7 Easy Homemade PANTRY Mixes | Save MONEY in the Kitchen

[@1marya.]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite KZbin channels! The way you present information, go through processes in real time, and show the results is so helpful. Also, I lived in Chambersburg, PA for a few years and was able to visit Hershey gardens... definitely get there if you get a chance, it's beautiful!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Wow thank you, I’m so glad you are enjoying, I appreciate your kind words ☺️ I’m going to try hard to get there this year, I heard they have a beautiful butterfly exhibit my daughter would love ❤️

[@samieparadise9316]

Right her and acre homestead are the best

[@willowsverge3046]

Thanks for the tip! Im definitely saving those lids. 😊

[@kimm3266]

I can't find directions anywhere on how many eggs etc.

[@debjarvie-sexton1609]

We live in Hagerstown right near Chambersburg lol

[@gracedoss483]

Did you know that the lids from parmessan cheese containers fit regular mouth mason jars? They are great for flipping open the spoon opening when measuring out your mixes or opening the shaker side when you want to shake the ingredients, such as ranch mix, onto your food. Thanks for sharing this video 💖

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Nuh uh! This is life altering ! Thanks for this awesome tip :)

[@gracedoss483]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead you are most welcome!! 🤸‍♀️

[@briancooper1755]

I’ve been saving the red parm lids and then bought the quilted pint jars and turned them into cute spice jars, then used a label maker. But you are correct about how nice they are to use to shake the spices and also level your spoons ~ Eva

[@flathillfarm]

Fun fact: the top of a cardboard salt container (eg Morton) fits a wide mouth jar perfectly with an added canning ring! I always cut mine off for easy pour spouts for spice mixes 😊

[@lilaholland5764]

Thanks for sharing!

[@muddyacrefarms]

I kept seeing on different channels that they were using Redmond Real Salt Season Salt and loved it. I refused to pay almost $9 for a small bottle so I decided to just try and make it. (Sounds crazy I know since I didn't know what it tasted like) but I mixed it up and it has truly become our #1 favorite season salt and we use it on everything. Here's the recipe if anyone's interested! Season Salt 1/2 cup Redmond salt 1/4 cup Onion Powder 1/4 cup Garlic Powder 1/4 cup Ground Coriander 1/4 cup Ground Mustard 1/4 cup Celery Seed (I grind mine) 1/4 cup Black Pepper, 1/4 cup Paprika 1/4 cup Turmeric 1/4 cup Parsley

[@1nicenurse]

Thank you so much I'm making it today!

[@mlang3066]

yes thank you

[@ruthfields3874]

Do I have to add paprika. Have people who can't have it

[@muddyacrefarms]

@@ruthfields3874 I’m sure it would be fine without it.

[@caydancebloom]

a trick for doing powdered sugar in the blender.... put saran wrap on before putting the lid on. It keeps the dust from flying up into the lid.

[@dorisringler8899]

I make powdered coffee creamer for my husband. 1 cup dry milk, 1/8 (approx) cup powdered sugar. Whirl in blender. No fat, no chemicals.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Love it! ❤️

[@user-wn1gk2kg1w]

What an excellent idea! I never thought of that. I am going to give it a try, thank you!

[@app103]

Homemade Chili Powder: 4 tablespoons smoked paprika 4 teaspoons ground oregano 4 teaspoons ground cumin 4 teaspoons garlic powder 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoon onion powder Homemade Sausage Spice: I sprinkle a little of this on lot of different things when I am cooking, It has kind of become my signature spice blend. BUT a full batch is enough to turn 3 LBS of ground turkey into delicious, breakfast sausage. 4 tsp ground sage 2 tsp ground fennel seeds 2 tsp ground thyme 2 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp smoked paprika 2 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp onion powder 2 tsp ground oregano 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

[@shelleysmith4017]

Oh my gosh thank you for sharing this sausage seasoning recipe mix!! I moved from the US to Scotland and they do not have American breakfast sausages. Since then I have been playing around with seasoning try to to get it right, but not quite getting it. This is fantastic! Thank you. While I no longer eat meat, I have begun making an imitation breakfast sausage using cooked oatmeal that I allow to go cold (just using oats, water and a pinch of salt). When it goes cold, it becomes a sticky mess, I add the seasoning and mix it well. I keep meaning to try adding the seasoning while the oats are still warm to see if that works any better or not but forget at the time, I then form the oat mixture into patties and fry them in a cast iron skillet with a little oil until they get browned on each side. I really enjoy them and your seasoning mix has been a game changer! I no longer dream of sausage patties from home! Now if I could find a recipe for making egg roll skins I would be happy as I would not have to wait once a year to get the foods from home thatI miss. But I just had to come back and thank you for sharing! ❤🙏

[@app103]

@@shelleysmith4017 For vegan sausage, I use a base of the following (I use uncooked oatmeal in mine), which makes either 4 large burger sized patties, or 8 small breakfast sausage sized ones. Just add a half batch of your sausage seasoning mix to the dry ingredients, at the start. Once mixed, let it sit for about 5 minutes, before forming the patties. What makes these better than using just cooked oatmeal patties is that the nutritional profile of mine more closely matches real meat, including the protein (from the TVP and nut butter) and vitamin B-12 (from the nutritional yeast). - 1 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP) - 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats (NOT instant or old fashioned) - 3/4 cup water (almost-boiling) - 2 tablespoons ketchup - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Liquid Aminos) - 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter (can also use tahini, or any other nut or seed butter) - 1/4 cup whole wheat flour - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

