We call it porridge here ,and what we do we :- 1 cup of oats 2 and half cups of milk or water put on the stove and bring to a boil for about 3-4 mins add honey, leave it cool in fridge overnight,it will set into a block, then in the morning cut it into pieces, and you can fry it with a little bit of butter and it lovely with bacon or sausages, my grandmother used to do this for us she used to use it in world war 2, have porridge one morning and with the left over porridge we would have the patty the following day its lovely and really filling.
@RoxanneJ
8 жыл бұрын
Wow we are at $1300.00 for family of 4. 😁 help! Great video!
@DanielleWells
7 жыл бұрын
hahahahaha!!!!! You're hilarious! "What about breakfasts, and lunches and snacks and stuff???" *crossing their arms* hahahahha! That's exactly what i thought when I read the comments to a couple of your other videos! What in the world?!?!? You guys are awesome! Love your videos! Keep up your amazing work!
@teresabrowning6036
8 жыл бұрын
I never doubted you two at all. I knew that you both made your breakfast meals and snacks as cost effective as possible. My goodness 7 kids and two adults to feed 3 times a day you would have to cut corners or live in a box.. I beg my husband to let me have chickens but he says no because before I had feral cats that I now feed we had rat problems do to the feed plus living beside a horse rescue farm well we had rats. But I can't convince him that the 8 outside cats and two house cats there won't be problems any longer.. sighing.. still working on him.. lol.. Having a garden well I can't as I am disabled and my hubby refuses to work in a garden after working outside all day.. sighing again.. but I will have a container garden next year.. so therefore I'm jealous Brad and Christa.. lol.. God bless you both.. but one main important thing is you both are teaching your kids to be self sufficient and how to cook from scratch and my friends you can't put a dollar amount on that.. priceless..
@tacticalmwf
8 жыл бұрын
We are a family of 8 and this gave us some great ideas. Thanks for the tips, looking forward to part 2. God Bless!
@JRCHomesteadTexas
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including snacks. My hubby David, is a snack devouring machine and he hardly gains a pound. I look at a bag of chips and wham 5 LBS hit my thighs. This is another great series. Thanks for posting Brad & Crista
@serenaluzdelvalle4209
8 жыл бұрын
both of you are an example to follow, your tips really help us to save money and still have good food for our family thanks for sharing, I love your videos
@susansmith240
8 жыл бұрын
You guys are great! I love watching all of your videos! I absolutely love Grace, been praying for her. She is so precious. You two are so cute together and your family is beautiful!
@amandacaldwell7066
8 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying all of the breakdowns of food costs and frugal ideas. We are progressing to a more self sufficient lifestyle, it's hard to not get frustrated with where we are but I guess progress, I was able to get a small garden going this year, and am already making plans for a larger setup next year as well as being hopeful to get some chickens and maybe a couple of goats by next winter. It feels like to many of these skills are being long forgotten, and we get closer and closer to a time when they may be nessicary again. Love seeing your stuff, I have learned a lot, we had your broccoli cheese soup the other night for super and it was amazing!
@connied5858
8 жыл бұрын
This is amazing in just lost my job due to a store closing and really need to save money this kind of information all at once instead of a little at a time gives me hope that maybe we can live on one income. THANK YOU!!!!!
@Cowgirlevie
8 жыл бұрын
We have "frys" which is our Kroger. I only buy groceries there because of the fuel points! It's so worth it.
@crystal7217
8 жыл бұрын
Great video. I appreciate everything you both do to help us save money. I made your bread recipes last week and it turned out beautiful and tasted amazing. I will be trying another recipe this week. You guys are a great help. Thanks. ~Crys
@MomBehindTheComputer
8 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Sounds like you all could put together an awesome recipe book!
@329crys
8 жыл бұрын
you guys are awesome..you both are a wealth of information to those of us trying to stay on budget as well as fees our families as well as we can..you both are very funny as well lol...keep up the great work...we need you!!!!!!😀
@CookingwithCatLover0330
8 жыл бұрын
Good video! We eat pretty frugally too. I make the bread we eat, we have a small garden, and I shop for items on sale. We are only 2 adults so it's easier for us, but still.... I know couples who spend double of what I do for food. Thanks for sharing!!
