Preserving food from our garden & enjoying simple, fresh meals at home

[@kathybarnes6066]

Yes I'm canning like you I didn't grow up with canning but I love it I'm 70 now an it is such fun my kids are grown so I can sit around thinking about it you are amazing and working around your family is great blessing to you and your family thank you for your videos

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! Love to hear that you’re canning too! It is a lot of work but also very rewarding come winter time! Thanks again for watching!

[@KatieBrooks-tp2lx]

Thanks for another inspiring video! My mom and I used to can when my boys were younger. You are so blessed to have Cindy so close to help and give advice on canning. Love to see Reese and Ruth!

[@rustichoney]

I absolutely am, thank you! 🥰❤️

[@joyceyager9940]

I am now 66 and taught myself to can about 3 years ago. This year I have canned fresh sweet corn and yesterday I made 8 pint jars of beef stew for winter meals. Hoping to can some fresh tomatoes from the garden very soon. I also freeze dry a lot of ingredients to have on hand for meal prep. I do not grow a lot in my own tiny garden but I try to ounce from local farmers for the items we can & preserve.

[@rustichoney]

That is great! And I’m impressed, you’ve learned so much in such a short amount of time! Keep it up! Thanks for watching!

[@ColleenH38]

I had never worn gloves when working with jalapeños until a couple of summers ago I learned the hard way! I must have had some super hot peppers. My fingertips started burning so I quickly washed my hands well with Dawn dish soap. That made it worse! The pepper oil was then all over both hands. I got online and read all the tips. As the day progressed, my hands were burning so bad I thought I would have to go to the after hours clinic! I did everything from Dawn, to white vinegar, honey.......... the last suggestion I read was to rub a thin layer of prepared yellow mustard on my hands, let it dry for 10 minutes, rinse and repeat. As soon as I washed the second time, my hands were 100% pain free! I will always wear gloves but it's good to know that something as simple as mustard worked like a miracle.

[@rustichoney]

Oooh that is such a great tip! Thanks so much for sharing!! Never know how hot those peppers are going to be! 😓 Thanks for watching ☺️❤️

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Yum!! Looks so good!! Beautiful children and a beautiful homestead!!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! Glad you stopped by!

[@christiesmith3335]

Lacto-fermented jalapenos are wonderful!!

[@rustichoney]

I may have to try that! Would be great to have! Thanks!

[@leah-yv7xj]

You do a great job of making your food look good. That's what makes your channel stand out.

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much!

[@mt1885]

hey girl- yummy food!!😁😋 great job canning👍 My Mom and Aunt canned years ago. But I never have🤔 Loved seeing Reese and Ruth- oh so cute🤭Y'all have a wonderful weekend🥰

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! Glad you stopped by!

[@planwithapril2280]

Planted our first garden (1600 sq ft) and I’m looking forward to canning allllllll the tomatoes! Diced, stewed, salsa, marinara, sauce … I really enjoyed this video and your voice is super relaxing! New sub!! I hope you have an amazing weekend.

[@rustichoney]

Awe thank you so much, so sweet! I hope your garden does amazing this summer! Lots of work but will be amazing this winter when all those tastes of summer are in your pantry! Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving me such a sweet message!

[@Grandpaige]

At the end of the season I let my jalapeños stay on the vine and all turn red. Then, ferment and make siracha sauce! It’s the bomb!

[@rustichoney]

Mmm 😋 That sounds like something my oldest would LOVE! Thanks for that idea!

[@laurataylor4976]

I am in Missouri also and with all of the rain, we were so, so late getting our garden in. My canning project will be stocking up on the green beans when they finally come on. But I think the later aka “fall green beans” have a sweeter taste so we are really looking forward to those.

[@rustichoney]

It does all seem late this year, maybe that’s why I feel like summer is flying 🤷‍♀️ Your harvest should be great when it comes in! Thanks for stopping by!

[@ChristineKlayo]

Thanks for the great video I use to can but not anymore my hobby is quilting I do freeze things though that’s rewarding too have lots of fruit and veggies in freezer we are close to a farm stand I love this time of the year when such an abundance of food

[@rustichoney]

Freezing is a great way to go too! And I’m with you, love the abundance this time of year! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@kareneakers9540]

Just a quick tip for you and I really don’t even remember where I heard this but it does work, if you have an onion smell or like with you the jalapeño smell, wash your hands good with toothpaste and it will take care of the smell. Hope this little tip will help! 😊 God bless

[@rustichoney]

That’s a great tip, thanks for sharing! And thanks for watching!

