Prepping Easy Freezer Meals for Baby #2 | All from Scratch

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  • čas přidán 7. 10. 2021
  • #AcreHomestead #FreezerMeals #ScratchCooking #ScratchPantry
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    My best friend is having her second baby and wasn't able to get any freezer meals made before the baby came!! I offered to make her breakfast freezer meals, dinner freezer meals, and some dessert for her and her husband so they could relax and enjoy bring their second baby home without the stress of having to cook.
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  • @FullOfRabbits
    @FullOfRabbits Před 2 lety +202

    It's nice seeing one of these types of channels where it isn't just mass amounts of frozen processed stuff mixed with canned processed stuff.

    • @mszeppelin5764
      @mszeppelin5764 Před 2 lety +12

      I totally agree. The amount of processed food in many of the large family meal videos is unappetizing to me.

    • @IrishRunningVlog
      @IrishRunningVlog Před 2 lety +7

      Totally agree. So many highly processed videos out there. This is really refreshing

    • @Stephanielyn18
      @Stephanielyn18 Před rokem +16

      It's definitely a privilege to be able to afford fresh ingredients so let's not shame those who can't afford it. Ideally we'd all love to cook with fresh ingredients.

    • @Ramblingeesha
      @Ramblingeesha Před 9 měsíci

      @@Stephanielyn18There was nothing shaming about the comment. It’s nice to see meal prep that doesn’t use processed foods. When people say they don’t eat a lot of processed foods or they prefer to cook from scratch, why is this offensive?

    • @karynagibson05
      @karynagibson05 Před 9 měsíci +5

      ​@Ramblingeesha
      Nobody said they were offended.
      Just not all of us can afford fresh all the time, like me. Food stamps and the food shelf only go so far!

  • @sherrylouise9495
    @sherrylouise9495 Před 2 lety +536

    This would be the best baby shower gift ever!! It will take so much stress off the new mom! ❤️👣🍼

    • @soilgrasswaterair
      @soilgrasswaterair Před 2 lety +4

      If she can give birth, the dad can bake!

    • @noellekorody4129
      @noellekorody4129 Před 2 lety +20

      I had a friend make some homemade dinners and dessert for my family after my first baby was born and it was the best thing in the world. I don't remember any other baby shower gift, but I'll always remember the food that was gifted me!

    • @katecreates7
      @katecreates7 Před 2 lety +3

      Right? Like I’ll be stealing this idea now 😂

    • @DSherman50
      @DSherman50 Před 2 lety +1

      It’s also a great gift for those too elderly to cook all their own meals, great for those with arthritis or recovering from surgery or illness. Frozen or ready made dinners taste like corporate food. Yuck.

  • @marieparks5674
    @marieparks5674 Před 2 lety +12

    I love you don’t edit out when you drop or break something, keeping it real.

  • @jamiemueller1881
    @jamiemueller1881 Před 2 lety +29

    Better than any booties, blankets or toys...there is NOTHING better than a meal when a new baby comes home. What an incredibly thoughtful person you are, Becky! This all looks delicious.

  • @LittleGardenBigDreams
    @LittleGardenBigDreams Před 2 lety +435

    Whatever vitamins you are on Becky, I need them….lol 😂 Your energy is amazing xx Cathi xx 😘

    • @amandawilder7353
      @amandawilder7353 Před 2 lety +36

      Fresh garden goodies, packed full of vitamins.

    • @susiem8055
      @susiem8055 Před 2 lety +27

      I think it’s the fire cider. I need to make it by the gallon. I have to sit down when I watch Becky because I get dizzy and my feet hurt. I have learned so much now if we can find out about the vitamins.

    • @jeanmattingly2457
      @jeanmattingly2457 Před 2 lety +11

      Becky you have been an inspiration to me! You make everything look so easy! Great job! Love your Channel!

    • @honeyy79
      @honeyy79 Před 2 lety +5

      Me too! Im so food tired.

    • @cynthiafisher9907
      @cynthiafisher9907 Před 2 lety +17

      It’s called youth!

  • @martinawalsh3728
    @martinawalsh3728 Před 2 lety +227

    FYI: your mistep on suger is the reason why your cookies are crisper than normal. More white sugar = crispy
    More brown sugar = softer. Really enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work.

    • @PaperMario64
      @PaperMario64 Před 2 lety +10

      That makes sense!

    • @keondacook4387
      @keondacook4387 Před 2 lety +7

      Thanks ! Didn’t know this!

