MY Pantry vs. Grocery Store | Tomato Preservation

[@vjohnson2400]

Whether you spend your time at the cabin, in the garden, with family and the grand children you get to do the things in life you love the most which make for the perfect balance. WTG Rachel keep doing the things you love.

[@20920Jacksrd]

Because you don’t continually change the angle every two seconds, your videos are so much more enjoyable. Obvs, they are incredibly informative. But I adore the fact you keep the camera rolling. Thank you!!! Fantastic info. Never knew I could freeze them before I make whatever I make. Super helpful.

[@miss_mish]

An escape for your own mental health is smart. Sometimes the best thing you can do is take a break, recharge and then keep soldiering on. So many of us aren't aware of their own mental well-being and when to take a break whether it's a few minutes or a week. We all need it.

[@traceycampbell9998]

Rachel, don't apologize for taking time to relax and refresh. You work full time on top of homesteading. I hope people aren't commenting such hateful things to you that it makes you feel the need to explain yourself. Ugh...people! Keep doing YOU. If they don't like it... They can move along. Lol I too would like to see your tomato soup recipe 😊

[@JenHomesteadingRN]

Grew potatoes for the first time ever this year. Partner and I said over and over "holy crap!! These are SO much better than store bought!!" LOL Hard not to compare when you first start out I guess. He also said "we are NEVER not growing these again." Love your videos, learning so much. Thank you!!!! #nomoreprocessedfoods

[@shaniamingle4261]

I hate that you might have been getting comment about you taking "you" time. You are such an inspiration for me and I hope to be able to build a life as successful as yours.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

This was a wonderful format for a video! I enjoyed the flashbacks to the original videos. I love having spaghetti sauce an pizza sauce as well. I have canned chili base, bbq sauce and ketchup before, not sure I would do that again. I think it would be good to mention, for newbies, that adding the zucchini will lower the ph level and might make the sauces a candidate for pressure canning. I think I’m going to get some ph strips myself to test things to decide how I want to can them.

[@kittiew260]

This freezing method has been a lifesaver.. thanks so much for showing us. I work full time hard to process as ripe but freezing I can do until my time allows me to process. I am actually making sauce as we speak, love the methods you share along with drying skins for powder. It's zero waste & the roaster has been a total game changer. So appreciate all the video! 🙏

[@GM-gy4ck]

Thank you for all your videos Rachel. I made your spaghetti sauce recipe a week ago and love it! 21 1/2 quarts from my 18 qt roaster. I did use my kitchen aid fruit strainer to remove the seeds and skins after I cored them. Cooked all day was the best batch so far! Named the recipe "1870s Homestead Spaghetti Sauce" ! If you have time when you make your tomato soup, would love to see a video and recipe on that! Thank you for sharing with us all! 😊

[@christinebowers6182]

Thank you 😊. I have been canning for years. It was my " calgon take me away ". I lost my inspiration due to life but you and a couple others have lit my want. So truly thankful.

[@wj-s4378]

You amaze me!! I love Ms. Lori and Mr. Brown's channel. I love that you two keep it simple and easy to follow. No speciality requirement ingredients. I love watching the cabin quick meals videos. Can't wait to see the renovations finished at cabin. Thank you I really appreciate you taking time to share recipes, canning etc.

[@AngiesPantry58]

Rachel never ever think we don't like you all going to the cabin. I love being able to see the wonderful cabin video's . I wish I was able to spend time out in the woods and by the river away from the rat race. Not being able to I do it throw you all. 💞 What a beautiful harvest on tomato's .. Love you channel. I don't all ways comment with words but I do try to leave you emojis so you know I stopped by. Have a great weekend. 🤗💞

[@SnowGardener]

Hello Rachel! You need to live your best life while you are here! Yes!! Have fun and enjoy your life. The tomatoes will be around when you have time!!

[@lorelleharvey3787]

Hello lovely lady . Talk about living vicariously, I am so thankful I found your channel. The 24 hours we all have in each day has infinite possibilities, the inspiration I get from the possibilities you offer are allowing me to develop the knowledge through mentoring along with trial and error. This isn’t available in my day to day life, so I guess what an amazing thing the internet has to offer too. Thank you for the time and effort both yourself and Todd go to for the broader anonymous audience you support.

