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[@SAnneD-dp8el]

No one needs a vacation more than the Mom who just took a family vacation!

[@vickigill6825]

Great point.🌻

[@leewillis2908]

Amen to that!

[@serobinson1]

Lol isn’t that the truth

[@Natashki]

Ain’t that the truth🤣

[@kabodick]

Haha, so true!

[@rondasue3764]

Literally just retired, last night was my last shift. Apparently I talk a lot…as one of my gifts I ended up getting several packets of seeds, a watering can and a roots and refuge book. Love it! Now it’s time to start putting my research of things together. TY for all you do.

[@grammi-d]

Congratulations on your retirement, AND such a wonderful gift!!!

[@heidimobley4897]

Congratulations!!! I cannot wait to have more time to pour into my gardening and harvest production.

[@marking-time-gardens]

CONGRATULATIONS! You Grow Girl!😊🌻🐛

[@tibbs4000]

Hey! Enjoy your retirement and gardening!

[@deborah820]

Congratulations on your retirement!! Here’s a challenge for you...you have 24 hours to research and then you have to get those seeds in the ground. Plant them, plant anything, plant something, just plant. You will be amazed at the results!

[@beth6085]

My dad was a fisherman. After we cleaned the fish my mother always put the heads/guts in the garden. Best fertilizer! Beats anything out of a plastic container!

[@shelleyhender8537]

I was thinking the same thing…obviously - that’s where modern day “fish fertilizer” came from! My family & I are from Newfoundland, we too use the fish innards and the occasional whole fish in the garden! We also use seaweed as a fertilizer and deterrent for slugs…both work AMAZINGLY!!! Hope you are having a great weekend!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

Unless you have dogs/cats, then it can become bait for them to dig up your garden 😆

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@promisedjubileedaniels I have been fortunate and not have that problem, but I know my poor Mom had a problem with Neighbour hood cats using her gardens as a “litter bix” - YIKES!🫣 My Dad put chicken wire over the gardens and the plants grew through them great & they never had a problem after that! But, I hear you - it sucks big time when you have worked so hard and invested money and time into your garden! Wishing you a great week ahead!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦

[@twistedponies7480]

@@promisedjubileedaniels or your neighbor has cats 😊

[@marking-time-gardens]

@@shelleyhender8537 Unfortunately the neighborhood cats and squirrels were a major problem this year... commenter suggestions were to use plastic forks stuck in the ground tines up... worked great for cats... for the squirrels... I cut dead canes from the spent wild black raspberries plants and laid between the forks... now no squirrels as well! PTL! 🥰👍

[@leahness3588]

Watch those baby kittys around the vehicles they get so trusting they don't realize vehicles are bad.❤🐾❤🐾

[@pathologist1]

We got a really good tip years ago from a good friend. With respect to peaches, nectarines, and pears specifically, when you have ones that need to ripen up evenly, you lay out a large towel, preferably wool, then line up the fruit that needs to be riper without touching each other, then cover them with another towel or blanket, and leave them for 24 - 48 hours. They will gas each other, and they will All ripen beautifully at the same time, evenly. We’ve done this for many years, and have had really good luck with this process (my wife is 70). We love what you are doing for your farm, and love you and your family. As 13 year Army veterans, we thank you and your husband for your service, as well!

[@WinkTartanBelle]

I’ve done this as well. I have a tattered vintage Woolrich “Indian” blanket reserved just for such purposes. It’s too frayed to be a collectible, so I don’t worry about damage. I’ve often wondered if another material would work, but if it ain’t broke . . .

[@schex9]

Same for tomatoes.. We ripen them in shoeboxes. Touching each other is ok.

[@peggypastime1278]

We put ours in a brown bag. seems to work

[@angiedaoust]

French shallots, sauteed with your oyster mushrooms, white wine and cream....on chicken!!

[@iartistdotme]

Oh boy - a surprise is coming!! I enjoyed the brief pop-in so the surprise will be icing on the tomato!

[@christinelussierenriquez2335]

Your tomato weighs what our Miracle micro preemie granddaughter weighed at 23 weeks 6days gestation. Yep, Claire weighed 1 lb 5 oz. Seeing that tomato size and weight brought up a lot of emotional memories! Claire is now 6 years old, has Cerebral Palsy, and is the sweetest soul you’ll ever meet. She is a blessing to our family! Love your channel and have learned a lot from you Jess! Thank you so much!

