@@UndertheMedian And it is lovely to see you laugh, Hope! It's clear that the twinkle in his eye is part of what makes you tick together, and the chemistry between you makes for a very pleasing combination.
I really like how respectful you two are with each other, not interrupting and complimenting each other’s idea. Even when you playfully tease each other it is done respectfully. Your content is marvelous and so helpful! Thank you for your creativity and positivity as well. You’re a true inspiration! ❤
I 100% agree. This couple keeps me at peace THROUGHOUT my day. I listen to videos on my 3-4hr daily commute and in my earbuds while working on cars all day. Haha.
Watching this, realized my sis has kind of been doing this all along. Instead of organizing her pantry by veggies, fruits, crackers etc, she does it by meal ingredients minus any refrigerator/freezer items. Like ingredients needed for chicken chili all together, those needed for tacos all together, etc. Hope that makes sense. At a glance she knows if she has all the pantry items she needs for whatever. I think she is brilliant!
What I did was planned by meals times months. Example items like spaghetti once a month for six months. So 6 packages of hamburger, six noodles, six sauce, six tomatoe bits, six amounts of dried veggies of onions, mushrooms, bell peppers. Then onto the next meal. I'm at about 8 months.
Consider canned ground beef. I do the same. Water, Bouillon cube, dried vegetable or vegetables make a simple soup. Example beef bouillon cube, 1 and 1/2 cup of water and a spoon of dried minced onion makes a bowl of french onion soup. So 1 jar with 25 beef bouillon cubes and 2 bottles of dried minced onion makes 25 small single serve batches of soup. It was less than $3 but prices going up so it should cost a little more.
I also have planned my family meals like this to shop once a month. I'm a sucker for making Spaghetti once a week... But I make enough sauce to make a platter of Lasagna for Saturday or freeze it.
So, I got a hard reality check recently. March 2020 my job closed down. So I decided to only eat out of my pantry for a family of 6. I thought I had 2-3 years of food but only had 1 year before having to buy from the store. I see now I’m no where near what I thought I had and that worried me.
I live on a very tight limited budget and have been keeping my pantry and freezer filled at all times, especially knowing we are in hard times with harder ones ahead and winter too.
Good idea.we,too have a tight budget. We buy frequently used items and tons of shelf stable foods on sale. Household items,i told hubby double up.supplies might not be in for a hot minute,and some items you really do not want to run out of.
I could live off my pantry for a long time as well as my deep freeze. I cut my grocery budget this year and having been spending a lot less on food. Trying to use up what I have.
I have a saying when I'm getting tired ...when I look in my fridge or my stock pile in my garage I just stand there and say I have tons of ingredients but nothing to eat...and it gets my mind working and brain storming and can come up with tons of ideas and love it because I'm able to make almost anything I want!! I have been stock piling for about 2 years now and it has taken over my garage and makes me so happy just to know it's there
Pineapple and ham/Canadian bacon on pizza. YUMM I found ham pieces cut up in 1/2" squares on sale at my store for 99 cents a bag, took it home, froze it and used some on my pizza. If something's on sale and near expiration date, freeze that sucker! Loving this series.
Also,salad dressings make a good sauce/marinade. If anyone lives near an aldi,get the tuscan garden salad dressings. Asian sesame Medeeteranian Restaurant italian. All very good. Or aldi brand is good. In fact..here's a recipe for oven potatos my husband loves Baking potato.depending on size,i say 4 big ones. Cut into even size chunks 1 bottle oil based salad dressing of your choosing. Season to taste.toss well to coat. Onto foil lined baking sheet..with lip.bake at 350 for 45 minutes
It's so hard to know because most of the things in my pantry I don't use on a daily basis. I find I eat mostly from my refrigerator and freezer. Part of me is scared to use my pantry items for fear I won't be able to replace them and then when there really is a need it will be gone.