[@thistaylormadelife]

I am so glad I’m not the only one who has a currently messy canning supply area!

[@TheSpottedBoot]

Rachel, you're doing a great job! Every year as your harvest comes bin, you kick it into high hear. Wtg! I can tell though that you're tired. Take care of yourself, too. Get some much deserved rest

[@cynthiagoodell1213]

Todd and Rachel, I found your channel this spring and look forward to your videos so much. Y’all have been such an inspiration to me to, as Jessica Sowards says, “Use my waiting room as my classroom”, and I’ve started canning like a wild woman using your tutorials. I’m a lifelong wanna be farm girl who lives in a deed restricted neighborhood near Houston, am growing veggies everywhere I can squeeze them, and am about to get illegal backyard chickens again in a couple of months. While I wait for my long dreamed of farm to come true, I’ll keep plugging away and use your garden and productivity as my example. I do have to say, I love your idea of a 7th year Sabbath rest, but cringe to know that I won’t have your videos spurring me on to homestead greatness! God bless y’all and thank you for working so hard to make a difference to me and so many others!❤️

[@beckysteinmiller338]

Don’t ever apologize for taking time away at your cabin. You both work hard and deserve time away. Best to you both!👍🏻👍🏻

[@wholenewperspective]

What a great tomato harvest. Thanks for sharing how you process them down memory lane.💚

[@terriebrecheisen1875]

I feel much calmer, at 'peace' a bit, when you share your vids. So much going on, it can be unnerving. I also garden and preserve. I have for many years. Yet, I have learned from what you share. Many thanks. btw, my tomatoes are done here in S.W. Ark.

[@DrChinevaEarly]

Hi I made your chili base and my family loved it. They couldn’t believe I added zucchini and I added carrots. Fan favorite. Thank you for sharing.

[@cindyupton7357]

Enjoy life when you can! Always make time for You and Todd. All of that will wait. Plenty of time in the winter!!!

[@sharonellis1251]

Tomato envy! I would love to have half of your freezer of tomatoes! My pantry is getting to a point of "Where am I going to put Rachel's relish!" I binge watch your videos and as I am thinking of what to do with produce I just go to You Tube and look up your videos as I know you will have one on what I need. Roasted Tomato soup is on my list of canning firsts. Thank you & Todd for all the great adventures on farming and sharing them. Enjoy your year off gardening. You & Todd will keep us entertained and learning new things for that year I'm sure. Keep well, Sharon

[@bobwilder4241]

Hoping you do a tomato soup canning day. Love learning new recipes and your so easy to follow. Thank you for your teaching

[@meadowhillfarmct]

I don't normally comment but want you and Todd often. I added zucchini for the first time this year and didn't tell my family but had them tast it and they loved it even saying it was better than last year. So 150 pounds of tomatoes and 6 gallon bag of shredded zucchini gave me 64 quarts of sauce where last year 100 pounds of just tomatoes gave me 32 quarts. Thank you for the tip. Also I hope your daughter in law has a good sense of humor... :)

[@bluegirl777]

Never apologize for not having time to get things done around the house/garden. It's real life. That's one of the reasons I enjoy watching you and Todd. You both are so authentic and genuinely kind people. You always make us feel right at home like we are right there with you. It's important to know we are all struggling to get it all done. We just have to keep doing the next best thing in front of us. Sending lots of love and light. Blessings - Becca ♥

[@HeatherCooan]

Yes! I love that quote. Commercially produced goods actually change the pallet. They're engineered to be hyperpallatable from flavor to mouth feel. So when you switch to real food the pallet adjusts. After a while, commercially produced things are way too strong for most.

[@lat1419]

I find commercially produced fruit and veg lack flavour. They are produced for looks, and for staying "fresh" for long periods (ie not fully ripening) and for profit.

[@joannehague4068]

You don't have to justify your use of time - it runs away from the best of us! That's part of what makes freezers so useful. I've had some venison mince in my freezer for quite a while that I've been meaning to get to - but at least it's fine in there until I have a chance to get to it.

