This is the START to Replacing the GROCERY STORE with the GREENHOUSE

This is the START to Replacing the GROCERY STORE with the GREENHOUSE
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I was born and raised 20 minutes from Boston, MA. At the age of 17, I was diagnosed with Anxiety. My personal experience with the prescribed medication was NOT POSITIVE. So I decided to find better way. I didn't know it at the time but, that was the BEGINNING for me! I have been “FINDING A BETTER WAY” in all areas in my life ever since. Better ways of how to create a modern homestead affordably, and a better way to provide my family with healthy foods, and so….. much MORE!
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[@LumnahAcres]

the Canning Book we use for recipes and guidelines amzn.to/3f1uVXe

[@cocoadivamgold1371]

Thanks..🔆

[@vivekpatel199]

Thanks

[@fireforcecreative]

Will add it to the list. Ta muchly!

[@hutchlinda9]

It's called the Ball Blue book, I got my first one from my grandmother in the '60s.

[@kathysemrau2301]

My comment went bye bye! Good morning!

[@sharonlarochelle1192]

I’m canning spaghetti sauce this morning inside!!! I cooked in crockpots overnight to keep the heat down in the kitchen. Yum A side note: don’t tip your jars as you take them out of the canner as it can break the seal. Obviously yours were ok from the popping. 😊

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

Sharon LaRochelle ~ A quick swipe with a towel once they're all in the box will take care of the water on top. Good point.

[@BillyJones-mf3ev]

I really like how you're showing how to preserve food in a variety of ways. Please do more, thank you.

[@maryblaylock6545]

An excellent book for that is called 'Putting Food By'.

[@BillyJones-mf3ev]

@@maryblaylock6545 Thank you, I'll check it out.

[@ramonacase2952]

I was just thinking...I'm so proud for ya'll. I remember when you painted the goat wall red and was milking one mama goat. I've watched ya'll build from videoing 7 days to 5. And now look at ya'll!!! both are able to be on the homestead full time. WQW it's really time to take a bow. I've watched with baited breath each new addition. Thank ya'll for being there. Ya'll are truly a blessing for many of us!

[@susiessoapstuff1459]

If you add one-two garlic cloves just split in half per jar in each of those pickle jars, it is super yummy. The sound of the jars sealing is your applause for a job well done. Makes me smile every time I hear that.

[@MsBee777]

we use more dill & a fresh clove of garlic in each jar too.

[@kathleenwarner8700]

Ms Bee I agree ; canned for years with my mom. We always used the heads, leaves and the stalks folded up “accordion - style” and stuffed in the jar. Garlic, for sure, mustard seeds, salt and a half bay leaf. We also made bread and butter pickles, sweet pickles prepared in a big crock before jarring up, pickled green beans, okra, and green tomatoes. We always had volunteer dill come up all over the garden, but of course planted much more. Lots of good memories. I’m a grandma in my 75th year.

[@BroqueCowgirlHomestead]

I use dill seed, garlic, and a jalapeno pepper in mine. Sometimes even red pepper flakes too.

[@donaldmiller8629]

@@kathleenwarner8700 , My grandma made dill pickles in a huge crock that was in the cellar. Anyone going down to the cellar was supposed to give the pickles a good swirl. I don't know what she used for pickling or seasoning but the dill pickles were tasty. I was three or four years old at the time Now , I'm a great grandpa going to be 78 the day after election day.

[@agnestakacs2059]

Such a lovely sight when you can vegetables ☺️ especially cucumbers! Nice to see you and Gina back in the kitchen together 👍

[@joolwing]

No grocery store? But you’ll miss out on aisle arrows that don’t work, face masks, shielded cashiers and the stress of social distancing or lack of!

[@maryblaylock6545]

🐴

[@zombiemom5088]

That made me laugh !! Because it’s so true !! 🤣😂🤣

[@timothy3921]

I laughed so hard at your comment @Ralph

[@nancylitton390]

The best way to start the day, Lumnah family!!!! Thank you for sharing your journey and God bless you and your family.

