I believe you are the BEST hard working , planning, SMARTEST woman I've seen anywhere. I am so in awe of what you accomplish. God bless you and your family always. ❤🕊🕊🕊❤
I agree that I could watch a video of yours everyday. I find them informative, because I learn something new with every video. But also they are so incredibly calming. When I have over stimulating days (nice way to say stress filled😊), I go back and watch your older videos. I hope that you get credit for it. 😊
Just two of us, so I am not doing the challenge. But I did can 10 quarts of tomato juice for my daughter. I dried herbs, made red raspberry jam. I collected elderberries and put those in the freezer for future syrup. I also defrosted the big freezer and reorganized. Productive week.
When we make Sloppy Joe sauce, we can half as normal and then add taco spices to the rest and can it as Messy Jose sauce. They’re a great alternative to a sloppy Joe or a taco. It’s like a hybrid of the two! ❤
My mother when I was growing up many years ago would purée garden veggies like zucchini and yellow squash and add to sauces like spaghetti and we never knew it. It was delicious and we got our servings of vegetables.
Good morning my dear friend, I am always in awe of everything you accomplish!! It's incredible what you do in the kitchen and taking care of all the children and things, besides being pregnant!! I always look forward to your video every week, thank you for that!! Have a blessed week!
The silicone garlic pealing tubes are such a game changer! You literally put a piece of garlic in it, roll it and it comes out peeled! It's quite fun, i'm sure some of your younger children would enjoy using it!
🥣🥣🥣🥣yippee!! Thank you for the ham/split pea soup footage! Quick story, growing up, my mom would make split pea soup on rainy, cloudy days, in an old 70s crock pot…it had big brown flowers on it🥰 The first few times, our power went out. Coincidence?🤔 So from then on, we pulled out flashlights and candles before she’d start making the soup!! Thank you sooooo much!!🥣
Girl you already have the BEST method for peeling garlic because you have 937kids😂😂 BRIBERY!!! I am 1000% on board with baking a special requested treat for the kid who takes on the task!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
So glad feeling better than in the beginning of your pregnancy!! Look so happy and healthy!! And you get so much accomplished is amazing!! Love when you put jars of strawberry jam on table and Hanna starts clapping!! God Bless you and your family! Thanks for the Ohio sunrise haven't seen one in 25+years!! I'm Janell
I have learned so much from you to gain confidence and common sense in my canning! I ordered the ForJars lids using your discount code, and I thank you for that! They have been very successful compared to an off brand I was using up from Uline. They were the only source I could find during the pandemic. I am much happier with For Jars. My husband does not do dairy for heart healthy reasons, and I thought of you last week's when I was taking inventory of my pantry. I make him a cheese-like sauce from potatoes and carrots with seasonings that he loves on potatoes or vegetables. I freeze dried it and then can use as much or as little as I like in my blender, adding water. But, I saw someone on UA-cam (vegan), who was canning the potatoes and carrots rather than freeze drying the sauce. I like the idea of throwing a pint of this mixture with its seasoning into a blender and voila! Non-dairy cheese sauce from vegetables. Let me know if you want the recipe.
I love savoy cabbage cooked with carrots, potatoes . I boil everything til almost tender, then drain the liquid. I add garlic, onion and olive oil to a pan and sautéed. Then add the cooked veggies to your liking. I like them to have a golden brown color. Thank you so much for an awesome video. Have a blessed day.❤
Going into the final week, I needed some inspiration so thank you. ♥ Last week we did our first ever beef tallow, beef stew, canned beans and some seed saving. It was a very productive week, I am so thankful you push us all to preserve more. 👍
Words for everyone to try their best to live by 0:41 Go to church. Take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and The Lord taketh. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental. Search for your purpose and do it as best as you can. Forgive, it frees the soul. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment. Thank you Jessica for all that you share. Blessings to you and your family ♥♥♥
I'm sure you mean 1 tsp salt and not 1 tblsp. This split pea soup looks delicious and I've added it to my to-do list! Thank you! Your production is truly amazing!
Thank you Jessica. I've enjoyed watching your video but also watching many other UA-camrs also participating in this challenge. I like to watch while I'm also participating in my own kitchen. It is very motivating. Have a blessed day.
What a dear, sweet Mama to make strawberry jam for the child craving it. Awww.... LOVE all those meal starters you canned up! Wow! You make it all look SO easy! 😊Adorable baby bump! So glad you feel better and can get so much done. Blessings....
I have been using the food processor for onions lately too. It is so much easier. My eyes thank me! I also use the ball recipe for sloppy joe sauce. It is really good! I hope all is well with your pregnancy and children. You are a great momma to them.
Hey jessica! This week i made chester berry syrup, i started fermented zuchhini relish and fermented pickles, a few batches of chicken broth, enchilada sauce and premade some smoothies for when i need an on the go breakfast.
