How to Use Dehydrated Foods

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@steveday4797
@steveday4797 Жыл бұрын
My mum is currently in hospital recovering from pneumonia. I made her a leek and potato soup. Dehydrated onions, leeks and potatoes. One stock cube, mixed herbs and garlic powder all from my cupboard/pantry. Fortunately is was also a hit with my mum 😀
@andreac7223
@andreac7223 Жыл бұрын
🙏🙏🙏😊🤗
@trishthehomesteader9873
@trishthehomesteader9873 Жыл бұрын
Great job!👍 Prayers for mum.🙏💚
@connectingseas7173
@connectingseas7173 Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣. Beautiful! It’s so good it’s hard to share 😅
@kirstenlitton7266
@kirstenlitton7266 Жыл бұрын
I'm not gonna lie Heidi, I was having a pitty party for myself thinking I'll never have a freeze dryer like "everyone" else I watch on KZfaq. I do however have a very nice dehydrator, thanks be to God. Now because of you, sharing your experience and experiments I'm looking at it as the blessing it is and am using it like never before in ways I never thought possible... thinking oh I need a freeze dryer for that! Not anymore! So grateful the Lord led me to your channel, to Him be the glory! Bless you, Patrick and your family💜 Thank you for your helpful, informative useful content!
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I am so glad! This is one of the many reasons I decided it was not for me because so many just cannot afford it and when you realize that dehydrating foods, including meats, is the oldest and most common way of putting up food, it just makes sense. Freeze drying is the newest form of food preservation and is totally unnecessary. While some freeze dried foods are nice for certain things, I consider those a luxury, not a nessecity.
@hollyh9334
@hollyh9334 Жыл бұрын
I have no desire to have a freeze dryer either. They're just not for everyone. Lots of maintenance and they take up loads of counter real estate. Plus, when I purchase a big ticket item like that, it actually causes me anxiety whether I'm using it enough to "get my money's worth."
@JaneNorthrop
@JaneNorthrop Жыл бұрын
Heidi... I felt the same way... I wanted and still would like a freeze dryer but it is just too expensive and if I really want freeze dried items they can be purchased.
@loboalamo
@loboalamo Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your comment section today Heidi. It seems as though you are inspiring many. There are so many great ideas and things to try. I find it exciting all the like minded people turning up here on your channel. Homemakers.
@sharonc8613
@sharonc8613 Жыл бұрын
I had dehydrated ground beef I had found on sale, from seeing one of your videos about doing that. Used it last night in chilli and it was delicious. Thank you so much for the other ideas. Can't wait to try. Many blessings✝️🙏🏻❤️
@lindachandler2293
@lindachandler2293 Жыл бұрын
I love how freeze dried things cook up, but the deal breaker for me is that freeze dried takes up so much more space than dehydrated.
@Deedee-xh7dh
@Deedee-xh7dh Жыл бұрын
I’m learning so much.And I have to say the way you explain has made me grow in confidence.😊
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
This makes me happy when people share this, I always worry I am making things more confusing! haha
@Deedee-xh7dh
@Deedee-xh7dh Жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead Honestly you’re the only one I can learn from.Clear start to finish and you’re so thorough and easy to understand.Thank you so much.😊
@debbiej4406
@debbiej4406 Жыл бұрын
I just got a dehydrator for Christmas from my husband so really appreciate all this info! Thank you so much!
@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead
@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead Жыл бұрын
We had an insane amount of cucumbers and celery from the garden this year. I have maybe 10 quarts of cucumber chips that I made for snacking that had either a homemade ranch or bbq spice mix on them. The celery that wasn't eaten fresh or given away, we dehydrated, keeping the tops separate and dehydrating those to use as a replacement for parsley.
@kmiller6002
@kmiller6002 Жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how you did the chips.. ie how thick did you cut them etc... Thanks 🙏 Kendra
@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead
@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead Жыл бұрын
@@kmiller6002 I use a mandolin to cut them on the 1/4" setting. I put them in either olive oil or vinegar to soak for a few mins, then layed them out on my dehydrator sheets and sprinkled my seasoning on them. I dried them at 120°F for 10-12hrs until dry. The ones with olive oil still look wet but are crispy and still sound crispy in the vacuumed sealed jar after 4 months so far!
