Tomato paste: Just dehydrate tomato slices, skin and all. Blend it up into a powder. Now you have shelf stable tomato paste or even sauce, depending on how much water you add.
I was looking for information on Azure and your video was recommended and I wanted to thank you for the information and just say you seem to have such a kind, friendly and approachable demeanor. I don’t have a homestead and am not able to grow my own food but I really respect what you are doing. I also wanted to just comment with kindness and the best intentions that I think it’s sad how much these days people online seem to feel they have to apologize for everything-whether it’s not growing every single thing they eat, choosing convenience over all glass/100% scratch made/having sugar or junk food sometimes, or whatever. It seems in every comment section there’s always going to be a criticism or many, people insisting their way is best, finding fault or giving advice where it wasn’t requested-and though I imagine it likely comes from a place of wanting to help, it appears that so many now feel like they have to defend every tiny choice they make in their home. I think the things you are able to do are admirable and you obviously are trying to do the very best and in my eyes, succeeding in having a healthy and happy home for you and your partner. Maybe this is just more unwanted advice, and it’s not really advice-I just don’t think you need to apologize for a thing you do because you are excelling! I guess I’d just love if we could all choose kindness and empathy by default in our interactions-and I think it would be contagious. Anyway thank you for the content! And oh! The cumin seeds! You said you like rice a lot and if you enjoy Indian type flavors, jeera rice is amazing! Jeera translates to cumin seeds-and they make for just delicious and fragrant rice that we are crazy about in our house-if you were looking for ways to use what you got by accident. I keep cumin seeds on hand all the time and they are just great for marinades and sauces and such, and they add a pleasing crunch too, they aren’t like some other spices that can’t be eaten whole! Happy cooking! 😊
It’s free to join Azure Standards and only buy when you need to buy. I started by spending $50 for a couple of months and saved so much since everything lasted me at least 3 months. Now I have almost eliminated the grocery store and spend $100 a month with Azure. I still buy meat locally. I buy Azure’s powdered tomato as I can’t grow my own here. Before I was spending $600 a month at the grocery store.
My nearest drop is 3 hrs away, I'm in NW Oklahoma. As my daughter lives in same town, I order every 3-4 months. She uses Azure as well. For us, it's worth it! I get to spend time with family.
I love azure. I do 3 picks up year. I love that they do all work for you as in making sure it truly healthy vs taken a company word for it. If one ingredient in an item doesn’t meet there standard they will not sell it. There not one place here close by to even source clean products that I have found for myself. I get to meet tons people. It normally takes us 15 mins to unload a truck and into piles and we on our way.
Thousand Hills is from Minnesota too! So that's extra great that it's both a more local business to you and they pasture-raise their cattle - I love supporting them!
The plastic bags on the laundry powder (and some other items) is an added protection in case the product bag/jar breaks, that way it is contained somewhat instead of containing all the other products in the Tetris box. I hold on to the bags and reuse for other things, like storing shoes in a suitcase when traveling.
For those interested in Azure Standard, there IS a shipping charge, based on dollar amount of your order AND distance. In MN & OH it's 8 1/2%, I don't know how much it is in other areas. For those who don't have a drop site close enough, you can have orders shipped to your home, just make sure you add shipping cost to product cost to see if it still makes sense for you.
I live in north Idaho. There is no shipping charge to pick up at a drop. UNLESS it's a very small order then they charge a small fee. I believe it's like $5.
@karenw9996 ... it's very expensive to have items shipped to your home if you're considered "off route". Their trucks only travel a certain route, so if ant deliveries from them are off of that route, it's sooooo expensive. We would've been charged well over $1,000 for shipping. And the drop pick up is also quite a distance.
@@GreaterisGreat I'm just going by what Heidi at Rain Country Homestead said. They don't have a route nearby but she orders from them for home delivery, including grains - said the unit price is still cheaper than other places. And I would think if people had small and/or lightweight things (essential oils, spices, etc.) the shipping would be less. Thankfully, I have a drop point less than ten miles away - and a drop site coordinator who unloads the truck and gives people a 2-3 hour window to pick up their stuff - it's wonderful!!!
