Jar Covers, Dried Potatoes, and Other This~N~That

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[@dlbriley]

I had buy a lot of items in pink, when I first moved in with my late hubby. His son would like to claim my items as their own. When an item came up missing or I needed a new item. I got it in pink. Problem solved.😢

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Well there you go, a prefect argument for pink! haha

[@AcornHillHomestead]

Awesome idea. 😂

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤Clever woman!

[@doubleblessings-royalcrowr1669]

Just wanted you to know how grateful i am for your channel. Thanks for continuing to teach us.

[@monagriggs6352]

Those are cute Heidi, I use a piece of old t-shirt & rubber band 👍🥰

[@maryminardi8018]

Heidi, we like the canned potatoes fried in the air fryer, in scalloped potatoes, or potato soup. My friend fries her canned potatoes in the skillet. Thank you for the dehydrating ideas.

[@katielin2379]

I agree. They fry up very nicely with sausage or chorizo, onion and scrambled eggs for breakfast.

[@sarahwhitney3618]

You cover so many wonderful topics on this channel, but my very favorite part is that humbling reminder at the beginning. "God is good, All the time". He is. And that reminder is a blessing. Thank you❤

[@TheSunRiseKid]

That’s a project I should do today! Jar covers! It’s raining here again today in Wisconsin

[@Maddy_might]

I blanched my potatoes last year. Baking is a great idea!

[@beverlybrake]

I just harvested 450 lbs of potatoes this weekend. My daughter, niece and sister are coming over this week for a “canning party”. Lol. My sister and niece have never canned but want to learn.

[@solanisomeni]

I always pick up old sheets and duvet covers when I find them at garage sales or at a good price from the second hand stores. At my favorite second hand store a duvet cover which is double fabric I pay approximately $3.00 a single sheet is about $1.50. Some times, if I've found 2 identical single duvet covers/sheets I will sew them together so that they fit my king size duvet. Much cheaper than buying new... Yep, I'm cheap!! But, I also use the 100% cotton after I have washed it in the HOT double cycle in the washing machine for many things. I've made everything from bandages, Cut 5 inch strips full length of the sheet, sewn the edges, ironed them and rolled them so that if/when I'll need a bandage that isn't elastic, I have quite a few ready to go. Those things are really expensive to buy!! I've also made slings, scarfs, squares that I can use to filter out whatever I am cooking that needs straining. And much more. I have a very large box of cotton material/sheets as well as towels when I've been able to find good ones of various size, just waiting for whatever I need to make.

[@shangrilahomestead9930]

Heidi love the different jar covers you made. I think we need a more detailed video of how you made them for those of us that unfortunately never learned how to sew.😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am just getting started on editing that very video :)

[@juliehall1338]

I dehydrated some potato chunks but a bit smaller than yours. They make great potatoes o'briens with the peppers, also dehydrated. The first time I dehydrated potato slices I sliced them too thin and when fried, they were totally crispy. Now I slice them thicker and works so much better. My favorite for pressure canned potatoes is potato soup, so good.

[@lindachandler2293]

I was blessed enough to be gifted more local apples. I have a 5 and a 4 gallon bucket of vinegar working. And I'm excited to be trying my first kombucha 😊

[@bumblebee7922]

Always SO nice to see you. You are such a lovely, sweet lady. Thanks for all the awesome videos. I always enjoy them and the content. Bless you!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I drain/rinse canned potato quarts, do a rough smash then toss with 2 Tbs oil and seasonings. Bake them in my 13:1 Ninja Foodie “toaster” oven on the sheet pan. It makes THE BEST “fried” potatoes for breakfast and dinners. I never knew what to do with canned potatoes. Now we cant be without them! I use that oven so much. Its awesome for 2-3 people. This Ninja Foodie countertop oven has a dehydrate setting. While I am in the kitchen I’ll pop some pinto beans in the Instant Pot then dehydrate the beans. In the morning they are already cooled. Awesome for those small batches of herbs etc. It is the bomb for fresh and frozen pizzas and even open faced sandwiches. The right tools are a game changer to make all this processing fun!! Another great video Heide. I see some jar covers in my future! TFS!! 💕🌺

[@shannynwiggins8407]

I love the jar covers. I just wanted to suggest using shirring cotton for them. You just put it on your bobbin and sew. Very quick and easy amd probably cheaper than buying elastic if you didn’t have any. Just make sure to tie the ends of the shirring elastic together after sewing the circle.

