Loved your lack of fuss over eggs almost dropping while being gathered and the boys enjoyment with helping in the kitchen. You are a sweet mother.

@elaineproffitt1032

2 ай бұрын

Yes, you are a wonderful mother and teacher! I wish I could come help!

@paularobinson2352

Ай бұрын

I taught my dog the word "Pieces", so that when I drop an egg he gets it. LOL

@suebean3873

27 күн бұрын

Yep, most of us would have been having a fit by now, but you said nothing. You’re soooo patient and relaxed, good for you. I can’t believe how much the kids help you in the kitchen. You’re a lucky woman.

@donnasmith275

3 күн бұрын

You said it just right! And The funny boys, flour beard n mustache but when Momma said said they must obey, they sure did. Such fun they're having doing thier work.

I was lucky enough to be invited to my Amish friends quilting (I just visited with the ladies while they quilted). The younger girls don't enjoy quilting, so they were put to work making noodles. They used 96 egg yolks and I don't know how much flour, but their process was just like yours including the ironing of the dough - which was new to me. It was a wonderful, relaxing day filled with visiting and sharing of stories and I enjoyed it so much. My friend ended up with two and a half five gallon buckets of dried noodles and I came home with a full cookie sheet of noodles which I finished drying. Memories to treasure. Thanks so much for sharing!

@YeshuaKingMessiah

2 ай бұрын

I used to buy bulk whole wheat pastas and keep it in 5 gal buckets lol Long before they were sold in stores Pasta keeps forever it seems

@chrisroper2731

Ай бұрын

Did I hear her say she was throwing out some of the smaller pasta dough, because their was playdough in the machine?

@willowsverge3046

Ай бұрын

@@chrisroper2731yes you did. We were notorious for snatching ma’s pasta cutter and ice crusher to mess with play dough and crush crayons to create chaos and mayhem. Thats life with little kids! 😊

@ladyann5778

Ай бұрын

Lucky you we live in the PNW no Amish here

@pamquellhorst9980

Ай бұрын

How awesome was that!? People need to get together like that nowadays.

Your gentle spirit is a gift to this world, and I enjoy watching and learning from you.

@carolbjornsen487

Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing…a calming soul…someone to emulate.

My paternal great grandmother had a table with over a dozen leaves. She would put all the leaves in and cover it with homemade noodles. My eldest has her table now as well as her birthday. Treasures!

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Yes. My mom and grandma had those tables too!!!!

@user-jq2ny7gd2h

2 ай бұрын

Wow! I’ve never seen a table like that but I sure would love to!! 🥰

@mls3315

16 күн бұрын

The Memories we all carry I believe show we were from a Loving Family! We all did chores and helped each other! We plucked chicken feathers my brothers hunted w my dad and we all Loved to Fish! and go camping!🏕️ and w a family of 11 it always reminded me of the Waltons lol Love & Memories are a Beautiful thing for families to have! We still laugh about the funny things we did growing up! We were outside all the time! And We kissed our Parents Goodnight and Thanked God for our Food before our meals. God Bless everyone! 🙏❤️ I Love this Homesteading Family!

I loved when you told the boys they must obey. Unlike parents today who let their children run them. Too many parents want to be their child’s friend and not the parent. Thank you for being a real parent/mother. You are a rare being in this day and age and I commend you.

@christineperez7562

Ай бұрын

Who cares

@rochellehultsman4895

17 күн бұрын

​@@christineperez7562many people care. Many people find joy in the smallest details this sparking more joy. Perhaps you should,,,, dare to care ❤

I’ve made noodles before, but I never heard of ironing them! I grew up in a community with a lot of Holdemann Mennonite people, so I wonder if it’s part of their tradition. I don’t have a pasta machine, so I roll my noodles out by hand, and cut them with a large chef’s knife. I also use the same dough to make egg roll wrappers, and have even made fried hand pies with it! I enjoyed watching the boys’ antics, especially the flour facial hair! I love Hadassah’s name. I wish the book of Esther had been named Hadassah instead, since that was her real name! I hope your Hadassah is as courageous and steadfast as her namesake!

