BULK FOOD GROCERY HAUL from Azure Standard + Cost + Review + Azure Tips ~ Large Family Grocery Haul
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2021
- In this video I'm going to show you my bulk grocery Azure Standard haul for our large family, tell you exactly how Azure works, give you my best Azure tips, and answer the question "Is Azure worth it?" As a homesteading family of 9, Azure is a big part of our plan to ditch the grocery store and instead source the grocery items we can't grow ourselves from other sources. This allows us more control over where our food comes from and allows us to buy in bulk on a budget.
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I love Azure Standard for the best prices and variety of grains especially since I started grinding my own flour for better nutrition. I really enjoyed your video presentation involving your son, really precious and adorable...made me smile while watching it.
Oh I’m so glad! Thank you for your kind comment!
Your little son pointing and showing off the goods - I had tears in my eyes, so cute!!!!
😂 He had such a blast! Glad you enjoyed it.
He’s like Vanna White! Good job!
Holy cow he's cute!!
You're helper is such a cutie! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
That assistant of yours is an absolute keeper! A young guy good at the job! I can only wish I had such a good assistant. And now he's 5!! He must be a whole lot bigger and an even better assistant.
Oh yes, he is such a good helper!
What a great helper!
Your son is so precious. What a great helper!
This is wonderful! I just started with Azure, and the tutorial was so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing. Azure has so much to offer, it's fun to see what other people get from them. Your little helper is adorable.
Thank you! And I agree, Azure is amazing!
Thank you so much for showing your Azure Standard haul. It is very helpful to see all the things they have to offer besides food, like the gallon storage jars and your helper is so precious! All your tips were very helpful. Thank you again!
Thank you! I’m so glad it was helpful!
How adorable is your little Boy? What a great helper xx Cathi xx
Thank you! He sure had fun helping!
What an adorable helper!
Thank you!
Great video!! I need some of those lids for my feed room in the barn!!
Yes! I keep thinking of uses for them, they are amazing!!
Such a good little helper!!
Yes, and he had a blast doing it!
Love love love the Little Man helping… Really blessed me..
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!. He sure enjoyed helping.
Such a good, cute helper!!!
Thank you! He had a blast doing it!
Helper so well behave and strong. Had me smiling.
I’m so glad! He had so much fun!
Great haul! Your helper did a great job!
Thanks! He was so proud of himself!
Your son was so amazing!!! He did such a wonderful job showcasing all the products.
Thank you! He had so much fun doing it too!
I'm new to Azure and this was so helpful!!
I’m so glad it was helpful!
Thanks for showing us all! I want to try Azure
It has been a game-changer in our journey to healthier eating!
Great explanations. Ty
Glad it was helpful!
They've been around for many years!!! Great stuff!
Yes!
I love your helper, he is a big little man.
Ha, thanks! He sure is!
Just found your channel! We are a family of 8. Glad to have stumbled upon this!
Oh, fun! I love meeting other big families! 👏
I love your you tube video. My first time watching. You explain things very clearly.
Thank you!
Your assistant is adorable!!! Thank you for the intro to Azure.
I'm so glad you found it helpful!
Excellent info! Thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You did a great job explaining Azure Standard! I signed up about a year ago and haven't placed my first order. I will take a look at it again and hopefully place my first order. Thanks for explaining in such detail.
Thank you! I’m so glad you found my explanation helpful!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Azure. As a drop coordinator I am so sorry your stuff was left. Life happens and part of being a coordinator is working with your members. Blessings to you
Thank you, yes, I don’t blame anyone, it was really just an unfortunate series of events. My drop coordinator wasn’t able to make it that day either, so there wasn’t anyone who even thought to be responsible for the pile of my stuff. Oh well, hasn’t stopped me from continuing to buy almost everything from Azure! 😅
Thank you so much, I've been deliberating making a purchase for a couple months, but got cold feet every time. Definitely going to go through with it this time.
So glad it was a help! Feel free to reach out with any with any questions!
Your little helper is so stinkin cute. Newbie subscriber here, thanks for sharing your detailed haul, been contemplating buying. I don't have a lil' cutie to help us out, guess l have to bring my grands over to help. They will love it...help unpacking and then bake some homemade cookies 🍪 😋 👌
Yes, for sure! Kids also like to go to the big truck to pick up the stuff. It’s exciting every time!
OMGOSH! Your son is absolutely the cutest! Him pointing to items was adorable! 1st time viewer and have subscribed
Ha, yes, he had a blast! Thank you for subscribing. I took a little break, but am back to making weekly content!
