Saving Seeds ~ Making Extracts ~ Large Family Homestead Life

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Jessica!!!! Thank you for inspiring me every single day!!! Your positive attitude and trust in the Lord, has helped me as I have been grieving the loss of my mom back on November 29th 2020. I have been so angry because I was not allowed to say goodbye to her, or touch her, or comfort her, due to Covid. I just wanted to say that your videos make me smile and uplift me. Have a beautiful home church day Jessica!!! sincerely, Araminta

[@lisagrafton2529]

So sorry for your loss, and the terrible way it happened.

[@threerivershomestead]

I am so sorry for your loss 😔

[@cindyparker9920]

Very sorry for your loss. I lost my mother to covid as well a year ago. My grieving process has been so different from other loses. We couldn’t have a service or funeral so I feel like I’m stuck somehow. I will be praying for you

[@lisabryant1441]

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. Sending you much love, encouragement and hugs.

[@KarisGoogle]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m praying for your peace and comfort ♥️🙏🏻🌺 May God bless your heart and life ♥️

[@patricecarter5096]

You have a beautiful family...God bless...Shalom

[@CherieNorquay]

I love how you get the most out of everything. AND also how your kids are learning so much alongside you. What a blessing this is. Thanks for sharing!

[@siouxsiesiouxwilson7247]

Thankyou very much for the video! Need to invest in a Freeze Drier x

[@ladykathrynperry9094]

Thank you Jessica we appreciate you!

[@cindyparker9920]

Jessica you make me want to be a better person. Your videos are teaching me many new things. I just feel a peace come over me when you are talking. The little boys always make me smile acting silly and making faces. My kids are all grown and I would do it all over again if I could. God Bless you Jessica.

[@utoobcandy]

For that 'french toast casserole' you can do an egg and milk base and then add veggies and sausage or cheese for a savory strata!

[@DeathandTaxes21]

That's how I eat it because I have to watch my sugars!

[@homesteadblessings8886]

Thank you for sharing you blessing with us. I could only have two children but God blessed me with three other grown children. I know God comes first in your family and I pray he will give you a healthy baby soon, Again thank you for sharing your family

[@kristinmiller4779]

Jessica I don't know how you do everything. Your voice is calming

[@UghUgh1234]

Watching the little baby at the end trying to keep up with the big kids in the yard is so sweet! 🥰

[@lindaminor1985]

Oh, i absolutely adore you & family ❤ may God continually bless you 🙏

[@CathyLarkins]

I love making my own extracts! I have been making vanilla for abt 30 years. I have a friend who lives in Hawaii and grows and processes her own beans. I usually have 3 fifths going at one time. I use 3 types of beans (Tahitian, Hawaiian & Madagascar) with Kentucky bourbon (2 5th) and one 5th with vodka. I was lucky to visit a vanilla and cacao business when I visited Hawaii 3 years ago.. I have made coffee extract, orange, lemon, limes, coconut, chocolate, strawberry. Its such fun!

[@saintamerican6105]

Jessica is such a righteous Lady 🤍

[@sarahjamieson-bas6156]

We call that a bread and butter pudding here in New Zealand. I often put butter and jam on the slices and layer it then make my egg and milk mixture. You are so creative in all that you do and your children just a joy 😊

[@stephgoldhenritze]

Oh my goodness I have never heard of that - what a wonderful idea!! I will have to try that.

[@ivylillieshomestead]

My kids like when I freeze the pickle juice in ice pop containers. It's a refreshing treat on a hot day.

[@suecastillo4056]

ALWAYS Blessed! And you and yours as well! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🕉☮️🙋‍♀️‼️

[@mwahl1686]

"...some... not cumin!" 🤣 How many people have almost - or worse, definitely - made that mistake! That cracked me up. Relatable.

[@marybanspach4056]

The last part of the show with the kids playing in the yard, makes me think of playing in the sprinkler as a kid, looking for frogs and lighting bugs. good times.

[@justpatty7328]

A peaceful walk through your week, which I gratefully and completely enjoy. You are a true testament to God's love in motherhood. God bless each one of you!

