Sam's Club Haul with Prices for the Traditional Foods Kitchen

[@MarysNest]

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[@JackyHeijmans]

Hi Mary, the baking soda, are you aware you can make your own deodorant and toothpaste with baking soda? I am without teeth, so I only use it as deodorant, but it works awesome. It is cheaper than store bought stuff, and more important, it is far more healthy for you. You only need some coconut oil in a little jar, add about a teaspoon of baking soda, stur the lot, and you can put it under your arms. I use it before I go to bed, so not to mess up my cloth with oily spots, it works for at least a day after, more often I use it only once in 3 days or so. You can add any organic essential oil you like to add a smell, I use jasmin. For the toothpaste you can find many videos online. I can't get your goodies here, I live in Europe, but it was still interesting to see what things cost in the USA. Much love!

[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

I got boxes of salt today for 0.27€ per box. Dollar General has been having clearance sales.

[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

@@JackyHeijmans how do you make the deodorant

[@miananni1247]

Hi Mary, Great information! ☺️

[@JackyHeijmans]

@@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83 I use a little jar like one from store bought day creme. Fill that with coconut oil, add a small tea spoon of baking powder, and stur it together. You can use it as such, or add a few drops of organic essential oil to your liking to add a nice smell. Done. I never use measurement, it is not an exact science. It can stain your clothing, so I use it before I go to bed, just wearing an old t-shirt. With coconut oil you can also make your own face oil, just add some herbs that are beneficial to your skin, like Sage and/or Calendula, leave it in for a month or so, till the oil takes on the herbs, and drain off the herbs. I use it with Sage, it is better than what ever creme I ever bought. (Calendula is not blooming yet..) Just be careful, like Mary says, if you use herbs when pregnant, using medication, and so on. Best to find multiple people that give information, for some don't know all or forget to say something important. Like with Calendula, a lady online says it can be safely used by pregnant women, but Heidi from Rain Country says it should not be used by pregnant women, for it can cause the loss of the baby. Basil and Sage should also not be used when pregnant or breast feeding, just to mention a few other herbs. It is important to inform yourself. You can find a lot of other things online, I find something new all the time. Have a beautiful day! Much love! Ps: I just got this video from Danu's Irish Herb Garden, how to make herbal deodorant. I have not watched it yet, though I thought you may find it interesting too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raWWiqWAj6aVq5Y

[@Mom0fTwins]

Thank you for this. So many KZbinrs do hauls only from Costco but there is not a Costco near me. I do have a Sam's so I truly appreciate this video.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@RiceaRoni354]

Same here. My sams tripled their fresh section this past year

[@jenniferr2057]

Mary, what an important thing to say. Do the best you can and admit it! Just do the best you can, them if it includes organic carrots pretrimmed...

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jennifer, Yes - I am so with you. All we can do is the best we can. Love, Mary

[@emilystevens7837]

On the large cans of pineapple, etc. You could rinse the fruit, dry off a bit and dehydrate them. Maybe grind them into powder.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@marykater.7169]

Thank you, Mary! Look how long your hair is getting! It looks great!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you Mary Kate!! ❤️🤗❤️

[@CleanEatingKitchen]

Thanks Mary, and I so agree with your philosophy about not being perfect in the kitchen!

[@MarysNest]

Absolutely!! Hope you are doing great!! Love, Mary

[@strwbryparfait3889]

You are always such a joy to listen to and watch because of your sweet spirit. May your attitude and spirit be as abundantly enriching as your food practices 🌸

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much!

[@bettynewman66]

That pineapple (and peach slices) dehydrate very well, too!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Betty, Great tip! Thanks! Love, Mary

[@bettynewman66]

@@MarysNest I save the juice to add to tea, too 😊

[@EssayonsFG]

We are so appreciative for all the tips and short cuts you share with us, Mary. Great cost saving garden buys. We reference your 36 page pantry list all the time now. We really need to consider buying more of those #10 sizes more for our long term pantry. As always, a wonderful haul and tutorial, Mary. God bless, Rob

[@MarysNest]

Oh Rob! Thank you so much for the kind words! Oh my goodness - whenever I find those #10 cans, I am so happy! Just like my mom!! I'm putting out a video this morning about my garden and I mention your channel. My green beans are doing great!...Thanks to you!! Hope you and the family are doing great! Love, Mary

[@chloeking4208]

This video is exactly what I was looking for! I’d love to see an updated haul if anything has changed or if you have new things to share!