Really enjoy your videos during the Every Bit Counts Challenge! Your children are developing their taste buds and experiences with different foods by your creative ways to use and preserve your food. I love how healthy your feed your family!
Thank you! I have a family member in my house who is allergic to pectin and citrus. I will finally be able to prepare strawberry jam for her. Store bought jams and jellies are out at my house, as is all dairy. LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
So so appreciate this challenge... every year I gain more and more wonderful ideas and time savering tips! Thank you Jessica! Blessings on your family and your homestead! 🌿💚
You amaze me!! Your energy. Your knowledge. Lol. I wish I grew up in a home being taught how to can. I love watching your videos on preserving. That has got to be a good feeling to build a pantry up, and know what's in all the food! It's so much better than store bought.
Have you tried adding one teaspoon of chia seeds to your jams to replace gelatin? It works wonders while adding a little nutrition! Thanks so much for your videos. I knowcits a lot of extra work for you. Bless you and your house for sharing!
I made tomato pesto but it came too runny. I put mixture in strainer. Hey I thought that liquid is still usable. I poured the liquid into ice cube trays. I can thaw and drizzle liquid over pasta,or add some olive oil for salad dressing. Everybitcounts! 😊 Thanks Jessica for the challenge,we will enjoying good food this winter
I just love watching your videos. Laying here after knee surgery and watching you and your family really brightens my day. In addition, I am learning new ways to feed my family. I started canning 2 years ago but not a lot. Luv how you can take what is left of something and make something out of it. Luv your August every bit counts too. You are incredible. You go girl.
I'm still over loaded with last year's canning of tomatoes. But I will be writing down the Sloppy Joe's recipe for sure. I only planted 7 tomato plants this year. Next year I'll plant a bunch again. I did manage to make tomato soup for the canning shelves. I keep testing to see is my candy roaster squash is ready. First time ever growing it. We will have a wonderful bunch of them. Sweet potatoes are ready to dig tomorrow! Dug the first one today and wow! For it to be so dry they sure are huge! God is good! You are an inspiration to all of us! What an example for us to follow! I would also watch you every day!❤
@@veronicavatter6436 I find it very easy to grow in buckets. It’s not like grocery store thick stalks but maybe that’s because our growing season isn’t as long as some but, the amount of leaves is amazing. It’s so useful and easy I really recommend giving it a try!
Thank you for giving us the safe preservation ways that you use. I haven't done a lot of canning, but knowing how you follow the safe guidelines, it reminds us that not every one is getting it right.
Good morning 🙏😊 You are such an inspiration to all of us! I’ve not been able to preserve every day but most days I’ve canned or freeze dried something. It is amazing how quickly it adds up. Have a blessed week 🙏
Such a productive week. This time of year my fruit trees and garden explode and I feel a little behind. Freeze dryer, pressure canner, dehydrator and water bath all going. I’m fast approaching 66 on September 3rd and still running my own business. Energy levels are not like they used to be so I’m learning to give myself some grace. I have done rather well with this challenge and feel as if I’m getting a weekly pep talk. Every bit really does count. Thank you
Congratulations on your new addition coming in December. Hope he or she is happy and healthy boy or girl does not matter. All children are a Blessing from God.
You have been my favorite homesteader for quite some time! I started off watching Becky on Acre Homestead and she mentioned you on different occasions, so I checked your channel out years ago ❤ I've been tuning in for years and I always get excited to wake up Sunday morning and watch your mastery! You're an inspiration, both as a wife and a mother, as well as your lifestyle! We're looking for a property so I can make these homesteading dreams come true! I love you and your big family ❤
What a blessing this will be when sweet baby arrives and you are in the thick of things homeschooling. Absolutely brilliant, creative, delicious looking, inspiring! Nature’s bounty is such a gift! I have learned so very much from you! Your second career should be reading books your voice is beautiful ☺️😇
The month has gone by in a blink. I forgot about split-pea soup and sloppy joes. Love the idea of having bases on-hand. Your challenges always inspire. I canned a small batch of garlic- some I have fermenting, as well. Cannot wait to try them. Thanks Jessica, have a blessed week.
Well done! You are so hard working and if I was young and had property I would do that too. But even a city dweller can do some preserving and freezing and smart shopping. I also support you in not using your children in your vids. Unlike many other people you prefer to keep your children safe. Best wishes from Calgary Alberta.
I’m finally joined this year slightly modified and have successfully been able to put up something every weekend including my first ever pressure canning! Thank you Jessica for the constant encouragement to just do something ❤
I was going to comment on the last few videos and just haven't had the energy . You started the challenge at the worst part of my pregnancy (morning sickness)and couldn't imagine doing anything. I have a garden full of produce just wasting away. Its been so hot where i live that i just cant stand it( normally doesn't bother me at all). However, I've still been watching every sunday and last week helped remind me that we needed to do pickles. My daughter did most of it(it was her project she has been wanting to do for a couple years). It worked out great. You are inspiring me to make some meals in a jar for end of pregnancy (thats where i struggle getting food on the table the most). But im going to have to feel a little better and its going to have to cool down some! Thanks for the inspo!
