2 Chickens = 12 Meals for 2 People

[@C2yourself]

👏👏👏👏👏 Excellent butchering Pam! My dad was a professional butcher and could section up a whole chicken in 1 minute. He taught us where to cut the skin, where to crack the joints and how to manage the knife. I'm 66 and have never seen anyone else do as good a job as he did BUT you did great!!!! This knowledge will help families fix more economical meals

[@RoseRedHomestead]

C2yourself: Thank you for the comments on Pam's chicken butchering. Jim

[@amandaforeman2626]

So true ! It blows me away how many adults have no clue how to break down a chicken ! If I get them on sale for 97 cents a pound , I pick up as many as possible to break down ! It’s soooo much more affordable ! I had the butcher at the store ask me what I was gonna do with so many chickens ? I said “ ma’am I break them down into cuts and freeze them or can them , then I roast everything else and make it into stock ! “ she was super impressed

[@rkng1]

@@amandaforeman2626 same here. I can't remember ever seeing packages of chicken parts in our home growing up. My mom did start buying packs of chicken parts when it was just the two of them out on the road. If whole chicken was on sale, she'd buy them, my dad would cut them up and together they'd package up the parts and pieces and freeze them. Just don't forget to label with a date

[@valerief1231]

I tried once upon a time as a newly wed in the 80’s, my mother was raised a city girl, and definitely the first generation of housewives utilizing industrial convenience foods. Betty Crocker, Aunt Jimima, Sarah Lee, Chef Boyardi, Birdseye, Stouffers, etc. All familiar brands in her kitchen. I didn’t even know you could make potatoes Augratin with fresh potatoes and actual cheese lol. Gratefully my mother in law was an amazing country cook, and I also learned about real butter, my one true love! So anyhow, I haven’t tried cutting up a whole chicken since 1986 lol, but I’m feeling way more empowered now!

[@QAsession]

@@valerief1231 Just Do It!!! You'll be glad you did!! Happy cooking 🤗

[@ampleangel2262]

Another great video Pam! I've been doing a similar process for years. One tip - take the Ziploc bags out of the box before you begin. That way you will avoid touching the box with chicken on your hands. And if you take out too many you can wash hands when done and put them back without contamination.

[@ritasicari7518]

Can't believe how many things she was touching with 'chicken hands'-very unsanitary.

[@Nerak7219]

I was going to say something about this too - she's just contaminated that entire box (not to mention the outside of all the bags that will then contaminate everything they touch in the fridge/freezer.

[@theIAMofME]

@@Nerak7219 I was freakin out over all that too. But, hey, it's her kitchen, her rules. Overall, supurb video. I can cut up a chicken. I just think it's cool how many meals can be made out of all of it.

[@Nerak7219]

@@theIAMofME I'm just saying - why bother stearamining everything before you begin if you're just going to put chicken hands all over the place? It seems very out of character for Pam.

[@theIAMofME]

@@Nerak7219 I was thinking the same thing. I was literally saying...OMG when she was doing it. LOL

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

I grew up in a very large household and every chicken we ate was dressed out the day it was to be cooked. You said you didn't have much experience with cutting up chicken , but you did very well for someone who hasn't done it a lot. I've butchered as many as 50 in one day, of course I had a couple people helping me. The most cost effective way to buy chicken is the whole bird and you have so many options for cooking it. There's only two in my house and I buy whole birds and divide them for different meals. Thank you for doing the cutting on camera for those who haven't done it before. We all learn by doing 👍

[@raejeanjordan5526]

You are doing a great job. I’m 71 years old and have been cutting chickens since first married 51 years ago. You are cutting it just fine. It’s never easy or neat!

