Preserving Food Every Day ~ Week 4 of the

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Week 4 of the #everybitcountschallenge. This week we preserved:
Apple Butter
Barbeque Sauce
Chive Blossom Vinegar
Frozen Chives
Dehydrated Mashed Potatoes
Shredded Carrots
Sliced Peaches
Vanilla-Maple-Peach Jam
Peach Pit Jelly
Peach Vinegar
and more!
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@hearsthewater 2 жыл бұрын

My mother (she would have been in her 90's now) told of her father that used to work in a restaurant in a little town in NE Oklahoma. On his first day, he was set to peeling the potatoes. When he asked about what to do with the peels, he was told to set them aside. Later on in the day a rough-looking man showed up at the back door of the restaurant and the owner had my grandpa give him the potato peelings. The man had a large family, a sick wife, and no job. This owner's charity fed a whole family on potato peels. I would imagine sometimes that was all that they had.

@RJFord-xs2os 2 жыл бұрын

"Five bushel energy" that is priceless. I think every woman who heard that description understood that and has experienced it! ♥️

@Earthy-Artist 2 жыл бұрын

For sure!

@joanrichter4718 2 жыл бұрын

You are so right. This comment was just priceless ….along with her expressions. Jessica, is just one beautiful woman of God

@joanrichter4718 2 жыл бұрын

I feel so blessed that she takes the time out of her day to do these videos.

@jiujitsuforall8627 2 жыл бұрын

I know I've commented on this before, but we absolutely love that your kids do some of the work!!! In our experience, having raised five awesome kids and now eight grandkids, encouraging kids to work instead of allowing them to be on their devices is VITAL to their character development. Well done Mom and Dad! We love your channel!

@danakarloz5845 2 жыл бұрын

We didn’t have devices in my day...we had an Atari that we never played because we had books that we loved to read all the time! I especially enjoyed being in the kitchen with my mom and I’m looking forward to it when she retires in December 🥰

@1Letter23Numbers. 2 жыл бұрын

Cooking with family is the best. My son is grown now and I miss cooking with him when he was small, such a curious mind. He also loved to wipe stuff clean, sweep, and mop. I hope you and your mom have fun creating delicious foods and rekindle what are probably some of your fondest memories in the kitchen with her.

@yellownightjar Жыл бұрын

Agree as doing sticks with u longer than just watching. No regrets

@RM-lx4wx 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah from Living Traditions Homestead recommended your channel. I only had four kids with huge gardens and canning. I don’t know how you do everything. You make me tired just watching you. I’m in my 60’s now, but still do the large garden and preserving. I’m saving up for a freeze dryer. God bless you and your family.

@mairzydotes3548 2 жыл бұрын

“Five bushel energy”. That belongs on a T-shirt or hat. I can imagine how overwhelming it was staring at 5 bushels of peaches. I like how you handled the fact that they were cling peaches. Definitely better than fighting the pit. Great video.

@laurielyon1892 2 жыл бұрын

You have really inspired me to preserve. I wasn’t able to do the whole month because on August 2nd my son had a kidney transplant. He is doing well thankfully! Well tonight I noticed that my mandarin oranges, some of them had peelings not looking the best so I made a simple syrup and canned up 3 pints of them. Then I realized I had 4 lemons that were looking sad, so I juiced them and put the juice in the fridge, put some in the leftover syrup-instant lemonade! I may not be able to do something every day, but having the mindset to preserve whatever I can.

@1Letter23Numbers. 2 жыл бұрын

Laurie, I bet those oranges tasted delicious! My grandma always froze lemon and lime juice in ice cube trays to make lemonade or lemon water. I hope your son's health continues to improve. Happy New Year!

@181Becky Жыл бұрын

What a great idea. I have about 7 Mandarin oranges that look sad. I wonder if I can do something with them.

@nettynoohawk200 Жыл бұрын

Wow, you are literally a super woman. I’m new to canning and dehydrating but I’ve been at it non stop for weeks ( I’m from the Uk) and trying to get ahead of the energy price hike that are due to hit us by the end of the month- I really do appreciate how hard you must work each and every day as I’m totally exhausted 😴

@yellownightjar Жыл бұрын

Amen as she has endless energy & extreme patience & thankful ness

@kulickfamilyfarm4333 2 жыл бұрын

I love how mindful you are to not let anything go to waste. You’re so inventive! I liked the idea of the potato peels turned into the potato skins treat and the peach pits turning into jelly. Awesome! The exhaustion you felt was so evident when you picked up all those peaches. I’m so proud of you for pushing through all week and working extra hard to preserve all that healthy food for your family this week. I’m sure you will look back on this time and smile and be thankful that you had that “5 bushel energy” when you placed your order… those peaches will be delicious over the next year! And don’t be embarrassed about a weedy garden… EVERYONE’s garden looks like that right now. 🤣 I’m certainly going to make that BBQ sauce with my next batch of tomatoes!

