Preserving Corn the Mennonite Way! My Best Tips for Fresh-tasting Corn in mid winter!

[@delyndahendricks7510]

Ruthann, please don’t ever make your videos “professional”. One of the things I enjoy about your presentations are the authentic press. You live like I do, in an imperfect world. I love your kitchen, the angels, your family, the reality of everything, and the normal-ness of it all. Thank you for blessing me with your sweet corn day. Today is my sweet corn day, but, alas, I work alone with memories….my family too far away to participate. ❤️❤️

[@Ruthannzimm]

Noted!

[@monahardy978]

I agree 💯😊

[@valeriecolvin6977]

I agree. I'm a momma to 13 with only our baby (16) at home now so sweet corn day this week was VERY DIFFERENT than years past... So was the amount! You will be like me when it's time to preserve less! But it's the circle of life Good had planned for us all. It's a blessing though to watch the grown children have their own sweet corn days wherever they live!

[@andreabalogh5967]

I so agree, love the way it is💛

[@reenyny9502]

@@Ruthannzimm please never change! 😍😍

[@rebeccamerry]

When your baby boy says “this is my favorite day!” My mama heart just melted.

[@AlisaOrrDaisy]

❤ Me too!

[@allisonb.8356]

Me too! I remember those days and those sweet words! Cherish Them! More Lovely Memories To Come!

[@shelleythomas1811]

I love how the kids all have chores and no one is fussing about doing them. Good job parents!!!❤

[@lizpayne1980]

I’m just trying my

[@lin1038]

Yes so true! How refreshing and heartwarming! 🥰

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

The way you balance work and play for your children is amazing…. You are a wonderful mother ! Your kids are so fortunate ❤

[@pengee115]

I so agree.

[@debbyferguson5638]

I also agree. You are amazing!❤❤

[@DeeDurand-wm4sf]

Dang it give those hard working kids some butter and salt and pepper . Will you please adopt me , I'm only 72 years old but you made me hungry , Might the good Lord bless you and yours forever ...

[@elizabethblanch5871]

Your videos are a breath of fresh for fresh air. I caregiver for my hubby 24/7 he is a disabled veteran. Love watching you & your family grow and learn. Love when one of your boys said I his favorite day. Thank you for sharing your wonderful family

[@Ruthannzimm]

Awe. Thanks for stopping by with this sweet comment

[@thedirtprincess3293]

Thanks to your husband for his service and sacrifice,and to you for your service and sacrifice through caring for him, as well. ❤

[@auntrowdy]

I grew up in Iowa and never realized how wonderful Iowa sweet corn was until I moved to Texas. Now, every summer I drive 12 hours back to visit my aunt and cousins and stock up on sweet corn. I can some, freeze some, and eat as much as my stomach will allow! There is no better corn on planet earth than Iowa sweet corn! 🌽

[@mindyrussell9464]

So true! I was born and raised in SE Iowa and even the corn here in Ohio is not as good.

[@vickilandtiser2511]

I live in Missouri but grew up in Iowa and we were there Wednesday and Thursday this past week for the Knoxville Nationals but didn't leave without picking up sweet corn to eat and freeze. Makes me feel less homesick when I open the freezer and see that Iowa corn!

[@louannchapuis3444]

@@mindyrussell9464I, too, grew up in SE Iowa! Agree…. No better corn ANYWHERE

[@thedirtprincess3293]

I'm envious. Our Kentucky sweet corn is also good but it's just about impossible to get any without spraying. I know Ruthann doesnt spray so evidently y'all's long winters benefit you by taking out some of the awful pests that make gardening stressful here. .

[@patevans3709]

I grew up in Ames, Iowa--one of the very best places to grow up and enjoy the town, university events, and farm life! The sweet corn is the best in the world--and everything else out of the garden and orchard,too! That thick, black soil/loam is the richest in the world--IMHO! The rite of passage was to be 14 yo--so you could be hired to work on crews to detassel field corn for farmers. This was over 50 years ago--of course, most detasseling is done mechanically now. Kids were picked up before light, and dropped off back in their neighborhood after sunset--and thought they were getting rich earning around $1.00 an hour! Most of my friends were earning money to pay for school clothes, college, help the family pay bills, or buy a used car.

