Maple Syrup from the Homestead ~ Pancake Breakfast ~ Taking care of our Chicks ~ Making Deviled Eggs

[@LumnahAcres]

Gina loved the 5,5&5 method in her instant pot for making hard boiled eggs! So easy to peel. Here is the instant pot we use amzn.to/2tlCm96

[@sjniles]

I love the way you get your daughter involved in the cooking. When she is older and on her own, she will thank you for the skills she learned.

[@betty8173]

Patara at Appalachia Homestead did a while video on pasty butts for baby chicks, she has a tried and true routine that you might enjoy watching, it's in her chicken history. Hope things go well.

[@debketelsen3742]

A quick cooking hint. When making pancakes stir the mix carefully until it is just barely mixed. The faster and more you stir it the tougher the cakes are when cooked. A spoon is better and use a fold and turn motion to mix. I learned this working at a breakfast place a gazillion years ago. They did look YUMMY!

[@LumnahAcres]

Thinks for the tip

[@evephillips6701]

Olivia must be admired for enjoying that stack of pancakes/syrup...Nice moist looking chocolate cake!

[@lauriesmith7793]

Homemade maple syrup.....yummy. The chicks are sooo cute. Olivia you did a great job making thos pan cakes. Your stacking technique is fabulous. I am sure your belly was full once eaten.

[@ruthvanseeters8208]

Pluto got a haircut. So cute.

[@cashk100]

Pluto is the sweetest dog 🐕 on the planet 🌍. It’s amazing how he shares food with the cat 🐱

[@rkorsberg]

Next project: Build Olivia a step stool for her Birthday, so she can see in the bowl when she is cooking....either that or remodel your counter for her access!

[@LumnahAcres]

she has a nice cherry and walnut one I made for here. She doesn't use it! Lol

[@lisawilson7889]

Just a quick encouragement: if you make your own bread, you can definitely make your own pancakes from scratch. It’s just flour, salt, leavening, milk, butter and a touch of sugar, so barely more than you did with the pancake mix. One less box to have to keep in the pantry!

[@desertplumranch6172]

I need pancakes in my life!! Glad the chicks are doing well. Pasty butt sucks! Only keeping a good eye on them takes care of that. I love doing that part because it allow us to bond with our chickens. We will have 25 to be cut down to six. Happy eating and yay for the chicks doing well.

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

Those eggs look sooooo good!! One little thing we have learned the hard way.... NEVER crack the eggs directly into the mix.... just in case it is a BAD egg (and these were fresh eggs). We ruined the _whole_ mix... ugg!!! We had to experience this twice and after that we always crack into a tiny clear bowl that we can inspect the color, odor and broken shells, then pour into the mix after the inspection. This has saved us many times! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@lilbitatatime3763]

Tasty breakfast. The syrup looks great. If you boil it longer does the color darken? The chocolate cake 🎂 looks amazing Olivia ~ nice job! 👍 Eggs look good. I add a splash of vinegar to help prevent eggs from cracking and it also helps with making the peeling process a little easier. The brooder setup is working out well. 👍

[@LumnahAcres]

the color varies from time of the season and sugar content

[@dpower02]

Livy if you cut up your pancakes before pouring on the maple syrup the pancakes will soak up the syrup better and you will get good taste on each piece, yum-yum, and you should try some maple syrup as a topping on ice-cream double yummy!

[@dennismorton4688]

nice to see people let kids help thats great

[@marlenereimchen9141]

I know this is not on topic, but that pantry!! Wow it's fabulous and I love your kitchen table.

[@selador11]

Pluto is such a good dog. I love how she has taken to not just sharing with Figaro, but without grudge or competition. What is the name, model, etc, of that coffee pot you have?

[@LumnahAcres]

It is a Hamilton Beach I added it here www.amazon.com/shop/lumnahacres

[@selador11]

Thank you! :)

[@mamabear8590]

LMBO “DINGEL BERRY” we are originally from the Wisconsin and have not heard that expression in a really long time. We had a Aussi dog and while chasing us down the hill during while we were sledding she would get ❄snow⛄ dingle berries on her fur. Thank You for sharing.

[@KahlestEnoch]

Pluto is so protective of the chicks wonderful to see and awesome that the syrup turned out so good.

[@stringoutoftherug7467]

I will see you tomorrow

[@tombob671]

I love how you include Olivia in all the processes

[@jimclaire7996]

I joined just after the announcement of the post. I was number six. I used to be number one or two. The site gets more subscribers every week. I am so proud to recommend your site to others. This is another great video. I am sure you are justly proud of your maple syrup. That syrup,was hard fought for. You earned every smile. The chicks look great. I can almost smell the roast chicken on a Sunday afternoon and see the eggs going into future pancakes. God bless America.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thanks Jim. The syrup was that much better this time since we put the work into making it. It is crazy how that makes you appreciate something more

[@50shadesofgreen]

Good day to you guys !! 👍👍😁😁 Thanks for sharing your thoughts, knowledge and experiences with us all today 😁😁👍👍

[@gabriellakadar]

Priceless: the cat and dog sharing food.