[@DeereGuy211]

Adding grape leaves to the jars will help maintain some crunch in the pickles.

[@maryblaylock6545]

Pickled grape leaves are great for stuffing!

[@hanorabrennan8846]

@@maryblaylock6545 So true!

[@kerinicklaus564]

Wait what! Pickled grape leaves? I have to check this out! Thanks for sharing!

[@reneebrown2968]

I love dehydrating veggies and fruit. It takes up so little space.

[@rebeccadgeney]

I did see someone mention in the comments.. Don't tip the jars when you remove from the water bath ❤

[@wendyecrain9253]

I have put salt on my squash and dried them and made chips for me and my fur babies and we love them. I like them better than potato chips. May God bless you and your family

[@indicasmama]

I love squash & as a chip it sounds very interesting & a lot more healthy too.

[@maryblaylock6545]

WOW!! That does sound good!

[@MsSunwatcher]

Kale chips are good, too.

[@edman6111]

Peace Love and Hugs to everyone @ Lumnah nation. Have a nice hot sweaty steamy day !!

[@ronwhite6719]

Your videos are so "home grown" and informative and enjoyable and consistent. Thank you for my daily sanity check ❤

[@kaahearn1834]

Simple zucchini recipe: thinly slice 10-12 small zucchini and reserve in a bowl. In a large sauté pan heat your choice of oil (olive is the best); covering pan’s surface to about 1/4 inch. In a separate bowl; add a1/4 cup of wine vinegar and two tablespoons of freshly rough cut mint. Sauté zucchini until golden brown. Remove from oil, let excess drip back into pan. Place zucchini in vinegar/mint bath and repeat procedure, building in layers. Great with pork, chicken and lamb.

[@wayneleamon3186]

My wife love her Excalibur dehydrator. She processes all kinds of things in the dehydrator. A couple of years ago we purchased a 20 pound bag of Vidalia onions and she dehydrated them. That entire 20 pounds did not even fill up a quart jar. The garden in the greenhouse is looking great. You all should have an awesome harvest.

[@lorishealinghomestead5047]

Goood morning!!! I just got the 9 tray Excalibur and I’d love more videos on it. I think it will take some getting used to. My one from Walmart works faster but I heard for herbs you need to do it at a lower temp. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I love your videos. I’m one of those that won’t miss a morning and feel lost on Wednesday and Sunday morning. Like I’m lost. Lol

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks.

[@ginacota9724]

Lori Palczer’s Homestead same here with the Wednesdays and Sundays LOL those are my two least favorite days of the week now

[@lorishealinghomestead5047]

I’ve learned so much from Al and Gina. I tell everyone that will listen to watch them. Lol I love the little tricks Al does. Genius!!! 🥰

[@elizabethmacdonald4605]

Lori Palczer’s Homestead same here!

[@SuziePG]

I just love to see how well you and Gina work together completing projects. As a viewer, I can really see the love come through that you have for each other. I admire your families togetherness and not letting too much of the outside world in. Your homestead is beautiful. The cookies looked amazing. 🍪🍪🍪🍪

[@ngdlist]

I am glad to see how the dehydrator worked out with the zucchini. Will purchase one as it makes sense.

[@bascia3125]

We never wiped the lids off, there's a possibility of lint on the rubber seal, we always kept them in water soaking. Used them wet, that was back in the day, though. Really miss canning,might do some pickles, but hard to find jars now! **Put a plastic tablecloth down, before you do your canning, so the vinegar doesn't get on your counter by accident?**

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

barbw ~ Try the kitchen section of most Walmarts. They still sell them in the cases.

[@maryblaylock6545]

Whipperwill Holler has great canning recipes with help finding other good people with lots of experience in canning and preserving food. She keeps a bowl of vinegar and a lint free cloth(like cheese cloth) next to her jars as she is filling them. She wipes down the rims and outside of the jar and takes the lid out of hot water and puts it on the jar. Happy canning!