Aaahhhh I love the way you incorporate your children. You are an amazing mom ❤

@WildWestHomesteadMama

2 ай бұрын

Agree so cute!

@carlastreet2094

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree❤

Kendrick has such a lovely smile. Love how the kids are always involved ❤

@bonniebartlow5631

2 ай бұрын

All of the children have a lovely smile!

@badgermamaw1870

2 ай бұрын

Beautiful family!!❤

@WildWestHomesteadMama

2 ай бұрын

I think its so important to teach the kids all those amazing useful skills!❤

I loved seeing the kids helping and laughing and playing in the kitchen with you!

@reneenelsen7416

Ай бұрын

Renee Clark, are you my cousin in Wisconsin or just have the same name?

@reneeclark9903

Ай бұрын

@@reneenelsen7416 just a same name I'm afraid...😁

Kendrick was so proud of his flour mustache! He gave me a good chuckle. Thank you for showing how to make noodles, very interesting! God bless you and your beautiful family!

It was so good to see the little boys. The three of them looking into the camera was the best thing all day. Good job Kendrick. Good job Maxwell. Good job Harrison. Thank you for showing us how to make noodles and that duck eggs would be delicious. We had Muscovy ducks when I was little.

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!!!

@vickihogan8207

2 ай бұрын

Kendrick's facial expressions just make me want to hug him. He cracks me up!

@Paula-po9kx

2 ай бұрын

Thank you Ruth Ann. Very interesting

Your children are great helpers 😊 I love how they come together and know their chores. So good to watch. That pasta dough is so yellow with those eggs 🥰

@WildWestHomesteadMama

2 ай бұрын

Agreed! The pasta looks so amazing ❤

This is how children learn to cook and participate in family responsibilities.

What a joy this was to watch. I used to love making homemade pasta with my 7 children. Now they are adults with families of their own. They still talk about how much they loved making noodles. I am so happy that you have abundance in your lives at this time. Cheese is great!

🌷 My Mother’s homemade chicken noodle soup was the best I’ve ever had! The chicken tasted like chicken (not cardboard) and the noodles were amazing with just enough flour from the noodles to thicken the soup perfectly! Oh and the home-made hot bread fresh from my Grandmother’s oven - she cut off one end & slathered it with butter & honey for me… oh gosh… now I’m hungry & lonely!

Nothing beats home-made pasta, it's just the best.

We use to own a layer farm and when we had lots of double yolked eggs my mom and 3 aunts would come over and we would make noodles. They would bring their wooden dryer racks to hang the noodles on. Plus hangers. There were noodles everywhere to dry. And flour. Lol. But it was a fun time and made wonderful memories for me now. That is so good to see the kids helping. Good memories. Love your channel. You bring back so many memories for me. Gods blessings and A blessed Easter.

You’re kids are going to be so thankful you taught them this stuff. I certainly wish I had learned. Thank you for sharing!

@suewilkinson5855

9 күн бұрын

Never to late to start learning. KZread has lots and lots of cooking videos. I'm in my late 60s and discovering new things to try all the time. Enjoy the journey!

😂 "oh, there was playdough in there." 😅 That means ght have been my undoing. She was so casual about it it I think she just healed my whole childhood!

Never thought to add water to the ground beef to make a broth. What a wonderful nutritious addition to cooking your noodles. Makes perfect sense and I will be using it and passing on this information to my family.

You blew my mind wjen you ironed your pasta. Your kitchen tips never cease to amaze me. Your boys and their flour faces are priceless. Children are such a joy in a home.

Good to see the boys helping. Great life skills they are learning! What a great mom - cooking great food and teaching her children to be self sufficient.