@kmiller6002
@kmiller6002 Жыл бұрын
@@JVsNorthwoodsHomestead Thank You
@catt8247
@catt8247 Жыл бұрын
Good to know
@blessedbloominghomestead9134
@blessedbloominghomestead9134 Жыл бұрын
I have persimmon pulp in the freezer that I can dehydrate. I didn’t even think about that before until you mentioned pumpkin. I use it for bread similar to banana bread. I’ll thaw it this morning and start it this afternoon. Thanks for the “aha” moment! 😊 Many Blessings!
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Oooh! That sounds good!
@carolynsinyard1306
@carolynsinyard1306 Жыл бұрын
I have never dehydrated anything, but I will start now. Than you for sharing all of this wonderful knowledge with us.
@jchai1343
@jchai1343 Жыл бұрын
Heidi you are a god send ,I’m so glad you have shown dehydrating as I find a freeze dryer too expensive for me to buy ,but I do have dehydrator and keep hearing that you cannot dehydrate ,meat or eggs and now I bought trays for to make milk as it is expensive to buy dried milk now I want to dry it thanks to you I watched your video love your videos!!
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I think what the people that say that forget is that dehydrating meat is the oldest form of meat preservation and that freeze drying is a very new concept in comparison. Also to remember that most who say that are selling a product.
@trishthehomesteader9873
@trishthehomesteader9873 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Heidi!🤗 Thank you community too! I enjoy your sharing Christmas, soup for mum, chili, and all.🙂 Blessings! 💜
@tracipapp8698
@tracipapp8698 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I was blessed with an abundance of mushrooms, so dehydrated them! Works well in all the things you mentioned as well as in a salad - believe it or not! It was not exactly the same as fresh, but pretty close!
@juneroberts214
@juneroberts214 Жыл бұрын
Morning, you’re a wealth of knowledge and such an inspiration to so many. Enjoy your videos very much. Have a blessed day 🙂
@rhondawelker6742
@rhondawelker6742 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Heidi.
@nightowl2481
@nightowl2481 Жыл бұрын
I used dehydrated lemon and grapefruit in my fire cider I just started and at the time I dehydrated them I had no idea how I’d use them but it worked out good. Great ideas in this video that get my brain going 😊
@cherylboeschen4744
@cherylboeschen4744 Жыл бұрын
Love your channel! I have learned so much from you! Just dehydrated hamburger because of your video! Going to try it next week! Thanks!
@sweaterdoll
@sweaterdoll Жыл бұрын
I am so excited! The last batch of veggies and mushrooms are dehydrating by the wood stove to meet my goal of 6 months of my "Hard Winter Soup" recipe. We'll have enough for a big soup to last 4 days for 6 months. It's a major milestone for me! It took about 2 1/2 months. After that I'll just see how much more I can do before the wood stove isn't running all the time. BIG THANK YOU for showing how to vacuum seal jars. I never did that before and things just didn't stay as fresh and nice. Plus I don't pressure can and now I can have potatoes and veggies on my shelves! I still want to dry more meat, but I had been slowly building a store of canned beef from the store for now. You've helped change our lives for the better. This is a much better system than anything we had going before. Thank you.
@desertfire
@desertfire Жыл бұрын
I am obsessed with dehydrated cherry/grape tomatoes right now. I toss them in olive oil, salt and Italian seasoning and dehydrate in my oven. Last time I threw in some of the season end zucchini and it was fabulous. I like to add them to eggs or a savory waffle.
@ccwriter2544
@ccwriter2544 Жыл бұрын
My experiment dehydrating home canned grape juice failed, sort of. Three quarts of juice made a very gummy fruit leather. I ended up simmering it with a cup of water; converting it into just over a pint of concentrate. Not a total loss, but lesson learned. My favorite thing to dehydrate is definitely ground meat (beef and venison, mainly). I heat water to boiling, pour some dehydrated burger into it, cover and let sit about 10 minutes. Drain some of the water, add taco seasoning and use for tacos, chips and cheese, burritos, etc. If I am using it in a recipe (chili, goulash, etc) I add some water, toss the burger and spices in and cook for a few minutes before proceeding with the recipe.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I tried the juice thing too with the same results. I just added it to some fresh cranberries and cooked it to make a cranberry sauce. It turned out pretty good :)
@WendyK656
@WendyK656 Жыл бұрын
Heidi, I love to use my Dehydrated foods. I used my dehydrated mushrooms this last time to my cream of mushroom soup, and it was very good. I dehydrate onions, garlic, and I use so much of my dehydrated foods. Heidi, what a good idea for the chicken broth and mash potatoes. Yummy!!! Oh Heidi, I think those grandkids are so lucky to have a grandma who love to give them good food. Thank you, Heidi, for another great video and I also love Mother Earth Products too.