[@maryblaylock6545]

I also like old fashioned oilcloth table cloths. They last longer than sheet plastic. And they are prettier!

[@bascia3125]

@@TXNLaurenMcN ours are out of them, not even jelly glasses!

[@bascia3125]

@@maryblaylock6545 thank you!

[@elizabetha8373]

I love that you are canning them outside. My father in law gave me a propane setup to do that and hopefully next year I'll have a big enough crop to do use it.

[@vickilee2185]

Al, you are truly a morning person. The preserving wasn't too painful. Just having steaming outside makes a hugh difference. Not so much the discomfort of an overheated house. Well thank goodness for that! Pickles looked soooo good. The tuxedo cat was missing. On furlough this week? Happy 'lets avoid the grocery store'. Enjoy!

[@rutheglinton1117]

Hello from England! I have been using a de-hydrator for many years and the best advice I can offer is to make a solution of 1 pint water to 2 tablespoons of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar and dip the veg into it before processing (you can tip them in in batches but don't let them soak too long, plus keep using the same dipping solution, will work for a huge batch). It helps with the discolouration. Also works for apples. You have the veg spaced very far apart, they can be almost touching when you start as they will shrink quite quickly. When using the mandolin if you use the knife to quarter the courgette (you call them zucchini) for about 3 inches lengthwise at a time, then slice on the mandolin, it's a bit quicker. I use the same technique for dicing carrots. The mandolin must be very sharp for this to work. Hope the de-hydration is successful :)

[@dianetucker2711]

Ruth Eglinton GREAT and sage advice ❣️ Thanks for sharing!🥰

[@annebiggins3876]

Cute to see Buttercup rewarding herself with a couple of apples. 🍏🍎🍏 after being milked ! 🙂

[@ginacota9724]

Anne Biggins do you remember that’s exactly what Willow used to do

[@margaretbedwell58]

First canning of the season...and dehydrating. The pickles look great. Al when you were picking the dill, it reminded me, a friends mom used to pickle beets and always put 1 sprig of dill in each jar. They were absolutely delicious. Sweet, tangy with a tiny hint of dill. mmm good. Y'all have a Blessed day.

[@ldg2655]

I blanch my zucchini in heavily salted water for just a minute or two, then dehydrate. They make good snacks that way, too. You don’t need to line your veggies up exactly, I just dump and “tousle” them so that they all pretty much have contact with the tray. Saves time. A lot of time, I’ll stir them lightly as they dry to be sure every piece gets dried evenly.

[@hapnewsom9217]

I always added a couple of cloves of garlic to the jar as well as the dill and pickling spices

[@maryblaylock6545]

That sounds so tasty that I think I will have to have some pickles with my lunch! Thanks for the idea!

[@susannemarieschuster3974]

Hey Al don't tip them sideways until after they seal liquid can get under lids and prevent sealing Very important especially when pressure canning.

[@kevimc]

yup breaks the seal

[@deborahbeattie9103]

Good morning, just made my morning cuppa and though maybe Lumnah vid is up ...😁💗happy days.

[@warnerrobins8542]

My issue with Chocolate Chip cookies is every time some one is making them I eat half the mix before they are baked

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Loving the content of farm and home plus seeing you all so happy. Reassuring to see your appreciation of Mother Nature's bounty and sharing it all with us. I would rank you as one of the best and natural homesteaders on YT. Glad that WEAR sent Hope to you. The Hollars and Art and Bri are also precious gems along with your lovely friends in Phoenix, Arizona, Weed 'em and Reap. Al, never forget what a difference you make for the human and animal kingdoms. One gripe only, your cookies and pizza are way too pale. Let them Brown a little? Huh? TFS. 🏆 ♥ 🇮🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇪

[@karmamagers537]

I love the sound of Hope and the girls trotting down the path to breakfast! They are such wonderful goats.

