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[@jeannamcgregor9967]

I like to follow Michael Pollan's advice: "Don't eat anything your great-grandmother wouldn't recognize". ❤

[@stephenpmurphy591]

That's prefect my Grandma was a Quaker dairy farmer & draft horse farm. She always said, if it comes in a fancy package be suspicious honey.

[@Tash-001]

@maricancerr sorry to hear that. take care & good luck ((hugs))

[@mio.giardino]

AGREED! ❤

[@hazelbellefarm476]

I have my great grandmother’s cookbook. I was disappointed to see how much Crisco and canned mushroom is called for even in the 50s.

[@FebbieG]

​@@hazelbellefarm476 We'll just have to modify it to great-great-great-grandmother, I guess.

[@maryclemens1046]

Real food. Real friends. Real truth. It all goes together. Thanks for holding the line Jess. You give us all so much power. 🔥💖🌱💚🎉

[@valeriegray1736]

Well said!

[@debwiley3914]

Hi Jess, I'm a special education teacher and I cook with my students weekly. My kids are enjoying trying new foods (for kids with autism, that's huge) and yesterday I had a parent ask for a recipe book of the things we've tried this year. I was already planning for that as a parting gift for this year's students. Thanks for inspiring us to cook real food that mostly tastes good. Blessings!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Good for you! I’m on the spectrum too and have a pretty narrow palate, so I empathize.

[@whipsandchains1]

I love this, my daughter has disabilities and her middle school teacher did the same thing with her students, they loved it!!!

[@joytotheworld2100]

It was so cute, while Jackson was talking you were beaming with pride. And so you should, he is an amazing person. So refreshing to see young people care about thier health. Good job mama.

[@nic7761]

I love when you said" I'm not trying to tell you how to live your life, I'm just showing you how I live mine." ❤

[@mfarmer2112]

Their IS a difference between needing a science degree to decipher the chemicals in your meals vs not bilingual 🌱 YOUR RIGHT JESS , don't apologize for being you " this IS why we LOVE your channel 🌻thanks for the peek in your kitchen window 💞🕊

[@mitzideluca6427]

Please keep doing those "more raw" edited videos. I like them better actually. You have a gift with your transparency that helps us all. I started watching you while i went through cancer surgeries and then chemo and radiation a year after that, so a few years now since diagnosed in 2020. And this year I am finally strong enough to do my garden in a serious mode of enjoyment. Getting back to my vegetable garden and flower beds were a big part of what kept me fighting. being with my furry ones in the gardens and dirt in my hands. :)

[@bradkofron6022]

Jess is kind enough to invite us in to see what she does, not to Tell us what to do. Watch to get ideas, not to be told what to do. That's not what she is about. There is no sense in getting upset with what she considers real food or what isn't pronounced correctly. Keep your waiting room a classroom, not a debate center. Jess, you keep being you, and Thanks for the invite into your world

[@thenoobalmighty8790]

Jess?!!?? I thought this was a geezer 😂😂

[@kathysultzbaugh3858]

Real food doesn't have poisonous (banned in other countries) chemicals. We eat real food as well. Our ancestors ate real food and not processed junk. I have an autoimmune disease. Processed food triggers my system to attack those chemicals. Love your channel Jess!

[@amodernmidwesthomestead4090]

My husband always says he would rather have a burger for breakfast than “breakfast foods”. Changing mindsets isn’t always easy but it makes a big difference

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

A huge difference! Its fuel and SO easy. Why do I think I need a breakfast that dirties a bunch of dishes? A burger patty works great.

[@thenoobalmighty8790]

Ur husband's a tard

[@kathymc234]

My husband also. But once we got our own chickens, he embraced eggs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. LOL

[@Heather_At_The_Ridge]

People are just hypersensitive when they are told the truth. Real food comes from a farm not a factory. It truly is that simple.

[@wjm1319]

As a suggestion for great snacks for kids (what I used to do) - get some springroll wrappers (like eggroll wrappers, but thinner & they get crispier). Then toss anything you have into them and freeze them (cooked or not). If you freeze them raw, they'll need to be baked/deep-fried. But if you freeze them cooked, they can be microwaved. I've filled springrolls with traditional Chinese vegetables, but I more often go 'fusion'.' I've made 'shepherd's pie' rolls, curry rolls, pork bbq & coleslaw rolls, steak & potato rolls....whatever you have. It's a great way to 'dress up' leftovers. Get all the kids together & have a great big 'rolling party' and fill the freezer with enough snacks for months. And they work just as well for breakfast (especially a hand-held 'run out the door to get to school' breakfast) as they do for a snack or even a light dinner.