So happy to have found your channel. I just picked up my first Azure Standard order in Rapid City, SD, which is about an hour from our home. I am also a celiac and can’t wait for your buckwheat bread video! I love buckwheat pancakes and I’m sure I’ll love the bread.
This was fun to watch! I've been ordering from Azure for several years now but it's fun to see what others get too! I think you could swap out that olive oil container for some amber glass bottles so you're not long-term storing your olive oil in plastic.
I've been wanting to try Azure for a while, but I've been intimidated! 😅 So I really appreciate this video and your transparency about the cost! Thanks!
Great video! I am also trying to stock my pantry for the months ahead. Plan on doing my first Azure order this month. Thanks for talking about the oats and salt. I just added those to my basket. New to your channel and loving your content!
Have you ever tried dehydrating and grinding your tomato skins? I discovered that last fall and have been loving them. A spoonful or two replaces tomato paste in most of my recipes.
So this year I actually took most of my cherry tomatoes and dehydrated them and then ground them into a powder. I can rehydrate this into tomato paste so no need to have to boil down all those tomatoes! Also love Azure!
Get a small electric herb/coffee mill/grinder to use ONLY to powderize your whole cumin (or many other herbs and spices)- works great. I like the Mueller brand.
I just came across your channel - hello from just south in Taylors Falls, MN!! Looking forward to watching your videos - maybe you'll inspire me to focus on some more vids myself!
I discovered Azure last Fall and I love it! I am in Mass. and My drop is 15 minutes away. I get that salmon too as well as some whitefish. I stock up on items when there are sales. Spend between 250-450 a month.
You can use a coffee grinder for the whole spices. I have one I use for coffee beans and one just for spices. If you only have one for coffee just wash it real good then grind them. Also since you have a large quantity you could probably use your blender.
Thanks for sharing your haul! The nearest Azure pick up location for us is an hour away and I would have to take time off work to get there, so not in the cards for us at this time.
Yes, PLEASE do a video on making that GF bread with the buckwheat groats. I just ordered a 25lb bag from Azure just because I LOVE buckwheat in place of corn grits (corn allergy). Didn't know we can use it to make bread. I need a *YEAST FREE* bread though! Because of intestinal candida, I cannot have bread with yeast. Will use baking soda instead, when possible. *Please do a video on using the brown rice & oats gf bread too!* I need to make my own gf bread, but most ppl are using gums & or yeast in their gf bread.
Just found your channel. We love Azure too. I am intrigued by the iron jar holders on your wall...am I seeing that correctly? If so, LOVE this idea. Did you make it purchase it? Subscribed and will be watching your older videos. Blessings.
Minnesota! Glad to find you. I think the price of olive oil on glass has come down.... If you stick to Azure brand, it's maybe 30% higher, but .... Glass! It is nice to see some of the prices seeming to come back down.
Have you considered trying freshly milled flour (most people feel better off "gluten" because the flour has been stripped of nutrition but freshly milled flour has all the good stuff intact)?
Just some food for thought! I found detergent price a bit steep for me, Nellies laundry soda is pretty affordable if you buy the 5 gal it lasts me over 15 months family of 5 which is crazy. But I don’t have the money to buy big quantity right now unfortunately but sometimes I see mollys suds on sale 37$ for 2 pack of 120 so 240 loads!
Hello from Alberta, Canada! I'm wondering if Azure Standard serves Canada. I live near the US border, but t's too far for me to drive. I'd love to hear some ideas from you. Thanks a bunch!
Also really curious the largest Mason jar you use on it, regular or wide, etc. I am so excited to see this! And thanks for your take on the Azure Standard experience! I adore them and I’m hooked on haul videos like this!
Don’t put spices in your grain grinder. Everything will be cumin scented and flavored. Blend in a nutribullet, vitamix, blendtec or coffee grinder found at a second hand store. 😊
I have been making my own soap and laundry detergent for ten plus years. I used left over fat and only need to buy the lye. Pennies per wash and NO fragrance. I am kinda freaky about fragrance free, even essential oil fragrance. Ps my gramma from Sweden never bought soap and I got to stir the soap while it was on the stove. (Probably not that safe) 😂
Yep, when one side is convinced that everything is rigged unless they win and can't take a loss fair and square with a peaceful transfer of power it sets a dangerous standard.
