Starting on Postpartum Freezer Meals with Locally Grown Produce!

[@lindsaynava5905]

My 4 year old daughter is your biggest fan. And now, in addition to watching your videos, she likes to run around our backyard and “play Becky”. She carries a bucket around and picks random leaves and sticks, calling them her garden crops. Then she pretends to make freezer meals. Just wanted to let you know that you are influencing one little girl in the best way. Thank you for creating this channel and giving us viewers a loving community full of helpful information and kindness ❤

[@malakm7778]

I hope Becky sees this that is the sweetest thing I ever read

[@cindybelote4947]

That is absolutely precious! ❤❤❤

[@g8k33pr]

This is absolutely precious!

[@molivar5]

That is just so precious ❤❤❤

[@Sandyyyyyyyyyy]

That is just the sweetest thing I read today

[@sofiabenkert150]

You are so inspiring to me and my #1 comfort KZbinr. Watching the grace you give yourself for making little mistakes like over-herbing some sauce or pouring on sauce is so beautiful it heals my inner child to watch you move through your life in such a gentle way.

[@ninagerulski8832]

The truth is that we are all human and it's humbling to find people that live by this. Why make everything look golden when the truth is that we ALL make oopses

[@rjaxx-ym9gp]

Don't know if u already do this but, my granny use to pour COOLED bacon drippings into old fashioned ice cubed trays and freeze it. When it was frozen she took the cubes out and stored it in freezer bags in the freezer. One frozen bacon cube was equal to one tablespoon.

[@Caitlin1928]

I've heard of freezing broth/stock in ice cube trays, but not bacon grease.

[@marilynwade9448]

That works for broth too

[@MrsBrit1]

I just leave it on the counter in a jar. It lasts months, if not years, without refrigeration.

[@mtblondie0036]

I love this thank you for sharing..thank you Grandma!!

[@bellaboopixi]

I didn't know I could do that with bacon grease 🤯

[@tiffanyx8577]

I always laugh at myself for watching these videos. I don’t eat meat and am gluten free so there’s so many of your recipes that I have to skip. But your energy is contagious and I always feel motivated after I hear you prepping lol

[@Cole_Cross]

I'm on a keto diet for chronic pain/inflammation and can't eat half this stuff but DAMN it looks amazing!!! Some of them are alterable but when she bakes bread I drool...

[@hayleeh17]

I’m also a vegetarian but just watch because I love Becky. I wish she would do a few more meatless dishes but I just enjoy watching her.

[@nidaotero6692]

I love Becky too!! She has so much energy OMG 😳😳 Love watching her cook..with so much grace and she makes me feel peaceful in the kitchen ❤️

[@pricklypear7934]

Can you not use the vegan meats? Or do that "bean meat" as a meat substitute?

[@beckywszalek726]

I actually do some of these dishes with vegan meat substitutes for my vegetarian daughter and omit cheese for myself. I'll also modify a lot of things to be gluten free for myself too. I get a lot of ideas and just use what she's doing as inspiration for something new.

[@craftyanny8471]

A Tip: If you end up with left over filling just make stuffed pepper soup, which is everything that goes into stuffed peppers in a tomato broth, it's delish and a great way to enjoy stuffed peppers without all the work. Hope you try it and love it.

[@PandaThing]

This!

[@sharonh.harris1924]

TFS your tip. That sounds great!

[@CrazySunny1970]

I just made stuffed pepper soup last night, and had it again for lunch today. It is SO GOOD.

[@christinaclark9754]

I was thinking something similar. Could freeze the left over filling to make soup with it later in the year for an easy dinner.

[@KeyClavis]

And you can add some of the scraps from trimming up the peppers. Also, the filling works well for stuffed tomatoes, stuffed squash, and I suppose you could use it as topping for baked potatoes... but you might want to add a little extra cheese if you do that.

[@Tandyhn]

I love watching your energy turn into motivation at my house 😊!!! I had a thought about post partum meals you may want to consider when putting food up. If you are planning to breastfeed, you never know if the baby may have a tummy sensitivity to tomato or greasy foods, or even dairy. You may make a few recipes that are dairy free, or less acid so you have options if you need to troubleshoot tears in the first few weeks. Just a thought??? Keep on motivating the rest of us sweet girl! Maybe we can return the favor when the new baby arrives.🎉

[@paulineclarke5388]

I’ve always considered myself a good cook but I always just used to brown my meat just so the meat changed from pink to brown, I now follow your method Becky and the added flavour is so noticeable, so thanks Becky at 64 you can teach an old dog new tricks ❤

[@debrareed6915]

She can for sure I follow her suggestions to and am so pleased with the results

[@kennieloo6357]

Same! I’ve learned a little patience in the kitchen pays off!

[@quinnhen2325]

You inspired me to start shopping at a local farmer’s big farm stand. I’m surrounded by Amish farmers in the Adirondacks. I’ve only been up here a year. But, recently processed 25 lbs of tomatoes into sauce, salsa, soup for the freezer and also got 25 lbs of enormous candy onions. Picked up apples, carrots and beautiful bell peppers today.