[@Zarmiera]

I won't lie. A lot of the set up offered on this channel for a homestead have become some of my personal goals for my own homestead. Love this channel.

[@kellyfoster8903]

When y'all started talking about the jars popping when they cool down made me laugh because yesterday when I went to pick up my husband from work, I didn't know there was a 12 pk of Dr. Peppers in the back. I had 3 start popping one after another. Only one spilled out the can but I was able to bag the box before it leaked from the box 😂

[@maryblaylock6545]

My grandad made beer during Prohibition. Unfortunately he used my grandmother's canning jars without her permission. Pow! Pow pow pow pow! Pow! Broken glass and sticky beer all over the root cellar. That didn't make my grandmother's life any easier as several of her canned foods got broken by flying glass! She never let him forget THAT one!

[@mariowickel456]

Gina, re: veggies take zucchini,beets, onions, carrots, turnips, bell peppers, put into dehydrator as you normally would after dry put into processor and make your own veggie boullion

[@dianetucker2711]

Mario Wickel Ooooo, what a fantastic idea!

[@TXNLaurenMcN]

Mario Wickel ~ If I don't have a dehydrator, can I dry slices of veggies out in a very low oven? (I probably should have looked this up on my own, but it just occurred to me and my typing fingers took over, lol.)

[@mariowickel456]

@@TXNLaurenMcN can be done quite easily low temp in the oven , prop the door open a smidge to let out humidity

[@mariowickel456]

@@TXNLaurenMcN check out my German recipes on KZbin that lady actually does use an oven for dehydration check her playlists as I know for certainty she has covered this, it got me started making veggie boullion also good for flavoring to add to soups and stews

[@maryblaylock6545]

@@TXNLaurenMcN many years ago I made fruit leather for my children in my oven.

[@kenthorsen4558]

Nice team work with the dill pickles! The lids sounded like they were playing twinkle twinkle little star .

[@cheekymonkey666]

as for the herb garden i grow ours in a rock garden area, you got plenty of rocks... i used the larger once to shade the herbs from the wind and hot sun, but keeping it wet enough for the herbs to thrive...

[@erickfrench2768]

Goooood morning this morning from the MS gulf coast I hope everyone has a great day

[@kathysemrau2301]

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[@maryblaylock6545]

Good almost lunchtime from MINNESOTA!Blessings on you and your family and friends and any livestock you might have wandering around the house and yard!

[@karencatalano4349]

You need to make a small table for when you can ,something that can be folded away it would be a shame if you had dropped that box with the jars in them. I only cut one end when I’m using a mandolin so I have a handle when it gets small

[@maryblaylock6545]

Those are very sound ideas. When he tilted the box ... I think after all that work Gina would have had fits had they hit the ground! A table is also A great investment.

[@susanelliott1970]

Love to see your pantry someday. Looks amazing.

[@mikes10663]

Thanks for including the sound of the jar lids popping. I haven't done any canning in MANY years, so it's fun to hear it again.

[@Mouse2677]

Dehydrators are great! Ours we use almost completely for Tomatoes as they are so good dried. Must preoat the grid so the tomatoes don't stick and pack them tight so that shrinked can be maximums

[@Jomama02]

You can also use parchment paper so they don't stick and now they even make this teflon paper that you just wipe off and reuse. It's not really teflon but it is non stick!

[@wandaarganbright4056]

I made Oatmeal Scotchies last night. They are oatmeal cookies with walnuts and butterscotch chips. They are SOOOO addictive!

[@Jomama02]

If this heat ever let's up enough to turn the oven on, I might try these! I haven't had them since I was a kid and that was a very long time ago!! Thanks for the happy memory!

[@frankgerlach5059]

Try, "Cowboy cookies" they have raisins and chocolate chips or what ever kind of chip you want. Choc chips was the orginal formula I used but up to you as its your kitchen.