[@jamjar5716]

Great idea!

[@shamancarmichael5305]

What a great idea! 👍

[@ybois3]

That sounds Soo fun !!🤩

[@naturalbeauty25]

This is genius! Thank you for sharing!

[@HeyJordanRae]

I love seeing what other people are cooking for dinners, especially when it’s someone using real (for lack of a better word) ingredients ❤

[@ThisandThatOutdoors]

Love this! I've been a ketovore/carnivore for 7 yrs and it has done wonders for my UC. I have eaten hamburger patties many times for breakfast and I totally get the real food comment. I want to thank you for advising us to throw on the ground the bad/rotten tomatoes. I noticed today we have volunteers coming up. Yay! I was so excited!

[@gardengirl50t30]

I personally take offense to ANYONE calling You ignorant about anything. You, Jess, are by far the MOST informative and knowledgeable Homesteader that I have ever come across. You can tell you research many, many factors about your lifestyle. Health and lifestyle, soil conditions, stages of growing, reasons and factors, and the list goes on. Some individuals who are naive need to learn a thing or two. 😉💝💝💝💝💝 Until next time. ❤❤❤

[@zinnia9052]

I agree!

[@marygrott8095]

It was cool hearing Jackson's input! Please tell him it was much appreciated! I often have salad with some sort of protein for "breakfast," which for me is around noontime or sometimes even 1 pm. Even though I'm up at 5:30, I don't like to eat in the morning

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Good for you! Good lengthy fasting can be good for our bodies too!

[@rosieschuman307]

Hearing Jasckson tell us how this life style translates to the next generation was such a treat - he should have a regular segment a couple times a month, he is so chill - it was refreshing

[@wrapsbyrachel5571]

I've recently switched to a more Mediterranean diet and that includes salad at breakfast -- its easy, fast and healthy

[@christineciesielski5018]

Last summer I tried the garden fresh tomato, good salt and browned butter. Holy smokes!!!! Jess....it totally rocked my world and could not believe that I had never tried it before. I also tried basil tea after watching you make it. Amazing!!! And I cook often and varied, farm fresh foods. So keep the food videos coming b/c even us "seasoned farm cooks" can learn something new! lol

[@OurIntrovertedHomestead]

It was really nice to see and hear from Jackson.. he is so much like his mom! He really looks like you and his mannerisms are so like you...he's a great young man!😮❤

[@tess5564]

Jackson is such a handsome well spoken young man. Good job mama. You can tell you are such an encouragement to your children.

[@jessicakivett7838]

Some of my favorite dinner plans are those that don't require following a recipe because they are so simple that a recipe isn't necessary.

[@crystalh1402]

Throwing out the conventional breakfast foods for foods that fuel me the best has been life-changing. I now focus on protein and fat first carbs last.

[@stacyk.3402]

My 20 year old is lifting weights too… and is always watching what he eats and cooking much of his own food

[@ManagingMarcee]

Love this!! I get bummed seeing the garbage people but for their littles under the guise of “they need snacks” when there are so many healthy whole food options. But I know we are all on our own journey, and not everyone will discover this.

[@spacepebble]

I would love for you to share your cookbook collection. Maybe just talk about your favorite ones.

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

That's a great idea!

[@northernsprout5443]

I know exactly what you're saying about foods that wouldn't normally be a breakfast food or a typical dinner food. Our family will eat left over pork chops and roasted veggies for breakfast or eggs and bacon for dinner! The sky's the limit when it comes to nourishing yourselves and your family.

[@CultureGardens]

That proud mama smile had me so happy! Best feeling ever is being happy with the decisions of the human you’re raising 💛

[@tracipapp8698]

You are so right about “breakfast” food!!!!! My WOW moment was 17 years ago when we had Poptarts on hand for breakfast & my 4 year old asked for broccoli! What a wake up moment!!!!!!

[@knottyneedle]

Taking basic ingredients from my kitchen and making a meal makes me happy, mentally and physically. I learned a long time ago that spending $20 for 3 people at McDonalds can turn into almost a week's worth of dinners from basic ingredients from the grocery store.

[@CarlaDaniel-p7t]

I eat beans, rice, vegetables and fruits for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I am a vegan, not by choice because of allergies. I grow my own food, I can't eat anything processed. Jess and Miah, I love your videos. Thank you.

