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  • Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
  • We hope this tour of our pantry will be an encouragement to you to keep moving forward with building one of your own or to get started on one. Adding just a little extra to your cart each time you shop will stock your shelves in no time.
    I also want to mention this is a working pantry. We eat most of our meals at home. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner so we are constantly using the items from our pantry and replacing them.
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  • @judiehavard4903
    @judiehavard4903 Рік тому +3

    The peace of mind knowing I have a pantry is priceless.

  • @whitsworld2016
    @whitsworld2016 2 роки тому +11

    Pro Tip for everyone to get started, use digital coupons to compare prices AND start with non perishables first to get practice in stocking your home grocery 😊

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Yes! Digital coupons are great and so are rebate apps 🙂

  • @SnowGardener307Budgets
    @SnowGardener307Budgets 2 роки тому +12

    You are so right. We are working towards getting a 6 month food supply. The biggest issue is space but we are getting there! So glad I found your channel! Amazing!!

    • @cjhoward409
      @cjhoward409 2 роки тому +3

      There’s always “fun” places to store extra food. Under your bed… you can even pull your bed and headboard out from the wall 6-12 inches and stack cans back there out of sight. I have things stacked in the corner of my bedroom. Can’t see it from the hallway walking past it. And it’s neat and organized. I have things stored under our stairwell. Get creative ! 👍🏻😊

    • @karenkaren5013
      @karenkaren5013 2 роки тому +3

      Milk creats are great too because they stack and you can cover them with a pretty cloth to hide what's there😉

  • @taratova
    @taratova 2 роки тому +3

    I have two refrigerator freezers and one chest freezer. I took everything out and wrote down in a three ring note book what freezer has what . I also don't want to put my stash in my garage but I have three walk in closets and have bins placed in there. As I buy more stash I have the older items in the lower number bins and all the bins contents is also in the notebook so I look in the note book for an item I want and start in the lower number bin. Everything I have is not in view, other than water which is stored in the garage. I have paper products in large 6 foot cabinets from the floor to ceiling , They cover both walls of my garage. I also have a large pantry in the kitchen for every day use. You have a very large prep and I know you worked hard to accomplish all . You gave me some ideas.. jarred cheese.. I have cheese in the freezer but in he long run it is better to have some in the jars. Just discovered Martha Holmes and tried the seasoned butter beans. I bought many varieties . I freeze my pasta and then store it.. So far I have 35 boxes of pasta. And over 100 jars of Prego sauce. It is strange to see how many items you have that I have but many items I do not have... bakery products for one. Thanks for posting. I thoroughly enjoyed watching.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! It’s sounds like you’ve got a great stock pile going too!

  • @renondagregson1363
    @renondagregson1363 2 роки тому +5

    I am a preper. And yes we are buying up alot of long term dryed goods and canned goods. And 2 freezers full of vegestables. And meat as we can afford it.

  • @joannemott71
    @joannemott71 2 роки тому +6

    I love it. The problem is people living in apartments don’t have the luxury to do this, just no room sadly. I do love seeing people have this it’s really important. Great 👍 job.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you! Even if you just have one or two shelves somewhere in your home that you can store some extra things that’s great too. I think any level of preparedness, even if it’s just a few days worth, is just as important as what we have. Everyone has a different goal that works their family and their space and none of them are wrong 🙂

    • @vicki8042
      @vicki8042 2 роки тому +3

      Under the bed. Make an end table/coffee table out of the food. All sorts of creative ways to make room. There are some great videos on youtube of preppers in small appartments.

    • @jenniferjones1840
      @jenniferjones1840 2 роки тому +2

      My closet is for non food and my cabinets and on top is for my canned goods and whatnot. I got creative especially having children and not wanting to not be able to feed my family. My mom will even ask me for certain things before she goes to the store. You can do it

    • @whitsworld2016
      @whitsworld2016 2 роки тому +1

      Get creative 😉we can’t do everything but we can most likely do a little more than what our brains limit us to without the power of our imagination 😊

    • @Mariemarie-uw7id
      @Mariemarie-uw7id 2 роки тому +4

      I have one room apartment together with fiance and one year old. We have two of those shelfs full of pantry food also under the couch bags of pasta and rice just in case. We have a curtain hanging in front of it so it doesnt look as noticable

  • @RainbowRooster
    @RainbowRooster 2 роки тому +8

    That’s impressive! you’re right it’s something to really think about to have all that food on hand in case something happens. It’s just another form of a savings account. I don’t even have a regular pantry let alone a long term storage room LOL we just have a cupboard that we put food in. I hate not having a pantry but if I had the room I would totally do this!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! We’ve used it many times over the years when something came up and we needed to use money on something else. The kids like to come “shop” too sometimes 😂

