We Bought 1,200 Pounds of Beef!

[@christineculli1136]

Sara I just wanted to let you know that you encouraged me today. I was laying in bed wanted to sleep longer and couldn’t quite wake up and I remembered you talking about getting out and exercising. So I got up took the dogs for a long walk and got so much accomplished today. Thank you so much

[@darxhart1646]

Good for you for getting motivated! That can be really hard some days!

[@OurTribeofMany]

That's awesome!

[@brittanycrawl7858]

I have one child and I'm literally sitting here trying to convince my husband we must now buy a cow😂

[@tammeemiller2430]

I am. The hard part is finding someone who sells a cow

[@1sttimemom76]

You don't have to buy the entire cow. I am single with 1 child. I want one too. Lol

[@butterjujunut]

You can buy a 1/16 of a cow and get a stand up freezer! I have 3 kiddos and I'm want to get an 1/8 of one! My cousin got 1/4 for he and his wife while she was pregnant and they love it! Got some great cuts, good price and it was a years worth of meat!

[@danamama6766]

You can buy smaller portions. It is well worth it will save you a lot in the log run. And it tastes so much better. Very scary after eating the home range cows how taste less expensive grocery store meat is or pay horrific money at the butcher per pound for the good meat you will pay about 3.00 a pound for. :)

[@mrsblessed5102]

We bought half a cow. Family of 5. We got 460lbs! But worth it. Meat for a good year. About 60lbs ground beef

[@KCLife3]

I enjoy watching the videos. Your family seems wonderful and I can tell you are very caring people. I did hear a comment regarding "people not wanting to work because they collect unemployment" and, to that, I would like to share another perspective. Being someone that has been out of work since November 2020, after having to close two small businesses in March 2020. I had unemployment for a short time but chose to do Gig jobs until I can find something in my field. 1. There are those of us that are now doing Gig Jobs because they actually pay more, I've been driving Uber and Lyft because it's better to stay busy and keep sending out resumes'. My background is in Corporate Training, I'm receiving interviews and making it through several rounds, however so are a lot of other people. 2. If I were one of the individuals that made $10 an hour and now I can make more at a Gig Job, why would I want to return to that type of work. 3. A lot of new opportunities have been created, due to the pandemic, thus some individuals are now working for themselves with businesses they have created, making more money now. 4. My brother-in-law was laid off in June 2020 and has been looking for a job in his field since then, again many other people are also in his field of Supply Chain and Logistics. Some may say, well just take a job until you get a new one. He's very over qualified and people don't always want to hire someone that is over-qualified. 5. It's easy to say "no one wants to work because they are collecting unemployment". It's a very blanket, stereotypical comment. I'm not saying there aren't those that fall into this category, however you never know someone's circumstances and it's best to remember that. 6. I know folks will think, this is coming from someone that isn't a believer in Christ, that isn't true. I've walked with Him for many years. It's sad to hear comments such as that because it continues to cause division in our country. Finally, doing ride share work has allowed me the opportunity to talk to all kinds of folks and hear what they are experiencing. People from all walks of life, geographically, race, economic levels, and one thing I've learned is they all want to take care of their families. We share more commonalities. Some people may lack education, they may not have had positive, encouraging families, some have ivy league backgrounds and were taught how to use money effectively. People are afraid, and unsure how to proceed, some are very confident and able to bounce back effectively. There are just too many variables to consider, thus having a blanket statement is not accurate or fair. I appreciate your content and will continue to be a loyal viewer. Thank you for all you do.

[@scubasd905]

Just want to throw it out there that Solo wasn’t the one that was saying that. He was quoting what the farmer had told him. But you do make a lot of good points!

[@SRose-vp6ew]

I love what you had to say. Yes, it is complicated. Still solutions are out there and some people, people I know, truly don't want to work because of how the gov. paid out.

[@desireereynolds577]

Kim.thank you for sharing so clearly. I agree with you that it's complicated. I went back to work 6 weeks ago after being laid off since Jan. 2020. With no unemployment at all. I only went back to looking for work once everyone in our home had been vaxed. Older people in our home... And being off that long.. it was hard. I turned in applications and took the job that offered me a job on the spot.. 13.50 a hour picking and packing basil.. my poor body was soooo out of shape, it hurt.. but I'm much more used to getting up and working now. Another. Reason people may not be going to work is child care... It's a lot slimmer then it was a year ago. More places are only taking a few children now so harder to find a place your trust

[@DearDebt]

I absolutely love supporting our local farmers too! 1-2 times a year we buy in bulk. I wish I had freezer room for that much! 😅❤️

[@cassischreiner2247]

I was watching another lady that gets azure raw cheddar and she cuts the 5 pound block into smaller sections to freeze. She uses her vacuum sealer to package them.

