I want to say this in the kindest way, please give Heidi some thumbs up here she gets so much accomplished and makes videos as well, we all enjoy them according to the comments it is just a small way to give thanks
Dear Ms. Rain Country - My name is Laura (Stephen's wife) and I am 40 years old. I have been following your videos on UA-cam for about a year now. I don't want to make this a long comment - I know you are very busy - but I am compelled by the Holy Spirit to share with you how much you mean to me. My husband and I were raised by our parents who were drug addicts and alcoholics for the majority of our life. We were taught very little about being self-sufficient in even the most basic of areas. We both found the Lord Jesus Christ about 2 years ago and became born-again, shortly after marrying. During our journey with the Lord, He has led us to your channel. Some of the things that the Lord wanted me to learn about being a godly woman have come from your channel. I cannot express to you with words (therefore I will simply continue to give thanks to the Lord for you) about how thankful I am for what you are teaching me! I am not deceived in thinking you are perfect or even a perfect example of a godly woman. However, the Lord is using you to help shape me into the likeness of Jesus. Please do not grow weary of doing these videos no matter what tribulations or opposition may come! The Lord is using you more than you may realize. (My husband is also growing when he watches the videos of both you and your husband.) I want to leave you with a scripture that comes to my mind when I think of you - I am sure you are familiar with it. May this scripture encourage you and may the Lord bless you as you continue to live your life as a living sacrifice unto Him! I love you in the name of Jesus Christ, dear sister!
Thank you so much for this! It seems the Lord always brings someone just in time to say such words when I need to hear them. Yes, I have times I grow weary or feel I am not reaching people the way I should. I have dark days that make me want to throw in the towel - though I DO love what I do here. I still often question if I am doing what God wants me to do. So this was timely and needed. Also thank you for the scripture, it is one of my very favorites and one I strive to live by. What a blessing this was and words cannot express how much this means to me!
Oh Heidi, you certainly are doing God's Work more and more people needs video's like yours, from my heart to yours, from all across the Seas from Ireland to Rain Country 🤗🤗👍😉🇮🇪🍀
I am never disappointed in your videos. I am someone who has been very interested in being self-sufficient and even looking toward living off grid. I did a lot but your videos really helped to fine-tune my skills and my process. Thank you so much for all that you do miss Heidi
Hi Heidi, What a wonderful video. I loved hearing about all the uses of your vinegars. You are truly the expert!! I love adding vinegar to my pie crusts. I call it my insurance policy because it seems that even if I over work the dough, it comes out great!! And yes, homemade bread is all the better by adding vinegar but you really opened my eyes when you mentioned biscuits and pancakes...I never thought of that!! Thank you!! And I have to share, that my hair looks so much better using a vinegar rinse...Thank you for sharing about that!! Love, Mary ❤️😘❤️
using vinegar with wet ingredients and baking soda with dry ingredients when baking can replace eggs for rise in things like cookies, cakes, etc. thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
I have a Scoby on my apple cider vinegar that I started from kombuchi. I've been using it to seal the apples from floating above the liquid for almost a year now. I've had to thin it because it was about 2" thick. Stay cool, it's been over 100 in Texas for several days.
I’m so excited you put this video out. I made some blueberry vinegar a few months ago after watching how you did it. I stuck it in the back of the refrigerator and forgot about it till last weekend. I used it when I harvested Armenian cucumbers and made a tasty cucumber pickle with onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Everyone loves it 💕
Stimulating video, thank you. I love the different colors of the vinegars and the fruit combinations used. It reminds me of my friend and I making what we called an "invention", as teenagers, when going on a picnic: we mixed orange juice and sweet lime juice, and called it "juto", a short form of our combined nicknames. Though simple, we were inordinately proud of it :)
I think your channel must be a one stop shop! I don't think I've ever NOT found really accurate and good and different information about ANYTHING I've ever wondered about! 😂 Seriously, THANK YOU so much for your hard work and your vast knowledge.
I am trying to watch all your vinegar videos Heidi. You are so helpful and fun to watch. YOu also have so many creative ideas. Thank you for sharing! I forgot to say the only vinegar I currently make is kombucha. I love it. I will definitely be interested if you decide to make some. Have a great day!------------------------Tressa Daigle
I use raisins soaked in gin and crushed juniper berries for Lyme Disease. I have found it works really good for the pain you get from it! I eat about 5 to 6 raisins about a teaspoon full in the morning,
i did not even ever think of adding a drop of vinegar to my bread as a preservative,,, your absolutely amazing, off to make a raisin vinegar, although bread goes fast in this household ,,,,thank you sweet lady
You have so much knowledge, you should write a book or even small pamphlets on these subjects. I have so many notes (have to get them in order..lol) I have made vinegar cleaners, had no idea what to do with them other then that. Have given me a lot of ideas. Thank you!!
Am right now making vinegar ! Have just been in the garden and picked up some mint, rosemary, sage, lavender, rose petals, and am gonna make 2 different vinegars, one for my hair and one for the washing machine / cleaning. Thank you so much for your amazing videos.
