Kitchen upgrade and comfort food

[@christinebursey4976]

Nice job Sean,nothing like a sink to wash your dishes in.Love your videos,stay safe.🥰🇨🇦🥰

[@jdfromsc3473]

Good job there Brother. Coming along nicely.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thanks JD! I really like how this is coming out! At this rate I may eventually have a kitchen hahahahhahah

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Ahhh nice.. must say it took me 3 dang days to finish watching.. geez!! But sure love watching your progress..🩷☮️

[@SeanInAlaska]

Hahhahaha! As always Yvonne, thank you!!

[@jheremck]

...two sinks with water to wash dishes is a *LUXURY!!!* ...niiiice :)

[@SeanInAlaska]

No water yet....but getting closer!

[@paulandlaurahausman379]

You could install a caracel in the corner, on the right side of the sink cabinet nicely. A double sink is nice but with canning and processing meat one sink style will give you plenty of workspace for washing jars, big heavy pots and pans, and cleaning meat. Two - one door cabinets will take care of the pots and pans, with a draw for the kitchen working tools or silverware next to the sink cabinet. Use the butcher block top you bought next to the stove. You can use it like a "L" shape counter to sit at.

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

I woke up at 4:30am and was greeted with a cold room (60's inside) and a video from my favorite Alaskan channel. Turned the heater on and think I'll have soup for breakfast. Been eating Taco style soup with lots of veggies for breakfast lately. Love it.

[@SeanInAlaska]

That sounds yummy!!!

[@xqzmeartdesign284]

Do you really need all those things… You’ve packed everything in but the kitchen sink… Lol! Sean, you know I’m kidding. The kitchen is the heart of the abode and no matter where you go with it, we all know it’s gonna be alright! Wow you got that monster in! Now the real fun begins, Lol! Are you thinking about another sink for an outdoor prep station next year?

[@oldcountry220]

Hey Sean black plastic utensils are not a great choice check out how and what they are actually made of it might surprise you and cause you to rethink using them. Great progress!

[@SeanInAlaska]

Agreed! But I lost my ladle and had that one floating around... lol

[@estellaknox9285]

Looks very nice

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you!!

[@ouralaskahomestead]

It’s really coming together

[@SeanInAlaska]

It really is! And I am loving how it looks too!

[@BlueberryBog62]

Plumbers putty under the sink perimeter, and you could also mask off the parting line between butcher blocks, and use plumbers putty to seal the joint. The putty stays soft, you could always take it apart if needed.

[@SeanInAlaska]

I have caulking for the sink, good idea for the counter joints too!

[@willenehall9698]

Good job

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you!

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

One step at a time my friend :) Your kitchen is coming together looks great 👍, Awesome pot of warm beans on a cold day :) Take care Sean stay warm

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you!!

[@karendegeyter2937]

Look at you go Sean. It looks amazing you did a really great job. How's was the meal I bet it was delicious it sure looked amazing. Hey next time you use tomato paste open both ends remove the bottom one over your pot and all of the paste will slide out of can and remove the other top. I hope the family and all the chickens and Sam are all doing well.

[@SeanInAlaska]

I never remember to do that with the silly can hahaaa! Thanks Karen!!

[@lipsticklodge7526]

Looking good Sean and that soup looked awesone too! My mom made great hammock and bean soup!

[@BlueberryBog62]

I need a good enameled cast iron pot like that. I'm looking at Staub. glad you got your sink!

[@SeanInAlaska]

I have 2, both are Lodge brand and pretty reasonably priced.

[@arvellataratuta2150]

Suggestion: instead of cutting the butcher block sink countertop, consider moving the cabinet to the end of the counter, which leaves a gap between sink cabinet and those on the other wall, you could incorporate some shelves in that area, or a spot for a waste can. Also consider getting a smaller sink, just one large sink instead of a double sink.

[@SeanInAlaska]

That is what I ended up doing...I will show the final look at the start of next week's video!

