Mennonite Potato Salad, New Clothes line, + Update on the Twin Calves

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[@karencobley1862]

was brought up to boil from cold water all veg from beneath the ground and to put veg from above the ground into boiling water

[@Ruthannzimm]

That’s a great guideline!!!

[@cheriebolender8765]

I never thought of it that way before, however, that is how I do it.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

My dad always said his grandmother would say that phrase

[@su-anemerald]

What is miracle whip like ? 🇬🇧 is it similar to salad cream ? Although would never call that a whip

[@deborahcaldwell9775]

huh!!

[@944gemma]

Seriously, does anything smell better than line dried laundry. Falling asleep on line dried sheets is one of the delights of life.

[@gmdelatorre3759]

You have a fine looking family. It warms my heart, watching a Dad teaching his sons. This is an issue in today's times.. What good parents you both are! GM

[@rah62]

Your video gave me a flashback to my me-maw, who one time at a church potluck, said to my mom: "There's Alberta, bless her heart. She tries so hard, but she put carrots in her potato salad."

[@Ruthannzimm]

Bahahahahah this made me lol

[@trvlbuggy]

Thank you for making such comforting videos. I am enjoying your documenting your days on the farm, your thoughts on animal raising, wonderful recipes and food skills and most of all, your gentle way of speaking with joy. You are a pleasure to watch.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!!

[@terribray2607]

I agree! This has become my new favorite channel from the 17 that I follow. I SO look forward to your videos!

[@barbaramossbarger8826]

Enjoy your humility and patience with your children. Wonderful channel to watch.

[@mickeypeters6310]

Hello! I'm a newby and Could you share what kind of laundry soap you use? I'm considering using Borax! Thoughts? Thank you ! Jesus is Lord!😁

[@artzology]

I wish I had lived on a farm growing up! At 72 years old, I am learning how to can and grow my food in containers. As I live in Alberta Canada, our growing season is very short in Zone 2b. I don’t comment so much as it takes me forever to type! Love your family and everything you show on your channel! ❤️ xo Deb

[@leoratriden8757]

@little mountain ranch is another homesteader I like to watch. She's in Canada so thought you might be interested.

[@artzology]

@@leoratriden8757 I watch her too ❤️

[@shelleygiesbrecht4759]

I live in Peace River, where in Alberta do you live?

[@ladyryan902]

Love that dad is allowing the kids to help!! Teaching the boys self confidence and life skills.

[@kathyallen3038]

Where is the description to print your wonderful recipes 😊

[@kippykate9905]

Thank you! We will enjoy this recipe!

[@RapunzelinOttawa]

What a wonderful speaker - didn't say 'um' or 'uh' or 'ya know what I'm sayin' - a real pleasure to listen to!

[@rosiekerr8268]

Funny..i never thought of my moms potato salad as ‘Mennonite’, but hers is the same as yours….and for years mine. Another great video….love to see Tom and Jerry….they sure have frown!!! Norma will eventually settle with your firm but fair kindness to her. Xx

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you!!!!

[@californiadreamer2580]

Such a great sense of accomplishment for Dad's clothesline- building "work crew" helpers. They will look back on this structure when older and can proudly think to themselves "I helped to do that".

[@texassews535]

What a great clothesline. I did not know that they made one like that. You can hang a lot of clothes in a small area too. Plus, it is moveable to another location. I guess when you have a lot of wind from another direction, you can move the line to that area for the clothes to dry. I am impressed. I am also impressed with the children not complaining while working, and that they are all learning to do everything. You never know what you will need to do when out on your own, and if you have done it before, it will make your life so much easier. “Bring up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” You are doing that with such grace. I was brought up with a sweet potato salad also. I knew how to make potato salad when I first got married, but I liked my mother-in-law’s potato salad more than my Mom’s and Grandmother’s, so I called and asked her how to make it. It is not quite as sweet as yours, but close. The video brought back great memories. I always enjoy what you share, no matter what it is. ❤

[@Spiritledhomestead]

I pray I can have a dairy cow in the future if the Lord wills. I pray He continues to give me knowledge and wisdom in order to properly care for one ❤ I am so thankful He blessed me with your channel- I can only aspire to live this way. We are just starting out (garden[veggie/herb/medicinal plants], chickens, preserving). As a mother I get so frustrated doing everything to run the house but watching your videos shows me how important it is to have joy when homemaking and it has blessed me immensely! Also learning how to appropriately assign chores to my “flock” of 5 kiddos. May God bless and guide you always 🥰

[@Ruthannzimm]

God bless you!!

