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Hi Mary, I wanted to know if there is a place where I can purchase, chocolate chips without any bioengineered ingredients? Also how much does it cost. I started to notice lately that most of the food has disclaimers on the label, it state "contains bioengineered ingredients " including Nestle chocolate chips morsels.
Hey Mary! The statement on the oats of "no glyphosphates" is important. Organic doesn't actually mean it is totally free of them. As you may know, Roundup is used not only in early growth, but after growth and before harvest to have it all dry up at the same time to make harvests easier. SO, the USDA allows an organic label if the roundup isn't used in growth, but doesn't consider harvesting "growth", and allows it to be used in harvesting. I recently learned this and just wanted to scream.
When my middle son was very young, he broke out with warts on the underside of his arm, it had spread out of control. I added Manuka honey to his diet along with making a paste out of Manuka honey and colloidal silver. I rubbed the paste on all the warts and within a couple days, they were all gone, and I mean all GONE!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful kitchen info, both food and equipment. I’m in the process of becoming whole food plant based, so even though I will not be making some of the actual recipes, such as bone broth, you still have such an abundance of recipes that I love and look forward to making. I love the idea of making medicinal recipes, baking my own breads, using foods without additives, and in general feeding my family as healthfully as I can. Again thank you for sharing such useful information and helping all of us to live as healthfully as possible. God’s blessings and keep up such good work! Louise J
Vitamix sold me when I found out you can make custard in them. I’ve tried many times to make one on the stovetop but inevitably get distracted and stop stirring and then end up with scrambled eggs. It’s nice to just be able to throw all the ingredients in the blender for 6-10 minutes and have it be perfectly smooth and cooked to the proper temperature. Love the video. 😊
May God bless you Mary, we need more people like you to inspire people in general. Your knowledge and practices of traditional cooking and “kitchen keeping” are awesome! I hope you will continue inspiring us and teaching us more through these amazing videos.
Hello Mary, We appreciate all you share/give, thank you! Another great food source is, US Chef Store, 20/25lb. bags of pinto, black, etc. beans are available at fair prices. Along with a multitude of other foods and goods also at fair prices. Keep up the amazing job you're doing and God bless you for all you give! Love and much respect, Lee and Roger🙏💖
It's just me. Max is still asleep. So great to see you. We had a huge snow storm...8 days. I loved it. And we're getting rain every week. Growing tons of cabbage and rutabaga.
That rice is an excellent buy! A word on dried beans, I stored some with oxygen absorbers from 2012 and when I went to cook them in 2021 , the crock pot could not do the job. After all day cooking, they were still a good bit hard, not edible. I decided to try cooking them in the Instant Pot and it actually softened the beans and they were edible and delicous. I have since read that happened because dried beans are not a forever stored item. Just be aware to rotate your dried beans.
When you soak them, for one pound of beans soak in 8 1/2 cups purified water with 3Tablespoons kosher salt and 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda. Rinse well after soaking, then cook in purified water. Hard water also contributes to difficult to cook beans. This works for very stubborn or old beans. Cook the normal way. The flavor is delicious, skins are tender and creamy interior. MAGIC!
Regarding the kitchen items, I’ve been able to save a lot of money buying returned items off of Amazon. There’s a version of those wire shelves in the “Amazon Basics” brand and I was able to buy 2 for about $60-70 each because someone had returned them to Amazon for dinged up packaging. The shelves themselves were in perfect condition. I also got an Instant Pot Duo Plus that way for about $70. Under the normal price it sometimes says “Save with Used” and you can browse through the stock of the Amazon warehouse there. I always check that now when I’m going to make a larger purchase, I’m happy to save substantially for a dented box
@@jayceewedmak9524 it will give details like “used - like new. Product will come in original packaging; packaging will be damaged.” Or “used - good. Minor cosmetic defect to item, will come in original packaging” 😁 I’ve bought some cosmetic defect stuff and it’s usually just a small scratch or sometimes a scuff that I can even wipe off myself. The only one I personally won’t risk is when it says there are pieces or screws/assembly bits missing. But even if you order one of the used items, it shouldn’t prevent you from returning it. So if you order “like new” with damaged packaging and the actual product is damaged you should be able to return the item.
Mary, I have never made so many whole chickens in my life! You inspire me to cook those. Yes, I watch you alot. Lol. Thanks for all you do to keep up morale. No small task. Hugs!
I put my flour in the brown bags and use the food saver. I measure 2 cups at a time. You really should freeze your flour for a week or so before food saving, to kill any weavles or tinys before long term storing.
I’ve been using USA brand cookie sheets and pans for several years now. They cost more, but last forever! They are also the easiest to clean bakeware I’ve ever owned! I can’t recommend them enough.
I love USA Pan bakeware. Awesome quality. Every now and again I find a piece in a thrift store and I snatch them up. Walmart sells he Joie silicone bags for $5.50/3 pcs. They’ve worked great. I like that the packs are all one size. Large and medium. The small ones are pretty useless in any brand for me so just being able to choose one size or another is nice.
It is awesome that you are educating on plant self defense chemicals. All plants contain anti-nutrients and the seeds of those plants contain concentrated amounts because they need that for the new plant as it sprouts and grows. To properly prepare rice to cut down on arsenic and anti-nutrients, soak the rice in water with about 1/4 cup of raw ACV with the mother for 24 hours or so. I rinse the rice also, before and after speaking, until it runs pretty clear. I also just learned that it should be cooked in 6 to 10 times the water as rice, so it boils out more arsenic and then rinse it when done.
Mary, one thing we found out with our snapware set. The company has a lifetime warranty on the lids. Because the clips break off. We reached out to them when a couple of our lids broke, and they sent us replacement lids for free. They are solid red in color. But after years of use, we've needed start replacing the lids.
I bought organic carrots and potatoes and pressure canned them last year and it has been such a blessing as a side dish or add to soups and stews. Very happy with the results. We simply can’t grow carrots on our land so this is a great solution. Thanks Mary for all the tips you mentioned. I really want to get the electric tea kettle. ❤
I recently saw a video of folks who grew carrots in 5 gallon buckets! Mostly filled with sand, potting soil was mixed in also. They grew great! I’m thinking of trying it in a wood box I have.
I love your channel so much Mary me (21) and my mom (47) have been watching you and loving your content we’re trying to go to a traditional kitchen and building a prepper pantry and we’ve brought out my grandmas recipe box and it’s been a great bonding time ❤ also just a side note I went to a thrift store next to my house and they do donations to our local food pantry and they have had lots of inexpensive appliances I got the toaster over I have from faverware and and instant pot from faberware both for 15$ each!! All my cook ware comes second hand now and it’s doing great at my house
Found all my storage containers for pantry and my workbench at the thrift store. Also found a new espresso machine(still in box), mandolin, wine cooler (I converted it to a cheese cave), and temperature regulated slow cooker I use for cheese. I am now looking for a pressure cooker. I understand that it is good for sterilizing material used for substrates for mushrooms. Highly endorse looking at alternative sources for items !!! X
So impressive to hear you are actively learning how to save, prep, and use good sense. Also endearing to hear that you are so close to your mother. You are a gift to your generation.
