Cooking for 2, Healthier dessert// We had everything but money.

[@KMcKee-qn6bo]

I gotta say this... I just love you and Danny so much. I love who you are and how you’ve chosen to live. And I truly admire your mission in life, the mission that has everything to do with how you touch the lives of everyone around you. Thank you for being the type of people who choose to do that.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you so much!! We Love you!

[@jsellick6468]

I SO agree with KMcKee!! What a blessing that I happened upon your channel…….I love and enjoy everything about you and Mr. Brown. Loved the Christmas stories and hearing about your childhood! Being a recent subscriber, I have lots to catch up on, and I’m enjoying every video!! Love & Blessings, Jackie🪷

[@ConnieK204]

Miss Lori, these stories transported me back to my happy childhood with two parents that grew up during the Depression! My twin and I were given up for adoption and these “salt of the earth “ parents took us both and showered with love( not gifts) and their attention which was all we wanted.Times were hard but we were always happy with the little we had and never compared ourselves to those wealthier because we were content just to be together.I really miss them and our sweet family life!❤️

[@RJsyiyia]

My mom and dad were depression babies and told stories of what growing up was like for them. Looking back, their stories make me feel like my brothers and I grew up in the lap of luxury even though we really didn't. My Grandpa (Mom's dad) saved up and built their house with his own two hands. It wasn't a big place but us grandkids loved It! They had an out building that was full of such wonderful "stuff"; my brothers, cousin, and I would spend hours playing with all of it. Their house didn't have a bathroom in it until Mom was in her early teens and even then, you had to go out the kitchen door and walk across the back porch to use it. Grandpa passed when I was 5 and I cherish every memory of him and wish he could have still been here while we were all growing up. Mom's mother ( Grampsie) passed just after I turned 11 and miss her dearly...she left me her old Singer sewing machine and I just about sewed with it right into the ground but still have it because there's no way I'm ever getting rid of it. Thanks for reminding us of simpler times and bringing back loving memories. Bless you always and ❤!

[@loripretti843]

Miss Lori I am so thankful for you!!! I am 61 single, I have been a insulin diabetic for 45 years!!! You made me want to cry with your recipe today!!! I Loved your readings today and I would love it if you did it every week!!! God Bless you and Mr Brown!!!!

[@bevballard7516]

I hope you enjoy the recipe ma’am. God Bless you I take the sugar free cool whip add chocolate sugar free pudding mix and whip it up and freeze it. I call it my ice cream 🍦

[@sandrahudziec723]

​@@bevballard7516sounds good have to try that😊

[@beverlyshelton5635]

You are so right , Christmas is too commercialized, it's so hard to see little ones suffer

[@dawnweck]

Ohhhh Miss Lori, your recipe couldn't have come at a better time for me. My Husband was recently hospitalized with kidney failure. He was put on a restrictive diet and I found myself thrust into the crazy world of a plant-based diet. Your recipe was a blessing for me. As he is recovering, his appetite is coming back and I'm positive this recipe will be one that will make him smile. Keep us in your prayers. It's not easy feeding a man who never cared much for vegatables this blasted plant based diet. Hugs to you and Mr Brown Ü

[@N2Mtns2]

Now Praying for him and you. 🙏🏼🥰👩🏻‍🌾🎚️🙏🏼

[@pamelaj25]

I wanted to reach out to you, first to let you know I will pray for you 🙏. Second, I can relate. The first week of January, my son had accute Liver failure. He was very close to death. It was extremely stressful and tough to say the least. He had to eat a Mediterranean diet along with medication. The good news is that he is well enough to go back to work just this week. The diet was probably the most important part of his recovery. God Bless.

[@kittyrichards9915]

Be careful with "sugar free" items. These type foods contain artificial sweeteners that are very hard on the kidneys. Stevie or maybe monk fruit are much better options as they are plant based. Confirm this with your doctor.

[@dawnweck]

@@pamelaj25 Thank You so much for reaching out Pamela. Prayers are what gets the job of recovery done. Prayers are always appreciated and most welcome. So very happy to hear your Son is doing so well. Hugs to Y'all Ü

[@pamelaj25]

@@dawnweck Yes. Of course the prayers are most important❤️. But the diet was critical as well. It's a long journey ahead. I hope to hear good news from you in the future.