@@KMF3 as a first step, do an inventory of your pantry. Then sit down and come up with as many meals as you can using the ingredients. If you have enough rice to do 2 or 3 meals for example, make sure to count that in. Check for expiration dates too. This will help you know what items you use often and it's a good hypothetical scenario in case you need to eat out of your pantry. It will also help you fill in any missing items you use regularly. Now for replacing pantry items, you can divide your pantry items in to 2 types (and if you have space, separate them physically): 1. For regular use and 2. For storage (this will be your "stach"). You can add to the stach little by little. Even if it's $1-5 a week. Buy things you would eat and when they're on sale. When you use up an item from the first pantry, you can replace it from the stach. Hope this helps.
Honey is a great staple not only for the fact it never spoils but works great as a natural sweetener. I use a stone style mustard and honey with the possibility of adding ketchup especially for coating meatloaf (meat or veggie alternative). Honey could go into your tea, oatmeal, Grape Nuts, Cream of Wheat, oatmeal, glazed chicken, sauce for mixed beans to make them into a sweet and sour with ground stoned mustard, pancakes, waffles, rice for a sweet sour dish, etc.
Larry would be happy to know that I’m dehydrating pineapple this week. A local produce market has them at 3 for $5. I receive a small amount of food stamps and I try to spend them on fresh produce because our state will double the amount of snap spent on fresh produce. So I bought 6 pineapples for $5. The first batch is in the dehydrator. They’ll be shelf stable and so much better than canned
That sounds wonderful!! I have never dried dehydrating pineapple, but, the next time I find pineapple for a great price I am definitely dehydrating some of it. Thanks for the inspiration.
I too have food stamps and buy clearance, managers specials, sales, digital and paper coupons. My favorite day to shop at one store is on Senior Discount Day
It seems like if you have legumes, pasta, tomato sauce, condiments and spices you have it made for quite a while. I also have a humongous amounts of oatmeal.
Holy crap! We could live off our pantry and freezers for at least 9 months. Might have to decrease serving sizes for myself, but the boys would eat well.
Love balsamic vinegar! Also love Japanese Plum vinegar. Makes a great salad dressing or use in a cold noodle salad (with lots of veg). I like dehydrated onion with a little salt added for crunch. No blanch, add Himalayan salt to cut onions, mix well & dehydrate. Yumm
I only create meals using my pantry and freezer/fresh produce. It honestly does not last more than a month so I stock up monthly. Every other month I stock the pantry itself and other months I stock the produce and meats.
I really appreciate you both. I wasn't raised having a lot of money or things and watched plenty of my friends be unhappy with the spoils that they got either daily or at holidays. My parents pulled off a big vacation and a some small ones (even if it was hauling the camper on a drive to where my dad had to spend summer camp for the military and camping for a period of time). When I listened to some peoples comments about you two, that you read on another video, I was a little bit disgusted with some peoples thoughts on what is meaningful. You don't have to have big dollar things or big trips to make memories with your loved ones. You don't need massive amounts of Christmas presents either. Some of my favorite memories were grocery shopping with my mother and watch how far she could stretch $20.00 or looking at a nearly empty fridge and cabinet and finding something creative to do with what we had. And those memories are recalled far more often in my adult life than those of the big vacation we took, although I appreciated them all. Keep doing you. What you have given to your kids is far more valuable than a pile of cash ever could have been.
I make a lot of homemade mixes and cook from scratch. I’ve done it for a very long time. Even as a working mom. It saves time. It saves money ‘cause you’re buying single ingredient items so it’s easy to stock a pantry and to know if you have enough.
Karen, where did you find those homemade mix recipes please?(I just did a copy cat of Trader Joe's 21 seasoning salute; had all but two ingredients and it came out fine. Thank you Google!). And thank you Karen.
I saw someone recently who layered a few on a sandwich along with a luncheon meat, tomato, and lettuce. I thought that it sounded like it might be good.
Great series! We love fruit on pizza too (my Husband drives for Dominoes here in S. Wales, UK and the large majority of his colleagues and customers DETEST WITH A VENGEANCE pinapple on pizza!) and a friendly hint for you - Worcestershire Sauce is pronounced Woo-ster-sheer :D Many people in the UK drop the "shire" and it's ofter referred to Worcester Sauce (Woo-ster) :D I just love the way Americans pronounce our place names!