[@houndherder6982]

Mary you are such a gem. Your enthusiasm always makes me smile. I’m with your son, a huge fan of olives. I could eat a can myself. We don’t have a Sam’s Club but I can get those at our Costco and I do ALWAYS have them on hand. I buy our whole chickens from the Hutterites in Montana even though I live in Washington. Ironically, we drive to northern Idaho to pick them up. However, all that being said, canned chicken comes in handy. Especially after you driven from Washington to Idaho to pick up your Montana chickens. LOL. We’re always up for a road trip.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Karen, WOW!! That is a drive!! I haven't been up your way in years but I hear a lot of folks moving to the eastern part of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. It is certainly beautiful up there. I told my husband that if we couldn't live in Texas, that I would like to live in that area but he is a bit concerned about the cold temps! As a former NYer, I think I could handle it. I tell him it's a dry cold not a damp, wet bone chilling cold - as my dad used to say - that we had back East. Love, Mary

[@houndherder6982]

@@MarysNest we definitely have four seasons here. It does get cold but nothing like when we lived in Chicago. Those winters went on forever with that cold wind blowing off the lake. I love that it does get hot here spring/summer (101 degrees the other day-but that is unusual so early in the summer) but it is a dry heat. The humidity kills me anymore. It is beautiful in these parts even into Wyoming. The states you mentioned just seem very safe to me - no hurricanes, no tornados, no monsoon type of rain and no big BUGS. It was definitely a culture change for me but I have grown to love it. It really isn’t that far to go into Idaho but where we get the chickens is WAY up north by the Canadian border so it is a long day. Good ride for our pups, we get to spend time together and as a bonus we get a freezer full of good, healthy chickens. It is an outing we do every fall up to the Mennonite store to pickup our chickens.

[@RiceaRoni354]

It’s funny until I started watching your channel I hadn’t realized I am a majority traditional food kitchen. I get criticized for being a food snob but I want to feed my family the best foods not easy foods although traditional foods aren’t too much work if you cook that way

[@MarysNest]

Hi Cindy, Love that! Glad you are on this journey with us! Love, Mary

[@mordeys]

my husband goes through 2 of the can chicken a month just for quick snacks or when we are having a meal he doesn't want or not on his diet ( he doesn't ask me to cook special for him, i have long term serious medical issue) . he loves to just add guacamole and salsa to the chicken and snack all day on it.

[@mothershelper1981]

I discovered those Campari tomatoes a year or two ago and that's practically all I ever buy now! They are so sweet. I try to eat at least one per day and I just eat it like an apple.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Good info! Thank you! About two years ago I purchased a reusable filter (washable) for our coffee maker and now I don't have to buy refills. I did stash back a small amount of paper filters in case something were to happen to our reusable filter, but so far, so good. Thanks for the great tips and ideas in your videos and God bless you!

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@charlottekearn5185]

We are the same when it comes to coffee. If the power goes off and comes back on we race to the kitchen to make coffee before it goes back out. I also am always looking for new coffee to try out. We also think exactly the same when it comes to honey, I have local honey and other kinds too and always pick up some from Costco, no Sam's club in my area. This might make you laugh, I have written caption with my videos and the caption doesn't always match what people say. When you said " I can't have enough pourable honey" my caption said "I can't have enough horrible honey". Gotta love technology. Have a great day Mary, I look forward to your next video. Charlotte

[@MarysNest]

Hi Charlotte, Too funny about the honey caption! Sounds like we are twins when it comes to shopping!! Love, Mary

[@RiceaRoni354]

I had a French press for just that reason

[@charlottekearn5185]

@@RiceaRoni354 I have one of those too. We do have a generator we can drag out with a ton of cords so we can have hot water. We just sit around waiting for the power to come back on by itself.

[@nicolaeteofanescu1084]

Unhappily living france, prices are 4 times biggers. Yours way to teach is very smart and pleasent; Lot of thanks

[@MarysNest]

Hi Nicolae, Thank you! 😃 Sorry your prices are higher. Love, Mary

[@nicolaeteofanescu1084]

@@MarysNest Sincerly thank you for your attention, mistress Mary.

[@Marietta5045]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge Mary. Love your videos and appreciate your thoughtfulness.

[@MarysNest]

Thanks for watching!

