Mimi's Minestrone Soup & Crockpot Chicken Country Mom Vlog

[@anolabassaro8956]

“Yes Ma’am!” He’s got it now! Go Joe! No more calling you sir! So sweet!💕

[@Dindasayswhynot]

I grinned from ear to ear and cheered right out loud when Joe said "Yes ma'am". Good job.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Living room looks great! Maria could babysit Emily’s kids while she’s home and trying to catch up after the holidays. Moms with toddlers can always use help and Emily would be there. Looks like Italian Wedding soup yummy. Love orzo . Winking Owl 🦉. I have that puzzle! That’s so cool that she put you in as a contributor ! Thank you! ☔️🌧️☔️

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

Joe loving on his Mama and smelling her hair just makes me smile! That was the sweetest thing ever. I love that your kids are not so much on technology as they are out being kids and having responsibilities as children should.

[@kittyrichards9915]

Celebrity status has been achieved! Years of work pays off.

[@cathybennion6070]

I like V- -8 juice in soups Looks good.

[@SusanAylor-k5p]

I used slate from a school which was the ‘black board ‘. A really cool hearth for my wood burning stove ❤

[@cathydecarles7084]

Jennifer the recipes that you made for Dinner looks amazing and Your Living room looks Beautiful and Cozy I love watching You Jennifer and Your beautiful Family God bless You all Cathy 🙏🏻✝️☮️📿💙💜💗💐🌹❤️🌺🍀🍀🙏🏻✝️📿

[@phylliscapps4342]

JENNIFER SO GLAD TO SEE YOU HAD A POST TODAY. BEEN A LONG TIME. WE HAVE BEEN SNOW AND ICED IN ALABAMA, OF ALL THINGS, SO BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT POST. LOVE TO WATCH YOUR VIDEOS. KEEP THEM COMING....

[@TeresaRaab-hb5co]

The soup looks so good!

[@katehouser3683]

I definitely need this double burner pan for large batch cooking.

[@lanagraham1661]

Hello Jennifer! I love your living room. The oval rug is a nice touch. Love the coziness of your sectional. Once again, I am hungry after watching your video. Time for a late lunch.😊

[@aturnerw]

I feel ya about the mushrooms! My husband loves them and I detest even the thought of them. I win most often but sometimes I will throw him a bone 😂😂

[@elliejellie22]

We like to add some leftover tomato sauce to our scrambled eggs and cheese. 😋 Yum!!

[@elliejellie22]

Soup looks good.

[@glendaruff125]

Joe is quite a helper now. Sounds like a good recipe.

[@karenhopper1691]

Your living room makeover looks super cozy. I bet you won't miss the black rug one bit! ❤ I saw below that you thought the chicken was blah. I thought the wine would have made it flavorful. I need to send you a recipe for tuna noodle casserole with wine in. It makes an inexpensive dish taste fancy. And it is delicious!❤

[@lisaterryberry2490]

Acini de pepe looks like mini couscous...it's one of the first foods Italian babies are served and it's usually put in chicken soup.

[@dianakoontz3518]

I love the living room better now. It makes a big difference 🙋

[@soniaibarra1926]

Wow #1.👏❤ Blessings and Have a Great Week Jennifer and Beautiful Family. 🙏❤🌻🌻

[@acountrylife]

Hi Sonia! I hope you're having a great day!

[@roisinpatriciagaffney4087]

Hi Jennifer,love the refurbishment Hi Peter. 👋 Such an enjoyable vlog. Maria"s volunteer work is similar to the Duke of Edinburgh gold, silver, and bronze awards given in some schools here, at home. Hi Joe. God bless the Brockmans.

[@pheebs818]

Maria is looking so much like you the more she grow up , so pretty 💛

[@christieflesch3750]

Living room looks great

[@jojo-tz2ym]

I have been trying to lose weight. I was telling my friends that at church we pray..lead us not into temptation...then after church we have a spread of donuts,cookies and candies. Lol My shot of Christian humor.

