Quick Pickled Garden Veggies (Giardiniera) | Farm to Fork Kitchen VLOG

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[@CatnapperAdventures]

"I eat garlic like vampires are a real threat" caused me to do a spit take with my drink. I love this channel so much. Thank you for all that you do.

[@petecilione4166]

😅😂

[@mainenanabear9746]

I love Jess she never disappoints thats for sure! ❤

[@sherrymurphy-kleine4592]

Same!! 🤣

[@Hazelnut_Hiker]

That is an excellent idea for a new shirt in the merch store!

[@mlee7037]

We so love garlic, too! It is one of my faves!❤😂 I love Bear, too. I so miss my hugs from my Tiny Bear.

[@triciamarquez]

Jess, I would absolutely love a shirt with “I eat garlic like vampires are real”! I got a real kick when you said that. Love all you do! ❤

[@loukrudewig3414]

Me too

[@esseyaich]

Yes!

[@breesaves]

I'm disappointed in the thousands of people that watched this but did not click like. I always learn something from you Jess, and I appreciate your heart and soul that you pour into all these channels!

[@tamarajergins6211]

I know some that watch KZbin on TV & do not realize they can click like there as well. Had several friends/family do the same until I showed them how to do it. 😊

[@katherinebelk8398]

It's the best way to support a channel & it doesn't cost us a thing❤

[@marisevilla662]

Eggs! Different ways to use up eggs. Spring just sprung and I'm getting a dozen every couple of days! Help!! 😂😂😂

[@vickiecrouch6041]

Quiche, egg salad, dutch baby pancake

[@vickiecrouch6041]

Quiche, egg salad, hard boiled, and dutch baby pancake.

[@bren8652]

Egg noodles, flan, omelets!

[@janw491]

Noodles- dry for later. Pickled eggs.

[@janw491]

Malt vinegar makes amazing pickles

[@dawnseward5115]

I've been waiting for the dandelion jam video.❤please and thank you

[@MaryinWilm]

Please don’t forget the chili oil!

[@galeharris6696]

Maybe a quick one on condiments, or one condiment, like mustard, ketchup, or ranch dressing. I especially get stuck with mustard, how to make it. I don't want to buy all of them in the store anymore. Thanks, Jess--those pickled veggies look so good! How do you wait??💖

[@petecilione4166]

Dressing would be awesome.~ Tammy 😊

[@victoriac1672]

Yes please!

[@marygrott8095]

The chili oil crinch thingy is what I'm most excited about!

[@revonda5204]

😊

[@cyhomer]

Yes!

[@susanhartwig2216]

Some short tutorial ideas: Baking powder Self rising flour Biscuit mix Corn bread mix Pasta sauce Gravy Pie crust

[@chelseakayton206]

Yes and chili crisp

[@cuznclive2236]

Distilled white vinegar or equivalent. Paying ~$5 gallon locally in Southern VT.

[@joseyjogirl]

These are good ideas

[@KaitlynConnelly-tp3jv]

Add cream of soups because that’s usually a staple in casseroles and it’s soooooo hard to find good gluten free ones!

[@MLF-db9do]

homemade ketchup please

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

Watching you grab from the garden and use immediately is exactly what needs to be expressed to our world right now, so always quick and easy ways to prep your garden produce to feed your family quick and easy. Salad dressings, seasonings for roasted veg, sauteed veg, grilled veg, whatever it might look like. Unique ways to reheat leftovers, you used to do fritattas or quiches, showing thoae in short format, your teas with the herbs. Different ways you use up your milks, goat or cow.

[@Aknightgal]

You nailed it!

[@taylorkettler5884]

quick reference ideas- how to boil farm fresh eggs that are peel-able, how to make sour cream, spice blends, coffee creamer, flavored salt mixes, pickling red onions (you made me have a craving so thank you lol)

[@lindasummer2343]

If you have an instant pot, I hear cooking them under pressure is the trick to getting them to peel when the eggs are fresh. I like using my IP so I don’t have to watch them so closely.

[@patriciakeys4873]

I just learned this after 76 years.... To easily peel eggs, I now put my eggs in a double boiler pot and steam them for 11 minutes, then plunge into ice water. I sure wish I learned this a looooong time ago!

