Pantry Challenge Update with DAN | Stuck Truck | INCREDIBLE Fettuccini Carbonara

[@Kelly.A.]

Oh my goodness you two are so cute together. Loved the input on the pantry challenge. Thank you Dan for joining Chelsea. You guys could do a podcast🙂

[@kimkenny556]

From experience a rare takeout tastes a million times better than a frequent one it’s truly a treat that’s savoured 😅

[@suemcknight9051]

What an interesting video to watch & hear you both review this challenge. I was especially impressed to hear Dan say that he feels better health wise without the junk food. Everything you both voiced is a great affirmation of why we should all try harder to live more purposefully…even if we cannot do it on the scale you do it. Through this video, even though I am 80, I can imagine things that I can do to be less wasteful on several levels. Thank you so much … you offer so much “food” for thought with each video you make. What a great team you are 💞

[@vbo9872]

You work so hard with your cooking and feeding your large family 3 meals a day, I can totally see how a break is needed periodically.

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

You say pasta perfectly but then I am Canadian as well...

[@melissasmith4880]

Same lol

[@sarahtrew9331]

And same for uk

[@SandyCline-k5n]

My mother and grandmother and I have made noodles for years. To make the process faster all you have to do is let your pasta sheets dry under a tablecloth or small piece of sheet for a few hours. Turning them once in a while until they are the consistency of leather. Flexible but somewhat dry. Stack them all, roll the stack, then slice through the entire stack with a sharp knife on a cutting board the width that you want them. Shake out the slices of cut noodles onto your tablecloth and allow them to dry or cook them immediately. By having flour on the board, they will not stick.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Good idea!

[@scotserve]

For someone who doesn't like cooking you're very good at it. You amaze me ive missed watching your channel because of my dog. But it's great to see you both again.

[@TheJaymarcyhigley]

I so agree! Cooking has been more fun! Trying to come up with solutions has definitely added a great deal of fun to cooking. And the health boost is awesome!

[@pamalbert9430]

YAY to see Dan!!! Would enjoy watching a day in the life of Dan working around the farm OR a weekly update on the restoration of his car - that way he would have to find some time each week to work on it. Excited to see it when it’s finished!! ❤

[@Roniquilts]

Great idea!!!😊

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I love different accents. All of them. Living in the United states in the midwest, a few hours from Chicago we hear all kinds. I live in Springfield, Chicago is 4 hours from me and we don't even sound the same. We were lucky enough to go to Ireland about 10 years ago, I was outside at a pub chatting with people and they just kept asking me questions so they could hear me talk! They said they loved my accent. I have no idea what I sounded like to them. But, several people gathered just to hear me talk ..kinda weird, but, true. There was plenty to talk about because I live in the land of Lincoln. So many questions. It was hilarious. My 15 minutes of fame I guess. 😂

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It must have been fun hearing them talk too!

[@kristyhale9195]

"Pasta" and "Process"....it's what makes us unique!

[@lisawallace3124]

don't forget "house"!

[@kittyrichards9915]

Dan is very insightful.

[@sherismith1882]

The way you say Pasta is very endearing....it is different but adorable!!! You have the sweetest hubby ever!! Love you both so much!!

[@doreenjerrylefler2035]

I would love to hear how you say pasta.You also pronounce roof different than us.i know the Americans say we have an accent. I know what always gives us away is “eh”.😊

[@thekitchenscrap]

Omg my heart skipped a beat when you were in the truck!! So glad you’re both ok!! 🙏 It was so interesting what you were both saying earlier in the video regarding your pantry challenge and the unexpected reduction of general waste. I can totally relate to this right now. This year, in an effort to reduce waste, eat healthy and live on less, I’ve challenged myself to live on British WW2 rations for the whole year. No take out, everything made from scratch etc cooking traditional wartime recipes from the 1940’s. I’m only a month in and I can already see a huge reduction in waste! It’s really opened my eyes. I’ve also started my first KZbin channel to document the whole endeavour, another eye-opening experience! I discovered your channel in late 2022 and I’ve been hooked ever since. You do such an incredible job, I honestly don’t know where you find the time & energy to produce as much amazing content as you do when you’re running a farm and household! Hats off to you, I look forward to every post and I’ve learnt so much from your videos - thank you so much! Jake x

[@rebeccahosie7145]

Heehee you say pasta the same way my husband does and I chuckle every time. He is Canadian and I'm from the states. I really enjoyed this video! Glad to hear Dan's perspective!

