Starting My Garden | Sweet Breakfast Crepes | Freeze Drying

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there, it's been a busy few days around here. I started a whole bunch of seeds for the garden, made some delicious breakfast crepes, and freeze-dried some milk for the first time. I hope you enjoy coming along with me.
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[@LittleMountainRanch]

Hi there, here's the link for the complete seed list for you along with a link to Harvest Right. Wishing you all a wonderful day! littlemountainranch.com/2023-seed-order/ affiliates.harvestright.com/1783.html

[@catherinelittlefield9483]

Becky of Acre Homestead makes a power of her freeze dried food and she puts it in almost every dish she makes. Like freeze dried zucchini she just breaks it up in all kinds of soups and her powder tomatoes she uses in everything. I don’t have a freeze drier but I am interested in what everyone does

[@suewhalen3919]

I dehydrate, chard, kale, potatoes, celery, etc and make a powder to add to everything. Some of the greens I leave chunky. It will work without a freeze dryer.

[@karenfisher7753]

Jessica from 3 rivers homestead is a freeze drying queen.

[@justjoanish]

KZbinr Darcy, 'The Purposeful Pantry', is the one I follow for all things dehydrated.

[@jenn9579]

I mostly freeze dry cooked meats, eggs, coffee creamer. Things I can't dehydrate. I dehydrate herbs, corn, carrots, etc. I just love and I'm addicted to freeze drying, dehydrating and canning.

[@brendamiller8140]

I am an old lady now and wish I was born a lot later in life, so I could have all the advantages you do now as I did everything the old fashioned way. Now I do nothing but miss it so much that I watch you all and live though your happiness. I am from Saskatchewan. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤️💚🥰

[@gruzincklebell3404]

Yours has become one of my very favourite KZbin channels, maybe because I also live in Canada, everything you teach us is relevant. it is so lovely to hear your children in the background, it is heartwarming. Your children are wonderful.

[@lynsmith2698]

I agree, I also live in Canada and just love this channel and how down to earth she and her family is. ❄️❄️

[@bonniesmith699]

I just love hearing your sweet children’s voices in the background 😊

[@bridgetmarden7224]

A big ol tomato sandwich on toasted bread w mayo is the best ever next to a big fat salad w all the veggies you can cram in the bowl

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Yes!!

[@pamelacochran9521]

I love seeing your excitement over the different seeds. Gardening in any amount is amazing

[@deborahstewart2322]

Beautiful hair!

[@sherry2836]

It's so refreshing to watch a vid from an experienced gardener. Your gardens grow so fruitful and beautiful because of your knowledge, research, hard work and maintenance. Thank you for passing on valuable and KNOWLEDGEABLE information. Excited to see your seed starting room become a sea of green!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@carlafawcett6494]

Hi from Kamloops! We just freeze dryer onions to have handy for soups or pizza, and the other day we did 24 eggs! They are sealed in a mylar for next time the chicken go on strike : ) Milk is something I want to do as well. Today, I cleaned out my vegetable drawer in the fridge , chopped it small in the food processor, and am dehydrating it to have all that colourful goodness in a jar ready to add to omelettes, or soup, or whatever!! So fun : )

[@skiprosencrantz3785]

Check thrift stores for salt & pepper shakers with different size hole-to use to plant wee tiny seeds. Can put tape over some holes for really tiny seeds. My dear hubby was our Family Farmer and this is such a bittersweet season for our family as he passed 2 yrs ago. (I’m mobility limited) remember: “We get too soon old and too late smart!”

[@eightysixcommunism2827]

Yay! It's Chelsea's smiling face. 🍃❤️🍃

[@danamama6766]

Well I just want to get up and make some of those Crepes but its way to late at night...so I will just have to cry and wait until I can :) That is very sad for the seed company how tragic :( Reene's Garden is a company I have bought from the states for years they ship to Canada. Her seeds are mostly heirloom and she donates seeds all the time to growing garden's and all sorts of organizations I think even schools to help people plant their own food. I always get so excited too going through my seeds!! Oh my yes that painted corn is glorious. Can't wait to see it. I am loving the freeze dryer and never thought you could do milk, but of course why couldn't you. Wonderful. hugs

[@suewhalen3919]

I understand that the zone refers to how cold it gets, therefore what plants will survive as a perennial. For your seeding dates, you need to Google your last frost date, and count back the weeks. Two different animals!! (;

[@sassmediaaccount217]

What a stunning thumbnail pic! Gorgeous as always, inside and out ❤

[@kdonor]

Chelsea, I'm so excited that my peppers started to germinate today. I thought you'd appreciate that.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I totally do!