Hi there Rain Country:) Started watching u in Spring of 2020. Love ur videos. I have already taken ur vinegar advice and made a few but this year I'm really, really using ur advice since I have ur knowledge AND a ton of fruit coming out of my gardens this year. Been using it mostly for cleaning but planning on trying some in my bath and hair. Just picked my biggest harvest of lavender leaves and my 4 seasonal cuttings of regular mint.. thinking of trying an herbal vinegar. Been making wines just as long as vinegars too. Thank u for taking the time to teach us good homesteading stuff. Very appreciative.:) from Sandy at Bumpy Ground Homestead in Homer, Mi.
Thanks for teaching making vinegar. I love your way of expressing details of different vinegars and their uses. Madam you are making the most diverse variety of vinegar 💖 Your UA-cam channel is a vinegar academy, I love it💖💖
Hello Heidi. Thanks so much for your videos on vinegar making. So I live in Jamaica and the first vinegar attempt was not successful. I then attempted a starfruit vinegar which turned out beautifully. So now, I have two that are still fermenting (1) a raisin vinegar and (2) a sorrel/hibiscus vinegar. Can't wait for them to be complete. Again thank you as I continue to enjoy your videos. Blessings.
Hidie, the new shelves work well in the corner. A note, the wall could, as well, support with more shelving for all your jars. Building in the wall space adds value. More shelves which hold to behold all your products. 🍻
Yes, but the wall directly in front of me when I am standing at the counter would not work to build on due to the pocket door on the other side. Free standing shelves, maybe but I do not want anything like that there as it would take up too much space. I need to keep that space for ferments and for work space
@@RainCountryHomestead i agree with your methods for space savers. I have a small area and shelves for the mason jars are visible open to see everything, works well for me .💞🇨🇦
This was a very neat video. I don't think many people have the experience as you do with trying these homemade vinegars for different things. We won't know until we try. Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your knowledge with us. God bless you, sister!
Hello Heidi, wanted to ask you? Have you ever made vinegar with mixed fruits, such as strawberries tops, apple skins and blueberries? I didn’t have enough of each of them and I wanted to get started so I mixed them in the same container added my sugar and water covered and well.... we’ll see where it goes. My next will be apple cider vinegar. Thank you soooo very much for all of your God given knowledge on well making just about anything!!! So glad I found your channel. I’ve been binge watching your videos and taking lot’s and lot’s of notes. Thanks again. May the Lord richly bless you and your family.
You are such an intelligent person. I don’t know how you keep all that in your head. How did you learn all the medical aspect, culinary aspects, and cleaning aspects of herbs. I’m very impressed. Thank you from NC.
Thank you Lynn, I have and am still learning one bite at a time as I go. I am self taught. Though I went to college for a couple of years, I learned very little about anything there - what a waste of money THAT was! haha
I am constantly doing a bing watching of all of your videos and taking notes..have learned so much and putting your info to use..please write a book..would be the first to purchase but until then keep making your videos..have slowing working at a mature age to become more self sufficient..
I do get a lot of requests for a book but I simply do not have time do that, make videos, keep up on our etsy store, watch my grandbaby, and keep up on all my chores and gardening as well. I would have to give up youtube to pull that off and I am not willing to do that right now.
I started my first attempt at vinegar making a couple of days ago, and it’s working so well already! Thank you for the information and the motivation to try it! God bless. ❤️
Beautiful vinegars! I started making kombucha to have a cheap homemade fizzy drink and have become interested in vinegars for household use. I really appreciate your detailed videos. 💓
Hey Heidi! I am a BELIEVER in your vinegars----it's so awesome to reach for the raisin vinegar that you made yourself and think, man--this is natural, great for you, and I learned another thing to make for my family---it's awesome...thank you!
I have some really crazy questions. Can you make cucumber vinegar? (or will you end up making pickles) Can you use dried or frozen fruits to make vinegar? I'm thinking dried you can because raisins are dried. My peach vinegar had sediment in the bottom. I gave it to my son to wash his hair with and am afraid if he finds bits of peach in his hair he will never try it again. I strained it twice but not through a cloth. Do you strain through a cloth? Do you ever have sediment when you use mushy fruit like peach? Have you ever made a vinegar that leaves a stain? I was thinking maybe berries would? Can you make beet vinegar and would that stain things red? I told you my questions were crazy ones. Can vinegar be made from pine needles (not dried up but, green ones)? Since you used juniper and cedar I'm guessing pine would work? How do you know what will make a vinegar? Is there a rule of thumb or - just anything in sugar and water turns to vinegar? Will just sugar and water alone turn to vinegar? Could you make vinegar from sugar, water and spices like cloves, cayenne ect? Would they burn your skin? How do you calculate how much you need? What do you do with the mothers when you want to use that vinegar? Don't feel any obligation to answer any of this - I know it would wear someone out. I was really just thinking/wondering things aloud.
Lots of questions but none of the them are crazy. I think cucumber vinegar would be a good one but I have yet to try it. I think I just might now that you have mentioned it. I have tried frozen fruits and they do not always turn out great. Blackberry vinegar is lovely and tasty but it does stain terribly so I stopped using it for my hair because it kept making stains on the tub where I keep the bottle, though it may be great for adding a temporary color to hair - I never happened to notice if it did that though. I believe I have made vinegar from dried herbs but other than raisins, I have not done any dried fruit, however, I think it would work fine. I think you can use anything you want that sounds good, the general rule is making sure you have plenty of sugar to compensate what is lacking in the items used. I would say go at least a half cup of sugar when using herbs, pine, or anything like that to get a strong enough vinegar to be multi purpose. I have been thinking one should be able to make vinegar with just sugar and water and that is another thing I have wanted to try. My guess is that it would be best to add a bit of vinegar with the mother, or the scoby mother, to it to insure it will ferment since your fruits, herbs, and such all have a certain amount of yeast that helps get it going. Sometimes I just store the mothers in the jar with the strained vinegar, sometimes I toss them to the chickens.
