DIY Brick Rocket Stove - Cooking Without Electrical Power

How to build a simple and inexpensive rocket stove for cooking using 25 bricks for about $15.
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[@utsux3]

He cares about how the stove worked, she cares about how the food tasted... real, wholesome teamwork right here 😭❤

[@tanyastoops9324]

Could you build this inside a fieplace, in your house. Let it cool remove brick. Or build something like it inside your fireplace ? Maybe not remve it.

[@david1295k]

I love good couples who work together.

[@freespeechie6970]

How God intended it to be . You can feel how much they love each other ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@flashlitestriker4028]

@@tanyastoops9324 Bummer they didn't reply (yet!), but sure sounds like a genius idea to me! Have you tried it, yet?!

[@rowena14]

What a lovely couple 💑

[@clay8739]

People like you restore my faith in humanity - which is not easy to do. Thank you.

[@arealtyrant8676]

You’re so fortunate to have each other and your good sense outlook together

[@lindsayives4915]

Like wise year jerking 😘

[@hminchella7423]

Totally agree.

[@MeganStoughton]

It's crazy to think that watching this video could potentially save my life one day. Thanks, y'all!

[@zamambomkhize8865]

Sooner than you think

[@chaznonya4]

@@zamambomkhize8865 I've been sharing this video to everyone who will listen. This will definitely save lives this winter. Got mine built, the neighbors liked it and now they are popping up in every back yard around here. It's like everyone knows ....

[@lavonnetraylor8403]

I can see how it works but need a diagram to show how to put together. I work better from printed things than visual.

[@tonyinfinity]

lol I doubt it will save your life

[@MeganStoughton]

@@tonyinfinity 200 people died in Texas this past winter when they were unprepared for the blizzard and rolling power outages/blackouts. If they knew how to make this they honestly might have lived, because if they didn’t die from carbon monoxide poisoning then they froze to death.

[@thesunandmoon7986]

Also big thumbs up seeing older people doing you tube vids don't you agree, I'm middle aged, and love seeing people of all ages on you tube, love and peace to all around our planet

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

I know, right?

[@mandycote5662]

Age is but the time we have been on the earth- totally irrelevant - who do we live for - Christ and eternity or time that is coming to its end as we have known it??? That is the only issue

[@katanaburner]

my friends used to laugh at me cause I learned and I am still learning wilderness and urban survival and the art of bushcraft. They laughed even harder when i built two of these rocket stoves using brick and other recycled materials. Now in 2020, the laughter towards what i learned finally stopped. One of my friends sent me this link asking if this is how it's done. Of course i said yes. Thank you for posting this.

[@Clintsessentials]

👍👍👍

[@claytonatkinson865]

I’m 20 now, when I was maybe 12 I could see an economic crisis that none of my family would listen to me about. Here we are though.

[@snowyleopard2011]

“First they laugh then they copy” - part of one of Gandhi’s quotes. I hope you’re still continuing with your survival skills 😊 as I believe knowledge is never wasted. Blessings x

[@micknight8158]

Like the story of Noah when he told people a flood would come.

[@snowyleopard2011]

Thank you for the correction. I apologise for not checking beforehand. I was under the impression that the words were correct as I saw someone had posted a photo with the words on the popular social media site “f*cebook”, some years ago. I gave up browsing that site not long after that as my account got hacked, personal data stolen and used without my knowledge etc etc. I’m glad I stopped reading their posts anyway as, like the quote, most of what is on there is either fake or inaccurate! But I still have immense respect and admiration for Gandhi. I will double check before posting any quotes in future. Wishing everyone a great day, peace and blessings.

[@driftwood9807]

I am just happy to see a middle-aged couple happy together. Lol. Thumbs up

[@Clintsessentials]

Completely!

[@kquinnology7045]

Same! It's so homey and inspirational.

[@deepthiinamdar]

That’s exactly my thought when video started :)

[@lynnlehr5419]

Hey Robert NOT Son of Divided We've been married almost 33 yrs! Amen!!!

[@luckyblue8932]

Gives me hope lol

[@shelleygibs]

The love these two have for each other was so obvious.... More than the impressive stove and soup, I was so impressed with their respect for each other!

[@tanyageffert7313]

I sooo agree

[@mollysmith6055]

Yes! It comes through in all their videos.

[@senseihustle4293]

This video is what makes my heart smile. This is Civilization 🔒🥇

[@Jamshed.Rehman]

I like your simple presentation. No bg music, no dramatization, no script, every bit of it so natural & inspiring. You both seem to have a great chemistry as well. To condense the long story, you've got a like & subscription from me. If possible, share with us how you two got along :p I am sure every one would love to hear that story.

[@pyrrhon67]

1st lesson: build a small stove & be more resilient; 2nd lesson: love & respect your tender half; Both lessons beyond any pricing.