    • @mindfulzen9714
      @mindfulzen9714 Před 2 lety +11

      And also for a pillow type chocolate chip cookie just use nestle receipe on bag BUT add an extra 1/4 cup flour per batch. You will have amazing Thick cookies! For baking pull out your cookies a minute or so before recommend time they will then finish baking On the baking sheet

    • @gigis.3301
      @gigis.3301 Před 2 lety +2

      I thought she messed up the sugar on the zucchini muffins!

    • @michelletrujillo3738
      @michelletrujillo3738 Před rokem +4

      Also the moment the cookie “cracks” on top, pull them out of the oven!!

  • @sony2612
    @sony2612 Před 2 lety +42

    I know how fragile your body is after having a baby... It's very important to eat nutritious food at this time.... This is the best gift one can give to someone who just had a baby... God bless you

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 Před 2 lety +56

    You’re the first person I’ve seen on CZcams that knows how to peel potatoes fast. Incredible! You are an amazing young woman! I think we all wish we were your best friend, what a gift!

    • @helgardhossain9038
      @helgardhossain9038 Před 6 měsíci

      Yes, but please DON'T peel sweet potatoes - they are really healthy, skin and all ...
      (Normal potatoes don't need to be peeled if the skin looks nice.)

  • @brendaadams666
    @brendaadams666 Před 2 lety +98

    You get more done in one day than most people do in a month of Sundays! I don't care how many eggs you drop or how many things go awry, you are a delight and I enjoy watching and spending time with you! ❤

  • @bobbiek2960
    @bobbiek2960 Před 2 lety +124

    You are the “ Rachael Ray “ of CZcams. Everything looks delicious, what a nice thing to do.🥰

    • @bellaboopixi
      @bellaboopixi Před 2 lety +16

      She does remind me of what I liked about the 30 minute meals videos, you're so right! She's a more relatable pioneer woman. Who needs food network?? 🤣

    • @angelabuckley29
      @angelabuckley29 Před 2 lety +3

      @@bellaboopixi much better then Rachel Ray. Becky is much more relatable and the flow is like hanging out with a sister or a bestie for a few hours. Nurturing.🌷

    • @bellaboopixi
      @bellaboopixi Před 2 lety

      @@angelabuckley29 right?? And I learn just as much as watching good eats or something. She is so awesome

  • @cece354
    @cece354 Před 6 měsíci +4

    You are a super woman! I cannot imagine making all these dishes in such a short time. Watching you makes me tired. I really admire your hard work. Your friend is so lucky to have you.

  • @Tlynn86CG
    @Tlynn86CG Před 2 lety +99

    Hey Becky! My Grandmother always told me when it comes to doubling recipes, you don't double baking soda or baking powder. You reduce by a fraction for every teaspoon, I think by 1/8. You may want to investigate that. Baking is tricky! I love that you're making these meals for your friend. A dear friend of mine did this for me when I had my first child and it was such a blessing!

    • @normanshadow1
      @normanshadow1 Před 2 lety +7

      Yes, I've also heard you can't double baking recipes unless some ingredients are adjusted.

    • @DSherman50
      @DSherman50 Před 2 lety +3

      @@normanshadow1 thanks, I didn’t know that. But I know trying to triple a potato salad doesn’t work.

    • @m00nAlways0nMe
      @m00nAlways0nMe Před 2 lety +7

      I've never had that issue... I always double every ingredient and never once had a problem, but I'm going to try it this way and see if anything changes.

    • @sandrab4394
      @sandrab4394 Před 2 lety

      Same with salt!

    • @meaganalexander789
      @meaganalexander789 Před rokem +1

      Are you serious I just made banana bread today and was wondering why it was off lol

  • @imlearningtolivejennicaket1926

    My key ahha moment in baking, I finally had after like 10 years of home cooking was learning about bakers percents. Doubling and halfing dosent always work out to just double the numbers. But converting to the bakers percents you have control of making what ever amount you want.

    • @GrowWithSara
      @GrowWithSara Před 2 lety +8

      Shoot I don’t understand what you mean? If you double it, you’re doing 100% more, which will still be the exact same percentages of all ingredients. And if you half it, you do 50% less. That wouldn’t work? Maybe I’m confused 🙈

    • @BizzyBee30
      @BizzyBee30 Před 2 lety +16

      Look up Baking Percentage by King Aurthur! That should help you

    • @soilgrasswaterair
      @soilgrasswaterair Před 2 lety +5

      @@BizzyBee30 For things just made at home will it really be awful? I wonder because double or make half is what most at home tend to do and taste buds aren’t usually so sensitive you need to cook at a professional level at home.

    • @adriennetochter6873
      @adriennetochter6873 Před 2 lety +11

      Interesting, I’ve never heard of bakers percents. I’ll have to look that up!