Thanks for hosting this challenge...you've inspired me to not only participate but also to share on my channel the fruits...and other canned goods during this challenge. I had to do a total remake of my "pantry" room to accommodate all the canning I've done. I'll be sharing the "make over" on my channel at the end of this challenge. First I've got more canning to do and the tomatoes aren't even ripe yet here in northern Michigan.
Garlic: I, as an experiment, took all the cloves off the bulb and threw them into a ziploc bag and froze them. I just took some out the other day and let them thaw for a couple of minutes and then cut the tiny connecting point off and the skins just came right off. I'm so excited! This is a game changer for me.
Jessica, you do an outstanding job for your family. I am 62 y/o and do some canning, but my kids have kids of their own. So it is just me. As a young mother, my hubby and i both canned and froze anything we could. The Lord blessed us with 2 children, but them and us, could put it away.
I am so proud that this week, for 1st time since I started to follow the challenge, I was able to prep and put away, every single day! As Jessica talks us through this week, I am cutting up onions, red/orange peppers, and garlic from my garden, then I will cut up 12 c. of cukes from my friend, and I will make Chicago Style Sweet Pepper hot dog relish! Thanks for the motivational encouragement Jessica, et. al. I did it.
Thanks for the comment about the separation during canning. I had this happen last year (the first year I canned). I had to check Google to figure out if I had a problem or not.😊 I think this happens mostly with tomatoes products.
I never thought about pickling garlic… And then using what’s left in the jar after the garlic is eaten for salad dressing. This is a terrific idea, thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the pickled garlic! I’m going to try that. So many wonderful tips and ideas shared from you and others. Pickled garlic scapes are on the to try list now too. I’m looking forward to my forjars arriving. I appreciate you sharing your code and that amazing deal for 100 free lids!
Thank you Jessica! ❤ if you have extra milk and sugar you can make Dulce de Leche, similar to Caramel, it's the argentinian tipical canned caramel. It's a water bath project due to the amount of sugar. It's perfect for bread, cake filling or whoopies (Alfajores).
That sounds delicious. One of her children is allergic (anaphylactic) to milk. It would be interesting to see if she could figure out a way to use a milk substitute.
Something else I will add to my Strawberry jam is a grated apple. It has loads of pectin in it and makes the process a bit quicker. I’m sure even freeze dried would work really well. My family has never noticed an “apple flavor” and you can see it once cooked down. 🙂
Jessica you accomplish so much work during a week in addition to everything else that you have to do. My context is very different but you really are an encourager and I thank you.
I've been preserving a lot of herbs this month since our garden spent early this season. I did can up a bunch of chicken soup with tumeric and beef veggie soup for beef and barley soup. I love soup in winter.
Started cooking fatty beef short ribs on Friday got the broth in the fridge on Saturday and canning it today. Going out in the garden and get some herbs for the dehydrator after the canner comes to pressure.
On this challenge, one of the things I did was to put up a large amount of homemade dry laundry soap. Jessica, I'm giving your idea of red wine vinegar a whirl, and hope I have success; I also did some fermented pickles. Thank you for always keeping us posted with all you get done!
I miss doing the every bit count challenge this August. We were away during most of August and the first part of September. Some friends and neighbor were able to pick some fresh vegetables , however the garden suffered as we are in a drought.
Thank you so much for your videos. You are truly an inspiration and I am always encouraged and challenged by them. Thank you for having this challenge.
I appreciate the opportunity to follow you from my home here in South Australia. I pray for you and the family like I do with others I hear about and friends as God leads me to pray. As you are expecting another blessing and my daughter-in-law is due in early November with my first granddaughter, I'm also now praying that you both have easy pregnancies with your new additions
I look forward to your Sunday videos, thank you for taking the time to do them! My way of doing garlic is getting 2 larger bowls, one on top of the other to enclose it. Then SHAKE! it gets 90% of them. Just make sure you have enough room for them to move around. I use smaller ones when I only have 4-5 cloves for a meal. I had an idea for a possible future video (or a small section). You sometimes show us your meal plans for the week. I've been in a meal plan slump recently, and I'd love to see a collection of your old plans, even if it's just so we can screen shot it lol it's hard to find ideas when you have multiple allergies to account for, and other than eggs you have great ideas to accommodate!
