What we eat in a week! From scratch cooking without burnout.

How do you cook from scratch meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday without getting burnt out! We share what has worked well for us and what a week's worth of meals looks like for our family.
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[@laneadamslivingwell]

My daughter and I were talking about how her kitchen is always messy because she's always making food. The neighbors kitchen is never messy but everything comes from a package… Thanks for the inspiration. It's great and I'm sharing it with my daughter.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We’ll always prefer a messy kitchen 🙂. Thanks for watching!

[@denisewood75]

I have a tip that has helped me prepare meals. I prep my veggies usually a day or two from purchase. I buy onions, red and white and peppers, all the colors then I cut them up and freeze them in ziploc bags. I use alot of these veggies every week. I also make bone broth both chicken and beef and freeze it. I have several bags of tomato sauce (from my own garden) I use Fed by the Farm meat delivery and have sourced a fresh raw milk supply. Guess what? I made butter and it worked. Tomorrow I'm going to try your yogurt recipe and then drive to get fresh milk and cream. I'm currently binge watching your videos. Thank you for sharing. It is valuable and important.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love these tips!! Prepping veggies is genius and would make meal time so much quicker! Thanks for sharing!! So glad you are finding the videos helpful!!!

[@olyaharytovich4856]

I truly enjoy watching families who support cooking from scratch and making homemade food for their kids insted of saying "my kids are picky eaters" and feeding them mac and cheese from the package every day. Thabk you for sharing tour life and routines with us ❤️

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes - so worth it! Thank you so much for watching!

[@birdsongvalley]

Passing on the habit of not snacking is going to be such a blessing for your children.

[@LoisMcQuinn]

As a homeschooling pioneer in Canada and someone who worked on the family natural organic farm and veterinary clinic, I understand the amount of work, but also the joy! We were so blessed to have this lifestyle for the first 15 years of our marriage and for our children's formative years. Our children now 43 and 42 have remarked many times that they were given the best childhood experiences and life, growing up in this environment. It is worth it, it makes for strong minds, bodies and spirits, and creates a great foundation to build a beautiful life on. God bless!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love that!! And how encouraging that they share now about what a great childhood they had. So glad that you were able to raise your children that way. What a blessing!

[@cadillac0516]

Thankyou for sharing that!! It’s so encouraging to hear that from someone who walked this walk ahead of us and that it’s worth it.. especially when I’m overwhelmed.

[@allissahaney1336]

Every week we do a soup, a salad, and a sandwich. This helps us come up with new recipes within a boundary which helps the overwhelm of ideas for me!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That's a great idea! Having that framework is huge to avoid the mental fatigue. Thanks for sharing!

[@ljjdsee]

LOVE your view on stuck-in-a-rut! My view is a growth mindset so I realize that a rut can actually be quite productive. If i feel stuck, i just let myself be stuck and cook the staples on repeat, and i notice the constraints actually make it so i evolve or edit the staples to become new versions and voila..out of the rut! ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love it - that's a great way to think about it!

[@JessicaMartinpolska]

I’m from Poland and it’s the other way around for me 🤭. I can’t imagine buying broth at the store, not making my own Mac and cheese from simple ingredients that I have around the house. It makes me happy to serve homemade pizza or bake cakes that are not out of the box. I hope my kids will have a wonderful childhood memories and home made meals as a part of it.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That’s awesome! Keep it up, Mama! 👏👏👏

[@julieolson6926]

100% agree!! We eat similarly and I love the simplicity and nutrition that comes from homemade food❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes!! 🙌 Thanks for watching!

[@searose6192]

Ah….my kids and husband are the opposite. They get tired of everyone’s “favorite” meals very quickly. If we have something twice a month it’s nothing but complaints. My husband was a fine dining chef for years and everyone in the family likes a wide range of cuisines. That is lovely in that they aren’t terribly picky…..but boy does it set the bar high for their demands on variety!

[@sunflower-sm4hr]

Living in a kitchen is a lifestyle... not easy but worth it especially for our children ♡♡♡♡

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! 100% to this.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

It’s just ur life U signed up when u had that first child

[@gayeknight]

For young kids, just changing the shape of the pasta in a beloved family favorite makes it all new! I meal plan like you. I think having a stocked pantry and freezer makes all the difference.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good point! Our kids get excited over the simplest things!

