An Amazing Before and After! A Massive Pantry Organization, Restock and Inventory!
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My wife was a HUGE fan. Sadly, She passed in May. She loved ur channel. Came here to enjoy something she once loved. Thank you.
I'm so sorry for your loss 😔
Oh my. That is so precious. Happy to have you here.
Aww that’s wonderful and positive way to remember her. I am sincerely sorry for your loss! I recently found this Chanel and have learned so very much!
Im so sorry for your loss. This comment made me cry.
What a beautiful way to remember her ❤
This is a weird comment... Forgive me... But your positivity,, and your comments, helped me greatly with my depression.😊
Not weird at all - Becky will be glad that you enjoy her videos!
I don’t think that’s weird, Becky is one of the most positive people I’ve ever watched. I agree that Becky will be happy to hear she had a positive influence.
Not weird at all. I’m in the same boat. She always brings joy to my life, I’m with you.❤️
Not weird at all!
Me too!! Love her!!
I had a brain injury with 2-3% survival and Becky's cooking is helping me re-learn and her thinking process spoken out loud is a game changer. I feel confidence building in my kitchen again.
She is an angel, Becky does talk to her SUBSCRIBER as if we are sitting with / helping her.Her voice is soothing, she Diffently loves teaching by showing all her new learnings , even mistakes without getting upset..
Iam so happy to here you are much better & relearning the simpler things in life again..
Prayers to you ...
That is such a great accomplishment! Congrats on regaining some confidence! I hope you continue to have a smooth recovery!
Prayers sent your way
Me, too😊
Isn’t it funny that here we are all us people from all across the globe & from all walks of life watching Becky clean & organise her pantry, the things that bring people together is amazing. Thank you Becky ❤️🇬🇧
I love how Becky talks to us like we are actually helping her. I get such joy from her channel.
That’s weird..
I do too, I can be doing stuff in the kitchen with her. LOL
@@DemiLoveNailArtIt might be weird to you, but obviously not to everyone😊
Becky, I know you don't usually like labels - but if you get magnetic vinyl and put labels on (like diced tomatoes) then you can stick them to the front of the shelves and move them whenever you change your mind without having to actually make a new label. Then josh will generally know where stuff should go
That is a great idea! And since the labels are magnetic she can easily pop them on/off as needed.
They make Magnetic Photo Holders in various sizes with a clear window. You can slip a label in it instead of a photo and it will stay clean /dust free and be moved around or switched out as needed.
Love this! I was thinking this when they first got the shelves.
I have these shelves in my art room, just one 😂 but I’ve got my acrylic paints standing up on them and I put up labels in alphabetical order so if I was looking for say green then I could find it easy., I’m a Virgo so everything has to be in its right place and make sense also and I’m quite anal I’ve been described as and annoying in how everything has to be organized, but it just makes sense to me, that way if I ask someone to get me a can of apples from the pantry they know to look where all the fruit is.
It’s our honour to spend time with you Becky, it’s fun plus we are all learning so much, because of you I have your Ball canning book and your mother-in-law’s book and also canning jars etc and am sowing a lot more things in my garden, it will be great when I can start canning things.
I’m already doing dump bags, oh and I’ve got the bag holders also, they are great, I’ve got last years huge tomatoes in my freezer ready to add this years and then do some canning projects, I froze my board beans and I’ve picked peaches and nectarines from my grafted twin tree, I’ve dehydrated some herbs but want to do a lot more but shall buy a dehydrator tomorrow that’s 350 watts, I did it before for I think 5 hours in my air fryer but pretty sure it’s a higher wattage than a dehydrator is so it’s going to cost me an absolute fortune in electricity if I keep using my air fryer.
I’ve bought an instant pot and omg I love cooking meals in it, my life has changed because of you so I say thank you 😊 and your funny and make us laugh to 😂
Holy cow! I'm a new subscriber and just amazed by this woman! Lol my question is, how long with all of those jars last? Will the family consume them within a year? Will they stay fresh for a year or longer? ... so effing amazing ... very inspiring too as I have areas in my kitchen and pantry to organize.
Merry Christmas all! ❤
Hi Becky, I read somewhere awhile back about a person that did canning for their family. If she had unused jars she cleaned them and stored drinking water in them. As she used her canned jars of food, she would wash the jars and again store drinking water in them. Turned out, she actually needed them and she had enough to share. So neat !! 😊😊😊
I always add jars of drinking water to the pressure canner if I don't have a full load. Considering that my street gets dug up at least once a year for water issues, we are never short of water for drinking or cooking. I also keep jugs handy for washing/flushing if the street repairs take long enough that we need them!