[@lindaunderwood4446]

Now that you have a freeze dryer, you'll be able to grow a lot more perishable vegetables so that you'll have kale, zucchini, etc. throughout the winter. So exciting. Happy growing!!

[@theirishcailin333]

I'm hoping to get one. Do they taste nearly as good as fresh ?

[@SandraMalone-pq4mn]

@@theirishcailin333 I have a freeze dryer....and yes!!! The flavor as well as the nutrient value is saved during the FD process.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

There’s only 3 of us in my family. I waited 3 years to get a good deal on an Excalibur dehydrator & got it. Just honey dipped 5 large bunches of bananas(.59 a lb) that I vacuum sealed in a jar, divided some into snack bags. They’re just like candy. A freeze drier would be wonderful but an expense that we couldn’t justify for us right now. I’m excited to see what you come up with.

[@kathys9786]

I loved this video! Gardening and freeze drying...both things I am trying to learn! Thanks!

[@carolynmiller1774]

Can't wait to plant seeds, this is the first year I'm starting seeds inside before the garden. Watching you makes me want to start now.

[@jo-annjewett198]

I used to grow in zone 3b and my garden was beautiful. I had a small greenhouse where I grew my cucumbers and tomatoes. Now I am in zone 9b so very different. Our last possible freeze is Feb 1. I have tomatoes in the ground. We got one freeze this year and I lost some tropicals. Many years it never freezes. I must have flowers in my garden!!

[@kellyp4051]

We call them “big” pancakes at my house! They’re a family favorite!

[@naomihartman6623]

We call squash like butternut. And the blue one is called queensland blue. Pumpkin we categorise squash as pumpkins

[@emmafarris8899]

So happy to see you today! Thank you for sharing, your videos inspire me!

[@johnensminger7675]

Thanks for sharing your life with us! All so interesting! I will have to try the crepes!! Mmmmm!

[@cherylcook1942]

You're such a bright light.

[@homesteadingatnorthernwaye193]

I started buying from West Coast Seeds when I seen you unpacking a seed order a few years ago . I love that company and the seeds.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Wonderful!!

[@denisemeyer7092]

Hi Chelsea, really enjoy your content! Here in South Africa we traditionally have crepes with cinnamon sugar. (And call them pancakes)

[@sarahtrew9331]

We call them pancakes in the UK too & often have them with sugar & lemon juice

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for sharing great information. Thank you.

[@shellevaughan-hoyt4063]

We have snow in oregon and some of the flowers are getting ready to bloom

[@monicaheskin4439]

You little sign above your fridge is the same one I have on mine lol love it and your channel

[@MVbailegardens]

Delicata is my favorite squash! Well, tied with butternut ; ) I'll stop there, lol. Love the seed, almost spring (yay), video.

[@sandyperreault9326]

Using a wide funnel that you can buy from Amazon makes it so much easier to fill the bags.

[@adrianf1969]

I’m zone 5, and am anxiously awaiting the right time to start my tomatoes. I tried Amish paste for the first time last year, and it quickly became one of my favorites for fresh and sauce. It’s so fun to see what you’re growing.

[@LynLvs2Laugh]

You can freeze dry your garlic, onions, celery, etc for seasonings as well as kale and spinach for additions to soups.

[@akiglesias]

You just reminded me to go find my Eucalyptus. Haha! I sprout my slow sprouting seeds like hot peppers and Eucalyptus in sprouting jars haha thanks for the reminder.

[@kaztheklutz]

My crepes (aka pancakes because my dad was a health nut) would only be topped with a teaspoon of sugar and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice - yummm

[@chrisanndunn8814]

You are so funny…”it’s been so warm, let me show you the snow.” Living in the Deep South all my life, zone 8, ….it’s hard to understand. When our temp is 50 Fahrenheit, I am freezing. LOL.

[@msdebbiep]

With my freeze-dryer, I’m definitely an “ingredients” preserver … (other than freeze-drying leftovers) I use my produce for soups and I love turning stuff into a powder and adding it to potatoes, soups, and even slipping it into my sourdough.

[@tabithabrown8215]

Good morning Chelsea, Happy Valentine's Day

[@jovoit9856]

Powdered milk was impressive. Would love to see the marshmallows!

