Preserving Food Every Day ~

[@happydays1336]

I appreciate you showing people how to be prepared without being doom and gloom and making wild predictions about the economy. We can all be prepared and stay positive because there's nothing we can do about the macro economy. It's best to be as optimistic and calm as possible when getting ready for unknown, future events.

[@tracyg5993]

YESSSSSS! Some of my favorite channels have gone off on this and i quit watching them. life has enough of its own negativity to willingly invite it via videos.

[@TwistedRootsVanVelzerPress]

Super yes - and if you find more channels on helpful homestead things - that are not soaked in doom and lecturing - please share.

[@Holisticnursehealer]

@acrehomestead

[@Holisticnursehealer]

#acrehomestead They both approach preparedness with such calmness and grace 😅❤

[@notthecheshirekat2596]

The beauty of salt is it is self-cleaning and self-sterilizing, so drying it will bring it back to being exactly the same as it was before use. It’s an amazing mineral really and it’s not hard to figure out why it’s been used for centuries not just as a flavor enhancer/seasoning, but the undisputed king of food preservation. It’s also plentiful, so another bonus there. You look great by the way-glowing with a cute baby bump, perfectly put together and healthy. If you’re still having any pregnancy issues (nausea and/or fatigue) you are certainly working through it like a champ.

[@seekeroftruth9900]

You took the words right out of my mouth, mother of 7 here, my youngest is almost 14 months, I am not pregnant, but you are an inspiration girl for me and a lot of women out there and beyond I'm sure. Beautiful. (My best little 'italian muah perfection kiss') May Father continue to bless you and yours sister. Shalom.

[@paulaelves5179]

i am in awe at how much you have taught your children,and what they can do,i,m scared of canning and yet here is your daughter comfidently helping out, and how cute to see your little boy carrying wood in his barrow,, makes my heart smile xx

[@genasuarez1308]

You are helping so many people! Lost arts...you are a natural teacher.

[@SuzieQTrainwreck]

I just stumbled across your channel and I LOVE this. This is how I was raised (I'm 57) and how I run my home. NOTHING goes to waste here, if I can help it...no food, or food scraps, no plastic or glass containers, no old worn out clothing...absolutely nothing. I am a firm believer in using everything in some way until it can no longer be used...saves us money and keeps stuff out of the landfills.

[@faithgwa]

Thank you for all you do and all you inspire. I am at renter. So I have a very limited amount of space to garden but I do what I can. I also help out a near by neighbor that has a large garden. She is getting older and needs the help. So I get to learn, and help and gather all extra produce for my family. So I am preserving zucchini and green beans. Its so exciting. God is good. He provides for all your needs.

[@yanayoriginals8498]

❤

[@carolynmoody9460]

This every bit counts I've seen so many channels promoting YOUR EVERY BIT COUNTS challenge..what a blessing this challenge has been not only for hundreds and hundreds viewers YOU PLANTED THE SEED IN ALL OF US to challenge ourselves 👏👏👏👏👏 Blessings to you and your family 💞

[@tinablair2206]

You're so right! I saw it last year and it was so inspiring.

[@darlenebradley6756]

Freeze drying is VERY expensive to get into...you're looking at a purchase of at least $1000. I'm not sure about the addtional cost of running a freeze dryer '24/7' so that is also a consideration if one is looking into getting this equipment. You have a lovely home, by the way, and I would love to have such a beautiful kitchen! You are a blessing and blessed!

[@kathywills3244]

Jessica I always look forward to your videos every Sunday morning. You are an amazing woman and I hope you and your family have a blessed day!

[@vbo9872]

She really "is" amazing.

[@starlaross8151]

My kids are raised, so I don't have a need for this much food. But watching your videos helps me remember to make the best use of what we have and to make sure I'm using all the stuff in my fridge so it doesn't go bad.

[@DavidSmith-bw3bk]

My children are adults too. I was a full time teacher when my children were young and I only had time to preserve blackberry jelly in the summer and to freeze Southern " field peas"..Now, I preserve much of the year . Jessica has taught me so much.

