CROCKtober 2024 | This Recipe is Like Magic

[@janesecaraway3995]

Oh Jennifer .....how exciting that Warren said the best harvest this year ever!!! I'm so happy for yall!! I know Warren works so hard year round protecting, watching over and tending to those fields. God is good!! Blessings to you and your family! ❤❤😊

[@rubytaylor4566]

Carmel looked so good and easy to make. Fantastic hack. Thanks Jennifer. 😊❤🙏 Ms. Ruby

[@auroranight3779]

27°F and snowing ❄️🏔️, this sounds so easy and pretty much fixes itself...Win-Win

[@stephaniemiller4525]

Congratulations on such an amazing harvest. Warren and all of your family worked so hard. I'm glad that it paid off. Thank you for your videos, Jennifer. You are truly and inspiration and it is so fun to have you share your family with all of us.

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching along.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

That’s so interesting about the condensed milk, turning to caramel. I always enjoy watching your cranberry harvest time.

[@teresakeith5539]

Great harvest!!!! What a blessing for all the effort and hard work that you all put into this!

[@acountrylife]

Yes it was!

[@donnastratton8397]

So happy y'all are blessed with a great crop this year. That water where the cranberries are is so beautiful and blue. It looks like a swimming pool. Lol

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

I always get so excited following your cranberry harvest. I am SO glad you had a good harvest! I am definitely trying the caramel trick in the crock pot. I'd heard of it before, but never tried it. I'm all excited now. lol We will do our part purchasing cranberries when they hit our stores! I love to can cranberry relish and fill the freezer with many bags too. I always think of your family when we buy them because, even if they don't come from you guys, they come from some family who worked hard to produce them. God bless!

[@RootedInTx]

Beautiful harvest! Thank you for sharing your recipe

[@sandijammes7761]

Jennifer... I always love your recipes, but I've gotta give it to you today. With Warrens reactions to your goodies today... I'd say you hit several home runs. That grin says it all. His statement saying the caramel sauce tastes JUST like what his mom used to make - that's like the ULTIMATE compliment in my book. (Please tell him that his beard looks GREAT on him too.) I'd be lying if I didn’t admit that after 40+ years of living in Minnesota, I'm always a bit jealous of men being able to grow a beard that keeps his face a little warmer!😉 God bless your family & prayers for a great, safe finish to harvest for this year. 🙏🙏🙏

[@acountrylife]

That was the ultimate compliment from him! Thanks for watching.

[@annateague2354]

Congratulations on a amazing crop Warren.

[@cathywhittemore2647]

Love all the variety of recipes. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

[@andrealisewski5275]

Hi Jennifer from WesternAustralia. You can also boil a tin of condensed milk on the stove for about 3 hours. Keep topping the water up. I do this to make banoffee pie. Biscuit base, then sliced bananas, then the condensed milk caramel and then thickened cream with a topping of flaked/ grated chocolate. Delicious 😀

[@BrendaWilliams-wf5hb]

Thank you so much for sharing your cranberry harvest with us. Congratulations on an awesome crop, Warren. I love watching these videos.

[@kimberleeb1581]

Great news about the harvest! Cant wait to try these recipes

[@brendalehman1950]

Congratulations on the bountiful harvest! All of Warren's diligence and hard work have been rewarded. The caramel trick is great. I have always made it stove top, but set it and forget it in the crockpot is awesome. Jennifer, I feel like you are my soul sister after you showed off your kitchen counters. My Mom always said kitchen counter clutter was a blessing. It meant you are able to provide well for your family. We had a decorative plate hanging in her kitchen that said "Dirty dishes have a tale to tell. While others may go hungry, we are eating very well!" I think this often when I am about to tackle a sink full of dishes. I love Joe's little "Hi, guys" in the videos. "Hi, Joe!"

[@acountrylife]

Those are words to remember especially on the days when the dishes pile is sky high! I hope you're having a wonderful fall. Maybe we'll get some more of those chilly, yet sunny fall days. I love those!

[@mariezafonte6473]

So happy forWarren and the family for a fantastic harvest. Hide the caramel, Warren is going to eat it all. The chicken casserole looks yummy, but you are right, you have to watch chicken crock pot recipes or they turn out tough.

[@acountrylife]

Thank you! Have a great week.