[@nicolemartin8737]

A little girl I babysit was born at 1lb 8oz at 24 weeks and with Down Syndrome. It’s pretty wonderful to see what a little fighter can grow into😊

[@k.j.krimson2590]

Nana's painting is GORGEOUS!! 😍 👏 What a great job she did on that. Very special !! ❤️

[@Mrs_Homemaker]

I would make some batches of pepper vinegar with the leftover peppers. I LOVE it on greens. And you can do the mushrooms in cheap laundry baskets too! More holes for the mushrooms to sprout.

[@flipflopgardener6629]

That painting brought tears to my eyes. What a special gift! ❤️

[@mothermedicinemusic]

Jess branch out on the mushrooms cause many are full of medicines like Reishi (dissolves tumors, lowers blood pressure, balance cholesterol levels), Maitake (stabilizes blood sugar), Lions Mane (heals gut issues, regenerates nerve damage ). Just to name a few, and one of my favorite medicine mushrooms is Shitake, as it is delightful for broths/soup stock, salads, etc and boosting the immune system - hugs and blessings - Nana Kelli in Florida

[@tommielourogers4327]

And turkey tail boosts the immune system and is a must have for people under going chemotherapy.

[@augustagootee6254]

Would love to learn about this myself esp the dissolving tumors Mother Medicine Music are they specific tumors it targets. Asking for my dad whom has gleoblastone we had surgery but only get 60 percent of the tumor. If we could dissolve it some how without all those harsh chemo. Or to work with. Man wouldnt that be something????

[@botanicalbecca8443]

Yes! Check out Paul Stamets, if you haven't already, Jess! 💗🍄

[@botanicalbecca8443]

@@augustagootee6254 look into Essiac tea. My mother in law beat stage 4 glioblastoma, but her immunes system was so weak from chemo & radiation, that a lung infection killed her. Hoping better healing happens for your loved one! 🙏🏼

[@Cafeallday222]

Love mushrooms for their medicinal properties!

[@ThePurposefulPantry]

Definitely dehydrate those peppers, Jess - it will save that freezer space for stuff that needs it! Just food processor it and get it small, it will dry fairly fast.

[@carolynmoody9460]

Mushroom bucket is amazing 👍 Blessings ❤️

[@sassy_steph]

You my friend are one smart cookie! Taking off suckers to grow new plants in the midst of all that chaos.

[@Crazychickenlady448]

My husband's ears perked up when you said peach habenero jam..... we're looking forward to that!

[@debwiley3914]

I needed that blessing today. I mentioned to my prayer partner the other day that my tomatoes were not growing. Yesterday and today we have had drenching rain, no wind, and not hard rain, but the soft kind gardeners need. Today, I have multiple new shoots on my tomatoes, and new growth on my basil. I have about 90 days from when I planted them to the end of September, so I'm hopeful that they will produce and I can get them preserved for this winter's food supply. First frost is typically late October, so I should have 3-4 weeks of tomato production before that occurs.

[@elizabethard3620]

I was so excited to see the mushrooms. I can't wait to see how you handle them. The 3 sided tomato cage is a winner. I think it's beautiful and practical.

[@NaturalLivingHomesteader]

Those peppers are amazing freeze dried! I freeze dried well over a 100 pounds last year and they have been just amazing to cook with.

[@carolavant3778]

I know how you feel, sweetheart. I, too, got a late start - My son and I got CV 19. Then, we've got record heat in the 100's and drought in the North Florida panhandle. Then, about two weeks ago, we've been getting almost daily rain. The rain is a blessing, but the between the heat, drought, the tomatoes had really bad BER, and now, because of the rain and not being able to spray for pests, the bugs and weeds are taking over. I am getting some usable tomatoes, but I'd say only about 10 or 15% of what I planted - Most are either all stung up or rotting from the bottom up. Maybe next year! Like you, I'm not at all adverse to buying produce from local growers, and I'll have to do more of that to make my yearly canning goal. We just have to be thankful and grateful for what God is blessing us with!