Even if you don't do any canning methods on it just store the jar of water its still very useful. I heard an older lady used the water in the jar to make the water for the water bath or the steam.
She also said, there is alwasy a way to heat and boil water, so if the water needs to be used as drinking water she just boils it and use it.
I always get a kick out of Becky thinking Josh won’t like something and then he LOVES it. Perhaps his taste buds are changing due to Becky’s excellent cooking. Love it 🥰.
I personally would put the tomato soup with the meals in a jar, the apple butter with the jams and jellies and the ketchup with other condiments . You always have everything looking so good.
Yes! That’s exactly how it would be in a grocery store. Logical.
I was going to suggest the same. Where would this be in the grocery store? Then put it there - ketchup in condiments, etc.
I agree, grocery store style
Tetris, pantry stlye! 😂😂😂
This. My fruit butters are with my jams and jellies. Tomato soup would go with meals in jars and ketchup with the condiments. Definitely agree with another comment I saw that said to not be ashamed if you need to reorganize down the line.
100% I'd put the apple butter with the jam. I'd also include the tomato soup with the "meals in jar" together in one spot. I tend to organize by function, not by base ingredients. In the case of your tomato products, it seems there's a lot of overlap, most are sauces which you are treated as an ingredient to a larger meal, so it fits in both frameworks to keep them together. But you can also do a mixed-type of organization, where say you keep all of the apple products in one spot, then have the apple butter grouped together as a kind of "intermediary" product, and then all the jams on the other side of the apple butter. That way, the apple butter is sort of near both, it acts as a kind of stepping stone between product types, by having something in common with both categories.
I can SEE the decision fatigue on your face from the very beginning. Personally, I LOVE organizing, especially categorizing. I find something very zen in it. But as a tip on how to relax about it:
1) if you got an idea, just try it. Don't worry if it's the wrong decision, you can fix it later. Sure it's more work, but sometimes you need to see it first in the wrong place in order to have the clever idea about where you DO want it to go. It's an exploration process. Approach it with curiosity, and you'll hopefully find it less stressful.
2) if you DON'T have an idea, just make individual piles away from their final place, of each thing that's EXACTLY the same. Slowly, those piles will start to come together, you'll find similarities between groups, like you did with all the tomato products.
BTW I wanna say I absolutely LOVE your basement food storage. It's aspirational. I've been dreaming of exactly a video showing how you organize that basement space (shelves & freezers) so I can show my mom what I aspire to with my food storage.
I think about how things are located in the store. That helps me.
I came to say exactly this 😊 Now I don’t have to. Just leaving a comment for the algorithm boost. Greetings to all you lovely people watching and reading comments 💕
I so needed this advise! Screenshot! Lol
Hi Becky, I would group my products like the grocery store groups their products. That way when you need an item you can shop your pantry like you would shop anywhere else, this also eliminates the chance of missing any items when your checking inventory. Just my two cents, no need to reinvent the wheel when we all generally know where to find specific items in our local grocery store. You’ve done an amazing job stocking your pantry, it looks beautiful.
I came to comment the same thing lol. Becky you definitely did a great job I’m sure that was overwhelming at times just by the sheer amount of things. With organizing I tend to “start from scratch” and then I would clean the selves and jars. On the floor I would put everything in general categories like veggies, sauces, fruit etc. then I would start to map out how I’m putting it on the self. So I would put the apple butter with condiments like peanut butter, jelly, preserves, honey etc. kinda like the grocery store. I would put the ketchup with the “condiments”. I think the tomato soup could go with the meals in a jar. I would try to recreate store shelves, I would get some dividers so you can line things up easily. I would probably put some type of labels on the shelves as well.
Suggestion: keep the rings on your empty jars so you don’t chip the lip of your jars. I turn my jars upside down with the rings on. It helps when you start canning. All you have to do is get the lids…😄
it also helps keep dust & other debris out of them!
Suggestions: blackboard markers to label each shelf; a spread sheet of the inventory and tick off as you go OR get a large whiteboard and list the items, updating as you go
I think that's a great idea. Labeling will help keep track. And Josh could easily run down and find something easily!! A good label maker is needed!!
I never remember to take the stuff that I use off my inventory list. A white board beside my shelves to write down what I am grabbing to use might help me keep track.
Also, a rolling table. complete game changer. maybe she can find a cheap one on marketplace. i love my rolling furniture 😂 😂 I also keep a black sharpie and scissors' in my pantry.
