NO SPEND Pantry Challenge 2023 Week #3

[@JessicaWanders]

I know there is a lot of American Football this weekend so I'm super grateful if you have shown up to watch Week #3 of my 2023 Pantry Challenge!! 🧡💛 The weather is warming up (weird for January!) and I think it has put me in a happy and chatty mood :) It made for a fantastic video loaded with tons of my Wandering Ramblings 😃🤣 I hope you enjoy this tasty week of **hopefully** new and interesting meal ideas from my pantry!

[@CarriesCulinaryCrafts]

Talking food and challenges is way more important. 🤣

[@SoSheree]

Was there? 😂 as an Aussie viewer, totally prefer your channel! It’s just a normal week here 😊

[@Rebelartist83]

The trick to making powdered milk not suck so bad it helps if it's whole milk powder but if it's what you have you can use a few packs of sugar like 5 and a tsp of white chocolate powder and a half a can of sweetened condensed milk and some watered down evaporated milk and mix it according to your directions and get it super cold you have a passable powdered milk..we got it quite a bit when I was a kid lol..and it's great for baking

[@norahalmquist9907]

Yes keep going I love these and your freezer one .

[@JessicaWanders]

Yay! Thank you! I'm so happy you're enjoying the challenges :D

[@ginco5203]

I've added a bit of vanilla to powdered milk. Makes it a little more palatable.

[@JessicaWanders]

Ohhh interesting! I’ll try it! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@capricornfairy624]

I’m not the best cook, I prefer to bake 😊 I really like your content because you try new things and even when it doesn’t go your way you remain so optimistic and go with the flow. Cooking doesn’t have to be stressful and your laid back approach is so nice 😊 You just trust your gut and give it a try. Your Pantry Challenge videos are my favorite, You give so many good ideas and help me to remember to substitute if you need to and you can be flexible with recipes 👍🏻 I love that you describe the flavors and textures. Getting great ideas 😊❤ from 🇺🇸

[@JessicaWanders]

I like baking too! With all of the kids moved out now it seems that the baking doesn't get eaten as fast as it used to! I'm so glad you are enjoying the videos and appreciate all of your lovely thoughtful comments

[@adventuresingroceryland]

Great week. My favourites were mashed potatoe patties, smoothie, taco salad/bowl and blueberry loaf. I love making one pot pastas. Super duper easy. People pay big bucks for greens boosters. Great to see you used it in several recipes and didn't mind the taste. Next summer you can do a combo green booster with spinach, kale, chard and even dandelion greens. Superfoods for a super boost! Added note: I was skeptical about the tomato soup from tomato paste. Wow. Totally impressed. That turned out absolutely amazing. Well done.

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks Melanie, it was a tasty week! The green powder is going over really well. I have some more dried kale that I might blend up and use that way too 👍🏼🥬 It’s super easy to throw into things! The tomato soup turned out great! I was impressed too 😜 Great seeing you 🧡

[@NOVAFrugalFamily]

We had some stale chips and I crushed i and stuck it in a mason jar. We used it for topping for taco soup and corn chowder and it was perfect. I had to crush up another one when I made the soup again. My uncle bought us a jar opener which we said we wouldn’t use but we have a bunch. I have a few random ingredients to still use in the pantry and I keep hoping I will have inspiration to use it but I might have to pull the stuff out and put them in a cupboard like you do so I can’t ignore them.

[@JessicaWanders]

Great idea to pre=crush those chips! It would take up much less space! Exactly right Alison, I find that having everything in one cupboard really helps me focus on the items! Just one a meal isn't too hard :)

[@shirleywagner1380]

Thank you

[@JessicaWanders]

You're welcome! :)

[@camillebambi6449]

Maybe french toast casserole with the milk? Make it the night before and let it soak in the fridge overnight. Bake it up and top with a powder sugar/milk drizzle. Love every video you've ever made! 💓 Always makes me hungry!

[@JessicaWanders]

I like it! Sounds like a great way to use up that milk! Yummy too 👍🏼 It fabulous having you watching! Thank you so much for you support 🥰🧡

[@louisedillon6797]

New subscriber. I really like your pantry challenge and your channel so far. Great video.