[@maryblaylock6545]

I had a recipe for oatmeal scotchies which somehow got lost in one of my moves. The recipe used to be on the back of the butterscotch chip bag. Tis na longer there!

[@sixbanga9524]

GOOOOOOOD MOURNINGGGGGG MODERNSTEADERS, HOPE ALL IS WELL GOD BLESS AND STAY SAFE !!!!

[@ewjorgy]

Hi guys, Obviously you don't need any reminders but... you are literally living my dream! Please be thankful for every second! Take care, be well and all the best from California 💛

[@geekgal3614]

Thank you for showing how to do pickles!! I have 20 cucumbers to process but have never done a water bath canning. Seems simple enough, I am going to try it this week!! Bless you all!

[@garyfeltus9801]

Some mighty good eats there. Especially the pickles. I like all kinds of Pickle's . Great video .

[@wgoconnor33]

The pickles and cookies look delicious 😋 two of my favorites

[@ChickasawScot]

Love seeing you use all those Ball products! I’m a Ball State University grad and the Ball family was always very generous to the University and to the people of Indiana.

[@davidpoynter6546]

My grandma canned everything my grandpa grew in the garden. Her pickles was placed in these 5+ gallon ceramic pots, she used rock weights to hold them down in the pickling solution. She made like 5 different types, she then canned them. You could always tell when she was doing pickles the beautiful smell was throughout the house.

[@reneebrown2968]

You can always save out your half jar in the frig for testing. Lol. That's what i do.

[@robinminnesota5491]

Greetings from MN. Its always a pleasure to watch your vid.. My grandson loves the animals he is 6

[@stevenprice9327]

Great idea with the courgettes. My dehydrater is out and the courgettes are straight in it👍

[@70acres]

I was dehydrating celery, peppers & carrots all Winter. It is amazing how they shrink. I'm going to make Mexican cucumber melon pickles this year. We have a bumper crop of them. Blessings to all.

[@BloomWithGracie]

I so can't wait for my garden to start producing. I got a late start so I am just now getting tiny veggies. Can't wait to can.

[@billmcalpine8629]

Hey Al, you're really nice to teach Gina all these canning techniques.

[@lauriesmith7793]

ButterCup must know "an apple a day keeps the doctor away"....love her morning routine. I could almost smell those chocolate chip cookies...yummy.

[@DianeHardin-ri4qt]

Gina once your jars seal. You need to remove the ring before you store them and test them to make sure that they have sealed you can reuse your ring on something else but never store your canned stuff with the ring on it.

[@debraigo1345]

If you peel, slice thin and dry cucumbers, then run through food processed to powder , you can use in the winter to sprinkle on salads. It's concentrated , so doesn't take much to really perk things up.

[@faithrada]

Thanks yet again for sharing your incredibly productive farm day with us. You got so much done... on such a hot day. Love watching all the food processing. What a blessing to know where all your food comes from. These videos are real treasures. 🐔🐤🦆🐱🐐🐐🐕🐷 ☘🌱🌱🌱🐝

[@andhisband]

I dehydrate cantaloupe. If you're ever wondering, it works really well. The results are a lot like your zucchini: it shrinks a lot. The flavor, though, is intense and sweet. A bonus for me is it's a favorite treat for my rabbits - you wouldn't believe how crazy they are for it.

[@CRuf-qw4yv]

Looks like a couple of cattle for your beef supply may be a future project. That would help with keeping that back few acres of pasture in check. Sooner or later you will need to hire a ranch hand. .

[@josephpedone2004]

Good morning Lumnah family ☕️☕️ double cup of coffee today.vacation is finished and heading home. Try pickled zucchini same recipe... have a blessed day

[@dianetucker2711]

Joseph Pedone Could you use the same recipe for okra or green beans also?

