Pantry Challenge PANTRY TOUR! | Adding in Micro Greens and Sprouts

[@MrsBrit1]

I always enjoy your videos, but I gotta comment on how adorable it was when Dan came in and kissed your temple!😘😍💗💞 I love when my hubby does that. 😊

[@scotserve]

I thought that was adorable.

[@jenniferdavidek677]

best part. so sweet

[@kallysue1636]

I live in Alabama and we call all flavors/variety of sodas "Coke".

[@amilawstudent]

Surprisingly you can add beans to smoothies and they add protein and help make them creamy. Rice pudding is also nice with your frozen or freeze dried fruit.

[@elizabethb8789]

Burrito bowls! So easy and so customizable to each person’s taste. It’s rice, beans, salsa, sour cream, olives, avocado, hot sauce, whatever really you want to top it with. It can be as simple or complex as you want to make. Also super filling and you can feed a crowd super cheap. I also make bean and cheese quesadillas pretty regularly. Flour tortillas are refried beans are not super hard to make and you can top with sour cream and salsa. So good! Also love bean soups and there’s lots of recipes online. Good luck 👍

[@waldomiller]

Great video We have decided to try the pantry challenge just for the month of January. It will be our first one and i am kind of excited to see how we fare. Thank you for your tips and tricks

[@DancingWatersAnCoFOB]

Re: ideas to use Beans and Rice... White chicken chili uses a larger amount canellini (or any white beans beans) as a thickener for the dish. Mexican Piccadilly is great served over rice. Of course the old standby of chicken casserole. Taco casserole uses both black and red beans. Pasta De Fagioli uses Cannellini beans (or great northern beans). Refried beans uses pinto beans or black beans or a combo to use with all the Mexican dishes. We also use Spanish rice, in addition to refried beans, when we make our burritos in bulk and freeze. Taco soup uses both red beans and black beans. Chili con carne uses small red beans. Mexican Slow Cooker Beans, Green Chile and Beef over Rice uses pinto beans. We add a layer of pinto beans to our Cowboy Lasagne/casserole. We also use pinto beans in our vegetable soup. We make lots of chicken and rice soup when cold and flu season rolls around. Of course we use red beans, black beans, or pinto beans in tamales. Broccoli and rice casserole.

[@belieftransformation]

Great ideas; thanks! Do you soak & cook the beans before adding them to these dishes?

[@DancingWatersAnCoFOB]

Yes! Great question. Thanks

[@tsilbaugh5314]

In Minnesota we grew up saying “pop”, too!

[@susancampbell7279]

We call it all Cokes. Alabama

[@justme-ll8qs]

North Carolina, USA - soft drink for carbonated beverages. For dish soap, just add water when you finish about half a bottle . We are fortunate in NC because we simply plant lettuce and other greens late in the Fall for harvesting throughout Winter. It's only in the 40's here now but will get cold so we add row covers to keep them going strong on chillier days (though lettuce may eventually fail.) We can grow Kale, Collards and Chard without row covers. And, we will harvest beets and carrots throughout the Winter under row covers. I like the idea of Microgreens in case our greens run out . I'm a non commenter typically but always watch your videos.

[@jammier6483]

"Pop" for frizzy drinks here in the US is a reginal word, many use pop, soda, coke (this is for all drinks and we use the color) or just the name of the brand. Where I grew up in Atlanta, GA we called all fizzy drinks Coke lol, but when I moved north to KY they call it pop.

[@anniewildmush1284]

that kiss from your husband made me melt....❤❤

[@miseentrope]

Rice=congee. Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner. Snack. 😋

[@lisetremblay8687]

Burrito bowls. Make them how you like but I make them with rice at the bottom, black beans next, some corn, tomatoes or pico, chicken, grated cheese and salsa. I make them as lunches and cook for the week. I also sometimes add olives just cause. For lunches I put them in microwaveable bowls and nuke for 2/3 minutes stirring half way. Enjoy.

[@sharorganic5841]

I just had that at a restaurant last night, what is the sauce???

[@mmct513]

Hi Chelsea, Jessica from three rivers has an amazing hamburger bun recipe. I have been using it and it's yummy. Thank you for your tour.