[@happydays1336]

It's just my husband and me now, but I'm canning, freezing, and drying tons more than I ever did when my son was at home.

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

@@happydays1336 That's such a good idea we are going into very uncertain times and when there is a mad rush for food, it won't matter if you need it, it may not be affordable it or it won't be available.

[@anetzband1383]

I had no idea that carrot tops could be used like that. I'm 72 and have been learning so much from you. We're at a lull right now with our garden, covered with shade cloths with only a few things growing (North Central FL heat), but I decided that I would do my own challenge this month. I'm chronicling something each day--even though it might be as small as pickling one red onion last week for the fridge. I think it's really important to put it somewhere on whatever device you have (or paper) to have a visual reminder. Thank you for this.

[@kedeglow2743]

My heart soars when I watch your videos! To watch as you train your beautiful children to enjoy working as well as playing is the best kind of encouragement. Please tell your daughter her embroidery is beautiful.

[@owlsayswhoo6755]

One thing I do to make sure I get a good seal on my broth or meat cans is to have a little white vinegar on the rag when I wipe the top of the jars. It helps cut through any grease or fat.

[@genjoce]

Wow the salted egg yolks I had never heard that pretty cool!

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Wonderful video. Glad y'all have recovered. Never fun to be sick. You're a wonderful mother, always busy!! Maybe with canning season over you can have a few minutes to yourself!! The orchard was great. I know the children enjoyed playing under the trees. I remember going to Brown's farm with my grandma to gather peaches before my first baby was born. We could pick up peaches that had fallen for 2.00 a bushel, can scarcely buy a good peach for that today. We made peach/pineapple jam and canned peaches. Thanks for sharing with us. God bless. 🥰💖🙏🙏

[@karincole6372]

Thank you for the carrot top tip! I love how you think of ways to use what would be discarded. I watched you can hamburger and save the grease for frying and now I do that. Huge savings for the fried potato addiction that I have. Even used it for frying eggs and my husband didn't even notice so when I told him he was surprised he didn't notice a taste change. Keep doing what you're doing!

[@jmeyer81971]

Omg!!! This video… KZbin just randomly put this in my feed I started watching it and couldn’t stop. I have so many questions! I am so in awe of this woman! So many thoughts going on in my head right now! Wow, just Wow! Needless to say I have subscribed. I will probably be sitting here all day binge watching everything you have put out there. This probably makes me sound like a lazy person who obviously has too much time on her hands and that is so true. ❤️❣️❤️

[@kajehomar7503]

Very interesting and informative. We aren’t homesteaders or gardeners, but we’re trying to do some of our own preservation picking up items locally that we like to use and filling the pantry and freezer. Great video, keep up the good work.

[@claratarver3138]

Just found your channel the other day. I am really enjoying the videos. I think the best part of them to me is watching the children working with you. It warms my heart to see this. They really enjoy helping you. Something you don't see much with families anymore. God bless you and family

[@lindajones3056]

I had 2 young mothers over 1 evening to go over canning 101, PC & WB. Made a small batch of jelly.. so much fun! I help out my nephew and his wife by keeping their sons a day or 2 a week. They keep me busy, but, they are so excited to help in the kitchen. We started 2 ferments, froze some okra, made salsa, tomato sauce, & dehydrated some herbs. Oh, almost forgot canned some potatoes. ( And peas.) This is my way of life, there is always something to do.

[@teresabrewer2661]

Wow what lucky nephews you have, giving them skills they will never forget. My children often say how much fun it was baking with me

[@MFV77]

You are a gift!

[@brandysears3546]

Gracey's pillowcase is beautiful. I've been doing fiber work for years. Awesome job Miss Gracey! Thoroughly enjoyed the whole episode. Loved it, great job everyone. Super-sized star stickers for all. Sending support, love and kindness.