[@andreamoscoso4065]

Yes ❤❤💕💕💕

[@monieluvs4125]

Jay you are spot on! God Bless 😊

[@colinluckens9591]

What a great comment!!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@davidmichaelheavenlymusic]

Amen!

[@ResaReesa]

Beautifully put.. well said 🦋

[@ldmbf]

If I ever wondered what the demeanor of Christ was like I see it in this beautiful couple.

[@markmarshall9941]

Hahahaha!

[@markmarshall9941]

Which one is that, the one that taught the lie of " manifest destiny, "? Look that up in case you failed high school. I think you mean Caesar Borgia, the sixth pope of Rome son? The deity mankind created to compete with the truth, that guy? The Messiah is described in the book of revelation 1:14-15, a so called Black Man of a particular bloodline, a bloodline above all people upon the face of the earth. This guy's demeanor, he wife asks is it good, he states: " it works for me ". That's the selfish demeanor that enslaved the chosen People, killed whole tribes and still lives and operates his bloody kingdom of the sweat death, rape, robbery and murder off the chosen and the price for that is neigh. Esua, STFU! Red devil!

[@originalnightshade4582]

@@markmarshall9941 Only a TRUE paranoid schizophrenic could take this simple video about COOKING with fire, & relate your insane tirade to it. Get back on your meds, & YES AM qualified to say that!

[@originalnightshade4582]

Good to know you can also use flat rocks in a pinch!

[@markmarshall9941]

That's a joke bud, read the physical description of him in the book of Revelation 1:14 to voice of many waters. This guy is the subtle killer upon the earth, and has been since the book of Genesis 25:25. His name and yours is listed there.

[@AndreaM77]

I built this today. So quick and efficient.👌 The love in that video just warmed my heart, the stove I built, warmed my dinner. 💖😊

[@SanM16]

Our ancestors have used this technique for years (I'm from India) however we still use it in urban areas during short tours or picnics and the intresting fact we use more lucrative ways (we wrap it up with clay paste for extra thermal conductivity) of this earthen stoves to cook regular dishes we usually eat... You must see couple of videos available on KZbin. With lots of love and respect from Kolkata, India. 🍀❤️😊

[@imiy]

Any links?

[@willwen6600]

Can you just use any sticks lying around to make the fire?

[@marcdemell5976]

@@willwen6600 Wood is wood.

[@michelejay9426]

@@willwen6600 if you are cooking in a container that doesn't let the smoke get to the food then yes, almost any type of wood is okay. However, there are woods that give off toxic smoke. I live in Australia and I remember a tragedy years ago. People used Oleander prunings. Just from breathing in the smoke, an old man died and the others ended up in hospital. A 6-month's pregnant lady amongst them, lost her baby. Very sad.

[@redwing221]

It's not so long ago that those in the West cooked over open fires, in the overall timeline.

[@Dancing_on_Kitten_Heels]

Seems like something that should be in everyone’s backyard

[@a2ndopynyn]

Just researched where to buy bricks in my town, also the grate. This is a fantastic idea; for longer term situations (bug-out due to SHTF), you could use a hatchet to turn regular firewood into small fuel sticks to feed it.

[@269adventures]

Tara Lee easy to build girl 😉

[@sherrcon]

@@a2ndopynyn use fire bricks not concrete...tests show that concrete can explode at high temps...you can make a rocket stove from an old metal coffee can and easily hook to your backpack...research it

[@deboraballes9044]

@@a2ndopynyn just clean up forest floor and dead twigs on trees....double up on doing good👌

[@a2ndopynyn]

@@deboraballes9044 In a prolonged SHTF situation, those would run out.

[@phoenixkb134]

This is awesome! I'm laughing at all the people in my life over the years who thought I was a freak because I learnt bush survival craft and skills like this. I'm a university graduate and I've always had a hard-working soldier attitude all my life. And I've also worked on the corporate world and have been an independent woman all my life. Now everyone who laughed at me is contacting me and actually apologising because this is the way of the world that we live in now especially during this pandemic.

[@DaljitSingh]

Dear Sir, nice video and idea. Thank you. Your Mrs. seems a kind lady, she has calmness all around her, God bless.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

❤️😊

[@Vabrejuro]

Completely agreed..

[@CynthiaRodriguez-iy9ry]

@@LiveSimpleLiveFree link to mini wood stove not working anymore.. I would love to buy 1 or 2. Thank you both... AWESOME VIDEO.

[@johnyszarko6909]

My husband passed away 1 year ago yesterday and he was always the bulldog when it came to campfires. Now , with your knowledge, I can create a lovely stove for myself without the bull work...thank you.

[@caroline-9672]

I love the love between this couple, and their happinesses in the little things in life

[@barbiesmom]

Greetings! I came across this video by accident and just loved it. If this pandemic has shown us anything it's that we cannot go back to the way we were living before...My family is from Venezuela. One of the richest and most progressive countries in South America and look at us now. Due to government indiference and incompetence we no longer have reliable power, gasoline, city water nor domestic gas. So this video was great. We can cook with twigs! Love it!

