Hi, I’m Suzanne. I share videos every week on food from scratch, homemaking & life on our small organic farm. My mission is to inspire homemakers to find joy in caring for their families.
I aspire to cook all my families meals from scratch, eliminating as many processed foods as I can. I hope to share what I learn along the way!
I live on an organic salad greens farm, with my husband and kids in B.C. Canada.
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I can relate with the cheese and crackers! While in the 100s here, I made paninis for supper! Just a good loaf of pre-cut sour dough (from the grocery store)... Ha! Butter and toast both sides on the panini press is key before adding the random ingredients... jarred roasted pepper, turkey, fontina cheese, herbs from garden. Warm the cheese and done!
Drying laundry outside on washing lines is the way here in UK It irons better Smells divine And is CHEAPER than dryer drying What a video Lovely Real life experience Fabulous Thank you x
Yes!! Loving the line drying. Here in Canada, people mostly use dryers, but some people will still hang outside. In all honesty, homes are no longer being built (here) with enough yard space to afford room to hang clothing. Stupidly, I think it could also be a status issue. You look more poor if you hang your clothes. I don’t really care!! What about winter months? Do you get any snow? Or just rain? Do you still hang your clothing in that time of year? I’m so curious!!
@@thefarmerswifecanada as much as we can hang outside we do Frost makes whites whiter Then we bring them in and ayer them on a clothes airer overnight We do get snow ❄️ yes and rain a lot It’s quiet good drying season here right now But I still like to hang outside I love the smell of laundry wafting on the line Divine And tumble drying can shrink clothes quiet often I do use a dryer but only in an emergency Love you content thank you x I love that you don’t t care about what people think about hanging laundry your Saving precious money 💰 Xxx
@@karenroberts9941 thank you so much! I love that you still hang them all throughout the year. I would love to have drying racks indoors. Something to think about….thanks!! ❤️
So strange!!! The fact that I’ve had 2 comments saying the same thing, means there are a lot of hard veggies in cans out there! Might be a better option to buy frozen veggies. So unfortunate 🥲
@thefarmerswifecanada it is disappointing, I used to enjoy them. A lot of things don't taste the same anymore, which is why I cook from scratch almost all of the time. I find the frozen veggies to be very mushy, so I buy fresh or do without.
@@brendamaas4293 I feel the same way about produce that is in-season. It’s hard for me to buy the tasteless grocery store veggies and fruit. I would rather wait all year to have the good stuff! 😄
Oh awesome!! Churches thrift store is the best (across the tracks). If you are looking at buying any clothing, I highly recommend looking upstairs in their boutique. That store gets really busy, so it’s hard for them to keep up downstairs on the main floor. Plus they keep a majority of the nice clothing to put upstairs. It’s a bit more in cost, but not bad. It’s such a fun store to shop in!! Hudson thrift store is across from Tim Horton’s. I will go there occasionally, but they don’t have much except clothing. I find that the inventory doesn’t move as fast. Might be different in the summer though! Have fun!!! Salmon Arm is so great. Also check out Demille’s Farm Market while you are here, if you are looking for fresh, local produce and fruits! They have the best selection. A bit pricey, but worth checking out. They also have a little petting zoo area for kids and families to check out farm animals.
Oh! Also, if you are here for a bit, the locals all go to Canoe Beach to swim. That is where the dog beach is!!!! In my opinion, the dog beach is the better side. Everyone is so focused on the dogs. But there is a playground for little kids, washrooms, and a food stand. Very refreshing! ❤
Yes!!! Thank you, I just love swimming so much! The last time we went, we were in the water for 2 hours. It was the hottest day, and it felt so good!!!
I absolutely love this type of video. When others are cooking and cleaning it inspires me to do the same! I enjoyed this peek into your week very much.
I enjoyed your "boring" video. Lol. I too love hanging laundry outside. I do it regularly when weather permits. I am so lucky, my current husband loves to cook. Our deal was he cooks, I clean up! Works for me! I should add, we are retired, so that helps!
It wasn't boring! It was real and enjoyable which in my opinion is relaxing. I too love hanging out the laundry. NOTHING smells better than sheets fresh off the line. I started canning my own beans from dried a few years back, and it's turned out to be quite a money saver as well as consistant quality. This winter I want to can enough beans to get me through the following summer - it's currently 105 here...ugg!!! Were having salad for dinner - way to hot to cook!