I get chalkboard stickers and blackboard markers and use those to label my shelves/ baskets they come off easily too
I was going to say a spreadsheet is exactly what she needs. She could easily pull it up on her phone or tablet from anywhere, update it, track inventory, create formulas showing old items/low items needing replaced, etc. I can think of more ideas for the spreadsheet and why it would be extremely useful.
Omgosh who else had a heart attack everytime Becky moved a whole stack of jars from one place along the shelf. Everytime I could just see one crashing off the front of the shelf...agh!.😮😢❤
Well done Becky, I applaud your work ethic 👏👏also your vulnerability when showing how overwhelmed you get at times is totally endearing. You are authentic at all times and that makes you so relatable and we love you for it😊
I had these same shelves and the slight dampness in my basement caused the shelves to sag just as yours have done. We replaced the particle board with half inch plywood and it was a great improvement. Absolutely no sagging after several years.
Yes. I came to the comment almost the exact same. They should swap the shelving inserts with real plywood before it becomes a problem.
I would keep all the "meals in a jar" including tomato soup in one area. That way you can keep an eye on what you are using the most to prep for next year plus you won't overlook the tomato soup like you might if it's with all the tomato jars.
I came to say this too
I was thinking the same 😊
I agree.
Yes...and ketchup with condiments...but that's my way to classify food ...it depends on how everyone makes its own food mindmapping
Exactly what I was going to say and for the same reasoning. Likewise, I'd put the apple butter with the jams/jellies, which is where you most likely would look if you're looking for a jam purposed type item.
I have the same shelves that you do. I put bungee cords strung in the holes of the shelving to keep your jars from falling off the front/back. It has saved me more than once. My husband also had metal strips cut to fit across (front to back) the shelves and then put the boards back on. The metal supports the shelf. He used three strips per shelf.
I came here to suggest the same thing.
I hold my breath every time she shoots a jar to the back of a shelf 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Great idea
Same her couldn’t look every time Becky scooted a jar to the back🫣🤭
One of the things she mentioned was putting bungee cords on the shelves once she has all of the jars on the shelves.
It’s the metal strips underneath comment I was looking for. That or replacing the particle board with actual plywood. I would hate to see moisture get to it and the shelf boards collapse under the weight.
The way you start your video's with "good morning friend" just warms my heart and makes me feel like we've known each other for years.😊
If a person is sad or having a bad day the moment you go on Becky video. You will not even remember you were feeling sad, her videos is just relaxing❤👍
Just a bit of advice on the shelves. We set these exact shelves and changed out the pressed wood shelves with sturdier shelves. You can see that they are concaving under the weight of the jars. It would be ashame if they collapsed.
My "new" house has a tiny bedroom that previous owners turned into a laundry. I added shelving units in there. Now all my canning, all food storage, all paper, all cleaning, all medicines are in there. It's just a few steps away from my kitchen and is so convenient to grab things as I'm cooking, vs stashed in 4 different places like I had before!
Wow Becky, you should be so incredibly proud of making all those jars and for making them look so beautifully organized!!!
I would put the apple butter with the jam because it is a spread.
I was intrigued by your method of organizing your pantry. This summer was my "initiation" into the world of food preservation. I worked for Kroger for 10 years and as a consultant for another 4 years after I changed companies. It made sense to me when I was canning to organize my pantry (small, though it is) like I shop. If you shop at Kroger (or whatever grocers you do), you'll quickly learn how items are organized and why. All canned vegetables are together by "like" and brand. All meat products are together. Tomato products are the salt in the rub because you'll find your tomato sauces, diced tomatoes, and pastes are NOT where you will see the pasta sauces. Generally you condiment sauces are together and your meal-kits/meals-in-a-jar are separate. I knew ahead of time, before I started preservation and was creating my pantry space that I would follow this method of thought. I'm one of 3 adult cooks in my family. My husband and daughter are both phenomenal cooks and my goal was to make our canning pantry easy enough to "shop" what they may need for a meal without the constant "honey/mom, where did you put the______?!?!" Everyone knows my life motto is "Move Something," and I'm sure they get tired of hearing it as much as I get tired of repeating it!! So before I started I explained to everyone who cooks and those who helped this season how I was going to do this. I can't begin to tell you how much this has helped me not only in preserving our harvest but in knowing exactly what I have and where it is. The farm we live on has a 50 year old home that was a homestead of the original owners. The family built a quad garage in the lower level (never heard of that before) and there is a harvest/food pantry that is climate controlled off the back of the garage. This area is 12x30. It also has built-in shelving. While we did not need it for this season, our winter project is to eliminate a majorty of the items we are storing in there and create a means of using it for next years harvest. I intend to use the same organizing method I learned at Kroger in this pantry, as well. I have loved watching you along with many other's videos on pantry organizing and tours. No matter what I think I may do I'm always willing and love learning from those who have done it longer, and the "why's." This is probably going to be one I watch several times for sure!! ❤❤
Better alternative to that bottled dressing: Place in crockpot: chicken, add 1/3 cup water, sprinkle one packet dry Italian dressing mix, one can cream of chicken soup and place brick of cream cheese. Set on low for 8 or less hours. Shred chicken when done and add cooked noodles (same as you did with this recipe). This has a fantastic flavor without the tart vinegar of the liquid dressing. *if chicken mixture is too thick - add some of the pasta water. Serve with a sprinkle of parm or romano cheese.
