From the Roots Up Homestead

Today we are making all sorts of sweet treats with pumpkins today! Kristy, Taylor, and Makayla will walk you step-by-step through making pumpkin puree, roasting pumpkin seeds, and making delicious pumpkin bread, pumpkin icecream, and pumpkin shakes. We are so excited to participate in Pumpkinpalooza hosted by @Digging For Health . For more fun pumpkin videos check out #pumpkinpalooza2022 ! Pumpkin Bread: -5 eggs -1 1/4 cups oil -15 ounces pumpkin puree -2 cups flour -2 cups sugar -2 packages (3oz) vanilla pudding mix -1 teaspoon baking soda -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon salt *bake at 325 for 50-55 minutes Pumpkin Ice Cream: -2 cups heavy whipping cream -1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree -1 cup brown sugar -1 teaspoon ginger -1 teaspoon cinnamon -1 teaspoon vanilla -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Pumpkin Milkshake: -1/2 cup pumpkin puree -1/4 cup milk -1 banana -1 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream -1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice -1/4 teaspoon cinnamon -1 sheet of graham cracker *blend ingredients til smooth, top with whipped cream and graham cracker crumbles Tools Used: -Ice Cream Maker: https://amzn.to/3Er6Au9 -Ninja Food Processor: https://amzn.to/3SLhakb Drop Us A Line! From the Roots Up Homestead PO Box 13 Stonewall, OK 74871 Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/kxA6bi6cjn/ #fallrecipes #cookingathome

This weekend we made freezer meals for the entire month (actually more than a month). 4 desserts, 22 individual breakfasts, 42 individual lunches, 38 family dinners…and one exhausted mom. But we did it and it is such a blessing to have our freezer fully stocked with quick and easy meals. Tools Used: -Kitchen Aid Artisan Mini Mixer: https://amzn.to/3S2zAfL -Nesco Roaster: https://amzn.to/3UuxOFV -Instapot Duo: https://amzn.to/3SmGA6Z Recipes: -Chicken, Broccoli, Bacon Bake: https://bit.ly/3SkY0ku -Hawaiian Sweet Roll Sliders: https://bit.ly/3dz41v2 -Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas: https://bit.ly/3BAMFpR -Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches: https://bit.ly/3fbu0t5 -French Toast Casserole: https://bit.ly/3UuAFyx -Twice Baked Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3S5OJNA -Italian Herb Roasted Chicken and Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3f2R117 -Old Fashioned Apple Crisp: https://bit.ly/3UnRviN -Beef and Broccoli: https://bit.ly/3fbVVcb -Pizza Casserole: https://bit.ly/3R83o9A -Stir-Fry Kits: https://bit.ly/3BC689n -Beef Enchiladas: https://bit.ly/3ByVWyw -Ham and Scalloped Potatoes: https://bit.ly/3dwBdTY -Beef and Bean Burritos: https://bit.ly/3R4LeFR -Ground Beef Pot Pie: https://bit.ly/3R4LeFR -Mini Shepherd's Pie: https://bit.ly/3faeyNS -Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs: https://bit.ly/3UtvTl1 -Slow Cooker Meatballs: https://bit.ly/3xH4v9k -Freezer Shrimp Fried Rice: https://bit.ly/3xHyePz -Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Manicotti: https://bit.ly/3R84F0m -Taco Rice Casserole: https://bit.ly/3fap1IW -Chicken Fried Rice: https://bit.ly/3BAjWRT -Pizza Dough: https://bit.ly/3DFhrAt -Easy Stromboli: https://bit.ly/3S2CQI1 -Ham and Potato Soup: https://bit.ly/3LxRsN7 -Freezer Pancakes: https://bit.ly/3xHKzTZ -Ranch Parmesan Chicken: https://bit.ly/3qUJvbo -Layered Taco Bake: https://bit.ly/3R85NkC -Chocolate Chip Cookies: https://bit.ly/3f7g57h -Freezer Cinnamon Rolls: https://bit.ly/3dyUOD6 -Chicken Broth: https://bit.ly/3f2UiNX Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/H0obBKBXSJ/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/vDrK30aNKN/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/7jueksZxvu/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/qp0SraZJR2/ https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/CywV8KuS4J/ 0:00 Batch Prepping Meat and Veggies 7:04 Twice Baked Potatoes for the Freezer 8:15 Chicken Fajitas for the Freezer 11:37 Hawaiian Sweet Roll Sliders for the Freezer 15:01 Broccoli, Potato, Chicken Bake for the Freezer 17:54 Breakfast Sandwiches for the Freezer 20:08 French Toast Casserole for the Freezer 22:41 Italian Herb Chicken Legs for the Freezer 25:16 Freezable Apple Crisp 27:01 Broccoli and Beef Skillet Meal for the Freezer 27:31 Freezer Pizza Casserole 29:06 Stir-Fry Kits for the Freezer 31:56 Chicken Broth 33:05 Freezer Beef Enchiladas 34:39 Crockpot Ham and Scalloped Potatoes for the Freezer 37:11 Freezer Beef and Bean Burritos 39:27 Beef Pot Pies for the Freezer 42:43 Mini Shepherd's Pie for the Freezer 43:11 Meatballs and Sauce for the Freezer 45:02 Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs for the Freezer 50:52 Shrimp Fried Rice for the Freezer 53:29 Freezable Pancakes 56:56 Taco Rice Casserole for the Freezer 59:07 Chicken and Spinach Stuffed Manicotti for the Freezer 1:01:16 Ranch Parmesan Chicken for the Freezer 1:03:24 Freezable Cinnamon Rolls 1:05:09 Crockpot Ham and Potato Soup for the Freezer 1:06:42 Freezable Pizza Dough 1:08:38 Freezable Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough 1:12:43 Freezer Stromboli 1:15:09 Chicken Fried Rice Freezer Meal 1:18:21 Layered Taco Bake for the Freezer #freezermeals #foodstorage #batchcooking

