The Easiest Way to Make Freezer Meals | Cook Once and Eat for a MONTH

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  • čas přidán 12. 04. 2021
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    I hope you enjoy my freezer cooking video! Having freezer meals in my freezer allows my husband and I the chance to eat home cooked meals everyday without having to cook everyday. We both work full time and have lots of hobbies and thus do not have the time to cook everyday. By meal prepping we can enjoy all our hobbies and eat yummy home cooked meals daily!
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  • @AcreHomestead
    @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +21

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  • @gabrielgrowingup
    @gabrielgrowingup Před 3 lety +1118

    You season like a CHAMP. Those heaping tablespoons give me life

    • @sherrylouise9495
      @sherrylouise9495 Před 3 lety +59

      She does! She don’t play! 🤣🙌

    • @ycamiller
      @ycamiller Před 3 lety +91

      Yes, I can't stand when folks put a little pinch of salt or even salt free seasonings. You already know that food is gonna be bland.

    • @jackierobinson1432
      @jackierobinson1432 Před 3 lety +16

      She really does!! Love it

    • @jjandb1
      @jjandb1 Před 3 lety +48

      And now I know that I have been serving horribly under seasoned food until now!

    • @jamiemueller1881
      @jamiemueller1881 Před 3 lety +39

      Yes, a woman after my own heart. Most food is so damn bland you might as well not be eating it. I look at recipes for spice cake that call for a 1/2 tsp of cinnamon or 1/4 tsp of clove and taste the batter and you can't taste it at all so I typically triple it, but I just eyeball. I also make my own mason jars of mixed spices with different profiles (Italian, French, Mexican, Indian, Thai) and throw handfuls in. It's the spice of life.

  • @Cdees57
    @Cdees57 Před 3 lety +676

    Totally in awe of a young woman like yourself doing so much from scratch. I'm very impressed and all your meals looked delish.

    • @damesaphira9790
      @damesaphira9790 Před 3 lety +61

      I had only sons. What I would have given for a daughter like that!!! Don't get me wrong. Those sons were great at working cows and fixing the pump when the well went out.....but .....what I would have given for just one daughter to go with my 7 boys! And would you believe....all my grand children are boys!

    • @bethanydavis9023
      @bethanydavis9023 Před 3 lety +44

      @@damesaphira9790 well, you can still get them to do the same activities

    • @micky_knuckles
      @micky_knuckles Před 3 lety +11

      @@damesaphira9790 so. many. boys. Holy moly

    • @missymanny8286
      @missymanny8286 Před 3 lety +1

      Well said!! And such organization!

    • @carriem7832
      @carriem7832 Před 3 lety +31

      @@damesaphira9790
      I have four daughters and a son and he is into cooking, baking and canning with his wife whereas my daughters don’t….so it’s in their desires to do so…..😀

  • @sammospencer8641
    @sammospencer8641 Před 2 lety +146

    I love the fact that you make a bunch of freezer meals for yourself and your husband. Making freezer meals is not just for large families. Everyone can benefit from your recipes and your great ideas.

  • @savethebottle
    @savethebottle Před 2 lety +25

    Why would anyone put a thumbs down on this incredible young lady? She's inventive, energetic, and full of good ideas and recipes. The way she prepares the day before and then continues the next day to put things together makes it look so easy. I know a lot of thinking and preparation goes into one of these freezer meal videos. Not following a recipe, even if it's in front of me, is how I cook. Nothing tastes the same way twice. Thank you for showing how freezer meals can be doable.

  • @thcxgold
    @thcxgold Před 3 lety +174

    Thank you for seasoning your food, and not treating it like it’s a baking show of needing precise measurements vs cooking ❤️

    • @socal5039
      @socal5039 Před 2 lety +1

      😂💯

    • @Bexks
      @Bexks Před 2 lety +1

      I always say baking is a science with precise measurements, cooking? You can wing it, change it to suit your taste etc. I like cooking but I can’t stand baking in general.

  • @litagalindo7858
    @litagalindo7858 Před 3 lety +487

    This is hands down on the of the best (if not THE best) freezer meals video I’ve watched… and I’ve watched many…New subscriber here! Thank you!

    • @PecanBaby...
      @PecanBaby... Před 3 lety +28

      I totally agree with you I have subscribed also, I am surprised that this young lady doesn't have more support for her channel she is an amazing cook.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +11

      Thank you!! Welcome to the community!!

    • @noconnell874
      @noconnell874 Před 3 lety +2

      Ditto!

    • @Lovely655Girl
      @Lovely655Girl Před 2 lety +2

      I second that :) new subb

    • @ChristinasHome
      @ChristinasHome Před 2 lety +4

      SAME HERE! I usually fast-forward through these type of videos but I was glued the whole time with this one! Instant sub!

  • @brittneystone793
    @brittneystone793 Před 2 lety +65

    She licked the spoon. That means it's made with love! Girl, you are iconic!

    • @cbass2755
      @cbass2755 Před 2 lety +2

      My kinda girl! Everyone does it. Anything is cooked away! She's fantastic...❤

  • @jilmatthews4395
    @jilmatthews4395 Před 2 lety +58

    Becoy you should be proud of yourself for the amazing meals you prepare for you and your husband. This is exactly how I prepared meals ahead when my husband and I were raising our 2 kids and my father in law. I also led our womens ministry where twice a year each person submitted a recipe with detailed ingredients. I shopped in bulk and packaged all ingredients x3 to allow each lady to prepare 3 casseroles or meat with veggies. Next the ladies met me at church picked up their ingredients, went home cooked their 3 meals returned with their meals freezer ready. The recipe and cooking instructions were placed on top
    Long story not short we filled our large freezer to capacity with amazing meals
    When a church member or visitor was hospitalized had a baby or needed a little extra love we took turns delivering the frozen meals to meeded persons
    That ministry blessed me and our ladies ten fold
    God bless you and your ministry. You are AMAZING!