They've no idea what they're missing. I love peaches & oranges on pizza too....I think any fruit that serves well with poultry has its place on pizza. Thank you for setting the pronunciation straight....I'm Central European born & U.S. modified as a wee child. So many words I supposedly say wrong, even was locked away as a toddler for speaking the way mum & da did. I love watching Brit shows. They give me the feel of acceptance & family by reminding me that I speak just dandy.
My 15 year old son loves to cook and experiment in the kitchen as well! But his thing is Asian food. He loves to play around with all of the different sauces and makes some amazing noodle and rice dishes.
I have enough food to last for 6 months. Frozen foods to last for 9 months maybe more thanks to Larry and Hope. (The two of you make great teachers ). I just keep learning.
I am constantly amazed at my picky husband's attitude... when it comes to a survival pantry. For example... I have a Polenta recipe..( and some which use instant potato & pasta) ok..but my husband pointed out he did not care for such foods Sigh:::: I pointed out he was incredibly spoiled and was missing the point. The idea of No food at the store is just not something he can GET THROUGH HIS HEAD. Amazing. I guess he has never been TRULY hungry... God bless him. 🙄
I am surprised how much money I have saved by following EVERY tip. No credit card, meal pkanning, no restaurants, no useless suscriptions, budgeting, tracking, negotiating contracts, being conscious...
I cook about every three months and freeze most of it. I still have plenty in my pantry and freezer to make more meals. I work a "reverse schedule" and don't get off until 6:30 or 7:30 PM so the last thing I want to do is cook or have a heavy meal when I get off. I have plenty of soup, stews, and other items in the freezer that I can just thaw out and enjoy each evening. Also have a full shelf of spices.
I love the balsamic vinegar, especially the glaze. It lifts the flavors so much. My pantry is ever changing. Currently we could go between 3 and 6 months. We went to a wholesale store yesterday and there was zero toilet tissue. The buying frenzy is here. I buy to restock and a little extra when I do go shopping. Like personal care items. It may be here this week but not the next. I live in North Florida. So yes i pick up to restock everything and a little extra I shop different stores, including Aldi and another discount store. While I cannot do a year supply for 3 adults I can do 6 months. I started this when my husband was told to stay home for 6 weeks. I bought enough the week before so we did not have to leave. Since then I have been maintaining and adding a little more for the pantry each time I go to the store. Thanks for the insights, recipes, and very informative and entertaining format you share with us.
Wise idea.i told hubby sunday to buy double on weekly items we buy.it might not be in for a while,so stock up now.especially when the national weather service is saying we will get another polar vortex this winter.
What I've found in common of recommended amounts per person is the serving size. A serving of rice, beans, pasta, oatmeal etc is considered a portion if a full meal. For those not vegan, a meal typically includes 1/3 animal protien 1/3 veg 1/3 starch
I really like adding whole cranberry sauce to the plate when having turkey or chicken or pork. Also, chunky applesauce is good as a side to ham or pork. I love to add a side of beets to get color and carrots as well.
About your pole voting - we are a household of two. My pantry is full. I voted on your pole that we could live 2 months from it. These days we sorted everything and did an inventory - now we think it would actually be 1 month!!! Still, we did not count exactly, just had a better look. So I think its very easy to mistake when evaluating!
Noticed the water machine in Dollar Tree on Hulin street in Fort Worth was .40 a gallon while Forest Hills was .20 a gallon & saw them selling bags of ice at Forest Hills in five pound bags. I found a Batman shopping bag at the Forest Hills store, got it for my nephew.
I use sunflower seeds in salads all the time, sesame seeds on top of stir fry, cashews with broccoli in a sweet/sour sauce, sun-dried tomatoes in pasta or frittatas. Just got hungry thinking of all the food to make lol 💕 from Canada.
