My Winter Garden + Vegetable Soup & Skillet Cornbread

Please join me in this episode as I tour the frosty garden, make a hearty vegetable soup, and bake Buttermilk Skillet Cornbread (recipe linked below). I think you will enjoy the recipes!
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Kevin Lee Jacobs
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Valatie, NY 12184

[@susankara7520]

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[@swansfan6944]

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[@JeffJefferson]

I always read the comments on his videos because he attracts positive people!!!

[@swansfan6944]

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[@bmbc100]

This video hit me in the heart. I grew up with a lot of extended family. They did all that you do. Cooking...gardening...flowers...decorating. Everything you did in this video brought back a flood of memories and feelings of my family that have been gone for quite some time now. Im 59. So here i sat...enjoying but with tears running down my face. Then you made me giggle when you plunked that big ol slab of butter on the cornbread. My dear mother loved her butter. So thank you for this one.

[@goldenganeshji7760]

Best is you end every sentence with a smile!!!!! not everyone has that charm👍🏻 Nice healthy soup

[@issyness8658]

When we don’t know if it’s a soup or a stew, we call it a a stoup. Keep smiling and stay warm dear Kevin! Love you!

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Love that!

[@arshanlikethevideo2019]

😅😅

[@frankutah7911]

Your garden draped in snow is HEAVEN.I also love bare wintry trees.They are also divine at night or late evening in or after rain.The raindrops dripping.And if only people took their time and spoke as slowly and beautifully as you do,we would have peace on earth.

[@JeffJefferson]

How could anyone turn down an afternoon in Kevin’s cozy parlor!!! Thanks for the invitation as always !!!!

[@Sally-nse2]

A lovely rustic soup, a roaring fire and a beautifully laid table, after a walk with a friend in the snow on a crisp cold day - perfection Kevin.

[@yellowrose3799]

Yes, your garden is a fairy land. Perfect for doggies and their humans ❣️. Your invitation to join you for dinner is always so gracious.

[@rebeccayoung6505]

The perfect ending to any day - visit with the warm and welcoming Kevin Lee Jacobs! It has been too long.

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Heavenly winter walk. Former New Yorker who loves living through your video, but not having to manage all the other headaches with snow. Your backyard is magnificent covered in its finery. Knowing that cornbread and vegetable stew is ready and waiting is delectable. What a complete delight.

[@tevaz5001]

What a beautiful world you have created for yourself and your beloved ones. Thank you for sharing!

[@organic3280]

You always do everything to make your guests feel as comfortable and well fed as possible. I swear I can feel the welcoming warmth of your fires. Ahhhhhhh....! Oh, and thank you for the lovely glass of wine. You are a truly an exceptional host. Isn't it the most satisfying feeling?

[@ricardapoznanski5604]

A fairy-tale-like video..... the snow-white garden.....the chimney....the beautiful house....the elegant and tasteful home.....your charming,calm and friendly presentation....another delicious recepie....I LOVE IT

[@ManceyJG55]

With the fire going, your hearty soup, cornbread and a glass of claret it looked all cosy and warm in your room. Your garden, however, looks absolutely stunning and beautiful in the snow.

[@LillydeMontagne]

After a couple of tumultuous and sad days (my dear 19 year old cat Milwaukee almost died, it was a very close call for him) today at the vet we recognized that my old man was coming around! He’s back to his old self, eating, drinking, cuddling and chatting with me and that fills my heart with so much joy. Watching your beautiful new video was exactly what I needed to end today as a happy and relieved day. I’ll try the corn bread for sure! And was it a black cat in your garden? Avery got quite excited, didn’t she! Thank you, dear Kevin, for warming my heart and soul again and again. Just thank you. 🙂❤️

[@xtinealto]

Thank you for another lovely video, Kevin! Your property is incredible and your choice of recipes is perfect for a cozy, snowy day!! Until next time!

[@mjecheverria4197]

Mr Fox is one lucky man...have a wonderful weekend.

[@grandaflora4191]

There is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup with cornbread on a cold winter evening. Split pea with ham is our favorite.

