Make-ahead Thanksgiving Meal Prep | Reduce Holiday Stress

[@lgmbornschlegl]

My husband and I are retired and getting ready to move to our homestead. I absolutely love how you explain everything, show exactly what you are doing, and everything is from scratch. Your integrity and honesty in being 100% transparent in the garden and kitchen is awe inspiring. I love, love your channel. I have learned and am learning so much. Thank you for the time you take to go through each step. Your enthusiasm is really a beautiful thing to experience. God bless.

[@ayronsmama05]

Congratulations and God Bless!

[@justpatty7328]

Well said and very true! Congrats on your homestead and God bless.

[@earthsongdivine7384]

Congratulations on your new life adventures, love from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺 xx

[@danakarloz5845]

Wow 🤩 congratulations!

[@kanthimathivaithiyanathan544]

Hi Sisters Well Your Experience is Really Super Wow Congratulations Best Of Luck Lord of Siva.... Thank you...

[@BodyPot]

“No matter what happens in the kitchen, never apologize,” is one of Julia Child’s kitchen rules.

[@Allducksgotobed]

I was thinking during the video of how much she reminds me of Julia. I love when we get to see the goofs, because it's what really happens in the kitchen.

[@melissahamm8122]

Hi Becky, Great video! I agree with you, it's so nice to prep ahead,less stress and more time for family 👪

[@pamelapitrone7639]

I laughed so hard I cried. I am a true crime watcher also. Your shock when your mother-in-law came was hysterical. I don’t know where you find your energy!

[@SiestaFiesta287]

Me too! Although I laughed so hard I also peed myself a little.

[@pagirl913.]

Me tooooo, I had to run to the bathroom!!! My husband thought I was loosing my mind cause I was laughing so loud.

[@katshomekorner9194]

My first thought when she screamed? "It's October 30, the day before Halloween. Someone just tried to scare her." What was even funnier? It wasn't an intentional scare. LOL

[@amyparker1762]

I can totally relate to your reaction 🤣

[@bsalii]

@@Mrssarandy same!!!!

[@kitt7477]

I think people like you are the real social media influencers, it’s wonderful that you can find something to do at home that’s beneficial on your day off. You’ve actually inspired me to do the same.

[@katehb6038]

Agreed, and keeping in all the spills, burns, breakages, and fails. Makes me feel normal and I love Becky's genuine care-free fun attidue

[@debrakessler5141]

I'm commenting even before I watch your video! I was pouring a cup of coffee and looking out my kitchen window gazing at the snow that has been falling for hours (N Idago) and I see you've posted a video. There was a spark of excitement and a smile crept up getting wider & wider. You are successful because you are sharing your gardening & cooking trials & triumphs with us. You don't edit out the dropped egg or the failed canning jars. It's as if we are all sitting at the kitchen island with a hot beverage and you're sharing your experiences with us. You are so genuine and relatable. Please never change, we don't want a polished perfect presentation. We want to explore new things right along with you. You have brought joy to so many, Shalom.

[@jsmith8904]

Wow, gazing at the snow. That sounds so magical. I've never seen snow in real life.

[@debrakessler5141]

@@jsmith8904 it's beautiful especially when it floats down in large clumps

[@nancypatterson868]

I live in southern Idaho and we haven't gotten snow yet. Enjoy! I still enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while I watch Becky work.

[@katshomekorner9194]

"We don't want a polished perfect presentation." LOL A lot of alliteration there, but I absolutely agree with it. A genuine presentation, with all of its mistakes (and frightened screams), is a big part of what draws me to this channel.

[@ambiunicornandsavagesapphi5022]

Am I the only one who is amazed at how she can prep, bake, talk us through the process, video AND listen to True Crime all at the same time?

[@narir6448]

When I realized she has been listening to a podcast while doing all that AND giving us a full tutorial I was like 😳🤯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@Romans828girl]

Yeah, I couldn't do all of that WITHOUT listening to the podcast. If I tried to do as many things at once as Becky does, I can just see my husband walking in, looking around, and saying, "What...happened...here?!

[@dianehagen1285]

@@narir6448 t,,,,,,x,

[@juliemoore6957]

Who taught you how to cook like this? You are so young!