[@devorahstree671]

The Olive Garden soup: Zuppa Tuscana would be an easy hit for your family. I'm a one pot wonder myself, and I can make a big batch of this with my eyes closed. I've watched several of your videos today so I know you have all the ingredients, except for maybe Italian seasoning. It's basically sausage, bacon, kale, cream and potatoes. It's simple and yummy.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ooh, thanks for the reminder!! We love this soup but I haven’t made it in a while!

[@user-ob2gn6md5o]

For ALL meals think... Protein, Starch, Vegetable, and add fat, and seasonings (includes salt).. Breakfast: bread with butter and jam, chia seed pudding with toppings like nuts and fruit, or oatmeal (savory, add Sage and browned butter or sweet, add brown sugar and pecans). Veggies and protein. Smoothie whole ingredients. Homemade whole food muffin/bread (like banana bread or zucchini choc.chip). Lunch: soup, sandwich/wraps, salad, charcuterie, pasta, bento box Dinner: Meat, Starch, Vegetable. Tweak according to need. Add and remove based on your nutritional requirements. Stop eating 3 hours before sleeping for digestion so that the body can focus on repairing itself during sleep (7-8 hrs recommended). If there's time,...Wake with the sunshine and get light on your skin (30 minutes for vitamin D). Take a walk if you can. Meditate and pray during your walk... then Eat breakfast

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love all of this! Thanks for sharing!

[@SwanQtrTom]

It’s helpful to learn to wash as you cook. Cutting boards and mixing bowls get washed once it’s in the pot or oven.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Good tips!! So many dishes :)

[@LVT2314]

Homemade soups a must pea soup chicken soup lentil soup beef barley soup . Always keep fresh frozen veggies on hand .

[@rossicastellanos1333]

Yes. I have opted to make soup every week , easy lunch along with a sandwich or salad

[@janejohnson852]

I am alone now ,so I am the only one to satisfy, but like you, I still cook a meat, that I will use in different ways. A ham is good for a meal, sandwiches, beans, rice, fried taters and ham, breakfast. Then, I am ready to make something else. You do good.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ham is a great one to repurpose! Good ideas!

[@whateverjoni]

I love that you don't purposely snack between meal. I wish I had done that with mine.

[@LVT2314]

So many things ahead grilled chicken freeze it for over salads or chicken salad . So much easier healthier than take out .

[@marshanelson6963]

I appreciate how you have a general plan, but not being rigid about it. Great advice. I think that’s where frustration happens- if you don’t allow flexibility. Like you, I make soup every week. Very cost effective and a great way to use up leftover bits of meat, veggies, rice, beans, and pasta that aren’t enough for a meal or even a serving. It’s only 2 of us so I end up having some to freeze, so it’s easy to pull out if I want to deliver a meal to someone. Learning how to use herbs and spices is important in making meals tasty and interesting. I buy in bulk, have a ‘working stock’ in the kitchen and keep the the rest a cool dark room or even in the freezer. I also love growing sprouts for healthy fresh greens in the winter- great on sandwiches.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Great ideas! Love those tips about herbs and spices!

[@rachelcluney1014]

I love having frozen soup in hand! It has been a game changer for us, also just two in my household.

[@Jason-iz6ob]

I think you’re killing it. I grew up pretty middle class. But my parents grew up dirt poor. Mom didn’t even have running water as a kid. So they spent like it. Most of the good food memories I have as a kid were the (cheap) stuff we had all the time. Spaghetti. Lasagna. Taco salad in those premade shells. Biscuits and gravy on the weekends. Dad though still hates poultry. They raised chickens and he said they ate it 3 meals a day. His 5 sisters don’t have that issue though so who knows.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for sharing! It’s always so interesting to hear other peoples stories!

[@faithopeloveful]

Great video! I'm a grandma who does alot of childcare which includes meals. Like you I always prepare a few meats and maybe boiled eggs and maybe a batch of quinoa or rice, etc. We also usually eat maybe one or two different vegs a week and then rotate to different ones the next week. Then I can just add a salad or some other item. Fridays I like to make a quiche and some other dishes that I can just warm them up on the weekend so I don't have to cook. By the way your breakfast looks delicious.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I like that idea for the weekend! Thanks for sharing!!

[@1bbbewitched]

I have found that making something new and different often ends up not a hit with my family because like you said it’s comforting to have a family favorite and the time and ingredients in the new recipes are wasted.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes, it's such a bummer when that happens!

