A cosy Christmas day baking on a narrowboat | Vlogmas Day 8

[@debbiehobbs1420]

A recipe from my mums 1977 dairy cookbook (she probably bought from the milkman) for scones 100g wholemeal flour 100g plain flour 2tsp baking powder Pinch salt 40g butter 1/4 pint milk (125ml) Milk for brushing Sift dried ingredients into bowl Rub in butter until like breadcrumbs ( very therapeutic) Add milk, mix Turn out onto floured worktop. Knead until smooth Roll out to about 1cm thickness. Cut into 9 or 10 rounds Put on greased baking tray. Brush tops with milk. Bake toward top of oven gas mark 8 for 7 to 10 mins Cool on wire rack You could probably add some extra ingredients like cheese or nooch. Or use all white flour and add cinnamon. All lovely served warm with butter ❤

[@BoatTime]

omg thank you so much for sharing this 🥰 we have added it to the recipe pot we have and we are going to pick one at random next time we bake! 💗

[@BoatTime]

we just made these! They didnt go too well, but still turned out tasty! 🥰

[@Blessingsgalore15]

Amy and Wes its not so much what you're doing to entertain us its more the conversations and interactions with each other that are the star storytelling, never boring, for sure!! Stay yourselves, don't second guess because your natural selves is the gift we all appreciate😉🌈⛄

[@techwriterly]

💯this.

[@joanmccarty6445]

Wow I thought my dog was spoiled you guys are professionals I’m very impressed as well as respectful 😊

[@GingemonsterUK]

The storm rolled in, the boat did sway, They baked mince pies in a festive way. A hybrid emerged-jam and mince combined, “The Franken-pie of Gregory’s Girl!” designed. Rufus lounged, their spoiled first mate, As Wes wrestled sheets in a “bedroom debate.” Through gusts and gales, they kept afloat, Sweet chaos aboard their merry boat! Mr G. Peaty

[@narrowboatersatlarge]

❤

[@marthapage4756]

I'm Canadian and I can assure you....The British make better movies, films, t.v. series whatever. This was a delightfully cozy vlog, guys....many thanks! Greetings from Vancouver Island, British Columbia

[@coraliefevyer4252]

Had a horrible day at work today, so it made my evening watching you make the bed 😂 x thank you ❤

[@BoatTime]

aw sorry to hear that! Enjoy the cosiness of the bed and lets hope tomorrow is a better day 🤗

[@jillipepper5353]

Vlogmas has been fun so far , the best thing is seeing that Rufus seems to be tolerating the meds okay🥰🙋🏼‍♀️

[@larryblock7866]

I'm loving Vlogsmas so far. The parts where you both start laughing are a delight. Now, as far as making the bed, I love the clippy contraption. However, I was literally holding my hand up and turning my head, thinking, "It's all fun and games until somebody winds up one-eyed Jim"

[@tteric67]

Awww, cozy vloggin’! Hope Rufus is much better by now and his ordeal is over. Plus i think nobody like changing the bedding! What you could do i guess is go for tartan ones or a dark red one for the winter period, i go for stretchy ones too as they tend to not get all creased up or come loose. But the feeling of having turned the matrass and knowing everything is fresh is the best feeling. ❤🎉🦮🦴❤

[@kristiecolon542]

Not boring at all! For some reason people (me included) like to watch daily life of other people! And you two make every day life interesting 😊

[@Anoneeeemouse]

A tip for baking pies, pre heat the oven and the tray, part bake the pastry shells before putting the wet stuff in. Soggy bottoms must be avoided at all costs!

[@tereasia]

Yes, rebake with some dried beans to keep it from bubbling

[@mikeconway1387]

I’d say something about that but Gregg has put a stop to innuendos 🤣

[@FenstarDeLuxe]

lol stop overthinking it, we love living vicariously through your bedding changes!!

[@jeanmartin7527]

I'm sorry for the circumstances that have you "stuck" in a marina, but I do love seeing what daily life on your narrowboat is like. There are lots of narrowboat vlogs out there where the people cruise and tour the towns they pass, but you share with us what living on a narrowboat is like. You two are interesting and entertaining no matter what you're doing and Vlogmas is extra special. Nobody does it better.