Yummy 🤤😋☺️!
Yep that's the way I make it too. The only difference is I use chicken broth instead of water. It's one of my family's favorites.
Any suggestion to replace the packet of Italian dressing mix? Something more « from scratch » ?
@@user-zf3zj6fq5t basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, black pepper, dried onion, finely chopped bell pepper and garlic. All of this combined would taste great for a substitute.
So I saw on a food saver sight recently, that when you have extra jars, fill them with water, then you have water storage for if/when something happens and you don't have water available, instead of buying bottles of water......this person actually used their water during the 2021 snowstorm in Texas when the power was out for weeks, and they were able to share it with family and neighbors as well.... just a thought for those empty jars.😊
Thank you for sharing, you are so amazing, your food storage blows my mind!!❤❤
I remember seeing someone posting all her empty jars. She filled them all with water, so in case of an emergency, she would have stored water on hand. I thought it was a great idea 😊
I think you should organize your shelves like you were in a grocery store . Makes it easy with something you are used to and already know. 😉
That looks brilliant Becky! To keep your wine in decent nick you really need a wine rack so you can keep them on their sides - When stored upright, the cork is only exposed to air, which means that it's likely to dry out over time. Wines that are placed on their side, on the other hand, means that the wine is in contact with the cork, helping to keep it moist. That's not a worry if you buy and drink fairly quickly, but if you're buying decent vineyard wine and keeping for maybe a year, a wee wine rack would be good. Doesn't need to be at all fancy.
I was thinking the same while watching Wish I had Becky’s energy
Storing away from a window with sunshine may help also. I want her energy!!
I would put it as you would use it. When you think of jam or jelly... you go to jams and jelly s not apple area, and jam with all the jam. Together.
I'm sure she could find an inexpensive one, it would certainly be better for the wine and help storage space.
Something you should consider is freeze drying your bone broth. You could still store it in jars, but there is a tremendous reduction in volume and weight. You can also vary the intensity of the broth based on what you're using it for. I've been doing this for a couple of years and love it.
This is one of the things I want a freeze dryer for. I make so many jars of broth and have limited storage space.
I am 68 and watching u gives me so much energy n I do things I haven't done in a long time. Ur amazing
Looking at your pantry makes me nervous from one point of view. I believe if you live in Southern Washington or Oregon you're on our lovely fault line. I hope your shelves are achored to the walls and I believe you can get some kind of retaining system in front of your jars. If we get the "big one" you'll be happy most of your pantry survived. You might also consider if you don't have the time is to get someone to take inventory for you and get it on a spreadsheet. I'm sure there are some easy systems so when you use a jar you know what you have. If you don't have the time it would be a great part time project for someone who wants some extra cash.
I've had the most awful week and this is the perfect remedy to that. A whole hour with Becky to relieve my stress, worry and anxiety.. Thank you Thank You Thank You!!
I’m sorry for your stress!
Thank you@@BonnieJoan 🙏
For the jars, I keep the original boxes & plastic relatively intact (except a slice to open the plastic-like a clamshell) and then I reload the jars in the box and use the plastic to cover the jars to keep them dust-free. It also keeps them safe from falling. 😉❤️
I learned that from some channel and it worked wonders when moving to a new homestead
@@thebrokenroadhomestead7369Roseted Homestead is where I saw it.
I do this too, but I actually slice the plastic off , leaving it on the bottom of the box. If it ends up getting thrown away (cough-husband-cough) then I go round & round the box with duct tape to reinforce it
I call her “My girl, Becky” because she is just that important to my mental health wellness!
