Top 10 Foods to Stock Up On Now for Your Prepper Pantry

[@MarysNest]

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[@ChocolateBoxCottage]

Mary, thank you for including me in your list of Sweet Friends! I am honored that you recommend my channel! 🥀Michele

[@LittleCountryCabin]

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[@hello_sunshine4875]

Atlantic sea kelp supplement is packed with iodine. Selenium that is best taken with Sea kelp or iodine is best taken from either selenium made from mustard seed or Brazilian nuts

[@judithdonnelly8824]

There is a peanut butter that is powdered called PB peanut butter!! So that there's no moisture in it and makes a more stable shelf life item.

[@janellekean9055]

Thank you!! New sub!

[@Zinbin15]

My 6 year old son had been begging me to buy him sardines from the store (he watched a movie where people ate them and so he wanted to try them)! As soon as I got home from the store with them he ate 2 whole cans of sardines!! He did share a little with the cat, and she thoroughly enjoyed them too 😂

[@southerngrits920]

We ate s.ardines and soda crakers all the time growing up. I think I am going to order some. lol

[@MarysNest]

I love hearing this!! They are so good for him. My mom always calls them brain food! Love, Mary

[@strawberryme08]

Hilarious

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

Good for you! I'm glad he liked them.

[@amydrooks2090]

Your son may enjoy the seasoned shredded dried squid from the Asian markets. This fish jerky is tasty! Usually $10/bag which lasts for some time.

[@ritakilicci4897]

Dear Mary, you cannot believe how life saving the information you're sharing really is. I'm from Europe and we are already facing massive food shortages in our stores. Your tips have really helped me build a prepper pantry in a very short time and convince friends and family, that it doesnt need to be an expensive or hard task to master. Thank you so so very much. God bless you and all your loved ones!

[@klg9127]

Rita do you mind me asking your country? I don’t think a majority of Americans are paying much attention to the inflation and shortages elsewhere. The media here is not really covering this issue.

[@ritakilicci4897]

@@klg9127 I'm from Austria. The media here in Europe is not even truthfully covering our own inflation, so dont worry. It's under-reported everywhere. KZbin Channels such as Gonzalo Lira and Christian from The Ice Age Farmer are covering the West and especially Europe's issues with inflation and food shortages right now. You could definately check them out and get a feel on what's going on right now in the economic west.

[@ritakilicci4897]

@@klg9127 But it's pretty bad I believe. Countries such as Great Britain are already putting alarm tags on groceries like blocks of cheese and milk cartons due to high prices encouraging people to shoplift. Our country's media is telling us we're experiencing an inflation rate of about 8%. If we just buy a random product from the store though and compare its price to pre-inflationary times, it's probably somewhere between 15-21% Our central bank keeps changing the calculation method upon with inflation is being determined so that the calculated numbers dont rise as fast as the real life numbers. Note that America does that too (!!) So dont believe the media in this case. Calculate it yourself. Also, our stores are slowly running out of staple pantry foods. Things such as rice and pasta are not being restocked even remotely as fast as they used to. People still seem to live in a dream state. They acknowledge inflation but not food shortages. This will backfire for sure. Keep prepping. The war with russia is definately going to affect us immensly this winter. Good luck to you and may god bless you and all your loved ones!!!

[@klg9127]

@@ritakilicci4897 thank you Rita. I sadly agree with you. The economic impact of war in Ukraine cannot be avoided by any country or person. Mary makes a good point here about being open minded to trying new or different foods. From history I believe this is how the French became known for their sauces and flavorings used in preparation of game foods. The sauces and spices made it taste so much better. Maybe Mary can fill us in on that too!

[@TingTingalingy]

@@ritakilicci4897 Survival Lily is in Austria. She's been going more prepper centric since covid. Good info, if you haven't heard of her. She's one skilled woman, that even the manliest men revere here.

[@ibislife]

My mother was born in 1935, and remembers the occupation and rationing of the WW2. And she and my dad brought up a family during inflation in the 70s and 80s. She has always said, buy only what you need. The thought was to leave enough for the next family. However, she has seen my pantry, and I have told her why I am stocking up on foods. She is now in the Hospital with covid, (doing fine!), and I was cleaning for her yesterday. As I was packing away some food on the counter I opened her kitchen cabinet, and to my joy and surprise, it is filled with canned and dry foods. 👍

[@MarysNest]

I’m glad to hear that your mother is doing fine. I will play pray for her complete recovery. I understand completely your mom‘s way of thinking. I don’t believe in hoarding. And I believe in stocking up little by little so that yes, there’s always plenty for others to buy. So it’s an easy process to do so that everyone can be stocked up. It made me so happy to hear that your mother had a nice little prepper pantry going! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@ibislife]

@@MarysNest Thank you for your prayers 💕

[@sacreddreamalchemy]

Mary, you are what my mother would say, a "golden woman" (in Russian). I am so deeply impressed with how much work you have done to prepare all these videos and playlists, the worksheets and so on. I hope you know that you have done a tremendous service to humanity, and I don't say this lightly. I have learned so much from this video, as well as so many of your other ones. I offer you my deepest thanks and my blessings. 💖🙏✨

[@MarysNest]

Oh Vanessa!! Thank you so much for these kind words!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@stimulatemysoul]

I thoroughly agree! 😍

[@vibrantbiztoday1]

Amen!

[@lisaking7801]

I was watching one of your videos on my break and you talked about sweetners, molasses, to be exact, that was not as bitter. I can't find the video to find the type of molasses to buy

[@karmenchristensen9845]

I grew up in the 60s with a single mom. Our treats were as simple as saltine crackers, chunky peanut butter and a melted marshmallow. Like a s’more, but tasted like a salted nut roll. 😄

[@karmenchristensen9845]

And jello with fruit cocktail. Delicious.