[@fallenangelwi25]

I highly recommend their cold pressed virgin coconut oil too it's like $10 for 64oz tub!!!!

[@KKing55]

It is the core of the pineapple that is super high in Bromelain ~!

[@MarysNest]

Yes indeed! And I always enjoy snacking on it. Love, Mary

[@amelia-ireneinpdx2613]

Mary, if you do like Danny & Miss Wanda @ Deep South Homestead, you take that green top off your pineapple & start off into a tree. Danny has a VLOG on how to do that. They now have several trees in their green house & high tunnels & have started harvesting pineapple from them. Homestead Tessie recans a lot of the ind'l sized cans, you might see if there is one on pineapple, but it seems to me she uses whatever the "blue" book says to can it as - you'll need to check that out for sure.

[@victorialg1270]

The small size tomatoes are perfect to either dehydrate or ferment.

[@MarysNest]

How true!

[@cindymiranda5723]

For those people worried about the cost of sea salt here in California Northern California our Dollar Tree is selling Himalayan pink salt in Grinders shakers and bags. So good luck

[@lindas.5986]

According to extension, it is not advised to recan fruit. Will turn fruit mushy and heat passes differently through fresh fruit than already canned fruit.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Linda, That is what I suspected. Thanks so much for the clarification! Love, Mary

[@Janice_1979_]

Mary love your channel so much and your ideas. The berries are great. I usually freeze the berries I buy each week for smoothies. Wow Mary the price is great. Here where I live in Ontario the fruit and vegetables very expensive.

[@MarysNest]

So glad you like these ideas… And thank you for the kind words! Love, Mary

[@marycopeland4049]

“Chief Cook and Bottle Washer” brings precious memories of my Mom. She always wanted to include that in the ‘occupation’ portion of income tax forms.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Mary, how true! It really is a description that fits us home cooks perfectly. Love, Mary

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

Well, you did it again Mary. You made a Sams haul the best part of my day! I think Texas must have cheaper food prices than California which is more than frustrating. I can’t believe the good prices! I loved your additions of recipes and tips for the items that you bought. You’re TOPS! Thank you

[@MarysNest]

Oh Lulu, Thank you so much for the kind words!! Sorry your prices are higher. Ugh! Maybe they will come down in the future. Love, Mary

[@briedubbels8690]

@@MarysNest Food prices don't come down.

[@annecaunce]

Hi Mary, you probably already know this, but as well as using the pineapple scraps to make vinegar, you can ferment them along with the core and the top to make a drink. My mum also used to make ginger beer plant which was popular straight after WW2 when rationing was still in place. Most households had a jar in their airing cupboard. I've no idea why it was called a plant when it was basically water, yeast, sugar and ground ginger. It made lovely ginger beer.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Annie, What a great tip! Thank you for sharing!! Love, Mary

[@tarriehofman3431]

I did some research and discovered that pineapple can be canned in a hot water bath. Pints will take 15 min. after it comes to a boil and quarts will take 20 minutes after it comes to a boil.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Tarrie, Wow! Thanks for the tip! Love, Mary

[@kathyyoung3484]

I put a magnet on the front of my stove, when I stash dirty pans, so I don't forget about them. It is terrible when you preheat dirty pots and pans; I've done it.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Kathy!! What a great tip! Thank you! Love, Mary

[@BrendaJBarNett]

Love your videos 🥰 I support local stores but even big box stores hire locals. So I have no problem shopping the big box stores because i have friends and family that work for them. Love the satisfaction of preps on shelves and in freezer.....especially if it's something I've processed myself.💕

[@MarysNest]

Hi Brenda, Yes, I agree. I mostly shop at my local grocery store but periodically shop at the big box stores where I can get bulk sizes for a nice savings. Love, Mary

[@joylouise5417]

Great vid! We have memberships at both Costco and Sam’s also as they each have different things. About the carrots, many folks buy from places like Imperfect Foods featuring organic foods that groceries won’t accept or purchase imperfect fruits and veg directly from farmers at reduced cost. The sized-down carrots are much the same only you don’t feel you are throwing away parts you paid money to acquire. Someone taught me the ‘good, better, best’ method of growing, shopping, eating, living which has helped so much. Very important as you change to traditional cooking or really any part of your life. Like exercising, maybe you can’t do the 20 reps when you first start out but as you keep at it, you get better and better. Compari tomatoes are outstanding! The flavor!! On a side note, if I may, I sometimes think back to my grandmother who wouldn’t buy seeds for Big Boy or Better Boy tomatoes or many of the other hybridized foods that we now consider heirlooms because they weren’t natural.’ Thanks for the info about pineapple-didn’t know any of that!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Joy Louise, I am so with you - Good, Better, Best. It makes so much sense and helps up to not stress about trying to be perfect! Love, Mary

[@deborahjohnson4820]

I just tried those smaller tomatoes on the vine and I’m so addicted to them they are the next best thing to from grown tomatoes

[@MarysNest]

I know! Aren't they just the best!!