[@lucky0n3]

Heidi, would you be open to continuing your series about cooking from food storage? I LOVE potatoes and would LOVE to learn how you use them in various recipes!🙂

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Everything I make is from food storage of some sort

[@kleineroteHex]

I just reuse old elastic, rubber bands don't like me much, they sooner or later tear, mostly sooner😁 Lazy me will just put them over top, no sewing on! I cut off the elastic from the hubby's worn underpants and they are great to tightly hold fabric over 5 gal rainwater buckets to keep mosquitos out.

[@user-tk7qo4rh4y]

When i lived in town years ago, i grew alot of rhubarb and all senior neighbors used my rhubarb to keep regular... like a hot lemonade etc. Smash some up in water add dadh of honey for tonic

[@sharonmckee2403]

Great projects! Thanks for explaining it all.

[@momsaccount3069]

God Bless 🙏

[@kmiller6002]

Great video Mrs Heidi 🤗🤗🙏 Kendra

[@KoniB.]

Gonna make jar covers in old Christmas pattern material that is getting kinda shabby on the edges. Then when giving jar gifts, I wont need to try and cover and tape the package!

[@deborahtofflemire7727]

Been missing you . From Ontario Canada

[@trishthehomesteader9873]

Thank you Heidi! Those covers Are cute, especialy the farm print.🙂 I was just telling my sis yesterday how anxious I am for my red kuri squash to be ready because I'm thinking of 'pumpkin' cookies and I want to try a yeast bread with it. I think it will make a pretty loaf. I'll go out and talk to it nice and see if it hurries up.☺️ Blessings always! 💜

[@anniepenner1079]

Great idea.

[@monagriggs6352]

Heidi thank you so much for sharing what you are doing to be more self sufficient 🥰🥰 God bless 🥰🥰

[@WendyLKoc]

Heidi! I love the jar covers! I love the chicken print, sunflower, farm, they are so cute. Thank you, Heidi, for another great video! I think I will try the dehydrated potatoes. Thank you for more ideas.

[@elizabethhall1716]

Thank you for this video. Making those jar bonnets has been on my mind lately. I've been learning to do sourdough, and I've been thinking a jar bonnet would be better than my towel setup. 😂

[@karenw9996]

My biggest apple customer soaks hers in pineapple juice before dehydrating. She said she tried several things, but everyone in the family liked the flavor best with pineapple juice.

[@greatcountryliving]

Love your purple flannel!

[@deborahfrancisco1279]

Heidi, yes please, a tutorial for those of us, me!, that are beginning to have sewing as a skill. Oh my, honestly, I have began crocheting and knitting; then spring came! 😁 Thank you so much for the encouragement to continue on and keep on working all we are able to do now..💜

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I have a playlist just on sewing, how to use a treadle machine, and making various projects: kzbin.info/aero/PLzVtTPDzFPKHOlMKPmkNCNZFc9hIu3uXj

[@deborahfrancisco1279]

@@RainCountryHomestead Thank you. 🙂

[@michelewhitewolf9856]

I successfully experimented using Ascorbic Acid / fruit fresh / vitamin C. On drying some shredded potatoes. I filled the bowl about 1/2 full of water and added a tablespoon of Fruit Fresh. I shredded my potatoes directly into that water, then stirred by hand the mixture. I let them soak for a short 10 min. And placed them on my dehydrating trays for 10 hrs at 140°. They came out fantastically. Nice color and the excess potato starch remained in the bowl water. Wolfmama😮

[@monagriggs6352]

Hey Heidi 🥰

[@karenw9996]

Thank you SO much for the tip to bake - I'm harvesting my potatoes as the plants die back so I'll be dehydrating them soon. Also appreciate the tips on cooling them & double checking the seals. I've never tried dehydrating potatoes before so I'm really excited to try it.