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Hi Rae, I'm so paranoid about getting salmonella all over my kitchen. I guess if I clean up really well thereafter, and try to keep the juice exposure to a minimum, and disinfect everything thereafter, I should be okay? Is this issue as big as I'm making it? 😭😅

[@sharonthehuman5954]

@@BubbleTeaKristin Well grocery store chicken is a high risk for it but you could always do something like layout some wax or parchment paper under/around your cutting board to help reduce anything getting on your counter.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

@@sharonthehuman5954 great idea 💡 thanks 👍🏻

[@christawright2685]

I just clean everything with hot soapy water, rinse, then I mist all the surfaces with an disinfectant/anti microbial spray and let it sit for a bit then dry with a clean cloth. I do the same with cutting boards, knives, etc.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

@@christawright2685 Thanks! For the outside of those plastic baggies where Pam is pre-portioning that are going in the freezer, do you wash them off or spray them with disinfectant also? In America at the grocery stores, they offer a plastic bag you can put around the outside of the store bought chicken bag... But in the UK, we just put the package of chicken straight in the cart and then into our shopping bags. I'm guessing maybe salmonella isn't a problem here...

[@philyawhomestead5279]

Wow, Pam, this is impressive!

[@cherylb7018]

I use kitchen shears.

[@barb7014]

This is my FAVORITE channel. I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned since discovering y’all. Sincerely love and appreciate all you do. ❣️

[@jtharp9265]

Amen Amen Amen Ive also learned so much from her very informative content , God bless you all & Keep preparing , before we cant anymore , I have the biggest Garden Ive ever planted in my 56yrs , Even then with my Dad & grandma who raised me , My grandma lived through the depression she was born in 1916 and thank goodness taught me so many things as well as told me so many stories & to be frugal , which I taught my children , my 2 older Sons in their 30's & our only Daughter April ann who at age 19 , 5 months after Graduating HighSchool was killed infront of us , It effects me daily - but I know My daughter would want me to teach her nieces like she had started , to Garden , fish, bake , Can & hunt that my father taugh all my children & his only Granddaughter April . Everyone NEEDS TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN , GRANDCHILDREN EVEN NEIBORS HOW TO GARDEN .... They need to know as prices are gonna keep going up & even the ( UN ) has stated NO COUNTRY IS SAFE FROM FAMINE ! VERY SCARY ! Learn to make soap , laundry soap, an how will u wash your clothes - look for a wash board at yard sales etc .... God bless us all & pray WE CAN GET THROUGH THIS NIGHTMARE. MRS JOSETTE Montgomery County , Texas 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@kellyhawes9293]

Absolutely love her channel. Always safe, reliable and clear instructions.

[@elainediantonio1504]

Definitely the best hands down

[@taunta37]

Mrs. ROSE you are a true boss. You could never look anything else other than that. Unprepared? Inexperienced? Never!! You just showed us how to make all these meals from 2 chickens. I personally appreciate everything you do. No one but Jesus was perfect!

[@jenniferperez1664]

Hi! I can’t get enough of your channel ! You guys are amazing. It’s given me the confidence to start canning. I just received my Presto 23qt canner today. Thank you for all you do!

[@tonette6592]

I posted the same comment about 8 months ago! They really are amazing and I have canned and canned. Have a great time canning. It gives such a sense of accomplishment, and I would never have done it without this site.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Jennifer: That is awesome! Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@jenniferperez1664]

@@tonette6592 thank you ! Same!

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

Hi Jennifer. I received mine on Monday. Today I tested it out and can’t wait to give it a try. I ordered the weighted (5,10,15 lbs) not sure if I will use it but just don’t want to get stuck. I need to get another tray that allows you to stack. Think I will try Spiced Pork. What do you think you will try. I am really looking forward to this. Good luck!

[@tonette6592]

@@deborahnarendorf7106 I use a round rack that looks like a cooling rack, but it came with a large crockpot. As long as the jars do not touch each other, any rack that fits will do.

[@christiansingle1]

'That's how my mother taught me to cut up a chicken 40 years ago. My dad that was a meat cutter concurred, The one thing I would add is when it comes to cutting into pieces is to bend the bone and break it and it's much easier to cut through the joint.

[@carolineloder2083]

The last time I was at Costco here in the Phoenix area a package of 2 small organic chickens was over $28!!! I love your channel and thanks for teaching me so many new things. Believe it or not, I am 58 and have never parted up a chicken like this before. Just usually bought the chicken breasts.

[@QAsession]

Its never too late to learn something new. Growth mindset!! As someone who learned to cut up a whole chicken out of necessity I will tell you that feeling for the joints and cutting cleanly without cutting into tge bone gives one a great sense of achievement. Oh, the small joys of home cooking! 😂😂 Happy cooking!