[@beckysteinmiller338]

Miss Lori you have a beautiful soul. God bless you and Mr. Brown too!❤

[@heather6778]

Miss Lori...you and Mr. Brown are amazing...you undoubtedly have have been such a blessing to each of your viewers. I find you both so comforting and uplifting. So thank you ❤ to you both!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Wow, thank you

[@mbmiller1956]

I took care of my friends mom before she passed. The one thing she would eat when she wouldn’t eat anything else was a small pkg orange jello, 1 cup hot water stirred in til the jello dissolved, then one cup vanilla greek yogurt, stirred in, followed by a can of drained mandarin oranges. Then refrigerate until set. Delicious!!

[@beeswan9775]

Thank you thank you thank you for cooking for 2!!!!!! And for just the 2 of you. I feel like we are together in the same room when I watch your videos. I don’t get that with any others. It is a God-thing! Bless you for the work that goes into this…a ministry of sorts to all of us.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

You are so welcome!

[@sandyhenson5875]

We didn't have money but your family had love ❤️ and God bless yall 👍

[@susanhinson5154]

Have your coffee take care of yourself. If you can’t take of yourself you can’t help us. We need the both of you for your ministry and gardens and cooking of course. I come home from chemo and I feel so much comfort from you and Mr brown .

[@vatriscrittenden785]

Loved the reading, remembering Christmas's back when.we didn't have no money. Kids would get a dollar toy and a orange and apple in a sock didn't get no candy. We are rich with God's love, but still poor. Still don't have money, just enough to get by on , there is always someone down the road worse off then you ❤.

[@mamiestacy1704]

Ms. Lori, please don't think of me as being weird. But from the beginning of the video, I kept thinking, she's exceptionally beautiful. Towards the end I understood why. You are naturally beautiful, true. But what really enhances it, is your inner beauty. Thanks for sharing that we should be counting our blessings one by one. The stories you read, plus your reflecting on those needing help in our communities needed to be addressed. Thanks for sharing your kind heart and God bless you and Mr.Brown in all that you do. 💕❤️💕

[@robintaylor1084]

I love your small recipes. I just bought a 2 quart crock pot at Walmart for less than $10!!! Now in the morning I can put my ingredients in the crock pot and let it cook all day!

[@NewMarshallinTown]

That’s what I tell people. I’m rich, just don’t have any money.

[@N2Mtns2]

Lol Us too. I was shamed for saying “Just Farmers” and now I thankfully and proudly say “Farmers broke as a bad joke”. Lol.

[@lindaruckman677]

MS. LORI, I SO VERY MUCH JUST LOVE WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS ❤AND HEARING YOU AND MR.BROWN TALK ABOUT YOUR LIVES AND YOUR LOVE FOR THE LORD! YOU ARE TOUCHING ALOT OF HEARTS AND THAT IS SO WONDERFUL!,I am so proud to be one that you uplift each day/ Evening I watch I grew up as I have said on Virginia's Eastern Shore on an Island well known for The Chincoteague Ponies Swimming across from Assateague Island on Slack Tide to Swim Horses and colts too Our Side! So great to have been Blessed on a Small Island, where back then Everyone knew everyone and all were there to help neighbors when needed! My Mom's Family were from there! I still have Loved ones that are so close too my Heart ♥ SO MANY TOURIST FROM EVERYWHERE FOR THE ANNUAL FIREMANS CARNIVAL! WE AS THE YOUNG PEOPLE LOVED GETTING OUT OF SCHOOL AS WE KNEW WE WERE GOING TO GO TO THE CARNIVAL! WE ALL CHERISH OUR HOMES AND WHERE WE WERE RAISED AND MY BROTHER AND I WERE RAISED BY A WONDERFUL Dad And😮 CHRISTIAN MOM AND WHEN THOSE DOORS WERE OPENED YOU WERE THERE! MY WONDERFUL Daddy got Saved a few years before he passed but never a word whenever we came back from church! I'm so Thankful for it! Love listening to you and Mr Brown Reading the Words of our Lord and Saviour!❤ God Bless and Watch Over you Both and your Family❤😊 LINDA