[@josephpedone2004]

Definitely green beans, I’ve never tried pickled okra

[@josephpedone2004]

Try asparagus too, it’s awesome

[@rachelm7525]

So, those Bresse chickens you got, they get served in all the top Michelin-star restaurants, you know! Fine dining at Chateau Lumnah Acres! 🙂

[@memesjenkins2104]

Made the mistake of looking up how much they go for. still shook. better be the wagyu of poultry. greenfirefarms.com/american_bresse.html

[@memesjenkins2104]

On the link i posted they have pic of a menu that shows whole chicken sells for $115. USD. WOW!

[@mintysingularity]

Those bresse chicks are $30/ea

[@memesjenkins2104]

@@mintysingularity wild, huh. Now I wanna try one.

[@memesjenkins2104]

@@ghislainelaplante7215 for that kinna money, so am i.

[@HarborHon1]

Watching Gina dehydrate was like a dance, or putting together a puzzle. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. God Bless you all.

[@susannemarieschuster3974]

You could also grate the larger zucchini parts and dehydrate and use in zucchini bread pancakes etc

[@helgalinton7869]

Well now let's see,back in the day our dehydrator was a sheet on a hot tin roof with corn spread out and cheese cloth over top with one person maintaining bug and bird defence.

[@dianetucker2711]

Helga Linton LOL!!! EXACTLY ❣️🥰

[@maryblaylock6545]

My mom used 2 window screens with apple slices dipped in lemon juice in between.

[@gonesideways6621]

Or the back window of old 4 door Buick !

[@dianetucker2711]

Yes, back in the good old days, using the good old ways. It surely seemed more peaceful and simpler. When you went to the grocery store and only had 3 types of toothpaste to choose from - not an entire isle. Time was used for the things that were most important - like eating, keeping a roof over your head, staying warm in the winter, cool as possible in the summer, occasionally visiting and meeting with REAL friends and family... Oh Lord but I’m sounding REALLY old! LOL!!! Forgive me folks as I reside in a happier time and place even if it is only in my mind.🥰

[@patriotmama]

We dehydrate many things. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and dehydrate those. Use them in soup. Our Grandkids love apples dehydrated. Just core and slice them about 1/4 inch thick. Spritz with lemon juice on both sides (bananas the same) and they do not turn brown at all. Beautiful and crunchy apple and banana chips. So good. We do onions and peppers after they are chopped for onion and pepper flakes/chunks for soups and meatloaf too.

[@lindaguerrero7129]

I just love you guys! Thanks for sharing your lives with us! I am SO in awe of your greenhouse garden! The productivity is awesome!

[@MeBeingAble]

I keep a lot of chia seeds on hand and ground them for the glue. The dehydrator will slowly cook as it dehydrated anyway as they’re so thin. You can put them pretty close together as they shrink anyway

[@margaretpatton4806]

I helped my Grandma do all her canning on her kitchen wood stove. That's the only time I ever remember him working in the kitchen with her was canning season. It was so hot!

[@donaldhill2972]

Your vlogs are getting off the chain! Very precise in many ways. So much fun to watch!

[@reneebrown2968]

I'm about over the summer veggies. I can't wait for fall garden. Carrots broccoli cabbage turnips collards and most especially the Brussel sprouts. Yay.

[@bearrivermama6414]

Later today I'm pickling kohlrabi. We got a ton this year and need to get creative with uses.

[@maryblaylock6545]

I wonder if you can pickle the leaves or maybe ferment them.

[@twistedponies7480]

I was watching the Rhodes brothers use a mandolin to make French fries and the boys were wearing the “no cut” gloves like we have for chicken processing while using the mandolin....maybe that would make Al feel better about your using the mandolin. 😊

[@jodimullen392]

You should paint a sign for the greenhouse, “The Grocery Store”.:) Mmmm, pickles are the best.