[@brittanykirkham9035]

19:08 Marmot: Don't mind me... 😂 I love the little moments when wildlife reminds us they're here, too ❤

[@dhansonranch]

I had to go back and watch to see - lol...the cat makes an appearance!

[@pammcfadden9217]

You are simply amazing. I know the kids help when you're not recording, but that pantry is unreal. Good luck in the next two months.

[@loriannhebert3986]

Hi Chelsea, for hamburger buns look up Homesteading with the Zimmermans Mennonite Hamburger Bun Recipe. Made them many times, very delicious!

[@tennagrover6140]

In Texas we call all “fizzy” drinks coke. Even if it’s not Coca Cola. I’m doing micro greens also during the pantry challenge. Good luck to you Chelsea.

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Awww, the sweetest kiss 😍😘💕

[@LittleMountainRanch]

He's the sweetest.

[@Sylvie_M]

One of my kuri squash began to rot too. So far no rot on the others. I did bean sprouts before Xmas for the first time because we can't buy good ones here. They were awesome just grown from Bulk Barn (Canada only) mung beans on jute, rinsed twice a day and kept in the dark. It was so easy, sprouts were crispy and store well. I'll be doing it again!

[@linahart7025]

Hi Chelsea, I am a Cuban American we use a lot of beans and rice in our diet. I am making a dish called Potaje de Judias ( White bean soup with ham and root vegetables) it goes great with Rice I believe your family will Love it and would use many things you have in your pantry. You can google it for the recipe. It originates from Spain. Try it 😊😊

[@sistermaryam8204]

Im Cuban / Spaniard too. I make that soup every couple of months. Potaje w veggies and some kind of green. Usually spinach or now Kale

[@tgslorenzo]

Funny because I am Sicilian/American.. We do a similar soup put use a broth and some sauce as the base with potatoes, choice of meat (cooking the meat in the pot first with chopped garlic and onions) with some sort of greens (Swiss chard, spinach or turnip greens)

[@racheld5576]

Here in Ohio we call it "pop" also! Other states usually say soda. Some places in the south they just say coke for everything, but it's definitely POP here in Ohio!

[@Kat_WD]

I ran into that in Dallas. I tried to order a pizza delivery and was flabbergasted when they asked me what kind of Coke I wanted. I don’t drink Coke, I’m an avid Pepsi drinker. 😂

[@heatherpfeil2939]

The kiss was so cute! Glad you left that in. 🥰

[@Lovelifealways16]

In Australia we call fizzy drinks soft drinks. With the rice just make rice pudding, put about 1 1/2 cups of rice in a casserole dish add sugar and vanilla essence to taste, about 1 to 1 1/2 litres of milk, stir, sprinkle with nutmeg with dobs of butter. Cook in oven at 180 degrees Celsius for about 11/2 hrs. Milk needs to be just a little runny or it will end up dry when cooked. Serve with double cream or ice cream. Stir fry with rice, apricot chicken with rice, fried rice, chilli con carn with rice. Beans you can just add to soups and casserole’s. 😊

[@gillbennett9784]

In Wales we know what pop means. When I was a child the pop man would deliver bottles to the house once a week. My husband remembers a pop factory in the village he grew up in. In those days pop came in glass bottles and you got a small refund if you took the bottle back to the shop for reuse.

[@LaurieShumaker]

Here's a recipe for you, Red beans, rice and smoked sausage or you can use chunks of ham. Make enough for your family and leftovers. Use veggie broth or bone stock . Make homemade biscuits or cornbread to go with it. Enjoy! Love & Hugs Laurie

[@shaynej]

I grew up in Michigan (USA) and we called it pop

[@tawanajackson5545]

I'm starting in March to get ready for canning season and rotation. I had a bad year in 2023 with 10 surgeries and now i have to organize my pantry room and freezers. Your's looks awesome. Thank You for sharing ❤❤❤

[@ColleenH38]

I am a first timer for the challenge and it has been going well despite the challenges we have faced all of December. My husband was in and out of ERs and then an almost two week stay in the hospital. Just got him home yesterday. I have a very, very well stocked home grocery store and freezers are filled. I will have to go to the grocery store weekly for milk, eggs, fresh produce and the sandwich bread that my family will eat for sandwiches only. We don't have a farm so dairy and some fresh produce is just what it has to be as far as "my rules". Otherwise, we will do our very best to just use what we have for two months.