[@anna27446]

I’d never had any luck with diets, I decided a few years ago to give the Keto diet(pretty much no carbs) a shot and lost over 50 pounds, it’s difficult the first week….but the weight just fell off!

[@MsSarah999]

ew. eating isn't a sin. jfc

[@lgpollock68]

Hahaha! I love it😂❤❤

[@hollyalbers]

😂

[@kristenschnese6980]

Hahahaha I’m gonna tell that one to my pastor he’d get a kick out of that

[@mariezafonte6473]

Jennifer, you tripled the meat for meatballs but you didn't triple the rest of the ingredients. With more veggies you could of had an enormous pot. When I make my 12 qt pot of soup for the whole family sometime I put the whole box, 1 lb, of orzo into the soup for hearty meal., it soaks up a lot of liquid. I'll cook the orzo separately if I want a "soupier" soup and use the leftover the next day. I too use most recipes, not baking, for inspiration, deleting or adding what my family likes.Did you like the chicken? Both dishes looked delicious.

[@ifthecreekdontrise]

The soup had a lot going on but it looked delish! My MIL is like you about mushrooms 😂 Have a great week, Jennifer!

[@lindaedwards9756]

That looks like the basic Italian wedding soup which is delicious, I love it. I need to make some .

[@karenchakey]

Was wonderful to see everyone and lots of new recipes they all looked delish

[@mollysmith6055]

Thank you for sharing Gwen's recipe, anything using up bread crumbs is great! I never let heels or stale rolls go to waste. I've got a portioner scoop that is so teeny I never use it, but it will be perfect for this recipe. To get Hubby to eat this I'll have to puree those white beans to hide them...he isn't a fan. Aww, the addition of ketchup makes me think of my late mom who felt if your dish wasn't 'quite right' you should add a squirt of ketchup and that would fix it up just right! 🥲 No...a half pint is your 8 oz jar...a 4 oz jar is those super tiny canning jars. December '23 I bought some mini ring pasta in both regular and gluten free to recreate good old spaghettio's. A silly purchase, but something very fun for a meal or two and also some safe treats for my grandchildren. Have to tell Hubby your family doesn't like thyme. Him either! If a recipe is titled 'Tuscan' meaning full of thyme and rosemary I know not to bother trying it, haha. Gosh, being an online retailer sounds very confusing. So glad that I have both of your cookbooks already. Aw, I always love seeing your family plating their servings. It reminds me of the days long past with my own kids and how sweet those family dinner times were. Thank you for sharing bits of your family meals Jennifer.

[@annethompson2212]

love your living room space, love the furniture 😊

[@MNTNSTARZ80.]

Acini de pepe looks a lot like couscous. The macaroni you described and is usually in minestrone is ditalini .

[@Nins-niche67]

I was going to say this same thing

[@beckymiller2185]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I've missed you.

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Jennifer happy Tuesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@acountrylife]

Good morning!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@acountrylife good morning happy Tuesday morning 🌄

[@anna27446]

Oh my gosh! I had to write you this, if you google NY Times sheet pan banging chocolate chip cookies….they’re hands down the BEST cookies I’ve ever had in my life. I always keep my cookies in the freezer, just because I love them cold! They’re sooooo delicious! 🍪♥️🍪 32:38

[@kristenschnese6980]

Trying to catch up on my videos another soul first me to try if it were up to me I’d have soul all the time in the fall and winter.. it just warms the tummy and goes down good.. the chicken looks great too

[@peterrenzi4674]

I've been drinking the cozy coffee Jennifer from the pastor's wife it is fantastic I have a big batch on my counter and my son and I we always make it it is so good you have to try it bless you and your family you are fantastic beautiful❤ fiorella from Canada when I make the cozy coffee I don't add the sugar 🇨🇦

[@acountrylife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@megm4940]

I separate my laundry by weight- jeans, sweats, hoodies then lights and darks and towels it’s made a huge difference in how much cleaner my lightweight clothing has gotten and like you said less over drying!

