How to make and CAN the Chili Tomato Base used: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OLiAA1dzS_M.htmlsi=my4xi76XkwURVRm0 How to CAN ground Beef: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EauFBWpq75M.htmlsi=GXzY1Um3iQpHwDSS Canning Pumpkin: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EUjKpG-mJDE.htmlsi=N6g1q-gBZNLhcnHX Side Note: What did you guys think of the quality of the video / audio in this video? We were testing out a new system, and I'm curious as to what you guys thought of it. - Todd
We are snowed in here in southeast Iowa. I had told my husband that I was seeing a lot of people upset that they couldn't get out of their driveways to get to the grocery store. AND I told him how thankful I am for our abundant garden and the amount of canned goodies that we were able to put up this year. Not to mention the four deer that he and I put in the freezer. Feeling very blessed and appreciative of our hard work.
We're also in Iowa. Between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. We weren't exactly snowed in. We could get out if we wanted to, but because we were prepared, we didn't have to be the people trying to drive to the store in a blizzard. It was nice. We made a chicken pot pie and ate pickled beets and dill beans from our pantry.
Hi Rachel and Todd, I live in Vermont, and we are like you all--we used to get TONS of snow, now it's often slush or rain or a small amount of snow that melts off into ice. I'd rather have a whole lot of snow, because at 74, I can walk more easily in shoveled snow paths than on ice. Also, there's snow-shoeing when you actually get some snow! Thanks for this video, always fun to watch you guys doing things.🌻
I live in Montgomery County Tn. It's about 45 minutes north of Nashville. We got about 5 inches of powdery snow. Supposed to get some kind of mix on Thursday. We don't get snow here like we used to. Usually ice storms. Ugh! Didn't make it above 12 degrees yesterday. Clarksville is still cleaning up from the F3 tornado that hit Dec. 9 th. The south doesn't have the equipment to clear up the snow quickly. We have secondary heat source if power goes out. Camping stove to cook on. Some of my coworkers laugh at me being prepared until we have bad weather and no power. Love the walk around in the snow with you all.
I never heard of putting pumpkin and all those other vegetables in chili soup. Looks delicious though. It was minus 19 last night with wind chill of minus 40 last night here in SE Nebraska. Been snowed in for two days. They stopped the snow plows because they can't run in this cold temperature. We had several cars stranded on roads and nobody could come to rescue them. They finally got rescued today. My car died and the battery was dead because of the cold. Make some handles with aluminum foil to lower it down into the instant pot and use those handles to pull it up too. You just roll a long strip that goes underneath the pan and goes up both sides. Does that make sense? Sorry about your oven. You know you could cook that entire meal on a gas grill outside if power goes out. We had a foot of snow. You don't want it, trust me. It's beautiful but, a pain in the butt because I do have to commute as a traveling nurse. I've been snowed in for days. Missed 3 out of 5 days last week. ENJOY! Good job with the meal giving all your challenges.
When you guys were eating, I noticed something different, but I couldn't put a finger on it until I realized it was because Todd is not wearing a hat. Todd! You have a full head of beautiful gray hair. I don't think the audience gets to see that that often. You should show it off more 😀
I love the snow too! I'm down in SW Louisiana & we fixing to get it with temps in teens plus rain...no fun. I'd much rather snow. I lived in Utah & it's still my most favorite place to be. I traveled in a semi in many places with snow. Never got tired of it. Y'all have such a beautiful place. I've baked cheesecake & cake in my Instant pot but not cornbread yet.
Hi Rachel and Todd. I can't believe it is snowing in Michigan. My area had no snow last year. And I don't know how much snow my area is going to had this year. But I am glad for you Rachel. Enjoy the snow. So sorry about the oven not working. But don't worry, things will get better soon. God Bless the wonderful meal you and Todd had. Take care. Hugs. Mari'a. 💙💙💗💗💖💖🤗🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗💜💜💕💕👋👋👋👍👍👍👍👍
Your soup looks delicious! I,too, often find myself wishing we had more snow than we do in the winter. I’m in Ohio. We haven’t had a good snowy winter in several years here either. Have a wonderful week!
Love your cellar pantry it’s a dream, May I suggest painting the front of your canning shelves in chalk board paint. Then you can write what’s on the shelves with white or colored chalk. Easy to see and erase when you need to change what’s on the shelf. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Thank you for the inspiration! I’ve been trying to can food that can be quick meals in a jar and you’ve helped give me ideas. I have shared your tomato processing videos several times. Love that you shared the insta-pot success! Thanks for another great video!
