MAKING MEALS ONLY FROM WHAT WE GROW! | ZERO KM FOOD in March| The Positano Diaries EP 99

Kicking off our Zero KM Food experiment in March 2021. We are going to film one day a month where we eat only food from our garden or what we have swapped with people nearby. Fro example in todays video we use locally caught Tuna that was bottled this summer by Carlos cousin Peppe and olive oil that was made by Michele our neighbour in November.
We often eat local food and rarely visit big supermarkets (only once so far this year) and I thought it would be fun to document the variety of meals we can make without going grocery shopping.
This is not a recipe vlog, the food I am making here is NOT from any recipe book, it is just demonstrating that we can get by with what we produce ourselves.
Vegetable Casserole:
Borlotti beans - grown summer 2019 and frozen
potatoes - grown summer 2020
onions - summer 2020
tuscan kale - in season
broccoli - in season
canned tomatoes - grown and preserved august 2020
chilli pepper - autumn 2020
olive oil - made november 2020 next door
sage, rosemary from garden
Nicoise Salad:
romaine and frisee lettuce - in season
eggs - from Molly, Polly and Tilly (our hens)
Tuna - from cousin Peppe, caught in the bay here
red peppers, green beans - summer 2020, frozen
potatoes - summer 2020
spring onion - in season
dressing: lemon, windfall orange from the garden, oil from neighbour, salt, pepper
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Currently using Sony ZV1 and iphone 12 pro to film with. Carlos drone is a DJI Mavic Mini 2
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Thanks for watching the video Making meals from only what we grow - March

[@barbiec4312]

“Not My Chicken” must have stopped by and laid that white egg.

[@monicack523]

Hahaha

[@NyreeAlana]

🤣🤣🤣

[@cathyk2093]

Good one 🐓 Too funny !

[@vanessamanihera2088]

Crack up that's hilarious

[@francinenazaruddin]

Grazie, for my first smile of the day! lol, fantastico! really good!

I am a retired Chef and I understand how hard is to create video content, even more so when you have to create recipes from what you have in the garden (mystery bag - that's fun) but after the third video it can get challenging. great job! Say hi to the legendary Carlo -HELLO EVERYWHERE!!!!!

[@karenA.6375]

When you asked Carlo where the white egg came from, and he replied *that he’d laid it last night*, I almost spit out my coffee!!🤣☕️😂Thank you for your videos, such a bright spot in everyone’s day!!

[@zin153]

Well, if you ever run out of food you can always eat Carlo. He's such a sweet man, I swear he's edible. In an ideal world every woman would have a Carlo in her life.

[@totallytania7978]

So true...!😃

[@unastasia]

I've been blessed to have a sweetheart like Carlo.

[@irenecasey8734]

I agree 💕🍋🌏👌

[@claudiarusso6702]

I agree! I'm still waiting for Carlo to sing in Italian 👍🤩

[@AbiNomac]

Gosh would you stop it

[@snippetsofvictoria]

GIRL!!! I actually AM a chef, and I have to say... all of that looked AMAZING! My mouth is watering at the thought of locally caught and bottled tuna. I love this challenge Nicki, it's a fantastic idea. It really gives you some insight about being self-sustaining and what wonderful meals can come from local ingredients.

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you so much!! I was worried this might be boring!

[@cathrinewaring123]

@@NickiPositano no way! Loved every second!

[@Marriedtothat]

@@NickiPositano not boring at all!!!

[@kyleanuar9090]

More of this type of video please.

[@sapphirecamui6447]

@@NickiPositano This video was not boring! There was a white egg in there, a fluffy cat wanting to come in, Carlo's socks with skulls while he wears crocks, AND cooking! Maybe not your usual video, but definitely entertaining! :)

[@Akasha0777]

Nicki, you can use the jar of tomatoes still! The oil just solidified in the fridge. Olive oil does that. Once you take it out and it warms up to room temperature, it will return to it's normal color and consistency. inJOY your meals!

[@victoriarowan2890]

Exactly what I was going to say xx

[@NickiPositano]

Good to know! Thank you for your help!

[@bbmcgee33]

@@victoriarowan2890 me three! :)

[@katbar6066]

@@NickiPositano I think the Garlic in the Pumpkin should be fine as you can preserve Garlic in Olive Oil so don't see why it should be any different adding it to something.

