Inside The Philippines Most Dangerous Wild Food

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WE’RE JASON AND NIKKI WYNN. A couple of explorers, modern-day documentarians, and cultivators of curiosity.
We’ve been chasing our curiosity around the world on wheels and keels since 2011. Why? Because curiosity is the key to unlocking life. It pushes us outside our comfort zone, softens our assumptions, and helps us embrace the great unknown. The more we let our curiosity lead the way, the more we discover about ourselves and the world around us.
Things We're Most Curious About...
GETTING OFF-GRID
Our home is also our transportation and we spend weeks away from civilization and sometimes land. So self-reliance and sustainable living are a must. We've learned heaps about renewable energy, managing waste, creating safe drinking water and foraging for food. We carefully manage our resources and we’re always looking for new and better ways to do so.
TALKING TO STRANGERS
People are busy (even on remote islands) and travelers are a dime a dozen. It takes time to talk to strangers, and even more time to have a real connection. Going the extra mile to get to know someone is a commitment.
Which is why these are our most treasured experiences. Setting off into the world with curiosity as our guide and nature as our compass. We talk to strangers and accept hospitality without fear or reservations. Both giving and receiving.
ALTERNATIVE LIVING
These are people who are doing things differently. Forgoing the mainstream, seeking freedom and living on the margins. Creative, unique and inspiring people who challenge our ideas of home and community.
Our journey is ever-evolving but the mission remains the same: #CultivateCuriosity
Timestamps if you like to Jump Around:
00:00 Epic Anchorage & Sail to Coron
02:53 Why Visit Coron, Palawan
04:28 Mountain Drive to Marcilla
06:35 Gathering Wild Cashews
09:30 Why are Cashews Toxic?
11:03 Farming vs Gathering
13:04 Eating The Best Cashew Fruit
15:03 Delivering Wild Cashews
16:17 Cashews From the Outer Islands
18:24 Why Start a Cashew Company in Coron?
21:07 Receiving & Drying Raw Cashews
23:20 How Cashews are Processed First Steps
26:23 Removing the Toxic Shell & Skin
30:05 Hand Processing & Amazing Cashew Oil
31:07 Grading, Sorting & Roasting
33:44 Making Cashew Butter
36:20 The Final Products
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© Gone With the Wynns 2024

[@gonewiththewynns]

Do you love these kind of stories as much as we do? Because this is why we travel! To have chance encounters like these that end up giving us an inside look into life, community and even business in the Philippines. And thanks again to Better Help for sponsoring this episode. Let BetterHelp connect you to a therapist who can support you, all from the comfort of your own home. Visit betterhelp.com/gonewiththewynns and enjoy a special discount on your first month.

[@2nd_of_3]

Amazing that they don’t cost more! We’re in our 60’s and my husband didn’t know where Cashews came from until 4 or 5 months ago 😁 it’s uncommon knowledge 🥰

[@2nd_of_3]

Oh, yes! You are our eyes to the world. Thank you from the bottom of my Lazy-boy 😂 take us wherever you want ❤

[@tacomablack25]

Loves it so much!! Except that I just took to the interwebs to try and buy me sum Pedro’s Cashew Butter and I can’t find it available to me in the states. :( Strike a deal to add it to your store! 😅

[@tuckshop]

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Raul is such a friendly and charismatic character. We searched high and low for a way to support Raul’s company. Unfortunately no distribution in the US that I could find. Am I missing a link somewhere? Perhaps the Wynn’s could work with Pedro’s to import their product.

[@akstman]

great content. things easily taken for granted even by locals are re-introduced to the world. great content.

[@inezodom5904]

If enough people thought like Raul the world would change for the better.

[@tpcreeper2185]

You mean for the "butter"!

[@joshrillo]

@@tpcreeper2185ba-dum tsss

[@BLKMGK4]

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats, it's not a difficult concept. Sadly many have the attitude of Me First but that doesn't seem like a very happy existence to me. Raul does seem like a really good man to me.

[@cfield1468]

The world needs more Raul’s. Treat workers with respect and fairness.

[@liob5536]

AGREE

[@thehcorps]

Correct!

[@chrispomfret8592]

Gone with the Wynns is now the BEST sailing/ documentary channel on KZbin. Better than most shows on tv. For a couple of van lifers turned yachties this is incredible. Your story telling is so good now.

[@jackwickman2403]

You know that's right.

[@Pillchuck]

That's funny!!

[@ruipedromendes6121]

Hello from Portugal, congratulations to Raul. He has carried out the correct management process, excluding non-productive intermediaries. All by himself. Without a degree in management. Congratulations on the report, these successful situations should be shared.