[@1gr8lpta]

I love how when the kids help you individually they all talk to you and you get one on one time with each child. I don’t particularly care for sweet potato salad, I grew up in New England and we didn’t do sweet savory dishes, moving to the south they like their salads with sweet pickles. Interesting how we like what we grow up with. That shredder is amazing! Thanks for sharing

[@anitaculp683]

I add sweet pickles to mine just a little bit. My parents are from the south!!

[@reneewilliams1747]

I am from the south and have never ever made sweet potato salad. My bestie that lives in NJ makes it sweet.

[@hadrianryan4179]

​@reneewilliams1747 I'm also from NJ and I use the sweet pickles, too! 😊

[@frenchysandi]

Such a great lesson in taking care of your family. The old ways are invaluable and best not forgotten.

[@mbmiller1956]

Wow! Now that’s a clothesline!! So enjoy your channel ❤

[@virginiamesko6369]

I've never seen carrots in potato salad. I imagine it adds a nice sweetness. I use mayo, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt and pepper. Delicious!

[@tulipsmoran5197]

Your parenting is admirable. Too few moms and dads take the time to integrate teaching with projects. Our home was similar to yours - DIY/scratch cooking - which is why after a career of carrying a briefcase and wearing 3-1/2 inch heels chasing airplanes, I can manage maintenance, installs and build projects on my little homestead. My mother's grandfather was a chef in Germany before her father immigrated to US in early 1900s so I and my brother learned how to plan/cook from scratch very delicious meals. And Dad was a talented DIYer so we learned a lot from both of them. Mom's family were wheat farmers in NoDakota and Dad's family were factory workers. So there were rich values and ethos ingrained in us. Our gardening chores like your children were great learning lessons on how to feed yourself. As an adult I've come to learn that my childhood was a blessing because so many never learned those skills and with the coming changes to our world, it will be very challenging for them.

[@catladynj]

I really enjoy your channel.

[@Ruthannzimm]

I appreciate that!

[@Famcke]

Ya'll are such great parents! 💐 Love your videos and seeing the children working along side you. 🦃🐓🐄

[@teresaholland4790]

I personally think that’s a very private situation and honestly as viewers don’t need to know it’s none of our business

[@futurekron]

It's terrific to see the kids learning a wide variety of skills. My parents taught us some basic things, but we were more of an annoyance to them (or, at least they imparted that attitude). My mother was such a control freak, and rarely encouraged (instead, criticized) us. Now that I'm older, I'm learning all of these skills we should have learned growing up on a hobby farm, from watching videos like yours. Thanks for sharing.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Why do you think your mom felt the need to control so much? Did she grow up in a chaotic environment? Or with no voice or control over her life? I think it’s important to be curious about the why of where we came from. It can help us not to repeat the same or to have a knee-jerk reaction and swing the opposite way to a fault.

[@bettyperrin4251]

My mom taught me to make sausage gravy and cornbread from scratch, but would not let me make biscuits. She said I made to much of a mess with the flour

[@futurekron]

@@bettyperrin4251 Interesting! Do you make biscuits now? I think I prefer cornbread, too, because it is much neater. My mother made good biscuits, but the rest of her cooking sucked!