[@marthaross6301]

@@katbar6066 agree. As long as the garlic is submerged, it’s going to be fine. The jars preparation should be like canning.... I keep garlic in good olive oil for a good few months- topping it off a few times- using both oil and garlic 🧄

[@HTC9184]

Am I the only one who “likes” the video “before” I watch it??!! 😍😍😍 Can’t wait to travel back to Italy! Thank you for sharing your life with us! 😘

[@victoriaromero3587]

Totally agree👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🤗

[@ritaportelli9342]

No I do it too. Love everything about this family and Italy. Thank God for this vlog as it's keeping me sane.😍

[@lisazochert3465]

I thought you did a great job; nevermind "what foods go together," you did just like they would have had to do in the "olden" times- work with what you have. Feeding the family was the priority, not worrying if it "went" together. I love your experiment. Keep up the good work. Those egg yolks were the brightest yellow I've ever seen.

[@NickiPositano]

Yes, Carlos mum always comments on the colour!|

[@NyreeAlana]

I totally agree Lisa!

[@sapphirecamui6447]

Over here, people say that a bright yellow yolk means the chicken is well fed and has a proper happy life outside, so the eggs are as healthy as they can be. ;)

[@rosemaryriches1429]

@@sapphirecamui6447 ;

[@Bellasand45]

@@sapphirecamui6447 Yes, those chickens eat a lot of kale and other vegetables, so they are well fed. Lucky chickens!!😊

[@livingthegoodlifechannel]

Something to remember: Every Italian dish started with a person who was creative. Everyone loved it and it became a classic. You may be developing a classic for the future...at least in your own family. Skye's grandchildren could make it and remember you.

[@victoriaromero3587]

Omg! Can you picture Carlo and Nicki with grandkids??!!! They would be the best loving and sweet grandparents in the world!!! What a awesome picture! PRICELESS!❤️

[@polyphiloprogenitive4614]

I just finished watching a very silly Netflix drama called THE ONE, which missed out on everything that makes one person special to another. You and Carlo came from such different worlds but what binds you together is not DNA but heart. I am so glad that you found each other.

[@NickiPositano]

Hi, I'm Carlo, thank you!

[@janetyamashige9573]

Not Your Puppy is just so full of joy! And he loves you, Nicki! Makes me 😁

[@amorson3035]

When I was growing up my Polish mom would make platski. Basically a potatoe pancake. Grate a few potatoes on the fine side of the grater, grate an onion, add an egg, and some flour not too much and mix it all up. Fry it up like pancakes. I used to sprinkle sugar but you don't have to. So easy to take to the beach!

[@rachaelcooper1919]

I love platski! I have them with sour cream 😋

[@mf5531]

sounds yummy

[@victoriaromero3587]

My mother made similar patties but with tuna🤗

[@basiaczyzowicz]

I love how Carlos is enjoying the meal you have cooked, so much love a positivity! Thank you for making this series :)

[@jennifers6435]

I live 15 miles from a grocery store...sometimes we have to cook whatever is around..savor it and be grateful.

[@karentozer1871]

Don’t apologise Nicki, I am full of admiration for you all even attempting this experiment! I’m certain I would have been making cookies as well! One self sufficient pudding you could make could be a egg custard tart? And I think another option would be tuna and potato patties?

[@NickiPositano]

Tuan and potato patties for pudding? Not my choice! (Jk, great idea!)

[@karentozer1871]

@@NickiPositano 😂😂😂oops sorry didn’t explain myself very well there 😂😂😂

[@ingridhansen4227]

7

[@nancycolbert2703]

Never get tired of the vistas around your home. That in itself is a diet to live on.

[@ethanpowell4187]

where does the white egg come from? Carlo: " from the bum of a chicken" :-D

[@denisescull4227]

You are able to feed yourself, even if it isn't everything you want, you have what you need. You've given me something to think about and I've started a small vegetable garden because I'm learning from your channel and other channels too. I have to say though, I really like the approach you and your family have in the garden and appreciate you showing us. I learn all kinds of things you might think are common knowledge, but aren't, by watching. Thanks for taking us along!

[@Ponkelina]

Heads up to Mossy Bottom if you are not already watching it

[@NickiPositano]

So true!😘

[@victoriaromero3587]

I gotta say those kale chips looked really good. I never thought about kale chips🤗and they’re so healthy. I use a lot of garlic in my cooking. Garlic thins out your blood making it easy for your heart to pump better...❤️

[@annduffy1356]

Not Your Puppy 🐶 is getting so big and clearly loves you all!