[@raquelhernandez1733]

Another step up in your kitchen. I have the same faucet in my kitchen, it looks nice, serves it purpose. Don't worry about "the mess", you are working on different projects,, is all good! The soup looks yummy!! I made something called "pasteles". Is almost a version of tamales. Is a traditional puertorican meat-filled patty served during the holidays. We use green bananas, something called white yautia or malanga and small piece of pumpkin. The meat we mostly use is pork. It's delicious. Thank you for another awesome video.

[@SeanInAlaska]

That sounds so good!!!

[@lesliearbogast1]

Fantastic work. Love you ham shank and red beans dinner. It’s really great.

[@SeanInAlaska]

So yummy! And thank you!!

[@ReneeAment-jk9zj]

Wow first time I saw your video on a Thursday. Great surprise. Your soup looks great. I bet your cabin is nice and warm with the stove top on. . Stay safe and have fun this weekend.

[@SeanInAlaska]

That was a but of a mistake on my end, but oh well hahahahah. The cabin is toasty when I have the stove going long like I did for the soup!

[@josephpedone2004]

The benefits of living alone, you can eat all the beans you want 🤣 Hot dogs and beans for me 👍

[@SeanInAlaska]

😂🤣😂🤣 right?

[@miric6224]

Hi Sean, i heard you mention you were watching Bob Ross. A few years into my retirement i accidently started art classes at my community college. I took drawin II, three times! I never did any paintbrush art stuff. (I sewed knitted embroidered…all needing an artist eye). My goal was to oil paint pirtraits. My youngest son bought me a BobRoss set, so I also triedhis method. I ended up taching private art lessons to a half dozen students. I had a fast learning curve and one student in my class asked to work with her which we did for about three yrs. Are you interested in learning to paint? You have a terrific environment for landscapes. If you are interested i’d be willing to help you with bsic theory. My last teacher was a professional srtist from who I took zoom lessons because he lived in Peru. I took from him for 2.5yrs and still follow him. Internet classes work. I never painted on a canvas until about 12 yrs ago. I took a break when my son died….i took a break from life’s normal activities while in deep grief. Sorry to write so long as a comment. I couldn’t find your email address. [e-mail]. PS your doing a great job on your kitchen. I’m surprised you cut the wood board for your sink rather than using it for a bread board. We, hubby and me, watched your video this evening.

[@PhilCatorio]

Hello Sean: well another piece in the puzzle. Your kitchen is looking good and a few cupboards and your kitchen will be complete. Great job now sit back and cook a few meals to celerbrate, have fun and enjoy.

[@SeanInAlaska]

I like your advice Phil!! Hahahhah

[@slowly_radish8374]

Hey a kitchen with running water IS exciting 👍👍

[@SeanInAlaska]

It will be, when I finish the water system hahahahhaha...for now though it will make doing the dishes easier!

[@Whipple1]

Good going! May I be so old as to suggest a backslash? Even a piece of plexiglass. If you’re like me, that wall will wear the scars of every meal you cook! Cheers! Whipple

[@SeanInAlaska]

I have an eye on some maple for the backsplash...but want to install the last ser of cabinets first.

[@donnaduhamel6004]

BACKSPLASH!😮😂❤

[@SeanInAlaska]

Not until the counters are all done.

[@moondg66]

You can cook for me anytime!! Yum!!

[@JanetWilson-id6yr]

The sink looks cool Sean and the food as well. Made me hungry. Well done.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you Janet!

[@sandollarj504]

Hey there from the PNW The soup and sink are looking great !!

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you!

[@jerrycraig3737]

I am getting excited for you to finish your kitchen. My husband and I built a big house and the kitchen kept being put back. It took us 3years before the kitchen was finished. It was such a nice feeling when the kitchen was finished. It will be nice for you to find a home to put your kitchen stuff in the cupboards. I know you are a laid back guy but it makes life so much easier when things have a place to go.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Of all the rooms in this little cabin, the kitchen will be the best ro have done!