[@RobertasArtisticAdventures]

Love your chicken brooder set up and plan to build one just like it next year if I find a piece of land to purchase and start my homesteading journey. I hope to buy land that has trees on it too, trees to keep on it, trees to use for wood, and trees to gather sap as you did. Your chicks look so happy and healthy! Pluto is a darling and Figaro is such a character. I can only imagine how delicious your syrup tastes! Olivia did a great job with the pancakes! What a blessing to be able to live and enjoy the dream, the homesteading life! I always enjoy seeing the whole family doing something in the video. Great job sharing how to boil those eggs, Gina! Love me some scrumptious deviled eggs! Yours looked delicious! Don't know if you'd ever try my recipe, but I make mine with fried and crumbled bacon, finely diced onion, some mustard and some Miracle Whip, though you'd probably prefer Mayo. When I serve this, they go so fast! Thank you for sharing and have a very blessed day!

[@jimborton1]

Pluto looks good with his (her?) new haircut !!!

[@BearStar1]

Pluto was licking his jowls when you were holding that chic as if he couldn't wait to taste one of it's eggs it going to lay when it gets older ! LOL

[@maddogminor306]

We have a problem. I have already had my breakfast and now I want pancakes. Looks so good.

[@LumnahAcres]

That's, not a problem! :)

[@lyndaw.6844]

Oh, you buzzed Pluto down. She looks good!

[@freepress8451]

Lost count of the Lumnah Acres videos I have watched, they are really interesting

[@atheanicholls2199]

hi good morning Al Gina and Olivia, have a great day today every one. great job with making the pancakes Olivia. Till tomorrow same time same place God bless beautiful family 👋 bye 🍴🍪☕🍵💕💕💕💕☁⛅🏡🐈🐕🐓🐓.

[@LumnahAcres]

Is there a native syrup for your area?

[@atheanicholls2199]

Lumnah Acres no

[@simidhel]

I'm surprised you don't you get cane syrup and treacle and molasses from sugar cane locally? I also used to love _'Golden Syrup'_ on my toast as a child which is made from sugar cane. :)

[@atheanicholls2199]

Simon B we do get sugar, cane juice and molasses 👍👍👍

[@atheanicholls2199]

Simon B but not maple syrup.

[@Maxid1]

I love deviled eggs. I like mine spicy. Ok, I like everything spicy but deviled eggs that are also hot is just a funny concept to me. And It adds flavor to the sad store bought eggs I have to eat.

[@therealdcfan23gaming64]

Watching your videos has become a daily routine for me.

[@0Hillbilly]

Happy birthday Al!

[@Downeastwaves]

Nice stack Olivia!! Topped with goodness. Chicks are looking good. Pretty eggs Gina!

[@elizabethwilkerson5686]

I can't tell if Pluto was being curious , protective or just wanted to eat those little chicks. LOL

[@deborahtraylor296]

If you will mix a little sand in the feed that will help with pasty butt.

[@cocodeogy]

Glad it turned out! (y) The Instant Pot startled me for a second when it beeped! Sounded like mine and couldn't remember starting it! ;) I LOVE how Pluto and Figaro share a dish! That's

[@LumnahAcres]

Lol about the instant pot

[@yvencia1150]

Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!!!!!

[@CleoCastonguay47]

Those pancakes sure look delicious.... The chicks seem to be doing well .... Great job Al !!!

[@briangingerich7632]

Looks delicious!! If you still have snow when you make syrup next you should make some maple candy!! 👍👍

[@karencatalano4349]

Brian Gingerich we did the snow candy when I was young. So so good

[@jessies3236]

My sister has been making bread! I cant wait to share your no need artisan bread!! I think she will like it a lot!

[@botabob]

Now that is what you call a sweet treat!

[@simidhel]

So many delicious foods! Those pancakes looked delicious with your home harvested maple syrup! I forgot to have pancakes on Pancake Day / Shrove Tuesday this year, which I'm now regretting... I noticed that chocolate cake the other day _(yesterday?)_ and noted today that it was slowly disappearing! The deviled eggs looked wonderful and I'm betting they tasted just as good. That new chick was adorable and had such a nice demeanor! 🐥 🍰 🐈 🥞 🐤

[@LumnahAcres]

Yup we have been slowly eating the cake! We have been very happy with the chicks. How is the herb garden coming?