Join us as we make a quick trip to the Post Office to pick up our newest addition to the homestead. You won't believe how adorable they are!!! Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/DEqeB0nNRi/ #homesteading #unboxing #babyanimals

We host an annual ladies retreat at a Bible camp every year, and this is our shopping prep to stock the kitchen so we can cook for them. The retreat begins on Thursday evening with dinner and a lesson, then we prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner on Friday, and conclude with breakfast and lunch on Saturday. That's 6 meals (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners) for just over 100 ladies, or about 650 meals in all.

It's time to tackle that out of control late summer garden and get it ready for the fall. Come spend the weekend with Kristy and the girls as they get back to the garden! How to Make Pickled Okra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma_E0BoVucM&t=2s How to Prepare Breaded Okra for Freezing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5qJDdcJsTI&t=6s Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/RoyGSPVbse/ #gardening #fallgarden #fallgardenprep

We just finished up the Every Bit Counts Challenge hosted by @Three Rivers Homestead and are sitting down to share with you our experience, the good, the bad, and the exhausting! Join us for this casual chat about our month and discussion of what is coming next! Every Bit Counts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr #everybitcountschallenge #livestream #homesteadingfamily

It is the last day in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today we are water bath canning delicious spaghetti sauce. This is delicious recipe is a fantastic way to stock your pantry and use up all those tomatoes. We are so incredibly thankful to @Three Rivers Homestead for putting on this challenge, we have accomplished so much this month because of it! Recipe: -25 lbs tomatoes -4 green peppers -4 onions -12 ounces tomato paste -1/4 cup oil -2/3 cup sugar -1/4 cup salt -8 cloves garlic -2 teaspoons oregano -2 teaspoons parsley -2 teaspoons basil -2 teaspoons red pepper -2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce -2 bay leaves -lemon juice for each jar Tools Used: -Water Bath Canner: https://amzn.to/3AyKUZH -Tomato Corer: https://amzn.to/3TnYBmK Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Easiest Canned Tomatoes: https://youtu.be/wnBK4IhSOpU Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/HON57RtYUj/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #pantrystorage

It's day 30 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today we were so blessed to have the opportunity to try out our dear friends' Harvest Right Freeze Dryer! Kristy walks you step-by-step through freeze-drying eggs. You won't believe how many eggs you can fit in such a small space with this technique. This is a fantastic way to add to your food storage! Tools Used: -Harvest Right Freeze Dryer: https://bit.ly/3R1baTF Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr #everybitcountschallenge #everybitcountschallenge #freezedryer