[@francesbeck7780]

I love that you are showing a real kitchen and not editing out the things that aren't perfect!

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you for watching!

[@alliebennett555]

Yes! Exactly! A real cook has an occasional yikes. You are a special young lady to make your own food from scratch. I was very much like you at a young age and took slack for “doing it the hard way”. I also enjoyed making my own food.

[@MicaelaShepherd]

My sweet Becky, you are going to be so big on KZbin soon from now. Your energy and love are just contagious.

[@grannaboo03]

That is such a wonderful tip: “Just go down the Freezer section of the Grocery store to see what you can Freeze!” Brilliant! Thanks for sharing all that you do!💕🦋

[@goodsonsk]

Becky... Put the onions in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before cutting them. This freezes the onion oils and greatly reduces the chances of your eyes watering. Another time saver I do is dicing an entire bag of onions as soon as I buy them to store in freezer bags or containers. They can be stored this way for up to one year. Bell peppers can also be stored the same way. No need to blanch either one. My advice... Stick to 1-quart bags/containers to avoid ice crystals from forming.

[@kaharchis48]

I do this too! Just finished prepping 6 pounds of onions but I use them so fast that 1 gallon bags work for me. Got to love ingredients ready to go!

[@Lindamorena]

Do they get soggy?

[@goodsonsk]

@@Lindamorena I've never had a problem with them getting soggy. I have had ice crystals form if I don't press the air out of the bags though. I'm guessing that using a FoodSaver to vacuum pack the bags would eliminate that problem but, I won't know for sure until I can purchase one.

[@OkieJammer2736]

Your Followers are SO KIND to each other in the Comments section. Wonderful to see people from all over the 🌎 give so much LOVE. Wow.

[@narir6448]

Acre homestead community is so nice. When I rewatch videos I still come back to read the comments bc it is such a positive space.

[@Romans828girl]

It's beautiful. I love it.

[@meganholt3215]

I had no idea people ate breakfast on thanksgiving. I thought it was tradition you just starve until the food was ready. 😂😂😂

[@hislivelystone]

🤣 that’s our tradition, in my family

[@melaniehancock2210]

Hahaha that’s what we do too. Then dinner is dessert because you’re still too stuffed from 2 pm thanksgiving meal to eat again 🤣

[@jessb6555]

😂😂😂

[@joycenation2717]

Some people have Thanksgiving at 4 or 5 in the afternoon. My mom always had it on Friday so everyone of us could show up. We generally enjoyed two Thanksgivings.

[@its_britty_bisshh7106]

wait, starving until everything is done isn't a rule?? 😂😂😂

[@stephanietaylor8615]

Yes, foil pie dishes are usually between 8-9", and most metal, glass, and ceramic are 9-10". All of my recipes are for 10" pies, so when I make something in a foil pan (either to give away or because I'm making more pies than I have pans) I have extra filling. So I like to make a little extra crust, and make mini pies in muffin tins. I actually have a little mini single serve pie pan and it works great for this.

[@malialindsey4166]

Soooo smart...like a tester 👀

[@mastiffmom2592]

I had left over pumpkin filling. I added some flour to it, put it in a small, glass oven safe bowl and made it into a little cake. It was funny because pumpkin pie needs to cool overnight. My hubs and son literally argued over that little cake. I’ve already made pumpkin muffins and pumpkin bread, nobody’s doing without. 😁

[@lilchippewa1272]

Oh honey, THANK YOU for leaving in the scare, the spills and the “imperfections” because this is life!!! I LOVE that you are real with us… my world certainly isn’t perfect and watching you work so hard in “real life” just warms my heart!!! You are just too darling (Ps: I also live in the Portland/Vancouver area and secretly keep hoping to bump into you!!!… if I do I promise to be cool 🤣)

[@jaylenetennier6105]

Yessss I love it! I got scared when she screamed. I just found her yesterday & it's Halloween today. How fitting 🤣🤣

[@amckeown1]

Me too but I guess you mean Vancouver Washington while I'm in Vancouver BC. Also I think pears and or apples with some warm spices would be great in cranberry sauce.