[@DidiPort]

Hi Rui from Portugal, as I’m sure you would know. It was the Portuguese who brought the Cashew from South America, initially into India Goa etc. the. It spread throughout Asia and Africa at this time. The Portuguese of course traded Spices all across Asia many many years before The Dutch, The English. The Spanish were sort of on their heals after Magalhães sailed on their behalf after being refused by the Portuguese King Manuel 1 the Fortunate, if I’m not wrong. Go Portugal, tough as - Descobradors. They changed the World as it was, to the World we have today (Go the Order of Christ might I say). And Raul is a gem, what a Human, Sir, I tips my hat to ya.

[@arresthillary9502]

a degree in management means nothing. he has proven that along with millions of other people. you value the wrong things

[@clherms]

@@arresthillary9502 I think you are misunderstanding the first comment. That's exactly what he was saying...done and didn't need a fancy degree.

[@user-wy2bi3vg9g]

❤❤❤❤

[@brianparkhurst1019]

​@@arresthillary9502I wouldn't say that it means nothing, just that MBA think more with the wallet than the heart. Mostly. Everyone is different. I ran my own construction company for 25 years, no degree, and always put fairness and my reputation above profit. I was profitable, but definitely could have made a lot more. However, I value happiness more.

[@jaranatube]

The Wynns do it again! What a fantastic and valuable lesson from a community that came together, minds and muscles, to survive and be more in control of their destiny. Raúl is a true leader, knowledgeable and passionate not only about his people and cashews, but also about how to inspire a whole community to re-invent themselves and beat the odds. A very inspiring story. Thank you Nicky and Jason for being the great ambassadors you are!

[@lueear1]

You said it just like I would have. thank you

[@gustavusviadolphus8377]

I couldn't agree more. What a process. Raúl needs a medal for starting such a business. Hope your promotion helps these people. I guess nobody has ever lost one thought about what effort there is to process cashews. At least I haven't. 👍

[@user-wy2bi3vg9g]

❤❤❤❤

[@pyladian]

Raul is not just a business person he is an incredible humanitarian!! What a different world we could create if more businesses had the heart of Raul and no doubt many of the folks that have supported this project. I have a much greater appreciation for what is involved in making those cashews that I have eaten over the years. Thank you so much for this video,not only was it very entertaining, and informative,it was most importantly for me,incredibly heart warming!! WELL DONE...

[@charlagarth926]

I will NEVER complain about the price of cashews again! I hope your video ups his business grow! Thank you.

[@rileybri]

Just when you think the Wynn's have shown you the most amazing places and people in the world Sunday rolls around and they blow your mind a bit more........ Thank you from Vermont!!

[@maryvancompernolle9544]

What a great story! I always wondered why cashews were more expensive than the average nut. There are so many great things about this story, the fact that it’s all done locally, the fact that he came up with his idea because Covid shut him down, he uses all parts of the nut with no waste. I think I’ll watch it again! So interesting!

[@CateWalker-lo1oo]

Raul is a superstar as are the Wynn’s for yet another fantastic episode in their journey. Thank you!

[@51marshmellow]

I am blown away with Raul and what he and his wife have created for themselves and their whole community. What wonders six degrees of separation can produce with all of the events that have to fall into place to have the Wynns at just the right place and time to connect and introduce us to such wonderful people and show us the ingenuity it takes to move forward with a dream. Love you Nikki and Jason. I never knew I would be so fascinated in the pecan industry💖

[@susanolsen9352]

Incredible episode! I worked for a short while in Manila running a knitting factory and found the Filippino people to be amazingly hard working, resourceful and committed to family values. Raoul seems to be a wonderful man, so worldly and knowledgeable -- it seems as if he had lived outside of the Phillippines and then returned at some point and started this business? Smart guy, so educated when it comes to the whole science behind cashew growth and production! Wishing him all the best for a profitable future!

[@leapdrive]

Excuse me, me may or may not have lived outside the Philippines. There are educated Filipinos with up to PhD local degrees. I find your comment biased and off-pudding.

[@baronetessdawson]

Palawan Cashew Company is so impressive! Raul is so kind…Great Smile! Heartwarming ❤❤❤ Faith in Humanity Renewed

[@Koya_Sipanlog_Express]

This is why I appreciate vloggers because of some new knowledge they bring to you which traditional media has no access to. Love this video.

