The Current State of My Scratch Pantry! A Full Tour

[@mymodestlife43]

I was on the live where you gave us an update on your little guy. It was very sweet of you guys to update us “internet aunties” lol. I am sorry that you got ANY hate as a new mom. You DID NOT deserve it. You have proved that you are a great mom by protecting his privacy. Anyway I hope you read this. Blessings!!

[@ASears-uy3wh]

Which live was this?

[@sharoncoon5439]

I must have missed the update. Hope he’s growing into a big boy.

[@lauramaze5354]

I must have missed the live as well. I'd love to know how the little guy is doing, as well as watch the live. I haven't found it in her videos

[@AB-ol5uz]

@@ASears-uy3wh I think they answered a question about him in the spatchcock live or the one right before it.

[@NitaPressley-ds7fe]

Oh, I missed the update…what she say about the little fellow? I’m so proud of Josh and Becky.

[@wendyahough]

She is the best very professional at what she does this is her job we don’t take our kids to our jobs I respect that she does her job to the fullest love your videos keep going

[@Vicki6123]

A pantry video is how I stumbled on Beaky. At the time I thought this lady is crazy! Who is doing all this work and she’s my age! I already had a garden, so naturally I kept watching. Can you believe I’m now pressure canning my own food! I had a canner a year before I started watching your channel and had never opened the box. You proved to me I can do it! My mother died when I was 11 and my grandmother had dementia by the time I could join her in the kitchen . They both cooked and canned. Thanks for helping me get closer to them and for teaching me what they couldn’t. I wish you nothing but love and happiness!

[@Vicki6123]

I’m also dyslexic and a visual learner, but learning this skill feels like a superpower 😊

[@dianepace7376]

@@Vicki6123 - Good for you. Well done.

[@aprilpeterson6187]

Try the kneady homesteader, heather is really good with canning and baking bread😁

[@shesatitagain234]

What a sweet story and I can’t help but think Becky will feel so full when she reads this. Her efforts are well spent.

[@jenniferjanowitz4075]

Dear Becky, Most people don't realize that fruit trees have a low productivity year after a high productive year until they try to rely on their own trees (or local) for self sustainability. It is normal. I plan my fruit canning (apple sauce, butters, etc) to make enough for 2 years to follow the natural process. Then I only have to supplement with outside sources if available when those bad weather/bug years hit which can happen to anyone or any area.

[@jrae6608]

Was going to say same thing. I plan this accordingly with everything in my garden

[@jelatinosa]

She didn't get any fruit because they got a freeze after the trees had started flowering and it killed off all the buds and flowers.

[@callalacey]

And if you get an unexpected late season frost you can lose the whole year’s crop. Farmers have such fragile incomes

[@carolynrandle5454]

You have a right to protect your child from this crazy world

[@ASears-uy3wh]

Did I miss something about this in this video?

[@moniquefink-y2u]

I agree ❤❤

[@lharris4118]

Definitely!

[@teresaslocomb362]

Becky ,my grandmothers were homesteaders before the term became popular. They canned and preserved food. When the canning jars were emptied and cleaned they filled all of them immediately with water. They did not have the plastic water bottles and when they water source froze on the farm they always had a water supply at the ready.

[@LauraKuhlConversations]

that's such a good idea!!

[@gaylecowdin7703]

Instead of buying water in plastic bottles you can can water in your jars. It keeps and is good to use for cooking, drinking and sterile for using to clean wounds. Great to have on your shelves

[@callalacey]

Really?? I never knew that.

[@mymodestlife43]

@@gaylecowdin7703 wow. Thanks for the tip!

[@CherylHargus-fy8dh]

Hi Becky, I read your message today that you're recovering from pneumonia. I pray you're resting & taking all the time you need to feel better. Take care & know that myself &, I'm sure many other's, are praying for you🛐🛐😊😊❤❤ Blessings, Cheryl😊🎄

[@EstherWillinski]

Becky, I love that you say "you and I". Thank you for including us in the process, although you are doing all the work! It's so satisfying to see all the product of your incredibly hard work. You are so inspiring!