    • @BizzyBee30
      @BizzyBee30 Před 2 lety +23

      @@soilgrasswaterair I would just make two separate batches instead of trying to double it. You can always try though. It won't be exactly how it should

  • @ThorneyRose
    @ThorneyRose Před 2 lety +39

    I have six children. Before my due time, I would cook and bake extra so I could have something in the freezer for those bad and/or disorganised days. I wish I’d a friend like you. We were on our own and I am always thankful that I’d had the energy to do the pre-baby meals. I think we’d’ve starved if I hadn’t had those meals on standby. Bless you Becky. Keep on showing the world that kindness, love and support really is a “thing”.

  • @JupitersRealm
    @JupitersRealm Před 2 lety +77

    I wish you could bottle your energy! Everything looks delicious and I can just imagine how it tastes. All of us need a friend like you, Becky. Thank you for allowing us into your kitchen. I learn something every time.

  • @kaiteemitchell9453
    @kaiteemitchell9453 Před 2 lety +27

    The church community did a week of meals for our second baby and it was such a huge blessing that I do the same now for friends/family. A few meals really helps after birth!

  • @alexisngardner
    @alexisngardner Před 2 lety +228

    Becky, you are such a gift of a friend! I hope to be that for other people! You are a woman with many talents and you have so much knowledge. I would love to see a video on how you plan your freezer cooking meals! How do you plan what you are going to make while also making the most of your time? I dream of doing freezer cooking days to help save time in the future but the thought of planning through it is so overwhelming to me. I absolutely love your channel and content!

    • @dorothyyoung8231
      @dorothyyoung8231 Před 2 lety +24

      I’m not Becky but I have a couple ideas for you to think about. First just give meal prep a try. No disasters will occur. Just dive in. Second, a good way to start is to double or triple recipes when making regular meals. If you’re making chili, make a triple batch, eat one batch for dinner, and freeze two batches. Eventually you’ll have a good cache of food in the freezer without much thought or planning.
      If you like the convenience of having meals in the freezer, eventually you can start doing planned half days and then full days of meal prep. So try on a small scale rather than jumping in at the deep end! Enjoy!

    • @debrareed6915
      @debrareed6915 Před 2 lety +7

      Me to I love watching her she is so full of life.God bless you Becky.

    • @darknight0dc
      @darknight0dc Před 2 lety +3

      @@dorothyyoung8231 👍👍👍
      Also, I find that planning what we're going to eat throughout the week really helps me plan out what to prep. I've been trying to keep a bunch of things like meatballs in the freezer, because we eat them quite often 🙂 good luck friends!

    • @dorothyyoung8231
      @dorothyyoung8231 Před 2 lety

      @@darknight0dc yes! Planning is a stress reliever for me. I dislike scrambling at 5:00 to figure out what to make for dinner!

    • @alexisngardner
      @alexisngardner Před 2 lety

      @@dorothyyoung8231 such a great idea!!! I never thought of it that way. I will definitely give this a try! Thank you!

  • @Travisthegardener
    @Travisthegardener Před 2 lety +10

    I have Currently switch roles with my wife due to a Major injury i had and thanks to you i feal more Confident to be able to make better meals for my family!!! The fustration i went through to learn on my own has be Greatly alleviated by you thank you!!!!!!!

    • @robynm7221
      @robynm7221 Před 2 lety +1

      God bless you❣ What an awesome husband you are. I pray your wife heals quickly & is able to get back to normal.
      Let her know she's being prayed for & to not be hard on herself for not being able to do all she used to do before she was injured.
      I've had double wrist surgeries & now I can't do everything I used to & I still try, but I live with a lot of pain. I pray she can get back to doing the things she enjoyed doing before the injury.
      I'm praying for you as well, for God to give you strength to get through this difficult time in your lives. 🙌 ✝️ 🙏💞❣🙋‍♀️

    • @Travisthegardener
      @Travisthegardener Před 2 lety +1

      @@robynm7221 Thank you so much!!!! sorry just re edited It was I who was injured Not able to go back to work for quite some time. I grow most of our food but never prepared it or cooked it lol But is coming along with the help of you And everybody on CZcams that I can learn from it is most helpful! Give wife's more Attention men Out there! It's hard to stay motivated to do everything They do! Same reason I'm doing my best to strive through it stay motivated because of the mutual love we all share For one another!!! You people are most inspiring😍😍😍😍

    • @sofiaedmundson9128
      @sofiaedmundson9128 Před 2 lety

      Best to you for fast healing Travis. Good work on learning new skills to help out the family! Keep on cooking. Laugh at your recipe "fails". Sometimes a mistake turns into the best thing you ever cooked!