[@melodypanek448]

Mr. Potato-head keeping you company is so funny and sweet.

[@telawilcox6640]

Dear Kevin, I really enjoyed the walk in the snow. I've lived in southern Florida since 1961. Haven't seen snow for decades. I love skillet cornbread.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

OFF SUBJECT: I cut a garlic bulb cross ways. Then slam the halves with a wide knife, cut side down and the cloves drop out. Then I store them covered in Sicilian olive oil in a small jar and press them as needed. The V8 is a brilliant healthy addition!

[@mariedyde448]

Can I ask, do they keep ok for some time. On e of the main reasons I use the garlic paste is because there is just me and my husband to cook for, I would prefer to use fresh garlic, but end up throwing so many cloves away Cheers

[@norberttietjen6506]

@@mariedyde448 , press the garlic , add a little salt and stir the paste with some olive oil . You can store it in small jars in the refrigerator during some months or even freeze it .

[@nadinehansen9241]

@@norberttietjen6506 I'm going to do this! I grow garlic every year. I have frozen it or dehydrated it in the past, but this sounds like a much better way to do it.

[@norberttietjen6506]

@@nadinehansen9241 , make sure the paste is always covered with the oil if you put in the refrigerator. Enjoy .

[@nadinehansen9241]

@@norberttietjen6506 Thank you.

[@reglindiseckhardt9777]

Walking in that snow reminds me of walking in the snow filled landscape during my childhood. Love it.

[@tishratcliff9601]

Don’t you just love the wonderful smell of a hearty soup simmering on the stove when the weather outside is cold and wet?

[@amalabisaab964]

Kevin I have watched all your videos and keep watching again and again and again you are my best company

[@deirdre6537]

Your videos have literally saved my life. They are so calming to my soul. I appreciate you so much, Sir Kevin, Thank you for being available to me, through your channel.

[@rebeccayoung6505]

It has been too long and it feels like coming home - home to decency, truth, kindness, good food and enjoyment in making it and eating it with a good appetite.

[@geraldinefields1730]

NUMMY !! You are right about the cornbread not needing to be so sweet. I made the unsweetened cornbread for my father. However, my mother would crumble a piece of cornbread into a glass and then add a little sugar and pour buttermilk over it. That was was her "dessert" and believe me, it is good. It's a southern thing.

[@arj-peace]

My grandpa from Arkansas did the same. ☺️

[@geraldinefields1730]

@@arj-peace Yes. It is delicious!

[@thomdantzer1753]

Very few gardens are that beautiful in winter. Looks like some great planning went into creating your masterpiece of a garden. Well done. As I'm watching this video, it's a dreary rainy day. You've inspired me to make a hearty soup and biscuits since I have no cornmeal. Great content

[@bluelot7546]

your videos are a wonderful ,calm ,elegant moment in a a crazy world - thank you for all the care you put into them

[@g.christelbecker6349]

What a delightful video!!!! I loved walking in the garden after the snowstorm. Watching you cook and the elegant presentation of the food by the fire make me plain happy. Thank you Kevin and God bless you!

[@wendymuir7818]

I like how Mr. Potato Head is lending his support. 😊

[@ladyw605]

The snow is so beautiful!!! In our home, soup, especially vegetable, with cornbread or crusty Italian or French bread, is one of our favorite meals. I can clearly imagine how your kitchen smells!!!

[@grnwillow4632]

I love gardens in winter, actually I love gardens all the time, but the contrasts in winter are so interesting. The soup looks perfect, thanks for inviting us along!

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

SO HAPPY! Listening to (new age) Gregorian Chant music, making a foccacia bread to ferment for the next 48 hours while it snows heavily (6-8”) in Wolcottville, IN on 3-3 2023. KLB! Roast all your veggies first, then make your soup! Mega flavor! Thanks to KZbin feed for sending me my FAVORITE show! Such winter joy! Thank you Kevin & Fam!

