10 Thrifty Kitchen Tips to Incorporate Every Week into Your Traditional Foods Kitchen

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sweet Friends, Today, I want to share with you 10 Thrifty Tips to Incorporate Every Week into Your Traditional Foods Kitchen plus a handy free printout to put up on your fridge for a helpful reminder. ➡️SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info 🍎FREE CHECKLIST (No email required): marysnest.com/how-to-run-a-thrifty-kitchen-with-free-checklist/ Just print out and get started! ➡️Be sure to head over to my KZbin channel’s Home Page where I share lots of organized playlists of videos that I think you will enjoy. Here is the link: KZbin.com/MarysNest ➡️FREE 36-PAGE ESSENTIAL TRADITIONAL FOODS PANTRY LIST: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3-bh6xolrFqebM ➡️SUBSCRIBE TO THE FREE TRADITIONAL FOODS NEWSLETTER: marysnest.com/signup-traditional-foods-newsletter/ ➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin ▶️RELATED VIDEOS: How to Shop for Real Food on a Budget: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0ehZ-kKkEFiZeLoVeCYu9v Thrifty Tips for a No Waste Kitchen: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0FDHp-ERPoO4FAFE2q-lCN Cooking with Scraps: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0Uc9r7s9UcgkrnRXAM9riz Budget Friendly Meals: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1Gm02BYzOCy3iyiDIZzLIV Vegetables You Can Regrow from Kitchen Scraps to Create a Recurring Harvest: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q16sf4OhltylaJo How to Stock a Traditional Foods Pantry with Homemade Items: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc Home Canning 101: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1zNG5qZgOWAauXP5zjxvND ▶️RECENT VIDEO UPLOADS: kzbin.infovideos ➡️POPULAR VIDEO SERIES: ▶️MASTERING THE BASICS OF TRADITIONAL "NUTRIENT DENSE" FOODS COOKING SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y ▶️THE ULTIMATE PREPPER PANTRY SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U0WCxRNWm60Yt0ihEQbfpUl ▶️HOW TO STOCK THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN PANTRY: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U1MqC3YAw7ZRYjuL9FBGSwc ▶️HOW TO GROW MEDICINAL HERBS AND MAKE HOME REMEDIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3eCyTEJqM_wyfxWl-E1b08 ▶️THE ULTIMATE “NOURISHING TRADITIONS” TRADITIONAL FOODS SERIES: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U08QTxHX-n8ozvP_UfeWuL8 ➡️FOR THE FREE CHECKLIST: Don’t forget to open the description under the video and scroll down till you see “FREE CHECKLIST”. There will be a link there that will take you directly to my website (MarysNest DOT com) that accompanies this video where you can download the checklist (NO Email Required). Depending on what type of device you are watching the video on…To open the description under video, click the words “SHOW MORE”, or the title of the video, or the small downward pointing triangle arrow to the right of the video title. All of these should open the description. ➡️And for more in-depth info...➡️JOIN THE TRADITIONAL FOODS KITCHEN ACADEMY (Optional Membership Community): kzbin.infojoin This is where I share in-depth “Vodcasts” (like a podcast but you can watch and listen or just listen) all about Traditional “nutrient dense” foods, plus 1 monthly LIVE STREAM. This is for those who are interested in delving into all these Traditional “Nutrient Dense” Foods topics in greater detail. BUT DON”T WORRY…this is completely optional, and I will continue to produce all of my free public videos too. I’ve got lots of great public videos coming up here on my channel, so stay tuned. 😉 Thanks for watching! Love, Mary

[@trickortreat2824]

Thx marry! Love ur videos especially on sourdough starter!!

[@triniel8652]

Thank you!!

[@shoppergirl8904]

I had been resisting cooking almost my entire life UNTIL my health had begun failing...and with the changes, it reversed!! Love your channel and work. Ty, Mary!