[@sarahllewellyn759]

It was so nice to see a real day from someone who has young children. You are working so hard but still plenty of time for a little one who needed to be held or an older child showing what she had done. Your daughter eating the celery after chopping in made me laugh out loud. I am new to your channel and am loving your videos. I love that you show how life is with young kids ! Congratulations on all that you got preserved as well. It looks as though it is adding up quickly.

[@amandadeinhardt6388]

this is my first year as a gardener and food preserving in general. I am trying out weekly preservation projects. our fig trees have been producing great this year and I have been storing up ripe figs in the freezer for a nice batch of fig jam! I am also using our dehydrator and our canner with my husband's help! I love seeing your projects. we just discovered that we have elderberry on our property and have harvested a good bit for syrup.

[@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340]

Awesome, next year you can also save the flowers for tea, it's a great tea for immunity boosting. The elderberry can be dried and then rehydrated for an immunity syrup also, so if you can't get to all of it to preserve.

[@amandadeinhardt6388]

@@gathercreatelivewithleslie8340 oh that is awesome about the tea! I didn't realize that was another way you could use elderberry. Thanks! We have been harvesting and roasting another native called Yaupon for tea and it is wonderful.

[@gingergargoyle]

Great idea for a series! Kids have been trying to talk me into a freeze drier but at 59 yrs old I'm not sure it would be very practical ... I do suggest you mark the contents of ALL your canned items though, you never intended w when someone else might be makes NG dinner and you likely won't be there to identify it - or if you get distracted by the kids you will be less likely to grab a wrong jar

[@oldgranny410]

Got my freeze dryer when I was 62. I love it.

[@ceepark114]

I dehydrate kale, then powder it and use in smoothies. I love the idea of turning veggies into powder then add to foods for the nutrition.

[@debralarosa353]

Jessica you always get me geared up to preserve on days I'm not feeling it ! Ty!

[@nancyrobertson550]

Thanks for sharing your experience and your family. The young people are growing up fast. ❤️🙏🏻🤟👣🧑🏻‍🦳From Texas USA

[@dianamallory8535]

I core my tomatoes before freezing them, not only do the skins slide off but as they thaw the juices will separate, which is a win win when making sauces, less cook down time!

[@michellekyle4653]

You have been very busy. Thank you for sharing. I love the ending of sharing a meal after all the work is finished. Beautiful family 💚💚

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

Love the idea of canning your onions and beef broth, I will have to write that one down for a future project. I’m impressed with your son carrying that hay bale it took 2 of us to take one to our backyard. This was a great video as always.

[@kimcwhite6509]

I'm late, but I love your preserving videos and making it all count! Your freeze dryer is a wonderful addition! You are lovely woman and Momma with a beautiful family and farm. You remind me of my younger days with my small children! Good memories. I'm a single Grandma, now in a tiny apartment. I wish I could grow a garden, but watching you and Meg Hollar satisfy me❤️

[@Just-Nikki]

I have peach butter cooking right now. I actually drain the peaches once they’ve cooked down a little and I make peach “ honey “ with the juice to have in the winter. I use it in tea, gingerbread, oats, etc. it’s a bonus treat since it would otherwise be be evaporated out. It could also be used to make jelly. Or given as a gift with some biscuits or shortbread or something. I love the idea of saving the kale stems. We eat a lot of kale. Thanks, we will utilize the suggestion!

[@rosaliebuist2334]

Been following along the last couple years. So excited to take part for the first time this year! This week we -dried dill -dried green onions -froze grapes -canned applesauce -started brewing 5 quarts of apple scrap vinegar -canned tomato sauce -canned dried beans

[@chelinfusco6403]

I wish I had a freeze dryer. But I'm so happy you do, with so many little mouths to feed. You are such a good mama. I've been dehydrating some vegetables but I have not posted anything. Today, with God's help, I will be giving a try at fermenting tomato sauce with garlic and fresh basil.

[@emmacaraher8717]

Thank you for the motivation and information you provide. I don’t get to preserve daily, but I do a lot more because of you!

[@debbiemusgrove676]

Nothing like a wonderful home cooked meal for bartering. Those kids are working just as hard as your friend is. Love the little guy with his wheel barrel.