@SundazeFarm
8 жыл бұрын
I am LOVING these videos so much. Thank you for putting them together! It's 1AM here and I actually paused your video and decided to go throw ingredients in our bread maker so we have a fresh loaf in the morning. Yes, I cheat with a bread maker ... but it was a hand-me-down that I got for free, so I don't feel too guilty about it. I made egg bread too so it used up some of our eggs from our hens which we're overrun with right now!
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Home made bread? There is not cheating, it's still home made bread. YUM!
@ponygirl5716
8 жыл бұрын
Although I think it's WONDERFUL that you all have the homestead and make so many things from scratch, many people don't have the time to grow a lot of their food, do the homestead animal thing, and make most things from complete scratch. So glad it works for you, and I wish it could be for me as well, but I just don't have the time to do what you are doing. Keep up the great work, though! So happy that you are able to do things this way.
@folklohrfamily7310
8 жыл бұрын
I have always cooked from scratch, as it has always been one of my passions. Once upon a time I used to clip coupons and compare the sale flyer to the coupons I had. My best shopping excursion totaled $575, but after coupons I only paid $325. A total savings of $250!!! I was really serious about it! Some of the stores I shopped decided they needed to change their "rules" after that and I was no longer allowed to use a coupon with an item they already had on sale. Se la vie.... I still shop in bulk, and it has always benefited me to do so. OH, and I am eager for your yogurt and cream cheese recipe videos!
@minwifeof4boys
8 жыл бұрын
Wonderful... taking copious notes here!
@nancyrodriguez5150
8 жыл бұрын
I love the two of you, you're such a cute couple, God bless....love your ideas.....do you have any canning vids....you definitely have a new subscriber
@sonyag1249
8 жыл бұрын
tortillas freeze perfect!!! so buy lots at the dollar store when you go!!! They don't freeze together and you can take out one by one if you want too!!!!
@charlottewillis9252
8 жыл бұрын
Brad, I also have arthritis and sugar is an enemy. I quit eating sugar 3 years ago and use Stevia which I have been growing in my garden the last two summers. Just dry leaves and grind up in coffee grinder when ready to use to sweeten food. Drawback is the powder will be green. Great video!!
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
I have two in the garden right now, wish I had six!
@charlottewillis9252
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Family Homestead You can take cuttings from the plant and start new ones. Cut tops about 4 inches from top of branches, strip leaves to only top 4, stick in potting mix in pot, put in zip lock bag and zip closed with maybe 1/2 opening for air. Within 3 to 4 weeks will be rooted and you have new plants!! They won't live through winter unless protected really well. I am in Indiana and bring plants in. Have 11 new plants started😃 Good luck if you try this!
@BrendaBlissfullyBlessed
8 жыл бұрын
Think it's great! We haven't gotten animals yet but we do a lot of the same things you do with gardening and canning, etc. and we have six in our family.
@Myfrugallife
8 жыл бұрын
I was just making some oatmeal for me and kids lunch. Oatmeal is the best because we can make it a different flavor each time. Today it's peanut butter flavor. Growing your own saves a ton of money. We feed 5 on $200, but I know we could go lower if we don't splurge on some things. In the summer time we spend even less because of all the produce we grow. We have eggs all year round, but a little less in the winter.
@Rsemmel08
8 жыл бұрын
I made homemade breakfast sausage with venison our neighbor hunted last fall. It only cost me $6 for a years worth of breakfast meat. I also make most of our meals and snacks from scratch. Saves us a ton of money! I would like to know how much you spend on feed for your livestock. We are starting a small homestead on 40 acres in the Ozark Mountains. We only have 35 chickens so far (combo of meat, and egg layers.) But plan to get pigs and a dairy cow next year, once fencing is up and buildings are built. Thanks...Love your videos!