I would have organized the shelves as I would find them in the grocery store for the most part. The apple butter with the jams, the tomatoe soup with the soups/meals, ketchup with the condiments and BBQ sauce. It was an overwhelming task to undertake, yet you did an excellent job.
I love your videos! I’d put the apple butter with the jams, the tomato soup with the ready meals, and the ketchup with the condiments
It’s mind blowing how much you accomplish. The pantry is a true labor of love and it looks fantastic. 🥰. Because of you I learned to can this summer.
My. Granny had shelves similar to your basement shelving. She went to the local hardware store and bought strips of thin wood, like yardsticks a and lined the inner side of each shelf to keep her jars from falling out or off the shelf. She used more of the wood strips to divide her food. This way she never opened a jar she thought was broth only to find out it was apple juice or whatnot. She had a label maker and named everything and dated it.
Becky, I’ve never commented on one of your videos before but I just couldn’t let this one go by.
This is my absolute 🎉favorite of all your videos. You’re so real. And honest. And I truly feel like I know you.
I was even finishing some of your sentences when you’d pause. Lol.
I hope you got a good rest after this huge project.
It looks amazing.
Congratulations.
Woo-hoo. I've been checking and refreshing waiting for this. I needed to see this project done too because we all know Becky leaves no project undone. You are amazing Becky!!
Apple butter belongs with jam
Ketchup belongs with condiments
I’m so nervous watching you move all your jars!! I will cry with you if you drop one and waste all that effort and love ❤️
My mom cooked this recipe in a crockpot when I was growing up in the 70's. My sister never cared for it so she changed the Italian dressing for Vidalia Onion and it was unreal!!! She also adds diced onion and mushrooms which put it over the top! I recognized that face (as my sisters) the second I saw it, lol!!!! Bon Appétit!
What a great project finished!!! Good work. I think I would personally put 1) Tomato Soup with other soups and ready made meals, 2) Apple Butter with the jam 3) Ketchup with condiments (Because if you are down there looking for something for "jam" or a soup. Thats where it makes sense to store it. ;). You mentioned peppers in a little can. I don't remember you canning them... I'd love to hear more about them and see them. I buy green chilies all the time in a little can. I'd love to see more on how to do this
Great job Becky. What an accomplishment
"The canning jar shuffle," as I call it. My husband will find me in the basement, just staring at the pantry shelves, trying to plan my layout. Lol. Apple butter goes with the jam and jelly in our house. Applesauce goes with canned fruit. Sometimes it just comes down to what looks nicest. All soups next to each other makes sense but green beans between two soups breaks up the look and makes each recipe more separate (as some look so silimar). Thanks for keeping me company in the kitchen as I bake Christmas cookies.
Love organization videos that show the process of deciding how to organize not just coming in with a plan. I would love to see how much you end up using of the canned items at the end of the year. Maybe next year keep a spreadsheet of how much you put away in preservation season as you go then doing an inventory before you restart the garden would help keep you from having too much of any one thing? I love that you constantly reevaluate and adjust. I work best that way too. Experience is the best teacher sometimes I guess.
I would divide my jars into ingredients and finished products. So, meals in a jar (including soups) together, all the jellies, jams and butters in one place, -Funny thing is-this is EXACTLY what I was working on today. We had to rebuild a home after our house burned down last spring and my new (much smaller) space is testing my creativity and organizational abilities! Good job!
A cool way to store glass jars are to fill them up with fresh water.
And you'll have emergency water! Takes the same amount of space!
It must be so satisfying to look at all of the fruits of your labor so beautifully displayed! Now that you have a plan, you can just put jars on the shelves as you process them and not have to start on the floor. Save yourself a step! ❤
making sure to put the new things BEHIND the old things! Seeing her move jars from the back of one row to the front when they got moved made me crazy!
Your hints are great. I buy staples week by week. I have also saved for “gadgets” like my Instant Pot and bought some things second hand. You are so lucky to be young, healthy and full of energy. A tiny hint I can give you. I used to be just like you. Please look after your back, make sure that you lift and carry properly. Do not lift heavy weights unnecessarily- you don’t want to end up like me at 60 odd and in constant pain! Use trolleys, steps, three trips instead of one. Accept help instead of doing it ALL yourself. I did way too much in my younger years and damaged myself.
I’m in awe of your pantry. It looks great. My inner harvest mouse finds it very satisfying. My inner artist loves all the colours of the jars! I would be tempted to lay newsprint over the jars to stop dust. I’m a lazy housewife…😅
Just remember, Housework is ever so polite, it will quite happily wait patiently for you until tomorrow.