[@okbookgirl]

It’s nice to wait for cooler weather to process things that will require lots of heating time.

[@aepineda914]

Would love to see the tomato soup recipe when you get around to canning! ❤🍅🥫

[@cindybickford9939]

You go to your cabin whenever you can! You are taking care of your harvest!

[@debbywilkinson152]

I put peaches in the freezer today, Rachel. We were traveling home from Florida and stopped in Georgia at a small Farm stand, and purchased a few pecks to put up. Our garden is over flowing with produce . Tomorrow canning cowboy candy and starting hot sauce…like you lots of tomatoes to deal with too.

[@colleenpritchett6914]

I wish I had more property to be able to grow more and have animals to harvest. But I must make do with what I have. You are truly blessed.

[@kathy3178]

Thank you for the tip freezing the tomatoes! Processing them will be better when the weather cools down. I enjoy the cabin vidoes. You both look so relaxed. It looks so peaceful. Hope you are able to make it up there more.

[@olddaddie5645]

You totally deserve all the credit for me making my spaghetti sauce in my roaster this year! Not only did it make my life easier, but I had NO scorching, and an improved yield! I got the tomatoes ready after dinner and let them cook all night in my roaster, then canned them up the next morning. They also had a better flavor. Thank you!

[@milisaspencer6744]

I was a beginner to canning last year and now I have a 6 month pantry full. You have taught and inspired me so much! Thank you for all the videos and always taking time to teach us!

[@joybartlett9784]

I love the way you use your vegetables to create a unique recipe for what you like..

[@nancypatterson868]

Loved seeing all the tomato products you make. It's nice to have the finished product on the shelf instead of having to make it out of tomatoes or sauce each time.

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Yes… I freeze the tomatoes as they come in, also most of the zucchini. I also freeze all the berries for later processing. Then I process as I have time after harvest. Thank the lord for big freezers!!

[@daveandellenbartlett8725]

Thanks for the overview 🙂 - enjoy your time at the cabin. We all need to build rest and relaxation into our busy lives.

[@vnickcolvin4971]

We love that you show all ways of taking care your harvests. You are a great teacher! I keep our flour in freezer 2-3 weeks to kill off unfriendly insects too? Please make your tomato soup video too.

[@m.d.t.8389]

Actually you saved me so much when I found out you freeze your tomatoes until ready to can. I didn’t have enough to can and I wanted to do them all at once. Plus I just didn’t have the time. Now I can process tomatoes and enjoy the process when I have time.

[@suzie2080]

It is now 10:00 a.m. and I have 15 pints of beef just about to come out of the canner. I just love the color of the tomatoes. I grew yellow and orange tomatoes for the first time this year, and of course red ones, and they just bring me joy. Beautiful harvest.

[@coyannkilmer3733]

I love your channel, love you two, love your recipes and tutorials, and love your cabin trips. My family laughs because I talk about you both like we are old friends. Thanks for your videos, can’t wait for your tomato soup recipe someday. Thanks for all your help you give me! I’m a homestead wannabe.

[@cindyling4199]

I would love to see how you make your tomato soup. This is my first year canning tomatoes and have only done a small batch of basic tomato sauce but I will be trying spaghetti sauce and salsa for sure this year. I find myself wanting to do it all but reality hits me and reminds me to take small steps! Thank you for sharing your homestead with us, I absolutely love your channel !!

[@GM-gy4ck]

I would too. Have tried many tomato soup recipes and not thrilled with any. Have tomatoes in my freezer to make soup with this winter.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

I enjoyed how you went from present video to the past when you were actually processing the stuff on your shelves. I am going to take your advice and process my tomatoes in a basic format and then go from that into multiple other sauces. My tomato crop has not done well this year but I’ll get tomatoes from a local farmer and still fill the pantry. Thank you for the great ideas!

[@christineortmann359]

Your tomatoes are beautiful!! We’re so cool at night they are still green- had a problem with a ground hog eating our tomatoes- put up an electric fence- it works! I’m steaming my tomatoes in my juice steamer. Then I run the seeds and pulp and skins with some of the juice through my blender and then heat and can.