[@gloriadavis6202]

Ruthanne, I'm a senior lady who lives in an apartment, so I no longer have the yard and kitchen space to do what I used to do my husband had raised beds for vegetables and we loved showing our grandson how to plant and harvest. I have such a rush of memories when I watch your videos. My grandson is now 22 and plant raised beds in his backyard. Thank you for sharing your family life and knowledge of gardening. God bless your family abundantly ❤

[@leafgreen9099]

I am a senior in an apartment too, and I found a friend who needed help in her huge garden. We work together and preserve it all together too. Then I take home just enough for my own use. I love it!

[@gedward777]

This is the way all children should be raised. Great job.

[@pengee115]

Many of the terrible problems of this fallen world would be solved if we could all live this way. Praise the Lord for the Amish and Mennonites who have preservrd all these skills

[@vonmousetrap]

Ruth Ann, I ❤your video! With our world/country in upheaval, the simplicity of preserving your harvests, is priceless. And Kendrick falling asleep in the rocker, was priceless. Bless you all.

[@whitestone4401]

You are raising some fine young people. I’m processing corn and will carry these lessons forward. Thank you and God bless.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Best of luck!

[@wandapelletier9187]

Yes, please don’t be pressured into changing. I so much appreciate the down home look.

[@pclark1670]

Love your videos. I don't care about the angles in your kitchen. Your sunny disposition and knowledge are all that matters. That grandbaby is adorable!

[@shirleysunshine3319]

That kitten drinking that milk is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time. How sweet!

[@sarahostermann3906]

I've been going through REALLY hard times the last few years, and a month ago, things got worse. Then I discovered your videos, and I have found that they really, really help me relax me and let go of the hard stuff. I enjoy seeing the real life of what you do! I made your egg noodles, and then I showed my dad how to make them. :)

[@rosiesgrandma]

Please your videos are perfect your quiet demeanor and the way you compose yourself to explain to those that have been critical is exemplary. Oh please oh please do not change anything about your videos they are absolutely wholesome truthful and they are held honestly to whom you are and that is an extremely special person that I would give anything to come and bump every day with you and share and chores.

[@pengee115]

totally true.

[@rosemariegersema9809]

Absolutely. Keep your videos homey.

[@jillshank3297]

Today’s video has me remembering my great grandmother. Really miss her and cherish the times we ‘had’ to work with her in the garden and kitchen.

[@ApiaryManager]

I was taught to WALK to the corn but RUN back with it. I love the way you share the work with the whole family.. Nobody gets too tired that way

[@Scatial]

LOL 😆

[@amberlovejoy]

My nana used to say the same❤❤

[@jennbama]

Corn day for us was a whole family affair. Aunt Estelle, aunt Agnes us girls and mom and dad. Tomato day was the same. Sitting under the porch, breeze blowing and it was such a fun memory this morning, thank you.

[@jewelleryaddict]

Good childhood memories carry us thru our entire life untill we pass from here. Just wonderful what memories you are making for the kids.

[@juliapearce4380]

Ruthann I was raised on a farm in LOUISIANA and we always raised our meats and vegetables. We only cut corn with a knife but my mom was strict about only tipping the kernels then scraping the rest if goodness out. It was extra creamy. I’ll be 82 next week and those times on farm are very treasured memories.. Love all your videos.. God’s blessings always

[@Debbie-ni8bc]

I grew up in TN and the way you did it is the same way we’ve always done it. Cut the tips of the kernels going up the cob, then scrape the cob down into the bowl.

