Eating an Entire SUNFLOWER HEAD! 🌻

[@epichomesteading]

Should we start a channel for Jacques called The Garden Hermit?

[@catharineorellana3522]

YES!!!

[@shoeboxenterpriseslinda3151]

Perhaps he could do a few guest spots on your channel?

[@debihediger4760]

Sure, fun stuff! For sure...😆

[@kdavis4910]

If he wants too.

[@JoeBlack14]

If you do I want credit for his name since he changed it because of my random comment.

[@RayMak]

It’s like a memory you never had

[@bryanhumphreys940]

I've eaten one raw, because the deer were eating them and I wanted to know why. It was fine, I can see how roasting it and removing the flowers would make for better texture. Plus what isn't improved by olive oil and garlic!

[@bryanhumphreys940]

@Mahani Why not? You eat sunflower seeds raw.

[@SuperMaraai]

Gotta love an enquiring mind 🙂

[@carmelitasabugo]

This is me with my moms knock out rose bush🤣 deer eats.. me too 😄

[@sortofblue]

I hope you'll never see a carnivore eat a human XD

[@kbaptiste28]

@@bryanhumphreys940 sunflower seeds are roasted.

[@neesr13]

When I was young I would go fishing with my dad and we always had sunflower seeds. And for two weeks during the summer I would get to stay with his parents and again, sunflower seeds. I don't eat them now as I watch my salt intake but I do like the 'peeled' ones on occasion. Good memories. When dad passed, I placed a fishing lure and a bag of sunflowers in his casket.

[@sarahelizabeth8908]

That’s sweet. You should grow your own so you can eat them again without the salt from store bought ones! 😊

[@skynet40433]

Can we get a Jaques cooks segment? Jaques, start your own cooking channel!!!

[@nunyabusiness7490]

I tried this a couple months ago. It tastes like artichokes to me with a slight nuttiness. Team sunflower seeds. I just roasted 2 pounds of seed I harvested and just stood there cracking and eating at the stove for no reason at all. All of a sudden I looked down and I had a pile of shells 😄

[@valtoton2982]

Omg...You're killing me! It's 3 am am I'm about to hobble through my garden in the dark to snatch one of my sunflowers! 😂😂 My artichokes are just budding (so tiny and cute!) and I've been craving them...I'll try to wait for daylight but going to be hard! This is such an exciting discovery!🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@TheBourneHomestead]

"A memory you've never had." 😂 Very cool, informative, and super entertaining. We're team sunflower seeds for sure! Might try this with one of our mammoth sunflowers. More epic cooking videos please! 🤗☀️

[@epichomesteading]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@valtoton2982]

My favorite line!

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

I've never heard of this. But I had two mammoth sunflowers. I harvested all the seeds and just ate them for days, no salt until they were all gone. Amazing.

[@suburbanhomestead]

Quite interesting. Someone said once the buds could be cooked to be like artichokes. I don’t know why I never tried. Also, since you have gas range you could singe it before adding the oil, to get roasted flavor, then add oil garlic, cook it in a covered skillet in very low heat. A sprinkling of paprika and rosemary you add the scent.

[@hermonorossco7988]

I Just want to tell you your movies are 🤩. They really are exceptional☺️

[@epichomesteading]

Yeah I should have hit the range with it - good call on paprika too!

[@jtrindle9383]

We've eaten the wild sunflower buds here in Montana - one of the few wild treats left that drought and grasshoppers didn't do in this summer

[@soumyasharma832]

@@jtrindle9383 and how was it ??

[@jtrindle9383]

@@soumyasharma832 actually this year they were a little smaller and a bit on the bitter side because of the extremely dry conditions - but still had that -"earthy green" flavor

[@PRDreams]

Kevin, your belly laugh is so contagious😂 Jacques, I'm with Kevin on the sunflower seed thing. Zen

[@Painted_Owl]

Kevin is so food motivated; I love it. He just glows when enjoying something. It’s so entertaining

[@Junzar56]

Gotta try this! Very interesting! I would love to see someone do a nutrition breakdown/assessment! I eat sunflower seeds when I have to drive a long distance. It helps keep you awake.

[@jdish7485]

Anything with garlic smells and tastes good.

[@lmichelle6244]

It was sunflower seeds, RC cola, & homework for me! 😁👍 awesome childhood memories

[@janettelittle3347]

My daughter and I are so excited to try this next season! We are sitting in the cold of Iowa (zone 5b) in January but dreaming of our spring garden in our new, much bigger yard.

[@MicrowavedTofu]

Ok you two eating together is the cutest fricken thing I've seen ever

[@juliemartin8450]

You guys are adorable! 🥰 It's such a nice break from the craziness of the world to just check in and see what you are doing next. Great job!