[@teresakeith5539]

Whaaaat????? I just finished watching an older video from your news letter recommendation and wahLah! This new one popped up! Thank you!

[@robertaallen4785]

Those meatballs looked good, will need to try that recipie

[@caroljulian6505]

I freeze it and Ice cube trays and save it for later when you only need a little bit. Of any Sauces and juices

[@kimkenny556]

That soup looks great il def try making that ☺️

[@henrycooks1883]

Acini di pepe is similar to pastina a very chopped up spaghetti, easiest way to describe it, orzo was a good choice, watch that stuff it really grows. I would cut that cookie recipe in half to try it, cream of tarter combined with baking soda gives a fast reaction while baking, the cookie would spread more and form air pockets, I have a couple of cookie recipes that call for it, add more vanilla 1 tsp. seems to little wonder if they meant a tablespoon. How did you like the mushrooms?

[@debgordon6542]

You're a Celebrity in many households; now it's just verifiable in print. The girls were crazy happy when they saw your note in our cookbooks :-). Lots of prayers for Maria's volunteer challenge. Such an important aspect of Community. Did she list her work with the Soup kitchen? Hopefully the Librarian can use her help and what a great Mommy's Helper she would be! Seems she has matured beyond her years overnite

[@debgordon6542]

Btw Love, love, love the new rug in the living room. Perfect!

[@patriciakoester1580]

Outstanding Jennifer Thank You ♥️ Patricia

[@bumblebee7922]

I watch the Farming Pastor's wife channel. She's very sweet. I love all your videos. Yes, it's so nice getting cards from people. SO fun to hear from them... Love and blessings...

[@susanhickman1746]

I enjoyed your meals especially the meatball soup! Your change up really looks very comfy & cozy!! Great job!

[@acountrylife]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@JBryan-sx8qs]

Yummy! It all looks delicious!

[@karenkissick6884]

I love it Jennifer. Cabt wait till its done😊

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

The soup looked delicious! So did the chicken dish… as usual, I’m behind on videos. I will catch up.

[@audrahcoleman0224]

I think you should do a what’s for dinner video again I always love those or another cooking video

[@janesecaraway3995]

I really want to try that minestrone soup! Thanks for including the recipe!! The chicken looks delicious also! How did you do with the mushrooms?? 😂❤

[@lgpollock68]

Food looked delicious tonight, even the mushrooms 😂❤❤

[@crowdedisolation]

I have one recipe that calls for Acini de Pepe pasta and it's called Frog Eye Salad (look it up). It's really good. I like it. It's a small circle pasta with fruit and coconut flakes and a pudding like sauce. The kids might have fun making it.

[@roxannegray2796]

Ditalini pasta is great for soups. Kroger has it.

[@audrahcoleman0224]

One of those Christmas cards you got was probably for me because I wrote number one fan on the back of my card

[@acountrylife]

Yes 👍 it was from you Audrah.

[@shannonbaxter1606]

Acini de pepe(recipe was missing an "i" in acini) is small little balls of pasta. It's great in soups, and a dessert called Frog eye Salad. Look it up. It's great for church get together. I love your videos.

[@earldouglas3631]

I made Warren's chocolate chip cookie recipe the other day except I used Reese's Peanut Butter chips instead of chocolate chips and they were absolutely delicious.

[@acountrylife]

Yum! 😋

[@deniselakatos5418]

Hi Jennifer. Well, how did the Minestrone and chicken come out? Making the small meatballs reminded me of Italian Wedding Soup. Love how you arranged the living room. Hugs.

[@acountrylife]

Soup was super good. Chicken was blah.

[@elizabethrobinson4390]

Jennifer I hope you have gotten my comments yet no worries and will do another haul good any vlog that you do are you talking about the haul that did an hour half ago how was your new years

[@Heavncentt]

Do you know how/where we could purchase Carolyn's cookbook that was sent to you? I have both of yours, and I love collecting cookbooks like this with tried and true family recipes.