[@amckeown1]

Or possibly some thyme, sage or rosemary which all go well with chicken. Even a 5 spice blend to have an east coast/west coast blend for the orange rind and brandy.even though I don't eat meat I love to cook. I think brushing it on the the turkey breast would make for a nice crispy turkey skin and a crackelin gravey! stock.

[@BagznBirdz]

Prepare is key! This is exactly what I do for Christmas - I have 0 stress as everything is planned after Midsummer, most of the food is in the freezer by the end of October and it's all ready to bake, presents are bought in the summer sales and wrapped immediately. I decorate my home one small step at a time. As others are starting to stress and panic shop and cry over the swede casserole the night before christmas, I just enjoy for a full month.

[@bornawake4483]

I am so glad you kept that scream in!! That's pure GOLD! 😱 I have watched it multiple times! It gives me such a giggle~ 😂 I needed that about now! I love your show and wow! Your energy blows me away! Just awesome! You have inspired me to do many things lately such as rearranging my storage areas and prepping extra meals to freeze for later! Thank you! Keep up the great work!

[@jmomm]

You are so industrious!! You do more in a day than I do in in several months.

[@deboraforrest4299]

I learn do much from your videos. You are so knowledgeable.

[@Romans828girl]

Same. I watch Becky's videos so I can FEEL like I've done something.

[@MsKristiMarie]

Is it me or does anyone else want to go to Becky's house just for a piece of that pumpkin pie (Oh, and to meet Becky!!!) Looks phenomenal!!!

[@Mama-tea]

We don’t get pumpkin pie here in Scotland, I have never tried it

[@terisurette5345]

YES ME!! I LOVE Becky's cooking and would love to have Brunch at her house!

[@marijkevandeneijnden8971]

Jippie!!! 31 minutes of true relax-"me-time". Tnxxx so much Becky, sending love from the Netherlands😘 Ps please as your dutch mother in law how to make "rundvleeskroketten"= beef croquettes or "bitterballen" . A roux-boullion-beef filling with a crust of breadcrumbs, and than deepfry. Warning: it is tooo good. You can freeze them really well.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you!

[@amandacasanova332]

I know right that exactly how I feel when she posts!

[@meagantrout2127]

That sounds amazing!!! I need to try and find a recipe now!

[@greenecrayon]

My favorite part of this video is your jump scare... that isn't to say I don't love the entire video, I just love that you left that in. Thank you for the laugh

[@victoriaburrage3812]

Literally get so excited when these new videos come out ! Living in a tiny London flat I can live my dreams through you Becky 😂

[@princessnatty]

Me too!

[@dulceamaya5111]

I got scared when you screamed. So glad it was your Mother-in-Law and not a stranger. After you explained on who it was and why you screamed it was pretty funny. Thank you for this video. It is a great idea to do some things ahead of time. This year I did start early. I want to be able to enjoy Thanksgiving with my Family instead of being all stressed out and tired. Have a great day Becky. Much love to you my friend. ❤❤❤

[@luludi3]

You warmed my heart when you talked about salt and I stopped the video to research Himalayan salt mining. I am all about fair trade and ethical treatment of workers, one of the main reasons I don't use mica in my soaps. Thank you for the link for a better alternative. You are so wonderful Becky and I am going to send you a present too! Also I can't wait to try your bread rolls recipe for Thanksgiving. 🥐🥖

[@narir6448]

I wrote "salt" on my grocery list just last week and was so overwhelmed by the reviews on amazon and Walmart that I put off buying it. I'm so glad I did now! I'm going to get the bulk Redmond salt instead. I hope Becky gets some sponsorships soon bc Ill buy whatever she recommends.

[@Melshed]

@@narir6448 where do you buy your bulk Edmund salt from?

[@narir6448]

@@Melshed becky left the link to the salt site in the description box on this video.