[@futurekron]

@@cynthiafisher9907 I honestly haven't figured it out, but she is bi-polar and a raging narcissist (and violent). I think she was a real problem child for my grandmother since my great grandmother had contemplated taking over her care at one point. My mother said she chose to stay with her own mother, but really regretted it since she had a better connection with her g-ma (my g-gma)

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@futurekron I’m so sorry you have had such a difficult relationship with your mother. I also had a difficult relationship with mine, but she wasn’t a narcissist, just very critical. I haven’t studied it a lot, but I have read of something called “the narcissist’s wound”. That might be a good thing for you to research. Narcissists are very difficult to deal with, for sure, but they are also able to grow and change, I have read, at least to some degree. It might be helpful to learn all you can about what makes your mother tick. I wish you well!

[@pamwilliams4540]

So glad came across your channel! Loved the smell of clothes dried outside on the line, a memory from childhood. And the potato salad looked so good. Love watching all of you work together. Much love to all of you from Indiana.....

[@MarfaPavlovna]

Our dairy cow is head strong, too. I'm glad for all your advice, in milking to the end. I've had many pails kicked over at 15 min. when she thinks we're done.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes. It’s a battle to stay consistent and firm

[@freenewlife8]

Could you share about your dairy cow? I'm preparing for my first. Farm vet tells me to buy a bottle-raised heifer "from the Amish" (I live near a lot of PA Dutch families, in Maryland.) Did you raise yours from calf yourself? Do you have her alone or with other cows? Homesteading (Donkeys, Icelandic sheep, hens, large garden, hand-thrown pottery...) for 15 years, this is a big step for us! Thanks!

[@MarfaPavlovna]

@@freenewlife8 our dairy cow had already had 1 healthy calf a year before and was milking when we bought her (and pregnant)! We paid $1200 for her and have had her grazing with sheep, pigs and chickens with no issues.

[@maggiedoor6093]

I wonder if you set your pail in a plastic milk crate to steady, it may not tip as much.

[@heiditagge5776]

Clotheslines are awesome! Potato salad looks so amazing. Could you tell us a story about adopt your boy? I love to hear. Adopt children are wonderful and blessings. ❤

[@littleme3597]

Yes, I wonder how they got that mixed child to adopt. Maybe too much nosy, me?

[@faigee3493]

​@@littleme3597I believe she has said that the youngest 3 are all adopted

[@kippertoo]

Perfect timing! I bought potatoes at the farmers market this morning intending to make potato salad. I was just about to search for a new recipe and here you posted a new video! God is good.

[@veronica978]

Tip. Not that you need it. But you can hang more cloths on the line if you go on and hang your shirts, dresses, pants etc on hangers hand them out like that. When i was still living at home my parents didnt have a lot of place to hang clothes out so we hung them off of the the lip of he carport as long as hey aren’t bunched up the air could flow between them. Then another upside is that they were already hung up so you didnt have to do it after they were dry :). You are amazing by the way keep up the good work training your children in the old ways. You’re giving them something so many children and young adults don’t have.

[@nancybrooks-hartz8807]

Wow I always learn something new from watching you !! Thank you so much for your very wise knowledge and passing on !! Blessing to you and your family !! ❤

[@SISSYKAY]

That is some great clothesline. I've never seen one like that before. Potato salad looked delish. The calves are growing fast! Two-legged mama is more stubborn than the 4-legged mama. lol

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes!!!

[@suseyq4559]

Love watching your gentle tough with your children, the animals and your garden!

[@missykuss9975]

We are buying our bigger homestead soon and a laundry line is one of the things I’m most excited about. It’s not feasible where we are now. Nothing says clean like sun dried sheets!

[@GramTRN]

Thank you for sharing your lively and lovely family days . I especially enjoy the boys' teamwork with the tools!

[@maryknittel1266]

Thank you for making your videos. Brings back so many memories of being raised on our farm. And like that you do voiceovers rather than try to always talk when you are busy doing your outdoor work. May God Bless you all.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Our pleasure!

[@teriguerin8371]

Thank you for explaining to use cold water to begin the cooking process for the potatoes.