@brandythebeader5931
8 жыл бұрын
It's just my husband & I but we still have to stretch our dollar. I have another cheap breakfast recipe idea for you guys. My husband LOVES chipped beef on toast using the jarred dried beef slices but that stuff is pricey! So, I had a light bulb moment and tried using turkey bacon in the place of the dried beef. It is SO good and super cheap. I get a pound of turkey bacon at Aldi's for around 1.70. Dried Beef for a tiny 2.5 oz jar is 2.28 at Walmart . I just dice the bacon up pretty small and sear it for a bit, make my cream gravy up and add in the turkey bacon. Nom nom nom!
@PokerHillFarm
8 жыл бұрын
The bread with holes and eggs in the middle is what we call: eggs in a nest... Love them
@grantlandneil
8 жыл бұрын
Great job! Thanks for sharing!
@curlynoodle2929
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent video...I also use oats for baking, things like Flapjacks [with fruit or nuts added if you have them] and other cereal type bars that the kids love...... a lot healthier and nicer than store bought ones. Your bread looks divine. Looking forward to Part 2 ~ you guys are just lovely xx
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@greatdanerescuemom1
8 жыл бұрын
make your own raisins. when grapes are on sale. dehydrate them on jerky temp.... I buy organic raisins white and red seedless, and dehydrate and then put in fridge till time to make granola also.... it is cheaper then buying them...
@midwestkatie4
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your work on this! Very helpful. A little surprised you don't buy in bulk, like 20 lb bags of oatmeal.
@americaneden3090
7 жыл бұрын
egg in a hole my kids 💜 it i found with whole grain breads it helps to toast it either in toaster ir butter it slap it into pan lightly toast on both sides and toast is pleasantly crispy without sogginess
@jennifermcqueen7887
8 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on the cream cheese process.😊
@Dedo70
8 жыл бұрын
I am loving this series!! Would love to watch you make the cream cheese.
@GrandmaGingersFarm
8 жыл бұрын
Good for you. The kind of designer breads you make are going for $3-6. a loaf here in southern Colo.
@billj503
8 жыл бұрын
Hi, FYI, It is called "eggy in the basket" when you cook and egg in a slice of bread.
@adjones87
8 жыл бұрын
I make scratch pancakes every Sunday...I need to start a mix bucket so I can just add my wet ingredients! Thanks for all of the tips! New sub...moving to our Homestead next year, so excited!! Any tips for getting rid of the goat taste in milk/cheese/yogurt? I can taste the goat, I don't want a milk cow, would prefer goats for the size and lower maintenance. TIA!
@spiderdust
8 жыл бұрын
I buy my oats in a 50 lb sack online and store them in a food safe container in my garage. I don't know if you guys have the space for that much on hand at once, but if this is an option for you, it can bring your grocery bill down even more! Right now, Walton Feed/Rainy Day Foods has 50 lbs of rolled oats for $26.
@ellenfisher6341
8 жыл бұрын
I collect the fuel points @ Kroger also. I try to save enough to get $1.00 off a gallon up to the 35 gallon limit. We take the car or truck when it's near empty, & empty gas cans & rake in the savings. I buy organic oats in 25 lb. bags @ the Mennonite country store for us & the chickens. I just vacuum seal it for storage.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
We need to find a Mennonite store around here...
@lindamcraft
8 жыл бұрын
In our area Whole Milk Fage Greek yogurt (non organic) is $6.59 for 35.3 oz. I make homemade bread (organic bread in our area is anywhere from $4.00-6.80 per loaf), pancake mix, buttermilk biscuits etc....I do not have chickens so we have to purchase organic eggs. My Dad raises registered Limousine cattle and we get meat from him. Unfortunately he does not have dairy cattle nor does he raise hogs. Love your channel! Prayers for your sweet Grace.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linda, we greatly appreciate it!
@walt2t
8 жыл бұрын
I was going to say you need to get the oats in larger bags but others already have. I didn't know if there was any Amish communities down there, we have several Amish bulk food stores that you can by for way cheaper than the grocery store. My mom made what she called toad in the hole which was an egg in the hole of a slice of bread but she didn't do any cheese. She would put butter on the hole and toast it and cook the egg over easy so you could use the hole to dip in the runny yolk. I noticed the yellow squash on the table, do you have any easily sharable recipes, I have them taking over my kitchen. Thanks.