[@paularider7149]

Team Sunflower All The Way ! Loved this guys ! Thanx for the memory 😉💚💚💚🌻🌻🌻

[@chocolatejapanese]

This made me really happy. Thank you for exploring and having a great time!

[@melissabanyas1315]

Awesome video!!! Team sunflower all the way 🌻 This looks like something my kids (10 and 15) would LOVE ! I am excited to give it a try the next time we grow our own.

[@williammaxwell1919]

Better way. I always told my kids; "only the gardner and the cook can play with food". One thing I like about your channel is that you take a holistic approach to food, the growing, cooking and consumption

[@Heavenesque]

Wow! this looks so interesting and I love the honest feedback as you guys try it! This is definitely going on my to do list!

[@jadestar1580]

'A memory you never had!" Have to remember that one! That was enjoyable to watch. Yes 👍 for sunflower seeds! It's an art cracking and eating them with no hands.

[@chicagokat8]

My son Cyrus and I have been binging your podcast. We recently moved to Tucson from Santa Barbara-two drastically different growing zones. We have Sunflower seedlings awaiting their Birdie’s container. We are building a Sonoran Bistro Garden in our front courtyard. We also are brooding baby Red chicks-love their green eggs!!! Keep up the great work! You are helping so many of us reduce our carbon footprint, grow more of what we eat and most importantly, have fun with plants!!!

[@jennifermartin2886]

I'm in AZ too! Be sure to check out Growing in the Garden - great way to learn about AZ desert gardening. And WestWind Seeds are right in your backyard!

[@edwardsilvers2626]

Team Sunflower. You're right, it's like the action connects you to every point in time and space. In that moment everything seems to fall away. I think it's because the action of eating Sunflower seeds requires you to be present in the moment (at least for me). Also, getting that one magical tasting seed makes it all worth it as well lol.

[@puppybones123]

Ate seeds growing up. Loved them. My mom stopped smoking and it was her way of transitioning through that. After a few years, she would also eat them on her way home from graveyard shift to stay awake.

[@kimberlyd317]

A memory you never had! Best line ever❣️

[@kiajohnson8595]

I want to try this, but I think i will let the garlic and oil seep for an hour or so, same with the herbs and oil. Good idea about using the foil, maybe after 20 mins remove the foil and let the top crisp up for crunch...can't wait until I can try this with my sunflowers

[@epichomesteading]

Love that idea!

[@lizshoemaker8713]

This was fun, also I’m team sunflower seeds. Totally understand what you mean when you say it’s like a zen moment.

[@CraigCrossley]

It is MANDATORY for me to have sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds in my car at all times. It calms me down and keeps part of my brain entertained during monotonous traffic or travel! I highly recommend it.

[@marksmall7790]

Always fun to try what may seem like an unlikely food source. This year I harvested hosta when it first emerged, just did a little stir fry with some chicken and veggies. Was actually good. Yes shocking. Best part is the plant sent up new shoots so I still had a plant.

[@Lazydaisy646]

Hosta?! How did it taste?

[@teresaholland4790]

I am an extreme foodie senior, and I had no idea you could do that. I learned such a cool thing to do with my granddaughters so excited to try this. Thank you for sharing with us.❤😮

[@mellisarose5601]

Sunflowers are my favorite flower in general and I also enjoyed eating the seeds. OMG, especially if they’re flavored seeds with spice. I eat them like my country uncles did when I was a little girl. Put a few in at a time and get all the good flavors or even just salt off then crack the shells, spit out the shells, and eat the nuts. I have a large produce garden as well which includes two different sunflowers this year instead of just the Russian variety I planted last year, which was great too! I can’t wait to try cooking and eating the whole thing.

[@steveaumann6335]

I’ve never heard of anything like this with sunflowers, awesome video thanks for sharing.

[@charliegroves]

Loved the garlic mincing timelapse

[@garyv2498]

Going to be trying to grow sunflowers this year. Hopefully I'll get to try this.

[@jillianglazar1358]

This was fun to watch. Can't wait to try!

[@carolfields6837]

So interesting, I bet it WAS good! Glad you had the curiosity to give it a try.

[@valtoton2982]

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻 TEAM SUNFLOWER SEEDS! 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@roleciaburkhead3886]

Team sunflower for me. Perfect for a driving trip. They totally keep you awake. Love em!

[@CristieRoach]

Team Sunflower! Completely agree with your “Zen Moment” comment!

[@flowerpixel]

I've been obsessed with sunflowers for years so devouring the head seems appropriate 🌻 looks yummy Team sunflower seeds

[@leneontheLord]

I was thinking of my fastball days & eating sunflower seeds and then you mentioned baseball ... I'm like, YES, that's totally what I think of regarding the seeds! So cool.