[@beth285]

Watching this video, I missed a beautiful New York winter day with fresh snow on the ground while cooking a healthy warm stew. If I could give this video two thumbs up, I would! Thank you, Kevin.

[@beckid5107]

Always so glad when you post a new vlog. This looks delicious!

[@susanbrennan5511]

Your videos are so calming and gentle. I can’t wait to see your kitchen garden in the summer!

[@SlimshadyVictoria]

We just got hit with a winter storm here, in Ontario! While I,m not wild about the snow, it,s positively magical with your landscape! Cutting veggies for my soup as I,m sending this off! Thank you Kevin, your a very special and TALENTED man!

[@vanessagodiin770]

You have such a lovely romantic home. Your decor is beautiful. A man with great taste. Mr. Fox is so very lucky to have you in his life and he in yours. Your meals are always so delicious and well presented with all the fix'ins. My favourite part of your tablescape is the fresh cut flowers and the beautiful dishware you own. Tea is such an exquisite part of any meal and I always think it tastes so much better served in a pretty China cup. Your lawn and garden area reminds me so much of a Victorian garden with the groomed maze of boxwood, and a gorgeous water fountain center stage . It must be so peaceful to sit there listen to the trickle of water and admire the beautiful flowers and landscape. Just give me a good book and I will see you at dinner :) Thank you for sharing your elegant home and of course your five star menus. All The Best Always.

[@kathleenpalmer845]

Lovely ! Thank you for setting a place for us at your fireside table of deliciousness. 😋

[@elizabethneville3086]

Your gardens are BEAUTIFUL 😍 In winter, it's a fairyland!! ❄️

[@janicemattos6326]

What a delightful way to spend an evening winding down😊Thank you for transporting me to a peaceful and inspiring place. You are appreciated so much Kevin, I am so glad I found your channel ❤

[@taitweigel64]

I enjoy all your recipes, cleaning, eating, table settings, and your sweet dog who is photo bombing in a gentle way.

[@IngeLyck]

I am from Denmark Europe, so I am so thankful you have both measurement’s. Thank you for your thoughtfulness . I enjoy your videos and I am looking forward to them every week. Take good care

[@tricia9559]

Kevin, I love ‘visiting’ with you! for me thats exactly what your videos make me feel like, a lovely visit with a friend. 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@sabineschlemminger9600]

Thank you very much - I am one of your viewers in Europe (Germany) and I love your cooking recipes. Greetings from east frisian coast. Sabine

[@feliciapillow5860]

Hi Kevin. I must say, you really know how to make a house a home. 🙂

[@foreverandalways3305]

I love your floral arrangement on the fireplace. I saw your recipe previously for 🧈 butter bunt cake, and I'm going to make it. Corn bread and stew on a cold winter's day are great.🍽❄️❄️❄️

[@mariedyde448]

There is a book I read called " the mill on the floss" and the heroine, Maggie, walks in the " Red Deeps". When I saw your tall trees I thought of that book

[@TuckerSP2011]

Kevin, I loved seeing your winter garden. It's gorgeous. I'm very interested in gardening and think you have designed so many interesting spaces. The vegetable stew is perfect for Lent! It looked wonderful as did the cornbread. Thank you for your inspiring content every week!

[@victoriaf.74]

Hello, my refined man! You elevate a veggie soup to new heights. Thank you 🤗

[@gingertunstall7739]

I LOVE that you made authentic cornbread with no flour and little if any sugar. If you have never tried hot water cornbread I imagine you would really like that as well.

[@mariapepper6175]

What a perfect cold weather meal!! The soup looks so delicious! Thank you, Kevin for inviting us to your beautiful home and including us in this wonderful meal. Sending prayers and love! 🙏❤

[@PeppersMom]

Your cornbread recipe is Appalachian-approved! I grew up in the southern Appalachian Mountains and our cornbread had very little to no sugar. I have lived in the northern Midwest for two decades and cannot accept the sweetness of the regional cornbread. It is almost like cake. I appreciate your taste in cornbread ingredients!