[@SeanInAlaska]

I am most excited about the kitchen as well!

[@dirdam122007]

Love your sink and faucet 👍🏻🤗❤️🙏🏻❤️🤗👍🏻

[@normfromhawaii1173]

I want to eat at your house! With Aloha...

[@johnsemrau6412]

I thought you were gonna throw some stock in with that instead of water 😋😋😋

[@SeanInAlaska]

I bet you could, but i have only ever used water lol

[@kristingrounds4163]

Kitchen is coming together nicely!!

[@SeanInAlaska]

I am loving how it is looking!

[@SteveG_in_Maine]

I used tomato paste last night in my cabbage soup. I always cut the top and the bottom off the little can. Then I remove one lid and push the other through the can like a push pop. Works great. Better than a spatula or a butter knife anyway. 😉

[@SeanInAlaska]

I have no idea why I did not know this! Hahahahahhaa

[@jonathandavis5794]

Looks good Sean! The ham and beans look delicious with the biscuits.... Did you forget the cut off your overhang next to your refrigerator?

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thanks! And nope...it turned out that my garbage can fits perfectly under that overhang, so I kept it hahhahaa

[@OldSchoolAlaska]

Kitchen is coming along nicely!!! Good looking soup!!

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thanks! And it was yummy!

[@OldSchoolAlaska]

@SeanInAlaska I bet it was!!

[@GaryLive-f1d]

Your cabin is getting organized. Sean 😁. Thank you for video.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you for watching!

[@Hillbilly007-yd9gu]

Like the new sink. Your supper looked good.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you!

[@AlaskanFreedom]

Love ham and beans. Looks great

[@kathymcgill4870]

I always get so hungry watching you cook, looks delicious!

[@SeanInAlaska]

It was yummy!!

[@kevinwright1551]

Awesome job on getting a cabinet and sink. Making the place more Homer. I love the special soup that you made . So awesome indeed. Keep up the great work.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thanks Kevin!

[@gennova7133]

Nice!❤

[@dennisparisian7040]

Good supper

[@PatrickHealy-s3l]

You need wall cabinets.

[@SeanInAlaska]

Maybe 2....

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Yay For a SINK....WOOT WOOT BUddy

[@SeanInAlaska]

It's the little things right? Hahahhahha

[@ravincathomestead-cecilia2894]

Take care

[@debbiemiller7342]

Very nice looking!

[@coolhand6669]

Hey Sean I remember when there was nothing there and it looks really good you'll get it done sooner or later just remember one job a day one job a day if you do that it'll be done

[@SeanInAlaska]

I was just thinking about how it looked before sheetrock hahahhaha

[@curmudgeinnak]

the best way to wake up in Alaska brother.

[@SeanInAlaska]

100%!

[@howieoutdoors]

Hi Sean from Tacoma Wa

[@terrydoyle4298]

Great job and now I want pinto beans and hocks !!

[@brendajones9467]

Looks great !!

[@billiehuskins8129]

Great job..........

[@SeanInAlaska]

Thank you!

[@karengaudiosi9390]

Sean you really know your stuff- cooking or carpentry! Wondering if you do any canning? And how often do you “grocery shop “? Love your videos thanks for sharing 😊

[@SeanInAlaska]

I have canned and i look forward to really getting into it hard core in the next few seasons. I work in a grocery store so I usually just pick up what I need and stock up on deals when I see them lol....

[@charlesandanaylnw4892]

Dinner looked great - Sean - We need to try that recipe. Good job on the sink and cabinet. Does any of your neighbors have running water?

[@SeanInAlaska]

Most folks around me have running water via a well. It will be a while before I do that. Lol

[@charlesandanaylnw4892]

@@SeanInAlaska I know a well can be expensive to drill. Do you know how deep did they had to dig? My wife has taken pictures of our Christmas tree - we will sent them via email.