Now I have another question. Does the vessel you make vinegar in have to be glass? My daughter just picked a huge amount of mint. Even after picking it from the stems I have 3 gallon jars stuffed with mint and I haven't even added the hollyhock flowers. Then I realized that I would have those gallon jars in use for the next couple months at least and I might need them for something else. I am putting them in ice cream buckets. I think it's OK because vinegar is sold in plastic containers at the store. I just thought I'd check with you in case you've researched this already. Do you think plastic ice cream buckets will be OK for making vinegar in?
Is there an easy way to determine the strength of DIY vinegar? OK, you covered that about (15:00). THANKS. BTW- here in South Texas, Terry adds vinegar to the goat pen water tubs to keep algae down. It works and the goats love it.
I’m so glad that I found this video via Mary’s Nest Channel. Thank you for all of the suggestions and tips. BTW - you eloquently glow! Truly beautiful!...
very complete and well explained ….I would add an other use ……when making cheese at home that requires using vinagar …ricotta …,farmer’s cottage cheese ….💐
I know this is an older video, but I just got into making my vinegars, we checked the 1st one last night and had that Scobie on top my husband wanted to throw away the whole thing , I said NO let me research 1st, so glad I did, Thank you =)
my first time to watching you on UA-cam. so excited I can’t wait to look through all your videos. do you shake up the jars of vinegar once it’s completed and you go to use it do you shake it every time before it’s used?
Thank you so much ,you have blessed my life so much ,you share so much information, and teach us so much !Enjoy learning from you ,i have a large family use so much of what you teach ,Lord bless you and your family.
I realy like making my own vinigar, would realy like to no how you make cheese with it and maybe show a recipe, thanks for all the good vids you make and share,realy appreciate what you do !!!☺☺☺
Hi :) I just found you. My first thought is...how?? How do you make your own bread and cheese and vinegar and probably everything else? How do you manage that AND how do you have all this knowledge? I really truly admire that but just don't have any idea how it's even possible. I think one hinderance for me is not having the knowledge, but then it would be the time to actually do it. And you do videos. Thank you for sharing! I would truly love to see a schedule you use to manage all of this.
I have videos on bread making, cheese making, and much, much more that I put out for people to learn from or at least just see how I do things as each person will have their own way and what appeals best to one will not do another so along with the others that share similar information it gives people more options. I have a couple videos out on time management but as my life and things that need to be done keeps changing, so does this schedule so I will be doing another one soon
Hello, I Love all your information. and so happy Mary Nest referred me to your blog. I just started my scrap strawberry vinegar as recommended from Mary at Mary's Nest. She gave you credit for the recipe. I was so excited and shared the picture and my intents with my older sister. She question me "are you not worried about the toxins in strawberry leaves and tops"? Would you kindly shed some light on the subject. Much appreciated!
Here is a video I did on strawberry leaves a couple years ago, we do eat them, by the way and they are not to be feared: ua-cam.com/video/t90CIajdvPE/v-deo.html
My pear vinegar I added some watermelon rind to...it was SUPER moldy. Green fuzzy mold? Idk why it did that this time. It was THIIIIIICK! Idk if that’s the norm for watermelon rind or not? That’s the only thing I’d never used before. Any ideas? TFS! Love, hugs and blessings ~The Kid! ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you Heidi! it sure is nice to see all the vinegar you make and how you use them. I still have not tried to make a vinegar, but I am going to have to soon.
LOL "darn I forgot what this one is", this sound so much like me. I have been dehydrating everyday, I do try to limit to two things a day, but yesterday I had not jar one from the day before and I couldn't remember what it was. I had to think about it a minute but remembered it was blackberry leaves. At my age now, if I don't label everything from one day to the next I forget. Thanks for sharing the vinegar video, it answered a lot of my questions. You and Mr Rain have a blessed Independence Day🇺🇸
Know all that junk mail you get? Take the parts with blank spots- even small ones & save those bits. Only takes a minute more than direct trash toss. Use those as labels. Put on top of jar with ( on top if the paper ) one of those "stones" from mancala or the glass stones for in aquariums or vases ...or use small rocks from yard that you've cleaned with...your vinegar lol. Then when place in permanent bottle attach to a string around bottle neck ( or make a fancy label at that point). Or keep a pocket notebook. It's what I have to do.
Edie Boudreau thank you Edie, that is great idea. It's amazing what the aging process takes away from you. My son tells me Mom I worry about you, because I am forgetful, I told him I worry about me too, LOL. Not so much about me personally, but what I will mess up with the forgetting. Hope your having a good day, blessings
TennesseeGirl I know about forgetting due to brain issues concussions & TIAs. So I've had to figure out what works for me even if others don't understand. But I can't Not share if it might help someone else. You're very welcome. Oh. And my last 3 teenagers think I'm a lost cause too. Pretty sure it's just that kids have no reference. I know I didn't. Aging is also always a factor. Be blessed.
