Backyard Berries - Foraging what Alaska has to offer

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

How can you not love all those baby sounds. What a fun age.

[@marlenewheaton2289]

You have a very happy sweet baby girl ❤❤

[@robbyjones9342]

I enjoy watching your channel I've never heard of watermelon berries. I admire all the different things you do.

[@VickiMcCormick-jf5pe]

I think I would really like all of them. The watermelon one really intrigues me. I've never even heard of watermelon berries til one of my Alaska families talked about it. So I would really like to taste the watermelon berry and the jam.

[@susanmaupin737]

Just my opinion but less sugar means more fruit flavor. Y’all are doing a great job. Miss Rowan is so chatty & precious!

[@ChristyatNepenthe]

So many yummy goodies! Rowan "screams" are adorable!

[@maryricketts8526]

When the blueberries are in go to Hatcher Pass and start picking.😊 Interesting video. Thanks.

[@carolyngregory9354]

Those jellies were so pretty, especially the fireweed jelly. I would love to taste them, especially with a homemade biscuit and butter. Yummy.

[@sherrywright795]

great job will taste good this winter

[@nanscott3362]

You guys have a beautiful sweet little daughter.

[@nangorham6643]

Nice job on all the jellies. Elderberry is my absolute favorite.

[@HuberRhonda]

Elderberry Tincture!! Great video!! Rowan is adorable!!

[@ilzitek2419]

The current jam looked so yummy. Your daughter is absolutely cute and precious. ❤️🌞😊 please do not cut down the elderberries. They are so good for you.

[@mitziburton3999]

You can make a combination of all the berries for a mixed berry jam or jelly with the left over small amounts of the berries you have. ❤great vlog

[@cathyjones3403]

Beautiful jam 👏👏👏👏👏. Baby girl is adorable ❤. You have done great at the jam. Elderberries are really good for your health

[@dcranch4820]

Elderberry pie is the best! I buy the home made Elderberry pies from the Amish here in Wisconsin!

[@debbiemiller7342]

Nice job on the jams! Rowan was cheering you on all the way through the process. Thanks for sharing

[@victoriamaaske7420]

You need a taller pan like a 5 to8 qt to make larger batch of jam at a time like a spaghetti pan. It can double as an extra water bath kettle too for canning. I wonder what the flavor is like for the fireweed jel. Awesome encouragement from baby. I forgot that it is a little harder to get jam to set with low sugar pectin. I usually refrigerate a sample to make sure for 15 minutes.

[@michellelitaker1962]

If you pick the berry it will Bear more berries

[@erikd76]

great job on the jams i been watching your journey since the beggining. love from vegas to alaska .

[@annregan5330]

So interesting to watch you make your jellies well done who's that little adorable screamer in the background omg is she beautiful and starting to notice everything thank you for sharing her with us she melts my heart ❤ bless you all 👍👶👶

[@johnbertilson3370]

even though im from mn and am a vikings fan and youre from WI. I really enjoy the channel!

[@roreyb7]

Enjoy watching you make various jams and jelly Ronan is beautiful and has a lot to say will you guys be doing any hunting and putting up meat ?that would be interesting and certainly a way to acquire some protein.

[@cathykillion6544]

Very entertaining video. Love hearing Rowan in background ❤

[@charlenegrady8781]

Rowan wants to help mommy. Your jellies look so pretty in the jars. Good feeling to have a shelf with jams and jellies. Good job✌️🇺🇸

[@victoriamaaske7420]

There is reduced sugar pectin powder but I've never seen it for sale in bulk. But I like to make jam that you can taste the fruit!! Looks great. You obviously have alot of canning experience that you brought so much canning. Good skills to have.

[@dwheeler182]

When canning with water bath your water needs to be about a half inch over the top of the jars and it needs to be at a full boil . The boiling water will allow air to escape from jars. To get the air out is important to keep any bacteria from getting in and no mold will form on top

[@helenball360]

Rowan is growing so big, beautiful baby girl ❤

[@diannareynolds914]

Jellies look yummy!!!!!

[@irisashton9295]

Great video baby girl is so cute the jam looks yummy 😊

[@JudyMoles]

Elderberry has alot of medicinal qualities.

[@BrakesBake]

Wow, congratulations on getting the jams and jellies going. I feel like reducing sugar too much could mess with recipe and the way it sets up. Excellent job. That little munchkin has a lot to say. It’s amazing what you accomplished. Excellent berry picker help is awesome too.

[@bonneymoseley1159]

Lori your jellies and jam look so pretty. You did a great job. On the Elderberries, please double check they are not the copy cat Elderberries that are poison. I have only had Elderberries from lower 48 and they are much darker when ripe, these could be a red elderberry. I pray your garden is doing well. Thank you for sharing. Little Rowan is growing so fast. She is so precious. Thank you for sharing.