@rebeccaturner8340 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found your channel and I find it so inspiring! You are a powerhouse. I hope you know that. I stay at home with my two boys and don't get nearly as much accomplished as you can. I think you're amazing. My putting up is not as impressive, but I've been drying herbs and orange peels for winter tea consumption.

@CG-mj8tk 2 жыл бұрын

Orange peels for tea? Brilliant! Thx for a great idea.

@rebeccaturner8340 2 жыл бұрын

@@CG-mj8tk no problem! Be sure to scrape the pith out before drying. It can make your teas bitter

@CG-mj8tk 2 жыл бұрын

@@rebeccaturner8340 ty for the tip, I'll be sure to remember ☺️

@AzelieAnne 2 жыл бұрын

LOL so relatable... "a few weeks ago I had 5 bushell energy and now... I have 2 bushell energy." I've been watching you're channel for a bit now and I can't thank you enough for the helpful info you're sharing. Not just for food preservation but also I want to affirm you in your motherhood. Always getting your kids involved in the daily work and nuturing them is a beautiful witness. Thank you again!!!

@VeronicaMom Жыл бұрын

My aunt just gave me one of these old food mills and I’m so excited to use it I had no idea I could just spin it to scrape the outside. Love it thank you

@yellownightjar Жыл бұрын

Yeah I learned that aspect of it too from her

@rhondajo3 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you can your peaches without sugar! Glad the kids like them in their natural juices! 💞

@jeneaneherzog4626 Жыл бұрын

You may be overwhelmed but you get more done in a day than most of us do in a month!!! You should be nothing but proud!!!& tired.😆go take a nap!💕How wonderful are these videos going to be when your children are grown?! PRICELESS💕 Memories of my Grandmother are tatooed on my brain... but it would be nice to have a few pictures...

@yellownightjar Жыл бұрын

Love u as u make me laugh when u say “what was I thinking” as that’s me too. And u make me thankful as u r thankful . I like that u show & teach us that nothing goes to waste. Thank u so much

@ItsJess2220 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to document all that you’re doing! I’m sure it makes everything take a little bit longer! 🙂 it is appreciated!

@wrightfamilyhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I just learned so much! The peach vinegar is going to be a must! I sure enjoy every video, and your little ones are just precious. God bless you all.

@laurapadgett3552 2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite peach treats is to freeze peach slices then take out some frozen ones and add coconut milk and blend to make ice cream! Yummy and sugar free

@threerivershomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Yum!!!

@justpatty7328 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this sounds delicious!

@rosesbaker 2 жыл бұрын

I've found that freezing ripened whole Peaches in gallon freezer bags is a life saver. Then just run hot tap water or dip in hot water and the skin will rub off. Just slice the sweet peach flesh off the pit and use in your favorite recipe and enjoy. It's just like fresh peach season!!

@rosesbaker 2 жыл бұрын

I failed to note... freeze whole Peaches prior to washing (avoid any moisture on the peach during freezing process).

@karenlawson4888 Жыл бұрын

Yummy plans for the peaches! Within the next 2 weeks we will be making the 5-6 hour drive to eastern Washington to pick up peaches, nectarines and Italian prunes! Hoping for a 5 bushel energy week!

@joannbutts8064 2 жыл бұрын

I've enjoyed your canning videos while I'm canning and preserving myself. I think I've been in the kitchen day and night canning since the middle of July. You are such a great role model for so many. Have a great day Jessica.

@jantrewitt4058 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done as usual! You are such a fantastic homemaker!! Blessings to you and your family.

@gailelizabeth14 2 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy and appreciate these videos! Your children are precious, and I love seeing how they help you with the preserving. It was delightful seeing how little John was enjoying the smell of the peach jelly!

@susannahjoy4220 2 жыл бұрын

"5 bushel energy" LOL! I know how that is 😂 I had that last Friday at our local poultry sale, picked up two giant bags of peppers to make into picked peppers (I was feeling good that day) Still working on processing them, keep thinking as you said "What was I thinking?!" I also have a 4 week old baby boy, and a 12 month old little girl, as well as a huge garden full of tomatoes, and we have tons of animals 😂 My husband is a sweetheart and is helping me, I think he noticed I was overwhelmed 😂 It is fun though for sure :) Blessings to you and your lovely family 🥰

@Ali-ct3xc 2 жыл бұрын

Your family are very blessed to have such wholesome, healthy food and a super mamma preparing ahead for them. You're doing a wonderful job investing in your family and juggling everything Jessica xx

@tumblingtangles Жыл бұрын

I love your positive outlook on everything! I'm looking forward to expanding my preservation projects this year and have really enjoyed watching your videos and learning. Thank you!