[@dianepayne5613]

So thankful that you had an excellent crop this year and I hope that Warren can get some rest after working so hard. You did a great job with your meal planning and serving delicious meals...❤

[@joankelley3772]

My counter looks pretty much the same- organized chaos- but I know where everything is. My house was built around 1825-1830, they didn't have all the cool gizmos we have now. Enjoyed your story about the cranberries. Congratulations on a wonderful harvest!

[@carlenevasseur]

Jennifer your meal was Warren approved for sure. I love cranberries. I'm ashamed to say I haven't watched your channel in awhile & I couldn't believe how much Joe has grown. He is very handsome now. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

[@OnaMuir]

I have been loving seeing the harvest and what it takes. Crocktober was a bonus. TY. 🥰

[@prairielivingtwins]

Thanks for sharing with everyone

[@tamaraameling8885]

I knew your recipe for this colab would be great. You did not disappoint!

[@acountrylife]

Aww ☺️ thank you!

[@bonniebryant3238]

Yay! An old friend! Love this channel!

[@jerrilarsen5158]

That chicken looks great thank you for sharing.

[@kelseyb3037]

Seeing some of the cranberry process was so neat! Thanks for sharing. Wow, I was curious to see how the caramel turned out, I’m really going to have to try that!

[@Bnsmimi]

Congratulations to Warren on his fantastic crop of cranberries this year! He should be feeling very proud of all of his very hard work and the hard work of his great crew. Thank you for sharing the great way to make caramel in the crock pot. I can’t wait to try it!

[@renalarue6988]

Never enough cheese! The chicken dish is definitely something my family will eat.

[@jenniferoceanhomestead]

Wow ! Cranberry trees are on my list to plant ! Looks so good💕

[@kayd2474]

CONGRATULATIONS on hitting 50,000 subscribers!!! 🎊🎉🥳❤️ Love your channel!!!

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much!! 😁

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much!! 😁

[@norma9416]

Loving all the videos you’ve put out recently! You’re a very busy lady. Thanks so much for bringing us along even though I know that in itself is very time consuming! I always look forward to your videos! Have a good weekend! ❤

[@tammifields4142]

🤗🫶🤗

[@maryduncan4911]

I am adding this to my crockpot list. So excited to make this.

[@katel9378]

I received both of your cookbooks a couple of weeks ago. I've already made several recipes. So yummy! Can't wait to try this one! Nothing beats good ol' home cookin'! I just bought a few pounds of cranberries. Can't wait to get some of your recipes in the oven.

[@rebeccasundberg4092]

Congrats on an amazing crop! We have been making condensed milk caramel for over 30 years, it's amazing! Unopened cans of caramel are shelf stable too, just pop a couple of sheets of paper towel under them to stop rust marks on your shelf. We love to make Banana Caramel Pie with it. Might just have to boil up a couple of cans tomorrow!

[@ConfusedHarp-dg3ze]

Looking forward to trying your chicken tater tot casserole and the caramel. Find an interesting to see how the cranberries are harvested. Love cranberries!

[@natalia199301]

Yummy…I make my Carmel this for years …Thank You for sharing!

[@teresakeith5539]

I LOVE Joe's spirit!♡♡♡

[@beckymiller2185]

If you all could please pray for my Momma and family i would appreciate it. My Momma is on hospice now 😢😢😢😢

[@Bex-rg8pj]

🙏

[@katenowatzke6583]

Sending lots of love and hugs and prayers. God bless your Momma and you and all your family and loved ones.

[@sarahlarson1082]

Prayers

[@acountrylife]

I’ll pray for your family. I pray you can be with her and comfort her.

[@annateague2354]

Prayers for your Mom and family 🙏🏻💜

[@robin9926]

I loved your video. Joe is so sweet. Thank you for the tour to the cranberry fields. It amazes me how they are harvested. And the crockpot chicken looked delicious. I think the thighs would be better than the breast also. They don't dry as bad. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoy watching your channel.

[@livingmybestlife9697]

I’m really loving these crockpot recipes ❤

[@acountrylife]

I'm so glad!

[@leighbishop6213]

🥹 boiling evaporated milk was the only way us brits ever made caramel up until a few years back! Every Sunday, there would be a pan spitting hot water all over the kitchen as my Nan boiled that cinder milk from far back as I can remember. I’m 48. We had a huge spread (picky tea) of home made cakes. Cold meat sandwiches and a home made pie and quiche! Always on the table was caramel made from evaporated milk.