[@hidawayhomestead524]

We can about 10 meat birds and any old hens and extra roosters for sandwiches and anything we want shredded chicken in. That makes it a quick and easy meal. I wish I could get a greenhouse like yours. That would be a great help in garden production 🌱😁🌱 We have 2 pigs every other year. This is the year with pigs. They are so fun! Stay safe and God bless you my friends 🌱🐄🐓🐐🐇🐷🌱

[@bearrivermama6414]

Hida Way Homestead yes! We don't raise chickens for meat because we eat wild game. I can pheasants and grouse the same as the chickens. Delicious!!! I also can venison for quick meals like stew and venison gravy over taters. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@maryblaylock6545]

Oh my STARS! Thst venison sounds GREAT! The only experience I've had with pheasants is my dad bringing home some birds. He didn't do too well on getting out the birdshot!

[@maryblaylock6545]

The old chickens are perfect for stews and soup. Much more developed flavors in an old bird.

[@donaldmiller8629]

Hida Way Homestead , You can make a smaller greenhouse inexpensively by using cattle panels. I know it is not the same but , it's a start. And then one day after your U-TUBE income has increased enough you may be able to get a larger kit. Or just add on the your first greenhouse. Or make a second one. I use one not as a greenhouse but to shelter my lawn tractor. A two panel size can be used for housing pigs , chickens , etc.

[@hidawayhomestead524]

@@donaldmiller8629 sadly 30 bucks is not cheap for a cattle panel. And then I need to get a cover and making it strong enough to survive a Maine winter. It still ends up costing a lot Or at least to me it's a lot. But I thank you for the support and ideas.

[@pwengert1]

Those pickles looked, as you say, Al, “Delicious!” It was interesting seeing you process them outside. Great idea! My two favorite expressions you use, Al are your Boom! & your Delicious! We so enjoy watching you guys! Our favorite show to turn on each day.

[@Jomama02]

Just a little tip for you. You really should NOT use a metal knife to "debubble" anything in a canning jar! If you don't have the plastic or silicone "debubbler" use a wooden spoon handle or a skewer. Using a metal utensil is just asking to chip a jar rim or hit the jar just right to where they could very easily break in the canner. Especially if you pressure can anything at all. I know it sounds like a trivial thing but it does happen often when using metal... Also, when removing the jars from the canner, DO NOT turn them on their sides or tilt them to get the water off the tops. Keep them as upright and straight as possible until cooled...it can break the seal.

[@jeanwoodall1523]

A brake bleeder can be used to seal jars of dehydrated foods. Heidi from Rain Country shows how that is done and for her it lasts longer than Food Savers do. Dehydrated foods take up less space so it's great for those with limited storage.

I have a silicone pastry mat like that and find it really useful for kneading bread dough. Nothing sticks to it and loose flour easily washes off. I never knew how useful that mat is until I got it. Another useful tool is a dough scraper. 🙂

[@dgmills5351]

I can almost taste your dill pickles here in Ohio! Your homestead is so beautiful Al, Gina, and Olivia!

[@reneebrown2968]

I mix up some lemon water to soak the veggies and fruit in for a few minutes before laying them out to dry. It helps keep their color.

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

The Dill Pickles looked beautiful! My mouth is watering now with the thought of that first taste. Thank you for taking the time to do this process step by step. Very educational with this, to preserve food for the table. The Dehydrater fascinates me. This is my 2nd experience seeing someone use 1. Only thing missing was a glass of milk to go with those scrumptious cookies! I settled for a oatmeal cookie just now. Have a nice day Lumnah Family!

[@debralunnen3378]

Gina! You have the BEST SMILE !!!! Love from California ❤️

[@reneebrown2968]

You are moving towards food self sufficiency. Kudos. It may be the difference between eating and starving in the next 12-18 months or so.

[@rebeccajones4624]

The chocolate chip cookies turned out Beautiful!

[@rafaeltorres4728]

Gina, you are really fun when cooking. Genuine. I always like it to watch you cooking. Greetings from Brazil

[@ijunejo]

I might never get tired of your morning routine. i wish to to follow your footsteps someday.