@yellownightjar Жыл бұрын

Yes it’s good thing to do something as preserving everyday. Small accomplishments add up . Increments of time we’ll spent prepping is priceless

@Gail6blessings Жыл бұрын

I recently came across your videos and am enjoying them and learning a lot. I'm a recent homesteader and started canning 2 1/2 years ago. There is so much to learn. Thank you! :)

@PC-mz5su 2 жыл бұрын

You are such delightful and inspiring person. I’m amazed at your energy! I would be interested in a video of how you learned all your talents. You must have grown up on a farm? You parents must be very loving because it shows in all you do. God bless look forward more videos !!😇

@yellownightjar Жыл бұрын

Your great outlook is very inspiring. Really enjoying your canning videos. Thank you for sharing . Beautiful family. Blessings

@jackieopperman6568 2 жыл бұрын

Your children are just lovely!!!

@jansan9125 2 жыл бұрын

"Yaaaay - what was I thinkiiiing" ... thank you for the good info and laugh!

@carolwhisenhunt7504 2 жыл бұрын

Hope your date day was awesome! You needed and deserved it. I love your videos and your sweet family. Good to see John John. Glad he's healed up.

@samjdolittle 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing momma! Getting so much done with kids around. Learning lots from your videos, thank you!

@lindacasey1126 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! Such a big family and all that canning! I am the oldest of eight so I know you have massive amounts of laundry and huge meals to prepare! Bless you! ❤

@lisamcclure7 2 жыл бұрын

I have loved this series. I am just getting in to canning and preserving, so I am learning so much!

@samanthayoung6031 2 жыл бұрын

You have a lovely family ❤️ I'm learning so much, thank you. Have a blessed Sunday.

@marygayquigley9672 2 жыл бұрын

"Aaaahhh, it smells like ice cream." He is so adorable. Makes my heart smile.😊😊😊

@debra6584 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah from Living Traditions Homestead sent me over to your channel. I really enjoyed your video. I love homemade apple butter. My son in law loves bbq sauce, so this video is a win win for me. Thank you so much for the valuable information.

@sheronhebert3955 2 жыл бұрын

Hey there! New subscriber! You’re such an inspiration to me. Your mommy skills are top notch and the way you teach your children is so wonderful. I’m going to start a month of preserving, canning, freezing and dehydrating. I love your channel. I’m so glad to have found your channel.

@MoonFireGypsy 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are so helpful with your calm demeanor because harvest season is very intense and anxiety ridden for me.

@glendaharding4884 2 жыл бұрын

You're such a lovely lady with a beautiful family!

@SewingatHomeMom 2 жыл бұрын

So much hard work, so much DELICIOUSNESS!!! I can watch your videos all day 😊🥰

@deb6538 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos,what a beautiful family,thank you

@glindamarine8248 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy ur canning videos, the peach week was great! Alot of hard work. Hello from Glendale KY.

@pammentzer3584 Жыл бұрын

"What was I thinking!" ---- I often feel that way when my garden starts yielding full force! Totally understand!

@laurenle9812 2 жыл бұрын

I learned so many extra tips and new techniques in one video. I look forward to going back to the last three weeks. Thank you!

@stephaniecrow7387 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE that you involve your precious children so much! Such a great mommy

@vrider2068 2 жыл бұрын

I truly love your videos and your beautiful family. Thank you for sharing.

@tamararoberts9307 2 жыл бұрын

I'm amazed how much you get done in just one day . Love watching and learning from your videos

@janetpaulsen195 2 жыл бұрын

I totally understand the “five bushel” energy. Thank you for putting a name to it. I admire you for all that you do. It can’t be easy. I’m so happy to have found your channel. God Bless you.

@dianamattson1195 2 жыл бұрын

I found you through Living Traditions Homestead. You have a lovely family and I appreciate all your canning tips. I'll be on my acreage by Christmas and hope to have a garden in the spring of 2022. God bless your precious family.

@dejanichols 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and such an adorable family!!!!! ❤️😍❤️

@Anncheryl61 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. What a lovely family you have. Getting ready to catch up on the other challenge videos you did ❤️

@shanimarais9695 2 жыл бұрын

I thankfully stumbled upon this video and I'm so happy. You are the sweetest lady ever. Subscribing right now!