[@karincitroen6984]

Hi dear people, greetings from Amsterdam, Holland. I knew about the rocket stove and now I know how to build one.I am sure it will be safe enough to place it upon my large balcony without setting the building on fire.I sent the video on to my friends in S. Africa who could benefit as well. Thanks a lot and Bless you. Karin

[@radram157]

Thank you! This Rocket Stove is what I've been thinking of! Don't have to worry about fuel and the wind!

[@GrahamCommander]

I accidentally found this video and had not even heard of this stove, but I was super impressed with the step by step instructions and the recipe sounds yummy too, it made me feel hungry. Loving couple too

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Welcome!

[@pochoybilat]

this guy is such a great example of a Good Husband such a sweet loving couple

[@sallyseaward5865]

You simply HAVE TO buy a traditional 3 legged South African "potjie" pot - used for outdoor cooking over an open fire. A small sized one would be perfect for this stove.

[@alexandrasmith8868]

I've just bought this type of thing and I'm going to test it out before the heavy weather arrives.

[@peggyprose]

How do you figure a footed pot would be good for the stove??

[@vk777.86]

@@peggyprose maybe because it would let air in underneath if you dont have a grid?

[@myjunkmail007]

That's the kind I just bought at Walmart! Worked great, no need for a burner grill.

[@charlesshiba1168]

A drie-voet ( tripod ) will also do a good job.

[@meganrosney287]

Semi retiring to my own place with a plot of land here in Wales for a simpler way of life. Looking at creating an outside kitchen and your video has just solved my 'how'... 2 of those on a brick plinth would provide all the cooking surfaces I require, great simple video thank you.

[@hminchella7423]

live simple live free. im making a tiny garden.

[@maurice5726]

Why would someone dislike this helpful video?

[@ericjude8618]

MAUR ICE some rotten loser who's life is full of hatred, bitterness and misery where covid-19 thrives

[@matute11]

Satanist! They want 6.5 billion dead.

[@Beatngu23]

People who dont like chicken and rice I guess. Who the heck doesnt enjoy a good soup?!?!!

[@AbbyMoneyhun]

I wondered the same thing....

[@leslierindel4610]

What are these dislikers doing on KZbin

[@thomasmoore2695]

Nothing better to then making her smile,makes me like him cuz he's putting a smile on her face

[@ljb9001]

Cleaning the ashes out will need a shallow flat scoop or dismantling the thing, (which is easy enough.) Maybe leaving a trayin there, so when you are done, just pull it out. I went and built one of these using an old 7" saw blade as a ledge for the sticks, (I pinched it between the blocks). That way, you need only 23 blocks if you don't need any for the kettle stand. I also I put it on a small table I had around the house, so the dog isn't tempted, and I don't have to squat. Thanks, I've been wanting to make one "forever," and yours looked so easy, I finally got mine made. Thanks!

[@markadams2907]

The tray is an excellent idea! Thanks for the 'heads-up'.

[@yarnchickenkim]

Built my brick rocket stove today. Only took about 15 minutes, including splitting the first brick all by myself. I’ll try it out later this week.

[@StephenOwen]

I love your wife, I can imagine her giving me a warm bowl of soup and telling me its really not so bad and we'll all get through this if we just help each other.

[@JesusisJesus]

Stephen Owen my wife says “The ramen noodles are in the cupboard, unless your dumb ass forgot to buy some.”

[@TheRealKoolair]

I get a good vibe off both of them. Sweet couple!

[@celyjose7235]

Healthy cooking,i like to cook with wood

[@aashok780]

@@celyjose7235 me too from India...

[@cAcBethel1]

@@TheRealKoolair Agreed. There is a sense and feel of genuineness about them.

[@jayjuggrnaut]

Beautiful couple; warm, loving and knowledgeable. Exactly who you'd want as your neighbors!

[@_Meriwether]

Excellent vid, thank you. You'll get a very similar experience using a Dakota fire pit (often called a Dakota fire hole), if you are travelling I recommend the Dakota method; no need to carry any bricks, leaving space and weight for other essentials. If staying long term in situ, or making a semi-permanent camp, I would use your brick rocket stove because it has a sturdier cooking area, requires less calories to set up (no need to dig and can be kept long-term) and provides more effective cover from rain. Keep a spot of fatwood on hand for more difficult weather conditions and you are golden. A quick side-note, much of your early smoke is not from the paper; even when seemingly dry or mostly dry, pine litter (the needles) holds moisture due to the large overall surface area - it causes a lot of the white smoke. You might also consider using a little char-cloth, crushed charcoal or fatwood (never cook until your fatwood is completely consumed) instead of paper in an extended survival scenario; it's very sad to have to start burning books.

[@juliamcgrane3298]

This video was made 4 years ago and is done off the most relevant information I've learned in the last month. Thank you both!

[@Noig117]

Who dislike this video??? And due what reason could you possibly have ?? Beautiful vid thanks so much !!