    • @Travisthegardener
      @Travisthegardener Před 2 lety +1

      @@sofiaedmundson9128 tyty!!!😁 Definitely have to laugh at a few of them I mean my Lord how can you screw up spaghetti but I did🤣🤣🤣 Thank you for the kind words most appreciated!

  • @mrs.t4382
    @mrs.t4382 Před rokem +4

    What an absolute blessing. I am a mother to eight children, and without a doubt, a home-cooked meal after having a baby is one of the best things in the world!

  • @whatgwenloves
    @whatgwenloves Před 2 lety +14

    Yay! Meals were the #1 best postpartum gifts for me. She will appreciate them so much!

  • @rebelgirl9436
    @rebelgirl9436 Před 2 lety +47

    I love how you answered your Dad's call. Makes me feel I am in the kitchen with you!

  • @jenniferc6165
    @jenniferc6165 Před 2 lety +18

    You need to get an audible sponsor!! You’re always listening to something it would be perfect

    • @DunkanDoughnuts
      @DunkanDoughnuts Před 2 lety +1

      She's done one in the past so I wouldn't be surprised if she did it again

  • @f8thfulmom
    @f8thfulmom Před 2 lety +56

    Becky, You’re the best! Even though the cookies didn’t come out perfect, they looked delicious! Seriously, making all those different meals and filming really is a lot to juggle! Plus, you’re talking and explaining everything at the same time. You also broke two eggs on the floor, if I remember correctly you also spilled seasoning or something on you stovetop, broke something with glass - so there were a few “cleanup on aisle 3” moments. Those things aren’t any big deal other than frustrating, but add the filming,etc - it was a gigantic undertaking! You totally ROCKED it! Your baby shower gift of homemade food is like one of the greatest gifts. After having babies I cannot express how glorious it is to know that there’s an actual meal to eat. To a mom in postpartum, it can make you just break down crying because it’s so helpful. Not over exaggerating at all! Love to you Becky!🥰

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks, Carrie! :) You are so sweet!

    • @Nightfighter82
      @Nightfighter82 Před 2 lety +1

      it shows that anyone can really do this if they plan and try to do it. It's very relatable.

  • @iammojojojo1646
    @iammojojojo1646 Před 2 lety +9

    What a thoughtful and generous gift for your friend! She's lucky to have you!

  • @erintuma34
    @erintuma34 Před 2 lety +21

    Your friend is a lucky girl to have you in her life. What an amazing gift to give!

  • @Tiffitar
    @Tiffitar Před 2 lety +30

    Becky! Get yourself a cookie scoop, it’s the easiest and cleanest way to fill muffins or cupcakes!

  • @dauntlessdivine2627
    @dauntlessdivine2627 Před 2 lety +19

    Dogs love raw eggs if you ever have broken ones on the floor or too many, give to your dogs! Helps keep their coats shiny and healthy.
    Becky, are you and Josh interested in having kids? Totally understand if you don't want to answer.

  • @kitt7477
    @kitt7477 Před 2 lety +67

    Not only are you a great cook and gardener, but you also have great ethics’s and curtsies. ‘Do one to others as you would want done to you’
    Your friend is lucky to have you in her life.

    • @kitt7477
      @kitt7477 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kathrynwitte3398 courtesies. Thanks.

    • @changescome3
      @changescome3 Před 2 lety +2

      Also, "do unto others"...

  • @DancingHorseFarm1
    @DancingHorseFarm1 Před 2 lety +26

    I love onion broth, I make a huge batch and can it to use as a soup base throughout the winter. It's also a good way to use up a lot of your onions.

    • @future.homesteader
      @future.homesteader Před 2 lety +5

      Onion broth can be made with just skins, 1st tough layer & top / root end cut offs. I keep a bag in the freezer to collect them as I'm using onions in cooking.

  • @ellenradford8582
    @ellenradford8582 Před 2 lety +37

    I was looking back thinking I missed something!! You are a terrific friend! I seriously loved getting dinners when I had my daughter 32 years ago!!

  • @giftedpixie1187
    @giftedpixie1187 Před 2 lety +16

    You are such a good friend. This is truly one of the best things you could do for her after having a baby. ❤

  • @user-hq3gn5xy3m
    @user-hq3gn5xy3m Před 2 lety +12

    Awesome cook! What a wonderful valuable gift. Tip for filling muffin tins, I use an ice cream scoop to avoid mess and drips on the sides cause I’m hopeless otherwise. Ice cream scoops are good for biscuits too.

  • @sarahhalliwell1990
    @sarahhalliwell1990 Před 2 lety +31

    If baking is not your thing use an electronic kitchen scale and measure by weight rather then volume. Makes life so much easier!