[@Just-Nikki]

The colrs on Nanna’s painting are so vivid and just lovely 💗

[@Kight213]

Prayers for you feeling better. So excited about the mushrooms. That painting is phenomenal!!! Congratulations.

[@gardeningwithdiane]

I love that painting so much, what an absolute treasure!

[@tinamincheski2195]

Wow... I am just amazed with the mushroom project. How wonderful !

[@marilynnew2189]

We get peaches in the summer and just pit them and then immersion blend them into puree which we freeze in portioned bags and use for "syrup" on waffles or pancakes during the year. I use ascorbic acid in them to keep them a beautiful orange and it also helps with vitamin C for health. Sometimes i use it in glazes for meat. Best freezing technique we have ever done.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Try cutting some up and freezing in orange juice, it’s so yummy!

[@janelleroads6011]

Wow! Your picture from Nana is beautiful! How very thoughtful of her!

[@joanneganon7157]

I'm glad your up and about🐦. WOW that was Fast 😱. I love Oyster Mushrooms 👍. What a beautiful painting 💝. JO JO IN VT 😆💕

[@WinkTartanBelle]

Great job on the mushrooms! A tip I've learned, to deal with the handles on the buckets damaging my shrooms: Velcro dots or pieces to make straps (the kind with the peel-and-stick adhesive backing) , whichever works best for your particular situation, will keep the handles in place while at rest. I've damaged a lot of shrooms with the handles banging on the side of the bucket, or having to cut them from where they grew around the handle. I NEED those handles to move my buckets, so removing them wasn't an option for me. I get rolls of the Velcro tape and cut what I need as I need it. I grow extra shrooms to dehydrate, and even can some sauted with garlic and onions. I make a shelf-stable mushroom gravy mix. I also add them to my canned pasta sauces and make a mushroom-based canned "catsup". I've never managed to have so many extras that they went to waste. My largest weekly harvest was 106 pounds. Sounds like a lot, but they cook down or dehydrate to very little. I never actually sold any in great quantity, just gave some to friends and family.

[@k.p.1139]

Hey girl, we are starting all over- again...on tomatoes this year. Well, on everything. Thanking the Lord we can start over! Feel better, sunshine.

[@amandar7719]

Beautiful painting, Nanna. 🍓🍓🍓 Loving the mycelium 👌🏻😃

[@cindy-ki8ex]

When you talked about the fish. My grandfather always planted fish with his potatoes. He grew great potatoes.

[@shelleyhender8537]

Mine too!😎

[@adelehazeleyes]

Thank you for your constant encouragement and education. I live in an apartment in MN and I finally pull the trigger and I have a super cute container garden. I’m so blessed to be learning from you and these plants 🥰

[@rebeccaauld5054]

I made cowboy candy with a mix of bell, banana and jalapenos. Beautiful jewel tones and a bit less hot. Great way to use up the last few peppers.

[@lindavancleve9363]

Glad your feeling better. This video is a great example showing people that you don't have to grow it to preserve it.

[@anamcara1981]

My 93 year old grandfather always planted the leftover carcasses from cleaning fish under his tomato plants. His tomatoes are the best I’ve ever had. He learned that from his parents.

[@augustagootee6254]

Hmmm the biologist in me want to know the science behind it guess like decaying fish emulsion slow release fertlizer

[@j3clews]

GNAT EATERS!! We bought a Carnivorous Purple Pitcher plant, to help with the gnat issues in our “green” grow room, last spring. Within a few weeks we had no more gnats, except one or two occasionally (I believe after new eggs would hatch) and then they were all gone again. Very cool looking plants too. Prayers for your speedy recovery ❤️‍🩹 When your a mom, YOU need a vacation after your family vacation 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@ambernewville4268]

That's an official term "nubblies" ☺️ 😉 I am so encouraged by you, I love your positive attitude and your openess with your walk with God! Thank you for being you! 😊

[@debbiesmith7151]

So glad you are feeling betters! 🙏🙏🙏 for full recovery! ❤️

[@rainspringing]

Such the perfect tomato cage! I mean for the ones that are getting only light pruning, none at all, or just flat out got away from you. Looks like it could be installed at any point, vs snapping half the plant apart trying to corral it late from over the top. LOVE the center air flow. Speaking of snapping tomato plants, I've always just made a finger hole, and stuck the tomato suckers to root directly where I want them. Or some other temporary soil spot. 100% root, unless life happens in a bad way to the human meant to water them! Even some of those survive to thrive, if God is inclined to do some watering.