[@ashleytuttle7309]

I recently moved to the Adirondacks too! I will be starting a large garden next year and utilizing the farmers markets around. I recently planted my garlic and am hoping for the best :)

[@christenfeeney8738]

Love the Adirondacks. My favorite time of year right now. Lived here all my life. Enjoy!! 😊

[@rosekisiel3383]

I love your channel. You are so dedicated to homesteading and food prepping. I can come here and learn new skills without worrying about politics. While you touch up on price changes it's very subtle. I love how supportive you are on local farmers. Helping your community by keeping your money in the community is wonderful. God bless!

[@michelewillems7538]

I am so happy I found your channel. I'm close to 60 and have never canned before. You given me the incentive to learn how. We are moving next month to leave city life onto a 6 acre property with a 100 yr old cottage. The cottage needs some TLC but not changing the charm of the building. It has a pie cooling window and wood stove in the kitchen. We can finally grow a veggie garden which I can't wait to enjoy the harvest and cann up everything. We also will be getting some chickens. My health has been on a steady decline so this is what the doctor ordered lol. Moving away from all the stresses to where we get our water from the creek and not a street light anywhere so we can enjoy the stars and silence of cars, and no neighbors . Also going to try the natural medicinal path to get off as many prescriptions as I can. Thank you again Becky for all the hard work you do for this channel. It's a blessing.

[@MoonFlower52798]

Best wishes in your new chapter of life! I think you've hit the nail on the head with doing exactly what your Doctor has ordered! I feel I need to do the same! "Our" sweet little Becky is such an inspiration, isn't she? I just wish I had a fraction of her energy!

[@michelewillems7538]

@@MoonFlower52798 Thank you! A simpler life. No cell service there as well. Just peace

[@MoonFlower52798]

@@michelewillems7538 Sounds absolutely divine!

[@janetbrowning9067]

My Grandma used to save her bacon grease too. It was her secret ingredient in her famous Molasses cookies. We all had the recipe, but hers always tasted better. My sister (who now lives in her house) got her recipe box, and discovered the "secret".

[@gabrielebruhl1218]

Lol 🤣😂 all those grandmas with their secret ingredients and of course their love as secret ingredients😀

[@ginnybrunori5778]

My gram used bacon grease on the cookie sheets when she made molasses cookies. Wonderful memories🙂

[@melaniefisher8823]

Such a GREAT idea and one I've never thought of! Thanks to your granma and now I'm going to use it!! Woohoo, it lives on!

[@misssagacious]

Wait - so does the bacon grease take the place of all or just some of the butter??

[@santannahutzkal698]

Becky! The best rice I’ve ever tasted was one my mom makes. Take one can of coconut milk, and pour the milk, and cream in the instant pot. Fill that can up full with water, dump it in, then fill the can up again about a third full of water. Finally, fill the can up once with Jasmine rice. Put it on the rice setting, and boom. Moist flavourful rice, without it necessarily tasting like coconut! It’s so yummy in a stir fry, with meatballs, or chicken, or whatever meat and veggies, and I’m sure it would taste like heaven in this recipe too!

[@tamaleenyouknowwhatimean777]

Going to try this ASAP thanks for sharing

[@Iamhome365]

Ooh definitely will try this thanks 😊

[@wendyullstrom1351]

I make a dish I call “unstuffed “ peppers Use the chopped peppers and mix with your left over inside ingredients. Super easy and yummy

[@loriwendorff4065]

I make "Stuffed Pepper Casserole" - never take the time to stuff peppers. Just take all the ingredients for the stuffing mixture and add chopped peppers. My family loves it.

[@seekwisdom5102]

@@loriwendorff4065 I did this same system, but also added some chopped butternut squash or pumpkin for sweetness and it was fantastic!

[@lauragrandgenett]

Now that sounds like me! Thanks!

[@julianeelter8159]

In my home it’s stuffed pepper stew 😁 glad to know we all can get a bit lazy without missing out on taste 😉

[@lisaware4240]

Caregiver for my father he loves stuffed peppers. Once had one leftover stuffed pepper mixed it with the leftover sauce poured sauce and crumbled the mixture over ravioli with some cheese and baked it. Fantastic and no waste. I really enjoy all these creative dishes and money saving ideas.

[@skaerup]

I don’t remember who said it, but I like the saying “cooking is art, baking is science” - I need to have a recipe, personally, but all recipes started with someone just trying something out, that turned out delicious and got shared with the rest of us 😊👍

[@tillybeanable]

Homemade freezer meals (whether from friends or made by me) were a literal godsend those first 3 months after both my kids. I also made some frozen breakfast burritos and other quick food I could eat with one hand, because the other hand will be holding a baby!