[@paulliuzzo1320]

Having been stationed in the Philippines for a year when I was in the Navy I am so happy to see that someone is doing things locally to help out the economy there. What Raul is doing not only provides jobs and a paycheck for his employees, it also shows that there are ways to think outside the box to other would be entrepreneurs there. The Philippine people were some of the nicest folks I met in my navy travels and I love that they are finding ways to make it a better place for everyone. I hope Raul is ready for the amount of orders he is going to be getting from the exposure on your vast platform.

[@DeeBellezaR67D]

I love how your vlogs had become more like documentaries. People actually learn from your posts. These are videos people should watch. Entertaining and educational. Excellent work, guys.

[@gonewiththewynns]

It’s our favorite kind of story to tell. So glad you liked it!

[@dcrall]

Raul seems like a great guy. Loved the video.

[@lj4153]

Makes me want to meet people like Raul!!

[@stephki5812]

I always love how y’all highlight good humans and amazing communities! Stories like these absolutely inspire and restore our faith in humanity. Well done, Wynns!

[@Steve757-fl1hd]

OK. Raul is one passionate dude. It is so rare to meet someone that has so completely included everyone from the field workers to the businesses in his dream. What if every business thought the way he did - a fair wage and a fair price and you make a wonderful product. Everyone makes money - What a concept!

[@mweiland88]

This episode was the definition of something I didn’t know I wanted. Excellent journey with Raul and the whole cashew-ing process from harvest to product. Don’t abandon your sailing videos, but feel free to include more of these. Well done.

[@rjtumble]

Wow, Raul is a fascinating guy! Now I know which company I'll look for when i buy cashews and cashew butter, fascinating story and I love how much he supports the local community.

[@tamalpias]

I love what this man has done for his community. If I find the products I'll buy some to support.

[@soloflight75]

Raul, is my new hero. I love what he has done for his community. The value he is adding to his community is next level. We need more people like this guy in the world.

[@sharpnote1480]

The Philippine people are great. Hope they prosper.

[@ColAuctioneer]

I will never complain about how much they cost. I never ask where or how. Thanks

[@cherigolden8985]

Raul is my hero. He saw and he acted. The best!

[@mikesimons1544]

Been watching for many years, this has to be the most educational one of yours.....yet. Thanks.

[@frederickreinking6655]

Forget... National Geographic! You guys are it!!

[@amyl9864]

Brilliant story tellers!!! So glad the Wynns are back on a boat and finding all these great stories all over the world!

[@donrumph1]

This is one of your best episodes. Every island, city, group or extended family needs someone like Pedro. And of course you acted as an information collector and spreader of information. I had no knowledge of the life of cashew nut. Please continue. There are a lot of us following you.

[@tezdejesus8384]

You nailed it! Raul is magnificent! Somehow I missed that he is also a sailor, which just adds to the persona he projects. Perhaps his internet debut brings more interest in his projects. He's set to go far.

[@magan33ful]

Love love loved this video!!! I want to order some Pedro’s Cashew Butter. Thank you for sharing! Great presentation ❤

[@waltercastillo6842]

The most relevant sailing channel and even among other youtube creators. Congratulations to Raul as well. More of this!

[@levt2156]

Wow! That was so interesting! Raul looks like such a positive man. He has really uplifted the community. What a generous soul 😊

[@boatelectricaldiy]

Jason, I like how you and your wife have built your KZbin channel in such a classy and interesting way. It reflects well on you that she dresses respectfully all the time. This is missing from most of the sailing KZbin channels. Thank you for the great content!

[@Brenda.727]

Raul: “we looked for a little project” 🤯 Who knew!! Great story! Much success to Raul and all the others involved.

[@cherylsibson2529]

I was reading the history of the Philippines as you spoke amazing story on Raul land certainly Raul's ancestors are very happy for him. cashews are a healer for melanoma on the skin, he says, such wonderful news wonderful cashew's and people, another epic trip with " Gone with the Wynn's" Much success for all! Happy Mother's Day for all the Mom's out there, Curiosity 2 is most certainly your baby!

[@thegratefullifeofvermonand2848]

The sheer strength of these guys (Nicky, Jason, and Raul) to not laugh whenever he says "deez nuts" is just unbelievable. 34:00 that zinger is just perfect 🤣 Kidding aside, Raul is amazing guy! I hope we can have more people like him who makes an impact to the community regardless how much they earn from it. Kudos Raul!

[@parmcom]

Hello Wynns, Welcome to the island i was born in Busuanga. Mayor of Coron is my cousin Marjo Reyes. we came from big family in that island. Palanca, Sandoval, Fernandez, Reyes, Parmelee, Baracoso and more. You can visit the Culion island used to be leper colony and you will find my grandfather's name in the Museum Bert Parmelee who founded, administered to move the Filipino lepers in Culion island - which belongs to my grandmother's family Sandoval.