[@JanetLavoie]

Love watching cranberry farming, so interesting. I need to try that chicken recipe...and the carnel is very good. Congratulations on the wonderful crop!

[@acountrylife]

Thanks so much!

[@jaynebennett3401]

I’m with Warren, anything with bacon is delicious!

[@LifeWithMrsB]

Agreed! Bacon and cheese make everything better 😊

[@helenamorozov7256]

Thank you for the video enjoyed watching have a great day food looks delicious

[@acountrylife]

Thank you! You too!

[@dawnsparrow2311]

I’m so happy you guys were blessed with a great cranberry season. And caramel in the crockpot…..wonder if I can stock more than one can of the milk in there. Thanks for sharing both recipes and the harvest.

[@acountrylife]

In a larger crockpot you can put more than one can.

[@tisherbug27]

Congrats on a successful harvest!!!

[@AlyneWelcometomyKitchen]

Thank you for sharing.

[@eileenhuntoon87]

I am making this crockpot recipe now. I can't wait to try it.

[@debbywiens9736]

Yea Joe! I’m glad he introduced himself.

[@B2wm0m]

Oh my goodness. This has been my favorite video so far for Crocktober. I will definitely be checking out your channel. Thank you for introducing your home & family, and sharing the cranberry harvest with us. How wonderful this is your best harvest yet! I love this meal as well. It’s one I pull out every Fall. I have made the carmel like this on the stove too. But here in Michigan it’s all about apples, so yes, it is definitely good with apples. I will have to try it with cranberries. I never thought of that before! Thanks again for sharing!❤

[@acountrylife]

I appreciate that Joann; Macintosh apples are my favorite of all time. They're hard to come by now with all the new super sweet varieties.

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Happy Crocktober🍁🎃 cranberries yum. I use a lot of cranberries! I watch entire videos! Thankful you got a good harvest this season. Lots of crops didn’t have good seasons. So this made me happy! This looked really good. I hope you have a blessed week! Wendy🙏🇺🇸🌎

[@acountrylife]

I'm eager to get through all the videos! It's going to take me a while though. See you soon.

[@rachelskaggs7847]

So happy for your great harvest! I have both of your cookbooks and this recipe is great for a crowd.

[@siakelley2345]

Love these video you have a great family I've been watching for about 3 yrs now joe is a grown man Peter and Maria are growing so fast I need to see more of sam

[@mitzideluca6427]

Hi Jennifer :) thank you for being part of this collaboration. This is the first time I found and watched your channel, but it certainly wont be the last. I enjoyed this yummy recipe. But I also enjoyed seeing harvesting the cranberries. I have never seen that and it weas very cool and unique to see oin a homestead video. Thanks much :)

[@acountrylife]

@@mitzideluca6427 hi Mitzi, nice to have you here!😊

[@Kat.Williams]

Yum cheesy, tater tot, chicken and bacon casserole. A great addition to this collaboration....looking forward to seeing your cranberries in the stores for the holidays.Thank you

[@marymccoy6303]

I agree with Warren, anything with bacon is good! Maybe dipping bacon in the caramel? Thanks for the recipes.

[@acountrylife]

Now that’s an idea!!

[@staceyberg1913]

Congratulations on the amazing harvest!! Warren definitely works hard all year round. I grew up on a farm. I do definitely miss it but it's no easy work. Hope you and your family have an amazing week!

[@sendieb]

This looks so good! Thank you!

[@nylac8009]

You presented us with a feast Thank-you so much, I have add tater tots to the shopping list, along with sweet condensed milk.

[@acountrylife]

Wonderful!

[@lisapearce4338]

Love this

[@melaniemurphy2429]

What a gorgeous crop! I’m so happy you were blessed with such a bountiful harvest. I’m loving my new cookbooks. I already have cranberry and pumpkin recipes marked lol… the best thing I’ve done for myself lately was to order your cookbooks. I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday and week ahead ❤

[@Kim-de7hr]

VERY CUTE intro of yourself and your kitchen. Love the recipes - especially the caramel. Tha was really different! May I make a suggestion. WIll you make a video starring 5, 6 or 7 cranberry recipe for us? We all could use more.