    • @fortheloveofgod7739
      @fortheloveofgod7739 2 роки тому +9

      Many moon's ago when I first started out i took a coat closet and put some cheap book shelves 1 on top of another. My husband bolted them to the wall and every week I bought 5 extra cans of stuff. I would buy those under the bed bins and put cans in there and slide them under my bed. And under my children's beds for many years. Then when we moved into our house i decided that food security meant more to me then having a spare bedroom. That became my food pantry but during the pandemic my daughter and her daughter moved in with us and they needed that room so we moved all the shelves out. Now my bedroom is half the pantry and half my bedroom. I still don't mind at all i still keep stocking up on everything. Where there is a will, there's a way always. Light & love all

    • @pamelajackson495
      @pamelajackson495 2 роки тому +3

      You can use the space under beds, on closet floors or shelves. Use hanging organizers that you can put on the inside of doors. Be creative and use the space on hand, Buy what you know you will eat and just rotate it out as needed. You can do this without a ton of extra storage space. I do not have a pantry or storage room, but I have enough food and water to make it 3 months if needed. I think this is a good start, but just the beginning for us.

  • @lilmizzcraftypantz846
    @lilmizzcraftypantz846 2 роки тому +14

    Thank you for providing the video tour. Your set up is spectacular! You have really done a fantastic job. Now I need to revisit my pantry! Have a great day!
    Fun Fact: For those who have the canned beans in their food storage/pantry and have a hard time knowing what to do with them, try baking/roasting them in your oven. They are crunchy like corn nuts/croutons (but won't break your teeth) I make them once a week and use them on salads, in soups and sometimes I just eat them as a snack. They are high in protein and fiber and way healthier than chips/cookies. I use Ranch seasoning and buffalo seasoning but you can use any flavoring you choose. (Ranch, Cajun, Buffalo, Herb & Garlic etc.)
    The recipe is quick and simple and can be used on canned beans such as:
    Garbanzo Beans (also called Chickpeas)
    Black Beans
    White Beans (also called Great Northern)
    Pinto Beans
    I am sure you can use other beans, however, these are the only ones I have made.
    *Recipe:
    ~Open the can and gently place the beans in a colander and rinse well.
    ~Gently place the beans on a paper towel to air dry making sure not to crush them.
    ~Once dry, place ½ teaspoon of veggie oil in a mixing bowl.
    ~Gently fold in the beans and coat them well with the oil. (If you need more oil add a ¼ teaspoon at a time so you don't get too much oil)
    ~Add a ½ packet of Ranch Dip mix to the beans and gently fold the beans until they are coated (less or more Ranch depending on your preference. I started with 1 teaspoon at a time)
    ~Gently place the beans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Watch the beans carefully and stir them around gently about 15 minutes into the baking process. It is helpful to place aluminum foil or baking sheets in your pan for easier clean up but not necessary.
    ~After 30 minutes you can test the beans. If they are not crispy enough for you, put them back in the over for 5 minutes. Repeat the process till the beans are the consistency you prefer.
    ~Store them in a mason jar or airtight container. I store mine in the fridge for a most part but have left them on the counter as well. I have not seen any issues storing them either way. If you live where it is humid it would be best advised to store them in the fridge.
    Happy Cooking Ya'll! Hope you enjoy the snack.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +3

      Thank you, I really appreciate the kind words! I may give your recipe a try, it sounds really good and like a great use of the beans.

    • @juanitapulley1986
      @juanitapulley1986 Рік тому

      Thank you for this recipe

  • @pamelajackson495
    @pamelajackson495 2 роки тому +69

    People can find all types of excuses to not start preparing for emergencies, but my question has always been "How can we not prepare?" I went into a store just 2 months ago and there were many empty shelves and empty spaces in the coolers. There was meat but the prices were prohibitive, at least for my budget. I stick to the budget as much as possible but I did splurge for buckets and lids this month. So that means I cut back some other area of shopping. We are doing what needs to be done especially since we are predicted to see a very cold snap with heavy snow in the mid-west. If nothing else matters to you, have enough food, water, warm clothes and a way to cook in case the worst situations happens. We definitely need to be ready for the shortages that are happening and will continue to do so. Get ready people and do not forget about your pets.

    • @marialopez9051
      @marialopez9051 2 роки тому +8

      If it help anybody, I go ask for free or sell buckets with lids at Walmart and Costco bakery, and Mexican bakeries, and so far I have gotten 20 free food grade buckets as well with the gama lids.
      They have 5 and 2 gallon buckets.

    • @apfelprincess45
      @apfelprincess45 Рік тому +2

      I'm with you. We've all been through the pandemic and now things just cost so much a little preparation and stock up is key. You raise an important point about pets too. We always buy cat food on sale and stock up, you've taken on pets you must look after them I say.