[@jennyheuermann120]

Such an inspiring video❣️ I have been freezing okra almost daily, dehydrated jalapeño peppers and froze battered eggplant. I live in Texas and am nearing spring and summer harvest so I decided to make taco and Chile seasoning in a jar. This has been so much fun. Hoping to start my fall garden soon. It has been so hot in Texas along with a drought, I may need to wait awhile. Thanks for this challenge. Blessings 🌷

[@gloriamayes6337]

Hi, do you mind sharing how you preserve your battered eggplant? Thanks in advance

[@RhondaTowanda]

Oh my gravy! You are a genius! I have nerve heard of preserving egg yolks in salt like this! I am a homesteader, Mama 5 children, 3 have left the nest. Our 2 youngest are still at home, and we homeschool. I am also homeschooling 3 of my grandchildren. Anyway, you are just lovely! I am so happy I came across this video! I’m binging on your videos today, and learning so much! Your family is super cute!💕🙃

[@samanthabloggins1775]

I love the little boy wheel barrel, the 2 of you are teaching the children such great life lessons! Good for you!

[@auntiepam5649]

I am so amazed at the new things I learn from your channel. I have never thought of carrot tops for parsley and salt curing eggs.

[@lucy_76]

I wish I felt confident enough to preserve, jar, freeze dry, dehydrate stuff. I wish they had in person classes or facilities where you could bring your groceries and get help preserving everything.

[@kerrynphillips9153]

It’s so wonderful to see that another family eats such a wide variety of fruits & vegetables. My friends used to think I was crazy for putting out some of ours to allow my children to’ snack’ on before they became regular parts of our meals. They were able to decide for themselves whether they enjoyed the newest ‘snacks’ or not. My children ended up eating a huge variety of fruits and vegetables as adults & my daughter even uses this method with her children with wonderful results. ❤ Keep up your great work

[@kathleenritter4532]

The salt preserving of the egg yolks is genius. Perfect for your family. Thanks for sharing and the ideas. I'm not on other social media or a KZbin channel but you did inspire me to do the challenge too. Using my electronic pressure canner. Love it. Only makes small batches but that's ok. Love seeing the pantries filling up. God bless and be safe.

[@firequeen2194]

I love my IP Max as well. Small batch canning like crazy but I’m only one person. I literally had to make a map of what’s under my bed, lol. It’s a small house. Am dehydrating lots too, nothing going to waste. Started compost to get a head start on next years potting soil. Saves $ and adds nutrients to my container garden. Trying to clear out freezer as much as possible because now I’m worried about a grid down situation. We sure live in interesting times. Abundant blessings to you.

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Glad yo u keep saying every bit counts. I tried container gardening but squirrels got into all so I gave up. Now I can as I get. I've done 4 pints of sweet cherries I was gifted and pineapple zucchini. I've done pints of peaches and peach salsa. Just try to use and can anything I'm gifted!!! You're right, it all counts and ut adds up faster thN than you realize. L ove the channel!! You're a busy lady!! 🥰🥰💖🙏

[@tracycavallucci5367]

So far I've put up 12 half pints of jam, 50lbs sugar, 5 lbs powdered milk, I dehydrated 1 lb of slice beef liver for my dogs, made dehydrated cinnamon apples, and now m about to put up white potatoes and sweet potatoes in the freezer. Tomorrow I'm going to dehydrate 5 lbs tomatoes to make powder with. Been busy busy lol. I adore how involved your children are with working as a family, bless you for what you are teaching them❤️🙏. I've been doing your challenge so I'm getting a ton done! Thanks hunny! Blessings

[@teedub1990]

I use store bought jars to ferment cauliflower and cabbage over and over again. I have also used them to water bath can various things. Works just fine and no need to scramble for single use lids. I basically tossed all of my plastic storage containers and now use glass containers that were store bought for all my food storage. I find I'm making purchasing decisions based upon the packaging now in addition to quality and price.

