Vlog #34 A week in Hutterite meals, life while cooking

[@DeWin157]

As a serious home gourmet, and having cooked in numerous restaurants, your private commercial kitchen has me in awe, and to be honest, a bit jealous as well.

[@susansmith493]

Agree. This is where the men come in. They plan, build, install these amazingly functional spaces.

[@ChristinaFromFlint]

My dear, sweet, Heaven sent friend Giselle... YOU, my dear, have given something to me that is PRICELESS: A connection to my Granny in Heaven! I write this with tears in my eyes... tears of gratitude, blessings, and absolute JOY!! I've been looking for that word, Strankl, since 1998, as well as this simple but amazing recipe... and you gave them to me! THANK YOU! I now know God sent me to you & your channel!! Oh Giselle!! You fill my heart ❤ THANK YOU!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Awww that is so sweet I'm happy that I was able to help you 😊

[@Bridge11e]

It's an Austrian word, still in use today, Carinthian/Slowenian in origin.

[@justbeatingtheelderlyabuser]

@@scotthardy6485 regardless of your very different beliefs, why rain on her parade? Many people believe in signs, divine intervention, etc... Must you go around correcting people? What a miserable person you must be.

[@zelphx]

I think it's easy to define a group by its younger members. Giselle is absolutely charming, witty, self-sacrificing, and very intelligent... what more can a woman be?

[@jlcollins7673]

Agree 1000000%!!

[@marlenereimchen9141]

What a kitchen!! It's also spotless. Everything looks delicious.

[@rebeccafragiskatos721]

Hi Gissele! I am Greek, but my Mother is from Montana, and she was born in a Hutterite Colony. She used to tell me all these stories, and showing me pictures but I could never imagine the life in a colony. Two years ago, I visited Montana for the first time in my life, I met my family, and we also visited a Hutterite Colony which was wonderful and I got emotional to see were my mother was born and grew up. You are such a hard working, special people, and I couldn't be more proud of my Mom's heritage. You keep the tradition and love. I absolutely love your videos, and I am so happy that I can finally show to my Greek friends & family how Hutterite life looks like, through everyday life videos. Thank you ❤

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thankyou so much for your sweet comment 😊 I am glad that my videos help show/explain our life and shed a light on a part of who you are to your friends and family it means alot to me.....I just find it so amazing and interesting and I'm fascinated that your mother grew up on a Hutterite colony. 😊 much love

[@gisellewaldner9406]

In my pervious comment I told you how fascinated and interesting I find it. if you don't mind would you share more of your story of how it came to be that you are Greek and your mother is from Montana I am just so interested to hear your story. But only if you wish to tell it. 😊

[@rebeccafragiskatos721]

@@gisellewaldner9406 I would love to share my parent's story. My Mom was born and raised in Montana, at the age of 18 she moved in New York for studies. My Dad or Pateras ( in Greek) was born in a Greek Island, Kefallonia. At the age of 15 he moved in New York for work. Things were pretty hard back then in Greece and it was quite common for people and especially young kids to leave the country and move to the States. After a while the rest of my Dad's family moved in New York, that they were still back and forth, they never really left Greece, especially my grandparents. After a few years my Dad opened his own restaurants, whith the last one he owned in New York, that would be the lucky one to meet my Mom. My Dad was working behind the bar, and my Mom went to that restaurant with her friends. The guy who ordered her drinks was my Dad! This how they started talking, and after a while they became a couple. That year they visited Greece, and my Mom absolutely loved it! This is how the took the decision to move in Greece. They had 4 children ( including me). My grandparents from Montana visited many times Greece and they loved it!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

@@rebeccafragiskatos721 Awwww that is such a beautiful story I was smiling all the while I was reading it. It is just so sweet. 🧡 thankyou for sharing it with me 😊..much love to you and your family 😊

[@gisellewaldner9406]

@@rebeccafragiskatos721 Greece has always been a place that I have wanted to visit and hopefully someday I will. 😊

[@pamelawilson4245]

I have kitchen envy! I've cooked mining camps to fine dining and have never had that space! Rock on ladies!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

it is a wonderful space to be work in I don't know what I would do without it especially since we have to feed a ton of people three times a day.

[@brucejohnson2922]

Luv your videos,,,very inspiring, from Bruce, in Temiskaming Shores in Northern Ontario

[@naoualnaoual135]

I' ve started watching videos about the Amish community, than I find your nice videos. greetings from the north of Africa ( Algeria exactly).