I love this company, just stumbled on them last month.
Yes! I love Azure!
Hello, I just found this channel.
Love your little helper!
I just made my first Azure Standard order.
They have recently added more local drop points and I'm so excited.
I will be checking out your menu planning
How exciting! 👏
Your little man is very talented and presentation!
Thank you! ❤️
He is just adorable 😊
Thank you! ❤️
We love Azure Standard and have ordered from them for years now.
Yes, they are wonderful! And I keep finding more great things that they sell!
Your son did so good and so cute.
Thank you! He had so much fun doing it!
We absolutely LOVE Azure Standard. They are kind and courteous! I enjoy their snack bars, crackers, artichoke hearts, and the few goods I used to buy at Sprouts in Birmingham! We drive a little over an hour to pick up our order, that gives us a reason to go into town! OH....their Root Beer!!! We must limit ourselves! We began by ordering their buckets and lids. I have ground grains for 20 years! Anyway, I could go on and on!!! I just love this company and am excited to see your video! Thank you! Blessings and Re Jouir -Darlene
Oh wow, thanks for sharing! And root beer?! I’ll have to check that out!
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse It is not on our diet, but it sure is a nice treat! Take care and thank you for the video!!!
That kid is adorable
Learned about a new grain today, Kamut! Didn’t know what it was 😊 And it’s so cute that your son likes to help with the videos
Awesome, I’m loving Kamut more and more! And yes, he feels pretty big when he gets to help mom!
Kamut is my favorite form of wheat. It has a slightly "buttery" taste for grain as well as a warmer yellow color for a grain product. My sister, who is a microbiologist, says that is probably because it contains the same compound that makes butter taste buttery.
@@virginiavoigt2418 OMFG I'm getting it tomorrow then, I love butter! Thank you for this info
Looks interesting
Thanks for sharing
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I also just put out another Azure and cellar tour video today. Here is the link in case you want to check it out! ua-cam.com/video/oJkQ2UO5_V4/v-deo.html
You can also have orders delivered directly to your home. I just purchased some sharp cheddar cheese raw milk made. I'm disabled so I cannot be unloading the trucks and my caregiver who would be bringing me to a drop point it's not in her job description to unload a truck. So I took nine items off my order and decided the cheese was what I really wanted because I can't get that in the store so I had it sent to my home. Azure standard is a corporation. I heard a husband and wife speaking about how they're trying to get away from corporate food. As your standard sells 90% of their products that you can also get in the grocery store and it's corporate food!
I have a gluten intolerance and found Kamut a year or so back. It is a game changer for sure! I can have "good" bread and bake goods again! I get my kamut from the Food Nanny.
Yes! I love Kamut and have been getting it there sometimes as well since Azure is often out.
Can you please do a video on how you keep your house so minimalist 😍 I feel like this is the first and most important step to homesteading, so that you can keep everything running smoothly! My house is currently not minimalist and I am constantly struggling with having any time for anything other than cleaning right now!
That is so great that you just said because I was just wondering if that exact topic was “homesteading” enough. But I completely agree, simplifying and having your ducks in a row is the only way to actually have time for gardens and animals and whatnot! I will do a video on that soon. Is there anything specific you would like to know or see?
Your son is strong,smart and cute. Healthy food at a cheaper price.
Thank you! ❤️
I'm still putting away last months order and next week I pick up March order, yikes!! Gotta get on the ball and storage
Yes, I’m also working on my system for storing everything. I’ll do a video on it soon!
So helpful! How long did this haul last your family?
Wish we had Azure up here in Canada!!
I’ve heard that so many times! Someone in Canada should get on it. 😅
I would love a video or tips about grinding grains including recommended equipment. 😊 What do you use to grind?
Thank you for the suggestion! I currently use a Nutrimill. I don't love it though, so I may have to upgrade or figure out why it clogs on me before making a recommendation.
This was very helpful, thank you. I have subscribed to you. :-) Love your children's "come learn with us" learning is life long. Where can I purchase the orange tops for the white food buckets you showed?
Thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying my channel! Here are two links for the Gamma Lids... the first one is from Azure Standard and the second is for purchasing them from Amazon. Azure: bit.ly/azuregammalids
Amazon: amzn.to/3vuu5M0
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse Thank you. I have started my order with a new drop place near me!! So excited as we have never had a drop nearby. I used your link as I didn't know if you get an affiliate benefit. :-)
@@lynnware9202 Thank you, I appreciate that. I do get a small referral fee, which helps to support my channel.
