This is a list of the items I used in the video. For the Amazon items I do earn a small commission on qualified orders. Top Mylar does not sponsor my channel and I am not compensated for any orders made using its link. 1 Gallon Mylar Bags from topmylar.com 4 compartment tray amzn.to/3BdJkRp 9 x 14 POF shrink wrap bags amzn.to/3BfoW2i Drink bags similar to the old ones I used amzn.to/49sqLW9 Coin Tissues amzn.to/41mBQpV Salt and Pepper amzn.to/4f8K0oO I hope this list helps you start your own Homemade TV Dinners
@@JohnInBibs I just love that heat sealer you have. It’s on my someday list as here in Canada it’s fairly spendy. Holy cow….. make that VERY spendy lol.
I’m so sorry for your loss😢. Like everyone else, it’s nice to see the face that goes with the voice. I learn so much from you, because you think outside the box.
@ I think that’s a very smart move! You have a loyal established fan base. Being able to see the kind face behind the soothing voice and charm is a welcomed addition. 🥰
Hello John, nice to finally meet the man behind the camera. Your Thanksgiving day dinner looks great. I am sorry about the loss of your brother. The loss of a loved one is always more difficult during the holidays. My mom always called me on the first day it snow ❄️, she always said the exact same thing “Do you see what’s doing out there?”. She’s been gone over 12 years now and I still miss that phone call. Look forward to your next video.
I’ve been watching you for nearly two years and hadn’t seen a good view of your face😊 I’m happily married and otherwise would be trying to talk with you more than YT comments! Do me a favor, during your interviews with all the “interested in dating you” folks that will be reaching out, make sure early on that they enjoy freeze drying as much as you! THANK YOU!
Keeping you in lifted up in prayer John! It can be difficult dealing with this time of the year when a family member has passed. Thanks for video and tray tips- I ordered some ☺️.
John you are not what I expected but I am pleasantly surprised! You look younger and not hillbilly and your voice absolutely goes with your personality and look. I have made so many of your videos and own several of your books!! Good job!! Love the clock in the back!!
Love this idea! 🙌😍 And the packaging is terrific! You are very creative. Yes, I feel like that's one of the best benefits of freeze-drying... you can still cook up a big meal, but then portion it out for the freeze dryer and enjoy it MUCH later. No matter how good the meal is, I prefer NOT to eat leftovers day after day after day or have them take up too much freezer space. 😝 So sorry to hear of your loss. May the happy memories continue to put a smile on your face (which is very nice to see on camera) in the days ahead. 🌞 Thanks so much for sharing these ideas with us. 😊👍
I’m sorry about your brother but the positive is that now we have a handsome face with that smooth voice. I just started watching, and love how you just mow thru your experiments. You’re a food scientist at heart.
John! So nice to see your face after all these years! I've learned so many things from you and have enjoyed your videos. I'm sorry to hear about your brother. ❤️
Hey John great video as always! It was good to see “You”!! I had a suggestion for you on the height issue in the pro models. I have both units and the height becomes an issue at times. I have found with the pro models when using silicone molds or even the trays like you were using, eliminate the harvest right tray and it will give you more room in the tray tower. It does make it more challenging to get them out but most of us have something we use to clean the tower like a grabber tool. This will help to get out your trays. Thought I would share! Thanks again for all the helpful content! Appreciate all you do on your channel.
Will Mr. Bibs it is so good to see your face. I've been watching you for a long time and have learned a lot of freeze drying tips from you. Sorry about your brother passing. If you live close enough maybe you can spend Thanksgiving here next year. Great video.
Hey John, nice to see the face behind the voice. Love your idea. When I do sweet potatoes in chunks, I go through and slice them into smaller bits. it is a messy tedious job but they turn out delicious, I have yet to rehydrate them. they are so good and sweet like that I eat them like chips. I like the idea of the blender. I usually mash my potatoes up when I make a casserole and I have some Ieft I am going to freeze dry. your tip on watering them down will greatly help. Sorry about your brother, I remember when you posted he had passed away. This time of year is always rough, when you have loved ones gone. Blessings to you and keep on with the good ideas.
I made a country sausage stuffing this year , celery mushrooms, onions, sage , poultry seasonings etc., butter, chicken broth,….used keto bread, HERO, is the brand…cuz I’m diabetic …… man did that reconstitute nicely.