[@gloriathatsit6675]

Hey Solo, I am a single mother that was laid off. I made $82,000 annually. My company never called me back or numerous other employees, instead they hired new people at significantly lower pay scales. I am now resorting to waitressing for $8.00 an hour until something better comes along I am very fortunate that I have parents close to watch my babies otherwise I don't know what I would do. Don't be so quick to believe that people don't want to work. Many people are in the same situation as I am. It is not right what many businesses have done to people. It's really sad to hear people say others don't want to work, they only want to collect unemployment. Stop and think about that. People not only lost their jobs but they also lost their health insurance, a stop to retirement savings and their dignity. Yes people want to work.

[@hanner666]

I am sorry to hear about your situation and hope things improve for you. I am very shocked at the comment from Solo. It is very hurtful to blanket people by saying they “don’t want to work” .

[@ritaadams8379]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. So many people are willing to believe what they are told without really understanding the details. This meat packer is clearly in the country if it's 90 miles from Lincoln. That means the person has to have transportation. If the employee lives just 15 miles away, gas alone will be $3 a day. Likely, this job "no one do" is 5 days a week. That's $15 a week plus upkeep. And, it's probably not full-time because the employer would have to offer benefits. Blanket statements are hurtful and demeaning.

[@theresas3482]

I’m so sorry that you are going through. This season of life has been harder for a lot of people. I just wanted to clarify something. Solo quoted what the farmer said, he didn’t say it as his opinion. I pray you find work soon.

[@ericas1458]

Where I live (Indianapolis, IN- city of around 1 million people) there are "Help Wanted" signs absolutely everywhere. Everyone is hiring and they are hiring people on the spot who apply- even less-than-qualified people- because no one is wanting to work here. It's the same in Destin, FL where we vacationed last month. They're having to close half of the restaurant dining rooms during peak season because they can't find waitstaff to work. And places are closing completely several days per week because the businesses can't find enough staff. I completely understand what Solo was saying because I've seen it in two places and along our entire drive between them through 4 other states. The Covid unemployment boost has allowed people the ability to thrive on unemployment, not just survive. Why take a pay cut to work a job when you could stay home and make more from unemployment? Hopefully they get rid of the additional unemployment payments and go back to normal unemployment rates so that our workforce can return to normal before the economy is even more destroyed.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Hey Gloria - So sorry to hear about your job situation. Hope things work out for you soon and you get a good break. Those were sentiments the butcher relayed as a struggle he was having in finding help that he easily could get prior to Covid. It certainly does not apply to all situation. It was also a jab on the system not people. No harm intended. Solo

[@rosauralandis6335]

I definitely feel the same about cleaning after being sick

[@anncasias]

If you freeze blocked cheese, let it come to room temperature before using/ refrigerating it. Texture will not change, it’s amazing!

[@janetlivingstone3427]

That is an AMAZING price, be extremely thankful!!!! I just got a half a cow, here in IL and paid $5.25 lb all inclusive...cow, processing and wrap. (and felt that was good for here... in farm country!)

[@darvisayers3140]

You are so blessed to have a wonderful helpful hubby and family. God bless all of you.

[@MsSportychic11]

Can i just take a minute to say you have a beautiful family inside and out. Judah and Belle are both becoming beautiful/handsome and caring adults and the rest of your family is just following in their footsteps! I hope I’m blessed enough to have a beautiful family like yours that are genuine, caring, and giving! ❤️

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks!

[@juliehall3595]

Sara and Solo you are such an inspiration! Solo reminds me of my husband that passed away 2 years ago. We had the same type of teamwork and sometimes watching your videos brings back such good memories!

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kaciholland8684]

Prayers

[@taylorgontkovic4543]

If you do freeze the cheese any cheese, bring to room temperature the refrigerate, for bringing back to is regular taste....Are you Vacuum sealing your meats?...Shes doing a good job helping daddy..So glad all are feeling better...⚘

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks for the cheese suggestion and we do leave our meat in the package it comes in. Haven't had any issues with that.

[@JacksonClan11]

That's so nice for your big family to have that meat and not have to think about buying it for a while, especially with all the shortages. And buying from a local farmer is always the way to go!

[@debbiebousquet5677]

Yes im the same way an ocd... So when i start i dont stop till I'm completely done did evrything... I am a 1 woman wrecking crew when it comes to cleaning an organization.... I used to b a clean up oerson for a landords an clean there moveouts on apts an houses an yards an yard work or maintaince work... An the landlord love me... But im retired from that line of work now. An 40 yrs as a nanny too retired that too... People change an life changes too... But anyways props to Solo for taking the younger kids.... Im glad evry1 is feeln bettr... Nice weather ... An the house looks nice it needs a spring cleanup anyways....

