A Year In Our Pantry: Little Mountain Ranch 2023 Pantry Tour

Hey there, friends!

Today is an extra special day as I welcome you into what is the end result of the journey we’ve been sharing with you on our YouTube channel over the last 9 months or so.. Every year, I look forward to sharing one of my favorite videos, the Pantry Tour! a peek into the tapestry of our daily life as homesteaders. 

I’m thrilled to share with you what a year’s worth of gardening + work looks like for us, from the pantry shelves to the root cellar, the grow room, and our newest pride and joy, the freeze-dryer room.

So, grab your favorite mug, settle in, and head over to Youtube to watch  Little Mountain Ranch 2023 Pantry Tour!

Little Mountain Ranch: Our Canning Pantry

We’ll kick things off with our canning pantry. This space is a symphony of summer’s bounty and the warmth of preserving it for the colder months. There is something deeply satisfying about seeing everything we’ve done throughout the year get preserved! From planting the seeds to watching them grow…and then of course, harvesting! When you watch the video you’ll see some of our faves (ie canned blueberries + sour cherries!).

A Glimpse into Earth’s Refrigerator: The Root Cellar

Eight years ago, it was the root cellar that sealed the deal for me when I first laid eyes on this property. It was what kind of sold me to say this is IT! It is so neat to have a refrigerator that the earth provides (even though we have to adjust it next year for the pesky rodents!). 

Where Growth Begins: The Grow Room

We love having a grow room right in the house! Having fresh greens all year round is something that supplements our preserved goods. Living in Northern British Columbia our winter days are …well cold, dark and short, so having this grow room also provides a space for ‘sunlight’. I do sneak down there a few times a week to just feel like summer. 

Preservation Revolution: The Freeze Dryer Room

Since our last pantry tour, we’ve added a game-changer to our preservation toolkit – the freeze dryer room and thanks to our friends at Harvest they are offering YOU $500 off if you’re interested. This machine has upped our preservation game. Freeze drying is very different that dehydrating and i’ll talk more about that in a different blog! 

I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about our 2023 pantry tour, and if you’d like – watch the 2022 to see the big differences we’ve upgraded + updated! 

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So, until next time, keep growing, keep preserving, and most importantly, keep savoring the flavors of your own homestead journey.

Lot’s of Love,

Chelsea