[@marandaranda]

Nana your painting is beautiful! She is so so talented. Glad you are feeling better and reminding us to get in the garden, I’ve got pruning to do!

[@susanmckenna3882]

Glad to hear you are on the mend. 🥰 I've been catching up with your videos. After watching this one, and a few other recent ones, I went back and saw the farm tour you did 11 months ago. My goodness, what a lot of work you guys have done in less than a year! Your enthusiasm just thrills me. I totally understand how hard it is to leave your garden. I'm going on a trip next week and I am much more concerned about my garden, than I am about what to pack. 😂 Blessings to you also. Keep up the great work! Don't be discouraged about those tomatoes. Overall, you're doing a phenomenal job!

[@bernieshomestead6416]

Take care Jessica mom is the heart of the family ❤️

[@TraineeHuman]

Fantastic tip on healing the soil with home-grown mycelium - awesome! great vid x

[@sondrahenriksen6029]

So glad to see you are feeling better.

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing! Glad you’re on the mend but please rest! Many blessings to your family ❤️🤗🇨🇦

[@lonnievancura9702]

I love when you bless me at the end of every video. It feeds my soul. Thank you. I bless you and your family. ❤️

[@MoonBabyNails]

My Grandpaw always put fish in the soil before planting his tomatoes. So cool to hear you mention trying it.

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Yes hang the painting in the milk room! That's a great idea, right about the sink :)

[@dallasmandy]

Thank you for the pop-in. It's much appreciated

[@samanthajean237]

The best part is knowing you still get the same excitement at a more experienced level than most of us.

[@patchurch1677]

One of my favorite canning sessions, I canned pints of spiced peaches. Sweet and tasty, sliced up. We used it on ice cream or custard, morning cereal. And gave some away. I made it with a best friend and we did it for several years. Thanks for reminding me! :-)-

[@parry3231]

We all have probably been worn out by a vacation...you are a wise person who is always willing to give your best to help others and be a full on energetic force. The best thing is to do exactly what you are doing 👌 rest,and doing something that restores your life. Thanks for sharing this information and for your posting and your love

[@julie-annepineau4022]

Love that tomato cage idea. Such a lush plant but still access and air flow. Glad you are feeling better. Mushroom market and market for mushroom compost seems to be taking off. I would say you could make it very successful, especially if you sold dehydrated/freeze dried for food and spawn kits.

[@wordvendor1]

Doesn't sound like you've really been resting! Lol. Mom's never do. Really fruitful video. Love the mushrooms and tomato cage design!! Yes, I think I might grow mushrooms for production!

[@dipstick5869]

Nice tomato plant! Hopfully my suckers will root and do as well as yours. Great idea for growing mushrooms also. Feel better soon and God Bless!🙏❤

[@lynhyslop6933]

I miss Nana! I so enjoyed seeing her on your vlogs when she stayed with you for a bit.

[@margiebrown7436]

Glad to see you up and about. 🥰🙏🏼🥰

[@rose77778888]

I'm so glad you're feeling better! Continued prayers for you. I love Nannas painting. She is so talented, and that's a sweet tribute. A nice mushroom risotto sounds good! When you opened the box of bell peppers, I was struck by their beauty! God bless you big time!

[@jasminelouisefarrall]

Glad you’re feeling better Jess 🌸💕🌸

[@grandeernesto4756]

My tomato plants in Colorado have been getting beat down by this ruthless heat. I bought a 40% garden shade that I put over them from about 1-5pm then take it off so they have the cooler fresh air overnight and can breath, they are doing much better

[@jazimaesgracefulgreens6860]

I LOVE the tomato cage, you allow the tomato to still get good air flow while allowing it to grow to its full potential, great idea for small space gardens where you can't plant many different plants but u have that one strong plant that can get huge!! 😀 yall just keep being creative it's soo inspiring. love you guys and glad you feeling better Jess! I BLESS YOU 🙌🏾 this time 😁

[@shelleyhender8537]

Isn’t it wonderful how the worst circumstances create the most incredible opportunities for NEW ideas or solutions! I too think the Tomato Cage is BRILLIANT! Have a beautiful Sunday! Good Bless You!🇨🇦😎🇨🇦

[@Chickens_and_Pens]

Loved the mushrooms! So amazing!! You can dry them for soups in the winter! So glad you getting better and appreciated Miahs video it was really great! Nanas painting would be beautiful in the milk room! God bless you all! Xoxo

[@Cafeallday222]

I'm part of a fb group for your farm, my friend introduced me... I'm FINALLY watching your vids. I see why everyone loves you 😍 what a sweetie! Thank you.