[@TheLandOfJonny]

This was such a cool video. I loved learning everything and seeing the joy in Raul as he described everything! Thank you Wynns :)

[@midway241]

That was AWESOME! Who knew the process was so labor driven. Thank you guys!

[@wilsonroo16]

ok this and that self sustaining island community are my favorite videos...Raul is brilliant. How much better can it get to use a resource that never ends, is natural, creates local jobs and better finances, environmentally follows all food safe guidelines....absolutely brilliant...says the girl who is currently sitting here in Canada munching on cashews lol

[@donaldlovegrove1754]

Enthralling episode, and Raul's energy is rather special. Great show Nikki and Jason.

[@diane8885]

What a wonderful Mother's Day gift from the Wynn's! Thanks so much. Happy Mother's Day to all!

[@maverickmyrtlebeach]

I will never complain about the price of Cashews ~ I'm going to buy some today, I hope from Coron ~~ Awesome video Thank you so much ~

[@jtwarshak]

This is hand down... my favorite video that you guys have produced!!! Well done to you, and well done, Raul!!!

[@alexisphilandrianos5786]

Amazing Raul! This is so great, I would love so much to participate to such a great project...

[@2nd_of_3]

Happy and relieved a little bit ☺️ I worry about you two.. you’ve become family. Now I can enjoy the Sunday update ❤

[@anajanaj5846]

Brilliant episode. Thank you ❤️

[@PBG762]

So interesting and inspiring!!! Good Job Raul!

[@Danielles210]

My favourite Sunday night activity. Excited for this!

[@Mark-ki7ic]

Sunday morning for me

[@moemoe211]

Sunday morning for me. I am always amazed by the vast viewership they have amassed all over the world. ❤️

[@mimiperl167]

Great episode. Keep them coming.

[@numberoneduchess]

Another great video. I always look forward to seeing them. Thanks for sharing.

[@marioncampone2362]

Wow the process is incredible!! Such an informative video. What a chance meeting

[@user-oy5nb2rw5x]

Wow loved this episode! So impressed with his ingenuity. Walnut shells are used in pincushions, perhaps that could work for cashews too. Another idea.

[@JanaTheRudeGirl]

This was the most fun video that I have seen in quite awhile. Raol made this so interesting and humorous. Enjoyed it thoroughly. If I could like it twice (or 10x), I would.

[@theresaherring3699]

Wonderful segment! Thank you!

[@tonybrownlee8300]

Great episode!! Thank you!

[@ThomasTwombly]

great video had no idea how cashews were processed you guys are great

[@PN_48]

Nice! That was fascinating, even Nikki’s line at 34:00😂 Morning coffee and the Wynns - happy Sunday from Luperon👍

[@JustMe-pp1mp]

The girl's good, she said it with such a straight face there was no apparent reaction from either Jason or Raul. I think they both missed it.

[@PN_48]

@@JustMe-pp1mpIt was so nicely dropped in as well… very smooooth👌

[@g-man2045]

Good info to know

[@merciseignuer1030]

I love this documentary. I will share this to all my relatives in the Philippines 🇵🇭..

[@prw629]

Fabulous episode, as always!

[@joanhall3718]

These are my favorite type of video. I love when you take us into the lives of the people you meet around the world.

[@ruelgalinato]

24:25 Raul's knee-slapping laughter at Jason's "calaman-seed" joke is truly a testament to the generosity of the Filipino people😅 No but for real, I loooved this episode so much! Raul seems like such a wonderful person and I adore all y'alls kind interactions with him and the other folks involved. It's also enlightening to see the time and labor-intensive process of the cashew going from tree to table; gives me a newfound appreciation for that "expensive" jar of cashew butter in my fridge.

[@brianbsully173]

Nicely produced piece!

[@dwightchase4013]

Amazing episode as always! but this one is especially touching. Thank you!

[@johnnylightning1491]

Another fun and educational Sunday morning with the Wynns. Thanks guys and keep the good stuff coming.

[@tinbarnranch]

Fascinating! Are these products available is the USA?

[@pingerfrints6716]

I think so bcoz the US likes importing organic products from Philippines.

[@jerrymacvaldosta]

Great job. So interesting. One of you BEST! Loved it. It is this sort of thing that sets you apart from the run of the mill cruising VLOG's.