[@patriciawoodward2566]

Great harvest and a great recipe. Thank you.

[@acountrylife]

Thank you!

[@pamelarogers6143]

Can’t wait to try this. Thank you for the tour

[@acountrylife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@justme5544]

Congrats on the harvest & thanks for sharing this recipe!

[@Mims2019]

Thank you so much for letting us have a peak into cranberry harvest!! These videos have been my favorite ones!!! All your videos are good!! It's like a safe place to go for a few minutes of comfort from everything else going on!! ❤️

[@lisapumphrey2343]

That caramel looks amazing! And with cranberry too ! Yum!

[@acountrylife]

It really is!

[@donnasymoniak5280]

Love it Jennifer, your description of yourself! Made me chuckle ❤dust on the air fryer😂

[@acountrylife]

😁

[@mariamoreno4032]

Jennifer, my husband is from Argentina and we have been making our caramel like that forever! We lovingly call that Dulce De Leche! We use it to spread on shortbread cookies turned into sandwich cookies and dipped in chocolate. Or birthday chocolate cakes! Spread in middle and lighter layer on top spread with frosting refrigerate overnight! Delicious 🤤

[@granmarene]

Thank you so much for a great video thank you for being part of collaboration

[@CarrieShaw-ft3jv]

I started following you a year ago, I was interested in how cranberry were harvested. All I ever seen was tv commercials with cranberry in water. I learned a lot from you. I live on a family farm in NC we raise poultry for a company. Every 10 months we have to clean out our houses, when we do I cook lunch for everyone to eat. So I know what you are talking about cooking for the crew.

[@acountrylife]

Hi Carrie, thanks for sharing and for taking care of your crew.

[@dawnmontoya4444]

I am so happy to see how excited Warren is about the harvest! Praise God ❤ Also, tickled at how fast he was getting those cranberries on a fork and into the caramel.

[@acountrylife]

It excites me too to see his efforts pay off this year! Thanks for watching and have a good night.

[@dawnmontoya4444]

@acountrylife Please know your KZbin efforts are nourishment for my soul. It brings peace to sit down and lose myself in the simplest of chores completed or celebrate all your happy moments with you.

[@MtnGrandma]

Wonderful harvest!! Looks so yummy!😊❤

[@lauraknoop1877]

Congratulations 🎊 on your fabulous cranberry harvest!!

[@acountrylife]

Thanks so much!

[@journeyofamidwestquilter]

Cheesy Chicken Tator Tot Casserole sounds delicious! Tonight, we had the Philly Cheesesteak Crockpot recipe from your cookbook. Wow, that meat is so tasty! I think I would even love it just served over mashed potatoes! Thanks for another video!

[@acountrylife]

Yes, I’ve thickened the liquid and put it over mashed potatoes and it was very good.

[@loisbowen2397]

I found your channel today and enjoyed watching your video. You made me want cranberries and caramel - lol

[@acountrylife]

Hi Lois, thanks for watching and let me know what you think of the cranberries and caramel.

[@mollysmith6055]

Thank you, Jennifer. I love that this can easily be halved. I still love, love, love crock pot and carb-heavy meals but Hubby is SO PICKY, hates veggies and doesn't really love casseroles. It is sure hard to feed him with what I'd love to cook, haha. I love your very real kitchen! Joe's position on the island is very definitely something I look for in every video these days, bless him for having that spot he loves for his own. I wonder if my Wisconsin ancestors were able to take advantage of cranberry harvests...I do know that my paternal Ggrandmother was a teacher and I actually have her original Wisconsin state teacher's certificate. She married an appellate court judge (who was sadly, a raging alcoholic) had three sons and as far as I know now, her husband's family line died out with all those boys.

[@TheMillerLifeKitchen]

Delicious

[@taraedwards1892]

I had no idea you could eat cranberries raw, I HAVE to try that Carmel and cranberry dunk. It looks amazing, I'm gonna make mom some while I'm at it. Ty so much for sharing, I'll be here to stay I love your channel 💙💙

[@acountrylife]

Try it and tell all your friends!! It's so good.

[@henrycooks1883]

I remember the first time I tried the caramel how shocked I was at the results, I have never run it under cold water just let it cool on the counter overnight, I’m glad you took my recommendation to try it, I usually do several at once.

[@acountrylife]

I will in the future! Thanks for mentioning it a few times so it stuck in my mind to try it!!