[@tuliplangel4624]

Videos on all the mixes one can get at the store…brownies, cookies, cake mix, gravies (beef, chicken, veggie), instant potatoes (with flavors), dressing mixes (ready to add liquid) like ranch, herb dressing…!!! Love your teaching style

[@Sky-Child]

Yes please, +1 to making your own convenience

[@SimplyHavenHomestead]

I love that you're long winded! (I am too 😂) I actually am super disappointed when your videos are short!

[@asiajo1010]

I am loving this addition to the R&R channel ♥️ Thanks Jess!

[@HalleluYahfarm]

Yes me too!

[@asiajo1010]

@@HalleluYahfarm she’s the mom and sister some people never had and/or needed ♥️ the friend we all can “chat with” while we grow and learn to be less of what the world is and more of what sustainability and simplicity was/is.

[@HalleluYahfarm]

@@asiajo1010 I couldn't agree more! I have loved following her journey and she helped me step into mine. I learned so much from following roots and refuge for a couple years and now all the recipes we've seen time and again plus more and tips in one spot oh man it's golden!!

[@Romans828girl]

@@HalleluYahfarm What a lovely way to say it! "I have loved following her journey and she helped me step into mine."

[@deborahddenmark]

Jess, if you have time, dry a bunch of your excess hot peppers this year and then you can put them in the pickle brine with your herbs

[@mikkileon6380]

I think the little reference videos would be a wonderful bonus, but what I love about your videos is that we hang out that you talk? I know you talk to us, but it feels like you talk with us so for me the longer your videos, the better always, but having some quick reference ones for like making mayo etc. great idea but as long as they don’t replace your regular videos😊. Love you, Jess and your family and your amazing friends and connections. Thank you for enriching my life in every possible way including spiritually❣️❣️❣️

[@The_Farmers_Table]

Yeah I’m still planning on doing the long format too at least once or twice a week but the short ones would fill the space between

[@diannemiller4754]

Jess, i don't call it long winded! I call it a GIFT of gab😊 my mana gave this gift to several of her 8 children ❤ Thankfully this gift helped me through 20 years of experiences with customers😊 These same customers recognize me after being retired for six years. 🙃

[@amyfreedomluvr5277]

I learned how to do quick pickles from your R&R channel a few years ago. One of the best skills I've ever learned! Thank you so much!

[@cheriebrinker3301]

Jess bringing sunshine to the day. Many blessings

[@ClaireBaxter]

Three reference videos that I'd like you to make are: 1) Teas using herbs, flowers and fruits from the garden 2) How to make a sourdough starter 3) Fermentation of produce other than cabbage Thank you!

[@shannon2776]

I second these suggestions!

[@amandawalls8731]

Love this channel. I would also love to see more on what to do with herbs...like how to preserve and use without a freeze dryer or dehydrator. Thanks Jess❤

[@sandradugan7513]

Funny I always think your videos are too short. I love finding videos pop up with you on your farm in the kitchen in your greenhouse everywhere!

[@alyssaAG3]

I’d love to see a yogurt quick reference video!!

[@The_Farmers_Table]

Great idea!

[@marygrott8095]

I was going to suggest yogurt also!

[@LelaWenzel]

I’m so excited for fresh farm to table meals again as spring arrives here in northern Illinois.

[@dariataylor510]

Hi Jess! I would LOVE quick tutorials about how to caramelize onions, how to make pickling brines, roux and sauces, marinades, and anything else you might assume we all know how to add that extra kick to our simple cooking (that we probably don’t know!) thank you in advance 🙏🏽

[@Growingbookbybook]

When basil is plentiful this summer, your basil tea would be a good quick reference video.

[@preschoolhomestead]

So would pesto!

[@DebWHNP]

Preserving herbs and flowers for tea.

[@michellehommes9773]

I would love to learn how to make all condiments. Mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, soya sauce, mayo etc. They are getting so expensive that I think it might be cheaper to make our own.

[@danielleroseclark]

I know you already have a popcorn recipe video on R&R, but I definitely think that's worth doing again here. Your fried egg technique is genius, and also worth doing again.

[@The_Farmers_Table]

Oh great ideas thank you!

[@wjm1319]

Quick (or not-so-quick) tutorial suggestions: how to spatchcock a chicken how to separate/debone a chicken Starting a sourdough starter making yogurt/sour cream essential kitchen tools (canner, etc) essential farmer's tools (cream separator, etc) pantry organization/size requirements refrigeration/freezer size requirements partially-cooked ingredients you keep on-hand (ex: browned hamburger in the freezer, pre-chopped veges for the week, etc) recipe storage & retrieval Bread doughs to freeze & bake That's all I can think of at the moment. Thank you for the opportunity to get a mental break from my issues to focus for a while on brainstorming for you.