  • @sarahtachibana1333
    @sarahtachibana1333 Před 3 lety +128

    Only 3 minutes in and she is a BEAST. What an absolute hero.

    • @annefricker8474
      @annefricker8474 Před 3 lety +6

      That’s what I like about her there is no messing about I she gets straight down to it.

  • @roxy_quokkacake
    @roxy_quokkacake Před 3 lety +200

    OMG I'm so glad I'm not the only one who seasons their food like that! Whenever my family asks how I cook so good the answer is THIS!! Other channels that make big freezer meals, their food usually looks bland but I wish I could smell yours! That is one lucky husband of yours.
    Could you please, please, PLEASE show us how you store all those meals your freezer?

    • @renel7303
      @renel7303 Před 3 lety +12

      I was thinking she grossly over seasons her meals, especially the salt. I like seasoning but good grief. 😳

    • @roxy_quokkacake
      @roxy_quokkacake Před 3 lety +56

      @@renel7303 It only looks like that because when she pours it over, but it's a huge amount of food, so it's all good no worries.

    • @childofgod6769
      @childofgod6769 Před 3 lety +18

      @@roxy_quokkacake you’re so right. She is cooking big portions of food and the spices help preserve the food. And she probably grows a lot of it in her garden and needs to use it all.

    • @f.-j.j.5738
      @f.-j.j.5738 Před 3 lety +47

      The only "seasoning" you can overdo is salt. There is no such thing as overseasoning food, specially onion and garlic powder, you can never add too much in my book.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +21

      There is a video on my freezer and it shows them all in there!! I have chest freezers.

  • @paulathompson7345
    @paulathompson7345 Před 3 lety +107

    trust me, you aren't "cheating" with those no bake lasagna noodles after all of the other from scratch work you did.

    • @AH-os9dy
      @AH-os9dy Před 3 lety +2

      This. ☝️

    • @ElizabethKilbride
      @ElizabethKilbride Před 2 lety

      If I ever served lasagna with no cook noodles to my Italian cooking teacher, Momma Videcia, she would kill me and lecture me on the history of Italian cooking. Then berate me for a few hours for being lazy.

  • @fellowshipofthecat
    @fellowshipofthecat Před 2 lety +58

    The meat pot was so close to the edge of counter...I was thinking, please don’t fall off

  • @riverbrandybrook
    @riverbrandybrook Před 3 lety +124

    A lot of the homesteaders I watch focus in the whimsical side of farming and growing your own food but I really appreciate and love that you do more practical functional stuff. Keep it up ive grown to enjoy your channel a lot!

  • @carmenochoa1278
    @carmenochoa1278 Před 3 lety +268

    I’d love to see how you organize all this food in your freezer 🙂

    • @AyaBlue22
      @AyaBlue22 Před 3 lety +46

      I'm curious to see how that would look as well. There's got to be some serious Tetris level skills at play there!

    • @carmenochoa1278
      @carmenochoa1278 Před 3 lety +7

      @@AyaBlue22 lol I agree☺️

    • @planetbob4709
      @planetbob4709 Před 3 lety +14

      she has to have at minimum a box freezer or three.

    • @primrozie
      @primrozie Před 3 lety +11

      I'm interested in her pantry since I've been enlarging mine!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +67

      I might have a freezer tour coming up this month. :)

  • @patsmith4861
    @patsmith4861 Před 2 lety +6

    I’m almost 76 but I’m learning so much from you! I love your enthusiasm and am envious of your energy! Keep up the great work!

  • @desertrevelation8548
    @desertrevelation8548 Před 2 lety +61

    Hi! New subscriber here. Totally binging your channel. You are inspiring me to get work done in my kitchen and garden! Thank you 💚🙌 I don’t know if someone has already said this, but you can line your casserole dishes with parchment paper before adding your food. Then when once it’s frozen, you can pop it out, and then vacuum seal it. That way you don’t have casserole dishes being held hostage in your freezer. When you wanna cook, just pull out and drop into a casserole dish and bake!

    • @kamillete8909
      @kamillete8909 Před 2 lety +4

      🤯 For the longest time I’ve wanted to do this, but didn’t have the money to buy so many containers.. you just blew my mind. 🤌🏻

    • @TodaysBibleTruth
      @TodaysBibleTruth Před rokem

      Great idea.

    • @suew4609
      @suew4609 Před rokem

      That's how I do it!

  • @lynnel.1083
    @lynnel.1083 Před 3 lety +56

    Smart, organized and financially responsible young woman. Great to see! 😀

  • @teambabeable
    @teambabeable Před 3 lety +119

    I've been homesteading full time for almost a year now. I follow a handful of homesteading channels, but you are what I've been looking for for years! Your cooking, gardening, preserving, and multitasking is just what I need to be enriched with right now! So thankful I've found your channel; so thankful for you!
    ~blessings from a small farm in Arkansas 💜

    • @camcam221133
      @camcam221133 Před 3 lety

      Can i ask what homesteading is please?