[@JessicaWanders]

Welcome!! Thanks for subscribing! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the challenge so far 😃 Great to have you 🧡

[@heathersdailylife9263]

Honey joys are an Australian children's party snack. They use corn flakes and a honey based toffee and make up really quickly if you want a sweet treat.

[@JessicaWanders]

Mmm sounds wonderful! I'll check them out :D

[@sharvanne]

I missed the live, but I just love listening to you chat! That blueberry bread looks great!

[@JessicaWanders]

It seemed like I was a bit too chatty when I was editing it hahaha but I'm so glad that you enjoy the commentary

[@naninony1414]

Hey Jessica, all the delicious recipes you made making me drool 🤌🏾✨🤤 Just one tip, when making Indian or Mexican dishes, if the recipe create a lotta grease, don't discard them. Those are actually flavour from the spices you poured in. Those spices when fried, release oil and hella flavours. Those grease actually help the dish to not get dried easily. 😊

[@JessicaWanders]

Hi! I'm so happy you liked the meal ideas :D I agree about the oil but I was just following the directions on the package to "remove the excess grease" lol I spent a long time wondering what I could fry up in all that perfectly tasty oil! I normally drain oil from meats before I add spices so that I don't lose those lovely flavours! It was a whole lot of oil though...I think I'm missing some understanding of the recipe still lol Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback

[@nanasplacepaula]

I use powdered or dehydrated kale in soups to add greens without the taste especially in soup using spinach.

[@JessicaWanders]

Great idea! I've been getting braver and I'm still not noticing any adverse taste. I don't mind the taste of kale but I'm so glad I can add it to things and not have it affect the flavour! Yes! Soups is a great way to add your greens :D

[@kathygist6488]

Muskmelon is an old-fashioned term for cantelope. I enjoyed watching the pantry challenge. You have given me a lot of new ideas for my overfill pantry.

[@JessicaWanders]

Awesome! Thank you! I remember hearing that but it didn't occur to me when I was reading the spices! I don't think I've seen that listed as a spice ingredient before. I'm so glad you are enjoying the challenge :D Lovely to have your comments Kathy!

[@catinacheatwood3084]

You're challenges are so inspiring please keep going

[@JessicaWanders]

Glad you like them! I have a ways to go still! :D

[@catinacheatwood3084]

@@JessicaWanders I'm watching and learning keep going

[@reneamerchant6081]

Graham cracker with lime jello make into pie or "lime bars". Chicken stuffing casserole. Chicken breast, cream of something, stuffing mixed with melted butter and sprinkled on top. Bake till chicken cooked.

[@JessicaWanders]

Oh! Thanks for the lime bars suggestions! I'll have to check it out :) That casserole is super yummy!

[@starababa1985]

Canned evaporated milk is very drinkable if you mix it with enough cold water to make a quart. Buy when prices are low around Christmas. It's cheaper than powdered and tastes much closer to fresh.

[@JessicaWanders]

I agree about the taste! I use it all the time in exactly that mix 👍🏼 I suppose that’s why I have so much powdered milk to use up. I’ll have to compare the prices…one bag of powdered milk sure does make a LOT of milk.

[@meluvs2read]

When making a tomato based soup to which you are going to add milk, put in a bit of baking soda first. It will foam up but will cut back the acidity and the milk won't curdle.

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks for the tip Louise! I know I often have a problem with that and haven't tried that tip! Thanks for sharing! :D

[@anniequinn]

Gotta try the blueberry loaf. Looked very yummy. When I need to open jars, I just put one of those thick elastic that comes with my broccoli from the store. Just place it around the lid and twist open.

[@JessicaWanders]

The blueberry loaf was great! Better than I thought it would be :D Great tip about using the elastics! Very grippy! Awesome :D

[@martelvonc]

I make greens powder every season. I can add veg to recipes without being the whole vegetable. The family is much happier about certain veg this way. It's also easier to add to smoothies too.