[@katrinagriffin9309]

Girl, watching how efficiently you get stuff done is astounding!! Truly inspired watching you😁

[@kanderson8981]

I got a fantastic tip from Darcy at the purposeful pantry...use an old, clean canning lid to scrape out the pumpkin. The sharp edge and round shape makes very quick work of cleaning them out! Great video Becky, ta:)

[@Jessy-pk8fw]

After 10 years of working part time I just started a full time job and I have no idea how you do all of this! I’m so tired 🥱 I have this weekend off and I’m thinking of making your pie dough recipe and teaching my 3 girls! Love your videos I’m working hard and sacrificing so that one day I can have a homestead like you we are so close to being able to afford it ☺️🙈

[@rosemarykriegel3226]

Be easy on yourself. You have three daughters that Becky doesn't have. That alone has caused you years of sleep deprivation. I have a girlfriend who had only two sons. Once she cooked freezer meals for one month. After that happened she wanted to put a padlock on the freezer so no one would touch her hard work. My mom had five children by the time she was 22.5 years old. She canned 1,000 quarts of fruits and vegetables every year and also bought whole beef while dad worked and bought frozen foods by the case from his employer, Birdseye. Still, mom didn't prepare meals for the freezer like this. She cooked and baked daily for us. She spent her "extra" time washing clothes with a wringer washer until 1971. I was already 16 by then. Do what works for you. Like my girlfriend, if you give it a go and never do it again, at least you experimented.

[@cameronroberts9132]

I check youtube everyday for your videos and then if you don’t post one i will rewatch all of the old ones a bunch of times! i love your videos they make me so so happy! one day i want a homestead like yours!

[@karinaharrison2408]

Omg I do the same thing lol I can’t till I buy my house so I can start my own homestead

[@vanessah314]

Our favorite meal to use cranberry sauce in is actually POT ROAST! It was one of my go to meals for the crockpot when I was working because I could just throw some dehydrated onion, some steak seasoning and some cranberry sauce and let it cook. The cranberry adds a really lovely tang while not overpowering the meat. Really lovely. If you haven't tried it ever I recommend just adding it to your usual pot roast (or stew) recipe.

[@HavaDay5979]

Sounds wonderful!

[@marilyncuster9504]

How much of the sauce?

[@ssll1020]

Watching these videos of meal prepping is not only informative but relaxing! Seriously, there's something about your style that reminds me of my grandma and how she always seemed so handy in the kitchen and she always had the best tips I never would've thought of. Some people just seem to be in their natural elements in the kitchen and it's so amazing to watch!

[@MeMe-nj4lh]

I look forward to your videos as if it was my favorite prime time network show! So much fun and enjoyable and I always learn something. I love how you keep it real. You’re not afraid to show the trials and errors. You’re so relatable. I definitely have those days where I drop and spill things! Thank you Becky! P.S. I appreciate that you don’t do a lot of voice overs or use a lot of music much. The way you talk to the camera is like hanging out with a friend. You would make a great teacher!

[@dawnculpeper2125]

One of the best thing about you is you dont try to be perfect ! You show your spills and dont give a excuse for it ... I totally love and respect that about you 💛💛 Dont change a thing

[@Jennifer-M]

I still don’t know why your channel was recommended to me but I’m still so glad it was. These are probably my favorite things to watch at the end of the day ❤️

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Homemade cranberry sauce always impresses people; you don’t need to tell them it’s so easy to make! I always add a pinch of salt. I like to add an orange to mine - wash a whole, skin-on orange, cut it into pieces, and cook it with the cranberries. If you’re feeling fancy, toss in a star anise or a piece of cinnamon stick! Cranberry sauce is super acidic so it keeps in the fridge for months, you can can it like Becky does, and it also freezes beautifully. For the quiche, put the extras in the pie dish, then mix up the eggs and milk, and add the custard just to fill. Then any extra egg/milk mixture can be used later - like for scrambled eggs tomorrow!

[@zonawatson70]

I love watching your older videos and seeing how much you have grown and relaxed. No judgements here, I would be a complete basket case getting in front of a camera. I think your doing an amazing job and I love your recipes 😍

[@juliecolbourn8232]

So this afternoon I had to make a last minute dessert so I pulled out one of my 5 pie crusts that I had frozen from your recipe. One thing I had done differently is I rolled them out and froze them in glass pie dishes (I bought 8 glass pie dishes as they were on sale for $2.50). So I pulled one out and threw in a canned apple pie filling I had made and mixed in some raspberries and made a crumble topping. It was so quick to throw together and came out amazing. So thanks so much for the inspiration. As a side note I had in some orange zest and some orange juice or orange liqueur into my cranberry sauce. Thanks again for the inspiration.