If you use the apple butter like a jam/preserves/jelly, keep them all together. Same with ketchup, keep it with the other condiments. Really just depends on how your brain works and how you use the item. Such a well organized space-you should be proud!
That's the way I think of sorting😊❤
Becky! I recently purchased a presto digital canner and will be trying it out tomorrow! I’m so excited to finally dip my toes into pressure canning. It’s all thanks to you friend!! So thank you for being you :)
You'll love the ease! I bought one because of Becky too.
I got myself one for Xmas last year and LOVE ❤️ IT! Enjoy!
Me too, I've taken over my hubby's garage cabinets as I have run out of pantry storage room inside.
I bought one at the end of last year and, unfortunately, every time I tried to use it, it failed. Same code every time. I contacted Presto and they sent new gaskets and frame. I replaced those items and canned water, which did work after 2 attempts. Then, with high hopes, I canned chicken broth. The darn thing failed at the last 2 minutes... same code. So very frustrating! I immediately got in touch with Presto and they asked me to send the whole thing to them, which I did a month ago. I've not heard from them yet.
I first thought I was the problem but after so many attempts (and I followed the instructions to the letter!), I think I got a lemon. 🥺
I did the same thing and I love it!!
Wow! I am mesmerized by your organization and meal preparation. When I younger and taking care of family I used to can and freeze. Now I only make jams, apple sauce, tomatoes sauces, bread, cookies and dry herbs that I mainly use for gifts. One thing i did do was I made an excel spread sheet for freezer, canned goods, dry goods inventory which i used for helping me prepare my weekly menu. Now I only keep a small list of freezer & refrigeration, canned goods, dry goods so I can prepare a weekly menu. Keep up your great work.
Becky and Josh. I have to say that you both have incerable awesome parents that taught you both very well. You and Josh have one of the best parents ever in the world. You both have the greatest role models to look up to. When you both are around your parents on both sides of the family. Becky and Josh you are and forever will be the greatest parents the little Acer will look up to forever. He's truly blessed having you guys in his little life. I wish nothing but the best for you 3. God bless you all and take really good care of yourselves.
I did this and love it. To keep baskets off of valuable shelve space, hang a strong chain from the ceiling and use S hooks. I love baskets to store onions and garlic and I can easily carry them. I love everything you do. I'm just getting started and you're a huge inspiration. 🥰Love from Nevada.
Suggestion for the floor and shelves to aid in cleaning. Paint them. Use an epoxy paint on floor and washable acrylic on shelves. It makes cleaning so much easier. Unfinished floors will produce dust on their own. My office was such a set up. Just painting the shelves and floors made it so much easier to keep clean.
I have a smallish kitchen and tiny pantry in it, I also have a ton of cookware because I like to have the right tools for the job and enough of them that I’m not constantly washing dishes. As a result I have defaulted to most food being in the basement storage pantry. Only things that are open and being used are kept in the kitchen. I keep a grocery bag in the basement and shop the basement once a day for the things I need for the day. I know what I have better this way. My freezer and refrigerator space is managed similarly with the kitchen reserved for open items that are being used and the rest stored in the garage freezer and refrigerator.
Apple butter is considered jams and jellies, then put all fruits that are left, together. Condiments together always. Use labels! Soups are meals. Put them with meals. You tickle me,girl. You think too hard. A pantry is ever changing, go with it. You get more done in a session than I do in a week. Bless your sweet hart! You are definitely a keeper!
Don’t mean to be rude but this video totally stresses me out! I was just waiting for a jar to fall and bust. I’m sure my stress is due to a hard week but I will be glad for a less stressful video comes up.
Chelsea from Little Mountain Ranch did over 1000 jars of canning. I can’t even imagine! She’s doing a pantry tour today at 5pm. As I watch you working on your pantry (I’ve gotten some great pointers from you Becky) I thought maybe Chelsea would have some great pointers for serious homesteaders like you! The garden looks amazing 🤩. All ready to go for next year! I’ll be watching. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 to you and yours! God Bless.
Can’t wait for Little Mountain Ranch pantry tour😀
I have often photographed the pantry or spices or coffee pods prior to shopping
Makes it easier to decide whilst in shop looking on there shelves as then I can decide do I realy need it that day.
The tour was awesome! They are true homesteaders. Dan did a great job with the shelves and rodent proofing.
Hi Becky, just a suggestion for your jar storage... I also store my jars upside down, but put a ring on each jar. Keeps the rims from a possible chip, and also gets the rings organized a bit, too! Great job on the organization!!