Thank you for measuring your shelves! It gave me something to add to my HR in-depth review I’m working on. You are correct, the new models wouldn’t hold those trays. You measured “just over an inch and a half” and ya know what, the new “Pro” model’s shelf is exactly 1 1/2 inches. A full 1/2 inch less space per shelf. Great idea on the TV dinner! As another someone commented, you’d have to freeze-dry everything separately, powder the items that needed to be, then add to the dinner tray. The half second I heard of your phone’s ring tone got me humming the theme from the Rockford Files. Is that what I heard or did I imagine it? I completely forgot about the gravy! When you asked if I could guess what was next I thought “cranberry sauce?” then I changed to “apple pie? because pecan pie probably wouldn’t freeze dry,” but you got me with the gravy. When you put the turkey in the empty tray I didn’t catch that it was an empty one! I’m getting lost in your narrative, and aren’t seeing the mistakes… I WAS yelling at the screen about the towelette at the end. I TRIED to remind you😉! Ya got it in there though (you have shown us how to hydrate them once before, but it’s always good to see it again). You look great clean shaven. Just before clicking on the thumbnail, I was like “who’s that?” The last time we saw you, there was a full beard. I’ll call off the supermodels, you don’t need them. I’ll be sure to credit you when I finish my review! MisterE.Reviews.Stuff (or maybe it’s MysterE.Reviews.Stuff, my channel isn’t live yet). The latter is my email account though.
Thanks for the comments, and you are correct my ringtone is the Rockford Files one of my favorite shows back then. Along with Quincy but that didn't work well as a ringtone LOL
I adore your videos. :). I can see you doing potato salad in one slot, sausage in another, some fruits in another, maybe even some sweet potato French fries if green beans.
We've got about 9 lbs of turkey with gravy in the freeze dryer now. Picked up 2 turkeys on clearance for 34 cents per pound. We liked the idea of the complete dinner in a tray. My thought was to freeze dry everything separately and then put it in the trays. Bush's baked beans on the list next. Thanks for another great video.
Condolences John. Maybe puree the potatoes with extra water so they are more porous? Very clever idea, a TV dinner where you control all of the ingredients.
Thank you for another cool video. First I want to offer my condolences for the loss of your brother. Here in Louisiana we like our gumbos. Traditional gumbos use a roux that is half flour and half oil. Well I came across Kary’s Dry Roux powder that is fat free. I made a gumbo using this and it was really good. I think I have found a solution to having freeze dried gumbo. I didn’t know if you liked gumbo, there are so many recipes but you seem to be adventurous.
Great video as always. This one seemed different for some reason. Lol. Nice to see your sub numbers getting up there. You've put so much work into your channel over the years.
Hi Mr. John. I just got a freeze dryer and I have only done onions from my garden, hi-chews and bananas so far. I love how genius you are when it comes to all this! I absolutely check if you did a video before I consider doing something for myself. I'm watching this and Holy moly I would have never thought to do anything close. I would do each thing and never think to do a tray utensils or salt and pepper packs 🤔...I really want to know about the tea, I love sweet tea but I won't buy the powders they sell as I think it's awful tasting mostly because so many have lemon in them and I don't like lemon. So.....my question is, IS THAT HOMEMADE FREEZE DRIED SWEET TEA? OR IS IT A PURCHASED TEA THAT YOU PUT IN THE DRINK PACK? I did try to find a video on it but I only have a call and no computer so it makes searching a bit harder. Thank you for sharing your journey freeze drying with us newbies!! 😊
@JohnInBibs Yeah, I was typing the question but wasn't finished listening to your video. I did leave another comment apologizing about that. Thank you so much for the quick response! I wasn't sure if people actually respond as I rarely comment and I don't know how UA-cam channels work since I don't have one. 😊😊
Hi John, do you think maybe your O2 should be under the lid? I just wonder if with the lid on will it still take care of all of the oxygen in the plate w/lid on? Genius idea! Nice to see you, too!!
Hi. I have an idea for the sweet potatoes and maybe even the mashed potatoes. What if you freeze dry them like you normally would, powder them, then put the powdered product into the compartments? Just a thought. Thanks for sharing - it's a good idea to work on. :) As always, love your videos and it is good to see the face to go with that voice. ;)
That is a good idea, and for those who have the newer fd they would have to freeze dry every thing out of the trays anyway. I am going to try the pureed way I described in the video first
Thank you for another detailed video, I greatly appreciate it. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother, I can't imagine how hard it would be. ❤🩹 It is nice putting a face to your voice! I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
This is a list of the items I used in the video. For the Amazon items I do earn a small commission on qualified orders. Top Mylar does not sponsor my channel and I am not compensated for any orders made using its link.