[@JessicaWanders]

I'm finding it so easy to add to a bunch of things without having to come up with a recipe for "kale" all the time! It's great! I think it's definitely something I'm going to be doing from now on :D

[@n.5430]

Don't worry about the buttons. The stove is still working right so who cares. Lovely video! Greetings from Amsterdam, the Netherlands ❤️

[@JessicaWanders]

Hello Netherlands! Thank you very much! You're right :) I'm so happy that we keep being able to fix the stove to keep it working!

[@floppybob1121]

I dont know why, but I'm going to be emotionally upset when you use up all of the kale and its gone forever LOLOL 🤣🤣

[@JessicaWanders]

I'll just have to grow more this year! :D

[@robinswan5831]

I had to come back to say that I wonder if you couldn't make bread crumbs with the stuffing mixes to use in cooking! So many applications for that!

[@JessicaWanders]

Great idea!! I've had another suggestion to use it as a breading mix! I think I'm giving it a try! :D

[@cbpotts]

You said ooblek and I immediately followed you! ❤

[@JessicaWanders]

Awesome! :D

[@nmnativenurse6965]

Hi Jessica! Great recipes! The blueberry bread looks awesome. I appreciate your sense of adventure and creativity with your cooking!

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks so much! 😊 The bread was so tasty! I love trying new things! It keeps it interesting :D It's always great having you here watching

[@nmnativenurse6965]

@@JessicaWanders , thanks! I agree that cooking for two uses much less of the pantry goods. I’ve really had to adapt since my youngest son left home 5 years ago. It hasn’t been easy! Stay safe & warm! (Hugs)!!

[@earlenebrown7181]

Really like the dishes you came up with this week great JOB!!!!

[@JessicaWanders]

Glad you like them! It's always great having you here watching Earlene

[@andreaontour8961]

What a great video, enjoyed every second!

[@JessicaWanders]

Awesome, thank you! So happy you liked it!

[@andreaostler1710]

So many great ideas!!! Taco salad is going on my menu this week as well as the oat bread. I found a recipe for banana oat bread that I am gonna try 😋. Thanks for the inspiration! ❤️

[@JessicaWanders]

Yay! I'm so glad you liked the meal ideas :D Mmm banana oat bread sounds like it would be really great!

[@kdonor]

You're doing great! Graham crackers are good in vanilla pudding. Marshmallows can be baked into brownies, at least I've seen it done.

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks kdonor!

[@ileneglenn845]

My first thought for the first items was potato croquettes to go along with a dinner. Crushed crackers to coat them

[@JessicaWanders]

Ohhh those sound lovely! I think I've had them a long time ago but I've never made them! Thanks for the suggestion :D

[@anetzband1383]

My grandmother would come to visit us when I was newly married, and I remember her saying the key to making the dry milk drinkable was to make it the night before and then refrigerate it all night. She promised it would taste better the next morning. It did, but I still didn't prefer that. However, I love using milk powder/water in the cooking. Also, I drop spoonfuls of kale powder into all kinds of things. In our house I usually use hubby for opening those hard jars, even though I have a plethora of instruments that purport to make the job easy. I've never bought or made any kind of bruschetta before, and have no idea of where it would be in the supermarket, but it looked interesting! The video ended too soon.

[@JessicaWanders]

Hi a Netzband! Wonderful to hear from you

[@Sarah_Grant]

Korma...the instructions were odd. They mean fried onions, like French's crunchy fried onions (fried but not dark). It's supposed to be a crunchy topping. Not sure about all the oil added after frying the onions in it and then taking it back out again (maybe for the onion flavour? Onion juice hookie-pokie? 😁), but we do use a lot of oil in dishes generally. Lol. 🤷‍♀️ No kale powder in the tomato soup? That would have definitely masked it. 😄

[@Sarah_Grant]

Shout out to the OG butter chicken AND paprika!! ❤️

[@JessicaWanders]

Aha thanks for chiming in about the korma! It really wasn't clear that they wanted crispy deep fried onions...likely that was what the large amount of oil was for. There was another instruction that cautioned against overcooked onions so it was a bit confusing. I feel like trying korma the next time we go out for Indian just to see how it's supposed to be :P The taste was great but somehow the instructions didn't work for me.... It would have been even better with some square bread ;) You're right! Dang I should have thrown it in the soup too! lol

[@tinablair2206]

If u chill the reconstituted powered milk it's better. Also a bit extra powder it also is better imo

[@JessicaWanders]

So...I tried the chilling overnight and it's bit better but still really tastes like powdered milk to me unfortunately. Maybe I'll try adding some extra powder to it too! Thanks for the tip :)

[@regularmompantrylife2587]

There is a popular vintage way of making jello with a can of evaporated milk. Have you made that one before?

