You are truly not a Doomsday Prepper. You have thought a lot about your food supply and with your gardening skills and what you have learned growing up, taking care of your siblings, in your big family. Your education for this came early and you will never forget all that you have learned. It's ingrained in you for life and you will do good, for the many years of your life. Thank You: Ariel & Burley
I remember when Covid hit Cali I went out and stocked up for my family way before we had shut downs in my state. And wow was it nice to not worry about going to the store and everything being sold out. I don't think I will ever have less than 1 months worth of food in my home after this.
I have a friend that is a master at food storage. She lost her job and was out of work for a year. She managed to feed herself and family and pay the mortgage on her property because of food storage. It's truly a lifesaver and gives you the resources to help others.
Well done Ariel for being always as prepared as one can for life. My parents brought seven of us up in the countryside in Ireland and we really were snowed in with very icy treacherous weather in winter or gales and storms so we often didn't get to town to shops for weeks at a time. It became second nature to prepare as well as we could to manage...no electricity, or heating or cooking except by fire in large range cooker. Light of oil lamps and candles and battery lamps. We wanted for nothing because we never knew any other way. Thanks for super videos. Stay well.
Yes VERY interested in how you process an elk. Personally I keep #10 cans of bulk items that I bought very cheaply from the LDS Bishops storehouse. Beans, rice, oats, macaroni, etc. I believe anyone can use this resource, ordering online used to be easy, too, I assume it still is.
We began to process venison on our patio. We discovered two sets of young eyes watching. I walked over and was reassured their family does it all the time, nothing shocking. Your life skill is just natural, we greatly appreciate it. My laminate sheet is the map where grains, beans etc are stored. This made me smile. Food buckets with cloth covers (possibly a cushion) make great side tables/ottoman with duo/tres purpose.
WHOA!!!! Ariel, you opened a can of worms with your question about a video dressing an elk. Looks like it's a definite YES LOL. You keep such a tidy home.
I make most of my food from fresh ingredients and cook small batches- which I freeze in my rv freezer. I just made a batch of spaghetti sauce. Will be making enchilada sauce next. I freeze homemade soup, batches of french toast, cook full lb of bacon at a time and freeze it, sliced strawberries, stewed cinnamon apples, taco meat, bbq pork, sliced sirloin for fajitas, and homemade meatballs. Sounds like a lot for a small rv freezer but its all in snack size baggie portions so you'd be amazed how many you can fit in there. This allows me to limit my salt and sugar, and I too eat a lot of fresh veggies and salads. It saves me a ton of money and allows more funds for traveling.
You should consider canning many of thse things you freeze. Not just to save space but energy to store them is nothing compared to keeping them frozen. I canned 17 quarts of tomato sauce last weekend which will last me more than a year and I can store it at room temperature.
@@fabonline9389 I agree... But when you live in an rv you not only have limited space, you have to be aware of extra weight. Jars are heavy, and in too big a portion for a single person like me.
@@allentowngal4769 I understand your dilema. Weight in your case costs more in fuel to keep large jars. I too am single and portion size is important. Most of the things I can are in pints or half-pints. I also freeze as well. I like to make large batches of meals and freeze them in individual meal portions because I don't always have time to cook when I'm working and I rarely eat out. I also vacuum seal dry goods in mylar to round out the pantry.
So glad you promote being prepared. As I've mentioned before I'm in Australia and 3 years ago I woke up one morning and the Lord said read Ezekiel 4. I said to my hubby I think we're going to have a drought. We are now into the worst drought and the farmers aren't planting. A month ago the Lord gave me one word and I had no idea what it was so I googled it. It was the name of a place tjat sells hand mills. So we are about to buy one which as i make my own bread I've already been storing grain. I don't know how bad the drought will get but it'll be fun grinding the grains and making the bread anyway 🙂 please everyone, looking at the weather patterns store some food and water. Thanks for sharing Ariel. God bless you.
I believe in living a lifestyle of preparedness. Thank you for discussing storing food in a tiny house. I really liked the example of driving your car with a cup of gas! Ha It surely explains how all of us are prepared in many ways. We just don't realize that can apply to food as well.
You are very organized. I love knowing where things are and how much I have. Good to know the tiny house has that much storage. And yes I would love to know how you process an elk. Sign me up.
Hunting your meat is better than buying it in a store. YES would love to see the whole process from calling, stalking, shooting, field care to processing to the freezer .
That laminated grocery list is such a great idea. I forget things and it irritates my daughter when we get back from shopping and I've forgotten something. Thanks for tip.
I'm so thankful to can, ferment and dry food for like one of your question touched on, I don't have to go to the store every day. Thank you for addressing the need to have food supplies in your home. Especially after last years events. It very wise and healthy to grow your own food.