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Greetings to you from Canada 😊

[@vedcon]

I'd like to join the Hutterite colony already because of the healthy and yummy food that you do ;) Just subscribed, must watch more of your videos. Very well done. Cheers from a lonely Christian somewhere in the North of Germany.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Welcome I'm happy to have you and so glad that you like the videos hopefully they will help and make you feel a little less lonesome 😊.

[@jamiroquai30]

Me too

[@deborahklinlger8565]

No you don't want to live that way, going backwards not forward.

[@valariestahl2554]

Deborah my dear woman, just because it isn't how you would wish to live does not mean it's backwards. These people do a significant amount of work to contribute to feeding a large portion of large countries.... without them, all of us would certainly be backwards. This life has other layers to it that hold challenges just like other demographics do,but it's real and it's honest and it has a place and should be respected just as any other.

[@TheMontanakat]

Oh, my dear. Look at you!! Thriving, blooming, and getting so much love here! I’ve not been on in a while, but you popped up and of course, I watched. So proud of the positive way you represent our way of life. Love love love you!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Aww thank you so much for the sweet comment ❤

[@monikamariathieke5241]

They have a very modern kitchen. I send greeting from Germany / Europe.

[@jillbayer641]

That kitchen is to die for. Oh what fun to cook in.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I get excited every time my cook week rolls around which is every 10 weeks.

[@burjuddubowy347]

Would it not be better to have more hands working in that beautiful kitchen? Two people making three full meals for 100 people per day must be exhausting. You are a champ.

[@samhandley1]

I know how it is to cook for a large school. I worked for a school district for 14 years. I also made potato salad for are teachers. They love it it was a family recipe. But they all loved it. I would tell them it’s a family Secret recipe lol. You ladies are doing an amazing job. It is hard work. ❤️

[@gisellewaldner9406]

That is awesome! yes its a lot of hard work but, I love it so much even though I'm tired after my cook week I get excited to do it again when it comes time to do it again.

[@angiedimsdale9016]

One of my cherished memories of my elementary school days was getting to see my Mom at lunchtime ❤️ She worked in the cafeteria.

[@G-man45444]

This was a very enjoyable video. I love your rosy cheeks and how your whole face lights up when you smile. You’re happiness is infectious... I feel good after watching this

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Well this is so sweet thank you and I'm glad that you enjoyed it 😊

[@everythinghomestead9222]

Thank you for your openness and sense of humor. I very much enjoyed this video and your others - you take the mystery out of your colonies and I think it will go a long way to helping others see who you are as a colony :)

[@gisellewaldner9406]

your welcome I do do enjoy making the vlogs for you and thank you.

[@yambi6013]

Beautiful kitchen, and your storage is wonderful! Enjoying your video.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

😊

[@nancyst.john-smith3891]

Thank you for sharing! What are the older women doing? I’m 65 years old and wondering what a day in the life of a retired grandmother looks like.

[@hopehope9301]

I think they work all the time as much they can. Elder ppl work less then young. There is no retirement I think. Just work less and less. But it is goods to be active as you can even in 93 yo as my mother in-law.

[@willydewit5862]

Advise . They give advise

[@zenamorgan1754]

I love all of the industrial equipment you can use. It would be very difficult with out it.

[@nancyegelton1593]

What a beautiful clean kitchen!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thank you! 😊

[@samhouston1979]

you can feel the love in the cooking process here 🥰

[@r.peebles3290]

This was fascinating and educational, too! Thanks so much.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

my pleasure glad you enjoyed it

[@mechtechmechanical1571]

You are very good at cooking Giselle you could write a cook book and have it published all the best.

[@eileenalholinna5310]

You girls really work so hard. You, the narrator are adorable! So is there any family life or is it all big groups? Who keeps the kitchen clean, the floors etc? Your church is beautiful.

[@ebgbjo2025]

I dont live far from the Hutterite colony in South Dakota. My brother-in-law actually visits the colony often as he and his friend have become good friends with many of the mechanics there as they work together on vehicles. Going to have to tag along with him one day to the colony and check out their kitchen and food lol

[@gisellewaldner9406]

You definitely should there is some pretty amazing food 😊

[@valariestahl2554]

Oh my goodness Giselle!!! Every time I see the goose or chicken I just want to tear off the skin and put it on a bun I'm my mouth! I can taste the memories. You bring me home.... my grandparents have gone home to the Lord. My colony is still 'home' but my uncle is preacher now and it's a different place without them. Your Christmas videos brought them right back to the front of my mind and heart. May God bless your continued u tube journey.