[@MarysNest]

So happy to hear this!! Love, Mary

[@shoppergirl8904]

Mary, I just had a thought: some today do not know how to wash meats, cut them up for various puroses , nor store -so they won't spoil (freezing, wrapping, canning...) Also, washing and trimming the veggies...I know, this is truly basic, but several women in my life say they can "cut up a chicken" which to me includes adequate prep of any poultry. Meats such as roasts steaks and more. Cleaning, prepping and storage...I realize you cover a good bit of these, but more ideas! Ty again, sweet friend!

[@holycow92883]

Food heals! It is wonderful isn't it. Continued good health to you.

[@stephaniemacway3788]

Hi Mary! Finding you is becoming a life saver. I grew up and learned to cook in the midwest, meat and potatoes, cream of whatever soups etc. I am now a stage 4 ovarian cancer patient and need to change my eating habits to support good health. I am a hobby cook and am enjoying this tremendously. I'm learning something new at age 54. God bless you!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Stephanie! I am so sorry to hear about the cancer but it is wonderful to hear how you are taking charge of your life and eating a healing diet! So happy you are here on this traditional foods journey with us!! And I see that you are new here - WELCOME! Love, Mary

[@theintergalacticdo-gooders2437]

Youre the kind of mom everyone wants. I hope when im your age im as joyous and kind as you are

[@witchyhour]

Dear Mary, please make a video talking about cleanup. Like, how to wash your flour sack towels, how to sterilize your equipment, etc. Thanks for sharing so much precious knowledge! Have a great weekend! 🤞💖

[@MarysNest]

Great idea! I will definitely add that to the list. Love, Mary

[@witchyhour]

@@MarysNest Thank you! 👍🤓💖

[@gk6993]

Excellent suggestion. I would love this. Please Mary, do this one day.

[@witchyhour]

@@gk6993 Right? The flour sacks I'm very curious about because we don't want to throw them in the washer full of chemical cleaners. Have a great Sunday!

[@nancyhickman9789]

When I was young, my dad use to make kitchencacciatore on Sunday to clean out the fridge!

[@danielledunavant3146]

It's amazing how much of this is plain old straight up common sense that our mothers should have been teaching us all along. My mohter did not so it's nice to hear this. Great info as always.

[@evelynmom2902]

Thank you Mary! My mom was a working mom and never showed me how to cook. She rarely cooked. As a homeschooling homemaker, I have been learning so much from you about how to cook nourishing meals for my kids. This is really going to help cut back on our $300 bi-weekly grocery budget!

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@michellecjackson4956]

moving to a traditional kitchen is not expensive in money. But it does require time and energy, but it is totally worth it. When I got married in 1978,we were living on so little. I read Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking from cover to cover, and learned how to blanch vegetables and brown bones to make stock and carmelize onions. Making your own cookies and snacks takes time but it's cheap. and healthier. Learning to chop up a whole chicken is worth it. I can buy a whole chicken for $.97/lb, but you have to learn to carve it and be gentle to yourself while you are learning all these things.......it takes time but it doesn't take a lot of money

[@MaryJordon1]

My mother who had a large family always showed us how to be thrifty in the kitchen, when she had to make a meal stretch or be creative with limited simple ingredients. So I inherited that gene. In fact I thoroughly enjoy finding few simple ingredients in the pantry and making something creative, which always turns out delicious, as meals prepared for family with love, will always turn out good!

[@Clarinda787]

Loving your videos! I've learned a lot watching them. I've been collecting cookbooks for about 60 years. My cookbook rule is that it must contain real food ingredients, not a can of this or a box of that. I love the real foods that can be made from the garden!

[@karenpiwnicki569]

Love love love the information you provide.Thankyou! I have used Tip #8 for decades. I make Musgo. Everything in the fridge must go. As a family of 7 , sometime on Musgo day, we might have a choice of 3 different meals. God Bless you and your family. You share great wisdom.🥰

[@MarysNest]

Love this!!

