The Bettencourts

#Onion #Flowers #edible Onion Flowers are totally edible and make an amazing addition to so many foods. So don't forget to harvest some.

Changing the sink... to an unconvential one. heck let's start a trend here. This sink was standard with the half bath in the hiline 1768 home we just had built. But... I hate it!!!! And I am loving this solution that I did! Shout out to @costco who had this sink for a great price! #sink #halfbath #plumbing #plumber #DIY #trending #trendsetter #utilitysink #notaprofessional #Hiline

The real truth about Gen X and why we just don't play.

I wanted to show you how I actually do it. We each have our own way. This is mine. #anxiety #organization #todo #list #postitnotes #postit #indexcards

Let me share a weird journey that I have been on. Behind the scenes here my teeth have been moving. sometimes the pain is unbearable. My jaw and brain have tried to compensate over the years... but it just came to a breaking point a few months ago. I walked in to my Dentist just asking for a referral and walked out with the beginning to a solution. which led me back to my past and finding the beginning of my troubles. this whole journey has been interesting. like people that have massively crooked teeth... their teeth still fit together perfectly.. and they don't need braces! or the pain we have with TMJ? doesn't have to be permanent. But what gets me every time is my dentist actually went to school to learn this... and I didn't have to go to a specialist! Because he is the specialist in our area for this!!! praise God! It wasnt easy wearing this and not being able to talk eith my speech impediment whichbis why i have been so silent for some time. Heres to solutions! #teeth #braces #magasplint #orthodontist #dentist #storytime #teethtok

What am I up to now? its always something.... #dawn #dawnpowerwashdishspray #sperry #shoes #cleaning #homestead #makedoandmend

Remember when I was ghosted when I went to seek help at my county? well turns out I just needed to go get my hair cut! first video linked... #hairdresser #SmallBusiness #oregon #oregonsmallbusiness #ghosted #bekind #hairstylist @The Bettencourt's

I love people that are so free in giving advice and sharing knowledge. George was totally that man! not only does he do amazing shoe repair (29+ years on my man's favorite shoes) but he is so willing to share knowledge in a dying trade where experience is so valuable! #shoerepair #leather #knowledge #salem #restore #suitcase #antique

#freezedried #Pork #Homemade This will literally change the way you think of cooking meat. Any type of meat. The possibilities are endless and the flavor is amazing! What what did they taste like?

#canning #foodpreservation #homestead Is it cheaper to can homemade marinara sauce or it is cheaper to buy it from the store? Lets pull it apart and talk figures and lets make some. Here is the book I highly recommend if you just own 1 canning book.. this would be it: The Ball Blue Book... https://amzn.to/3o4BTEY Some links are affiliate links and we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

#freezedried #Soup #Homemade The thought of having homemade soups on the shelf ready to add water and go... Sounds appealing to me. So lets try some that I had in the freezer? What what did they taste like?

#Homestead #Canning #pressurecanning Choosing a pressure canner is a personal choice. and there are many. The 3 that I recommend and why are as follows: 1. If you can afford it... An All American. I love the 915 as a starter. https://amzn.to/40nyuyB its a single stack little beauty and is a work horse. It doesn't need any gaskets replaced and built to be passed down to your kids... It also doesn't need it's gauge calibrated annually. As it runs off a weighted system. #2... If you can't afford #1 but don't want to wait.. then the Presto 23 qt (I mispoke and said 28 on the video... My error)... https://amzn.to/3owpeLt This beauty is lighter weight and cheaper in price. It needs to be calibrated annually at the extension office (they do it in my community for free) and it needs it's gasket replaced when it's worn. It works equally well.. #3... The Presto Electric Pressure canner... https://amzn.to/41IoQHW It holds a smaller amount but doesn't need a stove top. It's all electric and very quiet. However, I consider it a convenience... I love it for the convenience.. but I still favor the all american. Bias... ? Maybe. For those that can not can on their stove top I recommend a high wattage electric burner... 1500 watts.. and this is the one I use for my double decker all american canner... https://amzn.to/41rRNbl This is just a brief short review of what canner I would recommend. There is so much more we can go into. Some links may be affilitate links and I may earn a small commssion at no expense to you. It is greatly appreciated however.

#freezedried #cauliflower #yummy This is an amazing snack. more on making these later... but for now its delicious!! sorry... I don't like eating candy much. #healthy #freezedryer #freezedried #snack ks #yummy #seasoning

#Pantry #foodstorage #Homestead For 13 years I have been working and storing and testing food in my pantry... this is how I keep nuts and seeds for long term. This is the Food Saver Items we use: Food saver: https://amzn.to/3zJ9Uxr Food saver Mason Jar lid attachement: https://amzn.to/3UmlbNH Foodsaver replacement hose... It's nice to have an extra on hand. https://amzn.to/3mj5c6u Some links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission at no expense to you. It is very appreciated on this homestead.

#freezedried #hotpepper #yummy

#freezedried #icecream #yummy This is amazing.. and delicious and dangerous!

#Mylar #PackfreshUSA #foodstorage Something I never thought of was Mylar bag quality. Until the last 2 years. When I noticed the quality wasn't consistant... So I went out on a search for a company I could trust my food storage with. Here is what I found. Click on over to this site to order directly from them: https://packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7125732.fd2705 Or find them on Amazon: My favorite, perfect for MRE and meals... PackFreshUSA: 7 Mil - Quart Seal-Top Stand Up Mylar Bags - 200cc High Capacity Oxygen Absorbers https://amzn.to/3zQxCI5 The most amazing 5 gallon backs ever... PackFreshUSA: 10 Pack - 7 Mil - Five Gallon Heavy Duty Mylar Bags - 2000cc (Individually Sealed) https://amzn.to/3KsoUEB And there are so many more... Some links are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from the sale.. at no expense to you. It is however, greatly appreciated.

When a friend sends you a video saying id might like it as a gen xer... you play it while prepping food for the freeze dryer. Thank you Stacy #homestead #genx #blindreact #bestmusic #foodpreservation #freezedrying

So can we store pasta long term and how did this one do? let's find out! the mylar bags we super thin and pill bugs punctured the outside. I'll talk more on that in another video. mylar bags matter!!! #foodpreservation #foodstorage #foodprices #pasta #rigatoni

#freezedried #HarvestRight #preservingfood I think I am getting the hang of this thing.

#freezedried #HarvestRight #preservingfood I think I am getting the hang of this thing.

let's test mylar bags. Ive been ordering the same mylar bags from amazon... the same store... and recently their quality is.. well.... melting. yep... melting! so I went off to find a new company ... who also sells on Amazon but I'm ordering directly from them and im loving their quality so far. stick with me as we continue to try them out. #mylar #mylarbags #freezedryer #freezedried #foodstorage #homestead These bags are some of the best quality.. and you can order them here: https://packfreshusa.com/?rfsn=7125732.fd2705 Some links may be affiliate links and I may earn a small commission from them at no additional cost to you.

#Freezedryer #Harvestright #testing Today we Freeze Dry Lemons... And how did they turn out?

#HarvestRight #freezedryer #potatochips You know the saying... You can't have just one? When you get a freeze dryer be prepared for the amount of fun things you will need that goes with it all. You can't have just the freeze dryer... You need the accessories that go with it... And all of them!!!!

#Bread #breadmachine #zojirushi The Zojurushi is the best bread machine out there. If you would like to purchase one.. this is the one I have and love it... 8 years strong!!! : https://amzn.to/3Gx3G7C Our first one lasted over 20+ years... It is actually one of the most requested links I get on my channels. Worried about the cost...? Check out this video: https://youtu.be/viCgs-J5SIk