I Cleaned Out My Fridge And Made This -- No More Wasted Vegetables!

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Жыл бұрын

When the vegetable drawer took over the fridge, I had to do something to manage it and made quick and easy vegetable powder without all the chopping and blanching and work! Let me show you how!
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@TeresaV Жыл бұрын

Since being diagnosed with Diverticular Disease in October 22, I've struggled with eating certain vegetables. I've been trying my hand at dehydrating. I haven't done much because my machine isn't adjustable. But, doing veggies like this could really help me get more of them into my diet. Especially the powdered form. It might not hurt me. Thank you.

@tmd7859 Жыл бұрын

I love dehydrating vegetables just like that. Add a little celery seed and salt mix with sour cream- vegetable dip mix!

@dartagnantaft5918 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Yep!

@dizziechef9502 Жыл бұрын

I like that idea. Are you talking about the veggie crumbs or the powder ?

@OriginalContent89 Жыл бұрын

That sounds awesome! Thanks for the idea!

@karensheart Жыл бұрын

Hello. I’m very glad I found this channel. It’s wonderful learning how to dehydrate.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@The-Cute-One Жыл бұрын

I love this. I hate hate wasting anything especially food. Great ideas .thank you for a useful video.

@sg8953 Жыл бұрын

I do meals-on-wheels type meals for my elderly dad. He's 81 and has trouble chewing some things with his dentures. I put some of this in pretty much all of his meals for extra vegetables.

@mikesfarmmikesfarm3977 Жыл бұрын

I have been dehydrating a long time but combining and blending leftover veg never occurred to me. Big thanks

@dutchgram3799 Жыл бұрын

I was laid up for many weeks this winter and I used my dehydrated "left over" veggies in my big thermos pot with boiling water and some salt & pepper. I brought stuff to my bedside and had soup whenever I needed food. As I felt a little stronger I made things with pasta too.

@tao831 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I'm post cancer (esophageal caner) I don't have an esophagus any longer. So getting nutrition is a challenge. Your veggie powders have been such a blessing. Thank you.

@ziggybender9125 Жыл бұрын

Surely you must know about Moringga powder by now then?

@paulalarsen7697 Жыл бұрын

Ha ha ha! You lost your train of thought and had to post the last part of your sentence. Darcy, I love you! That happens to me ALL THE TIME! And thank you for not having the perfect refrigerator. You are real and you are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge of dehydrating and just for being you!

@heatherkennedy9973 Жыл бұрын

Darcy one of the things i love about you is you are not afraid of getting messy or making a mess which i feel is true life and we all do it!!!!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Yep - I'm all about real life.

@sandyp2485 Жыл бұрын

What a fabulous way to save veggies. I know so many single people and having large quantities of anything fresh becomes an issue. This, however, is a grand solution. Thank you for sharing!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@lindyjourde7411 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely, thoughtful person you are. 😁😇❤️

@karenkimsey7259 Жыл бұрын

Parchment paper in my dehydrator! Now that you said it, I had a "duh" moment. I should have realized that already!

@notthecheshirekat2596 Жыл бұрын

You and me both. 😊

@WillowRaven7 8 ай бұрын

An idea or two - add a bit to stuffing, or even something like cornbread muffins. Add to sour cream to make a veggie dip (sort of a take-off of onion soup mix dip).

@jeanettegilder1616 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you! Sometimes I don't have time to chop and dice everything. This is a game changer.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@MA-mh1vs Жыл бұрын

I love dehydrated veggies for soups, rice and pasta dishes. My spaghetti sauce has pepper, onions, squash, zucchini, asparagus, carrots, spinach and whatever else I decide to toss in. You just can't go wrong with veggies!

@lilbitatatime3763 Жыл бұрын

Darcy you are amazing! Thank you for being an incredible teacher. ~Kate

@hoosierpioneer Жыл бұрын

You are a life saver! I think I could freeze some of that blend for those first uses you named, and dry the rest! My poor chickens will never have any scraps!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

HAHAHA! Yes, I have some of the 'mush' in the freezer right now that I need to pull out for shepherd's pie this weekend - lamb was actually less expensive than beef!

@shilohcruce1700 Жыл бұрын

GIRL - You are DA BOMB! You are bringing back the art of homesteading w/out making it complicated. GOD BLESS YOU! (And...I hope your sudden trip was for joy and not sorrow. PRAYERS)

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Well, homesteading not so much...frugal homekeeping sure.