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +1

      Wow, thank you! Blessings from Washington!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +10

      Homesteading is just the act of trying to grow you own food, preserve food and just do more things for yourself..

    • @King_Flippy_Nips
      @King_Flippy_Nips Před 3 lety +6

      @@camcam221133 homesteading is named after the people that first settled america, they lived on small parcels of land meant to sustain their family alone and were called homesteads, so homesteading is basically trying to live like those people did and live a self sustaining life where you have to buy as little as possible.

    • @kingscairn
      @kingscairn Před 2 lety +3

      Incredible ! She has to hustle to get rid of ' EXCESS ' produce from last year in order to make room for this years harvest - ha, most folks would be sharing the three beans about then

  • @MsApril29906
    @MsApril29906 Před 2 lety +46

    I wish you’d start teaching kids how to cook! Start a home economics class. They need you! You’re amazing.

    • @kingscairn
      @kingscairn Před 2 lety +1

      BWAAAHAaaa haha bwah hahah - stop, i cant take it, bwah haha youre killin me - todays Mothers never learned to cook - Carrot ? Whats a carrot bwahahhaaaha

  • @lindaf114
    @lindaf114 Před 3 lety +21

    Going to be honest here. Freezer meals have always seemed so daunting to me. I feel like I would be overwhelmed once I got started. But after watching you I feel like I might be ready to tackle it.

  • @dianebeckner884
    @dianebeckner884 Před 3 lety +59

    For the biscuits on your chicken pot pie, take 6 cups of flour, 3 TBS baking powder, 3 tsp salt. Mix together. Cut in 1 cup butter or lard. Add 2 cups milk. Make and cut out your biscuits how you would and lay on a cookie sheet. Makes about 25-30 biscuits. Freeze uncovered. Once frozen, remove and put in a gallon freezer bag. To bake just put the biscuits in a preheated 425 oven, and bake about 10 minutes til golden. They will rise and brown like any other homemade biscuit. I've even done these with buttermilk. Just add a little baking soda to your dry ingredients if you do. This will save you another step!

    • @MySemiCountryLife
      @MySemiCountryLife Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you!

    • @DannyJohnston1988
      @DannyJohnston1988 Před 2 lety

      How long and on what temp do you have all these meals in the oven?

    • @meza1123
      @meza1123 Před rokem +1

      Do you put them on the chicken pot pie in the baking dish to bake?

    • @dianebeckner884
      @dianebeckner884 Před rokem

      Yes. You can just lay the biscuits on your pot pie and bake as normal. Bake at the temperature for the pot pie, not the biscuits

  • @jameyfisher423
    @jameyfisher423 Před 3 lety +284

    Holy smokes girl that was so fun to watch! Your organization skills are incredible! Super efficient. I bet your employer loves you and should feel lucky to have you! Food looked delicious and super healthy! Feeling inspired now.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +21

      Wow thanks! I’m not the most organized! Lol I do like to try to be efficient tho :)

    • @Romans828girl
      @Romans828girl Před 3 lety +11

      I second everything you said, Jamey! As I was watching, I was wondering just how many things I would burn and just how many ingredients I would leave out if I tried to do that many things at once. I'd have to have a task and ingredient list for each meal printed out, all lined up on another counter, and check them off as I went to keep track of where I was. I could get my steps in just walking over and consulting my lists over and over again!

    • @jameyfisher423
      @jameyfisher423 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Romans828girl totally agree! High five ✋🏻

    • @annetteburns1546
      @annetteburns1546 Před 2 lety

      I'm the same with carrots lol

  • @fromgardentokitchenandmore6650

    Honestly You are the only CZcams cook that I have ever seen that cooks the same way I do! Oh my gosh I make such good use of product, leftovers and ease of operation. I think many people will go crazy trying to get that many meals done at one time but I think it is the most efficient and successful way to cook. You are giving people such good ideas for cost saving as well as excellent recipes. Meatloaf has always been a Bugger for me to try to get right. I’m definitely going to follow your lead on this one. So glad I found you

  • @aliciaaustin8518
    @aliciaaustin8518 Před 2 lety +9

    Hi Becky! This is actually the first video I saw of yours last year. That is when I couldn't help but start following you! Now I have been watching you ever since but this is the first day I decided to leave you a comment. At first it was just about meal prep, but now I think everything you do is inspiring. You remind me of a young version of both of my Grandma's in different ways. My Grandma Alice was always my inspiration to learn to be a home cook. My grandmother Ila was always fascinating because she made everything about her farm seamlessly part of daily life. Nothing ever went to waste, soo many things were made from scratch. Both of them are gone now but your personality is bringing back memories.
    We bought our house last year now that we have settled in I have decided to create two small garden beds in my backyard for the first time mostly because your enthusiasm made me want to try but also because of the oncoming inflation. I'm so excited and watching your preparations for your own garden is so motivating. I wish you luck and I'm really happy for you and the success you are finding in sharing your journey. You are a great teacher.

  • @friend757
    @friend757 Před 3 lety +69

    I’m so impressed. It is amazing to watch you. You confidently get down to business as if you have 40 years of experience. I am inspired to use more seasoning when cooking after watching you dump such large amounts in. Lol

  • @SinSation26
    @SinSation26 Před 3 lety +140

    It is very nice to come across someone who does this for just 2 people. Everyone I watch does it for large families and when I tell people I do this for just my husband and I they don't understand why or they think Im making my life harder when in reality it makes everyday easier. When you were giving your reasons I was like "Yes girl!! Exactly!!" Lol

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +21

      Oh my gosh so much easier! I didn’t have to cook at all this week! I have time to CZcams because of it. We don’t eat out anymore to save money and this is how I do that.