@rachelmce1389
7 жыл бұрын
Haha, I have the same problem with the "vanishing tortillas"... :) I buy a $1.99 bag of masa harina from Aldi and it doesn't have the weird nasty ingredients that pre-made corn tortillas contain. It's a bit more work, but they are sooooo yummy and much cheaper too. Masa harina is corn soaked with lime and dried so that the flour makes a stickier dough and is actually easier for the tummy to digest. It's versatile, too-- I just used it last night in cornbread and it was PHENOMENAL.:)
@carolshores5368
8 жыл бұрын
i shop at Aldi their prices are excellent and living on a fixed income we have to shop thrifty. homemade is always better and in most cases cheaper. love your videos thanks for sharing!
@livingweirdestherc6644
8 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a video about making yogurt and cheese. My kids love that stuff
@barbarabell3366
8 жыл бұрын
loving your budget freindly suggestions. I did go to your "buttermilk biscuit" video, I hope you don't buy buttermilk but make it by adding 1T. lemon juice or vinegar to 1C. milk. I use it all the time. Love you and your family. Was sorry to hear of the postponing of Grace's surgery, but I know God is in control and has a far better plan. God Bless
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Barbara, we make our buttermilk, thanks!
@DT-wt2pm
8 жыл бұрын
i shop at Kroger also, here in AZ. I love getting my gas points I feel like I won something lol. We also have our own garden, rabbits, chickens, goats and we're getting a cow soon. We make our own bread, pancakes, cookies, biscuits,gravy, jam, granola...man my list can go on and on.....i did watch your video on soup base....can i just say yummy and thank you. I have a food saver that i now store for SHTF also thanks to you. You guys are awesome keep up with all the good that you do. Peace and blessings to you and your family. Tell Grace i said hello
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dorothy, we really do appreciate it!
@LadyJennivieve
8 жыл бұрын
I make my own homemade wholemeal bread, and I definitely prefer it to the store bought loaves.
@1andonlylynda
8 жыл бұрын
the pancake mix is wonderful. have made it 3Xs now I add a bit of milk extra and leave out the eggs and they are still great tasting. Ran out of eggs once Don wanted pancakes and I tried without and still he loved them. your pizza calzone recipe is great make a full batch every weekend. always have some in the freezer.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mariayelruh
8 жыл бұрын
Brad I just bought 50 pounds of oatmeal for $21. I'll never go back to buying it by the tube. It's a bit of pain to unload it into containers but I love the amazing cost per serving. If you think oatmeal is a winner now, can you imagine buying it in bulk? I use some enormous Tupperware and a bunch of gallon jars I get from 5 Guys burgers. There are a number of places around me that buy from a distributor called Dutch Valley Foods. The ones that serve the Amish have price lists posted for flour, sugar, oatmeal and a few other things in 50 pound bags. Most of the stores that buy from them repack into smaller containers and sell. I know you are around Ohio somewhere because of things like going to the Dayton Air Museum and they sell to stores there. I looked online and they distribute in Ohio, not as many places as around me their home base. The prices may not be quite as low as I get because of shipping but it might be worth a few phone calls to see if when they order if they will get a bag for you and the price. I also get pounds of yeast which is much, much cheaper than buying the jars or packets. www.discoverbulk.com/StoreLocator.aspx
@JennTheRebel456
8 жыл бұрын
If you have more than 2 people, it wouldn't hurt to look for restaurant supply stores for basic pantry items. I went to one near me, they had Bob's Mill Oatmeal, 25lbs. For $12.50. I bought 3 bags 2 years ago, and we're still going through the last bag. Flour can cost $15+ for 25lbs. For plain un bleached flour, and $17-20-ish for whole wheat....most of these places also have lower prices on meat if you don't homestead/farm...some states also have discount supply stores....Grocery Outlet, Sharp Shoppers, Winco, etc....no membership fees....we buy some bulk items with tax return check, but other than that....our family of 5 can spend $300-500 to cover absolute essentials(we just started gardening this year, so no free produce yet), and the most I'll spend is $700 but that's if I'm stockpiling tolietries, dry goods, produce to freeze,etc. if I find several things on sale
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions, thank you Mama Jenn!