[@caliBornbEauty]

I used to eat 'Polly Seeds' all the time when I was young so sunflower seeds are a yes for me! I love growing those gorgeous flowers!

[@HalfNoodley]

Kevin needs to patent the Onion Stand™ asap. Such a great bit of technology, it would be a shame if someone stole the idea.

[@epichomesteading]

Honestly, open-sourced for the community LOL

[@HalfNoodley]

@@epichomesteadingTruly a man of the people.

[@Clarinda787]

Team sunflower seeds for sure! Thanks for the great video!

[@loriekey5860]

thanks! i get so many volunteer sunflowers in my yard from the neighbour's bird feeders and from other neighbours' sunflower projects. i'll hafta try this. plus, LOVE you and jacques on camera. now i know...

[@gallen8443]

Most definitely team sunflower Never knew about using more than just for the seeds Would love to try

[@justinfromgod941]

I eat them too!!! I save petals for tea for many benefits!!!! Heals stomach problems and makes you look beautiful hair skin eyes!

[@lwhite530]

Oh cool! Should try to do that next year! Hehe. It’s zen to eat sunflowers. Also you can eat the stalk of the sunflower I heard

[@zaria5785]

🌻Team Sunflower seeds 🌻 It was the only healthy snack outside of home popped popcorn I could snack on when I let go of the potato chips. Now I will have to grow more sunflowers just to try grilled sunflowers. Looks yummy!

[@Celine_does_everything]

From a Mediterranean background i feel like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and watermelon seeds. Are a part of my life because I remember hours of eating them, or opening the capsule and saving the seed. just so i can eat all of the seeds the seeds at the end. And the joy of getting to seeds in one capsule.

[@georgielang7627]

Now I might have to grow sunflowers again this year just to try this. Eating sunflower seeds around a campfire is a must for me.

[@gapskers2595]

So my child asked me if he could eat the sunflowers I grew this year; me not sure, found this video. My sunflowers are tiny compared to these on the video. I did pretty much what you did, made a vinegar, spread on top, wrapped in tin foil with a small base of oil in the wrap. Honestly, the taste was freaking great. I thought it looked like broccoli and the seeds were all white under the yellow flower buds. Thanks for the video and teaching me a new great food!

[@user-oj3gb8nh2q]

I've been eating sunflower seeds since age 6. I still remember the moment I managed to get the hang of it and started eating the seeds with both hands. Unsalted sunflower seeds are never missing from my house.

[@saral9723]

Thank you for this!! Just heard about eating them and then didn't want to deal with grill. Also love you tried eating all the parts. I'm looking forward to making these! I'm using some smaller sunflowers though so more personal sized!

[@TamarLitvot]

I get the zen of sunflower seeds perfectly. It’s also true of pistachios (in the shell) or peanuts (in the shell) or yes, Maryland blue crabs (in the shell). Though sunflower seeds are the ultimate since the ratio of shell to meat is about 3:1. For all of them, your hands are busy, you’re eating small bits so your mouth isn’t full and the conversation can just peacefully wander around into odd interesting corners. It makes for a nice evening with friends or with the members of your family you actually like.

[@Qtchicky12345678]

I'm totally with you Kevin, for sure a zen moment. I have ADHD so it kind of gives me the ability to fidget while also eating something and having my hands free to do other things. It's the same feeling as chewing gum. Very relaxing and helps focus my mind

[@Marko-ek6tg]

I’ve got some sunflowers growing for the first time in my garden in Australia. Can’t wait to try and do this!!!!

[@mygreatdilena1]

Liked at "It's a memory you never had". Quite poetic ~

[@nancylourose]

Shelled seeds are great on salads

[@plee972]

Team sunflowers. I have been growing every summer for the past few year, the Mammoth Sunflowers.

[@busyrand]

Brlliant... As far as eating the seeds, I enjoy eating them whole including the shells. I slow down and chew them well. There's good fiber and dietary fats you get from them. This was very inspiring...

[@suekuly4723]

wow! Never would have thought to eat a sunflower. Very interesting concept.

[@swig_gigolo]

The hand to mouth aspect of eating sunflower seeds is the best part

[@filonin2]

return to monke

[@chisassinrollyoass2271]

We're growing some for the first time this season so I guess we'll have to give it a go

[@KristopiaArt]

I love the "Zen" of cracking and eating sunflower seeds.

[@Starcraftghost]

Welllll… this motivated me to plant sunflowers next year! 😁

[@QuietSpacePhotoStudioLLC]

When I was younger and fished a lot, Sunflower seeds & beer were staples!

[@Folyfe818]

100% with the zen moment!!!

