Preserving & Growing More Food for the Homestead Pantry | Pantry Preparedness

[@katescaringcorner6765]

There are many videos that I will leave when they start to do their outro. But I always love to see what your quote will be at the end of your videos. ❤

[@cathyclark-p3w]

I love the scripture at the end of your videos! Thank you 😊

[@fuzzles93]

Glad to hear I’m not the only lazy garden waterer. It’s my least favorite job between getting eaten alive by mosquitos or just taking too long I usually dont do it. I got spoiled this year we had so much rain, actually too much rain, in spring that I didn’t have to water at all till July.

[@tammys5687]

That tomato soup recipe is one of my favorites too! I canned 11 quarts of it this year.

[@janjentz1053]

I am older now and can only do minimal gardening; so really enjoy watching you in the garden and kitchen. Happy for all that you share.

[@stephencameron1709]

Well you certainly have a wonderful harvest and everything you processed looks delicious! And yeah peas are in. Well done. Love when you do tinctures. I need to learn how. Val C ❤🙏🏻

[@katherinegeorge2400]

I adore your channel! So calming and relaxing, no chaos. Thank for showing how to do the things our family never did.

[@Jaynes-Path]

I absolutely love Passion Flowers. For a special dinner I set out a couple shallow bowls with a large flower floating in the middle and 2 or 3 little floating candles around it. Everyone wanted to know how the flowers floated and what they were. They are stunning and so unusual

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Another great video. You and your family have a wonderful weekend.

[@kaymack5304]

Another wonderful video.

[@canadiannavywife434]

Lucky number 209 to like the video... shared and commenting. I do hope this bit of sunshine reaches you. You always bring sunshine into our lives! I just realized that if everyone here who is subscribed... just had one friend come and subscribe, we could get you to 100K and you and your family would be rewarded with the plaque. Hugs from Esquimalt.... and now finding friends who can subscribe....LOL

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You are just the best and are truly a blessing to me sweet friend from Esquimalt ❤️🤗☺️ boy that would be something to hit 100k! Perhaps one day hopefully!

[@SharonPalmer-t2v]

Old subscriber, look forward to your and Misty’s videos every day. Keep up the great work. Blessings

[@heatheryoung9949]

I have a passion for canning and preserving food. I enjoy it so much, and it’s so rewarding. I can relate. I’m so proud that you have so many subscribers. I wish you many more.

[@cherylpresleigh6403]

Good Morning Kelsey! Sadly, like so many others, we have struggled due to the weather. First it took forever to get enough of a warm up to transplant the seedlings then it went to summer hot. We usually don’t have hard heat until August but it arrived late June and went thru July. So the young plants were under tremendous stress. When August hit uncharacteristically things cooled way down and we were hit with so much rain. It was stormy, wet and colder than normal. Overnight lows this week went down into the 40’s. Things are warming up again for this weekend and next week. I’m not sure what will come for a harvest of tomatoes. The remaining plants are so confused lol. There are very few tomatoes on a total of 36 Amish Paste tomato plants. I have had a few cherry tomatoes but no slicing tomatoes either. I am disappointed after all the effort to start the seeds etc but when I start to become sad I remember that we had other successes and I am grateful for those wins. I will be picking up some jalapeños and pickling cucumbers this Sunday from a local farmer and I think we will take a drive over the mountains next week to the eastern side of Washington. There are lots of farms and buying options for produce next week to get tomatoes. I’m going to shift gears in a big way for next year’s garden and will start preparing to put the garden to bed for this year. I do have a fall crop of peas in and some garlic on order which I’ll get planted in October. I may have some carrots still that will make it but even the zucchini has been a fail and I’m just not sure how that is possible lol. The rest of the garden is done and I’ll get it cleaned out and amended. I’m ready to focus on preserving what I need to preserve even if I need to buy the produce and call it good. I have pondered often this season at how much of a blessing the garden is, but also how humbling it can be as well. Your weekly videos of your garden and the projects that come from it have been such a joy to this Grammy’s heart. Thank you for sharing it with us. The scripture you chose this week is perfect. ☺️ Friend, you are a blessing. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@donnacobb701]

Another great video Kelsey !

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

You're the best! ☺️❤️🤗

[@kittyrichards9915]

A strong tower

[@deniselakatos5418]

Hi Kelsey. If I ever want to learn how to can (or preserve anything for that matter) AND do it the right way--I would want to learn from you!! Passion flowers are so so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

[@HuberRhonda]

The fragrance from passion flowers is Heavenly ❤️

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Truly is ❤️

[@diablomom]

I can never get my seeds to germinate.

[@neliaschmidt2638]

Cutey Grant learning how to garden ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

He’s such a sweet helper ☺️ I love that he takes interest!

[@rachelrodriguez4053]

I'm so patiently waiting on my turn for my tomatoes to rippen! They were a little late to the party this year and green lol come to think of it ...most of my garden was strangely late..my peaches are still hard as rocks too. Your efforts are beautifully inspiring, thanks!