[@rosepaetzke2933]

You are such a calming sweet man😇. Thank you for sharing your talents, home and garden with us ❣️ You are a lovely inspiration 💐💝

[@debhurd8898]

I'm glad I happened upon you. I'm on KZbin a lot, but I just found you, and I'm glad. You seem so gentle and kind. Your property is beautiful. The garden is to die for.❤

[@ramonawestberry4751]

a healthy dish in a Soul healing environment, thank you 💝

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

That butter pat looked like a Sams Club bulk purchase LOL!

[@susangolden7383]

What a time I had finding CORNMEAL!!! I looked in all of the major grocery chains and only found white grits. I finally asked my Amish friend who hunted them up for me in her Amish store! They used to reside next to the oatmeal and Cream of Wheat in all of our stores years ago! Now I am all set to make your Skillet Cornbread and Soup!!! I loved your winter tour! Your house and gardens are beautiful in every season!!! 🙂

[@pauletteispassingiton943]

I’m coming to your house for real!!…great job Kevin

[@christochristov297]

Hello! In some strange way there are the returning pictures of my childhood in your video. Thank you, sir Jacobs!

[@johndoherty8958]

Hi Kevin Lee this is Fiona Lee from Australia. I love love love your garden how magical it looks and the past has given us a glimpse of its mystery. Love your channel and thank you for being authentically you. God Bless.🦘🙏

[@dianecarver4018]

A very nice way to spend a snowy day indoors

[@nilou352]

How simple pleasures make the life beautiful !

[@valereehansen4378]

Hello Kevin Lee and beautiful days to you, Mr Fox, Avery, and Binky. Enjoyed this spectacular video and relaxing walk with you and Avery in your snow covered garden. Beauty and serenity from beginning to end.

[@uelihartmann7122]

23.1.2024..... .it is sowing here in Basel Switzerland!!!!! What a great idea, this soup and cornbread 🙋‍♀️💕💕thank you hugs Rosa

[@estherspindlove5626]

Such a beautiful garden! Perfect menu for after the snow storm! Another menu I will be making- yummy!

[@deebrake]

Happy Friday Kevin and Mr. Fox, I hope you both stay warm and toasty today. I love the V8 juice idea, I will try it next time. This is one of my fav warm dishes, thank you for sharing. There is almost enough soup to bottle the extra, I have never bottled soup but I would love to learn.

[@bretasorenson2475]

Your winter garden after your snowstorm looks amazing!

[@carmenmalinis1371]

I love watching your videos...your recipes, household tips, your garden, your home and the nice, easy feeling I get from your authentic and peaceful lifestyle. Bless you!❤❤❤

[@vkh08]

That is not a garden - it‘s a PARK ! Mouth watering soup and bread … ✌️

[@irenemorley75]

I make all my own soups, you know they are full of goodness with no added crap.

[@mrs.rosylady7176]

I enjoyed seeing your winter garden Kevin...it has beautiful bones. You're making the cold and snowy winter warm and cheerful with your welcoming smile and wonderful videos.

[@suecastillo4056]

V8 is a GREAT base for veggie soup! My mom made it like that for many many years!! ♥️‼️🙋‍♀️

[@rosedwight804]

Everything looked just perfect. Ur garden in the snow was beautiful. If u were a southerner u would put the skillet for the cornbread in the oven to heat, with oil, butter would get to hot & burn, then pour in the cornbread mix. This creates that wonderful bottom crust. U r just so calm & gracious, helps on these days that r dark & raining in Ohio.

[@rebeccaschen4372]

The vegetable soup looks delicious!! My mother made her cornbread in a skillet also. Just wonderful!!

[@mooseeyesable]

How lovely - so nice on a cold winters day. Watching from Newfoundland Canada- March 03 2023. Thank you for sharing

[@edieohoxoxo932]

Have to agree...your smile is as warm and inviting as your soup or "Stoup" as another commenter called it. Trying... Thank you. PS...what I also like is when a little mistake is made, you don't edit it out like other cooking videos. You keep it real and I appreciate that!