[@debbiebousquet5677]

Yeah but buy fresh beef an it feeds ur family for such a long time.... So evn iffn it is a higher price than store bought u dont know where that beef comes from an how old it really is.... So fresh is so much better always ....

[@barbaralent5559]

Solo is so good taking the little ones with him and apart from the help so you can clean it gives you a break, love your videos and your and the family are so down to earth its great

[@susanhamilton1707]

My parents have cattle (Limosin is breed). It is a very lean French breed. I have been able to get beef from them on occasion and the quality of farm raised beef is so much better than store beef.

[@mollyjacobson8946]

Just a little note on the weight of your beef. There are 3 weights to consider. The live weight, hanging weight, and final yield. Usually you pay for the hanging weight-1200 pounds, and actually get about 700-800 pounds back. Just to help with your cost analyses.

[@gines2634]

I love buying beef in bulk! We usually get a half or quarter cow. There’s only 3 of us. It will last us 4-8 months depending on how much we get

[@proflvelez]

That’s an excellent way to support local farmers and eat quality meat. Great idea for those who eat meat!

[@Bettyjo54]

Great price. We're in Oregon and pay about $6.00/lb. Ours is organic.

[@Zembathecat]

Please check your car seats! The chest clip should be in line with the underarms, and the straps should never be twisted!

[@carlim6356]

It"s really nice to be able to buy directly from farmers!

[@jenniferwillour4357]

Y'all got a great deal on your cow. We live in Texas and raise grass-fed Black Angus beef and around here you can't find local growers that sell it for less than $5 per pound. Awesome for your family and thanks for buying local.

[@jessicawillis3085]

I am sitting in the back of Expedition with a burger my kids didn't eat at dinner watching this 🤣🤣 Moms guilty pleasure! The tongue makes good tacos.

[@sharonadams2858]

I'm sure you deserve it 🙃😉

[@elainebines6803]

I remember saying to my parents, tongue eewh but it's delicious!

[@renea8724]

Can you fry it? I had it in a burrito and the texture was uh...off. I'm not picky I eat everything. Just wondering what I'm missing?

[@jessicawillis3085]

@@renea8724 it should have been textured like roast. I cook mine in a instant pot. Lengua is tender and juicy! I quarter a large red onion, 6 whole garlic cloves, 2 Bay leaves and 4 or 5 cups of water. Cumin salt pepper. Pressure cook for a hour. The top layer should peel right off. But you have to cut out the tendon down the middle! Serve with diced onions, cilantro and salsa on corn tortillas. Should be able to shred with a fork.

[@pookiesmamma]

Mmmm....lengua tacos.

[@mshaifa123]

It is not that people don't want to work. It is that now people realize how under paid they are for the work that they are expected to do. You try cleaning 15 hotel rooms including the bathroom for minimum wage.

[@dx5018]

I think it's unjust to accuse people not willing to work because of unemployment benefits. To be a butcher is something you really need to learn. And to work in one of these meat processing plants is such a hard work, not everyone can do it. Also these were the places who didn't want to protect their workers from Covid and didn't pay them if they got sick with Covid on their workplace.

[@hanner666]

Not everyone can do a very physically demanding job. I would have expected “Christian” people to understand this but obviously not. It’s hurtful they say these kind of things. They don’t seem to find it a problem that the older children do a lot of extra errands, are they paid min wage?

[@kellylermasprague5417]

The tongue ! My grandpa who was a cook and grew up in the depression said “it was good eating with gravy” My friend who grew up on a farm said it was tender but I haven’t ate any .That was great Solo helped you out by taking the little ones ! I only had three boys but it was always a blessing if my parents or husband took just one so extra work could be done in the house

[@kimberlyholt2241]

YESsss! I LUV buying in bulk, IF/WHEN I can. SO GOOD of Solo to take th younger ones! Y'all are SUCH an inspiration!💜

[@Mel-vu9ss]

So precious to hear him say he wants to go study and pray. Thank you Lord for men who love you.

[@lucillecohon2520]

I'm going g to suggest you get the alarms for your freezers. They're on Amazon and they alert you on your phone and a alarm you put on a wall in your kitchen. I rest a lot easier knowing that the freezers are temperature regulated.