Thank you! ❤️ I need to start canning my own beans as well. That would be a huge money saver! Sounds like you’re getting the same heat!! It’s too hot here to cook too!! 😩
Hi Suzanne, I can so relate to the high temperatures you are experiencing. I also do not have AC, so our most recent and unprecedented 10 day heat wave was so challenging. I am up at 5am and finish all the household chores by 10am. This morning's laundry is almost dry and it's hung in the guest room, not outside!
Hi Leslie!! 😀 I figured I’m not the only one struggling without AC! It’s been so challenging, but I suppose being pushed out of our comfort zone is supposed to be good for us….right? Lol 😅 I hope so. I’ve had a couple of nights sleeping in the basement on a spare mattress. So uncomfortable!! Horrible!
Good morning. Your video shows you hard at work around the house. Hanging laundry was always enjoyable.nothing beats the fresh air. I can remember the summer days in the 1980's my children and no air conditioner. A large garden, laundry, preparing meals in advance if possible and always some dessert. I loved to bake and only recently have I stopped. Thank you for sharing and letting me remember my home life. Hope you made it to the beach. Take care, Joan
Awww, thanks Joan!! I am so honoured that I can help bring back those memories for you. You seem like the sweetest lady! ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing. My mom also made dessert often. I don’t, only because I need to watch my weight, but my family enjoys it when I do!
I’m thinking chicken and umplings, dumplings made from this mixture with added fresh herbs dropped over the stew and slowly steamed to produce fluffy dumplings. Thank you so much. From a farm girl at heart to a @thefarmerswifecanada. Love from 🇿🇦
Your loaves looks perfect. It’s home-cooking. Very rustic, just the way we like it. You’re authentic and charming and we’re here for it. Love your channel. Greetings from South Africa. When in the US, I’m coming over😀❤🇿🇦
Thank you for the video. I wish you had explained why you heat the milk to 180. For newbies, google it, but basically it helps break down proteins so whey is released. Also helps prevent spoilage by killing off some bacteria. This is not pasteurizing--just heating to an optimal temp to accomplish what you want. Very similar to making yogurt.
Thank you for the videos. I only recently found your channel, and enjoy it very much. Your videos are very nicely done and the food looks soooo good. In the first segment you cooked your bacon in the air fryer. For large quantities, I have found using the oven and baking my bacon to be more efficient. You may have other reasons for using the air fryer, but just wanted to put this out there. Thanks again.
@@lindas.8036 Thank you! ❤️ I’m so glad you found my channel! The oven probably would have been a better choice, if I had a larger pan. Unfortunately my big pan got ruined, and the 2 pans I have are the ones I used for the eggs, so it would have not only been competing, but a messy clean up before cooking the eggs! Also my air fryer cooks bacon in 10 minutes and it cleans up so easily. It was the better choice for me 😊
@@gigiUno Awww, thank you! 😊 I’m sure the desert has its share of challenges. Although we are north up in Canada, it still gets extremely hot here in the summer. But we also get all 4 seasons, which we are lucky for.
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Thank you for the video; it was nicely done, and I enjoyed it. FYI, you used chicken QUARTERS, not legs. Quarters are made up of a leg (drumstick) AND a thigh, not cut apart. Legs are just the drumstick. Your food looked really good. Thank you again. OH, and the lady who commented on not twisting the biscuit cutter was right on. Also, your biscuit cutter edge should be thin and sharp, not thick and rounded like a glass. This is REALLY important if you are using puff pastry. Yes, you can get decent results, but using thin, sharp, and not twisting yields higher more consistent biscuits.
Thank you for clarifying the chicken quarters…. 😅 I always appreciate other people’s knowledge and expertise. That’s what is so great about building an online community! I get so many great tips and ideas ❤️
Suzanne, your comments about not having the right piping bag: Piping bags are basically rolled paper--parchment works very well, wax paper needs to be thicker because it is lighter, etc. Google it up--there are many good videos on how to fold up a piping bag. And, for basics, like a round end, you do not need metal tips--you just cut the bag at the tip! You probably have figured this out by now, but in the wild event you did not know, well, there you go. Donuts are fun. Even ugly ones taste great--and I have made my share of ugly, yummy doughnuts! Keep having fun!
Thank you for the tips!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I always knew you could do icing that way. I suppose it never occurred to me to do that for the donuts. Yes, they were all yummy!!! 😋
Thank you for the video. This was the first time I have watched your channel, and applaud your efforts to produce healthy meals from scratch for your family. There are many, many great channels on RU-vid that show freezer meals, scratch meals, etc. They are very easy to find. Also, I wondered why you think "scratch" meals made at home from grocery-store purchased ingredients are healthier. Far less expensive, sure, but healthier? Store bought pizza ingredients like shredded cheese, pepperoni, vegs with Apeel (google it!!), and canned pizza sauce is just about the same as buying a "toxic" frozen pizza! I do like your channel, and the videos are very nicely done. Do Google "Apeel." Do look for other frozen dinner prep and scratch meal videos. It is far easier than having 300 people send you recipes, although there are some great ideas in the Comments. Thanks again.