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

I had another comment Mary: I like how your byline has evolved as your channel has. I think it is right on right now. But please never change your channel’s music as it puts me in such a happy mood. Thank you

[@MarysNest]

So happy to hear you like the direction of the channel. And I am with you! I will always keep the same music...I love it! Love, Mary

[@storytellersharonkirkclift6399]

@@MarysNest I find myself humming your theme as I work in my evolving-into-traditional kitchen. :-)

[@ktrayan1]

Thanks for the helpful tips, Mary. I was so determined to make my own Mayo, but all I had was our chicken eggs. I’m pregnant so I figured they should be pasteurized so I googled a few resources and learned how to do it at home 😂😂 I never would have done that a few years ago. You’re a big inspiration! I love your sit down videos like this! Going to get Nourishing Traditions at the library this week 🙂👍

[@kathleensigmon1085]

Once a week we implement your #8 and call it musgoes! Everything in refrigerator MUST GO! 🤣love this video💜

[@MarysNest]

Oh Kathleen!! Great idea!! Love the name. My mom used to put it all out like a buffet and call it "Mixed Grill". We thought it was so fancy. Love, Mary

[@christyseakiki8574]

I so appreciate all your food and cooking information. I don’t know your training/ education but I think we have the similar background in foods and nutrition. Now, 40 years later, I’m studying for a certificate in Functional Nutrition and I recommend your videos and website to my clients to help their transition to eating more home cooked meals. Thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Wow Christy! That is fantastic that you are pursuing that certificate! And thank you so much for recommending my videos to your clients! That is so kind of you!! Love, Mary

[@CarolBondOldDragonMama]

I haven't gotten any certificates, but I was just thinking this would be awesome for the nutrition group I'm in, although it's very low carb eating, the lessons you give us, Mary, also work for what they teach me: eat whole foods (meats, poultry, fish, vegetables), not processed "diet" foods. They also encourage us to make our own dressings and seasoning mixes because of all the extra, unnecessary ingredients. Plus, even though I don't eat bread, pasta, etc, my family does. So I can still use other tips in my house. Thanks so much, @Marysnest!!

[@justme2059]

We call fridge clean out “chopped” night lol. We usually have a bunch of random items we figure out how to make a meal out of 😁

[@MarysNest]

Love that!

[@debwoodward]

Good morning. Thank you Miss Mary. ❤️🙏🏻🥰

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@yvettejirsaraie1761]

Omg, Mary! 🤗 I am loving you!! I am emailed out! Thank you for making it easy for our elderly friends. Being able to print out your information is extremely helpful! Since home economics was taken out of America’s schools, most young people cook with the microwave, eliminating the joy of cooking! What’s in a name, sweet Mary?! 🤗 Our neighborhood chef loves you, and has canned much of our products. Waste Not Want Not! 👏🏽

[@MarysNest]

Oh Yvette!! Thank you so much for the kind words! Love, Mary

[@katharvey7324]

I'm so glad I taught my daughter how to cook. She is teaching her kids how to cook also, and when they come to my house, I let them help me can foods. They love being in the kitchen!

[@kdonor]

I love hearing your smile in your voice. I can see it, too but you're so positive and joyful. Thank you.

[@JesusisKing222]

Dear Mary, I want to be you when I grow up! Knowledgeable, even tempered and kind. I was taught cooking by my mom who had grown up through the depression. She always had such an attitude of adventure when she cooked which was so fun! I love all of your videos and can't wait to study the links provided here today! God bless you and your family!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you SO much for all the kind words! My mom grew up during the Depression too and she shared your mom's love of adventure in the kitchen! Love, Mary

[@shelledomek8508]

When my kids where young we had what we called buffet night, it when I cleaned out the fridge. Lol 😁

[@MarysNest]

Love that!

[@lastlight4252]

Thank you so much! Even though I learned through time how to do most of the things you describe, and so am very happy to see that I have been on the right track, your emphasis on how to use 'scraps' has lit my fire about handling scraps. Thank you so much!!!

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

Love your tips on how to save money and make a meal out of "nothing". Lol Thanks so much and God bless you and your family! Yvonne

[@MarysNest]

Thank you! You too!

[@mariadiantherese9663]

Dear Mary, There were so many of the raw materials for these ideas already in my tiny kitchen. Breadcrumbs, leftover chicken, a large glass container with a sealed top that your list made me realize I could use to make my own polish Sauer kraut. (run-on sentence) Thank you for these tips. You are such an inspiration! (p.s. I agree about the 1/2 an onion thing in recipes! - like, really?! lol) Keep teaching. You're an amazing lady. God bless you.

