WHEN the FOOD bank Rejects Food

[@tamimercer476]

Our food bank has to reject foods as well because of there being too much. Cases of hot dogs once. Didn’t have enough room. I use the dried milk in making homemade hot chocolate mix.

[@owen4248]

That is a shame tami what a waste good to use dried milk to make hot chocolate mix :)

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

@@owen4248 Yes, for sure; when some have no other option 🤢.

[@Myfavorites877]

Do you have a good recipe you'd share?

[@tamimercer476]

@@Myfavorites877 I’ll put it in the comments.

[@tamimercer476]

Hot Chocolate mix 1 cup Cocoa 2 tsp Corn starch 2 1/2 cups Powdered sugar 1 tsp Salt 2 1/2 cups Powdered milk Mix all together and store in an airtight container for up to a year. You can add mini marshmallows when you are mixing in the mug. You can also stir with a peppermint stick. 2-3 tablespoons of mix to 8 ounces of hot water This is a recipe I’ve had since jr high home economics class. If you meant to make it more chocolate you can add chocolate chips, or crushed candy canes will make it minty chocolate. I have even added white chocolate chips or coconut, I’ve also put a dash of vanilla. Some people could put a dash of Bailey’s (I don’t drink but a friend of mine likes it).

[@jenniferheuermann5974]

Tessie, I work at a Food Pantry at my brother in law’s church. I was given two trays of chopped tomatoes . Brought them home and canned 4 pints of salsa and 5 pints of the tomatoes. I may give some of the salsa as gifts. It felt so good to rescue this food. I hate waste. Thanks for inspiring me. God bless. 🌷

[@heatherofthemountains]

Nice!!! That's awesome!

[@laureencortese8588]

Wonderful blessing my dear. I love how you make use of everything. ❤️

[@suzanne529]

I used to extend the milk with dry milk when my kids were little. It saved a lot of money.

[@stevienicks1269]

I freeze bananas either whole in skin or in coins for use in my daughters smoothies.

[@deborahcook7652]

Love getting our church food pantry stuff...we are also only open one day a week and yes alot of the produce will not last till the next week. So we give away to other families and friends and call other churches within the city. Many times I get to show others about saving as well.

[@marylovecountryliving]

I like to use the powder milk for Hot Chocolate

[@paigescott5432]

Your a blessing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@joycefoltz1122]

So glad you could use what would have been wasted. I hate to see food go to waste when it can be used for something. Good tip about adding it in with regular milk to make it better. God bless😀😀😀😀

[@richardschmidt2430]

dried milk? AWESOME! I always have to buy mine...it's awesome!

[@loladuran6933]

Tessie thank you for showing us how to make dried milk and food last a lot longer..

[@olympewalser4865]

Thank You Tessie 🤎🧡🕯️🌈🕊️You have great ideas to prevent food waste . Take Care

[@elmererb258]

I'd like to find stuff like this in my area

[@kathyharmon2093]

My oldest son was in a situation where he lived in a long term hotel converted into tiny apartment someone was kind enough to distribute food boxes to the residents there and one day he was carrying his trash out and people had thrown out canned goods😳😩 he took them scrubbed them well and used them up… you would think people in need would utilize free resources! ( these cans were not unusual types of food they were green beans and canned beans!) happy to say he is on his feet now financially and doing well😊

[@lindap9079]

You are a girl after my own heart Tessie, I think food waste is terrible. The food bank I volunteer at doesn't have any refrigeration. They had an overabundance of onions and potatoes one week. I gladly took them home. I made and canned French Onion Soup from the onions. I ate some potatoes, but they were sprouting so I planted them .

[@lindahawkins5983]

I use Nf Dry milk in all my recipes calling for milk. Saves money.

[@janicehartenhoff1897]

I get powdered milk for cooking/baking.