Hey Mary, I think I should also mention that the organic peanut butter has Valencia peanuts. Valencia peanuts are the highest quality peanuts and their growing practice's guarantee no mold!
Thank you for the in-depth lesson on the oatmeal. I’m and old farm girl and had never heard the information you gave us. I have fed tons of rolled oats to farm animals and good old Quaker Oats to my farm two legged babies. But my next trip to Costco I’m going to grab a bag of your oatmeal and give it a good try. I love how soft and just momma friendly your videos are. Thanks for just being you. Just an old farm girl in Washington State.
Mary, every time I go to Costco, I look at that giant bag of sprouted oats wistfully, and walk on by, thinking I don't have it in my budget. But last time, I finally got it, and I am thrilled to have such a great item in my pantry! Thanks for your videos!
I know exactly how you feel. It is a bit of a luxury for me too! Especially since I know that I can soak and sprout my oat groats and then flake them myself. However, I like to keep these on hand to make life easy for me when I am feeling overly tired and just need a break in the kitchen! LOL!! Love, Mary
Hey, sweet Mary. Just a little correction on the Instant Precision Dutch Oven. It is enameled coated on the inside of the pot, just not the lip of the lid. I use it a lot and absolutely love it. Got rid of my other slow cooker. Love your channel and appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with us.
iDesign is what I use in my refrigerator, freezer as well as my cabinets. Using these has been a game changer for me. These are used in my bathroom cabinets as well. Everything is still organized and was worth every penny :)
You know, Mary, when it's absolutely stupid-hot in Summer months, you actually can take your toaster-oven OUTSIDE to do your cooking on the porch or perhaps out on the patio. Whether you have an external power outlet or use extension cords, you can fire up the oven and use it to bake those cakes or roast those chickens, etc. The same applies to your instapot or slow cooker. This is definitely the argument in favor of setting up an outside (or "canning") kitchen. If you have a shed or you have the space for one (and can afford it), this might be a good option. I don't know if you have a solar generator (such as a Jackery or a Kodiak) and solar panels. I sincerely hope that you do. I've learned that many over-landers and American Nomads (people living The Van Life or The RV Life) have been using their solar generators to power their instapot and regularly cooking their meals on the road using solar power. I'm pretty-sure you could also use it for your toaster oven. Possibly also an electric grill. This is something any of us can do in our own back yards, saving money AND keep the house from baking in Summer. Of course, I cannot forget about the solar oven. Cook outside... with zero gas or electric. That's a very good option. ( The All-American Sun Oven is definitely on my Wish-List.) I don't remember if you have a solar generator and panels and/or sun oven. If you do I'd love to see that content. I noticed something. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the newest Food Saver vacuum-sealer includes new jar lid attachments. Did I see that correctly or do I need glasses? On that note, I saw in another video that FoodSaver actually has a stand-alone jar-lid vacuum-sealer. It's battery-operated and it just pops onto the lid and sucs out the air. I think I need one. BTW, since I'm reminding myself of glasses... that's another Prep you can stock up on at Costco. If you use reading glasses, you can buy a 3-pack of readers to keep for Just-In-Case. Okay, it's not Pantry-related... but it is Preps. I've been wanting a vacuum-sealer for awhile now. My Emeril pot has a sous-vide mode and I want to try that out. I've been thinking about using Sous-Vide cooking as a Prepping technique. I'd sous-vide some steaks (a big batch), then let them cool and throw them into the freezer. Stack them vertically. Whenever I want steak or chicken, I pull out a sealed pack, thaw it out, cut it open and sear the outsides (or possibly air-fry it) and Dinner Is Done. It seems to me that sous-vide + freezer = Not needing to use oxy-absorbers. (I think I'm right.) PLEASE I want everyone's opinions about my thoughts and theories and ideas. Let me know if you agree with my opinions... OR teach me what your experience has taught you. I mean no sarcasm when I say, "Correct me if I'm wrong".
I was just chatting about the Instapot Max the other day with this group because in addition to it being able to can 4 pint jars at a time, it has a sous vide feature ... Also, the All American Sun Oven can dehydrate as well...and right now they have available the stackable 2 black enamel pots with a glass lid back in stock that fits perfectly in the oven. If you spatchcock a chicken, it will fit right down in one of the pots perfectly. Speaking of sous vide steaks...you can take your med-rare steak leftovers, vacuum seal them, toss in freezer if you like, then sous vide them to bring them back up to temperature without overcooking them. If you vacuum seal and toss in freezer, dont use oxygen absorbers...not needed. Mary has a few videos showing how to use a few different FoodSaver devices, including an old and new style hand held jar vacuum sealer.
I saw that one, @@irisdude and now I'm covetous. It's on my wish-list and I might just go ahead and buy it now. I have lots of jars and I use them to store nuts 'n stuff. That little doohickey is just what I need. I also need a jar lid attachment... but yeah. Soon, I think.
Please do not refer to Power Stations as "Solar Generators". Power Stations do not generate any power on their own - they only store power. Calling a Power Station any kind of "Generator" is simply confusing.
Yeah, I know, @@rangerannie5636, but that's what I've always heard them called and that's what I know. And I agree with you, but it takes time to change habits, even the useless outdated ones. And yes, I am whining (in my head) as I type this. Anywho... Power station. Right.
Yep…I’m transitioning to glass wear. I buy a little at a time. Of course I’m saving some plastic, especially my Brilliance plastic. The air tight snap on works really well….but I’m going for glass.
Hi Mary! Just wanted to mention - we use plastic flatware when our large family gets together, but we don't want to throw away all that plastic. It holds up remarkably well in the dishwasher!! I put them in there all the time and they come out beautifully!
At minute 41 you mentioned, throwing in Bay leaves in a flour bucket. That's new to me. How many bay leaves per pound of flour? You are just fabulous. I'm getting my Costco list ready now!
I love going to Costco with you. Since this is the store we shop at. We only go to town every two months, Costco is the way for us to shop at. Thanks Mary 💕🇨🇦
Hi Mary!! I LOVE going shopping with you and seeing all the cool items, as I never go to Costco or any big stores like this. How fun to see everything! Thank you!! You are the sweetest.... Love and blessings...