[@tarasmith659]

My mom used to make these for me, too.

[@t.b.6645]

I've never heard of your combo 😃definitely going to try!

[@yvettedouglass4642]

The biggest difference in Organic; especially when is comes to Wheat is, that Glyphosate (Round Up) would not be used. This typically wrecks havoc on our gut health as well as the soils health. Within and without.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Yvette, Very true. The good news is, depending on what source you use to buy grain, many countries do not allow the use of glyphosate whether it is organic or not. So that is good. Love, Mary

[@yvettedouglass4642]

@@MarysNest great reminder! That is correct, forgot about that. A lot of European countries do not allow it.💜

[@debbieolin8153]

@@yvettedouglass4642 Many cases of celiac disease in the US are actually allergies to glyphosates. Best way to test this is eating a plate of imported pasta which does not have the offending chemical. Many with such allergies find that they are able to eat everything in Europe.

[@yvettedouglass4642]

@@debbieolin8153 yep, yep! Good point

[@SashaRed1]

Dear Mary, you are so wonderful, you are not doom and gloom thinking, you are a fresh gentle voice that urges us on without being fearful. Thank you for your kind wisdom and sweet spirit in these uncertain times. xoxo

[@MarysNest]

Wow, thank you

[@debbieolin8153]

I agree! Positivity adds time to think things out in a crisis situation! There are very few problems without a solution!

[@kimcarter9214]

I saw water chestnuts and straw mushrooms at a lesser price, i stocked up. The water chestnuts are now $10 as are the straw mushrooms. What a rip

[@kimcarter9214]

This was at Wal-Mart.

[@jaha5761]

Regarding Organics: "Intermittent Fasting" is said to be effective at detoxing food additives. My mother did this all her life, but it was called "no eating after dinner, wait til breakfast". Our family went for about 14 hours without eating every day. Mom lived to be 97, but always looked considerably younger. Think of fasting as another tool for your skillset, maybe worth learning. Buy organic if you can, as it supports our farmers. But Mary is right, obsession is not required for success.

[@MarysNest]

This is wonderful advice. My mom too, eats nothing after dinner. She’s also 97. There’s definitely something very important about eating just 2 to 3 meals a day and nothing after dinner. Thank you so much for the wonderful reminder. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️ PS… and she never snacks either.🤗

[@madelinehall8944]

I safely eat when I get hungry, due to diabetes. Pending on my morning numbers I don't start my food intake up to 4 to 6 hours when I feel hungry. I don't set morning meal times but I try to stop eating by 7 pm. I drink water all day long.

[@dellaangel]

Id been intermittent fasting for 20yrs, never knew it had a name until recently. I call it, busy working mom that can only tolerate coffee in the AM until lunch. Then so exhausted after dinner no more food. But it does keep the food bills cheaper, is excellent for those watchin weight (ive never been more than 140lbs (9mos preg)... i believe that type of "fasting" has kept me 110lbs for decades. Some find it difficult to go 15+ hrs without eating, and it may be smarter to go slowly, gradually extending to 16/8 schedule, but It's easy after the 1st week. Good luck all be healthy, be well✌️

[@IrishEyes4real]

Absolutely! I've been doing IF for 5 years now. Best decision I made regarding losing weight, keeping it off, and a host of other benefits.

[@loriparker2440]

Just a quick thought while I'm in the middle of watching your video: I LOVE YOU! This is the most constructive, most helpful, and most informative home-living video on KZbin. And, because of your soothing voice, kindly demeanor, and sweet smile you are my favorite home-living hostess. Okay, back to the video I go! PEACE

[@MarysNest]

Oh Lori!! Thank you SO much for the kind words!! Glad you are here!! Love, Mary

[@loveishope4406]

I always watch Mary's video to learn but I use Mary's videos to help me go to sleep. Her voice is the most soothing and at a time when Im having more stress, Mary is my calm.

[@MarysNest]

Wow, thank you!

[@Utriedit215]

Same I put her videos on and go to bed I thought I was the only one that does that her and Becky from Acre Homestead 🤣 Such a peaceful soothing voices

[@carolecantaldi5963]

@@Utriedit215 same here BUT i make sure to listen to Mary's video again. Invaluable information!! I'm 84 and you have proved that that old adage "you can't teach an old dog (or in my case an old gal) new tricks wrong!! Hugs from granny

[@denisebolin-clark8826]

When I want beans as a side or main dish, I've found that when I cook them in a crock pot, they come out fantastic. I now cook them 1 or two hours on high then 14 hours on low. You have to add more water than usual but if you flavor them well, the extra broth is worth saving and can be reused for a fantastic base. I just did pinto beans like this w/garlic, onions, peppers and spices. Sometimes, I'll add a can of stewed tomatoes Black beans come out well too. Sometimes, I'll add curry spices to the black beans.

[@marlingirl1815]

Love jazzed up pintos with a big slice of buttermilk cornbread. Now I'm hungry.

[@judithboggs4261]

Thank you!

[@gardeninggirlct]

Do you have to soak them 1st?

[@tabithaadams7875]

I pc beans in pint jars when I’m canning meat to make sure I have a full canner. Beans cook in the canner the same time as meat.