[@kaybusby7507]

I'm excited to see the difference in the pantry before and after. My pantry doesn't look nearly as nice as yours but we are a family of 2. Thank you for sharing.

[@SHADOW-xw6lq]

Soda Stream: Have been using SS for over 2 years. Love it. Notes--Only carbonate plain cold water. Add flavors/syrups after you carbonate. Look into adapter for larger air tanks. ❤❤Love the channel. 😊

[@patbeaudoin4237]

Good luck Chelsea on this challenge I have every bit of faith that you will do great because you are so creative. 🙂🇨🇦❤

[@patriciaorgas694]

I think a skill to add is tortilla/ flat bread of any ethnicity. They are so quick and easy and something to make that would be a fun family assembly line. Quick to do fresh but they can be frozen. And you can use any carb...I love squashes. One of those once you do it you can't believe you haven't earlier. Plus they are so good. A 3 person assembly line and a tortilla press can give you stacks of flat bread and then from that home made chips of any flavor.

[@lisabrun1132]

Bean burgers, just puree season and bind. Substitute or in addition to chicken or pork in burritos tacos or soup ;) also good with curried flavors in rice, you can use lentils as an alternative to meat in stuffing, you could also see if you can use them as a substitute in baked.goods . Salad toppers . Good luck on your challenge!

[@nightshadeacres]

It's pop in Minnesota too! Anywhere that gets frigid weather typically calls it pop after learning the hard way NOT to leave cans in the car or garage in winter😂

[@LindaASJ]

I noticed a lot of people who store beans, can them so they are more convenient to throw them in meals and have them as side dishes. Having beans in jars, take the planning out of the prep/soaking.

[@northstarprepsteader]

It’s always been “pop” here in Minnesota, but “soda” or “soft drink” is creeping in with more transplants to our state. Again, you have such a great storage setup!!!

[@rochellklegstad3600]

Agree

[@robinashultz7662]

I’ve noticed midwestern people say pop or soda pop. I say soda. In the soda stream if you decide to buy it get an adapter so you can use the larger CO2 bottles usually used on paintball guns. Much cheaper!!

[@stephaniemanning5768]

One of our favorites; 1lb ground beef/venison, 1pnt green beans, and 2 cups rice (before cooking) mix it together and soy sauce. You'll obviously need to adjust amounts, but that's the base ratio. It's tasty, filling and super easy.

[@trishapomeroy9251]

We love having canned meat on hand too. We are off grid, so we only have a tiny freezer and we rely heavily on canning to store a lot of our foods. I find having dry beans for storage is great, but I can up a batch to keep on the shelf so they are quick to grab and use without any planning. I'm looking forward to seeing what creative ways you use them. I need new ideas for sure! Squeeze bottles for the mayo! That is brilliant!!! Keeps people from putting dirty knives into the jar too.

[@staceybert1975]

A New Orleans Monday tradition Red beans 🫘 and rice 🍚

[@lorettalindamood1345]

Beans/rice and sausage links cooked Cajun style !! Very delicious and not really spicy !!😊😊😊

[@mrscristyfarms708]

We love our Soda stream!! I juice half a lime in a glass and top with bubbly water!! Delicious!

[@lyndabloomy9398]

Hello from Toronto. A great way to use your beans and squash is to make a hearty winter soup. Any combination of soaked beans. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots. Add large chunks of squash that could be easily mashed when soft. Add broth and beans and simmer until finished. Option to add any meat. Add salt and pepper to taste. The squash will add a great flavour and thickness. Very filling and warming.

[@CraftDeeHappy]

We call it “pop” as well in Washington.

[@CraftDeeHappy]

@@jeccalou9894 funny! Who knows?

[@mumsie2739]

I was born and raised in Michigan, and we call it pop. Since we moved to North Carolina, we call it soda.