Just subscribed to your channel ! Thank you for talking about your Azure company. Very good prices for what you bought. But there is shipping costs on top of that, correct? Thank you so much! Have a blessed day!
Do you happen to know the difference between Azure and Thrive?? I do not have a drop area anywhere near me and the shipping for Azure may be prohibitive. Thanks for the video.
@@suzanneford1571 I pay a yearly fee for thrive just like Costco. You don’t have to pay a subscription fee for Azure?? I thought you did. I also get my Thrive order shipped for free after spending a certain amount.
Tomato paste: Just dehydrate tomato slices, skin and all. Blend it up into a powder. Now you have shelf stable tomato paste or even sauce, depending on how much water you add.
I was just going to say that LOL or they can freeze dry it
I was looking for information on Azure and your video was recommended and I wanted to thank you for the information and just say you seem to have such a kind, friendly and approachable demeanor. I don’t have a homestead and am not able to grow my own food but I really respect what you are doing.
I also wanted to just comment with kindness and the best intentions that I think it’s sad how much these days people online seem to feel they have to apologize for everything-whether it’s not growing every single thing they eat, choosing convenience over all glass/100% scratch made/having sugar or junk food sometimes, or whatever. It seems in every comment section there’s always going to be a criticism or many, people insisting their way is best, finding fault or giving advice where it wasn’t requested-and though I imagine it likely comes from a place of wanting to help, it appears that so many now feel like they have to defend every tiny choice they make in their home. I think the things you are able to do are admirable and you obviously are trying to do the very best and in my eyes, succeeding in having a healthy and happy home for you and your partner. Maybe this is just more unwanted advice, and it’s not really advice-I just don’t think you need to apologize for a thing you do because you are excelling! I guess I’d just love if we could all choose kindness and empathy by default in our interactions-and I think it would be contagious. Anyway thank you for the content!
And oh! The cumin seeds! You said you like rice a lot and if you enjoy Indian type flavors, jeera rice is amazing! Jeera translates to cumin seeds-and they make for just delicious and fragrant rice that we are crazy about in our house-if you were looking for ways to use what you got by accident. I keep cumin seeds on hand all the time and they are just great for marinades and sauces and such, and they add a pleasing crunch too, they aren’t like some other spices that can’t be eaten whole! Happy cooking! 😊
This is my first time watching one of your videosand I enjoyed your explaining your Azure purchases. Plus, you were so friendly and personable!
Welcome and I’m so glad to hear it!
Thanks for sharing!! Would love to see a food storage area tour and how you use it all, like what do most of your meals look like?
Love those ideas! Thank you!
It’s free to join Azure Standards and only buy when you need to buy. I started by spending $50 for a couple of months and saved so much since everything lasted me at least 3 months. Now I have almost eliminated the grocery store and spend $100 a month with Azure. I still buy meat locally. I buy Azure’s powdered tomato as I can’t grow my own here. Before I was spending $600 a month at the grocery store.
Share what you started with please
My nearest drop is 3 hrs away, I'm in NW Oklahoma.
As my daughter lives in same town, I order every 3-4 months. She uses Azure as well.
For us, it's worth it!
I get to spend time with family.
I love azure. I do 3 picks up year. I love that they do all work for you as in making sure it truly healthy vs taken a company word for it. If one ingredient in an item doesn’t meet there standard they will not sell it. There not one place here close by to even source clean products that I have found for myself. I get to meet tons people. It normally takes us 15 mins to unload a truck and into piles and we on our way.
Thousand Hills is from Minnesota too! So that's extra great that it's both a more local business to you and they pasture-raise their cattle - I love supporting them!
I am excited to see the bread videos!! I feel ya about how hard gluten free dough is to work with! Love this video!!
Yay! Thank you!
This is great! Would love to see what you cook. Please consider sharing some recipes or “what I eat in a day” content!
Great ideas!!
The plastic bags on the laundry powder (and some other items) is an added protection in case the product bag/jar breaks, that way it is contained somewhat instead of containing all the other products in the Tetris box. I hold on to the bags and reuse for other things, like storing shoes in a suitcase when traveling.
Bread bags work if you buy bread.