[@villagesteader3552]

Thank you for sharing your homestead wisdom with us, it is priceless. Words alone can’t express how much emotion your sweet corn day brought up for me. We had days like this at my house as a young woman but those days are long gone, and now I am my Mom’s caregiver… Thank you!♥️👍🙏🤔

[@beccas2474]

Good morning Ruth Ann, so glad I found your channel. Love watching your videos, you are so knowledgeable, God has definitely blessed you with an awesome gift.. homesteading is an awesome gift, hard work but so rewarding. Love you keep your kids involved in the homesteading factor and Elvin helps out when not working. What type work does he do, seems he has long hours but always lends a hand where needed when home. Keep doing what you do, we learn, love and can't wait for your book. Blessings to you and your family.

[@sheilarae]

When mom still lived on the farm, we had corn harvest day too! The same way. Harvest was divided between all the families/households! We usually didn’t get to cutting off the cob until after lunch! Tip: we froze water in cake pans and bread pans to keep the cooling water cold.

[@kristyhale9195]

This day was amazingly memorable for me and I wasn't even there!!! How wonderful. ❤️

[@garaldpatrica4985]

This makes me so lonesome for my father. He was all about corn. Either field corn for the animals or sweet corn for his family, he was always so proud of his corn crop. Thanks for the memories. 😊

[@rhondagunderm4862]

Don't change your videos. Love watching you and family in the kitchen

[@sherrylee1072]

God is good all the time, all the time God is good!!

[@sandraburke1258]

@Ruth Ann, my mother Wrapped her Green Tomatoes with a bit of the stem on them in Newspaper when summers were cut short and placed them in the Cellar. After a couple of weeks she would check a few to see if any had ripened. Repeating throughout the weeks. We pretty much ate fresh ripened tomatoes through January February months

[@Ruthannzimm]

Wow

[@jrae6608]

Still do this. Works great. Or freeze as get ripe and can

[@tinascott1479]

Ruth Ann, you make fantastic videos. You are natural and don't worry about making things to make others happy on your videos. They can go somewhere else. Keep up the good work and I just adore you and your family!

[@karenlackey6650]

My favorite Saturdays always start with Ruthann and family. ☕️ I heard one of the boys say they love sweet corn day. So sweet! Eating that corn this winter will feel warm like summer sunshine. Prayers for your tomato harvest. 🙏

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes when we eat it this winter we will remember this warm day!!

[@brandeegoodnight532]

We like how you film. It’s raw and real. When it’s commercialized it takes something away for sure.

[@suzie2080]

I live in Iowa and I have processed sweet corn before and I still learned so much from this video. I loved watching your family work together and especially when the boys walked to the river. What a perfect life and they don't even know it yet.

[@DonnaMackay-rx8vc]

Please don't change. God made you perfect as you are

[@DancingWatersAnCoFOB]

Wow!!! Your corn is gorgeous! Your hard work has paid off. Thank you for being obedient to Father's guidance.

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

I can't tell you how much I look forward to these Saturday morning videos ❤

[@christinagoetsch3547]

Hello fellow Midwesterner! I'm not a Instagramer, but I am a Fermenter. I've been making my own Kombucha, Wine, Mead, and Cider for years. I started vegetable fermenting with small cukes 2 years ago,(instead of vinegar brining) and what a difference! Family members wanted my ferments for Christmas presents 🙂Last year I "graduated" to Sauerkraut, Water, Whole milk and Almond Kefir. YUM! P.S: I'm also a Comfrey grower😉

[@Ruthannzimm]

Wow!! I love it!!!

[@truth2792]

Hi, please share what do you mean by "small chukes" ???

[@cindybrannen6597]

@@truth2792she probably meant cucumbers! We call cucumbers that, too!

[@truth2792]

@@cindybrannen6597 thanks!

[@christinagoetsch3547]

@@truth2792 Yep, I meant cucumbers. We call 'em that for short.

[@happyplacehomesteaddannac9120]

I love that you have the why behind what you do. So thankful for you.

[@tinatippin5705]

Excellent video. I love them all really. Seeing your boys going down the road with their fishing poles just warmed my heart. You are giving your children the very best tools to live their best lives and be good stewards. Such a grateful life.

[@courtnez]

Loved this video! Thank you again for letting us be a wee little part of your family for a short while.

[@reenyny9502]

❤❤ For smashing the garlic, lay widest part of knife blade over clove, and give a fist pound.