[@littleozarkshomestead]

I make covers for my jars as well. You sound a lot like me. It's so great to see those pretty fabrics displayed in my kitchen!

[@ltkerr4688]

Excellent information about the potatoes. Thank you! Take care.

[@mollysmith6055]

I love the idea of making a cotton cloth for the dehydrator trays, thank you for sharing that. Yesterday I dehydrated the last of our Italian plums and have them conditioning in canning jars today but have a paper towel under the ring instead of a flat so that they can breath. I really need to make myself some cute jar covers for that job. The idea to powder the rhubarb is great too and now I have a purpose for those stray bags of it in my freezer. If I love using it I'll have to barter for some next year...I took out all my rhubarb plants this year to make an asparagus bed. We really aren't rhubarb eaters and I used to make jam and pies for my parents who have now passed.

[@Frankie_902]

A video I'm needing for today's projects. Timing is perfect. Thank you!!

[@Keithanderson490]

Good Morning my dear!!! May the Lord bless you with this beautiful day and may he guide you and your family and I pray to God to give you a perfect gift of health and life that your day is full of happiness.

[@victoriajohnson3034]

I'm thinking about using the rhubarb powder in my hot tea that I want a little lemon in. Great idea!

[@lorainemacdonald517]

I like to use banana/mint vinegar for lemon flavour, I learned to make it from you🎉

[@brightstarr57]

Great this n that! Thanks for the updates!

[@his-sweetie]

Thank you!😊

[@chrismaryb.7409]

Thanks Heidi 😊 ❤❤

[@deboraheversole1303]

Potatoes might be great in a potato soup.

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Great information as usual… Thanks 👏👏

[@jenniewolford1631]

Love those mason jar hats lol i see a winter project for me :)

[@Boone22]

Great Topics today Heidi!

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

I have an entire set of pink Pyrex mixing bowls, serving and baking dishes. Pink is not my color, but these were a gift from my Dad, so they are special to me because of that. I tend to like more earthy colors. Loved the tips on how to dehydrate the potatoes! Mine tend to brown too much, so I’m trying your method today. Hopefully my dehydrator cooperates. I also have some chili made that we used for Indian tacos, so I’m going to try dehydrating that also. I love this-n-that Mondays! Many Blessings!

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I just put 3 more quarts in my pantry and am now up to 15 total. I still have a lot of potatoes and am at the point of trying to decide if I should do more or just go ahead and pray for the best when storing them as is. Total sidenote I have been wanting to share with you: I have gone back to cutting out unclean meats after the LORD showed me a few things quite clearly. The first one just simply enough about being "set apart". One thing that truly sets us a part as believers is cutting out those things so loved by the world.

[@blessedbloominghomestead9134]

@@RainCountryHomestead God is so good, He shows us His ways by gentle leading. I fought that one for a while! I’m a little stubborn and so grateful He loves me.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@blessedbloominghomestead9134 We are ALL stubborn. I would love to share with you more but also would love to read you own testimony if you have time. Feel free to email me [e-mail]

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@cynthiafisher9907 yep, I know those scriptures and this is something I have been studying for years. Context matters and yes, I am going by HIS word, not man's. Regardless, what does it hurt for me to abstains from that which the LORD called unclean? Most of those meats are not healthy meats anyway or are more subject to disease or contamination (think Red Tide). So again, what or who does it hurt for me just to practice more healthy form of eating? Also to note, the abstaining from meats would seem to apply to all meats, as we are seeing going through both the vegan movement and the elites that want us to eat bugs.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

@@cynthiafisher9907 Sorry, I had started my comment on my phone, which I hate using so got on my computer to finish it. Please go back and read that and as far as context, the scriptures you gave need to be used in context of not just the chapter but of the whole word.

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

Always look forward to Monday’s. Love rhubarb but hated the string. Powdered rhubarb solved that problem. Lol

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes! I have always disliked the texture of it cooked but like the flavor of it in things enough to put up with it but powdering makes it so much better!