[@maecarpenter6735]

I do also! Way too much plastic out there!

[@futurefolk9919]

Such a beautiful family! I ♥️ that you involve the children in your food preservation projects. You are teaching them so much. They will be our future leaders after all. If more families did what you're doing, oh my! As a Nation we would be set. 🙏 Up for your new baby.

[@daw253]

We appreciate all the work to bring this information to us!

[@erinb.5103]

Great to know about carrot tops, we also grind our celery tops into powder so we can use it mixed with our garlic powder and all our other ground items to make our own special seasoned salt. I love your channel and your family. May you have a very blessed week!!

[@newsviewstoday5689]

Hi Erin do you also enjoy Appalachia Homestead & Off Grid With Doug & Stacey? They are also wonerful in every way. I only discovered this one here today, so glad I did.What wonderful woman she is!

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

Thank you Jennifer, I love watching what you preserve and in which way. You have some many great ideas. Omgosh the peach butter looked divine! 👌

[@kathleenwahler204]

It is just the two of us, we are retired and last year there was too much waste from the garden. We dabbled in some water bath canning, but it was a little more work then we wanted. this last winter we ordered a freeze drying and what a game changer!! I took the tomatoes from the freezer that had been cored and frozen from last season and chopped them up and filled the FD. We have been using them as salad toppers and we love it. Now I have been collecting zucchini and cucumber chopping them up sprinkling them with seasonings and freezing them. I cant run the fd until fall because the room get two hot. this year We are up for the CHALLENGE. thank you for inspiring us to do more and save more from the garden

[@Monique_Monigurumi_designs]

I have just a tiny container garden, but I’ve managed to gather and can 20 X 1/2 pint jars of green and yellow beans 😊

[@perkinshomestead]

Oh my! you are very industrious, but also very inspiring. I love the way you stay on your tasks and make it look simple and easy. I will definitely be watching your videos for inspiration. I am older than you, so that says a lot.

[@MISNM0]

This is the first video I've seen of your and am really impressed. Most especially love your emphasis on cleaning. So freaking critical in any area of any food arena.

[@tonipidsadnick5149]

Thanks so much for sharing all you do! I particularly love the every bit counts challenge. So far, we've got Pickles = 12 qt, 3 x 1.2qt, 1x2 qt; Dried zucchini =1 pt; Taco seasoning = 2 pt ; Fermented dills 2 qt; canned green and wax beans = 10 pt; dill relish = 4 pt; quick dills =2 x 2 litres; and tonight, canned peaches = 2 qt, 4 pt. It's so wonderful to see your videos every Sunday - you are very motivating and inspirational! Best wishes from Niagara Falls Canada!

[@woodworkinggirl5525]

new to your channel. you are awesome, it warms my heart to see you comforting your child. my boys are grown and out of the house, i miss those days🥰 im looking to learn from you, all i know how to do is can tomatoes 🤗 going to binge watch your videos ☺️thanks christy from va

[@susanburney1071]

Growing up, my mom always had a big garden. I remember how delicious the food was fresh from the garden, so I don’t blame her from munching while prepping!

[@tiffanysheffey5463]

Thank you for inspiring me and everyone else to purposefully preserve food for the year, even if it is only a small amount a day.

[@kathrynaubry-mcavoy6192]

Such good info Jessica…we are a retired couple and I’m having fun with small batch preserving…so much less waste and plenty for the pantry.

[@kathywills3244]

Good morning Jessica have you every dehydrated cucumber slices you can put a little salt on them. Makes a nice snack.

[@robhunt-watts8908]

Just found your KZbin channel, it's truly amazing. Hello from Salisbury Plain, England. God Bless you and yours.

[@yvettekinchking8838]

I love to see all the children helping the home stead .

[@sherry2836]

Always love your videos and information. This is a busy time of year for you and it's great to see your kids helping, What they are learning, other than academia, becomes a valuable part of who they are. Not all of us were fortunate enough to have been raised in such an environment. Thank you for sharing!