[@rosameijering5161]

Love this

[@marianreddy9848]

Love your common sense approach, helps to keep calm and stay in control!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!

[@aleshalipsky1684]

I totally agree that coming up with the plan is the hardest. I always thought that I wouldn't make a plan but once that plan is done I just follow it. I find I use up things better, soak beans, feed my sourdough well...I enjoy adding a special side, fancy bread product, or dessert when I can where that is extra time or the energy. My batch time is a life saver too. The weeks that I don't get to that my whole groove is off and we don't eat as well.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Totally agree with these thoughts! Thank you for sharing!

[@ka6148]

Love the nettle addition in the chowder

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! Perfect for tossing in soups!

[@erinbell5838]

What does it taste like?

[@rebekahguilder602]

Your breakfast is one that I make for myself when I have the veggies on hand. It’s the breakfast of champions! I agree that when I eat it I feel great and have a steady level of energy. I should consider roasting veggies so I always can make it.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! The breakfast of champions for sure!

[@erind3286]

I’ve just discovered your channel and I’m loving it! Thank you for all of your content.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Love this! So glad you are enjoying it!

[@matthewleewillis]

Just found your channel and I love it! Thanks for sharing your family.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome - thanks for being here and watching! So glad it’s helpful!

[@kmorris1332]

Great advice, thanks for the inspiration

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful :)

[@Gigi.973]

I love your videos and you have a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks for the kind comment and watching! ☺️

[@patriciau6277]

Cookie cutters are a great way to make fun sandwiches for the kids. Mine loved them. My family loved Chicken and Dumplings (drop) my son still talks about it.❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

What a fun idea!!

[@Sherrymk2908]

My family on a day to day basis is just my husband and I. At first I found it frustrating trying to cook for just 2 and we did a lot of takeout. Now I cook for 3 to 4 days at a time. I’ll roast a chicken or several breasts and serve them with different sauces and sides each day. I will probably make a baked layered meat sauce and spaghetti to have on alternate days. I don’t feel overwhelmed and there are very few dishes most days.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome!! Love hearing about that change! Keep it up!

[@LVT2314]

I love the sprouted oats from Costco . I’m checking out your video because scratch cooking like I do . Nothing processed . No one cooks from scratch anymore . I taught my daughter now 35 to cook from scratch. I used to make meatloaf , 40 meatballs , homemade manicotti, lasagna, pot roast , freeze it . Eat once freeze the rest . Never take out .

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I love it! Thanks for sharing those great ideas for freezer meals. I bet your food tasted amazing!! Thanks for watching!

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Great advice. Ty.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

You're so welcome!

[@jenharrell65]

Thank you so much for this video. This is something that I struggle with, so you gave me a lot of great ideas. I'm going to try out your Momma breakfast!😊

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yea! Awesome, so glad it was helpful for you!

[@Ahomeontheprairies]

Taking meat out ahead is so key! Eggs and oatmeal are our go to breakfasts here also.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It makes all the difference! Thanks for watching!

[@rondunlap4628]

Girl you rock

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the encouragement! :)

[@salemthorup9536]

Your meals always look so substantial and nutrient dense, so it's no surprise you don't really snack at all.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

We like hearty meals for sure!! Thanks for watching!!

[@alice-sun]

LOVE THIS - your breakfast is perfect. I personally love fried eggs and chard. something about having the greens cooked in butter is just filling and euphoric. thanks for this wonderful video - subscribed!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yummm...I agree about the greens in butter! So good!! Thanks for watching and being here!!

[@5050TM]

Fantastic video ❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@glendabyford8074]

I love your stove

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thank you!! It’s an AGA and was the second hand deal of a lifetime ❤️

[@danmac1871]

Super!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for watching!

[@ruthwright6247]

Wow! Inspired by you ! So true cooking is work but its worth cokking home cook food. Great content Thank you for this video !

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks so much!! Definitely worth it!