[@debramacpherson3017]

You are such a beautiful family 🙏🏻❤️

[@tennagrover6140]

So glad Dan didn’t end up in the ditch! Here in Texas, when we get ice, we don’t leave the house. Lol

[@suzannewaite4724]

Either pronunciation of pasta is unique to the person who is speaking. I enjoy the various pronunciations. Love watching both you and Dan together and the insights you both offered on your pantry challenge. BTW .. I would have been nervous in that truck also. Glad you are both safe.

[@mommy2tandj450]

Chelsea where is your apron lol. Alberta neighbour here. Thank you for posting your wonderful videos for us all to watch. It’s great to see Dan come on and chat with us too. I always look forward to when your videos come out.

[@patwhite2213]

'Sfoglia' looks good, can see your hand through it. 😇

[@mq2127]

Chelsea and Dan thank you so much for sharing your experience. I completely agree. This pantry challenge has been so beneficial to our health as well as our finances. I get so excited when you post a new video and share your knowledge and ideas. Thank you.

[@cb03px]

I am filled with so much warmth watching you guys truly enjoy your lives.

[@carolynhowe9223]

Omg! I was screaming when you almost tipped over!😮😬😳

[@callingjc]

I am from Texas, so you can just imagine how I pronounce pasta ;) . I noticed immediately the difference in how you say it, but I find it absolutely charming. You are so kind and gracious, and everything you do is admired! I am inspired to make my own egg noodles thanks to you!

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for the update! Great to see you guys.... glad it's going well! Hi Dan!

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

OMG, it’s so funny that “Pasta” came up and how it’s pronounced. The last video I was talking about the way you say certain words so different than us here in California. I love listening to the diversity it us all.

[@Sharon-bo2se]

BC has an accent more like Oregon. Washington is kind of like Saskatchewan. I'm in Vancouver.

[@pam2719]

Your pasta looks totally DELICIOUS! You are my kitchen guru!

[@ladyfortunaadams8836]

thank you for sharing your thoughts with us

[@willem3206]

You say pasta just fine - fellow Canadian here. ❤ Great update on the pantry challenge.

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

You two are AWESOME! ♥️ Chelsea, first year I did the pantry challenge , my home is in a woods/country area, not close neighbors, so I told myself - way back when they couldn’t run to the store, or order out 👍 that’s when you have a grab night 😄. Grab a sandwich or warm up soup etc. Many times from my childhood I remember asking Mom what’s for supper? She’d say it’s just grab night dear. I don’t buy much from the stores anyway, - coffee paper towel and such you can’t grow BUT my children are grown with families of their own so my garden growing lasts much longer for my household The more rustic I can have in my life the happier I am

[@montserratgutierrez8801]

You say pasta as I do, and I speak catalan😊. Thank you for your lovely cooking ideas.🌻

[@bradmoyer9737]

I was very much surprised by Dan saying that even after a month he felt appreciably healthier. I am guessing here, but I would have thought you guys to be in top five percent of the general population for eating and living a healthy life style. It is a good reminder of just how stealthily, processed food has been worked into our lives without us realizing the cumulative effect it is having on us. Really kool Q & A, thanks.

[@eileeng2492]

You guys make a good team!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

You do say pasta different from me. You also say process different. I'm from the Deep South. lol Dan had some great takes on the challenge that I hadn't thought of either. You guys make a great team. Love your sweet family. Ty Chelsea.