[@debrabritton423]

Absolutely a hard-working young woman❤

[@lilythrall8365]

😅😅😅😅

[@nickieellison190]

Mrs. Becky thank you for sharing your pantry with us all.

[@stefanliliana639]

Hi, I'm from Romania and I follow you with great love. We use to keep eggplant in the freezer and it is one of the most loved appetizers here. Eggplants are picked when they are young and do not have many seeds, they are cooked on fire, not just hot coals, let them touch the flame, they are peeled, drained and kept in the freezer. It is prepared like an eggplant salad, basically it is finely chopped and mixed with a little olive oil and salt. Spread on a slice of bread and sprinkle with onion. They are easy to preserve, delicious. We have several recipes, but this one is very simple and does not change its taste even if it is frozen. If you are thinking of trying new vegetables next year, I definitely recommend eggplant.

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Thank you for sharing this. I grew and froze eggplant this year and was trying to decide how to use it. I’ll try your suggestion. Also, about 24 years ago I visited Romania for about two weeks. The countryside was stunning and the people were so kind and generous. I’m so thankful to have been given the chance to experience your country.

[@debbieduggan6796]

Sounds yummy!

[@FactCheck-2024]

I just did that TODAY!! With added zucchini. And I'm going to freeze leftovers in tomato sauce.

[@gabbrysnature9413]

Salată de vinete❤️ romanian eggplant salad o loooove it, is my favorite food

[@marydenney8249]

Your pantry is a WORK OF ART! Well done

[@carolyndymond4065]

@@marydenney8249 I wish I had such a well stocked one that's one of my resolutions for the year.

[@campbellsue]

Im wondering how she will go through all the oil she bought before it spoils.... I hope it doesnt go to waste

[@carolyndymond4065]

@campbellsue she uses a lot of oil, so it's unlikely. But she shares a lot, so if she thinks the date's close, I imagine she'll share that too.

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

I put my jars of lard and tallow into an old sock before freezing them. Saves the jars from breaking when they are moved.

[@charlottecarelse870]

Hello Becky and Acre friends ❤

[@noahpowers888]

Hey Becky - quick tip, overripe zucchini is called 'marrow' and it is still edible! It's a quite common vegetable in the UK, and you'll be able to find recipes for marrow easily if you're curious

[@1RodeoMom]

Funny! As we were pulling our tomatoe cages out this weekend we found a couple of survivors with blooms and a handful of tomatoes. Our temps are very mild and cool 62 degree high with mid 40s lows. What's left in our summer garden is loving these cooler temps. I am right there with you feeding our chickens out of our garden. I want to grow them greens over the winter to feed them while it is cooler here. With La Nina in play we will have a warmer possible drought winter. Blanche your green beans then plunge in cold water then vacuum pack and freeze. I like frozen vetgetables hardly ever buy canned.

[@COWELLGIRL]

Beautiful Ms Becky , the fruit of your labors are very evident 😊

[@JuliaPrins16]

I'm like a kid on Christmas when you upload!

[@cyndi_bross9552]

Same 😅

[@Honeybear626]

Me too!

[@boething]

Me too!!

[@conniebrock]

Same for me too. This is so relaxing to me.

[@thepaintedpeacock8485]

Me too!!!!

[@hollimanzo9534]

Your sourdough looks gorgeous! I'm so glad it's finally working out for you. I find it's easiest to slice my sourdough before freezing it -- then I don't have to defrost the entire boule, and we can pull out slices as we want them!

[@aprilray4332]

Yay. Becky Boo! Hey, just got my Presto pressure canner yesterday. Made soup and canned it last night.

[@SusanBuckingham-ut2ez]

So enjoyable Becky! Thanks for sharing the bounty of your harvests with us! Your organization comes from years of experience in those freezers, on the shelves and in the big bins. Glad you have safety alarms to protect those valuable meats! Seems we always have at LEAST 1 or 2 big storms every year and we are without power. After 4-5 days of hearing generators roaring we are ready to have a melt down ourselves! In town, they often have block parties where everyone brings out their meats and grills and they hold a HUGE neighborhood picnic! Everyone is invited, music is playing, new friends are being made and it just makes the very best of a bad situation! And the cases of beer go down easy in the 80-90 degree temps also! Can't wait for next year, I love growing my own herbs!

