I’m sorry to say that I pretty much bake my bread until I can smell it and then check it a few minutes later… When I’m out and about I don’t use scales, timers, and rarely measuring cups or spoons… Not helpful, I know. Let me check in with a friend who uses this size of a Dutch oven and see if she times it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@PioneerGrandma3 ай бұрын
My friend doesn’t time her’s either! Although she’s much more high tech than I am - she bakes it until her thermometer reads 195-210 degrees. It seems that it’s probably 20 minutes before I start thinking about checking it…Are you baking over coals, in an oven or on a TRAEGER? 😃It does make a difference. The next time I bake in the 2 qt Dutch oven, I’ll weigh the dough and time the bake and let you know what I find out! Please let me know what you find out as well! SO much fun!
@pinay3284 ай бұрын
Yay 😃 you’re back
@TurtleMyrtle124 ай бұрын
You sound so much like Jonnie Erikson Tada.
@kayepperson1894 ай бұрын
Nice set up! How long and wide is your bd? Everything fits perfectly!
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
Thanks! 25”x72” I spent a lot of time trying to figure out the best dimensions overall. The toughest part, because the minivan is so much higher in the back, was how long each of the 6 legs needed to be. I needed them tall enough in the front for the taller bins to fit under the bed and tall enough in the back for shallow long bin to roll under the bed in the back. But I still wanted as much head space as possible. It also needed to coordinate with the shelving unit so the long, shallow bin would slide out under both it and the bed, while providing the leverage I needed to use the long bin as a kitchen counter in the back. The shelves needed to be the right distance apart for the bins I wanted to store on them. I hope some of that makes sense. I also made a slide out wooden counter that had to fit over one shelf and under the bed… It all actually worked out!
@janetkoball444 ай бұрын
Thanks for another visit with all of us. You are easy to hear and understand and I appreciate that. I dont have a Channel so I dont know how hard it is to create one and do it. Thanks so much for the explanations. See ya.
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! I am SO glad that you find me easy to hear and understand! I work hard on that! 😃
@janetkoball444 ай бұрын
A great comparison. Im enjoying your content. Hopefully will see you down the road one day.
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
That would be great!
@janetkoball444 ай бұрын
Looks very interesting. I'll have to try it.
@janetkoball444 ай бұрын
I finally found your Channel. Saw you on Travel Grandma. I'm also a Ham but no radio. Would love to pick your brain about being a Ham. I'm enjoying your video. Thanks . I'm from Central Oklahoma
@PioneerGrandma4 ай бұрын
Thanks for finding my channel and taking the time to comment! Probably the most helpful thing I’ve found is to go to local Ham club meetings. Between local hams and KZbin videos, you can find SO much help! I started with a $25 BaoFeng radio, got a better antenna and a bigger battery and watched YT videos on how to use it. Then I got a bit more powerful mobile radio for my minivan. Then studied for my General license and got an hf radio. One step at a time. I joined a couple of different ham clubs and they’ve all been so helpful!
@vickilindberg63365 ай бұрын
Wonderful tour. Like your voice. Like your set-up & secured items so they don't slide around.
@PioneerGrandma5 ай бұрын
Thanks! How kind of you to watch and comment!
@susie98935 ай бұрын
Love your attitude, chic. And you have some amazing workarounds 😍
@PioneerGrandma5 ай бұрын
Hey, Thanks! I appreciate your watching and commenting!
@Five06 ай бұрын
Hope all is well ❤
@user-ld4vt9gz8f6 ай бұрын
What a great job young lady safe travels joe from mo
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@kayepperson1896 ай бұрын
Where did u find the three tier shelving unit at?
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
I’ve had two of them for many years that I used with grow lights to grow microgreens and African violets. 😃 I’ve seen them on Amazon and at Walmart. Thanks for watching!
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Very talented lady
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Katherine! I just know a little bit about a lot of things - sort of a Jack of all trades, master of none… 😂
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Love this
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Enjoyed this very much
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Great tour
@PioneerGrandma5 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate you watching and commenting!!! 😀
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Beautiful
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
Hey! Thanks! That’s a beautiful part of the country.
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
You are a wealth of information!
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
You’re so kind! I love to learn new things and then share with others. I’ve learned a lot from you too! Thanks!
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Would love to camp there with you some day
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
Really different kind of camping than I’ve done before. I think you’d really have to time it right or it would be really hot.Great for those with a boat!
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Amen
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Love how detail oriented you are
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Quilting is the best!
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
It’s such a wonderful skill! Our pioneer ancestors used it out of necessity, while we can do it simply because we love it, or to use to make the most of what we have. I have a little quilt that my mother made from my baby clothes - so many years ago. 🤣 I used it growing up, then used it for my own children when they were small. Such memories those tiny squares bring back when I match the baby pictures with the fabrics in the quilt. ❤️
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Love your videos
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Love your channel. I would love to see an in depth video on how to season a cast iron pan
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
Great suggestion!