    • @sarahsmith9084
      @sarahsmith9084 Před 3 lety +24

      I couldn't agree more. It's so much tastier to come home to homemade leftovers than it is to come home to a frozen pizza or sandwiches. I have had co-workers who say, "my family won't eat leftovers"...and all I can think is that they're far to picky. Besides, some things are even yummier on day two+ wouldn't you agree?

    • @roxie0648
      @roxie0648 Před 3 lety +6

      I just found your channel and was so happy because although I don't prepare to your level I have always prepped meals for 1 week at a time and find it so helpful even thought hubby and I are now empty nesters

    • @nancysmith8687
      @nancysmith8687 Před 3 lety +5

      I'm single and this works great for me. So much heather and cheaper than fast

    • @crazytimes9989
      @crazytimes9989 Před 3 lety +5

      I do it for just myself. Saves time and money and I didn't eat processed foods.

  • @sarahconnor4757
    @sarahconnor4757 Před 2 lety +4

    I admire the heck out of this woman growing her own garden, canning, meal prepping. Wish I would have been this motivated and organized when my family was young. Two busy days to have minimal dinner prep for a month...awesome

  • @PattyNaHate
    @PattyNaHate Před 2 lety +9

    She's cooking for two ya'll! Imagine what the cook up will be with kids.
    But on a side note, her organization is fire!

  • @aishamirza7070
    @aishamirza7070 Před 3 lety +22

    I cant tell you how refreshing it is to watch you season your food PROPERLY. Hats off to you

  • @dawncheetham2995
    @dawncheetham2995 Před 3 lety +97

    Hi Becky, I am so inspired by you. My husband and I are on a restricted diet and most people use those canned cream soups. I have been searching for someone who makes things from "real" ingredients and not just dumping a whole lot of processed cans into their dishes. Thank you so much.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +18

      Wonderful! That's my goal! Real food for the busy person!!

    • @visitor3756
      @visitor3756 Před 3 lety +10

      Acre Homestead
      Yes. I can’t stand clicking on “homemade” and see a can cream of whatever soup 🤦‍♀️

    • @f.-j.j.5738
      @f.-j.j.5738 Před 3 lety +5

      I am appalled by some bulk cooking channels. Cooking is not mixing cans together, "seasoning" it with salt and pepper and calling it a day. They used premixed spice powders, cans of soup, canned ingredients and say they're cooking 🤦🏾🤦🏾🤦🏾

    • @jujube2407
      @jujube2407 Před 3 lety +7

      @@f.-j.j.5738 I mean it is COOKING... but its not scratch cooking... I mean food network had a whole show series for it... remember semi homemade with Sandra Lee? LOL 😆 I dont judge those people...beciase many are urban city dwellers who don't always have a choice...so dr up pkg foods is still better than pizza take out and a drive thru... but from scratch homemade whole foods cooking is entirely different skill set! I think there can be room for both at the table!

    • @Romans828girl
      @Romans828girl Před 3 lety +4

      @@jujube2407 I agree. Some people are in a season of life when they don't have time to scratch cook. Some have physical disabilities that prevent standing in the kitchen. For some people, processed food, or semi-processed food, is all they can afford. Some of that depends on where you live. Rather than judging or scoffing at others' efforts, I try to assume that they want the best for their families too. They may be doing the best they can, or they may be looking for ways to do better.

  • @SilverSamurai20
    @SilverSamurai20 Před 2 lety +24

    I got into freezer meal prepping over the summer when I got a deep freezer. It has changed my life, and I'm interested in making more "home-made" food. Your channel has been incredibly helpful to me; so many fantastic tips, and your demonstrations are amazing. I could literally watch you cook all day.

    • @PirouettingFox
      @PirouettingFox Před 2 lety +1

      I do watch her all day 😂
      Whether they are old or new videos, Becky is an absolute joy to watch 🥰

  • @pennykafai4645
    @pennykafai4645 Před 2 lety +2

    Well you have converted a 67 year old. Today I received my food saver bags and vacuum and sealing machine! What fun I had this morning test freezing some small batches to see how to get best results so thank you

  • @foreverysa8208
    @foreverysa8208 Před 3 lety +96

    Yesssss with the seasoning!!!!! These other channels put a tablespoon of salt and pepper😂😂 you’re awesome and so inspirational. Definitely going to try this weekend and make 5 freezer meals. I’m a full time college student and full time worker so dinner is definitely our least favorite thing to do.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +12

      Yes! Thank you! I feel the same way! We likes lot of flavor! Good for you! You won't regret it.

  • @blackieja
    @blackieja Před 3 lety +24

    This young lady has always been organised, I’m 61 and I’ve never been this organised.👨‍🍳👨‍🍳 🌞🌞🙏🦋🦋❤️❤️🇬🇧🇯🇲

  • @thebritfix
    @thebritfix Před 3 lety +209

    Yes!!, YES she seasons her food like a black woman 🙆🏾‍♀️💕 no “quarter teaspoon” in sight

  • @rlmedina43
    @rlmedina43 Před 2 lety +12

    I just found you channel a couple of days ago, so I'm catching up! I love how you're learning along with the rest of us, and the changes you have made in the past nine months: transitioning away from foil pans to reusable glass, grinding your pepper to make using it faster and easier, the harvest of your own carrots and peppers so a lot less store bought! I have been cooking for 45 years, still learning new tricks!