[@lindaruckman677]

Again I Love your talking about things we ourselves has been through! I Love Giving from my Heart for your so write It's just not about The Money Give Love and whatever we can do to help with Love and if it's only a Cake or pie From your Heart That is full of Thinking about what we all can do to be a Blessing where it's needed! It's feels so much better to give than Receive! Amen! Do what we each feel what our Lord wants us too ❤ GOD BLESSES US AND WHAT A JOY HE SEES WHEN WE ARE DOING Good for SOMEONE! ANEN

[@TheLightbright01]

You and me to. I am not in need of anything. I am trying to sell a lot. Stuff I don't need is going out the door.

[@baseballmomof8]

Exactly!!! Most folks have a 401k… i tell them w have a 401EIGHT!!!!! They won’t let us go hungry or homeless 😂😜

[@cindybolling5855]

I like a little coffee with my cream too. I used to be teased at work about how much cream I put in, but I just continued to make my coffee the way I liked it!!!!😁

[@cathyburns750]

Mrs. Lori, Thank you so much for the wonderful Christmas stories! They remind us that it's more blessed to give than to receive. Even a smile given away can make someone else's day. God bless everyone! Stay well and safe!

[@TheKatherine1958]

In 1963 my Daddy built my gramma her first ever in door bathroom with tub and toilet. Grampa had a small dairy and they had an outhouse and bathed in a galvanized tub in the kitchen with water heated from the stove. I was almost 5 at the time but I remember Daddy building the bathroom off the back door. My gramma was so proud of that bathroom that her son-in-law built for her. Grampa used the old outhouse while he was working outside but he was happy to have indoor facilities.

[@barbwosmansky8263]

Thank you Ms Lori for your beautiful story and words tonight. I needed to hear them so much today and God spoke through you. ❤️✝️🙏❤️

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

You are so welcome

[@rebelgirl7289]

I made the zucchini / lemon bread minus the glaze and it turned out very good. I just need the Cool Whip for this yummy dessert. I love that book. I've been giving to my granddaughter's family this week. Some school uniforms, a walker for the youngest, socks, extra food I get from the food bank and recyclables for gas money. They drive my old car. Sometimes the needy is close to home. Kids and the elderly come first. I respect Mr. Brown for providing for his family all those years. That's what real men do. Lovely video. Thank you.

[@Zip22Zip]

My uncle down in Mississippi raises popcorn and he hangs it to finish drying under the shed the mules use as shade. It was so hot the other day that while the mules were trying to cool off under the shade of the shed, the popcorn started popping. The mules saw all the white stuff flying around, thought it was snow and they froze to death.😁😁😁😁

[@prepperchicntexas]

😂❤😊

[@bonstar3221]

😂😂😂❤😂

[@janicenash8382]

We love you & Mr. Brown, y’all are family to us 🙏❤️❤️🙏

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Rich in knowledge and busy hands is such a Godly gift!

[@shirleymurphy1958]

Really a good reminder too put things aside when you can for those in need . Children and the elderly need our time and attention seasoned with love.

[@cindiegrimm5983]

My favorite kind of video from you and Mr. Brown. Just like talking to a friend. Recipes are always good, time is even better. Stay cool and safe. I think of Mr. Brown working in the heat. I'll be glad when he retires, maybe you'll come home to dinner on the table and we can convince him to video himself preparing it like you've always done. LOL Much love and prayers to both of you and the family.

[@jehsdca]

Ms Lori, Thank you for sharing those stories from people during he Depression years. They open our hearts to the possibilities of other’s needs. There are some people who simply are unaware of the needs of others. Today you’ve opened our eyes and hearts. Thank you.