[@perfectlessons]

Jamerrill-sized bowl 😂😂😂 YES!! She inspired one of my bowls too ❤ I LOVE IT

[@doodledibaise11]

Hi Becky!! I've been watching your videos for quite some time, but even more so the past few months. In May I had surgery to remove a cancerous tumor along with part of my femur to make sure it was all removed. As a result of the placement of the tumor, I also needed a TKR and ended up with foot drop from some nerve damage that happened during surgery. Since my surgery, it's been difficult to get back into the swing of things with being independent again, and finding the drive to do the things I once loved to do before- like cooking. Watching your videos has helped me immensely in being motivated again and wanting to learn how to be less wasteful and more self sufficient. Especially when you talk about eating out because you want to, not because you have to. That's helped change my outlook to get my butt in the kitchen and prepare freezer foods!! I'm EXCITED to be in the kitchen again and I honestly didn't know if I ever would be. Thank you for posting as frequently as you do. Your positivity and drive that shines through your videos truly makes my day!! 🌻 Keep it up!! ❤️ P.s.-could we maybe get a hair tutorial for how you do your buns? 😆 I can never get mine to stay in place!! Yours always look so perfect!

[@Katheverett]

She does show how she does it, but darned if I can remember where! Maybe a live?

[@psalm1047]

@@Katheverett wasn't it on Instagram?

[@jjbjjbh]

Becky you make all this meal prep look so easy and effortless. Your culinary skills are out of this world.

[@AcreHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@susiematthews3562]

You are my absolute favorite on KZbin! I'm much older than you but you have taught me so much! Best wishes for your family and God bless you

[@UghUgh1234]

I like to par boil my peppers before stuffing and freezing. It makes them the perfect texture after they are baked I think

[@gwenwade6059]

Watching you from Seapoint, South Africa. My phone is charged. The town is plunged into darkness. Loadshedding probably for two hours. I don't care. I can watch you cook and create. Thank you Becky. Sitting with one tea light lit and enjoying escaping.

[@anne-marieduplessis445]

I'm watching from Preoria, South Africa and all so in the dark. But don't mind as i can watch Becky do her thing.

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Your comment choked me up. I’m so glad your able to enjoy this video. I’m praying for you today. My heart is breaking for our world. ❤

[@CB-lq3us]

Becky, I'm an Italian mama and I am in awe of your freezer meals! You put me to shame! God bless you and continue to do what you to 'cause it spreads so much joy along with a wealth of knowledge.❤

[@karamacdonald7528]

Omg! Pressure canning chicken was a GAME CHANGER for my family. Game changer, like I can’t even tell you. Like you, I make a lot of meals that take a bunch of prep, but comes together usually as a one pot deal….well, canned chicken is really great and casseroles, soups and stews. In fact, my 10 year informed me that our recent chicken noodle soup I slapped together the other day, was the best yet. Canned chicken, and canned broth. Bam. Just wish I had those pre chopped frozen onions! Ps, said kid, and I absolutely love watching your channel.

[@angelaparadis4676]

My I suggest…..on your stand up freezer……put a list on the outside….add to when adding meals and cross off when removing…….you will always have a inventory of what you have……love watching your videos ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melisahartjeyou]

just when I was rewatching old videos! Lots of love and prayers for a healthy birth 🥰

[@carlak8419]

i just love reading the comments here! they are so full of respect and admiration and gratuity on so many levels. it is inspiring to me that so many are inspired by Becky and the ay she does "all the things." i am sooo excited for BABY and wonder if they ever sit on the porch to watch the chickens and contemplate where /when the GARDEN will get started! 😁 😊💝

[@one4lola174]

Becky you remind me of my older sister. Growing up I used to watch my sister in the kitchen throw together such random ingredients and make the most flavorful and delicious dinners, I was always amazed at how someone could possibly cook without looking at a recipe. My sister inspired me that way, especially because what she would make tasted so much better than any recipe I’ve ever followed. I took it as a lesson and began to push myself to experiment in my kitchen, it is the only way I cook now, I’ll glance at a recipe here and there if I want to make a specific dish that I’m not familiar with the taste. But I’ve become so good at using my own tastebuds (let’s say it was a dish at a restaurant) I would formulate how they might of accomplished such a flavor, later make it myself randomly, and dishes coming out absolutely incredible. I think food taste better when you aren’t being so knit picky

[@TeamBroccoli]

Totally agree. Cooking from the heart is always so much better. ❤

[@kathleenclark5877]

But … the problem is that if it turns out to be utterly fantastic, you can’t necessarily replicate it. Just saying!

[@one4lola174]

@@kathleenclark5877 this actually happens too often.. But I remember enough to get it similar, and or change it up a bit to fit what I already have. So nonetheless it always feels like an accomplishment.

[@heatherinparis]

@@kathleenclark5877 That's why you keep a kitchen notebook! Write down what you're doing as you go.....and note whether it's ok, good, or fantastic.

[@BLACKbloodPUNK]

I DO NOT watch videos that last more than 15 minutes, except yours! I really like your personality, how thoughtful you are about cooking with good ingredients, with the environment. Greetings from Colombia, South America!