[@regularmompantrylife2587]

All recipes has one called mother's whipped dessert

[@JessicaWanders]

I did make something once that whipped up the evaporated milk and added jello! I can't remember what the recipe was called but it was soo good :) Thanks for the reminder!

[@loreanschaffer2604]

So I'm new to watching you. I am a Senior. And when I was a child I went hungry many many times. And I learned from a very young age not to be a picky eater. My siblings and I ate many breakfasts of Raw Oats and Powdered Milk. And as far as Kale goes I don't understand why you would not want the flavor of it in those Potato cakes you made. And why it would matter if the Kale turned your potato cakes green. Just wondering? I wish you success in your Pantry Challenge.

[@JessicaWanders]

Welcome to the channel :) I'm not much of a picky eater myself. I think that many things that we like or don't like are just what we are used to. I do like the taste of kale I just wouldn't want to over power the flavour of the other things in those dishes I was making up. I am trying to learn how much kale powder I can add to things without it imparting it's flavour to the dishes. It turns out that it's a fair amount :) Maybe green potato cakes would be fun! Thank you for your thoughtful comments.

[@Addy1027]

Loved, loved your inspirations and recipes!! You've given me so many ideas - THANK YOU!! FYI - Kale powder tastes like nothing, so go ahead and use it, lol! Love your hesitancy! I used to be like that till I had Kale in soup, and man oh man did I change my mind! Thank you again! New subscriber!

[@JessicaWanders]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! :) I have yet to taste it in anything! LOL I do enjoy kale but I wouldn't want to change the flavour of an entire dish with it :P Welcome to the channel

[@kathryndockrey1477]

A nice glaze on that oatmeal loaf would be a bonus. I use those little packets in oatmeal in my apple crisp topping. My tomato soup looks curdily too sometimes, and we also use croutons on it as well. For the taco lettuce salad, were the ingredients cold, compared to hot when used in the taco bowl? Maybe the challenge could be....let's see how long I can make this stuff last, instead of fast we can use it up? (most people want their supplies to last as long as possible, because it costs money to replace the food) Great video, as always

[@JessicaWanders]

Hi kathryn :) Great idea to use those packets for apple crisp topping! In the rice bowl I heated up the meat mixture and rice before adding the sour cream and salsa so it was a nice warm dinner :) I don't think that we use up our pantry supplies very quickly and yes, it's good to keep a substantial supply on hand! I am not very interested in burning through the items in my main pantry but it's nice this time of year to stay home and focus on using up anything in the house that has been hanging around for a long time. It saves money after Christmas and keeps me off the snowy roads! I'll keep at it for awhile yet I think ;)

[@emmienewton]

Maybe it's because it's skim milk powder?? In Australia I used to buy the long life (shelf stable) milk (only because of my hubby..always fresh I used to get but it's creamier I feel) anyhoo we buy full cream milk powder...so I wonder if there would be a huge difference in taste? I do agree it taste better if it sit for 30mins to get it fully mixed but we use it now for recipes and for coffee and tea ☺️ as we live in our van

[@JessicaWanders]

Could be! I haven't seen full milk powder anywhere in the stores but I do know that you can buy it online. I haven't ever tried it! I'm sure it would taste a fair bit different! I do use more powdered milk when we are out in the camper, for sure! Just so much easier to store and lightweight too!