[@tomhaller5747]

Hi Al, if you put some gravel under the gate to raise the grade up you could remove the wood box and avoid the tripping hazard. I love your videos and watch them everyday. You family is great, keep it up.

[@rickwalling1148]

We’re lucky to live in a area with a heavy Amish influence. No need to grow veggies as it cheaper for us to buy at Amish stores.

[@wamblipaytah1600]

They have the best pies on the planet too 😉😀😀😀

[@judd_s5643]

It’s not all about cost, it’s about food security. It’s somewhat easy to pull a Benjamin out of your wallet verse growing your own!

[@hanorabrennan8846]

You are the lucky one! Wish we had more in Ireland other than those in Kildare.

[@gelwood99]

@@judd_s5643 WOW, there is nothing wrong with supporting a community and getting organic produce too. Some people work a full-time job and don't have the extra energy for a garden or the time it takes. I honestly think there is enough finger-pointing and calling out going on in the country right now, ease back and worry about other things, like are you saved?

[@donaldmiller8629]

Rick Walling , Cheaper than putting a seed in the soil and letting it grow ? I don't know how much a seed cost me but the whole package of seeds only cost $1.00. from MiGardener . If you are getting tomatoes from the Amish for less than that , they must be giving them to you for free.

[@henrypotter3024]

I love dehydrating foods though I don't have a machine anymore. I love using Alton Brown's method from 'Good Eats' where he uses a box fan, furnace filters, and dehydrator trays with bungee cords. Love that man.

[@ferkflix8313]

We need to get a canning book like that! Once again, another great video! Thanks for everything you guys do! As aspiring homesteaders, I have watched and followed your channel for a while. Its great seeing so much progress on the Lumnah Acres homestead. keep up the amazing work!!

[@deborahcrutchfield5022]

Busy couple of days. Dehydrated zucchini, canned homemade vegetables soup, pumpkin and squash. Replanted more tomatoes, broccoli and one more squash plant we love squash.

[@dianetucker2711]

Any canning directive book states NOT to use a metal knife to De-bubble. HOWEVER, Gina is so doggone gentle and thorough, I believe she would be the one exception to that rule❣️GREAT looking pickles, yuuuummmm! Thanks for sharing how to dehydrate the zucchini’s - beautiful. God bless you Lumnah family!🥰

[@williamthegriffin6185]

"They look like dill pickles " mission accomplished! My Mom always canned veggies. Best dill pickles and pickled beats EVER! Made with love

[@dianetucker2711]

William The Griffin Would love if you shared your Mom’s pickled beet recipe - I’m in search of a great one.🥰

[@williamthegriffin6185]

Diane Tucker, wish I had it to share. Lost Mom 37 years ago then a few years later Dad's house burned down. Great loses.

[@dianetucker2711]

So very, very sorry to hear of your parents passings. Just keep remembering those delicious pickles and how they were created out of love by a precious mom for her family. God bless❣️🥰

[@christinedehn3257]

Gina, since you do gluten free, I got this from a friend who was diabetic and tried to cook low carb. Pizza with Zucchini Crust... Slice zucchini lengthwise on a mandolin (If you have one). salt slices and sweat moisture out. Rinse and pat dry. Arrange on oiled pizza pan, drizzle lightly or spray with oil and roast in oven to further dry and lightly brown. This is your crust, remove from oven, add your toppings, back in oven 'til done.

[@christinedehn3257]

Almost forgo, I've dehydrated sweet corn and it came out well. Blanched, cut off the cob, and packed a lot of corn into a quart jar for back up storage.

[@DiT555]

I use the whole dill stalk with flowers and stems-they give amazing flavor and smell too..also whole crushed garlic cloves even with the skin on...mustard seeds add some crunch as well as horseradish leaves..couple of all spice berries...yum !

[@kestrelle5345]

Always a pleasure!