Edie Boudreau that is very sweet of you to offer help to others, so many in this day we live are all about themselves. I am a baby boomer, grew up believing in lending a helping hand to those in need, I appreciate your comments and help
TennesseeGirl I too am babyboomer and have grown up learning that helping is important. Sometimes it's equally important to allow others to help as well. After all... We all need to feel we are worthy of help & capable of helping others as well.
Thank you so much for all your helpful videos. I am learning so much from you! It's exciting to think about making all this stuff! I'm amazed that you know all of this and have so much experience. You must have been homesteading for a long time.
Have you ever made vinegar using wisteria flowers. The color is so gorgeous that I thought it would make a really pretty vinegar even if I only use it for my hair.
HOW do you use the vinegar for cleaning? A cup in a gallon? How do you use it for veg cleaning spray? 1/4 cup to quart? How do you use it for shampoo? Mix it into shampoo? I just don''t feel like I can go off on my own without the WAY to use it, also. Thanks so much for your information!!!! I 'think' my evergreen is a juniper but not sure - so it will be used for making faux pinesol - can't wait for the clean smell. How would you use it for cleaning windows? I have used mine to kill ants and weeds. Just dump it over the hill or plant. I LOVE LOVE pineapple vinegar because it makes my house smell wonderful while it is brewing.
I usually use it straight for cleaning but you can water it down if you choose. For hair, I explain how in several different videos like this one: ua-cam.com/video/agEOmz9h90o/v-deo.html
HI, LOVE WHAT YOU DO BUT I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAVE A BOOK/BOOKS FOR SALE? IF THE GRID GOES DOWN WE WON'T HAVE INTERNET AND BE ABLE TO WATCH HOW TO DO ALL OF THIS WONDERFUL STUFF YOU ARE SHOWING US .
I made flower vinegar with day lilies last year but never used it yet for anything. Would it be beneficial to use for cleaning? I realize other vinegars would be better for cleaning but I don't want to waste it. I was originally going to use it on my hair but decided since I color my hair I didn't want to use it that way after all. Thanks do much for all your wonderful knowledge Heidi!! God Bless you every day!!
Yes, cleaning or anything else you want to use it for. Just because it is a year old does not mean you cannot use it for food related items. I often am using vinegars that old for cooking.
I will be sending you that old cookbook I told you about next week! I know you will enjoy it. I know none of my kids would want it and probably would toss it when I am dead and gone. Blessings! Is the address below the right one to use?
Came here because Mary's Nest and I love what you are teaching! God bless you friend!
I want to say this in the kindest way, please give Heidi some thumbs up here she gets so much accomplished and makes videos as well, we all enjoy them according to the comments it is just a small way to give thanks
Thank you Nadine, this is much appreciated!
Awesome to remind everyone!
I always find her videos so helpful. Definitely make sure to acknowledge that!!!
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Dear Ms. Rain Country - My name is Laura (Stephen's wife) and I am 40 years old. I have been following your videos on UA-cam for about a year now. I don't want to make this a long comment - I know you are very busy - but I am compelled by the Holy Spirit to share with you how much you mean to me. My husband and I were raised by our parents who were drug addicts and alcoholics for the majority of our life. We were taught very little about being self-sufficient in even the most basic of areas. We both found the Lord Jesus Christ about 2 years ago and became born-again, shortly after marrying. During our journey with the Lord, He has led us to your channel. Some of the things that the Lord wanted me to learn about being a godly woman have come from your channel. I cannot express to you with words (therefore I will simply continue to give thanks to the Lord for you) about how thankful I am for what you are teaching me! I am not deceived in thinking you are perfect or even a perfect example of a godly woman. However, the Lord is using you to help shape me into the likeness of Jesus. Please do not grow weary of doing these videos no matter what tribulations or opposition may come! The Lord is using you more than you may realize. (My husband is also growing when he watches the videos of both you and your husband.) I want to leave you with a scripture that comes to my mind when I think of you - I am sure you are familiar with it. May this scripture encourage you and may the Lord bless you as you continue to live your life as a living sacrifice unto Him! I love you in the name of Jesus Christ, dear sister!
Thank you so much for this! It seems the Lord always brings someone just in time to say such words when I need to hear them. Yes, I have times I grow weary or feel I am not reaching people the way I should. I have dark days that make me want to throw in the towel - though I DO love what I do here. I still often question if I am doing what God wants me to do. So this was timely and needed. Also thank you for the scripture, it is one of my very favorites and one I strive to live by.
What a blessing this was and words cannot express how much this means to me!
Thank you for your reply! Our God is good all the time! Amen!
Stephen Gregory A terribly sweet note from her heart. My God told me to see this video first as I've just become interested in prepping. Thanks
Oh Heidi, you certainly are doing God's Work more and more people needs video's like yours, from my heart to yours, from all across the Seas from Ireland to Rain Country 🤗🤗👍😉🇮🇪🍀
Such a sweet reply. It is biblical to tell our teachers how we have learned and been blessed by them. In so doing we return the blessing to them.
I am never disappointed in your videos. I am someone who has been very interested in being self-sufficient and even looking toward living off grid. I did a lot but your videos really helped to fine-tune my skills and my process. Thank you so much for all that you do miss Heidi
Can we all just give this woman a shout out 🙌How incredible she is ❤️
🥰*blushes* Thank you, you are so kind!