[@reginawarren1549]

I actually grow these. The campari, just saved the seeds from last year.

[@KK-li1lw]

So glad you did this! I’ve recently joined Sam’s Club, I can never set foot in Costco again

[@MarysNest]

Hope this helps! Love, Mary

[@caribbeanhouse6372]

Thank you Mary for sharing this tips with us.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@keisha_j]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I have a Costco membership but I was actually planning on getting a Sam’s membership this week. Have you ever purchased an produce from Johnson’s Backyard Garden? Their farm is located outside of Austin and they usually have a booth at the various farmers markets in and outside of Austin. They came to mind when you were sharing the tomato’s you purchased from Costco. During the month of June you can preorder bulk tomatoes from them. I’ll be watching your Costco haul next. Hope you’re having a great weekend. 🤗

[@MarysNest]

Oh yes - I love Johnson's Backyard Garden at the farmer's market!! Thanks so much for the tips about bulk ordering from them!! Love, Mary

[@tammy707]

You are absolutely wonderful! I can’t wait to transform my kitchen. You share so much content! I’ve watched a few of your videos as I just found you and have learned so much. Can’t wait to learn more!! I’m butchering a deer as I’m listening and wanting to make bone broth. I’m assuming I can do that w deer. I’m 46 and from Michigan

[@angelagrassadonia1585]

Hi Mary I enjoy your vlogs very much love the savings you get at Sam’s and never thought anything about baby carrots 🥕 I really though they were miniatures thanks for the information!

[@freeatlast1423]

I love the parchment paper from sams club- also they have heavyweight dry wax papers which I like

[@MarysNest]

Hi Val, Great to know! Thanks for the tip! Love, Mary

[@peggynichols6191]

If you get a French press you can make Coffee without power , you just have to boil the water.

[@mMsbeezer]

I live in Vermont, there is one Costco in the state. An hour and a half drive. I go every month or so. No Sam’s. There is a BJ’s in New Hampshire, about two hours away. I go every 2 to 3 months. The cost of groceries in Vermont is pretty high, or I wouldn’t drive that far. I have to get my veggies locally at a high price or they don’t stay fresh. Lots of farmers markets, but they are priced for the tourists.

[@MarysNest]

Oh Melissa, I am sorry to hear that your groceries are so high. Do you find that the Costco and BJs provide you with some savings? Here is the link to my Costco Haul for the Traditional Foods Kitchen: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2fPfGB_r9SXY9U Love, Mary

[@MicheleMoore7161959]

When I buy whole pineapples, I like to plant the crown in the ground and in 18 months or so, I have grown another pineapple!

[@TXJan0057]

I love that honey from Sam's. I have no more freezer space. I would love to get some berries. Need to make room. I honestly like big carrots because I use them mostly in large chunks like you would for potatoes. One thing I think the baby carrots would be great for is juicing. I drink lighter coffee in summer it just seems to go better with warm weather.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Janet, I never thought about that - as to the coffee - but it makes perfect sense! Love, Mary

[@annelefevre9457]

Yes......gets me in the mood for working on Christmas project. Wouldn’t it be fun if we still had our monthly Heavenly Angels Sewing Circle. That would be a great project for us “angelic” ladies!!

[@annelefevre9457]

Oops wrong comment to the wrong person.....trying to do three things at the same time. Please ignore that crazy comment!!

[@MarysNest]

LOL!! Sounds like fun!

[@mordeys]

we get nates organic honey here in Kansas as well. love it get at least one a month.

[@charliealexander1096]

I recan often. usually 15 min.after brought to boil. the fruit is perfect after.

[@lifewithnana9757]

Do you water bath can?