[@catracampolieto8989]

Another fantastic video. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us what your growing this year. Have a great day.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

My pleasure!

[@leahsiemens1424]

Hello! I highly recommend putting paper towels under the cheese. It'll soak up some of the grease as it's sublimating 🙂 Just had a chance to use my raw freeze dried eggs for the first time and they worked great, especially for breakfast sandwiches in a round cookie cutter!

[@joannbutts8064]

Love your videos.

[@RedOakRidgehomestead]

So glad you were doing videos on freeze-drying. I just ordered mine. I’m very excited would love to see more videos of reconcentrating.

[@DawnPalmer55]

I put a cinnamon and sugar mixture in my crepes and top with maple syrup. So yummy!

[@robingirven4570]

I’m loving freeze drying raw eggs! They make wonderful scrambled eggs and I did a drier full of hash browns- blanched or they’ll turn black when rehydrated! Have fun with your freeze dryer. Also, if I don’t have another batch going in. I just turn it off and leave the door propped open to melt the ice. You can layer upon layer as long as it doesn’t go too high over the top. I put parchment between my layers. A lot of people do not. Also, seal each bag at least twice. I do three if I have room.

[@margaretthompson6391]

Don’t waste your money with Mylar if it is some you will use in a year. Just get half gallon mason jars and vacuum seal with used canning flats. Jars are reusable and will be cheaper in the long term.

[@DixieGirl9876]

The freeze dryer is changing my plans in the garden this year as well. Speaking of freeze drying while chopping onions today (12 pounds worth) I thought of you and your issue with onion fumes. A trick I use is a small fan, I set it up to blow across my work station while chopping and I have only one onion cut at a time then I transfer that to a covered bowl till the task is complete, it saves me from all those tears for sure. lol I ran milk just the other day in the freeze dryer and have chicken broth I made to run after the onions, then I'll pull eggs from the freezer to run after that. It's nice having so much more room in the freezers and I look forward to have good quality food, shelf stable for longer. Checkout Phil at 4800 feet here on YT for lots of freeze drying knowledge.

[@donnamays24]

Bri form Art and Bri..soon to be “Bri from Scratch”, mentioned you and your channel and I had to pop over and check you out. Love your content! New sub here. Blessings from Western NC, USA. 🙏

[@navaleah8663]

You can freeze dry blueberries and turn them to powder, then slightly reconstitute them to make swirls in homemade vanilla ice cream; you can add the powder to homemade whipped cream, muffin and cake mixes, and they are fantastic. You can freeze dry tomatoes into a powder to make a tomato rice (known as Mexican or Spanish rice). Experiments are the greatest fun of having a freeze dryer. Having things like that on hand are extremely convenient and healthy too. Your crepes seemed more like blintzes to me, but as long as your family eats them happily, who cares what they're called. Not related to this video, but in a couple of your videos you made things using chocolate hazelnut spread, didn't have time to comment at the time, but making your own is so much better tasting and doesn't contain an obscene amount of preservatives. Was wondering if growing nut trees in your area was a possibility? With the amount of property you have, the price of nuts and the amount of extra hands you have to collect them, surely that would be a wise choice, and you could sell what you don't consume. Just A thought.

[@sarahrose8629]

It's like spring here in Ontario right now. I'm so excited to start my garden. I grew up eating my crepes with lemon juice and powdered sugar or with apple sauce. So yummy

[@erikalouwrens3992]

Cinnamon sugar and lemon juice in South Africa.

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

I'm starting my tomatoes and peppers this week. I live in the deep south of the United States and we have a long growing season. Having said that we have many more disease's and pest to deal with. I love growing winter squash but I can only grow the moschata types like butternut and Seminoles, because the vine borers decimate the vines of the pepo's and Maxima's. One year I tried growing some blue Hubbard and the borers killed those vines first. Then we have the high heat and humidity so we are constantly battling powdery mildew and blight in the tomatoes and potatoes. Even though you can't start as early as we do, you do have some advantages we don't have. Like you I can hardly wait to plant out my summer plants. We grow our cabbage, broccoli, kale etc through our winter.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I couldn't agree with you more. I am always grateful not to have the pest pressure you guys have. The sun though - I envy you that.