[@jtharp9265]

Sadly, it's so very true , as many people even your own family don't have a clue as they are to busy living a life above their own means, But in these hard times with our economy we will be OK as we garden and save what we can , as I was raised by my grandmother who lived through the depression and was raised very frugal , Mrs lori and Mr. Brown truly give me hope and feel like I have true family ,that I just can't hug . God bless you Mrs josette Tharp Montgomery County, Texas ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@LCMCCHESNEY]

Thank you so much for your channel. I really appreciate it. I to love the Lord and I'm struggling right now. I'm facing total shoulder replacement and I'm doing my best to live on $1,010 a month disability and I'm single with a beautiful 13 year old service dog. I can and freeze what I can, and pay the bills. Would very much appreciate your prayers, and please don't ever quit your channel. I love it when you and Danny read the scriptures. God bless in all you do. ❤😊

[@NorthMissouriOutdoors]

Always enjoy you reading my friend

[@kanditallant6740]

Oh listening to you talk is bringing back so much memories of my childhood. One of my favorites was catching “crawdads” in the creek behind our house. Our neighborhood kids played outdoors with us until dusk. Kids are sure missing out on some fun these days.

[@tonyn3123]

Good 'ol common sense that I was raised by and live by today. I also grew up without money, but we ate very well from the garden and always got by. I would consider my childhood very good. I am not rich by any stretch, but I do have more resources in retirement than I did during my career, and I believe helping those in true need is our obligation. I do what I can. Thanks.

[@DolorezB]

Hello Mrs.Lori..it is 8:30 here in Napoleon Ohio.I just finished watching you..The book you was reading too us was so good to hear..makes you think how even the hard times wasn't as bad as what the world is today.People believed in Our Wonderful Lord..and I wasn't there..but I just imagine in a way a lot easier times..and how close families must of been.Its been a hot summer..nothing like there..oohh I am so sorry..My son and his family lives in Texas..and he tells me how hot its been there..I will pray for rain .You guys take care..hang in there..and just know we love you guys.God bless🙂

[@lindabradford4918]

Oh Miss Laurie what a special show today!!

[@patriciahartless2095]

Hello Brown Family. My Mother and Daddy always helped people out . I do the same thing . I'm glad I had wonderful parents . Both of them has passed away years ago . My kids and grandkids also help others . Let love guide you to help others . Thanks for sharing your dessert recipe . Have A Blessed Evening .❤😊❤😊

[@donnakirk7455]

Invaluable advice about serving God and others, as well as spending time and showing true love to your children/family. Great video!!

[@jenninedorman4830]

That's why we give to a family we know is in need, not a company that is full of greed! XOXO

[@vernicebarmore3505]

This story reminds use of how blessed we are,we have to share our wealth even if its just a loaf of bread.

[@thecottagegardener8578]

Thank you Lori for being so Kind, Loving and Honest. Sending Love and Blessings from Canada.

[@nadurkee46]

Thank you, this was lovely today, refreshing , thoughtful, timely, and wise words that need to be spoken often. God bless!

[@ashleykilpatrick5554]

My husband & I made it this entire 3 years without getting "The Big C" & then last week BAM,,, OUT OF NOWHERE We both got it & It has been an extremely hard week,,, we are hopefully at least the end,,, We Finally we're physically able to get out to garden today & OH BOY,,,,, GIANT ZUCCHINI, SQUASH ETC.... SO MUCH for me to put away & it is going to take all my strength. All Glory to God for pulling us through & keep us standing.

[@fahinahigby1152]

Thank you! Love your videos! God bless you!❤

[@conniefreeman3943]

I could listen to you talk or read all day and also listen to Mr Brown bible study

[@susanstokesbrungard291]

Hi All! The stories remind me of my Virginia days at my Aunt and Uncles house. I loved them so much. I really enjoyed your stories. Lv and Prayers to all. I agree with you about Christmas. We can't hardly afford it anymore. A dinner and homemade gifts are what I like. I love working with my hands. God will surely Bless you All.😊 We had a bad couple storms this evening with tornados but God spared us. We got a good rain.