Hi Heidi, What a wonderful video. I loved hearing about all the uses of your vinegars. You are truly the expert!! I love adding vinegar to my pie crusts. I call it my insurance policy because it seems that even if I over work the dough, it comes out great!! And yes, homemade bread is all the better by adding vinegar but you really opened my eyes when you mentioned biscuits and pancakes...I never thought of that!! Thank you!! And I have to share, that my hair looks so much better using a vinegar rinse...Thank you for sharing about that!! Love, Mary ❤️😘❤️
That is so great! Thank you Mary :D
using vinegar with wet ingredients and baking soda with dry ingredients when baking can replace eggs for rise in things like cookies, cakes, etc. thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
I have a Scoby on my apple cider vinegar that I started from kombuchi. I've been using it to seal the apples from floating above the liquid for almost a year now. I've had to thin it because it was about 2" thick. Stay cool, it's been over 100 in Texas for several days.
I’m so excited you put this video out. I made some blueberry vinegar a few months ago after watching how you did it. I stuck it in the back of the refrigerator and forgot about it till last weekend. I used it when I harvested Armenian cucumbers and made a tasty cucumber pickle with onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Everyone loves it 💕
Sounds wonderful!
Stimulating video, thank you. I love the different colors of the vinegars and the fruit combinations used. It reminds me of my friend and I making what we called an "invention", as teenagers, when going on a picnic: we mixed orange juice and sweet lime juice, and called it "juto", a short form of our combined nicknames. Though simple, we were inordinately proud of it :)
And, it did taste good :)
Love the idea of using vinegar in our breads.
I just learned that lemon juice works as well.
I think your channel must be a one stop shop! I don't think I've ever NOT found really accurate and good and different information about ANYTHING I've ever wondered about! 😂 Seriously, THANK YOU so much for your hard work and your vast knowledge.
Just found your channel! So informative, especially about the 'mother ' and 'yeast /mould' development. Yes, God is good!👍
I am trying to watch all your vinegar videos Heidi. You are so helpful and fun to watch. YOu also have so many creative ideas. Thank you for sharing! I forgot to say the only vinegar I currently make is kombucha. I love it. I will definitely be interested if you decide to make some. Have a great day!------------------------Tressa Daigle
Hi Heidi, God is good all the time. Hallelujah.❤❤❤
Thanks so much,dear Heidi,gracious GOD bless U abundantly. 😊👍💖
Heidi you are helping so many people including me. You are the first channel I consult, and I love it that you love the Lord. God Bless you
I've used my homemade apple cider vinegar and kombuchi vinegar for cheese making and I love the flavors.
I use raisins soaked in gin and crushed juniper berries for Lyme Disease. I have found it works really good for the pain you get from it! I eat about 5 to 6 raisins about a teaspoon full in the morning,
julie selden God, bless!
Thank you for this! I’ve seen so many vinegar tutorials, but I had zero clue how to use vinegar except for salads lol
Thank you for all the teaching Heidi. Your hard work planting the seeds wil help lots of people. GOD is good
i did not even ever think of adding a drop of vinegar to my bread as a preservative,,, your absolutely amazing, off to make a raisin vinegar, although bread goes fast in this household ,,,,thank you sweet lady
I appreciate all you do and do not take you for granted❤️
Can't wait to make shampoo and hair rinse and many others! Thank you!
You have so much knowledge, you should write a book or even small pamphlets on these subjects. I have so many notes (have to get them in order..lol) I have made vinegar cleaners, had no idea what to do with them other then that. Have given me a lot of ideas. Thank you!!
Am right now making vinegar ! Have just been in the garden and picked up some mint, rosemary, sage, lavender, rose petals, and am gonna make 2 different vinegars, one for my hair and one for the washing machine / cleaning. Thank you so much for your amazing videos.
Mary sent me from Mary's nest... thank you so much for your information as well
Thank you Heidi..
With all that information I’m going to for the first time make 5 different vinegars…
Blessings
Juniper Berries help to take the wild taste out of wild game like venison, so I would think that marinade would be great to marinade venison.
Hi there Rain Country:) Started watching u in Spring of 2020. Love ur videos. I have already taken ur vinegar advice and made a few but this year I'm really, really using ur advice since I have ur knowledge AND a ton of fruit coming out of my gardens this year. Been using it mostly for cleaning but planning on trying some in my bath and hair. Just picked my biggest harvest of lavender leaves and my 4 seasonal cuttings of regular mint.. thinking of trying an herbal vinegar. Been making wines just as long as vinegars too. Thank u for taking the time to teach us good homesteading stuff. Very appreciative.:) from Sandy at Bumpy Ground Homestead in Homer, Mi.
I have Lavender growing and never thought about using it. Thanks for the info! So much to learn, lol
Thanks for teaching making vinegar. I love your way of expressing details of different vinegars and their uses.
Madam you are making the most diverse variety of vinegar 💖
Your UA-cam channel is a vinegar academy, I love it💖💖
Great now I know what to use them for
Date vinegar is delicious and date/ raisin too. I used dehydrated dates and no sugar as they are full of sugar.
I've kept my fermented pickles on my counter for over a year now and they're still crispy.
Love it!!!! I am watching all your vinegar videos. You are a blessing!
Can't wait for the new video!
Thank you for explaining what you do with so many vinegars! Blessings!
You have most definitely peaked my curiosity on raisin vinegar lol!!! I can't wait to see what it's like.