Oh my goodness what a great video. Love watching your children work with you. Not only are they learning but you all are making great memories. I do get sad when your videos are over. I look so forward to watching you and your precious family. I have learned so much. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@offthehook4u

2 ай бұрын

New today but definitely subscribing! Always looking to learn new skills even at my age - I'm in my eighth decade of earth life. ❤

What a fantastic work crew! You must be so proud of your children, they will certainly grow up many life skills that will serve them well. I was so surprised to see you planting in the garden and having a meal outside in March! You have inspired me to get started out in my garden. Thanks for the videos, I am an empty nester and a newly retired teacher, I always enjoy watching to see what you and your children have been up to! Looking forward to seeing your Spring videos. With Love, Margaret from Niagara, Canada🇨🇦

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!

@janew5351

2 ай бұрын

Margaret, would you like some squash seeds that I have had real success growing? Retired KD teacher

@margaretpriddle9541

2 ай бұрын

@@janew5351 Thanks so much, what a kind offer! We don’t eat much squash, I grow some butternut for my mom. I save my seeds so we are good for now, thanks anyway! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. 😎

This was so interesting to learn about your ducks and pasta. The boys are do cute and great helpers! 😊 Harrison carrying all of those duck eggs… lol

@badgermamaw1870

2 ай бұрын

Harrison did a good job!

Woke up this morning and realized it was Saturday, yay. Then remembered the Zimmerman's were on KZread, yay. Then watching the boys play with flour, such a good morning

This is the best way for children to learn life skills.

I bet there is never a dull moment with those two around 🤣😂🤣. Cutest helpers ever! ♥️♥️

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

It’s true!!!

Love the boys' flour faces and eyebrow raises 😂😂

Boys with flour mustaches, check. Clothes ironing pasta dough, check. Play dough in the pasta cutter, check. 😀 You have much more patience than I do! I will one day try out this recipe. Thank you for the tutorial and the entertainment.

Your daughter is beautiful and was a great help with the pasta rolling! She looked like an expert! Good job momma!

Love this! I grow up in a home where my mom canned and garden regularly but unfortunately she passed before I was able to learn. I’m trying to learn now so I can teach my children. My husband and I are slowly trying to build our own homestead/family compound. I believe it is the best way of life. God bless you! Thank you for sharing your recipes and knowledge for others!

Did one of your kiddos say "oof-da" when you were mixing up the dough? Lol. I say that all the time. I love how your little guy was making scrambled eggs in the background too.

While I loved the lesson on pasta, those fun-loving boys in the kitchen with you are probably my favorite part. Brothers! I love their little spirit and personality! Not sure if you have budding chefs or comedians on your hands though!!! I love that all the kids get involved at different points in the process. Thanks for sharing your family as well as your knowledge!

Wow your boys are so hardworking! I wish more children were able to live like this

That apron may be my favorite yet! And jealous of all the duck eggs ❤

@ceegee1070

2 ай бұрын

I thought that is a new apron, it looks so nice!!

Your daughter helping with the noodles is so sweet and beautiful 🙂

Love how you explain everything by showing your steps. Then there's the kiddo's and your awesome smile that brings me back time and time again. I don't have a spare bed and no need for so many noodles for just me and my furbaby but love your process. Was once a farmer long ago. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing. Happy Easter!🐰🐇🐣🐥

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

You are so kind

Love seeing the boys in the kitchen. I believe everyone should learn to cook and girls should learn to change a tire or mow. First time watching. Big Mennonite community here in Waco.

Hi RuthAnn and sweet family! The pasta looks so good, freshly made. I really enjoy seeing the children get involved with whatever you’re doing and they genuinely get excited to participate. They are learning while helping you. Your chicken alfredo and spaghetti looks delicious. I hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!

Nee subscriber here! I just LOVED this video because of the Wonderful family values and togetherness you express. So many families have gotten away from this. You even showed praying before dinner. More people need to see this and get back to important family values and togetherness! God bless you! P.s. you stole my soul when you said you had to throw away that one batch of noodles because it had playdough in it! Life is just no fun without kids. Mine are grown and gone and i miss everyday

@Ruthannzimm

Ай бұрын

🥰🥰. Welcome. So happy you have you here and thanks for your kind words!!!

