It was my first time viewing you. If you have a vacuum sealer, you need use it for your big blocks of cheese. I cut into chunks, vacuum seal it, and into the fridge/freezer. Lower cost and you can reuse the vacuum seal bags.
This is a great idea also! I use my sealer for separating bulk meats and such, but not cheese, yet! Thank you for sharing, as I’m sure it will help others too. Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!
Hi just found your channel and have been loving it! I wanted to share a suggestion on something I do when filling my jars. I put either a flexible silicone mat or a sheet of parchment paper under the jar and large enough to capture anything that doesn’t make it into the jar. Then when I’m done, I fold up the mat or paper and pour it into the jar. No waste and no mess 😊
I need more of these because it’s only useful clips! Im so tired of watching other moms do their freaking makeup everyday when all i came 4 was to learn - your videos are straight to the point. Thank you!!❤️
@@saintamerican6105 thank you for the kind words! My makeup routine wouldn’t make a very intriguing piece of long form content. Prob more like a short. 😆 Hope to see you back soon!
Oh my goodness, love your pantry stash! Been wanting to setup a larger food storage system sometime this year so enjoyed this video of ideas! Shredding cheese with the food processor… why haven’t I done this yet?! So smart! And I NEED that hand cream, my poor hands are so dry too! Thanks for sharing!
Confession, I’ve upped my cheese game since this upload. I did Parmesan this week. REVOLUTIONARY! Just chunk it up and toss it in the bottom with the regular blade. I’ll never go back!
Felt the same about the food processor. I've wanted to bulk buy cheese but hand shredding was a no go and apparently my brain forgot processors exist... 😅
Woah! Bean overload! 😂 I take 1 bean.... 3 months only... maybe that size bottle, I would use 2 beans. I then reuse the beans for vanilla sugar. I usually split the beans down the middles to get more flavor. Lately? I take the whole bottle of RVSOP Brandy and put my beans into it. Because I only buy that Brandy for vanilla. A cool idea I've seen lately, is dehydrate beans after using and powder for vanilla powder.
I had that thought too, but read several places that the best results come from 1 oz of beans to 8 oz of alcohol. I did consider doing less with my next round for the purposes of experimentation, if nothing else. Thank you for the tip! I love hearing the experiences of others. Hope to see you back soon!
You could consider using parchment paper on a sheet pan to put your jars on when filling. The parchment paper coils make any spills easier to contains TFS your tips.
Hello! I just stumbled across your channel and quickly subscribed! Love your content. I’m finding it so useful! Do you have a place that you order your canning jars from? Just curious if there was a more cost effective way to get stocked up on them. Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks! Best wishes!
So glad to have you around!! My best tip of jars is to ask around. Post on FB that you’re getting into canning and interested if anyone has some setting around collecting dust. I’ve been given a lot!! Secondly, Azure has them for a decent price, slightly better than Ball. I have some of both, and love them. www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/household-family/kitchen/canning-supplies/jars/pint/canning-jars-pint-regular-with-lids-bands/32026?package=NF007&a_aid=2c8dc8a1b0 Ball do have a slight advantage for me in that they have measuring makes on the side. Not necessary, but comes in handy on occasion. This is the same price as Walmart. amzn.to/3SluiOO (affiliate link) My last suggestion is to buy 1 case of each size monthly until you have enough. This spreads out the price and makes it a little easier swallow than an upfront purchase. Thanks for watching, feel free to drop any additional questions and I’ll see you back soon!
For a much better vanilla flavor you need to split the beans length wise so the beans can flow out. they have much more flavor than the pod itself. It takes some extra time but way worth it. Vanilla is ready at 6-8 months but I still let it go the full year because I always have enough in rotation. 💜
thanks for the fun video! never used azure before, picked up some manuka honey tallow cream as per your recommendation. got it shipped as there's no drop locations near me.. maybe I should inquire about starting a drop point. =']
I've only purchased 5 lb blocks of cheese from Azure, but I have the same problem with it drying out quickly. Can you share how long the smaller blocks last? Expiration date wise?
Months and months. That said, last time they were out of the smaller blocks so I bought a 5 lb and vac sealed them after cutting them up smaller myself. That also works to preserve freshness.
If you don’t have a cool place for onions and potatoes I have a pantry and I have converted a room into a long term pantry.My house can be 80 .can I still store bulk O&P?
@@dawneray4355 I’ve frozen some before, and then roasted them. After, but the texture does change. My preference in this situation would be to pressure can them. We love canned potatoes.
It’s an unpolished granite. I love the texture because it isn’t shiny and feels a bit rustic. Much to my husband’s amazement, it was the cheapest one in the showroom also. I typically have eyes for the items on the other end of the scale. 🥴
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It was my first time viewing you. If you have a vacuum sealer, you need use it for your big blocks of cheese. I cut into chunks, vacuum seal it, and into the fridge/freezer. Lower cost and you can reuse the vacuum seal bags.
This is a great idea also! I use my sealer for separating bulk meats and such, but not cheese, yet! Thank you for sharing, as I’m sure it will help others too.
Thanks for watching, and I hope to see you back soon!
@@thehometownhomestead Cheese stores a lloonngg time vacuum sealed!
I use spiced rum for my vanilla, and I also open beans, I love making this stuff
Hi just found your channel and have been loving it! I wanted to share a suggestion on something I do when filling my jars. I put either a flexible silicone mat or a sheet of parchment paper under the jar and large enough to capture anything that doesn’t make it into the jar. Then when I’m done, I fold up the mat or paper and pour it into the jar. No waste and no mess 😊
Great tip! Thanks for sharing, and I’m glad you’re here!
I need more of these because it’s only useful clips! Im so tired of watching other moms do their freaking makeup everyday when all i came 4 was to learn - your videos are straight to the point. Thank you!!❤️
@@saintamerican6105 thank you for the kind words!
My makeup routine wouldn’t make a very intriguing piece of long form content. Prob more like a short. 😆
Hope to see you back soon!
Had a thought, put some parchment paper under your jar as your filling so you can pick it up and pour into your jar at the end. Thanks for sharing!!
Yes, this is an awesome idea! Thanks for sharing, and thank you for watching!
Oh my goodness, love your pantry stash! Been wanting to setup a larger food storage system sometime this year so enjoyed this video of ideas! Shredding cheese with the food processor… why haven’t I done this yet?! So smart! And I NEED that hand cream, my poor hands are so dry too! Thanks for sharing!
Confession, I’ve upped my cheese game since this upload. I did Parmesan this week. REVOLUTIONARY! Just chunk it up and toss it in the bottom with the regular blade.
I’ll never go back!
Felt the same about the food processor. I've wanted to bulk buy cheese but hand shredding was a no go and apparently my brain forgot processors exist... 😅
LOVE Manuka honey! Thank you for sharing your storage tips.
Me too, and the knuckle that I grated on my box grater last week is thanking me for it too!
Thanks for watching! 🙌🏻
I saw my Aunt do the onions in ladies stockings (back when they made them). Thank you for all the great advice.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for watching. Hope to see you back soon!
Making vanilla as gifts sounds like a good idea. I might just give it a try.
I’ve even had several people tell me they have it as party favors for weddings and such! How fun is that?
Your channel came up from my interest in sourdough.. we're very happy that it did and look forward to watching the backlog 🙂🤝
So glad you found us, and hope you enjoy! Be on the lookout for a new one tomorrow afternoon. 💕
Woah! Bean overload! 😂
I take 1 bean.... 3 months only... maybe that size bottle, I would use 2 beans. I then reuse the beans for vanilla sugar.
I usually split the beans down the middles to get more flavor.
Lately? I take the whole bottle of RVSOP Brandy and put my beans into it. Because I only buy that Brandy for vanilla.
