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Homesteading for me is about learning new skills, the wise and creative use of resources, and the DIY spirit. Homesteads can be tiny city apartments, off-grid rural farms, or any home really. Location influences how you homestead, but the general principles are the same.
I'm Marcie McDonald, a native Pacific Northwesterner based in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. After many years living in the city, my family moved to a larger property surrounded by a typical suburban neighborhood in Washington County. I'm a gardener, crafter, canner, sewer, etc. with varying levels of skill and experience. PNW Suburban Homesteading is dedicated to sharing my journey as I learn, experiment, and strive to improve these skills.
Homesteading doesn't have to be all-or-nothing with a perfect garden, chicken keeping, solar panels, and full pantry. It's an attitude and way of life. If I can do it, so can you! Let's get started and learn from one another.
I'm Marcie McDonald, a native Pacific Northwesterner based in the suburbs of Portland, Oregon. After many years living in the city, my family moved to a larger property surrounded by a typical suburban neighborhood in Washington County. I'm a gardener, crafter, canner, sewer, etc. with varying levels of skill and experience. PNW Suburban Homesteading is dedicated to sharing my journey as I learn, experiment, and strive to improve these skills.
Homesteading doesn't have to be all-or-nothing with a perfect garden, chicken keeping, solar panels, and full pantry. It's an attitude and way of life. If I can do it, so can you! Let's get started and learn from one another.
Tomato Sauce 2: From Frozen to Slow Cooker
Want to make homemade tomato sauce but don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen? PNW Suburban Homesteading will demonstrate making homemade tomato sauce from thawed frozen tomatoes in a slow cooker. It is much less effort requiring no cutting or straining hot tomato pulp.
How to Make Your Own Tomato Sauce
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How to Make Your Own Tomato Sauce
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Music:
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zhlédnutí: 29
Video
Making Lemonade Two Ways
zhlédnutí 59Před dnem
It's hot here at PNW Suburban Homesteading so Scot, the homestead spouse, and I each made lemonade our own way. The ingredients are simple, but the methods can vary considerably! Cookbook: Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook a.co/d/ejpdPm6 Music: Biddy Sullivan. "Haystack" courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/track/HSiITAxFhb/
Cheesy Broccoli, Ham & Rice Casserole
zhlédnutí 48Před 14 dny
Intimidated by making a cheese sauce? PNW Suburban Homesteading features Scot McDonald, homestead spouse, demonstrating how easy it is to make a cheese sauce and create a cheesy broccoli, ham, and rice casserole in only 15 minutes. Recipe: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/gj7ns72pweqe67aeq5fzk/Cheesy-Broccoli-Ham-and-Rice.pdf?rlkey=zwxrmip24fduuf9shaae5vz2i&st=zyxd8ewq&dl=0 Music: Headlund. "Meadowlark" ...
Home Canning Seasoned Black Beans
zhlédnutí 113Před 21 dnem
Home canned seasoned black beans are so much better than commercial beans. PNW Suburban Homesteading welcomes Jenn Qualls as she shares her pressure canned black beans recipe. Water Bath Canning 101: czcams.com/video/IvCJaV3rHRQ/video.html Ball Blue Book: a.co/d/0UfM8Uk National Center for Home Food Preservation at the University of Georgia. nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/canning-vegetables-and-vegetabl...
Simple Crocheted Cotton Washcloth
zhlédnutí 30Před měsícem
Crocheting simple cotton washcloths makes a fun and practical project. PNW Suburban Homesteading demonstrates how to single crochet an easy, customizable washcloth suitable for dishwashing and other uses. Music: Will Harrison, "Run Aground" courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/track/9q0NevNaKE/
Making Homemade Oatmeal Packets
zhlédnutí 85Před měsícem
Want the convenience of instant oatmeal packets but without the expense, sugar, and artificial ingredients? PNW Suburban Homesteading shows you how to make your own oatmeal packets, quickly and easily and with your own wholesome ingredients. Music: Siine, "Dance Like Nobody’s Watching (Instrumental Version), courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Making Homemade Butter
zhlédnutí 80Před měsícem
Got cream and a mixer? PNW Suburban Homesteading special guest Shonna Zimmermann demonstrates making butter using modern equipment. Turn this into kitchen science for kids: www.mdsci.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Churning-Butter.pdf Music: Bonnie Grace, "Highland Hymn," courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/track/H7ThoLvTNm/
Quick & Easy Taco Meat
zhlédnutí 56Před měsícem
Need a quick after work meal? Taco meat is about as easy as it gets. PNW Suburban Homesteading Spouse and Griddle Wizard, Scot McDonald, demonstrates making and freezing taco meat using an outdoor griddle, but it can easily be adapted to cooktop cooking. Recipes: Quick & Easy Taco Meat www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i139lm4vlz9fxk0b3msk3/Taco-Meat-Recipe.pdf?rlkey=gn7gyjfzk0emr409xvo77p2tp&st=fkf71iso&...