It’s so great to see the boys helping in the kitchen

i love how kendrick is taking an interest in cooking, & baking. and hes become very aware of the camera. hahahaaa i also love how you've taught the kids to do their part in helping w/the family & farm. what a great bunch of kids! thanks for sharing ruthann!

@riverduck3

2 ай бұрын

I can see Kendrick one day on Food Network and/or a chef at a great restaurant, then one of his own!

“So this is our second bed full of pasta” lol😂

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

☺️☺️☺️

I love how the kids are involved in the kitchen, and they seem to enjoy it.

Your videos are always a flippin’ Masterclass! I’m a grandma and clearly I’ve not paid attention to all the cool life skills out there. I’m actually a little grieved about it. But now I’m showing things to my grandkids and they think I’m so smart. I plageraize your homemaking hacks, RuthAnn. Shamelessly. 😂 I do see what you’re doing there, though. When those kids work alongside you, you can see right away what kind of dumb things someone (like me) might do at home so you can adjust your explanations and descriptions! Genius. 🥰 That whole spaghetti thing is fantastic. We tried it with ‘fresh’ noodles from a bougie market. ‘‘Twas a hit. I’m so clever. 😉

I used a pasta maker like the one you have there UNTIL I WAS BLESSED WITH THE KITCHENAID PASTA ATTACHMENT! That thing is AMAZING!

@lenorabearer5764

10 күн бұрын

But then you don't need to let the kids help. And it's noisy rather than peaceful.

I read in an old timers cook book to put them in paper bags in serving size quantities and hang in the attic to dry and store them that way. Thanks for sharing.

@loismeacham2610

Ай бұрын

😮

Haddadsa! Such beautiful hair! I enjoy the boys' antics. A lovely life you've created.

You definitely have patience! I don’t think I could be as patient as you are with your little boys. I love watching them though. I was watching and thinking about when these little boys are men they will remember what a wonderful life you provided for them. The skills that they learn now will last their whole lives. No better legacy could you leave them with. I truly enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing ❤

@WildWestHomesteadMama

2 ай бұрын

Such great skills for kids to have!

Love their little dramatic theatrics with flour - enjoying life!!

Those boys just crack me up! There's nothing like being a "boy mom"! Those noodles look wonderful! I can't do pasta without something green on the side though.

I can't wait ti make noodles now. Harrison and Kendrick made me cackle! Thanks for the video and for letting them be the kids they are!

Thank you for showing this. I love how everyone helps. My great grandmother used to say " Many hands make light work"

Its very heart warming to see a family working together in harmony to create homemade food. ❤

This brings back memories of my mom making huge amounts of egg noodles for our family of 12. 😊 My dad made kind of a picnic table where we could all sit together and Mom would cover it with drying noodles. Ironing pasta sounded bizarre at first but it makes sense when you think about it. My mom just fan-folded the dough and cut it by hand: no pasta machine or pasta cutter. My son had ducks for a while and their eggs were great. I forget why, but eventually they all had to go to freezer camp. Love your kids. First guy is such a good helper, and Mr. Moustache is a hoot! I love Hadassah's name, how beautiful and strong it is. Thank you so much for this video. Subscribing.

@suewilkinson5855

9 күн бұрын

There's a video on YT on making a manual jar vacuum tool, using the the tool for bleeding air from brake lines. I use mine a lot.

That pasta looks delicious!! Your boys are so funny. I love the production line for pasta making.

@kimcwhite6509

2 ай бұрын

Their mustache antics in the background were adorable!

This reminded we of my boys always in my kitchen helping. Absolutely the best. I so enjoyed my children learning how to cook

@laurag7295

3 күн бұрын

My boys too!