1 Gallon Mylar Bags from topmylar.com
4 compartment tray amzn.to/3BdJkRp
9 x 14 POF shrink wrap bags amzn.to/3BfoW2i
Drink bags similar to the old ones I used amzn.to/49sqLW9
Coin Tissues amzn.to/41mBQpV
Salt and Pepper amzn.to/4f8K0oO
I hope this list helps you start your own Homemade TV Dinners
@@JohnInBibs I just love that heat sealer you have. It’s on my someday list as here in Canada it’s fairly spendy. Holy cow….. make that VERY spendy lol.
I’m so sorry for your loss😢. Like everyone else, it’s nice to see the face that goes with the voice. I learn so much from you, because you think outside the box.
Thanks, I hope to show a little more of my face in future
I'm a quiet casual viewer here. My condolences on the loss of your brother. It's so nice to see you for a change!
Casual viewers are most welcome! Thanks for watching
Wow, John! The first time you showed your face! And a handsome guy you are!!! Keep them coming, buddy!!!
Don't know about handsome but thank you!
@@JohnInBibsyou are! Very dapper!
John I am so sorry about your brother. Cherish the memories. What a handsome young man you are. A rare treat to lay eyes on you!
I've been thinking I need to show my face more.
@ I think that’s a very smart move! You have a loyal established fan base. Being able to see the kind face behind the soothing voice and charm is a welcomed addition. 🥰
Hello John, nice to finally meet the man behind the camera. Your Thanksgiving day dinner looks great. I am sorry about the loss of your brother. The loss of a loved one is always more difficult during the holidays. My mom always called me on the first day it snow ❄️, she always said the exact same thing “Do you see what’s doing out there?”. She’s been gone over 12 years now and I still miss that phone call. Look forward to your next video.
Thanks, it was a rough time.
Our family appreciates your videos so much. Thank you for all you teach us. I always get happy when I see you have a new video. ❤
Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy this one!
Like seeing your face, John! Great job on the trays - looks yummy!
I appreciate that!
I'm so sorry for your loss, John. Nice to finally see you. Lookin good. Thank you for showing the fails as well as the successes. You rock.
Thank you so much, I appreciate it!
I’ve been watching you for nearly two years and hadn’t seen a good view of your face😊 I’m happily married and otherwise would be trying to talk with you more than YT comments! Do me a favor, during your interviews with all the “interested in dating you” folks that will be reaching out, make sure early on that they enjoy freeze drying as much as you! THANK YOU!
Thanks for watching and your sense of humor!
I’m so happy to have found your channel. I now have a new hobby (expensive one)! Because of all your recipes I'm having so much fun in the kitchen!
I’m glad you are having fun!
It is great to see you John! What a feast. I've learned so much from you. I appreciate you greatly!!!!
Thanks so much
Great video❣ The mystery is over. Lovely to see you, John.🌻
Thank you 😊
We are sorry for your loss. Its good to see your face. Im always inspired by your videos to think a little outside of the box when testing recipes.
Thank you
Nice seeing you John. Love the idea.
Thank you, I really don't like showing my ugly face but I think it is what viewers want
Keeping you in lifted up in prayer John! It can be difficult dealing with this time of the year when a family member has passed. Thanks for video and tray tips- I ordered some ☺️.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it.
John you are not what I expected but I am pleasantly surprised! You look younger and not hillbilly and your voice absolutely goes with your personality and look. I have made so many of your videos and own several of your books!! Good job!! Love the clock in the back!!
Thank you, the clock in the back is a French "Bakers" clock circa 1870. It is one of the projects I am working on
Hello, John!!! I am so sorry to hear about your brother. You are such a genius!!! Thank you for showing us something new.
Thanks for the kind words.
Love this idea! 🙌😍 And the packaging is terrific! You are very creative. Yes, I feel like that's one of the best benefits of freeze-drying... you can still cook up a big meal, but then portion it out for the freeze dryer and enjoy it MUCH later. No matter how good the meal is, I prefer NOT to eat leftovers day after day after day or have them take up too much freezer space. 😝
So sorry to hear of your loss. May the happy memories continue to put a smile on your face (which is very nice to see on camera) in the days ahead. 🌞 Thanks so much for sharing these ideas with us. 😊👍
Thank You
Im so sorry for youre loss John. Lovely to see the man behind the camera.