[@GameNerdMom]

It tickled me when you called the tomato roots nubbys, my family calls them bumpies 😂😂😂😂😂 one of my favorite things about you channel is you are always trying new ways to do things even when its not for what your specifically doing. love you guys 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@susieclark1498]

I really like the U-shaped tomato cage. Oh, Nanna, what a beautiful painting. Rest Jess.

[@CindDJo]

Happy to see you up and around. You still sound a little sick. Don't over do it. Give your body a chance to recover. I love mushrooms. I'm very interested in your process. Thanks for allowing us into your classroom.

[@marinigrey4913]

Jess, you can saute up the peppers up with onions and small amount of red sauce, and cann up pint jars to add to a pan full of Italian sausage. Or just some pasta sauce.

[@lanak.fromnewmexico1143]

I'm so glad you're feeling a little better Jess!🙏🙏. I know you're a very busy person, but you need to take care of yourself first. Sending prayers and love. God bless always to you and your wonderful family 🤗🙏🤗🙏.

[@JustLivingLife]

So sorry you are feeling unwell! We hope that you get to feeling better soon! Love your realness and rawness showing us, even imperfect is perfect and oh MUSHROOMS!!! That painting....heart warming!

[@katythriftyunder35homeowne57]

In a tough year Jess, those tomatoes are still huge and lovely 😍

[@The_egg122]

Praying for full healing Jess!!

[@tracyzabelle]

Glad you are feeling better.. those mushrooms are beautiful

[@wannabefarm8831]

I am about to plant the suckers that I rooted. Love trying new things

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Besides feeling under the weather, I hope your family vacation was a success overall. Thanks for sharing the so many things going in in your kitchen. I love the Oyster mushrooms, wow, that is so cool! Also love the 3-sided tomato "cage", great idea, Will! 💚

[@brittanysaluk2435]

I would love to see more kitchen videos. Cooking preserving even a tour of your organization and systems!!

[@trenarexroad4083]

Glad you're on the mend...God bless y'all ❤

[@dianecharles881]

Glad to see you again and hope you get the rest you need. Mushrooms 🍄 look amazing!

[@vonniemerriam974]

Actually $40/bu local peaches is a great deal, Jess! We have phenomenal peaches here in CNY but to pay only $10 a peck would be a steal! I loooove juicy locally grown peaches and buy them by the bushel to process in a bunch of different ways as well as baking fresh cobblers & such. I'll also chop them up in a VERY light syrup and mix into a tub of yogurt to freeze. So refreshing in July heat!

[@teresamariner4238]

Sounds delicious, especially the peaches in yogurt and freezing! Thank you for the idea!

[@DanaBarbieri]

Yes! Love peaches in yogurt. Here in Hudson Valley NY I just bought 5 peaches for 6 bucks!

[@vonniemerriam974]

Diana Barbieri.... hello almost neighbor. Between Syracuse and Oswego here!

[@DanaBarbieri]

@@vonniemerriam974 🖐💖

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Vonnie Merriam You should try freezing them in orange juice. It’s a revelation!

[@trueblonde316]

Yay! A new video! I’ve been refreshing all morning in anticipation.

[@notfornothinghomestead]

Wow the mushrooms look fantastic! You are so helpful 😃

[@judygillespie3242]

Glaf you are feeling somewhat better. I have 3 different friends that came back from vacation with Covid. The fatigue was the worst part. Don't know if this is your problem but rest and fluids were the only help. 🙏

[@karenwilliams3993]

Thanks for showing your tomatoes! Mine don't look great either and it's comforting to see you sometimes struggle, too.

[@nightlee11]

I imagine you are already familiar with Korean natural farming KNF or maybe JADAM techniques. The ability to build and remedy soil is a blessing from God!