[@deborahtheodore5407]

Love when you shop your grocery store aka pantry

[@regularmompantrylife2587]

Thank you for sharing the boxes all over the pantry floor. I don't feel so bad!

[@patz780]

Such a useful video. Learning how to postpone the preservation process until there is time to do it is something many folks may not consider. Thanks for the reminder and the broad choice of recipes!

[@thistlemoon1]

My ex-inlaws were stationed in Italy for awhile and my ex-mother-in-law would put carrots in her pasta sauce, whatever carrots she had went in. You would not believe how good those carrots were cooked in that sauce. That’s not normalizing, that’s stating a fact.

[@denisebrady6858]

I would love that recipe if I may please. Cheers Denise- Australia

[@kellymiller615]

I watched an Italian grandmother make her tomato sauce, and she used carrots for sweetening instead of a lot of sugar. So when I made my own tomato sauce, I tried it, and the sauce was fabulous! And it adds nutrition!

[@kellyhawes9293]

I always add carrots to my sauce, I roast the tomatoes, onions, celery ,garlic,and carrots then blend it all before adding oregano, parsley and rosemary

[@chels67]

I made sauce with half bushel of tomatoes, 4 lbs of carrots and only half cup of sugar. It was delicious

[@busygirl2681]

Southern part of Italy uses carrots. My great grandparents were from Sicily. A little bit of sugar only if no carrots were not added, and if the tomatoes were too acidic. Grandpa was from northern Italy, they didn't add carrots.

[@suegeorge998]

Your tomatoes look beautiful! I'm planning on a much larger garden next year. To be honest, I've never grown yellow tomatoes. I have had a garden most of my nearly 65 years. I have my seeds for next year but I just might have to spring for some yellow tomato seeds. Your pantry looks a lot like mine. I have more full jars than I have cupboards and shelves. Thank you for this content.

[@marciannaprice1882]

I add zucchini, yellow squash, carrots to my tomatoe sauces. I use stick blender to mix it all before canning.

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

Our tomatoes didn't come in like they usually do. By now I'd be on my 4th batch of sauce. I use my crockpots, no babysitting it. I was laughing so hard when you opened your freezer....so happy to see I'm not the only one that plays freezer jenga!!!!

[@jenvegas3142]

I also freeze my tomatoes. I use the 2.5 gallon freezer baggies. They are so much easier than a bunch of gallon baggies.

[@slh9564]

You will be adding more to your pantry with the produce coming this season. I am new to canning and have 2 questions. You seem to have a lot of canned foods on your self already. How long is the shelf life of things processed last year? Do you organize your shelf with older things in front? I am 70 & always gardened enough to eat fresh veggies in current year. I love the idea of water bathing the appropriate veggies in order to have them later and to keep pantry stocked up. I admire that you guys have jobs and maintain a homestead.

[@tanjarott7535]

I love this but I need your cabin videos so much right now!! I love them. They have been a huge blessing but I am through the playlist and need more. :) Love you guys and your videos so much.

[@DeborahBrown-tj7wx]

I have made many different type salsas/recipes. Honestly, my most requested salsa is the Mrs. Wages salsa I made. I and my daughters and friends seem to like the Mrs. Wages the best and it's so easy, that's what I make. It's also good made with canned store-bought tomatoes in a pinch in Winter. We like the thinner Mexican restaurant style salsas the best too vs the thicker chunkier types. I'm now more of an "ingredient" canner. I used to make pasta sauce, etc but now just end to can tomatoes or tomato sauce, purees or paste and then use that to season whatever I need it to be. I think it's much easier when you have a ton of produce coming in from the garden at once.

[@terinaleblanc9196]

Been bagging up my tomatos and freezing them as you have said. Looking forward to canning them in different ways. Of course, I am going to look at your tomato canning videos again to follow. Looking forward to pizza sauce!! Thank you Rachel.