Thank you for sharing all of your thoughts about food storage, in addition to where you store it. I live medium-ish (1100 sq feet) … rural NW Montana. I dislike "HAVING" to go to the store so keep a good supply of things I eat which I ramp up in the Fall and eat down in the Spring. I am more of a freezer than a canner, although I can pickles :). I don't do much gardening except for herbs but I do support an incredible Farmer's Market … my little corner of NW Montana has a plethora of organic farms selling via Farmer's Market, CSA, etc. - YEA! I don't love gardening but I do love eating local and organic!! I preserve chard, kale, spinach, basil, pumpkin, tomatoes, carrots, beets-carrots-cabbage as 'kraut, peppers: bell and hot. I very much enjoy being able to "eat from the freezer" through the winter. Meat … I do eat omnivore, though veg centric and a lot of salmon and sardines and though I am a bit squeamish … I should not be if I'm going to be eating meat so bring on the elk processing!
I say bring on the elk processing … but I have a little bit of reticence due to thinking you might get some rude feedback … I think your subscribers will rally if there is neg feedback!!
Supporting local growers is wonderful! I just really enjoy gardening myself. And there's hardly any really local growers here. :) There is a farmers market in the summer, but most folks are bringing things from 2-3 hours away. And they are mostly the things I can grow anyway.
I love your videos. I guarantee you many have taken your excellent advice on food storage and preparedness after the experience of the pandemic that officially began a few months after you posted this. The subsequent supply chain issues and shortages that we've all made our way through I imagine have taught many who never thought about or planned for unexpected things before to do so now. I'm so thankful to the generations before me that I was raised to always be prepared and to store canned, home canned, dried, dehydrated, and freeze-dried foods, as well as every household necessity we regularly use. I raised all three of my now adult children the same way, and they are passing it on to my grandchildren. Thank you for all that you share with us. I am encouraged and learn something new from you all the time. Many blessings.
Both my husband and I enjoy your videos, there's always something interesting to view. We would certainly like to see another aspect of your channel, that being watching you hunt and processing your elk.
Well done. You are very organized, which is probably a necessity. I would be interested in seeing the processing of Wild game. I think if most people saw their meat “processed” - they would be stunned.. 🥴😉
A friend of mine brought a shoulder of Elk from Colorado one winter and divided it up for a few friends. I ground my portion and made Elk burgers which were delicious. I found it much better than deer. I never saw the process of dividing the different cuts and what they are used for. An educational video would be very useful for anyone wanting to harvest a similar animal.
You are awesome you really have it together and you hunt that just tickle me have you ever tried canning meat you can you know and I suggest you watch a series called alone in the wilderness you'll get some good tips used to do the same thing at deer season 5 deer limit but would be interested in Elk
I live in Missoula, MT, and six years ago I married a man who is a hunter. Although I have helped him process a deer and an elk partially (after skinning and removing the head), but I'd love to learn how to process an animal from someone who is very good at explaining the process. I believe you fit the bill for that! Thanks.
I just discovered you through youtube's algorithm. I have been binge watching as everything you post is so diverse and useful. This is just over 1 year since you posted this and we are in a pandemic. When you stated early on about the grocery store having about a week's worth of goods is right on the money. After about 2 weeks of the various states closing down, the shelves were practically bare. There were limits on canned goods and meat that one could buy. You were right on the money!
This is a well done video. And I feel I've learned something besides seeing how someone lives. This is basically the same thing I do at home. And I have a grocery store 5 minutes away. But who likes standing in checkout lines? The only thing my close grocery store is good for is fresh meats, not frozen, on the day that I'm cooking it.
I would like to see the processing of an elk too. I loved this video. It's working with and enjoying your own strength and the strength of the land. Speaking of strength: I like having your own produce/products for " off-days ", days you're not feeling well. Or for days you either don't have the time or the inclination to cook from scratch.
I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see how you process your elk!!!! I used to work in a meat room at a store and used to help my brothers process deer many, many years ago.
Ariel, I would be interested in seeing how you process the elk from start to finish. I live 35 miles from the nearest store, so I only go once a month (if that) to get anything.
Thanks for your concern. I do videos here to share info I know with anyone who's interested in learning those things. Not to have a huge channel or anything. If subscribers aren't into my real life here, best wishes and enjoy watching some of the millions of other videos in the world. :)
We used to live in “the wilderness” in Canada. I had a big Garden and canned, but mostly I dried food, like Bush beans, Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Onions, diced mixed Veggies for soups and stews. Dried food does not need much room and stays “fresh” for years, I went “mushrooming” and canned and dried them. Egg I put in. Waterglass and they stay fresh for months. So, I had a great time doing all that.