[@hannahbingham2197]

I would love a short reference video on making broth! I know it’s probably really simple for most people, but I’m very new to making things that my family always bought at the store and I’m learning to use up the things I grow. Thank you for all your help and instruction!

[@kellymoody8326]

I am not a fan of shorts but do like the idea of shorter videos about mayonnaise and such. That being said, I have been a huge fan of your “long winded” 🤣 videos for years! When you started this channel, I have been so looking forward to you showing us how to just grab from the garden and farm and make dinner so we can all get ideas on how to use our bounty - this was great! Thank you for sharing your adventure!

[@mariefranklin6562]

I have KNOWN long winded. You are not long winded. You are thorough and it is appreciated!

[@sunshinecindy570]

Would love a quick video on tomato sauce, paste and tomato soup. Also, quick videos on making broths, veggie, chicken, beef. Love your channels!

[@katherinebelk8398]

You should totally have a table at the farmer's market for your t-shirts and other merch.

[@WinryLive]

Substitutions for common ingredients would be lovely. I always forget that since I don't often have buttermilk that I can do milk and vinegar.

[@jackieperkins691]

Oh yes! I have to have a little spicy in my quick pickled vegies, too.

[@danaokay]

Love it! This may not be as quick reference as you’re wanting but I’d love a video all about teas. How exactly to harvest different plants (what parts of them to use), how to dry, what you can pick & steep fresh, what combos go well together! Also, when will the next merch run be? Definitely ordering that tomato shirt next time it’s available again!

[@user-vy9ii2ir7i]

Thank you so much for your videos! I have learned so much from you and look forward to more tutorials! I’ve just recently started watching. You have a wonderful personality. You are like a breath of fresh air!

[@WelcometomyCapeCodlife]

Teach the people how to make salad dressings and vinaigrettes, they are so much cheaper and more tasty than store bought.

[@pamelab.4731]

Good suggestion!

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

Any type of video will be useful. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. Have a great day!

[@FCFMiss91]

I love the way you express things. The vampire line was a hoot. One of my favorite Jessisms was “where there is livestock, you will have dead stock.” Having lost some animals in the past, that was comforting. Ideas: homemade soup combinations, casseroles, homemade tortillas, yoghurt…

[@victoriac1672]

Ideas: Preserve/use up fresh herbs-what to do with all my dill!! Preserving and cooking greens is one I struggle with. I want our family to actually eat them. Not just grow them.

[@indieana27]

A few ideas for components for bigger meals: A roux Gravy Homemade ranch A basic vinaigrette Cheese sauce How to fix: Something too salty A broken cream sauce Something too sweet Replace from the store: Italian dressing Ranch seasoning Cream of anything soup Egg noodles Various seasoning mixes and dry rubs Peanut butter How to make onion and garlic powder

[@homesteadmccoy]

Video ideas: simple staples like rice without a rice cooker. Fried potatoes (should the pan be hot? What kind of pan? Can the potatoes be cold out of the fridge? When to season and with what?) Different types of eggs, poached, scrambled (why do my eggs always stick?), hard fried (I hadn't heard of these until I moved to the south), over easy yolks intact, over easy yolks broken, etc. How to cook pasta. Ways to use pasta. Store- bought SAD vs. real ingredients vs. whole wheat vs. gluten free - do you cook them differently? do you store them differently? What about those bean pastas?

[@imannosseir6679]

I make this giardiniera all the time and add it to my lunch salad bowl. It's delicious❤

[@ktritchie123]

Love the short 5 min reference video ideas!! How about 1 - Salad Dressings: Oil & Vinegar, Ranch, French; 2 - Roasted Garden Hauls: Carrots, Potatoes, Beets, Asparagus, Green Beans, Cauliflower ...; 3 - Herbed Butters: Sweet and Savory; 4 - Precious Kitchenware Care: Cast Iron Pans, Knives, Wood cutting boards.... Thank you so, so, so much for your heartfelt, honest and caring advice and thoughts. Looking forward to watching you for the next 50 years!!