Thanks
Hello Heidi. Thanks so much for your videos on vinegar making. So I live in Jamaica and the first vinegar attempt was not successful. I then attempted a starfruit vinegar which turned out beautifully. So now, I have two that are still fermenting (1) a raisin vinegar and (2) a sorrel/hibiscus vinegar. Can't wait for them to be complete. Again thank you as I continue to enjoy your videos. Blessings.
I wondered if there was a way to create a 5% acidity vinegar, so I will check that video out. God bless you, you are a wealth of info.❣️🙏
Hidie, the new shelves work well in the corner. A note, the wall could, as well, support with more shelving for all your jars. Building in the wall space adds value. More shelves which hold to behold all your products. 🍻
Yes, but the wall directly in front of me when I am standing at the counter would not work to build on due to the pocket door on the other side. Free standing shelves, maybe but I do not want anything like that there as it would take up too much space. I need to keep that space for ferments and for work space
@@RainCountryHomestead i agree with your methods for space savers. I have a small area and shelves for the mason jars are visible open to see everything, works well for me .💞🇨🇦
Oh yes and I think a vinegar in the rinse water while washing dishes would be great thank you for that idea
This was a very neat video. I don't think many people have the experience as you do with trying these homemade vinegars for different things. We won't know until we try. Thanks for the encouragement and sharing your knowledge with us. God bless you, sister!
This is a *Vinegar DREAM video*!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!
Love & prayers
You are so very welcome my friend! :D
Shrubs which are made with vinegars are good
I just finished my very first vinegar. it's blueberry and it smells like red wine vinegar. i'm so excited. thank you
Hello Heidi, wanted to ask you? Have you ever made vinegar with mixed fruits, such as strawberries tops, apple skins and blueberries? I didn’t have enough of each of them and I wanted to get started so I mixed them in the same container added my sugar and water covered and well.... we’ll see where it goes. My next will be apple cider vinegar. Thank you soooo very much for all of your God given knowledge on well making just about anything!!! So glad I found your channel. I’ve been binge watching your videos and taking lot’s and lot’s of notes. Thanks again. May the Lord richly bless you and your family.
Yep, I often mix whatever fruit excess I have on hand or even fruit with herbs
Thank you, I've learned so much!
You are such an intelligent person. I don’t know how you keep all that in your head. How did you learn all the medical aspect, culinary aspects, and cleaning aspects of herbs. I’m very impressed. Thank you from NC.
Thank you Lynn, I have and am still learning one bite at a time as I go. I am self taught. Though I went to college for a couple of years, I learned very little about anything there - what a waste of money THAT was! haha
I made your recipe for raisin vinegar and love, love, love it. Thank you!!!
I am constantly doing a bing watching of all of your videos and taking notes..have learned so much and putting your info to use..please write a book..would be the first to purchase but until then keep making your videos..have slowing working at a mature age to become more self sufficient..
I do get a lot of requests for a book but I simply do not have time do that, make videos, keep up on our etsy store, watch my grandbaby, and keep up on all my chores and gardening as well. I would have to give up youtube to pull that off and I am not willing to do that right now.
Thank you! This is so empowering.
Thank you, very informative
Binge watching your videos and I’m loving them! Thanks 😊
Great information!
Thanks Vickie :)
Ahhh! Thank you so much for this helpful video! ❤
I love you Heidi...You are such a great teacher and mentor...
Thank you so much!
I use my vinegars for fermenting. A different flavor here & there for sour kraut or pickles makes a nice change, variety.
Thanks for the Ph Test Strips link at your Amazon store.
I started my first attempt at vinegar making a couple of days ago, and it’s working so well already! Thank you for the information and the motivation to try it! God bless. ❤️
Beautiful vinegars! I started making kombucha to have a cheap homemade fizzy drink and have become interested in vinegars for household use. I really appreciate your detailed videos. 💓
Hey Heidi! I am a BELIEVER in your vinegars----it's so awesome to reach for the raisin vinegar that you made yourself and think, man--this is natural, great for you, and I learned another thing to make for my family---it's awesome...thank you!
It is a great feeling, thank you Dawn :D
I have some really crazy questions. Can you make cucumber vinegar? (or will you end up making pickles) Can you use dried or frozen fruits to make vinegar? I'm thinking dried you can because raisins are dried. My peach vinegar had sediment in the bottom. I gave it to my son to wash his hair with and am afraid if he finds bits of peach in his hair he will never try it again. I strained it twice but not through a cloth. Do you strain through a cloth? Do you ever have sediment when you use mushy fruit like peach? Have you ever made a vinegar that leaves a stain? I was thinking maybe berries would? Can you make beet vinegar and would that stain things red? I told you my questions were crazy ones. Can vinegar be made from pine needles (not dried up but, green ones)? Since you used juniper and cedar I'm guessing pine would work? How do you know what will make a vinegar? Is there a rule of thumb or - just anything in sugar and water turns to vinegar? Will just sugar and water alone turn to vinegar? Could you make vinegar from sugar, water and spices like cloves, cayenne ect? Would they burn your skin? How do you calculate how much you need? What do you do with the mothers when you want to use that vinegar? Don't feel any obligation to answer any of this - I know it would wear someone out. I was really just thinking/wondering things aloud.