For those interested in Azure Standard, there IS a shipping charge, based on dollar amount of your order AND distance. In MN & OH it's 8 1/2%, I don't know how much it is in other areas. For those who don't have a drop site close enough, you can have orders shipped to your home, just make sure you add shipping cost to product cost to see if it still makes sense for you.
In Arizona, there is no shipping charge for picking up at a drop. I believe it is the same for most, if not all, of the western states.
I live in north Idaho. There is no shipping charge to pick up at a drop. UNLESS it's a very small order then they charge a small fee. I believe it's like $5.
@karenw9996 ... it's very expensive to have items shipped to your home if you're considered "off route". Their trucks only travel a certain route, so if ant deliveries from them are off of that route, it's sooooo expensive. We would've been charged well over $1,000 for shipping. And the drop pick up is also quite a distance.
@@GreaterisGreat I'm just going by what Heidi at Rain Country Homestead said. They don't have a route nearby but she orders from them for home delivery, including grains - said the unit price is still cheaper than other places. And I would think if people had small and/or lightweight things (essential oils, spices, etc.) the shipping would be less. Thankfully, I have a drop point less than ten miles away - and a drop site coordinator who unloads the truck and gives people a 2-3 hour window to pick up their stuff - it's wonderful!!!
@karenw9996 understandable😃
So happy to have found your channel. I just picked up my first Azure Standard order in Rapid City, SD, which is about an hour from our home. I am also a celiac and can’t wait for your buckwheat bread video! I love buckwheat pancakes and I’m sure I’ll love the bread.
Coffee grinder the little wizz kind, $3 at a garage sale or $12 at Dollar General. Grinds spices.
Thanks for introducing Azure Standard!
You’re welcome! I love them!
This was fun to watch! I've been ordering from Azure for several years now but it's fun to see what others get too! I think you could swap out that olive oil container for some amber glass bottles so you're not long-term storing your olive oil in plastic.
That's a great idea! Thank you!
I've been wanting to try Azure for a while, but I've been intimidated! 😅 So I really appreciate this video and your transparency about the cost! Thanks!
Don’t be afraid! They are really good! We started 6 months ago and I love them!! They have the best organic and non-gmo products
Definitely give them a try! 👏🏼
So grateful for your perspective on GF Azure products!
🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼
Hello from Minnesota! So fun to watch someone also from here. I use a dedicated coffee grinder for my spices 😊
Hi neighbor! :)
Don’t know if you use the winter sewing method to start seeds but that plastic jug would be perfect and last a long time as a seed starter jug!
Great video! I am also trying to stock my pantry for the months ahead. Plan on doing my first Azure order this month. Thanks for talking about the oats and salt. I just added those to my basket. New to your channel and loving your content!
Yay! I'm so glad this was helpful and thanks for being here!
Hello I am from Sandstone MN but now live in west central florida. So nice to see a hometown girl ❤️
😊I’m so happy there are 2 drop locations here in Vegas , i think i will do a small order to stock up!!
You won't be disappointed!👏🏼👏🏼
I am excited to see the bread videos!! I feel ya about how hard gluten free dough is to work with!
It's so tough!
Have you ever tried dehydrating and grinding your tomato skins? I discovered that last fall and have been loving them. A spoonful or two replaces tomato paste in most of my recipes.
A mortar and pestle is good for the cumin seeds. Toast them first, they will have amazing flavor!
Awesome video. Thank you. I’ve been on the fence about Azure, but I might give it a try. Northern MN garden girl here too!
How fun! Hi neighbor! Definitely give it a try :)
So this year I actually took most of my cherry tomatoes and dehydrated them and then ground them into a powder. I can rehydrate this into tomato paste so no need to have to boil down all those tomatoes! Also love Azure!
You might love whole cumin seeds. We switch to whole years ago and keep very little powder on hand. We love the whole seeds!
Get a small electric herb/coffee mill/grinder to use ONLY to powderize your whole cumin (or many other herbs and spices)- works great. I like the Mueller brand.
I dry the tomato skins and acraps frol sauce making to grind into a powder in place of paste.
Super helpful thank you! I’ll be buying powdered tomato too!
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!
Please look up Sue Becker and milling wheat fresh in your home! It has changed my life all for the Good!
Very helpful, thank you!