[@terriespock5384]

Enjoyed this video very much Miss Lori. I was in a situation when my boys were very young. I ended up being a single mom, I worked but my pay didn’t go very far and I was really struggling. I went for help and was told I made 10 cents to much. I was told if I quit my job I would qualify for everything. Well I just couldn’t do that, I was raised to work hard and make my way. It was hard and that Christmas I had no money to get food or any presents for my boys. Someone put my name in for help and I was able to go to the youth center and pick 3 small toys for my boys and they also put my name in for a food basket. What a gift that was. God answered my prayers for help. My boys told me when they grew up that was the best Christmas they ever had. I couldn’t believe it. It just goes to show you don’t have to have a bunch of gifts under the tree they were satisfied with the little bit they got. Now I donate every year to help someone out that was in my same situation. Love you and Mr Brown and all your videos. I was wondering, are you going to do another cook book? I missed out on your other ones. Would love to have one!

[@scottnelson4372]

Laurie, the best way to help those families is to teach em. Give them the skills to succeed. We had nothing growing up. I enjoyed all the goodies not the gifts at Christmas. Its all about the family.

[@judyopp7485]

Love you guys! Had to smile...we had sugarfree lime jello with cottage cheese and small can crushed pineapple with our sandwich tonight. There's enough for tomorrow too! Gonna have to try your strawberry treat! It's just the 2 of us in our small home too! Our little home is over 100 years old...5 rooms with 17 windows....we wouldnt trade it for a mansion! Thanks for your uplifting videos! ❤

[@debbierausch3882]

I so love listening to you talk~ reminds me of my grandmother in many ways..and the stories and things she used to talk and teach us all about..and do.. ML and Thank You so MUCH!! GBY

[@mandyleaguemamaleague6968]

Love having morning coffee with you Mrs Lori God bless you !

[@kathybaker6798]

You are so right Miss Lori money isn’t always the answer . Human kindness and self sacrifice for others is worth more than gold. I remember being a girl scout and we would decorate bars of soap like swans for the ole ladies at the nursing home. We’d take those small gifts to the nursing home along with cookies and sing Christmas carols for these sweet patients. It humbled us girls and Touched the patients lives. And eventually a few of these little girls including me became nurses as adults. God moves in mysterious ways!

[@michaelbiddy2324]

Money isn't everything that's true but it doesn't hurt either! 💯

[@katw3070]

Oh, I remember when I was a Girl Scout and we made little bibles out of Ivory soap and used yellow paint to signify pages. You just brought back a wonderful memory!

[@jafrompa1555]

Miss Lori, I will soon be 82 and you just brought back my memories of Christmas. The paper chains and the tinsel in my hair at church,for I played an angel in the Christmas play. Oh thank you for that wonderful reading and the sweet memories it brought to my mind of those childhood days so long ago. 🎄

[@karenfaries5056]

LOVE You for sharing the reading it reminded me of a childhood memorie, I seen a sign at the church asking if you need food for Christmas sign up so I did I was a young little girl and I didn't tell my mom or dad, the church brought us so much stuff and I praised God for it.. I thank you and God Bless y'all 🙏 Prayers for all of us amen..

[@trishkcmo3683]

I was feeling very grumpy tonight until your video Ms Lori. Thanks for reminding me how.lucky I really am. Garden growing, pantry stocked, and no interest payments for anything. Thank you again.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

You are so welcome

[@michaelbiddy2324]

We also gave gifts at Christmas to the underprivileged! This is so sweet, your stories. We took a lot of food one xmas eve to house very similar to your in 1969. The little boy was so excited we brought eggs.

[@michaelbiddy2324]

The story you read so familiar. That family never did better however. Their Daddy was a drunk.

[@michaelbiddy2324]

You and Mr. Brown were just like me. I worked 2 sometimes 3 jobs I don't think the young people now can work like that. Do you know what I mean? We worked like that and made it work. I don't think young people now can work like that and make it work. Things are so much more difficult now.

