a lot. 😊

[@longarmsupplies]

Anyone know of a store like Horizon in Alberta? I think there must be one in Edmonton or Calgary. I got so excited seeing the big bag of dutch cocoa!

[@michelle6459]

Veta B I’m also in Alberta and looking for the same!

[@candicechristensen1753]

I really like the Yogi tea brand

[@RayleneBrowne]

You are amazing!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'll bet you are, too. 💚

[@HHeirloomIA]

Love the vid! My mouth is watering now. 😋 Have you considered making your own vanilla?? A root cellar vid would be so interesting! Definitley less can be more = simple. :)

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ve done it before but not for years. I totally should again. So simple.

[@HHeirloomIA]

Little Mountain Ranch anc it may save you some $$. I like using brandy vs. Rum or vodka. Its sweeter. 😋

[@morganchavis1835]

Are you unable to use menstrual cups? I know everyone is different but those last for years and don't need to be washed like cloth pads do. If you can use one I highly recommend it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

My daughter uses one and loves it. I'm using cloth pads now and prefer them.

[@mikebaggerly1992]

You guys should do Little Mountain Ranch t-shirts and hats

[@LittleMountainRanch]

We should! 🙂

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

Have missed you!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You too! ❤️

[@rosieslade4827]

I love your jars where did you get them at if you can tell me please thank you in advance

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Horizon Distributes

[@PineappleFruitCup]

Just found your channel! :) new subbie here. Love all the info.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Welcome! I'm so glad you're enjoying it. :)

[@aligale5015]

Is jun tea like kombucha? We are in California but I'm very interested in ordering in bulk too and wonder if you know if the Canadian company delivers to US too or if you know of one that is domestic to here?? Thanks for your content, I just discovered your channel today and looking forward to "picking your brain" watching the videos!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, it is like Kombucha but you use honey and green tea instead of black tea and sugar. I don't think that Horizon ships over the border, but I have heard of other places that are similar in the US... I think you're best bet is to go talk to your local health food store and find out who they use. Usually larger distributors will ship to smaller groups (as in, a group of you and your friends) and offer free shipping for orders over 1000.00 which is really easy to reach, even with just a few people. That's what we are doing here and it works really well. If you head the group up you can even change a small fee which can add up if you have enough people. Good luck!

[@georgebanks8804]

“WoW “! You’re Awesome ! I’m A Man - Wish I Had A Woman Like You ! Your Knowledge ! Energy ! I’m A Single Dad Of Two(teenager’s), My Prep - Pantry Is A Year Of Twenty-Five Year Shelf-life Food - 200 pounds of Rice&Beans ea. - 96 cans of Canned Vegetable (corn,green beans, peas, spinach, each), Flour- Bottle Water Spice(of all kind), Food list goes on & on … Generators - Medical - Soaps (all kind) , Just Emergency Food Storage. I Have A Nice Size Large Room In My Basement. Keep It Under Air Conditioning - 36-38 degrees. Plus I Have Two Six Foot Freezes - Refrigerator. Plus I Have A Small Garden. Little Mountain Ranch - Is Awesomeness !!! Thank You I Learn A Lot From Your Video’s !

[@barbaranielsen2888]

Did your family also perserve food like you do? Did you begin this journey as a child?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes, they did. I'm very grateful for those skills.

[@bawdybroad]

How do you spell this hucha(sp) of which you speak? I am trying to google it and all I get are Hukka smoking gadgets?

[@TanyaCoffman]

Is there a company similar to Harizon for America? Thanks for great content!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I found this site www.quora.com/What-are-the-top-organic-food-distributors-in-the-USA-and-EU that lists several options. I hope that helps!

[@debbiemaddox2483]

where do you get your products lik lentles and popcorn?being out n the country do you have ssues with bugs

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm filming a pantry q&a tonight and will answer this question for you. :)

[@lararomont8348]

Yeah the beans/ lentils brands were excluded :(

[@dollyperry3020]

💜

[@sdkemm]

My issue with dish soap is finding a good non toxic one that will cut grease. Any suggestions?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Seventh Generation is a good one.

[@audreyabdo7719]

Beans and lentils will last a long time under normal storage. I love Basmati rice. I don’t like gummy or half cooked rice.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yup, totally gross. :)

[@carolkantner1770]

Do you still order bulk from this company or more Costco