[@superbbeebee9876]

So happy I found your channel.I am from northern Manitoba , when in university I went on a tour of a colony, things have definitely changed. Life has been difficult the past year, and watching your videos bring a sense of peace, calmness. I especially enjoy the cooking videos. Thank you.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

welcome, welcome I'm happy to have you. aww I hope that things get easier for you soon wishing you all the best.

[@kathleenaustin327]

My cousin's in Winnipeg Canada got their eggs from a farm nearby. I visited them and they took me to the chicken ranch.

[@trxcybee]

That is an awesome compost bin! I have a couple bins outside for my little garden. I really enjoyed the kitchen tour. Have a great week!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thankyou you too 😊

[@we1330]

My Wife and I have just stumbled on your KZbin channel Giselle, we love it :). Thank you for sharing these clips :).

[@ldp6788]

Gosh, I’m feeling a little homesick, my fathers mother was Hutterite and I’ve always felt it in my blood. Your life becomes more beautiful and healthy as the rest of the world descends into evil chaos. God bless 🙌🏻🌸🌿💕 and thank you for sharing.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

your welcome. oh wow that's amazing have you ever visited a colony?

[@ldp6788]

@@gisellewaldner9406 yes, my husband and I had a silage business that used to do some crop cutting/silaging for a colony in AB and Belle Plain colony in SK. My dad visited regularly in his job as a SaskPower lineman. He was always welcomed so warmly and given bread and fruit. His mom’s colony broke up, I don’t know why it didn’t survive, in the 1940’s or 50’s, outside of Langham SK. He loved her so much and always talked about how her food was how she showed him Love. Her name was Mary Gross. She was widowed and married an ex-Mennonite and they had my dad as their youngest child. His fathers name was Jacob Penner

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Hmm that's interesting maybe someone here knows why they broke apart the older generation usually remember such things I can try to find out for you if you wish. 😊

[@ldp6788]

@@gisellewaldner9406 that would be interesting, thank you. I know there are still Penner Mennonites in MB.. I don’t know much of our history except I think my father’s Father and brothers came first to the States to Nebraska and then on to Saskatchewan. I also think his moms side (Gross) also immigrated from Nebraska. I believe both the Mennonite and Hutterite Colonies his Dad and Mom came to join were around Langham, outside of Saskatoon, Sk. The Korean War might have been an influence as some of his half brothers ended up fighting in the Korean War, two died in that war, one came home. They were adult men when my Dad was little. I only met his mom once as a small child before she passed away. She still dressed Hutterite even after living off the colony. His dad, Jacob Penner, kind of became a recluse in a small shack in their back yard! He spent his time writing political letters and commentary and sending them off to various newspapers. I wish I knew more, I’ve tried doing some research but I haven’t found much and my dads recollections are more memories than historical fact and my dad passed away last year. 😔 Dad was always proud of his Hutterite roots and it definitely made me more sensitive to some of the less kind words and thoughts towards our local colonies. I’m proud to say I have defended your way of life, my whole life, even if I don’t completely understand it. I believe there is more positives than negatives in your lifestyle and it takes strength to not conform to societal demands to behave or look a certain way. 💪🏻🙌🏻

[@almamoore8446]

Love to watch u girls in the kitchen , I can almost smell the good food.. Does everyone take turns with a special job. I ove working together.

[@trustheprocesa.5138]

WELL ORGANIZED AND VERY CLEAN COOKING ...ive never had heard about THE HUTTERITE till now

[@josephmcnulty6922]

You're truly hard working and blessed. 🙏🙏😷😷

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thankyou 😊

[@warneachothereverydayheb.3406]

The baked oatmeal was a "life saver" for me this morning as what to prepare for my family. It's in the oven!

[@susanathiessen3566]

Thank you for sharing keep up the good work .

[@jackieboyd6877]

You could use your choir to use as backup music for your videos. Love your show ,

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thanks 😊 yeah I've thought about it I need to start recording more.

[@tional5266]

Fantastic idea I’d love to hear the choir and worship music too!!

[@tional5266]

What do you do with leftovers? Who does cleanup? I would also love to know how you go about meal planning for the week

[@cariwiebe5074]

Missing you today so I am rewatching LOL. :)

[@gisellewaldner9406]

😊😊

[@dyuissensarsembayev2990]

Wisely designed everything. Impressed with your kitchen equipment. Noticed Kitchen Aid. Wow. You do very great job.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thank you 😊 yes a wisely designed kitchen is important when so much of our time gets spent working there.