[@ileneglenn845]

I use powdered milk in my bread machine. Always a staple in my house, even when I Was a child… I’m now 60+. I used it to stretch milk when I was low and not able to get out when the kids were small…. Equal parts of ‘real’ milk and powdered milk…ex: 1qt to1qt ratio. It made it rich and no one was the wiser! You just need to shake them together well, and refrigerate until very cold. I would do it the night before

[@JessicaWanders]

Hi! That's what I buy the powdered milk for as well! For the bread machine :) I haven't been making bread much this year so I have loads to use! I think mixing it with fresh milk might be an answer! Thanks for the tips! :D

[@justcallmesuzzie]

Powdered milk is a necessity where I live. I use it in all my cooking and make my own instant hot cocoa. I love it that way.

[@JessicaWanders]

It's definitely something I always have on hand in the pantry. I usually only use it for bread. It's been great trying it out in some new recipes :) I can see why people use it. It would sure save on fresh milk and works great if, like you say, it's the only thing that you can get! :D I'll have to try that hot chocolate!

[@valeriechapman6056]

Musk melon is another term for cantaloupe. Love your videos ! Thanks for sharing your content !

[@JessicaWanders]

I have heard that! Is that a spice that they use? I never would have thought of that LOL Thanks for the info! I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel, Valerie :D

[@valeriechapman6056]

@@JessicaWanders I have never know of it to be used as a spice , but it maybe used in the Indian culture as one. I know that in Australia they have a candy clamoring they refer to as musk, maybe it is something similar.

[@JessicaWanders]

Hmm maybe! I'll need to do some research!

[@smmmlow439]

Great series

[@JessicaWanders]

I'm so glad that you are enjoying it! :D

[@AK-gh6cp]

You are bringing me back to my childhood here... My mother, raising five kids (all of us born in the 60s and 70s), would make powdered milk and cut it with purchased milk to try to improve it. I was never a hugely picky child with food and things, but I never liked milk at our house. My poor mom.

[@JessicaWanders]

Nostalgia can be wonderful but I agree, that powdered milk isn't such a great memory lol I also always have it in the house for bread making but with this challenge I'm really embracing it in a lot of other cooking! I think I'll be using it more for cooking in the future with the rising price of fresh milk these days! I don't think I'll ever enjoy it straight...

[@SuzieQTrainwreck]

We've been doing this since Christmas day as our family dinner was Christmas eve. We've been eating MOSTLY from the fridge and freezer ever since with only buying milk and some fresh fruit now and then....other than cat food, dog food, and medicine as needed. I don't think we've even made much of a dent in there, but we are starting to get almost everything used up from the fridge at least.

[@JessicaWanders]

Good for you Suzanne! It really can take a long time to use up things! I'm still so surprised every time I do a challenge at how far everything goes! There's not much in our fridge but the freezers are really full and the pantry is still pretty stocked and I can't even just get through this selection of items I want to get rid of very quickly LOL I'll just keep at it!

[@SuzieQTrainwreck]

@@JessicaWanders we don't even want to talk about my pantries....I have 4 pantries plus the kitchen cabinets... I have been pulling pasta, rice, and bread mixes from those.

[@heathersdailylife9263]

Me too! I don't have a big garden to can things up but I do have huge amounts of food and my rules are the same as yours, except if I want to make something and one ingredient is missing, I can get it. So far I am low on oats and that's it!

[@camillebambi6449]

I'm only 33, but I have rheumatoid arthritis and some other autoimmune issues, so I feel the pain of not being able to open jars (Weakest wrists on earth). I slide a butter knife inside the jar lid and pull out slightly and it always works. Pops it right off. But if I'm in a sassy mood, I just beat the top of a jar with my chefs knife about 5 times, and then it also pops off 🤣🤣🤣

[@JessicaWanders]

I’m sorry to hear that 😟 It’s awful when our own bodies decide to wage war against us! Rheumatoid arthritis is rough 🧡 Mr. Wanders isn’t always available as my jar opener lol He always get very concerned when I beat on the jar lids with the dull side of a knife😜🤷‍♀️ It usually works though! I like to reuse cute jars to hold spices and things so it’s always nicer if I can get it off without mangling the lid haha

[@eatwellfeelgood]

Scones would be a great way to use up some flour

[@JessicaWanders]

Great idea! :)

[@Rebelartist83]

Hey I liked your attempt at bbq and your attempt at Tex Mex isn't bad at all..I'm liking your videos and getting some pretty good ideas..I don't have a pantry or basement but we've definitely done pantry and fridge diving like you've been..haha I just boiled a small ham for various dinners and actually have some ham and pinto beans cooking now haha.. tortilla chips are good for that so are Fritos if you have them lol..and I get the homebody thing .I have to use an electric wheelchair sometimes for limited mobility and don't leave my house for squat unless it's church or an errand my towns not dangerous just boring lol..and instead of binging on stupidity I'll watch dyi food things like this for ideas lol..haha when it comes to jars I just tap the lids on the counter a bit and can usually twist it off..