[@lisaaustinson368]

I’d love to see recipes for salad dressing, jams/jellies with recipes that can be canned, easy sourdough, spaghetti sauce, pesto, sour cream and anything else you would like to teach. Have loved your first channel and find your new channel fun and informative… and I love your gift for gab and waxing poetic! Look forward to my daily breaks watching your videos with a cup of tea! Keep doing what you’re doing! Love it!!!

[@ceceliarogers6784]

Salad dressings.

[@sarahleehazel24]

Would be to have each of your kids cook with you their favorites. Love getting kid friendly meal ideas and how to involve them

[@conniesprowl-yc4zb]

I just made pickled shaved carrots for my bbq chicken sandwich today. Only sat for maybe an hour, they were delicious.

[@shandysgarden]

"I think I need a bigger basket!" Sounded just like... "I think we need a bigger boat!" 😂 (Jaws)

[@debraalldredge3032]

You saying I think I need a bigger basket is like the famous line in the movie "Jaws". "I think we need a bigger boat." LOL!!!

[@myrrhidian3166]

An Assyrian friend gave us her recipe for a curry pickle with very similar veggies like cauliflower, garlic, carrots, bell peppers etc., but it also had pickled mango added in. It was soooo delicious. I've since lost the recipe, but someday when I can finally get a head of cauliflower growing, I'm going to try and remake it from memory.

[@RobinL4715]

Short video ideas: Quick dried soups in a jar, seasoning mixes or homemade salad dressings, how to use your muffin tin for pucks of seasoning, greens or other fun add ins.

[@ferngulleyhomestead]

I’d love to see more quick and simple dinners! Watching your spatchcock chicken video has changed my life!

[@CountryGurlintheCity]

I feel like that needs to go on merch-"I eat garlic like vampires are a real threat"

[@motivationforlifestylechan6935]

I'm just learning, so any thing is good to go. Thanks for all that you do.

[@elizabeths182]

I love the idea of reference videos! You're vanilla video got me to finally make some myself. You are inspirational. I would love to see some basic bread recipes, mayo, simple sauce recipes, and uses for the herbs that you grow.

[@ellengrowsup]

Yes, please do some quick tutorial videos! Even if you don't make them into printable recipes, I watch and keep a notebook of "quick base recipes" for reference. So helpful!

[@danielleroseclark]

Carrot top pesto? Bit niche, but it's a brilliant way to use up carrot tops if you grow your own or get them at farmer's markets.

[@msdebbiep]

Bugs in the garden: for several years, I’ve really struggled with critters destroying my gardens - neighbours chickens, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks … “why me?” I’d ask .. they weren’t ever bothering the neighbours’ gardens. Then this week, I thought I’d try and figure out the answer to that question rather than just whining about it. I “think” it is because I don’t use pesticides and herbicides and my soil is healthy, which means my gardens are alive with insects (etc), the perfect environment for critters to feast . Now, I celebrate that the critters choose my gardens. .. as I install fencing to protect my plants

[@farmgirl6978]

Short formatted videos of the basics, for like a student who just left home who doesn't have all knowledge. Could be a great playlist!

[@rachaellcaldwell]

I don't mind you making new videos of things you have already taught. Some might be new to the channel and others are just forgetful and like the reminders of how easy something is to make😉

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here: you probably would love my Aunt’s recipe for Harvey House Slaw..it keeps in fridge for weeks and so yummy. Harvey House Slaw 1 head green cabbage, slivered 1 large green pepper 2 medium spanish onions 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tbsp. salt 1 cup vinegar 3/4 c. salad oil 1 tsp. celery seed Clean and slice cabbage, green pepper and onions.in bowl. Cook remaining ingredients and pour ovesr vegetables. Cover and refrigerate. Will keep well in fridge for a month or more.

[@heatherpfeil2939]

I think a video idea would be what’s always in your fridge and how you use it. I didn’t know until recently to save bacon grease after frying bacon. Now I keep a jar in the fridge and love using it for cooking up eggs or sautéing veggies when making soups. Tips like these are easy and accessible wish I had known long ago.

[@PrairieDawnC]

Thank you for your perpetual chattiness, Jess. Without you and my dogs, I'd be very lonely. ❤

[@emmz....]

Those carrots are so pretty

[@lindakitts4304]

I never thought of pickled veggies like that! I can’t wait to plant my garden!