[@shelleysmith4017]

​ @app103 Oh my gosh that sounds amazing and I cannot wait to give those a try! Thank you for sharing! I use nooch in almost everything savory, my omni’s favorite bread I make has it (he is unaware as he claims he hates it lol). I have everything in stock for your sausages, so I am going to make them for breakfast tomorrow 😄💚

[@JanineMJoi]

@shelleysmith40 I'm from the west, California and arizona. I now live in virginia. They don't have foods in the East like they do in the west. They don't make sausage here like they do in the west with sage. I feel your pain. 🙂

[@shelleysmith4017]

@@JanineMJoi it is weird, isn’t it? And sage is one of the first things you think of when you think of sausage. If you haven’t, try having a look online to the north of VA into New England as you might find something close to the west coast sausage with sage in it. Especially the country farming sites.They can often ship it overnight in a special chill box, if you are really struggling with a craving from home. It is not something you would think would be so different in the same country, would you. I have a friend who gets homesick for breakfast meats from New England, she is now down in FL and once a year, just before Xmas, she places a big order of different sausages and bacon because “they just don’t make it right” in the south, in her opinion lol. So it could be worth a shot. I feel your pain as well, so close and yet so far lol. Someone needs the come up with a shop for east and west coast foods for those who made such a massive move.

[@vmmiller1558]

I'm on a quest to make my own groceries....BUT in single portions. I'm sharing it with my group, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recipe, as I collect information. I'm an elderly single household and I'm tired of wasting. These pantry items, divided down will sure come in handy!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Awesome! That’s a fantastic quest, I wish you well and hope you enjoy!

[@beckyluvstoscrapnsew]

I’m another older lady and I’m on a disability pension , one day I made some family size meals for my 2 year old grandson , dividing it up into snack size ziplock bags and froze them .. I made a tuna pasta bake , curried sausages and rice , a cottage pie and a savoury chicken dish with rice , all with several vegetables in them …I ended up with about 80 small meals for him .. One day when I was very sore and tired I thought I’d try one of his meals and with a slice of crusty bread it was just right ( I often eat too much just because it’s there ) so easy and quick . I worked out the cost and it was something crazy like 30 cents a serving ….now that is all I eat for my dinners ….I have a yoghurt for breakfast , a sandwich for lunch and a hot dinner ……it has saved me so much money having them in the freezer and I’m eating healthier and only a plate to wash after dinner 😊

[@tracenixon5487]

Baking powder mix is 2 parts creme of tarter to one part baking soda+one part corn starch, I make my own to avoid the aluminium additive and it is cheaper

[@MrsPiggy028]

So it's equal parts baking soda and corn starch?

[@tracenixon5487]

@@MrsPiggy028 2 teaspoons cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon corn starch combine, make ahead small batch, store in refrigerator

[@carlahabeck4051]

My best advice is to start with the 'Make-a-Mix' cookbook. Lots of mixes and recipies. I was given the 70's copy long ago and has used so many ofcthe recipies all the time.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

That's a great idea! Thank you! ❤️

[@CK-vp6hh]

I still have that cookbook!!!!

[@JanineMJoi]

I don't think it's printed anymore

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

​@JanineMJoi, a person should be able to find copies still at Salvation Army, eBay ThriftBooks, etc. It's definitely a great book!

[@alicegautreau7862]

i loved them i have all 3

[@shoachiwarrior]

A great book to get that my mother gave me is called, "There's a Cow in the Kitchen". It has tons of recipes on ways to use powdered milk, even one in making cheese using powdered milk! Great video and i love the wonderful treasures of knowledge everyone is sharing! Thank you!

[@PastaMakerCordy-qy4uz]

I looked for the book. Can’t find it 😢

[@user-jr4nn2de7e]

Would like to find that book

[@michelesoto5919]

Love this, I do it too because I can’t have salt! As for brown sugar, it’s going to be creamed with butter and sugar anyway, I just add the molasses & sugar amounts right in the bowl with the butter & cane sugar. Mixes up fine and no additional storage needed.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes, it’s a great way to control ingredients!

[@kathleenlouise1421]

This is a great idea!

[@whittkatt]

Did you know that the smallest sized Weck canning jar lids and rubber seals fit atop the Oui yogurt glass jars? You can clip them right on, and reuse them for everything from storage, to homemade baby food, spice storage, etc. 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Oh how neat! Thanks for the tip ❤️

[@user-bv9oz8vf5s]

Can you order the lids separately? A friend has saved the jars for me and I didn’t know wreck’s lids would work… TY sooooo much!

[@whittkatt]

@@user-bv9oz8vf5s I believe you can just purchase the lids and clips, ala cart, on the Weck site!

[@carolrichardson5958]

I make my own Lipton omiom soup mix, recipe is from Lesa at Sutton Daze

[@Adogslife54]

Howdy Neighbor from Montgomery County PA. I have been making mixes like this for years. I lose count when counting cups and spoons. So, I switched to weighing ingredients. Goes much faster. Especially since I have to recount most items a few times!