[@mrcharrington1]

I've found negative and ignorant people just like to give a thumbs down on any video they watch.

[@jefferydahmer5840]

Amen. Great video.

[@DeezNuts......NC.]

You can tell they are truly in love what a sweet lil couple ☺

[@st7323]

[ Deez Nuts !!! ] , AGREED! 🙂

[@pokellaa]

Its called marriage#

[@tenderheart7530]

PoloTheGr8 👏👏👏

[@Foxtrotwilconiner1969]

Jade O 'Hara she’s the cutest sweetest thing I have ever seen

[@bobayagga2233]

Definitely blessed to have found eachother

[@DannyCasino]

Love it especially in this day and age the world has gone crazy so I'm trying to find alternatives to heat my food to feed my family...this couple seems so nice and wholesome...

[@valerief1231]

It’s 11:11pm here, or else I’d be heading to my local home improvement store. Thank you for teaching about splitting the brick, that is something I would have never figured out on my own. I do have enough smaller landscaping bricks I could use in a pinch, considering it’s almost 1/20/21 and this is the first time I’ve ever felt close to a SHTF scenario. I ordered a propane stove, with the small propane bottles for a spare/backup plan, but when I went to pick up my WM order, mysteriously they had been omitted, and refunded claiming they were sold out. 🤔 it’s ok, I can build this rocket stove and we have enough of the things we need until we reach our bug out location. Who knew watching these videos while convalescing in bed not so long ago would prove to be so instrumental now. Grateful for your channel, and I am anxious to receive my first Thrive life order!

[@clarity2478]

Maybe a good idea to wear protective glasses when splitting the bricks or anything else to protect our precious eyes! Love this great couple & learning valuable basic ways to survive hard times!

[@elainebmack]

I LOVE this!!!!!!! I'll bet that even when your soup is finished, the residual heat from the stove could be great for rising dough for bread. Some old fashioned Southern style hot water bread with butter would top this beautiful chicken dish off like a champ!

[@Johnpugwash]

Aussie damper would add to this dish 🙏🌈👍🙏

[@dirtisbetterthandiamonds]

I made a 16 brick rocket stove after a hurricane and made 3 meals a day for 6 people and we had only gathered a 5 gallon bucket full of sticks and bark before the rains started. Power was out 6 days!

[@vvx897]

Very cool

[@guido1534]

That's amazing. I teach my son survival skills (he's 14) bc you never know what can happen. I want my family ready for anything. Knowledge is key. This year is all about shelter and cooking. So this will definitely be something he learns to build. We live in an urban environment but nestled in the mountains so we still fish and hunt and are in the woods often. He will breathin how to do this in our back yard so he can know how to find the materials needed in the city. Thank you An Gar for helping our fellow people throughout that storm.

[@c_farther5208]

Wow, that's great.

[@leadingbyxample]

Amazing. Your skills kept people good and fed. I'm sure others weren't so fortunate. We all need to have these kinds of skills.

[@nickysartclasses2495]

MAGA

[@lauramarti7548]

I just watched this video again as today, I was able to get some bricks from the local landscaping center, and started making a rocket stove for my patio. I couldn’t quite recall the placement of the air vent, which is why I watched it again. Now tomorrow, I can finish up the stove, and put the vent in the right spot. Then I can build a fire to see how it works. I want to be prepared in case our power ever goes out for an extended period of time like it did two summers ago when our town had a wind storm and we didn’t have power for five days. Thank you for making this video!

[@caralynnespindler3934]

So glad I found this channel given the worries we are facing these days Love that little stove idea! Thank you!

[@NIGVIC]

This is the most important videos I've seen in 2020

[@hinomediaoutlet2147]

Your not kidding man!

[@gabrielkuczek2061]

Sobretodo por la cuarentena

[@gabrielkuczek2061]

@@lisal8529 Sobre todo en cuarentena (es entretenido ver el video) Perdón Lisa L

[@ce9449]

@@lisal8529 Que tal si prolongan la cuarentena? O comienzan a recortar servicios de luz gas agua???

[@lesliemajor4306]

This is such a timely video as well as their story!

[@Backstage_Politician]

I love how the couple in the video was warm, kind, and genuine tho each other. They were both really down to Earth. Even though the lovely lady was nervous, she REALLY did a wonderful job explaining the recipe and by keeping it simple, and taking her time allowed me to follow along, unlike other cooking shows that just breeze on by. This video has strengthened confidence in myself to know that I can potentially cook with a stove made of bricks, a piece of paper, and everything else that you need for the emergency fire could be found in ten minutes. I also picked up on how Bio conscious the gentlemen in the video was energy conscious and only used a handful of twigs, only what he needed. I liked and subscribed today. This was my first video of yours and it certainly will not be my last.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Welcome!

[@spo616]

George Elias -They’re good examples of why America is great! Thank you to the video makers!🙏🏻🙏🏻🥰👍🏻👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌❤️

[@umarabdullah5510]

@@spo616 how do you know they are not Canadian?