[@carolineloder2083]

@@QAsession thank you!!!

[@terrymanning5132]

Excellent video and very timely. One suggestion. Every now and then you switched to cutting toward you. Take a little more time to get through the bone or meat but do not switch to cutting toward you. Poultry sheers also work well in cutting up chicken. Thank you for the free booklet. So generous.

[@terrymanning5132]

Just finished watching the cooking of these meals. Excellent.

[@kenziekayla8613]

Thank you so much for the recipes for the meals; and for the visual tutorial on cutting up a chicken. I’m 71 and have never cut up a whole chicken.

[@amandaforeman2626]

Wow ! Well there’s a first for everything ! Have fun !!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Kenzie: We agree, have fun butchering your chickens. Jim

[@plb991]

Blessings to both of you

[@maggiewallington491]

Thank you for this nice idea for chickens. I buy and process my meat chickens and am always looking for new recipes. I love your ideas, thanks again for the time you take to helping others. You and your hubby are GRRREEAT!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Maggie: Thanks for the comments. Jim

[@sueeus4869]

If you aren’t just an absolute gem!! The book is fantastic! I love how you have worded it as if you’re right here, giving instruction! What a wonderful wonderful gift!! THANK YOU!!! 🌹

[@roszcutler9724]

Just can’t thank you enough for all you both share with us folk. God bless you both.

[@caraclark428]

Wow! That knife is sharp! I do not quarter a chicken very often and not good at it at all, but that knife will greatly help. Thanks again Pam and Jim, and looking forward to the off grid cooking.

[@vlarralv]

What generous people you are ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@CC..Jeremiah9_24]

You’re a joy. Thank you for the smiles. 😊

[@susanolson4486]

I haven't cut up a chicken in years! You did great, Pam!! Thank you so much for the free booklet. That's a lot of your time and energy that you're blessing us all with. ❤

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Susan: You are so welcome! Jim

[@amyfrandsen6566]

My dad’s mom taught my mom to cut up a chicken when she was first married! Then my mom taught me and I did it a couple times! Something about watching you cut up a chicken was so soothing! Maybe it just took me back home for a minute! Thank you!

[@evacorbett3992]

Thank you so much! So sweet of you to give us this book

[@cathyleonard727]

Once again, such great advice Pam. I broke down a duck a couple of weeks ago and surprised myself. Your channel is my absolute go to! Thanks for everything you teach us. I've learned so much from you. All the way from New Zealand 😉 P.S. I have canned turkey broth from last Christmas that I'm looking forward to using.

[@DeeDeeDIY]

Sweet of you!

[@gwensteed4323]

I am one of the Provident Living Specialists in our ward. I shared this video on our FB page yesterday and found out that you used to live in our stake! How cool is that. I'm pretty sure you know my in-laws.

[@sweetart9905]

The FREE 2 Chickens=12 Meals for 2 People download is awesome! Thank you, RoseRead Homestead! 😍 Poultry shears are helpful for this project.

[@deenichols491]

Wonderful video. Thank you for. Sharing and caring for our community.. we love you guys .

[@blythej2938]

By the way, you did VERY well explaining this and cutting that chicken! So informative, thank you!

[@vasimari]

I love this lady!!!!!

[@linelapensee3172]

Thank you 🙏 May God Bless you ❤️

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome

[@sacredwondersmaine3310]

If you put a thin wet cloth under your cutting board it will not slid around as much...safety. +JMJ+ Thank you for everything!

[@BB63191]

Thank you so much! Extremely timely and helpful!

[@cynforrest]

Amazing. You are my GoToChannel for learning preparedness and safety. Thanks so much to you both!! BTW… try a sharp pair of kitchen shears to zip thru the chicken joints. Real game changer. Get good ones that can be washed and sanitized - no sewing scissors. Lol

[@teetwo56]

Do you have a shears you recommend? I need a pair.

[@dm7852]

Thank you both so very much!

[@susanwood8474]

Excellent information! Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us!

[@marciahohn4521]

This is so so nice of you Pam...Thank-you!!