[@pam6804]

Becky I am so excited my husband bought me the Bosch mixer yesterday with several attachments. We used your link so thank you. I make several loaves of bread a week. My stand mixer can no longer hold up. Merry Christmas. ❤❤❤

[@BP-fv6lc]

Lots of work, but, you are sitting on a gold mine! Smart and resourceful.

[@kayemcmullen]

Hi Becky I enjoyed this tour - it’s always interesting to see what is going on at the homestead. I buy my sourdough from a local baker, slice it at home, and freeze each slice in its own bag. As an old now single this is perfect for a piece of toast, or for making a small bread and butter pudding. I have found you are right about only giving shelf space to food you want to eat as it saves both space and money. Thanks again for showing us around. 🦘🇦🇺

[@msbuttafly112]

Happy Tuesday, Becky & everyone! I hope everyone has a beautiful new week! ❤️

[@melindawargowsky8176]

I love my canned ground beef! It makes a flavorful base for beef vegetable soup. Isn’t it nice that we can be different, but still love canning? I recently made the soup with home canned beef, carrots, kidney beans, green beans, and tomato. Added frozen corn (that we put up) and 1 can of store peas. It was delicious and so easy!

[@slh9564]

I loved when you did garlic pucks. I made a batch and the convenience is incredibly helpful for my everyday cooking

[@carolyngregory9354]

Becky, the little squirrel❤, has stashed away lots of goodies for the winter. You are “busy as a bee”, and a busy, little ant, providing food for your family. Good job, Becky. Since I haven’t been a little bee, a little squirrel or a little ant, I will be shopping at Walmart. 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁. (Oops, liked to have forgot my last line…….UNTIL NEXT TIME……….

[@CrystalBall-z4g]

Lol

[@sevenkpink2894]

Not you calling her a squirrel or maybe I read that wrong lol

[@carolyngregory9354]

Down South we have an abundance of squirrels, and they stay busy storing up nuts for the winter. That’s why I said that. For sure nothing negative about Becky. She is such a hard worker, and so are little squirrels, little ants, and busy bees. Have a great day.

[@carolyngregory9354]

Nothing meant to offensive about comparing Becky to a little squirrel, because they are always busy “squirreling” away food for the winter. I’m her biggest fan.

[@joanhepp922]

Feel better, Becky. It is obvious that you aren't feeling the best. Thanks for sharing.

[@kellyparker3792]

It's so neat to have watched you evolve over the years! I feel like I have evolved, too, through watching you!! I've become more & more passionate about buying & sourcing local, buying in bulk, thrifting, canning, scratch & organic cooking!!

[@janetberry407]

Becky you said about wanting to make some cranberry juice, have you ever made pomegranate juice, you could also make pomegranate molasses, it's lovely on salads also on Aubergine / egg plant which is griddled with mint and garlic and Greek yoghurt

[@caroleaustin8858]

What a beautiful harvest you have stored for your family!!!

[@richidraykat]

Hello becky from chilly Nottingham England. I love getting the notification when you post. You are an amazing person

[@023joma]

Pro tip: when you are roasting from frozen you will have an access of water. Even with fresh veggies like tomatoes If you put a metal grate on the pan the veggies will get roasted in all sides and the liquid will fall to the bottom. Huge help when it comes to preserving things like tomatoes and peppers. They are very affordable you can get them for under $20. Saves so much time. I discard the liquid saves literally hours when making my tomato sauces.

[@jrae6608]

Great idea

[@lindadavenport5420]

I hope you have a good stand by generator in case the power goes out for any length of time. We have one and love it! You have an AMAZINGgrocery store in your house! Since my husband and I have retired, we use our spare bedroom as a pantry and keep it well stocked. When you get to be our age you don't like to venture out in winter weather to run to the store!