Slow Cooker Refried Beans
zhlédnutí 65Před měsícem
Looking for an easy meal that is filling, nutritious, and makes enough to freeze for later? PNW Suburban Homesteading presents our first Easy Meal video featuring slow cooker refried beans! Homestead Spouse, Scot McDonald, demonstrates making a batch of beans and, then prepares burritos and beans for freezing. Slow Cooker Refried Beans Recipe: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v2w24ci7czbeck1xlubxo/Slow-C...
Water Bath Canning 101
zhlédnutí 232Před 2 měsíci
Water Bath Canning is a safe and easy way to preserve high acid foods. PNW Suburban Homesteading demonstrates the principles using tomato sauce. NOTE: I said tomato sauce takes 15 minutes, I should have said 35 minutes for a pint. Always check your recipe. OSU Extension Service: extension.oregonstate.edu Canning checklists extension.oregonstate.edu/sites/default/files/documents/8836/canning-che...
Kitchen Science: Making Living Wine Vinegar
zhlédnutí 113Před 2 měsíci
Leftover wine? No problem, just make it into a tasty, healthy living vinegar. PNW Suburban Homesteading welcomes special guest Shonna Zimmermann as she demonstrates turning wine into vinegar and explains the science behind it. Source for fermentation science: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6117990/ Music: Anna Landström, "Remembering the Days," courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidem...
DIY Garden Boxes
zhlédnutí 126Před 2 měsíci
PNW Suburban Homesteading shares a DYI garden box build. When we needed additional garden boxes, homestead spouse, Scot McDonald, designed sturdy, long-lasting boxes. Garden Box Materials List: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fek8m005rub2623mnd7lw/Garden-Box-Materials-List.pdf?rlkey=572cebqd7j96uzrojmm84glrk&st=hdqhiu1l&dl=0 Hügelkultur video: czcams.com/video/6KBCcCDsS_s/video.html Follow up on what ha...
Making Dill Pickle Relish
zhlédnutí 429Před 2 měsíci
Dreaming of your cucumber harvest to come and what you're going to do with them? I demonstrate making home canned dill pickle relish and putting it up using a waterbath canner. This is a no sugar added recipe. Dill pickle relish recipe: nchfp.uga.edu/how/pickle/relishes-salads/dill-pickle-relish/#gsc.tab=0 Pickling guide: extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/pub/pnw-355-pickling-vegetables Music: ...
Jam Thumbprint Cookies
zhlédnutí 19Před 3 měsíci
Jam thumbprint cookies are not just for the holidays! Special guest George Heitger demonstrates baking his recipe for this tasty treat. Recipe: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/v0izjigwuhjyovy31o9qi/Thumbprint-Cookies-Recipe.pdf?rlkey=3qiotehb81gnfh6c92ap2rtg6&st=c73lm2zg&dl=0 Music: Vicki Vox, "Getting Good at Letting Go (Instrumental Version)" courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com www.epidemicsound.com/tra...
Making Cowboy Candy Relish
zhlédnutí 56Před 3 měsíci
Bland chili? Tacos need a bit of something special? Candied jalapeños, also known as cowboy candy, can be made in a relish form to spice things up with a bit of sweet heat. I show the process plus add in a few helpful hints for processing jalapeños in this PNW Suburban Homesteading video. Recipe: www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fyncn8hxsbzdhan796jkm/Cowboy-Candy.png?rlkey=22xopfzzk56pvp99yjex4so7t&st=6v...
Homecanned Turkey Part II: Canning featuring Jenn Qualls
zhlédnutí 59Před 3 měsíci
Homecanned Turkey Part II: Canning featuring Jenn Qualls
Homecanned Turkey Part I: Roasting the Turkey featuring Jenn Qualls
zhlédnutí 71Před 3 měsíci
Homecanned Turkey Part I: Roasting the Turkey featuring Jenn Qualls
Making Fermented Spicy Cucumber Pickles
zhlédnutí 21Před 4 měsíci
Making Fermented Spicy Cucumber Pickles
I wonder how this would work with a foley food mill instead of a chinois. I mainly use my foley for applesauce, and it kicks the skins and seeds right off the apples. Might work on tomatoes as well.
I don’t see any reason why not. I’ve never actually used a food mill, but I’m sure it would work well
Some of that sauce is becoming soup shortly 🙂
One of the many possible applications of that lovely sauce.
First video ive seen. I really like ur Speaking voice and tone flow!
Thank you! I appreciate the feedback. I hope you enjoy the channel.
After comparing the two, I think I’m going to cut the sugar back in my version. Marcie is much less sweet… And I think I like it even better, but I like the extra depth of the zest of mine. Experimental cooking commences.
We may have to do a follow up at some point.
Instead of rolling the lemons, I feel like I get more juice by heating them up slightly in the microwave. Most liquids flow better when they are warm. But it could be my imagination.
That one is a new technique to me. Thanks!
Library paste actually tastes kind of minty. Don’t ask me why I know this.
Must…not…ask….
The ham is optional. Leave it out if you want a vegetarian version
Love how the whole process was brought to a halt by a pup with a squeaky toy!
Axel provides quality cuteness.
You guys are amazing! Those are fantastic!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.
I may be a lowly knitter rather than a crocheter, but my trick when I accidentally cut the yarn tail a little short once I’ve cast off is to weave the tapestry needle through the row of stitches first, leaving just the eye of the needle sticking out. Then you can thread that little yarn tail much more easily no matter how short it is.
Good idea! Thanks.
I can attest the the effectiveness of these. They work much better than the store bought ones.
And they are fun to make.
And just for fun, instead of microwaving with water, I’ll bet that if you tossed these with a little honey and coconut oil and then toasted them in the oven, you would have an amazing trail mix!
That’s a great idea!
These are quick and easy to make up, and make for great breakfasts
Definitely!
SO lovely - I'm actually just repopulating our overnight oats packs so this is timely! :) Thanks!
There are so many options! I’m glad the timing worked for you.
NOTE: I said that tomatoes are processed for 15 minutes. I should have said 35 minutes for a pint of tomato sauce. Always check your recipe for the correct timing.
What sounds like me saying “slawn-ja-vah” near the end is the Scots Gaelic phrase “Slàinte mhath,” meaning “Good health!”
A lovely toast to make our ancestors proud!
The cream in that jar… it only made it as far as whipped cream before I ate it. 😂
I noticed that…
I didn't expect anything else. Silly man.
At least we had plenty of butter even with Scot and his love of cream.
What kind of results do you get if you blend the beans in a standard food processor?
Probably much the same. The advantage of the immersion blender is that you don’t have to transfer hot beans to the blender or food processor. Use what you have!
Are those deer in your yard?
Yes. We have a new recording with the mama doe and her babies for this season. They like to eat my mother-in-law’s tomato plants.
FYI the spigots on the two dispenser jars seen in this video are not metal, they are metallic colored plastic. Don’t want the vinegar to have the chance to react with any metals!
Good point!
I preferred the red to the white when we tasted there... both were good though.
I might post a short video of the taste test at some point.
This is your best one yet. It was so much fun to watch. It's nice to see a group of people or friends get together in a project like this. My favorite part is when the photographer is getting wet. Lol! It was a nice add in that keeps your videos to personable and relatable.
Thanks for the feedback. I’m trying to keep it real and entertaining. I’m glad you liked it!
Measure twice, cut once? All this time I thought the expression was “measure twice, CUSS once!” 😂
I’m sure the cussing comes in somewhere! Trust me, there were things I had to cut.
This was a very fun build project. Thanks again to all the folks that came out to help us.
We really do appreciate everyone who helped.
This relish is really good. Your sweet relish is even better.
I do aim to please.
Let tell you guys these pickles are so good
I’m glad you enjoyed them.
I really liked the fact you could do a different fillings
For those of us who don't eat berries, I think it would be tasty to make these with apricot jam or maybe grape jelly.
This stuff is so good it’s almost addictive.
And a little goes a long way, so you don't get a lot of sugar while amping up the flavor of your food.
This was a fun project to test. That carbonation just would not let up.
Just when you thought it was over, surprise! there's more!
I do love turkey this was really cool. That dog looks like it loves hugs
Axle is a sweetheart. And the turkey smelled amazing.
You guys did a great job showing the process. Oh and that dog is so Cute!
Thank you!
I’m excited to see part two.
And it's out with all of it's informative glory.
Super nerdy of you. Ginger rhizome! Yum! Nice recovery!
Thank you 😋
I appreciate the skill and time and tools for this -what a wonderful bounty!
It was an fun way to use up our cucumbers..
Oooh hadn't thought to spread them on the cookie tray first to freeze before freezing in bags! GREAT tip! 😁
I'm applying this to a lot of different things. I'm working on a video where I precut onions and other vegetables to have on hand to speed up meal prep.
LOVE LOVE LOVE all your tomatoes - one of my favorite things when I visit!
I hope you'll make it to Oregon for a visit soon. <3
This experiment was a rousing success. The pickles were great.
These are not as complicate as they look with that fancy rig on the jars. A canning lid and bag of salt water work just as well.
These were really tasty
Glad you like them!
Those are tasty peppers… and that is a cut little bunny
It's a useful way of shortcutting meal prep. And, you're right, the bunny is adorable.
Speaking as the Chief Tomato Eater, this sauce is great.
And now we have a second video out modifying the method giving more options for making tasty sauce.
Now I want apple crisp. :-)
That can be arranged...I do have frozen apple crisp filling in the freezer.
LOVE the measuring spoon hack! Gorgeous video - congratulations! What a delightful recipe.
I'm glad you enjoyed it.