You're a great example for me, too. I don't particularly like 'shopping,' and would do well with your system. I'm close. I'm plant based, so wouldn't need to store the animal products. Cuts back on space, but it occurs to me that you need electricity to cook with. So the typical rice and beans might be hard to fix. I subscribed, so will go back and see your systems... Maybe using propane with a stove that doesn't have spark starters would work, or a wood fired stove. Our predecessors knew something. Love your storage systems. I also try to keep a list and go to the store now and then to restock. Love that. Thanks for posting this.
I have both a wood stove and my main cooking is on my propane range. With my tiny power system, electricity here is quite limited already, and I wouldn't want to rely on it for cooking. :)
I’m new to your channel Ariel thank you for being gracious enough to invite us into your home, I have really enjoyed the few videos that I have seen but I was wondering if you have done one on canning or storing garlic. I love your tiny home and thank you for sharing your wisdom looking forward to new videos👩🌾
Welcome! Thanks so much for joining us all over here. I don't usually can garlic (though it's possible) but you can see how I preserve mine for the winter in several videos listed at ua-cam.com/channels/aLQEHLG8SPlICSdxyCGCXA.htmlsearch?query=garlic
I really enjoy you videos. I find them very inspiring. I have a huge house and go to store almost everyday. Which is very expensive. I know having a menu and a systematic plan is ideal. But I procrastinate. Thank you for making your videos. I am slowly getting my act together. Thank you,
You are excellant at answering so many questions🙂. Living in the northeast we usually have about 4 months of food just in case. I find apples keep well for an apple crisp. And have also frozen butter. The only dairy used. Thanks for the nice videos.
Absolutely! It would be great to see the process of cleaning an elk. Thank you so much for this video. Food Storage is always an issue and this will help show the creativity and practicality needed for it.
Great video! It is hard for people who don't live like you to wrap their heads around living tiny. Most go to the store two or three times a week. Life has become so easy for most that they don't feel they need to prepare for anything. Your way of living is very practical and fairly stress-free. Kudos to you. Love and blessings.
And I bet a lot more people are going the way of food storage now with the pandemic. We’ve always had a lot of food on hand (don’t forget the toilet paper!) but now we added even more with a few shelves and repurposed cabinets. There’s a sense of ease when food and related items are at the ready.
I'm loving your storage. I'm in an Rv and I have a huge amount of stored food in the Rv, and we have a 5.0 freezer in our shed. We live in a campground. It's amazing what you can store. I'm a child of a depression era mother and was raised on the idea, you never knew when there might not be a paycheck. So Always have a pantry. Its sure saved me, many a time over the years. We do can pickles and jams, but hope to do a lot more more this year. I'm loving your how to videos on canning. We havent done any pressure cooking canning, such as meats and sauces, but hope to soon.
Thanks for the ideas! ❤️ I live in a 500 sq ft cabin and struggle to find storage for my food stores. Lol I definitely have about 6 months worth and apparently I need to "reorganize" things...which I'm horrible at! Lol thankfully I have my gardens, chickens and fishing to supplement.
Hi Ariel I have been a subscriber for some time. I wanted to compliment you on your informative channel I especially enjoy your eye for the beauty of Nature. Thank you for sharing the Life adventures in a Tiny Home. Thoughts and Prayers...Greg
I was wondering that exact same thing when I watched one of you other videos and wondered where you stored food. I keep a good supply of food and water as well. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I would love to see Elk processing. My father was a hunter and as a child I would watch every move he made once he brought home a deer or a bear❤️
Definitely interested in how you process elk. If you’ve already done it, let me know where it is. Thanks so much for all you do with you informative videos.
Yes, I would like to see how to butcher an elk, do you all tan the hide, or use it in any way? You are such a smart and industrious young lady, I hope you will have many children and lead them to this lifestyle. The beautiful thing I found on here was you. Great video, thanks for doing all of this hard work.
Sooo lovely.... wish you were here in New Zealand...... the knowledge you have passed on has really helped me to embrace the tiny house lifestyle.. thanks Ariel XX
Would you consider making a "what I eat in a day" vid? because I am curious o some examples of your largely vegetable diet. This was fascinating, I want to learn to conserve food and to efficiently rotate through it.