[@patriciarobinson3135]

My daughter asked her 6 year old daughter to grab something for her snack at school. She grabbed one of the cans of sardines and a grapefruit that I had brought over earlier. The teachers mentioned to my daughter that they had never seen those come thru the kids lunches before. But my granddaughter LOVED them!!! 😍

[@bridgetphillips7462]

Mary, you're so right about keeping our minds open to try different foods. My mother grew up in England during WWII. She often told me stories about the food rations and how they coped. I distinctly remember her telling me about the American GI's dropping half eaten apples and the British children picking them up and eating them. My Nan would grow potatoes and carrots in her tiny garden to supplement their food. But, food was appreciated and they were thankful to have it. I keep all of this in my mind these days. I am consciously exposing my children to different foods and trying to instill gratitude for our blessings, however small. I feel that if we practice this now, when we have much, it will be habitual then, when we may have little. Thank you for all of your helpful content. I appreciate you. ❤️

[@hismercysavessallysue5927]

Thank You Mary :) I know you KNOW EXACTLY what's going on in our world, and I love the way you share prep info, without saying too much, in an effort to prepare those that may not be awake to what's really happening. May the Lord bless and protect you and your loved ones. In the name of Yeshua, Amen.

[@mrskimmieg]

Mary, thank for you so much for so generously sharing your knowledge to help us prepare for uncertain times. You’re a gem!

[@MarysNest]

Hi Kimberly, You are so welcome! And thank you for the kind words!! Glad we are on this journey together!! Love, Mary

[@themudpit621]

Nothing uncertain about our times, it's all same as it ever was as far as I can tell, and most statistics show things are getting better in nearly all parts of the world, so... don't worry Kimberly, it's all going to be OK.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Mary, you're my favorite 'prepper'....you come to us with great ideas and tips, but without fear-mongering. You're helping many people. We're being financially squeezed from every side these days and I believe we're going to have to be mindful of every way, both large and small, of reducing prices and making money stretch. I appreciate that you make a point of saying it's best to eat whole foods versus processed foods~~even if they're not top-notch organic quality. I tincture the green hulls of black walnuts because they contain a lot of iodine. This could be used as an iodine supplement in times when fish/sea products are unavailable or too pricey. You informed me of kippers a few years ago. I had seen them, but had no idea what to do with them and had never bought them. Now I keep a supply. We're not fans of canned tuna, but we like canned salmon, which can be pricey, but I buy a few cans when they're on sale. I think we're going to have to learn to be less fussy and eat with open minds, not just mouths. lol Thank you for all that you do! God bless!

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much for the kind words and also all the great tips! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@sherrif8307]

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[@aviewer390]

Such helpful info! I run a Homesteading summer camp up at my family farm. This year, I am teaching the kids hydroponics, microgreens, sprouts in addition to working in our soil. Everyone needs to become a home gardener, regardless of whether they have land or not. We make meals and treats directly from the garden. The skills our grandparents took as second nature are almost nonexistent in households today.

[@MarysNest]

Yes indeed!! So happy you are teaching these time-honored skills. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@deborahcornett3071]

Can adults attend your camp?

[@donnazukadley7300]

How do you become a home gardener with no land?

[@annettecabezas6697]

Gardening and planting foods should be one of the most important things they should be teaching children in school. But they don't because they want to keep society dependent on the government and the people who run the world.

[@amymoore9234]

@@donnazukadley7300you can grow tomatoes, potatoes, carrots in buckets or grow bags that you can buy on Amazon or Home Depot. You can even grow in winter, put the buckets in front of a window that gets good sunlight.

[@AlohaPrepper]

Great list, Mary! I only would add spices and seasonings. They are so important for avoiding food fatigue.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!

[@debbieolin8153]

Grow your own!! I have a herb garden and an area that has plants used in teas. We have a drought but usually those plants rebound as many reproduce via runners. Also many are considered "weeds" so they are very prolific in propagating. Easy to dehydrate. Make your own mixes and save a lot!

[@muddyshoesgardener]

Great idea!

[@bobbysandycam9677]

So glad you mentioned that buying and stocking up "only what you like" is not always feasible. So many kids especially but adults as well, are only use to eating such a small range of foods. It's good to branch out! I know I have been pleasantly surprised by just trying something new, sometimes it took more than once, but I have expanded my palate!

[@gabbygertie8709]

Mary, we call the canned biscuits Whomp um biscuits! You whomp them on the edge of the counter! Love your videos and appreciate all the information you include and your hard work. A friend recently broke her foot so I made her your stuffed shells, which we have often. She asked for the recipe and couldn't believe that I took the time to make the ricotta cheese and tomato sauce from scratch! I made your marinara recipe and plan on canning it when my 70 tomato plants start producing. It was excellent!

[@MarysNest]

Wow!! That is such a cute name!! And I am so impressed with hearing all the wonderful home cooking you are doing!! Love, Mary

[@debm460]

Mary, you have helped me so much. It’s taken me about two years to transition to a traditional pantry. The information on sugars is really helpful. I make most of my meals and this has saved us money. Inflation is eating away at my budget, but I’ll continue to practice what I’ve learned from you. Taking it a day at a time. Thank you for making our lives better.

[@barbraarchibeque]

I love what you say about doing the best you can. I also pray over my food. Anything I ingest, actually. I find it also helps to make it more digestible by being thankful and grateful for all the people as well as the food itself for coming to me and co-creating a new energy.

[@annettecabezas6697]

That is very beautiful 🙏🙏🙏

[@dawnlastick7285]

Mary, am making oatmeal and raisen cookies for later...i wanted to share with you a little trick that makes these cookies exceptional. I use the grating from orange skin and it flavors the cookie. Also i add clove to the cinnamon. Do try it...i know you will like it! Thankyou for all your wisdom!

[@phyllisculbertson7396]

Hi Dawn, I'm going to try this😊

[@dawnlastick7285]

@@phyllisculbertson7396 hi Phyllis, im glad, you will like them...also a couple of other tips, put your raisens or dates..in a warm simmer water for a couple of minutes...this will plump them and make them soft and real good! I usually drain the water. I also add juice from the fresh orange...just a little. You can also add dried cranberries, ect...And i always add pecan. You'll like them!