[@martykitson3442]

🎄🎅🌲 about the leftover pie crust we always rolled it out cut it in strips the sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon it was a treat for the kids while we waited for dinner 😋

[@debbiehobbs1420]

And a little rhyme we learned at school before cooking: Light the oven, grease the tin Wash your hands, and then begin. It helps me remember the prep work ❤

[@carolynlandels669]

Who knew changing the bedding could be so intense. Would the strap slip out Wes s hand and hit Amy oh my gosh. I love you guys so much.

[@sarahingham2758]

Imagine someone walking past your boat while you're changing in the bed... The commentary... the blinds down and then you both run off for a shower after 😂😂

[@philipparose1995]

The sound of the mushy peas going in the pan was both satisfying and disgusting at the same time! 😂Your videos aren't boring! It's interesting to see how differently you do things on a boat with limited space! (like baking and changing the sheets!) :)

[@Salaryman1998]

My Wife and I enjoy watching your everyday routine (not boring at all)

[@BoatTime]

thank you for joining us! 🥰

[@jandeville325]

Im so enjoying vlogmas, it's a treat every evening! Watching other people doing the same ordinary things we all do is somehow very amusing. l love that you're just yourselves 🥰

[@greycat3113]

First time commenting. It can be a struggle to move about when it's windy and pouring here in Chicago. Really love your Chanel, your zest for including your viewers in the action- good or bad, and your infectious sense of humor. How I would have wished Wes had followed the directions for the bean dish! Amy, you seemed so tickled, I think, with the thought it could have happened! Glad Rufus is tolerating his meds. You are loving parents. Keep sharing love, humor and life. Merry Vlogmas!

[@jenniferpruden4059]

Happy vlogmas day. 🎉 You need to be a catorionist to strip the bed and put clean bedding back on. However it's one of my favourite nights, getting into clean sheets. So pleased you've put a new battery in your clock though!! Nice to have the boat back for just you two after your friends have gone. Glad you enjoyed their company and 2 extra dogs didn't seem to bother you. Sleep well now the storms gone.🛥️👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🎄🎅

[@flatcapuk]

It was blowing an absolute gale here in Oxfordshire. Cold,wet and windy still though. It's my birthday today and I've just got back from emptying the toilet cassettes, chopping wood. Now sit down and chill 😎 absolutely loving vlogmas, keep up the amazingness. All the best mark and poppy (my daughter,she absolutely loves watching you two.

[@pamcullen537]

Happy Birthday 🥳🦆💕

[@pilpelet100]

I'm thoroughly enjoying your Vlogmas, even though I seem to be perpetually behind with watching! It's totally not boring.Though I must say that the thought of coming back from a lovely warm shower in the cold weather is horrifying. Brrrrr!!🥶🥶

[@TheFragmentor]

OMG. The tart making. Made my eyes hurt. LoL

[@1Polglen]

Watching you make your bed is me trying to make my small single bed in my small van. Not helped by my cat companion trying to help. He's almost got burried several times under the mattress as I've wrestled the corners. I like a smooth bottom sheet too.

[@BoatTime]

haha its a process for sure isnt it 😂

[@7leafclovers]

I think goofus is missing his mates🦴

[@sheenaghpritchard2466]

That’s so funny it wasn’t until you said people are literally watching us change the bed that I realised that was exactly what I was doing while I was eating my lunch 😂 it was quite entertaining though😅

[@mikeconway1387]

I have a clock like yours it’s so accurate twice a day!

[@NormanTyrer]

😂 Wow, your cooking skills are not too dissimilar to your DIY skills😅. The intention is really good, the theory is way out there 😅😅😅but the result seems ok... Well done ✅❤❤

[@Seany365]

Classic BoatTime comedy!!!!