[@simidhel]

The herb garden is almost ready to go but I've been having issues getting the seedlings. The local garden nursery didn't have any that I wanted. As I 'm not yet working since returning to Australia, I can also only do a few at a time money wise as I'm currently rather poor and seedlings and potting mix is surprisingly expensive. I'll get there though! (once I have them, they'll save money! :)

[@LumnahAcres]

Thats a bummer that getting seeds is kind of hard. Once you get there you will love it! Go at your own pace

[@carmelinabalchin9570]

Ummmm ummmm ummm ooh those pancakes sure looked yummy..... And that syrup looked thicker today. It must thicken up as time goes by... Or that you put it in the fridge? So lovely... So proud of Olivia helping you make them.. She's growing each day.... Soon she'll be taking over more cooking for you all..... I thank you for my daily dose of you. Gina those eggs looked delish... Have a great day you lovely family . xxxx

[@LumnahAcres]

Yesterday the syrup was still around 200f so it was thinner

[@yessicagacosta1754]

Lovely family God bless you all. I enjoy seeing your videos!

[@lisabooker6405]

Pancakes looked yummy guys. I’m suuuper jealous! 😉 Glad you all enjoyed. God Bless ~Lisa

[@BraxxJuventa]

That looks deliciuos! Thumbs up for my beloved Lumnah's! :)

[@rhondasnair9304]

We found an old liner on Craigslist for the bottom of our brooder it's for a Subaru so I'm going to Scrub it for the next week before we use it cause it's dirty and I want to make sure there's no oil or anything on it. Were thinking this will be perfect cause the cardboard is falling apart. Love coops and more got our incubator yesterday working beautifully.

[@ubetchya78]

Yummy pancakes with your own home made maple syrup, not many breakfasts could be tastier!

[@MBFModernHomesteading]

Good job bud.

[@ditmagiknietvergeten]

That stack coudl be a thumbnail looking good. 🤤😋 Great job flipping Livy Bon a petit Wish y'all a blessed day Kind regards rose

[@snapstring3134]

Butter is a must on pancakes

[@borisjohnson1944]

Need to build Olivia a small step so she can reach the bench better.

[@FarmFreshIB]

Once again... you need that laundry sink in the basement. A good place to rinse out things like that chick waterer.

[@acanadianineurope814]

So jealous of that syrup. well done !

[@jodysappington7008]

thank you for sharing..chicks look good..cat and dog eating out of same bowl..only at your house

[@plhartley]

Oh yes, gotta have butter on your pancakes. 😋

[@AnaLopez-hq5ne]

Smile

[@jamiescott5461]

Your daughter is ambidextrous, she can use both hands equally. Encourage that, means she is extremely bright! I’m ambidextrous myself.

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

Good Morning Lumnah Acres! Mmmmm pancakes, butter and syrup! No bacon? Oh well. Those deviled eggs looked great. Gina do you think the 5&5 instant pot method was best? Those chicks are looking good! God Bless

[@LumnahAcres]

I didn't want to take any spotlight off the pancakes and syrup with the bacon. Yes Gina love that method

[@johnaustin6649]

Too much yummy food in this edition ;-). Thanks Lumnah family.

[@straubdavid9]

My tires are GMO & gluten free ~8^) Those pancakes look soooooo good, and a big massive thumbs up to deviled eggs ..... one of my favorite foods! Man, if we could only teleport stuff, you could send me one ..... LOLzzzzzz! How long does it take to make hard boiled eggs in that instant pot .... I have no idea what 5,5&5 means?Take care folks!

[@paulgargan6134]

Olivas stack is perfect

[@mnichols31]

Looked like it was well worth the effort for the syrup. It looked really tasty!

[@LumnahAcres]

Yes it is!

[@Plunkity]

Happy Birthday! Love all your vids.

[@LumnahAcres]

Thank you

[@FarmhouseTeas]

Looks super yummy!!

[@americannomad513]

Breakfast looked good.

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Nice....................

[@charlesbump5004]

the hot cakes looks good wish you luck on 2 gallons

[@brandonbritton8420]

We ordered our supplies from Coops n More with your discount code, thanks so much. The tubing you used for the water, is that just from a big box store, 1/4 inch line? Thanks so much for the information.

[@LumnahAcres]

the hose is 3/8 id we got it at our local hardware store

[@rammur1]

Nice !

[@natashasemrau3670]

My sister almost got named dingleberry, or was it my brother? My mom was over due and it became a family joke. Fcat was locked up, cuz he has meat on his cat brain! The maple syrup looked great! I am jelious of your maple syrup, but you and Oliva worked hard for it. Thanks for sharing your story!!!!🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌷🌷🌷🌷☘☘☘☘☘🐥🐥🐥🐥🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣

[@tracyhayward1920]

Happy Birthday

[@llkoon]

she is so cute

[@mrs.garcia6978]

SO COOL!!!!

[@dianamallory8535]

Another wonderful video! Happy Belated birthday!