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Was a great time! New friendships made!
@PioneerGrandma6 ай бұрын
Yes! Wish I could have stayed longer! Looking forward to our next meetup! 😃
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
Care centers dispose of adult diapers in the trash!
@estherthecampervan47776 ай бұрын
❤
@kimgo45188 ай бұрын
Please help! You say that you can do spinning while sitting indoors using a “spindle” or “spittle”? Please show us what that is!! You did not show the contraption at all.
@PioneerGrandma8 ай бұрын
Yes! It’s a “spindle” - I show it in this video. Start at about 7:30 for the spinning. 😃 Spinning, Down by the River kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_deqx4Zrtkp5I
@kimgo45188 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma Thanks so much for this response, that is very cool. I thought you meant a spinning contraption for exercise, I feel so silly! You come across as so appealing, and I love your van set up.
@PioneerGrandma8 ай бұрын
Oh! I should have clarified in the video. I forget that there’s another type of “spinning” - wouldn’t that be a cool device to have?! Thank you so very much for your kind comments!
@kimgo45188 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma youre welcome. Keep the awesome videos coming. I love your life!
@TravelGrandma9 ай бұрын
I love this idea. Gosh you could package this to sell. I'd totally buy some.
@PioneerGrandma8 ай бұрын
Hmmm… 😃
@williammangold530510 ай бұрын
Those vans are junk. They all have transmission problems. It won’t last long.
@PioneerGrandma10 ай бұрын
I’m sorry if that’s been your experience. Hope it not mine. 😃
@RLeeVanCamps10 ай бұрын
Luv the horse pellets for my toilet. I use 5 gal bucket. Put pellets in the bottom. Put 2 gallon bucket on top of that. Line with bags. Use attachable toilet seat with lid on that. No smells and easy cleanup and very stable due to weight of pellets in the bottom. Also use it as garbage can. And table top
@PioneerGrandma10 ай бұрын
Sounds good! I put the pellets inside the bag, because they’re absorbent and deal with any odors, but having them underneath the bag as weight to stabilize the bucket makes good sense. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃
@RLeeVanCamps10 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma large bucket is the storage. I put them in the bags in the small bucket for use. I use two buckets one inside the other
@PioneerGrandma10 ай бұрын
@RLeeVanCamps Aha! Now I get it. Great idea! 😃
@rowdysgirlalways10 ай бұрын
To hold stuff on your shelves, use bungie cords. Get cords long enough that you can wrap them horizontally around the unit above each shelf that have hooks big enough to hook on the legs. I think I might use two per shelf. Or get tie down straps that you can cinch around the unit. Make sure you pack a fire extinguisher and a smoke/carbon monoxide detector.
@PioneerGrandma10 ай бұрын
Yes, you’re right. I should mention that I have, and show, the fire extinguisher and smoke/carbon monoxide detector in more of my videos. I think I’ve mentioned it a time or two but not often enough. I do use bungee cords when I travel, and probably need to get more and show them in more of my videos. Thanks for watching - and for taking the time to comment!!
@kathycrawford31435 ай бұрын
As far as the medal shelf is concerned, all you have to do is clamp the black plastic pieces upside down and then you can do the shelf upside down
@PioneerGrandma5 ай бұрын
Perhaps mine is different, when I tried clamping them upside down the shelves weren’t secure. I had to pull everything from my minivan a while back though because someone took out the whole left side. When I get it back together I’ll take another look at it. Thanks!
@HopeU2Rwell11 ай бұрын
Hope you have more meet ups. Many of us ( your subscribers) live vicariously through your travels. Happy and safe camping, and thanks for taking us along.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
What a wonderful thing that is hear! Thank you!
@bette262311 ай бұрын
New subscriber here. Thoroughly enjoyed this video and looking forward to more!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Thanks! And thank you for watching and subscribing!
@sharonzito11311 ай бұрын
Great idea!! How much water did you need to rehydrate the starter?
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
I put in enough water to cover it, let it sit for a bit, then stir it and feed it. Usually, I feed it twice and it’s ready to work! 😃
@karinhart48911 ай бұрын
Hmmm 🤔 I never thought of that… did you put in a dehydrator or oven at low heat?
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
No, I just air dry it - NO HEAT! Don’t want to activate the starter, we want to sloooow it down and get it to hibernate. 😃 I only put it in a cold oven to protect if from the flies in the summer. if you do try it with heat, let me know how it goes, would you please? I was told - NO HEAT, and since that has worked great for me, that’s what I’ve done. 👍 Thanks for watching!
@cathleenweston354111 ай бұрын
I just found you but believe me I will be doing this in my Van next year. I'm a pioneer woman myself. Thanks!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Well, keep in touch! Us pioneer women need to stick together! 🤣 Thanks for watching and commenting, Cathleen!
@christinefoster113711 ай бұрын
Love this video and I got that same utensil holder. Nice quality! Thanks for the camping ideas
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
I’m so glad that you liked it Christine! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
@BrightRedStar11 ай бұрын
I just went to Walmart and bought a 3.3L Rubbermaid container. I used a scissor to cutout an opening on the top lid. When I need to do a number 1 I just stay sitting in the driver's seat as I am then use my feet to push myself up, position the container underneath me, then go. I leave the lid on because it provides some cushion, and the opening allows the water flow to come down. When I finish I have a bottled water next to me that I pour some down my middle area, then I set the bottled water aside, then I carefully push myself up then carefully grab the container and place it on the passenger side, then I use wetwipes to wipe myself clean. When I am done cleaning myself I carefully scan the surroundings and if noone is looking then I open my door and pour the contents out and use the remaining water in the bottled water to wash out the container and the lid. I have a place in the van to lay the container to dry out. When I have to do a number2 I usually go to restroom stops but for emergency I just place a plastic bag inside the container then sit on the container and do the thing.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
So sort of like a DIY bedpan??? You could probably do that in the back seat at night too… Hmmm… So very many ways to deal with this issue! 😃 Thanks for sharing!
@conracewhatever522411 ай бұрын
May i know when did this took? Were going this weekend expecting for Fall Foliage
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
I took that video about a month ago. I checked with someone who lives near ther and she says the colors are glorious! I hope you have a lovely time!
@wanderlust6211 ай бұрын
Hmm, I'm not sure about that one...I would make it hands down, but I'm sure I would take it apart and eat the bacon, burger then the dog! Great way to have both, with bacon flavoring!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
😃 Camping fun, huh? Sometimes you make and eat different kinds of creative food. 🤣
@wanderlust6211 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma That we do, part of the adventure!
@BlueWonderLady11 ай бұрын
That looks absolutely delicious! Great video. Thanks for sharing. I can’t wait to make one!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
So much fun! Thanks for your comments!
@artravision11 ай бұрын
Yummmm!!!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I “got a taste” of being there with ya’ll. Thanks!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Wish you HAD been there! Thanks for watching!
@karinhart48911 ай бұрын
Looks like that USFS group campground worked out nicely for the meetup. I put it on my list to try out on a future trip through there. 🚐 ⛺️
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Yes, it’s lovely! Site #10 is very large even though it’s a single site. We probably could have put 8, maybe 10 minivans there. The group sites are also nice! Thanks for watching and commenting, Karin!
@terresasmart308811 ай бұрын
I enjoy all of your videos, but...I think this is my favorite. You brought so much information -- alternative ways to start fires, recipe - yumm, story about the squirrel, and Dutch oven cooking. I usually put my coals on a flat surface -- but I love the Idea of using a round surface with an automatic 3 inch wind barrier, what a great Idea. Would enjoy having a meet-up where we could all get together and cook Dutch oven style, and share a feast together. Thank you for taking the time to demonstrate all of your amazing skills in such a friendly fashion.
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
How sweet of you to say so! I’m learning, practicing and then figuring it out as I go! Actually, I was adapting to the situation with the coals - I usually put them on a flat surface also. The grate on that grill wouldn’t move so I just created a flat surface on top, using the metal stock pans. Plus, it’s wonderful to not have to bend over! A meetup with lots of Dutch oven cooking would be such fun! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! 😃
@cc-camper-lady11 ай бұрын
mmmm I've got to try this! My husband used to do cobblers and Mountain man breakfast in dutch oven. I still have his pot! Thanks for sharing Cindy! 🌸
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
What great memories you must have! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃
@maccs334611 ай бұрын
What weight in grams do you recommend for a 2 qt? (:
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Well, I very rarely use a scale, but I’ll be baking bread in the next couple of days and will try to get a weight for you. For me, it makes a difference whether I’m using the Dutch oven in the oven, over coals or in the Traeger… And whether I’m letting it rise in the Dutch oven or elsewhere… 🤣 I let it rise in the Dutch oven - that was sitting in the sun - and it rose so much that I ended up having to bake it in the oven rather than on the coals as planned. It ended up lifting the lid in the oven. But at least the solution to that was just taking off the lid and continuing to bake it. That would have been a real problem over coals! Anyway! I’ll split my batch this next time and weigh it. 😃
@maccs334611 ай бұрын
@@PioneerGrandma thanks for the great reply (: I’m currently baking sourdough with a 4qt & 2qt Dutch oven. Still learning, so I’ll report back with my guesstimate afterwards!
@PioneerGrandma11 ай бұрын
Debbie, the gal that suggested the 2 qt Dutch oven in a comment, which motivated me to get one to try 😃says she uses about half of her usual recipe, so about 1030 grams for the 2 qt Dutch oven. I’m looking forward to hearing what you experience! Thanks for watching and commenting!