It's day 29 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is walking you through how to water bath can apple pie filling. This is a great way to use up those extra apples you have laying around and turn them into a delicious shelf-stable treat to stock your pantry and increase your food storage! Thanks so much @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Ingredients: -6lbs apples -4 1/2 cups sugar -1 cup ClearJel -1 Tablespoon Cinnamon -1/4 teaspoon nutmeg -a pinch ground cloves -2 teaspoons salt -10 cups water -3 Tablespoons lemon juice Tools Used: -Water Bath Canner: https://amzn.to/3Q0Bs7d -Apple Peeler: https://amzn.to/3e61poC -Apple Slicer: https://amzn.to/3pWFrHk Every Bit Counts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/zUCl4IKaja/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #foodstorage

This month we're doing the #everybitcountschallenge every day. Today we're canning plum preserves that can be used as a sweet topping for many desserts and snacks! Learn how to quickly and easily make this sweet treat. music - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Y3NWPLOEu2/

It's day 27 of the Every Bit Counts challenge and today Kristy is going to walk you through how to make and pressure can beef broth. This super simple recipe is a great pantry staple to bulk up your food storage. Thanks to @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Tools Used: -All American Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/3ARff6V -Lodge Enamel Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/3e0ELhc Every Bit Counts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: Time On our Side by Ten Towers courtesy of Epidemic Sound #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #foodstorage

It's day 26 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is walking you through the simple process of making peach butter. This recipe is great for those extra peaches you have laying around (even if they have a few blemishes). This is one of the easiest recipes you can water bath can! Thanks to @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Tools Used: -Ninja Food Processor: https://amzn.to/3TjAINf -Water Bath Canner: https://amzn.to/3RhWMpL -Lemon Squeezer: https://amzn.to/3ciQmbb -Handheld Grater: https://amzn.to/3R89iI4 Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr From the Roots Up Store: https://shop.rootsuphomestead.com/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/EbHnpAKON4/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #canning

It's day 25 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy and Makayla are making cherry fruit leather in the Excalibur dehydrator! This is a simple and delicious treat that is great for snacking or for gifting! You can store them in the refrigerator, but we will be sealing them in a mason jar with the foodsaver to make them air-tight and shelf-stable. As a bonus, they show you how to make cherry vinegar with the leftover cherry pits! Thanks so much @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Tools Used: -Excalibur Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3CEUoFc -Silicone Dehydrator Mats: https://amzn.to/3AJrORU -Foodsaver: https://amzn.to/3dS3lkm -Jar Sealer: https://amzn.to/3pMnydW Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr From the Roots Up Store: https://shop.rootsuphomestead.com/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aRqTOuMLF3/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #dehydratingfood

It's day 24 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Makayla is showing you how to make and can blackberry jelly. This simple recipe is a fantastic way to stock your pantry and makes a great gift for others! Thanks so much @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Tools Used: -waterbath canner: https://amzn.to/3AdsOvW Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr From the Roots Up Store: https://shop.rootsuphomestead.com/ Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/7CuugqCVvk/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #canning

It is day 23 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is going to show you how to pressure can sweet corn using the All American pressure canner. This is the easiest pressure canning recipe you will find and it's a great one for beginners! Enjoy this simple way to stock your pantry. Thanks @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Tools Used: -All-American Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/3SYZlPb -Jar Lifter: https://amzn.to/3vJ6DMW Ball Pressure Canning Guide: -https://www.ballmasonjars.com/adjust-high-altitude-canning.html Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Check out our From the Roots Up Store! -http://shop.rootsuphomestead.com Music: -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/2b02u3gx7U/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #pressurecanning

It's day 22 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Taylor is walking you through how to make instant mashed potatoes by dehydrating potato flakes in the Excalibur dehydrator. This is a simple way to stock your pantry with an easy and convenient food! Tools Used: -Excalibur Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3KbjHAE -Dehydrator Mats: https://amzn.to/3cbGNKV -Ninja Food Processor: https://amzn.to/3pBxhnu -Food Saver: https://amzn.to/3QWqYXP -Jar Sealer: https://amzn.to/3Ka9yUK Every Bit Counts Playlist: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/pjns11CFZp/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #dehydratingfood

It is day 21 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and we are 3 weeks in! Today Kristy is going to show you how to prepare okra to freeze so that you can fry it later. This super simple process will allow you to pull it out of the freezer and throw it directly into the frying pan! Tools Used: -Silicone Baking Mat: https://amzn.to/3wkTxpo -Food Saver: https://amzn.to/3PG9vB6 Every Bit Counts Playlist: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr From the Roots Up Store: -https://shop.rootsuphomestead.com/ Music: -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/POeAQowR4k/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #foodsaver