Thank You Jessica, I am staying in South Africa and I did not know Sloppy Jo source, many other names and kinds of tomato sources but that one, looks delicious
Wow, this info is super helpful! I love how you make canning seem so doable. Also, I never thought about using a planner for food storage! Gonna give that a try. 🌽📅
Awesome video. Enjoyed coffee with you 🤗. I’m visiting my grandson this week and oh boy is it gonna be hard to leave see you next week. You look fantastic Jessica,, absolutely glowing ♥️
Hi, Jessica.I hope you and your family are doing well. So just like you i too hate doing garlic. I have realised a neat little trick.What I do is I take the garlic i need to peel for the day.I put it in a cup with some water and I put it in the microwave for a minute or 2 and after boiling in that hot water for a minute or 2 that peel slips off super easy, it's even much better than just soaking it. It needs to go in the boiling water for a minute Or 2, it's been a real tome saver
Loved this weeks projects. I have a tip for you to use your mustard up. When I roast a chicken or any roast, I slather mustard on the meat first. It helps so that the spices stick to the meat. The roast will not taste like mustard. Looking forward to your next weeks projects.
Congratulations on your and Adam’s soon-to-be newest addition! Do you make your baby food from scratch? If you have special baby food recipes, would you be willing to share?
I make Cabbage with onion and bacon or ham. Are even hamburger. A very delicious meal and you can add noodles or potatoes. And this truly is a low cost Meal. . This is a old german russian recipe that I learn from my Family. Great video. You been very busy. God bless you and your family.
Love the Every Bit Counts Challenge videos.👍 I wish I could make Jam but it never comes out right. I make syrup.😬 I'll give your way a try since I don't have strawberry syrup.😄 Have a blessed week.💐
I said this before, but I really enjoy watching your videos. I am no way near being able to do what you do, but I would like to try preserving strawberries. Would love to have them for the winter months.
We used pickled garlic sliced up in our green salads. To feed off your idea for dressing- I also usually pour a bit of the brine over the salad as well. Even if that's not the only dressing we use- it always compliments whatever else we add. Oddly enough- it's REALLY good with homemade ranch.
Loved your video Jessica! The UA-camr, Mamabear2many does a lot of gardening and canning for 14 children! Not sure how it is even possible to do everything!!
Thank you for explaining things. Not everyone knows the science behind blanching. Also, I didn’t know that you need to dry the food before vacuum sealing to keep ice crystals from forming.
I believe you are the BEST hard working , planning, SMARTEST woman I've seen anywhere. I am so in awe of what you accomplish. God bless you and your family always. ❤🕊🕊🕊❤
Thank you for the kindness 😊
Yes, you are unbelievable! So smart and efficient! ❤😊
I'll second that!
I agree that I could watch a video of yours everyday. I find them informative, because I learn something new with every video. But also they are so incredibly calming. When I have over stimulating days (nice way to say stress filled😊), I go back and watch your older videos. I hope that you get credit for it. 😊
Thank you for watching ☺️ It's a blessing to our family ❣️
Just two of us, so I am not doing the challenge. But I did can 10 quarts of tomato juice for my daughter. I dried herbs, made red raspberry jam. I collected elderberries and put those in the freezer for future syrup. I also defrosted the big freezer and reorganized. Productive week.
When we make Sloppy Joe sauce, we can half as normal and then add taco spices to the rest and can it as Messy Jose sauce. They’re a great alternative to a sloppy Joe or a taco. It’s like a hybrid of the two! ❤
Great idea!
My mother when I was growing up many years ago would purée garden veggies like zucchini and yellow squash and add to sauces like spaghetti and we never knew it. It was delicious and we got our servings of vegetables.
Great idea!
I do it too as my partner isn't all that keen on veg.
Good morning my dear friend, I am always in awe of everything you accomplish!! It's incredible what you do in the kitchen and taking care of all the children and things, besides being pregnant!! I always look forward to your video every week, thank you for that!! Have a blessed week!
Thank you so much
The silicone garlic pealing tubes are such a game changer! You literally put a piece of garlic in it, roll it and it comes out peeled! It's quite fun, i'm sure some of your younger children would enjoy using it!
Sounds neat but I'm that weirdo that is allergic to silicone. Just sensitive to so much. Oh brother emoji to me. Lol.
🥣🥣🥣🥣yippee!!
Thank you for the ham/split pea soup footage!
Quick story, growing up, my mom would make split pea soup
on rainy, cloudy days, in an old 70s crock pot…it had big brown flowers on it🥰
The first few times, our power went out. Coincidence?🤔
So from then on, we pulled out flashlights and candles before she’d start making the soup!!
Thank you sooooo much!!🥣
Girl you already have the BEST method for peeling garlic because you have 937kids😂😂 BRIBERY!!! I am 1000% on board with baking a special requested treat for the kid who takes on the task!! 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
If you posted a video everyday I would watch it. I know that’s not realistic for you though. Happy Sunday night from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺🤍
Same! I keep rewatching just because this channel is a safe space for me and it makes me feel good and motivated😊
I agree! I look forward to Sundays so I can watch her videos!
