Preserving Food Every Day in August ~ Week 1 ~ Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating

[@OkieJammer2736]

⚘ I've learned SO MUCH from these Foraging videos. Watching on 1 Dec 2024, and very much appreciate you and your girls and little boys demonstrating the How-to's of gathering and preservation.

[@deloresmiller6468]

I love their aprons. They will never forget the life lessons you are teaching them. Great job!!,

[@janetsways4176]

Working farm = a working family. You are giving your children a great work ethic. I fully enjoyed watching all of you getting everything done.

[@dougzwife]

Hi Janet!!

[@karenshady8129]

Awww, your daughter singing while making the jam is beautiful. i love their aprons too

[@bearzhere]

I am so glad I am not the only one that saves things others toss! I harvested beets and have the greens dehydrating right now. Beans are in the canner as well for today. People either dont know or just dont take time to use ALL of the food they grow or buy. I also dehydrate or blanch and freeze leaves from brocolli, cauliflower and other veggies. I love watching the children help you prepare the harvest, they are so very helpful and seem to really enjoy helping! What a wonderful family you have raised!

[@Lisa-qv7hl]

You have encouraged me to start preserving. I didn't even want to garden this year and now I wish I had. But we are getting the overflow from friends and neighbors. Thank you so much. I am 63 yo this year, better late than never. :)

[@karenbell9598]

Omgosh when you said lemon verbena I thought of Laura Ingalls!

[@carolynmoody9460]

ooooh how precious the little one was Hauling wood in his wheelbarrow an dumping...made my grandmothers heart chuckle with laughter..had to rewind serval times to watch it ..so cute!!! BLESSINGS 💖

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Love your beautiful little helpers. Everyone pitching in! It takes everyone helping to make a family work! Great life lessons.

[@jarrodashley-vanduser676]

I heard you say “fuzzy baby” at first and looked at the baby and was like, “Thats a cute way to talk about your baby, but he doesn’t look that fuzzy!” And then I realized you said “fussy” and it made more sense.

[@lorimiller2664]

That’s funny

[@nylenyap3933]

Lol fuzzy

[@purplegreen5436]

I thought the same thing!

[@hillarydaniels4520]

We canned. Beef roasts, French onion soups, mushroom and onion soup, drying herbs, butchered chickens, spaghetti sauce, froze baby kale, fresh pico for gifts, and canned celery!

[@dianamattson1195]

I have been binge-watching all of your videos today, one after another. I am not a stranger to canning, but I have learned so much from your videos. What a joy to meet your precious children. I can't see my grands often so every time you show your children, it makes my heart melt. May God continue to bless you and your lovely family. You are in my daily prayers.

[@Luv-Lee]

What a wonderful experience for your children. Thank you for allowing us to follow along.

[@miss_mish]

I love when you get your kiddos to talk. It is a great confidence booster for them in a very non-confronting way. She is just beautiful and was a beautiful way to start the video. You guys are just great for the soul.

[@wingwalker2458]

You have some wonderful little helpers.

[@Dindasayswhynot]

I had no idea a challenge was on. LOVE IT. I set a goal of doing something for food harvesting and preserving each day this month too. I'm not able to do much this year so no big bulk projects, probably a blessing since I push too hard when I do mammoth preserving. So here's how mine have gone. One day, the task was only to gather the supplies. One day was to can just 4 pints of potatoes, one day prep the strawberries for preserves, the next to make and water bath the preserves. One day apple cranberry jelly. One day, get the dehydrated celery in to jars, another, just 5 lbs peaches. Today, cleaning and labeling jars. So far, so good. It's really difficult, but I just push on. I need to be independent and this helps me to be.

[@Gardeninginpearls]

This was a beautiful video, it brought back many hours of memories being in the kitchen with my grandma and mom. I’ll be 60 in October and still preserving food in my kitchen. Blessings to you and your lovely family. ♥️

[@jenniferrescott1149]

The herbs hanging look so pretty

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

I've been waiting for this video Jessica! I'm so excited to see all you and the kiddo's will put back. Your name is popping up all over KZbin with those who are following along with your challenge what an inspiration you are!!! Your children are such a blessing to watch!

[@ms.royahrens8777]

Came over on suggestion from Sarah at Living Traditions. I can’t participate as we are moving, but I’m learning! Maybe next year! I have froze green beans, corn on the cob. And canned 12 quarts of meal in a jar. Also water glasses some eggs; and froze some French toast...