[@dakotabrown239]

RuthAnn...you have two, beautiful, married daughters who will need corn in their freezers....SO...plant corn till your heart is happy!

[@cynthiagoodell1213]

That’s exactly what I was thinking!❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

They each took some of this years for their freezers!!!

[@WillowsGarden]

Good morning RuthAnn and sweet family! You are so right and fond memories of my childhood with my great grandparents, my grandmother, my mother and my children shucking corn with the family. I put corn up last year and shared with my mother who loves corn and I don’t have to put corn up this year. Your children are such good helpers and your grandbaby is adorable. I hope everyone has a very blessed weekend!

[@lisahause8705]

Your grand-baby reminds me of my grandson nibbling on corn cob! So precious …the littles grow-up so quickly! Great memories & smiles. Keep well 😊

[@christinemetzger9659]

This is exactly how we do sweet corn day. I was introduced to this kind of dad when marrying my husband. This is how he was raised doing corn so we continue to do it today with our children and grandchildren. The only difference for us is we use a huge pot over a campfire and cool out corn in coolers with cold water. It is work but it is such a blessing because many hands make light work and the time spent together is worth every minute. Thanks for continuing to share your life with the rest of us!

[@sammy613sm]

The kitten with the milk spraying! I LOVE your videos so much ❤

[@kcsunshine6416]

Oh My! The grandbaby has grown so much! And is so adorable!!

[@pamelajunck146]

That’s great to know about corn straight from the field and also how to prepare it. I think most of us here in Alberta Canada would probably not be able to get corn harvested in the morning and also the same day. Our growing season here is short. But in Taber Alberta they do have a reputation for growing the best corn. So everyone watches for Taber corn! Thank you for sharing this precious family Sweet Corn Day!💞

[@CarolynRobinson-u3j]

Oh but the corn silks are so valuable dried or preserved for a tea that strengthens the urinary tract system. The cobs, if you shell the corn, makes the most marvellous corn broth.

[@bushpushersdaughter]

I have made corn cob broth before, and it is delicious. But I never knew what to do with the silks. What a fabulous idea!

[@kariannphillips76]

Yes corn silk tea such a delight

[@raneek1516]

How would you use the cob broth?

[@CarolynRobinson-u3j]

@@raneek1516 I use it in soups, risotto, polenta and anywhere you want that lovely sweetcorn flavour .

[@rhondatrumier5530]

I make corn silk tincture every year.

[@janebadon3988]

I love how you’ve continued the tradition of “Sweet Corn Day” memories with your fortunate children! Thank you for the teachings -and ❤ the way you teach!

[@jeas4980]

Oh yea!!! That recipe book is coming sooner than I realized! Awesome!!!🎉

[@sandrabarker5311]

I LOVED the old videos!! The voice over videos are good but I Ioved seeing your beautiful smiling face in the old school videos!

[@bettypearson5570]

You're right. I grew up on a subsistence type farm so plenty of work but I have such fond memories of sitting under the walnut tree which had wonderful thick foliage providing the best shade and unlike fruit trees which would drop fruit to attract yellow jackets, fallen walnuts didn't have the same effect. The oldest 2 boys and grandpa would pick baskets of corn and dump them under the tree and the rest of us kids and Mom would start shucking. Once they finished picking the would load up a bunch of the husks to give to the pigs which lived them. We always canned all of our vegetables because the very limited freezer space was for meat. Fond memories.

[@tialowery-wynalda2952]

I love your channel. Don’t change a thing. Keep your perfectly imperfect self. You’re like myself !!! My family has a farm here in Michigan (all of us are Dutch). My mom just passed last year and she was my glue for my Dutch roots. She did a lot of the same things. And it makes me appreciate your videos even more.

[@rosiekerr8268]

What a wonderful family day harvesting the corn patch! Love seeing the boys dig right in with their chores…and then working off all that corn energy on the trampoline and pool. My favourite part of this video was watching all 3 brothers with their fishing gear heading on down to the fishing hole. My heart! Xxxxx

[@azmgbbb]

Fills my heart with joy to see everyone enjoying the harvest ❤️ God is so good ❤️

[@heidilangdon2939]

I love how you and Elvin work as a team moving the corn up to the house.