[@ginajackson3695]

We buy a beef each year from a local rancher or head to my family's ranch two states away to get one. It is so nice having grass fed beef that was butchered just two weeks before it gets into our freezer. I also like not worrying about pink slime or a problem with production (like the ransomware attacks on the big producers last week!) I remind my neighbors, friends, and extended family that if they go in together they can split a beef into halves, quarters, or even eighths so not to feel like they can't get beef directly from a rancher because of large quantities. This also helps family ranchers who can then sell their beef cattle directly to consumers and not have to take low prices from sale barns.

[@jillgott6567]

WOW that is an incredible amount of work for folks who have been sick. Good job.

[@joyces.9021]

Messy bookshelves just means kids are reading! That's always a good thing.😊🎉👍 Love how you label your fridge drawers!😍

[@therealmekk]

Yes something to watch while I meal prep for Sunday after church and maybe Monday.

[@bridgetbowman2229]

We get 1/4 beef each year. Family of 5. We pay $3.75 a lb to the farmer, and then processing to the locker. From Iowa. We also purchase a whole hog from a local farmer. $250 to the farmer and another $200 to the processor. There is just nothing like knowing you're supporting local families and you know exactly where your food comes from. These last us a little over a year with some chicken and fish purchased from stores. It is So handy, you're right! ❤

[@psymompa]

Sorry to hear that you all were not feeling well. 💜Hope you all continue to improve.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks!

[@kimberlyhoward8195]

We raise cattle for showing and for emergency expenses we can sell one if needed. We havent been able to afford to butcher one of our own in years. But most of our steers are in the 1200 to 1500 pound live weight. And at about .75 per pound for processing and a $40 to $60 kill fee that's a very large chunk of money to come up with at once. Plus space for freezers is minimal

[@desireediaz1712]

Where’s the beef? In Sarah’s freezer! LOL I hope everyone feels better soon!❤️❤️

[@OurTribeofMany]

😂

[@katelinparks9536]

😂😂🤣

[@rachelcarl6169]

Everywhere 🤣

[@angelajanson4357]

We raise Belted Galloway beef cattle and we just sold our 1st beef a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for supporting your local farmers 🤠

[@zzzilly]

You can try freezing a small portion of the raw milk cheese you have and see how you like it when it defrosts.

[@sherinichols6404]

This was my suggestion also.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Great idea!

[@marthawalton8370]

Solo is awesome. A very great example of aGodly man!

[@annakoszegi5176]

With how little the US government throws at only a few people I doubt people "don't want to work because they get money from the government". Employers who say this (regardless the country) are usually simply not very good employers and have trouble finding employees.

[@SRose-vp6ew]

In the US some of the people I know simply don't want to work because of the amount the gov. gives. It's just the way it is.

[@2BeYOUtifulB]

@@SRose-vp6ew no ma’am/sir. Companies do not want to pay a living wage and provide decent health care benefits.Unemployment benefits look a lot better bc of it. I’ve seen and heard essential workers get sick and/or die before Covid. $2.40-$12.60 is not worth dying for. And no I’m not nor have I collected unemployment benefits or gotten a stimulus check.

[@saraknapp3855]

We just picked up our cow yesterday. Love full freezers. It was a cow we raised. The hanging weight was 915lbs. Cost per pound was right around $1.53.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Great price!

[@robyn905]

Would like to say how much i appreciate the moments you share in these videos and you and your families energy

[@laurastephens2188]

We bought a cow back with the first stimulus check. My husbands co worker raises them. It will be ready in September. So we’re working now on cleaning out our freezer and buying minimum amount of food. It was a great investment and a great price compared to store bought!

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Love how Solo is a proud Resident of Nebraska always sports the letterman shirt

[@amandaramsay5934]

Buying a whole cow is the best savings! Glad you all are feeling better

[@aimmergirl8809]

I grew up in a family of 4 and my parents bought at least a half cow every year. It’s very convenient and saves money. It is also a great way to support local farmers. I love that you are sharing this. If you can afford it, it is worth it.

[@OurTribeofMany]

My parents did the same for the four of us!

[@graceyoung516]

You had a bug and cleaned it all up - though you are pregnant AND have a huge family? WOW - YOU ARE WONDERWOMAN !!!!! 😮 💪

[@maryvanhorn2477]

When we have taco night I add one lb of chopped mushrooms and a large yellow onion chopped with two pounds of ground beef.

[@jenniferkelley6417]

You are the most awesome Mom Sarah. Love your videos...blessings to you and your family.

[@Just-YOLANDA-T.C]

Yesssss. Been waiting on this. I need to check to see in my area, NC about a whole one. Thanks Sarah and Solo

[@kimdeese6410]

I'm in Monroe North Carolina.