[@verniemax]

Very informative video from start to finish Tessie!! Tfs!! Take care and God Bless!!! ❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@owen4248]

Good evening Vernie my friend:) Always good to see you :) Yes Tessie explains it all very well as she always does :) Love and Hugs :)

[@verniemax]

Hey there Owen 🙋‍♀️!! Good to see you too! Love ❤️ and hugs 🤗 back to you my friend!! Take care and God Bless!!!❤️✝️✝️✝️❤️

[@scottjosephgaffney7347]

love dried milk, wish i knew a food bankd that even offered it, lucky you so glad someone is ale to save it from the landfill happy holidays

[@sandyf4776]

Teresa Lynn, you are so awesome! So many people are living off of food shelves these days and need to be educated on how to use and prepare the food. Thank you!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you so much!

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

WOW! Dry milk gets grabbed fast at the food bank I have volunteered at. People mix it with cold water and a wee bit of vanilla extract, which makes it taste great. The first Thursday of the month various food banks also give government foods out to seniors. We love bananas that has the sugar spots. I slice and freeze to use in smoothies, baking and I put some in my Vitamix and blend to make banana 'ice cream', which I add a wee bit of vanilla extract to.

[@rexcarebear4701]

Thanks for the tip about the vanilla I did not know that

[@racerx26826]

Great ideas!

[@SimplyBeautiful516]

Awesome information!

[@tessie652001]

Tessie your simply amazing I am the same way I will get it stored for yrs . Never let anything go to waste. GODBLESS sweetie

[@donnalynn286]

I always learn so much from your videos thank you

[@kslecroy66]

Dried milk is great for baking.

[@stacyberry6097]

I used the powdered milk to make hot cocoa mix for people for Christmas & Ranch dressing mix as well. No waste here. If you have rabbits, dehydrate bananas for them they love it, also carrot scraps.

[@kellysflippinlife2682]

Hello Tessie and friends! Hope everyone is well and having a fabulous evening.

[@owen4248]

Hello My Flippin' Life:)

[@kesmarn]

Hi, My Flippin' Life. So far so good!

[@richardschmidt2430]

freezing bananas--make great ice cream! :) I always keep a ton in the freezer! :) Blessings! Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN :)

[@lindamoen6618]

You are so intuitive and super resourceful love 💕 your suggestions on home preservation is astronomical thanks for sharing. God Bless

[@camilion5399]

What a great catch!! BTW I love your kitchen curtains

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thank you!! 😊

[@MerryScraps]

This series of vides are so very helpful! Thank you for making them and passing on your knowledge.

[@zanesutherland406]

Very cool! I want to get some dried milk to make hot chocolate mix. I occasionally like to mix a couple tablespoons in my coffee to make a mocha.

[@david_fl507]

i just bought a 10-acre horse farm, out in the country in northern alberta, canada, for me and my horse and dog. we are leaving the urban environment. it is no longer healthy, on many levels. i look forward to becoming even 1/10th the homesteader you are tessie, and i will consider that, and myself, a success. you continue to inspire us. merry christmas. peace on earth.

[@cindynielson4231]

Thanks for sharing all the tips for dry milk and bananas. 👍🎄🎅🥰

[@eileenlester4342]

I use dried milk in my bread recipes. Works for hot chocolate too.

[@MsFlame2000]

Another useful video! You're on fire Tessie!

[@HomesteadTessie]

Thanks so much!!!! more coming :)

[@perryanderson9127]

you Learn Something New every day. Great Video Tessie

[@MsFlame2000]

Dried milk is also good for baking. You can use it in all of your baking recipes just like regular milk. That's one way to save money on milk.

[@anneflavell1259]

Thank you 🙏 tessie for this video I’ve just purchased a mini oven air cooker dehydrator on amizon it looks like a tiny cooker oven I carnt Waite to receive it and use to dehydrate some fruits 🍌 and vegetables 🍅 and herbs 🌿 thank you 🙏 for giving me the confidence to try doing this have a great 👍 week tessie love ❤️ to you from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xxxx🌈❤️🌈❤️🤗🤗😊🌷🌹🌷🌹🍌

[@jemmiestone3496]

Back when I was a young girl, and money was tight, my Momma would keep a few empty milk jugs. Then she would buy a gallon of milk, put half the milk in the other jug, mix the dry milk and water up and put some in each of the jugs. So one gallon of milk became two gallons. I didn't even notice the difference in the taste. Very frugal idea. What a blessing for you and your family Tessie. I learn something from you every day. Much love. God Bless Y'all. Huggggggggggs

[@lauraraines767]

Oh thanks Tessie, for the corn flake crumbs idea. Great video. Blessings.