[@raynonabohrer5624]

How do you freeze French toast?

[@ms.royahrens8777]

@@raynonabohrer5624 After it cools, I wrap each piece in wax paper and place in a gallon ziplock.When I want a piece of French toast for breakfast, I take one slice or however many out, and toast it either in a toaster or toaster oven! I do the same with leftover pancakes.

[@purplegreen5436]

@@ms.royahrens8777 what a good idea!

[@Ovahea]

You're family is so precious! Hallelujah

[@sandrasherwood3983]

When I pick blueberries, I use a oval or squared basket hung around my neck with ribbon. I draw the branch down to me and pick it bare. So much easier than wind blowing those bags around.

[@jenniferhall847]

I just can't stop saying how much I love your channel!!! We also live in Ohio. We have 6 children. I pray someday, God let's us met! You are such an inspiration to me 🥰

[@missmaine76]

I learn so much from your videos! ❤ God Bless

[@ethelkalsow582]

This week we Shredded cabbage for saurkraut got that fermenting. Canned 14 pints of corn, 9 pints black bean corn salsa, pickled jalapeños, pickled banana peppers, 2 gallons Clausen pickles. Today will be green beans, green beans with potatoes and onions, dilly beans, dehydrating onions

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

Could you please post the Clausen pickle recipe? I've been looking for one!

[@ethelkalsow582]

Klassen pickles 1 gallon cucumber spears or slices 1/3 cup instant minced onions 6 cloves of garlic 1/2 TBS mustard seed 6 heads of dill 6 cups water 2 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup canning salt Slice cucumbers put in jar with dill onions garlic. In a pot boil liquids seasonings and salt til it is dissolved cool pour over cukes let sit on counter 3 days shake and turn daily refrigerate good for a year

[@ethelkalsow582]

@@sherrymurphy-kleine4592 ok I posted it under rellies

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

@@ethelkalsow582 Thank you!!

[@justpatty7328]

@@ethelkalsow582 thank you for sharing the recipe. I'm excited to try them!

[@dougzwife]

I am learning so much from this video! So helpful! The kids dip the kale stems in my lemon poppyseed dressing.... but other than that I always throw my kale stems away! I be trying that! I do dehydrate many herbs for seasonings but I never knew to make veggie powder!! So cool.

[@kyndalburton8203]

These babies are so blessed!!!! This has been my first year having a garden and oh my gosh the trial and error has been hard! But I'm trying to teach my kids that it's so rewarding to grow your own food and they have loved it! So I can just imagine the confidence and happiness these babies are getting from their amazing mommy showing them and having them help preserve things that was home grown. Amazing job momma!!!!

[@wendybertie1395]

Hello Jessica and Adam and family. I love your challenges Jessica and how you and Adam involve your children in all the chores and cooking and preserving. Have a good day God Bless you and Adam and your family from Wendy Bertie a viewer in Toronto Ontario Canada

[@teresatrump8366]

I keep learning from you. Never heard of boiling pits to make juice, then to jello. Awesome! You are truly using everything. First tomatoes skins to powder, now this. We all need to learn to have less waste.

[@PNWShanaLee]

Oh my goodness what a fun tool for the boys, a cherry pitter!!! 😁

[@wondernana8461]

Love this! Fantastic! Can't wait to see the rest of the month.

[@crestaogle]

I always learn so much from your videos, Jessica! There are so many times I watch one (or several 😉) and end up thinking, “Now, why didn’t I think of that?” For example, making cherry juice from the pits for jelly and saving and freezing kale stems to use in stir-fry. Such great and waste-less ideas! So, THANK YOU! God bless you and all you do!

[@alicha_zanreading_horder3982]

i love how much you kids is with you in the kitchen, it's going to give them some very value skills.. Super MOM!

[@denisescull4227]

Sarah from Living Traditions Homestead sent me over. I'm enjoying this idea very much and learning so much too. Thanks for sharing!

[@debbiemusgrove676]

Thank you for the tip of freezing your elderberries first. Looks so much simpler.

[@jantrewitt4058]

So. so organized!! What a great mom you are! That's the way kids learn, by example!

[@candymckinnon8554]

Love watching your video. You are such an awesome Mom. You are teaching your precious children so many awesome life lessons.