[@Just-YOLANDA-T.C]

@@kimdeese6410 hey in Winston Salem

[@Sarah-ff2kf]

We LOVE buying 1/2 side of beef. Taste so much better than store bought. Love your channel! My husband and I are like minded to you guys.

[@karensund2715]

pray over those freezers so they don't break down!! love you guys.

[@suzannebaker6096]

I have one big stand up freezer for my cow, one chest freezer for my whole pig and another chest freezer in the house for chicken and frozen veggies, ice cream. I also have a second fridge in garage for drinks and such.

[@littlehouseinthebigwoods9968]

Wow. Reading through the comments. Can't help but think how frustrating it would be to have people giving unsolicited advice and judging everything you do. 🤔 You guys are amazing to keep going!!!!! You are my favorite KZbin family 💞

[@OurTribeofMany]

Thanks for the great comment!!

[@dorotadonigiewicz1876]

So true Kathryn.i don't know how any youtuber puts up with it 🤦🏻‍♀️it's sooo frustarting (may be well-meaning,but would be sooooo frustrating!)

[@suzannebaker6096]

I paid about the same price, $3 a pound for about 1200 pounds. I know the farm I got it from and I am now really good friends with the butcher. My cow and pig came from the same farm. I love it. Unfortunately I still have to buy chicken from the store which bothers me but hopefully I will remedy that pretty soon as well. I don't know about you but when I filled my freezers I felt a sigh of relief not having to get the crappy cuts from the stores and getting the better ground beef. we can taste the difference. So much better. Food insurance girl!!!!

[@suzeq6682]

Freezes great. I buy the same cheese from Azure. I divide mine into smaller portions since my family is much smaller. LOVE your channel. Blessings to you

[@loniscollectables]

We get a 1/2 pig and a 1/4 cow have done it 2 times now. Its so nice to have that meat in the freezer. It lasts us about 6-8 months depending on how much other stuff we have. And as far as the cheese, I would either slice it or shred it before freezing it.

[@dianashelton1371]

We love our fresh beef. It makes life and planning so easy. Every other one, we do only ground beef. Solo is a wonderful father.

[@marlanebraun5635]

you had a very productive day Sarah!! kudos!! yay for Solo for taking 5 young children for a 4 hr. round trip!!!! he gets the gold star!

[@allyoop6552]

I love your family. And I'm not trying to start something. But it is rather unfair to say that no one wants to work right now because they make more on unemployment. Personally even with the 600 stimulus I only made half what I earned. My family lost almost everything in a fire, I lost my job, the state shut down and we had to find a new home all in a week. I'm still behind.

[@ericas1458]

The people who would normally work the lower paid jobs are the ones making more from unemployment than they would working. Obviously those who earned more from your careers are not in that same boat. And you're also choosing not to go work full time at a fast food joint for $600/week and instead are collecting unemployment for $600/week. Which I don't blame you! But the ones who normally do work those jobs are making more staying home and collecting unemployment and it's leaving massive job openings in the economy that need to be filled.

[@allyoop6552]

@@ericas1458 What fast food joint pays 600 a week? Very few offer full time to more than managers and employees are sent home sometimes almost as soon as they arrive to keep payroll down. I can say that with confidence as I managed places like that and I certainly didn't earn 600 a week even as a manager. Even if companies go to 15 per hour, a 40 hour week would get 600 before withholding. After withholding not even close. Part time certainly would not. Also there are many factors for people not finding work right now. Those affected by post covid syndrome. Those who have children whos childcare is no longer there. Those who are trying to get their children through the last part of the school year because theirs is still online.

[@ericas1458]

@@allyoop6552 I think you're proving my point. That's $600/week on top of the normal unemployment rate for states. That's $900/week where I live. What job can they get right now that will pay them anything close to that? So why would they return to work if they can sit at home and make more money? Also I was easily making $600/week take home waiting tables. Not saying that's making anyone rich but my husband and I both worked full time as restaurant servers (and not at upscale restaurants) and averaged $600/week each. I'm not arguing that $600/week is enough I'm just saying there are jobs that don't require a degree or experience where you can make that. And I'm saying there are ALOT of people right now who are choosing to stay home and collect the same or more $ from unemployment than they would if they took any of the available jobs right now. If the Covid unemployment bonus goes away- those jobs will be filled. Whether that's a good thing or bad thing is opinion.

[@allyoop6552]

@@ericas1458 I miss understood. But now its only 300 a week federal stimulus which makes it still less than 600 after withholding. And I don't deny there are those taking advantage of the extra. Because there are always those bad apples. But what happens when there are dozens of people trying for the same job? And where I live companies used the pandemic to downsize. I live in a town with at least half a dozen factories and they aren't hiring. And many food establishments have decided to downsize to 5 days a week from 7 and only serve 4-9. But heres to recovery. And I totally agree that 600 a week take home doesn't make one rich. When people heard I was working 80+ hours a week either at 1 job or between 2 the first thing they said was "wow you must be rich". Not "wow it takes a lot to provide".