[@dianalewis8548]

He craves attention. Holly has no patience😂

[@joellenmeek658]

I think it is important to realize where our food comes from and what we can do to buy and cook local ingredients. It is so much easier when the farmer’s markets open in the summer but our supermarkets are now labeling produce as local or not. Your meals looked fresh and appetizing - bravo!

[@penelopepivots3156]

The focus for me was knowing you & the family are receiving nutrients from the very soil you walk on, from the very sun that shines to wake you up every morning!💕..Now that's a perfect meal!💓

[@bellmom23]

Oh sweet Nicki, you put way too much pressure on yourself, using one or two items from your garden and anything local like olive oil is more than enough. For me it's fun to see you and your family interacting it's a sweet time for you all, enjoy it and keep it simple & never lose chocolate, coffee , pasta or cheese.

[@victoriaromero3587]

How about a frittata with garden vegetables and cheese?🤗

[@rickyseymour4137]

So glad your channel as taken of, i hope it doubles every month, you deserve it for the work and videos you provide, i asked your viewers a few months ago to say a payer for my mother who was bed ridden at the time , your viewers came through with lots of prayers ,i thank them all, she is doing much better, in fact we watch your videos together, i love your views and travels plus food,she just loves your garden and food videos, thank you are special people, take care.

[@NickiPositano]

Hi Ricky, I'm Carlo, thank you, I hope your mom continues to improve, and that she is well. The life of us living beings is a continuous battle, in a war that we will eventually lose, but it is still an incredible gift that nature offers us, if we fight well, and we are at least a little lucky, we could say that it was worth it. . We send you a big and warm hug.

[@victoriaromero3587]

My parents and I also love watching Nicki and Carlo’s videos, sometimes watch same ones a couple times more🤗❤️

[@awquerida7602]

Salad and soup look delicious. Don't worry about what other people think. Do what makes you happy. The oil in the tomatoes changes because it's refrigerated. If you let it come to room temp, the oil will soften. As far as the garlic with oil, when it's at room temp is when you may have botulism. If it's mixed together and in the refrig, it needs to be used within 7 days. Really enjoying these videos. Reminds me of our visit to Napoli, Sorrento and Positano 4 years ago.

[@janetcorey5102]

I think you’re to hard on yourself. You made a great lunch and dinner from all the local food you had. Great job!❤️🇺🇸

[@SamFournier]

Was just about to make a creamy lemon spinach pasta but I stopped in my tracks by your upload. So amazing that you were able to create meals all with your own garden😍 Don’t worry about any criticism, we are here to support you and your channel!

[@victoriaromero3587]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️🤗

[@marcom6947]

Thanks Nicki Meals cooked with love and care from a beautiful garden and surrounds. We can see that Carlo really enjoyed the meals.😃 Ciao 🐶🇦🇺

[@Muffy.from-Oz]

Hi Nicki, perhaps you can get Lucca to plant Cecchi (chick Peas) they can be ground into flour and you can add chilli and spices to coat all your veggies like cauliflower beans, broccoli, pumpkin etc. to make Pakorah ( the Indian deep-fried snack). I'm sure Carlo would love those. Love all your videos. Muffy from Oz.

[@NickiPositano]

Hi, I'm Carlo, thank you, we can try it I will ask!

[@francescaetalophile5915]

This episode was delightful on so many levels: As always, Carlo's great sense of humor and good nature; his fashionable footwear; and your culinary creativity (with mouth-watering results). I'm almost inspired to try my own experiment. Kudos to you! Blessings to the family!

[@sharonholland478]

Hello, Nicki. You should invest in a vacuum sealer so your frozen produce will last a lot longer and you won’t have to worry about freezer burned food.

[@CydnieDaniel]

What you are doing is amazing! My grandmother grew up in the mountains of Kentucky. In the 1920s and 30s they ate from their garden everyday. On Sundays, they had meat - killed their own chicken or whatever. They also had cows and drank unpasteurized milk. When I asked her about bread, she said no way - we got that from a mill. So, local, but even they did that.

[@pameehanson3866]

Just love the idea of eating what you have on hand and not shipped in. The hens are my favorite, they are so plump and love those fresh eggs. My mother often made a dish with white beans and green beans with potato like a stew with chopped tomatoes, that all came from our garden. Thanks for sharing your meals with us.