[@lucyl2770]

Rowan is “finding” her voice, which is always funny to me. Being a baby girl, I guess she’s getting her voice ready for all of squeals that little girls make! She’s growing so fast - holidays will be so much fun and have special memories!! Oh, the elderberries - they are mainly high in vitamin C and good to build up your immune system. During the winter, my daughter gives Elderberry Syrup to her children at a second sneeze to hopefully help with colds, etc they can pickup at Kindergarten or school. There are drops for infants, but I don’t know about the dosage. Wouldn’t hurt you adults either - makes good pies. Glad to see all of you are happy and well. Your Texas fan

[@TwinLakes5717]

Elderberry jelly is good. Can also use the berry to make a cough syrup. Will calm a cough.

[@shiammi907]

🙏🏽God bless you and protect you @Remote Life Alaska!! I love how you teach your beautiful precious baby to love the good things in Alaska💖

[@Thuy_Dailylife]

Your design is very eye-catching, the video is great, thank you

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, be safe. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@nancyjohnson7744]

She is adorable, and she looks like her dad she is growing up so fast, and I love making jelly and jam. You will enjoy it this winter and many blessings and keep safe 🙏

[@marymoran719]

Anxiously awaiting the next video!

[@tonyahainey9797]

If you don't know already, using Pomona Pectin will save you alot of money on your sugar that you use in your jams and jellies generally for most flavors you use 2 cups of sugar to 4 cups of fruit or juice. It will show you how to make jams and jellies with honey also. I use white or apple cider vinegar rather than lemon juice and I think you can taste the fruit flavor better. Thought you might appreciate the savings.

[@dee2busy]

To stop the pectin from clumping.....I add it to a little bit of sugar with the pectin. Once incorporated, then add the remainder of the sugar. You did an awesome job. Fireweed jelly is one I want to try. First I'll have to order some seeds...lol.

[@daniellefranklin1783]

Elderberries aren't ripe until they are a deep purple or black color. I googled it to make sure it's same in Alaska is the same as here in Alabama. I love your videos and seeing that beautiful baby girl. I always wanted to move to Alaska and live that dream life of being off grid and homesteading but i don't think i could handle the cold anymore plus my kids aren't interested they are teens. I do homestead here growing my garden and raising turkeys,chickens,ducks and guineas.

[@daniellefranklin1783]

They are also medicinal

[@patriciamontague6035]

Stomach said yum.Hi from Colorado Springs 😀

[@rebeccagivans6324]

Love the baby screams! Brought back memories of our own babies at that stage. Very interested to hear how all the jellies taste.

[@sandollarj504]

Yummy 😋

[@DimensionalHorse]

Totally love all ur videos...always interesting & fun!! Rowan is sooo adorable! 💜😊🕯

[@ReneeOh]

Rowan looks like her daddy ❤

[@kristenbatlle3119]

If you don’t get all the bugs, don’t worry. Some cultures consider bugs a great source of protein!

[@sandrarobertson3139]

Well done they look very pretty.

[@susanfrens8837]

It works a lot better if you measure your sugar out in another container when you add it to the pectined berries

[@sarahschlosser1203]

Love the baby noise in the background. If you want to decrease the sugar, make sure you use a low sugar pectin.

[@estellaknox9285]

She so pretty cuteness overload

[@OnaMuir]

Thank you for sharing Rowan (Rowen.? ) with us. Pamona’s Pectin! Uses less sugar with great results. Next year, please revisit spruce tips - you all made it too complicated. Watch some AK vids; stir fry, easy syrup, tea, etc., great Vit C. So happy to see you using fireweed! Love the baby “talking”?!🤣 🥰🥰🥰

[@reneeupdike2220]

That was a fun video!

[@OffgridAlaskaliving]

I used the red currents in place of cranberries for thanksgiving. It was so good . I think I’ll can it this yr.

[@mariezafonte6473]

Rowan is so pretty and getting so big. Pimonas Pectin uses much less sugar in their recipes. You have to use the correct amount of sugar with Sure Gel. Wow, nice amount of jam and jelly for the winter.Hope you get more blueberries. Rowan wants a taste. You need a 5 or 6 quart Lodge dutch oven on your amazon list. great size and heavy.

[@bethbeasley7417]

I make all kinds of jellies every year. I don't measure. I guess. I don't follow a recipe. They always turn out perfect. Your pans are just fine. This year I made dandelion jelly and honeysuckle honey. Different lol

[@remotelifealaska]

We’ve tried dandelion jelly in the past and it was similar to the fireweed jelly with its slight floral taste.

[@theresebennett5372]

Think about using the jelly in a marinate. Salmon, halibut, beef. Experiment a little. You'll find some fun things to use the jelly on or in cooking.

[@rubypallan4777]

Elderberry juice an lots more, you can do with elderberries

[@djecminek]

Shes finding her voice. So cute.

[@wandaguyton446]

Never heard of using flowers to make jelly. I bet it taste good my mom used fruits to make jellies or jam. Sweet potatoes makes a good Jelly.