I am learning how to make my own bread and I’m using lots of seeds (like sunflower seeds and flax and sesame seeds) to pump up the nutritional value of my bread and make it super crunchy and yummy. Love sunflower seeds as a snack.
Great show ill be working on that plan tomorrow. I do try to keep my inventory updated regularly.have u tried going in lidls early in morning they do veg boxes, theyre £1.50 over here. They usually have stuff goin out of date or things that have broken packaging like potatoes. The fruit n veg in box is worth far more than the price u pay.
Thank you for this series ❤ We have went from a 3 month supply of food to a 6 month supply and are working on a year. If for nothing else, to give us a buffer for inflation. These rapid increases in cost of living could be disaster for alot of households. Your measured approach is going to help so many people.
I love this video and plan to watch again. It's one thing having boxes of supplies that sit overwhelming in my living room. This video helps remove the fear that accompanies what is to come. How will we really manage?! Both of you are so relaxed and progressive that it helps me relax as I move forward, preparing. After I engage the suggestions here, I will be relaxed and prepared. Thanks and God bless us all. Aameen
I didn't do the poll but I'd say approximately 3-6 months. Now we have to start eating it down before we move! The goal is to have nothing left on moving day in 22 months! So this video is perfect for that goal!!
I at this time I think with my son and family (4) we should be able to make it a year.. And I continue to replace as I go along. Having a background in basic nutrition helps greatly…
My formula one night was pork chop in pan, diced tomatoes, bean soup and baked beans, actually it turned out good. Question shelp life on powdered eggs
I noticed a number of folks referencing refrigerators and freezers in their comments. When there’s truly a SHTF situation, I doubt there will be such appliances available, so I would plan away from them and work with dry goods, canned goods, beans and rice. Just a thought.
I immediately got started on my food and recipe list after watching your video and discovered so many more benefits! I now have a huge list of recipe ideas for the main staples in my pantry in addition to an idea of how long my food will last. What a great tip! Thank you so much!
Thank you both SO much for this series!!!! This is so helpful to learn how to actually organize a healthy menu plan and not get overwhelmed by the process. I'm learning so much from your channel!!!! 😀💕👍
I'm with Daniel on the flavored vinegars. Want a super simple fruit crumble? Macerate a piece of fruit and two tablespoons of rolled oats in a bowl with two tablespoons of flavored vinegar (I'm partial to digging used at th moment) for 20 or 30 minutes while you eat dinner, maybe add some cinnamon😋, then microwave it for 1-3 minutes (depends on whether fresh or canned) and you have a WFPB dessert. Top it with whipped aquafaba for extra decadence.
I have a small pantry cupborad in my kitchen. Recently, i cleared out a small walk-in closet n started putting my preps in there. I have two weeks worth of water ( so far). I believe i have about a months worth of food, but I'm working on three months worth. I live in an apartment, so space n funds are limited for now.
That thing about the store cupboard/pantry recipes revealing the gaps in our stores is invaluable. I am going to start doing this now - it will be such an interesting exercise. Thank you so much, you two. You are such a fun pair and teaching me new stuff all the time.
I had to come back and say that I love the checklist you put out. It really put my anxiety at ease. I only had a few gaps and I do have a years worth of food for the 3 of us. I need to beef up on oatmeal and Cream of Wheat, more powdered drinks, and more molasses.
I'm a single seinor living in an apartment in Chicago. I cooked professionaly. I inventoried my pantry like we did in hotel kitchens. I count and set up maximum and minimum amounts according to storage space. I could feed a family of 3 without going to a store for a year. Plant based is easier than I expected to stock and store.
Thanks! I used to live in Lancaster County PA and loved the Amish stores. Now live in SC and really miss them - the stores, produce stands, and the sweet neighbors!!
Thank you so much, this was by far my favorite episode. We plan our meals the same way, use similar ingredients but cook totally different meals. Best Inspiration ever! And I have to admit I underestimated my pantry. We are moving house this month and have been trying to clear pantry and freezer since August, admittedly adding a lot of fresh produce as well.