I just wrote an angry comment about how this wasn't safe for food storage....then I realized you meant your empty jars, lol!
They can rust on, though.
@@cynthiafisher9907 I put mine on loosely. I've never had a problem.😊
Becky, I store my clean jars with used lids (marked “used”) and rings so that they stay clean inside. Great use of used lids.
I vote for the tomato soup to live on the shelf with other soups. Thanks for letting us help with this project without getting off the sofa!
My grandmother used to fill her empty jars with water for emergency storage water. she said it doesn't take up anymore room then an empty
Great idea
I had a bit of anxiety this whole video. I was just waiting for you to accidentally bump a box of jars off a shelf or something… so glad you didn’t! Was so relieved!
To be honest, I organize it by year. That way I know what I have canned previously and what I need. I can also track abundant years. I keep a hanging inventory card/book for each year attached to each shelf segment.
I don't think I have ever caught a video so soon after posting. My day just keeps getting better! Start of a great weekend. Best wishes and happy viewing, all. Thanks Becky for the inspiration!
DAMN ! Your shelf boards look like they are caving in quite a bit. You should consider buying some thicker n stronger wood to place over the existing boards or replace them all together. Great Just Becky ! 💪
Was anyone else sitting on the edge of their seat waiting for something to break? I can say that in all sincerity because I’m so much like Becky plus 40 years. I don’t break near as much nowadays because I move so slowly.😊
We organize then reorganize. It's an ongoing process for sure. Great job Becky. ❤
For me, I'd organize the pantry by TYPE of food (put all salsas together, all pickled foods together, etc.), but everyone is different! Do what is most logical for you, Becky! P.S. -- When I store my empty jars upright, I lay clean sheets of parchment paper over the tops. Like you, I wash everything before using it... but somehow I just feel better not thinking that some spider has tromped around inside my jars! 😂🤣😂
I'm thinking that the potential spider webs in the jars would be a bit more off-putting for me.... I would always wash the jars before using them.
That comment made my brain come up with the image of a spider with work boots on, running around inside of the jar😂😂😂😂😂! It made me laugh!
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After I wash my jars and lids I put the lids back on with the rings and store them upside down. For some reason I thought everyone did it like that.
But the spiders keep _other_ bugs from tromping around the jars. Basements are Heaven for a variety of humidity-loving insects.
Tell me about it! I'm currently battling those Camel/Cave crickets down there! @@lysem4392 🦗🦗🦗
You inspired me to prep freezer onions this week and make some homemade pumpkin scones. A drop in the bucket compared to your amazing enthusiasm but thought you should know how inspiring you are! Thank you!
Hi Becky, Love you ! Wanted to encourage you - Lord Willing this doesn’t happen - however, if there’s ever a earthquake in your area, your food storage shelves would be more protected if you add rectangle barriers around the openings of the shelf. & maybe even research how to protect your storage shelves from falling over if a earthquake happens.
Just things to think about to protect your hard work & harvest 😃
I love your channel & you ! You’re fearfully & wonderfully made (Psalms 139) ! I enjoy watching you!
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How timely, Becky. I’ve been wanting to pull all my canned goods out of the cabinet and reorganize because I know I have some older meat I haven’t used but I’m out of other kinds. Your authenticity was so encouraging because your exact thought process is what has been making me avoid the task. This coming weekend, I have no appts out of the house (my mom and husband both have dementia so it keeps me busy) knowing I have extra time if needed this week is motivating me to tackle this huge mental task.
Thank you so much - for the way you share so openly- you cannot imagine how much it helps💝
Great job organizing Becky. The basement looks great now.
Dear Becky - I just love an organised pantry, it makes kitchen work so much easier, brilliant job very well done. In my store I have all my canning jars, lids, vinegar, lemon juice etc in one location, makes for easy use.
And, as the ultimate hater of all things household chore, thank you for giving me something to listen to while I actually work on cleaning my own kitchen. You have a wonderful screen presence that is just natural and regular and not too crunchy for those of us who struggle.
Just a suggestion from from the daughter of a kitchen cabinet manufacturer ( bless my dad in heaven) you might have to think of getting some cross bracing to fit under the shelving inner wooden board as bowing will happen from the weight of the glass jars. I would be devastated to see all your hard work fall to the ground. My dad did that with my pantry cupboard shelves although he used thicker boards. I see a bit of leaning inwards of the outer rows of bottles and thats normally a good indicater of shelves bowing in
Think about how your favorite supermarket organizes their product shelves and which foods they group together itmay help. Erasable shelf labels will help a lot. You also need to place the older ones in front
I’d put the tomato soup with the other soups & meals in a jar. Ready to eat in one place for easy access. If it’s in with the other tomato products you won’t use it as often or remember you have it. And keep the apple butter with the jams and jelly’s. IMO 😊
I never would have believed that I could so enjoy watching someone dust & mop but you, Becky, make every task so enjoyable & interesting. Thanks for being you. I hope you had a luxurious shower & a long sleep as you looked so tired at the end of the video. Cheers.