[@pjb2773]

Beans can be used to pad meat dishes, either in cooked or freeze dried form. Pinto beans can be freeze dried and reconstituted to make refried beans. Rice can be substituted for potatoes. They don't have to be used together.

[@chrisfarleylover]

Love it! I can't wait to see all the recipes you make. My mom has a unique recipe for our version of "Spanish Rice", she doesn't do spicy at all... so it's not spicy. Take a pound of ground beef and cook it up in the skillet with cumin, salt, pepper, and whatever taco like seasonings you have, set it aside. Remove excess grease, and place in chopped up bell peppers and an onion, doesn't matter what kind. Then add in cooked white rice, like you would a stir fry. Finally, add in some tomato sauce, and season to taste. If you'd like more flavor, I like to add a little garlic and a jalapeno. We've also made this with venison and it turned out wonderful! It's simple, but tasty! You can also add any other veggies you like, my mom likes to add salsa to it instead of the peppers, onions and tomato paste, but I like the fresher ingredients personally, even if they're frozen, it should turn out scrumptious! Good luck with the challenge, we're all routing for you!

[@schwarck]

Making a humus but just with a mix of different beans is delicious and is a great side for rice bowls or just as a dip :) Also using beans for cakes is perfect. Black bean brownies and chickpea blondies (you can also use white beans). As a former high school teacher I can attest that teenagers love them ;)

[@melindawargowsky8176]

Sorry for the additional comment, but what most people don’t realize is that store mayo isn’t nearly as perishable as homemade mayo. It’s made so it’s safe to keep out unrefrigerated for much longer times. AND… I use garbage bags instead of lids for my germination in my greenhouse trays. Not as brittle as the plastic lids, and I do so many trays. I just made inexpensive wire cages, if needed to keep the plastic off the soil and seeds. I also take them off as soon as I see any germination 😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Leave as many comments as you like. 😊

[@shawndrabland8596]

In Texas we call your fizzy drink “pop” -soda: short for soda water. But I love the word “pop”

[@christinaelliott8565]

In the Pacific Northwest of Washington State, we always referred to soda pop as "pop". Friends of mine from the Eastern U.S. states laugh at me, too, when I use the word "pop" when referring to certain carbonated beverages. Oh, I just recalled my parents used the term "pop", and they're from Spokane and Cheney Washington (Eastern side of Washington State.)

[@nolabruder1385]

I'm from Michigan, and of course, it's "pop"! 😃

[@lindarudolph7173]

I’m from Colorado and we’ve always called it Pop!

[@austrafrican5307]

If you want to use up the canned carrots along with some squash, try a spiced or curried carrot and squash soup with coconut cream. Delish.

[@kimsmith3451]

Pop here in Michigan, USA also! Cowboy beans!!! Ground beef, pork, or sausage, onions, and baked beans. So good!

[@azcvt1411]

As a kid we used to have rice for breakfast. Cook it up as normal then we would add milk, honey(or sugar), and butter. Super yummy and stayed with you. We also call it Pop. ;)

[@natalieredmond1601]

So competent Chels

[@guntaweiland3428]

I love fried rice with any number of veggie ingredients and sausage or meat. It’s best with cold rice from the frig and makes tons!

[@melissamoeller9608]

This is going to be a really interesting challenge! I’m looking forward to seeing how it goes. One recommendation (take it or leave it) is to reserve a couple of treats for later in the challenge. It can be so good for morale to have a bag of chips when you’re pantry is getting low.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Good idea!

[@danhardy6569]

You can keep the soil moist for your microgreens by stacking your trays during germination - typically through day 3 of the grow. This will save the need to get more domes.

[@NWIowaVikingandTheHerbalHermit]

That is how barefoot microgreens does it!

[@kerrylennox7359]

Yes in Australia, we call fizzy, non alcoholic drinks, soft drinks.

[@gailreinert3868]

Have you tried radishes with a roast or chicken? You actually cook them with the meat. Just like potatoes and carrots. This idea came from Jamerrill Stewart. After the radishes are cooked. There is no heat.