[@mallory0322]

Such BEAUTIFUL stories! Thank you for sharing these☺️! You and Mr Brown are such lovely blessings! 🙏🌼🌺

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Mmm Mmm .. Fresh perked coffee ☕! Love the recipe. Summer is busy, but woodstove cooking isn't too far away😊

[@Callylily7]

My favorite story was about the woman who helped the poor family. Like your family, we were country folks. We had a garden, a cow, and chickens. Never did we go without delicious food since my mom was a great cook. Dad had a good job working a pipe shop. My sister says that we were poor but I disagree. I'm happy that I lived as we did during the best years in this Nation. I was born in 1947 so it is easy to decide when those years were. It's my joy to sit in the mornings with a cup of coffee and tune in to whatever you're doing I adore your life as it reminds me so much of mine, as a child. May God bless you and Mr. Brown in all that you do. A huge fan from Bama.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@mysonsRnavy]

Miss Laurie my first jam was apricot and I filled 4 oz tiny jars and gave as gifts. I think there were 24 jars back then and I happened to go to a family reunion with it when I lived in California. Since then I have been learning and teaching myself pressure canning as well as water bath canning. It has been fun though a lot of work. And very rewarding even though it's me and my cat. :) You and Pa are soothing and God fearing. I am disabled so everything I try to grow inevitably dies in heat. Prayers of any kind are always welcome. Bless you both.

[@juliaarmato3984]

Hi Ms. Lori. I'm a retired Activity Director for a hospital Long Term Care. I enjoy your reading of We had everything but money. I use to have a weekly program called Reminisce. I would bring out the Reminisce magazine and focus on a particular article. I put together "kits" of items that went with the story. Back to school, or babies, Christmas, Thanksgiving, weddings... Props like a diaper bag filled with baby items, or school supplies... Everybody could pass those around the table. It meant so much to them. I loved all my moms and dads. Best job I ever had. What a blessing from God. He gave me what I had missed out on. How great is our God. Look forward to more stories and chats. 💝💝💝

[@marshabanks2297]

Such a wonderful video you made just telling simple stories and sharing a simple jello recipe. Love you and Mr. Brown so much!❤❤

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

How wonderful!

[@robingirven4570]

Thank you Miss Lori. We’ve been homesteading for over 50 years and didn’t even realize we were homesteaders! Lol Can’t wait to bake bake bread again when the weather cools down again.

[@MargieBenson-dv9ek]

I love you guys too ❤

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Thank you for sharing

[@claudiakroll7784]

Ms. Lori youhave been such a blessing to me. You and Mr Brown. I am 67, retired RN. We all have our difficulties but you 2 have me gardening and raising my own food as much as I can. I started canning again too. I used to when I was a stay at home mom until the 1990s. I feel real accomplished seeing what I've canned. Thank you for all your recipes and everything. Sometimes just listening to you brings me Peace. God bless you both.

[@ispysaidmylittleeye3489]

Thanks for the chat. It's not everyone who will just sit down and relax with me. You are certainly one of the nicest people I've seen on KZbin. This was really nice 👍

[@trishfalconer604]

There are no chance meetings in life Ms Lori,I do believe the good Lord pushed me your way for some good old country comfort. Thank you for the chat today over a good brew, at our age, I'm 62, it's nice to sit and chew the fat. I'm am a Widow of 4 years now. I'm getting things together, hope to be in my house by Christmas. Prayers needed and sent for you with heartfelt love.🙏 🐨🦘🤗🇦🇺

[@phyllissweetpea4926]

Happy Tuesday to the Browns from beautiful Ohio.

[@pambohnhoff2163]

Ms Lori, I always enjoy when you share your books and stories with us--so heartwarming! I also want to tell you how much I appreciated your honesty when it comes to preserving/canning/freezing, etc. There is a time when each family needs to consider how much they need and then plan accordingly. I'm older than you and Mr Brown, and my husband and I had to scale back some on how much we grew and how much we put up. Like you said, after you've filled your own space, and your kids' and neighbors' pantries, it's time to rest, lol. As an old gal who thinks you and Danny are God's gifts to all of us, I want to encourage you to take really good care of yourselves. Our hands, knees, and backs often pay a price if we're big gardeners. Didn't mean to lecture you, but simply to encourage you to keep on letting the Lord lead you in all areas. Love you both! BTW, I just can hardly wait to see what your surprise is all about!!!

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you

[@justcallmesuzzie]

Mrs. Lori, I use the jam in my home made yogurt. I keep what I use in my pantry for a year and I use it as I go. What I have decided to do since I am alone is to only can up what I can use within the year.