[@faithsibanda403]

All I can say is wow. I'm in a season of preparing for marriage and just ways to manage my household and God led me to your channel and I just wanted to say thank you, these aren't things everyone is taught or have access too so it just makes it that much valuable. I truly appreciate what you're doing ❤️ keep taking care of your beautiful family and God bless you greatly.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

This blessed me so much! Thank you ☺️ blessings to you during this season of life, it’s a special one! ❤️

[@rachelburgener819]

🥰awwwhhhh it’s a win win for yall!!! Well and the rest of us to. 🙏🏻✝️❤️😀

[@BobbieXxoo]

Happy 1 year anniversary!!!!

[@AFrugalLifeTheChannel]

I love the fact that you can make powdered sugar, because i don't use it that often, so I can just make it when I need it.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes absolutely!

[@leahrowe847]

The great thing about powered sugar, it never goes bad in your pantry. We have some bought 10 yrs ago that tastes the same as this yrs... LOL!

[@LadynRed99]

I enjoy cake decorating, so it’s great to make this instead of running to the store 😊

[@leahrowe847]

@LadynRed99 can you use it on icing though 🤔 bc I watched a baking channel that showed this hack, but she specifically said it doesn't work well for icings. Although, I could be remembering the item it doesn't apply to wrong... LOL!

[@Anne--Marie]

If you search for master mix Perdue you will find a time saver that I have been using for almost 50 years. Our high school home economics teacher gave us this recipe as a Bisquick substitute. It was so exciting to find it online along with so many uses! It has helped me to avoid eating that horrible bleached flour!

[@rgar21]

So it's shelf stable for awhile even after adding the shortening?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks for the info! Great tip!

[@Anne--Marie]

@@rgar21 Yes it is

[@pjd2709]

@Anne--Marie Thank you for the info on the MASTER MIX wow!

[@maryslapsys5141]

Instead of white wine vinegar in recipes, I use pickle juice. Same when I make home made ranch. It's also good in soups and stews. Most people toss it - don't!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Interesting! What a great way to use it up! Thank you ☺️

[@1nicenurse]

I love this idea thank you

[@ellied1701]

This is awesome…thank u! Years ago I realized i was using the same 5 spices in cooking. So…I made my own “Ellie blend”: 3T onion powder, 1T each of garlic powder, crushed sage leaves, crushed rosemary & thyme. If using ground sage, cut that to 1/2T. I use this one everything!

[@lisawatson3467]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Sounds lovely! Thank you for sharing. P.S. My daughter is an "Ellie"! Her name is Eleanor, " Ellie Blend" made me smile ❤

[@TM.BECK14]

I ended up doing the same with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper! I was putting them on everything anyway.

[@ellied1701]

@@TM.BECK14 might as well make it easy on ourselves lol

[@TM.BECK14]

@@ellied1701 The only time it backfired is when I thought I grabbed my spice blend and shook it liberally into my food, and then realized after taking a bite that I accidentally grabbed straight chili powder instead 🥵😂 (they were both labeled correctly I just wasn't paying enough attention)

[@cherrigullickson6114]

Oh my word! I feel like an idiot! We have been a from scratch kitchen for over a decade or more and never even thought of making my own powdered or brown sugar! Thank you! I spent my elementary school years in Connecticut. My grandparents lived in Pennsylvania and they would treat us to Hershey Park every summer. Great memories. Enjoyed your videos!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hey we are all always learning! I’m glad it helped ☺️ oh Hershey Park! Yes forgot about that one, we’ve been there a few times too! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@michelesoto5919]

Love this, I do it too because I can’t have salt! As for brown sugar, it’s going to be creamed with butter and sugar anyway, I just add the molasses & sugar amounts right in the bowl with the butter & cane sugar. Mixes up fine and no additional storage needed

[@ruthfields3874]

I also add large marshmallows to brown sugar to keep it from lumping up

[@poodlegirl55]

I have to bake gluten free and my favorite recipes that I make a lot of are muffins, pancakes, corn bread, dinner rolls , waffles and biscuits. When I measure the dry ingredients out I do it four times, putting three in jars. That way I only have to get out all the ingredients every fourth time. I have the list of wet ingredients listed on a card taped to the jar and just reuse it.

[@JanineMJoi]

How about the recipe?

[@1nicenurse]

Can you share your recipes, please! My grandkids are gluten-free! Or a recipe book u use!

[@poodlegirl55]

@@1nicenurseI make simple foods and I use the regular recipes I have always made for my family, not special GF ones. I have always cooked from scratch so I just substitute a GF flour blend for the regular flour. GF can be a bit dry, so often just adding a spoonful of yogurt or sour cream to a regular recipe is enough to fix it. I buy from Vitacost and their house brand flours are good and economical. I get a 2 lb box of GF flour blend for the price of a 1 lb bag at the grocery store. The only thing you probably need a gf recipe for is bread and there are lots of websites but I don't make bread. I make a single serving bread for my toast by mixing 1 Tbls almond flour, 1 Tbls gf flour, 1/4 tsp baking powder, one egg and a dash of olive oil. Can add cinnamon, berries or other flavorings. Fry it in a pan like a pancake.

[@1nicenurse]

Thank you so much I'm going to give it a try...