[@JesusisJesus]

George Elias it’s sickening, he could’ve said “it tastes like cardboard l and she could’ve told him to put some ketchup on it. That’d be more normal.

[@seachangeau]

What he said.

[@fuzheng852]

This is what everybody needs. The best instructors ever 👌

[@diannespringer2459]

Thank you so much for your video. A great way to "can" the foods from my garden and NOT heat the whole house up, especially when the weather is warmer. I will be building this today-I have a bunch of solid red bricks that were given to me. Can't wait to try it out for supper tonight.

[@andrewmartin2037]

Instead of watching stupid tv shows I watched your video and learned something for life. Thank you and best wishes for 2019!

[@kirkb2286]

I totally agree with you. I don’t watch tv at all because I enjoy learning. 👍👍

[@readingsbycara]

Ditto. Learned something new and valuable... ♥️

[@pascalfl2610]

Great comment

[@thesurvivalist.]

Who watches tv anymore, I have no time to keep up with the tv schedule, life is far to important for that crap!

[@BabsLongfellow]

COMPLETELY agree! Turned off cable last year, best decision ever. Not to mention a savings of almost $200 a month for something I do not miss . . . in the slightest.

[@ghettoboujee4287]

THIS IS AWESOME! We just made it today and what would have taken all day long on the stove was done in about an hour with the twigs we picked up in the yard! Thank you! Tacoma, Washington

[@dEEmARIE-]

Thank you so much for this video. I made my stove this week with my Grandson. It made the perfect S’mores. Now I feel at ease if/when I need to cook outside. Much love to you both.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

😊👍🏼

[@Baybieangel209]

I watched this video over and over again. I just love watch the both of you. Its so relaxing 😌. You two seem like amazing people. Love your videos

[@YvogaAZ]

I made my own Rocket Stove following your directions for a mere $9.25! Thank you!

[@monanolen4066]

I have all I need in my yard lol Know just to build it

[@leahjames6416]

I am going to make my rocket stove in my rural home this week .. This is good

[@primgrim]

I just love how obvious it is that she adores her husband. It is cool what they got going on here too. Thanks for sharing guys!

[@AlwaysforHisGlory]

That is SO cool! 🤗🤗 I would love to see more outdoor cooking 🍳 videos and just fun out door meal ideas from you guys! We homeschool and my son and I love to watch this channel to learn life skills and good information about prepping, finances, and lots of other stuff! This channel is absolutely kid and family friendly! I feel completely comfortable with these two teaching my kids and know they are full of the love of Jesus! 🥰 I think we may try to make this stove as a homeschool project this Autumn 🍂 keep up the great video content! We love it! Hello from Florida !

[@BridiesMammaG]

Love it. I was noticing twigs when taking the pooch out. I will gather them on our walks. I am going to set this up in the garden. Thanks so much for sharing

[@jimwalsh4941]

Thanks to you both, my husband is blind, so he really appreciates your descriptions of things so that he can visualize them. So thanks again and God Bless you both!

[@SuperBlessedd]

What a lovely couple. I just got caught up for the love they have for each other . Thanks for the rocket stove awesome

[@johnjames6980]

Bought the bricks a couple of weeks ago and built my rocket stove today! It was a piece of cake while I followed your instructions. Took less than a half an hour and the fire was nice! Thank you for this video - now I feel a little more secure for the upcoming winter. I really appreciate it!

[@marizildagomessilva6010]

Tem que usar tijolinho de barro ou pode usar os de cimento não explodem?

[@johnjames6980]

@@marizildagomessilva6010 Hi - I used the same kind of bricks that they used in the video. Regular concrete brick and so far, they've worked great.

[@missyleonis]

I spent a year and a half homeless in a tent in the woods behind a bad landlord with my now ex. He was the propane master for our camping cook stove that we rarely used. I was the pyromaniac who managed setting up the improvised fire pit, gathering wood and kindling, and cooking with the campfire. Something like this would have been great. I had to use mini bbq grills, or put a suspended grate over a peice of metal for the firepit. I'm in tx, and putting the fire directly on the ground is a good way to burn a hole in the ground and possibly set the woods on fire. So, a rocket stove as long as it's not in contact with the ground could work. I'm not homeless now, but with covid and the Feb ice storm that hit and almost caused a state wide electrical blackout, I'm almost in full doomsday prepper mode. I'm making my own emergency rations, preserving food, setting up my own mostly off grid laundry set up, learning how to make soap, and learning how to clean and dress wild game as well as dehydrate the meat in the feild. I still want to learn to forage for wild medicinal and edible plants so I can be more self sufficient in case distribution and supply lines implode. And I agree soups and porridge are a life saver when you don't have much to work with. I'm on fixed income and food stamps, and for almost 2 months my food stamps were cut off between mailbox probs and covid regs. I had no money to buy food, and fresh food was low. My stockpile including pemmican (home made by me) and fermented veggies allowed me to have lots of soups and porridge to live off of. I will say I almost got burnt out on that though

[@flashlitestriker4028]

Totally cool, girl! Gosh, DO share with me some of the (safe) links (or, easy enough to understand BOOKS) of how/where to learn those things, too! Those kinda things are just too fab NOT to learn & know!