@justjenn9011 Жыл бұрын

Ive done cauliflower, broccoli, and kale, but thats all the veggies ive ever dehydrated. Gonna have to try this cause id love to get some added veggies in dishes. Especially cause my son hates veggies. This would be easy to mix in and he wouldnt even know haha.

@cherylh8924 Жыл бұрын

So today I ground up my vegetables and they are now in the dehydrator, we'll see how it turns out. Once again thank you.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy

@steveday4797 Жыл бұрын

Funny enough I cleaned out mine yesterday, some dubious looking cocktail sausages and pork pies 2 lots of very green looking cheese and a solid lump of mayonnaise. Yours looks a lot healthier 🤣

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

I did not show the other stuff lol

@steveday4797 Жыл бұрын

@@ThePurposefulPantry 🤣🤣🤣

@nowaynohow1275 Жыл бұрын

@Steve Day 🤣🤣🤣 I hate it when I have to chase the stuff around the fridge

@lynnheffron6905 Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣

@lauraladkins8097 Жыл бұрын

You have been a lifesaver for me! I hate to waste food and I freeze a lot of veggies for soups and such but this will save my freezer space and get some hidden veggies into my "anti anything green" hubby. Thank you and God bless.

@carole6779 Жыл бұрын

Haha, did you know we were all cleaning our refrigerators this weekend?! I totally get the "making plans", then whoops! Other priorities. Hope things are going better now. It's great to be able to take some of the stress out of life by salvaging what's still good and dehydrating it for later use. I thought I had more patience, but I've figured out that I prefer instant gratification when I rehydrate, lol. So I really appreciate the tips about doing some cooking or blanching first. Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Yeah - all is good. Thanks :)

@jeanettegilder1616 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Every time the door opens I "smell" something. It has to be done!

@jesusislord7488 Жыл бұрын

This is so smart!

@mkkrafts9261 Жыл бұрын

The #1 thing I love about my dehydrator is that I don't throw out rotten vegetables any more! If I can't use them to cook with I can always dehydrate them and use them later. I am slowly building a cupboard like yours with various dried stock to use. I just love knowing I can try a new recipe that uses jalapeños without running to the store to buy them because I have some dried in my cupboard! I can buy a bunch of peppers on sale and dehydrate them for use whenever I want. It's so great!

@louisesiberry6289 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you regarding the silicone sheets. Everything sticks and it is difficult to get off. Thanks for the great tip for saving produce that may otherwise end up in the compost a few days later. I had not thought of doing this.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Well, composting is never wasteful as it is what feeds the plants that are feeding you!

@UrbanHomesteadMomma Жыл бұрын

“Use it up” mix… a great way to make sure you don’t waste veg. You can throw it in everything!

@cinmor7843 Жыл бұрын

I sorta do this with the over abundance of greens in the spring/early summer - I grind it fine to use in gravies, soups/stews, etc. My kids always say "mom puts that sh.. in almost everything". Extra vitamins :)

@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

I am the same!

@cbass2755 Жыл бұрын

Excellent idea!!!!! Thank you! ♥️

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@Susweca5569 Жыл бұрын

I have a whole cupboard full of dehydrated vegetables and fruits in gallon Mason jars. All you have to do is throw in water and dehydrate them. They're perfect for soups, stews, pies, ect. Dehydrated fruits and sugared citrus peels make delicious snacks or can be added to teas. I also dehydrate chicken gizzards, hearts, livers, and feet, as well as pig ears to make treats for my Husky at a fraction of the cost of commercial products. I'd love to have a freeze dryer, but they're insanely expensive, and the dehydrator is an affordable alternative.

@darlenewright5850 Жыл бұрын

Darcy, the method you use for sticking on paper, it helped. Love the time you've spent teaching this ole gal. Sure hope you and yours stayed safe through the storm.

@suziekeasthunt6272 Жыл бұрын

I did this and it makes delicious broth

@bertabear74 Жыл бұрын

I really like the Silicon mesh. So great and easy to use.

@hollyshobbies1050 Жыл бұрын

Minus the onion peels this dried mixture would be great for rice, yum! Like a full veggie sofrito!

@OrochimaruChick Жыл бұрын

Ah vegeta, amazing addition to every dish! It's quite popular in slavic countries and Hungary too! :D

@Gosia-MG Жыл бұрын

Yes without all the chemicals.

@amypendragon5129 Жыл бұрын

I find Vegeta to be way too salty.

@elizaC3024 Жыл бұрын

I can't wait to try the powdered veggies, always dehydrated them separately.

@ljtminihomestead5839 Жыл бұрын

I love this idea of shredding first!! Thank you, Darcy!

@demitaylor8873 Жыл бұрын

I pray everything is getting better. You seem stressed and overwhelmed in this vid... praying that all is well. Love this video too!!GOD BLESS

@iloveschicken6527 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this idea! I'm going to do this but put in our freeze dryer! God bless all!

@dizziechef9502 Жыл бұрын

I like adding 2Tbs. To my hamburger when I’m making hamburgers , sloppy joes, hamb steak covered in gravy. I use the powder in my breading crumbs with my chicken breading. Adds great flavor and nutrition, of course soups, stews, roasts, baked chicken, with dry rubs too. The powder can be used on so much. I also have mushroom powder mixed in this too.

@loucilehall9281 Жыл бұрын

I made some vegetable soup from dehydrated carrots, corn, and celery , and other veggies I grew. Was so delicious

@kettleisalwayson Жыл бұрын

I have just created mushroom powder and veg powder using up items from my fridge 🙃 so happy. Less waste more nutrition

@Thedeannasmith Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!

@triniandahalf Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for takin& 5he tie out of your busy schedule to do this. A lot of people would just throw everything out and start again.

@dianarice9067 Жыл бұрын

This is a wonderful idea, thank you. This is especially helpful for individuals who can’t use a full celery or onion etc by themselves.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lauramccament1381 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for using and showing how the different 'liner' options work!

@user-fh7jm2pu5n Ай бұрын

Yeah, me too! Thanks, Darcy! 🙏

@normanshadow1 Жыл бұрын

Great for camping and backpacking

@tammyr2966 Жыл бұрын

This looks so easy! What a great idea! Thanks for teaching this! I need to learn to dehydrate everything that I can!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

You should!

@cherylboeschen4744 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I love it! Beautiful colors! Thanks!

@SleepyHead76 Жыл бұрын

My mom had a catering and way overbought celery. I’m dehydrating it today!

@marthaadams8326 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful and a great tip. We throw away so much food because we can't get to it.

@ramonajolley1966 Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea!! I have to get back to dehydrating soon.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

You should!

@karenbianco1084 Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea. I have stocked up on green and red lentils. This would work great for lentil soup!

@trishh.7675 Жыл бұрын

Really Well explained! No time wasting and straight to the point with all questions answered :-) Thanks and greetings from Germany

@ThatBritishHomestead Жыл бұрын

I am going to try this in the summer when I have so much veg! I use powdered mushroom, tomatos, courgette all winter long! the whole of the summer I have my dehydrator running of months at a time lol

@CardsbyMaaike Жыл бұрын

very nice, try to make soup with what needs to be used up, but I dont have that much celery...ever! lol, also no dehydrator, but I want one now ;-) thank you for the video

@cinmor7843 Жыл бұрын

Oven works fine for dehydrating as well.

@jackieburnett6881 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely a great video!! You are always so amazing. Great tutorial!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@betsyjohnson9213 Жыл бұрын

Ty u answered and showed me a lot of things I was wondering about.

@brightantwerp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration.

@Dont_be_a_Silly_Wombat Жыл бұрын

Fabulous! I love that when I'm thinking about doing something, the way is shown. First time your channel has ever made it to my feed and I am grateful 🙏

@marygrott8095 Жыл бұрын

What a very helpful tip!! Thanks so much, Darcy.

@jamesgoacher1606 Жыл бұрын

Very useful information.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

@MikkiandAngel Жыл бұрын

Great idea for dried lots of veggies. Great for soups 👍🏼 Also would be good on a salad

@janisholloway3038 Жыл бұрын

Oh Lord. Need to clean mine so bad. Sadly I have been sick several days. Feeling better, but weak. Going to clean it out as soon as I can.

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Take your time...you need to finish healing first !

@juliamarple3785 Жыл бұрын

Being sick is so unhelpful. Yep, mee too. Some food went to waste. Menu planning -out the window!

@judyfrancis4701 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Darcy! I think I'll make a mire poix this way too!

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

Yep - it works wonders!

@danielledurand75 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Genius! Thank you Darcy, this is really great, it will ve so useful, just what I need. It is so well explained. Bravo! 🥰

@stephaniethibodeaux4782 Жыл бұрын

Newbie to dehy, new to your channel. I just LOVE your videos because of the use of various tools and methods in a single video. Thank you!!

@sheilagaleano365 Жыл бұрын

Learn something.... many things.... new each time. THANK YOU SO MUCH : ) I am making my Excalibur earn its keep...hahaha.

@mykindpharm 10 ай бұрын

🎉so excited to get my shelves lined with yumminess 🎉 thank you 🙏

@Brineytoes Жыл бұрын

And now you have Balance of Nature without the $90//month price tag! I make sure to add those things I won’t eat fresh, like kale, broccoli, and spinach, which are powerhouse foods. I love adding it to rice dishes. I not only do this, too, Darci, but I teach it to the students of all ages in a center for the blind! Yes, of course blind people can dehydrate food, too! I am, and I do! Cooked or blanched, dried and powdered, it can also be added to capsules for those who want it portable.

@kimberlyrogers9953 Жыл бұрын

It is beautiful!

@WhatWouldChuckNorrisDo Жыл бұрын

This is an amzing tip! Thank you!!

@redeemedbygrace9236 Жыл бұрын

Very well presented. 😊 thanks

@debkerkhof1404 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! I am sooooo inspired now! Thanks luvlie!

@GmamaGrowz Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted to make my own veggie powder 🤓 Thanks for sharing your experiences!

@morninglight7544 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! thanks!

@darlenechaney6989 Жыл бұрын

Great video Mrs. Darcy , Thank You so much

@reneejoseph9267 Жыл бұрын

Soooo much valuable information! Thank you!

@homesteadgamer1257 Жыл бұрын

Such a great idea!!! Thank you for sharing this video!

@gigigigi2298 Жыл бұрын

Wow what great information 😮

@lunabeta3516 Жыл бұрын

I just love th8s idea. How easy. Thank you

@livinglife8333 Жыл бұрын

I’ve done this for years, just froze it in snack sized bags as I don’t have a freeze dryer or dehydrator and can’t afford those machines. I added it to meatloaf, I put in a steam bag then added to mashed potatoes, I told the kids it was mashed potatoes with sprinkles. 😂 Yo can add it to so much.

@Susweca5569 Жыл бұрын

Freeze dryers are extremely expensive but dehydrators are very affordable. People often buy them but never use them and they end up brand new in thrift stores for about 10 bucks.

@jillhumphrys8073 Жыл бұрын

You can get a dehydrator at walmart for $35.

@mimiashford5544 Жыл бұрын

REALLY great informative video! Who DOESN'T get veg that somehow doesn't get used & then has to be thrown out.. THIS is a great way to save that food & repurpose it for later. You always have great ideas!

@chris109 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! What a great idea!!!

@nevastrong2850 Жыл бұрын

Veggie stock!! Thank you for that tip!

@dianezook4467 Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea thank you for sharing

@denisescull4227 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, this is a fabulous idea!

@alanarupert5862 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome! 😊

@MQ-cw9qx Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@gaylegrindle7977 Жыл бұрын

Have a good day. Thank you.

@languagelynnie Жыл бұрын

I hope your family is okay, Darcy. Praying for them.

@mariadeangelesponcejuarez7203 Жыл бұрын

Buena idea y muy práctica

@gracierose3076 Жыл бұрын

I have a round dehydrator I would have to cut the sheets differently. I have hardly used it. I was disappointed in the oranges I did. I also did a few other fruits and in the end, it was almost nothing there. The strawberries were like "where did they go"? ... But this looks like something I would really want to use. We love soups!

@IlseMulAuthor Жыл бұрын

Wait till you dry melons 😁😁😁 Drying fruits seems to work for my allergies though. Can't have the fresh fruit without it being heated to 100°C, but after drying it, I can eat melons again! And lots of other fruit. Even though the remaining fruit are so small, they are delicious 😁

@sandys.1891 Жыл бұрын

Great idea. I've never done the vegetable powder but it's on my to do list. I'm still preparing for SHTF scenario.

@crazyguide729 Жыл бұрын

I've learned so much from watching your lessons ,love making biscuits with a variety of my powders , love putting my dry carrot tops and kale to my sauces and fried eggs there's so much you can do with all the powders , I've invested in different mills and dehydraters and blenders, blown a few blender motors so Don't go cheap ,i purchased your book and i love it, just wanted to thank you

@AndreasCreations Жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing 😊

@ThePurposefulPantry Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@yvonnenickel2743 11 ай бұрын

thank you !!!!! i find answers to. questions I didnt know i had...

@karab.8621 Жыл бұрын

Love this thank you!

@mommas2470 Жыл бұрын

I add my veggie powders to my meats when I roast and can them, or add to heated half pints of homemade bone broths for a cup of goodness, or cooking liquid for rice, pasta or potatoes.