[@greenacresKingFamilyAdventues]

Sweet tangy bbq 1/8 cup cane sugar, & brown sugar, 2 tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika, 2 tsp ancho chile powder , 1 tsp Tellicherry pepper, 1 tbsp cumin 2 tsp ground mustard , 1 tsp cayenne, 2 tsp celery seed, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp ground New Mexican chiles, 2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp ground green onion, 2 tsp citric acid and 1 tbsp hickory or mesquite smoke powder. I add to coffee grinder which is optional but it blends it better and store in jar . Add to ketchup to taste . Of course you can add more heat if you want

[@LadySkippy]

I use to live in southern central PA and i loved going to visit Hershey World. It was such a fun day trip to make.

[@danniemcdonald4903]

Love these! Thanks for the tip about arrowroot/cornstarch. I have thrown away containers of spices and boxes of cake and brownie mixes and packets of seasonings because they became hard or tasted "off". It's nice to know how to make fresh mixes when I need them. I saw on another channel where putting plastic wrap over your blender before putting on the lid keeps all of that powder from getting on the inside of the lid, making cleanup easier.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! Absolutely, the arrowroot/cornstarch does the trick! Oh I’ll have to keep that in mind with the plastic wrap, thanks! ❤️

[@bearzhere]

I too make my own mixes for about 40 years now! It saves alot of money especially on the spice and herb mixes. I make many of the ones you did and a few others. I do my own hot chocolate mix with dry milk, pumpkin pie spice is so easy and the best in savings! I also make my own herb flavored bread crumbs and coatings too. Great to share this idea with others who may not realize how easy doing these things are as well as huge savings and the ability to always have them around! Loved this video!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes! I really hope people see this and realize how much they can save! I know things are so tight financially right now for so many. We LOVE making hot chocolate mix too, I actually put that in a video a while back. YES, to the pumpkin spice, I can't believe how much they charge for that stuff! Thank you so much for watching. I hope you have a blessed weekend!

[@shelleysmith4017]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead my mom did this the entire time I was growing up. I was a teenager the first time I had some instant storbought mixes and was so disappointed as Mom’s mixes were always so much better lol. So I make my own now also and I get excited when I find a recipe for something I did not have. I also garden and can my fruit and veggies as my parents did now as well. I hated those things as a kid but wow am I grateful to my grandparents and parents for the skills they taught us. Hubby used to tease me that I was always preparing for the 5,000 lol but during covid, we seldom had to go to the store and we were able to help our friends and neighbors in our very small community to get through the covid lockdowns. That was when he began taking a serious interest in our food preserving. So he has bought us a second pressure canner and we are looking at getting a freeze drying machine as well. We also make most of our own breakfast cereals (cornflakes, raisin bran - although I prefer it with crasins, grape nuts, rice crispies, and a variety of granolas). I now live in Scotland and must confess I miss snack crackers, so have been searching the internet for recipes for goldfish; cheezits, wheat thins, and so on. Thank you for sharing.cooking from scratch takes time, but it is so much better nutritionally, economically, environmentally, and even flavor wise. 💚

[@1nicenurse]

how do you make your cereals? Will you share your recipe? Thank you

[@denisesmelley8546]

When I lived in Lancaster, I would occasionally drive up through Lititz. As we went through the downtown area, we all roll down our windows so we could smell the chocolate!

[@lisahull6059]

This is great. Where I live it’s a big deal to go to grocery store . The last 3 Years I’ve converted to making everything from scratch. This is another piece to the puzzle. It’s crazy how many things to learn. Thank you.

[@chasitycallahan8322]

I like to keep what we call SOS mix. It’s 2 cups powdered milk, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 cup chicken bullion powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 Tablespoon dried parsley. Mix all ingredients and store in jar. To use I mix 1 and 1/4 cup cold liquid (broth, water, etc) to 1/3 cup of the mix. My favorite thing to add this to is potato soup.

[@alexnick3275]

Cookie base 9c flour 2tsp baking soda 2tsp baking powder 2tsp salt 3cup sugar 2 1/4cup brown sugar To use 3 cups mix 1egg 1/2 cup shorting/butter 1cup of add ins (chocolate chips ect) 350f 8-12mins

[@debbiechittick4755]

I made a hot chocolate mix for all of my family for Christmas 2022. It was a big hit. I packaged it up and gave everyone a mug with their name on it. I added a tag with how to make the mix and how to make hot chocolate with it.

[@JanineMJoi]

Where's the tag?

[@debbiechittick4755]

@@JanineMJoi I made it myself. I typed it yup in the computer and printed it.

[@artcgirl]

She wants the recipe

[@user-wn9tq1qu1q]

Share your recipe, please

[@1nicenurse]

I'd love to try your recipe! Will you please share it!

[@oopsallbugs]

Thank you! This is exactly the kind of information that I look for when trying to build a pantry. We just moved into a home with actual pantry space and I'm excited to get started 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I’m so glad it helps! Have fun building that pantry, it’s personally one of my favorite activities 😁

[@mjkay8660]

FYI: plastic peanut butter lids fit mason jars also mayo lids. machine designers like to have a machine to pedal to many companies so there are many parts and pieces that will fit other pieces and parts

[@themoonglo3396]

🍪 I've seen folks add molasses to sugar to make brown sugar. Rendering molasses as a byproduct of sugar is a step in the process of making refined sugars from sugar cane. Adding molasses to refined white sugar is simply adding back what was once taken away. If you're making brown sugar for an isolated recipe, you can just add granulated sugar to the recipe and then add a desired amount of molasses without having to mix them together ahead of time. You can also get away with just using refined white sugar if you don't have molasses. It does impart a delicious flavor for many recipes.

[@dflor50]

Oh my goodness. My husband is from PA and I lived there 34 years. We moved south in 2008 from Hazleton. My brother in law and his wife live in Mechanicsburg. I love Hershey Chocolate World. And the park of course. However, we like Knobels even better. Love your channel.

[@vinagerie427]

Love making my own mixes, and making them are great Homeschool projects! (incl. label pictures) Thanks for sharing these! Note: Dry Milk/Cream & powdered eggs can be added to mixes so that only water is a needed liquid. I know Crisco is not a great thing, but when the chips are down, having been cut into mixes is priceless comfort & doesn't shorten shelf-life...also Crisco makes great long-lasting candlelight. :)

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes! Great tips, thank you ❤️

[@Beepbopboop19]

Do you put a wick in it?

[@leahrowe847]

@theoffice6641 stuff a taper candle inside for an easy hack, or buy wicks & spoon the crisco into jars. If you heat the crisco, it will go rancid, & shorten the shelf life, so you probably want to avoid that & a few air pockets won't matter that much. You can also get terra cotta pots & make emergency heaters for just a few more pennies... look these things up on KZbin

[@sabrinamassie5606]

@@Beepbopboop19 I don't know what others do - But I stick a very cheap tapered candle in the center ... Have used "rancid crisco candles" when camping ... They'll burn for many hours...

[@shineeloveroverload]

Hello, very interesting. You add crisco, poewdered eggs and milk To the powder mixes? How long can you store for? What do you make? Cooki dough?

[@bec0181mine]

Echoing everyone else's comments -- your channel is currently on my top 10 to watch on Sunday (my KZbin binge day). I make my own mixes too -- the only one I'd add is a hot cocoa mix. My kids plow through hot cocoa in the winter. Again, really enjoying your content. 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Wow, thank you! We love Hot cocoa mix here too! Thats a good one to add :) thank you for joining me here

[@cherylirvin3919]

So many good ideas here and from your viewers. Thank you for such clear directions!

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

You’ve got some great ideas here. Just last night I made tacos for dinner and realized I didn’t have anymore taco seasoning. Getting some of that made along with a couple other mixes will happen this weekend for sure! Hope you’re doing well! Thanks for sharing. God Bless you.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Cheryl! Hi, we are doing well thank you! I hope you are as well ☺️ enjoy the mixes and as always thank you for joining me here. Blessings on your weekend! ❤️

[@kate739]

really appreciate the way your present your information. i am a bit older than yourself and have done the same things for many, many years (ouch) it has saved me a ton of money over the years. a book that is old but has helped me a lot is Make Your Own Convenience Food, by Don and Joan German. 1979. In the 70's it was very strongly suggested to eat organic and make as much food as you can, so there was a push to combine convenience and home cooking and health as much as possible. so check out the old books. i am a first time viewer but will subscribe. thanks.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks so much Kellie, I’ll check it out! ❤️

[@iartistdotme]

Great info - would love to hear all the ways you use this and what you add to the dry mix to complete: how much eggs, milk, etc. I was totally shocked to make my first batch of brown sugar - it was SOOOOOO easy and tasted way better than store bought. If you look on the ingredients of store bought it says, sugar and molasses. Easy peasy. Now I need to get busy copying your recipes! I also found out how easy it is to make your own baking powder.

[@phoebejernigan9473]

How do you make baking powder?

[@denisewilson8367]

Yes this would be something I'd be interested in knowing how to make.

[@curbesidenation]

@@phoebejernigan9473 Baking Powder 2 parts cream of tarter 1 part baking soda 1 part corn starch

[@amberpalmer7083]

I tried your brownie mix and it was definitely a hit at work today. Thank you for sharing a way to have a convenient mix on my shelf that isn't full of processed mystery ingredients!

[@marlynejoiner7808]

Oh my goodness, I just made your recipe for the brownie mix! I thought I better try and bake one recipe of them, and they are absolutely amazing!! Thanks for the recipe and I can add another jar to my pantry, and I love giving homemade gifts for my friends for Christmas, this is definitely going to be in their gift bags.

[@missamyscreations]

For Regular mouth lids don’t buy them use peanut butter jar lids and if you want shaker lids use from the grated Parmesan. I’m in Pa too and have a KZbin channel. So happy I stumbled across this channel ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks for the tip! I’m glad you’re here ❤️

[@jamesphillips2216]

One place to purchase on-line spices is My Spice Sage, they carry lots of spices. I’ve purchased several times, every thing has shipped very fast. I’ve only purchased single spices none of their combinations spices. I’m in no way affiliated with them but have been pleased with everything I’ve ordered. Shipping is free and they have several options for sizes. Thanks for sharing.

[@daijahjosey1925]

I went to Milton Hershey school, loved it, we had day trips to Hershey garden it's worth it especially when the butterflies are out! Also it's a little drive but long wood gardens ! Worth it!