[@debm460]

Me too. Going to try this. Thank you Dawn! This channel has the nicest people.

[@monicaluketich3106]

I found using a small amount of fresh ginger (shredded and chopped) in oatmeal and raisin cookies really put a pop of flavor in the cookies.

[@gardeninggirlct]

Can you possibly post recipe so I can screen shot it.. just incase internet goes down. 💜🙏💜🇺🇸

[@marlingirl1815]

Love molasses. I add it to my hubby's favorite oatmeal raisin cookies, drizzle sweet potatoes and roasted squash, oatmeal and buttered biscuits. Yum. Canned baked beans this year from dried beans with it. I go through a pint of raw honey in two weeks. Fortunately, I have a local beekeeper. Yes, the grains are getting ridiculous. Last years' harvest wasn't good and this year farmers can't afford the fuel and fertilizer as you referenced. The meat in the stores is from last years' animals. A record number of cattle are being taken now to auction because the hay hasn't produced due to the excessive heat and drought conditions. The ranchers have to downsize their herds before they starve to death. The same thing is happening with hogs and "surviving" chickens. Feed has risen 300% in the last year. Laying hens that produce eggs have to eat too. Many independent truckers can't make it with the fuel and DEF prices. Some of the large trucking companies have several trucks offline waiting for parts, mainly from China. We're in for some very hard times ahead. Thank you for letting your viewers know some basics to store for the coming situation. We need to pray and pray hard for our future. God Bless.

[@obxertoo5912]

You're not going to think whether something is organic or not when your hungry. The idea is to get what you can while you can and don't worry about being this or that. And be thankful you have it because many may not.

[@kimdearing3051]

dried beans , lentils etc are plentiful at food pantries. saves me a lot of money. just learning how to use them.

[@annalisa14]

Dried sea weeds of different types are full of iodide and some are very delicious and 80 percent dried. Light weight and easy to store.

[@thepreppygigi8216]

Hi Mary, I prefer sorghum syrup to molasses, and it is readily available here in W. North Carolina. Of course is made from a grass instead of cane, and while it is lower in iron than molasses, it is really high in B vitamins. I find it is more palatable.

[@MarysNest]

Great tip!!

[@joannathesinger770]

I've had both and like them in different ways. My great-grandmother had her own small business where she cooked down sugar cane into cane syrup for sale...and cane syrup is my absolute favorite. I may try to grow a little sugar cane in my back yard. However...I DID buy sorghum seeds to go into my seed stash, along with some other more obscure grains, to include rice.

[@madelinehall8944]

Mrs Lori of Whippoorwill Hollar introduced me to sorghum syrup. I find that I get the most active fermentation with my fizzy probiotic drinks. I'm fighting diabetes, so I use less sugar to make my probiotic drinks. The little sorghum syrup that I use, feeds the bateria and makes me a fizzy drink that does not spike my glucose. I drink from 2 to 4 ounces with a meal.

[@rosaliemoss2967]

Thank you so much,Mary! I feel so inclined to have a sufficient amount of foods that will not require electricity or any heat source for cooking. Protein with fats for satiety is important to me. Peanut butter is my first choice. Anyway, as The Lord leads!

[@lindacrnll]

you can still use the powdered milk that yellows,,,as u said ranside,,,u can cook it,,,for pudding and for cooking making breads and cakes do not throw out,,,my grandma tought me this,,,we lived in alaska,,,we never through anything out...

[@branned]

Nonfat dry milk can be used as part of your home food storage or basic food supply. Each case contains twelve 27 oz. pouches and has an estimated shelf life of 20 years if stored in a cool, dry place.

[@charlenewilliams8131]

Do you have a brand or link to the dry milk packages?

[@marysidle5132]

Mary, I absolutely LOVE how you share your knowledge and teach us all about traditional foods. THANK YOU!

[@Theaterverslaafde]

Hi Mary, thank you for all your insights and support and advice and efforts. I really appreciate it 🙏🏻! And in reaction to the bean story I wanted to share a Dutch saying with you: hunger makes raw beans sweet (honger maakt rauwe bonen zoet). Kind regards from Holland Linda

[@allisontilghman5935]

I love your channel Mary! You are so knowledgeable and generous with sharing all this information! I have learned so much from you on my journey to a traditional foods kitchen. Thank you for all the hard work you put into getting this information out! You're awesome! God bless you and your family! 😊

[@MarysNest]

Oh Allison!! Thank you so much for the kind words!! I am so happy we are on this journey together!! Love, Mary

[@lcostantino7931]

Also remember those tests of product s r tested on full grown men.... Never tested on

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

Thank you Miss Mary for keeping it real for us. Many youtubers act like nothing is going on with inflation/supply chain issues/shortages all the while, many women are struggling simply to find the money to feed their families plus preparing for worse shortages. You see this. This info is very much needed to learn and know! Love, PJ 💗

[@ardenpeters4386]

many youtubers are fear mongering

[@MonkeyToDaddy]

@@ardenpeters4386 some are

[@w5glsgary919]

My favorite prep channel....always constructive . Thanks 🙏

[@MarysNest]

Thank you!!

[@jujuapple6706]

I love sardines. But one day I accidently opened a can of white anchovies from Costco, so I put them on my salad and there were so delicious!

[@MarysNest]

I am so happy to hear this!! Love, Mary

[@georgiagirl2545]

Love to add on salads!