Happy to own some of the wonderful items that you were showing us! The electric tea kettle (for me) is extremely heavy when full of liquid and the tea infuser’s insert, once you boil the water & open pot lid, the steam from the water while finagling the infuser back in the pot (caution). My favorite thing about the vita mix is that it’ll cook your food, whether making fresh tomato soup or whatever -it will cook your recipe in the blender
Your tea pot is so adorable! I have the one from Costco and I absolutely love it! I’ve purchased organic herbs from Mountain Rose and I’ve made my own tea blends, so this tea pot is wonderful! I bought my daughter a Vitamix for Christmas last year when they were on sale. I’ve had mine for about 12 years and love it. She loves hers too, and the kids love the smoothies she makes! I bought some of those silicone bags at Aldi’s that were a bit less expensive, but they were all the sandwich size. Those USA made pans are the best! I bought a set of those too, lol! I have the bread loaf pans too! I have found that they are the best made pans out there. I love buying the peeled garlic, onions and mushrooms for freeze drying. Sweet Berry Farms opened this weekend in Marble Falls. I plan on heading up there soon to pick strawberries for freeze drying and making jam. If you’ve never been, you should go. The tulips should be ready soon. Ruta Maya is my favorite too. Both the Austin and Cedar Park store have been out of them the last few times I went, but they were finally in stock last week. I had to buy 2 bags just in case. I like to brew my coffee and then freeze dry. So much better than commercial instant coffee! I think I’ve purchased just about everything that you’ve shown on your video (with the exception of a few of the appliances). Now I’m feeling like a mega prepper 😳. I love the Manuka honey and I make sure I always have it, as well as regular honey. My daughter is a nurse and has 4 kids. I introduced her to Manuka and she uses it when the kids are sick.
Mary, this was the best video I’ve seen shopping at Costco! ❤ Yes there are others who film shopping at Costco, but you explain products so nice, and you are not in a hurry walking fast up and down the isles like all the others do! Thank you for showing us the prices and products and short post on them!
THANK YOU so much for the bone broth recipes! I used marsala wine because that’s what I had and never thought of using orange peels! It was delicious and my bone broth turned into brown jello it was so cool!
Mary I love your videos, you are a treasure trove of wisdom when it comes to all things nutrition and home made! Have you lost a little weight? You look amazing. Your hubby is a wonderful cameraman too. Blessings from Ireland, I’m celebrating Ireland winning their game against France in the Six Nations today❤🙏🇮🇪
Hi Eileen, Go Ireland!! And thank you so much for the kind words...I have lost a few pounds...I am working so hard at it but it is slow going at 65!! Love, Mary
Great video. I always love your Costco shopping trips. I agree that having paper plates/cups/plastic ware is a good idea. But, I did want to suggest that you can wash and wipe plates and cups with a vinegar/water dilution of 1:6 ratio in a spray bottle. This is good for camping too. Just be sure that the item you are spraying with the vinegar solution is not reactive to the acid in the vinegar.
Hopefully by the time I get to Costco the stackable storage bind are still available. That's a great idea, as well as, portioning out flour , as well as, sugar into 1 or 2lb bags and storing in vacuum sealed bags. Great to have available for my unprepared family members.
Yes! Mock Mill! I researched it to the hilt before I bought and have not been sorry I mill wheat and dent corn for cornbread can mill cracked wheat or cracked corn in various degrees of sizes of he cracked grains too so versatile and stone ground! WONDERFUL MILL!👍
Food Saver Machines are wonderful!! But a word of caution -I've learned the hard way: DO NOT buy off brands of vacuum sealing bags! I've had LOTS of *trouble with Kirkland brand bags (leaking or getting holes weeks or months after storing) no fun to find that in the pantry. *All different foods & not even foods with sharp edges, peanuts or chocolate chips, but things like granulated sugar, flour, homemade broth, etc. It's good to save money, but some cheaper things can cost more in the end. 🙏🏻🌷
I love Costco! We’ve had a membership since the early 2000’s and go there regularly. I still spin around and toss my hat in the air just like Mary Tyler Moore every time we go. 😂😂😂 Thank you for all of your really great videos. I’m making your bread recipe on this very, chilly day. 😊
Good morning Mary ❤I just had the pleasure of meeting you through your video with Homesteading Family. I thought you were delightful so I sought you out and subscribed. I'm looking forward to learning lots of valuable information from you! It is funny that you are talking about small appliances. My husband and I took a trip to the beach last year and our accommodations had a kitchenette with a hot plate and a toaster oven. I loved it! I am not in the process of throwing my stove/oven out and putting in more counter in its place with shelves underneath to store all my can't live without small appliance like my slow cooker, instapot, etc. My husband purchased one of those table top ovens for me at Costco (it can cook a 20 pound turkey and its a 12 in 1. It even makes popcorn! And I purchased the same 2 burner hot plate I used at the beach. It works fabulously. The best part is I have the same features as a stove/oven only this combo was only about $180 before taxes. and when I am not using the hotplate it is put away not taking up my counterspace.
Thanks, Mary! Love your videos. For those who may be reading this comment and have yet to try Mary's Sardine recipe - DON"T WAIT!!! It is absolutely going to change your mind about sardines. Just thinking of it makes my mouth water...
Ms. Mary, as you likely know, different local Costco's carry different items according to their demographic. I found this out because my hairdresser lives in Pflugerville and I shop there for Tillamook Sharp chedder cheese that our Costco (we're neighbors😉) no longer carries 😔. They also carry my favorite oyster sauce as well, so I stock up whenever I'm in need & getting my hair done. AAAALL this to say! LOL They do carry the large bags of pinto beans. I was just at the Pflugerville Costco and they carry a 25 lb. bag for 18.99. I don't believe they're organic, but still! Excellent find! I know it's quite a haul for you to go there, but may be worth the trip for no more often than you'd be buying them. I'd love to say I'd get them for you the next time I'm out that way, but since you don't know me from Adam, that may be a bit too weird. 😉🤣
I loved "shopping" with you, Mary. It's been quite a while since I've been to Costco since the last several years upheavals. I see so many new (to me) items that I definitely need. Thanks for taking us along. I appreciated the commentary about the sprouted oats. Until my dental work is completed, I have chewing difficulties which makes for digestive difficulties. Looking for those sprouted oats will very much improve my breakfast situation.
That was such a fun virtual shopping trip, Mary! Thank you for taking the time to be our online shopping host. Love 💕 your channel and all the intelligent and educational wisdom you share. Pam
Hi MARY, guess what the grand kids are home, we are making your sardine recipe for lunch, a wealth of information on this video, I thank you for visiting my channel. That was very nice of you. GOD 🙏🙏 BLESS YOU AND YOU RFAMILY. Eduardo Miami florida 🇨🇺🇺🇸
Hi Mary, I enjoyed this even though we don't shop at Costco because I always learn something from you! I have been going round and round thinking about sprouting and soaking oats because we eat homemade granola or granola bars every morning. When you talked about the sprouted oats at Costco I decided I needed to research some more so I found your "never sprout grains again" video and Ureka! I'm not going to worry about it anymore! I've been a little worried about the heavy metal in dark chocolate issue lately because I love a little dark chocolate in my morning granola. Well, if phytic acid helps remove heavy metals then maybe I'm covered?!? 🤔Have a blessed week Mary!