[@connievaughn8468]

Thank you for the 2 chickens, 12 meals book! It is very much appreciated!

[@aprilcary5335]

Thank you SO much. I've never been taught how to cut up a chicken either, and everyone that has it on youtube, doesn't show it, because they act like everyone already knows how. Thank you Thank you. God bless.

[@bonniebartlow5631]

We love your honest, friendly comments doing a task in our kitchens that wiggles and moves when we aren’t expecting it to Congratulations Thanks for showing us what to do God bless you

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@juliearbuckle2043]

This is excellent information thank you. Thank you. Thank you! Thanks for the book too! When I was in upper elementary school, my mom tried to teach me how to properly cut up a whole bird, but I was too grossed out by the sliminess of it to pay much attention. Boy, how I wish I could pop over and ask her now, but she's in a much better place and I wouldn't ask her to return for anything! From what I do remember, you're pretty close to what she did. Good job!

[@QAsession]

Julie, for a minute there I thought you were my daughter commenting. My kids always stared in awe when I would cut up a chicken. My oldest always buys skinless, boneless breasts and pays top money. This video is a very good one for anyone with some common sense. I am sorry about your mom Julie. Hope you enjoy memories of her as you cook in the future.

[@patshipp9195]

From a chicken cutting expert as a former Churches Fried Chicken employee you have done a perfect job of cutting it the right way, great job!

[@pamclark6686]

My, oh my... You never cease to amaze. Thank you, again, for a wonderfully helpful video. Blessings to you both.

[@Threekayz]

Oh Rose, I just think you are marvellous & I've learned a lot from how you have de-jointed the chicken for the set recipes you intend the pieces to be for & how generous the portions will be once made into the number of lovely meals you will make. So wholesome & so, so good. To top it off we can also access the recipes from your website, Wow!..thank you so much for sharing..can't wait to view more of your wonderful videos, all with useful tips you've learned over many years. Prior to this I watched Part 1 Bread making & found that very useful, too... Special thanks also to your husband for his input. Blessings to you both for sharing the love. 🤗💞Heni, Aotearoa NZ.

[@d2w173]

Beautiful demonstration! God Bless you and Jim in servicing your talents to us.

[@ruflotrevillion9540]

Thank you. Blessings

[@dianepettis8438]

Oh Pam and her trusty camera man, you two are so appreciated. This comes naturally to me as I raised three kiddos an a para educator salary. So many of our young people don’t know how to make many meals out of little. I am going to share this with my daughters who didn’t pay a lick of attention growing up.😂😂 Thank you! Thank you!

[@lilchippewa1272]

Miss Pam you did just fine cutting that chicken up!! Been doing it myself for about 30’years… your awesome 🤩 And also thank you soooo much for everything you do for us!!!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

lilchippewa: Thanks so much. Jim

[@sharonnm6799]

A great video! I am 70 and have cut up my share of chickens but never thought to cut the tenderloin section off the breasts or save wing tips for soup. Chicken is a mainstay in our household. It will be nice to try new recipes. Thanks for educating us on new ideas and recipes. You are truly a blessing.

[@BubbleTeaKristin]

Bless you both! What an amazing video and gift at the end! 😍😍😍 Thank you 😊

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Thank you Pam and Jim for the download.

[@ljtminihomestead5839]

I'm glad you did this video! You'd be surprised how many people don't know how to cut up a chicken. You did a great job of it!!

[@richardriga5125]

Thank you for the free download. Your recipes sounds great, I can not wait to try them

[@rpsmith2519]

Hi I am really loving your channel. I lost my Mom 29 years ago this month and need all the help I can get even though you aren't that much older than me. Love how you explain things 💞

[@galemathews2793]

Thank you so much! This is valuable information. I learned at a very young age how to cut up a chicken so that it fed 3 adults and 4 children. I appreciate your recipes. We will certainly be using those. Of course we live in the south so the chicken was fried, in dumplings, gumbo or in gravy.

[@MrandMrsBurns]

Thank you for the book!

[@stefflcus]

This is so cool! And very generous. I'm definitely going to get the book. My only tip--and I know this because I'm kind of a klutz--is to put a silicone mat or similar under the cutting board so it doesn't slide around on you. Raw meat is slippery enough as it is. But you did far better than I've ever managed. Very helpful! Thank you.