[@KarinCole-bk2sd]

I LOVED this video! Thanks so much for sharing Dan's perspective on the challenge. Sounds like you are doing great, we're still hanging in there too!

[@vickiwestlund7777]

We have saved SO MUCH MONEY on food this month!! Creative cooking for sure!!

[@teresamackenzie9896]

From another BC girl, you say pasta perfectly 😊

[@CJR-bs7eu]

Chelsea I'd love to see your transition to once a month shopping, if you chose to go that way. It def sounds like your family will reap tons of benefits. Though it'll be difficult at first, I'd imagine it'll actually become easier eventually. Im sure most of your subscribers would enjoy watching and learning all it entails. This was a great video, interesting to hear the 1 month update from you both. Thanks for all you share❤

[@sowball8575]

I'm glad your husband is safe.

[@mrsmedina15]

I completely understand what you mean about not going to the grocery store as often, how it gives much more value to all the hard work you do in the gardening and preserving season. I know for me and our family it also allows for much more gratefulness in what we are eating.

[@jessicatounkara8753]

You did buy a lot before the challenge. You also had a lot. I think that you are actually set up so well for a challenge like this.

[@kaybusby7507]

Great job. Glad Dan was able to get your truck out. Eating out is a real treat for us and it makes it so special when you only do it occasionally. Thank you for sharing

[@CMSCK]

We are just human! If we are sick for weeks it is a message from our bodies, we need to pull back. Please always listen to the subtle messages we get. You do amazing! I have learned so much from you. Thank you.

[@Ebostic711]

Love you two!!!❤❤❤

[@ruthannhochstetler3327]

I started once a month shopping at Costco and aldi and so far I love it. If we run out of something before my next trip to the store we do without. What I miss the most is fresh veggies, I want a good salad so bad.

[@karenhunter8969]

Life is good! You have a good use of using your pantry it is substantial to eat out

[@christinedamon9782]

I love hearing your canadian pronunciations! I grew up in WNY across Lake Erie from Canada and we watched a lot of canadian tv so hearing your accent brings back fond memories ❤

[@donnasimonds4215]

You say “Pasta” any way you want!!!❤😂

[@lisapop5219]

There are 2 words that are usually a dead giveaway that I'm watching a Canadian, pasta and process. It's not a big deal.

[@dianneschneider3555]

I lived in Canada most of my life. Moved back to the US to join the Navy. I say paste and other words like you. Everyone says I say it wrong all the time. .when I watch a Show from Canada I show people so they umderstand I am not crazy.😊

[@elizabethloper1870]

If you chill the dough and then let it dry out a little in sheets, then the blade works perfectly. The way that we do it is we roll out 2-3 sheets and leave it on the counter. Then when all of those are rolled out put the first one through the cutter. Then roll one, cut the first one that was rolled out. I feel like that was a poor explanation but that is what works for us. Then you need a little flour on the machine but not as much.

[@lauramunson5888]

So, I have made a ton of pasta. I started with an Atlas but ended up with bursitis in my shoulder and finally upgraded to the KitchenAid attachment. I flour in between each run through. And that way by the time you get to cutting it, it is not gummy. Also, when you put it through the cutter, I do it slowly and have no problem. Good luck.

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

Your American accent was spot on! But I do LOVE your Canadian accent, so definitely never give that up. 😊.

[@debraflowers5905]

This weekend I am making my own noodles. I remember watching my Grandma make her noodles. Her kitchen table would be filled when she was finished. And yes, homemade noodles do taste the best. Thanks Chelsea for sharing with us your recipes and encouragement.

[@redgingerbreadpam]

I just love the way y'all work together. Reminds me of my brother & SIL who have about 40 acres in country. They do the feeding of animals, snow plow the drive which is over a mile long. Such a beautiful life together.