❤🎉I save all our shells on paper plates and dry them in my greenhouse because of wind and lack of space in our 750 sq ft house. When they're bone dry, I bring them in and put them in my Ninja blender with 3 blades. In 1 minute, I've made shell sand and it takes up way less space! Then when I plant, I use a palm full of the ground shells into the hole or row. In south west Colorado, we need this perfect blend of calcium and other minerals in our soil. Beautiful noodles!!!

Kendrick is hilarious hamming it up on camera

Dave should do on your farewell tidings every time!! Love the donkeys 🫏 ❤

@riverduck3

2 ай бұрын

I think Hosanna passed away a few months back. I worry about Dave because the cows bully him. He seems lonely. 😥

oh the sweet Harrison, trying so hard! I just love him!

Love the little guy with the white mustache! He kept me laughing! Kids make life complete and are such a gift from God

😂 Hahahaha!!! Reminds me of playing around in my Grandma's kitchen. Love how you let your boys help out! They're adorable!!

I love finding extras the hens like to hide. I usually make cakes but I'm gonna try these

@littleme3597

2 ай бұрын

I might be wrong, but I think it was ducks?

I"ve jumped immediatelly as soon as I was notified!! LOOOOVE your videos!

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Have been cooking/baking forty + years and am still finding sensible kitchen shortcuts and tips from you. Thanks so much!

Wonderful momma teaching the children well. Love this and thanks for sharing your knowledge.

I must have missed it, but new outdoor kitchen/eating area is beautiful

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!! It’s not completely done yet. But I have footage to show the process

@WildWestHomesteadMama

2 ай бұрын

Agreed!

I love the way you interface with your children and I believe in the way you are teaching them…

Love your silly boys. My Grandfather was born a Mennonite in Manitoba, Canada. He became a Methodist minister as a young man so, other than the family names, I knew very little about his history. Since I found your channel, I am becoming more curious about his Mennonite history. I do know the family originally came from Friesland, Holland. Thank you for sharing your homesteading life. I make butter and other easy cheese making recipes. You have given me the courage to try farmhouse cheddar.

@Ruthannzimm

22 күн бұрын

Awesome!!!

I love how you are teaching your kids living skills.

You are a very wise mom! I am a boy mom, and I LOVE seeing your little boys in the kitchen! They are learning so many life skills and having fun, too, as they learn the value of work as part of life, not just a chore. And they make me laugh!

Hey ol’ pal! I used to chat with you on Instagram! I haven’t watched your videos in a while, but I caught this one today. It’s so lovely to hear your familiar and friendly voice and see your sweet family! PLUS the info on ducks and the recipe! haha Thanks for sharing such a peaceful home and good food! Bless you sis!

My favorite part was how you included your kids! What a beautiful video!

You mentioned that you had wrapped your dough in a plastic bag to rest and develop gluten. Pam over at RoseRed Homestead just did a very interesting segment on the cleanliness and environmental impact of plastic bags vs other alternatives. Worth watching. Thanks for the videos; I know they take time and effort. You are appreciated!

Ruthann, you are so fun to watch with your children. It brings back memories to this Grandma! Thank you for sharing. That smokeless fire pit is the best. I've always hated campfire smoke as it always comes to me. What a nice company with beautiful accessories!

Good little kiddo, Oh you grin alike, God love y’all. Wonderful to see your boys and daughter contributing to prepping food. Amazing

I use this recipe! I got it from my grandmother many, many years ago! I'm 69 now and she was 60+ when I was born! She was Mennonite. Now I know where my recipe comes from. Now my great aunt, my grandmother's sister, told me not to add the salt if I was cooking the next day. She believed it made the noodles tougher. But to store them she wasn't certain if the salt helped with preservation. So, she added it! So, I do also! My recipe is different from others! But everyone wants my recipe. Lol look in my recipe box I tell them. I keep a couple spare cards in there! I never use it as I believe I was 16 the first time I solo'ed making them!

I love watching the boys helping - even with clean-up! I love all your tricks and tips too. I have never seen the iron trick before. I just made some gluten free egg noodles and they turned out great. Now I want to make a huge batch to iron and dry.