    • @chandratobolaski1249
      @chandratobolaski1249 Рік тому +2

      @@marialopez9051 OH YEAH! My husband works at Walmart and we purchased some of their frosting containers to plant some of my garden in last year! I did some baking last night and noticed I have lots that need to go into a container with lids, THANKS FOR THE REMINDER BEAUTIFUL!! You just saved me a few extra dollars on buying brand new ones!! 🥳🥳😆😊❤️❤️🥀🥀

  • @TonyaPerry
    @TonyaPerry 2 роки тому +3

    Love this! I’m just starting this at age 40, better late than never lol thanks for sharing! Glad I found your channel!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! You’re not late, starting at any point is great and you’ll be amazed at how fast your supply will grow 🙂

  • @fancythat4284
    @fancythat4284 Рік тому +2

    Really nice variety and a great stock up 👍

  • @rosemarymcleod4074
    @rosemarymcleod4074 2 роки тому +2

    Wow what a great pantry. Thanks for sharing.

  • @dorothysue1
    @dorothysue1 2 роки тому +2

    You have a wonderful food storage.

  • @thewoodenspoon9679
    @thewoodenspoon9679 Рік тому +1

    I am new to your channel but find this video very interesting. I too have a large food and supply storage so I plan to keep watching. Thank you!

  • @sandywools2655
    @sandywools2655 2 роки тому +1

    I do have food storage but not nearly as much as yours or as otganized. I love yours its very nice.

  • @coracarter3232
    @coracarter3232 Рік тому

    My mom Addie grew up with cooks we always ❤ had a large pantry.

  • @offgridprepfamily
    @offgridprepfamily 2 роки тому +2

    I’m so glad I found your channel! I’m an Instagram girl more than UA-cam but we’re doing very similar things so I’ll come over here more often to get inspiration from your “Food Insurance”. 😊

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +3

      Hello and welcome, we’re happy you found us too! I’ll look for you on Instagram 🙂

  • @mmc9828
    @mmc9828 11 місяців тому

    We make 2 major butcher purchases a year. We cleaned out our freezer last weekend and will make our 2nd butcher trip this weekend. Can't wait!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  11 місяців тому +1

      That's great!! My next goal is moving towards strictly using a local butcher for beef.

  • @startupadmin540
    @startupadmin540 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! It makes thinking about our food storage less overwhelming, seeing what others are doing. 😊 What really gets me, is breaking down the bulk purchases into smaller portions, hoping I’m doing things right so it doesn’t end up being an all around waste, especially since there are multiple scenarios we might have to prepare for. One example; I vacuum sealed freeze dried apple chips and now see the inside of the package looks like a white powder is on the apples and am not sure if they are safe to eat so probably will throw them out. Another example, I never use Crisco but I bought some thinking it was a good long term, shelf stable cooking oil alternative and I found it went rancid a year before it’s best by date (I can make a candle out of it now just surprised it didn’t last as I thought), that gets me nervous that I’m not making good selections for the pantry….😢 it’s a learning curve.
    Thanks again.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому +2

      When first started, about 14 years ago now, I made a ton of mistakes. Better to make them now than later when it may be worse. The longer you do it the easier it will get. You’ll become more familiar with what you need and what methods work best for you. You’re doing great I’m sure, just like turning the crisco around by making a new use. Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers are great for long storage and they come in all sizes so you can have small or large portions. Just try to not to get discouraged and keep at it 😊

    • @startupadmin540
      @startupadmin540 Рік тому

      @@Henleehomestead thank you for your encouragement! 😊 I was a Girl Scout and grew up in California so I always tried to be prepared especially for earthquakes which was the biggest threat in my area. Others had to also be ready for fire season and then possible mud slides that followed the winter rains. I now live in the South where as you know, we deal with spin off weather from hurricanes, power outages, critters, bugs and mold, yikes! That is a lot! Now we add unrest, uncertainty and economic meltdown and my confidence starts to spin with overwhelm. I try to think about what my grandparents did to make it through 1929 and the war and recall what they might have done, they mostly lived very frugally, were very self sufficient and took any hardship in stride. My parents were also very frugal, they had Korea and Vietnam, the Cuban missile crisis and the 1970’s oil crisis, but I don’t remember them having the same type of concern for what might be coming as we do right now. The timelines are different but it always seems to come back to food, shelter and financial security.
      Thanks for being a teaching voice and creating a like minded community.☺️

  • @jenniferjones1840
    @jenniferjones1840 2 роки тому +1

    New subscriber. I enjoyed the video and my fave was the snack part 🤣 I am making my list for when I go to the store off this video and a couple more. I am looking forward to more videos

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I do that too, watching other people gives me ideas of things I may not have thought of 🙂

  • @comfortcreekranch4948
    @comfortcreekranch4948 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice pantry,
    Thanks for sharing!

  • @victorious3926
    @victorious3926 10 місяців тому

    I really enjoyed this thanks for sharing.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  10 місяців тому

      Thank you, I appreciate you watching 😊

  • @angelamagrini9274
    @angelamagrini9274 Рік тому +1

    I wish I had a pantry wall like you have!
    I have to repackage all of my pasta as I buy it because of bugs and they move between boxes fast! I’m in Florida though.
    Great supply of spices and drink mixes that last pretty much forever 😊

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому +1

      Thank you 😊

    • @janeyd.6228
      @janeyd.6228 Рік тому +1

      I use Mason jars for almost everything. No bugs with Jars, vaccumn sealed. I
      got some bedrisers to go on the legs of my bed, raised it up, lots more storage room.