  • @allaboutmycats454
    @allaboutmycats454 Před 3 lety +26

    I am an old lady. And I do not eat like this anymore, but it surely reminds me wh3n I was young and had kids…bravo to your energy, keep up the good work!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety

      thank you so much!!

    • @christinewilcox7080
      @christinewilcox7080 Před 2 lety +1

      I'm an old lady too! I like to make a family sized meal and divide it into 6 portions and freeze in bags or in dollar store foil pans. After work I can have a hot meal fast

  • @normitalinda6899
    @normitalinda6899 Před 3 lety +26

    I LOVE HOW CONFIDENT, KNOWLEDGEABLE AND ORGANIZED YOU ARE SWEETHEART! MAKES MY SKILLS LOOK LIKE CHILD'S PLAY! LOL, GREAT JOB!!!! FIRST TIME SEEING YOUR CHANNEL 👍🏼

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks for watching, Normita! :) Glad to have you!

  • @boperdis1972
    @boperdis1972 Před 2 lety +6

    I love that you're utilizing the same ingredients for multiple meals. That's really awesome. Nothing gets wasted and it makes cooking go a lot faster and easier. You're a rockstar!

  • @LoraCreates
    @LoraCreates Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you for showing the steps you take the day before to prep for a big day. I tried a big cooking day but didn't have everything ready. I took two days to get it done but I GOT IT DONE! We've been eating on the freezer meals for 10 days now. We are loving the convenience. Thank you for the inspiration and research you've done for excellent recipes!

  • @faithopeloveful
    @faithopeloveful Před 3 lety +45

    I love that you talk alot and explain everything! Thank you!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +4

      Oh good! Sometimes I wonder if it's too much!

    • @willythewave
      @willythewave Před 3 lety +5

      @@AcreHomestead You explained every single thing very well and that was a lot to explain. I was thinking geesh this is wonder woman or super girl. So no, you weren`t talking too much, just amazing multi tasking.

    • @ruthdunn1525
      @ruthdunn1525 Před 3 lety +3

      Food Network needs to see her videos. 👍🏼

    • @eileenbrooks-laitinen9778
      @eileenbrooks-laitinen9778 Před 2 lety +1

      Never too much. I enjoy every word and expression.

  • @melanied7537
    @melanied7537 Před 3 lety +44

    I love doing my freezer meal prep! My friends tell me "it must be nice to have the time for that" but what they don't realize is how much time I am gaining from doing it!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +7

      YES!!!! exactly!!!!

    • @jujube2407
      @jujube2407 Před 3 lety +13

      Exactly! For me with 4 autoimmune diseases...and 3 small ish kids... doing things like this means we still eat when mom goes down... I can walk them thru go get this from the freezer downstairs...preheat the oven to 350... put in oven and set a timer for x... now make a salad or steam a bag of veggies in the microwave! Alternatively order takeout that will make me feel worse when im down...

    • @jamiemueller1881
      @jamiemueller1881 Před 3 lety +12

      Exactly. What's easier...coming home from a long day at work and realizing there's nothing to eat so you have to haul everything out and make one dish or mass making all of this so you can pop a lasagna in the oven and have delicious homemade food in 45 minutes of zero prep? I'm starting to think we need to go back to teaching home ec in school.

    • @lizheuserbevan6564
      @lizheuserbevan6564 Před 2 lety +2

      My daughter in law and I do freezer meals. She does 5 a week and I do 4 a week. We do extras for each other's households. She is a great cook.

  • @BluegrassJess
    @BluegrassJess Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for talking through all your prep and decisions! I really want to try freezer cooking but am intimidated. It is SO helpful to hear your tips and reasoning behind things!

  • @unapologeticallyme8513
    @unapologeticallyme8513 Před 2 lety +4

    I LOVE how organized you are! You made that look so easy thank you for all the tips ♡

  • @risalangdon9883
    @risalangdon9883 Před 3 lety +27

    ROFLOL! That made me laugh out loud that you didn't realize what / how to prepare cream of "whatever" soup bases! lol. But, I am much older and from a different era, so no, I would imagine a great many people don't realize how easy it is to make. But that cracked me up the way you said it.
    I am a new viewer, as your channel appeared in my recommendations today. So glad I found you.
    ** Forgot to add that it gives me great hope that so many younger people "male as well as female" are trying to get back to the basics and kicking so many of the processed foods with bad preservatives to the curb! Warms my heart!!

  • @maimericks80
    @maimericks80 Před 3 lety +32

    Your cooking skills are impressive! I love cooking from scratch because that is how we are taught in most African families but must admit that it can be a lot of work.

  • @patriciaboswell729
    @patriciaboswell729 Před 2 lety

    Thank you. A little organization and preparation goes a long way. You are a life savior!

  • @LanieB88
    @LanieB88 Před 2 lety +1

    I’ve recently discovered you and adore your videos. They contain exceptionally relevant information for following your tips and recipes. You really put things together well and it is impressive. My family is benefiting from your hard work. Thank you! ❤️

  • @alicesais770
    @alicesais770 Před 3 lety +40

    Omg, love seeing a young so organized and cooking “cooking” wow! That is refreshing hope other young women are getting motivated.

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +1

      thanks

    • @qweeknee4208
      @qweeknee4208 Před 3 lety

      Yes, a great example!!