[@venidamcdaniel1913]

@@RainCountryHomestead ❤️

[@pats9055]

Thank you. Love your "This-N-That today. It was packed with everything I needed! Have a great day!

[@SssvcreationsAu2015]

Heidi, thank you for another awesome video. I think I need to start dehydrating a lot of things due to the fact that here in Australia we don't have a Cellar that we can use to keep our fermented items cool and our house gets rather hot in summer. Not sure if you may have suggestions on this challenge. My fridge is full already with so many different things so placing it in the fridge is out of the question lol.

[@stephaniezinsmeister6002]

Love hearing all your ideas!

[@georgiaharris9726]

Once again this video is right on time. I'm trying to grow potatoes and wonder how to store them. Thank you and God Bless 😊

[@lucky0n3]

I'll have to make my own because the fruit flies (to me) are quite fierce and I had to throw a batch away because they were able to get in due to the elastic not being super tight.

[@GypsyBrokenwings]

Hedi, you can use red sumac for lemon flavor also. You have to pick while sour, before allot of rain, or they'll lose the flavor.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, not something I grow though. I do have some I bought years ago but never use it.

[@Wildevis]

Great video and am considering joining the Craft collab as we are in Spring so not much gardening yet.

[@MaureensMenagerie]

I’ve used those mesh vegetable/drawstring bags to stuff full of sliced cabbage, lettuce, apples, plantains, celery …. If it’s no to sticky or liquid- I’ve bagged em’. every couple hours I go in and give them a toss. I lowered the temp just to where it comes on the last bit-- I think it helps with the conditioning…Been working great- learned lots from you - I don’t go above 115- Also - don’t know why but I spritz everything with a GSE mix of 10 drops in water- just gives me a safe feeling! Thanks for being such a great mentor ! M from Tampa Bay

[@pammohler3253]

I love pink it is my color. However everyone has their own preferences, and that’s ok.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Exactly

[@alicerafferty9595]

Rose Pink is still my favorite color.

[@makeishiagrant5602]

Hey Heidi! I recently watched your vinegars video and I've started a blueberry and peach and both are coming along. I even upgraded my peach from quart to gallon(I had more peach cores 🤣) i am really into dehydrating since last Christmas when i got one. I was wondering about dehydrating potatoes because i buy the hungry jack ones and we love those so this video is right on time. I'm going to stock up and jar us up varieties of potatoes🥳🥳

[@ceciliafuentes3299]

I am on my way to get garden pictures 😊. I have to be part of the collaboration.

[@sarahdenkins3431]

I try to use oxygen absorbers at any time I can. It might not be necessary but it makes me feel safe when I vacuum seal.😊

[@RainCountryHomestead]

If that makes you feel better

[@Damselfly54315]

Yup, 1", 😂never measured my knuckle before...Easy jar cover instructions 👍I dont use them but may be good for vinegars, it WOULD look good...❤

[@maria_w311]

Good morning Heidi 👋🏻

[@Keithanderson490]

❤❤❤

[@Keithanderson490]

I pray to God to give you a perfect gift of health. life that your day is full of happiness.

[@rebeccaharp3254]

THANK YOU-THANK YOU-I'm just getting ready to do dehydrated potatoes and make apple cider vinigar.

[@Donna-fi2ue]

God bless you ⚔️💫

[@HoosierDaddy611]

I watched a couple videos the other day on how to dry can potatoes… I grew more potatoes this year than I would be able to eat in one year so I’m going to try this method of canning…Hers browned up really nice for french fries or potatoes O’Brien and she said the mashed potatoes are far superior to potatoes that are canned in liquid… her channel is “grow and preserve”…

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yep, heard of it. For me though it is also about saving space and the dried potatoes do help do that.