  • @marieparks5674
    @marieparks5674 2 роки тому +2

    I found a cake mix from 2017 and it was still good, but usually that doesn’t happen

  • @nessasnook
    @nessasnook 2 роки тому +1

    Super nice tour... goals I subscribed

  • @mmc9828
    @mmc9828 2 роки тому +1

    I think you win the prize for the most spices! 😁

  • @judiehavard4903
    @judiehavard4903 Рік тому

    You can freeze packets of yeast. I put them in a freezer bag for storage in my freezer.

  • @valarkland7558
    @valarkland7558 2 роки тому

    Thank you. I am working on this. I now have some new Ideas.

  • @deborahgreene1256
    @deborahgreene1256 2 роки тому +1

    Liked your video!! I subscribed. May God bless you & yours!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I pray for God’s blessings for you as well!

  • @kimdavis2508
    @kimdavis2508 Рік тому

    Hi so glad to find your channel. Beautiful pantry and stock. New sub here. I love Biscuit. I have a yellow lab “Christi”. Looks so much like your cute lil girl. Thank you ❤

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      Thank you and I’m so glad you found my channel too! Biscuit is the sweetest and I bet your Christi is too 😊

  • @wholenewperspective
    @wholenewperspective 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice pantry. You are doing great. New to your channel.💚

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Welcome to our channel, we’re glad to have you 🙂

  • @brownxblonde
    @brownxblonde 2 роки тому +4

    I found this video because I'm in need of restocking my pantry. And I feel great reassurance knowing that I have a pantry full of food. HOWEVER I will tell you that I'm in need of restocking a very full pantry because we ended up with pantry moth infestation. Never in my entire life have I had these until now (thank goodness) but apparently several people have. And essentially they chew through cardboard and even inner plastic bags. Several colleagues who've had these before said they were dang impossible to get rid of because if you leave anything with a moth/larvae/eggs then they will reinfest and stat the cycle all over. So, regretfully, we decided to chuck everything except glass/bottled/canned goods which we rinsed in hot water and placed outside for a few days. So I guess I'm just curious if you've considered this possibility and what you might do to prevent that? IN the future I guess freezing certain products for 24hrs. would kill anything possibly being brought in. We also had a tough issue like this when our full freezer went out. So it's been a year. I love being prepared but it HURTS to prepare and save all that food...only for spoilation to occur :(

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you for watching. I was not aware of pantry moths but I just took a “google crash course “ on them after reading your comment 😳. I am definitely not interested in those! I do freeze a lot things for at least 3 days to kill any eggs that may be in different foods but I was thinking more about weevils although I would think that would work for any eggs (I’ll be doing some more research). I know weevils need oxygen to hatch out so I do store a lot of things in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience and a loss but I’m very glad to hear it didn’t discourage you to the point of not rebuilding. I hope you’re able to restock soon 🙂

    • @iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247
      @iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247 2 роки тому +2

      I have overcome this problem. We also put everything outside, cleaned and painted the pantry from scratch.
      Glasses and tins came back, all carbohydrates, after having been in the freezer for 2 days, were stored in an aluminium box without access for moths. When our freezer went out of function, we used it for carbohydrates as well. No moths have returned so far. The boxes aren't cheap, but necessary.

    • @geralynhusketh8952
      @geralynhusketh8952 2 роки тому +2

      I put dry bay leaves in dry products I open and put them on the shelves before loading my groceries.

    • @karenkaren5013
      @karenkaren5013 2 роки тому +1

      I save/buy all I can in glass jars and use them for this very reason. Mix match covers aren't a problem because I put cloth covers over them so they all look the same. Plastic isn't good because if you ever get a rodent in your house, well they chew right threw the plastic 😭. Don't ask me how I know that one lol🤔

  • @michellynegreiros7738
    @michellynegreiros7738 2 роки тому +1

    Amei seu estoque 👏😍

  • @rachaelsupadventures
    @rachaelsupadventures Рік тому

    Good evening Natalie! This is my first time here! Your pantry looks pretty similar to mine!

  • @terraranch1459
    @terraranch1459 2 роки тому +1

    Your pantry is fabulous! I don’t have a freeze dryer, but would love to get one. I enjoyed your video and just subbed. Hugs❤️

  • @Onewayoranother14
    @Onewayoranother14 2 роки тому

    Great video and tour!

  • @marykuhn7510
    @marykuhn7510 2 роки тому +5

    I used a cake mix that was 5 years old. My husband said It was the best cake he ever had. Then I told him how old it was.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +3

      So many things are good well beyond the dates they print on our food.

