Slow summer farmhouse kitchen canning | Preserving garden goodness

[@charmingintrovert3240]

What a heartwarming video Lauren! You did an amazing job with all your canning all while taking care of your sweet family! ❤ And what do you know...We use the same exact china as you every once in awhile! 🤗

[@rustichoney]

Haha... paper plates are getting about as expensive as china these days! It's been a nice summertime luxury, lol! Thanks so much for watching and leaving me a sweet and encouraging comment!

[@khawlahpeace1222]

One mommy to another I have five kids and if the only thing you do all day is keep your kids alive then that’s enough and give yourself credit for just doing that alone it’s a full time job and the most important job there is. And anything you add on top of this is like icing on the cake 🎂. Your doing great mama

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much for that encouragement! You’re absolutely right! ❤️ Thanks so much!

[@nancyjokipii4337]

Great canning. I have been making blueberry jam for years. Never used the water bath method at end. I am a former FACS teacher (home economics). Just turned them upside down after filling jars. Much easier and they are safely sealed. Just make sure jars are sterilized ahead of time. I enjoy watching your channel.

[@tamara4557]

That is the way jams are canned in the Netherlands as well. It's even on the pectine package I use

[@rustichoney]

I’ve heard of that method but never have tried it. Thanks for sharing! Blueberry jam sounds amazing! 😋

[@luannjensen9576]

Thanks for your video. I also don't slip the skins.

[@rustichoney]

Yay! I’m not alone 😆 Thanks for stopping by!

[@kareneakers9540]

I think you did a great job! You got a lot done in one day! You should be very proud! If I got all that done in one day I’d be very happy You made me smile when you and your daughter was dancing around, just being with you children and making good memories is very important and yes they will look back one day and remember all the good times you had together Thanks for sharing God bless

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much for that sweet encouragement! Made my day! Thanks for stopping by! 🥰❤️

[@dawnmeador1266]

Love your video's ❤ Chickens = no ticks for us. Ducks are also really good at ridding your property of ticks.

[@rustichoney]

So true! I’m always looking for new ways to keep those nasty little things away! We have so many predators though so we don't always have chickens free ranging. Thank you so much for watching and so glad you're loving the videos!

[@janiewhitcomb7600]

Our Garden is a little behind but I can’t wait till our tomatoes are ripe enough to make your salsa! Looks delicious!🍅

[@rustichoney]

Our garden felt really late this year too! Usually, I am really DONE with it by the time we go back to school, but I feel like I’m in the middle of it! 😅 glad you stopped by today!

[@mt1885]

hey girl- Great job on canning!😁👍 That jam and salsa look so yummy and amazing😉😋 love seeing the kiddos to☺ Y'all have a blessed weekend🥰

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much, glad you stopped by! Have a good weekend too! God bless! ❤️

[@PhilipDonna1982]

Be proud of all you accomplish in a day! Every time you pull out one of the items you’ve grown and preserved, give yourself a pat on the back. Some may say that’s prideful but being humbly proud of what you accomplish is not a bad thing, I think. I usually only pickle our cucumbers but our cucumber crop was not the best this year so we just ate them all fresh. I am freezing our grape tomato harvest to roast in the oven when the weather cools off. We just sowed some cooler weather crops in anticipation of cooler weather 🎉. Thankfully our garden has slowed down a bit, probably because it knows we just can’t eat or manage any more of it. I do see a flush of new growth though so I know the garden isn’t done providing just yet.

[@rustichoney]

So glad it has been a bumper crop gardening year for you! we will definitely look forward to having our canned goods a few months from now when the weather is much cooler! I’m hoping for some pumpkins this fall but we haven’t planted much else. I’m not sure we can continue to handle more harvests either! lol thank you again for stopping by!

[@aloras405]

One of the best feelings in the world is when you can put up home grown staples. My mom and I, just the other day, made blackberry jam and pickles made from our own blackberries and cucumbers. I am so elated.

[@rustichoney]

It is so rewarding! We usually have a ton of blackberries. I will have to keep that in mind! I usually just freeze them for cobblers but a jam sounds lovely!

[@KatieBrooks-tp2lx]

You are giving your children so many valuable lessons while in your kitchen! So many children don’t have that privilege. You are doing great!! Ruth is getting so big! Hope to get to visit this fall.

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much for that encouragement! Hope to see you too!