[@MairIsabell]

I enjoyed this video a lot! It was unexpectedly very relaxing. Also not a pro but really enjoyed the plating 👏🏼 I need to try this with my sunflowers!!

[@buckeyethor]

I want to see this ingredient on Chopped. 🌻 🍴 Such a fun food experiment!

[@bublhed]

I used to grow giant sunflowers every year but a day after they opened I would find them headless and faced down in the soil. One day I caught a squirrel dragging one away. I’m trying them again just so I can roast one. Looks tasty 😋

[@seedrootsprouts2290]

Ok! I’m game! Thanks for this Kevin!

[@juliarroberts1621]

Team Sunflower for sure. I will now grow sunflowers just to try this.

[@MegMakesCrafts]

I grew up in a family where we drove everywhere, if there was a road that could be taken to where we were going, we were driving. Sunflower seeds were made for long road trips! The bags and bags of them that were crushed sitting in the car was ridiculous. They are definitely a time-consuming snack meant to be enjoyed when the vibes are chill and time is not of the essence.

[@myriampedersen4162]

Love sunflower seeds because they take a lot of time to eat so it would last quite awhile. Will try your recipe next year.

[@debihediger4760]

Zen sunflower seeds FOR SURE! Fishing and sunflowers! Yes!

[@flapdoodlecacklberry]

I love sunflower seeds! Definitely Zen moments eating them! You described his eating them so well. Also it was great learning about eating sunflowers this way.

[@Lilylanauze]

That was fun watching!

[@sheliacamp5968]

Your oven method was a surprise. The video I saw was grilling it on the grill and all. They did was put salt olive oil and pepper... And they mentioned that the taste was closer to corn

[@Snoopysnoopy255]

Totally agree with the sun flower seed . Instead of chips

[@jaxx9204]

Love sunflowers and the seeds

[@bunnbunnrunn2548]

Definitely gonna try this with some of the sunflowers I have!

[@cherrywilliams5739]

I totally understand about the sunflower seeds. I had a particular method for eating them so it was very repetitious.

[@charliegroves]

Been waiting for this one...

[@heylo757]

It's a testament to your quality content that I saw y'all grub on this on IG, then came back for the full vid. Also next year growing sunflower is on my list!

[@epichomesteading]

Appreciate you Lori!

[@LavenderDaisies]

Team Sunflower seeds-All the way! I would definitely try this. It looks great. 👍

[@elijahsanders1891]

Thanks for sharing this, that looks really good. And I love that you got everything from homegrown plants. I love sunflower seeds, I hate taking off the shell :D Flavored sunflower seeds are great. Actually, one time in Singapore, we found chocolate-covered sunflower seeds! They were tasty.

[@magdalena-ug2sl]

Wat I think I would do is put it in the pressure cooker with the seasoning to boil or steam, letting it cool down in the pressure cooker without relieving the pressure. Then roast in the oven or on the stove. Serving hot with something crunchy and the sauce on the side.

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

Just as I was typing I think it would taste like artichoke Jacques said it. We had a Garden growing up and the year I moved away to go to college we grew sunflowers. My dear sweet mom harvested and took the hulls off of one and sent me the bag of them. I may have to give this a go.

[@gwackamoley]

Ive been wanting to try this since i saw Baker Creeks video of it. When i grow sunflowers next year I’m going to try it!!!🌻

[@garzaesther]

In Spain it’s very common to eat sunflower seeds. In remember the outdoor cinema where we went on vacation and the floor had a layer of the peel of sunflower seeds.

[@therepairsloth]

Eating sunflower seeds is the one thing that can actually keep me awake. It's not energy drinks, or caffeine in general. It's that burn of the salt and the mechanical process of throwing the seeds in your mouth, popping them from the shell, and then spitting the shells into a proper receptical that just keeps my brain going enough to maintain awareness. Great for long drives or boring days on the job.

[@tinapayne2367]

Omg gotta be one of my favorite videos yet....freaking awesome 😂❤🌻

[@shandysgarden]

I do not like to taste of sunflower seeds after they have been dried and roasted and salted even, but I bet I would like this! I'll have to try it, now, too!

[@lorenemccormick3004]

I’m going to grow sunflowers just so I can try this! Great idea to wrap it in foil. I think I’d going to use that method, and finish them off on the grill!🌻🌻🌻

[@akinigiri]

Agree with Kevin about sunflower seeds. As a Spaniard, pipas is a culture! I would love to watch baseball with sunflower seeds in the US!

[@JakeHawken]

Eating sunflower seeds is absolutely a zen activity. You're dead-on, Kevin. And I didn't even grow up playing baseball.

[@cucabosco]

I'm from Spain and sunflower seed eating is a national pastime f o r s u r e! Love them!!