[@centraltexashomestead-mike4956]

So glad we found your channel, good to see how others are doing in Texas. We are on a small homestead and started our channel and having fun learning. We've been gardening here in central Texas for over 30 years and wanted to share with others the things we've learned. We were on a large homestead but decided years ago to downsize so we could travel. I'm a retired chef of 28 years and really like your preserving ideas. Looking forward to watching your channel. God Bless. Mike

[@ravenlaughs9757]

So busy! I watch another lady doing the same "Every little bit counts" so good to see you ladies putting up for your families. Love the shelving, looks so colorful in the background

[@carriem7832]

I’m catching up with the challenge…phew…yesterday I got 5 lbs of potatoes cubed and ready to can on Monday…today I cleaned and shredded 10 lbs of potatoes for hash browns which I’ll prep for the freezer like I did as 1870 Homestead does… I’ve made her potatoes O Brian and they did well in the freezer so I’m attempting hash browns prepped the same way…I’m getting low on jars for canning and Walmart is always out of stock and other brands are expensive……so right now I’m canning just meats ….. I found a great recipe for hash brown patties which we love so tomorrow I’m making those in various flavors and freezing…. Your my favorite homestead to watch….down to earth and I enjoy your family on how the whole family works together… I love ForJars lids and the used ones I save for jars holding seeds and tinctures. Thank you for the chance to win some lids.

[@thesimplelifewife3]

I appreciate your recipes and showing how to use even the usually unwanted parts of veggies.

[@amysimonbiz]

Thanks so much for sharing and I must say you’re utterly glowing and your sweet little baby bump is growing just like your lovely garden! Thanks for sharing. Much love and positive vibes from Montana. ✨💖✨ PS I really want to send you an extra thank you as I’m in my mid-40’s but have multiple sclerosis 6 weeks ago I was stricken with what I thought was a sinus infection and ended up being a rare type of Fibrillious Organizing Pneumonia. With that information I’ve been in the hospital now almost 2 weeks and without your channel and many other amazing channels here on YT have kept my mind off scary health things and on future projects and hobbies I can begin when I’m finally able to go home sometime in the next few weeks! Thanks so much for sharing your homestead life with those of us who are fascinated with zero waste and living off grid! -Amy

[@tonjaodell156]

I too started early. I canned a bushel of peaches on the 28th. Also canned some local corn, dried some plantain leaves and canned blackberry lemonade. We had a yard sale at my moms for 3 days, so I'm behind a few days. I'm so excited to see what all I can preserve this month! Thank you for the opportunity to join in this challenge, it's always nice to know we aren't' alone and others are doing the same as we are.

[@kathyknowles1445]

I found your channel last year during this challenge, I have learned so much about preserving.

[@vbo9872]

What interests me the most, other than the delicious meal spread at the end, was the onion broth and the peach items. Mmmm

[@utopicconfections5257]

We bought celery starts and also started it from seed. Both were successful but this is the first year it actually grew. You can harvest the outside stalks throughout the season without pulling the whole plant. Can't wait to try it. Great video. I've got a list of things to preserve and have been preserving quite a bit already.

[@winkwink161]

What a great way to preserve, and a practical way to use egg yolks!

[@winkwink161]

My daughter (3) only eats egg whites right now, so I can stop wasting the yolks!

[@rosezingleman5007]

I don’t usually comment but you really give us a lot of great information. I really appreciate it. My son is a chef in DC and he told me about cured egg yolks a while back but I haven’t done it yet. So: carrot tops ‘parsley’, egg whites for Angel food cake (my all time fave cake!) into the freezer, and that’s in the first ten minutes. Thanks Jessica.

[@rosezingleman5007]

And I love that your daughter embroiders. My mom taught me and I actually turned it into a cottage industry for a while. And all by hand. It’s becoming a lost art, so good for you keeping it going. It’s the classic “womanly art.”