[@lindakrieger6667]

Beautiful channel! Keep in mind on jam that it’s a condiment. It’s not like you’re eating a jar by yourself. Good job. ❤

[@rustichoney]

Very true… just have to monitor my boys 😂 they’re heavy on the condiments lol! Thanks so much for watching!

[@FloatingVillageLife]

The way you savor the slow, steady process of canning in your farmhouse kitchen truly embodies the essence of summer’s bounty. Your dedication to preserving the garden’s goodness is both admirable and heartwarming. And I am Floating Village Life, Hit follow and let's explore together!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! What a sweet comment! Thanks for stopping by!

[@wrenmanning7454]

You're a great mom!! I have made jelly and jams for years. The more you do it, the easier it gets!! Bit always was your pot or anything that has the jelly on ot ASAP. If not, it's so hard to get it off. It turns into a very hard jelly. My favorite is Peach Jam. I can eat it by itself 😅 God bless you and your family

[@rustichoney]

That’s a great tip! Luckily I did wash it right away this time 😅 Peach jam sounds amazing! I enjoyed the process and it did turn out so tasty, we just tried it! 😋 Ready to try more!

[@YvetteThompson-yx9tt]

VERY GOOD JOB MOM, LOTS OF WORK GET LOTS OF REST #NOT A DAY WITHOUT JESUS 🙏

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@marilenaferruzzi6497]

Questo video è pieno di amore! Per i tuoi figli, per il tuo raccolto nell'orto, per la preparazione di buonissimi cibi... La cerchia dei tuoi aiutanti in cucina è aumentato, anche tuo figlio ha partecipato alla preparazione dei waffel, bello vedere anche lui 😊. Reese sotto la capanna costruita con le due coperte è molto divertente . Che belli vedere i tre ragazzi insieme sul divano...e tuo figlio baciare la piccola Ruth, che dolci che sono . Sei una Grande Mamma!!! Come si chiama tuo figlio?

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much ☺️ it was a sweet day! My son helping me with the waffles is Roric and my oldest is Ren.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Wonderful video!!! Hard work, a happy home, busy kitchen and happy healthy kids (and husband) couldn’t ask for more!!! God bless.

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! 🥰❤️

[@janiebea100]

How can you even think you’re neglecting your kids? You almost always have at least one of them under foot. Your oldest daughter needs a lot of attention and you are always giving it to her. When you’re in the kitchen you are taking care of your family!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your sweet encouragement! I guess it’s just that every present mom guilt 😅 thank you so much for stopping by! 🥰❤️

[@heiditrzebiatowski1905]

I feel the same way when I’m busy in the kitchen; that I’m not a good mom because I’m not physically sitting down playing with my girls. I appreciated how you put it in words ❤ Also not experienced AT ALL in jam/jelly. I get so stressed because it is very precise when each step needs to be done. And it always happens that someone needs me 😅 but I haven’t lost a batch yet. I also love sugar and think it’s crazy how much you use. But this last time I tried low sugar with the strawberry since it’s naturally sweeter and the regular one with the grapes since they can be more tart. 🤷‍♀️ I tell myself, still healthier than the store. Thanks for your videos 🥰

[@rustichoney]

I agree, it still has to be better than store bought! Our grapes were pretty sweet so the low sugar actually worked out great! Funny that "low sugar" was still 4 cups! haha! And yes... the mom guilt... I swear I can create mom guilt in any moment! It can be a struggle. Thanks so much for stopping by to watch and chat! See you again soon!

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

I really admire farm wives. I live in a rural county in PA (Lebanon County just North of Lancaster County). I am lucky to be able to BUY all this delicious local fresh and canned food from farm local stands. Very lucky for me, since I am a transplant from the city (Baltimore) and wouldn’t even know where to begin 🤣😂😅😉

[@rustichoney]

Sounds like you don’t need to! You have an amazing source! Thanks so much for stopping by! ❤️☺️

[@melodiephoenix]

We never remove the skins! It is nice to see someone else skip this step 😂

[@rustichoney]

Same! Thank you so much for your confession in the comments section too! 😆❤️

[@melodiephoenix]

@@rustichoney We grew San Marzano tomatoes this year the yield was insane. I highly recommend them. We canned them by pulverizing them in the vitamix very efficient. 5 kids equals no time for fanciness. We are going to make salsa soon with our non San Marzano tomatoes. We also canned our jalapeños based on your previous video.