[@natalia199301]

Thank you for sharing…I’m going to try your method, I love potato salad. I love your channel and all the olds ways you do things…is honestly remind me of my childhood with many of the same things my grandmother taught me. Thank You

[@Ruthannzimm]

You are so welcome!

[@expertexcavatinginc]

You sped over such a great thing, you are a FANTASTIC braider! That hair was beautifully done!!!

[@debbiehuth9742]

I love watching your video's, iv'e starting canning about 1 1/2 years ago, I wish I would have started sooner, I'm 67yo, I Think every child should learn these skills.

[@southsidecarly7427]

I love your attitude with your headstrong cow 😁. Nice clothesline. I love that your boys are helping dad🥰.Your potato salad sounds yummy I always make a dill potato salad.. Have a great day!🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸🌼🌸

[@revecarodriguez709]

I used to hang my clothes in order , all the sheets & towels on the outside lines , then blue jeans & pants , next line , blouses shirts , I would leave the inside lines for underwear etc ! We lived near a busy street & houses all around us, I don’t like everyone getting a view of them ! We had to help my mom wash & hang clothes , it was hard during the bad winters we had in Texas , so we’d hang clothes on hangers on shower rod , it did the job ! My mom told us back in the ‘50’s she had 2 of 8 kids, dust storms were bad , she was a bit green , she’d wash cloth diapers hang them outside , the dusty wind would get them dirty , she’d wash again , hang them inside house where my dad had set up clothes lines for her , if they didn’t dry completely she’d press them !

[@Eph1-4]

God has grown a wonderful teaching heart in you!🙌🙌 I am thankful to have found your channel a bit back. Though I don’t care for sweet potato salad I will be trying your peel on boiling method and shredding the potatoes! Thank you for sharing your hand crank shredder, I didn’t know they existed! I keep wearing through the box style so will see if I can get my hands on a crank style. God bless you all🙏

[@itskokomieko]

Ruthann, i just discovered your channel. I want to thank you for sharing your daily life with us. It is already helping me immeasurably in not only the practical skills I've always been fearful of trying, but also with keeping a peaceful yet intentional mindset throughout any hard work, and also how to truly rejoice in this beautiful creation God has given us to steward. ❤

[@HelenFrost57]

Your potato salad look so good. I cook with my skin on as well. I score a complete circle around center of each potato. Then when they are cooked and cool the entire peel from each side of potato comes off in a big piece. So easy. Give it a try. It’s quick. But also there is something calming to me about sitting and peeling vegetables. 🥰😊

[@Ruthannzimm]

Oh. Great idea!!

[@bethford2334]

I am new to your channel (maybe for two weeks now) and I enjoy watching you and your family so much. We are friends with Old Order Amish and it reminds me of their lifestyle. In fact, I will be going to pick up three pies for a funeral meal on Monday that my friend is making for me. We have been friends now for about twenty five years and we often drive them places and never charge them and in return they are so helpful and generous with us. I value our friendship.

[@Ruthannzimm]

That’s awesome.

[@lanadavis9535]

Probably the most comforting thing about your videos, for me, is watching you use tools that I have in my kitchen as well.

[@carolynmoody9460]

It's always a blessing to see a new video..makes me smile❤❤❤

[@susanstokesbrungard291]

I love my Presto Pressure Canner. Your house looks so fun. Reminds me of my Aunt and Uncles house years ago in Virginia. Lv and Prayers to all.

[@barbaranielsen2888]

This is my first time watching your channel! I enjoyed it very much!

[@denisepineda1788]

Thanks for the potato salad recipe. I haven’t seen one with sugar in it, but you also add vinegar so it kind of makes sense. My recipe is just miracle whip, mustard, salt, and pepper because that is how my Mom made it. I love your video!

[@michelelunaas516]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.I really enjoy watching and learning.

[@micheleandrews4779]

This recipe looks sooo good! Can’t wait to try!😊 Thanks so much!

[@joanborn8835]

Lovely family!! Thank you for the potato salad recipe. Very interesting!!!