@JennTheRebel456
8 жыл бұрын
+Big Family Homestead thank YOU for setting the record straight! ;) I imagine people crossing their arms in the comments, too lol. Thank you for blessing us with many, many ways to save money with many blessings(I.e. large family)! Can't wait to see part 2! Hope y'all have a blessed day!
@lochness3224
8 жыл бұрын
can't wait for part 2, and if momma could make a cream cheese vid, I would love to see it....x
@marisastoneobrien7834
8 жыл бұрын
You two are so cute! Love the tips and to see your awesome relationship!
@diannetabor
8 жыл бұрын
Lol. Glad to see that I'm not the only one who makes One-Eyed sandwiches!! I turned my hubby and little girl on to them and they love them. As for mixing some milk in with the eggs, it does make the eggs more fluffy. I do that for omelets as well as scrambled. I'm wondering if it is a regional thing.... hmmmmm....
@trudyw7831
8 жыл бұрын
lots of good information, thank you
@appletinImom0f5
8 жыл бұрын
I do it for around 400- 500 or so now !! cause my lil ones all have at least one food allergy each and we also left or homesteading had to move to the city cause of my kid serves health issues.
@debbienorman9938
8 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! Excited for a cookbook.!! Please don't try to make it fancy... We are all looking for Ways to simplify on a dime. Thanks for all u do!!
@lenae1384
8 жыл бұрын
I cook like you guys! I make all of our bread, and everything else from scratch. When we are on a trip and actually buy bread, a couple of my kids don't even want to eat it because it tastes store bought. We feed our family of 10 (2 adults, 8 kids) for about $400 per month. We do have a garden, but no animals. How do you figure in the cost of actually purchasing your animals and then the cost of feed, and housing them etc.? I would love to see a video on how cost effective it is to have chickens, a cow and goats with all the expenses that come with them. Love these videos. Can't wait to see part 2.
@cfowler12317
8 жыл бұрын
agree with this comment. factor in all the cost and time of animals, are you still spending 300$ a month?
@aimee2234
8 жыл бұрын
We always have a bit of milk in scrambled eggs!
@Beecozz7
8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff, TY!
@HoneyHollowHomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Touché, Christa!!
@debbiesfrugalfamilyfun8198
8 жыл бұрын
Do you guys ever consider doing a grocery haul we would love to see that
@Pps985
8 жыл бұрын
I pay close to $5 for a quart of organic while milk yogurt in California.
@Sunshine-np8gq
8 жыл бұрын
This is great. It's also closer to my style of cooking cooking at home. I'm a chef for a living I make my own mayonnaise along with other items. I notice that you don't use a lot of meats. This is key to sticking to a budget. So many people think eating well means having a nice steak or solid chuck of meat to sink your teeth in to. That's fine but with the rapidly rising cost of meat, beef in particular a pound of steak can cost $7 per pound on up for a better grade. I often see people on budgets use cream of mushroom soup as a base for a lot of their meals. So much so they need to buy a case or two at a time. The amount of salt in theses soup bases is worrisome and the cost is enough to blow up the budget. Great advise
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
We agree, thanks!
@Skiskiski
8 жыл бұрын
Folded arms, "What about breakfast lunch and snacks and such?" Haaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaa!
@christineosborne9789
7 жыл бұрын
Hello very interesting video. Thank you.
@tinacrapson5640
8 жыл бұрын
you should join a food co op...oats are between .37 and .50 per pound!
@tinacrapson5640
8 жыл бұрын
Look up Azure Standard, with grouos in your area. I believe they list regional co ops. Otherwise, even if you have to drive a few hours for an annual purchase, look for Amish/Mennonite bulk foid stores. Well worth the drive....we go 2 1/2 hours onxe a year to purchase everything from spices,grains, cutlery, molasses....you name it, we get it. The savings ( .30/lb on oats,for example) warrants the trip...plus, It's a pleasant outing.
@kcc3221
8 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on how you make yogurt please!! :)
@michelespaid593
8 жыл бұрын
Good job! Love it
@toddweller
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome video guys!