[@Jylart]

It's such a shame that food gets thrown out because "there's too much" to get rid of. That says a lot about our society.

[@stevienicks1269]

Some of the problem is people not knowing what to do with the ingredients. It is a shame that our grandparents made from scratch life knowledge is lost in a lot of ways.

[@Mel-vr2cl]

What a great deal! Good for you! That is very cool that you were able to save all that food. I hate waste...with food, or anything at all!

[@dianaarsenault3494]

Omgosh I would love that dried milk!!! I'm in Canada and it is so Very expensive here

[@ellenfisher6341]

WOW, such blessings ! When things REALLY get bad, the people who could have taken that dry milk home , will wish they had it !!! There are so many uses for it other than drinking ~ like gravies , sauces , baking , hot cocoa , icing , smoothies , etc . I am so glad you got it !

[@HomesteadTessie]

So true! Love you and Hope you have a Merry Christmas Ellen !!

[@ellenfisher6341]

@@HomesteadTessie , you too , Sweet Tessie !!!

[@sandrayarnell9498]

I use dried milk a lot. I am glad that you rescued all of that dried milk! I just bought some oxygen absorbers. Great job on preserving the bananas Tessie! God Bless!

[@tinacollinsworth9507]

Wow, we have to buy dried milk here. You are so fortunate!! I have used hand warmers before due to cost. They work! Thank you for sharing all the information, and great job on all that work. You stay so busy, I wish I had your energy.

[@foreverlovely2580]

Hi Tessie❤️

[@kesmarn]

Our church distributes food from from two food bank sources, Tessie, and you're right -- there are SO many (necessary) rules and regulations! These (through no one's fault) can result in situations like the ones you're describing -- where there's nothing wrong with the food itself, but it cannot be given out. Or it's products that people don't want. Just one more example of how there really is enough food to go around in our country, it's just that there are mismatches in the amount of cash that folks have at given times, the number of grocery stores there might be in some neighborhoods, and problems transporting food from one part of the country to another. But folks shouldn't worry. The people who show up at our church still get loads and loads of food, believe me! I learned so much from this video. I had no idea that hand warmers and oxygen absorbers could be interchangeable! And that the clock is ticking when you're using the oxygen absorbers after the package is opened up. So glad that you were able to rescue so much food for your own household and for the folks that you know. Food that won't end up in a landfill now. Enjoy a peaceful, restful evening, Tessie and Chevy Man!

[@RhodaStone]

I had no idea how to do this! Thanks❤️

[@meryldykstra2538]

Good video. Make the most of everything! I also just want to compliment you on the"production value" of this and so many of your videos. I really like the music. The guitar in this piece, which I think you've used in others, is just evocative and lovely! 😊

[@gailfox6791]

I helped a cousin move and she had alot of food bank food that she didnt want because she thought she wouldn't like it or know how to fix it. I took a couple of cans of the pork and turned it into pulled pork Sammy's and they were delicious! I use dry milk to bake with. Blessings to u all.

[@marthaholcomb8148]

You are so fortunate to be able to get the extra food. God blessed you! I'm enjoying your channel, keep doing what you do.

[@gabriellemedeiros3161]

I love the food pantry video ideas! Ive been blessed many times by the local food pantry!

[@Donna-go4es]

If more people helped out at food pantries they could also get extra food. Pantries "pay" there workers with free food.

[@wendygaudley1148]

i grew up on milk like that,that is what I drink now

[@hollyj2925]

Great idea for powdered milk. I love making banana muffins when my bananas get old.

[@milisaspencer6744]

Our stores here in my town doesn’t even carry powdered milk, wish they did.

[@Linda-fg2rz]

Bless your heart Tessie! Such good information. A food budget can go a long way when you know how to deal with food.👍🥰

[@questionasker1749]

BTW, your dehydrated bananas are gorgeous! Seriously. Im going to try to make mine neater.