[@dorotadonigiewicz1876]

I m going to jump in on this discussion -I live in the UK and there are similar issues here with filling out roles www.bbc.com/news/business-57349802

[@jeanneanne3095]

Thank you for sharing your precious family ❤️. Gods bless you.

[@michellereyes3484]

Wow, Solo took all the little ones on that long trip😮 He deserves an award haha

[@karennoe3015]

Honey I was thinking the same thing. It's a long trip with littles. ❤️

[@OurTribeofMany]

I was so grateful!

[@YetiHomestead]

Have activated charcoal on hand for stomach bugs, it helps cut down the time and symptoms of stomach bugs. I'm glad everyone is starting to feel better.

[@sarahtate4825]

It’s the best feeling getting some cleaning done. I understand the cleaning after feeling sick. We got 5 kids here, things get messy fast. I need to buy my beef like you.

[@OurTribeofMany]

So, so fast!

[@pennycowher6328]

Its a blessing to have your freezer full i got one right before covid hit thank goodness 💙 so i have kept it pretty full.

[@lizhumble9953]

Is the beef 1200 pounds hanging weight - pre butcher weight or 1200 pounds that you got of meat? Either way that is great to get that much at once! Edited to add I love watching Hope help Daddy! :)

[@bellaluna2921]

That is Destiny helping him..

[@gailmclean2735]

Its usually done by hanging weight..but Miss Sarah may just know how much the weight was that she was getting..

[@amandazielinski3247]

Have you tried the mushroom trick from THM to make the ground meat go further? Instead of adding the rice you can take a pound of mushrooms and process it small and add it to the meat. Its great especially if you keep mushrooms around or if you live in an area where beef is much more expensive.

[@carolgriffin3994]

What's the best way to freeze a block of cheese? Leave blocks of cheese in its original packaging. Wrap it in parchment paper, followed by a loose covering of aluminum foil. Place in an airtight freezer bag or container to prevent freezer burn. Label the bags with the date and freeze for up to nine months.

[@bconsilio3764]

Freezing cheese changes the texture and taste not recommended by reputable cheese makers!

[@bconsilio3764]

@@jennysnook A) let Sarah speak for Sarah B) she buys Sushi grade Tuna and her son is becoming quite the gourmand! I disagree! C) she said the reason she wanted to investigate this is be cause Azure is often out of the product in the 1 block size D) if you watch any of her grocery hauls you will notice she is very fond of good cheese; I don’t think she will like crumbly cheese that can’t be sliced or slices that stick together And looses flavor and texture E) the cheese from Azure she purchased was $5.65 a pound; if she is as frugal as you say she could be getting cheese at ALDI for less! **she is cost conscious-Yes-but buys good food at the best price and doesn’t want to ruin it by freezing the cheese! Don’t freeze the cheese it’s not worth ruining the whole batch to save a few bucks! Don’t freeze the cheese!

[@jennysnook]

@@bconsilio3764 exactly.

[@archkod]

Glad everyone is on the mend! Thanks for the video - love your family!

[@Tj-xd7ce]

Love your family! But I was quite disappointed by Solo’s phrase “free money” . the majority of the families (myself included) would have gotten denied for unemployment payments if they had no prof of employment prior to 2020. We all worked for this money. Some finally have the opportunity to raise their new born babies, see their children more and teach their children their own values. I have worked in USA since I was 14 years old, 2 jobs at 16 and I am in my late 20’s helping raise my younger siblings. 2020 was the first year I could ‘rest’ and actually think about my own career and life. I was able to go to doctor appointments and take classes that I wouldve been excluded from while working my 9-5 at a hospital. Please keep in mind that there are people who would love to be able to make a sustainable living as well as giving your full attention to your families needs like you all have. But most companies, small businesses included, do not offer MORE than what the government is offering right now. Minimum wage in my state is $14, which is PRETTY darn high for most states. Average monthly rent is $1650 a month in my state! Nobody should be forced to leave their families or drop out of school to work for less than they’re worth. I hope this was not offensive, just another view from someone who does appreciate your opinion. Much love

[@nkita7363]

100% that money was vital to many many families. And yes, the pandemic did have some silver linings

[@shirleyjjohnston5469]

That is a big order and where to store it! You provide for your family clean fresh veggies and fruit also. No one looks underfed or skinny!! I’ll take a prime rib with mushrooms and onions please. I just don’t know how you do all of this. You must love this. I SO admire you. 🥩🥓🍗🍖🍔. 💗💗💗

[@pamelajones7592]

This house looks amazing Sarah you and the kids did an excellent job can't wait to see you cook the brisket yum hope everyone is feeling better 😊

[@heatherw6665]

Hi Tribe!! I just wanted to throw this out there...Ive known many people at different times that have gotten sick from watermelon, reason being, when it is cut the knife pulls all the bacteria through the inside. This may not be the culprit to your illness, but just in case, wash your melons! (Even with dish soap) Love you guys!