[@morp3022]

Hi Lauren, Thank You So Much for sharing this Wonderful video with us. I didn't grow up around anyone who canned, but I am SO wanting to learn the Art of Canning, of course, in a Safe manner. Lauren, I Truly Appreciate You and All of the work that went into this Very informative, inspiring, and encouraging video. After watching your video, I feel a bit more at ease, about trying my hand at canning. I guess like many things that are new to us, it can be intimidating at first. Thank You again Sweetheart, for sharing this Wonderful video with us. By the way, everything looked yummy, and it was Super Nice of your Mother-In-Love to help you out. 🥰 Lord willing, until next time. 🙏🏾 Love In Christ, Paula

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much Paula! I hope you try your hand at canning sometime, it’s a process but it’s so rewarding months later! ❤️🥰 Glad you stopped by!

[@morp3022]

@@rustichoney you're welcome and Thank You for your encouragement. Thank You also for creating a channel, that is such a Blessing for So Many of us. 😊🥰😊

[@aprilninthr2886]

YES!! Wear gloves when working with jalapeños. I learned the hard way, too! Enjoying your channel. Have a great day!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@donnacalvert311]

Thank you for such a great video, very informative and inspiring. Everything looked so beautiful. Thanks for all the great recipes too! Have a blessed week☺️

[@rustichoney]

Thank YOU so much for watching! Glad you stopped by!

[@SarahsOctoberHome]

I love Jiffy!💛

[@rustichoney]

Its such a handy little mix and my husbands fav! Maybe someday I’ll try a homemade version, we’ll see ☺️

[@ashleyporter9330]

We have been canning applesauce! Oh my goodness, so good! Great video, as always!!!!!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! My MIL always makes applesauce. I may have to try that soon! Thanks for stopping by!

[@villagecountrylife]

Hi 👋🏻 your cooking is awesome 👌🏻 u are amazing ❤

[@rustichoney]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY FRIDAY Lauren, family, fur babies, and feathered friends. Thanks for the recipes. YUM. Enjoy your weekend. STTB

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@irenetillis207]

This will be my first year canning, I am looking forward to homemade pizza sauce! I have 0 equipment or knowledge. Thanks for your video❤

[@rustichoney]

We all start at 0! Excited for you on this new adventure! I’m a huge pizza fan! Thanks for watching!

[@SWKS_AG05]

Thanks for sharing ❤.

[@rustichoney]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindasmith5190]

Enjoyed 😅 ❤

[@rustichoney]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@dawngrimmius4971]

We do that with popcorn too. But we add a little bit of peanut butter and melt that too. Sooooo good

[@rustichoney]

Oh my crew would love that! Thanks for sharing!

[@janiewhitcomb7600]

This was so inspiring! Although my garden is not as beautiful as yours, I’m excited to can some!

[@rustichoney]

So glad you felt inspired! Thanks so much for stopping by! ❤️

[@RealFoodComesDirty]

New sub here! Excited to watch more. Thanks, Audrey

[@rustichoney]

Thanks so much! Glad you’re here Audrey! Welcome! ❤️

[@leah-yv7xj]

I would like to learn canning. Morning sickness is keeping me away from the kitchen this summer but I plan to get into more home skills once this phase is passed.

[@rustichoney]

Take care of yourself! It may not be the right season but it will come. Have fun learning and getting inspired in the meantime

[@kathrynmauro8673]

I chopped up some jalapeños and later that night, I took my hard gas permeable contacts out. It was definitely not a great choice. Had they been soft contacts, I probably would have had to toss them. Lol 😂

[@rustichoney]

Oooh nooo! That sounds awful! This amount of jalapeños can be so hard on us!lessons you only have to learn once! 😆😅 Thanks for watching!

[@aloras405]

I am so excited for my garden this year. I have the best garden I’ve ever had this year. I’ve really been able to focus on building my soil so everything is just exploding. I am so excited to be able to can my own tomatoes this year. I noticed you were sterilizing your lids. I don’t know if you are aware but the guidelines changed. You don’t need to sterilize your lids if you’re processing things for 10 minutes or longer. Pre sterilization in hot water apparently compromises the seal. They also say you don’t need to sterilize the jars too, but I still do.