@sarahboughten4416 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your life, I'm trying to grow/preserve more of our food and I love watching how you use everything. I'm a momma to one little 8 month old doing my first year gardening, in a new to us home, helping husband cut/split/stack wood for winter and I'm tired. The goal of one task a day towards my goal is motivating! Thank you for all your videos and Instagram content 👏

@sunshinejammer3547 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, I'm just starting on canning and preserving...I learned so much from this video! Yay! Headed out to find peaches, have a Blessed day of and as a mom of 4, the babies sweeten the deal, you have beautiful kids, mine are grown and I miss them at home♥️

@tonyagordon2763 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying these videos. You have shown me show much I didn't know. Thank you

@stephen12264 2 жыл бұрын

Yummy yummy yummy I love apple butter . I love the fact that your kids are very much a part of what you are doing. My grandmother was full blood Cherokee indian. I was always in the kitchen helping her and I am very blessed that I was. I miss her so much I would give my left arm for a hug from her.

@bethenyauker4727 2 жыл бұрын

You're doing amazing!!! Loved seeing John smell the jelly! So precious!! This week I canned sauerkraut, salsa, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, whole tomatoes. I'm feeling like you with the overwhelming feeling with peaches except with tomatoes! Our tomatoes are just producing like nobody's business. Very thankful but I'm getting worn out with tomatoes! Lol

@terrikane8200 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed the video. I know you will enjoy those peaches this winter.

@claudialautenslager8695 2 жыл бұрын

Freeze dried peach slices are really good, I have used them to make peach cobbler and just eat as a snack.

@teenaidoo8569 10 ай бұрын

You are so amazing. Love from South Africa..love to see the kids working n learning as well. God bless u aĺl..❤❤

@catr9698 2 жыл бұрын

I have to say ... Your mother's no fuss approach to preserving has got me loving your channel. I truly love it and has me thinking that I can do it too (and add that approach to all aspects of homemaking). Thank you!

@catemawson9994 2 жыл бұрын

Rebecca, I love this challenge. You are an amazing mom and very creative with your preserving ideas. Thank you for sharing your August preserving journey with us. I have been preserving for a few years but I love your new ideas (to me) like peach vinegar, how to use peach pits, dehydrating mash potatoes, etc. What a wonderful challenge you have created. I look forward to participating in the 2022 August Every Bit Counts Challenge. I am learning new ideas from your great videos. Thank you for sharing with us :)

@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the apple butter. We can't wait to get our orchard moving forward next spring. Congrats on a great effort and incredible results!

@Slassetter 2 жыл бұрын

Blessings for you and your family. God is good! I enjoy your videos

@waterbuckethomestead Жыл бұрын

The apple butter looks delicious, thank you for hosting this challenge.

@amilynnstapay796 2 жыл бұрын

You deserve an award! Thank you for canning your peaches with water only! I remember 55 years ago when my oldest sister became a Type 1 diabetic. The no sugar sweeteners were $$$ and yucky. My mom canned her peaches using unsweetened pineapple juice. We grew up on no sugar/omitting sugar foods. You are correct, you don't need the sugar, nor do you miss the sugar. Peace on your doorstep!

@judymcintire8061 Жыл бұрын

Love how your little one kept smelling the peach jelly! So cute!!!🍑 🤗

@five-eight-oneshop9120 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing woman/wife/mother!

@whiskeywomanwhisks 2 жыл бұрын

😱love the chive infused vinegar!!! Glad to see I’m not alone in the jungle garden🤪 I did way to much peaches/apples/pears last year so those we are skipping this year. -guess the Lord had me prepare ahead! After being sick this past month we are just trying to catch up from garden. I love your sweet helpers-awesome idea dehydrating mash potatoes!

@lattelolly6925 2 жыл бұрын

I just started watching your channel. You have a beautiful, sweet family. Several people have mentioned you and the challenges you do. I think that is awesome. That's how life kinda is around here in the summer and fall. Every day it seems like something is ready to be preserved in one way or another. I haven't heard you mention a freeze dryer yet. It sure would be a huge benefit for your family. We are really thinking about doing that.

@RaptureWILLBeSoon 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, and what a Blessed Family you all are. I raised two boys alone and what an inspiration you are. Since i did just find your channel, in one video you mentioned having no AC, so just wondered how you keep you house cool with allnthe canning and daily cooking. Blessings to your growing family!

@lorrainebarnett8389 Жыл бұрын

You are a wealth of useful information! Thank you so much!

@katieeleee 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I love watching you and your family! I’m in Kzoo and love finding Michigander KZfaq channels 🙏🏼

@Favorite-catNip 2 жыл бұрын

So many practical ideas. So nice to see so many uses for our natural food. And..so nice to have helpers. Really good guys.