@bonjour9161
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video...I wish i could get a cow...but not gonna happen where I live..We live check to check..Thank God for my hens..for eggs, and i do can, and ferment a lot of veggies...also make my own bread...ect.....
@Sammie_Jo_1982_Homestead
8 жыл бұрын
Hi you two, You also can use your oats to mix in with your hamburger, when making your hamburgers or meatloaf, no one will ever know the different's. When I have a lot of people to feed I always add a few cup just to be able to make it go around, it's very good .
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Streeeeeatccchhhh! ;)
@FarmFreshIB
8 жыл бұрын
Cornmeal will also work for that. Another biggie with cornmeal is polenta aka what grandma called "corn meal mush". We had that for breakfast like your "creamy" sweetened at the table and then she poured the extras into a mold and added goodies sometimes, like cheese. We sliced that and fried it up with dinner. You also missed talking about French toast. With all of those eggs and your bread you are in business.
@jeanlee1911
7 жыл бұрын
bullseyes eggs in bread fried. love it
@jsbapple9312
8 жыл бұрын
Would love to have a cookbook from your recipes! :)
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
We are working on it, thanks!
@HoneyHollowHomestead
8 жыл бұрын
I always wondered about how crimped oats (horse feed) would cook up. That loaf of bread you show, would cost anywhere between $3-$4 here.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
OUCH!
@cveenema4528
8 жыл бұрын
Just a suggestion since you eat a lot of oatmeal. I use a lot of oats(quick) for a product I make and wholesale to stores. I buy them in a 50lb bag at a Amish store. It actually saved me about a 1.00 a lb. buying them this was. A 50lb bag cost me 32.00 here in NC. Just wanted to put that out there for ya. God Bless!
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Cool! Thanks
@oldschoolwithamoderntwist6074
8 жыл бұрын
hello,, I was trying to do the math on a 30 day month it comes to about $10 a day or a $1, 11 per person a day, this is very good,, correct me if I am wrong,,but this is great,, oh,, the oats makes a good cookies to,,,,,god bless,,,James,,,
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
That's right, but we could not do it without all the food produced here...
@lindasmith6202
8 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried to break down the cost of the animals (purchase price, feed & vet costs, housing ) & apply that to groceries? It would be tough, I'm sure. And this way you know the quality of your food.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
We do as much as we can, but lines get blurry across multiple animals, feeds, foods etc.
@MrsLilLady86
5 жыл бұрын
Y'all are soooo cute!!! Thanks for the videos!!
@bonjour9161
8 жыл бұрын
oh and i make my own vanilla, soaps, salves...pickles...so I'm getting there...im in my 60s ugh..so i do get tired....
@AvaKinsey2015
8 жыл бұрын
It's called Toad in the Hole..yummy!
@debbielee4951
8 жыл бұрын
I love your French bread I make it at least once a week😁
@jenniferrooney9390
8 жыл бұрын
Do you have an Aldi near you? Shopping at Aldi would cut your budget even further!
@mamafranklin
8 жыл бұрын
UFOs - UnIdentified frying object. For the toast with the egg in the middle.
@lesley9795
8 жыл бұрын
Very helpful guys! I have a lot of people ask about lunches and breakfasts when I talk about my meal planning. I'd love to know though, because we do have some stuff we do different, for pancake mix and biscuits, do y'all use bread flour or regular flour? In the south we usually use self rising flour for biscuits, we (as my Grandma did) keep the flour in a big bucket or tin and mix the dough right up in the middle!
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We use bread flour mainly because we make a lot of other breads so we get the big 50 pound bags ;)
@lesley9795
8 жыл бұрын
Smart! Thanks guys.
@marysilverthorn1212
8 жыл бұрын
Try Gordon Food Service, its open to the public. It has the best prices for bulk packages of oatmeal, sugar, flour, yeast, and other staples.. Unlike Costco and sams club there is no fee to shop there.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
We do use GFS, love it.
@teresawilson4274
8 жыл бұрын
good lord!! And we complain about paying $1.39 a loaf around here in Texas!