Add me to the already large list of folks wanting you to make/share a video on hunting, & then processing an elk! Doug & Stacy showed poultry process, and Al Lumnah showed pork. :)
You are truly not a Doomsday Prepper. You have thought a lot about your food supply and with your gardening skills and what you have learned growing up, taking care of your siblings, in your big family. Your education for this came early and you will never forget all that you have learned. It's ingrained in you for life and you will do good, for the many years of your life. Thank You: Ariel & Burley
I remember when Covid hit Cali I went out and stocked up for my family way before we had shut downs in my state. And wow was it nice to not worry about going to the store and everything being sold out. I don't think I will ever have less than 1 months worth of food in my home after this.
I have a friend that is a master at food storage. She lost her job and was out of work for a year. She managed to feed herself and family and pay the mortgage on her property because of food storage. It's truly a lifesaver and gives you the resources to help others.
Well done Ariel for being always as prepared as one can for life. My parents brought seven of us up in the countryside in Ireland and we really were snowed in with very icy treacherous weather in winter or gales and storms so we often didn't get to town to shops for weeks at a time. It became second nature to prepare as well as we could to manage...no electricity, or heating or cooking except by fire in large range cooker. Light of oil lamps and candles and battery lamps. We wanted for nothing because we never knew any other way. Thanks for super videos. Stay well.
What a wonderful background for learning skills!
You live the way we were all meant to live and would be a lot happier with a lot less anxiety.
If people don't want to watch you process an elk, they don't have to watch LOL. If you want to make that video you do it :D
Yes VERY interested in how you process an elk. Personally I keep #10 cans of bulk items that I bought very cheaply from the LDS Bishops storehouse. Beans, rice, oats, macaroni, etc. I believe anyone can use this resource, ordering online used to be easy, too, I assume it still is.
We began to process venison on our patio. We discovered two sets of young eyes watching. I walked over and was reassured their family does it all the time, nothing shocking. Your life skill is just natural, we greatly appreciate it. My laminate sheet is the map where grains, beans etc are stored. This made me smile. Food buckets with cloth covers (possibly a cushion) make great side tables/ottoman with duo/tres purpose.
WHOA!!!! Ariel, you opened a can of worms with your question about a video dressing an elk. Looks like it's a definite YES LOL. You keep such a tidy home.
rootcellar... that would be great! looks like you really have your food situation under control and the peace of mind that brings with it :)
I make most of my food from fresh ingredients and cook small batches- which I freeze in my rv freezer. I just made a batch of spaghetti sauce. Will be making enchilada sauce next. I freeze homemade soup, batches of french toast, cook full lb of bacon at a time and freeze it, sliced strawberries, stewed cinnamon apples, taco meat, bbq pork, sliced sirloin for fajitas, and homemade meatballs. Sounds like a lot for a small rv freezer but its all in snack size baggie portions so you'd be amazed how many you can fit in there. This allows me to limit my salt and sugar, and I too eat a lot of fresh veggies and salads. It saves me a ton of money and allows more funds for traveling.
You should consider canning many of thse things you freeze. Not just to save space but energy to store them is nothing compared to keeping them frozen. I canned 17 quarts of tomato sauce last weekend which will last me more than a year and I can store it at room temperature.
Nice job both of you on having, making, and storing what you need!
@@fabonline9389 I agree... But when you live in an rv you not only have limited space, you have to be aware of extra weight. Jars are heavy, and in too big a portion for a single person like me.
@@allentowngal4769 I understand your dilema. Weight in your case costs more in fuel to keep large jars. I too am single and portion size is important. Most of the things I can are in pints or half-pints. I also freeze as well. I like to make large batches of meals and freeze them in individual meal portions because I don't always have time to cook when I'm working and I rarely eat out. I also vacuum seal dry goods in mylar to round out the pantry.
So glad you promote being prepared. As I've mentioned before I'm in Australia and 3 years ago I woke up one morning and the Lord said read Ezekiel 4. I said to my hubby I think we're going to have a drought. We are now into the worst drought and the farmers aren't planting. A month ago the Lord gave me one word and I had no idea what it was so I googled it. It was the name of a place tjat sells hand mills. So we are about to buy one which as i make my own bread I've already been storing grain. I don't know how bad the drought will get but it'll be fun grinding the grains and making the bread anyway 🙂 please everyone, looking at the weather patterns store some food and water. Thanks for sharing Ariel. God bless you.
Enjoy your new grain mill. Fresh ground flour is really wonderful.
I believe in living a lifestyle of preparedness. Thank you for discussing storing food in a tiny house. I really liked the example of driving your car with a cup of gas! Ha It surely explains how all of us are prepared in many ways. We just don't realize that can apply to food as well.
Good job! N yes a" how to" for elk, venison, rabbits, etc! Many do not know anything about that subject! Thanks for sharing! ATB👍😎👍!
And now we are in an uncontrolled global pandemic, not sure what will happen to our food supplies.