Lots of questions but none of the them are crazy. I think cucumber vinegar would be a good one but I have yet to try it. I think I just might now that you have mentioned it. I have tried frozen fruits and they do not always turn out great. Blackberry vinegar is lovely and tasty but it does stain terribly so I stopped using it for my hair because it kept making stains on the tub where I keep the bottle, though it may be great for adding a temporary color to hair - I never happened to notice if it did that though. I believe I have made vinegar from dried herbs but other than raisins, I have not done any dried fruit, however, I think it would work fine. I think you can use anything you want that sounds good, the general rule is making sure you have plenty of sugar to compensate what is lacking in the items used. I would say go at least a half cup of sugar when using herbs, pine, or anything like that to get a strong enough vinegar to be multi purpose. I have been thinking one should be able to make vinegar with just sugar and water and that is another thing I have wanted to try. My guess is that it would be best to add a bit of vinegar with the mother, or the scoby mother, to it to insure it will ferment since your fruits, herbs, and such all have a certain amount of yeast that helps get it going.
Sometimes I just store the mothers in the jar with the strained vinegar, sometimes I toss them to the chickens.
By the way, you gave me a chuckle here, I appreciate your questions and your wonderings :D
Great questions!!
Now I have another question. Does the vessel you make vinegar in have to be glass? My daughter just picked a huge amount of mint. Even after picking it from the stems I have 3 gallon jars stuffed with mint and I haven't even added the hollyhock flowers. Then I realized that I would have those gallon jars in use for the next couple months at least and I might need them for something else. I am putting them in ice cream buckets. I think it's OK because vinegar is sold in plastic containers at the store. I just thought I'd check with you in case you've researched this already. Do you think plastic ice cream buckets will be OK for making vinegar in?
Is there an easy way to determine the strength of DIY vinegar? OK, you covered that about (15:00). THANKS.
BTW- here in South Texas, Terry adds vinegar to the goat pen water tubs to keep algae down. It works and the goats love it.
Tyler Woods I've added it to the outside water for animals and it seems to help keep mosquitoes out.
Good to know I have started ACV in chickens water and I see less mozzi larvae by the time I need to empty water and am hoping for less algae.
I think this video in particular is the reason I have a bucket of watermelon rind working right now 🤣
Love this video
I’m so glad that I found this video via Mary’s Nest Channel. Thank you for all of the suggestions and tips. BTW - you eloquently glow! Truly beautiful!...
That is so sweet and kind, thank you!
You’re welcome and may God continue to bless you!
love vinegar's, great video
very complete and well explained ….I would add an other use ……when making cheese at home that requires using vinagar …ricotta …,farmer’s cottage cheese ….💐
I was pretty sure I had mentioned that one and even have a video on making farmer's cheese and flavoring it: ua-cam.com/video/SpPkdTy7vEk/v-deo.html
Thnks for sharing❤❤
I know this is an older video, but I just got into making my vinegars, we checked the 1st one last night and had that Scobie on top my husband wanted to throw away the whole thing , I said NO let me research 1st, so glad I did, Thank you =)
Thank you for posting this. It was very helpful. I'm going to try to make some, and us it in my fermented hot sauce.
my first time to watching you on UA-cam. so excited I can’t wait to look through all your videos. do you shake up the jars of vinegar once it’s completed and you go to use it do you shake it every time before it’s used?
After straining and storing, yes, when I go to use them, I shake them up
Thank you so much ,you have blessed my life so much ,you share so much information, and teach us so much !Enjoy learning from you ,i have a large family use so much of what you teach ,Lord bless you and your family.
I realy like making my own vinigar, would realy like to no how you make cheese with it and maybe show a recipe, thanks for all the good vids you make and share,realy appreciate what you do !!!☺☺☺
Cheese making video from four years ago: ua-cam.com/video/SpPkdTy7vEk/v-deo.html
Thank you❤❤❤❤❤
Thankyou for sharing Heidi you have inspired me to have a go, vinegar is one of the homesteading things I have never tried luv n light x
Thank you for your thorough information!
Thank you, I am learning so much from you
pouring a vinegar and mustard mixture over hot potatoes, adds great flavor for potato salad, so a nice flavored vinegar would be same, same.
Hi :) I just found you. My first thought is...how?? How do you make your own bread and cheese and vinegar and probably everything else? How do you manage that AND how do you have all this knowledge? I really truly admire that but just don't have any idea how it's even possible. I think one hinderance for me is not having the knowledge, but then it would be the time to actually do it. And you do videos. Thank you for sharing! I would truly love to see a schedule you use to manage all of this.
I have videos on bread making, cheese making, and much, much more that I put out for people to learn from or at least just see how I do things as each person will have their own way and what appeals best to one will not do another so along with the others that share similar information it gives people more options. I have a couple videos out on time management but as my life and things that need to be done keeps changing, so does this schedule so I will be doing another one soon
The comment from Frank Martin was his wife Helen Martin !Thanks agIn .!
Hello, I Love all your information. and so happy Mary Nest referred me to your blog. I just started my scrap strawberry vinegar as recommended from Mary at Mary's Nest. She gave you credit for the recipe. I was so excited and shared the picture and my intents with my older sister.
She question me "are you not worried about the toxins in strawberry leaves and tops"? Would you kindly shed some light on the subject.
Much appreciated!