[@Freeasabird2024]

Glad you're all safe, I agree it doesn't matter if you're just staying on the boat in a storm. I was thinking the dreaded DIY word! It's always good to get on top of bits and bobs. Like seeing you cooking and you both manage to keep laughing, that's so important in this crazy world! You could try the cookie mixes from the supermarket or the cake mixes, I'm sure they would do vegan options😊❤

[@sarahingham2758]

I keep thinking why is it always 9.35 when i look at the clock 😂😂 then remember it needs batteries 😊

[@lamperdsfield]

😂😂😂I came on here to comment about that too lol

[@davidpresland4041]

Hi guys, here’s a pie tip, cut all your tops first, then use the scraps for the bottoms, this works for both shortcrust and puff pastry, the little individual pie pans are called pattie pans by the way, lastly remember cooking is an art, but baking is a science!. We too are in a marina but was still scary, glad Rufus seems to be coping with his chemo, xx😊

[@soul.life.loving]

I love the normalcy of your vlogs. It’s so lovely to laugh at things I laugh at in daily life. ❤❤❤

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww grand on baking we all have to start somewhere yo didn’t do to bad at all love the vlog tc love from the oldies 🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍

[@wesandchelle]

Vlogmas is so fun! I don't know how you manage to make even changing sheets so entertaining. I love it. Your pies were adorable. See you tomorrow.

[@Pam-Butcher]

and I thought it was just me that struggled to make a bed 😂. Watched That’s Christmas on day 8 too. Xx

[@christinehammell6365]

night night ❤

[@wendycrooks875]

I’m a certain age and have Christmas and Halloween bedding! lol 🤣🤣

[@Linda-uz5ki]

Watching u make the pies is so funny,we'll done❤

[@Peter-Old-Dog]

We love watching you make the Christmas tarts and all 3 of you are so cute we always look forward to watching your videos Serenity and Peter

[@SeanMcPhersonSenior]

Clive taking a ride on a … log flume? 🤪 Glad he didn’t go in the fire! 😮

[@nesleinf]

Luckily you got the battery in the clock turned around. Otherwise it would never have been christmas this year 😀 Love from Denmark

[@sallyannlidtka7290]

I swear I could smell those Mince pies 😅

[@barbohanley3882]

You guys are so real,loved today’s episode,who knew changing a bed could be so much fun ❣️🇨🇦

[@MichaelDouglas-yo2gu]

This has been one of my favourite vlogmas episodes so far 😊😊. It was just cozy (apologies for watching this one late - ps4 got in the way yesterday 🫣). Baking was great 👍. Have you thought of just flipping the mattress over when you do the fitted sheet - might be easier 🤔. It always makes me smile that Rufus sits patiently when you come back to the boat and doesn't bark - or does he 😉. Snacks are always great for a movie 🤭

[@karenmills6459]

Glad you have done the clock and I love the way Clive is logginhg it! Lol Looovvvee your Vlogmas vlogs Blessing to you Both and Ruffus keep up the great work xxx

[@gailpz4764]

I use my Christmas bedding every other week throughout the year xxxxx

[@dorothydotson7154]

I would love to see you guys put bedding on one of those wall to wall beds in the bow. 😊 Those seem totally impossible to me.

[@kimboriginals]

Omg love hanging on the boat with u guys!!!!! Keep it real as u always do❤ love it.

[@deborahharding135]

So cosy!

[@deborahharding135]

Read the instructions before you start lol😅. No soggy bottoms!

[@Kerry_CYWG]

These Xmas vlogs have been a fun idea from you guys. Liken them from wintery Canada

[@johnmact5548]

Pies look brilliant

[@debmansbridge3923]

🤣love your riveting sheet content , I went straight on Amazon and ordered the clips top tip 🙌🏻🤣

[@LynnHollingsworth-c6l]

No never boring guys. Love seeing how your life is on board GG, including changing the bed 😂😂

[@LouRall-e2r]

CLIVE! 5:25 🙂

[@davidpresland4041]

Vegan banana bread…… easy peasy, try the bbc good food recipe it’s excellent, have yummy fun 👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

[@lauragrantham6852]

Try making Tiffins! No baking required and totally fool proof 😊 my fave

[@charleneburcham7987]

Thank you for an enjoyable Vlogmas I will need to get on of those straps we have a caravan aka trailer here in states and the bedding slipping off the corners is a problem. What a perfect product to avoid the slippage😊

[@carolinebutcher8160]

Loving these vlogmas episodes as we get a little piece of Boat Time every day! A Christmas treat! Lovely vlog today with lots of different elements, including a redipe, some chores, some downtime, and lots of fun. You make even the chores a fun event. Bed making on a boat is a lesson in contortionism! Looking forward to Vlogmas 9. Xx

[@maxibake9323]

That was a very cosy vlog. 🤗 Your Pies looked delicious too. 😋 Yes, that Winds still lurking around, but hopefully you'll be able to get out & about tomorrow. TFS, & take care you 3. 👍🐶🎄

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

I just use butter and flour for pastry you could use your vegan butter.. I make sorts of things with it.