[@katrinaDS]

I definitely needed to be reminded that everything happens on God’s time. It’s been an extremely rough couple months and I keep praying it’s going to get better. I know it will it just takes time.

[@scrappysoulsister]

So good to see you! Sweet stories of people helping people. So sad that the news and other outlets lead people to believe that almost everyone is bad. There are still good people in this world ❤

[@CherylWilke]

Great video Ms. Lori. Can you please do a video on how you put up flour and sugar? I’ve been wanting to do this for so long and unfortunately I don’t trust others but I know your ways are tried and true. Greetings from sunny San Francisco, CA💜

[@rebeccanotch1202]

I like the idea of a "giving year" from your garden when your pantry is full, Ms. Lori. ❤

[@deanpippitt3170]

Hi Miss Lori, so good to see you again, I just wanted to tell you how much I love your zinnias. I haven't grown any for a long time but they stand out in my mind as such a lovely, kinda old fashioned flower. My folks always grew them along the veggies in the garden. Seems like as the years have gone by faster all the time I'm drawn so to the wonderful days of childhood. I long to go home to the country where time passed slower, longer days ending with the sense of contentment of a hard days work surrounded by my family.

[@donnakirk7455]

That looks like one strong cup of coffee!!☕️😮😊

[@terrychrist9733]

Thank you for that dessert I didn't know they had sugar-free Cool whip. When I was a kid there were several of us kids we were a poor family. But not as poor as some of the villagers at the Indian village. My dad would cut Christmas trees and deliver them with cases of food. That the Indian colony those people were so grateful I went into their house and they just had dirt floors. It was very heartwarming to see that we could give to these people. My dad did it every year. Those were joyous times in my life. God bless you and mr. Brown. 🙏🙏🤗❤️

[@lindaobrien9595]

Enjoyed the small recipe and the stories. I caught the potatoes on the floor and it made me smile as in my house they would be cat toys, I’d be finding potatoes everywhere 😊😊😊

[@patwilson7157]

Love your beautiful intro with flowers, butterflies, and music. Truly a bit of heaven...

[@barbarawilliams8481]

Loved the reading you did it hit home for me. I was raised by a single mother and we had a hard time but I didn't know we were poor. 💕 Love from Chickamauga 💞

[@abigailhamilton4925]

As i listen to you i cant help Remembering my talks and hearing the women cooking on the kitchen with my grandma. ❤

[@debmohler8833]

Thank you Miss Lori. Love you and Mr. Brown. I was raised by my grandmother and Pap too. She taught me like your grandma to stock up. It’s a way of life. I have canned for over 45 years. Our oldest always says Mom you were doing all this before it was popular. Haha. Thank you for the recipes for 2. My husband is diabetic and these recipes are so helpful. I would love to start making our own bread again like when our kids were growing up but we can’t eat it up fast enough. Any suggestions. I am thankful for your and Mr. Browns insight on life as we are Christians too. You both are so encouraging and comforting. Thank you. Love you both.

[@julief1718]

A great sugar free graham cracker crust I do is some sugar free shortbread cookies, crushed in a ziplock baggy, mixed with melted butter, pressed into a pie dish and baked in the oven for a little over 10 minutes. I put sugar free chocolate pudding on the graham cracker crust and top it with that same sugar free cool whip. Btw, this strawberry recipe looks yummy and super easy and I happen to have all of those ingredients in my kitchen. So, looks like I’ll be making that tonight for my husband. He’s going to love it. Thanks for the recipe.

[@AlisonMeyer-ud1ix]

I have that exact same book and have read it more than once. In fact I have down by my chair now and have been reading in it lately. I think about those who left their homes and traveled loaded down with all they could carry and went to another state in hopes of finding work. Sometimes they did not find work and had no money to return home. Once in a while someone where they went would let them camp on their property until they could move on. People helped others out if they could. Now with the way things are going for our country I plan on using this book as a reference. Take care in this heat. We are having high heat also here in Wisconsin. Takes a lot out of a person.

[@danastorm4608]

Thank you Miss Lori, loved the stories. We had some really sparse times an did without at Christmas but we always made sure our little girl had presents to open up. We were rich in the fact that we had God and Jesus to help us through the hard times.