[@brendaleepierson2112]

thank you thank you thank you,,, Brenda

[@thetartantopiary]

Thanks for your lovely content and delicious recipes. Your Friday recipes are usually my Saturday lunches. I appreciate the inspiration.

[@Outcast331]

Thank you Kevin Lee Jacobs for a wonderful post - I loved most of all the walk in your beautiful garden in the snow. I also particularly loved seeing Madame Avery so keen to get on with things. The vegetable soup recipe looks and sounds absolutely delicious - as does the cornbread. The work I do is rather challenging, so it is always refreshing to take a break to watch one of your inspiring and beautiful videos - I am very grateful to you for creating the videos. Thank you. Kind greetings from Hester Stiller, Cape Town, South Africa

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

You are always so warm and inviting Kevin! Thank you so much for all you do and share with us I so look forward to seeing your videos. Stay safe and warm ❤️🥂😉see you next time 👨‍🍳

[@user-xl4zr1xw1o]

Nothing better than soup & cornbread!

[@nathalieisbister124]

Love your garden would like to see Avery run, your voice and your persona bring me such peace. I make all your vegetarian recipes and here’s another delicious recipe thank you Kevin and never change

[@Lizzy514]

Share your channel with a friend, telling her about the boxwood hedge. You're parlor music is a piece my dad played on the guitar. 💕

[@jenniferbielitz2179]

Mmmmmmm looks delish........ you need to build a snowman.......LOL xxx

[@bettymaugeri7316]

The snow has given your beautiful grounds a wonderland look!

[@roreyb7]

Enjoyed the garden tour with you I think that gardens have there own beauty in winter as well as summer. The soup you made looked wonderful perfect for a cold winter day or night.

[@anneclark1330]

I add V8 to my veggie soup also. I don't care for cornbread though. Although I keep trying it! Your garden is lovely in the snow. One can feel the quiet and peace!

[@mjkay8660]

YES!!! just in time, i swear you read my mind. i have chili going in the instapot. first time to actually cook dry beans rather than throwing them out after 2 days soaking, and with the cornbread i will make enuf to share w the invalid neighbor.

[@cjenkins8785]

Warm and hearty soup after a winter stroll in the garden. A wonderful day.

[@dragonrising11]

The chick peas in the soup combined with the corn bread make a complete protein. ..Avery seems to like the snow!!😊😊

[@BarbaraJCH]

I like to add corn to my cornbread. It adds a little surprise as you bite in.

[@teena1773]

Hi Kevin! We too here in Ontario Canada received the same winter storm. Your gardens are beautiful with all that winter interest! Thanks for the tour. Let's hope Spring is just around the corner and you give us another tour. Stew looks tasty. I will have to give it a try. Have a fabulous week my friend!

[@donnawatson845]

Absolutely LOVE the snowy scene...miss the snow

[@barbaracarbone4658]

I am so thrilled to see a gluten free cornbread!! Yummy soup, too. Thanks much❤

[@karensmith2204]

Yummy yes....hay Kevin , why can't your sweet pup run free in your magnificent garden?

[@barbaramitchell3732]

I’m writing from sunny Florida and your video brought back so many memories of snowy days in my past. Your garden is so exquisitely beautiful. Thank you for sharing a walk in your snow gilded garden and your lovely presentation of preparing such a hearty and wholesome meal. I will be trying the soup and cornbread. Even in Florida, we have some cool days!

[@ma-ac5507]

Kevin you h one really is so special. You have done such a marvelous job with it and the gardens. This winter that you are showing us, for me it makes me feel like a dream comes true. Thank you for such a beautiful and special dream dream. Thank you making my life better!!! I feel happiness and so much love in everything you do.

[@sdgagirl1]

Love that you took us for a walk in the snow! Here in Georgia we don't see much snow so it was so nice! Vegetable soup is my speciality but I've never put cabbage in it, I believe I'll try that next time I make it. Here in the south we always use an iron skillet for our cornbread and always Buttermilk but never any sugar at all. It all looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing!