This community has been so great & encouraging. It feels like I've done more preserving in the last 3 weeks than I have in 3 years. I've tried several new things and feel more confident too. Thank you so much for sharing.
Good job! So glad this challenge is encouraging so many to preserve a little more. And I feel the same about the amounts I have preserved. I feel like it’s more than ever! It feels so good to have it accomplished. ❤️
Hi Sue! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. Those mushrooms 🍄😍😍😍 they are so good! It’s been raining here again so I need to forage another round in a couple days. Hope you enjoy the bruschetta! ❤️
Outstanding work! Truly amazing how much everything adds up. I had a boss that taught me a valuable lesson. I was fresh out of high school and feeling incredibly overwhelmed with my task list for the day. He said "take five minutes, just five minutes and see how much you are able to accomplish." He was right. It made the list seem so much smaller, boosted my confidence and hence my productivity and I have carried that with me for well let's just say several decades. This challenge is very much the same.
I freeze dried my elderberry and it worked out amazing. I did notice that your trays were still cold. I make sure they are not cold, you can add extra time to get them warm and that will help with them not being sticky.
Girl, I see one in your future. I just know it. You will lose your kind with one of these things! All I can say is if you decide to get one just go ahead and get the large. You won’t regret it one bit!
Wow those ‘shrooms look great. I have been throwing my stems from the herbs into the bag of bones for bone broth. Just pull them out with the bones when cooked!
There used to be lots of elderberries where I grew up. It wasn't one of our favorite jams so mom would use them exclusively for wine. My mother really liked her wine and made lots of it
Everything looks amazing ... I'm been doing this challenge with you guys.. It is amazing how much you do get. It's a good feeling to have this on the shelves. Do you have a recipe for your salsa . I would love to try it
Hola from Colorado 😊. You have been busy. So inspiring!! I too have been enjoying watching what you have preserved during this challenge. Very encouraging for sure. I have been doing little batches but it’s more than I ever had on my shelves. Very happy about that.
I'm enjoying watching what you are preserving and putting up. I have been quite busy myself with okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, green beans and so much more. It's amazing to see how much you really end up with in just a month.
Hi Rachel! Thanks for watching. I used the basic cowboy candy recipe and just substituted the jalapeños with mixed peppers and onions. Hope that helps. ❤️
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. I am sending you a link for FAQ about freeze dryers. It addresses the requirements for plugs. But the general answer is that they use a 110 volt regular outlet. harvestright.com/faqs/ I have definitely loved having the freeze dryer for preservation this year. It’s changed how I preserve everything! affiliates.harvestright.com/1578.html
@@RowCoFarms thank you so much for getting back to me, what great information and wishing you a great week. Love your channel. And will save your link if and when I order one.
I love doing my bone broth in my freeze drier. Eggs come out so nice. Shredded hash browns also freeze dry nice. I have shredded zucchini in mine right now and tomato sauce freezing for the next batch to go in.
Oh my, those gorgeous mushrooms! They have that lovely apricot scent! I wish we had those around here! Do have elderberries which I love! Wow you were busy! Wish I could afford a freeze dryer but not able to do it, it sure makes it easier to put up food.
Hi Deborah! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. I just got my freeze dryer a few months ago so this year I’m using it a lot to see how I like the different types and uses of the fruits, veggies, dairy, eggs, etc. I always think about how I want to use the items later to decide how I want to preserve. I personally know that I don’t like canned green beans so I will either freeze or freeze dry them for best flavor and taste later. I also take into account how much time the process will take me. Most freeze dried items don’t need much preparation so it’s a good choice for most applications. I like the dehydrator for things like a “sun dried tomato” or some types of fruits because the texture is quite different than a freeze dryer. The dehydrator turns things kind of leathery where the freeze dryer makes things more crunchy and styrofoam( ish) in texture. So some things lend themselves better to one or the other or just preference. I am just trying to figure out what ways I like to use things later that make the foods the most enjoyable. I hope that helps a little bit. Thanks again for being here. ❤️
Good morning, Julie! Couple quick questions - I’m a newish owner of a Harvest Right as well; I’m a little unsure of how to use some of my FD food. So, for the carrots, celery, onions for soup - will you rehydrate and sauté those or just throw them in the broth? Also, what marker do you use for labeling your jars? That looks much quicker and easier than using actual labels like I have been. One more thing - that bowl of elderberries was just so pretty!! Interesting that they turned out sticky like they did. Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing how you use your FD goodies in the future! We have a lot (purchased ours in March) but haven’t actually used much of it yet. Thanks, Julie! ❤️
Oh my, those mushrooms. And for free!!!
This community has been so great & encouraging. It feels like I've done more preserving in the last 3 weeks than I have in 3 years. I've tried several new things and feel more confident too. Thank you so much for sharing.
Same here! It’s wonderful! Making the most out of harvest time! ❤️
Good job! So glad this challenge is encouraging so many to preserve a little more. And I feel the same about the amounts I have preserved. I feel like it’s more than ever! It feels so good to have it accomplished. ❤️
Those are amazing mushrooms, really envious! I also will be trying the bruschetta recipe! Thanks for your videos.
Hi Sue! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. Those mushrooms 🍄😍😍😍 they are so good! It’s been raining here again so I need to forage another round in a couple days. Hope you enjoy the bruschetta! ❤️
well I just binged all three episodes of your challenge I LOVED watching you!
Oh my! Those mushrooms are glorious! ❤️
You are very prolific!! A great inspiration!
That’s so awesome!! Good job Julie!!! Looks so yummy!
Thanks Tiffany! I appreciate you being here. I hope you’re doing well in the islands! 🏝
Wow!!! That's a lot of food! And was so good to watch you preserve it all!! Love, love your kitchen!! Thanks for sharing!!
Outstanding work! Truly amazing how much everything adds up. I had a boss that taught me a valuable lesson. I was fresh out of high school and feeling incredibly overwhelmed with my task list for the day. He said "take five minutes, just five minutes and see how much you are able to accomplish." He was right. It made the list seem so much smaller, boosted my confidence and hence my productivity and I have carried that with me for well let's just say several decades. This challenge is very much the same.
I freeze dried my elderberry and it worked out amazing. I did notice that your trays were still cold. I make sure they are not cold, you can add extra time to get them warm and that will help with them not being sticky.
That’s an impressive month so far! I want a freeze dryer so much!
Girl, I see one in your future. I just know it. You will lose your kind with one of these things! All I can say is if you decide to get one just go ahead and get the large. You won’t regret it one bit!
Wow those ‘shrooms look great. I have been throwing my stems from the herbs into the bag of bones for bone broth. Just pull them out with the bones when cooked!
There used to be lots of elderberries where I grew up. It wasn't one of our favorite jams so mom would use them exclusively for wine. My mother really liked her wine and made lots of it
That's alot of food put up. Well done
What a difference a freeze dryer makes! You've done an awesome job storing up for the future! You look so happy! 🤗💕🍅
I put the okra that gets woody into soup or green beans or when I make bone broth. The whole pod just to season then I fish out
Everything looks amazing ... I'm been doing this challenge with you guys.. It is amazing how much you do get. It's a good feeling to have this on the shelves. Do you have a recipe for your salsa . I would love to try it
Hola from Colorado 😊. You have been busy. So inspiring!! I too have been enjoying watching what you have preserved during this challenge. Very encouraging for sure. I have been doing little batches but it’s more than I ever had on my shelves. Very happy about that.
Everything looks amazing! Do you have a recipe for your roasted salsa?
Julie that’s a lot of food you put up for the winter. You have a lot of energy!!!! Great video Ty for sharing
So exciting!! I'm freezing some jalapenos and serranos tonight
Nice work Emily! One little preservation project at a time. Bit by bit by bit. Thanks for sharing what you’re working on and thanks for being here. ❤️
I'm enjoying watching what you are preserving and putting up. I have been quite busy myself with okra, tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, peppers, green beans and so much more. It's amazing to see how much you really end up with in just a month.
What do you do with the fermented cherry tomatoes? I have so many still!
Hello Allison
I've been swamped with tomatoes. Lots are going to the freezer. I've made lots of salsa and diced tomatoes. Canning lots of green beans.
This was an awesome video. The link above went to cowboy candy...do you have the link for the spicy pepper?
Hi Rachel! Thanks for watching. I used the basic cowboy candy recipe and just substituted the jalapeños with mixed peppers and onions. Hope that helps. ❤️
Do you need a special electrical socket for your freeze dryer? it looks like a great preserving appliance. Your salsa looks amazing.
Hi! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. I am sending you a link for FAQ about freeze dryers. It addresses the requirements for plugs. But the general answer is that they use a 110 volt regular outlet. harvestright.com/faqs/ I have definitely loved having the freeze dryer for preservation this year. It’s changed how I preserve everything! affiliates.harvestright.com/1578.html
@@RowCoFarms thank you so much for getting back to me, what great information and wishing you a great week. Love your channel. And will save your link if and when I order one.
I love doing my bone broth in my freeze drier. Eggs come out so nice. Shredded hash browns also freeze dry nice. I have shredded zucchini in mine right now and tomato sauce freezing for the next batch to go in.
Oh my, those gorgeous mushrooms! They have that lovely apricot scent! I wish we had those around here! Do have elderberries which I love! Wow you were busy! Wish I could afford a freeze dryer but not able to do it, it sure makes it easier to put up food.
How do you decide what you freeze dry and what you dehydrate? It's amazing how much you have put up.
Hi Deborah! Thanks so much for watching and taking time to share your thoughts. I just got my freeze dryer a few months ago so this year I’m using it a lot to see how I like the different types and uses of the fruits, veggies, dairy, eggs, etc. I always think about how I want to use the items later to decide how I want to preserve. I personally know that I don’t like canned green beans so I will either freeze or freeze dry them for best flavor and taste later. I also take into account how much time the process will take me. Most freeze dried items don’t need much preparation so it’s a good choice for most applications. I like the dehydrator for things like a “sun dried tomato” or some types of fruits because the texture is quite different than a freeze dryer. The dehydrator turns things kind of leathery where the freeze dryer makes things more crunchy and styrofoam( ish) in texture. So some things lend themselves better to one or the other or just preference. I am just trying to figure out what ways I like to use things later that make the foods the most enjoyable. I hope that helps a little bit. Thanks again for being here. ❤️
He did you like the bruschetta and how do you use it? 😊
Good morning, Julie! Couple quick questions - I’m a newish owner of a Harvest Right as well; I’m a little unsure of how to use some of my FD food. So, for the carrots, celery, onions for soup - will you rehydrate and sauté those or just throw them in the broth? Also, what marker do you use for labeling your jars? That looks much quicker and easier than using actual labels like I have been. One more thing - that bowl of elderberries was just so pretty!! Interesting that they turned out sticky like they did. Anyway, I’m looking forward to seeing how you use your FD goodies in the future! We have a lot (purchased ours in March) but haven’t actually used much of it yet. Thanks, Julie! ❤️
I enjoy these type of videos. FYI, I have a hard time hearing you. Maybe get a new mic? I just have to turn volume up super high.