[@bernadettemeehan7717]

You guys are such an inspiration!! I don’t have the means to have my own farm but do have a garden and just love watching you!

[@lindablank]

Thank you so much for sharing. You are such a cute couple. It was great to see you both on the same page with the pantry challenge.

[@elizaC3024]

We found that intentional bulk shopping every 4-6 weeks saved us over a thousand dollars a year or more. Sometimes we stretch it to 8 weeks. 😊

[@jenniferouellette7350]

You are both such beautiful people! Very informative chat. I love all of these logical points. Thank you for pointing out "real" situations when we are sick/tired and want to give in....the STRENGTH that was used in that moment....I will also try when I am being tested 😁

[@mairzydotes3548]

Interesting point about the waste. Well done!

[@jillwalls9330]

I know everyone starts the new year with pantry challenge but it would be nice to do it during gardening season so you could run to the garden and get your veggies for dinner or salads so you wouldn’t miss out on the fresh veggies. 😊

[@teddypreston5525]

You should get a measuring metal yard stick and nail it to the edge of your table. That way you can have narrow and even pieces. Just a hint; is you don't mind!

[@debbiezultowski9488]

homemade pizza night would be fun! You might like it so much an outdoor pizza oven might be a future project 😋

[@Grammysgarden]

I saw that back rear tire leave the ground! It was a scary moment. I enjoyed your whole video. I am in Central Missouri US, we pronounce pasta, Paahsta. I hope my spelling makes sense 😊 Regional pronunciation is just how it is. Have a good day

[@NancyMancarious]

In Egypt, we pronounce pasta just the way you do. When you said yours was different... I was like: wait what!

[@taracreatestoo6388]

Order more chocolate(when Feb is over) and make peppermint bark. Then freeze it. I like to see you taking us along when you are out and about on the farm. How is the kitten?

[@carlalynification]

I didn't realize how easy making pasta is. Thanks for a great video! I say pasta, the same as you. 😊

[@ChristineKelly1000]

We Irish pronounce pasta the way you do. The Americans have got into the habit since the fifties of adding w to every thing. Pawsta, pecawn, marscapawn etc.😊❤

[@sgrvtl7183]

Your fettuccini looks SO GOOD!! Dan was lucky on the truck sliding. We use to live 8 miles outside of Durango CO and did a '360' on our way home from work on night on a narrow coiunty road. It can happen so quick!! I enjoyed your talk with the two of You~ 💚💗 Thank You for Sharing! ❣

[@scotserve]

There is nothing wrong with the way you say pasta it's the way I say it. And you have to remember you're Canadian. Not American. And it was lovely to see you and Dan together a couple of love birds 🐦.i hope you're feeling better soon have you got my package yet.you are a wonderful couple still so happy after all these years.a bit like my husband and me after 42 years. Mind you this last month has been awful lost my beautiful collie after fifteen years so i have had to watch Chelsea a lot of times to catch im glad i did or i would have missed dan who i greatly admire.

[@amandameyer433]

I would like to see more of what you make for lunch and breakfast. I need some ideas 😊

[@sherryswanson8810]

Love that you are doing this together ! One thing I am surprised no one that I follow is doing is making the investment into a good chamber sealer. I bit the bullet a few years ago and best investment I made. I make so many boil in bag items for the times I need convenience or just do not feel like cooking. A few things I have done…..mashed potatoes,pulled pork, brisket, turkey in gravy,beef in gravy, taco meat….it goes on.. all I do is put the bag in boiling water to heat through. The smoked meats are fantastic! If I don’t have time to can my pasta sauce freeze it in these bags!

[@lauramunson5888]

The way you say Pasta is beautiful!

[@suram1126]

When that truck tire came off thegroundIgot nauseous thinking the truck was going to roll over. So glad that worked!