[@SelenaNYou]

Ruthann, when talking about your angles, you started slouching to be in camera view. Don’t hurt your body just because someone said your kitchen wasn’t to their expectations. We appreciate your ways!

[@kimstrating8511]

Aw, I just got to relive our corn days… almost identical to yours, with a good friend and all our kids helping. Sweet times. Thanks, Ruthanne. ❤. (And, YES, it is too early for these cool temps! We, too, have tomatoes and peppers that need more warm weather!)

[@karenwilliams2679]

Serendipity is what we plant too and we have a big corn preservation day, as well! The family has grown and moved and they come if they can, but it is always just a fun day and a sense of accomplishment when we get done! I only have 3 packages left in the freezer from last year so did good on eating it through the year!

[@longarmsupplies]

Your kids are the highlights of your videos. Seeing the kids gobbling up fresh processed corn makes my heart swell with joy. I hope when my grand kids are big enough I can do a day like this. Right now, it's just me. But I'll do my best to get them hooked on home grown corn so they want to help...

[@kajehomar7503]

Corn husking day. Wow does this bring back memories. When I was growing up, my aunt and uncle would make a year’s worth of corn pie for their family bakery and freeze them along with corn for personal use. This meant husking and processing hundreds of dozens of corn throughout the summer.

[@lindamasson3094]

Corn pie? Something new to me

[@kajehomar7503]

@@lindamasson3094 It’s a savory pie with creamed corn, butter, salt, and pepper. Some recipes also call for hard boiled eggs and potatoes. It’s a traditional recipe in Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine.

[@januarysdaughter6664]

❤ Strawberry picking, corn husking and green bean snapping with my grandparents are some of the BEST memories I have. ❤❤

[@margueritetaylor8930]

Made me tear up..many memories with my mom..doing corn, chickens..all the livestock..we would laugh..have water fights..just being silly..thank the family for me …letting us see them laugh and being themselves! Praise Jesus

[@sandijammes7761]

RuthAnn, I NEVER get tired of your videos! I've learned soooo much watching them. I appreciate all your hard work & time to put them together at the same time, keeping your wonderful family going. You simply amaze me. I've shared your tips & tell people to watch your videos every chance I get. You are a blessing to so many people. I don’t get to see my grandkids much, so watching your kids & now your grandbaby does my heart good. Thank you for everything. God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@Ruthannzimm]

Wow, thank you!

[@sandijammes7761]

@@Ruthannzimm You're more than welcome!

[@evanorvell8368]

I have fond memories of "corn day" growing up. Nothing better than that! We did it with a sharp knife, too.

[@Redmapleleaf113]

Just today my daughter and I fermented whole cabbages. Takes 5 to 6 weeks to fully ferment them. After they're done, we freeze them. And we go on to make cabbage rolls with them. Best cabbage rolls ever!

[@annanewswanger7044]

Give your excess frozen sweet corn to a busy mom with a big family before it gets too old! Oh my that would be such a blessing for a busy mom...

[@Ruthannzimm]

Great idea!!

[@Cooking_Through_Time]

This brings back lots of wonderful memories with putting up corn with my grandmother. She passed in 1985 and I still miss her and think of her everyday. My grandmother taught me to cut corn with a knife just as u do. Never tried any other tool. Thanks for such wonderful memories.

[@marylynnbehrens5562]

I love seeing your boys be boys and play outside! Something you don't see that much anymore, at least in the city.

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful family time, hardworking, showing love & appreciation of what is God given but earned by you all! 🤗🇨🇦

[@mindygarza199]

I love watching your videos first thing Saturday morning. I sincerely appreciate your time, energy, and expertise. You make this city girl want to live on a farm, even though I know I’d be reading instead of doing chores. 😂

[@lk9637]

Oh my goodness! This is exactly how we process corn on corn day, giving us "fresh" corn flavor all year long. And yes, it is a beautiful day of working together and teaching the little ones how to preserve this wonderful gift.