[@cindyengland9669]

Thanks for making the potato salad.i love your videos

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

I love watching your videos very informative

[@jenniferr2057]

I have 3 different brands of pressure cannera and an electric option. My prestos are the ones I reach for, consistently. I can do 3 rounds in my prestos in leas time than 2 in the all american. My in laws hold the all American in such high estime, but i am pleased with the ease of using the prestos!

[@cindyferrante2983]

I love your way of life and enjoy watching and learning from your videos..thanks so much

[@bonneymoseley1159]

Oh wow! I have never seen potatoe salad made that way, or potatoe salad without boiled eggs in it. I will try your recipe, but I have to say I will add my boiled eggs.

[@dadededadr]

I look forward to your videos! You have a beautiful family!!!

[@kayeeiland4167]

Thank you for sharing this with us ! There is always something to learn , and you are a patient teacher !

[@marjoriesmithson5924]

Potato salad sounds great, I'll try it. Thank you for sharing ❤😊😊😊

[@suebean3873]

I always enjoy watching what it is that you do in a day. Can’t believe how hard working you and the family are. I don’t see your husband much however, I believe you said he has an outside job elsewhere so I’m sure he’s a very busy man as well. Thanks for all the wonderful tips you give us in each video. I find everything you to so darn interesting. I also love all the kitchen machinery that you have. You must have gotten while in the other community your lived in, utensils I’ve never seen anywhere before. Thank you for your awesome videos….I would love to follow you in a day (I’m sue I’d need a few naps during the day), lol.

[@tammyharder7488]

Potato salad looks great thanks for sharing 👍

[@Ashestoashespetcrematory]

I really enjoyed watching your videos. Very well done and some yummy looking recipes. Thank you for sharing

[@Sh4peofmyheart]

That looks absolutely delicious. I've had many opportunities to enjoy Mennonite food (including potato salad), and it's always delicious.

[@GenetryHomestead]

Thank you for this video. I have just started packing a lunch for my husband and this is very helpful.

[@lulu6618]

Precious lady.! You are amazing! Awesome for your family! Thank you for making this video!

[@lrfox49]

Awesome line!!

[@shariliming2441]

I miss having a clothesline! There's nothing better than sheets and towels hung outside to dry. I just love watching your videos. It reminds me of how I grew up. ❤

[@terigarman8508]

Beautiful family, love how all the kids help.

[@catherinebrame3145]

I so appreciate your wonderful teaching!! Learning so much and revamping my goals for this stage of my life. Thank you so much!! God bless you!!

[@Jane-zv5pu]

Life is hectic. Thank you for such lovely and peaceful programs. You are all great. God bless you and your family, Ruth❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@katnuccio85]

I so enjoy your content! I LOVE that you don’t have background music!

[@alexan6118]

Not sure how I came across your channel, but I am so incredibly glad I did!! Your videos are so real! They are relaxing to watch and learn from!

[@pennygreenler4351]

I just found your vlog and really enjoyed watching your presentation. It's heart warming and a joy to watch.

[@michellerose6721]

Finally! I have been making glue consistently for years! Thank you for the simple explanation❤

[@sandrarutz6993]

Good video, your kids are remarkable and learning so much. Your potato salad looks yummy and I LOVE your clothes line...lol

[@diannacovergirlsmith]

oh wow that is a great set up on the clothesline i would love one of those

[@johnmaida160]

This looks so delicious! Thank you!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I love how you are teaching your kids to work !!! Beautiful family Oh and I love that clothes line !

[@ericae4419]

Thank you for sharing the recipe! Next potato salad I make, will be this one. 🤗

[@nancieholmes4953]

I have always cooked my potatoes with the skins on also. That's how my grandma did hers. They are easy to peel after they cool and have a lot better taste in your potatoe salad.

[@shelbiemarsh6430]

Very peaceful and a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing. God bless.

[@rheamusic314]

Love seeing these children able to work and do things well!!!

[@oliviaayala1219]

I'm going to try your potato salad next weekend. Until next time much love and many prayers. 💖💖

[@cathymacgregor9246]

The way you smile, reminds me that we are the best of friends or family! Love you channel!