    • @margaretnorman4376
      @margaretnorman4376 Před 2 lety

      I love my kitchen scale! I use it for all of my sourdough bakes, and even when dividing doughs into portions so they are all more or less the same size....

    • @TheShadowMan.
      @TheShadowMan. Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah. It took me years to accept that! If I want consistency, I use my digital scale 😊

  • @donnarogers405
    @donnarogers405 Před 2 lety +18

    Thank you, Becky, for linking your music selections to your videos. I use them as I clean my home. And I have also changed the way I cook. After my separation from hubby. I got into a ' I don't want to cook for myself ' time. I lost interest in it all. Then I found you on youtube.
    You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure to many others. I now do for myself again. on a much smaller scale lol
    God bless you with everything you do

  • @leemckenzie3509
    @leemckenzie3509 Před 2 lety +6

    You’re so kind to do that for your friend. Having a baby really wipes you out and having meals ready to go is so wonderful. You’ve earned your gold star for this year. 🤣

  • @SMichelle626
    @SMichelle626 Před 2 lety +37

    Scissors in the kitchen is one of the best things ever!! What a wonderful gift to your friend 💜

    • @loriyamada9252
      @loriyamada9252 Před 2 lety +1

      00000

    • @lottatroublemaker6130
      @lottatroublemaker6130 Před rokem

      I think I have 5, 1 pair of kitchen scissors and 4 ordinary ones, because I use them so much and I don’t have to wash them by hand when I used them, I can just take a new pair (I don’t run the dishwasher every day since I’m single etc)! 🤗

  • @amberthistle2803
    @amberthistle2803 Před 2 lety +106

    I've had some formal culinary training. Doubling baking recipes is tricky. It's all about science and it's not as simple as just adding double the ingredients. You have to alter the ratio of dry and wet ingredients. It normally doesn't work out well. My teacher always had us mix up multiple single batches if we needed more than one batch. We had a few big batch recipes that were ready to go into the big floor mixers but everything else was a normal sized recipe that shouldn't be doubled.

    • @deanagallatin6974
      @deanagallatin6974 Před 2 lety +3

      I love to bake. I never double the recipe. I will.make the recipe twice and just keep baking.

    • @shirak3928
      @shirak3928 Před 2 lety +12

      When I ‘double’ a baking recipe I measure into 2 dif bowl. The final product will rarely come out right if you double or triple a recipe intro the same bowl

    • @joannar9121
      @joannar9121 Před 2 lety +3

      I bake alot and I am successful at doubling most recipies. I do not double loafs or cake mixes as I like to ensure equal amounts in the pans. However I just cannot be distracted by my kids or whatever lol

    • @rose281396
      @rose281396 Před 2 lety +17

      I have no experience cooking and always double my cookie batches and they come out phenomenal. I don’t ever do ratios or alternate. I cook with love! 😉

    • @mariannesouza8326
      @mariannesouza8326 Před 2 lety

      Yes!!

  • @chellagirl3664
    @chellagirl3664 Před 2 lety +16

    Man, I wish I would have had someone do this for me when I had my baby. I came home from the hospital and had to cook right away.

  • @SteffaniesJourney
    @SteffaniesJourney Před 2 lety +33

    Sweet Potatoes are ready in 120 days generally….. if they’re flowering, thin generally 4-5 weeks after. I have those same orange pots! Thanks for sharing.

  • @camkind4377
    @camkind4377 Před 2 lety +28

    I'm making the breakfast casserole tonight! And I might do this for my friend who's due in a month, great idea!

    • @oliviawilson8936
      @oliviawilson8936 Před 2 lety

      Hey I’m wanting to make this for myself for postpartum. Did you freeze the one for your friend unbaked or after you had baked it?

  • @katiecarnahan538
    @katiecarnahan538 Před 2 lety +9

    Everybody needs a best friend like you! That is the sweetest thing ever. I know your friend appreciated this.

  • @christyd3103
    @christyd3103 Před 2 lety +7

    So sweet!! Once the baby arrives, it is one of the best things having already prepped meals!!! You don’t realize how hungry you get running around with the baby. You are an amazing friend as this has to be one of the best baby shower gifts ever! ☺️

  • @bonnieferns4646
    @bonnieferns4646 Před rokem +4

    Love watching you Becky….you have boundless energy….you are a great cook,mother, and wife

  • @lolad7779
    @lolad7779 Před 2 lety +27

    I bought silicon muffin liners and they’re great whenever I make muffins/cupcakes. And reusable! 😁

    • @sarahlarson1082
      @sarahlarson1082 Před 2 lety +1

      I love mine!