[@natalialopes719]

What an amazing family life you have. It’s a lot of work, but so worth every minute. Your children will have amazing memories and skills.

[@robins5880]

The bliss of these traditions as your kids get older is you can share the extra corn with them for their households 💕

[@jeas4980]

I'm fermenting a gallon of very garlicky salsa, 1+1/2 gallons of dill pickles, 1/2 gallon cucumber vinegar (made with the tips), 1/2 gallon peach vinegar, 1 gallon grape scraps vinegar, 1 1/2 gallons of sourekraut, 1/2 gallon of kvass.

[@paularodery8074]

Wow😮

[@morganstewart-kp2dy]

I love sweet corn day! I remember detossling the corn as a teenager! Every year the community I grew up in offer sweet corn to the public! So your Utube show bring so many memories as a child! We love the family shared, even though I grew up in Wisconsin my four uncles had farms of their own! Your family so hard working! Having cousins in several midwestern states and historically our families farming in Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota shared many adventures! The planting, the raising animals, and the family praying and sharing chores! You have created dreams for future families and memories for others!

[@acoastalrv4582]

Came at a perfect time...I'm heading to the farmers market this morning! As always a great video and such a beautiful family!! God bless!

[@elaineproffitt1032]

Oh my! The boys have grown so much since your last video! The kids look like they are having fun!

[@BrendaLeigh1630]

I love corn day too and the memories of cutting off corn with my mom, grand parents and great aunt. I also use a knife to cut and scrape the corn. 🙂🌽

[@simplybarbara5083]

I started fermenting carrots last week. I try them surprisingly, They are crunchy and salty treat! ❤ I always have honey garlic on my counter for the cure of colds and it works instantly! Thank you God for your good healing food you blessed us all with.

[@martinacunningham6449]

If you haven't tried adding a couple slices of fresh ginger to your carrots for fermenting it is delicious, and it knocks out indigestion like a champ.

[@nancyadams146]

The sweet corn looked wonderful. I feel like I could taste it myself. Also the honey garlic sounds delicious to me. Especially the honey garlic chicken. Glad you all enjoyed sweet corn day. What a fantastic family get together. ❤

[@lindachandler2293]

Every week; pretty much all year long ❤

[@donnahoffman8193]

I fermented cabbage and made fabulous sauerkraut for the 1st time. This week I am fermenting garlic/dill cauliflower. No clue what I’m getting--but I’ll find out Thursday!

[@Ruthannzimm]

That’s the fun of fermenting isn’t it?? One jar at a time gives for lots of experimenting

[@DanellTroxel]

You made me smile. You have such a great personality. You brought back amazing memories of my family all getting together for sweet corn day and at the end of the day everybody would go home with a freezer full. Love those memories!! Thank you

[@AngelaSissySnyder]

Hello Ruthann and Zimmerman family! I had to buy corn from a farmer who set up on a trailer in town from Kansas. I am in Oklahoma. Unfortunately, it had been harvested a few days earlier but that is better than no corn at all. I put up my corn on the cob but there wasn’t much. Not like the haul you got! I love sweet corn on the cob as soon as you pick it. So so so delicious! Thanks for the fermentation instructions you are giving. I will be doing honey garlic soon. I have apple cider vinegar fermenting on my counter right now. I am all out so it needs to hurry up! 😊 Blessings to you all! -Angela

[@thedirtprincess3293]

Thank you for showing your sweet corn day! It is just like the sweet corn days of my childhood except a lot of times it was just me and my mom. It is how I learned knife skills at an age that would frighten most modern parents. At one time I could cut off the corn just like you,though i have lost that speed. 😊 my grandma was SO PICKY...she made THREE passes over the corn,cutting it into tiny pieces and then scraping the cob with the back of her knife. Mom said," I dont have time for that." So mom made one cut and one scrape. I learned thst if timing was off and the corn was a little too full,an extra knife pass helped the end result. Per usual, I cried at at least one part of the video. This time it was the sounds of pulling off the stalk,then the family shucking. Thank you for your videos and there is nothing wrong with your camera angles. I love your kitchen just the way it is.

[@bettysshowtime7400]

Ruthann, I love your videos whatever angle you shoot at! I am not a gardener because of my arthritis but I get such a calming effect just from watching you working in yours and also the harvesting is so enjoyable. I never knew all that knowledge about corn! May you be blessed always!💕

[@ElizabethBarber-tu9ey]

I love this! I use a knife like you do to cut off corn, but I cut tops of the kernels off and then scrape the goodness from the cob. It is more like the creamy consistency you speak of. My family used to put up between 250 - 300 pints on one day. There were probably 12-15 people working together. Papa always had an ice cold watermelon and some cantaloupe for snack. Thank you for sharing the process.

[@vlunceford]

That’s exactly how I cut my corn! It’s so creamy!

[@elainebuchka6533]

❤Enjoyed Watching Corn Processing Day with Your Family. Oh How Many Memories!! You did as My Grandma & Mom did.. I remember someone had the same tool with the wood that you showed..but, I remember getting to Use a Good Knife.. ❤ We just keep going to Cool mornings & by Noon So Hot You can't Breathe Again.. Your Grandson is Growing Seems so Quickly..❤ GOD BLESS YOU ALL THERE ALWAYS! 😊

[@Ruthannzimm]

Beautiful memories!!!

[@mariawelter6619]

I am so glad that my mom turned me onto this page!!! This is amazing info! We have a small farm in Minnesota and I can most of what we grow, minus the stuff we don’t sell to local stores and people. I love that everyone is barefoot and the kids are using knives and learning all of this stuff! My kids are 6 and 8 and they use knives and sometimes they cut themselves but that’s part of learning! I still sometimes cut myself! She makes canning easy! I’ve seen so many videos of canning and it makes it confusing and hard! Thank you for all of this great information!!!

[@lablover1972]

Beautiful sunrise view!!! I love it! I just harvested my sweet corn as well, storm had a few days ago blew a lot of it over. I have been busy finishing up with canning my blackberry jelly and making pepper jellies for the 1st time. My steam juicer for my black berries has been a Godsend! Thanks for sharing the memories, wish I was a neighbor so could learn, even at 52y old, more as I learn from doing than reading from a book. Your family is blessed having you helping carry on that knowledge! I didn't have that, my grandparents passed before I was grown and my mother had no interest in any of it.

[@maliaw8392]

As an Iowa farm girl such as yourself, I truly enjoy sitting with a big glass of sweet tea in the backyard under a shade tree husking corn. It’s almost therapeutic. Talking with family and friends, talking about the upcoming fall, just spending time together.

[@janewilson6111]

Thank you Roseann. The boys are growing up so fast!

[@gayeknight]

I so remember corn day at MawMaw’s house. My mom, aunt, and grandmother cut as us (grandkids) shucked it. They taught us to cut twice around and then scrape the cob with the back of the knife to get all of the starch. Of course we were processing “cream” corn which was savory dent corn. Thank you for the memories❤

[@heidiDonato]

you taught this 61 year old lady something new didnt know the emzine thing with corn probably why mine from freezer never tast as good as on ear in summer

[@leteasipper6563]

As always another great day with the Zimmerman family, such a joy to share your day Thank you

[@pearlrawson8636]

Good morning! I am excited about your book! I will definitely buy one when they’re ready!

[@paularodery8074]

I, too, am waiting for the book!❤

[@LoveMyCoffee10]

Love this video, it really is a WONDER watching the way corn grows and how it is harvested! The children and animals look like a picture out of a storybook, magical. Blessings 🙏

[@juliebauman3998]

Loved your grandson chewing on the corn, so precious.

[@pattydenton8373]

I love how you all work together as a family. It was so much fun watching you all gather up and process your corn for the season. Thanks for sharing with everyone.

[@TeresaAdams-e9c]

Oh sweet mama, when I heard one of your boys say, “This is like my favorite day” my heart melted and I got a tear in my eye 🥰