[@LecksGetCozy]

Thank you so much Becky for being my kitchen friend! Watching your videos always gets me motivated to accomplish my kitchen to-do-list for the day and feels like I’m in the kitchen with a friend!!😊

[@castrolauraand5588]

Cooking is such an overwhelming thing for me but she makes it look easy, enjoyable and less scary for me :)

[@FloraM44]

Same! I've never learned and certainly don't have the confidence to just do it, but I feel like I get more comfortable watching her like others would by watching their parents or grandparents cook and having the scaries washed away through repetition

[@monicas2461]

I have chronic pain and was always afraid of start cooking something and not being able to finish. But after watching Becky’s meal prep, I realized it’s ok to finish it later. I made tortillas (they turned into crackers, still delicious) and the pie crust. It took me 3 days to make a chicken pie, but it’s finally in the oven and I’m so happy!

[@ericaharris6897]

I loved it when you said Jamerrill size bowl! You both have taught me so much!! You both give me inspiration and comfort that I've never had before in the kitchen!

[@debinnashville2009]

I loved it too!

[@rcgkreations]

I love Jamerrill, she also has a great channel

[@loriwatts4449]

I have been telling my sister about the jamerrill bowl and her cooking! It is so great that these wonderful women will show us all things that we didn't know. I am 61 years old and I am learning things from this very young woman that I did not know. And I was a cook for many years! Thank you so much Becky

[@wallowinthehallows]

I bulk prepped freezer meals for postpartum, too! I did breakfast and dinner, and it was a game changer the first few weeks--especially when trying to establish a good latch during breastfeeding. Congratulations to you and Josh, Becky! So happy for you both!

[@stephanien2286]

Hi! What meals did you prep? I need inspo !

[@wallowinthehallows]

@@stephanien2286 I made oatmeal bakes with fruit, batches of pasta with lots of veggies and proteins of choice, stuffed peppers (like Becky did), pre-marinated salmon/chicken/beef to take out and defrost or throw in the slow-cooker, sheet pan protein pancakes with wild blueberries, raspberries, chocolatechips--whatever sounded good (cut into square servings -- I used Kodiak Pancake mix because almond flour pancake recipes didn't go very far) and when reheated in the microwave I used a damp paper towel for 1 minute and when warm in the middle I topped with nuts and pumpkin seeds and maple syrup or honey. I also had homemade trailmix on hand (you can buy them but they often have too much sugar), cheese sticks, and as weird as it sounds I had Once Upon A Farm baby food pouches and yogurt pouches because they were healthy ways to get quick nourishment. Have some frozen veggies on hand. I also prepped You're going to be STARVING if you're breastfeeding, so keep lots of healthy snacks on hand. Buy Nectar oriquid IV(if youre ok with the sugar levels) for electrolyte replenishment. And please make sure you go walk outside as much as you can! Vitamin D is amazing. Good luck!

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

So smart Becky!!! Having meals ready for after baby is sooo helpful!!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

Hi Sarah! I hope you are doing well! :)

[@AHomesteadingHustle]

@@bluebirdhomestead HI Cara! I'm literally watching your apple video right now! Lol

[@bluebirdhomestead]

@@AHomesteadingHustle awww haha thank you! I hope you make some yummy apple recipes 😀

[@tessa35]

I am thrilled to have stumbled upon you, you are a younger version of me in the kitchen. I am 70 now but I truly enjoy watching you cook , Bless you Becky for sharing such valuable lessons.

[@robinlawrence650]

You are my favourite KZbin channel. I love that you don’t edit out your mistakes like most do.

[@katescaringcorner6765]

Hey, Becky! Love cooking with you! I listen to you while I cook! 😊 Just a wee hint for you. Sometimes when you’re in a hurry to put dishes away and they are still hot, when they cool they tend to get stuck like those 9x13s did with you. If you submerge them in hot water again they will lift apart like they were never stuck together. I’m not the only one that puts dishes away here so I learned this the hard way. Hope this helps you as well as anyone else that watches you and enjoys the comments. ❤

[@milliethemillinator3154]

Thank you! My pyrex glass bowls stick together like that. I have so many sets, the ones in the same size end up sticking after you stack them. 😬

[@katescaringcorner6765]

@@milliethemillinator3154 I’m so pleased that you now know how to counteract that rushed putting away of the dishes. I am so afraid of broken glass(childhood trauma, yeah) so when I realized this cure I was tickled pink!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

8:19 I need to pre-chop my onions and freeze them like that! I have several shelves of onions in the basement right now, but that would be so handy to have them pre-prepped. That is smart! -Cara

[@territimmerman140]

I just bought a bag of onions and in the past I've always ended up with a few rotting before I can use them. Now I'm planning to chop up most of them to elimate the waste!

[@davina6134]

I vacuum pack my chopped onions and tomatoes in premeasured sizes, 1 cup, 2 cups ... I know what most my recopies call for. I use masking tape to label the size and store them in clear shoe boxes. they stack wonderfully in my upright freezer.