[@hume6900]

I agree with the 1/2 onion thing, wholeheartedly.

[@crterwil]

Mary, I love your channel!! Being Catholic I especially love your visuals in the background. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us and bless our friend Mary!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much!

[@Isaree1102]

I love to take leftover chicken and ground beef, and slow cooking them together with taco style spices. We put it in salad, or on a tortilla, or I sometimes freeze it. It warms up well, freezing it doesn't alter the flavor, and with my health issues, it leaves me with a good base to build on when I'm having a difficult day, or we're busy.

[@ebony7392]

You’re a blessing Mary! I love your channel, you’ve helped me so much. I’ve been married for almost a year and your channel has been a blessing with learning how to cook traditional healthy foods for my husband with gut issues. You’re always so encouraging about doing the best with what you have in your videos and it eliminates any occasion to be overwhelmed. Thank you Mary! ❤️

[@kdonor]

I think you'll be happy for me that I made refrigerator pickled beets from my garden beets last week. They're very good.

[@elizabethhorne6383]

There is a restaurant I would buy take out from. The food was cooked daily and fresh. We didn't do hay often but the left over chicken, Spanish rice and beans, including the salad and plantains were turned into the most delicious soup the next day. I never needed to add seasoning as everything was well seasoned. I would eventually do that with homemade foods as well. When I was fifteen every Saturday all the left overs from the week, and they were always homemade, would be heated up on Saturday and laid out like a buffet. It was special because everyone got a little bit of everything

[@MarysNest]

Oh Elizabeth! That is so cute what you shared about the "buffet" and it reminds me so much of what my mom would do. She would bring out all the leftovers and call it "Mixed Grill". We thought it was so special! Love, Mary

[@marylove5140]

I love how you explain things. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@susieclark1498]

You have so much wonderful information delivered in a manner that is understandable. Thank you, sweet Mary. God Bless you and your family.

[@ka-barsmom1456]

Love your channel! Thank you, for being who you are and for doing what you do!

[@MadScientistSoap]

This is such a helpful channel. Thank you, Mary.

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

Paesana , grazie! It was so nice having you visit my home today. All your tips are wonderful and so thorough. Really appreciate it. I especially liked your comment about soy oil based condiments and your soup ideas. I think back in the day people ate soup a lot more and had a lot less meat-not that I don’t like meat-I think it is great, but people bought less quantities I think. Thank you so much 🐓

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@JessicaSmith-gd1fu]

Mary, thanks for all the good ideas. Decades ago I used to buy and cut up whole chickens. The breasts, legs and thighs would all be frozen for their specific recipes. The backs would go in to a gallon zip loc bag. When I had two bags full, that would be enough for me to cook the backs and use the meat to make chicken barbecue to be served over rice. In those days I, too, had a soup container in my freezer for left over veggies. When it was full I'd make a pot of soup. Cooking is so different for me now that it is just us two old farts at home!

[@bettychallenger4265]

I now live in an apt. So, cannot do a lot you show. But, I have tried Ice Cream no machine with a lot of success. So, I tried how to make cottage 🫕 came out ok. I have been eating a lot of scraps. Also have made brown sugar,.So, I am able to do some of your videos. Make my own Mayo. Have made that many times. Love your program.

[@Naimah0914]

I’ve been considering transitioning to a traditional foods diet but didn’t know where to start and how much to gradually introduce and I am so glad you made this video and checklist! Thank you Mary! ☺️💖

[@MarysNest]

Hi Shayla, SO happy this is helpful. I always say - Just start with a roast chicken! And from there, you can learn to Master the Basics with these videos: kzbin.info/aero/PLkRuW3pBo2U3b4eu0QraZReKlGzA11h3y Love, Mary

[@7binaz109]

Hi Mary! I really enjoyed this video! Bottled salad dressing ( and bread that didn't get moldy) were the first things that really spurred what I call "my identifiable ingredients" diet. I also am glad to see that you also do a "weird random leftovers day" ! During last years' shortages at the supermarket, I made a no waste policy at my house, but I have found myself slipping, this video has reminded me to get back on track.

[@HelenSab]

So generous of you to do this printable list. Thank you!

[@SVSVVV]

Never thought of the soup container. 100% going to do that. Thank you!

[@artfulcookingwithdawn9000]

First off, THANK YOU Mary for speaking a bit about what a traditional foods kitchen is!! That really helped me understand better, and I am thrilled to report I am a traditional foodie! I had no idea. Also, I thought it was just me who saves a freezer bag of scraps for bone broth! Always awkward to explain that to friends who see it. Btw, I advise not to put anything cruciferous in that bag. Cruciferous vegetables really create a foul-tasting broth (I learned the hard way). Thanks for a very informative and validating video, Mary!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Dawn, How true!! Yes, cruciferous veggies make bone broth stink! LOL!! And when they release their goitrogens into the broth, that can be hard on the thyroid. Thanks so much for being here!! Love, Mary

[@EssayonsFG]

Wonderful thrifty tips for building our traditional foods kitchen, Mary. Number 8 is probably my favorite. I call those my Mad Scientist Meals. I just open the fridge, look around and let my imagination go wild. LOL God bless you all and have a wonderful Sunday! Rob

[@MarysNest]

Oh Rob! I love that - mad scientist meals!! LOL!! My mom used to pull all the leftovers out the fridge - buffet style - and then announce that we were having "Mixed Grill" for dinner. We thought it was so fancy!! LOL!! Love and God Bless to the SG family, Mary

[@yogininamaste]

As always Mary, thank you a thousand times, you're an angel!!

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@conniegage2141]

I usually shop once a month for all groceries with the exception of picking up a gallon of milk here and there. I think alot like you.

[@S070-g8q]

What a wealth of knowledge you are!! I so appreciate you sharing your wisdom with us, so many amazing tips, I think I am about to greatly reduce my grocery bill!!!

[@susanearle9517]

I just have to say Mary it's because of you that I do not throw anything out anymore so thanks for that

[@babyroot3479]

Mary, thank you! This is such great advice. You're a very calming person. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed today and watching this video has helped calm me down and to just take things one at a time. 💗

[@glad2be52]

These were the best tips! Just what I needed today! Isn’t Mary so wonderful!

[@MarysNest]

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for the kind words!! Love, Mary

[@sharonjennings1282]

You are such a wonderful wealth of information! Please keep sharing

[@SeekingDeeperHealth]

Love the way you're branching into these fun practical tip videos! Great definition of a traditional foods lifestyle.

[@MarysNest]

Glad you like them!

[@kerryneylan7978]

Lovely video Mary with some great tips. Food security and food waste have never been more important.

[@trulyblessed3732]

Thank you again sweet Mary for another wonderful video! ❤

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@denise1665]

Again from your brilliant video I have learned a lot. Thank you. You are awesome.

[@Jazbo777]

Thank you so much for your great ideas. You’re truly gifted

[@annamartinez7031]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise. You have taught me so much! You are a beautiful, sweet person ♥️

[@sarahhenderson4986]

I'm tip toeing into this idea of traditional cooking. I do get let myself get overwhelmed, but I'm trying to do as you say and take it slow. Thank you for all your content. I'm going to go back through and try a little at a time.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sarah, yes - take your time - baby steps - you will have success! Love, Mary

[@debk5325]

Always wonderful ideas. This journey does not happen over night. However each step makes me feel like I have made such an accomplishment. Always enjoy your guidance. TY

[@MarysNest]

Hi Debra, How true! It's all about patience and perseverance! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@vidareich80]

So glad to see you & your Dad. Great that you're posting new recipe. Going to make something like this tonight. Was just going to have eggs now, going all out. Heather you look so good. Thanks for recipe.

[@christinemcameron4711]

Hi Mary, thank you for the Thrifty kitchen tips, I have always tried to use traditional methods for cooking as my mother taught me but even though I am now in my 60s i have learned a lot from your channel, since i retired last year I have progressed to growing my own veg and hopefully will be able to preserve some. Christine from Scotland

[@muddyshoesgardener]

You make everything seem like fun!

[@nicolaeteofanescu1084]

Cleaver, ingenios, amusing, fascinating. Thank you sincerely ones more. God bless you too and your nears

[@MarysNest]

Thank you very much!

[@elizabethdavis3417]

Contagious contentment and joy! This is a great one! (Not as if all your videos aren't!) I'm going to try a no spend 2 weeks. I know I have a lot in the freezer that has not moved for a while.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Elizabeth, You can do it! And thank you so much for the kind words! Love, Mary

[@maggiemaggie6988]

💛Thank you so much for teaching me great stuff. I allways come away inspired and more competent from your videos. Its brilliant to me : a soup container. 😁 It feels so cool, like I am in charge, I rule my kitchen.. Not the stores. All because you bother with beginners dear sweet Mary ♥️

[@MarysNest]

Oh Maggie! You are so welcome! I am so happy to be here for beginners and I am SO happy that you're here!! Love, Mary

[@maggiemaggie6988]

@@MarysNest ♥️Thats what I can feel. You brighten up my day!

[@lionheart830]

Nanny from "Nanny and Moose" sent me and I love your channel!

[@truthseeker4504]

I found the Utah salt in my local grocery store and I was beyond estatic!! I cannot wait to run out of salt to buy the better replacement! Thanks Mary and everyone!! 💙💙💙💙

[@ccagrad2002]

Love your point of view of food❤

[@suzannes5888]

Making a stir-fried rice with veggies, herbs and proteins you need to use is another way to mix things up when you nees to use leftovers & other things (like veggies) you need to use up. I also sometimes add egg, tofu or beans if I need to add more protein. Over the past years I started to always keep soy sauce, mirin, miso, dried red peppers, sake and a few other Asian condiments & spices on hand. They all have a long shelf life and are a great way to add more fermented foods to your diet - and also let's you enjoy a different flavor profile.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Suzanne, All great tips! Thanks for sharing!! Love, Mary

[@kittyjohnstone5915]

Might I suggest when you experiment with recipes - substitutions, quantities, method - write down what you put in the pot, or the over, and when the dish is served, note down what worked and what didn’t.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Kitty, Great idea! Thanks for the wonderful tip! Love, Mary

[@annelefevre9457]

Always a thumbs up👍dear Mary. I am sending it to my son so he can get those ten tips. He works all day as a Respiratory Therapist. He comes home and 75%of the time, fixes supper. He has a lovely wife , she just doesn’t like to cook!! My son has loved to cook since grade school. He doesn’t like to clean up so his wife and teenage daughters do. He will love your 10 tips! I want to ask you a question? Do you enjoy cooking as much in the summer as the coolness of winter. I do not......salads get abit tiring as much as I love them. How do you cook in the kitchen everyday during the hot summer. You should know since you live in Texas. I live in Idaho and it gets up over 100 degrees a lot on the summer. Just knowing it’s that hot outside makes me want to not cook. I usually end up eating cold cereal! Wish you were here to cook for me.....but you must get tired.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Anne, so happy this checklist will be helpful… And to your son too! I’m with you… When it’s 100° here in the summer I am not interested in cooking. We really rely on salads and canned fish that I keep in the refrigerator… Like salmon and kippers. We can pull a meal together with that and some nice toast or some crackers and maybe some ferments or quick pickles so I don’t have to worry about turning on the stove. So glad you’re here! Love, Mary

[@annelefevre9457]

Mary's Nest sounds good when you come up w/ the idea!

[@judymanning2538]

You must be very proud of your son. I haven't needed his services but plenty have. ❤

[@deborahlewis3954]

excellent video Mary - you always share the best information! thank you!

[@MarysNest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeanwoodall1523]

Thanks for sharing. My sleeping schedule is off from staying up all night adding books to my Kindle in the stock it up event the other day. Lee and Daniel are at their friend's house right now. I guess I'll just do my hobbies as I'm already caught up on chores.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jean, Hope you are doing well. Love, Mary

[@bonniemccain5158]

Thank you, Mary.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@cassandra3399]

Loved it Mary! You are the bomb! Just like listening to Mom!