[@glenabraham5356]

Nicki, it all looked good enough to eat and the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Those eggs are so fresh, I have never seen yolks so yellow. Another great entry in the Positano Diary.

[@msdenise1234567]

You often excuse yourself for stuff in your videos, but you don't have to! It's your channel after all :) I'm already happy when I see your garden, the town, and the family again haha

[@maryedhaim52]

True! Your menu is always inspirational.

[@beachydayz]

Love Carlos socks. Food looked scrumptious. It would be a blessing if we all could just pick our food from the garden or food we have exchanged with friends and family for a meal. Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@almathees3839]

Nicki Positano Creative meals! Bravo for being sustainable & making it look easy!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@flibbertygibbette]

Your cooking has gotten me out of a major cooking rut. Just watching what you make, the simplest of local recipes, it's really inspiring. Please make another cookbook or blog with these latest recipes collected together!

[@NickiPositano]

Now if I could find someone to help me do it I would!

[@flibbertygibbette]

@@NickiPositano Incidentally there is a Chinese dish a friend from Northern China taught me that you could almost make with the ingredients you have, you're only missing tahini/sesame paste. Stir fry green beans and chopped tomatoes in a bit of oil. Boil some long wheat-based noodles (spaghetti or lingini works fine), when they are done (and still al dente), add them to the pan. Turn off the heat and stir in some sesame paste or tahini to taste. Also season to taste with salt/pepper. Top with some diced or sliced cucumber and scrambled egg. It's so simple and delicious... I think I will make this today! And I'm making Carlo's Mama's soup this week, from your earlier vlog.

[@cynthialawlor2420]

Hello Nicki, I’m a new fan and I’m loving your videos. I’ve been binge watching your channel for several days and have to say you live in a beautiful place. At the same time I found your channel, I started watching Pasta Grammar channel also. Eva and Harper live just down the road (lol) from you in Dasa and I’ve been learning so much about this incredible part of the world. You said you are a fan of Chateau Diaries and I’ve been a patron of Stephanie’s channel for over a year now. I began watching her from her start and I wish I had found you much sooner. I may never see your part of the world in person, but I would love to be reincarnated as your dog someday. Your little Holly is the sweetest little dog and I think her life is better than most humans (her smile tells me she already knows it). Thank you for your beautiful videos and thank you for the invitation to vicariously live in that incredible village by the sea that you get to call home. From your new fan in Iowa USA...thank you!

[@victoriaromero3587]

They live in Paradise Positano 🤗❤️

[@bigpappa1374]

Remember while your creation may not be a ‘classic” Italian dish, anything you make in Italy from locally produced items is Italian. Let me say that this personal challenge to create from what is available in your area is really creative and fun, also makes you stop and think what it was like for those long before us who had no other choice. One thought for a local ingredient for pasta, you have shown the chestnut trees, what about making chestnut flour for homemade pasta, could be an interesting challenge. Keep the videos coming, we are coming back in October, if things open up.

[@cathycrain248]

Recently found your channel and I love it.. You prove that a small town can be daily fascinating in your diverse, real and calm style. I so enjoy your relationships and how you come up with engaging subjects to cover in your episodes. Plus Carlo can fix anything! And I like his steadfast brother who keeps planting and harvesting! Love how you can tomatoes! I'm from a farming community in Iowa in the U.S and I am a fan!! I'm spreading the word about NickiPositano! Thank you!!!!

[@NickiPositano]

Hi, I'm Carlo, thanks to you too!

[@albertzarzana5326]

Ciao Nicki & Carlo, I am 81 years young and all my family comes from Sicily I live in Chicago. My wife and I have been traveling to Italy for over 40 years and have stayed in Positano several times and love it but now because of our age we will not come to Positano again but because of you and your KZbin channel we can live through your eyes. Thank you for sharing. Albert & Nancy

[@victoriaromero3587]

So so true!🤗 With there videos we feel like we are right there with them! The family, the views, the cooking, there friends & neighbors, Carlo’s awesome accent🤗 , there love for eachother❤️, .... etc Beautiful beautiful videos!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@hisui5006]

I actually like that you don't strictly follow recipes and make whatever is available, they look delicious just the same.