Wow that’s a cool tip with ironing the dough! I never knew that it needed to dry first before being cut. Always thought it was such a pain to make because of the cutting process and how sticky it would get. I’ll have to give it a try and fry it out first. ❤

@maggiedoor6093

2 ай бұрын

Yes I never knew it had to be dryer before cutting.

I seriously love your videos! I lived in a community that had a lot of Mennonite families and we attended a Mennonite church as well. I miss all the old fashioned ways of making food, and preserving it. I'm trying to put that into practice now that I'm a parent and teach my child. Your videos are great reminders of what memories I've lost. Thank you!

My grandmother made her own noodles. I loved watching her. A well of flour, an egg, some salt, a bit of water if necessary. How much do you need of each, Mom Mom, I asked her. She said she didn't know, she just knew when it was right. She rested the dough then rolled it very thin, cut it with her paring knife and dried the noodles on her cutting board. I would sneak samples once in a while. Really good. That was about 65 years ago.

Goodness, it’s so much fun to watch the little boys help you. Mess or no, they learn so much. Your patience is one lesson that is intangible but worth every minute. All that and egg noodles too. Your videos are always interesting and never boring. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

❤Great presentation today Ruthanne...you do a marvelous job with your children, patiently teaching them and allowing them to be involved in your work. I'm a grandmother now and watching you reminds me why we have our children when we are young..I've slowed down!! I remember your energy, I was once full off energy like you...but now watching you makes me tired . 😅 37:01

@user-gz2qh1ie8d

2 ай бұрын

Ditto!

Kendrick is quite the happy helper and a ham ( clown s around, silly to cheer up others. That describes a ham. As people's lingo varies from area to area, like we use blinkers while others use directionals.)

My mother was raised old colony I was raised general Conference up here in Canada. But there are so many things there are so similar from the way you do your pasta to the way we did ours. It has been many a year since I have been involved in a noodle making day. Your video brought back wonderful memories of the family and the wonderful time we had together. Thank you and I love your Channel

Enjoyed the video😊 My Mom dried the sheets in a low oven before we cut them. I smiled because noodle day when I was a kid was so fun, and yes, we used beds to dry our pasta too😊

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Love that we share memories

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely family with us. They make my heart happy.

One time my mom made noodles, the big sheet of rolled dough hung over 2 chair backs outside in the shade. It was so impressive that I remember it more than 60 years later😊

I could watch you and your family all day. You all just seem to truly enjoy each others company.

I know y'all are enjoying your patio!

I love how your whole family is involved. You are teaching wonderful life skills. Love your videos. You inspire me.

What a delight to see your little one goofy off in the camera. Just love it❤️❤️❤️

You have so much patience with your boys in the kitchen! God bless you!

Finding ALL those eggs: a true blessing from above. Love from Louisville, KY❤

Beautiful work Mrs Z. Awesome, I was glued to this video, very interesting. And tasty, I am sure. God is Good. 🙏❤️🙂

@Ruthannzimm

2 ай бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

@user-yk2du4ow5q

18 күн бұрын

​@@Ruthannzimm Thank you so much for sharing your videos ❤ Do you have a recipe for the angel food cake you can share pretty please 🤞🏼?

Thanks for sharing this. I love how you get your littles involved in the prep and preparing of food. Love the kiddos antics with the flour and I see my boys aren't the only ones who can't keep their hands out of bowl of flour...lol. Another thing, Playdough in the pasta roller/cutter. I thought my pasta cutter was the only one that has had playdough crusted into it until the next round of noodles went through. Thank you for sharing real life and not editing those things out.

I tried this recipe, but I ironed mine after I slept on them in my first bed, since they got wrinkly. But then I didn't have a second bed available, so I finished drying them in my garden bed. It all worked out. Great video, thank you for sharing.

Oh my lord! That’s a BIG bunch of dough! 😅