[@lw7240]

Aww hello guys, it’s a pleasure to watch no matter what the content Lisa xxx❤❤

[@dawnoakley1776]

How about making some fudge and put broken after eight mints on the top before you put it in the fridge xx

[@janwaller3585]

You two are so cheery ! Love your vlogs ❤️. From Pennsylvania USA

[@BoatTime]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@jackietrotter1536]

Have an easy cookie recipe for you “No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies”. If these sound like something you would like to make please let me know and I’ll send you the recipe. It’s super easy only takes 20 minutes from start to finish. If you like chocolate, oatmeal and peanut butter you will love them. Am enjoy VolgMas again this year. You two are just the sweetest fun loving couple on KZbin. Keep sharing your adventures with us even your cozy stay at home videos are so fun to watch. Again thank you for giving me and countless others such joy. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year❤

[@LoneTraveler-nc6rf]

Today is national pastry day in the US. Celebrate your favorite bake good.

[@BoatTime]

we chose a good day for this video then haha! 😊

[@penelopeshaffer5143]

And I thought making our bed was difficult! We have a bed in our home which seemed difficult to make, but not since I watched what you two have to do to change sheets. I would love one of those things that hold the sheet corners as my husband has a tendency to yank one corner out during sleep, but I’ll put up with that after watching the contortions you two go through to put that device on the bed. Love watching your videos!

[@mrssue9137]

😂 thanks for sorting out your clock we can all rest now.😂😂❤

[@BoatTime]

😂😂 you are welcome!

[@gdrnrn]

We had great time watching u doing the bed, now just imagine 2 OAP IN THERE 80, changing 6 foot bed it takes all day. LOL😂😢😮

[@amandadavies8039]

We love these vlogs more and look forward not so edited is great and day to day life not boring it you we live x

[@shinylittlepeople]

You staying inside gives me an excuse to stay inside and watch you stay inside...lol... I did basically what you guys did today before I even watched this episode... haha... it's pretty mild out here today but drizzly and about 9 degrees.....it's been below zero for days so this is a pleasant surprise to get some outdoor work done this morning ... while you were baking I was eating a homemade pretzel I got at a market yesterday with a cup of tea and a glass of wine... lol...your baked goods looked so pretty! I love the heart idea! I don't bake much but my mum did and when she baked she would bake the shells (cups or pie shells) first for a few minutes after thoroughly pricking with a fork. then added the filing and the tops and then the bottom was full cooked. I don't know if that is atypical way of baking but she always did it that way with sweets ad even with meat and chicken pot pies. They were never soggy and never fell apart. Now I am getting the bug to bake. I've been trying breads lately and I found someone who I finally connected with that I have been super successful with and it's so rewarding!!! PS... thank goodness you guys show your 'normal" days because it makes us feel more normal. I am so watching that movie!!!

[@vivnutter2156]

I’m shattered now. Changing the bedding is bad enough when you can get to all sides .see you tomorrow xxx

[@roblistrobinson9369]

Yes i never noticed Clive he’s not in one of your mince pies ! Lol

[@sharonlewis555]

I have enjoyed vlogmas. It's fun to see a little bit of the real life stuff! So glad Rufus is doing well. And glad the storm hasn't cause you any damage. Keep up the good work. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@kikithecrocheter74]

Happy VlogMas day 8🎄🐾🌟

[@Hargitasimplyliving]

Oh the cozyness 🧡

[@simonc858]

So glad you are safe, we had a time of it here in Wales, red weather warning, I worked through it out in the wilds of Wales, 3 days no power but I fell back in love with my woodburner as has the cat! Loving the Vlogs x

[@BoatTime]

oh god! yeah we saw Wales had it really bad ☹️ glad you were all safe though and able to get cosy with the fire! thanks for watching 😊

[@neilmurfet3392]

Great to be spending Christmas with you...Enjoy the day

[@BoatTime]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@lif9774]