[@wendy3437]

So glad you were able to save he honey and i hope your future bees do ok. I plan to show this to my grandson.

[@glendaharding4884]

Oh my, I never knew that there were so many types of mint!! I thought that this video was done extremely well by these 2 young ladies!! Thank you for your knowledge.

[@cindynielson4231]

I like how you are teaching kids to be self sufficient & to have a good work ethic. Good Job! TFS

[@HomesteadTessie]

what a productive week !

[@dellasmalley6097]

I just Subscribed n I'm really enjoying ur VEIDOS. Awesome channel

[@sharonbrown2352]

Great job!

[@robynrhoades7139]

Such a great way to teach your children! I am processing Swiss chard today. Have a blessed week.

[@dougzwife]

*Goals!!* That is amazing that you preserve everyday!... I found elderberry alongside a field edge but can't use them so close to the farmer's sprays. But I did plant a few plants myself, so I can gather that.

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Love your videos Jessica!!! God Bless!!

[@suemagyari2992]

First time viewer-over from Living Traditions Homestead. Loved some of your ideas. Thanks!

[@frankieodom]

Came here from Living Traditions and love you both. Subscribed. Love those beautiful children and your knowledge.

[@gailreese4699]

I am so glad to see someone saving their stims . My husband and don't take the stims off of our collard greens' When I wash them and cut them up i leave the stims on and cut them up too. A lot of the vitamins are in the stim.

[@sotiriachatzaki1646]

The best mom

[@JustTheTwoOfUsHomestead]

All three of you ladies did a great job! I preserved 5 out of 7 days...thanks for your inspiration 🙏🏻

[@kimberleytramper8966]

Came over from Living Traditions Homestead and subscribed. I love your channel!

[@nancymweasel6561]

My garden, as a whole, did not grow. Of course, here in Las Vegas, NV it gets over 100-117 all summer. So I dehydrate. I do powder them, then vacuum seal. Then I use moisture absorbers. I am thinking of getting a freeze dryer. So far the only thing I can is meat. I dehydrate and put into jars other things. Love seeing the children learning.

[@kimshomesteadclassroom5379]

Watching this on a snowy Michigan day has me dreaming of fresh cherry season! Last year I discovered a cherry pitter that does six at a time, it’s from oxo brand and I believe it was $20 at my local Meijer. Highly recommend!!

[@AuntieEm30805]

New subscriber, found you from the Living Traditions Homestead channel. Thanks! Your kids are awesome!

[@nancymoe4476]

Thank you for the tip on putting your dehydrated foods in as small a container as possible.

[@theherbalcarnivore4284]

I think my favourite tip would be to use small jars to hold all of my dehydrated goods! I generally use what I have, but it was a great reminder about the air :) I also save nearly all of my scraps as well, but I freeze them and then use them to make veggie broth with, and then give those scraps to my dog to enjoy. I think I need to start learning how to can more...you're channel is inspiring for sure!

[@tabathapocock7547]

Loved this!! Great Job Ladies and little gents!

[@alexachenbach821]

The girls do a good job.

[@1Letter23Numbers.]

I never thought to actually keep the kale stems as they're so tough so we give them to our dogs.to snack on and our guinea pigs when we had some. I'll have to try and freeze them and use in a stir fry. Thanks for the tip!

[@wisconsinhomesteader7482]

I love seeing your whole family involved! Thank you for sharing!

[@rethawilson6289]

Wonderful wonderful . Gods blessings upon you and your family

[@susannagerecke4287]

Thank you for the wonderful tips! This has been a great reminder to make sure to find ways to use the "left overs." It has been encouraging to see and help motivate to do my part.

[@alaskahillbillyhomestead]

We love porcupine we have never made meatballs what a great idea we always turn it into a delicious roast the meat reminds me of beef thank you for sharing ❤️

[@dr.rev.lindabingham]

Blessings to all!

[@dsr8223]

All I had to preserve today were some onions and celery that were were going to go bad before I could use them. Now they are chopped and bagged in the freezer, ready to use in all kinds of things. That's several dollars' worth of food saved. I love this challenge. Every little bit helps.

[@claudialautenslager8695]

I am new to your channel, Sarah at living traditions sent me over to you.