[@katharvey7324]

I just bought my Mockmill and used your discount code. I'm looking forward to milling my own flour, but I'm sad that Einkorn berries are in short supply this year.

[@MarysNest]

I hope you love the Mockmill as much as I do. And don’t worry… I’m confident einkorn berries will be back in stock soon. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@gk6993]

I'm liking how you think with the substitutes in point #2. As O.C.D. sufferer, I follow instructions implicitly. I would like to break that habit.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Garry, I understand completely. I have had students who had that condition but with time and patience they were able to start deviating from a written recipe. You can do this! Love, Mary

[@hume6900]

Hi Garry, I try and make a recipe verbatim the first time only. After that I take great pleasure with the substitutions as long as I get close to the way the dish is supposed to taste, unless I just want to use the recipe as inspiration and have some fun with it. Give yourself permission to make one substitution, it will take time I’m sure, but it will give you so much freedom eventually. Good luck, I know you can do it.

[@gk6993]

@@MarysNest I just knew it. Your whole vibe screams "Teacher". Yes, time. Takes time, and much planning for me to be OK with deviating from what is told to me. Something I am working on. Thanks Mary.

[@gk6993]

@@hume6900 Hey Marion. Thanks for the encouragement. It takes a great deal more to feel alright with a deviation from a set-out instruction. I have to be sure something will not be too adversely affected, from my not adhering to what was already set-out. That takes a lot of extra brainwork. I envy those who are able to 'wing-it'.

[@hume6900]

@@gk6993, you’re welcome. I understand more than you think and I know you can do it. It will take time. Start with a recipe your comfortable making so you know how it tastes, maybe a roast chicken and pretend you are out of an herb or spice you normally would use like poultry seasoning. You have some celery salt and a lemon. Cut the lemon in half and stuff it in the cavity of the chicken, omit regular salt and add the celery salt to your other spices and rub over your chicken. Stick the whole thing in the oven and cook as normal. This is just an example. If you find you can’t do it this time, don’t beat yourself up. The important thing is you tried and if you keep trying you will succeed. Do you have anyone who lives nearby that you could talk to on the phone or be there with you while you try?

[@sueclemente4030]

Thank You Sweet Friend, you have taught me so much

[@MarysNest]

I'm so glad!

[@anji5635]

Thank you for this valuable information.

[@MarysNest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbiee7850]

wonderful

[@sandrabounds6521]

Omg I love you Mary you are such a sweet women.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Sandra, Thank you so much for the kind words! Love, Mary

[@Sbannmarie]

Sandra she is beloved by many!

[@judyabernathy80]

She is a much beloved person. Very real, extremely knowledgeable, and easy to listen to! And, she’s beautiful inside and out! ♥️❣️🙏🏼❣️♥️

[@denisel100]

I agree. Her voice is so calming.

[@lindabair2676]

Wonderful video! At today's rising food prices the traditional kitchen in more important than ever. I'm thankful my mother, who is now 90 years old, taught me how to cook & bake ,can,freeze, & garden.

[@rhodaneader9008]

Wow, another wonderful video. BTW, I made your "Busy Mother's" bread. My husband said that it was the best tasting bread that I had ever made. Thank you. P.S. You are looking fantastic. Beautiful inside and out. 😊

[@MarysNest]

Oh Rhonda! Thank you so much for the kind words. And so happy you and your husband are enjoying the bread!! Love, Mary

[@kathrynsoper247]

We call cleaning out the fridge “restaurant day”. I take everything out of the fridge, put it on the counter, and let each person choose what they want out the the left overs and microwave individually.

[@joycepruhs8244]

Hi Mary, I really enjoy learning all this about making a Traditional Kitchen, however I live with my 60 yr. old son whio is a very picky eater and has developed bad eating habits living alone for many years. Very few veggie and no green salad at all. I can get some veggs into a stew or soup occassionally, but that is about it. Very discouraging. What do you sugget?