[@mikebridges222]

Great video! I am going to try your salsa recipe! On the jam, if you follow the recipe on the Sur-Jell insert you will have success! I make grape, blackberry and elderberry jelly every year and have only had a failure twice in 50 years!

[@rustichoney]

Hmm my box didn’t have an insert? Just said to visit their website for recipes but then I couldn’t even find the exact recipe on the site for low sugar. I was so lost 😆 It did turn out though and it’s so good! Thanks so much and hope your salsa making goes well!

[@ChristineKlayo]

Nice video I remember my mom straining grapes for jelly that was a messy process yours looked better I made strawberry freezer jam and lots of sugar but someone said it’s divided into jars and you really don’t eat that much look forward to all your videos thx

[@rustichoney]

Thanks so much for watching and sharing that with me! Strawberry jam sounds amazing too! I considered freezer jam, might have to try that too! Glad you stopped by!

[@TheMichi2377]

The roaster or crockpot is great for applesauce/ applebutter too ..I use 3 crockpots at a time for tomatoes.

[@rustichoney]

That’s a great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@cathykillion6544]

Enjoyed the video 😊

[@rustichoney]

Thank you 😁

[@teresagarrison4962]

Been canning for 57 years and have never used water bath and we’re all still alive! I use “Thieves” to wash all my vegetables.

[@rustichoney]

They love to change the “rules” every several years don’t they?! lol! 😅 Thieves would be a great idea to use in the washing of your vegetables! Thank you for sharing and thank you so much for watching!

[@heleneslawson2630]

More great recipes to add to my binder! Thank you!

[@rustichoney]

Thank you! Happy to hear my recipes are making it into a binder! I hope to get more of them printable on my website this fall! ☺️❤️

[@nicolewatters4062]

I canned strawberry jalapeño jam today. ❤

[@rustichoney]

YUM! That sounds amazing!

[@otrdean]

I do not remove skins from my tomatoes either. Wash, cook, stick blender, and pressure can. I use for pizza sauce, pasta sauce, sloppy joe , etc. Years doing it that way. Zero problems or complaints.

[@rustichoney]

Love to hear that, thank you so much for sharing! And thank you so much for watching! ❤️🥰

[@lindsayann9856]

Your tomatoes look so good! Mine are the opposite…. There’s always next year! ❤

[@rustichoney]

It happens! We’ve had a great year but that’s not always the case! ❤️

[@josephinehowe4063]

Your tomatoes look wonderful. And what a great idea to use the roaster. I do not have one of those, however, they look so handy. Canning is a lot of work but so worth it with all those wonderful tastes throughout the year. Thank you for your video.

[@rustichoney]

Absolutely! The roaster has been so helpful this summer! Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@cannonclark1021]

Nice cooking

[@rustichoney]

Sure makes for a hot summer kitchen at times but worth it! Thanks for watching!

[@jsbuck85]

Hi Lauren, Im from Northern Maine. Our garden is producing so well this year that I'm having a hard time keeping up with it. I have put up green beans, carrots, dill pickles, pickled beets, and even applesauce with apples from our orchard. Currently I have an abundance of cucumbers. I would love to have a good dill relish recipe.

[@rustichoney]

Wish I had one to share, sorry! The only relish I’ve made is sweet and it’s made with zucchini! Sounds like you’ve been very busy! Thanks so much for stopping by!

[@zestyolive1353]

I don't care how runny that grape jam is - I'd eat it anyway!! LOL! You could always stir it in to yogurt, dollop it into a smoothie, or, like me, just slurp it up and call it good! 🙂

[@rustichoney]

It actually did set up really well! I’m very happy with it and it taste delicious! Those are great ideas! I also watched someone today put it in popsicles, so smart!

[@jogiese3483]

What a wonderful harvest and the baby has grown so much! I would love more information on that roaster please. :)

[@rustichoney]

She has! She's so big! I'll leave you a link to a similar roaster oven. My MIL's is a GE brand (maybe from walmart? not sure). Thanks so much for stopping by! amzn.to/3M5k8OO

[@barbarapeterson8030]

HAPPY FRIDAY Laura*I think that is your name*, family, fur baby and feathered friends. Food always looks delish. I agree. I am sure I asked you when the children go back to school; is it after Labor Day? WHEW! STTB

[@rustichoney]

Time is flying! We start this next week here! It’s Lauren, but I’ve answered to Laura a lot over the years 😉❤️ Glad you stopped by!