[@JessicaWanders]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the channel :) I'll take a stab at anything lol If it works great, if not then I learn haha I'm not a picky eater so it's just fun to try new things! :D

[@ann-mariegrey9775]

I make yoghurt out of skim milk powder and it is very thick and good it is about 18 ounces of powdered milk to about 30 ounces of warm water and my culture and `12 hours later it is done

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks for your info! I'm not sure why I can't get it to be thick :( I'll have to keep experimenting with it!

[@gina9523]

Thickness of yoghurt is determined by how long you let it ferment, I make thick Greek style yoghurt with skimmed milk, higher fat content milks produce a more liquid yoghurt in my experience x

[@JessicaWanders]

Interesting! I haven't had that using coffee cream. I always end up with a very thick yogurt in the same amount of time Hmmm...more investigation! Thanks for sharing! :D

[@mcclungsonwhite7377]

I know in one video you said you wanted to buy a new stove eventually, but if the buttons bother you that much in the meantime, you could probably find someone to 3d print something for you that would work? Just a thought, I don’t actually do any 3d printing so I’m not very helpful 😅

[@JessicaWanders]

I can't bring myself to buy a new stove when it still works fine, but the buttons drive me crazy and they are just getting worse! Maybe I could look into that! Thanks for the suggestion :D I'm pretty upset that there isn't some after-market buttons that I can get...from somewhere... :(

[@mcclungsonwhite7377]

@@JessicaWanders I totally understand!!

[@madhatter909]

I can't peel potatoes anymore so I buy them premade at Gordons. they are tasty. just found your channel

[@JessicaWanders]

I'm so glad you found the channel :) Welcome! That's so great that you found a tasty substitution :)

[@mrs.tinklebinkle8574]

Could you use those Brenton crackers as little or mini pizza crusts? Use some form of tomato paste as the sauce.

[@JessicaWanders]

Ohhh interesting idea! Thanks for the suggestion! :D

[@naomieckert9689]

I used to make what we called pizza crackers, crackers a bit of pasta sauce with cheese on top and then pop them in the microwave. They are so addicting!

[@mrs.tinklebinkle8574]

@@naomieckert9689 When young in a cookbook for children there was a recipe using Ritz crackers, tomato paste seasoned, pepperoni and cheese I believe and then bake them in the oven.

[@user-hq3gn5xy3m]

Powdered skim milk tastes like regular skim milk if you let it sit in your fridge for 24 hours after you mix it.

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks for the tip! I'll give it a try :D

[@TXJan0057]

I thought everyone made tomato soup with tomato paste. I like it because i have control of the additional ingredients. No high fructose corn syrup.

[@JessicaWanders]

👍🏼😃 It’s so good and the ingredients are always on the shelf! Definitely less sugar!

[@ctmom2114]

Make graham cracker crumbs, then take the can of sweetened condensed milk, look up "Magic cookie bars" or recipes using Eagle brand or Carnation sweetened condensed milk (lots of dessert recipes to be found) HTH

[@JessicaWanders]

Sounds interesting! I'll have to check it out! :D Thanks for the suggestion CTMom :D

[@RevBTB]

whooP whoop! ill see you at 3!