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Me too. I had to rewatch and write stuff down. I keep a notebook for her stuff. She is amazing. I learn so much.
So glad feeling better than in the beginning of your pregnancy!! Look so happy and healthy!! And you get so much accomplished is amazing!! Love when you put jars of strawberry jam on table and Hanna starts clapping!! God Bless you and your family! Thanks for the Ohio sunrise haven't seen one in 25+years!! I'm Janell
Thank you 😊
I have learned so much from you to gain confidence and common sense in my canning! I ordered the ForJars lids using your discount code, and I thank you for that! They have been very successful compared to an off brand I was using up from Uline. They were the only source I could find during the pandemic. I am much happier with For Jars. My husband does not do dairy for heart healthy reasons, and I thought of you last week's when I was taking inventory of my pantry. I make him a cheese-like sauce from potatoes and carrots with seasonings that he loves on potatoes or vegetables. I freeze dried it and then can use as much or as little as I like in my blender, adding water. But, I saw someone on UA-cam (vegan), who was canning the potatoes and carrots rather than freeze drying the sauce. I like the idea of throwing a pint of this mixture with its seasoning into a blender and voila! Non-dairy cheese sauce from vegetables. Let me know if you want the recipe.
Thank you! Dawn on Sunday morning, watching Three Rivers, is always a blessing!
You are such an example of a Proverbs 31 woman.
You are a blessing to your family.
Love starting my week with you! Watching you as I sit in my garden watering it! Gonna be a scorcher! Have a blessed week!
I love savoy cabbage cooked with carrots, potatoes . I boil everything til almost tender, then drain the liquid. I add garlic, onion and olive oil to a pan and sautéed. Then add the cooked veggies to your liking. I like them to have a golden brown color. Thank you so much for an awesome video. Have a blessed day.❤
Sounds great!
@@threerivershomestead thank you
The easiest way to peel garlic is to hand it to your husband and have him do it while watching tv! 😅
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😂😂😂😂😂😂 good one.
I love it! Next year, I'll need to borrow one of y'all's husband's lol
LOL! Adam seems to be a great guy, so give it a try while you nap! ;)😮😅😊
Going into the final week, I needed some inspiration so thank you. ♥ Last week we did our first ever beef tallow, beef stew, canned beans and some seed saving. It was a very productive week, I am so thankful you push us all to preserve more. 👍
Great job!
I love how you reinforce about the safety of the end product. Love the ideas of putting up your harvest.
Words for everyone to try their best to live by 0:41
Go to church. Take time for prayer. The Lord giveth and The Lord taketh. Love your life and what you've been given, it is not accidental. Search for your purpose and do it as best as you can. Forgive, it frees the soul. Recognize the special people you've been blessed to know. Live for today, enjoy the moment.
Thank you Jessica for all that you share. Blessings to you and your family ♥♥♥
I'm sure you mean 1 tsp salt and not 1 tblsp. This split pea soup looks delicious and I've added it to my to-do list! Thank you! Your production is truly amazing!
Thank you Jessica. I've enjoyed watching your video but also watching many other UA-camrs also participating in this challenge. I like to watch while I'm also participating in my own kitchen. It is very motivating. Have a blessed day.
Same!!! I learn a little something all the time.
What a dear, sweet Mama to make strawberry jam for the child craving it. Awww.... LOVE all those meal starters you canned up! Wow! You make it all look SO easy! 😊Adorable baby bump! So glad you feel better and can get so much done. Blessings....
I have been using the food processor for onions lately too. It is so much easier. My eyes thank me! I also use the ball recipe for sloppy joe sauce. It is really good! I hope all is well with your pregnancy and children. You are a great momma to them.
Thank you 😊
Hey jessica! This week i made chester berry syrup, i started fermented zuchhini relish and fermented pickles, a few batches of chicken broth, enchilada sauce and premade some smoothies for when i need an on the go breakfast.
Really enjoy your videos during the Every Bit Counts Challenge! Your children are developing their taste buds and experiences with different foods by your creative ways to use and preserve your food. I love how healthy your feed your family!
Thank you! I have a family member in my house who is allergic to pectin and citrus. I will finally be able to prepare strawberry jam for her. Store bought jams and jellies are out at my house, as is all dairy. LOVE THIS CHANNEL!
I can’t even imagine how much busier (yet very blessed) your life is going to be when Baby ThreeRivers #9 arrives 🙏🏻 🤱🏻
So so appreciate this challenge... every year I gain more and more wonderful ideas and time savering tips! Thank you Jessica! Blessings on your family and your homestead! 🌿💚
You are so welcome!
You amaze me!! Your energy. Your knowledge. Lol. I wish I grew up in a home being taught how to can. I love watching your videos on preserving. That has got to be a good feeling to build a pantry up, and know what's in all the food! It's so much better than store bought.