If you make your own nut milks, you have to look into the Almond Cow .a little pricey but it's fantastic. quick and easy to make your own milk probably less than a minute and a half and it's done .l love mine.
I have looked into that! We are hoping that when we get a milk cow our dairy free kids will be able to switch back. If not, we will probably get one.
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse have you done any research on A1 and A2 beta casein in milk? That might help your dairy free kids. A great book on the subject is Devil In The Milk by K.B. Woodford. I would like to encourage you to look into that before committing to a certain milk cow. If you're not considering a jersey cow or one that produces even more A2 beta casein, like a guernsey, then you really should research the affects of A1 milk. I hope you find this helpful.
What a sweet little helper 🥰 Such cute to see, and love the haul too 😊 Thank you for sharing, love and blessings from Johanne, Norway
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for sharing. I love Azure. The buddy tip is crucial. Our del dates have had to change and we work full time so O have placed my order and then found that I can’t get that time off. 🤦♀️ but my stuff is coming anyway.
Also I hope you share about using glycerin I am curious as I would love to make the vanilla without alcohol even if it takes longer.
I just saw this was from a year ago so I will go dig in your channel😊
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I actually have a blog post that shows how to make vanilla with glycerin, I’ll link it! www.thefromscratchfarmhouse.com/how-to-make-vanilla-extract-with-and-without-alcohol/
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse OHHHH Thank you!!
I live in Portland Or, my shipment goes to someone's house and is about 1 or 2 miles away. It's worth checking out, you might not have to travel far or deal with meeting a truck.
Wow, that’s awesome! Do you mean that it is shipped like with UPS or Fedex or something?
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse the regular azure truck but the home owner doesn't mind us coming at a time that's convenient for us. i should have typed, "my order" not "my shipment"
Love that curtain!!!. Where did you find it?
Thank you! I believe it was from World Market, but a LONG time ago. 😉
your son is sooooo cute
❤
Thank you!
I would love to know how long this order lasts you and when you would typically need to order again? Thanks for the very helpful video!
I’m glad you enjoyed it! I generally plan on the amount I purchase lasting 6 months to a year, depending on what it is. Grains that last a year in my cool cellar usually do so. Things like cheese are closer to 4-6 months. Hope this helps!
I’m getting my first Azure order on Tuesday2/23. I’m excited however we have been dumped on with ice and snow and most of the state is without power.
Oh no! Will you be able to make it to your drop safely? Keep in mind that the trucks won’t come if the roads are unsafe and if you need to, you can have it sent back. There is a fee for this, but depending on the alternatives, it can be a good choice.
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse praying that the weather improves like is forecasted. Temps are supposed to hit in the 40’s starting this Sunday. So I’m very hopeful
@@wvnanaskitchenandgarden , I got my first order on the 23rd, too! I'm looking forward to ordering again in March.
@@notthistime2492 yes me too, I’ve already been working on my order. So far I’ve like everything I purchased. The dried mangoes are addicting.
Yes they are. I think there my new favorite snack
That brand of jam uses biodynamic farming which such animals on fire so you might want to Google biodynamic farming and I went after thrive market for selling this. I was a physician and I am still a scientist.
I have been ordering from Azure for 3 months and have found their dry goods are best, produce not so good. Our drop point has a bi-weekly drop, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, but always on the same day. Thanks for the tips about when an item you want is low on quantity and may not ship.
Glad you found it helpful! As far as the produce, I have had great luck with in-season produce, but not out-of-season. In particular, I like their boxes of peaches and pears for canning.
Hello new to Azure and placing my first order..so excited. About the jar tops is it 4 per order or you buy per top?..i have a box of the gallon and 1.2 jars..thank you for all your help.
Great! It is a pack of 4 lids. You can also buy it as a pack of 6. And the same lids fit both sizes of jars. Hope that helps!
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse thank you so much
@@katemurphy4985 Your welcome! ❤️
I looked into Azure Standard. Unfortunately the closest drop point is 4 hrs from me. It will have to wait.
Oh bummer. They are always adding new drops though!
If you buy something beans or rice in bulk; do you ever put them in mylar bags if it's for a longer storage time?
Nope. I've never seen a need to personally.
Do you do ferments and kefir water and kombucha?wondering if my salt and water fveggie ferments stored at 60 degrees for over a year is eatable?
I do, but I’m definitely not the expert. I’d google it!