[@annmcleod1783]

Just adding another tip on roasting pumpkin, you can just cut in half like squash, I use an ice cream scoop to gut them, add water to pan then skin them after they're done. And I also just use a blender to mix up pumpkin pie filling! Easy peasy, thanks for all the tips and tricks you do, I love your energy♡ also the screech when you're mother in law came in was priceless!!!

[@ThisMamasHouse]

I like to use my apple skins and cores to make apple cider vinegar! You just need a little sugar and water and time :)

[@AcreHomestead]

Love that!

[@patricemckinnie2267]

You are Amazing, Becky❣️ (I am just a fan with no connections.) You aren’t scared to share your full experiences with us and you keep us engaged with your verbal play by play, including bits of knowledge and mistakes. You remind me of a cross between a young Martha Stewart and Julia Child. You hv a bright future ahead. I bet I will see a producer contacting you, as soon as they see your channel. “I hope other Viewers, spread the word, for Becky🙏👍.”

[@mandamarrie4134]

I am so inspired by you! I worked an 8 hour day, I'm a single momma of 4 boys, I went grocery shopping and prepped 7 of your freezer meals (double batches) and plan to do at least 6 more tomorrow. I'm so excited to try them!

[@jenniferpackard6558]

Thanks for your videos!! Watching you have given this 64 year old a real burst of energy!

[@bobbiek2960]

I also listen to true crime on KZbin while I sew, I always say “ I see at least one serial killer, every time I go out”…lol I’m definitely making the quiche. Awesome video 🥰

[@Journeylivin]

Honestly this is the biggest flex anyone can have. I’m working on doing this for myself

[@katrinaavila3859]

I didn’t know that about sea salt but it makes so much sense. I’ll be looking for other alternatives now!

[@kristacoleman4712]

I love how real your videos are. It makes you relatable and realistic!

[@melaniebrouwers452]

Bless your heart:" I'm a bit skittish". That would have been so me If someone had Walked in st that point. Dutch Motherwell-inlas are great, mijne is also Dutch. She taught me how to can.

[@alicedamsteegt8955]

Wow! That Danish Dough Whisk is awesome! I don't have one because they are expensive. My 90 year old dad tells me that when I am stressed to get into my kitchen to make things because he knows that helps my stress level go down. Becky, I see myself in you so many years ago when the children were little. I still make all my bread from scratch as do I cook all our meals from scratch. You are a gem for sure!

[@aubreyanderson8700]

I’m hosting Thanksgiving for the first time this year, and I find myself coming back to this video over and over for the tips on freezing and baking items. I made the rolls ahead to freeze and bake the day of. The dough came together so quickly and beautifully! Thank you for your hard work and all the detailed information!

[@TheTandumbs]

Isn’t it such a blessing to have an amazing mother-in-law? Kim

[@rmm3150]

Impressive that you make everything from scratch. Also intimidating that you can do so many items in a few hours and do it so well. It all looks yummy.

[@Maranatha_Homestead]

WOW….just WOW. Your organizational prowess in the kitchen is quite remarkable. I am probably 20 years your senior but I still learn something with each video.

[@muddyriver1235]

Hi Becky, gosh I'm so happy you showed us how to make cranberry sauce and can it! I am the only one that eats it, so after trying to finish a can of sauce by myself for over a month, now I know how to can it in those little jam jars. It'll be just enough for me for Thanksgiving and Christmas. And won't even have to make it next year, I'll have plenty from 1 bag of cranberries. Thank you!

[@natalieeubank4533]

It's so good on sandwiches with turkey, melted cheese, and spinach as well

[@muddyriver1235]

@@natalieeubank4533 thanks Natalie, I'm all over that turkey sandwich and cheese sandwich with the cranberry sauce, the spinach sounds to healthy!

[@natalieeubank4533]

@@muddyriver1235 it's worth it!! And it's so you'll good be repeating for awhile!!

[@alicesais770]

I’m here watching your older videos that I still love ❤️ looking and getting ideas and recipes. So glad you are still enjoying making and giving us info and also your amazing mother.