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Yes, always put grains in freezer to kill off eggs that are always in the grains and flour. We always do three days before storing and sometimes leave the flour in there if we don't need to space to extend the shelf life. Unfortunately, bugs don't get "in" the grains later, there are in from the start. Don't even ask about the allowable percentage of bugs in peanut butter. I make my pizza sauce on the fly from a can of tomato paste, water, little acv, Italian spices, garlic and onion powder and a little stevia, It's so good. That way I don't have to can it myself. I can use tomatoes for other things. I'll be doing several large jars for the fridge of roasted tomatoes, basil and garlic packed in olive oil. Amazing during the winter to add to a salad or pasta or just with mozzarella. Would love a video on tomato soup. I did my enchilada sauce already and have spaghetti sauce. I'll freeze dry my salsa because I want to try to see if it taste fresher.

[@cgingo7098]

love the suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to teach your skills to others. I was raised on home canned food and still canning today (50+) There is always something you can learn from others.

[@jamjar5716]

That was fun! I've said it before, you have the most creative pantry selection!

[@hickoryhillinthebigwoods-r759]

And here, some of us are still waiting for our first tomato. Your tomatoes are gorgeous.

[@littletawelan443]

Excellent video as usual, I totally agree about comparing store bought to home grown ect. We offered my mil a beautiful cabbage we had grown, her reply was , oh ! It doesn’t have plastic on it! No thanks! 🙄😳🤷‍♀️😂😂😂

[@Shyshytown78]

I just made ketchup for the first time! I am so excited about how it turned out! I am definitely going to try the zucchini in my spaghetti sauce! I love watching you guys! Great ideas and I love your pantry!

[@VTgirlandherbeagles]

Rachel❤️ I love your channel. I’m tending my first garden this year. It’s small so I’m freezing tomato’s until I get enough to make something with them. We’ve decided that I will use them to make your pizza sauce. My husband and I also own an off grid camp and the plan is to use the sauce for Dutch oven pizzas over the fire at camp. I’m on the hunt for a nice cast iron Dutch oven with the lid ( I watched the video the other day where you and Todd successfully made one at your camp). Your channel is such an inspiration to me. Funny, that I am also lucky enough to work from home since the pandemic started and can multi-task preserving the harvest. #lifeisgood

[@RobinL4715]

Thanks for sharing so many ideas on preserving tomatoes. In FL my harvest isn’t until later, so I have time to play with recipes using farmers market purchases starting in November. I hear how tired you are, and understand your need for a sabbath year. You should be well prepared to get through that year, and hopefully whatever challenges the economy brings!

[@darlenerossiter2012]

Tomato sauce, tomato paste, spaghetti sauce, chili sauce, salsa, tomato ketchup, tomato soup, stewed tomatoes, brushetta, dehydrated tomato powder, tongue a few.

[@TwoEnglishAcres]

This is a very timely video for me. I've NEVER grown so many tomatoes and different types of cherry tomatoes so it's left me scratching my head on what to do with them. After I made my ratatouille and salsa, I've been bagging and freezing. Thanks for the tips!

[@greenfoxgaming6721]

Always a pleasure hearing about what you can and keep on your shelves. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@carolynsinyard1306]

I am getting ready to can tomatoes and this video is a life saver for me. I love all of your tomato recipes and I will be using all of them during this canning season and beyond. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to share with us.

[@Ucongold]

Thank you so much for this video. It gave me a roadmap to use when deciding what recipies to use, and where to find them in your extensive video library. I always appreciate the extra effort when you make beginner user friendly suggestions. Now to decide what to make first!

[@donnagagnon1081]

Totally agree, love your pasta and pizza sauce!! I can both every year using your recipe!

[@terraranch1459]

Wow, Rachael you are amazing. I am a grandmother and am ready to start canning, I am so anxious to see you can all of those tomatoes. Hugs ❤️

[@amberowen5643]

I adore you 2 and have learned so much from you both. My Cowboy Candy is amazing. Your recipe changed to what I had in my kitchen. I grew Cubanelle Peppers, so sweet and had Anaheim Peppers plus Jalapeños. I used everything you did except one thing! The sugar I used was Imperial Dark Brown. OMG! OMG! What a difference. Candied Cowboy Candy. You gotta try it. Your blessings of life has blessed me so. When I'm by myself your sweet voice is with me as I can. T Y so much. Love Amber

[@mywoolmitten]

What a great tomato check in Rachel, thank you! Home canned tomato soup is a must have for me, too. And yes, absolutely the tomatoes can wait when you need some time away 💗

[@lenadia13]

I just made pizza sauce yesterday with my tomatoes from the garden. It turned out wonderful. Thanks for all of your inspiration!