[@RockStarVee]

Nicki, don't worry about the garlic. That applies more to leaving it on the counter in oil, where it can develop bacteria. I have jars of roasted Italian sweet red peppers and garlic in oil in my fridge that I've been eating since last summer, and I'm still here. 😁Also, the oil I put on top of the peppers looks just like the odd oil in your jar that you showed up; kind of granular and clumpy. It's fine; just how the cold temps affect the oil.

[@liliyakulyk6140]

Its great when you understand English and Italian language. The comments of Carlo fantastic 👏 🤣

[@kgcg202126]

What a nice idea! You can also try a fully plant-based week with all the delicious vegetables you grow in your garden. Hello from California! :)

[@xine91468]

I think the Easter Bunny brought you the white egg as a “pre-Easter” gift. 😉

[@kittycarr123]

No one should be criticizing you are bringing great content to our screens and if everyone made a small change then the food industry would be completely different and better.. so much more healthier for you and your family. Welll done

[@nadajekic6872]

CARLO IS A LEGEND ! I CAN NOT REMEMBER WHEN DID I LAUGH SO MUCH WHEN HE SAID THAT HE LAID THAT BIG WHITE EGG. I LAUGHED MY HEAD OFF ! WHOLE NEGHBOURHOOD COULD HEAR ME SCREAMING WITH LAUGHTER. CARLO YOU ARE MEGA LEGEND ! HE IS HILARIOUS !

[@susanrazavi1646]

We get so used to processed and prepared foods that it’s good to see how you found recipes with natural and local sources. Thanks. Once a month is great!

[@ps89jk24]

dear Nicki, I got the idea, that you could use potatoes instead of pasta. Potatoes also have a lot of carbohydrates and make you feel full. 😊 just something that came to my mind. ❤️

[@markn8313]

Hello Nicki and Carlo - thanks for sharing your lives with others. It is fun watching your videos. Stumbled upon your sight during lockdown in the US/Washington DC area. I studied in Rome for 5 years (20 years ago now) and went to Positano every year for a little break at the beach. I've been back a couple times since then but not back in about 10 years. Always stayed at the Pupetto Hotel which is around the walkway from the main part of town - but you probably know that - haha. It is so much fun watching your videos and adventures in the garden, on the beach, and around town. Stay safe and let us hope we can all travel again once life returns to somewhat normal. Thanks again for such wonderful videos of your life together. Help to pass the lockdowns and restrictions in a fun way. Ciao! Mark

[@kerrychastney9986]

It doesn't matter what you cook you are still using natural ingredients, don't beat yourself up about it. Looks fresh and yummy and full of goodness❤

[@sandrad2129]

💛😇☝️. Also here is another idea. Polenta. Local product made from corn all over Italy. You can make it creamy make it like a corn bread sweeten it. Look into that. My grandmother from Naples made that many different ways. 😇💐😇💐

[@sailingpela8545]

Oooh Nicki could grow some this year and then dry it to make cornmeal

[@sandrad2129]

Yes. That is a great idea. And fresh corn is yummy grilled

[@thelittleredtina]

Woohoo! My weekly trip to Italy is here!

[@victoriaromero3587]

We’re all going with you!😂🤗

[@lieuwina]

I nearly died laughing when Carlos replied 'that he had laid the white egg' ha ha loved this seeing what you use in your pantry and garden. Well done Nicki.

[@vickipurton933]

Thank you Nicki..I could literally sit all day and watch your videos..And Carlo...im loving that T.shirt, 'Hello everywhere '..lol. x

[@janetterose2886]

Thought the food looked delicious, I wouldn’t worry what other people think, most of us will love it anyway. ❤️

[@nahlamodita1498]

That’s for sure, we love it.

[@victoriaromero3587]

Nicki is giving us different ideas. I totally forgot about the borlotti beans🤗

[@MihaelaClaudiaPuscas]

Loved your interaction with Carlo where he explained you how to deal with the gate! 'E diventato duro' ha,ha! ' Basta che lo tiri un po!' And where you presented his awesome foot wear! I love Spanish language as well!

[@victoriaromero3587]

I love the way Carlo and Nicki interact. They’re so sweet and loving with eachother🤗 , and when he calls her Amore! I totally love that!!!❤️ We don’t hear too much of that with some of today’s husbands or significant others🤦🏼‍♀️

[@roritayik9694]

Lovely to see how the garden is doing as winter has left and spring awakening mother nature . Your cooking always looks delicious 😋 .