[@02271953me]

Omigosh, brilliant minds - yest I diced some apples for hand pies. Stirred in sugar, flour, lemon juice, a pinch of nutmeg and you got it "cinnamon". As I stirred I couldn't figure out what that savory aroma was....it was cumin from the identical bottle my cinnamons in. So my filling took a cold shower in the sink which saved it w no lingering taste. So glad I caught it before plopping it into my pastry rounds!! 🤣

[@agnesgarnett4414]

Thank you Jessica. You will never know how much I appreciate you. Be Blessed

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

Almond extract from peach pits?! WHAT!!? My mind is officially blown. 🤯If I like the taste, that would be the most revolutionary thing I've ever done! I have a relatively new tree nut allergy (over the last 6 years or so), but I used to love almonds and cashews. One of my favorite applications is in my oatmeal. I put in peach chunks, dried cranberries, brown sugar and almond extract. At the end I used to sprinkle sliced almonds on top...and chocolate chips (whispers chocolate chips). I know...I know...don't judge me, all of you out there. I already feel your judgment 🤦🏽‍♀️😄. I am going to look up the specifics of how to do that. Thank you SO much for that amazing tip!

[@dorissauerlender5211]

Hi! Please use caution when using peach pits,seeds,leaves,bark, sticks and roots. Though they are medicinal and may resemble almond flavoring they contain cyanide. This compound concentrates during the extracting process and can be toxic when ingested. Please always do research before extracting either in alcohol or water (as in making a tea) anything. I have been making tinctures/extracts for years and always err on the side of caution and steer clear of anything that has warnings of toxic potential when extracted. God bless!😊

[@renamaemcdonald2075]

You're getting a lot more people subscribing to your lovely videos!🥰

[@denisebozung126]

How I wish I could justify getting a freeze drier, but as a single older woman and living alone, it really wouldn't be worth the cost for me. (But how I would love to have one!) Ah well, I'll just have to live with the desire. Instead, I can enjoy watching you and other homesteaders show what new foods you are trying and giving your opinion on which you would continue to make. Thank you for giving us a peek into your home and sharing your lovely family. Blessings on you all.

[@annettemauri9493]

I will never be able to write down all of the terrific ways yout preserve food. I wish you would write a book!

[@majagoedegebuur9451]

Ha Jessica thanks for the video and all the good thinks ,you let my se,God Bless you and you family Greetings from the Nederlands.

[@amandadorohovich6112]

I love how simple extracts are to make, thank you for sharing!

[@natashaluckett]

Thank you so much your videos keep me motivated I was able to get 40 pounds of bananas for $10 so I'm busy dehydrating, freezing, and making monkey butter this week. Your tips of freezing fruit and then making jams or syrups later is really helping with my Mango harvest from the spring. I'm trying to clear some room in the freezers for protein. Thank you from the island of Guam!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Natasha 👋 how are you doing

[@teodorapolgar]

I put shaved almonds over my french bread casserole, suuuuch a good topping. Nice crunch, keeps the bits of bread from roasting too much. Love it!

[@paulbragg4956]

I'm so happy 😁 that I came about your and your family

[@kimberlylholt]

Your videos are so refreshing. They are like a sermon. So great to start the week. Blessing to you and your family. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@kenhartman9981]

Hi Kimberly how are you doing

[@SpookyWifeSpookyLife]

Ive learned so much from you, Jessica. Thank you for sharing this with us and allowing us a glimpse of your life. My favorite part about your channel is how you rarely waste anything.

[@wrldvw1836]

Brilliant!!!! The pickle juice powder is terrific!!!!

[@saintamerican6105]

So much packed in information, i filled up an entire page, thanks Auntie Jess 🙏

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

Very nice 👌 on all your extracts, the blue berries i done acouple yrs ago love it. On the oil ones I've never put mine near light always in a dark Warm place, as the plants are already dead and the sun light take the medicinal properties away, I don't know maybe it's still strong enough for what you need for, just what I learn over 50yrs ago from family member who knew herbs for health reason. Love your videos, y'all are a beautiful family lots of love ❤️ and see you again on your next video.