[@missyleonis]

@@flashlitestriker4028 KZbin has loads of videos on stuff, ive got a hard tack recipe down, and pemmican. I did a variation of those from recipes found on the townsends podcast. The porridge recipe I used is a offshoot of a porridge recipe found there that uses sourdough bread instead of grains to make it. I ferment lots of veggies for food preservation. I haven't gotten making bouillon or portable broth or aged cheese yet. I've got down making butter sour cream and yogurt. I'm focusing on making tortillas, fish sauce, and fermented lemons next. I finally got a chance to try making barbacoa, and it came out good. I've got loafs of things I'm still tweaking to get right, and things I still want to try. I've almost gotten home made spreadable butter right. I've gotten good at making fried rice and kimchi. I make my own vinigars too. Feel free to message me if you're interested in tips. I've got a reddit acct I post on sometimes under Missy5454. I'm not afraid to help and teach if I can. I'm not a expert though, just got waaay too much time on my hands with covid and decided to be productive with it by learning and experimenting

[@flashlitestriker4028]

@@missyleonis Cool!

[@smokey281]

@@flashlitestriker4028 you do not learn the ways of no utilities by books... they are learned through untimely hardships. and self in·ge·nu·i·ty.

[@doogiehowser78]

i am going to do this thanks for the idea , i have lost my job because of virus and cannot pay electricity at the moment so we will cook like this as long as we have to

[@vrajananda]

This rocket stove is the most simple to do and efficient I have seen.

[@miask]

I enjoyed watching this lovely couple. I’ve wanted to build a rocket stove to add to my other cooking items. Also, Thrive products are incredible! They are expensive but we’ll worth it. Unopened I believe they last 25 yrs and opened 5 years. My friend invited me to supper one evening and she served a delicious beef stew. I was totally gobsmacked when she told me it was all Thrive! I already purchased emergency food and wish I had gotten Thrive. It’s very healthy, no chemicals and food tastes homemade because it is!!

[@karenbenz9340]

This just popped up in my video list and I am so grateful! We may need this emergency cooking method sooner than we think. Thankyou! 😊

[@lauradeck8975]

This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever watched. Building this stove could save a life during an emergency, at the very least it will keep you warm and dry and allow you to boil water....I'm blown away. With all the extreme weather and storms we have now in North America, people should keep the supplies needed on hand. I'm going to make one and keep branches on hand just in case our power goes off. Every time I prune back a bush or tree I can stack up branches and twigs to keep in a dry place. My dad would've liked this video, he was an outdoorsman for many years before he passed away, and likely made a stove like this when he was out in the bush. Thank you so much for sharing how to make the rocket stove. 🌻

[@DivineVortex]

I love this couple! so cute and so smart! it goes to show you, you don't need diamonds and rings... just love and chicken soup!

[@monieluvs4125]

Absolutely 🥰

[@johnnypalacios9920]

Diamonds wont do you much good these days. You cant eat them.

[@monieluvs4125]

@@johnnypalacios9920 you got it 💯

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Amen !

[@jemmiestone3496]

This is amazing. Thank you so much. My family and I live in Tucson, AZ in an apartment complex. I been trying to figure out how to cook outside in case of an emergency. I like this. Just found your channel tonight. I am looking forward to watching more of your videos. God Bless Y'all.

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Welcome! 😀

[@DDee-oi6kn]

Just made myself one! Whoo hoo! Next buying a tent for my backyard.

[@carolegerst5422]

This coupled does us proud hold a lot of respect for their own way of life.

[@phillipgage7356]

A supportive wife will go a long way in grid down scenarios.

[@charlesballiet7074]

yea that's more valuable than gold

[@charlesballiet7074]

@Poison Ivy true as well!

[@susanlee3149]

So will a supportive man!

[@edwardkann978]

Charles Balliet yyouffftffttfffffdftfrrt

[@edwardkann978]

YTSusan Lee was the great you can

[@cmcd9213]

I have to say I made this darling little stove & tweeked just a couple things & turned it into the cutest zen stove for my patio. I bought one 16" x 16" base slab & set it on four cobble stones under each corner. Then instead of cutting a brick in half, I left the bricks whole & placed them so they protrude out. It added dimension to the zen design & I can set salt & pepper shakers on them if I need to. Before I added the top layer of bricks, I cut and placed a thin metal screen over the chimney then placed the last 4 bricks on an angle & closer together to decrease the chimney hole size. It makes it look like a decorative cap. When I don't need to use it as a cook stove, I set a candle holder on the screen part for ambience in the evenings. I have also set a battery operated color changing candle in the top for ambience. It's close to my water fountain & I love it so much! Thank you for sharing this great "how-to" video. If was so simple and so inexpensive!