I love perfectionists. Everything in its perfect spot. Beautiful!
Thoroughly impressed you didn't break any jars as you pushed them back and forth on the shelves! I kept reacting as if one was going to fall, especially when you placed them while talking to us and not looking! LOL
Hi Becky, I have little Magnet signs on the shelves so my partner will know where to find things as well because it can be difficult if you are not the person who organized everything. It might also help you remember that you have sth. stored in a box or use see through boxes (e.g. from Ikea). I'm not yet decided - i like seeing whats in them but it also means it dorsn't look as tidy
I was going to suggest the same! Magnet labels will be easy to move around if you need to, and will be so easy to personalize. That way, you don't have to hold all the names in your brain. You can let the signs refresh your memory and help you use your products better!
Looks great Becky!!! It always feels good to get things organized & clean! Now that you have organized it the way that works for you, go take pictures.(One less brain bandwith to keep up with) That way you can just check your pictures and don't have to run down all the time. Plus, pantries are living things that change with use so take pictures like once a week. It could help in organizing your restock orders too. Looks beautiful!!
Is anyone else on the edge of their seat waiting on Butterfingers Becky to drop a jar 😂😂😂😂 i always feel so bad when it happens
Becky, I saw a video where a lady stored all her clean jars filled with tap water and capped. The jars stayed clean, and she had a supply of "bottled water" she didn't have to buy. She was prepared for an emergency such as a wster well pump going out, or a storm which strands you at home in the winter(or hurricanes, etc). I thought it was genius. Plus the jars also looked better filled with water. The wine will last longer stored on its side so the cork won't dry out and will remain sealed properly.
Always so excited when you upload new videos, thank you for sharing your journey.
With your inspiration and the fact that my eldest daughter moved out I have finally set up my own grocery store. Thank you for all the work you do . And I would definitely move the Tomato soups to your meals in a jar .God bless
I personally don't like tomato soup on its own.
So I use it in other cooking .
I'm team tomato soup with other tomato things.😂❤
@@libbywilson3064 most people just make a grilled cheese to go with it. But to each their own
I know you’re not supposed to covet what other people have, but your garden and especially your food storage room make me green with envy! But I am happy for you guys. You work so hard.
I love watching you. I live in Queensland, Australia. When I have my dark days, I watch you. The positivity you bring is very helpful.
Think about using Bulldog Clips with easily moveable (they’re magnetic) labels that you can move, replace, store when not in use, etc. so you don’t have to read jar lids while searching, just to confirm you have the right ones in hand.
Also, suggest that Josh leave small aisles between clusters of jars for walking around next time he graciously transports them to the area for you.
You need to put your jars on floor leaving walking 😊/ standing space
Yeah I came to the comments to suggest labelling the shelves.
Might I suggest using baking trays to organize your shelves. Also, tomato soup should go with meals
My favorite part of my day is "spending time" with you!❤
Don’t forget to order oats for breakfast.. house hold management is always on going especially when you are a mom.. give yourself so grace hun.. you are doing a lot .. great job and I always enjoy you vlogs.. thanks
Oh my gosh. This has got to make you feel so good to have this so organized! Plus, it looks great! Awesome job!
I love seeing your process of how you do your organising and that you change throughout. You are so honest and I love it. You are a star 🙂🇬🇧
Personally I organize my pantry by how I use the item. I put jams jellies relishes and condiments together, then the ready to eat fruit products like apple sauce and peaches in the same vertical shelf. I have all of my baking and sweets stuff in one spot, all of my pastas and rices together, all of my bread crumbs crackers together, all of my canned veggies and fruit together. That way when I’m looking at my pantry making a meal plan I can look at one single shelf and say okay my veggie side options are green beans, corn, creamed corn or peas and carrots and they are all lined up together. It even goes down to what type of jam/jelly/apple butter we want opened for breakfast toast that week. I can see everything I have left in one spot so I can make sure we spread our favorites out over the season.
I like the idea of your shelves walk around! That would make it so easy to put the new canning in the back so your always using the oldest first by pulling from the front. Great idea!