[@denisewalsh9873]

One of 13 children, my mom always had a baby in her arms. My dad did most of the cooking and he was a good cook. Many times we had fried spaghetti for breakfast or hamburgers with onions and spices. We all ate good

[@michaelnemeth689]

It's awesome that Jackson is taking care of himself self at his age and comprehends what his body needs! Thanks for another great video.

[@kerrivincent85]

We love frittatas around here!Pretty much anything can be thrown in & we regularly eat them for lunch, snack or even dinner at times.😁 I also have a 17 yr old who is lifting weights almost every day…our chickens aren’t laying yet, but eggs will defy be his main source of protein when that glorious day comes! Thank goodness he works in a nice restaurant & gets one free meal a day!😅

[@maxanbenfield]

I am always fascinated to hear that people really say that if you can't pronounce it you're ignorant. Lol that's definitely a them problem. Thank you as always! Stay Infinitely Blessed.

[@lanalovesjesus6133]

My sisters used to tell me they love my cooking and don’t know how to cook. I told them, a lot of cooking well is just knowing what flavors work together. That seemed to help them a lot 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Courtesyofcrystal]

Real food from real sources is something I really try to show on my channel ❤ and encourage people to support their local farmers ❤ I love it!

[@TheModernCanary]

My friend Paco taught me to batch cook caramelized onions then freeze them in a small container in recipe appropriate sizes for your family. I make it ahead so I can make Tortilla Espanola quickly. I end up using the onions so often now.

[@zinnia9052]

Great idea!!

[@juliecolbourn8232]

It makes me smile that you are having to consider your kale bolting and I still have 2-3 feet o f snow on my garden tin northern Ontario, Canada.

[@ljmercer5242]

I love you and your family! Y’all have been such a huge blessing to me and my family!! May God continue to bless you!! Thank you so much

[@zinnia9052]

My breakfast is generally a cup of raw milk kefir with 2 raw eggs from our chickens and a banana maybe some froz berries or mango with a little honey or stevia, all blended up. Sometimes i add a tsp of a green powder. It’s amazing that a “drink” can keep me going for so long!

[@wheaties1435]

Easy freezer meals ideas is to double the recipe of your favorites and freeze half for later.

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

lovely, I love cooking, I have just spent all of a rainy Sunday cooking, pavlova, stewed rhubarb, pie crust, pork schnitzel, Mac and cheese and custard.

[@kmarshall53]

I started the Keto diet and intermittent fasting for weight reduction and have found that lots of different veggies along with a good protein keeps me satisfied. I’ve also reached my first weight loss goal. I had a hamburger and big salad for my first meal the other day and it was delicious! I’m with Jackson about eggs - fast, easy and so yummy. It takes some adjustment (my food purchases have changed) but so worth it! 💗🥦

[@teresamariner4238]

Well done!! Congratulations on hitting your first goal!! Keep up the great effort! I'm almost 77 and just finally reached my old high school weight a couple of months ago (and have easily been maintaining it) by easy exercise and healthy, basic, clean eating. I'm never going back to 100 pounds heavier! God bless!

[@OurGreenAcreHomestead]

When my youngest (of 5) was the last one at home, i would make brown rice, eggs, and avocados for our special breakfast before taking him to school. It was a very bonding time and got both of our days off to a good start. Now he's 22 and has a wonderful healthy attitude towards food, shopping at the farmer's market and cooking REAL FOOD. Keep doing your real food, it makes a difference.

[@marycountry]

Hi Jess, so valuable when young people learn and cook their own👍🏻😊

[@loriliedel9111]

I love this sharing of real food. Thanks so much! Keep ‘em coming Jess!

[@lindakurtz2653]

It is so helpful to look at food as fuel. Yummy, for sure but we can train our tastebuds to appreciate the fuel that best serves our needs.

[@PipMiister]

🌸 thanks Jess ☺ Just what I've been missing with hanging out with a few of my friends who live hours away from us - we just cook most of the time we are visiting... lol... I learn so much from them... However, food is a lot to life and when you have hungry kids coming in from playing... Heheh.... don't worry my 11 year old boy gives me the 'Cringe Mum' look too when I adjust hair in front of others... Or from our 2 year old brown tabby cat when I want huggies - a outsretched paw with the same look of 'cringe Mum'.... Grateful that you have let us look in the window of your life today - grounds me again since I've been feeling a bit lost with my parenting (for my kids and relating to my folks) and it does give me a different perspective to keep going. To enjoy life - to inspire my heart and others hearts at the same time... Pip 🌸 P.S. this week I found your podcast on google podcasts - enjoying them. thank you for those.