I have the Oster french door air frier oven & honestly I never use my regular oven anymore except for turkey at Thanksgiving... everything else fits in the countertop oven & is so much more convenient. Living in Hawaii, as in Texas, heating up the kitchen can be an issue so the Oster oven is so much more efficient IMHO...
People you need to start to buy kitchen tools and cooking stoves that do not depend on electric supply and even fuels. When SHTF these may not be available and you'll be glad to have an old fashioned wood stove and hand powered tools.
Mary, love the new Mic but maybe u would be even more clear if u attach it on the neckline edge of ur shirt so that it's closer to ur mouth. Thank u for all ur wonderful and very helpful information!
Yes, that is true - and I do have those types of items that I have shared in my emergency pantry videos. But while we have electricity, it is nice to enjoy using some modern conveniences. Love, Mary
Hello from Canada Mary 🌻🥀🌻 After a crazy day it was so VERY NICE and informative watching your Costco video. You have a wonderful and truthful way of sharing products. I composed a list LOL. Many thanks for all that you do Mary. 🌻🥀🌻
Hi Mary! GREAT video and you looked wonderful and sound was perfect! I belong to Costco and was able to get the tuna on sale but there was a limit of 2….so I made sure to stop in every few days to get my qty of 2! It’s interesting how you have so many different brands of foods and more organic varieties than here in SE PA. I have learned so much for you and am great full. God Bless to you and your family.
Thanks for the heads up Mary! I am going to Costco later today. I am getting the 4 piece storge bins for my refridgerator/freezer. 3 for the fridge and 1 for the freezer. Since they are clear it will be easier to keep like items in one bin. I bought 2 sets of the glass snapware last fall at Costco when they were $19.99. I love them. Great video!❤🙏
Mary I always enjoy your wealth of information and wisdom. I am headed to Costco this week so I will look into some of these items…..except the sardines. 😂.
LOL!! I understand completely - but if you can buy one can at the grocery store, try the recipe I share here: czcams.com/video/6lj2CauDLs0/video.html You may find that you like them prepared this way. Love, Mary
Keep in mind that many of these items go on sale every 2-4 months. Also, if you have a Citibank Costco credit card in addition to the executive member card, you can get a LOT of money back. My statements closed in February & I got ~$172 back from the Exec membership & ~$912 back from the Citicard. I use those funds to pay off my credit card for additional credit, then wait until a higher priced item I want goes on sale. I’m basically getting it for free, plus I’m getting cash back on my NEXT year’s cash back check because that purchase is being made on my Costco Citibank card.
Thanks for the video Mary! I could hear you perfectly fine. Not sure why others had an issue. I stock some all purpose flour. Froze it for 3 days minimum and then vacuum sealed the bags and put in a sealed food bucket. I prefer to not store wheat berries. I barely use flour as it is because I'm low carb. But I'm thinking of possibly bartering with people that may have something I need. Harder to barter if most people don't have a grain grinder.
I do the same as that lady shared her tip w/ U......plus I 1st freeze for 72 hrs, THEN room air dry for 72 hrs, THEN divide up in paper bags & vacume seal and then into 5 gallon bucket. LONT TERM STORAGE 4 SURE😉👍 CAN NOT WAIT TILL I GET U R COOKBOOK 😊
I’m a big fan of the Costco parchment paper and I now always have some in my extended pantry. When my Costco doesn’t have in stock, Azure Standard has been a good place to get One Organic rolled oats.
Soaking also makes the grain more digestible very key! The nuts are key to soak to remove the enzyme barriers. Peanuts have aflatoxins and why now the weaker generation is allergic! Dr.Bob says make enough for few days and done for a while.
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Hi Mary, I wanted to know if there is a place where I can purchase, chocolate chips without any bioengineered ingredients? Also how much does it cost. I started to notice lately that most of the food has disclaimers on the label, it state "contains bioengineered ingredients " including Nestle chocolate chips morsels.
What do you use coconut oil for
Hey Mary! The statement on the oats of "no glyphosphates" is important. Organic doesn't actually mean it is totally free of them. As you may know, Roundup is used not only in early growth, but after growth and before harvest to have it all dry up at the same time to make harvests easier. SO, the USDA allows an organic label if the roundup isn't used in growth, but doesn't consider harvesting "growth", and allows it to be used in harvesting. I recently learned this and just wanted to scream.
Exactly! I always try to stress that organic doesn't mean pesticide free. Excellent point you made and thanks for the reminder! Love, Mary
🤯 leave it to our government to continue to allow stuff thats been banned in other countries for the sake of the almighty corporate dollar.
Wow, this is great information! I wasn’t aware! Thank you so much for the information.
I'm screaming right now...ugh!
Thank you for this information. Never knew that.
I just subscribed after watching your interview on Homesteading Family. You both are blessings.
When my middle son was very young, he broke out with warts on the underside of his arm, it had spread out of control. I added Manuka honey to his diet along with making a paste out of Manuka honey and colloidal silver. I rubbed the paste on all the warts and within a couple days, they were all gone, and I mean all GONE!
Wow!! Fantastic testimonial. Thanks for sharing!! Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
I love my air fryer (toaster oven) too! I rarely use my big oven at all anymore... Except to store all my pots and pans.
Thank you so much for all the wonderful kitchen info, both food and equipment. I’m in the process of becoming whole food plant based, so even though I will not be making some of the actual recipes, such as bone broth, you still have such an abundance of recipes that I love and look forward to making. I love the idea of making medicinal recipes, baking my own breads, using foods without additives, and in general feeding my family as healthfully as I can. Again thank you for sharing such useful information and helping all of us to live as healthfully as possible. God’s blessings and keep up such good work! Louise J
The tea pot is great. It has pre-set settings for each type of tea (black, green, oolong, etc.)
Vitamix sold me when I found out you can make custard in them. I’ve tried many times to make one on the stovetop but inevitably get distracted and stop stirring and then end up with scrambled eggs. It’s nice to just be able to throw all the ingredients in the blender for 6-10 minutes and have it be perfectly smooth and cooked to the proper temperature. Love the video. 😊
May God bless you Mary, we need more people like you to inspire people in general. Your knowledge and practices of traditional cooking and “kitchen keeping” are awesome! I hope you will continue inspiring us and teaching us more through these amazing videos.
Hello Mary, We appreciate all you share/give, thank you! Another great food source is, US Chef Store, 20/25lb. bags of pinto, black, etc. beans are available at fair prices. Along with a multitude of other foods and goods also at fair prices. Keep up the amazing job you're doing and God bless you for all you give! Love and much respect, Lee and Roger🙏💖
It's just me. Max is still asleep. So great to see you. We had a huge snow storm...8 days. I loved it. And we're getting rain every week. Growing tons of cabbage and rutabaga.
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Your prices in the US are SOOOO much better than what we pay in Canada!!
Oh dear!!
That rice is an excellent buy! A word on dried beans, I stored some with oxygen absorbers from 2012 and when I went to cook them in 2021 , the crock pot could not do the job. After all day cooking, they were still a good bit hard, not edible. I decided to try cooking them in the Instant Pot and it actually softened the beans and they were edible and delicous. I have since read that happened because dried beans are not a forever stored item. Just be aware to rotate your dried beans.
I had new beans that wouldn’t soften and one hack I learned was to add a bit of baking soda and it worked wonders!
@@jenniferrosenthal7731 Great tip!
When you soak them, for one pound of beans soak in 8 1/2 cups purified water with 3Tablespoons kosher salt and 1 3/4 teaspoons baking soda. Rinse well after soaking, then cook in purified water. Hard water also contributes to difficult to cook beans. This works for very stubborn or old beans. Cook the normal way. The flavor is delicious, skins are tender and creamy interior. MAGIC!
@@eclairtreo I always pre soak dried beans but the baking soda seems to be the magic ingredient. Thanks!
Regarding the kitchen items, I’ve been able to save a lot of money buying returned items off of Amazon. There’s a version of those wire shelves in the “Amazon Basics” brand and I was able to buy 2 for about $60-70 each because someone had returned them to Amazon for dinged up packaging. The shelves themselves were in perfect condition. I also got an Instant Pot Duo Plus that way for about $70. Under the normal price it sometimes says “Save with Used” and you can browse through the stock of the Amazon warehouse there. I always check that now when I’m going to make a larger purchase, I’m happy to save substantially for a dented box
Fascinating! Thanks for sharing! Love, Mary
I do the same thing buying from Amazon Warehouse. Simply look for “used” options from “other sellers”.
Hi - can you trust that the item is still in working order (whatever "it" is?) Thank you so much 💐 😊
Wow! Great info, thanks 😊
@@jayceewedmak9524 it will give details like “used - like new. Product will come in original packaging; packaging will be damaged.” Or “used - good. Minor cosmetic defect to item, will come in original packaging” 😁 I’ve bought some cosmetic defect stuff and it’s usually just a small scratch or sometimes a scuff that I can even wipe off myself. The only one I personally won’t risk is when it says there are pieces or screws/assembly bits missing. But even if you order one of the used items, it shouldn’t prevent you from returning it. So if you order “like new” with damaged packaging and the actual product is damaged you should be able to return the item.
Mary, I have never made so many whole chickens in my life! You inspire me to cook those. Yes, I watch you alot. Lol. Thanks for all you do to keep up morale. No small task. Hugs!
I put my flour in the brown bags and use the food saver. I measure 2 cups at a time. You really should freeze your flour for a week or so before food saving, to kill any weavles or tinys before long term storing.
I’ve been using USA brand cookie sheets and pans for several years now. They cost more, but last forever! They are also the easiest to clean bakeware I’ve ever owned! I can’t recommend them enough.
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I love USA Pan bakeware. Awesome quality. Every now and again I find a piece in a thrift store and I snatch them up.
Walmart sells he Joie silicone bags for $5.50/3 pcs. They’ve worked great. I like that the packs are all one size. Large and medium. The small ones are pretty useless in any brand for me so just being able to choose one size or another is nice.
It is awesome that you are educating on plant self defense chemicals. All plants contain anti-nutrients and the seeds of those plants contain concentrated amounts because they need that for the new plant as it sprouts and grows.
To properly prepare rice to cut down on arsenic and anti-nutrients, soak the rice in water with about 1/4 cup of raw ACV with the mother for 24 hours or so. I rinse the rice also, before and after speaking, until it runs pretty clear. I also just learned that it should be cooked in 6 to 10 times the water as rice, so it boils out more arsenic and then rinse it when done.
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For people who work in corrections, or other places that don’t allow glass, the completely plastic Pyrex containers are the best!
Mary, one thing we found out with our snapware set. The company has a lifetime warranty on the lids. Because the clips break off. We reached out to them when a couple of our lids broke, and they sent us replacement lids for free. They are solid red in color. But after years of use, we've needed start replacing the lids.
Mary you’re amazing and your husband is so supportive. Much gratitude to both of you for sharing your time and wisdom. What a blessing you are!
I bought organic carrots and potatoes and pressure canned them last year and it has been such a blessing as a side dish or add to soups and stews. Very happy with the results. We simply can’t grow carrots on our land so this is a great solution. Thanks Mary for all the tips you mentioned. I really want to get the electric tea kettle. ❤
I recently saw a video of folks who grew carrots in 5 gallon buckets! Mostly filled with sand, potting soil was mixed in also. They grew great! I’m thinking of trying it in a wood box I have.
Love my Aroma electric pitcher size
I love your channel so much Mary me (21) and my mom (47) have been watching you and loving your content we’re trying to go to a traditional kitchen and building a prepper pantry and we’ve brought out my grandmas recipe box and it’s been a great bonding time ❤ also just a side note I went to a thrift store next to my house and they do donations to our local food pantry and they have had lots of inexpensive appliances I got the toaster over I have from faverware and and instant pot from faberware both for 15$ each!! All my cook ware comes second hand now and it’s doing great at my house
That is awesome! I love hearing this!! Love, Mary
Found all my storage containers for pantry and my workbench at the thrift store. Also found a new espresso machine(still in box), mandolin, wine cooler (I converted it to a cheese cave), and temperature regulated slow cooker I use for cheese. I am now looking for a pressure cooker. I understand that it is good for sterilizing material used for substrates for mushrooms. Highly endorse looking at alternative sources for items !!! X
So impressive to hear you are actively learning how to save, prep, and use good sense. Also endearing to hear that you are so close to your mother. You are a gift to your generation.
Hey Mary, I think I should also mention that the organic peanut butter has Valencia peanuts. Valencia peanuts are the highest quality peanuts and their growing practice's guarantee no mold!
Thank you for the in-depth lesson on the oatmeal. I’m and old farm girl and had never heard the information you gave us. I have fed tons of rolled oats to farm animals and good old Quaker Oats to my farm two legged babies. But my next trip to Costco I’m going to grab a bag of your oatmeal and give it a good try.
I love how soft and just momma friendly your videos are. Thanks for just being you.
Just an old farm girl in Washington State.
Mary, every time I go to Costco, I look at that giant bag of sprouted oats wistfully, and walk on by, thinking I don't have it in my budget. But last time, I finally got it, and I am thrilled to have such a great item in my pantry! Thanks for your videos!
I know exactly how you feel. It is a bit of a luxury for me too! Especially since I know that I can soak and sprout my oat groats and then flake them myself. However, I like to keep these on hand to make life easy for me when I am feeling overly tired and just need a break in the kitchen! LOL!! Love, Mary
Mary, you are absolutely delightful. Your demeanor makes me smile ❤
Hey, sweet Mary. Just a little correction on the Instant Precision Dutch Oven. It is enameled coated on the inside of the pot, just not the lip of the lid. I use it a lot and absolutely love it. Got rid of my other slow cooker. Love your channel and appreciate your willingness to share your knowledge with us.