[@primrozie]

Great video. I learned from people who live in remote places to purchase most used ingredients in bulk. Less trips to a store. I don't live in a remote place but in looking at prices saw the savings. While I don't even have the space to house 25lb or 50lb sacks of anything I used the same idea smaller scale. I call it an extended pantry. I use gallon, 1/2 gallon, quart and pint jars. I buy my spices and herbs by the pound. Fill my easy to use regular spice/herb jars and store remaining bulk in suitable jar. I was blessed with a huge buffet and hutch which I refurbished and the cabinets serve as my "extended" pantry. I do have a regular pantry and most of my ingredients are in qt. and 1/2 gallon jars. I make my own dry onion soup mix, ranch dressing and taco seasoning mixes. I found "hamburger helper" seasoning recipes online and make those too. Buying bulk makes it easy.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yes, absolutely! Buying in bulk has been a game changer for us. I always encourage it if able ❤️

[@JanineMJoi]

Would you share your onion soup recipe?

[@primrozie]

Ingredients ½ cup dry onion flakes 3 teaspoons parsley flakes 2 teaspoons onion powder 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon sugar ⅛ teaspoon black pepper Instructions Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Store in an airtight container. Shake before using. If using this is as a replacement for a package, use 5 tablespoons of this mix. Some recipes add 1/4 C bullion of choice but I don't like some ingredients in them.@@JanineMJoi

[@jtamsmom5]

I always made cake mixes for pantry and cookie dough for freezer to help me get through raising 5 children.

[@TeaBell]

That’s what I am trying to find a cake mix that is basic white/yellow and I can use it like that or I can add chocolate, or fruit to change it up a bit

[@1nicenurse]

What recipe do you use?? Will you share it please

[@Doxadelly]

This was quite informative. It helps people understand the many facets of abuse that includes emotional, verbal, and spiritual abuse. Isolation and neglect are forms of abuse. Thank you Dr. John for your great presentation.

[@vickigranacher3357]

I keep a variety of spice/herb blends-Cajun, Chinese, Mexican, poultry, meat, sweet spice, etc. These do take some time to make but are invaluable in utilizing a whole range of meats and avoid the same ole, same ole taste.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Such great blends! Delicious and a great way to save money! Those specialty blends can be pricey.

[@1nicenurse]

Will you share your recipes, please... I need something new

[@jakjsr]

Thank you. Enjoyed this. Your presentation style is very nice.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@trishmurray3321]

Loved the corn bread blend. Thx

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hope you enjoy! Thank you

[@mjkay8660]

ok, im a new subscriber, this girl is smart. i hate the preservatives the chemical companies seem to think we need then tossing the past date of sale items, it should be mandated that all food be donated for tax breaks to homeless shelters within a week of end of sale dates. americans waste enuf food to feed an army or a country, so lets do it. but smartly.

[@patkennedy7950]

Thank you so much for all your help you're very good at showing us how to do it

[@bettyadkisson1681]

I was blessed with the older jars with plastic lids plus old peanut butter jars. From a neighbors clean out. Put you find most jar lids at the Amish stores I found mine in Rockville,In.

[@NOVAFrugalFamily]

I made powdered sugar but wasn’t happy with the consistency for frosting so I have to try again. Love doing brown sugar in the mixer. I like it better than store bought. I love our pancake and waffle mix. It makes it easy to mix up batter when you need it. I keep mason jar mixes but don’t mix them in the mixer first. I do corn bread, scones, applesauce bread, chocolate chip muffins, molasses cookies, beer bread and peasant bread. I also make my own bread crumbs which I keep with my mixes. Sadly we like store bought brownie mix so I haven’t done those homemade because we haven’t found a winner recipe.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

These are all great options! Thank you for sharing ☺️ if I use the powdered sugar for icing I run it through the blender again when I go to make the icing. Getting it as fine as possible. One day I’d like a vitamix to get a really fine powder!

[@NOVAFrugalFamily]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead I have a vitamix which is why I even tried it. I will have to try again. It is still good for doughnuts and other things.

[@lisawatson3467]

Care to share any of your recipe blends? Thanks for sharing ❤

[@NOVAFrugalFamily]

@@lisawatson3467 I take any recipe I like and mix the dry ingredients. I have found a corn bread recipe that I like that is a jiffy copycat. I have an applesauce muffin and chocolate chip muffin that I like. Any recipe where you mix all the dry ingredients is perfect for it. All of my recipes are on NOVA Frugal Family Blog recipe list but it changes based on whatever we are enjoying.

[@lynsmith2698]

Great video, I love this kind of content. I have been making my brown sugar now for three years and found the best and fastest way to mix it, is with my hands. I always make a biscuit mix, that is so handy, and a brownie one too. Because we live two hours from town I make quite a bit of spice blends and mixes up. But I will definitely be trying your pancake mix. Thank you love this. 🇨🇦❄️🇨🇦

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you Lyn! I’m definitely not afraid to get my hands dirty, sometimes it’s just fun 😁

[@lynsmith2698]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead hahaha yup, you got that right

[@lisawatson3467]

What do you use for biscuit mix and spice blends? I’m learning to try new things and want any free advice I can get. Thanks for sharing

[@lynsmith2698]

@@lisawatson3467 I use flour, dry milk powder, baking powder and lard or shortening, I keep it in the fridge. If u want the recipe, let me know

[@lisawatson3467]

Thank you so much. I would love the recipe if you don’t mind to share. God bless you.