[@hazelbellefarm476]

Eggs, a handful of berries and a glass of raw milk are my go-to meal lately. Fast, easy, healthy, delish. And I can keep moving through the day.👍🏼

[@schex9]

We only eat breakfast on the weekend, and we don't eat it until at least 11 am, so it is really "brunch". Today I ate eggs and grits for lunch bc I'm under the weather and grits just sounded good. I usually only eat between 11 am and 7 pm. I feel much better this way and fewer meals to cook.

[@jimshirey2293]

Beth here ...once a week I cook up, in the oven, 2 lbs of pork bacon and 2 lbs of beef bacon. Then I fry 8 burger patties...12 pork sausage links...8 pork patties. So easy to just add done eggs and go this way. And yes, we're carnivore 😉

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Haha, I was about to say "That sounds like carnivore." then I got to the end of your comment

[@brandynash1409]

Where do you find your beef bacon?

[@laurie570]

Is it crazy expensive to switch to carnivore? Or do you feel like it balances out when you're not buying all the "filler" food?

[@jimshirey2293]

@@brandynash1409 we buy our meet from local farmers and one of them had it so we tried it...we like it just as well as pork bacon.

[@jimshirey2293]

@@laurie570 it's really not. When you're only buying for 2 and only eating animal products we're saving money. Not to mention all the OTC and prescription meds and co-pays from the doctor we were able to eliminate. We're in our 60's and feeling great.

[@paigedevine5586]

We often do "breakfast" and as Angie from This Gathered Nest calls it Brinner haha Real food is nutritious food and that is good for your body anytime of the day. Knowledge is power, thanks for sharing your thoughts Jess and Jackson.

[@kendratai]

I love the easy, realistic aspect of cooking

[@mackenzieboersen]

Loved seeing Jackson! Thanks Jess for showing your view! It doesn’t always have to be complicated!

[@christineBry]

Food conversation has been the same here lately,, food that fuels you don't need a designated eating time or label 💞

[@kristinthornton2690]

Your kids are so beautiful!

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

I agree entirely!

[@debsenritchedrefuge603]

Totally what I needed today! Thanks Jess! Feeding my mom with Dementia as her caregiver, can be challenging when she is somewhat picky.. It has to be more than just Popcorn, being her constant request. I'm grateful for being creative with simple real food.. Good fresh salads with a variety of ingredients! This helps a lot to get other ideas. I like your recipe! I'm going to try this! Love egg ideas, with many eggs avalible now! Eating clean, fresh, real Homegrown is my go to when possible! You are looking great Jess! Good for you too, Jackson! Nice that you are aware of good health and taking care of yourself! I'm grateful for my 19 yr old son who has taken good care of himself and has been doing well with his MMA journey and own business venture. Good health is so important to enjoy our lives to their fullest! Blessings to All ❤️ 🙌 🥚🥘🥗🥓🥑🧀👩‍🍳

[@lisagoggin8021]

Real food only….I agree with you!

[@lindasoaft9303]

Excellent info! I’m 74 and this is how I raised my boys just like this! I called it clean food. I learned to eat like this from weight watchers when I was 20 yrs old.

[@JeanneKinland]

It was so nice to hear from your son, Jackson. He is a lovely young man and I would like to see more of him in your content. So sweet.

[@theresatyree3904]

I cook the exact same way: reading cook books like novels, never following a recipe, keeping it simple . USUALLY simple since I am a vegetarian, It take a little more creativity than adding things to the meat. Love hanging out with you every video for years. We moved to SC (about an hour apart ) at the same. You of course are creating your garden much faster than I am, but I am doing amazing according to friends. I am 66 and do 90 % of it all by my self since my hubby still works.

[@SarahPate_77]

JESS!!! I haven't been on YT for a few months and you look amazing! Healthy, happy and glowing 😊 Love the content and your raw approach. Keeps its real! God Bless❤

[@belieftransformation]

Great topic & I totally agree with you. I was raised on a farm where we had lots of protein based meals & have a a very healthy life of 70 years (& I’m counting on many more☺️). Nice to have Jackson’s opinion; he is very wise! Thanks for sharing & blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@amyreesor8128]

thank you! i know it may seem simple to you to just "throw things together" that "make sense" etc. but not all of us know that and it really is helpful to hear it!