[@rustichoney]

Oh that’s so good to know! I usually don’t leave them in hot water very long but I’ll just skip that next time! 👏 Thanks so much for sharing!

[@karend8575]

lol! If you wear contact lenses…you MUST wear gloves! 😱😱😱🥵 Because when you take your lenses out, and put them back in in the morning…OMG i almost died one year I swear. I was literally screaming. My husband didn’t know what the heck was wrong. 😆 It was horrid! 🤣😂🤣😂 Never again. In the off season when I have to buy them at the market, I have a produce bag on my hand to pick them out with and another to put them in. I don’t care if people look at me oddly. That experience was insane. 😵‍💫😵‍💫😂

[@rustichoney]

😂 I loved your story, I CANNOT imagine how horrible that felt! Gloves all the way, don’t blame you! Thanks so much for watching!

[@danbowers8346]

Yes I’m canning … I’ve done dill pickles, cherry tomatoes, diced tomatoes, salas and peaches so far. Yes, it’s a lot of work, but worth it in the end.

[@rustichoney]

Absolutely! Sounds like you have an amazing stash going! Thanks so much for watching!

[@brookes9266]

I canned salsa last weekend and wore gloves until the last batch. I was in a hurry to finish because it was getting late in the evening, and I burned my hands so badly! The gloves are essential for me when dealing with jalapenos or any other hot pepper! 😅

[@rustichoney]

I must’ve gotten lucky with this first batch of jalapeños! 😅 Definitely getting some gloves for next time! Thanks for stopping by!

[@YvetteThompson-yx9tt]

HELLO I AM NEW TO YOUR CHANNEL #NOT A DAY WITHOUT JESUS 🙏

[@rustichoney]

Welcome! So glad you stopped by! Hope to see you back here again soon ☺️❤️

[@colleenmartinez6606]

Did you peel the tomatoes or just chop them?

[@rustichoney]

In all honesty, I don’t slip the skins when canning tomatoes. Just clean them really well, core & chop! 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for watchingn

[@amybender8368]

im wanting to can my own spaghetti/marinara sauce. Seeing you do it in your roaster seems so much easier to me. Do you leave your skins on your tomatoes since you are using your immersion blender? I just made pizza sauce for the first time so I'm excited to try this recipe.

[@rustichoney]

I’ve personally never slipped the skins off my tomatoes 😬 Some people may frown upon that but I think it’s easier and more nutritious that way 🤷‍♀️ Just make sure to clean them really well of course. And YES using the roaster was so simple and hands off! Will be doing that again for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@JanGrowsVeg]

Wash your hands in milk AFTER handling hot peppers. It quickly neutralizes the heat

[@rustichoney]

That’s a great idea, makes sense! Thanks for watching!

[@pineymom213]

Where did you get the bowls that you make the cucumbers in? They are so cute!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you! They are a pioneer woman brand bowl set from Walmart I believe. I got them as a gift a few years ago! They are so handy! Thanks for watching

[@dawndillon7043]

I also burned my hands from jalapenos because I didn't know that you needed to wear gloves 🧤😢

[@rustichoney]

It’s a hard lesson! But I guess it’s one of those lessons we only have to endure once! 😆 Thanks for watching!

[@melissadykman1145]

Do you just blend your tomatoes peals in?

[@rustichoney]

Yes! I explain this a bit more in my video this week. I don’t slip the skins 😊

[@blairpreti3429]

Do you have problems with fruit flies during harvest time?? We are having a time with them and it's so irritating. Any advice?

[@rustichoney]

They haven’t been too bad this year so far but they can get so pesky! In the past I’ve kept some peels or even banana peels and put them in a bowl or cup, cover in plastic Wrap and use a toothpick to poke little holes in the top. Those little fruit flies will find their way in there but can’t get back out 🤷‍♀️ I leave it a day or two and it helps to capture them! Worth a try! Thanks for watching!

[@MennoniteFarmhouse]

Lauren I sent you a dm on IG to a collaboration I’m hosting in September 😊

[@rustichoney]

I’ll check it out, thanks! 🥰