[@h.g.r.lenten7386]

Great video, very educational, and great to see Raul doing so well

[@terrancepillay3922]

Raul Pedro....... Is absolutely..... A awesome and informative guy. He kept me, wanting to learn more. Thank you from South Africa

[@taraodonnell8929]

Wahoo!!! Morning coffee with the Wynns♥ Love from the East Coast of Canada♥

[@gonewiththewynns]

Morning! 🍵

[@STACY_ihategachaheat]

Now living in the Philippines very close to Palawan, but born in Canada's East Coast. N B

[@jonathansimonbarr]

Enjoyed that, very interesting. Thanks guys!

[@1235sheridan]

Fascinating! Love watching you guys and your adventures.

[@jeannestark6293]

Greetings from Clearwater Florida! I’m Jeannie Stark here and it’s getting overcast you’re not missing much

[@nathanixslade]

In Brazil we have cashew plantations and we pick them from the tree, not from the ground, the fruit is used for frozen juice and the chestnut, after roasting, we eat with salt as if it were peanuts. I've been eating it since I was little and I don't know anyone who has had an allergy or poisoning problem.

[@YummyFever-dv1jx]

Inside the shelf covering the nuts has a liquid like an acid that when it gets into your skin you get scar from it,it burning your skin,that is why you need to be careful to break the shelf and it is really needs to put on fire to break the shelf from the nuts❤

[@dartfather]

@nathannixslade Plantation crops are different. The trees are arranged in orderly rows on mostly level ground with clean underbrush, machines can go through easily every harvest. This video have wild cashews growing haphazardly with wild undergrowth. The pickers are not employees and I think they rather pick the nuts from the ground than climb to pick the fruits because of the extra hassle of handling the useless fruits and of course the climbing. In the future, when what Raul said that they will use the fruit, maybe it is worth climbing for the fruit.

[@claudiah5643]

Best episode yet! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rjaquaponics9266]

Excellent tour!!!

[@suzannechance5876]

Fascinating! And thank the universe, optimistic! Always enjoyable and informative! 😊

[@BobFirth]

Great video, amazingly many of your best videos don’t involve sailing. You guys have become excellent documentarians. Your lives are so interesting, thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@psmithrpm]

Good job, and a great message to send out to the world! Thank you for all your many contributions.

[@michaelsilva7176]

This is one of my favorite episodes, thanks!

[@pinoyfarmerinbukidnonph3198]

Oh your here now in our country. WELCOME. Avid fun from your vanlife until now.

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Thank you for the tour Raul. I have learnt so much and you described the entire process really well. I would love to try your products, is there a website or is it only available locally? (and in Manila) 🙂🐿🌈❤️ [sydney australia]

[@aguero2010ni]

Lovely Guy. U can see the passion when explaining

[@Miranaaaa]

Wow, this is like TV-quality documentary work! It's not just the usual tour vlog like others do-I'm actually learning new things about my own country. Amazing!

[@caseyleichter2309]

A multi-level locally-owned business from the (literal) ground up - this was fascinating! Many thanks to you for a story as educational as it is entertaining; and many, many thanks to Raul for courageously letting us all have a peek at his enterprises. (The true enterprising spirit: finding a product and a market for what was previously considered wastage - kudos!)

[@-sil]

There needs to be more Rauls in the world. A good man, doing a good thing, to benefit all involved. Amazing.

[@msgrace77]

Excellent video!! The info is priceless. Congratulations to Raul for his business concept and willingness to spread the wealth among the people who are doing the actual work.

[@jackienation7694]

The whole time Nicky is touching everything I’m praying! Please don’t be allergic!❤😂😂

[@pixelgraphica]

Thanks for the education. I had no idea how cashews were harvested and processed. No idea that the fruit was edible. No idea that the oil is poisonous, etc, etc. THANK YOU!!!

[@patwhite640]

Outstanding show! I learned so much

[@stevemckenzie6334]

Raul, great personality and so articulate and smart. Great episode guys.

[@staroceans8677]

Raul is a most fascinating and wise man. A wonderful Mentor and entrepreneur. His benevolent nature is amazing, and he should be considered the Ambassador of Cashews. I had no idea they were such a process. He certainly explains it so thoroughly and comprehensively that it makes reasonable sense regarding their costs. I wish Raul a great deal of success! A very educational video you're lucky to be able to have these experiences, your lives are enviable. AND, I will never look at cashews the same again without reverence for their process. 😊

[@chrisaulbach4582]

Good human that Raul.

[@OGScooby]

Good job Raul!! keep up the good work! would love to visit next time im in Palawan

[@tomscott3939]

thankyou great information!!!!

[@nicelourieyu3589]

So proud here that you like Palawan❤

[@marleneengel7984]

Wow this was FASCINATING!!! Raul is awesome 🤩. Thank you for sharing this!!

[@StephSH]

Great video!