[@gscrafty4801]

I found your channel awhile back, Becky at Acrehomestead suggested your channel. So glad she did. I am enjoying watching your videos. Love seeing how you involve your beautiful children. My Nana always had me helping during food preservation, we grew an extremely large garden yearly and raised our own livestock. My dad taught me to butcher and process our meat animals. Love seeing you teach your children these skills!!! Looking forward to your next video.

[@Dindasayswhynot]

Herbs harvested yesterday and some dehydrated yesterday and today: chives, mint, thyme and green onion tops. Also picked parsley, carrots and something called "Baby Beets" (not that one again - too little yield for the real estate to grow them - I think. Just enough for today's supper.) Air drying carrot tops. Daily something has been handled: pizza frozen in individual portions, yucca packaged, bean and cheese burritos for breakfasts, earlier dried mint picked off the stems and jarred, taco seasoning remade and stocked,peach cobbler - but that one didn't make the freezer. I split it with the lady who gave me just the right amt of peaches to make it), and started the month with celery leaves, parsley, mint and chives, yes,repeat. Just something daily even though I am just 1 person now. All of it matters, it's just smaller amounts, This is a great way to stay accountable.

[@buckeyedav1]

I enjoy all the ideas and darn when I was at the store buying carrots I pulled the top part off and left it there (weight) not thinking it could be used. Your carrots are beautiful I tried last year and got teeny tiny little carrots not one big one so I didn't try this year yet. I may try for fall. I planted kale 2 weeks ago it has sprouted so hopefully we'll get some. I planted Spinach yesterday its very old seed 2011 so this is a experiment to see if it actually grows. A house 2 doors down from me was rehabbed and they threw away the porch deck 3 panels so my husband is going out with me tomorrow evening to see what we need to put it back together and how to build a gate for the 4th section, this will give me more gardening next year in my back yard versus front yard. I have 5 doggies who like to dig and love eating greens so I have not been able to grow anything in my big back yard till now. The plan is to grow tomatoes in the ground back there we use to grow huge tomatoes before we had so many dogs. I wish we had a longer growing season here in Ohio. Oh on canning I finally have enough green beans to make a canner load so that is my project for tomorrow is to get those canned up. I planted more seeds yesterday for more green beans. I love how you utilized every little bit and btw my husband absolutely loves the frozen cubes of fruit juice that I have been saving from my jars of fruit he has it in his Koolaid and looks forward to it when I have it made. Anna In Ohio

[@bearzhere]

I so look forward to your videos, its a great way to start my Sunday and week! It is so nice to see a fellow use it all person. I have been doing it for many years, people tend to throw away so many things that have nutrition and vitamins without realizing it! Elizabeth is doing a wonderful job learning the freeze drying! I really loved that pillow that Gracie did, what an artist she is! I cant help but notice how quickly the children are growing lately and it is nice to see you doing well with this pregnancy! Thank you for sharing your wonderful family with all of us and have a Blessed week!

[@journeyunderthesun5839]

I’m following along maybe not much to do daily but definitely frequently. Thx ☺️

[@cathylewey5790]

I admire your energy level especially with you expecting.

[@ykk239]

Just made blueberry syrup with 10 pounds of blueberries. Waterbath canning that now. Need to do carrots this week as well as canning peaches. :) Thank you for your inspiration!

[@tracyg5993]

I've learned so very much from you regarding real-life food preservation. I am now encouraged to save and reuse leftovers in new creative ways. thank you for sharing your knowledge. and thank you for sharing your precious family with us. Mine are grown so seeing your little ones makes my heart happy and floods my mind with my own precious memories.

[@HarborHon1]

Jessica, you are amazing! You do so much to keep your family fed and happy. I enjoyed this video more than any others you have done. The length of it was perfect. Thanks for giving us a look at you and your family's daily life. God Bless. Love you all! xxoo

[@lindachandler2293]

Tip to help prevent siphoning; don't rush getting it to pressure. I know about where my burner is going to set when my canner starts jiggling and I just turn it about that high, even though it takes longer to get it steaming.