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

@@LittleMountainRanch you are such a sweet soul and you make taking care of a family look easy. I'm going to make some sourdough bread but I need a refresher course on the starter. Back in the day when the kids were growing up I made it pretty regularly, but now it's just me and my middle child who gave up his bachelor lifestyle to help me out after my heart surgery and the AFib that kept putting me back in the hospital so much. He doesn't seem to mind because he certainly eats better than that packaged junk he put in the microwave. I cook from scratch and do a lot of canning already prepared meals he can heat up with no chemicals added to it.

[@MrRKWRIGHT]

Good morning Chelsea. You're looking great today. Those sweet breakfast crepes look absolutely delicious.

[@hitchhikerfromanothergalaxy]

I am not a fruit fan anyway, so freeze-dried fruit is not so exciting for me. BUT I do freeze-dry it and then powder it in my Vita Mix. I use the powdered freeze-dried fruit to mix into my homemade yogurt along with a little home produced honey. Yum!!!

[@marytillison8392]

When I mix with ingredients in a blender I start with a liquid first! Eggs, milk Etc!! Water helps with gumming up!

[@theaerogardenhomestead]

I like the way you are approaching your freeze drying endeavors. We are of a similar mind. We do like to freeze dry fruit to eat them as fruit chips though. I don't reconstitute them unless I am tossing them in yogurt where they soften up a little. We can't wait for strawberry season to get here so we can freeze dry as many as we can. They are so delicious.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Thanks for the tomatillo tip, I’m going to seed start them!

[@kellyhawes9293]

I really think the more you use your freeze dryer for ingredients to make meals the more it will work for you and your family. It's not in my budget but I sure would like one!!❤

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

I would love a freeze dryer. So many options. Great video Chelsea.

[@karinzoetermeerehbo]

I wonder how much electricity it will use. Because thats veryexpensive in my country now

[@vickyprice1932]

❤️ away makes my day when you share a video ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@peggymajerus7531]

It feels like spring here also in Wisconsin, it worries me trees are giving off a slight glow like they want to bud out.

[@sherriekemper1828]

Loved hearing your review of the freeze dryer. I'm also taking note of the veggie varieties you're using. Thanks for another great video.

[@inabates8919]

You need a big bowl in your freeze drier room, catch everything.

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

A quart of liquid fits on each freeze dryer tray, if you have the medium size. 18 eggs per tray, also. I also freeze dry bone broth, because it takes up so little room. You can also freeze dry sour dough starter for later. I freeze dry tomato skins and powder them to use as a thickener when making any kind of tomato sauce. Saves a lot of time, and you don't loose so much tomato juice. I cooked potatoes and made powder to also use a a thickener or to make mashed potatoes. Chelsea, you can do almost anything you want with that thing!! Make it work for you! I wish you well By the way, I just had to have one of your aprons! Just ordered it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank so much for all of those tips!

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

I love how your big box of seeds says "Claire's Knitting Stuff Only!". Lol, I hope her knitting stuff found another box! It makes me feel more normal, we're always repurposing things here. Zones aren't actually very helpful for gardening. I'm in a zone 8b in Oregon, so is my friend in Georgia, the complete opposite corner of the country. Our weather is cool and rainy much of the year, and completely dry in the summer, with relatively low humidity all year while hers has less rain, higher temperatures and humidity. Add in the microclimates, and its just not a very good metric. I'm a bit jealous of your freeze dryer. I might decide to invest finally this year.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

LOL I didn't even notice that. Yes, she found a new box.

[@elsiescot9903]

Looking forward to hearing about your own seed potatoes and if you’ve had any problems.

[@linamora9169]

Thank you Chelsea my mommy used to make a casserole with crapes that was very good

[@nancyowen6936]

Another great video - thanks so much! I love the way you present things - not intimidating, very friendly ❤️ When can I order your cookbook?

[@pattymankowski8200]

I love that shelf above your stove.what's the story behind it.this year in North Carolina I have limited room so tomatoes potatoes onions green beans herbs and flowers.enjoy your cooking and learning from you

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I got it years ago from my mother in law. I had it up there before but it fell one day and I just got around to fixing it.

[@lauriecollins5588]

I love this Butternut Squash and Kale Risotto packaged with very small bits of dried kale and squash. I imagine it might be a 1/4 inch dice before drying. "Alessi Risotto With Butternut Squash "

[@Bev437Sqn]

Have milk in out freeze dryer. Next will be frozen vegetables. We have done blueberries, banana, garlic, strawberries, eggs (amazing), mushrooms, peppers and onions. Oh and Marshmallows they did require a drum cleaning not hard just a little coat of a powdery film

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

I just had the first ripe tomato from "venus" micro dwarf tomato plant today. It tasted Sooooo good!!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

You lucky bum!