[@VenisPonce]

I love everything about this video! Your home and property are beautiful and it's so sweet that your boys are helping put your laundry line up. !🥰🥰🥰

[@manub6556]

❤es ist sooo lieb....wie die Jungs dem Papa helfen....für Mama die Wäscheleinenkonstruktion zu montieren❤❤❤❤❤ Gut das Du Dich nicht unterkriegen lässt...von der dickköpfigen Kuh.....und Du machst es richtig....Du bleibst ruhig und bestimmt 😊 Euer Kartoffel Salat ist eine ganz andere Art als ich sie kenne.....etwas zu Kalorien reich😅aber ich probiere das Rezept aus 😊 Wir in Österreich 🇦🇹 machen unseren Kartoffel Salat etwas anders 😅 Lg.Manu 🙋‍♀️🇦🇹

[@renestewart604]

Your potato salad looks delicious. I cannot wait to make it.

[@annpassaro6757]

Thank you Ruthann, I appreciate you sharing your family and favorite recipes with us. I made the potato salad and it tasted like an old family favorite. I will think of you each time I make it, thank you again. Annie

[@rhondagardner2741]

Tom is really admiring himsrlf in the camera lol. Wow a laundry line. Havent seen one or used one since I was a kid. ❤

[@lynnek4226]

I so enjoy your videos, always enjoy seeing the animals on your farm. You should publish a cookbook. Love your recipes!

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

Oh my goodness they’re too sweet they’re adorable, precious!!!😊

[@MsKatherineJo]

Mom had a shredder like yours. Beautiful memories in the kitchen. Wish I could get my hands on one.

[@critters16]

Thank you so much ❤

[@heavenscenthomestead4242]

Just found your channel. I am binge watching your videos. I live about 20 miles from where your clothes line was made. I am loving your content.

[@catherinecooper2360]

I'll try your potato salad, Ruth Ann. It looks wonderful! We've finally had some rain here in S.E. Wisconsin. I celebrated its arrival and all the veggies seemed to appreciate it very much also. Have already harvested 3 zucchini from my little plants, and to celebrate that, I made zucchini bread with almond flour. It's just delicious and I'll make even more tomorrow. Hoping you have a wonderful weekend. Love and blessings to all.

[@teriwalker2235]

Hooray for all that rain!!! Could you send some to Arizona if you get a chance.🤣 I love to see a garden after rain-you can see that the plants feel the difference from well water.

[@robinshinabarger7626]

Thank you for teaching about the potatoes! I learned quite a bit, I tried to shred them before, but didn't know they had to be chilled first, it was quite a mess! I just subscribed and am looking forward to learning more!

[@user-cq5oj8zg6z]

Thank you for this recipe. Looking forward to hearing what you observed when canning with the presto opposed to the All American. Was about to can some more potatoes in my presto but now want to wait for any further ideas you may have. Blessings to you and your family.

[@HuskyTude]

What a lovely video! Loved the rain!! All the animals! A beautiful life! I know it’s lots of hard work. God is Sooo Good! Thank you for sharing your life and family with us. They provide me with a temporary escape from this crazy world!!

[@Ruthannzimm]

You’re very welcome

[@dianesidney4931]

Ruth Ann you are just amazing….love your channel and look forward to it. Love to watch the kids learn and enjoy their task. I’m in my 70’s and learn new methods from you. My potato salad is close to yours, I add boiled eggs to mine then at the end garnish with smoked paprika. Looking forward to more canning videos. Love those clothes lines…God bless!

[@maurenecotter431]

I love this 😁 Thank you for sharing! Watching this video warmed my heart... my favorite photo is of my husbands Great Grandmother, in a polka dot dress, milking their cow❣️ It’s an old black and white photo. It's great. I adore her and your video made me think of her 🥰 Thank you

[@kathygoskey6701]

Thank you for posting the clothesline info. I told my daughter I really want one again. I prefer it over a dryer.