[@janetsandham7058]

Really A must try for me I hate radish as it is so deffo try the one

[@jenniferjones1840]

I was born and raised in Chicago. We say pop 😂

[@amyshaler7134]

Also, making rice pudding for breakfast with some of your freeze dried fruit would be delicious. We always put cinnamon, sugar, and milk in ours growing up.

[@amyshaler7134]

I make my meatloaf using cooked rice instead of breadcrumbs. Bake it as a round loaf in a cast iron pan. I still season it as a normal meatloaf. Delicious! Give it a try. And I’m from the southern US…we call all carbonated drinks “coke”. Like, “what kind of coke do you want?” 😂

[@meganross]

I’m in Michigan and we call it pop as well! Probably because Canada is our close neighbor😊

[@miaweeks522]

I'm from the Midwest region in the United States and I've always called it pop.

[@bettymiller2893]

Pop in Ohio Love watching your videos. God Bless

[@CarolJH20]

I grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and we called it “pop” 😊

[@lynsmith2698]

Awww that was such a sweet moment. ❤️anyways, great challenge you are doing, hubby and I usually go grocery shopping every two months but it is just the two of us. Holy cow, you are taking on a great task, good for you. I know you will do just fine. Looking forward to following along. I always follow Jessica too during Jan and feb. Great video friend, 🇨🇦🌷

[@StoptheChaos7]

Our favorite pantry comfort food is simple rice with canned beef.

[@ruthrice3498]

In the uk any carbonated drink such as coke, pepsi etc is called a fizzy drink

[@pattyroberts1555]

Hi Chelsea!! Your storage of food blows my mind. You have my respect. So much work and dedication. BTW, in Pennsylvania we say “pop”! 😂

[@n3rdygrl]

You must be out west ❤ I grew up outside of Philly and it's all soda there. When I lived in east Pittsburgh it was all pop.

[@chrisfarleylover]

Same here in Colorado😄

[@pattyroberts1555]

When I make a berry pie it’s usually very runny with juice. I found out that you can use tapioca for a thickener.

[@pattyroberts1555]

@@n3rdygrl Lake Erie area

[@hollyb4799]

I'm originally from the US Midwest, and it has always been "pop". I agree, soda & soft drink are creeping in. I now live in Hawaii, and when I say "pop" I get a weird look. Ha Ha Can't help it, I'll always call it "pop"!

[@debbiepower8780]

UK here, we call it POP and when I was a child we used have (I think it Corana) pop delivered to the door in glass bottles like milk. For me it always when you in Canada and USA talk about Cider when talking about apple juice as Cider in the UK is a alcoholic drink rather then just juice.

[@janetsandham7058]

Hi I'm In UK too It was corona pop All different We used to live right by a corona yard So we used to pop in and buy it Allso iff u took the bottles back u got ur refund on the bottles

[@kathy2539]

We just call fizzy drinks 'soft drink', so 'pop' is quite funny to me, too.

[@DianneNash-nh5vu]

How sweet was that kiss!😍

[@janetsandham7058]

True .love

[@SAtoUSAgirl]

Thin the dish soap out with water and use a pump bottle (or even better, a foaming pump bottle). You will use WAY less dish soap. I reuse my foaming hand soap pump bottle top with a glass mason jar by cutting a plastic mason jar lid to fit the pump neck. It lasts for years.

[@denisemusicnut]

Most people in Michigan say “pop.” However, although I was born and raised in Michigan, I briefly lived in California, and learned to call it “soda.” It has been “soda” ever since. I remember going to a grocery store in San Clemente, California and my dad asked one of the store employees, “Where’s your pop?” She looked confused and replied, “Home with mom, why?” That’s when I learned to call it “soda.” Most people here in Michigan know what you mean if you ask where the “soda” is, although some might direct you to the baking aisle! About the dry beans: I know you like to limit your canning to the growing season, but you would do yourself a huge favor if you canned those older beans. As beans age, they get harder and more impervious to water. Soaking them doesn’t always hydrate them completely. Pressure canning them overcomes that resistance, and the beans are so much more convenient to use, like your canned meats. When you are ready to prepare a meal, you can just open a jar! I look forward to seeing how things go during this pantry challenge. I also watch Jessica at Three Rivers Homestead! Becky at Acre Homestead is also participating in the pantry challenge.