    • @dappyhappy773
      @dappyhappy773 Před 3 lety +2

      Good to see "proper" cooking!
      Everything looks very good
      The only downside is that here in England it's 3.40 am and now I'm feeling hungry lol

  • @milissaleatherwood6837
    @milissaleatherwood6837 Před 3 lety +54

    I don't understand how you are so organized and motivated! I'm tired from watching you lol

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +17

      Haha thanks. I don’t always feel organized or motivated. I sat on Saturday morning and watched tv all day.

    • @sharrilswindle752
      @sharrilswindle752 Před 3 lety +3

      @@AcreHomestead , It helps your still young! Your energy level is wonderful. It's so good you started it all so young. I waited and have been coming along slowly, so I run out of energy being older and having had so many surgeries. I'M 62 ALMOST..
      I SO ENJOY WATCHING YOU, YOU MAKE ME HOPEFUL!! KEEP IT UP ,BECKY ,YOU4 INSPIRING US ALL!!

  • @brittanyash8340
    @brittanyash8340 Před 3 lety +4

    Yes, teach me your waysss!
    Thanks a lot for your videos. I've been staying with family for the last year, and I haven't had freezer room, refrigerator space, and I am just off on my routines for food prep.
    This was like the level I wanted to be on when I had to move, and im looking forward to getting back into the swing of food prepping.
    Your videos are inspiring and encouraging. Thank you.

  • @winkieandleah
    @winkieandleah Před 2 lety

    Watching your videos on meal prepping is a huge help. I spent several days at the beginning of this week making meals.

  • @thewadsquad
    @thewadsquad Před 3 lety +385

    Um... I love you. You totally rocked it!!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +47

      OH MY GOSH!!! I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!!! I'm honored you are here :)

    • @kamille1560
      @kamille1560 Před 3 lety +22

      Ohhh kim is here!! My heart is so happy you two are my fave internet people!!!

    • @simisimisimi
      @simisimisimi Před 3 lety +4

      I throughly enjoyed this video, you are amazing.

    • @andrewwright4977
      @andrewwright4977 Před 2 lety +3

      Come sifano icanoli Di ricotta

    • @jennifern6540
      @jennifern6540 Před 2 lety +4

      My old favorite and my new favorite in one conversation! My heart is happy! :)

  • @GM-jv9jz
    @GM-jv9jz Před 3 lety +32

    When I freeze items in freezer bags since I dont have a vacuum saver I use a straw. I close the bag with the end with a straw inserted. I suck out the air a couple times til no air remains then carefully pull out the straw while quickly sealing the end. Works really well.

  • @beckyoverstreet7478
    @beckyoverstreet7478 Před 2 lety +2

    I just love watching u“flavor up“your pot of food that your preparing ! That’s the way I cook as well and it tastes so good ! You just get a “feel” for it the more you cook .For ppl who are afraid not to measure seasonings and herbs.. try it , it’s fun, quicker and if you are starting out doing it start with less and build up the flavor and as you taste you will know gotta add a touch more of this r that and your food will be delicious and then the more you do it you automatically know the amounts you need to put in without even needing to think about it much and that’s when you have the “feel” of seasoning your meals up easily as your preparing them ! Blessings! ❤️

  • @Epatron2
    @Epatron2 Před 2 lety +3

    Love to hear that you do all this AND work full time. I’ve been wanting to get into gardening and preserving so it makes me hopeful to hear it’s possible to manage both and a job. Most youtubers I follow, homesteading is their career.

  • @vivecah6011
    @vivecah6011 Před 3 lety +47

    I'm exhausted for u. Amazing job. How did u learn so much at such a young age. Well done.

  • @AlternativeHomesteading
    @AlternativeHomesteading Před 3 lety +39

    Your cooking and organizing skills are impressive. That you are such young woman even more so. Thank you. This also demonstrates the need for a large, functional kitchen ans storage space for so many meals.

  • @jbuehler00
    @jbuehler00 Před 3 lety +2

    I have similar kitchen ethos. I'm always going for zero waste and efficiency! I'm 34 and have been cooking since college, too. I loved watching this. If I ever become a big meal prepper, I will definitely think of you as inspo!

  • @arch1752
    @arch1752 Před 2 lety +4

    I’m from the U.K. and I adore watching your channel. I love the idea of this type of life style. I have started to can goods and buy in bulk but I cannot garden unfortunately due to severe disabilities. As a fellow dental professional I dream of what could of been for myself once a long time ago. I am happy doing my small scale canning , jam making and baking. I can’t wait to try you apple cinnamon oat bake that you bake for your husband. Keep these lovely videos coming my dear they truly cheer my isolated life up xxxxxxxxx

  • @circuscats67
    @circuscats67 Před 3 lety +15

    Sweetie- you are young enough to be my daughter. Every time I watch one of your videos, I am so impressed and have nothing but admiration for your work.
    May God bless you eternally. Also, the very best for your support group aka mama and hubby!

  • @brisakeizer4050
    @brisakeizer4050 Před 3 lety +52

    I’m actually vegetarian and wouldn’t eat any of this, but just couldn’t stop watching because your cooking style is amazing! You’re inspiring!

    • @sweetrosemary2000
      @sweetrosemary2000 Před 3 lety +5

      Actually. most of the meals could be made vegetarian, I do it all the time. My niece is vegetarian I make her a vegetarian substitute when I make meals for her family who are not vegetarian.