[@pattibealer]

I would have thought putting a cloth or a silicone tray on the dehydrator trays would keep the air from flowing through the dehydrator, making it harder to dehydrate. Does it just take a bit longer?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Silicone is necessary for some things as you, of course, cannot dehydrate liquids on mesh rack. Since I have only dehydrated liquids on trays like that, I would not know if it takes longer but a thin cotton cloth actually seems to speed up the process a bit but for certain does not slow it down. Natural fibers are key here both for health and for air flow

[@fayeheffner752]

Like the jar covers. Just made a written note that I need to make them again. I'm sure I missed it, but how did the shared quilt blocks quilt come along?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

I am only able to work on small projects here and there right now. The quilt will still have to wait

[@Niikki284]

Hi Heidi I was wondering if arnica would bring down the swelling of a wasp sting since I really don’t wanna have to resort to steroids? I was stung on the tip of my thumb Saturday night since my puppy was trying to play with it and I thought it was a piece of cardboard since he got into a box and the wasp stung me right on the tip of my thumb and it literally felt like I got electrocuted.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

It might but I have found plantain leaf to be excellent for wasp stings. I just pick a leaf, chew it up, and apply directly and in a couple of minutes it is gone

[@dorothyczygmunt5232]

I was going to say the same thing Heidi 👍🌻 plantain is amazing. I also will make a paste with Bentonite Clay . Have a blessed day 🙏

[@carolynmoody9460]

❤❤

[@gloriayoder5173]

Oh, this video is just in time, I’m getting ready to dry potatoes.. About what thickness do you slice the taters?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is really going to be up to you. I find that they all dry up great no matter how thick but obviously the thicker ones will take longer. For the slices, if you go too thin, they turn more into a potato chip, which is good just to much as is but can fall apart too easily when cooked up

[@karenw9996]

Any chance you'll be selling those jar toppers? It's one thing for me to cut fabric for dehydrator trays & to cover powered food before vacuum sealing - but with my eyesight I'm not sure I can manage something that I want to actually look good.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I will not. I just cannot afford the time I would need to dedicate to make them on a grand scale and also need to preserve the integrity of my knees

[@karenw9996]

@@RainCountryHomesteadYou're right, your knees have to last you a few more decades! I'm going to ask around here & see what happens.

[@ellenmcroberts7867]

Does the chili that you are dehydrating have meat in it?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes. I actually dehydrate up a lot of meat in various types and forms

[@marilynguilmet7799]

Why do the dehydrated potatoes etc need to be sealed. Dies that refer to sealing in a canner, or just a lid with a tight hand seal? I am new at dehydrating.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

While several dried foods need to be vacuum sealed (anything with fat in it, meats, mushrooms, et cetera) not everything does. I vacuum seal everything to preserve the quality when going into the long term storage sections but the jars I am working through and keep in my kitchen, I do not vacuum seal unitless it is those things that may go rancid or stale if not vacuum sealed. Mushrooms are one of the worst for going stale if not vacuum sealed

[@cajunqltr]

I’m wondering, if I just used pinking shears around the edges, would that work instead of doing a tiny little hem am so not good at making little tiny hems. Lol.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, that is an option if you prefer

[@karenw9996]

I've been looking for old sheets at thrift stores, but none have a label with fabric content. Is there a way to recognize 100% cotton without a label? I did find what I thought was a white sheet in the 'pet' section of the thrift store (59 cents instead of $3.59), but they always roll things up & tape them, so when I got home and unrolled/untaped it turned out I had a white tablecloth with a white pattern stitched (embroidered?) into it - any chance that would be 100% cotton?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

One way to tell is to take a small piece and carefully burn the edges with a lighter over the sink. If the edges melt, it has synthetic fibers but if they burn more like paper, it is cotton

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

I’ve been dehydrating the tomatoes from my garden, and it ends up more like fruit leather than flakes. Is it not dry enough?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

That is more likely to happen with you lay it on the trays pretty thick but it also could be they need more time

[@sharonmcgillivray2119]

What do you use all that vinegar for besides your hair?

[@RainCountryHomestead]

cooking, cleaning, and much more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGslWppjs6JZ9U

[@anniepenner1079]

I was just thinking if sorrel would also be a substitute for Lemon? If I make it to powder.? I can’t grow rhubarb so well . Just a thought.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Yes, I would think it could work well

[@LongBranchAlice]

What can I grow in tubs that are just 9 1/2" deep? (20" x 28")

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Many different herbs such as thyme and other mints, carrots that do not get super long, and more

[@ruthhunt5710]

I noticed on the Ball brand mason jar box that the seal is good for 18 months. I have my rice and pasta ready to vacuum. Will I have to reseal these in 18 months. Thanks for advice to this beginner….