[@thriftytashi429]

My kitchen is small and I don’t have a pantry, so I need to find out where I can have extra goods😅… I also overspend on groceries 😬… I have a lot of work to do, thanks for awesome tips! I’m going to start now 🤗

[@MarysNest]

Hi Tashi! Thanks so much for visiting!! Hope you are doing well. Love, Mary

[@EmeryShae]

In boxes under the bed, couch, etc. In the linen closet (if you have one) in bins in the bottom of a closet. Think outside the kitchen 😊

[@thriftytashi429]

@@EmeryShae Awesome tips, thanks 😊

[@lastlight4252]

I can't consume any carbohydrates through bread, noodles, rice, and potatoes. So I do need to make soups, stews, and I will use all of your tips about keeping scraps (from veggies). I already am cooking the chicken carcasses for a long time. I am not getting any gelatin from the bones, however. Why is that?

[@firetopman]

Excellent.

[@MarysNest]

Many thanks!

[@bonniehoogeveen5235]

You’re the best!

[@MovingMountainsMM]

Love this!

[@reb.7708]

Hi Sweet Mary, Could you PLEASE...do a video on how to do a Subway sandwich bread? Other videos are not easy to follow. Thanks. Sorry if I am pushy.

[@justme-dee6888]

Great tips👍🤗❣️

[@thriftytashi429]

What! I recently threw the ends In garbage of scallions 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@lorettacali10370]

I used to save the vegetables scraps but stopped. Got lazy. I didn't know the skins were edible. So, I can put it in the vitamix?

[@MarysNest]

Yes indeed!

[@judysargeant6388]

Hi Sweet Mary, Question is when you have put the scraps into your bone broth. Strained it can you put this cooked scraps into your compost

[@MarysNest]

Hi Judy, Great question. I generally don't because they have residual animal fat on them but some folks have told me that they wash them really well and then put them in the compost. Interesting. Love, Mary

[@susieQ666]

new sub ...i found you the other day ...im so happy ...i think your awesome n i try to be traditional ...i do a lot from scratch n i thank my mum ...i don't eat takeaway or convenience food nothing tastes better than homemade ...im definitely gonna learn from you for sure ...i found your electrolyte video n im currently trying to get all of the ingredients ...my supermarket doesn't carry magnesium glycinate so i can find on amazon but there is only 300mg or 1250 mg hmmm could you tell me which ones best please ...and also great tips for sure im looking forward to more of your videos 💓💓

[@MarysNest]

Hi Susie, Welcome! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@gif24gt60]

Help me, Mary! Don't leave me with the scraps!

[@MarysNest]

LOL!!

[@tonijurkones9797]

Hello 👋

[@20greeneyes20]

Great idea ! We need to stop buying processed food. I hear they use ingredients that is addicting. True or not ? But it seems like it though. Where you can't just eat one. Lol We need to clean up our life to better living One step at a time. Inside and out.....

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sandy, How true! Yes, I suspect some of the so called "natural flavorings" might just be addictive. They are really not natural at all. Love, Mary

[@trickortreat2824]

@@MarysNest Yes! absolutely we use some processed food but we are avoiding it❤️

[@cathienagle3082]

The food companies indeed set us up to be addicted to their products. 2 great books I’ve read on the subject, both by Michael Moss: 1) Salt Sugar Fat and 2) Hooked. Kind of sinister how they use science to hijack our biology to get us addicted. I love, love, love your channel Mary!!!

[@trickortreat2824]

First yay!

[@MarysNest]

Yay!

[@foreststream818]

Big shock this morning: One of my black Big Berkey filters came off its plastic end cap and I am dismayed to see a ring of translucent caulking-type of glue was holding it in place! Does this make our filtered water toxic?!? Thought you and your viewers should be alerted so that you can check this out for yourselves!

[@MarysNest]

Great tip! I do not know. I don't have a Berkey but I am so glad you shared this for others. Love, Mary

[@ahmedmirza2547]

How to make traditional capers pickles.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Ahmed, That's a great idea! I'll add it to the list!