@melissacaldwell5598
8 жыл бұрын
LOL You CLEARLY have not bought bread recently! In my area (SW Washington) a loaf of whole grain or "good" white bread runs anywhere from $3.00 - $5.00; on rare occasion, you can find it for $2.50.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
OUCH!!!! Ours is really 30 cents-ish...
@lillmarimogstad5904
8 жыл бұрын
I would love the recipe for the cream cheese :-) Lill Mari (Norway)
@GreenGablesHomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Do you have any videos about making the cream cheese?
@TheLadyWeaver
8 жыл бұрын
I make my baby girl "cookes" out of oatmeal, coconut oil, honey if we have it, a mashed banana and some peanut butter. Bake at 350 for 10-15 min. I nearly always have the stuff on hand to make them, great use of bruised or brown bananas (if you have any that hang around that long) , not bad for you, and you can just throw odds n ends in there, the main things you "need" are oatmeal, banana, little bit of coconut oil, something sweet (honey, the last few crumbles of brown sugar in the bottom of hte bag, maple syrup, whatever), and..anything else. So if you have a little bit of this or that dried fruit or nut, I just throw it all in. lol. She LOVES them. Kind of the same principle as your granola, only I bake them for ease of toddler consumption. My grandmother who lived through the depression used to make muffins the same way, and she called them "garbage bread" because it was whatever you had odds n ends of that you might throw out otherwise. Good stuff.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
That sounds really great, and fun ;)
@TheLadyWeaver
8 жыл бұрын
It's always fun when the toddler "helps" lol
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
Helps = big mess ;)
@MichellesCraftsandMore
8 жыл бұрын
You can use your cornmeal and make cornmeal mush. It is cornmeal, salt, and water, The recipe is here: allrecipes.com/recipe/19583/cornmeal-mush/ and it is a cheap and easy meal as well. I love it fried and covered with a little maple syrup.
@intentionallyinpired
8 жыл бұрын
can you show us how much it costs to feed all of your animals next. julienne said she feeds most of her animals the same thing
@lirock54
8 жыл бұрын
Just an fyi to make you feel better about having your own eggs. A friend of mine sent a picture from a grocery store while she was in Hawaii. The picture was of an 18 pack of eggs. The price........$9.00 and change.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
NO WAY!!!!! That's insane.
@HearthandDome
8 жыл бұрын
I love all of your ideas!! They are so helpful!! What is your average feed bill for your milk cow?? Do you have any 101 type videos for newbies planning to get a milk cow?? I'm making plans for Spring.
@Bigfamilyhomestead
8 жыл бұрын
We are working on the overall calculations as it summer, she grazes, but gets beet pellets and alfalfa hay too, winter will be different...
@HearthandDome
8 жыл бұрын
That would make a great video when you get it all calculated. I'd also love to know summer vs winter estimates before I commit to such a large purchase. Any advice is appreciated!! Thanks!! :D
@sheilaorr7526
8 жыл бұрын
Momma, you need to publish a cookbook. A simple, from scratch cookbook. I like simple. Tired of buying cookbooks with fancy recipes.
@lyndseylamance5303
8 жыл бұрын
can you make a video on your pancake mix please thank you.
@workinonit9562
8 жыл бұрын
Good video, do you have a cookbook or have you thought about making one?
@AnnBearForFreedom
8 жыл бұрын
Frustratingly, I can't/don't eat carbs or sugars cuz of my diabetes, so that means oatmeal and sketti and macaroni and granola and most sketti sauces and bread are all off the menu. Good for my health, bad for the budget. Plus I choose to only eat organic/non-GMO, which is another knock to the wallet. Money is really tight, but I'm getting by. However, the cats are eating better than I am, LOL....but thats a parents' job, right? Thank you for the upload!
@Skiskiski
8 жыл бұрын
Newbie!! Howdy!
@TheVixthemom
8 жыл бұрын
Christa, how do you store your bread? also I learned from a mjssionary from Beleze that the locals would make tortilla dough and store in the fridge for making into tortillas as they go instead of making all at once to store.
@christabigfamilyhomestead7365
8 жыл бұрын
Cool idea thank you! We just wrap our bread in plastic wrap, if it lasts that long. We usually make bread 3-4 times a week.
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