[@Meeminator603]

Becky you're a wonder and inspiration. Also, just plain fun

[@charlenes5]

Its so enjoyable watching the pantry tour I see how much you save when home canning, meal prepping etc. Once again thank you for sharing, have a enjoyable day AHS & famz

[@leisaann]

Hi Becky, hi friends!🎉 happy holidays

[@beverlybolden3401]

Just a thought--orange marmalade also makes a delicious glaze for roasted pork loin. I add a little rosemary. Your pantry is beautiful as well as yummy!

[@kayemcmullen]

If you enjoy duck it’s a great marinade.

[@Janna-vdP]

Also great to make a cake with!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

One of my favorites! Also good for orange chicken!

[@lindahelm4035]

I love freezer and pantry shelf day. Going through all the hard work you've done, and daydreaming. I can't wait to see the bean sheller in action. Thank you for taking us all along with you and Josh, and your family, on your homesteading journey.

[@wvnanaskitchenandgarden]

I’m currently declutterring and reorganizing my pantries. I’ve completed my 2 kitchen pantries, just have my long term pantry to go. I like to see how others have there pantry under control.

[@bellakimbrough4578]

New subscriber/watcher here - so inspiring and giving with your knowledge! I hope to be like you when I grow up (I’m 28) 😂

[@pattybedolla5610]

Welcome back Becky glad to see you again Love your videos thank you soooo much Take care of you

[@catherinecampbell8540]

Hi Becky. I,too, love growing dry beans. Your Scarletts look fantastic! You might like to try “Christmas beans”. They are a variety of giant Lima bean that some in the Midwest call “butter beans”, but are also colored with pinkish-red splotches (thus the name). They are absolutely delicious cooked with plain butter and salt, or seasoned with garlic and butter and other herbs of your choosing. They also are wonderful in soups. I fell in love with them, as well as the Scarlett runners. At the end of the season, I make a dish using tender zucchini and yellow squash, tomatoes, onions and a mixture of cooked fresh beans like these. Well seasoned with salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning and olive oil, it is the most delicious dish. Thank you for sharing your life and hard work.

[@reallifehomemaking3679]

Freezing is fine and all. But what about when your power is out for over a week? You need to look into a whole house generator. During Hellena. We did not have power for 2 weeks.

[@singingsis]

I'm from the midwest and we use canned chicken here Becky. It's good for a couple quick meals. 2 of my favorites are shredded chicken sandwiches and creamed chicken over toast or mashed potatoes with peas. Shredded chicken is made with cream of whatever soup and stove top stuffing! Heated on the stove, it's ready to go. Creamed chicken is just white gravy with canned chicken on it. That was my mom's quick meal when time was short. Maybe you just needed ideas for your canned chicken? Try the sandwiches! (It might be Midwest thing?)

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I grew up in the Midwest (Indiana) and we sometimes made "short-cut chicken and noodles" using home-canned chicken and homemade thick Amish-style noodles - served over mashed potatoes, of course. Not quite the same as the long version, of course, but a pretty fast dinner that was close enough! 😊

[@karenfrankland7763]

This year we had so many tomatoes. I made 3 cases worth of Ketchup which we love, BBQ sauce with the Black Krim tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato pizza sauce, Enchilada sauce, chili sauce, Tomato water for cooking rice and adding to soups, Tomato Jam which I use on sour dough bread with a few scrambled quail eggs and avocado for breakfast, I also use tomato jam when I make lentil meatloaf, Salsa, both garden and hot, tomato paste which I freeze in ice cube trayps. We love tomato products.

[@Hannah-hh8vo]

I hope you’re feeling better, don’t stress about uploading! We would all much rather you get better in time for the Christmas season with your family! We can keep watching last years videos to get our daily dose.

[@keelaeldridge8487]

Becky I have always heard if you get a bumper crop of something,it means you may not get much the following year. So you were very wise to put more apples up last year when you had a bumper crop!

[@Basswife26]

Ooh! I was so hoping for a Becky video today! Awesome! Thanks Becky!