[@alisonwhite1942]

Loved this video. I have watched dozens of your videos and loved them all but I have to say this is easily my top favorite. Thank you so much for all the hard work you put into your videos. Short story my mother was a child in Jamaica during the depression. One of their traditional dishes is called ‘rice & peas’. Usually pinto, small red beans or pigeon peas are used. During the depression rice became scarce on the island so they would use spaghetti, breaking up the spaghetti into rice size pieces.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Alison, thank you so much for sharing this. It was so interesting. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@mysterysofgod1261]

I keep my powder Mile in the Fridge or I freeze it .It keeps a long time Like that. I also keep powdered buttermilk and eggs for baking. I do like you encouraging the people that are low income. We are on a fixed income. I have been learning to dehydrate herbs and vacuumed seal .I have totes and buckets to store in. It has been a slow process, but we are doing our best. Thank you Mary for helping me to get things in order. Love you sweet friend. From Annette Wilhite Mena AR

[@monicaluketich3106]

I use my bone broth when I cook rice. That adds a wonderful taste to the meal. I make beef, pork and chicken bone broths now - something that I had never thought of doing before seeing your channel. For chicken broth, I buy 2 big packages of either leg quarters or drum sticks instead of a whole chicken when they are on sale. That gives me enough bones to make a good batch of broth plus I can the meat separately.

[@noneofyourbeezwax7284]

Thank you for offering this so freely with no email required! So many times these kinds of offers are just gimmicks to get stuck on peoples mailing lists, (which goes you for you , I wouldn’t mind) but it says so much that you are just generously sharing this info to the masses ❤️

[@debwilson263]

Mary, you're one of the kindest gals I've come across in my nearly 100 years! Haha. Just kidding. Thank you for helping me/us with this list. I have to say, my 'prepper' pantry is a disorganized wreck. With your help, I'm now have a starting point. Before, I was feeling daunted; not knowing where to begin. All that said to add you rock woman! Thank you. BTW gas here is currently $6.29 per gallon. (Yikes!)

[@Deba7777]

I try to follow that "Dirty Dozen" list for my organics as much as possible, but I can't possibly afford organics for all or even most of my food. You're absolutely correct, Mary, we need to do the best we can!

[@avermontlife]

Deb, I hear you. Are you able to grow any food at home? You can grow many veg and herbs in containers on a balcony if that's what you have.

[@dianatennant4346]

They are rabbit trails that I like Mary I love the old stories and almost wish you would add more into them even if the videos are longer people can skip that part or go to the next section. You make it very easy I look forward to your videos on my Saturdays and try to watch the whole thing if I have time I'm going to be moving in the very foreseeable future and may not have time but maybe able to get up with this winter. This is not an ideal time to be moving and I realize it and my pantry is lower than it's ever been in my life and it scares me to death. Not exactly sure where we're going to land it's not necessarily going to be better but we need to move from here so it will be better we'll make it better.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Diana, thank you for the kind words. I will plan to do a video where I share more old stories. Thanks so much for watching! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@dianatennant4346]

@@MarysNest I just like the little stories I have time to watch and maybe everyone doesn't but it gives you a perspective of where you're coming from and a little bit of what your background is that kind of thing I really liked your story about your mom and the baked beans. To me those make the videos more personal and not just like a tutorial or a lecture.

[@elizabethinderski2501]

Thank you for a calm reassuring manner in presenting items to purchase if funds are low. Encouraging people is so important now, everyone needs to hear your message!

[@doodybird5766]

My mom grew up in the depression and they worked all summer picking crops and getting paid in the foods they picked from those fields. Back then, the farmers had canning houses where the women would bring their jars with them to work and at the end of the day they took their food and they all canned it before they went home. All these people not eating things unless they're organic.. you will find out when your children and other loved ones stomachs are growling, you will eat what you can get. I see ladies changing recipes to make them fat free all the time. You can't watch a cooking video without some chick commenting about how to replace this with that to lower calories and make it fat free.. If you are in a situation where you aren't getting enough calories, the last thing you need to be worrying about is making everyone eat fat free because you're worried about your waistline. As for making things nonfat ... your brain is one big lump of fat. You NEED fats to help keep your brain healthy! Stripping away all fats out of food is nuts.

[@MarysNest]

Thank you so much for sharing all of this with me! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@hmartin751]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being healthy: I'd rather be in shape and healthy and fit to be able to handle what's going on in the world then sickly and unhealthy and not being able to take care of anything or anyone when shtf..but to each their own..

[@doodybird5766]