Thank you so much!
Have you tried adding one teaspoon of chia seeds to your jams to replace gelatin? It works wonders while adding a little nutrition! Thanks so much for your videos. I knowcits a lot of extra work for you. Bless you and your house for sharing!
I made tomato pesto but it came too runny. I put mixture in strainer. Hey I thought that liquid is still usable. I poured the liquid into ice cube trays. I can thaw and drizzle liquid over pasta,or add some olive oil for salad dressing. Everybitcounts! 😊 Thanks Jessica for the challenge,we will enjoying good food this winter
I just love watching your videos. Laying here after knee surgery and watching you and your family really brightens my day. In addition, I am learning new ways to feed my family. I started canning 2 years ago but not a lot. Luv how you can take what is left of something and make something out of it. Luv your August every bit counts too. You are incredible. You go girl.
I hope you have a quick recovery 🙏🏻
I'm still over loaded with last year's canning of tomatoes. But I will be writing down the Sloppy Joe's recipe for sure. I only planted 7 tomato plants this year. Next year I'll plant a bunch again.
I did manage to make tomato soup for the canning shelves.
I keep testing to see is my candy roaster squash is ready. First time ever growing it. We will have a wonderful bunch of them.
Sweet potatoes are ready to dig tomorrow! Dug the first one today and wow! For it to be so dry they sure are huge! God is good!
You are an inspiration to all of us! What an example for us to follow!
I would also watch you every day!❤
I also dry my celery leaves to use in soups. I find they are a flavor bomb, and we love the flavor but don’t always have fresh celery on hand.
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You used to be able to get celery flakes in the spice section when I was a kid. It was great to add to soups. Haven't seen it for sale in years
@@veronicavatter6436 I find it very easy to grow in buckets. It’s not like grocery store thick stalks but maybe that’s because our growing season isn’t as long as some but, the amount of leaves is amazing.
It’s so useful and easy I really recommend giving it a try!
Thank you for giving us the safe preservation ways that you use. I haven't done a lot of canning, but knowing how you follow the safe guidelines, it reminds us that not every one is getting it right.
Good morning 🙏😊
You are such an inspiration to all of us! I’ve not been able to preserve every day but most days I’ve canned or freeze dried something. It is amazing how quickly it adds up.
Have a blessed week 🙏
Such a productive week. This time of year my fruit trees and garden explode and I feel a little behind. Freeze dryer, pressure canner, dehydrator and water bath all going. I’m fast approaching 66 on September 3rd and still running my own business. Energy levels are not like they used to be so I’m learning to give myself some grace. I have done rather well with this challenge and feel as if I’m getting a weekly pep talk. Every bit really does count. Thank you
Congratulations on your new addition coming in December. Hope he or she is happy and healthy boy or girl does not matter. All children are a Blessing from God.
Thank you 😊
Ive been off YT awhile. Congratulations on the new blessing! Love tour videos. I only have 4 children and am inspired every time I watch you.
You have been my favorite homesteader for quite some time! I started off watching Becky on Acre Homestead and she mentioned you on different occasions, so I checked your channel out years ago ❤ I've been tuning in for years and I always get excited to wake up Sunday morning and watch your mastery! You're an inspiration, both as a wife and a mother, as well as your lifestyle! We're looking for a property so I can make these homesteading dreams come true! I love you and your big family ❤
Thank you so much for watching 😊
What a blessing this will be when sweet baby arrives and you are in the thick of things homeschooling. Absolutely brilliant, creative, delicious looking, inspiring! Nature’s bounty is such a gift! I have learned so very much from you! Your second career should be reading books your voice is beautiful ☺️😇
Thank you for the kindness 😊
The month has gone by in a blink. I forgot about split-pea soup and sloppy joes. Love the idea of having bases on-hand. Your challenges always inspire. I canned a small batch of garlic- some I have fermenting, as well. Cannot wait to try them. Thanks Jessica, have a blessed week.
You are such a blessing! Thank you for all you do. 🥰💐
That split pea soup base looked like a wonderful idea. Looking forward o trying it, even though I tend o be an ingredient canner, this looked useful.
Well done! You are so hard working and if I was young and had property I would do that too. But even a city dweller can do some preserving and freezing and smart shopping.
I also support you in not using your children in your vids. Unlike many other people you prefer to keep your children safe. Best wishes from Calgary Alberta.
I’m finally joined this year slightly modified and have successfully been able to put up something every weekend including my first ever pressure canning! Thank you Jessica for the constant encouragement to just do something ❤
I was going to comment on the last few videos and just haven't had the energy . You started the challenge at the worst part of my pregnancy (morning sickness)and couldn't imagine doing anything. I have a garden full of produce just wasting away. Its been so hot where i live that i just cant stand it( normally doesn't bother me at all). However, I've still been watching every sunday and last week helped remind me that we needed to do pickles. My daughter did most of it(it was her project she has been wanting to do for a couple years). It worked out great. You are inspiring me to make some meals in a jar for end of pregnancy (thats where i struggle getting food on the table the most). But im going to have to feel a little better and its going to have to cool down some! Thanks for the inspo!