[@pattyfromfl]

Good job, Nicki! I wasn't sure you'd have enough to eat. I look forward to your next one. Thank you for sharing your life with us in your vlog!

[@jenniferjahns4006]

Ohhhh, Carlo's shirt!!!! I'm not finished with the video, but excited so asking preemptively, did you have those made? Or did a sweet viewer send it to you? These need to be made for sale! And, kale chips are definitely hard to stop eating!

[@relaxedrelaxed]

"From the bum of the chicken... No, I laid it!" AAhahahha Best Couple Everrr!! Your food looks Wonderful!! Couldn't adore your channel more!! Thank you for EVerything you do!! Your art and hard work are top notch!! ❤️

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you!

[@relaxedrelaxed]

@@NickiPositano ❤️❤️❤️ The music nearing the end almost moved me to do an interpretive dance! 😄Emotional! xo

[@megenberg8]

just had a thought... many foods are vacuum sealed! you can easily store them in a cool dry place out of light and enjoy months on. think that might be useful to look up! the salad and soup are a great meal! so beautiful! gusta!

[@Zenfulat60]

Your meals looked delicious! Always go with what your feeling , I love you and Carlo love and support of each other. Thank you for Sharing your simple beautiful life.

[@sandrad2129]

🪴☘️🪴bravo. Your meals looked amazing and the idea has such integrity. I luv it. Here is an idea mozzarella must be handmade all around that area the flour is a must any dairy that is local like butter you cud make pie crust like pot pie all vegetables with creamy Parmesan sauce. Then all kinds pizza with local flour your garden your eggs and your determination....just inspirational. Sending all of you beautiful souls luv luv from above💖💙💚🙏🏼💜🌻🌻

[@NickiPositano]

Thank you for the idea! The nearest Mozzarella is about an hours drive away!

[@cynthiaduquette4677]

@@NickiPositano Ah, but making home made Mozzarella (and ricotta) is quite easy. The ricotta for sure can be local ingredients. If you can get the rennet and citric acid locally you can do it! Just something to consider.... meanwhile, enjoying your videos, thanks!

[@charlotteblack7593]

Goats milk mozzarella isn't too bad! Bit stronger in taste tho. Or you could make chevre, seeing as you know some goats that recently had kids in your area. Edit: If you can forage Cardoon thistle from your local area you can use this as a rennet to make cheese with!

[@capricris7672]

😄 The puppy annoying you is so cute!! Enjoying this, back to the video.

[@lisafitch8488]

These are my favorite videos Nicki where you share your home and family with us. Your home and gardens look so peaceful and watching your life there is calming and an escape for me. Thank you and loads of love from Canada 🇨🇦

[@runawaytechgal1467]

You've inspired me to cook everything in our cabinets and freezer. I know it isn't local...but I'm intrigued to know how many days worth of food we actually have. Maybe I will video this and see if people are interested. I bet I could cook for 30 days, 3 meals a day. Hmmmm... So fun to watch you guys just live life.

[@leafygreens5249]

Carlo “I laid a white egg”, lol 🤣

[@victoriaromero3587]

That was hilarious!!😂🤣😂🥰

[@florrie8767]

The salad and the soup both look delicious. I love eating locally too. I think I'm.going to try a day just from.food locally.

[@helenross7751]

No need to worry , you do so well and provide inspiration to me for cooking healthy meals . I am nearly 65 and never too old to learn . Yes agree Carlo is lovely and you Nicki are too of course and so natural . Wish I had a friend like you . 💐xx ( east coast of Australia 🇦🇺)

[@lanasullivan5113]

This is an admirable experiment. Even if you can’t stick to it in the strictest sense, you are being creative and thoughtful and increasing your awareness of the value of local products and sharing with your neighbors. In Houston we’ve had the longest, worst freeze in almost a century. Most of my decorative plants did not survive. I don’t have any hope for my citrus trees coming back to life but my figs trees are so happy. I make fig preserves every year from my bounty and made kumquat preserves several years. It is such a joy to make and share from your garden. Thanks for sharing your garden, and what you make from it, with your viewers.

[@nancykay6318]

You could make ice cream. Local goat milk, honey, eggs, lavender, your homemade jam, etc. I think we use to call it "icebox ice cream" when I was a kid. Just mix up what you want in it and put in the freezer. Every half hour stir it up well until it's to stiff to stir then let it set a hour or so. Or how about tomato ice cream? It's really a thing.