[@SherryCamp]

I love watching your channel. I feel like I’m sinking under the weight of gardening this year- everything has been such a struggle- ~deer - inspite of fencing, scare crows, bags, spinners, and repellent have eaten peas and beans and sweet potatoes back to nubs three times. ~Beetles are decimating my beans and making them Lacey skeletons. Tried all the naturals (been, peppermint, soaps, picking them off early morning and evening. I’ve never had them before this year. ~heat- even if the beetles weren’t destroying beans, they aren’t bearing. Blossoms just drop off without beans.

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

That yellow purple combination pepper looks like bakers creek blot pepper. There is a old time homesteading woman who built a log cabin, has a small seed selling business and a great canning cookbook she wrote with lots of personal stories in it. Thats where I always get my jam recipes. Her name is Jackie Clay. Thank you for making us the video. Hope you feel better soon.

[@billiejoblizard6050]

I remember Jackie Clay had a question and answer section in a country magazine. Can’t remember which one. She has some really great ideas !!

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

@@billiejoblizard6050 BackwoodsHome Magazine She also blogs everyweek

[@ArreisMorsCI]

Dehydrate or freeze dry mushrooms to add to your sausage or anytime your cooking. They would make a beautiful display on your pantry shelf.

[@truthbombsmcgoo8513]

Those peppers are California wonder. I have about 20 of them going in my garden. Glad your feeling better! Lots of Vit C!!!! Love the canning. Going to be doing a bunch of that this year and I'm very excited

[@april5666]

What a cool bunch of stuff. Those mushrooms look so firm and fresh -- very cool experiment. Loved the 3-sided tomato set-up. And your beautiful painting ode to your first homestead. I think the milk room under glass would be a great place for us to see it along with you. You guys are doing amazing stuff and it so nice to be taken along with you to see.

[@margemoore6634]

Thank you...so exciting to think that mushrooms could heal the land....thank you and feel better soon

[@susanthursdays5008]

Mango Chili pepper(of choice) salsa, for those of you getting Mangos. The townhome I owned in Fl, was built on an old Mango grove, and they left a lot of trees, so every season, those of us who lived on property, would get the fresh Mangos, Was a great delicious treat!

[@mamat5264]

Love you all. Glad u are feeling better Jess. Our tomatoes are staying to come on here in NH, banana peppers are going crazy. Much 💕 from NH

[@faithbuller4086]

Glad to see you feeling better. Rest more, blessings for healthy living

[@debjohnson5976]

Glad to see your face- and as always (even though I am relatively new to your space) you teach and enlighten me! Can’t wait to see the next…..

[@charlesebrown7808]

Jess, you can plant those tomato suckers straight in the soil. I do it every year. They will grow the roots from there. Keep them moist. God bless.

[@marygrott8095]

I'm glad you're starting to feel better!

[@3doggymom]

Thank you for the tomato sucker advice. I have about three cherry tomato suckers in a jar in the window of my kitchen with good roots on them. I was going to replace a couple of tomato plants that have pooped out. Didn't think about "up potting" them into a container with soil to help them transition. The weather is so hot here, 90's this week (zone 6a, Cumberland Plateau, TN) Maybe after this week I can plant them.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

I have grown a lot of tomato plants from suckers and cuttings and, for me, I have found it's not necessary to start them in water. I literally stick them deep in the ground, or in a pot, either one, and keep them watered and within a week they are growing. Just saves time and steps and I have over 90% success. Heck, I have one tomato plant growing right now from where I had just dumped a few suckers on a pile. I didn't plant or water it and it still rooted, lol. 😀

[@Sheena_1985]

I only have a handful of tomato plants that have survived. I was lamenting over how I tried so hard for tomatoes this year and got nothing. As soon as you said, “the time is now” to water tomato suckers that were pruned, I paused the video and went to cut a bunch. I have a jar with water and about 8 prunings, and some hope, thanks to you!

[@margaretpervier8357]

I just stuck my suckers in the ground. They’re doing good.😊❤️

[@nazarioi2012]

Jess God Bless you! dont forget that freeze dry pepper are wonderful for cooking! , also carrots, and so many vegetables! I have to buy them, and they are expensive!, but they last a long time