[@ramo_ona]

I wanted to quickly leave a (hopefully constructive) feedback. I could not finish the video because the microphone quality was so bad. I came from other KZbin videos and noticed the difference in sound a lot. It felt like you were screaming at me in a noisy environment and it was starting to give me a headache. I'm sure I'm overly sensitive and people who watch you regularly and follow your life are more than happy to watch like this. Just personally, as a drop-in watcher, content-wise I would've like to finish the video but it wasn't worth the discomfort for me. Maybe you can think about a different solution where the microphone picks up your voice more in a more isolated way (or ignore me if I'm the only one feeling like this!) All the best to you and your family!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Thanks for the feedback! Curious if you've watched one of our newer videos and if you thought the audio is an improvement at all? Always looking to improve. :)

[@mrsginny]

I wouldn't even say it's hard most of the time, just time consuming. I cook like twice a week as well, once at the beginning and once at the end and we eat on leftovers. The days I cook are messy and draining but not difficult🙂

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I agree! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@mrsginny]

@@FromScratchFarmstead it's a pleasure! You come across as very likable

[@YarnSociety]

My breakfast looks like yours and I love it too! That’s great that your kids don’t snack, I’m trying to limit those with my little one. 😅

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

A nourishing breakfast is a game changer - especially for moms! Sounds like you're doing great! Thanks for watching!!

[@searose6192]

I get sick when I eat anything more substantial than tea and maybe yogurt for breakfast.

[@peacelovejoyandhappiness]

This is the best video I’ve ever watched and listened to. Ever. ❤🎉

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Aw! Thanks for your encouragement! ❤️

[@haleyfink6325]

Hey! Stumbled on your channel and it’s been so encouraging and enjoyable watching through lots of your homemaking videos. I actually just cooked a chicken in my Dutch oven like you demonstrated and I had some questions. I used cast iron and cooked in the oven at 375 all day. I checked on it a few hours in and there was hardly any water left..I added more, but by the end of the cook time there was only a small amount of broth left and it was very rich..a huge line of fat on top. I ended up adding more water to it and refrigerating it, but when I tasted it, it was just soo rich. Would you recommend just adding more water or even skimming off the fat? (Not the collagen gelatinous part but the fatty later). I’m still learning cooking from scratch so maybe I didn’t do it right. Do you have any tips?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Hi! When I do it all day, I cook it much lower like 225-250 (similar to a low setting on your slow cooker). If I cook it at 300-325 I cook it for more like 3-4 hours depending on the size of the chicken. I fill it so the water covers about 2/3 of the chicken. Hope this helps!

[@haleyfink6325]

@@FromScratchFarmstead okay good to know. Then do you just leave the fat on the top?

[@sarahwaninger2966]

i do a very similar breakfast...with only every other month grocery trips...im curious how do you have fresh greems every day year round? we have a variety of greens spring through early fall but winter not so much...do you have a way to keep greens fresh longer? what types of roasted veggies do you add? i usually do potatoes or squash for some carbs!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Awesome! We have fresh greens typically may-November. We dry out kale and nettle and turn them into a powder that I’ll add to roasted veggies in the winter months! Like you, I like to make sure I’m getting a starchy veggie in there…squash and beets have been my go to combo lately but it will vary throughout the year.

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I roast a bunch of roots to have in hand in the fridge They are good cold even lol I put s&p, fat and vinegar on them I vary the roots and sometimes add cabbage or brussels Rarely use potatoes

[@abbeys9092]

Liver pate- interesting! What’s the nutrient benefit there and do you cook it with the veggies? How does that mix in?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Liver is so nutrient dense! It actually played a huge role in my healing. Here’s a video how we do it and incorporate it: 5 Pounds of Fruits and Veggies = the nutrients in 4 oz Beef Liver! | Nose to Tail | Feeding Kids kzbin.info/www/bejne/r321eoOAecaompo

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Organs are the original superfood, not a veg! High in minerals esp

[@naomibrinkley7871]

What kind of stove is that? Where is it from?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

It's an AGA! We found ours used from Facebook marketplace. They are from the UK and are a lot more rare in the US but you can find them if you look! We love ours!