[@justme2059]

We had lots of powdered milk growing up. When we were short on fresh milked cows milk, my mom with mix up powdered milk and mix with a little of the fresh milk. She also made huge batches of hot chocolate that we would get a cup of when we finished our milking and other chores outside in morning and evenings to warm us up.

[@chickenmama4384]

That’s so amazing. So excited for you that you got so much powdered milk.

[@donnamedley4712]

I really enjoy this kind of video, and I'm learning too. Thanks for your time and effort!! 🌹🌹🌹

[@VeiledDancer]

This was such an interesting video! It’s much appreciated Tessie!

[@debradakan8938]

I just picked up cabbage, celery, carrots, cauliflower and lettuce that was rejected and going to the landfill.

[@bellen4329]

So glad you could make use of rejected food. You can use dried milk in recipes without reconstituting it. Just add the dry milk with the dry ingredients and then add the appropriate amount of water with the wet ingredients. Was taught that back in 1968 when volunteered at a food bank with a college class in Home Economics - learned so much from the people at that food bank.

[@paulineclarke5388]

I use dried milk when I need milk for cooking such as making a rice pudding or custard I also always add some when I make bread , it’s a great product

[@alinedoyle4914]

My breadmaker uses dried milk and it is so expensive at the store.

[@gp7813]

Thank you, Tessie. This is very good info. I never knew about oxygen absorbers.

[@dianadelacruz8944]

Just amazing what your able to do great job sis thank you for sharing ❤❤❤❤❤

[@robinragan1702]

I buy whole milk then add equal parts milk to filtered water. It tastes just like 2% and I get 2 gallons of milk for the price of a gallon. Just shake it up before you pour.

[@catherinebarlow3079]

here in uk we have trussell trust its national charity set up in uk food storage food big food companys / food shops like aldi lidl tesco morrisons asda distribute to all the food banks all over uk you get three days of food until you get money or you have to go back to the local food bank until next time you need help every day they are giving out over 1,700 food parcels to familys every day

[@Randy8923]

Important information! Great job Tessie!

[@Myfavorites877]

Such valuable info Tessie. Thank you!

[@adan9850]

My husband and I have run a monthly food distribution for 15+ years now. It has been such a blessing to us to do so. We have beautiful relationships with so many from there and they are truly like family to us. Often times I have found that people are so used to prepared food that they have no knowledge on what to do with it how to prepare certain foods. We try very hard to provide tips and tricks on food prep and preservation when we can. If the opportunity arises to volunteer at your local food pantry please do so. You won't regret it. The blessings in doing so are endless. Merry Christmas everyone!

[@rickballard1627]

Good video Tessie. Just wish more folks did this sort of thing. Blessings to you and your family

[@christinagardener1889]

My freezer has lots of frozen bananas. My family goes through phases of eating bananas but often don't finish then before they would go bad. Once they get brown spots I put them in the freezer. Those will later go into banana bread, smoothies or Banana N'Ice Cream, which is a one ingredient frozen dish.

[@kimr9960]

I love dehydrated bananas. I throw so many bananas away.

[@teresawebster3498]

Thank you!

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

You can take the bananas and just toss them as is in a plastic bag and toss in the freezer. You get a natural covering to keep freezer burn off the fruit.

[@questionasker1749]

Seriously, I have been EVERYWHERE looking for powdered milk. I even went to the restaurant food and equipment store. Good for you sister! The one thing I worry about is milk and eggs. I do have several cans of powdered eggs. Im grateful for them. Thanking the Lord for blessing my sister!❤🛐🛐 GREAT VIDEO TESSIE!☺

[@owen4248]

Good evening Question Asker, I have found powdered milk in my local grocery store as well as Dollar Tree :) Tessie sure is blessed well:)

[@hazytwilite6454]

SAME!!! I want some and I simply cannot find it!

[@questionasker1749]

@@owen4248 I will go to Dollar Tree. None last week but Im determined! Changing my length of prep time# Thank you sweet friend.❤❤❤

[@questionasker1749]

@@hazytwilite6454 Stacy do you think its where we love?

[@WildRemedies1]

I have trouble finding it in my area also. It use to be in every grocery store you went in and Aldi had it also. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere for about the last 2 years. I gave up.