[@rkorsberg]

Where's the bacon??? One of my favorite pancakes was .....hot bacon grease>pancake batter>2 pcs bacon on top of pancake>little more bacon grease>flip pancake>homemade butter>HOT Maple Syrup...ummmm Best pancake you can make!!LOL

[@lindaschmitt6652]

you expanded my vocabulary dingleberry lol

[@chelemichele1524]

Yum!

[@tracybradshaw1362]

Great video!

[@donaldhill2972]

I like It!

[@batpherlangkharkrang7976]

Nice dog

[@shawatwat]

It looks so delicious and it probably tastes better just knowing it came out of your own trees and efforts. One question though (perhaps it's an American "thing"): you went to all that trouble making the maple syrup from scratch, yet you use pancake mix (basically flour and a couple more ingredients found in most Western kitchens)? How come?

[@offgridsweden]

Great video. What day is your birthday? Mine is the 6th of mars, 3 days after my sons birthday. I still got the cold that I got a few days ago. Had some cake earlier today, but have been in bed sins then. Greetings from Andreas on Off Grid Sweden

[@LumnahAcres]

Mine was Feb 27. Happy Birthday to you and your Son!

[@tc3fngrs1]

Is there anyway to hang the food and water so that the chicks can't get shavings in the containers?

[@brucelarson5434]

Are you on the power grid or are you generating your own at this time. If not when will you set up for solar power??

[@caroljohnson5879]

❤️

[@007darryl]

Is that a new table?

[@donlatimer5114]

Al; you need to make Olivia hey stepstool about 12 to 15 inches high by 12 to 15 inches wide and about 15 to 20 inches long, so she will be able to stand little higher at the counter and make it easier for her to work on it✋👍🤞🏻🥞🥓🍳

[@bakerjg]

This is the second video in a row with some glitch sound issues. Is your microphone wearing out?

[@jessies3236]

Do you guys like soft boiled eggs? My family loves the runny yoke!! Its great with guacamole which I just started eating a couple days ago!

[@LumnahAcres]

we have never made soft boiled eggs

[@jessies3236]

Its worth a try they are delicious!!

[@jessies3236]

You just gotta time it right! Only let them boil about 4 minutes to 5.. Depending on the runniness you like! Some call them a 4 minute egg

[@mrs.garcia6978]

We have 4 girls and 1 on the way...her mess is our picked up 😂

[@littlewhitedory1]

Goooood Mawning Al! So, since we're getting technical with the dingle berry analogy, can I ask you how high above the chick's are you hanging your heat lamp? Is it a 250w red lamp from Coops n More? I'm expecting my delivery today from Coops n More!

[@simidhel]

Ooh! Video please! :) _(actually I misread that and thought the chicks were arriving!)_

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

Bill~Thanks for asking that question, I've already received my coops & more lighting and need to buy the bulb for the heat lamp, but didn't know what wattage is needed for that brooder. I didn't order the bulb from C n M because of shipping dangers and figured I would just go to Tractor S and get one.

[@LumnahAcres]

I got the bulb from coopsnmore the light right now is about 12 inches off the ground. But that will depend on the temps of were your brooder is. The best rule of thumb is if the birds are all huddled together they are cold and if they want to near the light it is to low to hot for them

[@dennisst.germaine3497]

Thank you Al.....but what is the wattage?

[@littlewhitedory1]

12" Ok, great. Dennis, I'm thinking that he bulb from c n m will make it here with the rest of the items I bought without major issues. The price was pretty much the same as Home Depot so I just went ahead with it. I opted for the 250w infra bulb but admit that the flat heat emitting bulbs had me wondering about how they might work out? On the other hand I didn't buy the plumbing parts for the bucket used to supply the waterer and plan on exploring those options today at home depot. Just wondering, are you further south than Al, is there a difference in the climate where you are? I'm probably in one of the most unique locations due to my proximity to both the ocean and the bay along the south shore of LI. I picked up a lamp, bulb, waterer, and a turbo feeder the same as Al's setup. I've never raised anything from baby to full grown so this should be interesting for me. I plan on documenting it as best I can on KZbin so keep an eye open for my wacky videos!

[@tc3fngrs1]

Why do you keep the maple syrup in the fridge? I've never heard of that.

[@Adam-up2cc]

Hey Im first. Good for you guys, enjoy.

[@psychopyro94]

is there any reason to not totally fill the 5gal bucket?

[@meddler69]

lmao its basically a dingleberry

[@tc3fngrs1]

Though just hit me - does tapping the trees for their sap affect their longevity in the short or long run?

[@LumnahAcres]

As long as you don't put tp many taps in a tree you are fine

[@RVBob]

Not at all. There are old growth Sugar Maples in Rutland VT that have been tapped for over 100 years.

[@cyclemaster46]

Olivia had a short stack of pancakes.

[@LumnahAcres]

Just her size! :)