[@charliealexander1096]

@@lifewithnana9757 yes

[@annelefevre9457]

Yes, Mary, I would like to see more hauls of your Sam’s/Cisco stores.....in fact I would like to GO W/ YOU shopping there. How fun it would be!!’ I learned so much from you today w/ this video. I am going to buy pineapple in the big tins like that now. Pineappple is so expensive, that I hardly buy it.......and canned pineapple use to be a staple in my pantry. It is so disturbing to me to see prices at grocery stores just continue to climb! I am going to look for big time from now on. I can just taste pulling a cup of pineapple out of the freezer on a hot summer day.....and having it turn to slush after a few minutes. Yummmmm! You are so knowledgeable and I am so happy you are my friend and teach me things. Will look forward to seeing you once again!

[@MarysNest]

Oh Anne!! Thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so glad we’re on the traditional foods journey together! Love, Mary PS... yes, it would be a blast to go shopping together!!❤️🤗❤️

[@elizabeth-leavesandreads2890]

I’m Seguin , my favorite local to me honey is Fowler’s, they make an absolute delicious creamed honey. My husband,myself and our daughter have terrible allergies so we can never get enough honey. Lovely video.

[@MarysNest]

Thanks for sharing that great tip! Love, Mary

[@denisenotubiz5014]

On the spring mix, you said you like to cook them in a little bit of butter they make a delicious side dish. Can you give us that recipe? I'm intrigued.

[@jamieromar6168]

I buy the cheaper honey for cooking and the raw unfiltered for consuming as is or added to tea and things like that. Helps save money for my family. If cooking with the raw stuff that you pay extra for the "raw" benefits its a waist of money sometimes. At least that's how I see it. Hope it helps some one! I also didn't know that maple syrup came in different grade/color, thank you! I love the one from Sam's, and then bought some from Costco and was wandering why it was a lighter color and the flavor is not as strong. I like the Sam's one more! Kind of happy the one I like more is the better one for you! lol I learned lore of things from your videos! Have a blessed day!

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@aprilinalabama9074]

Thanks 😁👍

[@jeanwoodall1523]

Great haul. I like the the 20 lbs of Jasmine rice and the ready to heat 7 grain blends. Weed Em and Reap buys a large bucket of honey from one of their local farmers in Arizona. They are a family of 4 and it takes them a while to use one up. I think it may have been a irregular request. Lee mowed our grass yesterday but he also had to wash the neighbors car as Daniel put mud all over their car. I had to hose Daniel off. He hates the cold water. Still working through typing and printing my second dream journal. About halfway through it and then I can type up the new ones I haven't written down yet.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jean, Oh my goodness! Daniel must have been a sight! Love, Mary

[@mairzydotes3548]

Thanks for the tip on parchment paper. So annoyed with what I am currently using for SD loaf as it always sticks to the bread. Will definitely pick this up.

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@123gwilco]

I am a southern boy from New Orleans and I want to store GRITS for long term storage. I have trouble finding a company that packages grits for long term. I am a prepper. Can you help me to add grits to my stash. I like your channel and notice how thorough you are and I think you are very knowledgeable. Thanks.

[@MarysNest]

Great question. I am not 100% sure about storing grits. Generally whole dried corn stores well but once it is ground it may only stay fresh a short period of time. There are differences of opinions on it - some say 1 year (this is what I would lean to) while others say 2-5 years. I would contact Utah State University Extension Service who are considered a respected authority on food storage. You can also look through their website as well as their free downloadable ebook on food storage: extension.usu.edu/preserve-the-harvest/files/Food-Storage-Booklet.pdf And here is the link to their main site: extension.usu.edu/preserve-the-harvest/research/food-storage-in-home Hope this helps. Love, Mary

[@123gwilco]

@@MarysNest Thanks!

[@pandora4078]

That is the best price for 32 oz honey I've ever seen!! The same size at Winco in my town is $17...Our Costco is around $12. I wish we had a Sams near my town.

[@MarysNest]

I know - wasn't that such a great price! I couldn't resist!!

[@HelpatHomeJim]

Enjoy your big box outings, our closest Sam's is an hour and a half away. Costco is about two hours away. Nice haul.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Jim, I hear ya... our Sam’s and Costco are not around the corner either. We make a day of it when we drive into Austin. But it’s always so much fun. Hope you’re doing great. Love, Mary

[@monaleescott4203]

Excellent info food storage!