[@glendaharding4884]

You are looking lovely my dear! All the extracts, never knew about the fruit ones, will have to try. You fascinate me with all your knowledge.

[@michellenelson11]

You are such an inspiration! Your videos make me feel as if I'm sitting with a good friend. You are beautiful with a beautiful soul. Pregnancy makes you even more beautiful. Thank you for all the work you do for your family and us. You are a blessing to this world. God bless! ❤️

[@christinaqueeno3874]

Thank you so much for the seed saving lesson! I didn't know to ferment the tomato/cucumber seeds. I would have been so disappointed next season!

[@terryhenderson424]

Oh my, your breakfast is basically what we had in my early childhood as "bread pudding" for dessert. We didn't have chickens so there weren't as many eggs in our egg custard. Ours was generally sweeter with added bits of fruit padded out with raisins depending upon the amount and type of fruit. And for a while, ours used day-old, unfrosted doughnuts sold or given as animal feed from a local mom and pop bakery. Egg custard based, bread and rice pudding were frequent, winter desserts and mid-day snacks for us.

[@amandacarolinenair7271]

Love that casserole idea... We enjoy french toast, but so time consuming in the mornings. Will definitely try this recipe 😋

[@julieszabo9989]

It was easy to make lime, orange, mint and vanilla essence using vodka and homegrown citrus and mint. I’m also drying oregano from our garden. A little everyday and my pantry will be fully of homemade goodies. Thank you for the how to and inspiration.

[@candih5636]

You always show how you can save oddball items to use another time. And I mean things that you would normally think of. Thank you so much. Hope you’re feeling well.

[@sherylgardiner7]

That David is a great help

[@amandaforeman2626]

Jessica , I love how you use everything !!!!! You are truly a superwoman ! Blessings !

[@LauraGarea]

Looking forward to the soap making video. God bless you and thank you for sharing pieces from your life.

[@gretchenarrant8334]

Hi Jessica always love to see you. Today I got lemons and began the process of making limincello. After I got the peel off, I juiced and got a pint of lemon juice, put the remaining parts on to boil and got half a pint of the lemon not juice, rather thick when strained. I guess it can be used as flavoring. They are In the water bath now. I'm going to see about making candied lemon peel when the time comes to strain the vodka off the peels. 5 days to a month. It should be good. That will have gotten my money's worth from the lemons. I try to use all of whatever I'm working with. I dried the peels from some peaches.. I read you can make peach tea from them. I drink hot tea,, but can't find a recipe, would you just tastes them in boiling Water? You are such an inspiration to all who watch you. I look forward to each video. Thank you for taking tine to share with us. God bless. 🥰💖🙏

[@magicsupamoggie]

I’d call your French toast bread pudding. Our French toast is savoury. Bread pudding I make with mixed spice and currants.

[@tiffanykengregory]

I really enjoy your videos. I look forward to them every week!

[@jessicawilkins7139]

Love lemon extract in breakfast muffins like blueberry and cranberry so so good. Maybe I will make sure I do need more!

[@sunflowerpatchlady6443]

Anxious to watch the soap making. I've really wanted to learn how to do make them and candles.

[@christinamillington2342]

You are truly amazing. So so glad I joined your channel xx

[@mariezafonte6473]

Jessica, I am amazed at how much you are able to get done in the kitchen with all your other responsibilities while pregnant. We love the french toast casserole, but make it at night and bake in the morning. It's always our holiday breakfasts. Sometime I'll put 4oz cream cheese in the middle or berries too. Love all the homemade extracts!

[@amma3536]

Pickle juice…yum!! Take care and be blessed.

[@jawahomestead5371]

I learn alot from your channel, originally I'm from Indonesia, we have different way to preserve food, but combaining your food preservation give me so much ideas to preserve more food. Thank you so much for sharing .

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Your baby is so cute. Going for the Vodka. And then the older children taking care of baby when he was playing out in the yard and he fell down. That was so sweet. You have wonderful children. God-bless you and keep you safe and from harm.

[@annlockey8552]

I love how thrifty you are nothing goes to waste x

[@deedrafulkerson2919]

I always learn something from every video you share! Thank you so much! You are a Blessing to all who watch!