Suzanne, I come from an era that I watched my grandmother make jellies and jams. Back then they used paraffin wax to seal the jars. I not quite sure how she processed the contents of the jars. That's about all the training that I got for preservation. I learned about canning with water bath and pressure canning on my own by reading and using the Blue Ball Canning book which is the go-to here in the States for canning instructions. My jars are either Ball-Mason or Kerr. They seem to be the most tested and durable. During the Covid years the lids were a bit scarce here in Nebraska, but I had stocked up beforehand so didn't have an issue. I like canning over freezing because the power in my city likes to go off way more often than it should. This year the power was off for almost a week in some parts of the city. Fortunately, it was only three hours for me. As time goes on, I'm thinking canning is the way to go. It might be more work up front, but in the long run it's safe and doesn't require any power to keep. I'm not against freezing but just not for long term storage. It's just my humble opinion. Have a great day in the kitchen canning. Nebraska Dave Urban Farmer
Hi Dave, I totally agree with you about canning versus freezing. A couple of years ago I had spent a lot of time canning and freezing my harvest. I also had squash stored in our garage. It hit minus 20 degrees C. And our squash froze. Our freezer accidentally got unplugged when the furnace guy came for repairs. So I lost all the squash and everything in my deep freeze! The only thing that made it that winter was the canned goods. I realized how precious it was to have those canned goods, even though it seemed to take so much more effort. That was a valuable lesson! I will continue to can my food. I read in an old cookbook about how to use the paraffin. You put a very light layer of melted paraffin, let it harden. Then you lay a string across it and add a second thin layer. This way you can pull on the string to lift the paraffin and unseal the jar! You can also put shavings of paraffin in the bottom of your jar, and when you add the hot contents, the paraffin will rise to the surface. I’m not sure if it was only used for jams and jellies? So interesting. Not sure if anyone uses that method anymore. Probably considered unsafe. I’m sure it worked for them though! Have a great day!! ❤️
Well done video. I too did my share of canning, but once I discovered freezer jam, I was hooked. We had a large freezer, so we had room for the containers. NOw days I receive my jam via my lovely daughter who is enjoying her home making much as you do. Preparing for the family gives a true feeling of accomplishment and love. Enjoy your gardens bounty.Joan
Joan, thank you! 😊 I regard this as a huge compliment, coming from an experienced canner! I have never tried freezer jam! So great that you have a daughter who is into homemaking as well. ❤️
i love to make ricotto, i have made yogurt and mozorella but not on a regular basis. need to get back into it, nut my energy is running very low and have arthritis very bad. i do really enjoy your relaxing videos.
Sorry to hear about your arthritis. I would imagine tipping the pot would be difficult. I hope you can do it again! Such a rewarding thing to do. 😀 So glad you are enjoying my videos ❤️
I loved this video. I learned so much. I’ve done some water bath canning with beets in the past but I’d like to do more this year. I’ve always made freezer jam so haven’t made jam canned. Maybe I will later this year.
Thank you so so much for sharing this video.. I have never canned, but have wanted to. This was a great educational video. Love Cher, from Wyoming USA ♥️
@@thefarmerswifecanada thank you so much.. Was thinking about ordering the canning book you use. Can you share the link or the name 😊 Also, would love to see more videos of meals you make for your family ♥️
@@cherbuchanan7179 Hi Cher, here is the link for the home canning book! Bernardin Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today a.co/d/d23hPQu. I believe there is an American version of this book as well. I think it’s the Ball Home Preserving Book. But I’m pretty sure they are the same. ❤️
Love your dehydrator. Rhubarb is also delicious in baked oatmeal for breakfast. I will try adding orange the next time I make it. Bet it will be delicious.
I've made jam quite often in my youth but never added rose petals. Do the petals add a new flavor to the strawberries? It looks very inviting. Enjoying your rhythm of life very much. Enjoy your day. Joan
Hi Joan! 😀 You know, I wish that they added a new flavour, but in all honesty, it still tastes like strawberry jam. This was my first time making this. But if I did it again, I might add some rose water (the kind you can find in the middle eastern section at a grocery store) to it to add that flavour. But it does look so beautiful spread on a piece of toast in the morning. It adds a special romantic touch! I have been really enjoying it. ❤️