Lol, I ended up with 50 lbs,of corn, lol I ordered from 2 places and forgot
Ha, I have definitely done things like that! I’m assuming you mean dried corn.... at least it doesn’t go bad!
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse yes dry corn, LolI about fell over when I realized I had 50 lbs..lol but as you said it will be 8n Mylar and buckets with o2 abs. And possibly moisture abs, also..
Can you plz share what food mill you use
The Nutrimill Plus
I been wanting to order a few things from azure standard I have a drop 30 minutes were I live
Go for it!! I’m actually switching over to buying everything I can’t produce myself from Azure! There is a link in the descriptions that will take you straight to their website!
Go for it 👀🤪😎 I get really frustrated.
. Some if it is great.
I drive 45 min. each way. No worries
Can you share with us why you use quick rolled oats and regular rolled oats are old fashioned
Quick rolled oats make quick and easy oatmeal that kids can make themselves, and also works better in some of my recipes. Regular rolled oats are the same as old-fashioned and are used for things like overnight oats, cookies, or recipes where I need a slower cooking oat. Hopefully that answers your question!
Thank you
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse can you share some overnight oats recipes that you do please
Recipe for laundry soap
I have a video on exactly how I make laundry soap! ua-cam.com/video/svg8WZZOXx4/v-deo.html
Do you talk about your reason for not keeping alcohol at all? How do you make Vanilla extract without it?
We do not drink alcohol and would rather not keep it in our home. I have made vanilla with vegetable glycerin, but found I prefer to just buy it in bulk from Azure.
Ok thanks! I'm amazed at how much from scratch diy things you do.
You mention that it was a savings to buy the food in bulk (you spent 1000+ dollars) - How much was it a savings over what you spent to buy in bulk - 25%, 50% or dollar value?
It's hard to say overall because it took us many years to make the transition. Also, many of the products I buy from Azure I can't even get here locally. For example, wheat berries is not something I've seen at our local store.
I noticed that much of your order is in small (1# bags) and in boxes. How to you store these things to protect from insects, varmints and vermin?
Well we have an advantage because our cellar is just in our basement where there are none of those things. I recommend however the 5 gallon buckets and glass jars. Some people find that number 10 cans are great for keeping out critters as well.
What type of grain mill do you have?
A NutriMill Plus 🙂
I looked at the site coincidentally yesterday. I do have a question, and am still waiting for Azure to answer it, they posted a price of $8.50 for what appeared to be 1 head of cauliflower, could that be correct?
Yes, that is correct. Their organic produce CAN be on the spendy side. I usually do not purchase out of season organic produce from them for this reason. I get mostly bulk and dry good from them and in season produce in bulk. Hope this helps!
So how does it work with ordering and items being in stock? Is it whoever pays first gets items and the item count decreases? Is that why customers are more likely to get what they order if they keep an eye on the number of items available?
We just got an email telling us everything we ordered is shipping!
Oh good to hear! So stock is actually not deducted from until the items are pulling for shipping. So in other words, it is whoever's order ships first that gets first dibs on product, not who pays first. That is why you might place your order 2 weeks prior when there is plenty of stock and still not get your items. I advise people to place their order only a day or so prior to the cut-off to make sure you get your items. The thinking here is that you can adjust to a different quantity if need be. Hope this makes sense!
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse Yes, very helpful, thanks!
Is corn flour the same as corn meal?
Essentially yes, but the technical difference is that corn meal is ground more coarsely, while corn flour is ground finer. Corn meal would be for things like cornbread, while corn flour is for things like tortillas. I just buy corn and then grind it the consistency I need!
@@TheFromScratchFarmhouse can you make a video making corn flour please
Do the items have your name on them or do you just grab what you bought?
They have name plates so you just go up to your name plate and grab your stuff :)
At our drop you just help unload the boxes, which are boxed up and labeled just for you at Azure. So you might have ordered 5 different things that are all packaged in one box. As people unload, they check the label and call out the names. It’s actually pretty fun! 😉
I signed up they said my order was in stock when it came to pick up they canceled my order and said not in stock. so I do not buy from them
Unfortunately, when you place your order your items are not reserved, which means the items may be out of stock by the time it ships. This is why it is so very important to pay attention to the quantity in stock as well. Sorry you had a bad experience!
Cutest little fart ever!!
Their headquarters caught fire this week. :(
Yes, I heard! Glad to hear it shouldn't affect much and no one got hurt.
Organic is no better for you than regular food and people think that organic Farms do not use pesticides and that is not the case.