    • @denisenourse8462
      @denisenourse8462 Před 2 lety

      I tried some silicone liners, but I could taste the silicone in my muffins. It was really gross. My husband and kids couldn't taste it, but it was a strong flavor to me.

  • @emilyharrington2219
    @emilyharrington2219 Před 2 lety +3

    I’m glad you explained the title right off the bat because I was VERY confused for a moment. 😂

  • @janielewis1475
    @janielewis1475 Před 2 lety +13

    If you drop an egg on the floor pick up the shell and call one of the dogs in. They will clean it up for you then it's just a simple mop up for you.

  • @jaeleighxxx7829
    @jaeleighxxx7829 Před 2 lety +9

    There is so much to love about your videos, from the whole organisation to the prep then cooking. You might not class yourself as a baker but those muffins looked amazing, can't imagine them looking better. I have never seen the shredded hash browns nor some of the bigger sizes here in the UK. I also love how you're so natural not all made up to look like a beauty queen as seems the norm these days, you are really easy to relate and connect to and I adore how you kept the 2 eggs breaking in, keeping in real.. I think you'd be great on tv and your friends lucky to have you.

  • @user-nx4lc9pf5j
    @user-nx4lc9pf5j Před rokem +3

    I'm going to be meal prepping for myself for my second baby and I'm loving watching this for inspiration! What an awesome friend you are

  • @nicolehagvik480
    @nicolehagvik480 Před 2 lety +25

    When you use the muffin liners you don't need to spray them. I have never sprayed them and they come off really easy

  • @ItsJess2220
    @ItsJess2220 Před 2 lety +9

    You are such a sweet friend to make all that food for that postpartum mama! What a huge blessing!!

  • @heatherbare3198
    @heatherbare3198 Před 2 lety +17

    Becky, you're amazing! You inspired me to start freezer cooking and really making the most of the garden harvest this year. It's also my second year really gardening and I'm learning so many preserving methods from you for things I didn't pay much attention to in the past, like onion tops and apple skins. Girl you got me to the point of seeking out a local farm (we're in Amish country here 😉 ) that does home raised and locally butchered organic beef that does bulk orders in a 1/4 cow at a time. Keep being awesome! You are inspiring.

  • @mercedesprice6595
    @mercedesprice6595 Před 2 lety +21

    I’m a birth and postpartum doula and I just had to tell you what an absolute blessing this was for your friend! I try to tell new moms to ask for things they really need, not ‘stuff’. Even four meals would be a weight lifted. You went above and beyond. Just amazing ❤️ you rock!

  • @lolroque
    @lolroque Před 2 lety +14

    That's such a nice and thoughtful gift! You're great!

  • @beckycucchi3366
    @beckycucchi3366 Před 2 lety +25

    Most sweet potatoes are ready from 90 to 110 days from planting. Try digging up one and see if they are ready. If you leave them to long they tend to grow small root hairs on them but they are still OK.

  • @natm1320
    @natm1320 Před 2 lety +2

    Awww everyone needs a friend like you! That is so sweet and thoughtful!

  • @christinej2358
    @christinej2358 Před 2 lety +1

    Everything looks delicious, Becky. Your friend will greatly appreciate all the meals. You did good! Thank you for sharing!

  • @earthmagic1
    @earthmagic1 Před 2 lety +49

    I'm never sure. But I harvest sweet potato when the leaves start to yellow, but definitely before the first frost. I also put my hand under the soil to see if I can feel any that are large enough to use - a bit like I do with spuds.

  • @tammymorgan9309
    @tammymorgan9309 Před 2 lety +37

    I do love your enthusiasm! You're just a go-getter and don't worry about staying in the lines! (that's meant as a compliment!) You're not afraid to take a chance. You seems to feel so comfortable doing whatever. you just make your rules as you go! I really enjoy watching you in action! Hope you have a good day! Love from SC!

    • @robynm7221
      @robynm7221 Před 2 lety +1

      I second Tammy Morgan's comment 😊🤭 Love 💞from S. Florida 🏝⛵ 🏖 ❣

  • @irinanazarenko8406
    @irinanazarenko8406 Před 2 lety

    You are an awesome friend! And all you are doing is so inspiring!!

  • @carriewhiteduck1478
    @carriewhiteduck1478 Před 2 lety

    What a great gift! So very thoughtful of you.