[@victoriaromero3587]

When we were growing up I remember putting sweet maraschino cherries 🍒 and little chunks of sweet pineapple 🍍 in our milk and added some evaporated milk too it too and freezing it ... that’s why we were always out of milk😂. Those were the good old days🤗

[@nancykay6318]

@@victoriaromero3587 .... Exactly!

[@va9502]

Nancy I used to make ice cream like that. Add papaya or guava delish.

[@sandrad2129]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼please stay safe in this third lock down with the new variants I pray before bed each night for travel to open up and my pass port is ready I must come back to the homeland you and your beautiful family have lit a fire in my soul🙏🏼🤍😘💐☮️💜☮️

[@paulmorris3613]

You did well considering your using preserves and minimal fresh food, It's good you can cobble together meals out of a variety of sources do the cooking and my wife would probably eat little of what you put into your food. It looks like a healthy diet so well done. Carlo is growing o me with his sense of humour.

[@maureenruggeri5026]

Nicki!!! you put that together perfectly!!! I thought both meals looked delicious, not to mention Carlo thought it was great. Love ya Nicki!

[@paulasuttie7159]

Where did Carlo get his “hello everywhere” t shirt?....we love it 😀

[@NickiPositano]

Hi Paula, I'm Carlo, thank you, you can take it too, find the advert under the description of the videos!

[@leilanipatton2038]

Nicki its all good, your doing a great job for you and your family.Eating healthy is all is matter Don't worry about people going to say .challenge is great. I still loving your video ,Thank you sharing . :)

[@ilianaortega820]

Hola Nicki! Estoy enganchada con tus videos, imagino poder estar en un lugar asi y disfrutar de esas actividades. Un abrazo ! Iliana de Mexico

[@ouchstopclicking]

Absolutely LOVE your food and garden videos. Thank you :)

[@nicoleforrester4254]

Good job!

[@amyclaire100]

Re. garlic: Its my understanding garlic is safe as long as it is completely sound, no deterioration. I base that analysis based on garlic's use in giardinera relish (like what you were making there) as well as in fermented foods such as kimchi and pickles. I will also check out your other comments to see others' consensus on this.

[@NickiPositano]

thank you for letting me know!

[@va9502]

Kimchi and pickles are probiotics good for the gut,

[@SamVekemans]

Next video is 100, wow! Great work! I'm trying to eat locally - as much as possible. What I've done is made cupboard of all of the items (empty packages) that are made on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, so nothing that needs to be imported from the mainland (Vancouver area) or anywhere else in Canada or around the world. It's interesting to see and learn what items are available locally.

[@victoriaromero3587]

Those are big eggs! Carlo said he laid the white one😂. It’s strange, 1 white egg?🤷🏻‍♀️, maybe it has 2 yolks? It’s great that you have all organic food🤗 very healthy!👏🏼 You gave me a idea with the borlotti beans🤗. That little black dog loves your attention 😅. Great quality flour!👌🏽 I never thought about kale chips🤗, that soup looked very very delicious and healthy 😋 . That salad made us salivate😋. Fudgey brownie cookies, yummy😋Thank you so much for sharing your awesome healthy organic recipes with us all👏🏼❤️. Carlo, abbiamo adorato i tuoi graziosi moli di scheletri !! 😂 ma stai bene in tutto quello che indossi! 🤗 La zuppa di Nicki sembrava così deliziosa e salutare !!!!😋👏🏼👌🏽

[@NickiPositano]

Hi Victoria, I'm Carlo, thank you!

[@SuperJezza2009]

Carlos’ Hello Everywhere T-shirt made me laugh!!! Where did he get it from? Did someone make it for him?!

[@victoriaromero3587]

Now I want a tshirt like that one🤗 , maybe a Carlo and Nicki tshirt with a funny Carlo quote?😅👌🏽I would definitely buy one of those!🤗

[@miabeia3117]

That’s a privilege egg! 🙄😆😆😆 JK

[@sallyflavell6221]

I get so hungry watching your videos! I have adopted you all as my foodie family😃and hope to see Italy again one day when travel allowed from Australia. My brother lives outside of Florence now so i hope to visit him and see more of your beautiful country. Thanks for brightening my lockdown days! Love to all from Sally in OZ😚

[@rpmiller9171]

Such an enjoyable video Nicki. When you showed the bags of Caputo flours, I couldn't believe it! If I'm allowed to use the Caputo flour that I use to make my authentic Italian pasta and doughs here in Buffalo, NY, then you can certainly feel free to use them, too especially since they're made just down the road from you! 🙂 No reprisals here. 😁 dear friend.