Thank You
I’m sorry about your brother but the positive is that now we have a handsome face with that smooth voice. I just started watching, and love how you just mow thru your experiments. You’re a food scientist at heart.
Thanks so much!
John! So nice to see your face after all these years! I've learned so many things from you and have enjoyed your videos.
I'm sorry to hear about your brother. ❤️
Thank You
Great idea for a full dinner. I love the video format with you in it.
I appreciate it, I think it's important to show people I'm real!
John, It is a pleasure seeing what you look like after all these videos. You just have me a real good idea on how to make some meals.
Thank you for watching, I've been thinking I need to show my face more.
Hey John great video as always! It was good to see “You”!! I had a suggestion for you on the height issue in the pro models. I have both units and the height becomes an issue at times. I have found with the pro models when using silicone molds or even the trays like you were using, eliminate the harvest right tray and it will give you more room in the tray tower. It does make it more challenging to get them out but most of us have something we use to clean the tower like a grabber tool. This will help to get out your trays. Thought I would share!
Thanks again for all the helpful content! Appreciate all you do on your channel.
Thanks for the great tip!
Will Mr. Bibs it is so good to see your face. I've been watching you for a long time and have learned a lot of freeze drying tips from you. Sorry about your brother passing. If you live close enough maybe you can spend Thanksgiving here next year. Great video.
Thank you, what a kind offer!
Nice to see a face behind the voice!! Thanks for the video!!
Hey John, nice to see the face behind the voice. Love your idea. When I do sweet potatoes in chunks, I go through and slice them into smaller bits. it is a messy tedious job but they turn out delicious, I have yet to rehydrate them. they are so good and sweet like that I eat them like chips. I like the idea of the blender. I usually mash my potatoes up when I make a casserole and I have some Ieft I am going to freeze dry. your tip on watering them down will greatly help. Sorry about your brother, I remember when you posted he had passed away. This time of year is always rough, when you have loved ones gone. Blessings to you and keep on with the good ideas.
Thanks for sharing your sweet potato tips, I appreciate it!
I just finished freeze drying my leftovers from Thanksgiving. Wonderful video and great to "see" you. Thank you for all you do for us!
Thank you so much!
Sorry about your brother John keep up the good work you inspire many and like everybody else is saving good to put a face with the voice
Thanks!
Looks terrific! Saving up for a freeze dryer ❤
Thank you 😊
I made a country sausage stuffing this year , celery mushrooms, onions, sage , poultry seasonings etc., butter, chicken broth,….used keto bread, HERO, is the brand…cuz I’m diabetic …… man did that reconstitute nicely.
That sounds like a great recipe!
Great job
Thanks 😊
Enjoying your channel and freeze drying knowledge so much!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for measuring your shelves! It gave me something to add to my HR in-depth review I’m working on. You are correct, the new models wouldn’t hold those trays. You measured “just over an inch and a half” and ya know what, the new “Pro” model’s shelf is exactly 1 1/2 inches. A full 1/2 inch less space per shelf.
Great idea on the TV dinner! As another someone commented, you’d have to freeze-dry everything separately, powder the items that needed to be, then add to the dinner tray.
The half second I heard of your phone’s ring tone got me humming the theme from the Rockford Files. Is that what I heard or did I imagine it?
I completely forgot about the gravy! When you asked if I could guess what was next I thought “cranberry sauce?” then I changed to “apple pie? because pecan pie probably wouldn’t freeze dry,” but you got me with the gravy. When you put the turkey in the empty tray I didn’t catch that it was an empty one! I’m getting lost in your narrative, and aren’t seeing the mistakes…
I WAS yelling at the screen about the towelette at the end. I TRIED to remind you😉! Ya got it in there though (you have shown us how to hydrate them once before, but it’s always good to see it again).
You look great clean shaven. Just before clicking on the thumbnail, I was like “who’s that?” The last time we saw you, there was a full beard. I’ll call off the supermodels, you don’t need them.
I’ll be sure to credit you when I finish my review! MisterE.Reviews.Stuff (or maybe it’s MysterE.Reviews.Stuff, my channel isn’t live yet). The latter is my email account though.