Excellent video Ariel 🍄🍓🍇🍎🍅🍞🍝🍜
Everything you say is just common sense, Ariel. Unfortunately, common sense just ain't that common, these days.
Keep on doing what you do.
You are very organized. I love knowing where things are and how much I have. Good to know the tiny house has that much storage. And yes I would love to know how you process an elk. Sign me up.
You’re my favorite UA-cam channel! Please keep going!
Hunting your meat is better than buying it in a store. YES would love to see the whole process from calling, stalking, shooting, field care to processing to the freezer .
Your a very intelligent lady! And I'm jealous of your elk meat which I perfer to deer! There no elk in Ohio!
God Bless!
That laminated grocery list is such a great idea. I forget things and it irritates my daughter when we get back from shopping and I've forgotten something. Thanks for tip.
Here's my list, if that's helpful at all. These are all the things I use regularly or at least at times. Feel free to copy and edit to your needs.
Alcohol, Rubbing
Alfalfa Seeds
Aluminum Foil
Apple Sauce
Arrowroot Powder
Avocados
Bacon
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Bananas
Bandaids
Barley
Batteries
Beans, Canned
Beans, Dry
Beans, Soy
Beef
Berries, Fresh
Berries, Frozen
Broccoli
Bullion
Butter
Carrots
Chia Seeds
Chicken
Chips
Chocolate Bars
Chocolate Chips
Cocktail Sauce
Cocoa Powder
Coconut Cream
Coconut Flakes
Coconut Milk
Coconut Oil
Coconut, Water
Corn meal
Corn Starch
Corn, Canned
Corn, Frozen
Cough Drops
Cranberries
Deodorant
Dish Soap
Eggs
Elderberry Syrup
Fish
Fish Oil
Floss
Flour, Almond
Flour, Brown Rice
Flour, Coconut
Flour, Corn
Flour, Gluten Free
Flour, Tapioca
Flour, Wheat
Flour, White
Garbage Bags
Garbanzo Beans
Garlic
Gelatin
Ginger Ale
Glue
Grape Fruit
Greens
Hair, Conditioner
Hair, Shampoo
Hair, Silk
Honey
Horseradish
Jam
Jerky
Juice, Fruit
Juice, Lemon
Juice, Lime
Kale
Ketchup
Kleenex
Laundry Soap
Lentils
Light Bulbs
Lip Balm
Liquid Smoke
Maple Syrup
Mayo
Mineral Oil
Molasses
Mushrooms, Canned
Mushrooms, Fresh
Mustard
Napkins
Nuts, Almond
Nuts, Pecan
Nuts, Walnut
Oats, Quick
Oats, Whole
Olive Oil
Olives, Black
Olives, Green
Onions
Oranges
Oranges, Mandarin
Pads
Paper Towel
Parmesan Cheese
Pasta, Mac
Pasta, Spaghetti
Pasta, Sweet Potato
Pasta, Rice
Peppers
Peroxide
Pesto
Pickles
Pineapple, Canned
Popcorn
Potatoes
Pumpkin, Canned
Q. Tips
Quinoa
Razors
Red Wine
Rice, Brown
Rice, White
Salmon, Canned
Salsa
Saran Wrap
Sherry
Shrimp
Soap Nuts
Soy Sauce
Split Peas
Spinach
Squash
Steak Sauce
Sugar, Brown
Sugar, Powdered
Sugar, Raw
Sugar, White
Sunscreen
Sweet Potatoes
Tape
Tea, Black
Tea, Herbal
Toilet Paper
Tomatoes, Crushed
Tomatoes, Diced
Tomatoes, Fresh
Tomatoes, Paste
Toothpaste
Tortillas
Tuna
Turkey
Vinegar, Apple Cider
Vinegar, Balsamic
Vinegar, Red Wine
Vinegar, Rice Wine
Vinegar, White
Vodka
Wax Paper
Wheat Berries
Whiskey
Worcestershire Sauce
Yeast
Yogurt
Zip Ties
Ziplock, Gallon
Ziplock, Quart
Zucchini
Allspice
Anise seed
Arrowroot
Bay leaves
Basil
Bay Leaves
Cardamom
Cayenne pepper
Celery seed
Chili powder
Cinnamon, Ground
Cinnamon, whole sticks
Cloves, whole
Cloves, ground
Coriander
Cream of tartar
Cumin
Curry powder
Dill, Weed
Dill, Seed
Fennel seed
Garlic
Ginger, ground
Marjoram
Mustard
Nutmeg, whole and ground
Old Bay Seasoning
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Pepper ground and whole peppercorns
Red pepper flakes
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Savory
Salt, Real
Salt, Himalain
Salt, Celtic
Sesame seeds
Spike seasoning
Star anise
Tarragon
Thyme leaf
Turmeric
@@FyNyth your a very kind and thoughtful person. Thank you so much.
the 9:00 minute mark is where we start seeing 'Where the food is stored', if you want to get right to it. 👍🏼
THANK YOU
I'm so thankful to can, ferment and dry food for like one of your question touched on, I don't have to go to the store every day.