[@sharonafshari4485]

Thank you! Great video 👏👏👏

[@MarysNest]

Thanks!

[@cywarr]

The carrots surprised me too :)

[@Jacquelinexo]

I love your channel and I love you!

[@roses609]

I didn’t know you can freeze the can pineapple great haul

[@MarysNest]

Oh yes. Remove it from the can first and package it into usable amounts to fit your needs.

[@debrabendickson8088]

dandelions are free and are very good for you

[@MarysNest]

How true!!

[@waterisgold]

Mary God bless you💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏 you are such a delight and I love your Channel

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much!

[@DomesticKrys]

Wow, watching this in July 2022 and the canned chicken at Sam’s is now $18.98 for the same 6 pack

[@suerhea2620]

Thank you for the good information and advice

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sue, glad you found this helpful! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@debrabendickson8088]

my grandkids and kids dont like veggie much so i dehydrate then make the veggies into powder and load it in there meat and thay dont even know there eatting vegtables lololol

[@MarysNest]

Such a great tip!!

[@gloriaperconti3089]

Thank you Mary! 🙏🏻❤️

[@MarysNest]

You are so welcome!

[@fabrizio483]

Wow. I can't believe some people were nasty to you about the carrots. Some people have no common sense and are quick to criticise.

[@MarysNest]

You are so sweet to say that! But I don't mind. I understand that folks can have very strong opinions when it comes to food! So glad you're here!! Love, Mary

[@maritzalaureano9784]

It's called OCD

[@bettyelsner4593]

I learned stuff I did not know . I have a SAMs and Costco also

[@victorialg1270]

I will can fresh or frozen fruits. But canned large size have already lost considerable nutrition, so I do not reprocess them. Maybe water bath would be ok.

[@MarysNest]

Great point!

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@wildheart5086]

I have a question! What would you recommend for home remedy for eliminating foul smelling laundry? Can't get the odor out! Sanitizers are too expensive.

[@gr8tgirly]

Hi Mary! Can I freeze my large package of baking soda? Does it stay loose so that I can still bake with it?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Rosanne, Yes you can! Just make sure that it is sealed very well and won't absorb any odors. Love, Mary

[@debrabendickson8088]

i love the things you show us your awesome

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!!

[@lorimast]

Please be careful with Walmart/Sam's tires. My husband works at a tire shop. He's seen so many tires come from Walmart that needed replaced. They are NOT the same quality as the "same" item at another place. Sam's buys the lower quality items that other places won't sell, and that's how they save you money. I have thought about getting a Sam's membership in addition to Costco, but I just don't think I would make the extra $45/ year worth it. You have made me interested to possibly checking it out, though.

[@MarysNest]

Good to know!

[@marygallagher3428]

Great haul!

[@MarysNest]

Thanks!

[@jujube2407]

Bromelean breaks down once canned.. its ONLY in fresh pineapple. And per ball canning guidelines you cannot re can already canned items!

[@MarysNest]

Thanks so much for the great tip! Love, Mary

[@jujube2407]

@@MarysNest i mean there are tons of people that do things against balls guidance and lived! Lol but im a firm believer in following the ball blue book regs :)

[@briedubbels8690]

Same canned chicken is $17.78 today. OUCH. LGB.

[@consueloramirez663]

Señora Hermosa. Sería posible que sus videos tuvieran traducción al español como el de Banana Bread? Disculpeme por pedir tanto💐

[@DawnieRotten]

You should get a coffee French Press.....no electricity required!! lol I recently got one, for the first time in my life........and I don't know why it took me so long!! THEE BEST tasting coffee, comes from a french press!! I've been telling everyone...."You've GOTTA get one of these!!".

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@lorimast]

Do you use frozen or fresh berries in your jam? Is there any difference in the end product?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Lori, Great question. I generally use fresh but I have seen a lot of recipes that use frozen. It shortens the entire cooking process which seems like a nice idea. As to final product - I don't know for sure - but I wouldn't think it would be too different. Love, Mary

[@lorimast]

@@MarysNest thanks, I’m hoping to make some jam soon and fresh berries are so expensive right now!!!

[@hurricanehilde2744]

I want to hug you for your loving voice of reason. HAPPY Sunday. I have a huge organic mango tree. Great to add to your smoothie. Come on over Mary.

[@emiliehohner2531]

package sizes in North America are insane.