  • @michaeldowns6003
    @michaeldowns6003 Před 2 lety +42

    Another great reason to shred your own cheese (other than the obvious lesser impact to the pocketbook) is that the dusting put onto the pre-shredded cheeses can take a meal from being gluten-free to not in one small choice! Love your channel! -Jen, KC

    • @witch_in_a_wheelchair3050
      @witch_in_a_wheelchair3050 Před 2 lety +3

      Most major food brands use gluten free anti caking agents, most shredded cheese is gluten free. 😊

    • @roxannadrake7186
      @roxannadrake7186 Před 2 lety +1

      @@witch_in_a_wheelchair3050 but not ALL and those options greatly depend on where you live. It can make a big difference and potentially harmful difference at that.😊

    • @witch_in_a_wheelchair3050
      @witch_in_a_wheelchair3050 Před 2 lety +1

      @@roxannadrake7186 I understand, I've got celiac disease, so believe me, I understand how important it is. All I'm saying is that most of the major food brands of shredded cheese are gluten free, and that a simple look on the back, or Google search will help you figure that out as opposed to just swearing off shredded cheese altogether. 😊

    • @roxannadrake7186
      @roxannadrake7186 Před 2 lety +1

      @@witch_in_a_wheelchair3050 understood, have a nice day and I wish you the best!

    • @witch_in_a_wheelchair3050
      @witch_in_a_wheelchair3050 Před 2 lety

      @@roxannadrake7186 you as well!!

  • @savedbygrace777
    @savedbygrace777 Před 2 lety +5

    Glad I am not the only one that happens to when baking cookies! 😂😂

  • @NikiKuchipudi
    @NikiKuchipudi Před 2 lety

    this makes me so happy! what a thoughtful and helpful gift for someone with a new baby

  • @daniellesteortz4733
    @daniellesteortz4733 Před 2 lety

    You are so amazing! I already loved your content and you as a person on here and I didn't think I could like you even more! This is so thoughtful! I wish I had a friend like you. My pregnancy was very rough and my birth story was even harder especially doing it on my own.. I just know that what you are doing for this mama is so overwhelmingly appreciated. It's so exhausting having a new baby and to have a toddler in the mix makes it even more so. You are a beautiful soul and it gives me hope for humanity when I watch your videos. Thank you for being you! ✨💜

  • @kittychatalot
    @kittychatalot Před 2 lety +25

    I actually taught myself to cook by reading The Joy of Cooking, cover to cover. Rice paper pages ftw!

  • @Micawber1410
    @Micawber1410 Před 2 lety +11

    I feel like we would get on in the kitchen together! I love how often you said 'im adding such and such because I have it and it needs using up!' - so my style! Waste not want not! ☺️

  • @AyaBlue22
    @AyaBlue22 Před 2 lety

    We should all be so lucky to have a thoughtful friend like you in our lives!

  • @karenwalker1255
    @karenwalker1255 Před 2 lety

    You are the absolute sweetest! I'm sure this was such a blessing to your friend! I love watching you meal prep. 💗

  • @kerryalfieri
    @kerryalfieri Před 2 lety +27

    I haven't done freezer meals for a friend, but i did make my friend all of her homemade baby food to help out. I froze it all in ice cube trays and then dumped in big ziplocks

  • @ExNihiloArchitecture
    @ExNihiloArchitecture Před 2 lety +28

    Just a recommendation: your cookie dry ingredients must be whisked separately before incorporating them. When you do not do that, you are gambling with how they will turn out. Besides doubling the recipe ingredients perfectly, you have to activate the dry ingredients separately before incorporating. It feels tedious, but it is critical.

    • @nancyhaynes7364
      @nancyhaynes7364 Před 2 lety

      Becky you give us so much valuable information as well as sharing your awesome spirit. You're a great cook. I love your channel. Bless you for your sweet sweet spirit.

  • @ratherboutside2
    @ratherboutside2 Před 2 lety

    Found your channel tonight. Been binge watching for almost 3 hours. Thank you for sharing all of these homemaking/homesteading skills in a friend to friend way!!

  • @lauracinquino2622
    @lauracinquino2622 Před 2 lety

    You did great as always! Your friend is very lucky to have you! What an incredible gift!

  • @t.twotimes2749
    @t.twotimes2749 Před 2 lety +7

    How sweet! You seem like a great friend.

  • @karahjo231
    @karahjo231 Před 2 lety +4

    Who disliked this?🤨 this is wholesome, lovely content... I love Becky and I think this is great! What a great gift!

  • @malaynachristine
    @malaynachristine Před 2 lety

    This is so precious! Your light is shinin lady keep it up 🤍

  • @shelleymitchell7912
    @shelleymitchell7912 Před 2 lety

    Such an excellent gift blessings to you and chum and the new bub xx

  • @stacyrn98
    @stacyrn98 Před 2 lety +10

    When I double recipes I pull out two bowls
    One recipe in each bowl that way I don’t make mistakes

  • @Frankie_902
    @Frankie_902 Před 2 lety +3

    I truly truly love your heart Becky!! Your parents have to be extremely proud of the young woman you have become!! Such a sweetheart!!!!