[@bluebirdhomestead]

@@territimmerman140 That’s a great idea! I have been nervous about all the onion we cured going bad in the basement haha

[@betty20s]

There are no words to describe how incredibly thankful I am for your channel. You give me joy and inspiration and motivation so many times a week. I can’t think of another KZbin channel or tv-progrm that does that. Thanks for being my friend

[@shannonsmith5914]

I love that you put up so much content. You are a bright spot in my day. Thank you

[@rachellelangheld6756]

Hi Becky, with my food saver bags, if they are still big enough, I re-use them. I just wash them in soapy water, then hot water them and turn them upside down to dry, it only takes overnight to dry and can save money.

[@lindafogarty3924]

You are such a doll! You have so many gifts that you are sharing with all of us and I want you to know how much I appreciate it! Im a 59 year old Mom of two twenty somethings and I know they are going to love your channel too. I moved to Florida and am finally gardening like I’ve wanted to for so long. I love to cook and garden like yourself, as well as prep for easy meals. I can’t believe how much I have learned from you so far! Thank-you so much and congratulations on you pregnancy and you are going to be a great Mom! A busy Mom too! God bless you!!

[@dianeadler8587]

Becky, how about an update on the chickens? How are they adapting? Where do you put your scraps for the girls to eat? Thanks for considering.

[@diggingwithdogs6850]

You should do a jar of freeze dried aromatics like onion, peppers, celery, carrots. Either grind or reconstitute with broth

[@michellezevenaar]

For in soup! It's what they do in instant noodles.

[@grannynoraswihart8565]

Great idea.

[@kimcritchfield5796]

I have freeze dried Maripuax. Diced Carrots, onions, celery. I can just scoop and add to my broths! I haven’t used it yet, but soup weather is coming!!

[@lindseycassick4100]

I like how you say "easy win" for the frozen onions when i do something like that I said I'm going to "allow myself some grace" I have Cerebral palsy but love to cook and bake! I also have taught my nephew his way around the kicthen! I love watching you I now make my own brown sugar. Thank you for sharing all that you do!

[@319roxanne]

Love watching you! I do not care for turkey or stuffed peppers but you just make my day brighter by your videos. Thank you.

[@tangie_nthegarden]

Becky I freaking love your videos!!!! As a single mom you have inspired me to get in the kitchen and try new things. I cannot thank you enough.❤

[@suek4992]

Becky I love your new kitchen, it seems so efficient. All those ovens!!! To die for. My electric pressure canner came yesterday. I'm trying it out today. PUMPKIN! I'm going to pressure can pumpkin chunks. You inspire me so much. I'm not a veggie lover like my husband, I love how you incorporate lots of veggies into your dishes. I will be doing the same. It is great that you are preparing for those first months of being new parents. Those freezer meals will be so appreciated.

[@citygirlfarm]

That overnight turkey cooking just blew my mind! How smart! I adore you.

[@OnlyNaturally]

We often overlook the obvious. I only started freezing stuffed half peppers in ziploc bags about 2 years ago. I just take out what I need, add sauce and cheese in a pan and bake for a quick dinner. Idk why I didn't do this when I had kids at home, but its really convenient for the Mr and me

[@geelizz]

I have never thought about making stuffed peppers any other way than the Italian style! I love the idea of the enchilada sauce and Verde ones! After watching this I started coming up with a chicken and Verde recipe option with Mexican rice! So excited!

[@bhavens9149]

they do have the lock top pyrex at target as well, if anyone is looking. I actually like to get the 8X8s so we only have left overs once from each meal, so we can have more variety in the week. Just our preference. also use that one that is just smaller than that for small meat loafs & shepherds pie and such for two. really love the lock top pyrex

[@debinnashville2009]

I prefer the 8 by 8 also, since it will fit in the microwave.

[@karladenton5034]

I was going to check to see if they had smaller ones - thanks for the tip! I'm a widowed empty nester and while I love stuffed peppers, eating them six meals in a row is a bit much LOL.

[@bhavens9149]

@@karladenton5034 I really like making them 8 at a time, but I prefer to store them so that they are for either two or four meals! I have some pyrex with cover locks that are 6 inches square and 2 inches deep, they come in a pack of five and really love them, so much so that I bought a second set. trying ot figure out how to do smaller batches of breakfast meals in them as well! next project I guess!

[@karenwest5912]

Deb in Nashville…. Not just the microwave but also a toaster oven… I’d rather use the toaster oven- doesn’t take as long to heat up or cool off in our hot summers…

[@bnjenk]

You convinced me, Becky! The electric canner was on sale and I finally jumped on it. Been thinking about it for weeks 🎉

[@ninagerulski8832]

What brand? Want to look out for a sale.. ty❣️

[@bnjenk]

@@ninagerulski8832 presto electric pressure canner! Linked in the description

[@ninagerulski8832]

@@bnjenk thank you. When I watched further in the video she mentioned that she was linking it. Best price so far is $309. Soon....

[@bnjenk]

@@ninagerulski8832 I got mine for $294 so not a huge sale, but a sale nonetheless! Keep your eye on it. When I first clicked there were “only 10 left”, I kept thinking about it and checked back later and it said “9 left,” and when I bought it, soon after it changed to “6 left.” Also, last I checked they don’t have any available on the actual Presto website so I’m assuming Amazon has their stock right now.