[@valerief1231]

Good tip, thanks for sharing! 🌼

[@brendamillican8166]

Thank you so much for all the great information! And thank you Jim for being wonderful behind the camera!

[@tinagilmore6373]

What a blessing you are giving us! This will help everyone to stretch their food in the upcoming shortages!

[@cindylarson6130]

Thank you so much for your download and information. You both are wonderful people. Many blessings with Love and Light 💓

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

You can also use kitchen shears.

[@dalegaa4094]

Impressive process. I used to raise chickens but didn't have one of those special knives. What a difference it makes.

[@karlarapalje7451]

LOVE LOVE LOVE all your videos.,... I'm a recent, soon-to-be 70 yr old "groupie" of your youtube - :) - I usually cut up a whole chicken for various meals as well, having raised 4 children and one husband, of 47+ yrs. Good job cutting, I learned a few new tricks :) look forward to next view.

[@IowaKim]

Thank you Pam & Jim for putting this marvelous video. I am inspired to do the "stretch a chicken" challenge as I'm calling it. Taking copious notes. You cut that chicken just like my mom used to in a marathon butchering session. Mom was a good teacher for me, and you are my continuing education.

[@shirleylawrence7326]

love your show ! I find it sooo very helpful to put a dish cloth under the cutting board and that keeps it from sliding around while cutting!! Looking forward to all your shows!! 🌹❤️

[@coocoogamerplayz8074]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for the free chicken recipe booklet. I Love It. I'm making my grocery list now! You and your dear husband are such a blessing to us. ❤

[@cutesybunny3360]

My first job at York Steakhouse here in Pennsylvania, I had to cut the chicken on occasion. They taught us to cut down thru the center of the breast first then lay them on the side and slice the wing and thigh them turn to do the drumstick. Now, these were fully cooked so it was not so hard to do cooked. 💥👍😊 Nice to see how to cut it all up raw. 🙏❤️

[@tanyamaxfield1261]

Thank you so much! Can't wait for pictures.

[@islandgrl2005]

Oh my gosh-this was brilliant and you inspired me to try this. I went to Costco and picked up 2 chickens, printed out your recipes and dove in. It was surprisingly easy to cut up the chickens and really didn’t take much time. So far we have had the Orzo chicken (delicious) and the chicken soup (the best chicken broth I’ve ever had). I will definitely be doing this again. Thank you so much for sharing this!! ❤️

[@idahogardengirl942]

I eat a lot of soft tacos. Corn tortillas are inexpensive and I buy the stack of 48. Cooked chicken or beef wrapped in warmed up soft corn tortillas are some of my fav dinners.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Idaho: That sounds great. Jim

[@jenniferkitkoski7473]

Thank you so much I got the recipes downloaded. God Bless and have a wonderful evening

[@AS-jb2di]

You two always make me smile with your enthusiasm. Thank you so much for your time and effort!,

[@desertfish6239]

Thank you for the free download of 2 Chickens = 12 Meals. I can't wait to see the recipes.

[@donnalindberg7192]

Frankly, you made that look so easy. Thank you for your generosity. Donna

[@marting.2359]

Greetings from Luxembourg Great that you help us out with your knowledge in those hard times coming to us! Stay safe stay alive thank you. Martin

[@keranhumble6782]

Thank you for showing how to plan for just 2 people. My husband and I are in our mid 60s and its so hard to plan meals for two. I love your videos!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Great job cutting ✂️ thanks for just being REAL.. love the video

[@shelleylee8774]

I echo the comments that you did a great job cutting the chickens...it does take practice. Can't wait to download the recipes, which will be perfect for the two of us. Thanks so much!

[@beth4463]

Thank you very much for your great videos! I was telling my daughter today that I need to stop watching some KZbin channels because of their negative tone. I told her I would still watch your videos because you address current concerns without alarming everyone and that you teach people lots of valuable skills. This video is a great example of that. Thank you (and thank you for the book)!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Beth: Thanks for your very kind comments about our channel. Jim

[@lindacampbell7188]

Thank you for your generosity!! We are looking forward to some great new meals!!