[@dyuissensarsembayev2990]

I myself passionate about cooking and food making. Collected huge selection of recipes and articles about food. Gathered big collection of kitchen equipment and tools. Focus on Scottish and Irish cuisines. Thank you for your very beautiful videos.

[@katherinekinnaird4408]

Thank you for sharing the recipes. God bless you all.

[@therobot3858]

I love y'all's accent ❤️ and that food looks so good!! 😋

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Aww thanks 😊

[@martinetti123]

Very interesting, thx, greetings from Bavaria!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thankyou greetings to you 😊

[@sherryduva5263]

You can tell you enjoy life. God blessed you with happiness of heart

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thank you 😊

[@Orion100]

Thanks for sharing your days on U-Tube and a little insight to your way of life. Kitchen and recipes truly awesome.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Glad you like them!

[@lt.danslegs9737]

Been looking forward to this. Coffee brewed. Time to relax. 🙂

[@fredrickkohlman9587]

It all looks good to me. Yum yum.

[@elizabethwilliams1523]

Thank you for taking me round the building. Very I interesting to seem.

[@oldchickie]

We want more Amish recipes and we will take everything you have.Your cooking is out of this world and we want to try it!I am from Canada.

[@JW-gl4yp]

I would recommend Lynette Yoder if you haven't watched her

[@gisellewaldner9406]

ok good to know I will try to post/show as many recipes as I can

[@rose2selby]

@@gisellewaldner9406 please 💗

[@annetteslife]

I used to work with those big kettles and know how much of a pain it was to clean those out without getting burned

[@gisellewaldner9406]

I'm still scared it'll happen one day you can never be too careful.

[@annetteslife]

@@gisellewaldner9406 oh I still have nightmares about those

[@nettiev5627]

WoW! I've just come across your video!! Thank you soo very much for sharing with us!!!

[@melodyneece9587]

WOW! This is truly another side of what I perceived the Hutterites were like...I subscribed and am looking forward to more videos!

[@thomasw3822]

Lovely people! God Blessed you!

[@UrbanHomesteadMomma]

Just found your video… loved it. I love watching ya’ll cook. It gives me some great recipe ideas. I’ll be checking out your channel for more of these kind of videos.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Welcome to the channel 😀

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

Oh that is how the ladies clean up the kitchen,oven,etc,so cool,kept me guessing

[@johncourtneidge]

Again, thanks. I think that one of the strengths of your Colony's life is that the girls and women get to build their capability confidence by working with the machinery in the kitchen.

[@Deb724]

I started watching you after this vlog so hadn’t seen this. I was watching this today & was so surprised to see the Stringbean soup. When I was young I spent a lot of time with my grandmother. She always made a quick stringbean soup for lunch or dinner using canned ingredients. Canned green & wax beans, canned small potatoes & evaporated milk. I’m not sure if she used broth. It was a very inexpensive version that you could always have the ingredients on hand. I have never seen or heard of this soup anywhere else until now. It brought back some wonderful memories! I was lucky enough to have my grandmother live until she was 94. She spent at least a month with us summers while my children were young. She was the person I was always closest to & my husband & children absolutely loved her. Thank you

[@mvblitzyo]

wow what treat for me, thanks for a excellent video . I was unaware of the hutterite life style .. thanks for your VLOG Joe from California

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Im glad you enjoy them 😊

[@joleenhofer4784]

We cooked this week too. Also got our Christmas goodies. It was a busy week too. But I love cooking so the week just flew by. I love your kitchen.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Busy days make the week just fly by 😊

[@darenholzinger4587]

I’m very impressed, 2-3 girls, I thought there would be about 6 of you, and all the food looks great, I’m from Alberta and we have colonies close by, I was always scared I would be called in for lunch or dinner when doing some work there, and it would be chicken feet or some other different food, but this all looks so good, and I wasn’t expecting to see an elevator inside. It would be a great experience for public school girls to experience a day with you all, you all are hard working, good on all of you.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Oh we do occasionally have chicken feet but, that is something that only our olde people enjoy so we always have something else. I think it would be a wonderful experience for young girls also to see how other people do things. 😊

[@jen9774]

@@gisellewaldner9406 here where l live in South Africa people buy chicken feet which are called 'Runaways' or feet and beaks called 'Walkie Talkies' . The prepared food department sell them already cooked in a stew for those who want a quick ready-prepared meal. We love to tease visitors from other countries by offering them bunny chow which has absolutey nothing to do with bunnies or chows. A bunny chow is a half or quarter loaf of bread with its center scooped out to be filled with a curry - curried beef, curried lamb or curried beans. It was invented in my hometown as a take away food.