@lauraknoop1877 Жыл бұрын

As I keep stating...you are absolutely amazing. Such a role model for your children and all of us who are fortunate enough to learn from you 💗!!

@katec5105 2 жыл бұрын

Very clever to use the potato skins like that!

@tracymorrison1584 Жыл бұрын

your children are precious; great little helpers

@joyces.9021 2 жыл бұрын

Peach salsa!! Wow that sounds amazing.😍

@norahalmquist9907 2 жыл бұрын

I love these videos to bad there almost over with

@onelittlemiracle241 2 жыл бұрын

I just thought the same thing.

@julieannbailey9505 2 жыл бұрын

I make fruit scrap vinegars the same way! Very economical and I end up with delicious flavours, such as peach mango, that I've never seen in a store. I love the tip for the vegan cheese sauce! I am vegan and this will be such a time saver! Bless you!

@1Letter23Numbers. 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought the Pomona cookbook because of your channel and I can't wait to get started! Becky at Acre Homestead talks about Azure Standard as well so I will be looking at their site to stock up on some staples. I'm learning so much from you and Becky, and I'm grateful to have found her channel which sent me to yours.

@suemagyari2992 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for some of your thrifty ideas. Things I never thought of and much appreciated!

@flutey28 2 жыл бұрын

You just gave me a great idea to dry my peels to use for vegetable powder! I usually use them for broth, but powder is another excellent option, thank you!

@lallabarry9878 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. I am learning a lot thanks xx

@toniscaglione7451 2 жыл бұрын

YUUUUUMMMMMM!!!!!!!! The potato peels! 🥰🥰🥰. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful family 😍. New sub!

@nicolebolick9663 2 жыл бұрын

How handsome Gabe is and what wonderful teeth! Good job on teaching him how to care for himself! Of course, all your children are beautiful! Says something for the wholesome living!

@carlaw2661 2 жыл бұрын

Praying that all goes well!! I'm picking up peaches today. God will give you the strength that you need.💐

@danielleterry2331 Жыл бұрын

Lol I overwhelmed myself by ordering 30 Cornish cross chics for first time and raised them the 8 weeks and they were 7-8 lbs processed holy cow doing it all by myself took me several days and yeah I had way way more chicken than I had chest freezer space, family had to come get chicken meat , but was grateful for my full freezer. Nice vid thank you

@janetlavoie2441 2 жыл бұрын

God bless your ❤. You are amazing!

@marybastos9616 2 жыл бұрын

i just found your channel and all of this is an inspiration! i’m just baffled amazing i’ll make sure to come back! thank you for sharing your wisdom

@rachelholdt6840 2 жыл бұрын

Yum! We got 2 bushels each of peaches and pears. We froze the first bushel of pears, and are freezing all the peaches that we didn't eat fresh. I figured out how to make an easy peach ice cream, too! 2c frozen peaches, 1c milk (I use raw goatmilk), 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, run through the blender until smooth. Perfect soft-serve consistency ❤

@NathalieHiam 2 жыл бұрын

14:30 I can see your eye twitching and honestly I don't know where do you get even 1 bushel of peaches of energy to do all of this, I really admire people like you, I am at home after rare episode that had me hospitalized for a while and now I'm looking for things to do while I'm at home to try and not sink in depression and I stumbled on your channel. Your work is absolutely gorgeous and let me tell you doing just 1 of the many ideas you are sharing in this one video would be a huge victory for me. All love and respect for you and your kids!

@threerivershomestead 2 жыл бұрын

My eye twitches a lot 🤣 I have permanent nerve damage from pregnancy-induced Bell's Palsy 13 years ago

@sharonbrown2352 2 жыл бұрын

I have a freeze dryer, I'm going to try the mashed potatoes in the FD. Freeze dried seem to powder up better for me. I am so enjoying this series! Thank you!

@littlefarmerette123 2 жыл бұрын

My German mom cooked hers down to resemble nearly black licorice. She put it in tins and stored it in the cellar. Lasted all year. Incredible flavor and spread so smoothly!

@VampireCatLegacy 2 жыл бұрын

Sarah from Living Traditions Homestead recommended your channel. I watched the adds just for you.

@karenlawson4888 Жыл бұрын

Spiced apple butter was a childhood favorite of mine. I think I may make some of that, too! All of our kids/grandkids only want strawberry jam. But I love a tart cherry jam, blackberry jam and apricot jam - apricot jam makes a tasty cooking sauce for pork roasts! I am eager for the fruit to come in. It’s all late this year as it was a very cold and wet spring here in Washington state.