[@LazyG2002]

I just started watching your videos! I love them and your homestead as well! You are a wonderful cook! You definitely tell great stories all while cooking and explaining your recipes! The funniest part of this video was getting scared when your mom n law came in! LOL you scared me too! So hysterical! 🥰❤️

[@FloraM44]

I love watching your videos. I have ADHD (diagnosed as an adult) and the process of watching you switch from thing to thing is awe-inspiring lol

[@debbiehatfield5599]

Just sitting down for a rest. I just baked 5 pumpkin rolls this morning. Great minds think alike! I think I will do some pies tomorrow also. The rolls also sound like a good idea too.

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow that sounds so good! I need to try that

[@Michelle-ky8tn]

That’s my most requested dessert for the holidays, cream cheese and pumpkin go together so well!

[@karenlayton6162]

Do you add the cream cheese mixture later after thawing?

[@marcwright4790]

How do you freeze a pumpkin roll?

[@debbiehatfield5599]

@@marcwright4790 I wrapped mine in aluminum foil and then in a freezer bag, just to be safe.

[@belindanielsen5240]

A Danish chef once told me to add a couple tablespoons of sugar if I wanted perfect caramelized onions.. it works every time

[@brendastephens5893]

I add orange juice and orange zest to my fresh cranberry sauce and not as much sugar. Great video!

[@thalinororcbreaker2840]

Me too. Mine would have been maybe 3/4 cup sugar AT MOST, a bit of orange juice, orange zest, and a LOT of cinnamon. I can't do sugar on the scale other people do.

[@NinaDSmith]

I love your channel so much so does my husband we are your fans we are older I’m 65 and my husband is 73 your show reminds us of our younger days when I had energy to burn. Love you

[@cz8587]

I am SO excited about the freezing of the rolls idea. I am the roll-maker for my family holidays and I am always looking for a way to reduce my holiday morning stress. I am absolutely going to make this roll recipe ahead of time and freeze it for a low stress Thanksgiving day!

[@lararabb8888]

Reminds me of my Grandma. She always had several desserts in her freezer at all times. In my youth we had Sunday lunch at her house. There was always at least 2 selections for dessert often more on the holidays.

[@elizabethlane4617]

You are so inspiring!!! I feel tired just watching you!!! Everything looks delicious-well done!!

[@lovestotravel9831]

I hardly ever comment but I just saw your video for the first time and am blown away by this content. You should teach a Home Ec class because you have so much kitchen/food knowledge and you practically dance your way around your kitchen. And you never veer off course because you stick to the topic at hand which is something lots of KZbinrs should learn how to do. I didn’t feel that this time was wasted at all. I hope you reach a million subscribers soon! I also subscribed!

[@Imjetta7]

“Why prep early?” Really?? I have a hard time with people who don’t understand planning ahead. Well done! How long did you cook your pumpkin? Try the Golden Hubbard squash.

[@TotoRita777]

Hi, 2 hours. At 2:33

[@HannahShadrick]

Becky, I've probably watched 20-30 hours of your videos in the past week, and I just wanted to say thank you, thank you, thank you. I resonate so much with the way you cook, and how thoughtful you are about the purchasing decisions you make. I feel so much less like a weirdo hearing how you research salt, because I do the exact same kinds of things. Thank you for creating this channel. I am so inspired seeing someone else who loves their home and cooking as much as I do. Take care. 💜

[@ayymenalsabahi5440]

AAAAA! This is the first video I see since i subscribed. I have watched so many videos but I noticed that I wasn't subscribed but now i am. WO! I love your videos, I don't know why but seeing someone make good/ garden/ anything homestead is so relaxing! Anyway, I'll go enjoy the video now.

[@AcreHomestead]

Wow I’m so glad you are here!! Thank you!

[@melaniemcintosh162]

Omg Becky I absolutely love the way you don't edit your messes. You keep it real, cooking/baking creates messes and I am glad that I am not the only one that has oopsies in the kitchen. I have to admit though I laughed way too hard at the cranberry spill but mostly because that is totally something I would have done. You gained a subscriber with me today, honestly I don't know why I waited so long. Thank You Blessing from Wisco

[@OddGhoulOut]

I didn't have fresh cranberries last year, but I had a ton of craisins I bought in bulk. I cooked it in the pressure cooker with citrus, and it made great cranberry sauce! I always mean to meal prep, but it's so hard to make myself do it! Something else always comes up. 😭

[@Legacy_of_Freedom_with_Angela]

My sister-in-law taught me years ago to prep my turkey. Bought it one morning, thawed it all day, cooked it the next, deboned and froze it in pans with some of the broth. I'll thaw it out the day before Thanksgiving and just warm it up that day. It frees up the oven for baking sides that day.