[@marking-time-gardens]

Me too... so thankful Sara at LT brought attention to the August challenge! Great idea! Also appreciate learning about your homesteading family... proud to know that some of the younger folks in our area (NWO) are raising home grown families too! Hugs and prayers from Holland, OH 🌻🐛

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Wow how wonderful your children helped you. You must be very proud of them. I hope you're done very well in school. I know you home school. God-bless your family and keep safe.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

That's a lot of work! Great helpers.

[@jeanninewakefield4630]

When ever I hear about lemon verbena I think about reading Little House when I was a kid ( I’m 56).

[@traceyshomestead1938]

Thanks to your videos I am also preserving every day in August! Today I'm doing apples, a little bit of pickles, and maybe making some cough drops.

[@littlequiverhomestead]

This has been one of my favorite videos! Keep this up, please!

[@nomir4065]

I've been joining you in this and I'm having a great time! I missed yesterday, but I'll be back on track today.

[@momof2momof2]

Well done ladies 🥰💐🌷🌵🌺🌞🏜️💗✝️

[@kellyh8218]

Love this video!!! Please do more!

[@marieparks5674]

Loved watching this

[@annpachini2155]

I love squash pickles. My great aunt made them and I think I ate a whole pint by myself😂

[@kieraconte5874]

I love the tip for the kale stems, thanks for sharing!

[@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064]

Also, the leaves of the cucumbers, broccoli, peppers are edible and great for salads and soups!!

[@cynthiamyers4265]

This week I made canned coleslaw, peach jam, refrigerator pickles, and I set some garlic to ferment.

[@wondergalc431]

This past weekend I picked a whole bunch or Organo, thyme and parsley and dried it in my air fryer, didn't know you could and now I have half a bottle of each herb, planning to do rosemary and mint next my basil is still very small

[@Red2U]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing !

[@donnaingle5479]

Great job

[@debkincaid2891]

I'm here after hearing of your challenge from Sarah & have learned quite a few things from you already! Making juice/jelly from cherry & peach pits? Never heard of that. And freezing kale stems for stir-fry later? I'm so glad I discovered your channel. 🙂

[@lorimiller2664]

I learn something from you every time!! I have that mystery mint in my garden😜 thanks for sharing.

[@cocomelon1234]

Good intro Gracie!!

[@delnacarruthers9335]

Hi Jessica, I read a homesteader say she stretches her flour by adding powdered zucchini as part of the flour component . Maybe 1/3 or 1/4 of total. Think I'll try it. Love your videos, even the older ones, I rewatch a lot to learn.

[@charlenespurlock4722]

You can put an oxygen absorber packet in your dehydrated items. It will keep moisture out.

[@LeeCraftyHomestead]

where you get those cute little apron ? my twin granddaughters love the cow on them. thank you all for your hard work. yummy

[@threerivershomestead]

They were a gift

[@michellel5444]

I love the perfume! I'm gonna try a bathroom spray with my Lemmon balm! Thank you!

[@joinmeinthedirt5186]

So many great tips on preserving everything.

[@sandrataylor8708]

I have a designated coffee grinder that I use to make my greens a finer powder for my smoothies

[@sarahburke1576]

Their aprons are so cute! Did you make them? My little girl has a horse apron. She is all about horses even though we don’t own any😂

[@threerivershomestead]

These aprons were a gift 😊

[@cajuncustomizedexcursions7064]

Awesome video!!❤️❤️

[@svitlanacharney1571]

Super motivational and inspirational! I really enjoy your videos❤️

[@annaking9213]

This vlog went by so fast. Great.

[@lisaolson1345]

Lovely, thanks for sharing with us

[@kskorner74]

i never knew you could use the pitts for jelly!!!

[@bethenyauker4727]

Awesome job !!!! I've been preserving along with you, I just don't have instagram. This first week I canned green beans, pickles, zucchini relish, chicken stock and peaches. Our tomatoes are just starting to ripen so that should be the end of this coming week. Thanks for all the useful information!!

[@UOlover13]

Im always amazed by how much you get done! I just found out a few weeks ago that I’m pregnant with #3 and I’ve been out of it and exhausted. I had plans to learn to can this summer but my energy levels are low.

[@melodycapehartmedina2264]

Congratulation's!!!

[@michellecollins290]

There’s always next year and congratulations 🍼🧸!!

[@UOlover13]

Thank you!

[@HerHealthyHome]

Second trimester should be better, congrats 👏🏾