[@michaelhorgan9525]

@@gisellewaldner9406 Last time I had chicken feet was at a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco.

[@johnbucklerfarms]

Oh My I saw her pouring the Water on the Grill and reminded me of when I Worked at McDonald’s and I Cracked a 4’ grill top doing that!

[@susanronan725]

Gods paintings are beautiful. Gorgeous night sky

[@thehangmansdaughter1120]

This reminds me of boarding school. Feeding 125 girls and 8 matrons took a lot of work, but I loved kitchen duty. I would swap with other girls, cooking rather than cleaning.

[@teambeining]

Since you don’t like taco soup, try chicken tortilla soup. It’s literally just chicken broth, chicken, black beans, corn, and ice tomatoes. I just use salt and pepper seasoning, but you can certainly use my pepper flakes jalapeños cumin or whatever your people like. Then you Toupet with cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, tortilla strips or chips or the broken pieces at the bottom of the bag, and avocado. It’s very versatile and you can pretty much put In it and on it whatever you like. It’s our family’s favorite soup.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Sounds absolutely delicious 😋 thankyou for the idea i will definitely try it.😊

[@franksantos4680]

Hi, New to your Chanel...wanted to watch something while I was eating fish and cornbread hush poppies and at the same time you guys were making it also 😃....8:40 is that oat meal with red/blue berries ?? 😋 you ladies make me want to join you guys in the kitchen .... I love learning how to cook different culture style meals💯 😎🇬🇺

[@bettyeaton7436]

Love your you tube channel. Thanks for sharing your life with me and everyone else. Love what you all do and how you live. God bless you all.

[@jeffpotter9142]

I always love the colony’s in Montana. I used to drive the milk. Now I’m just fedex freight. So I don’t go to the colony’s as much. Always like the people. God bless

[@gisellewaldner9406]

God bless you too 😊

[@belynmejia5117]

Praise God, you ALL keep your kitchen & All of your equipment so beautifully immaculate!😇🙏👼🌹💖🎅🤶🎄☃️❄🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏

[@jaredowens5467]

I've never even known u people exist my family's southern Baptist u have touched my heart with the food God bless you people

[@gisellewaldner9406]

God bless you too 😊

[@faithf5846]

Awesome ❤.

[@heatherbernhardt4439]

Hi Giselle, Love your show! I found out on youtube that some Amish people in the US have wonderful general stores open to all and I was wondering if you knew of any Hutterite people in Manitoba that have done anything similar?? Thank-you and God's blessings always.

[@ShortAcres]

A review of cookbooks would be interesting.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

ohh nice thanks for the idea.

[@lindabueckert9559]

Do you have anything like Faspa? My ancestors were Mennonite and usually Sunday instead of supper we would have Faspa. Just a light meal with bread, cheese, butter, jam, peanut butter, some sweet baked goodies and coffee.

[@زوجةجهاد]

I've been around your channel for few days and I really enjoy it ! I'm cooking for 2 and I like it but I think I couldn't success to do it for the number you do ! 😅 do you want recipes from France or Middle East? I'm French but cook a lot and I'll try your recipes 😊 may God blesses you

[@samhouston1979]

a beautiful sunset…praise be to God

[@lostmoose7352]

What a dream of a kitchen ! Never seen anything like this in any commercial restaurant in Canada ! They usually got just worn out crap from the 70ies

[@UGHLYAF]

How old are you Giselle? You are an amazing young lady and stay busy. What I would like to know is if there is a way to buy the blankets you make online. Do you know where they are sold? I would love to have one. Keep the faith and the good work you do. I hope you have plenty of time to rest.

[@judithbutler9695]

Amazing work!

[@amandaperry5281]

Hello! Love the video, very educational! I have a question though, what is Shilt?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Some people call it the hood 😊, it's the ceiling on top of the appliances.

[@kimberarchuleta1689]

What is soup broth, is it just like chicken broth or vegetable broth. Thank you hugs from Montana

[@IMOO1896]

My first time seeing your vlog was a few days ago, and girl, I’m impressed with your great attitude and skills. Don’t know what your situation is , but t I’m sure it will be revealed as time goes in. Where are the older women? PS, you make the milk crate challenge look easy😃. I’ll bet you could show the challengers a thing or 2.