[@pamelaj25]

I have that book and bought two more as gifts.

[@peggetennant]

I found the book “We Had Everything But Money” on the internet for $6.71 which was included the shipping. Definitely so thrilled with it. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to share books. This is quite the treasure. I have already started highlighting and underlining. It is mine. Woohoo. You are our friend.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Oh wow!

[@bevballard7516]

I think we are all blessed to be able to tune in and spend time with good friends like Mr. And Mrs. Brown. And I love reading your posts God Bless all of you

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you

[@cherylross4238]

I also think Christmas is over kill and kids have way too much, even the adults! We are a spoiled nation. I do like decorating for the holidays and cooking good food and just being with family playing games etc. I have not cooked while it is so hot! Just a lot of cold cuts, cheese fruit and salads! I love your little cabin also! Your sugar free dessert looks so refreshing!

[@cindysteffens8065]

I made strawberry suger-free Jello with sliced fresh strawberries for dessert this morning. We top it with sugar-free whipping cream. Easy, low calorie, low sugar dessert. Great for summer!

[@susanfryer1616]

Nice to chat with you , the flowers with the butterfly’s are lovely , we are having a really rainy summer this year every day , enjoy your day x

[@donnahawkins3135]

Thank you and I do trust that you both are such loving people.

[@raethibodeau9604]

Great video to listen to while I did my chores. I didn't live through the depression, but my parents did. I wished I asked them about their holiday memories. The stories brought tears to my eyes.

[@deborahsavoie2159]

I like your red coffee pot. Just the right size for 2. I have a hard time cooking for two. Today it was 107 here just north of Austin. So supper is being cooked in the air fryer and microwave. God bless you and Mr. Brown.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

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[@sharonalexander177]

Yes ma’am Ms Lori you got that right coffee first!! Thank you for what you and Mr Brown do. God Bless you both❤

[@soniaallen1476]

Thank you for the wonderful stories. I am a person who thinks about the past a lot. It warms my heart to hear the stories and especially the ones about your family. Love your channel!

[@emmabryan6938]

I am a diabetic so this sounds delicious. Will be going to get supply’s in the morning. I used to can white potato ffs years ago. Can’t have them now. Can I can sweet potato fries the same way. I just enjoy your page so much. Thank you for all you and Mr. Brown do. ❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@merrilynblackmore6962]

I love the way your house feels like a real home. A place to be comfortable and safe. You and hubby are lovely people.

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Thank you so much!

[@lindalou1460]

I mix cottage cheese-crushed pineapple- mandarin oranges -orange jello- and cool whip-chopped pecans-now the receipe calls for mini marshmellows but i usually dont use them- you can use different Jello or pudding mix-you can use sugar free -and if you don't like cottage cheese you can use Greek yogurt since it's high in protein too-i use a 32 Oz container

[@patricialawlor1644]

I am so happy you are going to continue cooking for two. I am definitely going to make that dessert.Thank you for reading the stories from the depression. It is so true money does not give us the memories and happiness as we age. It's about family, home, and the quietness and simplicity of life

[@LSHarvey-fs5lt]

Thank you for sharing wonderful stories with us. It is a good reminder to me to always think of those who are less fortunate than I am. I am so blessed as a child of God, not wealthy, but very blessed. God is so good. God blesss you and Mr. Brown.🙏🏻✝️☝🏻

[@WhippoorwillHoller]

Absolutely!

[@lauraostman5120]

Your hair is beautiful . I love it styled that way ! 💞💞🙂

[@lindaortega1443]

My grandma was a young girl during the depression. I am curious about her life. Unfortunately what happens to many people is in our youth we don’t take the time to ask or listen to the stories our elders have to share. I just remember her saying my daddy this my mother that. I know I will see her again. I did however remember how to make dolls out fo rags. I taught my granddaughter. Jax was also a game she taught me but with rocks or pinto beans. Patty cake. Taking a deep breath and remembering fondly my grandma is a special gift you gave me today. Thank you

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Wow. Over 100. I think you mean it s strange when Arizona is so hot that desert plants are dying.