    • @iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247
      @iraschellenberg-kollenstei2247 2 роки тому +1

      😂

    • @N-Gray
      @N-Gray 2 роки тому +1

      Love it!😂. So glad I have learnt and grown. I was one who use to stick to expiry dates when I didn't know better. Haven't made that mistake in years!

  • @thaisking2485
    @thaisking2485 2 роки тому

    Great job!❤️🙏

  • @marieparks5674
    @marieparks5674 2 роки тому

    Great storage

  • @deltorres2100
    @deltorres2100 Рік тому

    Eggs are super high ..I found 5 dozen for $12 at COSTCO 👍🥚

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому +1

      I’m so thankful we have chickens, I’ve been seeing egg prices lately and they are ridiculous. 5 dozen for $12 is great.

  • @sandytmobile4467
    @sandytmobile4467 2 роки тому

    So corn beef hash is so good you can feed five people on it when you peel potatoes boil tell you can just get a knife to go in light then cool and cut into tiny square and do the same with corn beef and fry up them make egg's pice of bread and say yum. But a cream and chunks of chicken like a taste of a chef came in your kitchen make up some rice you have so much of and make a two meal dinner. Don't over cook your rice to mush. Then take the chicken a la king sauce and put over both. But any rice meals with not soy sauce let me know.

  • @themule6811
    @themule6811 Рік тому

    Un consejo,toda la sal échalas en sus propias container pero en un tanquetas con tapa por favor,sino se te pondrá muy dura y aunque si puedas usarla será muy difícil después se te hará como una piedra.

  • @sophiagrace8362
    @sophiagrace8362 Рік тому

    This year we had to buy a small freezer also love discount food items we buy a lot of discount bread and bakery

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому +1

      We do t have a discount bread store in our town but I make sure I go to one every chance I get out of town, love those.

  • @theresatano735
    @theresatano735 Рік тому +1

    you spend a lot of money in your pantry..that's good

  • @yarnprepper
    @yarnprepper 2 роки тому +2

    I’m not going to lie. Your pasta made me nervous. Do you ever put any pasta in jars or Mylar? I had pantry moths once and never want them again.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      Yes, I do have some pasta stored in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. I was more concerned about weevils and had never actually heard of pantry moths until another subscriber commented earlier. After some google research, I definitely don’t want those. There is always room for learning and improvement 🙂

  • @aimeearchuleta2754
    @aimeearchuleta2754 2 роки тому

    my dog is a Bizquitz too.

  • @kimberlybahrs5176
    @kimberlybahrs5176 2 роки тому

    Wow

  • @brendahowell5946
    @brendahowell5946 Рік тому +1

    Prepping I don't mind. Is their a point where to much is to much? Just keeping it rotated is hard. But I recently just went trur surgery. months to recover. My family was clueless how to rotate or use some of it. A lot we had to donate because the date was way past expired. So frustrating I feel like I lost so much money!!!so now I'm really hesitant to stock to much.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому +1

      I’m really sorry to hear that happened to you. I think if you’re going keep a lot on hand it has to be used in order for it to be economical. For us personally we use our pantry every day so I purchase items to replace as we use them and I buy things I know we eat. If I see we aren’t using something as quickly as expected I try to adjust for that. And you’re right, rotating is hard. It’s an extra chore added to all the things we already have to do. I guess we all have to decide how much is enough or too much for ourselves. I’m actually not of the mindset that any one person has it right on how prepared they should be. I think we all decide what our personal goals are and we’re all correct. I completely understand your hesitancy, just make a plan for yourself personally and stock what you’re comfortable with 🙂

  • @tracyh3811
    @tracyh3811 2 роки тому

    Wow you have a lot of awesome stuff but I've never heard of free drying milk and eggs how do you do that do you have a video for that

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Thank you! I do have a few videos on freeze drying, I’ll link one on milk below. I have a Harvest Right freeze dryer and that’s what I use. You can freeze dry almost anything 🙂
      Freeze drying milk in our Harvest Right freeze dryer plus a taste test of the end product
      ua-cam.com/video/F4xTzmUXPy8/v-deo.html

  • @lanetteprice7508
    @lanetteprice7508 2 роки тому +1

    How do you keep bugs out of thing? You buy one mix with bugs and it could really do some damage watching from northern central West Virginia

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      Before I package my flour, cornmeal, things like that I freeze it in the package it comes in for at least 3 days. This kills any eggs that may be in the mix. Then I store for long term in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers. Once packaged I keep those mylar bags inside plastic totes to protect the mylar from being punctured.

    • @susanmoore7864
      @susanmoore7864 2 роки тому

      I put things for long term in vacuum sealed bags or jars. I put bay leaves in clear tubs or buckets to keep bugs out. All flour gets put in freezer for 3days, then I let it set out for 4 days to dry out , put several cups in brown paper bags then seal it in vacuum bags.