[@serenahdesjarlais]

i find the best thing to do is rinse the pots right away, makes cleaning them easier.

[@TheSilmarillian]

Now that is one nice kitchen indeed and an amazing insight into a way of life that most do not even know exists though would possible benefit from hello from Australia

[@VikingMale]

I would love to eat at the colony. What an amazing place.

[@brecruz4832]

How do the people get served? Family style at the table or do they go through a line in the kitchen buffet style?

[@maryhumphrey2236]

I want to jump in and help! I love your video (and your background music).

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thankyou im glad you enjoy it 😊

[@dianawiens6432]

Hey Adina, something on my mind I just have to share: I am a Christ loving wife and devoted mother to 6 children.... I feel very blessed and privileged to take care of my family but at times it can get tiring and Frustration.... so many meals.... so much laundry, it never ends 😅 .... then I just watch one of your videos and it motivates me again to do what the lord wants me to do. Thank you for your videos and his bless you in your work ❤️

[@gisellewaldner9406]

did you want to post that comment on a different video perhaps? as that is not my name

[@kimhollenbeck6954]

It is interesting how the hutterites live and work,I am not sure what the ladies are making for breakfast,lunch and dinner,the kitchen is really big,I enjoyed watching the video

[@Robinicat]

What a state of the art kitchen!

[@sclivestock5943]

Giselle you run a fine kitchen. My niece is married into the Tschetter family. Excellent job on the you tube video.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Oh thank you!

[@kevinjohnson5214]

Loved it keep up the good work, thanks

[@sarahburns4285]

I just love watching your videos, they’re so fun and relaxing. It’s very interesting to learn about your way of life…and all the food looks delicious! Take care and God Bless you.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@iceli9395]

Great job! V impressed.

[@maxsmum3561]

You are lovely, funny, hardworking women...love your channel 💓

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thank you so much!

[@Messier45_Pleiades]

The taco soup looks delicious.

[@carolynetter8046]

I notice you all have quite an abundance of food. Was wondering if you ever prepare meals for the poor in the community at various times or if you ever contribute any pantry items to them.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

yes we do a lot of times we prepared food on the colony and served it at the local soup kitchen although with covid right now we have not been able to go in and serve them. during the summer months we send a lot of our veggies to them, potatoes for one example get put in massive totes and sent in.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Do you?

[@carolynetter8046]

@@YeshuaKingMessiah The comment was meant to assure others that the Hutterites contribute to helping others in their community as I suspected.

[@jessjulian9458]

What a beautiful/ wonderful life style. Seeing beautiful young lady's working so hard yet laughing and smiling. I envie you.

[@gisellewaldner9406]

Thank you 😊

[@01Lenda]

O my goodness! What a meal prep!

[@jennycampbell9321]

Love your happiness and positive attitude!

[@gisellewaldner9406]

thank you

[@Shawrae83]

I’ve watched several Hutterite videos/channels. What is the writing on the arms or on the tape w/ writing on arms?

[@bingbop7821]

Everything looked so good! 🤗

[@annfrommassachusetts4058]

Everything looks delicious ladies! Are you cooking for your colony and are you assigned to the kitchen?

[@gisellewaldner9406]

we cook for the colony an we take turns doing it for a week.

[@annfrommassachusetts4058]

@@gisellewaldner9406 Thank you for your kindness in replying. Your lifestyle is very peaceful and the envy of us all. Stay well.

[@theblissfullone]

Giselle, wow! What an incredibly busy week for you. I was just reading your description. I also really appreciate you putting in the times for where to find the recipes in the video. What beautiful food. What do you use for your 'soup broth' in the Strankl Soup recipe? Very intrigued at your lifestyle, a few other questions, if you have time ... At what age does a girl start cooking for the community? ... and who trains her? I'm sure at home she learns much from her Mother, but to cook in the big kitchens is much different. Also ... who comes up with these huge recipes and timings to create these batches of food? That's quite the feat to create that much food and make it still taste well. Do Mother's with children have to do community kitchen duty? The hours are so far reaching. Thanks so much. ❤️🌷

[@gisellewaldner9406]

The soup broth is made from chicken bones and veggies 😊...at 17 we start cooking 😊...is it ok if I continue your questions in a vlog?

[@theblissfullone]

@@gisellewaldner9406 ... Hi Giselle, yes ... you have my permission to continue my questions in a vlog. :-) 🌷❤️ I'd be honoured, and thank you for responding.