[@SeanInAlaska]

@charlesandanaylnw4892 depth varies out here...greatly hahhahahhah

[@RobertKostroun]

It’s coming together!

[@SeanInAlaska]

One step at a time!

[@TheWrightTimes]

Am I imaging it or did you have a fridge freezer in the kitchen.

[@SeanInAlaska]

I do! I just pulled it out to install the counter.

[@TheWrightTimes]

@SeanInAlaska gotcha I thought that must have been the case

[@TheWrightTimes]

I need to season my kitchen table. What did you use?

[@SeanInAlaska]

Food grade mineral oil, they sell it at most box stores.

[@TheWrightTimes]

@@SeanInAlaska thanks

[@judyrice3883]

What happened to the refrigerator that was there. Your new one

[@SeanInAlaska]

I moved it while I was installing the sink. There is a clip at the very end of the video that shows it all back in place.

[@garysearch]

Your trash is still full! LOL

[@SeanInAlaska]

Hahahhahahhaha!!!

[@simonemoreno4324]

On a cold day, do you make a nice little warm bowl of soup?

[@SeanInAlaska]

Often! I love a hearty soup when it is chilly out

[@elvacartwightneesites]

You need to do some Sean Cooking in the Kitchen videos 📹 with recipes & list of ingredients attached for your subscribers...

[@SeanInAlaska]

There may be a few of those this winter 😉

[@johnsemrau6412]

And are you gonna run a 12 v pump for water with a food approved 55 gallon drum?

[@SeanInAlaska]

Yup! I already have the drum too!!!

[@lipsticklodge7526]

Sean what kind of beans did u use in the soup?

[@SeanInAlaska]

Small red beans

[@michiganjfrog5714]

♥

[@oleman]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@SeanInAlaska]

👍👍

[@edwardsmouse2822]

Sean i wouldn't want to work you tomorrow lol

[@SeanInAlaska]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@karlbe8414]

Shouldn't there be some type of calking between sink and counter. Also, glue black tar felt pad to under side of sink to make it less tinny and clanky sounding. I thought most SS sinks come with this already. Lastly, I would have gotten a single compartment, deep sink, or no divider, that forever limits large items. Otherwise, SS is the way to go, in my book...never want preclean, but could live with one piece corian. Lastly, a requirement of mine would be having a window in front of said sink, but that's just me. Progressing!

[@SeanInAlaska]

I picked up the caulking for the sink but have not set it yet, there is no sound insulation on this sink at all....but I am ok with that. I went with this style sink, 2 compartment, because both sides were large and can handle all the pots and pans I have. The reason my sink is not on a window wall is simple...when I do dishes I do not look out windows lol....I look at the sink, the window counter will give me a good view while working on that counter.

[@karlbe8414]

@@SeanInAlaska Ok, you have come a very long way from your first hammering two boards together. You can always add some sticky tar thing later down the road... Stay warm friend!

[@SeanInAlaska]

@karlbe8414 when I look back at the beginning...it is amazing what I have learned!

[@themanonthestreet]

Put that bone back in! Get all that yummy marrow!

[@SeanInAlaska]

Tgat thung was hollow when I pulled it out hahahahhahha!

[@CherylRios-dv6qo]

If you have never tried it, just for grins :) Add a tablespoon of molasses to your beans. Incredible additional flavor.

[@SeanInAlaska]

That sound yummy! Next batch for sure!!

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

You're early!! 🤗

[@SeanInAlaska]

Yup....I had an oops moment hahahahha.....got the right time, but the wrong day when I uploaded it hahahahah

[@DebbieDee-lx6uk]

@SeanInAlaska bahahaha too funny 😁

[@judyrice3883]

Oh okay you just put the refrigerator back. Sorry

[@angelakushner9887]

hi, put your sink by the window.

[@SeanInAlaska]

I am not a fan of window sinks lol.....

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍

[@SeanInAlaska]

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