[@leahharbison4932]

Bless you Jess ! You will have haters but we know Love is more powerful.❤

[@angelaminutolo5112]

I have canned up chicken breast, chicken thighs,ground beef,and pork tenderloin.They are my go to's for quick meals

[@nikkid1038]

Great advise how u said to never let yourself get to that 6:00 moment of “uh oh what’s for dinner” lol. I’m going to really focus on that. Thanks much needed. Every single video inspires me so much in many different ways. Thanks Jess. Always. PS Jackson is adorable, ur whole family is. ❤

[@devsnik7003]

Since having my most recent baby, we often eat breakfast foods for dinner. I’ve also started making a lot of unconventional meals with just stuff I have. It usually comes out really well! I recently make up some hash browns and topped them with scrambled eggs, shredded beef (traditionally for cheesesteaks), and cheese…so good!

[@zinnia9052]

Congrats on your new baby!

[@lindameredith1941]

I sometimes think advertising plays a part in what people think is the proper food for a meal. My grandparents were farmers outside Griffithville Arkansas. They got up at 4:30 every morning. They both started their chores. The only indoor plumbing they had was a pump in the kitchen at the sink, now this was back in the 60's and they lived very rural. Granny would cook basically what most people would consider supper for the main meal of the day. She would do chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans.....whatever vegetables she got from the garden or had preserved from the prior harvest. They had a milk cow so there was fresh milk, cream and butter. They would eat around 10:00 a.m., they would both continue on with their day. Around 6:00 p.m they would eat what was left from the mail meal of the day. I rarely eat "breakfast food" for breakfast. Some of the best breakfasts I've had were leftover green beans & potatoes with sliced tomatoes, vegetable soup or even chili.

[@irismeurs2425]

I recently found the best healthy paprika sauce! I already eat many veggies but with this sauce i can easily eat a jar of greenbeens and chickpeas or lentils to have a lower carb meal! - grill 1 paprika - blend it after with half a block of veggie stock - add about 50 ml of water and 50 ml of cream

[@jenbear8652]

Thanks for sharing your recipe!

[@cathykillion6544]

Thank Jackson for letting us know what you eat

[@goslica]

I loved hearing Jackson's point of view on this topic. Please thank him for sharing 🙂

[@Wildevis]

I cook like that, my breakfasts are basically the same, some kind od healthy cerealor cooked Oats. Then I sit and decide what will be for supper as lunch is usually toast with some kind of egg, boiled, fried or scrambled, with some grated cheese. In winter I like making some kind of stew/soup in slow cooker and stretch it to a couple days

[@tinatippin5705]

A burger pattie for breakfast sounds amazing. Mindset change. This was a great video, Jess. Thanks.

[@lindawoody8501]

Glad you son is so aware about his own nutrition needs as an athlete and someone who has some food allergies. Nice tip about the Fritata as a meal.

[@earthmamma85]

I too enjoy burgers for breakfast. I’d say we eat pretty much the same. It’s such as healthy choice I made to eat this way. I feel so much better.

[@karenbruggeman8412]

Honestly there should be a option to push 2 thumbs up! 👍👍 Love the real fast life with young kids and quick meal ideas. You just keep knocking it out of the ballpark! ❤ Once again had a bad day at work and watching you brings a smile back😊

[@blackrock5749]

I shopped “The edges of the store” today and thought of you. 😊 except a couple huge bags of frozen broccoli 🥦 to put in my freeze dryer. Thanks for every video you make. 😊

[@Lola-cg6yp]

Finally a KZbin mom who cooks healthy for herself and family! Bravo!!!!

[@deewinston5651]

Thank you Jess. You do look healthy and strong. Jackson is growing up so fast. Time just won’t stand still, does it? God bless.❤️✝️

[@tracyzabelle]

We would have peppers onions potatoes abs eggs for dinner often since breakfast was often cereal with working parents

[@naebaby21]

Yes! I agree on eating whatever you feel you want for breakfast! We're so conditioned to eat "breakfast foods" but lately I've been craving beef and broccoli 🤷‍♀ Makes me feel good.

[@d.c.1851]

I love eating what I call "one ingredient snacks" for a meal. Having 3 small snacks of different food groups an hour apart is so much easier than making a multi dish meal and it means not ordering food. But now I'm hoping to learn more cooking skills to be able to make those meals and make it enjoyable

[@WandaJEaton]

My favorite way of cooking is just finding what I have in the fridge or in the pantry. Dealing with a chest cold this week I just knew if I ordered fresh produce I would have everything I needed in the fridge, freezer or pantry.