[@owen4248]

Good Evening Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:) Be sure to hit that like button Tessie will appreciate it greatly :)

[@owen4248]

@@MichaelR58 Hi Michael 58:) Stay safe and healthy my friend:) God Bless !

[@rexcarebear4701]

Merry Christmas owen to you and yours!!

[@owen4248]

@@rexcarebear4701 Merry Christmas Rex Carebear :-)

[@decoy8645]

Wow what a score ! I’m glad for you.

[@owen4248]

Good Morning Tessie, Sisters, Brothers, and Friends:) Wish you all a wonderful blessed Wednesday filled with Gods Joy and Happiness:) Remember to pray for one another and for all around the world:) God Bless You! Love you all:) Keep smiling be safe :)

[@heatherofthemountains]

Before I forget, again, lol I gotta say, Tessie... You have the cleanest over hear kitchen light fixture I've ever seen! LOL it's beautiful too. Yesterday's video really captured the beautiful flower cutouts around the bottom portion that flares out. It's lovely. Now... Back to this insane video! I'm just kidding... Just feel terrible how so many don't know what to do with powdered milk. A VERY GOOD food and a very valuable pantry item! Tessie to the rescue!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!! This is essential.

[@rachelseibert7882]

You are such a great teacher, thank you for your instructions!

[@angelabaril104]

Tessie, I get the rejects in my area and I am so glad. It is the only way to make ends meet.

[@rondahoward5341]

I love all the tips Tessie! Very educational!

[@marywalker2896]

I have been stretching my milk that way for years.. I started doing it that way when the kids were little ..and the kids never even noticed..and if u do it half and half your right you don't taste the difference..I use dried milk in many recipes..so glad u were able to save so much food .

[@deletingaccount]

I would recommend anyone to volunteer at their local food bank if able. I have a few times. I've worked our church soup kitchen as a kid. Nice tip in today's video.

[@lilstepnoel]

Sis Tessie I did find a food bank not too far from us. I've been going there for about 3 months now, it help a little. They don't give much for 2 people but I'm not complaining, just happy to get it. I'm going to ask them what they do with food and dry milk, etc when they can't give it out. Thank you so much.

[@stupidshouldhurt8363]

Awesome advice, Tessie! I also go to the food bank, haven't gotten any milk powder yet but if I do, I will definitely be using this trick to preserve it!

[@rosalindlively677]

Brilliant!!

[@kimmack9408]

That's crazy. I have been watching for dry milk for weeks in the store and they are out.

[@elizabethbartels4121]

I use the powdered milk for cooking because you can't tell the difference in the end.

[@deborahsmith9232]

Lived at a homeless shelter for 40 months and worked in the kitchen.a ton of donated food was repurposed or thrown away. By repurposed I mean given to the community or in this instance donated for animals.

[@foreverlovely2580]

When the food bank rejected food well someone else will make use of it.

[@connielipp8648]

Good Morning Tessied, Thank you for this, another wonderful instructive video.. love to you

[@terryhenderson424]

Back in the day when dried milk was so much cheaper than regular milk, we used it in baking and cooking. Once cooked, it caramelizes and can even be used in hot chocolate or very hot coffee tasting as good as regular milk. If you need a richer milk, (whole, half half, buttermilk) add half again or double the amount if low fat powdered milk. We used to make a LOT of crustless quiche (upto 2-3 per week for 2 people) using a few extra eggs each, 1.5 times the milk crystals, some cheese, and what ever veggies we had back in the day when we were broke; powdered milk crystals, eggs, carrots, collard greens, and some cheese were the staples.

[@KaylynnStrain]

powdered milk is something I would definitely take. when my mosque stopped serving community meals I was asked to clear out the kitchen and storage room I brought home what I could use and other people took home what they could use. once we start serving meals again people bring in food and not all of it can be used there so I bring home what will not get used

[@HomesteadTessie]

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[@lia-liz2012]

My mom used to do the half half dried milk as well for the 7 of us and we couldn't tell. I thought it was so smart of her. I knew the secret but my siblings didn't need to know 😆😅🤣

[@wandahershey9227]

We seldom get dry milk here but it is nice when we do. Thanks for sharing all the tips Tessie! Have a blessed day Friend