I love Bulk/Batch Vegan cooking for myself, a fantastic way to prepare for my work week, I make ahead all my breakfast, lunches for work and dinners. This allows me to stay on track with my budget. Knowing full well I have dinner already cooked and waiting for me at home, this stops me from ordering out at a restaurant. I cook very similar to you with cooking up a pot of beans like garbanzo beans, this allows me the ability to make soup, stews, dips and spreads a lot of fun way coming up with ideas and not getting bored. I had a craving for chicken salad sandwiches. So I smashed up chickpeas, diced onion, celery, diced red pepper, salt and pepper with vegan mayo, poultry seasoning and used the same spices you would had used for chicken salad very good substitute.
This is great info! I purchased a Presto canner in July and got all my meat out of the freezer and pressure canned it. I have also pressure canned milk, butter, ground beef, chicken, beef stew, potatoes and apple sauce from our trees. We use all of our pressure canned foods. We don't eat much meat but we keep it on hand for grampa just incase he runs out of food. Most of our meals are rice, bean or noodle based.
Great idea, I plan to purchase a turkey and can it. It yeilds a large amount of food used for numerous recipes. Bake it and pull the meat off the bone Yummy 😋
With or without power. If no power, is water contamination an issue. Frozen foods can become a problem if you can’t smoke, can, or large “pit cook” or grill at a mass scale. We can go for 1 year plus we have chickens, milk goats, and a few heifers to butcher. A side note, if you have a lot of canned goods and electricity goes out, please have on hand several manual can openers. They are sometimes forgotten.
I have been living with my parents, and knowing I’d be moving out, I have been stacking up food, little bits at a time. And now that I’ve been able to buy a house, I will be using up everything I bought, so I can save as much money when I’m on my own.
@@barbt.1171 we live in the Intermountain west, so pick wild huckleberries in the summer. We follow the basic fruit scrap vinegar recipes you can find online (find one, because it'll have steps showing everything). We just make sure the sweetener we use is honey, and instead of scraps and peels, we use the huckleberries mooshed up a little. Then we age it for over a year with cheesecloth on top, in a cool dark place, so it evaporates down slowly.
Gail, I am always searching for lentil recipes on RU-vid too. I’m not a fan of regular lentils but Red Lentils are fantastic. They cook up soft and creamy and have a mild flavor. Like everything else, the price of Red Lentils is going up so I buy an extra pack or two of them every month for future use and store them in Mylar bags with oxygen absorbers.
Great video! We are recovering from a serious pantry moth infestation. We had to discard a large number of affected items including a large unopened bag of rice that had been compromised. Do you have a preferred bug proof storage container system? Should I go large mason jars for all the dried goods like rice?
That "What's a Pantry" was humorous. I was like that when I was a young city girl. Moving to the country educated me after a a bit. I need to actually not just make the pantry list of goods, but also plan out the "if I need it" recipes for a month. (Xs 3...) Base meat or protein and yes surronded by veggies and fruits. Yes! Rainbow plate meals. When the weather is hot and I don't want to run an oven instead of baking or warming up frozen garlic bread in the toaster oven, I'll just use garlic or garlic and cheese crew tons and toss them on/in my spaghetti instead. As Keto/diabetes II candidate, Protien would top my list. And we're suppose to benefit from 2 vegie servings for every 1 fruit serving. Bread as a starch last, because there's sugar/starches in veggies n fruits. So 1 pc of bread vs 2 a meal. BTW - I like your oil lamp. At one time I was going to collect oil lamps. There are some lovely ones available.
I have an air fryer, micrwave, a toaster oven, smart pot, and 3 crock pots. It depends on what I am making, how I prepare it. Fries in the air fryer for sure. I haven't tried the baking in a crock pot yet.
In Canada we have the Hawaiian pizza (ham,mushroom,pineapple) personally I like to drizzle real maple syrup on it. YUM! I've also had pizza with pears, arugula, red onion, and goat cheese. Very nice. Love your videos.