Hi Penny, Thank you so much for clarifying that!! I completely missed that!! LOL!! Love, Mary
iDesign is what I use in my refrigerator, freezer as well as my cabinets. Using these has been a game changer for me. These are used in my bathroom cabinets as well. Everything is still organized and was worth every penny :)
You know, Mary, when it's absolutely stupid-hot in Summer months, you actually can take your toaster-oven OUTSIDE to do your cooking on the porch or perhaps out on the patio. Whether you have an external power outlet or use extension cords, you can fire up the oven and use it to bake those cakes or roast those chickens, etc. The same applies to your instapot or slow cooker. This is definitely the argument in favor of setting up an outside (or "canning") kitchen.
If you have a shed or you have the space for one (and can afford it), this might be a good option.
I don't know if you have a solar generator (such as a Jackery or a Kodiak) and solar panels.
I sincerely hope that you do.
I've learned that many over-landers and American Nomads (people living The Van Life or The RV Life) have been using their solar generators to power their instapot and regularly cooking their meals on the road using solar power. I'm pretty-sure you could also use it for your toaster oven. Possibly also an electric grill. This is something any of us can do in our own back yards, saving money AND keep the house from baking in Summer.
Of course, I cannot forget about the solar oven. Cook outside... with zero gas or electric. That's a very good option.
( The All-American Sun Oven is definitely on my Wish-List.)
I don't remember if you have a solar generator and panels and/or sun oven. If you do I'd love to see that content.
I noticed something. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like the newest Food Saver vacuum-sealer includes new jar lid attachments. Did I see that correctly or do I need glasses? On that note, I saw in another video that FoodSaver actually has a stand-alone jar-lid vacuum-sealer. It's battery-operated and it just pops onto the lid and sucs out the air. I think I need one.
BTW, since I'm reminding myself of glasses... that's another Prep you can stock up on at Costco. If you use reading glasses, you can buy a 3-pack of readers to keep for Just-In-Case. Okay, it's not Pantry-related... but it is Preps.
I've been wanting a vacuum-sealer for awhile now. My Emeril pot has a sous-vide mode and I want to try that out.
I've been thinking about using Sous-Vide cooking as a Prepping technique. I'd sous-vide some steaks (a big batch), then let them cool and throw them into the freezer. Stack them vertically. Whenever I want steak or chicken, I pull out a sealed pack, thaw it out, cut it open and sear the outsides (or possibly air-fry it) and Dinner Is Done.
It seems to me that sous-vide + freezer = Not needing to use oxy-absorbers. (I think I'm right.)
PLEASE I want everyone's opinions about my thoughts and theories and ideas. Let me know if you agree with my opinions... OR teach me what your experience has taught you.
I mean no sarcasm when I say, "Correct me if I'm wrong".
Thanks for sharing. Yes, I’ve got 3 solar power stations. They are terrific! And a solar oven too! Thanks for all the tips. Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
I was just chatting about the Instapot Max the other day with this group because in addition to it being able to can 4 pint jars at a time, it has a sous vide feature ...
Also, the All American Sun Oven can dehydrate as well...and right now they have available the stackable 2 black enamel pots with a glass lid back in stock that fits perfectly in the oven. If you spatchcock a chicken, it will fit right down in one of the pots perfectly.
Speaking of sous vide steaks...you can take your med-rare steak leftovers, vacuum seal them, toss in freezer if you like, then sous vide them to bring them back up to temperature without overcooking them.
If you vacuum seal and toss in freezer, dont use oxygen absorbers...not needed. Mary has a few videos showing how to use a few different FoodSaver devices, including an old and new style hand held jar vacuum sealer.
I saw that one, @@irisdude and now I'm covetous. It's on my wish-list and I might just go ahead and buy it now. I have lots of jars and I use them to store nuts 'n stuff. That little doohickey is just what I need. I also need a jar lid attachment... but yeah. Soon, I think.
Please do not refer to Power Stations as "Solar Generators". Power Stations do not generate any power on their own - they only store power. Calling a Power Station any kind of "Generator" is simply confusing.
Yeah, I know, @@rangerannie5636, but that's what I've always heard them called and that's what I know. And I agree with you, but it takes time to change habits, even the useless outdated ones.
And yes, I am whining (in my head) as I type this.
Anywho... Power station. Right.
You have been a blessing to me as I learn to prep.
Yep…I’m transitioning to glass wear. I buy a little at a time. Of course I’m saving some plastic, especially my Brilliance plastic. The air tight snap on works really well….but I’m going for glass.
Hi Mary! Just wanted to mention - we use plastic flatware when our large family gets together, but we don't want to throw away all that plastic. It holds up remarkably well in the dishwasher!! I put them in there all the time and they come out beautifully!
Great to know!!🤗
The problem with plastic in the dish washer is the high heat releases the bad stuff from the plastic.
At minute 41 you mentioned, throwing in Bay leaves in a flour bucket. That's new to me. How many bay leaves per pound of flour? You are just fabulous. I'm getting my Costco list ready now!
I love going to Costco with you. Since this is the store we shop at. We only go to town every two months, Costco is the way for us to shop at. Thanks Mary 💕🇨🇦
Hi Mary!! I LOVE going shopping with you and seeing all the cool items, as I never go to Costco or any big stores like this. How fun to see everything! Thank you!! You are the sweetest.... Love and blessings...
I found a grain grinder attachment for my Kitchen Aid stand mixer!!!! Gonna save up for that one🙂
-Lisa
Happy to own some of the wonderful items that you were showing us!
The electric tea kettle (for me) is extremely heavy when full of liquid and the tea infuser’s insert, once you boil the water & open pot lid, the steam from the water while finagling the infuser back in the pot (caution).
My favorite thing about the vita mix is that it’ll cook your food, whether making fresh tomato soup or whatever -it will cook your recipe in the blender
Your tea pot is so adorable! I have the one from Costco and I absolutely love it! I’ve purchased organic herbs from Mountain Rose and I’ve made my own tea blends, so this tea pot is wonderful! I bought my daughter a Vitamix for Christmas last year when they were on sale. I’ve had mine for about 12 years and love it. She loves hers too, and the kids love the smoothies she makes! I bought some of those silicone bags at Aldi’s that were a bit less expensive, but they were all the sandwich size. Those USA made pans are the best! I bought a set of those too, lol! I have the bread loaf pans too! I have found that they are the best made pans out there. I love buying the peeled garlic, onions and mushrooms for freeze drying.
Sweet Berry Farms opened this weekend in Marble Falls. I plan on heading up there soon to pick strawberries for freeze drying and making jam. If you’ve never been, you should go. The tulips should be ready soon.