Electric coffee grinder to grind you herb seed
Hoping you will do a day in the life video and do your gluten free baking and cooking>
I love that idea!
I just came across your channel - hello from just south in Taylors Falls, MN!! Looking forward to watching your videos - maybe you'll inspire me to focus on some more vids myself!
The buckets are a great deal!
I thought so, too!
Tractor supply has food grade buckets for much cheaper. However, the gamma lids from Azure are a good price.
Good morning from Forest lake Minnesota! Great episode!
Morning!
I love Azure Standard!!
The best!!!
I discovered Azure last Fall and I love it! I am in Mass. and My drop is 15 minutes away. I get that salmon too as well as some whitefish. I stock up on items when there are sales. Spend between 250-450 a month.
You can use a coffee grinder for the whole spices. I have one I use for coffee beans and one just for spices. If you only have one for coffee just wash it real good then grind them. Also since you have a large quantity you could probably use your blender.
Perfect thank you!
I highly recommend the Country Sage laundry detergent through Azure. Does a great job on homesteading mess AND cloth diapers!
Thanks for sharing your haul! The nearest Azure pick up location for us is an hour away and I would have to take time off work to get there, so not in the cards for us at this time.
Try grinding the seeds in a coffee grinder if you have one.
Yes, PLEASE do a video on making that GF bread with the buckwheat groats. I just ordered a 25lb bag from Azure just because I LOVE buckwheat in place of corn grits (corn allergy). Didn't know we can use it to make bread. I need a *YEAST FREE* bread though! Because of intestinal candida, I cannot have bread with yeast. Will use baking soda instead, when possible. *Please do a video on using the brown rice & oats gf bread too!* I need to make my own gf bread, but most ppl are using gums & or yeast in their gf bread.
First time watching you, really enjoyed! 😊
Glad you enjoyed!
You can make powder using spice grinder or even the blender jar
Thank you!!!
Bionature Tomato Paste is in reusable glass jars, and it’s great quality.
We keep a second coffee grinder for spices.
That's a great idea!
I keep a third for egg shells 😬😁
Winter is also coming!
You can grind your seeds in a coffee grinder or a food processor.
Perfect! I'll do that
That mustard is 7 dollars for 3 ! I love it
Okay whew! 😅
@ 🤣
I put my whole seeds in my coffee grinder and sift. If you have that it works great
❤Thanks for the info. Great advice!
You’re welcome!
I am the exact same way for tomato paste! haha. Plus I just don't use that much of it I feel fine buying a couple a year.
I’m glad I’m not the only one!
coffee bean grinder works good on spices...
Just put the olive oil into a gallon glass jar and label the jar 😊
First time found your site. I haven't bought from Azure yet, but we have a small stockup
I’ve never had to help unload the truck, the drop host always does it. Urban and suburban drops in Washington and Oregon.
Just found your channel. We love Azure too. I am intrigued by the iron jar holders on your wall...am I seeing that correctly? If so, LOVE this idea. Did you make it purchase it? Subscribed and will be watching your older videos. Blessings.
I LOVE my jar rack! Here it is: geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack
Minnesota! Glad to find you.
I think the price of olive oil on glass has come down.... If you stick to Azure brand, it's maybe 30% higher, but .... Glass! It is nice to see some of the prices seeming to come back down.
Oh that’s so good to hear!! I’ll have to take a look at that next time. Thank you!
Enjoy your channel! On an unrelated question, where did you find the mason jar/glass holder on your wall.🙂. Thank you!
Ditto!!! Inquiring minds need to know! Love that idea…tell us!
Thank you and great question! I LOVE my rack! You can find it here: geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack
@@johnmeacham2453 LOVE my rack! You can find it here: geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack
@@thehomesteadingrdThankyou!
Straight into Amazon cart!
How long does this say you? Do you go into the store In between?
Have you considered trying freshly milled flour (most people feel better off "gluten" because the flour has been stripped of nutrition but freshly milled flour has all the good stuff intact)?
Yes, freshly milled flour is all I’ve used for the past 8 years 🫶🏼
Just some food for thought! I found detergent price a bit steep for me, Nellies laundry soda is pretty affordable if you buy the 5 gal it lasts me over 15 months family of 5 which is crazy. But I don’t have the money to buy big quantity right now unfortunately but sometimes I see mollys suds on sale 37$ for 2 pack of 120 so 240 loads!