[@veronicalynne6829]

Your pantry is beautifully stocked and it made me realize that you would be ready in case of a snow emergency where you couldn’t get out to the grocery store. You also inspired me to begin creating a special space for emergency food and supplies for my family. Thank you for always being encouraging and very sweet. I love your channel and all the energy you put into making educational and delicious content for all your viewers. I appreciate you and Josh and pray over your beautiful family. I can’t wait to see your next video. One of your fans.😁

[@eileenthirling3676]

Hello Becky. Thank you for all your videos. Blessings from the UK

[@charmainemrtnz]

Everything looks so good. I really appreciate all of “our” hard work Becky! The zucchini will store just like pumpkins once they get big. ❤❤❤.

[@Cookingwithapril]

Hey Becky. Hello Acre Friends. I love a good pantry tour. ❤❤❤

[@janetspeckmeier807]

I am 74 years old late in life I have realized how important organic is. Becky you have opened u mep my mind and soul and I thank you very much

[@canadiannavywife434]

Liked in the 2K mark.... Will share and now commenting .. love to see the progress... You might want to look at how far you've come. So proud of you! 😀

[@courtneyhartman3130]

Got really busy this year starting a new business, but I'm so glad I'm on a very long drive so I can get caught up on Becky! I've missed you friend!

[@Morgan0912]

You should cut those garlic bulbs in half and roast in the oven. Then you can squeeze the roasted garlic out and freeze in scoops. It tastes great and you don’t have to peel it all! It´s like when you caramelize onions and freeze that.

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

Oh I gotta tell you my coffee creamer 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2-3 cups half n half just a 1-2 Tbsp makes perfect coffee.

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

Feel better Becky,

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

What a treat! Thanks for sharing your pantry and other stores. I would love to get to that level someday.

[@4MAJAIA]

You are an inspiration. Please keep Teaching and sharing your knowledge

[@StephanieMcCamon]

Agreed! 😊❤

[@nnghaly3028]

I like your style of organising your pantry 👌👏👏👏

[@AoifeMcGregor-yj4mf]

Loved the video. It gave me some ideas of new things I want to try next canning season.

[@heavenlyraindrop8715]

You're a very impressive young lady, I recently saw your Thanksgiving video and it was marvelous. You make it look easy and I know it is not. You have many talents and it was beautiful to see you and your mom enjoying each other. You're a beautiful extension of your mother. I wish I was at the age and had the strength to do 1/4 of what you do, unfortunately I am at deaths door but I so enjoy being a part of your beautiful life. Wishing you forever success and happiness. Thank you for such a positive contribution to life. *hugs*

[@mcdoll232]

You gave us a magnificent pantry tour. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@anitabyars9082]

canned green beans - blanch them before you can them. For the ones you have, put them in a pot with some onion and some bacon grease (bacon in it will work), salt and pepper. Cook them low and slow until most of the liquid is gone. They are so good! You can also cook them with small potatoes. Country cookin'!

[@carolynrandle5454]

I love green beans with new potatoes cooked together with a little seasoning and salt and pepper.cook cornbread too

[@BrendaHewitt-y1w]

You guys did a wonderful job this year on the homestead😊❤

[@gailstritzel9066]

I can't wait until you can the cranberries! I never thought to do this, great idea!!!

[@soulieobelissevan]

I am in awe!!! We made rhubarb and ginger jam this year xx

[@nunyabitness1213]

Oh girl the ox tail makes the best beef stock i always buy extra off the people that don't like them

[@kayemcmullen]

Turn that excellent beef stock into the best French onion soup - oh yum.🧅🐄

[@dianajones8598]

This was a great video Becky. I hope you're feeling better and gaining your strength every day.😊 Sending healing prayers to you 🙏

[@dehunludwig6504]

Wonderful pantry tour ! So informative! Blessings

[@lindasummer2343]

I saw when you first started using the totes in the freezer and I do the same and love that system. It is so easy to get the freezer organized and get out what you need quickly with them.

[@peggyawald2749]

Its amazing all the food you have preserved and the work you did to grow it , I don't know anyone that works like you do to prepare such great meals with home grown products.

[@BecTara79]

Good morning and God bless from Australia 🇦🇺

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I grow and can a years worth of green beans every year, at least 52 jars. I still have carrots growing in my garden.