    • @brisakeizer4050
      @brisakeizer4050 Před 3 lety

      @@sweetrosemary2000 That's absolutely true! I found your video very inspiring :) Keep up the great work!

    • @EmmaAppleBerry
      @EmmaAppleBerry Před 3 lety

      Same but i also have other dietry requirements that basically make all of these meal prep freezer type vids useless to me but i love seeing it and getting some inspo and thinking of ways i may be able to really simplify and alter stuff to suit me but by the end its not worth it cause there will be like 1 ingredient that i dont have to substitute so i just end up freezing various veg soups with homemade broth 😂 i mean i love it but i wish i could eat whatever itd be SOOOO easy to do freezer meals and general meal prep with lots of fun diversity and stuff.
      Do you have any good reccomendations or channels or books or anything you found helpful? Most prepper homemaker anything involving food is almost always north american and the very meat cheese bread/pasta/potato sugar salt heavy diets and basically a variation of those over and over.
      Ive found Mediterranean food italian greek and also really basic traditional bland uk ireland food to be best suited to my more blue zone whole food unprocessed mostly plant based diet. I basically tell people im a medieval peasant diet wise or a monk lol like healthy af but basic af and basically the opposite of the modern diet in most places.

    • @yoursugabumps
      @yoursugabumps Před 3 lety

      @@brisakeizer4050 me too! I couldn't eat any of this, but, dang, it's awesome!

    • @brisakeizer4050
      @brisakeizer4050 Před 3 lety

      @@yoursugabumps Pretty cool video!

  • @kathybelcher9547
    @kathybelcher9547 Před 3 lety +1

    I thoroughly enjoyed watching you cook with such calm, ease and organization. I hope your husband realizes how blessed he is to have you as his wife. Great inspiration!!! Continued blessings caring for your family.

  • @terriarheghan3676
    @terriarheghan3676 Před 2 lety +1

    This is one of my favorite videos. Cooking like this makes so much sense and saves a lot of time!!! Thanks for sharing.👍🏽❤️

  • @Mama-tea
    @Mama-tea Před 3 lety +52

    Hey Becky, new sub from Scotland. It’s only myself and hubby and you’re the first meal prepper I’ve come across that does it for two people! I used to meal prep when my kids were young and I worked full time. It’s time to get back to it! I’m all in girl!

  • @mysterymayhem7020
    @mysterymayhem7020 Před 3 lety +93

    Those dogs are dreaming of a time where you drop the contents of the insta-pot on the floor.

    • @micky_knuckles
      @micky_knuckles Před 3 lety +4

      I love when we get a glimpse of them circling her feet 😂

  • @katherinemiess9246
    @katherinemiess9246 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for showing how to meal plan for two! It's just my boyfriend and I and this is really helpful! I'm so glad I found your channel!

  • @laine4330
    @laine4330 Před 3 lety

    So organised and methodical. Great most ingredients are sourced from your garden and used with a thought on recycling and thoughtful disposal. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

  • @tornfeather1
    @tornfeather1 Před 3 lety +45

    I'm really tickled by the number of viewers that don't do things like this regularly. Thank goodness for the internet! I like your style in the kitchen- you just get it done.

  • @HomesteadingWestVirginia
    @HomesteadingWestVirginia Před 3 lety +28

    You are seriously my new hero!
    It's absolutely crazy to me to think that we are the same age and you have yourself so put together and organized. 😱
    I wish I had gotten stuff like this down pat before I had kids, now it feels like a circus trying to learn to think/prep ahead AND tending little ones. 😅

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety +9

      Aww, that means a lot! If only you could see all of the stuff behind the camera.... hahah :D

    • @HomesteadingWestVirginia
      @HomesteadingWestVirginia Před 3 lety +4

      @@AcreHomestead lol, but at least you have in front of the camera covered. I film with a green screen so you can't see my mess. haha

  • @bethanycave6379
    @bethanycave6379 Před 2 lety +7

    These all looked amazing!! I was really excited for the ice cream scoop carrot hack! I try to do freezer meals but I only have a small freezer- so I do one at a time. I love to have soup in the freezer because it's so quick and easy after a long shift!

  • @LIDABEAR
    @LIDABEAR Před 3 lety

    Wow! Thank you for taking the time to show us your method. You’re amazing!

  • @christineagnew7372
    @christineagnew7372 Před 3 lety +9

    So glad the algorithm brought me here! Watching you cook, prep, and be efficient is like comfort food for my soul! ty:)

    • @kingscairn
      @kingscairn Před 2 lety

      Algorythm BAD - COMMON SENSE Homestead Patriots are being demonitized, banned, canceled and basically censored for content and free speech expression - BAD !

  • @nevaehdoesstuff1092
    @nevaehdoesstuff1092 Před 3 lety +10

    Just over4minutes in, I paused to go put on a beef brisket. I have always been a bulk cooker, & you have just inspired me.Thankyou.🙂

  • @JenninKanata
    @JenninKanata Před 2 lety +2

    This is one of the best freezer meal videos I just found you and I love that you're a young married couple and you already cook to feed a family and then eat leftovers so there's less cooking that you have to do. Almost everything that you made today my family would eat. Lots of love from Kanata Ontario Canada, Jenn in Kanata

  • @Lakirk2023
    @Lakirk2023 Před 2 lety

    Your a perfect example of cooking how you like it. I tell my kids all the time a recipe is an idea on how to cook something. Cook it the way you and your family likes to eat. I love your videos. What an amazing soul you are. Working full-time, raising a garden and cooking wonderful home cooked meals.