So instead of boiling down your salsa take that juice and can it so that when you make Mexican rice or soups or anything you can add it to that
I need to know about that rack behind you where your empty jars are stored! Link please!
I LOVE my jar rack! Here it is: geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack
Try coffee grinder for your spices it what restaurants use for it
Put those seeds in a sealed ziplock bag. Roll over the seeds with your rolling pin.
Where did you get the jar rack in the background?
geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack
Would love love love to see that sourdough buckwheat bread!
You guys will be the first to know when I master it!
Where did you get the bucket and lid from?
Azure Standard ✨ www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=fc12e26de2
How long does the cheese last in freezer verse expiration date on package?
Great video
I would guess a year or two for sure!
Hello from Alberta, Canada! I'm wondering if Azure Standard serves Canada. I live near the US border, but t's too far for me to drive. I'd love to hear some ideas from you. Thanks a bunch!
I’m not aware of any Canadian services but maybe a quick Google search would turn something up!
Get a cheap coffee grinder for the cumin seeds. Just clean it after each use by grinding up some stale bread
Smart! Thank you!
Oh my… where did you get that your cup rack you’re using for jars?! 🙏🏻
Also really curious the largest Mason jar you use on it, regular or wide, etc. I am so excited to see this! And thanks for your take on the Azure Standard experience! I adore them and I’m hooked on haul videos like this!
You can “grind”. Use coffee bean grinder😊
Thanks for the tip!
That’s a big haul! Let me know how you like jovial flour.
Dennis Spring
Use coffee bean grinder for seeds
Great idea!! Thanks!!
3.29 for refried beans!?? Dang!
Where did you find those racks for your jars behind you.
Here :) geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack
get a coffee bean grinder. Costs about $15-20..
Get a coffee grinder use it for spices
Please make a video on gluten free bread!!!! Fellow minnesotan and gluten-free can’t wait to see more on your channel just Subscribed
Can do!!! Once I master it, I will 🫶🏼
Do you have to order every month
Nope!
Don’t put spices in your grain grinder. Everything will be cumin scented and flavored. Blend in a nutribullet, vitamix, blendtec or coffee grinder found at a second hand store. 😊
Thanks! I'll give it a go in my coffee grinder
Not available in new Zealand tho
Do you have issue with grit in the redmans salt? I loved it but found it can be gritty, like sandy
I pour my oilive oil into a glass juggler once my azure standard gets home
Clever!
When using powder laundry, does it work well in cold water? I use hot for towels but mostly cold?
It sure does!
Great video ❤❤❤ 🕊️
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have been making my own soap and laundry detergent for ten plus years. I used left over fat and only need to buy the lye. Pennies per wash and NO fragrance. I am kinda freaky about fragrance free, even essential oil fragrance. Ps my gramma from Sweden never bought soap and I got to stir the soap while it was on the stove. (Probably not that safe) 😂
That’s so cool! It’s awesome you’ve been making your own for so long.
And it’s going to get a lot WILDER. Get stocked up!
Yep, when one side is convinced that everything is rigged unless they win and can't take a loss fair and square with a peaceful transfer of power it sets a dangerous standard.
@@DL_Tech_ It’s all good though because your candidate is the worst in political history and has zero shot of winning. 😂
New subbie
Thanks for joining! ☺️
Just subscribed to your channel ! Thank you for talking about your Azure company. Very good prices for what you bought. But there is shipping costs on top of that, correct? Thank you so much! Have a blessed day!
Thanks for being here! Yes there is also a shipping charge, but I still save a lot of money overall
Lol @ 30 minutes from grocery store is "remote."
Dooley Parkway
Do you happen to know the difference between Azure and Thrive?? I do not have a drop area anywhere near me and the shipping for Azure may be prohibitive. Thanks for the video.
Thrive has some good options, but not quite as much as Azure. I can get everything I need from Azure, but not Thrive
Thrive you have to pay a subscription every month
@@suzanneford1571 I pay a yearly fee for thrive just like Costco. You don’t have to pay a subscription fee for Azure?? I thought you did. I also get my Thrive order shipped for free after spending a certain amount.