[@jendyson6729]

We live in PA and every member of the family has had lyme disease at least once. It is recommended to wear pants with your socks over them or tucked into your boots. I have heard you can put some duct tape, sticky side out around your lower leg to stop them from crawling up. Keep the grass, or any brush cut low so you don't pick them up as you walk thru. We don't have them much here on our new property but when we lived in the woods in our old house, yikes they were ever present. I guess here they stay in the woods behind the house and out of the sunny yard? Never tried anything besides regualr bug spray that we spray on hats and clothing. Spraying it on my hat helps keep the deerflies away.

[@rustichoney]

We’ve had a couple extended family members have Lyme disease too! 😣❤️ Unfortunately the ticks do end up in our sunny yard AND even on our gravel driveway. They’re everywhere! 😓 Hoping another round of spray nips it! Thank you for sharing with me!

[@janiebea100]

My mother canned for years. All kinds of vegetables and fruit. When we made jam we had to seal the jars with parrafin. I’m sure that’s not how it’s spelled. We had a basement and had a sink, stove and refrigerator down there and we did the canning down there. It was much cooler than upstairs in the kitchen. Of course we didn’t have air conditioning.

[@rustichoney]

Love to hear that story! A basement canning kitchen sounds great! My best friends mom added that feature in her new home build and I think now how smart that was! Thanks for watching

[@earlscoville]

Well done ! If the jam doesn't set up you can re do it or put it on ice cream. Celanie

[@rustichoney]

For sure! It did turn out so good! We’re already enjoying it! Thanks for stopping by!

[@tamara4557]

Yes jam always has a high amount of sugar. Where I live there is a special pectine sugar that allows you to use less. From those in the US I hear that most use pomona pectin (I think it's called) that allows you to use even no sugar. I live in the Netherlands and we just take clean jars and skrew-on lids and put the jam or jelly in hot immediately close tight and put it up side down for about 30 min or so. It seals the same as waterbath canning. I use that method of everything that is waterbath canned advised in the US and never had a problem.

[@rustichoney]

That’s considered an old method here in the states but as we all know sometimes old methods are still just fine 😉 Sounds like you have your systems down and more years of experience than I! Great info on the sugar and pectin. Thanks so much for sharing and stopping by today!

[@monicacasella3812]

Saludos desde uruguay🇺🇾🥰

[@rustichoney]

👋 hello there! Welcome! So glad you stopped by!

[@marge3157]

Roasters are usually on sale right before Thanksgiving. They are so handy, I have 2.

[@rustichoney]

That’s a great tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@homemama1234]

Try mullein garlic oil for tick repellent. Obviously nothing is 100%, but it has helped.

[@rustichoney]

So true! Thanks so much for that idea! Will do!

[@Nicereview763]

So I make grape jam and what I have found that after a few months it does get crystals of tartaric acid in it, these are safe but slightly off putting so it's one to eat up quickly.

[@rustichoney]

Ooh that’s good to know! I will watch for that… maybe freezer jam would be the way to go with grapes? 🤔 we’ll see how it goes. Thanks so much for watching!

[@charlacarson473]

I got a brand new roaster in the box for $12 at goodwill

[@rustichoney]

Wow! That was a steal!!

[@ashleyhecker8926]

Do you have a good natural mosquito remedy to keep mosquitoes away?

[@rustichoney]

I don’t have a go-to created but I would say try that same base spray of water and witch hazel and adjust the oils. Lemon eucalyptus oil is supposed to repel mosquitos but there are some others too if you want to experiment!

[@ashleyhecker8926]

@@rustichoney thank you I will try it out and let you know how it works.

[@dawndillon7043]

I have never peeled my tomatoes when making salsa.

[@rustichoney]

Good! I’m not the only one! lol! Thanks for watching!

[@evanorvell8368]

Seed ticks are the worst!

[@rustichoney]

Ugh they’re so annoying! I’ve had to toss my kids right into the tub a lot lately!

[@ashpash701]

You can try spraying nematodes (beneficial type insects) on your yard for ticks. Just google nematodes for ticks .

[@rustichoney]

I’m gonna look into that I’m not sure if we’ve tried that or not. My husband is usually in charge of the hefty sprays! 😅 Thanks so much!