@@hmartin751 I wasn't talking about eating unhealthy in a shtf scenario, I'm talking about trying to keep up your calorie and fat intake if and or when food is scarce and you have to keep your energy up and stay focused. Have you ever tested yourself doing things around your home all by yourself with no one helping you say for one week? If there's no power, no gas to cook your food, you have to cook so you make a fire, no charcoal, no lighter fluid, you gather up dry wood from your yard.. oak, hickory.. things that won't pop out all over the place as it burns. Soak some beans and put those in a pot on your fire. You're going to have to pay attention to them, liquids boil out fast on a fire and you'll burn your food so you will have to stay close by.because that's the only thing you will be eating that day and for breakfast if there are leftovers. You will need to heat up some water on the fire to wash your plates and utensils The next day, gather up a big laundry basket of clothes and a couple of sheets. Grab a big wash pan and take it all outside with your laundry soap. Walk around your yard and gather up some more wood and build another fire so you can heat up some water. Don't use the water hose... get a bucket and fill it up then walk around your house with it as if you had to walk to get water somewhere. Do that a few times to fill up your wash pan then heat up some for hot water. Put your clothes in the wash pan and your soap and begins hand scrubbing each piece while your sheets soak at the bottom for last. Blankets are a real treat to wash. When you get through scrubbing wring it all out and lay it to the side while you dump out the pan and go get water to fill it up again just like before by walking around your house for each bucket then pour your hot water in there to heat it up, you might need another so put another bucket on the fire. You also need a way to hang your clothes out to dry. You had a light lunch of maybe peanutbutter crackers or cheese and something you made to drink. Unless you cooked something on the fire..but that's going to take you a couple more hours to do. Now it's time to gather more wood and cook again and half the day is gone already and you and your family are pretty hungry so make chicken and dumplings this time from scratch and over the fire. Boil your chicken, pick the meat off the bones then get a good broth going. Next you're going to have to make the dumplings, roll them out and cut them. And you're going to have to stick close by or you might burn your food so you run back and fourth taking down what clothes got dry and fold them up while watching the food. That third day.. let's pretend you have to walk to a persons house to trade something with them and in return they give you a hefty hogs hind quarter and a pork belly for you to smoke and make bacon.. To expend that kind of energy in this heat right now, now your lawn with a push mower and if you have a small mower, do it twice with weight from a backpack on. The neighbor you're trading that kind of thing for lives 2 miles from you.. Pretend you get home and you're pretty tired from the heat and all that walking with that weight but you can't sit down because with no power, you have to process that meat by setting it up to smoke or cook it for your supper. This is the type of thing I'm talking about, all that energy and time doing mundane things we take for granted will keep you on the move with no time to sit or days off unless you do more ahead of time.. one day for laundry, one day baking bread, gathering wood that you may have to go farther out to get to store it up for later. You can prep and have a pantry set up but when you don't have the luxury of power and running water, you're going to get fit real quick but you're going to need calories and those fats to keep your energy up. Lot of people out there I've spoken to that are all prepped up think it's all you need to do and they live in this fantasy thinking it's all they'll have to do, but in order to utilize what you've gathered, it's a lot of time and work put in, in a day that runs by fast. All the old people I've talked to have told me no one in their family was fat because they had to work. One 89 year old told me they would sit at the table and you might have a drop of grease run down your chin but not one person in her family eating that greasy pork had heart problems because they stayed on the move..

[@valerieirvin249]

Yup, 🎯 You can't get through to many of these " educated fools"..... They never Stop to think what they're replacing the sugar or fat with., There is no " common sense" today...

[@katsmeow6946]

You are very punny

[@michellenelson11]

Mary, I've been sharing your videos on Facebook. Friends and family have told me you've helped them know how to begin building their food storage. I love hearing that they love you as much as I do! God bless you! ❤️

[@MarysNest]

Oh Michelle, Thanks for sharing!! This makes me so happy to hear. We all really need to be helping one and another right now the best that we can. Love, Mary

[@vickimontgomery5271]

So much great information! I just deboned a rotisserie chicken and put the bones in a crockpot for the first time in way too long! Life has been hectic caring for elderly parents. They have passed and we are winding down on all of their business. Now to get back on track! Thank you for all of your encouragment!

[@MarysNest]

I am so sorry that your parents I have passed. I understand completely. God bless you!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️

[@sallykauth2115]

Thx for mentioning "The clean 15." This was a new concept for me. You are so well-spoken and easy to listen to. Thx for such informative videos!!

[@karricompton]

I love your tone of voice. It’s so soothing. A relief after hearing so many loud and yelling YT channels. You are a joy and wealth of info.

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

I used to put canned sardines and oysters in my kids Christmas stocking because they lived them, needless to say the whole house smelled like fish on Christmas Day 🥰 Mary, you have a beautiful heart and I can tell you truly want to help people help themselves by learning, thank you for sharing your knowledge ❤️ Blessings

[@stephanieray6587]

I got chills when I thought about my ancestors stretching all the way back through time and what they had to eat to survive. Great video, thank you.

[@MarysNest]

Hi Stephanie, It's amazing, isn't it!! Love, Mary

[@marycountry]

I would never have eaten sardines in the past. But now I get them in olive oil, boneless,skinless and I love them

[@morningglory3365]

Mary, you are so kind to share. I love listening to you. Bless you & your family.

[@sakuraesther6309]

You have 444 videos and I know I need all of them ,I am 21 and not an excellent cook but I want to learn as much as possible

[@diannamc367]

I'm alot older than you but, I still learn so much from Mary! I'm old enough to have forgotten things that my mom did and Mary brings that back and so much more!😊

[@maryfail2393]

Thank you Mary for another video that is informative . You are my go to utube person for so many things. I wish I could tell you how much you have changed my kitchen and cooking. You talk to us as a friend - you don’t make me feel stupid . You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you❤️❤️❤️

[@ritacaizzi9279]

You are taking good care of us Mary! Thanks again for all the info. ❤️

[@gretchenbond784]

In these fairly stressful times it is such a relief to hear your calming, kind, considerate, thoughtful, encouraging, graceful and hopeful words. I appreciate the time, research, planning and energy you put into them. I cannot imagine the preparation you must go through to bring us such thorough and timely information. You are kind and generous. Thank you ❤️

[@Utriedit215]

I totally agree it’s not just about buying what you eat you have to buy what you can afford And what’s available just make it work we got to learn to set aside our spoiled first world American mind set and think outside the box If we’re going to survive this inflation

[@joycewilson6359]

Hi Mary, thank you for more great information. My mom and dad were in their late teens during the Great Depression they both grew up on farms and had to take on jobs to help their parents and families. They always taught us how bad things could get and taught us how to make do with what we had and farming, everything we ate was grown , raised or made on our farms other than sugar, flour, salt things we couldn’t grow , raise or make my dad raised sorghum every year and the old mule would go round and round grinding the stalks and dad would boil it until it was perfect nothing like fresh sorghum molasses on a hot buttered biscuit. Thank you for being so positive and not doom and gloom. Faith in God is where our hope comes from. May God bless and keep you and your family. Love in Christ

[@dandana4647]

wherever you live I suggest that you try to buy food made or grown in the country were you live to avoid futur shortages of imported food .