[@historyteacher4402]

I prefer thighs and this is going to be a terrific addition to my crockpot.

[@kathybrooks4270]

Very interesting first time seeing cranberry farm. It was great the food looks amazing. I have made the Carmel before. Thanks ❤❤❤ ❤

[@SusanAylor-k5p]

They make several very cool small tripods that are expandable and could fit on your counter -try those -even have them that hang from your cabinets Come on into the year 2024 girl. Love your life ❤❤❤

[@acountrylife]

Thanks for the tip! 🤣😂🤣

[@deborahstewart2322]

Caramel pie with graham crust and whip cream on top shaved chocolate on top so rich yo can’t eat much. So good! I buy lots of cranberries and make juice and jelly we probably get some of yours here in Alabama

[@sylviagrannemann4311]

That’s amazing and watching Warren I’am sold on the caramel😋

[@shortcake1463]

Hubby approved crockpot meal says a lot! I want to try this for sure. Carmel and cranberries sound so good! Thank you for sharing these!

[@acountrylife]

Hi shortcake, thanks for watching!!

[@debgordon6542]

Crockpot meals are our all time fave. Can't wait to try the Cheesy Chicken Tatertot dish😊 Loved the Counter Reveal. Mine says more than I might want known🤣 Kudos on an xtra successful season ❤

[@debgordon6542]

Will try your tip. Caramel dipped cranberries are soo good. Loved by all. Thank you ❣️

[@acountrylife]

Is everything all good post hurricanes for you?

[@debgordon6542]

@@acountrylife Aww, thanks for asking. Minor damage, flooding, & downed trees. Gas is hard to come by but so very fortunate. Thanks to you and your family for the prayers.

[@sandradavis5076]

You All Had Me At CRANBERRY! Thank You for sharing your recipe. And your family with us. This video was a winner, winner chicken dinner!

[@janicemason2113]

Looks easy and yummy, thanks for the recipe!

[@braxtonchurch4231]

Jennifer I absolutely love your channel. I think I’ve been subscribed I believe when u was getting ready for Emily’s first baby shower I think. I’m not sure how long it’s been but I really enjoy your recipes, harvest time and your wonderful family. Lots of love to you and your family.

[@acountrylife]

Thank you so much!! Have a great night!

[@reneebond777]

❤ love your videos

[@jane6517]

New subscriber. I like what you are doing and appreciate all the explanation about cranberries. I have been a fan of cranberries for a long time. I have several jars of cranberry juice for my grandson in the cupboard.thomas use to put out cranberry bagels but we haven’t seen any since Covid in 2020. They are out this year. Hooray my daughter bought me six bags of them for Christmas.

[@wendymorrison6469]

What an interesting video! I loved the recipes - especially the caramel! - and the insight into the cranberry harvesting. I grew up in central Wisconsin and never saw the harvest! Thanks so much.

[@karengaudiosi9390]

Hello 👋🏻 new subscriber here,love your channel! I’m going back and watching more! This recipe looks delicious and hearty,going to add this to my rotation for sure 😊thanks for sharing.

[@acountrylife]

Hi Karen and welcome - the comments are an active place with lots of good information shared so be sure to check them out in other videos. Thanks for stopping by and introducing yourself!

[@melindaridinger3008]

Hello Jennifer! I have heard if you place the condensed milk in mason jars with lids and rings. It cans the milk into Carmel to make it shelf stable.

[@MyPawPrintLife]

You can bet your sweet bippy we will be dunking cranberries in homemade caramel this Thanksgiving😍😋

[@acountrylife]

You will all be very happy!

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

Great video Jennifer and Warren! I will be trying the caramel method!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi Jennifer and sweet family! I really love this collaboration, so many delicious crockpot recipes. Your cheesy chicken tater tot crockpot dish looks delicious. I used to make caramel the old fashioned way till I seen it done like that, so good and creamy. That last cranberry bed looked phenomenal. Hope Warren can get a little rest soon. I hope everyone has a very blessed weekend!

[@seabreezecottage1074]

Hello, Wow. Yummy cranberries. We call the truck a “HOSTLER” truck.😂👍

[@joangreenwood5445]

My brother-in-law calls bacon “the candy of meat”. Nice video, thanks!

[@acountrylife]

Love that!