[@tamararoberts9307]

So refreshing to see today's children participating 💕 ❤️ ☺️ 💖 😊 😍

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Yes consistency in little bits adds up to alotttt! Way to be in all areas of life

[@lifeinthepiedmontVirginia]

Loved how you did everything. I have posted how much I have been doing but have stuff on my sink from my garden I will just throw in the freezer. You gave me an ideahave blueberries that I need to so something with so blueberry butter just may be in the making to put back. Be blessed and thank you

[@UKhomestead]

We use the kale stems for pineapple and kale smoothies on a morning absolutely delicious

[@annetteaquino7603]

NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE!!! I loved watching you and your children doing such a wonderful job, preparing for the next winter. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!!

[@jeneaneherzog4626]

Really appreciate the vinegar tip!😆God Bless& good health to you& baby!💕(ALL the other babies too!!!)

[@highroad3580]

I love seeing all of the ways you try to preserve everything! I’ve been much more careful this year and what is impossible for me to preserve, like a bumper crop of apples, we have friends and neighbors come take home what they can use. We don’t have pigs, but one friend does so we send him home with apples for him and those apples that are bruised, etc for the pigs. Of course the birds and other farm wild animals get some too. We fry our okra and keep it in the freezer for hand eating, mostly. I prefer other methods besides the freezer because of potential loss of electricity. I try to empty them of garden foods, even many meats so the food is on the shelf in the jars. Fun video!

[@frugallivingontheranch721]

Love this challenge, I just found it. We are 3 to 4 weeks behind in our growing season. We are going to WY for a few days but as soon as we get back I am going to start this. I am also wanting to get started on my youtube channel ( just getting it started and haven't really posted anything yet) this will be perfect to start it with. I am going to also do a post about it on my blog. ( I will leave a link to your challenge for people to find. ) Can't wait to get started and look forward to seeing what all you do. I feel like we all have something to offer that someone else may not have thought of.

[@taunyaw2181]

Love her pillow case! Fantastic job :)

[@redmapleleaf4617]

You really are an amazing woman! I have deep respect and admiration for you. Doing all that you do with all those great children plus being pregnant. Our world would be a much better place if 99% of us were like you!

[@jayc6159]

I didn’t know about the carrot tops I will definitely put those in the freeze dryer thanks!

[@KarisGoogle]

I have to comment on the pillow case! Omgsh!! It looks soooo awesome! Such a sweet girl and she did such a great job!! ♥️ Thanks for sharing what you do or else I’d be lost 😆🫶🏻 Many blessings to you and your family ♥️✌🏻🙏🏻

[@teresabrewer2661]

Always great seeing you prepare food for the year. What beautiful embroidery Gracie did, please tell Gracie from me that she should be so very, very proud of herself, it was beautiful. I used to do embroidery a few years back and I could never of done such a great job at her age 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@gailfirenze4760]

Amazing. Bless you. So many excellent ideas in just this one clip. 🙋🏼‍♀️🇦🇺

[@kindredinspirit]

Thanks for the pesto sauce never thought about using kale in it one thing you might do with your stems to another idea is dehydrate them and powder them and use them in making salad dressings or mashed potatoes you could use them in smoothies you could put them in soup broth so there’s a lot of great things that you can do when you’re making vegetable broth in different things and use those stems up

[@ldg2655]

So inspiring!! I’m quietly doing the #everybithelps challenge, but the majority of our garden is done. Our drought has curtailed a good bit of our later (July/august) harvest. I’m mostly gathering a handful of purple hull or crowder peas to shell and freeze when I have enough to do so. My tomatoes are still going, but I’m having to pick them green to keep them away from the birds and the bugs. I’m counting on butter making and mozzarella making as part of the challenge. I had a very good harvest of onions, garlic, potatoes, and spaghetti squash. My beautiful corn patch fell over from the extensive watering I did to hopefully help the kernels fill out, but I did manage to get a good bit cut off the cob and put away.. Now, like it said, I’m just harvesting bits and pieces of things to put away. So, it was pretty successful, but not the lush bounty I was hoping for, except for the pre-drought crops..