[@kathymickle6915]

I have been trying to be more intentional about meal planning, to incorporate all my preserved foods. Also planning my 2024 garden and realizing I don’t need to give space to things I have an abundance of. Soooo many tomatoes products 🤪

[@suekornely9177]

After my mom passes my dad found love again with a lovely lady from Victoria. I learned a lot about the difference between Canada vs the usa paaasta vs pasta is one, another is “ I’m going to have a shower” and we say take a shower.

[@lisawallace3124]

One of the things I've found when making a BIG batch of pasta, it to roll ALL my sections of dough on the #1 setting (or whatever is the widest setting one your machine). Then do ALL of them on #2, then #3, etc until all your sheets are complete. This reduces the number of times you have to adjust the setting of the rollers, which is the part I find most tedious. I know many won't think that's a big deal, but when I cook for holiday, our family is 6 adults and 2 kids (so far!) and I end up making 3-4 batches of pasta dough.

[@patwhite2213]

Hi. New to your channel. I'm in the UK and everything you say is perfectly fine including 'Pasta'.

[@deedavies887]

You say pasta like we do in the U.K. Chelsea. Gosh, Dan was lucky with the truck, that could have been very nasty. My heart was in my mouth watching the rescue too, that road looks lethal in the bad weather! Love watching you from across the pond. We retire this year so hoping to make more use of the garden to grow more of our own food. Wish us luck! I’m also going to be doing lots of waterbathing to preserve for the winter where we can, as well as jams, pickles etc.

[@giselelavallee7259]

Great video you two! Recipes on using canned jars would be real special! Hope to see those coming!!!

[@7thheavenmamaful]

fellow Canadian, just a province over, and I say pasta just like you!! :)

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

You can always have a tomato soup and a grilled cheese that’s easy I know you got tomatoes canned for days and you got milk, tomato soup, milk, and tomatoes thickened a little. Toast some bread put some cheese on it and some butter that is a really good meal Easy too.

[@belieftransformation]

Great conversation about the pantry challenge! That was a lucky moment that the truck didn’t slip over the road! Fun watching you make pasta; I’m going to try your method of cutting! Yummy! Thanks for sharing 🤗🇨🇦

[@naomihartman6623]

Chelsea I find u and Dan are so well match u are in sinc with one another Chelsea u are so lucky u found Dan your values are the same in many ways. And u helping Dan with the Ute was so give and take with each other that. Fettuccine looked so delicious

[@miseentrope]

Pasta looks scrumptious! If you enjoy Pasta Grannies you might like Pasta Grammar on YT. Very informative. 🍝 I bet Dan could fashion a mattarello for you in the shop.

[@anneharriman7662]

I got the 5 pc KitchenAid pasta attachment 2 years ago and haven't used it. Now's the time.

[@tammymarple5347]

Thank you Chelsea! You guys were great talking about the pantry challenge and how you have decided to be more purposeful in grocery shopping. Bulk buying really saves and when we realize the little things that add up so quickly, can actually be skipped, it is such a great feeling! And teamwork with the stuck truck was wonderful to see. Have a blessed week Thanks again 🙏😊

[@karenchaney9160]

Chelsea and Dan everything you said is so true. Doing this challenge you do have to think and decide what’s for supper. But I have enjoyed it so much and I am amazed at what I’ve saved.

[@simplycampertastic]

Hi! We say pasta the same way you say it in Sweden. Thank you for the inspiration to buy bulk and live on what you make at home and not run to the store multiple times a month. My daughter and I just bought a property in the forest with no neighbors in sight and we going to start a homestead too. Love your channel!

[@grammysue7355]

Twice a week let the kids look through a cookbook and pick out a few things that look good to them. The kids can learn some basic techniques and be a great help to you now and them in their future. It’s a great way to experiment and it takes the guesswork of meal planning out for you.

[@jodierogers7111]

Our ice storm a couple weeks back was awful here in Central Oregon, so I can empathize with the skating rink that your poor driveway became-we’re pretty used to snow and packed snow, but ice is no fun! That footage of the near miss with the truck gave me the chills. Thank goodness Dan is okay, and the truck survived. Yikes!