[@katescaringcorner6765]

Love seeing you pop up when I open my KZbin! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I love seeing your comments! You always bless me! Thank you so much ☺️🤗❤️

[@languagelynnie]

Your videos aren't political and we all appreciate that. However if you want to keep your food freedom, vote in this upcoming election for those who will preserve it on your behalf. I am sure you know about the PA Amish farmer who is being persecuted by the government. Let's stop this before it goes any further.

[@kathrynmauro8673]

I agree ❤

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

What i like to do with tomato juice is to use it for beef stew base.

[@janetgrooms]

Great video ❤

[@francie2035]

Wow! What a fabulous video! Thanks :)

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Glad you liked it! Thank you ☺️

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Kelsey REALLY enjoyed the video THANK YOU 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Yay! Thank you! Blessings ☺️❤️🤗

[@MJ-fb2zq]

I love it so much when you include the recipe. Like myself I have 4 ball books but not the latest one. Thank you so much. I love your channel. ❤

[@cindynance7289]

Hello friend… Another heartwarming video! The freeze dryer, wow, you can make dry soups… Just add water to bring them back? You get so much done in a day! Reminds me of me when I was young and newly married… I learned canning from my mother in-law… I am 68 now, so a different time, for sure. Our situation as share croppers, it was essential to keep us fed through the winter, but in hindsight, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. We never went hungry… Today so many young ladies, have no clue how to make it if times get tough. Thank you for inspiring this generation! Hugs from Ohio

[@cindynance7289]

My comment got added to replies… Sorry

[@MJ-fb2zq]

@cindynance7289 no problem. I am with you and I am 69. I did a lot to raise my family. Now I still can and still love it but it's a bit at a time, don't have the energy I used to have. Happy weekend. Happy canning.

[@connieodom16]

Love your videos!! ❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I'm so glad! Thank you ☺️ 🤗❤️

[@lenoraw1098]

Thank you! 😁

[@christinehickey3679]

You don't have to water every day. You don't want them to get used to that! Every 2 -3 days would be great. Depending on the weather.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I agree, but this year was a drought year with super hot temperatures, usually every other day or 2 days would work, but not this year.

[@juststoppingby390]

Green tomato chutney is delicious have you ever tried it

[@SusannaGillheim]

❤

[@do4699]

I'm curious why you harvested the leeks? They are so cold hardy they usually hold up well into the fall.

[@jillmiller5111]

Could you have used your immersion blender for the soup?

[@deborahstewart2322]

Do you make leek and 🥔 potato soup? So good! Think I’ll try you tomato soup

[@jenniferjuranko1617]

When you rehydrate your potato leek soup would you use chicken broth or would you just use water? I love the idea of freeze drying it to save on my freezer space.

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Just water until the desired thickness is reached ☺️

[@andreajackson3299]

Tell me about your bay leaf tree and what zone ur in

[@angelnavywife]

Did you plant the passionflower as seeds or from a start? Do they live through winter for you?

[@DH-qz2so]

So the freeze drying of the potato/leek soup is interesting... why do you preserve it this way? could you put into containers and put into the freezer instead?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

I wanted shelf stable, that and my freezers are full ☺️

[@sweetpeahome]

how many quarts does the tomato soup recipe make?

[@lindasmith5190]

😊

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

❤️❤️❤️

[@caitlins1513]

Hi! I was wondering if you had a link for the food mill! I’ve been looking for one like that but can’t seem to find one. Thanks! 😊

[@pamelastucker8335]

What do you use passion flower tincture for?

[@DH-qz2so]

Today, passionflower is promoted as a dietary supplement for anxiety and sleep problems, as well as for pain, heart rhythm problems, menopausal symptoms, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

[@mmcg4782]

Beautiful. So calm and soothing. I would love to know what the piano music is that you use in this video. And how to access it? I guess I could find it if I had names/titles of the music/musicians. ❤❤❤

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Thank you! The music is through a subscription that allows me rights to use in videos. Most artists create for epidemic music only and sell them the rights to use. I’m not sure you could find the exact songs anywhere else without paying for the subscription 🤔

[@mmcg4782]

Ah okay, that makes sense. Thank you for answering! ​@seedandsparrowhomestead

[@vinitanair6063]

Are those plastic bags recyclable

[@onejaec]

I am new to canning and I have a question. When you say you need 8 lbs of tomatoes, is that before or after coring?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

It depends on wording, in this case the recipe states, 8lbs of tomatoes cored and halved. I read that as 8lbs before. If the recipe states 8lbs of cored and halved tomatoes, I read that as after. Hopefully that makes sense?

[@onejaec]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead Thank you. This is the way I have read recipes also. Just wanted to be sure.

[@peggymajerus7531]

What do you do with the passion flower tincture

[@DH-qz2so]

Today, passionflower is promoted as a dietary supplement for anxiety and sleep problems, as well as for pain, heart rhythm problems, menopausal symptoms, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

[@lisamart53]

Can I use a digital canner it has water bath and pressure canner

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

Like the presto? As long as you are using the correct method and processing time you’re good! 😊

[@paulawallace6688]

What book was the tomatoe soup in?

[@seedandsparrowhomestead]

All new ball book of canning and preserving ☺️

[@paulawallace6688]

@@seedandsparrowhomestead thank you!!!