[@acountrylife]

Let me check with Carolyn.

[@kittyrichards9915]

Low carb idea - pepper soup or some recipes say stuffed pepper soup. Instead of the rice, use riced cauliflower.

[@sharonpeta2390]

That was strange Joe actually said yes mam instead of yes sir. Love your videos Jennifer.

[@barbarawilliams67685]

I think the living room makeover looks great! The meatball soup looks delightful. Love your family! God bless.

[@gwenmancini1879]

Orzo works Jennifer Gwen

[@natashawilliams7139]

A red brick slab would look really nice. Just a thought ❤

[@caroljane75]

Used the last of my store bought kidney beans yesterday. Now officially starting to home can all my beans. If you store the store bought cans upside down, when you open it, the stuck beans will be at the top. ❤💙🧡💚🩷🦋🦋🦋

[@lindashively2530]

I believe it’s 🦉 owl. Winking owl wine that Aldi sells. 🙂

[@acountrylife]

Correct! I misspoke.

[@lindashively2530]

🙂🥰😂 It happens!

[@marykirkpatrick9382]

Winking Oil or Owl wine?

[@JJ-mh8ej]

I believe its owl

[@marykirkpatrick9382]

@@JJ-mh8ej Thank you!

[@dawnmontoya4444]

Can you give the recipe how you ended up doing the meatball soup?

[@Dindasayswhynot]

@dawnmontoya4444 It's in the description, click on "more", then scroll down just a little.

[@mrsrichter8586]

A little useless FYI here: Acini di pepe - an extremely small, round pasta shape - translates to peppercorn, or seeds of pepper. It comes from the Latin word acinus, meaning grape stones. Though this tiny pasta translates to peppercorns, it is in fact much smaller than this. Acini di pepe are actually the size of a grain of couscous! What is another name for acini di pepe? Acini di pepe - Wikipedia pastina Acini di pepe then translates into "seeds of a pepper". They were and are known as a symbol of fertility, which is why they are used in Italian wedding soup. They are also sometimes referred to as pastina (Italian for "tiny dough"); however, some pasta makers distinguish pastina as smaller than acini di pepe.

[@cherylbrunner9404]

Love Joe

[@lindacusick1156]

1/8 teaspoon is equivalent to one clove garlic.

[@SewPat1]

Did u just triple the meat? Or did u triple the broth and veggies also?

[@acountrylife]

Made way more meatballs, added a lot to the soup and then the extras we ate plain for lunch the next day.

[@maddiemom100]

Acini di pepe are actually the size of a grain of couscous

[@papillonlover8161]

Not worthy to be in the cookbook, surely you jest. Your You Tube channel is my fav, I answered an Instagram question yesterday & said that. Very interesting, take care.

[@VeronicaRonniDorval2638]

❤

[@michellewrisley79]

So glad someone else separates out laundry. I cringe watching most you tubers just throwing it all in 😮

[@brendarobertson2145]

Dear Jenifer, I am searching for a recipe you cooked with cream cheese and chicken breast not too long ago. Can you point me to the video?

[@acountrylife]

I think this is it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqjcmnx9jZ1rbJo

[@tonyasmith2074]

Nummmmmmy

[@surpriseme4275]

Pastina is very small round pasta.

[@angelarothbauer8096]

The living room looks larger this way

[@acountrylife]

I think so too.

[@stephanieburrell4200]

I'd love to send you a recipe that was my grandmother's and my favorite soup. Let me know where I can send it to you? Thank you. I love soups 🍲 ❤️

[@acountrylife]

My P.O. Box is listed in the description box. Thanks.

[@80sBaby_]

Will your daughter be home schooling her children maybe some books can go to her.

[@patsyrenew1174]

If only I ate deer meat!

[@acountrylife]

The meatballs can be made with ground beef.

[@hannahnorman-ostrem1702]

Yikes! Don't like the killing of wildlife.