[@judit1783]

Excellent whipped up meal!! Good job, again, Nicki.

[@markn8313]

The reason I found you was I was looking for a video on making gnocchi the way my mom did. She was 100% Italian. Gone now and wanted to make it and found your video on it. So easy. Thanks!

[@susanbrockbank4670]

Always a pleasure visiting your garden . 💕

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Nicki don't beat yourself up🤗. You idea is great👍... Here are some ideas, as you seem to be stressed.. you could make potato bread🥔🍞 (savory) and potato cake (sweet).. typical in SW England ... My gran used to make it.. It was delicious!.. Or if you have corn 🌽on the cob (grown or local) you can make polenta or mais flour🌮 to cook flat breads with. You could make tuna/potato/ herb fish cakes with salad.. And tuna chilli🌶️ and make cauliflower rice🍚 to go with it. Also with potatoes🥔 you can make gnocchi and a sauce with veggies🍅 and or local fish🦑🦐. If there are local mushrooms🍄 you can make a mushroom sauce etc. You could make potato dumplings in a veggie hot pot. Also potato and fish soup.. My kids love that.. And it's filling! If they want something sweet.. You could grind down nuts from your garden with honey and fig and make protein balls (also you can add mashed beans eg like Chinese sweet treats, for more volume and as a binder). Also I used to make a carrot cake🥕🍰 for my son that required no flour (he was allergic to all grains) .. Just use eggs, carrot, nuts and eg honey to sweeten it.. Add some potato if you want "flour" Also brandy ginger snaps...with eg cream.... I made them with no flour.. Or with potato. Obviously you don't have to add ginger.. But actually ginger is easy to grow!... And no brandy.. But if there is a local alternative alcohol, put that in 😉(I left it out when making these for my son). Freeze blended local milk/yogurt with fruit and honey (or your jam) to make ice-cream or sorbet. 🍧🍨.. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts from your garden. I do this all the time with my kids... Just freeze the fruit and blend... Delicious (add local honey when blending if sour). You can also use potato (flour), egg 🥚and milk 🥛(local cow, sheep or goat) and make pancakes.. Then your homemade jams on them as topping. And so on!...the ideas as are endless!.. I think your "panic/worry" is blocking you from seeing the potential variety of things you can make as meals! (where you do not need grain flour!). I learnt all these substitutes/alternatives due to my sons grain allergies. 🤗 I hope you see this... It's harder now you have so many subscribers and not our small

[@gigi-jeff]

I think you did a fantastic job! Especially the Nicoisa salad! Bravissima ☀️☀️☀️

[@annmariebroos6439]

Nicki, you did a great job, who cares what people think you are feeding your family. Everything looked delicious.

[@jankitteringham8483]

A most enjoyable video Nicki, it’s a great thing to be aware of food miles. Stay safe. 🥰🇬🇧

[@TPTCC27]

I adore how you put meals together...beautiful and looks delicious! This is what I'm hoping to work towards in our family...a little less dependent on the grocery store.

[@SDStellaD]

Seeing a family sit down to simple home cooked, locally sourced or homegrown food is just so heartwarming. take a page from carlo’s book and see how content he seems with a bowl of potatoes and beans. I thoroughly enjoyed this vlog and getting to watch the garden wake up for spring is nothing less than a treat.

[@sadiejosiemom]

I don't have a garden so I would literally starve to death! Joking aside, I find that some of my best meals come from combing leftovers from the fridge or just putting things from the pantry together that I may not have thought of before. Everything looked wonderful! We're getting two puppies soon from one of my son's (chihuhua and ??). Another of my sons moved back home in August and I was telling him today that they're going to kick our butts - but they're soooo cute!

[@nicolarusso1625]

Hi Nicki, take the sundries tomatoes out of the fridge. The oil got cold and that’s why it went like that. Always keep them out side in the larder and when you have eaten some always top the jar up with olio do seme as olive oil is too heavy xxx

[@indirar.709]

Nice job Nicki! I love watching you all! Love from Texas, USA