Thank you for addressing the need to have food supplies in your home. Especially after last years events. It very wise and healthy to grow your own food.
I would be interested in seeing how you process a Elk. Excellent video again Ariel. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing all of your thoughts about food storage, in addition to where you store it. I live medium-ish (1100 sq feet) … rural NW Montana. I dislike "HAVING" to go to the store so keep a good supply of things I eat which I ramp up in the Fall and eat down in the Spring. I am more of a freezer than a canner, although I can pickles :). I don't do much gardening except for herbs but I do support an incredible Farmer's Market … my little corner of NW Montana has a plethora of organic farms selling via Farmer's Market, CSA, etc. - YEA! I don't love gardening but I do love eating local and organic!! I preserve chard, kale, spinach, basil, pumpkin, tomatoes, carrots, beets-carrots-cabbage as 'kraut, peppers: bell and hot. I very much enjoy being able to "eat from the freezer" through the winter. Meat … I do eat omnivore, though veg centric and a lot of salmon and sardines and though I am a bit squeamish … I should not be if I'm going to be eating meat so bring on the elk processing!
I say bring on the elk processing … but I have a little bit of reticence due to thinking you might get some rude feedback … I think your subscribers will rally if there is neg feedback!!
Supporting local growers is wonderful! I just really enjoy gardening myself. And there's hardly any really local growers here. :) There is a farmers market in the summer, but most folks are bringing things from 2-3 hours away. And they are mostly the things I can grow anyway.
Yes, an Elk hunting & processing video, please.
Yes I would like to know how you go about processing an elk or a deer. Thanks! great video as usual
I love your videos. I guarantee you many have taken your excellent advice on food storage and preparedness after the experience of the pandemic that officially began a few months after you posted this. The subsequent supply chain issues and shortages that we've all made our way through I imagine have taught many who never thought about or planned for unexpected things before to do so now. I'm so thankful to the generations before me that I was raised to always be prepared and to store canned, home canned, dried, dehydrated, and freeze-dried foods, as well as every household necessity we regularly use. I raised all three of my now adult children the same way, and they are passing it on to my grandchildren. Thank you for all that you share with us. I am encouraged and learn something new from you all the time. Many blessings.
Both my husband and I enjoy your videos, there's always something interesting to view. We would certainly like to see another aspect of your channel, that being watching you hunt and processing your elk.
Well done. You are very organized, which is probably a necessity. I would be interested in seeing the processing of Wild game. I think if most people saw their meat “processed” - they would be stunned.. 🥴😉
Very smart to have a store of food, clean water, cash, etc ... good advice Ariel !
A friend of mine brought a shoulder of Elk from Colorado one winter and divided it up for a few friends. I ground my portion and made Elk burgers which were delicious. I found it much better than deer. I never saw the process of dividing the different cuts and what they are used for. An educational video would be very useful for anyone wanting to harvest a similar animal.
The rafters over your head can be converted into shelves and used by planning sizes of jars or cans in advance. also a shelf over the kitchen window.
You are awesome you really have it together and you hunt that just tickle me have you ever tried canning meat you can you know and I suggest you watch a series called alone in the wilderness you'll get some good tips used to do the same thing at deer season 5 deer limit but would be interested in Elk
Yes. Not recently, but I have canned chicken, beef, and turkey in the past.
Totally organized. Thanks for posting!
Very inspiring! Thank you!
I live in Missoula, MT, and six years ago I married a man who is a hunter. Although I have helped him process a deer and an elk partially (after skinning and removing the head), but I'd love to learn how to process an animal from someone who is very good at explaining the process. I believe you fit the bill for that! Thanks.
I just discovered you through youtube's algorithm. I have been binge watching as everything you post is so diverse and useful. This is just over 1 year since you posted this and we are in a pandemic. When you stated early on about the grocery store having about a week's worth of goods is right on the money. After about 2 weeks of the various states closing down, the shelves were practically bare. There were limits on canned goods and meat that one could buy. You were right on the money!
great video. food storage is such an important issue and you covered it beautifully.
This is a well done video. And I feel I've learned something besides seeing how someone lives. This is basically the same thing I do at home. And I have a grocery store 5 minutes away. But who likes standing in checkout lines? The only thing my close grocery store is good for is fresh meats, not frozen, on the day that I'm cooking it.