[@alexnick3275]

Cream soup base 2c dry milk 2 1/2 c flour 2tbsp dry onion flakes 1/2 tsp each of Dry thyme ,dry basil, dry parsley and pepper To use: 1/2 cup of mix. And add…. For cream of chicken 1 1/2 cup of chicken broth Cream of mushroom 1 1/2 cup water/milk 1/2c fresh diced mushrooms Cream of celery 1 1/2 c water/milk 1/2c finely diced celery Cream of broth 1 1/2 c beef broth Cream of vegetable 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth You can use heavy whipping cream/heavy cream for a creamier soup Coconut/almond milk, or milk and bitter mixes togethe

[@1nicenurse]

Thank you so much for sharing your recipe

[@susiesalazar7360]

Happy Friday! Thank you for sharing these recipes. These are perfect for me and my family. I am super excited that I have all of these ingredients and cannot wait to make these mixes. Again, thank you.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yay! I’m so glad, thank you for watching. Have a blessed weekend! ❤️

[@aliciadavidson5005]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show us and not just give us the measurements I’ve heard how to make the brown sugar but never saw it done! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching ❤️

[@jameskeith753]

Thanks!

[@kdavis7525]

I can’t wait to try the seasoning mixes. Thank you so much for the recipes. Have a blessed day.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yay! I hope you love them. Blessings to you and yours ❤

[@kathleenritter4532]

I like to make my own taco seasoning too plus I also do chili seasonings. Makes life easy having all the ingredients on hand, cheaper, better for you & I think tastes better. I really want to try the ranch. We use SO much. That would be a game changer for us. Thank you!!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Sounds great! Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy the ranch ☺️

[@nancyahrens6914]

I want to try the ranch recipe as well because I use ranch packets to make my blue cheese dressing.

[@deedavies887]

Some great ideas! I make crumble mix and freeze it, and a dry mix for my sllbran cake, so hubby can make one if he’s running low! I also like herb salt mixes on hand

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Sounds great! Thank you ❤️

[@1nicenurse]

Will you share your recipes with us please!

[@ruthfields3874]

I make my own brown sugar. I cup sugar to 1 tablespoon molases. I use my food chopper or use bullet magic.

[@jayden_the_bullnguyen1002]

Thank you for helping me and the others understand & learn from you ❤❤❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

My pleasure. Thank you for being here! ❤️

[@tracyg4783]

When blending powders in your blender put a piece of plastic wrap between your mixer and lid, it will make cleanup a lot easier

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Great tip, thank you!

[@allysonroxby7961]

I always make our Taco Seasoning Mix. Something in the store- bought ones, actually all the numerous brands I've ever tried, makes me feel ill after eating-- no idea what is in them that doesn't agree with me! Making your own anything certainly gives you knowledge and control! I love the one in the "Make A Mix" cookbook referenced by some others in your comments. I've used other mixed as well in various seasons of life and where we've lived, including pancake, biscuit, rice-a- roni, cookie and brownie mixes. Just had my first experience with brown sugar going hard, so the reminder that is not difficult to m-y-o was timely and most likely will be put to good use!

[@nancyahrens6914]

We store our brown sugar in a mason jar and vacuum seal the jar with our Seal a meal. It will stay soft for months & months.

[@Danadane314]

If you put a slice of bread , any bread, in with brown sugar it will soften in a few hours and will last for several more weeks. 😊

[@Kayenne54]

If you have a food dryer, you can dry celery, carrots, green or red peppers, mushrooms - powder them and store with a little salt (to preserve) and some arrowroot to prevent caking (I keep the mushroom separate on its own, because hubby doesn't like mushroom); only need a small amount per stew/casserole or gravy mix; adjust for salt to taste when cooking. I dried onions once. I think the house still smells like onion 2 months later, so dry them out in the garage, garlic too lol. But any vegetable, herb or leaf like bay, can be dried, powdered and stored. Dried goods, you don't need a lot to flavour dishes, so they can go a long way. P.S. no need to process to powder form if you like them whole, or slightly bigger in size, e.g. parsley "flakes".

[@JanineMJoi]

Powdering anything before it's needed will ruin it. It will only last 3 or 4 months at the most 6 months if it's powdered.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I’m in PA too. They put the chocolate store after the ride through chocolate world bc the chocolate smell has you drooling for chocolate when you’re done!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

They knew what they were doing 😂

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead absolutely! They’re salesmen for sure.

[@samanthahoos9827]

THESE ARE GREAT TIPS!!! Thank you!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@MoNATUREnique]

Hey neighbor. We are in MD. Thanks for sharing! I will def be trying these recipes

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hey there friend! Absolutely, I hope you enjoy ☺️

[@thisboymomlife]

I've never made my own powdered or brown sugar...but make my own seasoning blends for years...honestly not sure I've ever bought taco seasoning mix... What a great video full of great information. Love your channel

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! Seasoning blends are sooo pricey at the store, such a money saver to make them yourself!

[@RS-gl9ht]

Thank you for these mixes - very useful!

[@AcornHillHomestead]

I too discovered this powder sugar trick when I made cinnamon rolls and didn’t have any PS in the pantry. Worked perfect and no need for anti caking if just making to use right away 😊 thanks for all these recipes!!