[@astidham80]

Also I can't keep okra around. I have a big wok style pan full of oil of different kinds bacon...olive...avocado constantly changing. Add defrosted or raw okra as is and get to a light golden..salt pepper...so yummy!

[@cityslicknhomestead1507]

I thought i was the only person who lived pickle juice n pickles on popcorn. I think I’ll dehydrate some pickles n make into powder after watching this.

[@louisacosentino9543]

Ladies like you are absolutely AMAZING! God bless you!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Louisa 👋 how are you doing today

[@danu2you799]

I look forward to your Sunday video. You are a real blessing to so many.

[@HumbleHillsHomestead]

I make the French toast casserole as well. Something that I have found makes busy mornings easier for me is making it the night before and letting the bread soak up all the eggy goodness in the fridge overnight. Then just pop it in the oven in the morning! I also make a brown sugar crumble for the top but powdered sugar seems like a much quicker way! Thanks for all the inspiration you share!

[@charlotta5660]

You can use the spent vanilla beans for vanilla sugar as well. Let them dry and then put them in a jar with sugar for a while and then just mix it in a blender until you have a nice powder. Looks like powdered sugar and smells and tastes of vanilla.

[@zbird9279]

Love hearing what other families do for their reading time!? What are you guys doing right now?

[@astidham80]

Oh Jess the extract was such a fun class!! Extracts are so expensive and alot of times taste cheap. And the oils my kids always want to do this type stuff ,going to watch this with them! Idea: pocornoplis makes a strawberry and cream popcorn. I know that like freeze dried strawberries pulverized and some kind of hardened creme (cold coconut something) but no coconut flavor a vanilla and it'd amazing ..the strawberries anyways sounds easy!

[@ae_pd]

Super excited for soap making! I was just talking to my husband about wanting to make soap this morning before church ❤

[@paulac1315]

I love watching your videos. I get a lot of great ideas from you. I learned from another channel, If you add small amount of water to the pickle juice it will freeze dry much better. I use 1:3 ratio. It wont be so sticky. It will not take any longer to dry. You will have a much better quality of an item. This works great for fruit juices or the juice off canned fruit.

[@sasssass6090]

We like to add raisins to our French toast bake. Looks delicious

[@krisnisius8491]

Simply beautiful

[@janicew6222]

Another great video, look forward to your Sunday videos.

[@marloscorner4265]

Good morning! I made your 30 minutes rolls! Beautiful recipe- I made hamburger buns with it and cut it by 1/3s. It made 9 large hamburger buns - perfect density, but lofty and light, sliced perfectly. Thank you!!

[@robins5880]

We planted peppermint this year, I’ll be making extract. Thanks!

[@aprilmapp3140]

interesting watching you this week god bless you all x

[@lynsmith2698]

I so enjoy your channel Jessica. Recently I started watching modern homestead Alaska and she has mentioned you so often. It’s so neat thst so many of the people I follow, also follow each other. Great video Jessica 🌷🇨🇦

[@victoriabreckenridge1436]

Should have used those bananas for banana extract. They have to be really ripe like that for it work. Peal them, slice them up, put in a jar and add you vodka. takes about 3 - 4 weeks then strain it out. Same with Strawberries, but not so ripe, you want them a little soft, same amount if time. I have made the following extracts: Vanilla, lemon, orange, strawberry, banana, chocolate, coffee, cinnamon and a few others. Never could get the Nut extracts to work for me.

[@kathysparks6338]

Thank you for sharing your time and helpful hints and breakfast recipe, it's good to see the children enjoy fun time inside and out. Take care,God bless

[@lisanowakow3688]

I am about to can my last big batch of pickles and a large batch of carmelized onions to can, and some vanilla extract for gifts.

[@maureenhargrave3568]

In our house your French toast casserole is called bread pudding used for dessert. We add sliced almonds or pecans. Sometimes there is caramel in the bottom of the pan.

[@Mamato3]

31 weeks pregnant and also craving hot cocoa! So funny 🤣!