@chatblanc8055
@chatblanc8055 10 ай бұрын
Tank you Heidy, i will listen your others vidéo 😊
@amantikumera3496
@amantikumera3496 Жыл бұрын
God is good all the time.
@MrRKWRIGHT
@MrRKWRIGHT Жыл бұрын
Good morning Heidi. Excellent video as always. Thanks again for sharing all your tips regarding what to use for the healing process - as opposed to OTC medications and prescription drugs with side effects.
@beverly3397
@beverly3397 Жыл бұрын
I like to add carrot and orange day lilies to tomato dishes to cut the acid that does not agree with me. This helps me to digest them better, and improve the taste. Child approved in my household. 😄😄
@karenbone8750
@karenbone8750 Жыл бұрын
I started dehydrating a few years ago. Thank you for sharing your thoughts
@thomasleebrown3136
@thomasleebrown3136 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy Your shows. Thank You.
@dalegaa4094
@dalegaa4094 Жыл бұрын
Although I've been dehydrating things for many years I've never done cooked meats before. I think I'll give it a try this year, so much easier than canning it which is also new to me.
@lynettetucker544
@lynettetucker544 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Heidi for sharing this video with everyone great info to now.
@happygranolamama5729
@happygranolamama5729 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, always inspiring. Recently I found raspberries for a very good price so I dehydrated those whole and they came out great! We use them in oatmeal or with greek yogurt and homemade granola. Also pineapple when I can get a good deal is so good dehydrated, it usually goes in a trail mix or just for snacking on during road trips.
@desertfire
@desertfire Жыл бұрын
Amen on the pineapple! I dehydrated five pineapples the weekend before Thanksgiving...they didn't make it to Thanksgiving-my family loved them.
@lindamcauley4728
@lindamcauley4728 Жыл бұрын
You're such a good communicator. Thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge 🙏
@loismegin8036
@loismegin8036 Жыл бұрын
I just started using my dried day lilies in soup to thicken it. Cut them up with kitchen scissors 1/4” thick. You can use any color of day lily. They each have a slightly different flavor.
@helenkramer2375
@helenkramer2375 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate what you are doing
@victoriajohnson3034
@victoriajohnson3034 Жыл бұрын
I'm saving a fortune just dehydrating my herbs, teas, and broths.
@valerieescabi6104
@valerieescabi6104 Жыл бұрын
Hi Heidi and that’s true God is good all the time thank you God bless your family💖🙏🏻💖💖
@leopardwoman38
@leopardwoman38 Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that you could dehydrate hamburger. Thank you! 👍👍👍😀💕🌸🌱
@Minnesota_Mama_Bear
@Minnesota_Mama_Bear Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. I'mgoing to move my dehydrators to a handy spot. I've got the itch to experiment.💚🌞
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
😃
@wyyeti4004
@wyyeti4004 Жыл бұрын
Dehydrated zucchini and cucumber “chips” are a great snack!
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Yep, I have made those on occasion :)
@MichellesCraftsandMore
@MichellesCraftsandMore Жыл бұрын
I used my dehydrated mixed veggies and made some beef stew.
@marieouellet8946
@marieouellet8946 10 ай бұрын
I made a raspberry fruit leather that I sweetened only a little bit to keep their fresh flavor. The drying intensified the flavor. That was a real treat for this summer and I froze some too.
@rodneywelch3556
@rodneywelch3556 Жыл бұрын
I learned last year in the drying zucchini video that you can do it. Now I use that dried powder on my buttered toast with cinnamon in the mornings. Thank you for all your content. Love and hugs from Maine.
@mattandbarbhartt2860
@mattandbarbhartt2860 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this inspiring and helpful video!
@c007zy
@c007zy Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the information!!! More on baby food please
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Yes, I will be doing a video soon on baby food powders.
@corrineadams7303
@corrineadams7303 Жыл бұрын
I am freeze drying. Do not have a dehydration, yet. Only been doing drying just over 6 montgs. Learning what works and what doesn't. Fruits can be very difficult, the sugar makes the process fail at times. Bananas are awesome but thin slices work best. Vegetables are fairly easy. Be sure to blanch required vegetables as you woukd for freezing. I also powder most of my vegetables. Saves space and works out great in cooking or just topping on the food just before eating. Tomato, onion, garlic, etc all raw when freeze dried and taste exactly that on your pasta, salad, or added to soup after cooking is done. Dairy, love freeze dried yogurt, milk, cottage cheese, cheese. Only just cooked chicked and ground beef so far in freeze dryer. It is work. It's also fun to have jars of produce, meat, and dairy to choise from in your pantry. Have fun, jyst try it. You too will be hooked.
@tcallis44
@tcallis44 Жыл бұрын
I love my dehydrator! It's old and I had it tucked away, but this past year I dehydrated everything we didn't eat fresh from the garden so it wouldn't go to waste. I used to can it all. I love the idea of powders so I didn't want to can any of it and try making powders instead. Some of us cannot afford a freeze dryer. I feel lucky to have a dehydrator, and I just bought my daughter one for Christmas. Why it took me so long to use it? I have no clue, but glad I am now! I will have to watch your video on dehydrating eggs as I just froze some
@Maddy_might
@Maddy_might Жыл бұрын
Supe helpful, as usual. I'll be checking out that leftover list. God Bless You, too.
@maria_w311
@maria_w311 Жыл бұрын
Hi Heidi 👋
@chrismaryb.7409
@chrismaryb.7409 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Heidi 😊
@catt8247
@catt8247 Жыл бұрын
I was wondering about corn I thought it would get too hard. Yes you inspire me a lot, I just finished dehydrating mushrooms again. Thank you so much keep up the good work.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I have yet to try dehydrating corn. We do not have much access to organic, non GMO corn here which is one reason why I buy the freeze dried organic sweet corn from Mother Earth products (it is really good!). Though I do wonder how well dehydrated corn would rehydrate
@JSK_-vc7nm
@JSK_-vc7nm Жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead I dehydrate a good bit of frozen organic corn. You are correct...it doesn't rehydrate real well as just a veggie (edible, but not as great as before dehydrating), but works perfectly in stews and soups that are in the slow cooker all day.
@annieanderson6112
@annieanderson6112 Жыл бұрын
I find I'm really liking just snacking on dehydrated corn. Its similar to corn nuts. Next time I will season it tho. I don't care for the texture of it rehydrated.
@loucilehall9281
@loucilehall9281 Жыл бұрын
The only thing I have trouble with is onions. Everything I dehydrate does good but the onions clump immediately after I put them in the jar
@annieanderson6112
@annieanderson6112 Жыл бұрын
@@loucilehall9281 I wonder if u need to dehydrate them longer? Also make sure they are cool before jarring up. U could also try dusting them with arrowroot to avoid them sticking together. I know onions can be tricky. I hope this helps.
@MichaelR58
@MichaelR58 Жыл бұрын
Good video , thanks for sharing , God bless !
@wandaf6322
@wandaf6322 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Heidi for all your helpful videos. I'm new to commenting on videos, but I've watched your videos for a few years now. You have been a great inspiration for me. How can I order a vacuum chamber? I save all glass jars to repurpose and don't want to keep buying O2 absorbers.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Please email me at raincountryhomestead@gmail.com and I will send you the information you need to order one :)
@TheSunRiseKid
@TheSunRiseKid Жыл бұрын
And of course, another fantastic video! I definitely love to dehydrate foods and herbs, but we will see this year how far I get on the garden, considering the fact that we are putting up a garage and my knee replacement is still iffy. My body is not liking the titanium fake knee. I seen on your other video that you’re still not using your treadle… that sucks but it will come in time😊💗
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I think I managed to injure it in a little bit different area after working in the garden. Ugh
@TheSunRiseKid
@TheSunRiseKid Жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead UGH! That’s what I’m afraid of! My problem is, I don’t know when to quit or shall I say I know when to quit, I just don’t. My original injury came from tripping on a soda bottle on the northside of Milwaukee as I was running across the street. Instead of checking out my injury I got right back on the ladder and continued siding the house I was working on! I was pretty much covered in blood and just wiped it off. That was over five years ago, and it just kept deteriorating.
@patyosuna853
@patyosuna853 Жыл бұрын
Heidi your channel is such a blessing. I'm learning as I watch your videos. I appreciate the time you take to research and give us different strategies to preserve our food. Heidi I am extremely new at this whole food preservation and wanted to ask have you dehydrated kefir whey?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
No, I have not but am certain it would work
@jchai1343
@jchai1343 Жыл бұрын
Heidi I’m so interested in your videos and I think I’ve watched every video that you have made and sometimes two or three times or more ,but I don’t remember or can find the one where you make dehydrated cheddar cheese I bought some silicone sheets,thanks to you ,cause I now want to try making dehydrated milk I would be interested in doing that to make a base for making cream of something soup I made that but the dry milk here in Canada is so expensive so I’d like to try making my own!! Thank you
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Here is the video for the cheddar powder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jdKKjax9saisoHk.html and here is a video on how to search for videos on any channel so you will always know: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f8WagJx5rayVgH0.html
@patriciajoyner9871
@patriciajoyner9871 Жыл бұрын
Lordy my mind is reeling
@victoriajohnson3034
@victoriajohnson3034 Жыл бұрын
I'm gonna try left over baked potatoes to make potatoe powder.
@NancySutherland
@NancySutherland Жыл бұрын
I just dehydrated ham leftover from the holiday. It came out wonderfully! I have made an omelet with it and it turned out great! I also used some in cooking beans. It added so much flavor! Any other uses?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I just did some recently as well and loved it straight off the trays but have not used it in anything yet. My plan was to add it to my Tarheel Beans next time I make them :)
@NancySutherland
@NancySutherland Жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead yes, it was delicious right off the tray!
@cindybehn9801
@cindybehn9801 Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@greatcountryliving
@greatcountryliving Жыл бұрын
Absolutely ❤️ your videos!!!!! What's your opinion on mylar bags vs jars?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I have mylar and have used it but am not a fan of it for anything but using in large buckets with my grains. I talk more on that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bc1if6qG3JqdiGQ.html
@AndreasCreations
@AndreasCreations Жыл бұрын
Such great information! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Happy New Year 😊
@michelleb3096
@michelleb3096 Жыл бұрын
Ug I used dehydrated peppers in my Hawaiian chicken tonight in the crock pot and they NEVER reconstitute well. And all my carrots go rancid. Believe me….they are dry to the bone so that’s not the problem. I don’t have much luck…my favs are bananas and apples.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I am not crazy about dried bell peppers and if your carrots were still warm when you sealed them up, it could have caused sweating in the jar
@fasten9461
@fasten9461 Жыл бұрын
Good morning. I dehydrated scrambled eggs. I tried to rehydrate with hot water, room temperature water for 5 days. They still felt like rubber gummies. Yuck! What went wrong?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Were they precooked before dehydrating? Had you powdered them?
@laurieasmus9998
@laurieasmus9998 Жыл бұрын
Have you dehydrated olives? Also wondering about tomato paste, as then it would be like your tomato flakes. Thx.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I have yet to try olives and I never buy or make tomato paste because the dried tomato flakes are enough to thicken a sauce. You simply add more water.
@joycewedel9084
@joycewedel9084 Жыл бұрын
Is your orange powder only made from the peels? Like orange zest?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
The orange powder I made for the baby is only the fruit but the orange powder I use for everything else is only the peel: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r8WerM6py7y6d3k.html
@pinelandsprepping5372
@pinelandsprepping5372 Жыл бұрын
I would like to dehydrate the frijoles, lentils or chili that I make for a meal. I usually cook up a very large pot and have maybe a qt or two left after we eat. Would it be a problem to take what's left and dehydrate it? I don't have a freeze dryer.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I have yet to try it but I am sure you can. I know people who will cook beans then dehydrate them so the cook up faster than just raw dry beans would
@victoriajohnson3034
@victoriajohnson3034 Жыл бұрын
Any thoughts on dehydrating in a bbq grill?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
It might work fine for meat if set on the lowest setting and on a hanging warming rack if the BBQ has one
@LorrayneHam
@LorrayneHam Жыл бұрын
I keep struggling with the dehydrated and powdered cheese, my husband says the cheese it gritty. I tried adding water and a little butter and milk to make cheese raise but so far no luck…😫
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I find it best when adding to things I am going to cook rather than just trying to soak it. So it is great for making cheese sauce or adding straight to raw scrambled eggs before cooking them or added to any other kind of sauce I am making that I want to have some cheesiness to it
@victoriajohnson3034
@victoriajohnson3034 Жыл бұрын
Am i correct that most pressure canned goods can be dehydrated instead? I'm looking to avoid pressure canning. Already stream can. Space doesn't really allow more gadgets.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Yep, you can dehydrate pretty much anything
@jchai1343
@jchai1343 Жыл бұрын
Heidi sorry to bother you but I want to dehydrate eggs and milk as I have never done it and you have giving us such great ideas I’m so impressed ,but for the eggs I don’t have a farm so can I just use store bought eggs like I have been eating? And milk can I just use the homo ,or 2% or 1% or skim from the store?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
Yes, store bought is fine but as far as the milk, whole milk is FAR better than any low fat milk. It will taste better and is better for you.