[@myrnaloy3731]

That’s a great tip about “what can I freeze?” Often when I have a question about storing produce, I try to think of where it was in the store. Was it in a bin or refrigerated? Thanks for the freezing tip. You’ve taught me a lot Becky!

[@peaches833]

Is it me or does your videos just keep getting better and better? GREAT USEFUL CONTENT!!! And real life unedited (for the most part) crying while cutting onions, spilling stuff and unexpected surprises…fantastic. Loved the cook ahead content and I CANT WAIT TO GROW MY OWN PUMPKINS!! Thanks Becky!!! ❤️

[@beth5765]

You are the energizer bunny. So motivating for me to get going and get things done!

[@donnab8450]

I just wanted to say...I truly enjoy watching your videos.

[@kellydyer5844]

You are such a JOY to watch! And you are a gifted at teaching as well. I am a die hard fan of America's Test Kitchen and one of the first videos I watched of yours, you mentioned them and I was sold on you! You have such a gift for sharing and your enthusiasm for good, home grown food, is just so contagious. I'm now such a fan of yours! Thanks for sharing a bit of yourself and your knowledge with the rest of us. You are just delightful.💕 May God's blessings pursue you in every possible way!

[@181Becky]

I just made your dinner rolls for the first time and I am blown away! I'm not a good baker and have no experience with dough, so I was intimidated, and frustrated during the process, but I added a tiny bit of flour at a time, and the dough came together! They baked beautifully. Thank you!

[@joellbury2834]

You are amazing!! I’ve never seen anyone multitask in the kitchen as efficiently and deliciously as you do! You are an inspiration! ❤

[@heatherclevenger9938]

I love this video for more than one reason…… we often scare each other and love the fact your mother-in-law frightened you! Thanks for the motivation and tips!

[@bethbrec]

Just a little tip for the apple pie going into the freezer: lightly spray the bottom crust with cooking oil (or your no propellant spray oils you featured previously) before putting your apples in to help prevent a soggy bottom crust.

[@laurabrown5983]

nice tip! would it work for making chicken pot pies too?!

[@bethbrec]

@@laurabrown5983 I would think it would. It helps create a thin moisture barrier to keep the liquid from saturating the crust too quickly, from my understanding. Some is still going to get through of course, this just helps it to be less.

[@Romans828girl]

There is so much wisdom in these comments...I need to be taking notes.

[@lydiah7184]

I made cranberry sauce & working on a pumpkin pie for the freezer! I have a baby due any day so whatever makes my husbands life easier on Turkey Day is a plus.

[@blackriflehomestead]

I did not know that about salt!! I’ve read so many conflicting things about salt but what you said is new to me. And it makes sense! I used to use pink Himalayan salt because it was the cheapest real salt I could find, but then I read about how Celtic sea salt has the most beneficial minerals so I bought a big bag of that when I finished my Himalayan. Haha but I didn’t think about the micro plastics!! Sounds like Redmond’s is the best to go with for several reasons! We’re going to my family’s house for Thanksgiving but we’re hosting Christmas with my in-laws. I totally want to do Christmas meal prep like you’re doing!! Thanks for being so inspirational!

[@bobkau]

You are the best teacher and sooooo sweet Your husband is so lucky

[@loraleigh7211]

Thank you so much for this!!! My mom passed almost 2 years ago so Thanksgiving is all on my shoulders and this will definitely help ❤️❤️❤️

[@clovergreenpearl2k302]

So sorry about your mom passing. My mom is currently dealing with awful sciatica pain and won’t be able to do anything for thanksgiving…. It will all fall on me as well and I’m so nervous. I’ll need her yell instructions at me while she lays on the couch with her heating pad and surrounded by her medicated topical rubs 🤦🏻‍♀️. Hope your thanksgiving prep and serve goes well. God bless.