Ruta Maya is my favorite too. Both the Austin and Cedar Park store have been out of them the last few times I went, but they were finally in stock last week. I had to buy 2 bags just in case. I like to brew my coffee and then freeze dry. So much better than commercial instant coffee!
I think I’ve purchased just about everything that you’ve shown on your video (with the exception of a few of the appliances). Now I’m feeling like a mega prepper 😳. I love the Manuka honey and I make sure I always have it, as well as regular honey. My daughter is a nurse and has 4 kids. I introduced her to Manuka and she uses it when the kids are sick.
I just love you, Mary♥️. Thanks for all the knowledge and wisdom you bring to us every day. 😊
As a person of English heritage, I am stunned at the thought of an electic teapot. 😆
LOL!! My English Great grandmother would surely agree!! 🤣🤣🤣 Love, Mary❤️🤗❤️
USA Pans are amazing. Thank you for the heads up on those. I will scoot to Costco soon!!
Mary, this was the best video I’ve seen shopping at Costco! ❤ Yes there are others who film shopping at Costco, but you explain products so nice, and you are not in a hurry walking fast up and down the isles like all the others do! Thank you for showing us the prices and products and short post on them!
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I bought one of those $129 Ninja systems, and have to say I love it. Makes amazing smoothies, and the food processor functions really well, too.
This was like a lesson on grocery shopping that I never got as a young adult. I loved this.
Yes! Mary is great! Yep, Preppers, we finally have our very own Martha Stewart. Much smarter in my opinion, and, makes me feel sane and special.❤️❤️❤️
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THANK YOU so much for the bone broth recipes! I used marsala wine because that’s what I had and never thought of using orange peels! It was delicious and my bone broth turned into brown jello it was so cool!
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It is so much fun going through Costco in another country! Thank you, Mary 😊
This couldn't come at a better time as I was planning my Costco trip today. Thank you!
Mary I love your videos, you are a treasure trove of wisdom when it comes to all things nutrition and home made! Have you lost a little weight? You look amazing. Your hubby is a wonderful cameraman too. Blessings from Ireland, I’m celebrating Ireland winning their game against France in the Six Nations today❤🙏🇮🇪
Hi Eileen, Go Ireland!! And thank you so much for the kind words...I have lost a few pounds...I am working so hard at it but it is slow going at 65!! Love, Mary
@Mary's Nest Well whatever you are doing, it's working, keep it up
Great video. I always love your Costco shopping trips. I agree that having paper plates/cups/plastic ware is a good idea. But, I did want to suggest that you can wash and wipe plates and cups with a vinegar/water dilution of 1:6 ratio in a spray bottle. This is good for camping too. Just be sure that the item you are spraying with the vinegar solution is not reactive to the acid in the vinegar.
I got the electric tea kettle from Costco for a Christmas gift, I love and use it daily.
Thanks Mary for taking us along to Costco! Love. Your insights into what are Best Buy’s!
Hopefully by the time I get to Costco the stackable storage bind are still available. That's a great idea, as well as, portioning out flour , as well as, sugar into 1 or 2lb bags and storing in vacuum sealed bags. Great to have available for my unprepared family members.
Yes! Mock Mill! I researched it to the hilt before I bought and have not been sorry I mill wheat and dent corn for cornbread can mill cracked wheat or cracked corn in various degrees of sizes of he cracked grains too so versatile and stone ground! WONDERFUL MILL!👍
I just had my kitchen renovated to create a resilient kitchen.
Snapware is also made in the USA! ❤
Food Saver Machines are wonderful!! But a word of caution -I've learned the hard way: DO NOT buy off brands of vacuum sealing bags! I've had LOTS of *trouble with Kirkland brand bags (leaking or getting holes weeks or months after storing) no fun to find that in the pantry. *All different foods & not even foods with sharp edges, peanuts or chocolate chips, but things like granulated sugar, flour, homemade broth, etc. It's good to save money, but some cheaper things can cost more in the end. 🙏🏻🌷
Great tip!
@@CloudWatcher500 Good to know! Thanks maybe I'll try others, but not Kirkland again. Thank you
@@sc2618 I can confirm that the Amazon bags do quite well.
@@atomicfrijole7542 That's good, except I no longer buy anything from Amazon.
I've never had an issue with the Kirkland brand. Been using them for a year. Have also used the Weston brand. No issues
I love Costco! We’ve had a membership since the early 2000’s and go there regularly. I still spin around and toss my hat in the air just like Mary Tyler Moore every time we go. 😂😂😂 Thank you for all of your really great videos. I’m making your bread recipe on this very, chilly day. 😊
So happy to hear that you are making the bread! Love, Mary
I love Costco too! I tell my kids I feel like it’s my Disneyland!
My membership goes away back 25 years plus !!!
😂 The idea of that hat toss, though! You sound adorable omg 🥰
The tea infuser kettle is awesome. I purchased one before the holidays and it works well.
Good to know!
Good morning Mary ❤I just had the pleasure of meeting you through your video with Homesteading Family. I thought you were delightful so I sought you out and subscribed. I'm looking forward to learning lots of valuable information from you! It is funny that you are talking about small appliances. My husband and I took a trip to the beach last year and our accommodations had a kitchenette with a hot plate and a toaster oven. I loved it! I am not in the process of throwing my stove/oven out and putting in more counter in its place with shelves underneath to store all my can't live without small appliance like my slow cooker, instapot, etc. My husband purchased one of those table top ovens for me at Costco (it can cook a 20 pound turkey and its a 12 in 1. It even makes popcorn! And I purchased the same 2 burner hot plate I used at the beach. It works fabulously. The best part is I have the same features as a stove/oven only this combo was only about $180 before taxes. and when I am not using the hotplate it is put away not taking up my counterspace.
Thanks, Mary! Love your videos. For those who may be reading this comment and have yet to try Mary's Sardine recipe - DON"T WAIT!!! It is absolutely going to change your mind about sardines. Just thinking of it makes my mouth water...
its always to see your smiling face, Mary. 🤗 and your great information.
Ms. Mary, as you likely know, different local Costco's carry different items according to their demographic. I found this out because my hairdresser lives in Pflugerville and I shop there for Tillamook Sharp chedder cheese that our Costco (we're neighbors😉) no longer carries 😔. They also carry my favorite oyster sauce as well, so I stock up whenever I'm in need & getting my hair done. AAAALL this to say! LOL They do carry the large bags of pinto beans. I was just at the Pflugerville Costco and they carry a 25 lb. bag for 18.99. I don't believe they're organic, but still! Excellent find! I know it's quite a haul for you to go there, but may be worth the trip for no more often than you'd be buying them. I'd love to say I'd get them for you the next time I'm out that way, but since you don't know me from Adam, that may be a bit too weird. 😉🤣
Thanks so much for sharing all of this!! Love, Mary
I loved "shopping" with you, Mary. It's been quite a while since I've been to Costco since the last several years upheavals. I see so many new (to me) items that I definitely need. Thanks for taking us along.