    • @taratova
      @taratova 2 роки тому

      Freeze pasta, pancake mix, flour, any macaroni product etc. and I store in Glass jars with oxygen absorbers. Mylar bags is another option to keep the bugs away.

  • @micheleredfern7374
    @micheleredfern7374 2 роки тому +1

    What type/ brand of shelves are are using to hold up that much? I have been through 2 sets, they all break.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      The biggest one with all the vegetable cans is Kobalt brand and it’s heavy duty. It’s rated 1500 lbs per shelf and measures 84 x 24 x 84 and I got it al Lowes. The other metal ones on the opposite wall are okay but not as good. I can’t remember their brand but they are from Amazon. The Kobalt and one other metal shelf has wire shelving (I just cut cardboard and put on them to keep things from tipping over) but one has particle board and it’s not good for anything heavy even though it claims it is. I went through several plastic shelves over the years before buying these and honestly even though the Kobalt one is expensive I probably spent more trying to save money and going through the cheaper ones. The Kobalt is 3 years old and just as sturdy as it was when we put it up.

  • @muqbalakhtar5853
    @muqbalakhtar5853 Рік тому

    more healthy options ..... and low sugar.... and filling foods. oats is excellent

  • @shawandamomof9860
    @shawandamomof9860 2 роки тому

    Hi new subscriber love the vlog

  • @faithrada
    @faithrada 2 роки тому

    When stocking up on salt... don't forget to store at least some Iodized salt. Iodine is really important for a healthy body.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Great suggestion, you are absolutely right!

    • @faithrada
      @faithrada 2 роки тому +2

      As far as WATER goes... when tap water is questionable.... we like the PUR brand faucet filter. (Not Britta). That way we're not using those plastic bottles for daily usage... we save the bottles for emergency use.
      Also for water... we use those 7 gal. Blue storage containers you can get at Walmart for around $20.00. Put a few drops of bleach in there to keep it fresh. I change them out app. every 6 months.
      Between droughts and floods, and power outages, one should never just assume that water is going to come out of their faucet. In fact... we got a 55 gal (food grade blue) water barrel that we keep in the basement, (with a siphon) just in case. If you put water preserver Chem. in there it will last for a number of years.
      Lastly... I keep a few SAWYER water filters.. AND a few Life Straws. If things ever got desperate these will be life savers. PS: They make great Christmas gifts. 🎁

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      These types of things do make great Christmas gifts. My kids almost always give me fruit trees for my birthday and I love it. Homemade items, gardening items, preparation items, etc. I think all of these things are wonderful gifts.

  • @SticksStonesandPaintedBones
    @SticksStonesandPaintedBones 2 роки тому

    Beautiful working panty! Where did you get your shelves from? I need heavy duty ones like that.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Thank you! The really large one with all the vegetable cans is from Lowes and it’s the Kobalt brand. I love it! It has truly been able to hold the weight it clams with no problems at all.

  • @sharriceowens913
    @sharriceowens913 2 роки тому

    Where do you get your shelves from

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      The really well made one with all the canned goods on it (vegetables, meat, soups etc.) is from Lowes and it’s Kobalt brand. I’m very happy with it. Weight capacity is 1500 lbs per shelf and it is very sturdy. The ones on the opposite wall are from Amazon and I’m not certain the brand but I’m not near as impressed with them.

  • @marianeudorf7524
    @marianeudorf7524 Рік тому

    🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

  • @kimberlybahrs5176
    @kimberlybahrs5176 2 роки тому

    What's the name of the bags. Again

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Do you mean the silver bags of flour, rice, etc.? If so, those are mylar bags.

    • @kimberlybahrs5176
      @kimberlybahrs5176 2 роки тому

      @@Henleehomestead. Yes

  • @D_Parks
    @D_Parks Рік тому

    You mentioned loss of job or illness as reason to stockpile food but I believe some of the main reasons are a religious pseudo-mandate, belief in Armageddon or the Rapture , or overthrow of the government?

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      I think those are good reasons to prepare as well. I mentioned job loss and illness because those are both things that most of have or will experience.

  • @Patrioticfreedom1776
    @Patrioticfreedom1776 8 місяців тому

    Be careful, Everyone knows you have food now.

  • @SnowGardener307Budgets
    @SnowGardener307Budgets 2 роки тому +25

    I love having my pantry and I love the security of having the prepper pantry!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      Me too, I just feel better knowing it’s there if we need it..

  • @kdaisy2296
    @kdaisy2296 Рік тому +3

    With food items not in containers, you have to watch out so you don't attract insects or mice.