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

@@LittleMountainRanch 😂

[@kaybusby7507]

Garden plants going yeah. Good job.

[@lynnforrest3384]

Love the apron! I went to your online store and discovered that everything is 25% off today! ! So- I bought an apron! I love how you show the day to day foibles that we all experience- like a heater without a thermostat! Thank-you for your great videos and blog! Something that is joyful, educational and simply enjoyable 🌻🌻🌻

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I forgot to mention that! I hope you love it as much as I love mine.

[@traceyseabrook1076]

Like the new shelf over the stove. Really enjoy the variety in your video's. Peppercorn squash is my favorite squash. Ottawa, Ontario.

[@KAStodgell]

Great sweatshirt. Yea to lots of eggs. Keep those shells for your garden bed. Do you think some water would help? The tomatoes! Yippie!

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

Wonderful share 💚🌞

[@mariemacdonald5919]

Soo enjoy watching you. Your enthusiasm for everything you do is so refreshing.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I'm so glad!

[@Meeminator603]

My mom and I after her always grow "Patty Pan", the ruffled flat yellow squash. DELISH!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Patty Pan! That's the world I was looking for.

[@brendalawhon6567]

Love your channel from West Virginia

[@rachellepollock9877]

Thank you for another great video. Happy Valentine's Day! Sorry about your sprouts. I love sprouts on everything!!!

[@theirishcailin333]

Oh I never made crepes, just pancakes, must give them a try. I can't wait to get started in the garden, getting a huge polycarbonate tunnel this year and I'm beyond excited 😁

[@belieftransformation]

Great vlog with lots of info; thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@vernedadavis367]

I just wonder what do your kids look like are they all grown up I know you said they were not kids anymore. But it sounds like you have a little one.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jeffreydye181]

Great video. I’m ready for gardening season!

[@kaztheklutz]

It’s above 35°C most of the days this week in Australia

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

I did enjoy it see you next time.

[@lorikungl4240]

We eat our crepes with homemade plum jam and cottage cheese or jam with powdered sugar on top . Yours looks amazing!

[@carolynmoody9460]

Lol I was looking forward to the space different with your squash..could you show it next time..😸🥰 Blessings ❤️

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Will do!! If I forget please do remind me again.

[@Gardengirlie04]

I only plant a couple kinds of squash but delicata is my absolute favourite.. i like the personal size plus you eat the skin.. husband doesn’t do squash.. so perfect for me

[@camicri4263]

I hope to get a freeze dryer one day!🤗💞🤗 Yummy crepes

[@samsal420]

My Father loved to make crepes with his super special crepe pans back in the day.... we would have them with molasses on top or brown sugar filled.. you've inspired me to make crepes for breakfast tomorrow!!

[@toniatalley1977]

What a great video! I absolutely love crepes! They're so good. I may try to make some myself

[@susancampbell7279]

Nice

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

Romanesco zucchini are my absolute favourite. Once I had tried those I just can't go back to any other zucchini....

[@shirleybenson4368]

What does celeriac taste like? First time hearing of it. Thank you for all you do and share with us.🌸🌱

[@markwarnecke8967]

You should try to freeze dry applesauce., ice cream bars, boneless skinless chicken just to say a few

[@wendycash54]

I got my freeze dryer late last summer. I had it in time to do some of the later tomatoes, but that's most of what I was able to freeze dryer of the food I grew. However, what I most enjoy about my freeze dryer besides the fruit snacks like strawberries and apples that we eat freeze dried, are herbs, mushrooms, onions etc. Some of these things are things I buy and use once before they go bad in the refrigerator. Cilantro, green onion, mushrooms to name a few. Cilantro we use freeze dried, the flavor is just as strong as fresh. I don't have any plans for long term storage of food. I store my freeze dried food in mason jars, and if I'm not going to use it right away I vacuum seal it. Hoping this next garden year to do onions, rhubarb, zucchini, more herbs and greens like spinach, and trying to think of even more things. I am also trying to free up my single upright freezer of the veggies stored there. I love my freeze dryer!

[@lastoeck]

Chelsea...why, why, why are you not gracing runways and the cover of Vogue? The thumbnail for this video is unbelievably AMAZING!!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Dan did that one. lol

[@kimschultz4057]

Bodacious is my favorite sweet corn