[@ninagerulski8832]

@@bnjenk thank you! X-mas hint for the family 🤗

[@vickihill4777]

I had an older Italian lady years ago tell me to add some nutmeg to the ricotta cheese and egg mixture and my family has always loved it. It might be a nice spice to add to the Italian style mixture in your stuffed peppers.

[@whoknows-uc1bz]

you talking about following recipes and baking vs cooking reminds me of what my mum always says "cooking is an art but baking is a science"

[@sandymcdaniel8883]

Becky you are Amazing! All that you do, your planning. Since retiring I have been freezing many of my meals. It saves so much time and effort. I have time for other projects. Like decorating and studying the bible and prayer time. I appreciate your inspiration. Blessings. Sandy McDaniel from Elgin, TX.

[@milliethemillinator3154]

Hi Ms. Becky. 😊 If you want a quick way to cook a turkey and still have moist turkey, EVERY TIME. Cook it in a turkey sized cooking bag (like Reynolds), a 18 lb turkey cooks in about 3 hours, sometimes less. I kid you not. No basting, just prepping as usual, follow the easy directions on the box for the bag prep, put into bag, into oven and forget it for 2-3 hours, depending on the size of the turkey! 😊 My mom taught me to cook turkeys this way, it has never failed me in 30 years of cooking turkeys. I also cook my roast the same way, (roast and veggies around it) turn out amazing, never dry.

[@shellygbean7453]

My husband loves stuffed peppers and sometimes I will slice the peppers on the bottom of the 9x13 and cover with the rice stuffing part and cover with the cheese! (Deconstructed stuffed bell peppers)! Love your videos.

[@nancydineen6797]

I found a recipe for a stuffed pepper casserole that sounds similar.

[@Juliehomevideo]

I love that you cooked a turkey outside of the holiday seasoning. My husband and I got five Turkeys last winter and we ate every single one.

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

I’ve watched an Azerbaijani farmer woman prep tons of peppers. She just grabs the stalsk atd twists it, and she can pull it and the seeds right out! No need for a knife! 👏👏👏🤗 💚🌱🍀🌱💚

[@lauramitchell6725]

I love watching her!

[@sunnyday_lemonbars]

I love that channel!

[@melissajkrebbs]

You are so precious Becky! One of my favorite KZbin channels by far! Can’t wait to hear more about your sweet baby!!🥰 God bless!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

I love snagging free turkeys or very cheap turkeys after thanksgiving! Grocery stores often have them discounted pretty heavily the weekend after. Costco last year had a great deal! -Cara

[@deemartinez836]

We will be lucky to get a single turkey this year.

[@karenwest5912]

Dee M….. Agreed… I spoke to a local butcher a couple of weeks ago and he said that he put in an order for turkeys but was told there was NO guarantee that there would enough or any turkeys at all this holiday season. With that being said, being military connected the commissary has already begun stocking turkeys. So far the price range has been from $2.69 to $1.89 a pound and the average size being 20 pounds plus. So I’ll be watching for the possibility of a bargain and I’ll stock up…. 3 for canning and 2 for the freezer along with the hams.

[@brendaduignan5961]

Ok, you just picked up a new sub🥰

[@avismark8655]

@@deemartinez836 - hi from New Zealand - we are already seeing supply shortages across many of our normal supermarket products - and hubby and i had a gut feeling that christmas was going to be very challenging on the grocery front, turkey included so had our butcher sort for us last month and its now safely tucked away in the freezer. we still have hams from our last pig (hog) that he sourced for us and an order in for another one in dec - beef is a crazy price here....usually we can buy a whole cattlebeast from him locally sourced for all up $800 NZ dollars - that includes killing cartage and processing but currently they are double that!! hope that your all able to get your holiday turkeys and take care from us in New Zealand - avis

[@bluebirdhomestead]

@@deemartinez836 Oh no! 🙈

[@santos0490]

I look forward to every video. You keep me going. I'm over 70 now and I'm slowing down. When I was in my 30's I canned, baked and fed my family. Now it is just me and my hatband, (he has cognitive heart failure/diabetes). So I take care of our small garden and the entre household. So I'm busy. But you have an energy that inspires me. Thank You for being you.

[@Nonea350]

My grandma only ever used canned tomatoes and a little tomato sauce for her stuffed peppers!!! Your recipe is blowing my mind! I have got to try enchilada sauce on them!!!!

[@michellezevenaar]

I also love the idea of enchiladas style stuff peppers!

[@anetzband1383]

Becky, I have been enjoying these cooking w/o a specific recipe presentations so much. In the last two days hubby and I have driven well over 1000 miles, and we are TIRED. We unloaded and piled everything in the living room last night. This evening we will have company. No problem. I went to the pantry (all over the mobile home), chose six jars of canned food, and then threw the ingredients for a loaf of bread in the bread-maker. We will have a delicious supper and meanwhile I'm working at putting away all the stuff from the car. THANK you for continuing to inspire me even as I continue to have new canning ventures in my 8th decade of life. One more thing. I was SO SO glad you finally got a Sharpie and labeled all those jars. I love your basement/shelves.