  • @sandytmobile4467
    @sandytmobile4467 2 роки тому +4

    I've stored all salt's in half gallon jars just cut the label off and tape on jars. I also have to half gallon jar of baking powder and four of cornmeal. Those are a very important need to let get hard or leave in a box. As we're Mormon and store ten year's to feed7 as we have been doing it for long term. Family is life with out it is hard but everyone has to be doing there part on the same as we can't take care of other's that isn't to be helping take care us. That's not hunting skills or fishing anyone can do that. But store all you can it's a busy time with getting gardens done. At the end of a garden throw it all in a jar bit tomatoes but everything else and make it sweet pickles with hot peppers. Yum

  • @mariannegotze1450
    @mariannegotze1450 Рік тому +3

    We are 2 people only with 2 rescue dogs and 2 rescue cats. We are living in a cyclone prone area in Queensland, Australia, but we both grew up in Europe. At school in Switzerland I have learnt about having an emergency pantry, and I always have one. In Australia so far I went through 2 floodings and 1 cyclone. The emergency pantry always has helped me out when the power was cut for days. For the dogs I am canning beef, pork, chicken and turkey mince and I can mix it with veggies, eggs, cheese, brown rice and more. Being prepared is always a good thing.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for sharing a little of your story and how being prepared has helped you. I completely agree, being prepared is always a good thing 😊

  • @jackieburnett6881
    @jackieburnett6881 2 роки тому +5

    You are so organized! I loved your video and subscribed! I am working slowly on keeping things ahead, but at times it really is not so easy. I want to one day have mine like yours!! That’s my dream!!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you, that’s so kind of you to say. It can be very difficult to stay ahead, especially now more than ever. I tell myself any progress, no matter how small, is still progress.

  • @mommyepik4018
    @mommyepik4018 2 роки тому +3

    I have 3 children growing all my food will gone… I use have pantry that full with detergent and other stuff.

  • @darklordmenet
    @darklordmenet Рік тому +1

    NEVER put an oxygen absorber into sugar, you will get a solid brick of sugar instead.

  • @FollowTheCompassNorth
    @FollowTheCompassNorth Рік тому +1

    Hello, you are definitely set up as far as food is considered, I'd highly recommend also having 50 gallons of water and a way to cook your food independent of power/gas. I teach survival and homesteading classes and you'd be surprised how stupid you feel when the power goes out and you're left with tons of unusable ingredients! Subscribed with both this account and my personal account.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      Thank you for your suggestions, I agree completely. We do have water, a water source, and water purification as well as a a few alternative cooking sources. We have been loving our freeze dryer because it allows us to make almost anything shelf stable which is great without electricity to run the fridge or freezers. I’m excited to watch some of your videos and learn some new things. Just subscribed 🙂

  • @donnadivis8654
    @donnadivis8654 2 роки тому +3

    Hi. I’m new to your channel. Love your food supply. (Looks just like my house) I’ve been prepping also for the better part of 10 years. It’s wonderful.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +2

      Hello and welcome! Thank you. That’s great that you have a supply as well, it’s comforting to have the extra items on hand just in case they’re needed 🙂

  • @Jiffybob47
    @Jiffybob47 2 роки тому +2

    phew! I wish I had the room for storage like this. I have decent storage for just me.

  • @apfelprincess45
    @apfelprincess45 Рік тому +1

    Hahaha be careful what you say in the presence of your appliances and cars. You should not tell that freezer it's old and ugly @ 21:14. It's now more than likely to give up the ghost or start playing up on you. Same with cars. We had a car for over ten years and one day we were driving in it and our son said "Oh bout time you got a new car isn't it?" We made him be quiet but it was no good.. literally three weeks later it was in an accident and written off. Keep all rude remarks about your appliances and cars to yourself or at least not in their hearing hahaha. ;)

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      I know what you mean, we mentioned how old our hot water heater was a while back and it died the next week 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

  • @frugallyretired9960
    @frugallyretired9960 2 роки тому +2

    Looks like you are doing great! Just an FYI - I noticed your spices were in the window area. They will last longer (flavor) being in a dark area. Just a suggestion.

  • @Lintriage
    @Lintriage Рік тому +3

    Beautiful organization!

  • @Mrsmadison45
    @Mrsmadison45 2 роки тому +2

    Your canned goods look exactly like ours ❤

  • @hoosiermama16
    @hoosiermama16 2 роки тому +1

    Wish I had that kind of space 😭😭😭

  • @shaywalker2725
    @shaywalker2725 Рік тому

    By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. Ben Franklin

  • @SnowGardener307Budgets
    @SnowGardener307Budgets 2 роки тому +1

    Hello! Brand new and I am excited to find your channel Natalie! I love pantry and freezer tours!

  • @rebeccalewis4947
    @rebeccalewis4947 Рік тому +1

    I agree about the potstickers from Trader Joe's. They're excellent!

  • @sandrataylor8966
    @sandrataylor8966 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for showing us your real pantry, rather than a displayed pantry. Your family is fortunate to have you as part of their family. Looks very nice.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      You’re welcome, thank you for watching and for the kind words!

  • @deltorres2100
    @deltorres2100 Рік тому

    I started canning my pinto beans …

  • @dottiea.2186
    @dottiea.2186 2 роки тому +1

    New to you're channel, my pantry and freezers are like yours..👍❤️🇺🇸😀

  • @TheLattelizard
    @TheLattelizard Рік тому

    How big of a pantry to get a 6 month more food reserve? I am curious on the dimensions and layout. I don't see having a surplus as beneficial if it can be easily organized as its just an invitation for infestation. Does anyone have some dimensions for their pantry?