I appreciated the commentary about the sprouted oats. Until my dental work is completed, I have chewing difficulties which makes for digestive difficulties. Looking for those sprouted oats will very much improve my breakfast situation.
I love my cuisineart air fryer! Gets used multiple days per week. The Emeril one would be nice for making whole chickens
I have that electric glass kettle, Mary! I love it! Thanks for your videos - they are so helpful. Excited to see this Costco one. 😁
Do you think the base inside the kettle is stainless steel? If so, I would love to get one
That was such a fun virtual shopping trip, Mary! Thank you for taking the time to be our online shopping host. Love 💕 your channel and all the intelligent and educational wisdom you share. Pam
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I have this teapot!! Excellent!!
Wonderful!
Great video and thank you for sharing all of your helpful information! Your microphone worked perfectly! 😊
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Lost your videos so glad I found you today. My sams club has a lot of the products you talked about. You are so knowledgeable ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hi MARY, guess what the grand kids are home, we are making your sardine recipe for lunch, a wealth of information on this video, I thank you for visiting my channel. That was very nice of you.
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Great selection of prepper pantry items, Mary. Definitely ones on our list. Have a blessed weekend.
Hey Rob, Thank you! You too! Much love to the SG Family, Mary
Hi Mary, I enjoyed this even though we don't shop at Costco because I always learn something from you! I have been going round and round thinking about sprouting and soaking oats because we eat homemade granola or granola bars every morning. When you talked about the sprouted oats at Costco I decided I needed to research some more so I found your "never sprout grains again" video and Ureka! I'm not going to worry about it anymore! I've been a little worried about the heavy metal in dark chocolate issue lately because I love a little dark chocolate in my morning granola. Well, if phytic acid helps remove heavy metals then maybe I'm covered?!? 🤔Have a blessed week Mary!
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For storing paper products in the garage, using the black and yellow totes at Costco are wonderful deterrents for rodents
Great tip!
I have the Oster french door air frier oven & honestly I never use my regular oven anymore except for turkey at Thanksgiving... everything else fits in the countertop oven & is so much more convenient. Living in Hawaii, as in Texas, heating up the kitchen can be an issue so the Oster oven is so much more efficient IMHO...
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I really appreciate your advice! This video is so good! More in-depth beginner videos like this would be amazing!!!
You got it!❤️🤗❤️
Glass snapware is perfect for the HotLogic portable food oven to cook omelet or heat up your leftover for lunch.
Another great tip!
I use mine for that purpose too! I love doing meal prep at home and having home cooked meals ready to be heated up on my truck in the Hot Logic
People you need to start to buy kitchen tools and cooking stoves that do not depend on electric supply and even fuels. When SHTF these may not be available and you'll be glad to have an old fashioned wood stove and hand powered tools.
Mary, love the new Mic but maybe u would be even more clear if u attach it on the neckline edge of ur shirt so that it's closer to ur mouth. Thank u for all ur wonderful and very helpful information!
Yes, that is true - and I do have those types of items that I have shared in my emergency pantry videos. But while we have electricity, it is nice to enjoy using some modern conveniences. Love, Mary
@@MarysNest Yes indeed. Enjoy everything while God permits it.
I have various non electric cooking methods……..generators (solar and gas)…..propane, butane, wood and charcoal…
The big Ninja is a great blender.
Hello from Canada Mary 🌻🥀🌻 After a crazy day it was so VERY NICE and informative watching your Costco video. You have a wonderful and truthful way of sharing products. I composed a list LOL. Many thanks for all that you do Mary. 🌻🥀🌻
Hello sweet Mary. Thank you for this video. Have a wonderful weekend. Gods blessings to you and your family ❤
Hi Mary! GREAT video and you looked wonderful and sound was perfect! I belong to Costco and was able to get the tuna on sale but there was a limit of 2….so I made sure to stop in every few days to get my qty of 2! It’s interesting how you have so many different brands of foods and more organic varieties than here in SE PA. I have learned so much for you and am great full. God Bless to you and your family.
Thanks for the heads up Mary! I am going to Costco later today. I am getting the 4 piece storge bins for my refridgerator/freezer. 3 for the fridge and 1 for the freezer. Since they are clear it will be easier to keep like items in one bin. I bought 2 sets of the glass snapware last fall at Costco when they were $19.99. I love them. Great video!❤🙏
Love you Mary
Mary I always enjoy your wealth of information and wisdom. I am headed to Costco this week so I will look into some of these items…..except the sardines. 😂.
LOL!! I understand completely - but if you can buy one can at the grocery store, try the recipe I share here: czcams.com/video/6lj2CauDLs0/video.html You may find that you like them prepared this way. Love, Mary
Keep in mind that many of these items go on sale every 2-4 months. Also, if you have a Citibank Costco credit card in addition to the executive member card, you can get a LOT of money back. My statements closed in February & I got ~$172 back from the Exec membership & ~$912 back from the Citicard. I use those funds to pay off my credit card for additional credit, then wait until a higher priced item I want goes on sale. I’m basically getting it for free, plus I’m getting cash back on my NEXT year’s cash back check because that purchase is being made on my Costco Citibank card.
Hi Nicole, Great tip! Thanks for sharing!! Love, Mary
I very much appreciated your explanation regarding sprouted rolled oats, thanks!
Snapware is GOLD.Glass bottoms , plastic top. Bought prob 19.99
Great video. The portafino tuna in EVOO is delicious. Thanks for sharing.❤️
Thanks for the video Mary! I could hear you perfectly fine. Not sure why others had an issue.
I stock some all purpose flour. Froze it for 3 days minimum and then vacuum sealed the bags and put in a sealed food bucket. I prefer to not store wheat berries. I barely use flour as it is because I'm low carb. But I'm thinking of possibly bartering with people that may have something I need. Harder to barter if most people don't have a grain grinder.
Brilliance by Rubbermaid are perfect for transporting soup or, in my case, water for your dog when he rides along.
Great tip!
You rock, Mary!!❤️
Hi Sandy, You are so sweet!! Love, Mary
I do the same as that lady shared her tip w/ U......plus I 1st freeze for 72 hrs, THEN room air dry for 72 hrs, THEN divide up in paper bags & vacume seal and then into 5 gallon bucket. LONT TERM STORAGE 4 SURE😉👍 CAN NOT WAIT TILL I GET U R COOKBOOK 😊
I love your videos :) that just make my heart happy! xx you are such a wonderful lady.
I want a freeze drier so so bad. Been praying.
I’m a big fan of the Costco parchment paper and I now always have some in my extended pantry. When my Costco doesn’t have in stock, Azure Standard has been a good place to get One Organic rolled oats.
Soaking also makes the grain more digestible very key! The nuts are key to soak to remove the enzyme barriers. Peanuts have aflatoxins and why now the weaker generation is allergic! Dr.Bob says make enough for few days and done for a while.