[@paulettefusselman3279]

Thank you, Mary. We need to pick our battles.

[@paulasiefert2059]

I always appreciate your common sense! It adds a lot of calm to an otherwise crazy world.

[@michellegibson6440]

I built a FIFO can rack that self feeds from the bottom so I'm using it up in the right order. It's so easy.. Just load from the top and use from the bottom. I love this FIFO system because I know how many cans each row holds and I can see clearly at a glance if I need to buy more to fill it back up. Mine holds about 1000 cans.. Just shy of it.

[@DixieAcres]

I love how much of a realist you are. Some people cannot afford organic food so thank you for giving options and encouragement to us.

[@rachaelaroha3922]

Watching you from New Zealand,I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful practical advice.I love the fours corners pantry ethos.The way your present in a nurturing way,Giving sound advice without having to resort to sensationisled clickbait.Thank you for all your work.I lost my parrents and grand parrents when I was young.I know this is exactly the skills and advice they would be giving me if they were still here.Sending you and your family lots of good wishes.

[@sylviaferrara5296]

Good morning y’all from Florida. Thank you Mary for All these awesome videos👩🏻‍🦳❤️🙏🏼

[@MarysNest]

Hi Sylvia, Good morning to you too!! Glad you like all the videos! Love, Mary

[@donnaarnold6309]

Dear Mary, we buy the La Modera pasta which is in the Spanish section of most grocery stores! They are small packs and most of them are still under a dollar and they are Duram semolina!! Sometimes they are with the regular pasta!

[@miak6859]

Good Morning, and a big Thank you, Mary

[@MarysNest]

Hi Mia, Good morning! And you are so welcome! Love, Mary

[@miak6859]

@@MarysNest Mary please would you do a video on the great depression foods to cook for single elderly on a budget please, and Thank you Maybe some simple recipes

[@jk-mx7so]

Thank you for all your hard work. You are spot on. I just wanted to say that I have yeast that has been stored in my freezer for 10 years and it still works like a charm. My baked goods rise well and are very light.

[@allaynejj]

Hi from the UK. I love your videos and find them so inspirational. Food prices very high here too, and rising! I just have to say how delighted I was to see one of my favourite food books in your room. I'm talking about 'Through the kitchen window ' by Susan Hill. Have had mine for many years and would hate to lose it. We are about to have an extreme heatwave in the next few days, I hope your weather has cooled down a bit. Well back to the video, thank you for the work you put into the videos, much appreciated 😊

[@MarysNest]

Hello to my sweet friend across the pond! ❤️🤗❤️ How about that…we have the same book! Love that! Love, Mary ❤️🤗❤️

[@TXJan0057]

Mary just a suggestion but if anyone lives near a lake or a coastal area where there are fishing guides normally these guys will go to the fish stands after bringing their guests in and clean the fish for them and they will throw away the fish carcasses it it upsets me every time we see it they throw away huge fish carcasses that could make gallons of bone broth something to think about if you ever are near one of these lakes where they have fishing guides just ask them to save them for you have a bucket in your truck

[@deejay7344]

@ Mary’s Nest I am about to cook chicken wings and I’m keeping the little tips to make bone broth. You are the reason I started making bone broth and I am so thankful.

[@sunnyday3506]

I want to thank you. You really got me on the Traditional Foods band wagon. I'm now baking my own breads and making my own bone broth. The thing is .. I really enjoy it. I heard you say you didn't like the flavor of Avocado oil, there are a lot of fraud oils out there where they mix it with other oils. I use a brand called Chosen that was recommended. It has almost no taste at all, unlike Olive oil. If you haven't tried it you may find you like it. Walmart and Target sell it. I also use it to season my wood cutting board and cast iron.

[@ericclaeyborn3600]

A few months ago, I checked out the canned Keystone beef (28 oz-$9.98), and pork (under $9), and they taste great. The beef is like having a rump roast that was cooked in a crock pot, and the pork makes very good barbecue pulled pork for sandwiches. The "Best by" date is 5 yrs, which is good. The cans are thicker than normal canned foods, so Keystone is high quality all around. Keystone also sells in a smaller can (under $6). Walmart recently raised its price on the beef, from $9.52 to $9.98. Not all Walmarts have Keystone. Keystone also sells chicken and hamburger in a can. The chicken seems good quality, but I'll have to test it again. It's not as salty as other canned chicken. I haven't tested the hamburger.

[@diandanino877]

Hi Mary. Thank you for your comments about not being stuck on buying organic if you can’t find it or can’t afford it. I love your practical and common sense advice!

[@maggiesmith979]

I have been trying out some of the things that might be less expensive, have a longer shelf life, or are non perishable compared to the things I eat now. I do keto but know that may have to go in the future. I do plan to stay away from sugar and I don't think that will be a problem. My parents lived through the depression and she didn't want to waste anything. We had cottage cheese made out of sour milk ate beans and cornbread, and ate from the garden. I have stared using evporated milk in soup and my coffee instead of expensive cream. I may still may buy it sometimes but I know I don't have to have it. I have allot of coconut oil on hand. Check the dates on the olive oil. If you can find it that has the date processed on it not exp date.

[@uppercut147]

I'm so glad to hear you mention ghee and coconut oil because, lately, my favorite fat is actually a combination of ghee and coconut oil! I saw jars of it on the shelf at the store a few weeks ago and decided to try it. The combination is so delicious!