[@crissyalexander5291]

I can not have babies, although I wanted to be a mommy all my life. Watching you and your family warms my 💓💓💓

[@allyoop6552]

Do you have nieces and nephews?

[@crissyalexander5291]

@@allyoop6552 I do💙

[@allyoop6552]

@@crissyalexander5291 sometimes better. You can justify spoiling them and plugging them with sugar and you don't have to deal with the aftermath! ;-)

[@crissyalexander5291]

@@allyoop6552 I certainly do!!! I am having a hard time getting over my depression after my Hysterectomy. I Looooove my nieces and nephews and spoil them! But knowing that I will never be able to carry a baby, and be a Mommy hurts

[@allyoop6552]

@@crissyalexander5291 Im sure. And I'm sorry. My daughter keeps asking for a sibling. The doctor who delivered her effed up so badly I can't have more. But at least I was fortunate enough to have one. I hope you are able to recover and be well.

[@NikiReynolds_2swift]

Sometimes when I'm down I just need to watch one of your video's. So I do. I watch them when I'm not down too but when I'm bored and don't know what I want to do, watching your video's always makes me feel better.

[@dennysemcqueen9549]

Our meat here in Australia is much more expensive Also it is very hard for farmers etc. To get workers here as well.

[@bconsilio3764]

You can’t touch beef for $3 a pound in the USA unless it’s a great sale especially since the pandemic! I’ve seen ground beef at $7 a pound! Outrageous! It’s a good deal if you can get beef at $5 a pound.

[@nancyreddick7466]

I live alone, I keep my chest freezer full of fresh beef and pork! I get mine from a local farmer I went to school with, and graduated high school with inn 1976! I soon turn 65!! He's the best, and will deliver it free to my house

[@lisakaye2110]

Oh boy, you got a great deal!! 3 dollars a pound for brisket and T Bones?? Fantastic!!

[@mandyblakely5445]

We do the same but we buy a half cow at a time....it’s totally worth the initial cost just in flavor and convenience alone! We just got our third “half beef” last month from the same farmer we always do and our cost increased about the same amount as yours did. But still worth it to us. (And still cheaper than buying in the store!) So glad y’all are feeling better too!

[@wifigrannyl.1354]

May I ask how you find local farmers? I have no idea where to start.

[@mandyblakely5445]

@@wifigrannyl.1354 I actually know the farmer I bought from personally, so that’s how I started buying from him. However I believe you can try calling local meat processing businesses and sometimes they can refer you.

[@goearthpeople]

People don't want to work? I hope you don't fall into that trap. Be kind to everybody. Pandemic is not over. You guys are doing really well and I am so happy for you. I've been a huge fan for a couple years, but that comment disappointed me.

[@allyoop6552]

Thank you for your kind words and understanding. I love the fam too but I too was disappointed.

[@Aiko2-26-9]

I'm sorry to hear you've all been sick. That's one of the problems with big families as the germs get passed around. But also lots of hands to help. Hope everyone is well soon.

[@swiftiejones9576]

I love watching your family! It makes me so happy to see your family thrive and grow. Can't wait to see the newest little baby!

[@OurTribeofMany]

😁

[@katiegill4927]

Stew (or pressure cook) the oxtail with a little curry powder, celery, onion, carrots, coconut milk and some white butter beans. Serve over white rice, everyone will LOVE it 👌🏽

[@debbyferguson5638]

Sorry you were not feeling well. Glad you are better. You sure got a lot done. ---- you sure got alot beef. 🤗🤗🤗

[@vickynissi704]

Sarah and Solo, thanks for posting this video. I was one of those who asked to see how to organize the beef :)

[@sccountrygirlhomesteadgard3516]

I was just telling my husband today that raising goats sounds good now because of the meat prices. Ground beef at Sam’s use to be $1.98/lb, now it’s $3.44!

[@sylviaquintana8570]

I bought some today at Sam's club and it was $3.98 and I'm in California. We're not big beef eaters but we do like ground beef.