I had the exact same stove as you. Had a warranty on it and they serviced it 2 times. Finally got sick of it and bought a GE. The difference is unbelievable. My pressure canner even comes to and stays at pressure way better. Two other women I was talking with had exact same problem with oven temps and having to be serviced. Will never get any samsung again. Chili looks really good by the way. Stay warm
After Katrina, my family cooked everything ( including corn bread and pizza) on the outdoor grill for two weeks until the power came back on! 🙂 They lost just a few things from the freezer. 🙂
Born and lived in Michigan my entire life….I can honestly say snow would be great at Christmas thru New Years… then back to no snow and at least 30 degrees would be awesome… also my Boston Terriers are not thrilled going potty when it is 8 degrees 😂🐾😂🐾😂
I grew up in the pnw an really miss the snow I am in n. Georgia 14 yrs now an woo ya we getting snow lol I am prepared an in no way leaving the house with all the non snow drivers lol thank you for sharing ur snow pics its beautiful there
Arkansas girl here and we are experiencing an "artic blast" blast today, and so far I'd say we have received about 6-7 inches of snow with more incoming throughout the night. And I'm gonna be honest, I'm not a fan. It's pretty but sort of depressing kind of pretty, because in the south because life sort of stops when it snows. We aren't used to it, aren't prepared for it and everyone just sort of hunkers down and waits it out. Lol. But thank you for the video, I always so enjoy your content.
Grand Rapids MI… we had over 9 inches here (maybe 10-12) 🙂. It’s beautiful! I live in an area that has lots of underground electrical, so am thankful we often don’t lose power.
I didn’t realize you were from Louisiana! I’m native north Louisianan in the piney clay hills. We have about an inch or so if mostly ice right now with night temps in the teens. Day temps were in the 30’s but will be 40+ today. You know we don’t know how to act in snow and ice. Hahaha I canned pumpkin cubes for the first time this past fall and can’t wait to use some in our next chili! Thanks for the ideas you shared. I bake my cornbread in cast iron, too, but that cornbread in the instant pot looks amazing!
I love that you cook with the items that you preserved. So many other channels show the preservation process but you never see how they use the items they preserve.
I live in the PA Appalachian mountains. There’s nothing better then a snow day when you don’t have to go anywhere. I love the comfort food & curling up under warm blankets. We just got a dusting of snow with a lot of wind & cold. But, I still have comfort food in the crockpot & pumpkin muffins in the oven.
It has been snowing (and is still) like that here on the west side of the mitten (30 minutes north of Grand Rapids) since Friday morning. We already have exceeded the called-for 14 inches, and it's supposed to snow off and on through Wednesday. I don't have the same fixings as you canned up, but am happy to have been able to put up more than enough food to share. God is good! We've had no power outage here, but are prepared if we do. Audio is noticeably better with your new system. Video: colors are brighter and more vivid, and the overall picture is clearer.
Yumm, I started canning in 2021, a long with dehydrating, I’m getting ready to can beef. I think you and your husband are so sweet, thank you for teaching us
I’m the same way, Rachel, if it’s going to be cold, we better have snow! Yesterday and into the night it snowed probably 10”. We usually are a dry climate, so this was such a blessing for me! The high yesterday was 17F, so it is cold.
When you use a springform pan in the instant pot you can use a sling underneath it to get it in/out. I’ve also found it works best to cover the pan with foil so you don’t get the moisture in whatever you are cooking.
Wow! My husband and I loved this video! Love seeing the snow and your homestead. We regularly watch you and Todd. Ya'll are such an inspiration to us! I used the Green stalk for the 1st time last year. I'm very new at this. Now that everyone is starting to plan this year's garden, it has me thinking.... I left my green stalk sitting outside, the soil still in it. How do you manage your green stalk in the winter? We live the upstate of SC so our winters are mild. Thanks for any suggestions! Stay warm and safe!
Rachel . I made cheesecake in the instant pot. The instructions said to fold an 18 inch piece of foil and create a sling to lower the springform pan down. Fold the ends to keep below the lid. When done baking, you have a way to lift out the pan😊
I tell my hubby I wish for more snow when it is cold and have very little. He says I will get tired of it soon. I haven't in 13 years of Living in Flagstaff. (He is from Maine). I love it when it snows like the other day. It is so beautiful.