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      Im really not sure how big of pantry you would need. It would depend on several factors including how many people you’re planning to prepare for during that 6 months and the dietary need of those people. I agree, a surplus is beneficial when you can see what you have and use it. I like to replace what I use so that I keep a good stock of items on hand.

  • @sandytmobile4467
    @sandytmobile4467 2 роки тому +1

    One I didn't see was chicken a la king yum on top of rice, potatoes. You don't have dehydrated foods you just air puff food? So do you have all your cook books on air puff foods? I have to say to people if things go so wrong you won't have computer or phone that's why people are going back to land line phones and. So please get books to cook your needs and start one on your favorite with cheap school note book.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Thank you for the suggestions. I agree cook books are very important, I have several. I’ve been collecting them almost 20 years now. We have started to freeze dry a lot more items for longer term storage as well. We use our pantry every day and I replace what we use from it. I think It’s also really important to learn skills now like cooking bread from scratch so you’ll already be familiar with that process before you really need it. I do this all the time with different things.

    • @taratova
      @taratova 2 роки тому

      I have cans of corned beef hash.. fried it is yummy.. Got to crisp it up.. I don't like mushy.

  • @jessicatounkara8753
    @jessicatounkara8753 Рік тому

    Wow

  • @tdog4240
    @tdog4240 Рік тому

    We add ingredients to Bear Creek Soups. They are good.

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      We do too sometimes! They are so convenient to have on hand 🙂

  • @judiehavard4903
    @judiehavard4903 Рік тому

    A larger jump starter for a car has a air compressor a light a cigarette style plug in and now they are adding a USB-C port for charging phones or even fans. Small items that may be needed for a power outage. If a solar generator may be out of your price range at the time. Check the box for C port. Not all of them have them.

  • @melissawright4040
    @melissawright4040 Рік тому

    I love instant potatoes. I used them for Sheppard pies and had extra and ate my extra potatoes. I am always stocked. Its on a small scale but its there. I get paid once a month so that is how i shop. And i get paid just before Christmas and then its a long time until next pay check in January. So i am prepared

  • @jodystackhouse9079
    @jodystackhouse9079 2 роки тому

    When you talk on camera turn your head when talking .You don't look like your talking to your audiance.

  • @timekabolden5309
    @timekabolden5309 Рік тому

    Love ur shelves/organization!! 🔥👏🏾🔥

  • @theresatano735
    @theresatano735 Рік тому

    soo huge pantry just like grocery store. thank you for sharing

  • @rb8289
    @rb8289 Рік тому

    Watch for bugs if not in air proof containers

  • @LazarickHomestead
    @LazarickHomestead 2 роки тому

    Love this. Where did you get those cabinets in the 3:30 part of the video? I need those

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! I honestly couldn’t tell you. They were already in our kitchen when we bought our house 24 years ago. The previous owners covered every wall of the kitchen in cabinets and they did a good job of really securing them too. I’ve always been thankful for the space 🙂

  • @kristinaballard5922
    @kristinaballard5922 Рік тому

    I love artichokes

  • @jojoply
    @jojoply 2 роки тому

    Awesome. You could put a rack down the middle if you need to. Learn from me…our freezer died about a month ago. We lost roughly 1,000 $ worth of meat. Keep a check on your freezer daily..

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately I already learned that one for myself. I had a freezer accidentally left open a few months back and caught it before I lost everything but still had some loss from it. Now every time I’m in there I’m checking them to make sure they are closed and operating and always before bed as part of my nighttime routine.

    • @taratova
      @taratova 2 роки тому

      I freeze many every day items. Bread, bakery products, cheese etc and I am always checking it.. If it stopped working I would run down and buy another . Even if we had to trailer it home I would even buy the floor model.

  • @treat9905
    @treat9905 Рік тому

    Good video! I’m curious if you also supplement this with weekly or less often trips for fresh foods?
    Thanks!

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  Рік тому

      Thank you. I usually shop weekly for fresh items and restock items of what we have used as well as sale items.

  • @IbaHomestead
    @IbaHomestead Рік тому

    👍👍👍👍

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 2 роки тому

    dude~Enjoyed, rreally superb -

  • @donnagarcia4541
    @donnagarcia4541 Рік тому

    Enjoyed your pantry video. 👍
    Thanks for sharing

  • @timekabolden5309
    @timekabolden5309 Рік тому

    I love ur boxed pantry dated boxes...trick/tip

  • @OscarJag
    @OscarJag 2 роки тому

    Great video really impressive. Do you do any more prepping style stuff?

    • @Henleehomestead
      @Henleehomestead  2 роки тому

      We do, maybe we will do some more videos on those things at some point.