As good as palates changing the bed 😂 loving Vlogmas ❤️

[@elliecarwardine8915]

If they do it, maybe use sweet short crust pastry for mince pies, & blind bake the cases before filling (put a little bit of greaseproof paper in with either baking beans or U can use rice). We did chuckle tho. You get 10/10 for enthusiasm!!! 😂

[@michellegreen2428]

Thank you for the mention, what a lovely surprise. When you run out you only need say. Loved your baking. Google Rachel Allen chocolate chip cookies. Only 4 ingredients and you can make many variations. You can even freeze them and you don't have to grease the tray either. I've made them numerous times over the years. I think you'd enjoy baking them. Really enjoying your vlogmas, keep up the great work 😊

[@MartinT425]

It’s all entertaining guys keep up the good work ❤

[@CoralBalmoral]

Really enjoying Vlogmas and how almost live it is, thank you so much, had a lovely cosy time with you both and enjoying the baking. Kiss for dear Rufus 😘 🐾

[@BoatTime]

Glad you enjoyed thank you so much 🥰 we do love the daily interaction!

[@HappyBird105]

Thanks for the inspiration to make meatless mincemeat pies today and for sharing your cozy days with us! Hugs to you both & Rufus too!😊

[@juliebecker6049]

You need to cook pastry first lol then put stuffing in good cooking lol

[@beckiweaver8383]

Did you find the poop box LOL!! Great vlog

[@BoatTime]

haha no its a gonner I'm afraid 😅 thank you!

[@GingemonsterUK]

Some fisherman is going to have a fun catch one day soon

[@PixieLid]

Rock cakes are easy to make, or maybe scones as you can have them sweet or savoury like cheese and chive 🤤

[@Sueradiohead]

I love you guys sooooo much 🥰🎄❤️

[@tameranik1375]

yes

[@johnchristmas310]

Classic ' boat time' comedy. You two crack us up. We have the same struggles with our mattress. X

[@SandraEngle-yc5hg]

Holiday Fruit Drops is an easy recipe, and a yummy cookie.

[@RaewynHamilton]

Epic

[@user-xw6wj2qh5n]

A tip for jam tarts - only put a little bit of jam in and then afterwards you can add more - it helps the base cook better. I don't know whether is works for mince pies - I don't like them (team Amy!) cooked, let alone wanting to try mincemeat not from the oven. We are both enjoying the vlogmas series. Me in particular - Christmas in a hot country just is not the same. I miss UK for Christmas. Tim & Jalika, Malaysia

[@sunflicker]

Hi. Loving vlogmas 😊 forgot to post at the time but here's one for later if you fancy it. My mum is gluten and dairy in tolerant so I've created a brownie recipe for her which is by proxy vegan! You can, of course, use normal flour. brownies 150 g peanut butter 250 g sweet potato puree (bake in skins in oven, scoop out middles when soft and mash) 150 g gluten-free flour 100g dark choc melted 1 cup hot water and cocoa 1 tbs 250 g brown sugar 100 g chocolate chips Make sweet potato puree. Mix peanut butter, sweet potato puree and flour. Melt chocolate Make hot water/cocoa mix. Leave to cool slightly. AddMelted choc to PB/sweet pot/ flour mix. Add hot water cocoa Add sugar Add chocolate chips Spread out in a tin and bake 20/30 mins or until top has hardened. Note mixture can be quite stiff, I often end up mixing the sugar in with my hands! And it needs pushing into the tin but it makes delicious gooey brownies. 😊

[@CarolWhite-il7ki]

Loving the vlogmus thankyou

[@BoatTime]

So glad you like them!🥰

[@aceofspades358]

Hiya! We have never heard of a jam pie here in the US. What other desserts are popular in the UK, especially during the holidays. Here, pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie are a favorite in southern states. We also enjoy Buttermilk pies as well.

[@christinehammell6365]

Make Mary Berry Fork Biscuits . 3 ingredients . They're fine with vegan spread

[@mishkawp8200]

Great episode! 🎄

[@MrMichaelsen]

Guys, I dont know your recipe but I always pre bake the pastry and then out the oven to add the filling and back to the oven for the crusting top and finishing

[@BoatTime]

ahh good idea! That would help with the soggy bottoms I bet!