God bless you. I hope you feel better soon 💞
Thanks for hosting this challenge...you've inspired me to not only participate but also to share on my channel the fruits...and other canned goods during this challenge. I had to do a total remake of my "pantry" room to accommodate all the canning I've done. I'll be sharing the "make over" on my channel at the end of this challenge. First I've got more canning to do and the tomatoes aren't even ripe yet here in northern Michigan.
I love that you use everything. You are are an inspiration. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Garlic: I, as an experiment, took all the cloves off the bulb and threw them into a ziploc bag and froze them. I just took some out the other day and let them thaw for a couple of minutes and then cut the tiny connecting point off and the skins just came right off. I'm so excited! This is a game changer for me.
You are incredibly Jessica. God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale and E Minister 🙏🏻 ♥️ 💖 ✨️
Jessica, you do an outstanding job for your family. I am 62 y/o and do some canning, but my kids have kids of their own. So it is just me. As a young mother, my hubby and i both canned and froze anything we could. The Lord blessed us with 2 children, but them and us, could put it away.
Thank you for the kindness and encouragement ❤️
I am so proud that this week, for 1st time since I started to follow the challenge, I was able to prep and put away, every single day! As Jessica talks us through this week, I am cutting up onions, red/orange peppers, and garlic from my garden, then I will cut up 12 c. of cukes from my friend, and I will make Chicago Style Sweet Pepper hot dog relish! Thanks for the motivational encouragement Jessica, et. al. I did it.
Great job!
Thanks for the comment about the separation during canning. I had this happen last year (the first year I canned). I had to check Google to figure out if I had a problem or not.😊 I think this happens mostly with tomatoes products.
I watch your videos every Sunday night before bed and they just chill me out. Your spirit is just so calming and peaceful ❤.
I am enjoying your canned soup bases. What a wonderful idea.
Hello, Jessica! You are looking wonderful! Thank you, again, for this wonderful video! Praying you and the family are well. God Bless!
Thank you so much!
Hope you have a blessed week. Happy Sunday evening from Australia. Thank you as always ❤
Watching from Oz as well
Me too! 😊
I never thought about pickling garlic… And then using what’s left in the jar after the garlic is eaten for salad dressing. This is a terrific idea, thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for sharing the pickled garlic! I’m going to try that. So many wonderful tips and ideas shared from you and others. Pickled garlic scapes are on the to try list now too.
I’m looking forward to my forjars arriving. I appreciate you sharing your code and that amazing deal for 100 free lids!
Thank you Jessica! ❤ if you have extra milk and sugar you can make Dulce de Leche, similar to Caramel, it's the argentinian tipical canned caramel. It's a water bath project due to the amount of sugar. It's perfect for bread, cake filling or whoopies (Alfajores).
Sounds great!
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That sounds delicious. One of her children is allergic (anaphylactic) to milk. It would be interesting to see if she could figure out a way to use a milk substitute.
@@jjdiaz667 yes, you can use vegan milk, with almond milk works perfect. Thank you for your comment, I totally forgot to point that ❤️🙌
Your soup base recipes are excellent; I love this idea. Thank you
Something else I will add to my Strawberry jam is a grated apple. It has loads of pectin in it and makes the process a bit quicker. I’m sure even freeze dried would work really well. My family has never noticed an “apple flavor” and you can see it once cooked down. 🙂
Great tip!
Jessica you accomplish so much work during a week in addition to everything else that you have to do. My context is very different but you really are an encourager and I thank you.
Absolutely adore pickled garlic...we love garlic in this house but this momma is the only one of six ppl who enjoy it pickled
I've been preserving a lot of herbs this month since our garden spent early this season. I did can up a bunch of chicken soup with tumeric and beef veggie soup for beef and barley soup. I love soup in winter.
Started cooking fatty beef short ribs on Friday got the broth in the fridge on Saturday and canning it today. Going out in the garden and get some herbs for the dehydrator after the canner comes to pressure.
Thank you for your weekly videos! I love them!! They are a Sunday treat. God bless!
Hi Jessica!!! Sending love and light your way.
Happy Home Church Day🎉!
Your Michigan Fan and Friend Aram8nta 😊😊😊❤❤❤
Thank you Jessica for sharing your canning and preserving experience with us today. Great job. Blessings to you and your family ❤
On this challenge, one of the things I did was to put up a large amount of homemade dry laundry soap.
Jessica, I'm giving your idea of red wine vinegar a whirl, and hope I have success; I also did some fermented pickles.
Thank you for always keeping us posted with all you get done!