  • @deej8755
    @deej8755 Před 3 lety +7

    I love how easily, calm, and detailed you explain what you're doing as you go through each step without overly commentating.

  • @juliepilot9748
    @juliepilot9748 Před 3 lety +11

    At last a garlic powder Queen. I can relate on so many levels. Got to be one of the best.

  • @retiredinnameonly8429
    @retiredinnameonly8429 Před rokem +2

    you are an inspiration. I used to cook massive amounts of soups and stews in a 23 qt pressure canner/cooker, then freeze meal sized portions for my 4 kids and myself. Thanks to watching you, especially since my kids are all grown and gone, Now since my doctor insists, I am back to gardening, cooking from scratch, and canning but at the very beginning of building a pantry. I am using what you have shown me to make meals more varied, and I am back to cooking from scratch for just about everything. You sure taught an "old dog" new tricks. Thanks!

  • @kalindaswim4710
    @kalindaswim4710 Před 2 lety

    Love watching you cook! You’re so organized and clean and Thanks foe explaining all the steps

  • @staceyparham429
    @staceyparham429 Před 3 lety +14

    Everything you are saying is so right on! You are speaking my language. Love all of your ideas! 💘 Garden, dehydrate, kitchen processes like trash can out, hobbies, and freezer rotation. I will tune in to your shows. PS my husband is like yours, he eats everything I make and loves leftovers and has a grateful ❤.

  • @shamikagray6947
    @shamikagray6947 Před 3 lety +22

    You definitely caught my attention what a good idea I'm gonna try doing this being a single mom to a child with autism is alot of work we love home cooked meals as well Its just sometimes I be so worn out I don't feel like cooking a thing and we end up eating out 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I know a waste of money so maybe me trying this out we will save alot more money as well as get better and healthier meals in thanks for sharing ❤🔥❤🔥❤

    • @Romans828girl
      @Romans828girl Před 3 lety +2

      Single mom to a child with autism. What a superhero you are! Much love and respect to you, girl.

  • @jeanieking3606
    @jeanieking3606 Před 2 lety

    incredible energy you have, i love your style of cooking, not to mention your gardening, broth and all of your great ideas!

  • @fortunemickaellagenevievec8803

    Thank you ever so much for sharing Becky. You’re so inspirational

  • @tarynned
    @tarynned Před 3 lety +7

    37:33 mins of food prep bliss. I loved watching this. You are a kitchen goddess/wizard

  • @300Jjules
    @300Jjules Před 3 lety +6

    Omg I’m so glad I found you! So relaxing and inspiring watching you. I don’t know who taught you your way around a kitchen, but they’ve got to be BEAMING proud of you.

  • @KatyRoseG
    @KatyRoseG Před 3 lety

    You are a rockstar. This is how I cook - all the efficiency, saving broths, using every possible part of the ingredients, tons of seasonings, and maximizing flavor and output! Good on you! You got my subscription!

  • @jowhite6547
    @jowhite6547 Před 2 lety

    I’m so glad that I found your channel. I enjoy everything that you do.

  • @demivinas7645
    @demivinas7645 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m 26 & taking notes! I love how you find use for every part of the meat and veg you use. That’s so awesome, you’re awesome!!

  • @life_is_good2371
    @life_is_good2371 Před 2 lety +2

    Woah! You’re awesome. So organized and your multi task skills are top notch!
    You inspired me!

  • @brittneyleonard4299
    @brittneyleonard4299 Před 2 lety +1

    This was the best freezer prep I’ve seen. Great job, loved it!!

  • @abbysbud1
    @abbysbud1 Před 3 lety +3

    I did this years ago when my 4 kids were small. It made life so much easier❤️❤️❤️

  • @onesilike9838
    @onesilike9838 Před 3 lety +24

    Inspiring! Don’t know what your background is, but you should be teaching classes!

  • @danniemcdonald7675
    @danniemcdonald7675 Před 2 lety

    I am a fairly new subscriber, but I have watched a LOT of channels showing freezer meal preps. I must say that this is one of the most concise, organized and easy to follow videos I've seen. I got some new ideas for meals as well. Thanks so much for sharing.

  • @bluefriend1723
    @bluefriend1723 Před rokem

    Absolutely love your make ahead freezer meals channel. It's incredibly liberating ! Thanks so much for sharing all these recipes with us.

  • @joannaclark3016
    @joannaclark3016 Před 2 lety +5

    Hi Becky and all American cousins! We love how you pronounce Worcestershire sauce, and if you ever want to sound more Brit (not sure why), we say ‘woostah’ sauce and rarely add the ‘shire’; we also pronounce it ‘sher’, so phonetically would be ‘woostahsher’ sauce. The oo and er are both short, we often flatten our vowels. Just fun info, please don’t take seriously. We brits love Worcester sauce too and love adding to beef. Congratulations on your channel Becky!

  • @soniawheeler2409
    @soniawheeler2409 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m very impressed! You are an amazing role model for the woman that does it all! Thank you!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 3 lety

      Wow, thank you! You are so sweet and trust me I can't do it all!

  • @pambyrd3794
    @pambyrd3794 Před rokem

    Thank you so much Becky! I have a slight headache and it is a rainy 🌧 yucky day. This video was just what I needed.

  • @sandrahind6855
    @sandrahind6855 Před rokem

    This is so satisfying to watch I truly can't stop.