[@beverlyboyce8234]

You are so amazing! You give me great ideas for meals. Are you ever going to do a walk-through of the house since you moved in? Would love to see what else you have done to the place.

[@germainemuller9492]

Love this! It inspired me to food prep a little today. I’m 5 weeks postpartum and my husband is home today so I’m sure I’m getting things done. Just a little tip I got from my lactation consultant. If you plan to breast feed, go easy on parsley and cilantro since it’s know to decrease milk production. Thank you so much for your videos.

[@GrFkDsGnR]

You make me laugh and inspire me. So glad to see you doing well. I pray you continue to have a good pregnancy and get the projects you want done. I’m sure you know this but you’ll never actually “do it all”. Enjoy it. This time will fly. Five kids later, and I enjoyed pregnancy and watching them grow more and more with each one. It gives you so much perspective. ❤

[@dborland2689]

I bought that digital pressure canner after seeing it on one of your videos and I LOVE IT!!! It has been such a great addition to preserving veggies from my garden, soups, and meat. I love how easy it is to use!

[@terribowles5085]

I'm so grateful for your videos. You are so calm and methodical it calms my spirit. Thanks so much Becky.

[@franswartzwelder1793]

This is my first comment. I love this channel so much! Funny story, I was sitting at the kitchen table watching this video with a baked oatmeal in the oven. I heard a stove bell go off and thought, Becky, your oven is ready. When the bell kept going, I realized it was my oven timer!!

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

I have never made different varieties of stuffed peppers using Mexican, Italian, turkey-bacon. I love this idea and will be making some options.

[@debbieklockner153]

Thank you my beautiful busy bee who makes everything look so easy to cook in the kitchen! Days when I’m not motivated to do anything I just have to look at one of your videos and I am good to go! I hope one day you will have at least a few children so you can cook up all those beautiful dishes for them.

[@capridovonrenislam4128]

Hi Becks, we only do the whole pepper at home regardless of size AND we use the stem to close each back after being filled out with the goodies.

[@janaehale8931]

I did a lot of freezer meals when I had each of my kids, especially my 4th. I did what I though would be about 6 months of dinners, a month of breakfasts and tons of muffins and burritos. My husband got injured right before the birth of #4 and those meals ended up being a huge blessing for nearly a year. As long as the air bubbles are out, they will last a very long time. All this hard work you’re doing will definitely pay off months later while you’re enjoying newborn snuggles. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I pray that God continues to bless you and your family abundantly.

[@nehapaul5226]

Hello Becky.. hope you and josh are doing good! I just love watching your videos. You are like a virtual friend for me. In my regular conversations I mostly talk about you. Love what you are doing.

[@kswilliams4523]

I agree its great to pre plan and cook so that way all you got to do is heat it up and eat. really enjoy your channel Becky. I especially enjoyed the hot sauces you created. especially the peach one.

[@nunasnook]

Some of the best Postpartum things I ever had were what we call Flapjacks in England. I don't know what you guys would call them. They're oaty bars that are so tasty and oats are a great aid in milk production too. Oat and blueberry muffins as well, I made giant batches and just defrosted 6/8 overnight for the next day, snacked on them while feeding little one.

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

@@cynthiafisher9907 They're similar to granola bars, yes. The main thing that makes it a flapjack is that it has golden syrup in it (it's sort of like a light, golden molasses, really caramel tasting when cooked), I don't think you have that in the US and I don't think there's really anything comparable in taste. Granola bars would be a good substitute in this context though!

[@Thebookrat]

@@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden we do have golden syrup here, but it’s definitely less common and a little harder to find.

[@mollysmith6055]

@@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden Golden syrup is hard to find here and very expensive. I think we are paying for a first class ticket for them, lol. Can't make Anzac biscuits without it though.

[@yaminkhan2242]

i like the little stop motion bit you did when putting the turkey cans in the pressure cooker

[@battlearmanda]

I am glad to see someone else loving their electric pressure canner as much as I do. I've been making small batches of canned green beans or jam or salsa, etc. as I gather the produce from my small garden. I can get the stuff going in the canner, then workout after work. Super easy for me and I don't feel overwhelmed with a bunch of big canning days, just a few.

[@battlearmanda]

@ I've been having that problem with water bathing more than pressure canning.

[@grandmaofthree897]

@ my quart jars seem to siphon more than my pints. I just got mine a couple weeks ago. I do love it!

[@shelleyrichardson8046]

I started letting my jars sit longer after the 10 beeps and the siphoning has decreased significantly. Roughly 10-15 mins instead of 5. Happy canning

[@grandmaofthree897]

@@shelleyrichardson8046 I waited up to an hour and still had siphoning but I am not giving up!

[@shelleyrichardson8046]

@@grandmaofthree897 I like the energy you’re bringing! Yup, just keep tweaking as you go along. My jars now are so much better than a couple years ago with my presto. I have adjusted my headspace and sit times and have had great success.