I miss doing the every bit count challenge this August. We were away during most of August and the first part of September. Some friends and neighbor were able to pick some fresh vegetables , however the garden suffered as we are in a drought.
Ham hocks even if you buy them are such good value and pea and ham soup is such a winter comfort food , I was amazed how much Hannah has grown ❤
Thank you so much for your videos. You are truly an inspiration and I am always encouraged and challenged by them. Thank you for having this challenge.
You are so welcome!
I appreciate the opportunity to follow you from my home here in South Australia. I pray for you and the family like I do with others I hear about and friends as God leads me to pray. As you are expecting another blessing and my daughter-in-law is due in early November with my first granddaughter, I'm also now praying that you both have easy pregnancies with your new additions
Thank you 😊
I look forward to your Sunday videos, thank you for taking the time to do them!
My way of doing garlic is getting 2 larger bowls, one on top of the other to enclose it. Then SHAKE! it gets 90% of them. Just make sure you have enough room for them to move around. I use smaller ones when I only have 4-5 cloves for a meal.
I had an idea for a possible future video (or a small section). You sometimes show us your meal plans for the week. I've been in a meal plan slump recently, and I'd love to see a collection of your old plans, even if it's just so we can screen shot it lol it's hard to find ideas when you have multiple allergies to account for, and other than eggs you have great ideas to accommodate!
Thank You Jessica, I am staying in South Africa and I did not know Sloppy Jo source, many other names and kinds of tomato sources but that one, looks delicious
Wow, this info is super helpful! I love how you make canning seem so doable. Also, I never thought about using a planner for food storage! Gonna give that a try. 🌽📅
I love the concept of meal prep in a jar. Great short cut.
Wonderful Sunday morning video! You always amaze me, Jessica. I get tired just watching you, lol. Hope you are feeling as good as you look! 😊
The soup base sounds like it would be good with bean soup also.
Definitely! We use it for ham, beans, and cornbread as a meal quite often!
Omg I learn so much from you. The garlic and sloppy joe mix is awsome!!
Awesome video. Enjoyed coffee with you 🤗. I’m visiting my grandson this week and oh boy is it gonna be hard to leave see you next week. You look fantastic Jessica,, absolutely glowing ♥️
Hi Jessica. I love to make dilled garlic cloves. They are a bit sour with some spice and just wonderful. Have a great Blessed week to you and family
Be sure and take care of yourself during this season of hard work. Jean Colorado USA
Hi, Jessica.I hope you and your family are doing well. So just like you i too hate doing garlic. I have realised a neat little trick.What I do is I take the garlic i need to peel for the day.I put it in a cup with some water and I put it in the microwave for a minute or 2 and after boiling in that hot water for a minute or 2 that peel slips off super easy, it's even much better than just soaking it. It needs to go in the boiling water for a minute Or 2, it's been a real tome saver
Loved this weeks projects.
I have a tip for you to use your mustard up. When I roast a chicken or any roast, I slather mustard on the meat first. It helps so that the spices stick to the meat. The roast will not taste like mustard.
Looking forward to your next weeks projects.
Great tip! Thank you!
Congratulations on your and Adam’s soon-to-be newest addition! Do you make your baby food from scratch? If you have special baby food recipes, would you be willing to share?
Happy Sunday! I am amazed how much work you do in a week. Plus take care of your large family, and look beautiful for the camera. Great video!
Thank you so much!
I make Cabbage with onion and bacon or ham. Are even hamburger. A very delicious meal and you can add noodles or potatoes. And this truly is a low cost Meal. . This is a old german russian recipe that I learn from my Family. Great video. You been very busy. God bless you and your family.
Thanks for sharing!!
Love the Every Bit Counts Challenge videos.👍 I wish I could make Jam but it never comes out right. I make syrup.😬 I'll give your way a try since I don't have strawberry syrup.😄 Have a blessed week.💐
Pea and ham soup was a favourite from my childhood, granny made it a lot over winter and I loved it!
I said this before, but I really enjoy watching your videos. I am no way near being able to do what you do, but I would like to try preserving strawberries. Would love to have them for the winter months.
We used pickled garlic sliced up in our green salads. To feed off your idea for dressing- I also usually pour a bit of the brine over the salad as well. Even if that's not the only dressing we use- it always compliments whatever else we add. Oddly enough- it's REALLY good with homemade ranch.
Sounds great!
Loved your video Jessica! The UA-camr, Mamabear2many does a lot of gardening and canning for 14 children! Not sure how it is even possible to do everything!!
Yes, I just found her and enjoy her so so so much!
I never thought of sloppy Joe mix! Thank you.
Thank you for explaining things. Not everyone knows the science behind blanching. Also, I didn’t know that you need to dry the food before vacuum sealing to keep ice crystals from forming.
Your little cheerleader at the end was adorble❤!
Love waking up to this!!