[@alisonnewall1748]

Great booklet, thank you!

[@beckydavis2252]

My mother taught me how to break down a chicken years ago. She worked in a chicken facility in the 1950's and learned a lot. Helps me out today with prices the way they are now. Thank you for showing us today. Thank you for sharing your recipes with us also.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Becky: It is fantastic that what we learned as kids helps us now. JIm

[@katcre22]

Bless your sweet soul!!! You are amazing,and VERY organized in your explanation. You are saving a lot of people that are worried about food security. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@tonette6592]

OH, thank you! I was cooking and listening and I said to my husband, "OOOH, she really got me with that last one. I'd love to know how to make it", and there it is on the download! Great job; I waste no parts and make all kinds of broths. How wonderful of you!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Tonette: Pam wants to use all of the parts of an animal she can when cooking and canning. Jim

[@tonette6592]

@@RoseRedHomestead Yes, Jim, as Temple Grandin says, the animal are only here because we made them to be here and they deserve our respect. I hate to have any of them be wasted.

[@megstratti]

Thank you for showing me how to cut up a chicken. For some reason I always feel like I’m massacring it 😩 I’m going to download the booklet and give it a go. I really appreciate all your videos. You are giving me the confidence to expand my preserving from just dehydrating and pickling; I’ve moved into water bath canning and have just bought a pressure canner. I find days spent in the kitchen with my music on cooking and preserving fill me with such joy.

[@pamelarogers6143]

It would be nice to have some of these geared to larger families or how to expand your meals to feed large families like 5 to 10 people Thank you for the Pamphlet

[@janicesaum1171]

Thanks!!!! Now this is where the rubber meets the road. I'm learning so much😀

[@suseyq4559]

Thank you for the great download. It took time and experimentation! Bless you and your husband for helping so many people!

[@judyrosy]

God bless you! So kind of you!

[@siohbon2]

I just love your everything you share. Perfect. I’m in my 60’s and I learned from my mother how to dissect a chicken. My mother is from the south and she would never buy chicken already cut up because it was cheaper. She had 6 people to feed and she needed to stretch her budget.

[@elizabethmcgowan9743]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@bookgal]

Thank you so much Pam and Jim for all the hard work you are putting into your ever-so-helpful videos. ❤️❤️

[@susankeyes5566]

Oh my…biggest chickens I’ve ever seen. I’m your generation and have always done my own chicken sectioning👏🏻👏🏻 You did a great job. My grandmother used to even fry the necks and backs 😱. I love the idea of doing all this ahead. I have been just freezing whole chickens and planning a bunch of chicken meals when we thaw them out. Thank you for all you do

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Susan: My parents grew up during the depression and necks, backs, hearts, gizzards, and livers were fair game for cooking and eating. Yes, we agree, planning ahead makes is so much easier to make meals. thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@susanjones3549]

This was a great video. Food preservation and trying not to waste food was one of the main reasons I found your channel and am learning so much. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@thestillroombotanicals2932]

Thank you so much for this video AND the book!! I’m inspired.

[@laurievoelker9005]

Love this demo.👍🏻

[@lorifox5938]

Wow! Rosered you have done it again. 👏Thank you. Trying to stretch our food dollar can be so overwhelming. God Bless You & Jim

[@belindamedlin4510]

Thank you so very much for the download!

[@micahsmom1883]

Thank you so much for sharing this video, after all these years I still struggle to break down my chickens, but doing this and freezing the parts and using them later really helps with the cost of food, I like to do several at one time so I only have to do it every couple of months. I was excited to get the booklet, it was well thought out and very useful, your recipes differ from mine and so I am excited to try your recipes, this is a good quality booklet that you could have charged for but you gave it for free, thank you for your time and energy to teach things that some people don't know or putting a twist on the things that have been done for years.

[@TiggersMum13]

Hey Jim, tell Pam she is a real inspiration. I can't wait to buy my 2 chickens and get on with cutting them up, thanks for all you both do. I have also invested in a dehydrator and am loving being able to store food in a new way, I wouldn't have done that and the Mylar without you :-)