[@nerdydaydream]

Hi Jessica! First and foremost, love your channel and content. You have such a beautiful family. I wanted to ask, could you possibly do a video or have a Q&A (apologies if you already have one) going over how you homestead in your state and what issues you may have run into during getting settled?

[@kathleenritter4532]

You continue to inspire me. Because of you, I started 2 bottles of vanilla extract in March. I'm going to try peppermint next. So I can use oil if I dry the leaves or use the vodka if I don't? Pickle juice powder!! Great idea. I so want a freeze dryer. God bless you & yours.

[@threerivershomestead]

Oil has to have dried leaves. Alcohol or vinegar can use wet.

[@a.rauscher2137]

Thank you for your Videos. Best wishes from germany!

[@DjChelan]

Thank you once again Jessica! So enjoy learning from you!

[@kenhartman9981]

Hello Heidi 👋 how are you doing today

[@ilzitek2419]

Thank you.

[@janinecobb]

Such a lovely video! I am a herbalist and always press my plant matter after draining the alcohol. It gives your extracts a little more oomph.

[@iartistdotme]

I always need to watch your videos several time to absorb all the wonderful and new ideas - you are totally inspirational in so many ways.

[@theunpredictablehomestead535]

Have you thought of getting silicone mats for the liquids you freeze dry. It might make it easier to get it out

[@traceyc4241]

I recently discovered your channel & have been watching videos nearly every night. I hope to one day have my own family & run a homestead. I enjoy your content so much so thank you for sharing your knowledge and family ❤

[@debbiemusgrove676]

You must have ESP! Every time I was thinking of a question you answer it.😂 Thank you for teaching me so much again today.

[@cbass2755]

I just love your video’s. I’m going to dehydrate pickle juice. It does sound good over popcorn

[@deedickerson6528]

Thanks so much for your positive 🙏 😊 ☺ 😀 🙂 thinking. Your recipes are great 👍 👌 😀 😊

[@thefrugalmomma]

What an amazing family you are, I wait for your video's each week and enjoy no matter if they are long or short. You are a wonderful wife and mother, I hope you get some time to slow down now before baby arrives. Lx

[@thislifewelive946]

😄 I glad I'm not the only one who sometimes muddles the cumin and the cinnamon! Thankfully I haven't actually ever tipped in the wrong one yet! Love to your family ❤️

[@liviaandronache2910]

Domnu sa va binecuvinteze va urmăresc din rominia

[@beatabeata2905]

And in no time the mother of eight have almost emptied a magnum bottle of vodka for the whole world to see!

[@threerivershomestead]

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[@RestorationAcresTN]

😂😂😂

[@sharlamoudy4962]

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[@theunpredictablehomestead535]

I am beyond glad I stumbled onto your page. I have so many things growing and want to do infusions and soaps and you break things down, so easy to follow and understand. I can not wait to get more things going. I currently have vanilla going and I had no idea they could be reused so grateful I learned that before December lol

[@aley_cat1985]

thank you I never knew how to do extracts so thank you i learn so much from you.

[@sandyschultz280]

I make this the night before. We have had this for a holiday breakfast.

[@DesireeLynnW4]

Pickle juice also makes a great brine before grilling or cooking chicken breasts, tenders, etc. I do it often when I finish a pickle jar and don't want to waste the juice. Makes the meat super tender and juicy! Just don't add too much extra salt when seasoning the meat.

[@klevesque]

I tried adding hard boiled eggs to pickle juice. 🤢 Never again! 😂

[@carolmcglocklin5211]

Thank you for sharing. I have watched many programs for homestead and preservation. I don’t save all of them😊

[@isabelladavis1363]

You are incredible such drive and determination…love the idea of the extracts and so very economical…ridiculous what it costs in the supermarket…lovely family stay blessed!

[@miss_mish]

Holy dooley I Almost missed your video before bed. Luckily I looked at my phone and saw the notification. I hope you have a very blessed week. Oh I harvested my very first sweet potatoes today and oh my gosh I loved every second of it. Time to prep my new bed for potatoes. Then corn will go where my sweet potatoes were. So glad I can plant all year round. I'm so proud of myself for learning the skills so I xan grow my own sweet potatoes. Thank you for allowing us to learn from you 💗