[@peggyhainy1203]

Love your spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce recipes. Definitely on my list for this year. Would love your tomato soup recipe.

[@terrihart2133]

I love that saying we shouldn't normalize good food to store bought food. Had to come back a second time to hear it again.

[@janetalten8011]

Rachel thank you for sharing! I wanted to let you know I made the Spicy Corn Relish and it is WONDERUFL. Thanks you for helping me find new ways to fill my pantry.

[@carolyncusack9377]

I just discovered your channel. I cant wait to try your recipes. Im a newbie and Im gathering knowledge first then ill dive in. Thank you

[@vivalafrance9547]

We were just camping down near your town last weekend and thought of you guys hard at work in the garden.

[@SnowGardener]

The salsa recipe I use is my grandma's but I am definitely want to try your salsa recipe too! I also want to do your pineapple zucchini! Thank you for sharing so much of yourselves on your channel!!

[@GrandmaBsBusyLife]

I love love love this video!!! Thank you for the run down and links of all things tomatoes!

[@lindsaym2547]

Would love to see condensed tomato soup 😁...or maybe a link to the recipe you used? Thank you for the inspiration!

[@debbieembury6885]

You made me feel better! I have my tomatoes frozen also I have covid and no energy Also my floor looks the same as I did a lot of canning before I got sick Bless you my Michigan neighbor

[@krazedvintagemodel]

Hi Rachel! Your home canned sauces remind me of my first encounter with homegrown, preserved food. My teenage best friend's Mom, Miss Alyce, made the best homemade pizza with her sauce. Sadly, I'll never be able to duplicate it, but it's my goal, and the most savory memory! Blessings 🌻

[@emptynestgardens9057]

Oh while I'm at this point in video 😃 I freeze my flour too but if you put into large freezer bags and store flat it will give you more room. It's also easy to grab one to refill kitchen container when needed.

[@homemclaughlin7830]

Great video Rachel. Amazing how much your garden produced and what you will be putting up. My garden didn't do well this year. Hopefully next year. Enjoy your channel!

[@CosmopolitanCornbread]

This one made me excited for tomato canning next year 😁

[@marymiller2183]

Thank you guys for all the preserving an what's for dinner videos !! Love all of it 💜

[@SalLeeHolland]

Today 8/27/22, I did Salsa, and added some Mango to it. Last year I added some peaches to it. Not a lot, but a little. Letting it cool over night. I had a bushel, but only used 1/2 for the salsa. I got 1/2 Roma tomatoes and 1/2 regular tomatoes. I think I am going to can up the other part to use for soups and chili. I have already done BBQ sauce.

[@tracymorrison1584]

i love all your recipes and am in tomato harvest and carrots,potatoes and peaches mode; just canned some blueberry pie filling and there are not enough hours in the day feeling..... get overwhelmed with the harvest season every year. Also made canned coleslaw but still have 3 large purple and green cabbages to do down.

[@ladyj.klmnop]

Beautiful harvest!

[@lindymorgan1107]

THANK YOU!!!! Looking to broaden my canning repertoire and this gave me some amazing ideas!

[@sherridenil4538]

As I am watching this video of yours, I am making a batch of your spaghetti sauce. It smells amazing. Waiting to try it! I am sure we will love it.

[@teresecox4109]

Such a great Tomato 🍅 recap! Thank you!

[@mariasmith8433]

Would LOVE a video on the tomato soup recipe. 🍅

[@debbievannette6424]

Hi Rachel! Thanks for all your work ! I learn sooo much! Just wondering if you have done a tomato soup video? This is something I would really like to learn to can and you sound like you have found a good recipe😋

[@karenm7433]

Thanks for showing us all the ways to use tomatoes. I didn’t see any straight up diced tomatoes. I can and use a ton of those. I would like to try your pizza sauce