[@AlexB-km7os]

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[@anetzband1383]

When making and canning jam it's important to follow the recipe as exactly as possible. Don't skimp on the sugar, but make sure you have the right amount of berries/juice.. Alternately, use a low sugar recipe. That's my advice from years of experience. I think you did a great job and I'd love to taste them!

[@MitchellsInAlaska]

My favorite jelly is fireweed

[@tracyash4246]

Some berries do not require as much pectin. They naturally are thicker when prepared. May be why your currant jam was like paste somewhat

[@maryhall6584]

Jellies could be a cash crop at farmers market in the future, one that might at least bring you enough to pay for the canning supplies for your use.

[@SandraChatham-yw8hp]

If you put 2 Tbls of butter in the berries when you are cooking them, that will knock the foam down.

[@neia7560]

Tomato jelly is actually delicious. You should research it.

[@CatheyJenkins]

Hi l use coffee filters for straining my jam cheap and easy xx

[@sherryhumphrey3868]

I can smell it now yummy

[@moyceopstal]

What recipe books are you using for the jelly/jam. Thank

[@robertconner5126]

Elderberries aren't ripe til they turn purple. But by that time the critters eat them up.

[@remotelifealaska]

There are 2 kinds of elder berry. Down south they are black. We only have red up here and it is not used as much.

[@maryhall6584]

Black in MN too

[@maryhall6584]

Awesome. Next year hopefully rhubarb jam too...hows it doing in the bucket. I made mint jelly with the wild mint i found. Great on meats. I love that you guys are truly trying everything on the land.

[@remotelifealaska]

The rhubarb seems to be doing very well. We probably won’t be able to do anything with it next year but maybe the year after!

[@maryhall6584]

​@@remotelifealaskayes it takes at least one season but I know it can be so good.

[@veronicavanderver7270]

I would keep a patch of all the berries and madisinal herbs for vitimins and health benifits.

[@shelliekay5257]

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[@philmccumbee6938]

Looks good but I think I would cut back on sugar if it turns out to be really sweet.

[@ReneeOh]

What kind of pectin are you using ?

[@Hanna-e8b]

Привіт з України. Перше- квіти що ви збирали це кіпрей, або ще називають Іван чай. Прозто заварюєм як чай а головне збирають листя, ферментують, сушать та заварюють як звичайний чай. Дуже смачно. Квіти теж можна сушити. А бузіна в нас чорна). Вдачи вам. Ви чудові. Відпочиваю на вашому каналі від обстрілів та бомбардування росії.

[@susanfrens8837]

I have heard that watermelon berries make a good ketchup

[@donaldbassett8769]

WHAT ABOUT YOUR WELL PROJECT AND STOCKING THE WOOD SHED

[@remotelifealaska]

Not sure we will be getting a well. The company has not gotten back to us all summer. We have plenty of wood from stocking up last fall that we will not have to gather any this year, but what we have will need moved into the woodshed once it is completed.

[@maryhall6584]

Is there any chance of a sand point well in your area?

[@michellelitaker1962]

In the one that is really thick I would put a lot less pectin because some berries have there on natural pectin in them just do more Research

[@morristeeluk9962]

Transplant the elder berries if you can...

[@remotelifealaska]

There are so many across our property. They are kind of troublesome and difficult to get rid of. These are not the same as the elder berries in the lower 48. They are far less useful, and the seeds are toxic.

[@nicolerennerjarvis1478]

I'm so curious to know what they taste like

[@remotelifealaska]

Watermelon jelly tasted very similar to watermelon jolly ranchers. I’m not sure how to describe the currants other than very sweet and maybe mild strawberry flavor - the berries alone are tart and sour. The fireweed jelly is sweet with a slight floral taste to it.

[@nicolerennerjarvis1478]

@@remotelifealaska none of that sounds great lol at least you know what you like now

[@Peg0616]

Might be easier to tie your hair back while cooking

[@hermithillfarm1123]

Her house her rules

[@ReneeOh]

No offense..but please put your hair back in a pony tail when cooking lol. Pet peave sorry 😂

[@hermithillfarm1123]

Her house her rules

[@ReneeOh]

@@hermithillfarm1123 you are right. But once I find a hair (especially a long one lol ). out of something someone made - I won’t ever eat anything else made by that person again. My rules. lol

[@hermithillfarm1123]

@ReneeOh true but you aren't eating their jams and jellies, they are!

[@ReneeOh]

@@hermithillfarm1123 your so right , 😂

[@canadians2214]

GOOD VIDEO, WHEN Y😂ARE YOU GOING TO DO MORE WORK ON THE HOUSE, I WANT TO SEE THAT VIDEO WHEN YOU START. THANKS AGAIN FOR SHARING.

[@remotelifealaska]

Probably not until winter. We plan on doing a lot of interior work this winter. Late fall we will possibly be working on siding.