[@meramosvictorybelongstojes8221]

I like your idea for a zen stove. The candle idea for a summer night on patio and a stove for emergency cooking.

[@sandrasuniga6823]

Would be nice if we could see your version of the woodstove you made.

[@cmcd9213]

@@sandrasuniga6823 I know. I wish I could post a pic. 🤗

[@deniseduggins8933]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm going to teach my son how to make this as a project!!! He's 12 yrs. old.

[@jzsanchez]

This is how i want to grow old with my wife. Lovely and healthy

[@andreamoscoso4065]

Aww that's sweet blessings to you both. Hold her dear.

[@abc-wv4in]

LOL, these people aren't "old." To some of us they're almost kids! I agree, though.

[@canadianloon6433]

This IS rocket science. Thanks

[@pinschrunner]

A friend from Texas taught me how to make a rocket stove years ago. We made it out of cinder blocks and we took just two rows of big cinder blocks. For the air and stick insertion Chambers, you just turned the block sideways. They can get very hot and get a good flame going for a long time. I have propane tanks in a grill with a side burner that I use for after hurricanes. But you should occasionally cook on the rocket stove outside in your backyard and keep your skills sharp so that when you have a no electricity situation you can do it without so much stress

[@patkirk960]

Love that design. Cooked a small loaf of bread using a bread tin inside a Dutch oven. Really impressed by the small amount of fuel required. Only downside is feeding fuel every few minutes

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Yeah, feeding the fire all the time is a pain. But being able to cook when there is no other way to do it is AMAZING!

[@MrMunchman69]

I learned a nice 'trick' for the soot, wipe the outside of your cookware with dish soap, it will get very dark with soot but cleans up real easy.

[@brrjohnson8131]

I remember doing that on girl scout camping trips. Later as an adult too. I've been trying to remember the simple Spanish rice recipe that went in the pot.

[@debrasalt3598]

A bar of Ivory soap was what worked best and it works! SO happy I was a Girl Scout.

[@daledenton79]

Yep, did that in Boy Scouts several decades ago. I haven't seen it mentioned now that my son is in scouts.

[@Glasshopper]

You can rub it with bar soap too.

[@cro2510]

Mud works too.

[@clevelandbci9562]

I SWEAR everyone should do this. The sound when it gets going is AWESOME!!!! As an adrenaline and fire junkie, this made my weekend. I'm going to be making so many excuses to not use my stove lol. Its Sunday April 26th btw. Built one yesterday for my mom, and doing 2 today shortly for my brother and myself. It takes 25 bricks and 2 minutes. And its FUN!!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 TYSM Live Simple family!

[@SerenityGrace71]

Wholesome couple, and love the wife's spirit, so gentle.....what a beautiful soul. Really enjoyed this video and this couple. Rare to see this dynamic in the world. Such a blessing.

[@karmama3751]

Huh??? Why would so many dislike this charming video? I can't believe... I hate HATERS! THIS IS REALLY A CHARMING FRIENDLY KIND VIDEO. YOU DESERVE NONE OF THESE MINDLESS HATERS AND ALL THE PRAISE! I LUV IT. AND I'M SO THANKFUL TO YOU BOTH FOR SHARING THIS INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO 👍 👍

[@LiveSimpleLiveFree]

Thanks! EVERY video gets some thumbs down, but the number of thumbs down is really insignificant when you consider that this video has 3.8 million views. :-)

[@AAGoldstein]

Considering how much I enjoy just sitting around a fire, now I can enjoy the fire and this cool idea. Quarantine got me wanting to be creative.

[@mehjabeenahmed6483]

Thanks for the informative display. :-) Sure, it's an alternative way of cooking. But above all, I liked your wife's sober smile. It has a cooling effect.

[@rosepetaldrone3226]

I'll tell you I'm not into the preper thing, but that's just me. However, you are like the nicest people on youtube. I enjoyed watching, it had a "chill vibe" about it. Hope you guys keep on going.

[@artbyfaith]

This is so wonderful to know how to build. I appreciate both of you for sharing. When I add Pine needles, I noticed they also smoke. However, they burn quickly and help to start the small twigs to ignite. Great system. Thank you, again.

[@bob3409]

Thank you so much for this. I love the rocket stove’s simplicity and the recipe for the Thrive Life chicken and rice soup is great. We tried this on our indoor stovetop tonight and were really impressed. We are now ready to vacuum seal some pre-made meals for our camper trips.

[@davidcarroll2035]

Looking at the comments it's all been said before but not by me. It's clear to see you are a warm loving couple who have a big caring generous heart between you both, and the tips and instructional uploads you do are there to help people who for whatever reason find themselves in situations that require these type of skills.God bless you both x

[@crystalferguson7308]

@#David ❤️I second all of what you stated.

[@crystalferguson7308]

Oh, And David, God Bless you!!

[@imalloutofbubblegum3274]

Good shout Dave!

[@gailfeddern7798]

Yes, you do look a happy couple that I would like to have as friends!

[@dawnas.malone3330]

They are such a lovely and blessed couple. I love their videos, especially Tea with Jesus! Blessings to you!!

[@mrkeylime8755]

Just purchased 50 bricks on clearance at Walmart for 13 bucks and after watching this video think I'll give your ideA a go. Thank you

[@loreley76]

That's a super idea! Made of stones. It's simply great! I shall do so in my garden, too ! An amaizing construction. I like it! 💥💥💥💥💥👍❤

[@Tarasyoutube]

That's amazing. So glad you made this video for the chimney stove (rocket stove). I had absolutely no idea how easy that could be.

[@unitedstatesdale]

A Sweet Couple. Far and few between these days. A supportive wife is everything

[@amandamachek3147]

That's what I need a supportive husband we should all be supportive and know the simple ways. Blessings to you all

[@victoriabarefoot3998]

Amanda Machek Lmao Definitely would help tremendously.

[@kristinabliss]

Yeah, what a cozy pair! With a bond like this it makes sense they have the will to survive in the case of societal collapse.

[@Dadsezso]

@@kristinabliss I agree but the unfortunate part is that in a widespread disaster there will be quite a few thugs going around looking for anything and everything they can take from people.

[@kristinabliss]

@@Dadsezso Did my comment imply ignorance of that?

[@jesusistruth.sthazel-adaug3279]

This is how we cook in Africa. I mean in the villages with no electricity.

[@nathanlewis42]

Hazel Mbulle Ngwesse rocket stoves are great. Btw have you tried solar cooking? As long as the sun is out you don’t need any wood.

[@lindaparker7040]

Both ways can be used.

[@tommygunner4464]

How is the Winter?

[@homeframe9256]

I'm in Africa and it's my first time to see this 😂😂. I need a friend from the village.

[@percymak72]

and also in a dark city with electricity loadshedding. Thank you. Inspirational project and love of a couple

[@wisewoman7906]

When you are first loading the rocket stove, before igniting it or before it gets too hot, you can drop the tiny tinder down from the top, as well.

[@alexgourdine4895]

I know very little of this having grown up in the city. So thanks ! This i will never forget !

[@mnmufid]

When I was kid, it was the way my mom cook everyday. There was no gas or gasoline available. Thanks for bring me back to the memory.

[@keithimel2007]

Hope you folks are still looking at the commits for this video, because it is the best description of small rocket stove I have found. I could have really used this info a few days ago when pacific gas and electric had everyone's electricity cut off for four days. I finally sourced some propane (of course I was out) and made a hot meal. Amazing how much better you fill with a little hot food in you. Anyway, keep on prepping for the worst, and praying for the best. Peace.

[@A1DJPaul]

Excellent . Always useful to have around for Fun & camping or when needed.

[@aquariumaddict]

@BaiAnNa2014 Twitter The sociopaths destroying CA are the Dems. It's really funny that you live in a state run almost entirely by Dems and you still want to blame Republicans for your problems. When are you going to wake up? CA is absolute proof that Dem policies don't work.

[@fisherman7633]

Amen. There's nothing wrong with preparing.

[@TheDIDSBIAK]

Love to hear and see you both preparing and work as a lovely couple. Thanks for sharing.

[@uvk418]

They sound like such friendly homely people ❤️

[@pestlund]

A loving, enviable and inspiring couple. I learned a lot from just the way you treat each other. Taking notes. God bless

[@marcdemell5976]

a wise man once said, love thy neighbour as oneself!

[@tangojoe9694]

This is one of the best designs out there. The air intake regulator looks like it works perfectly.

[@knitwit7082]

My husband asked why can't it be built on the cement bottom of our fireplace. I thought that was a great idea!

[@poutygorilla2698]

This is perfect for any area in these uncertain times. Little did you know what was going to happen 3 yrs ago. God bless us all. Thank you both for sharing this wonderful idea.❤

[@INJESUSIMRIGHTEOUS]

It reminds me of what we used to do, and many people still do in Mexico. We also had a chimney to cook made out of dirt and ashes. Nice

[@prempremglamourz1]

This reminds me of how I cook growing up in Nigeria 🇳🇬 now living in UK 🇬🇧, I have been thinking of the idea 💡 of outdoor cooking. Thank you so much for this lovely tutorial. Will be building this in my garden.

[@safetydave720]

In 1965 Our boyscout leader had us make adobe bricks, stacked them in a like fashion and lit it. The "bricks "cured" with the fire. He called it an up-draft fire stove. Your video rekindled (no pun intended) that great memory.

[@jeannecooke4862]

That is PURE GENIUS! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR VIDEO!

[@shayb1701]

Thank you for your response. I hope to get the chance to watch your recommendation. My grandson really loved building and cooking on the rocket stove activity.