@jchai1343
@jchai1343 Жыл бұрын
You are the best thank you!
@wjess3569
@wjess3569 11 ай бұрын
I'm just starting dehydrating.. Mostly squash and tomatoes. However, I've also powdered kale as a for instance. So this begs the question. How much powdered kale would be in a Tablespoon.. or a teaspoon? This is the part that confuses me. I can guess pretty well with the chips.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead 11 ай бұрын
I have never taken the time to figure that out, especially since I mix all those greens together anyway
@sweaterdoll
@sweaterdoll Жыл бұрын
Question if you can help: I made ghee and forgot to tighten the lids while they cooled so they didn't seal as they normally do. Do the lids need to be sealed to be shelf stable? I have always kept my ghee on the shelf with no problem, with self-sealed lids (as they cooled). Will vacuum sealing do the same thing? Thanks.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I am not a huge fan of ghee so I have only made it once. I would assume though since it is only the butter fat without the milk solids, it should have a decent shelf life if vacuum sealed but please do not take my word for it. I suggest you ask someone who routinely cans ghee for long term storage
@sweaterdoll
@sweaterdoll Жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead Thanks. I'll check around.
@robinsnest68
@robinsnest68 Жыл бұрын
Heidi, I was wondering what you would recommend for a post surgical patient with a foot fracture to heal? Are there any certain herbs or whatever that would help the healing process?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
I know I answered this but now I am not seeing my comment. Weird! Ok, I will start over: I recommend comfrey and arnica soaks or poultice. Both of these herbs are excellent to speed healing to sprains, bruises, and even fractures. Comfrey can also be taking internally in the form of a tea though I only recommend on cup per day. Other herbal teas or capsules to consider would be turmeric, moringa, nettle, horsetail, and mullein
@catt8247
@catt8247 Жыл бұрын
Comfrey has the ability to absorb through the skin and get into the bone. Heidi has great advice.
@robinsnest68
@robinsnest68 Жыл бұрын
@@RainCountryHomestead I am gonna play stupid for a second because sometimes having partial knowledge is worse than being stupid but, how would I consume them and where would I get them? I have some mullein from my girlfriend. Nettle too. Tumeric I have in a powder as a spice. (I am a spice addict...lol)
@annieanderson6112
@annieanderson6112 Жыл бұрын
@Robin's Nest u could make a tea to drink or put the herbs in a foot soak. A quote from Dr. Patrick Jones that I like is it doesn't really matter how u get the herbs in as long as u do. I hope that helps. Good luck and prayers for a complete recovery.
@kimfields4099
@kimfields4099 Жыл бұрын
Also remember to never take arnica internally. Best wishes!
@2200chuck
@2200chuck Жыл бұрын
I like to dehydrate watermelon slices. Then you can eat the slices like candy. There's only one problem. My wife likes them so much that she will eat them faster than I can dehydrate them, so I've taken to dehydrating watermelon together with other things (she doesn't know watermelon is on some trays) so I have a chance to actually create a stock lol :)
@shelleymitchell7912
@shelleymitchell7912 Жыл бұрын
hey sista is it me or is your amazing mane even thicker than ever?
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead Жыл бұрын
It just has a mind of its own, some days it just ends up much bigger than others! haha
@justinahlers4178
@justinahlers4178 11 ай бұрын
Talk way too much. Off point too much. Wasted time.
@RainCountryHomestead
@RainCountryHomestead 11 ай бұрын
Too much for you maybe but it is called teaching and being thorough for those who need all that information. At least it cost you nothing yet you still feel the need to complain about the free side dish that others like but you did not. Maybe consider the needs of others and not be so ungrateful?
@ohiowolfsister
@ohiowolfsister 5 ай бұрын
Not correct. Try to do any of the things she just taught and you will need every word. Be kind.
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