[@donnaadkins2429]

You say pasta the correct way, the way Italians say it, Americans mispronounce a lot of things from the English pronunciation. It's probably a colloquial evolution. Love your content and so glad you are feeling better! Thank goodness Dan's run off wasn't worse! Xoxo

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

This is my first year participating in this challenge and I only committed to January and I have been staying within my rules that I imposed and my budget definitely has been better. And I am so glad you did this review process with Dan. I know being on camera isn't his favorite thing but I am particularly grateful to hear his viewpoint on things like this. I think he articulated the added value of the farming very well. I am not a gardener by nature and am only doing it to save $ but I do like canning and bulk purchasing. I only have 5 in my family but my husband and I both have a lot of health issues that has made it worth making the lifestyle shift in what we put in our bodies. I also didn't think about the waste factor. We didn't limit ourselves on eating out, but I have noticed that with my planning and deliberately using up certain items in the freezer and fridge in different ways, I am overwhelmed with how much food we actually have in stores AND with all the planning and purposeful usage of items, I am finding we aren't going out as often or using convenience items. I have not altered what I'm growing in my tiny garden this year, but I am finding things that I want to make sure I can up and how much I want to have more convenience-items in my pantry that are more homegrown/canned and has made my bulk meat and Azure orders more spread out and with more intention on quantities of items that we definitely use and ones we definitely don't need to buy in bulk.

[@lucretiawrolstad3997]

Great to see you both working together. Chelsea thank you for showing your cutting method My aunt made pasta quite often and she would oftentimes she would use the cutter on her pasta maker to cut the pasta in strips and she would sometimes do a real skinny pasta almost like spaghetti with and also the wider like store-bought wide egg noodles but I love to seeing how you cut those strips I don't know that I would have thought to roll the dough up and then cut it I think I probably would have just cut it into shorter lengths and then tried to cut it in one strip. The way you did that made it so much simpler I'm going to remember how you did that so that the next time I'm making pasta a small batch and not having a cutter that that I remember how to do that.

[@amandaames434]

Chelsea, since you are missing the fresh fruits and vegetables (in the winter time) maybe you can adjust the budget to allow for only for those things to be bought. Also, see if you can satisfy that by only going twice a month, and if Dan is more disciplined to sticking to the list, letting it be him that goes to the store.

[@colleenclem7337]

Our family will make recipes from our favorite restaurant when we are craving something other than going and buying take out. It's been fun doing this and it has saved us so much money. It breaks up the same old mondaine meals..😊

[@kimkerley4218]

Hi 👋 Dan 😊

[@futurefolk9919]

If you enjoy homemade pasta, you should totally try making perogies! Basically a pasta pocket stuffed with mashed potatoes and whatever else you want to though in. Onions, cheese etc.... I'm sure your family would love them. We like to lightly fry them in olive oil and serve with either butter or sour cream. Yum!

[@sherry2836]

Great lightly fried in butter and slathered with bacon onion jam!

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Very nice with wine sauerkraut, too.

[@northernkarma9296]

Great video, thanks guys. 💕💕 ...not gonna lie, I screamed a little girl scream when the truck lifted off the ground. LOL😁

[@karenhamrick5426]

Maybe you should think about putting some post (guard rail size) in the ground along the road where there are bare spots.

[@chereecroft4673]

So sorry you were sick, hope you feel better now. We got a pork belly from our local meat market and we cured ours for 7 days, took it out let it soak in water for 2 hours then air dried overnight; we then smoked ours in our pit boss pellet grill till internal temperature reached 150. It turned out wonderful. We sliced it on our meat slicer and I packaged it in my food saver bags and put in the freezer. This was our first time and had so much fun and loved the end product that we can’t wait to do it again 😊. I adore how you say pasta my sister in law that lives in montana says it exactly like you so. Have a great week.