[@toniastudstill595]

The energy that exudes from you, and being pregnant, is enviously amazing! You will be a wonderful mom, no doubt❤❤

[@JeanneKinland]

One year when I had a bumper crop of peppers I cut them into julienne style and froze them that way. It came it very handy in the winter when pepper prices were very high. We put it in our breakfast skillet meals or burritos. I have never froze them in the manner you are doing so I'm excited to see how you do this.

[@Luvmygoats]

Look at ur food u have canned up now. Oh my Becky. I'm so happy for u. U now have a new beautiful house, , many new things to look forward to. Then...u have the new baby coming. I'm so very excited for u. I've been following u for a while now and I can say I luv all ur videos and u make us feel like we really are there with u.

[@suburbanhomesteadliving9212]

Totally agree on the pre-chooped and frozen veggies! So awesome! Great tip on the cooked pack turkey, putting some broth in before the meat! Thanks!

[@southsidecarly7427]

The more pre-made meals you can get in the freezer for after baby will be so helpful and you will be so glad you did. These stuffed peppers sound delicious 🥰. Great video Becky!

[@jennifercarducci619]

I want to say a huge thank you to you Becky because you have inspired me so much! You are so positive, so encouraging! You should teach, write books, etc. you will be the best Mom!

[@deborahross8586]

I love ALL of your videos. I would watch all of them even if you had 5 hours worth every day lol I actually know when I wake up in the morning if this is a Acre Homestead day or not.. I fix my coffee and then watch. The new house is amazing! I really enjoy watching all of your videos but especially your canning and freezer meals. It always amazes me as to how much stuff you can get done in one day! Absolutely amazing!

[@leisaann]

So excited for this. I didn't even think of this postpartum with my first. God willing I have another, I'll do this.

[@shesatitagain234]

Hey Becky….if you have broiler pans (2 parts, upper one has vents/holes for drainage and fits like a puzzle into the lower pan) you can cook the bacon on that, avoiding the need for parchment, and once the bacon is cooked, simply remove the slices and allow the pans to cool. After the bacon fat solidifies you can them remove it with a rubber scraper and transfer it to jars to store in the fridge (which keeps well almost FOREVER). Handy AND the bacon grease is easy to share since it’s in jars! I use 8 ounce canning jars AND, of course, uncured bacon. Hope this is of some benefit to you or others!

[@bluebirdhomestead]

5:26 I often cook that way too a little of this, a little of that... haha it is always fun to create your own recipes. Just knowing the main ingredients you are putting in things is perfect, so don't feel bad about not always having the exact amounts! -Cara

[@brittanydombrowski5386]

A local store had the electric pressure canner on sale for $250.. my husband grabbed as an early Christmas present! I’m very excited to try it!

[@Iamhome365]

Oh lucky you!! We can't get pressure canners here, can only import them and very expensive

[@roxannaboykin1935]

Your meal prepping has inspired me to do it as well. I'm prepping smaller meals for 2 with hopefully no leftovers.

[@dioneglenn7692]

Thank you Becky. Because of you I now freeze tomatoes, cut onions, cut zucchini and squash, carrots, celery all in the freezer. They have improved my cooking so much! And convenient, oh my goodness. Thank you thank you

[@CourtneysSweets]

Prepping ahead is a lifesaver. You definitely want to enjoy those first moments and get some sleep 😊 Also, I wish I had a local organic farm with bulk options! 🥰

[@hollyfayeedman368]

I'm making the Italian stuffed peppers in this video for dinner tonight and we are so very excited! I've been binge watching your videos and absolutely adore you! You are living the life I always thought I'd live (so far) you are extremely inspirational and comforting! I'm glad I found you!! Did you ever get another danish dough whisk? I have one and love it!

[@Maude111111]

Love your posts, I also cannot follow recipes, raised 3 children without any recipes. Never knew anyone else that cooks that way. Food always looks fantastic.

[@hjisagirl]

Becky, you have inspired me to invest in an electric pressure canner. It was very expensive, but I decided over a year or two, the money I would save by canning would pay for the initial cost. I love my instant pot, so I am sure the canner will be something I will use frequently.

[@iberbie]

Love your channel Becky, I’m from Mexico but I visited the PNW several times because my bf lives in Seattle. It’s so sweet that Mexican food is inspiring your recipes 😊 You got a new sub! ❤

[@lindamazzei5761]

I love watching your videos, it's like watching a good friend in their kitchen making something yummy. Just love it!! Those stuffed peppers looked so yummy delicious!💕

[@clarioncall8449]

Thank you so much for being who you truly are. It’s so real see your foibles as well as your successes. And it’s nice to know I’m not the only one who has freezer burnt food to feed to the animals!

[@phyllislandry6401]

Hello from south Louisiana!! When I make stuff bell pepper I mix all my ingredients raw. For freezer. I put raw clean peppers with mix of rice, ground meat, tomato and seasonings. Put in pan top with the sauce and freeze. Pull out pan and put in over. No mushy and no mess