A cool idea I've seen lately, is dehydrate beans after using and powder for vanilla powder.
I had that thought too, but read several places that the best results come from 1 oz of beans to 8 oz of alcohol. I did consider doing less with my next round for the purposes of experimentation, if nothing else.
Thank you for the tip! I love hearing the experiences of others. Hope to see you back soon!
You can refill and reuse the beans too!
Or reuse and make vanilla bean paste. Great for recipes as well.
My beans came up over the liquid level and stayed that way for years. Never had an issue.
I haven't seen that honey tallow balm but it looks great. I'll have to add it to my next order
It’s really nice! Thanks for watching!
You could consider using parchment paper on a sheet pan to put your jars on when filling. The parchment paper coils make any spills easier to contains TFS your tips.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Hello! I just stumbled across your channel and quickly subscribed! Love your content. I’m finding it so useful! Do you have a place that you order your canning jars from? Just curious if there was a more cost effective way to get stocked up on them. Thanks for sharing all your tips and tricks! Best wishes!
So glad to have you around!!
My best tip of jars is to ask around. Post on FB that you’re getting into canning and interested if anyone has some setting around collecting dust.
I’ve been given a lot!!
Secondly, Azure has them for a decent price, slightly better than Ball. I have some of both, and love them.
www.azurestandard.com/shop/product/household-family/kitchen/canning-supplies/jars/pint/canning-jars-pint-regular-with-lids-bands/32026?package=NF007&a_aid=2c8dc8a1b0
Ball do have a slight advantage for me in that they have measuring makes on the side. Not necessary, but comes in handy on occasion. This is the same price as Walmart.
amzn.to/3SluiOO (affiliate link)
My last suggestion is to buy 1 case of each size monthly until you have enough. This spreads out the price and makes it a little easier swallow than an upfront purchase.
Thanks for watching, feel free to drop any additional questions and I’ll see you back soon!
For a much better vanilla flavor you need to split the beans length wise so the beans can flow out. they have much more flavor than the pod itself. It takes some extra time but way worth it. Vanilla is ready at 6-8 months but I still let it go the full year because I always have enough in rotation. 💜
Great info! Thank you for sharing!
thanks for the fun video! never used azure before, picked up some manuka honey tallow cream as per your recommendation. got it shipped as there's no drop locations near me.. maybe I should inquire about starting a drop point. =']
You can absolutely start a drop. The quality is awesome, and there are some perks to being a drop coordinator. 🙌🏻
Just subscribed
So happy to have you!
I've only purchased 5 lb blocks of cheese from Azure, but I have the same problem with it drying out quickly. Can you share how long the smaller blocks last? Expiration date wise?
Months and months. That said, last time they were out of the smaller blocks so I bought a 5 lb and vac sealed them after cutting them up smaller myself. That also works to preserve freshness.
@@thehometownhomestead Seems reasonable to me! We don't have a vacuum sealer but I'm leaning towards buying one for things like this!
@@kaylawalden4599 I don’t use it super frequently, but I’m always glad we have it when I need it. It’s a great tool to have on hand.
If you don’t have a cool place for onions and potatoes I have a pantry and I have converted a room into a long term pantry.My house can be 80 .can I still store bulk O&P?
@@dawneray4355 if prob chop up the onions and freeze them if your temps are that high.
@@thehometownhomestead what do I do with potatoes?
@@dawneray4355 I’ve frozen some before, and then roasted them. After, but the texture does change. My preference in this situation would be to pressure can them. We love canned potatoes.
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What material is your countertop made of?
It’s an unpolished granite. I love the texture because it isn’t shiny and feels a bit rustic. Much to my husband’s amazement, it was the cheapest one in the showroom also. I typically have eyes for the items on the other end of the scale. 🥴
@@thehometownhomestead thank you so much! I like it too. Keeping it in mind for when we have a chance to redo our kitchen.
Slice vanilla bean open n u will cut 50% of the time.
I actually have both in my pantry right now and will compare very soon!