  • @Solitude1990
    @Solitude1990 Před 2 lety

    That is such a nice and generous gift! You’re such a good friend

  • @sandyoklahomatransient8557

    This food gift will be a gift to remember for a long time. Most people don't think about making meals to give. A woman having a baby for the first, second, or third time has her hands full, and she's more than likely exhausted. To be able to just heat up a meal for her family, and not worry about cooking is an awesome gift, and very heart warming!!

  • @dawnesson3353
    @dawnesson3353 Před 2 lety +3

    What a wonderful gift..I'm sure she feels so blessed to have a friend like you. ..you're amazing!

  • @autumnchandler9360
    @autumnchandler9360 Před 2 lety +5

    I love how practical your gifts are, both giving & receiving.

  • @WheezyCatLady
    @WheezyCatLady Před 2 lety

    The way you provide for your friends and family really reminds me of my late grandmother and it makes my heart so warm! You're lovely. I love watching these videos.

  • @krista7259
    @krista7259 Před 2 lety

    What a wonderful gift for a new Mom! I would have loved this so much when my children were born. I love how you talk us through everything. You are a great teacher

  • @1bestfriend2u18
    @1bestfriend2u18 Před 2 lety +17

    This was so thoughtful and kind. You're a great friend to your friends.

  • @shervin6711
    @shervin6711 Před 2 lety +4

    I love your heart, thank you so much for sharing everything you do! You are AMAZING!

  • @misscharwinter2233
    @misscharwinter2233 Před 2 lety

    Becky...you are awesome! Love watching you teach me! 💕

  • @samanthatansley
    @samanthatansley Před 2 lety +2

    You are an amazing friend, I’m sure she was very grateful for these meals!!

  • @pammentzer3584
    @pammentzer3584 Před 2 lety +5

    What a wonderful baby shower gift!!! You are so thoughtful and loving! Your friend is blessed!

  • @islandbaby4704
    @islandbaby4704 Před 2 lety +3

    You are such an amazing friend! I would have sooo appreciated a gift of those wonderful meals after having my baby. May the blessings you bestow upon others come back to you twofold. ❤️

  • @maries322
    @maries322 Před 2 lety

    You’re amazing Becky! Love your candidness!🌻

  • @michelleboedeker1799
    @michelleboedeker1799 Před 2 lety

    Aww you're so sweet! That is an amazing baby shower gift!!!

  • @lindad2008
    @lindad2008 Před 2 lety +11

    What a wonderful person you are to make all those wonderful meals for your friend! You continue to amaze me with your positive energy! I absolutely LOVE your channel!

  • @PaperMario64
    @PaperMario64 Před 2 lety +6

    What you’re doing for your friend is awesome. My husband and I enjoy your videos. I grew up in the inner city so I know nothing about growing food, but you have encouraged me to try something, even if it’s a small indoor garden.

  • @judystophel1904
    @judystophel1904 Před 2 lety +1

    What a wonderful, thoughtful friend you are!! Who wouldn't love getting a gift of great food? Fantastic!

  • @kendallg9533
    @kendallg9533 Před 2 lety

    Girl! You are amazing! I have watched tons of videos about gardening but never so much about what to do with the harvest. Thank you so much. You give me so much motivation 💚

  • @blackriflehomestead
    @blackriflehomestead Před 2 lety +4

    You are an amazing friend!! Wow!! Coming from a mom of 2 kids under 2, having freezer meals like that from a friend would’ve been incredible. What an incredible gift filled with lots of love!

  • @mammabear8774
    @mammabear8774 Před 2 lety +5

    What an amazing friend you are!!!👏🏻👏🏻 everyone needs a caring friend like you

  • @HomesteadHopeful
    @HomesteadHopeful Před 2 lety +1

    Oh wow. I would have LOVED to have gotten this as a gift when I had the twins. What a blessing!

  • @vampbait
    @vampbait Před 2 lety +1

    If you're interested in learning a little more about how to make your baking a little more flexible and intuitive, it's just a matter of learning the rules behind it. The absolute best resource I have ever found is a book called How Baking Works by Paula Figoni. It's actually a textbook I used in culinary school (pastry chef here), and it lays everything out in clear, easy to understand ways. I especially use mine as a reference when doubling recipes, because it's not always just straight math when it's time to cook with science! I hope this was helpful at all, keep up the amazing work. Watching your channel is joy.