[@karenedwards9510]

I completely agree with you, Becky! Family is important!

[@amymchiang]

I appreciate all of your tips! How did you learn to cook and where did you learn all the techniques for freezing different types of food? I'm so glad I found your channel. I love cooking but don't always have time to make all homemade meals, so I'm motivated to try to prep for Thanksgiving early so I can reduce the stress!

[@lanabisson2675]

I do this too. I take my leftover breads, (cornbread, biscuts, heels of bread,]) mix them up with onions, celery chicken and broth. I end up making stuffing ahead of time then baking it. I do this with some of the casseroles too as well as pies.

[@SueRomanowski]

Such a pleasure watching you cook, you’re so down to earth and you make messes just like we do, LOL

[@pri.sci.lla.]

I used a local sweet meat pumpkin I had as decoration for October into pumpkin pies and they’re the best I’ve ever had!

[@cindydeltoro1109]

Definitely going to try those pie recipes! I love how dark and rich the pumpkin pie looks! I love watching your videos.

[@CharityTiffee]

Thanks for the Salt info! I probably would have never known to look more into that !

[@sravanikadiyala2180]

Awesome video!! I literally just feel like any video thats relased from your channel is an absolute treasure, that I always try find the perfect time and setting to watch them along with my husband. We absolutely love everything you are doing to keep us entertained and connected with what you do. Thank you ❤️

[@joannebeard4799]

That was so funny when you got interrupted cooking, thank you for not editing it out, gave me a laugh-out-loud moment. Really enjoyed the whole content, loved your tip on ‘what do you know what can be frozen?’ just by walking in the frozen section of your supermarket to get an idea. So simple, but, very helpful tip, thank you.

[@MsJaimie29]

my only thought about the pumpkin pies: I think the 15 oz can is volume and not weight, so I think you would want to measure by fluid ounces.

[@sknap2728]

It probably works out the same

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Man oh man. Your energy level! Wow. I'm getting close to 60 now. Don't think I could keep up.

[@fiizzy3884]

We don't celebrate Thanksgiving in the UK, our Christmas is the BIG meal. I'm going to prep ahead, and am thinking of making pumpkin pie because it looks so yummy (but my family is fussy and I'm not sure they'll eat it). I think I would enjoy it though. I wish I had half of your energy.

[@lisachatham8690]

I make kings Hawaiian rolls from scratch all it is is you replace the water with either pineapple juice or crushed pineapple. They taste exactly like the ones that you buy but better. I make them for the holidays and everyone loves them.

[@nicoler.7425]

I love my Danish whiska nothing gets stuck on it like a normal whisk. So nice! You inspired me to make all my stuff ahead but just a week ahead 😂 i dont have much freezer space.

[@7h7o7p]

Hey Becky! Your videos are pure gold as always. Love the openness n honesty. There's heaps to learn in every video - which I can't quite fathom. Here's a warning u'll be grateful for: plz avoid cooking with plastic or disposables (plastic spatulas in boiling oil, use n throw tin foil etc.). These tin foils are not like metal, n discernibly have plastic in them. My neighbor last Christmas gave me an expensive commercial fruit cake baked in foil. I felt guilty feeding it to a dog - although I can be mad about fruit cake. There's no way I'm going near it. There may be friends n loved ones in ur circle like me. There's no easy way around the truth. Love heaps. (U go a long way in perfection, this I will guarantee is a perfect add-on.)

[@melissa99435]

I never thought about pre baking my pumpkin pies-it’s become a favorite the last few months, I will have to try that. Thanks for sharing all this. 👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[@lisafrancis7534]

Your mom and your mom in law both adorable...you are so blessed...

[@rebekahrobinson6928]

I totally played the scream to my husband. He said, “sounds familiar”. I’m jumpy like that too… only without listening to true crime stories. 😜 Love, love, love your channel!!

[@TheBalancedMom]

I love your inspiration to freeze more things!! And yes to prepping ahead of time-- thank you for this video! My little cranberry sauce tip for those that stay away from refined sugars-- pop in the pressure cooker, add fresh orange juice, add peeled apple for the natural pectin then cook. Mix release pressure, cook some more without lid to allow it to thicken! Sweeten it with honey and it's amazing!! I actually make it throughout the year!