[@scubasd905]

Our local Kroger store (fry’s in my area) has had frozen rolls of 80/20 3lbs for weeks and the first week it was $7 per roll and it dropped weekly until last week it was $3 a roll. I swear every time I was in the store I bought one and put it in the chest freezer since meat prices have been so high lately! They have so much of it! I’m confused as to why there’s so much. LOL

[@sonja_rademacher]

Have you ever thought about how cruel the animals are treated when you buy such cheap meat? They suffer each and every single minute if their life. If you can't afford ecological meat you shouldn't buy any.

[@jennaamling4515]

Sams had an upright smaller freezer for about 200$ but so much better then a chest freezer. I suggest. It worked great for us for our half a cow.

[@heatherclay6312]

I've been trying to talk my family into getting a whole cow and us splitting the cost, they have yet to jump on board. I'm going to show them your break down of it so they will see how effective it is.

[@OurTribeofMany]

It does seem like a lot of money at once but it averages out to be quite a savings!

[@shelleyclark4759]

$3 per pound is probably hanging weight cost. What you get is not 1200 lbs of meat because of the skin bones and such. You probably got about 700-800 lbs of meat. Still a great savings. Our beef has ended up costing around $6-7 per lb cut and packaged. I weigh the boxes when I get them home to calculate finished cost. Since even organic ground beef is $6 per lb here i feel like we get everything, roasts, steaks and burger at ground beef prices. It’s organic and we know where it came from and how it is finished. It tastes so much better than what you get in the store. There is virtually nothing to drain off the ground beef when it’s cooked, so I know I’m not getting a bunch of ice added in for weight like they do in the supermarket. We get a half which usually lasts 3 adults about 18 months. In so thankful we got our meat in December 2019 as we has a freezer full for all of the pandemic. The lord provides.

[@gardencat4952]

We love buying half a cow a year. It is a more than twice the cost per pound here in Northern New England for 100% grass fed beef but so worth it for the quality and flavor.

[@DollyJohanne]

This was very interesting and I am a long time vegan, over 13 years, but I love your family and again it was very interesting to see 😊 Love and blessings from Johanne, Norway 💕🙏🏼

[@cynthiatestani]

Quick hack on picking up your cow order.. if there are some that don’t fit in your cooler, place meat in hefty black bags, place inside a box & throw a blanket over them. They will stay frozen till you get home. I get mine 3.5hrs away & have never had an issue. I’ve also used Aldi freezer bags (which I store in the coolers) for the meat. Saves me from buying another cooler that I have no where to store!

[@deliciahinds8750]

Cheese usually becomes crumbly when frozen. You have to pre-slice it or shred it and put it in ziplocs. Place waxed paper between each slice to help with separation. It becomes really frustrating to handle after freezing.

[@bconsilio3764]

See.... don’t don’t freeze cheese!

[@OliviaBaeBy]

True. I did this with pre sliced cheese I bought from wholefoods deli (I bought too much cheese lol) I used parchment paper to separate.

[@beckyryan407]

Happy to hear you are all getting better. Always keep you in my thoughts and prayers

[@sharontavares7994]

When we raised our own beef. I figured it out back then it worked out to 99 cents a pound. That was 1985. Gas was under one dollar. Not five dollars a gallon. So sad.

[@OurTribeofMany]

Times sure have changed!!

[@practicallyheidi8505]

What did you make for income? The early 80's had mortgage rates at 20%!

[@JamieMarieKY]

My husband and I bought a half cow back in the fall, it's a lot of meat! It's just us 2 so we have given some of it away too but it's so worth it! Thank goodness we have a stand up freezer too.

[@bconsilio3764]

Don’t freeze cheese! Cheese usually stays well in the fridge unopened, but not sure about raw milk varieties. Do you choose how you want the cow processed? That’s a lot of ground meat. I hate ground meat (very few exceptions!). So I would want very little of it ground. Do you choose fat %?

[@gailmclean2735]

I dont know about the proccessor they used but yes when you buy ¼,½ or full beef etc you usually get whats called a cut sheet...thickness of steaks .pkg size of ground beef...etc.... sometumes they also have predone BUNDLES... ETC... buying meat this way you usually save quite a bit and you know where it comes from Ask around and see whats available in your area...

[@nylenyap3933]

We freeze our cheese all the time with no issues

[@bconsilio3764]

@@nylenyap3933 American slices might do fine but not real cheese.

[@OurTribeofMany]

We choose the cuts we want.

[@bconsilio3764]

@@OurTribeofMany thank you

[@ericalissette2078]

My little one had a tummy bug last month then we started to get it. I purchased a 50 pack of vomit bags from Amazon. Best thing to keep around