Your food storing is absolutely wonderful. You are self sufficient. I store food also.🤗
Great storage ideas! Thank you
I also would be interested in seeing how you process an elk.
Once again, your amazing. So organized and a hard worker. I'm twice your age and know half as much. Good video.
Yes I am a long time subscriber and I would definitely be interested in watching the processing of the elk.
I would like to see the processing of an elk too.
I loved this video. It's working with and enjoying your own strength and the strength of the land. Speaking of strength: I like having your own produce/products for " off-days ", days you're not feeling well. Or for days you either don't have the time or the inclination to cook from scratch.
I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to see how you process your elk!!!! I used to work in a meat room at a store and used to help my brothers process deer many, many years ago.
An elk hunt and processing would be great. Great food storage philosophy video- store what you eat
Ariel, I would be interested in seeing how you process the elk from start to finish. I live 35 miles from the nearest store, so I only go once a month (if that) to get anything.
Not interested in the kill. Just how it is processed. And how every part is used.
@@smilebehappy6102,,,I've seen that happen.
What state do you live in? Have a great day!
@@FrugalFarmerChannel I live in Wyoming and no I don't hunt.
Thanks for your concern. I do videos here to share info I know with anyone who's interested in learning those things. Not to have a huge channel or anything. If subscribers aren't into my real life here, best wishes and enjoy watching some of the millions of other videos in the world. :)
Hi Ariel you do have a lot of storage for such a tiny house thank you for sharing
Yes! I would live to see how to process an Elk. This is all so interesting. Thank you for showing us! ☺💜
We used to live in “the wilderness” in Canada. I had a big Garden and canned, but mostly I dried food, like Bush beans, Tomatoes, Peppers, Potatoes, Onions, diced mixed Veggies for soups and stews. Dried food does not need much room and stays “fresh” for years, I went “mushrooming” and canned and dried them. Egg I put in. Waterglass and they stay fresh for months. So, I had a great time doing all that.
Sounds lovely!
You should do a UA-cam channel. You could teach many of us,
Very nice stack. Ty for sharing.
You're a great example for me, too. I don't particularly like 'shopping,' and would do well with your system. I'm close. I'm plant based, so wouldn't need to store the animal products. Cuts back on space, but it occurs to me that you need electricity to cook with. So the typical rice and beans might be hard to fix. I subscribed, so will go back and see your systems... Maybe using propane with a stove that doesn't have spark starters would work, or a wood fired stove. Our predecessors knew something. Love your storage systems. I also try to keep a list and go to the store now and then to restock. Love that. Thanks for posting this.
She does a good job at having all she needs on hand for all of the home cooking from scratch that she does.
I have both a wood stove and my main cooking is on my propane range. With my tiny power system, electricity here is quite limited already, and I wouldn't want to rely on it for cooking. :)
Yes! The Elk processing would be great!!
Hi again! Best use of your space Ariel! Great organization also. Good job...
thanks! you are well stocked
Ma'am I'm so glad I found your page, Thank you for sharing the way you do !!!
Oh yes. Would love to see you process the elk. 😁
Love your organizational skills. You should write a book. You've got great ideas about food storage etc.
Heck ya, that would be interesting to see you process an elk.
Viewing this during the pandemic, it's incredible how prescient your thoughts are on things-going-wrong.
Great storage solutions
I just discovered your channel and can't stop watching! Great content, thank you!
you are one smart young lady!
Okay, that answers that. Elk is my favorite wild game. Don't get it often but certainly my preference. Thanks.
I’m new to your channel Ariel thank you for being gracious enough to invite us into your home, I have really enjoyed the few videos that I have seen but I was wondering if you have done one on canning or storing garlic. I love your tiny home and thank you for sharing your wisdom looking forward to new videos👩🌾
Welcome! Thanks so much for joining us all over here. I don't usually can garlic (though it's possible) but you can see how I preserve mine for the winter in several videos listed at ua-cam.com/channels/aLQEHLG8SPlICSdxyCGCXA.htmlsearch?query=garlic
I really enjoy you videos. I find them very inspiring. I have a huge house and go to store almost everyday. Which is very expensive. I know having a menu and a systematic plan is ideal. But I procrastinate. Thank you for making your videos. I am slowly getting my act together. Thank you,
I see you got a lamp shade for your Aladdin lamp, love it! Love your videos too! 👍
You are excellant at answering so many questions🙂. Living in the northeast we usually have about 4 months of food just in case. I find apples keep well for an apple crisp. And have also frozen butter. The only dairy used. Thanks for the nice videos.