[@lindawinters4555]

It looked like beets you were preparing. How do you prepare beets and how to you eat them ? Are they good with other vegetsbles? ❤ This is the first video I have seen and I love healthy eating. I don't cook with coconut because of high fat content. I feel like a little butter is better. Enjoyed all your tips. I wish I knew all this when info when I was young. I am much older but never knew nutrition as I know now. You are blessed.😂😂❤❤🙏🙏

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

My favorite way to cook beets is to slice them thin and roast them! Our kids love when they are a little crunchy, like beet chips! We like adding them with winter squash and Brussels sprouts 😋. All the best to you!! Thanks for your encouragement!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Butter and coconut oil are both pure 100% fat 1tbsp butter=1tbsp coconut oil

[@searose6192]

I don’t get burned out on the actually cooking…..I absolutely get burned out on meal planning! Seriously, if there is one chore I could offload it would be balancing all 7 people’s tastes, likes and dislikes, ingredients we can afford that are on sale or using what we have on hand, that don’t include any leftovers (my husband hates leftovers) , that have a variety of meals from different cuisines and very rare repeats in a short amount of time etc. it’s a lot. I decided last fall to make a full year worth of meal plans with 4 seasonal menus each lasting 30 days with no repeats, and then each of these menus will be repeated 3 times before we move to the next season. That means they will only have to have the same meal three times a year, lots of variety, and yet complete predictability for me once I have the year done. I got fall done and it went really well…..then we decided we were ready to move this spring to a new bigger homestead, so I have had to switch to quicker meals than usual so I have time for packing, deep cleaning and endless home repairs and updates. We are moving in a few weeks and I can wait to get back to finishing my whole year meal plan.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow! That sounds like quite the endeavor - you've been busy!! I'd be so curious to get a peak at your whole year meal plan. I bet that would be such a helpful resource!

[@searose6192]

@@FromScratchFarmstead When I eventually finish it I will try to find a way to share it 😊

[@searose6192]

@@FromScratchFarmstead Your channel is lovely by the way. I recently found you guys and I really am enjoying seeing what can be done on a modest income. When we move next month, my husband’s salary will be cut in half ( though our debt will be gone and we will finally own a home outright) and it’s inspirational to see how much you guys have done with less. I can’t wait to do the same.

[@patriciau6277]

I have grandkids now but when my children were little back when hotdogs were still food. I would cut one into an octopus and place it on their mound of Mac n cheese.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Wow!!! So creative!!! I bet they loved that!

[@sarahwaninger2966]

and also...ive never made liver pate...can you share how to do this? how much do you have with your breakfast?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! This video explains what we do. I have maybe .5 oz per day!

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

5 Pounds of Fruits and Veggies = the nutrients in 4 oz Beef Liver! | Nose to Tail | Feeding Kids kzbin.info/www/bejne/r321eoOAecaompo

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

Liverwurst is sooo good I know

[@gardenmgr2035]

Hi-what kind of mayonnaise are you using in your chicken salad?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

This is the avocado oil Mayo from Costco. We either get this or make our own using olive oil or avocado oil. Thanks for watching!

[@kucibaba]

It will be harder when your youngest be 15😅❤ they will eat crazy amount of food. I am talking from experience❤❤❤

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Ha! Yes, I’m sure it’s going to be a different ball game when our kids are older!

[@CasitaQuetzal]

I have to make tacos every morning for spouse to have for breakfast and lunch at work wake up at 4:30 am very tiring. It would help if I didn’t have to do it.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

That sounds like a lot! Thanks for sharing!

[@Diana-mu9vd]

Do you have liver pate recipe? I can't get past the smell and taste...

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Yes! This is how we do it! I'd start with chicken liver if you're sensitive to the smell and taste. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r321eoOAecaompo

[@MultiMother24]

This has been my family most of my life UNTIL my husband became a diabetic in February then our world changed. No sugar just stevia and I am a southern cook which changed to no sweets. Hope you don't do sweets much for their sake n yours.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Oh wow! What a journey! All the best to you are your family!

[@carolinmichigan]

What is crawling on your counter?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

Not sure what scene you’re referring to? Maybe a fly? Thanks for watching!

[@emilyribnicky9410]

It caught my attention too! It looks like there is a room behind her kitchen, you are seeing her kids run around back there but they aren't very tall so you can only see their heads over the counter. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@deemckinney1486]

Do you struggle with depression?

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

I haven’t!

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

Thanks for making a video about cooking a whole chicken. I just did that yesterday, and I made my broth petsafe so I can share it with my dog. I have a chronic headache condition and I have a really challenging time making scratch meals when I'm having a headache. My husband encourages me to get convenient options, but those are SO expensive. We are already really strained in our grocery budget because everything is very costly where we live.

[@FromScratchFarmstead]

So glad this was helpful! Whole chickens are such a great way to stretch your budget and get good nutrients. I’m so sorry for what you are going through!