[@JessicaWanders]

yay! :)

[@LindaASJ]

You might want to put a tablespoon of the kale powder in a smoothie. You won’t taste it but you’ll still get the nutrients

[@JessicaWanders]

Yes, I tried that too and I couldn't even tell it was there at all! Next time I'm adding TWO tablespoons :D

[@ingridgallagher1029]

Mom " drink your milk " Kid "its lumpy" Mom " Then chew it" 😂

[@JessicaWanders]

😂

[@tinasanders683]

Try putting you onion in the freezer 15 min before cutting that should prevent the crying

[@JessicaWanders]

Ohhh I haven't heard this! I'll try to remember to give this a try! Thanks for the tip :)

[@ileneglenn845]

Cook your beans from dry without soaking in electric pressure cooker…it takes about 20 minutes

[@JessicaWanders]

It does go quickly in a pressure cooker! I only have a very large pressure canner/cooker that I don't want to wash if I don't have to lol I don't mind the time. If I want to save on energy I just bring them to a boil and let them sit for an hour and do that a couple of times.

[@Teshuva0]

The powder milk will taste better if you let it chill for 6-8 hours. Almost all yogurt in the US is fat free. I see you make yogurt with cream, we would call that sour cream. It’s interesting seeing the differences in our countries.

[@JessicaWanders]

Hi! Thanks for the tip about the milk! I think that would definitely help some! I do use the thick yogurt as a sour cream replacement but because it doesn't have any added acid like lemon juice or vinegar I don't usually call it sour cream. To me there's not a lot of difference. I think the yogurt with cream is just more of a Greek style yogurt? I really love it with the 18% coffee cream but that's very decadent and expensive! It's always interesting to see what people are buying and eating in other places! Love it!

[@Teshuva0]

@@JessicaWanders that’s so interesting! Sour cream is here just cream and cultures if you read the ingredients. Greek yogurt is filtered milk most of the Greek yogurt I buy is 0% fat but it’s a higher protein content. I’m in WA and close to the Canadian border. Sometimes our discount grocer has some Canadian products and I always buy them because you guys have cleaner food than us when it comes to preservatives and food dyes.

[@sherrywagner8449]

FOR amount of mashed taters u had, i would only put 1 egg in for of a tater cake texture.

[@JessicaWanders]

That would have made it less runny for sure 👍🏼

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

Make that sweet stuff made with crackers, sugar, and butter. Sorry I can’t remember the name. I’m thinking it’s called Christmas Crack. I’m sure someone can help me out with the rest of the ingredients and name. I know it’s normally made with saltine crackers but I’m sure graham crackers will work.

[@JessicaWanders]

Interesting! I’ve heard of this but I’ve never had it before! I’m going to have to check this out 🤔 Thanks for the suggestion!

[@debbiedellheim9633]

If you have any kind of chocolate you can make smores

[@JessicaWanders]

That's where the first half of the marshmallows went ;) I don't have any of that chocolate left...I have some chipits...hmmm might get messy!

[@teehee8101]

I think that would be the same taste if you were to go to Asia and buy their marketed fresh milk which doesn't even taste like real milk now I know its from powdered milk.

[@JessicaWanders]

That’s interesting! I haven’t been to Asia to try it. I wonder if they sell different milk in the Asian grocery stores 🤔 Thanks for sharing 👍🏼

[@emmashaw7070]

Vanilla extract will make the powder milk better

[@JessicaWanders]

Thanks for the tip Emma! I'll try that! Mr. Wanders isn't enjoying it at all! Anything might help! :)

[@sharenread8677]

Those look like latkes. Norwegian Pancakes Sharen

[@JessicaWanders]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that :) They were very tasty!

[@Rebelartist83]

Muskmelon is a type of cantaloupe

[@JessicaWanders]

Yes, I've seen that too. I'm wondering if it's also some kind of spice...?

[@LindaASJ]

At the price of regular milk, just think of the money you saved!

[@JessicaWanders]

I think I'll start using powdered milk more often in cooking :) It's expensive for the big bags but it makes so much so yes, so much saving in the long run :D

[@sherrywagner8449]

id make bread pudding w that nasty milk

[@JessicaWanders]

Great option! With some syrup and lots of fruit?!

[@WildroseHomemaker]

Hey Jessica! Long time follower on my personal account. Do you have an instagram I can follow? Looking high and low for Canadian content ❤

[@JessicaWanders]

Hi! I do have an Instagram account that I occasionally update! :P Sometimes it get a bit of attention! instagram.com/jessica__wanders/?hl=en Always love that Canadian content!