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, you will not. I think they are just trying to convince people they need to throw out anything after that time and buy new lids. It is all about making money, nothing more

[@ruthhunt5710]

@@RainCountryHomesteadthank you…learning a lot from you…😊

[@joycewedel9084]

Would you consider making & selling jar covers with new material? I can't sew due to arthritis fingers/hands.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

No, I am no longer doing sewing projects of any kind to sell

[@teresabradley432]

Have you dehydrated butter? I would love to see how you did it.

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Butter is really nothing but fat with some milk solids so no, I have not. it would simply melt. I believe butter powder is made through a process called spray drying, which is yet another form of dehydrating but also some of the fat is removed in that process. I do have butter powder I have purchased on hand that I stocked up on as an emergency back up and have used it in baking and more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHPJmHynfZalkLM

[@teresabradley432]

Ok. I have started making ghee, but not sure what the best way to store it would be.@@RainCountryHomestead

[@mburton2402]

QUESTION: You mentioned berries. I have been trying to find elderberries in my area with no luck, fresh or dried. So I was looking at ordering some dried berries. That's when things got a bit confusing when I found there are black elderberries, blue elderberries, and a variety of other elderberries so I jumped right down the research rabbit hole. That has not been helpful in nutritional information. I just want to can some syrup for immune support because the government has made their path ahead pretty clear. So which elderberry, black or blue, would be my best choice since they are the most available? TIA

[@RainCountryHomestead]

All of them are good but the one most commonly used for their benefits are the sambucus nigra which is a black elderberry. There is another black elderberry that I cannot remember the name of but it is also highly used. The black ones simply have more antioxidants in them because of their color

[@mburton2402]

@@RainCountryHomesteadThank you, I knew you would have the answer. 🙏

[@Katya-zj7ni]

I have to say I’m hating the taste of pressure canned stuff. I waited for weeks to get my new digital canner from the states and then another two lying at Customs in UK and I hate the taste of chicken, soups and vegetables. I dehydrated my chilli last year straight from my stove and it was wonderful , just like fresh when rehydrated. I think the pressure canner is going to be just for beans so not a total waste and I suppose the stuff I’ve already done would be welcome in a dire emergency but so far I’m really wishing I hadn’t bought it and the enormous expensive step down transformer I had to purchase with it🤦‍♀️

[@kleineroteHex]

Yup, tastes are different, no doubt! Sorry you went trough the expense. When I moved to the US I needed to get a transformer which we inverted so I could run all my electric appliances I had brought along. I got a second one, because the thing is so darn heavy to move from one place to another. After time all things died😎 I still have an iron and a kitchen mixer, after 40 years. No need for 2 converters. My son in law used the second one though.

[@alicerafferty9595]

Wonder how you are canning your chicken. Ugly chicken is fantastic. Raw packed chicken in a jar, nothing added. 70 minutes for pints, 90 minutes for quarts.

[@alicerafferty9595]

I have an American Canner. No electricity needed. Do you buy canned goods because homemade canned food is far Superior. Sorry you don't like it.

[@kleineroteHex]

@@alicerafferty9595 I am right with you there!!! Best chicken ever!!!

[@susiewietelman9321]

Has anyone ever made lemon powder?

[@gidget8717]

Rhubarb-ade?🤔

[@bettytingstad5009]

My mom would make a rhubarb syrup and can it. She would use it added to water to make a drink similar to lemonade. It was very delicious.

[@gidget8717]

@@bettytingstad5009 sounds delicious! And much less expensive than buying lemons. Those things are horribly pricey when out of season! (they aren't much cheaper in season 😕)

[@gladtidings4all]

I just buy new elastic

[@RainCountryHomestead]

Of course you can do that if you do not already have some that you took time to recycle and save money