[@susansmith9502]

Love your videos. Your energy is wonderful. You are very cute and beautiful. Thanks for sharing your life and giving inspiration.

[@sarahleehazel24]

A lot of take aways there, thanks for sharing. More food videos please

[@missthang4770]

Eggs are nature's perfect food. For years I avoided, or limited my intake of them because of the cholesterol fear hype. Now that I have a much better grasp on what cholesterol is and how it works in the body, I've started to really enjoy them again.

[@teresamariner4238]

Yes, the big lower cholesterol hype! Your brain needs cholesterol to function! I really enjoy a good, healthy egg!

[@colleenfoster6841]

Good job kiddo and good job Mama Jess!

[@bluegirl777]

I can really appreciate this video because I am in the process of shedding a lot of excess weight. I've started eating much cleaner and high protein foods do fuel your body. I feel good when I start the day with meat too! You go girl!

[@diannamc367]

"We just eat simple"... We didn't even have a whisk in my mom's house until I was 25 yrs old, I didn't hear of pesto until I was older than that and I never heard of a frittata until after I found your channel 3 years ago😅 Simple food for me is that burger patty you had for breakfast or eating fried potatoes w/onion for the 3rd night this week, lol. I do cook and eat mostly real foods and I am learning to can and preserve but alot of folks would get pretty bored of my cooking 😁

[@amywert8088]

I so agree! However I try not to open more than 7 or 8 recipes, I get overwhelmed. lol

[@firstquarterfarms]

My grandma and I always laugh because we're always thinking about the next meal while we're eating whatever we're having ❤😅 i love that it really is a game changer for anxiety.

[@brookecalder6893]

Oooh I love seeing this!! Thank you! ❤🌻

[@citizenoftheninthdivision]

Looking fit and healthy. 💪🏻

[@RootsandRefugeFarm]

Thank you so much for saying so! It takes a lot of effort!

[@citizenoftheninthdivision]

​@@RootsandRefugeFarmThat it does sister. It's a journey not a destination. 💙

[@Wngr60sfe]

This summer when you are overwhelmed with zucchini, try spiraling it with a spiralizer to substitute pasta spaghetti noodles. We’ve eliminated all grains and pasta since going ketovore and use this as a cheat spaghetti meal.

[@onetoughmomma]

My ears perked up when you mentioned Hatch Green Chili. We are from NM and that's the BEST green chili! Best wishes and best to your health.

[@veronicaselz5764]

You can see the love you have for your son /family when you look at them… such a good a good Mama❤️ We have what my son loves to call “Brinner” all the time (breakfast for dinner 😅) but I honestly don’t mind eating breakfast anytime of the day, or dinner for breakfast. You’re right, food is good for fuel. Your videos always inspire me. Thank you for blessing us with your time/knowledge ☺️🥰

[@originalwoolydragon8387]

LOL, when that timer went off, I thought "Am I cooking something? Oh yeah, video!" 😄

[@dancnluc1]

The meal looks delicious. I love to have breakfast food for dinner as well. Jackson is turning into a very good-looking young man. I have 4 kids ( 3 boys and 1 girl). One of my boys got into bodybuilding. In 8th grade, he was wrestling, but the kids called him Little Bit. The following year, all he wanted was weights, so he got a weight set to work out with. His bedroom had a mattress (he did not want a bed in there), a small dresser, and his weight machine. Over the years, we sold the weight machine, and he started to go to the gym. In high school, he was known as the kid with muscles - no more Little Bit. He actually did do some body building competition. Unfortunately, he started having kidney issues in 2017, and last year, he had a kidney transplant. Even through the years, he was doing dialysis, and after the transplant, he continued to go to the gym. I tell him he is my hero with his dedication, and even when things got rough for him, he never gave up.

[@teresamariner4238]

Prayers for continued healing and good health for your son. God bless!

[@dancnluc1]

@@teresamariner4238 Thank you!

[@angelasmith4286]

I have corn allergies and cornsyrup is in everything. Also cough meds drinks. Coconut crystals is for my sugar allergies. Egg allergy is very hard to control. I took the shots so its not causing asthma wheezing after eating something allergic too. It helped.

[@joyofgrowing]

❤ Happy to hear from you!!

[@livmegargle5420]

I have a 17 year old boy like Jackson who lifts and is mindful of his protein and he’s big on our farm eggs too. He loves when I have cooked chicken on hand as well. Loved seeing your boy and watching the interactions - it was very familiar and endearing.