[@debrabendickson8088]

i miss texas

[@MarysNest]

Oh Debra!! Hope you can move back one day! Love, Mary

[@Janice_1979_]

I think us here in Canada have the best maple syrup 😀

[@MarysNest]

Oh yes, I love your maple syrup too! When I was a little girl, my father used to have to travel to Canada a lot on business. He would bring me back maple candy which was just scrumptious. Plus he brought me back a little maple leaf charm that I wore around my neck for years! When he took my mom and I to Canada on a road trip we had such a wonderful time! I have been back to your beautiful country on numerous occasions. Love, Mary❤️🍁❤️

[@Janice_1979_]

I love it here too, but we get such cold and snowy winters, we basically only get 3 months of beautiful weather.

[@Pamela-B]

We have Costco and Sams memberships too. There are things we can get at Sams that Costco doesn’t carry and vice versa.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Pamela, How true! Have you seen my recent Costco Haul? You can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2fPfGB_r9SXY9U They have some wonderful things for stocking the Traditional Foods Kitchen. Love, Mary

[@MatthewSherriff85]

I've been trying to grow all my vegetarian in a little backyard garden, i can mostly grow everything i need for fresh veg, i have uploaded some videos on my channel

[@MarysNest]

Hi Matthew, WOW!! That is fantastic! Love, Mary

[@joycewedel9084]

Can I dehydrate canned fruit?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Joyce, yes… Blot it a bit to dry it off and then dehydrate it. I think it’ll be wonderful. Love, Mary

[@JoleanneJackson]

I found pink Himalayan salt at my local dollar tree.

[@jo.ro1233]

that's where I get mine too

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@jerriscollins-ruth9019]

Good job Mary

[@MarysNest]

Thanks!

[@shoshana7412]

While there is some bromelain in pineapple flesh, most of the high bromelain content is found in the core.

[@Yoda63]

I learned this by watching vitamix demo videos 😂

[@MarysNest]

Oh yes! I always eat the core… I saw something very similar. So now I always make a point to eat that first before anything else. Love, Mary

[@RiceaRoni354]

I love the core

[@jujube2407]

Have you ever thought about getting silpat liners? Yes you do have to wash them... but you never need parchment or foil again? NOTHING sticks to it... EVER

[@MarysNest]

Oh yes. I have a silpat but I like having parchment paper for when I make a recipe "En Papillote"- wrapped in parchment. But other than that - yes, the silpats are great! Love, Mary

[@kaykringle8241]

We should be supporting our local groceries, not hating on you Mary 🥰 But after "Rona" they need more people buying local, Sam's and WalMart are NOT hurting

[@MarysNest]

Hi Kay, I understand completely. And I do buy most of my groceries at my local grocery store (H-E-B) and farmer's market. Love, Mary

[@mairzydotes3548]

@kay Kringle - I agree on principle but many of us don’t have local businesses for groceries and so Sams is no different than a Schnucks. They are all chains. Also, keep in mind that the big box stores employ local residents. But, to your point, I have sworn off Amazon (for a number of reasons including trying to spend locally). Agree we need to support local to assure they can stay in business.

[@carolyncarlon9870]

YES!!!

[@kp8174]

Sadly, the Sams Club in my area doesn’t have many organics. They are finally building a Costco here, I’ll be shopping there instead.

[@MarysNest]

Oh dear! But I think you might find that Costco will have some organics. Love, Mary

[@lifewithmisty1]

You eat so healthy!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!

[@carolyncarlon9870]

Do you check your emails?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Carolyn, I get thousands of emails so it is tough for me to respond to all of them. Do you have a question that you could leave here in the comments that I can respond to? Love, Mary

[@eddakouchfatima8573]

السلام وعليكم كود 👍💕🌷🌺

[@tonijurkones9797]

Hello 👋👋❤️💜💚👍

[@MarysNest]

Thanks for visiting!

[@bethbeckermeyer1732]

Do you check your email?

[@MarysNest]

Hi Beth, Please forgive me. I get thousands of emails and would love to respond to them all but I don't think there would be enough time in the day! LOL!! Do you have a question that you could ask me here in the comments? Love, Mary

[@kamikazitsunami]

The Sam's that I go to has a tiny selection of organic products, less than 10 items in total and any one time. To shop organic I use Misfits market and have my produce and some other pantry staples delivered to my door and I go to several stores to get the rest.

[@MarysNest]

Wow! Great tip!