[@bryanchase1127]

Also about the rice my mom used to make rice custard, and also around the upper midwest ( USA ), we add cooked rice to our bowls of chili,

[@retiredcajunlady8835]

In Louisiana, USA, we call it "soft drink". Any carbonated flavored drink is considered "soft drink". Betcha can guess what "hard drinks are!" Thank you so much again for another wonderful video.

[@barbaratanem4888]

Here in northern Minnesota we also call it pop. I really love your show Chelsea. I have made some of your recipes and even bought the steam canner because of you. The canner is a winner, I have canned both water bath and pressure canning for many years and this canner is a real time saver. Blessings to you and your family in this new year.

[@alexisd8190]

That’s so interesting as here in England ‘soft drinks’ are those that are non carbonated such as water or normal juice.

[@retiredcajunlady8835]

@@alexisd8190 and here they are considered “still” as in no bubbles moving upward. Thank you!

[@debbiemurrell3632]

On the west coast it's usually pop. On the east coast it's usually soda.

[@SherryEllesson]

In southern New England we called it soda, but my relatives up in Maine & New Hampshire called it tonic. I didn't hear the term pop until I moved to Ohio.

[@helenkitley9670]

Great prep for the challenge ! So interested to see how it goes over the next 2 months 😊 In Australia we call pop “soft drink”.

[@Crochetgardenermi]

I love my zevia (cola is my favorite) and would struggle without it. So I completely understand how Dan is feeling.😊

[@kathystarnes6744]

I grew up saying pop. 👍🥰 in the US

[@DaisyTheBlue]

I'm from the south in the US, along the gulf coast. We call ALL types of fizzy drinks Coke. You'll get asked what kind of coke you want. :)

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

Minnesota USA: It's pop ...also Zevia & Lacroix type drinks are okay to get a close recipe for with a soda stream. Regular pop type drinks like Pepsi, coke, ginger ale, etc. are not very well substituted... even the brand name Pepsi syrup for soda stream is what the kids call "mid." We haven't found the soda stream to be worth it but we really wanted it to be.

[@franward6851]

I make pinto beans with ham and seasoned with montreal steak seasoning, soo good. It can be served over rice with cheese. A good tortilla recipe is on Views on the road but you will probably need to moderate the heat on some of her recipes. Her Mexican recipes are authentic and delicious.

[@elliev3593]

I grew up in NYC and we said soda for our fizzy drinks. When I moved south and around the Bible Belt most said pop. Now I live in the Pacific Northwest and it seems to be a mix.

[@samjones9465]

Hi Chelsea, I am also doing the pantry challenge January and hopefully February with a small budget of £20 for fresh produce or eggs. The only thing I might suggest you get is Castile soap that way of you run out of washing up liquid or shampoo you can use Castile soap with/without essential oils. Coconut oil can be used as conditioner and makes a lovely hair mask you can even add in a little honey if you have some to spare. If you and the girls wanted to honey makes a gorgeous face mask.

[@beverleygrant3355]

Chicken fried rice is an quick and easy meal to use up rice and you can cook a large pot and freeze

[@Roniquilts]

We call it 'pop'. I grew up in Oregon, USA. Most of my family calls it 'POP'.

[@dennisbentson823]

I love making my own instant rice! Also use dehydrated lemon and orange slices to water for drinking

[@velindathomas9753]

Hi Chelsea. I'm in the US, up north, we call it pop. Down south, it's called soda

[@becky6739]

I’m in Cardiff, Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 we call it pop.

[@bryanchase1127]

I live in NW Iowa smack dab in the middle of the USA, and we call it POP. I've never tried ketchup chips, you don't even see them around here much, but I squirt some ketchup on a plate and dip plain potato chips in it. We've been unusually warm here too, but in about a week we are supposed to have 7 degrees F for daily highs.

[@NaomiC336]

We call it pop in the Midwest. Our nephew’s family came for a visit from PA, and thought it was funny. They call it soda.

[@abbywonder3825]

All soda to me (Texas) is coke

[@brendajenkins3519]

When we were young, Mom used powdered laundry detergent to do dishes.