Thanks for the comments, and you are correct my ringtone is the Rockford Files one of my favorite shows back then. Along with Quincy but that didn't work well as a ringtone LOL
I adore your videos. :). I can see you doing potato salad in one slot, sausage in another, some fruits in another, maybe even some sweet potato French fries if green beans.
That’s a good idea, I'll have to give it a try!
We've got about 9 lbs of turkey with gravy in the freeze dryer now. Picked up 2 turkeys on clearance for 34 cents per pound. We liked the idea of the complete dinner in a tray. My thought was to freeze dry everything separately and then put it in the trays. Bush's baked beans on the list next. Thanks for another great video.
Sounds like you got a great deal on the turkeys!
Condolences John.
Maybe puree the potatoes with extra water so they are more porous?
Very clever idea, a TV dinner where you control all of the ingredients.
Never mind, if I had waited 2 more minutes to post, exactly what you said 😂
I would try to puree the sweet potatoes after freeze drying. Might work. Great video and good to see you! God Bless Jon!
I bet it would be really good!
Thank you for another cool video. First I want to offer my condolences for the loss of your brother. Here in Louisiana we like our gumbos. Traditional gumbos use a roux that is half flour and half oil. Well I came across Kary’s Dry Roux powder that is fat free. I made a gumbo using this and it was really good. I think I have found a solution to having freeze dried gumbo. I didn’t know if you liked gumbo, there are so many recipes but you seem to be adventurous.
Thanks for the tip about the roux, I'm always on the lookout for new freeze-drying ideas.
Great video as always. This one seemed different for some reason. Lol. Nice to see your sub numbers getting up there. You've put so much work into your channel over the years.
Now that is my kind of humor! Thanks for watching
My deepest condolences 💐
Thank you
Hi Mr. John. I just got a freeze dryer and I have only done onions from my garden, hi-chews and bananas so far. I love how genius you are when it comes to all this! I absolutely check if you did a video before I consider doing something for myself. I'm watching this and Holy moly I would have never thought to do anything close. I would do each thing and never think to do a tray utensils or salt and pepper packs 🤔...I really want to know about the tea, I love sweet tea but I won't buy the powders they sell as I think it's awful tasting mostly because so many have lemon in them and I don't like lemon. So.....my question is, IS THAT HOMEMADE FREEZE DRIED SWEET TEA? OR IS IT A PURCHASED TEA THAT YOU PUT IN THE DRINK PACK? I did try to find a video on it but I only have a call and no computer so it makes searching a bit harder. Thank you for sharing your journey freeze drying with us newbies!! 😊
Thanks, sorry it is Lipton instant sweet tea. Without lemon
@JohnInBibs Yeah, I was typing the question but wasn't finished listening to your video. I did leave another comment apologizing about that. Thank you so much for the quick response! I wasn't sure if people actually respond as I rarely comment and I don't know how UA-cam channels work since I don't have one. 😊😊
Hi John, do you think maybe your O2 should be under the lid? I just wonder if with the lid on will it still take care of all of the oxygen in the plate w/lid on?
Genius idea! Nice to see you, too!!
I don't see a problem putting it under the lid but I feel it will do the same job outside the lid. It isn't an air tight seal by any means.
@ ok sounds great!! Thank you for replying! I can’t wait to see the ham video after Christmas!!!
Hi. I have an idea for the sweet potatoes and maybe even the mashed potatoes. What if you freeze dry them like you normally would, powder them, then put the powdered product into the compartments? Just a thought. Thanks for sharing - it's a good idea to work on. :) As always, love your videos and it is good to see the face to go with that voice. ;)
That is a good idea, and for those who have the newer fd they would have to freeze dry every thing out of the trays anyway. I am going to try the pureed way I described in the video first
What a hard year, I’m so sorry!
You have a face! You have a head, LOL! ❤
I totally thought you would have facial hair. Im sorry to hear about your brother. God bless you.
I do now and then LOL
👍👍👍👍👍
I'm sorry 😞 about your brother.
Thanks
Thank you for another detailed video, I greatly appreciate it. I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother, I can't imagine how hard it would be. ❤🩹 It is nice putting a face to your voice! I hope you have a Merry Christmas.
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you as well
I GUESS I SHOULD HAVE FINISHED LISTENING TO THE VIDEO BEFORE ASKING ABOUT THE TEA....😮😑🫣
I do that all the time! (I’d probably forget my question or comment if I waited ‘til the end! 😂)