[@susiea1419]

Great tip about the arrowroot powder. I can’t tell you how many times I have thrown out stuff that has gone hard!!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Sure thing! I was in the same boat before I started using it!

[@stacyrn98]

I made your brownie mix yesterday and of course we had to make a tester batch. My entire family loved them and we will never buy store bought mix anymore. They are so fudgy and good! Thank you

[@lisawatson3467]

Thank you so much so glad I found your channel. have always been wanting to make homemade of these.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Welcome! I hope you enjoy ☺️ ❤️

[@denniswalker6124]

wow....... crazy I had know idea. Thank you for sharing. Cant wait to pass this on to my grandkids , that love to bake and cook with me. Christine Howard City, Michigan

[@daniellewood2446]

Love your videos! Quickly becoming my favorite channel. Also we live in southern york county so about an hour from Hershey!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Aw thank you! Nice! Always fun to see PA people on here ☺️❤️

[@NadiaxG92]

I’m so excited to make all these! I’m learning so much from your channel. Thank you ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I'm so glad! Thank you ❤️

[@debihuntsman9314]

I'm really enjoying your channel! Thank you for the great ideas and recipes!❤❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you, Debi ❤️

[@sd0198]

Thanks so much for sharing these ideas! I usually dry my own herbs and make Italian spice blend but never thought of trying anything else. Definitely going to try this brownie mix. My husband will be so excited.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You are so welcome! I hope you enjoy them!

[@beadwright]

What is your recipe if you care to share....?

[@jeredasnyder2479]

Excellent! Will be doing these for my pantry as well.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Wonderful! Enjoy ☺️

[@jamiejocribbs9216]

Great recipes. Thank you

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Thisisit120]

Thank you so much for doing this video and most importantly for putting the recipes for the mixes in the drop-down box. A huge plus thank you so much.

[@ShiraKaiman]

try taking an old canning flat top lid and putting it inside your grey lid you now have an air-tight lid. the canning lid will pop out if you take the grey lid on its side the counter. I am new to your sight and enjoyed your video very informative

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks for the tip! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment ❤️

[@denisedavis9387]

Beefed up Onion Soup Mix 2 tbsps=1 envelope 3/4 Cup dehydrated onions 1/3 cup powdered beef bullion 4 tsp onion powder 1/4 cup celery seed (optional) I use this in meatloaf, pot roast any beef dish I usually quadruple the recipe so I always have it on hand

[@Rezbone]

New sub here, I finally got my answer on what is in the jars behind you 😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thanks for subbing! ❤️

[@krisjohnson3272]

I love making my own mixes! I have since I got married. It has saved us a lot of money through the years! For my pancake mix I use pint jars for the flavors! I fill them with a variety of baking chips, dried fruit, jams ect. That way my little one and hubby can choose what they want if I’m not home. I love your channel so far! I can’t wait to see what else is to come. God Bless

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Great tip! Thank you so much ❤️

[@Chelsea-lyn]

My husband is from PA and we just did Hershey last year. It was fun but man $$$$ 😲. Didn’t know there was a zoo and a garden?? I would have loved to see that. Next time! :)

[@spirituallyspeaking4595]

WoooooooooooW!!!! Life changing for me!! I have subscribed and you can bet that I will be watching ALL of your videos! Please please give me more like this!

[@sheilaimhof7915]

Thank u! Love these ideas! I have made taco seasoning but would love to expand when time allows!

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! ♥

[@BobbieXxoo]

Definitely doing all of these!!! Thank you so much

[@juliewood6513]

This was extremely helpful a you demonstrated it perfectly. Thank you very much.

[@lonettaschaefer9607]

Thank you for sharing your pantry items with us. I just found your u-tube channel and found your information so helpful. I will definitely be watching additional videos that you post. 😊 Thanks again. Blessings!

[@cindyparker9920]

I think these would make great gifts!

[@ilana925]

Thank you! Your video popped up on my screen. I may have to buy some commercial flour to mix up some pancake and brownie mix for my daughter. I use our wheat berries and mill my own but that would go rancid. So it’s not beneficial to me. But your spice mixes I can definitely try that. Brown sugar I’ve heard about for making my own. Powdered sugar I purchase raw cane sugar and that is brown. But if it goes inside a recipe, I can definitely do that as well. Unfortunately I have to use up my current stock before making my own. But definitely the pancake and brownie mixes. Great gift ideas. Thank youI

[@Sellers707]

Thanks so much for sharing this video. It will definitely help me save some money. New friend here. Have a blessed day

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Hey new friend! Thank you so much! You have a blessed day too ❤️

[@greenacresKingFamilyAdventues]

I have hundreds of recipes I put a few on Fried chicken seasoning 1 tsp ground Tellicherry black pepper, 2 tsp paprika, 2 tsp garlic, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp sage, 1/2 tsp ground mustard, 1/4 tsp dill, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1 tsp powdered bay leaves, 1/2 tsp mace , 1 tbsp Poultry seasoning , 2 tsp onion , 1 tsp salt , 2 tsp garlic I add mine to a coffee grinder blend well store in jar

[@MortrishaAdams]

My friend lives in Lebanon, PA and we go to Hershey a lot too 😂 love it there, Christmas is so cool there also.