You do great with where you are, a good example of great planning and getting out there and doing it!! 👍👍
Thanks Ariel.
Absolutely! It would be great to see the process of cleaning an elk. Thank you so much for this video. Food Storage is always an issue and this will help show the creativity and practicality needed for it.
Great video! It is hard for people who don't live like you to wrap their heads around living tiny. Most go to the store two or three times a week. Life has become so easy for most that they don't feel they need to prepare for anything. Your way of living is very practical and fairly stress-free. Kudos to you. Love and blessings.
Love the way you use your storage space!
Yay for being a planning diva!!!! Go girl!
❤️this video! You always space when it comes to food, especially if you canned it.
And I bet a lot more people are going the way of food storage now with the pandemic. We’ve always had a lot of food on hand (don’t forget the toilet paper!) but now we added even more with a few shelves and repurposed cabinets. There’s a sense of ease when food and related items are at the ready.
I'm loving your storage. I'm in an Rv and I have a huge amount of stored food in the Rv, and we have a 5.0 freezer in our shed. We live in a campground. It's amazing what you can store. I'm a child of a depression era mother and was raised on the idea, you never knew when there might not be a paycheck. So Always have a pantry. Its sure saved me, many a time over the years. We do can pickles and jams, but hope to do a lot more more this year. I'm loving your how to videos on canning. We havent done any pressure cooking canning, such as meats and sauces, but hope to soon.
Do you watch Homestead Tessie? She has alot of canning videos
@@lindamcconnell9441 no I dont, but I will check her out! Thank you!
@@Jmmbear check out her play lists. She cans and dehydrates about everything you can think of. A lot of frugal living .
Nice. There are a lot of folks out there with great how to for canning all kinds of things.
Wisdom in action! 😊
Not much of a hunter myself but surely would to eat.
Would never hurt to learn about possessing wild game. Thanks Ariel. 👍😊
Thanks for the ideas! ❤️ I live in a 500 sq ft cabin and struggle to find storage for my food stores. Lol I definitely have about 6 months worth and apparently I need to "reorganize" things...which I'm horrible at! Lol thankfully I have my gardens, chickens and fishing to supplement.
Thanks for sharing! Seeing just how and where you hunt and process your meat would be really interesting.
Hi Ariel I have been a subscriber for some time. I wanted to compliment you on your informative channel I especially enjoy your eye for the beauty of Nature. Thank you for sharing the Life adventures in a Tiny Home. Thoughts and Prayers...Greg
Thank you for you kind words!
I was wondering that exact same thing when I watched one of you other videos and wondered where you stored food. I keep a good supply of food and water as well. Thanks for sharing!
Very interesting.
Yes, I would love to see Elk processing. My father was a hunter and as a child I would watch every move he made once he brought home a deer or a bear❤️
Yes indeed I have learned so much from your channel..Thank you so much for sharing
Why you are welcome!
Definitely interested in how you process elk. If you’ve already done it, let me know where it is. Thanks so much for all you do with you informative videos.
Thank you for his video. I just asked where you put your canned goods after preserving them.lol
You are like us forty years ago, this is heartwarming to see.
Yes, I would like to see how to butcher an elk, do you all tan the hide, or use it in any way?
You are such a smart and industrious young lady, I hope you will have many children and lead them to this lifestyle. The beautiful thing I found on here was you.
Great video, thanks for doing all of this hard work.
Burley eats it actually. I would like to learn to brain tan hides sometimes, but it's a pretty big and time consuming process I know.
Yes! Would be interested in learning about how you process your elk.
Great video!!!!
Sooo lovely.... wish you were here in New Zealand...... the knowledge you have passed on has really helped me to embrace the tiny house lifestyle.. thanks Ariel XX
Wonderful! It's always nice to hear that sharing my life and experiences is helpful to others as they design their own lives.
One question on your tiny house, with your initial build, what framing did you use? Was it steel or wood?
It's 2x4 wood framed.
Would you consider making a "what I eat in a day" vid? because I am curious o some examples of your largely vegetable diet. This was fascinating, I want to learn to conserve food and to efficiently rotate through it.
Hmm... it's different every day depending on time of year, what I have around, and how much time I have free in a day wether I have one meal or two.
Add me to the already large list of folks wanting you to make/share a video on hunting, & then processing an elk! Doug & Stacy showed poultry process, and Al Lumnah showed pork. :)
Yes, I would love to see you process an elk....We have lots of Elk on our Rocky Mtn Homestead....
Yes, I'd love to see the elk hunting and processing. I love being as self-sufficient as possible, and that is part of it.
I would like to see you process an elk just to see how it's done. I have no problem at all with harvesting game for food.
Very interested in the elk processing.