22 inches total last week by me in WI, now its -10, feels like -22, and the snow isn't up yet so we will drop another few *. Nothing better than a good warm soup for a cold day. Isn't it fantastic to just dump dinner out! I had commented on your flannel and see we don't have that store in WI, sadly. I'm loving the sweatshirt today as well, and the flannel/wool? you had in the last whats for dinner. I love comfy flannels. lol Have a great week.
HAHA I love it. If we live where it is cold, I would want snow. So me, I love snow and we got some here in the Columbia Gorge this week. I love driving in it!
Hi Rachel. Just wanted to say I enjoy your videos and have learned a lot about pressure canning from you. Thanks for making them. Oh and also I ordered your garden planner. Cant wait to try it out.
Hi Rachel, I freeze my milk in usable portions so I never need to waste any going off, just need to plan ahead a bit remember bering to take it out , but you can faster defrost it in cool water in its container, if you need to. You can also bake in your slow cooker too , just need to place a tea towel under the lid when you cook it to absorb the moisture 😁
Thank you for sharing your snow, I’m in the NE corner of Oklahoma. So cold here this morning, but I know it gets worse in other places! I do like the winter! -12 wind chill, I’m not sure!! lol!
I think you guys are great together. Both of you seem to be good people to hang out with and to listen too. You both are pretty smart , it would be great to be as humble and smart as both of you. Your neighbors should consider there self lucky to know you if they hang out with you! Appreciate your information and stuff!!!!!
Rachel, you be crazy! LOL! We got 11 inches of snow in my town in Indiana. Honestly, I detest it. Especially when I think of those less fortunate who do not have shelter. I've said for many years now that I'm residing in the wrong place. I want warmer air and a longer growing season.
We have the same appliances. Our “ignited” did the same thing on Christmas morning. My husband was able to order one from Amazon and replaced. Works fine now. Good to know about the Instant pot!
If your oven goes out, you can use your roaster (the one you cook down your tomatoes in) as an oven, your cast iron should fit in it. As for snow, you should live here in NW PA, we get about 185" a year.
I was in the Kitchen almost all day preparing for this coming week, German green bean soup, chicken noodle soup, and curry chicken and rice with sweet peas also made our Kombucha F2 with organic fruits and last I made some Rice crispy
Thank you for sharing your winter wonderland garden. What an awesome system your automatic all house generator is! Not having to fiddle about with candles, torches, crosswords, Scrabble and Battleships! 😄 Was the cornbread 55minutes on full pressure or non-pressure in the InstantPot? Must be nice not having to worry about goats and pigs in this weather. Happy New Year. 🥳
Freeze cubes of full fat buttermilk in mini silicone trays...then pop out and put in freezer bags...you will always have buttermilk on hand...I always half a half gallon in the fridge for biscuits...cornbread as well as other things and I just love to drink it
Thanks for the chili recipe! Same stove and same issue 3 times since last summer. I made cornbread by pouring on a griddle like pancakes and just had really thin ones in a pinch.
Never made cornbread, but this inspired me. Made a nice pot of chili and my first cornbread. I used raw sugar instead, and I had milk, so I added tblspn of vinegar to it to make the buttermilk.
Your recipes are the bomb! Thanks Rachel and Todd for sharing your lives with us. We are actually getting snow today in Charleston, WV. It usually splits around the mountains and misses us but I'm so enjoying the white view. Many Blessings from Deborah in West Virginia!
The thing I'm thinking about canning is that, those parts of a meal that takes a long time to prepare, one can have them ready on the shelf. Then, putting the partially prepared pieces together, it's still like having a freshly cooked meal.
I love it! I have all of those things in jars too except beans and I’ve got to try this! Thank you! I’m only 3 months in to pressure canning and making anything other than jams and chutneys!
In your last video I was surprised you didn't have snow. We got the heavy snow in Iowa also and then came the wind and light fluffy snow, and a lot of it. Our wind chills could be as low as 45 below 0 degrees F! It's so easy to make chili when all you have to do is throw in jars! It's a little bit different every time. I love it!
This recipe looks delicious. I love chili. Thanks for the snow tour. A slew of my Midwestern and Northern friends are getting hammered. It's beautiful but dangerous. Stay safe and warm!
I’m a Louisiana girl and remember how excited we would get at the prospect of snow! Even as an adult it still excites me, even though I understand now some of the issues that kind of weather can cause here. Do you mind me asking where in Louisiana you were raised?