It is day 20 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge put on by @Three Rivers Homestead and today Kristy is going to walk you through the process of canning beef stew. This easy and delicious canning recipe will allow you to stock your pantry with homemade convenience food that you can just grab off your shelf for a quick dinner. This recipe came from @Homesteading Family and if you haven't checked out their channel, be sure you do so. They have so many amazing canning recipes! Tools Used: -All-American Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/3SYZlPb -Jar Lifter: https://amzn.to/3vJ6DMW Ball Pressure Canning Guide: -https://www.ballmasonjars.com/adjust-high-altitude-canning.html Every Bit Counts Challenge Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/4iyBwVmagi/ #everybitcountschallenge #pressurecanning #homesteading

It's day 19 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is going to walk you through the process of pressure canning potatoes. This is an easy and delicious way to preserve that harvest of potatoes. Thanks @Three Rivers Homestead for this wonderful challenge! Tools used: -All American Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/3wghrCt -Rada Potato Peeler: https://amzn.to/3R0IolH -Canning Funnel: https://amzn.to/3QBUlyp Every Bit Counts Playlist: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/3CZlcthopZ/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #pressurecanning

Today is day 18 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is going to walk you through the process of canning carrots in the All-American Pressure Canner. This is an easy and effective way to preserve your carrot harvest all year! Thanks @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Tools Used: -Rada Potato Peeler: https://amzn.to/3ArPLwR -All-American Pressure Canner: https://amzn.to/3T3PuaW Every Bit Counts Playlist: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: -https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/zUCl4IKaja/ #everybitcountschallenge #canning #foodpreservation

It's day 17 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Lance is going to walk you through step-by-step making onion powder from dehydrated onions. This super simple recipe is a fantastic kitchen staple! @Three Rivers Homestead Tools: -Excalibur 9 Tray Dehydrator: https://amzn.to/3w9tAcs -Spice Grinder: https://amzn.to/3A6rHhz -Shaker: https://amzn.to/3Are4uX Every Bit Counts Playlist: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/11PE2gMyKk/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #excaliburdehydrator

It's day 16 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy and Makayla are making pecan pesto! They will walk you through the recipe and show you an easy way to freeze it in ice cube trays to preserve it for later use. Thanks so much to @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this challenge! Recipe: -3 cups fresh basil leaves -1 1/2 cups pecans -4 cloves garlic -1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese -3/4 cup olive oil -1/2 tsp salt Tools Used: -Ninja Food Processor: https://amzn.to/3way5mV -Ice Cube Trays: https://amzn.to/3Ant3Gi Every Bit Counts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Makayla's Growalong Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_iFBTz6Qaw&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3z92uNe3x_SG0OQmSJBHvFf Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/Qw3QxquCXk/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #freezermeal

It is day 15 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is canning strawberry syrup. This is an easy way to preserve those extra strawberries laying around before they go bad. Enjoy this delicious strawberry syrup on pancakes, waffles, icecream, or whatever you can imagine! This easy water bath canning recipe is great for everyone! Ingredients: -10 cups strawberries -3 cups water -2 1/2 cups sugar -3 1/2 cups light corn syrup Tools used: -water bath canner: https://amzn.to/3Pq4IUx Every Bit Counts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/oE1UzcpE/ #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #canning

It is day 14 of the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is showing you the easiest method to water bath can tomatoes...no peeling required! This quick method will give you plenty of diced tomatoes to use in soups, stews, or whatever else you use your tomatoes in! As always, thank you to @Three Rivers Homestead for hosting this fantastic challenge! Equipment: -Water bath canner: https://amzn.to/3C64Yox Every Bit Counts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr Music: https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/aLvzYLi4Kj/ #everybitcountschallenge #homesteadpantry #easycanningrecipes

Today is day 13 in the Every Bit Counts Challenge and today Kristy is showing you a simple method for water bath canning pickled okra. Tools Used: -Waterbath Canner: https://amzn.to/3QuR7Na Every Bit Counts Playlist: -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs8LG8YrIOM&list=PLoeAVwsg0c3zdPl_YCDNhg-Rmfoq6FxEr #everybitcountschallenge #foodpreservation #homesteadpantry