[@diannemiller4754]

I think making a white sauce or sausage gravy with biscuits 🤔 as a mini video tutorial 😊

[@3doggymom]

Quick video on making biscuits 😊

[@katiescherf7784]

I live in a townhome so I can’t homestead but learning things like pickling, making mayonnaise/ranch…. It’s helpful and I love your tutorials ❤

[@kaitymalone9540]

I’m so excited to learn all the things from you! 😊

[@loriy7532]

Every thing pickled has a very good chance to be eaten by me , myself and I. I can polish off a bottle for a snack .. I just love pickled something..

[@daniellemandley7546]

My favorite pickle was an experiment last summer. I used cucumbers, carrots, green beans, garlic, dill, Pepperoncini peppers from the garden. The brine was salt and 75/25 white vinegar and water. I did can it and have enjoyed it all winter.

[@jessicamoran8962]

Yes girl, I love me some garlic. I laugh when a recipe calls for a clove of garlic… I’m like you mean a bulb. Video Ideas: (1) How to store garden or bulk food. Especially if you don’t have a root cellar or a ton of freezer space. (i.e. potatoes, onions, radishes, stuff bought in bulk- like flour from Costco/Azure) In this video you mention soaking your veggies in water for 15 mins for a longer fridge life. I didn’t know that- very helpful tip. (2) Lunch menu ideas. A lot of us are either at work or at home taking care of kids. I don’t always have leftovers, so heathy, homemade, and quick lunches (se we don’t eat convenience or go out to lunch). (3) Teaching us the different cuts of meat. (4) Some might not know the when a recipe says… dice, chop, mince, etc.

[@irmasmith9981]

I love your videos, especially the long ones 😊

[@pathoward5721]

😋

[@lyndaroe9642]

FeedBack 4 shorts Different salad dressings. Thanks Jess for genuinely caring for people. Abundant Blessings to you and your family.

[@AylaGrassrootGardens]

Really appreciate this channel, thank you. I have been working towards being able to have a large garden for awhile, but I lack basic cooking skills. I think I've watched 4 from this channel tonight 😂

[@AylaGrassrootGardens]

Can't wait to see what else you pickle!

[@ingridkarm8922]

I think what people forget with the controversy of the "must use 5% vinegar or it's not safe," is that adding water to your pickle brine actually dilutes the percentage of vinegar. If you're using equal parts water and vinegar your vinegar is essentially 2.5% .

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

Awesomeness ❤

[@shelleymoore7691]

Loved watching you pickle all the different veggies!!!

[@leahdusenberry9765]

Loved this!

[@iartistdotme]

Red onion quick pickles are a must have in my sandwiches and SOOOOO easy to make but make all the difference! YUM

[@tracyzabelle]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@BramptonGardener]

These look delicious 😋 . I love adding coriander seeds and peppercorns to my quick pickles.

[@zinnialoveci6634]

❤❤❤

[@alexachen996]

Oooooo I’ve been waiting for you to do this one!!! Thank you so much Jess!

[@cookingwiththeshaws]

😊

[@ts0009]

Quick reference ideas! I love it! How to steam veggies. How to cook different cuts of meat/beef the right way.

[@MrsPink64]

I like to add albino beets, carrots, cucumbers, peppers, onions and garlic stems , with chard stems. Brassicas tend to get hot peppers, onions and garlic.

[@angiegold6134]

I absolutely adore your channel and have made many of your recipes! Thank you so much!!

[@hazzardoustime1968]

Hey Jess, short tutorials are a great idea. I’m always looking for new salad dressing recipes, sauces, spice mixes, dessert or meal mixes. Stuff like that would be fun. I would also like to see fermentation ideas. Hot sauces also. Thanks!

[@trishbowring726]

Thank you Jess this his is wonderful!

[@amyyelsma2700]

There’s a lot of comments so I apologize if this has already been said but I would love to know exactly how to use sourdough discard in other recipes. On most videos all I hear is to just use the it with your_____recipe but there usually isn’t an explanation as to how you do it. Thanks for such amazing videos!

[@user-ue4zy7bb1y]

I love eating pickled watermelon rind, just a thought for a video when they're in season.

[@susiereed3612]

I loved the length of your vanilla video. You inspired me to try it myself! I would love a butter making video

[@barbaramccune9383]

That looks amazing

[@cindypelletier9365]

Looks delicious!