[@joannevdm6437]

I love your honesty ❤️

[@MissJensensJournal]

Hi, Thank you for letting us apartment dwellers 'borrow' your garden and pantry cellar 😁 Could you do a video, short or section of a video about which types of rice you prefer for which meals? I usually have either basmati or jasmin, and sometimes short grained rice, sushi rice and/or risotto rice, but I would love to hear about your preferences and experience in this area 😊

[@gloriadavidson8599]

Well done all the hard work results 👏👏⭐👏🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Love from the UK x

[@soulieobelissevan]

We have pickled red cabbage in red wine vinegar and beets in ACV xoxoxo

[@MandaPandaBailey]

Your pantry looks incredible!

[@IseetheGloryofKingdom]

I pickle and pressure can my garlic to use through out the year. Pickled they are so great in prepared dishes. I just love the pickled garlic.

[@janetbrowning9067]

I used to buy whole chickens a lot when I was cooking for 5 of us. I would roast 2 or 3 at a time, and then freeze one. My husband always said that the smaller chickens were more flavorful and tender. You can't find them anymore at the stores usually. 3 lbs was a good size

[@rcgkreations]

Thanks for sharing your home with us & prayers you heal swiftly!

[@brandybellmann7513]

I love your video's Becky. The storage os looking great love the new wine rack awesome. 💚

[@lindap9079]

I'm a fairly recent convert to canned cranberry sauce. All my life I just made it fresh when I needed it for a holiday meal. In 2020 we didn't gather for holidays as usual, the most convenient thing to do was can small jars of cranberry sauce and send one in each care package to all my family members. It worked out so well that I have continued the practice. Having it in the shelf takes one thing off the to-do list for the big family gatherings.

[@wendyrudder5809]

Your organization is impeccable. Very impressive pantry❤❤❤

[@CheyenneBrady-lb4ht]

for the spray oil, they make re-fillable spray oil bottles that you can fill with whatever oil you prefer to use. Might be a cheeper, long term, less waste alternative.

[@pattyborden5003]

Feel better

[@CharlenePink-Dufresne]

We have a peach tree, and this year it produced so many that I canned 24 quarts of peach pie filling & 18 pints of peach butter. I love to make an orange Marmalade vinegarette for salads. It's so delicious on a fresh salad. I hope you try it.😉😊

[@mariaowen3425]

Try canning potatoes yourself up some extra potatoes for mashed potatoes! Or for French fries frozen! Or freeze dried them too! Think about how you use them now. Have a great holiday season

[@cathyorth7457]

Becky, I’m sorry to hear you are sick. Please rest and relax so you can be well again. We love your beautiful countenance and your uplifting positivity! Thank you, and good for you taking care of yourself. Life can wait a minute! 💕

[@LorraineOkie]

Wow incredible organization Survivor Food Pantry 5.0 Great your family enjoys variety Thank you for sharing inside and outside .

[@heatheramador4607]

Wow your garlic so big! AMAZING 👏 😊

[@B1G_Juju]

An idea for the beef roast. either birria tacos for a dinner party or a tamale making party for you and your friends

[@cherylb.9766]

I've freeze dried onions and peppers this year and while I love them both frozen for easy use the freeze dried ones are just as good! I've also freeze dried onions and garlic them powdered it. It's amazing and I will be doing that again!

[@callalacey]

Do you use the same freeze drier Becky does? Harvest?

[@cherylb.9766]

@callalacey mine is the same model medium size

[@yardenrice]

Thank you for the pantry tour! ❤

[@amyspeers8012]

I have a friend locally who owns a chateau and vineyard with her husband. He grows the grapes and makes the wine. She runs the château B&B and a tea house. They have grown 4 kids. One works with his dad making wine. A couple of years ago he branched out and started raising chickens, pigs and chicken. I don’t have freezer space, but have bought chickens from them. My favorite local restaurant uses their pork and beef. I love using local!

[@PamelaDraper-j8y]

I love how organized your basement pantry is !! Makes miss a basement. 😁