[@Phoenix8Rising]

Coconut oil can increase cholesterol. I wouldn't use it all the time. Everything in moderation.

[@timblairful]

I have to say, I watch your videos as I cast them from my phone to my TV so I can hear them better while I’m doing my chores. Your voice is so relaxing and calming. Just wanted to let you know. Since I don’t have cable or any sort of TV, I watch a lot of KZbin videos and you’re one of my favorites. Thank you for your videos

[@dawnlastick7285]

Mary, i just prepared your depression era tuna and biscuit casserole....it is in the oven now...i know it will be delicious! I had to specially order my baking powder...had been meaning to get some for longest time and hard to find. Thankyou for your very important channel!

[@ksbrook1430]

I appreciate your encouragement to not worry about organic foods due to price - to buy whole foods that you can afford.

[@Pamela-B]

We are not LDS, but we’ve purchased a lot of long term food from the LDS stores. The nice thing about that is almost all of it comes in #10 cans and will last for 10-20 years (or longer) if stored properly. This is our long term emergency food. We eventually will use it & we find it be a great value. Thank you for being a calm voice of reason in these crazy times. I so appreciate you! Lots of love 💕

[@ultravioletpisces3666]

We have an Amish store that a few towns over that has really great prices. I definitely need to start going their more often.

[@lindamoses3697]

Yes and they buy and sell it at cost so it is much cheaper.

[@lisat776]

My grandmother was born in the 1800’s on a homestead in Montana. She married a cowboy, my grandfather. She taught me so much and now I am teaching my nieces. She always used dried beans, but then she also cooked on a wood burning stove. So I still get dried beans, etc. I am one of those that cannot eat wheat or barley due to the glutens. However I cheat for sourdough bread, just not often. Nana made her own starter. But then she baked and cooked from scratch. I am so happy to have found your channel!

[@GardeningWarrior]

Sweet Mary, I live in an apartment complex for formerly homeless families. So often I see people hauling up bags of just absolute garbage they have bought for their families to eat. They parents say, O my kids won't eat those foods YOUR kids eat, yet THEIR kids come to MY HOME to eat what their kids call "REAL" food. Yes, It does take more planning to make ahead and freeze the healthy wholesome foods I make and put in my freezers for later but, really not that much more time. Thank you for the heart to heart message you started your video with. I wish more people would let people know that it is okay to get what you can within your budget.

[@Sister_song]

Not everyone knows how to prepare and cook healthy wholesome meals. If you live in a place for formerly homeless families they probably do not have the knowledge you do. Instead of JUDGING them to YOUR standards maybe try helping them or teaching them your skills🤓

[@GardeningWarrior]

@@Sister_song well, if I had not went through the trouble of having a group of people come to teach how to prepare and cook whole some foods that would pay people to come to the classes which were once a month, I might see things differently. I am not judging anyone. I also went through the trouble of arranging for 3 different food banks to come to our complex to give out boxes of fresh produce and frozen and packaged food boxes- no one ever came down to get the items so after 3 months of no interest, they stopped coming.

[@diannamc367]

@@GardeningWarrior that's very sad...😥

[@Sister_song]

@@GardeningWarrior 🤣🤡🤣

[@georgiafrancis9059]

Thank you, Mary, for all the wonderful information. Very much apreciated.

[@Lulu-ue2lj]

That is how my mom made great northern beans! Lovely and helpful. Thank you so much!

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

I feel very blessed because we live in Alaska. The summer is fishing, and the fall is processing a moose. We can, freeze dry, and freeze. We also freeze dry veggies and fruit. I also grind my own grains for bread I use the magic mill that I bought in 1987. Still going strong. . I soaked beans last night got the ground moose out and made an awesome pot of chili for tomorrows meal. Today I make homemade pizza. We have been using du k fat, wags fat, and moose fat. Love the flavor. I love your channel and have used some of your receipes. You have such a sweet way. Have not tried bone broth yet, but I sure will. Thank you for your videos.

[@bhallmark3390]

Mary, your advice and information is so appreciated! You mentioned that perhaps some people have trouble with wheat breads (gluten sensitivities) because they weren’t prepared properly. I can’t wait to learn from you how to make them properly. The gluten free flour blends are not nearly as nutritious as the wheat varieties and I miss “real” bread so much! Excellent video--it was like a college course!

[@tabithaadams7875]

Try sprouted ground flours. When it’s sprouted it changes the structure of the grains.

[@icildasimmons9523]

Thanks Mary, you are a God sent. Blessings 🙌

[@homeschoolmom2384]

I cannot tell you how much of a blessing your channel and website have been to me. Ty! And God bless you.

[@Yessicagge7]

Every time I watch a video, I thank God for you and your willingness to share your knowledge! Bless you Mary!

[@berlygirl123]

Your information has helped my IBS so much! I have learned so much. Greatly appreciated!

[@karenlouise2156]

A heartfelt thank you for all you do to educate so many.in a very pleasant manner.

[@sallycampbell7709]

Mary, how about a video on making homemade clarified butter or ghee?

[@KiltedDaddyBear]

Delightful voice of prepping. You is a gem.

[@Dreblueskies]

Mary your advice is wonderful and I can hear your message through your gentle words. 👌

[@andrewbell1716]

Oh my gosh I thought you’d be just a simple Susie homemaker but you’re actually closer to a science expert! WOW

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

Thanks wonderful lady for all the hard work you share with us

[@SeanKing-e3b]

I'm a Trained chef and I'm new to ur channel. I like u are giving people good knowledge. So many bad videos teaching wrong techniques. I love ur content