Here is a video I did on strawberry leaves a couple years ago, we do eat them, by the way and they are not to be feared: ua-cam.com/video/t90CIajdvPE/v-deo.html
Tysvm
My pear vinegar I added some watermelon rind to...it was SUPER moldy. Green fuzzy mold? Idk why it did that this time. It was THIIIIIICK! Idk if that’s the norm for watermelon rind or not? That’s the only thing I’d never used before. Any ideas? TFS! Love, hugs and blessings ~The Kid! ♥️♥️♥️
Never tried watermelon rind. Was the mold only on the top?
Thank you Heidi! it sure is nice to see all the vinegar you make and how you use them. I still have not tried to make a vinegar, but I am going to have to soon.
Wendy K and now.....what did you try to create?
LOL "darn I forgot what this one is", this sound so much like me. I have been dehydrating everyday, I do try to limit to two things a day, but yesterday I had not jar one from the day before and I couldn't remember what it was. I had to think about it a minute but remembered it was blackberry leaves. At my age now, if I don't label everything from one day to the next I forget. Thanks for sharing the vinegar video, it answered a lot of my questions. You and Mr Rain have a blessed Independence Day🇺🇸
Know all that junk mail you get? Take the parts with blank spots- even small ones & save those bits. Only takes a minute more than direct trash toss. Use those as labels. Put on top of jar with ( on top if the paper ) one of those "stones" from mancala or the glass stones for in aquariums or vases ...or use small rocks from yard that you've cleaned with...your vinegar lol. Then when place in permanent bottle attach to a string around bottle neck ( or make a fancy label at that point). Or keep a pocket notebook. It's what I have to do.
Edie Boudreau thank you Edie, that is great idea. It's amazing what the aging process takes away from you. My son tells me Mom I worry about you, because I am forgetful, I told him I worry about me too, LOL. Not so much about me personally, but what I will mess up with the forgetting. Hope your having a good day, blessings
TennesseeGirl I know about forgetting due to brain issues concussions & TIAs. So I've had to figure out what works for me even if others don't understand. But I can't Not share if it might help someone else. You're very welcome. Oh. And my last 3 teenagers think I'm a lost cause too. Pretty sure it's just that kids have no reference. I know I didn't. Aging is also always a factor. Be blessed.
Edie Boudreau that is very sweet of you to offer help to others, so many in this day we live are all about themselves. I am a baby boomer, grew up believing in lending a helping hand to those in need, I appreciate your comments and help
TennesseeGirl I too am babyboomer and have grown up learning that helping is important. Sometimes it's equally important to allow others to help as well. After all... We all need to feel we are worthy of help & capable of helping others as well.
Thank you so much for all your helpful videos. I am learning so much from you! It's exciting to think about making all this stuff! I'm amazed that you know all of this and have so much experience. You must have been homesteading for a long time.
Subscribed!!!!! You are wayyy cool.
I am so happy i found your channel, you are awesome, thank you for taking the time to provide all this knowledge to others
I enjoy watching your videos. Great presentation and explanation. Thank you! I hope you're doing well.
Have you ever made vinegar using wisteria flowers. The color is so gorgeous that I thought it would make a really pretty vinegar even if I only use it for my hair.
HOW do you use the vinegar for cleaning? A cup in a gallon? How do you use it for veg cleaning spray? 1/4 cup to quart? How do you use it for shampoo? Mix it into shampoo? I just don''t feel like I can go off on my own without the WAY to use it, also. Thanks so much for your information!!!! I 'think' my evergreen is a juniper but not sure - so it will be used for making faux pinesol - can't wait for the clean smell. How would you use it for cleaning windows? I have used mine to kill ants and weeds. Just dump it over the hill or plant. I LOVE LOVE pineapple vinegar because it makes my house smell wonderful while it is brewing.
I usually use it straight for cleaning but you can water it down if you choose.
For hair, I explain how in several different videos like this one: ua-cam.com/video/agEOmz9h90o/v-deo.html
HI, LOVE WHAT YOU DO BUT I WAS WONDERING IF YOU HAVE A BOOK/BOOKS FOR SALE? IF THE GRID GOES DOWN WE WON'T HAVE INTERNET AND BE ABLE TO WATCH HOW TO DO ALL OF THIS WONDERFUL STUFF YOU ARE SHOWING US .
Sorry, no book and it is highly unlikely I will ever have the time to write one. My plate is overflowing right now
Do you shake up the scoby when you go to use the vinegar? Or do I just move it around and take out what I need?
I made flower vinegar with day lilies last year but never used it yet for anything. Would it be beneficial to use for cleaning? I realize other vinegars would be better for cleaning but I don't want to waste it. I was originally going to use it on my hair but decided since I color my hair I didn't want to use it that way after all. Thanks do much for all your wonderful knowledge Heidi!! God Bless you every day!!
Yes, cleaning or anything else you want to use it for. Just because it is a year old does not mean you cannot use it for food related items. I often am using vinegars that old for cooking.
I will be sending you that old cookbook I told you about next week! I know you will enjoy it. I know none of my kids would want it and probably would toss it when I am dead and gone. Blessings! Is the address below the right one to use?
Yes it is and thank you!
I love your videos 💕💐thank you for sharing all this wonderful knowledge. You are seriously an open book. Very well explained. Thank you
What do you do with scobies.. do you take the out when you strain it or what? Never heard of them .. because I have never put vinegar up before .
Please see this: ua-cam.com/video/JGbolygJoKY/v-deo.html