New Zealand Family SHOCKED with biggest American Package haul yet!!! (Mail time 15)

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

I'm an executive chef who is a certified food sanitation teacher. Expirations are suggestions, not when they actually turn. You should always check stuff before you throw it out unless its raw meat.

[@jaybrown4753]

Customs checks foodstuffs...if it's past expiration they discard it. They probably never received anything but a note explaining it was discarded

[@stussycat77]

@@jaybrown4753a lot of the treats they received before they expired but they just had so many boxes they didn’t get to them in time

[@stussycat77]

Agreed. Probably a lot got thrown out that didn’t need to. Especially candy… would have been fine even 6ish months past, or more. If anything, the texture changes but doesn’t go “bad”.

[@BluntKing0420]

Use by date and expiration dates are different, use by is for manufacturing guarantees so therefore a suggestion. Expired date means after a certain shelf life it is no longer safe to eat and/or tasteful.

[@Starsk25]

It depends on what it is and how old it is. Some things just get stale, old Canned goods can go bad.

[@CrimePony]

I like how Atlanta gets excited for things that are for other people and gets excited for them before handing it over. What a bright light! Both those kids are gonna go far in life.

[@paulvamos7319]

Atlanta already is going places. 😊❤

[@waymakers_kid9904]

She's growing up fast and becoming such a beautiful young lady 😊

[@usafvet100]

Rachael Ray, Gina Delauerentis, and Ree Drummond have had their run, it will be Atlanta's turn when she's an adult! 😂❤

[@victorgurule3711]

No kidding…she’s already a great cook at such a young age..keep it up Atlanta. 👍🏻😁

[@unclejune2839]

Ya she seems like a sweet girl

[@cynthiaspencer2222]

Dad says to remember that the dates on food are not always expiration dates but may be Best If Used By dates. The food remains good but may have a slight reduction in flavor or texture.

[@beckybanta126]

I have checked with a few grocers regarding expire dates on packages. They explained that they have to sell the item by that date. Most of us uses/eats these... unless a year old or so.. Did not apply to dairy. But appreciate food coming from another country may need extra attention! Always look forward to your videos! I learn a lot as you do!😊

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

​@@beckybanta126Lmao You replied to the poster, not the family. They don't get sub-comments.

[@beckybanta126]

@@Facetiously.Esoteric Oops! Thank you for info! 😊

[@dr_waffle_house]

Good info. FYI I spoke with an egg monger and he said eggs are usually good for about 2 weeks after the date on the package in the U.S..

[@timoz9960]

​@@dr_waffle_housewith eggs you can always test them... put the raw egg into a bowl or pan of water, if it stays on the bottom, it's fresh, if it stands on one end, it's usable but not fresh, if it floats, it's bad...

[@lesliedaubert1411]

I love how your dog knows there's a treat for him even before you take it out of the box. 😊

[@IceMetalPunk]

"I smell treats! Treats for me! TREAT ME, I'M CUTE!" 😁🐶

[@AmikaofMan]

OMG, I said the exact same thing. He KNEW IT, right as she touched it you could see his demeanor change. That was priceless

[@gen81465]

To properly wash the blanket the first time, put it by itself in a washer load of cold water, with no detergent, but add 1 cup of white vinegar. It will set the colors so they don't fade. I have a couple tye dyed t-shirts that are still as bright as the day I bought them, and it's 37 years later. . And don't forget the "Bean Song", which should be sung when cooking (and eating) the beans: Baked Beans the musical fruit, the more you eat, the more you toot. The more you toot, the better you feel, and gets you ready for another meal.

[@jennifermassie7227]

Or, Beans Beans are good for your heart. The more you eat the more you fart. The more you fart, the better you feel so eat Beans for every meal.❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

[@ilvcountry]

@@jennifermassie7227 lol I wonder how many versions we have in the U.S.? Here in Indiana, it goes: beans, beans the musical fruit the more you eat the more you toot. The more you toot the better you feel, so let's have beans for every meal.

[@katehaynes5735]

​@@ilvcountryThat's the way I learned it in California.

[@randybradley5992]

To all of those that have sent gifts, packages or boxes to our NZFamily, i would like to personally say thank you. This family truly deserves our out-pouring of generosity for their respect they show our cultural differences and our country itself. They seem to make quite a few of us happy with these videos. I know I enjoy them. Thank you NZFamily...Randy. Lawton, OK.

[@TheEWFX29]

I will second that.

[@LindaC616]

​@@jeffhampton2767or do both 😉

[@seanhunter4297]

​@@LindaC616Jeff Hampton seems to be a Trump troll. They suck all the oxygen, fun & joy out of every space & replace it with just plain meanness.

[@allenwhitmer8192]

@@seanhunter4297 And you must be a Biden liberal, because someone's opinion triggers you into bringing Trump into this-ridiculous. There is nothing wrong with his statement , it's his opinion. I do, however, enjoy seeing this family opening boxes. I think it's cool, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to help out the poor, either. This guy wants to help the poor, so he must be a Trump supporter. Think about how that sounds-it says Trump wants to help the poor, what's wrong with that? It's better than the Bidens getting rich off the Chinese, Ukrainians, and whomever else they have Quid Pro Quo'd

[@LindaC616]

@seanhunter4297 I picked up, after seeing so many negative comments, that he's at a minimum a "Hate watcher". Thx!

[@atgunner]

Dayton OH here. The Airforce museum is amazing and totally worth an entire day to see it all. You get to walk through all the presidential Air Force one's from throughout the year. Also southwest Ohio is known for Kings Island, one of the best theme parks in the world!

[@drykustralkov1376]

I'm near the museum and recommend it

[@kevinsmrz6710]

I'm from Indianapolis and I haven't been back since we had to be shuttled out to the Annex. I know they added a 4th hanger to house the planes at the Annex. Can't wait to go back!!!

[@josephbridges7470]

As someone who also lived in Dayton, The Air Force Museum is better than The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It's simply one of the best museum in the entire US. I say that as someone who is not from and Air Force family or even a native of Dayton, but really enjoys good museums.

[@stephanieblackburn2778]

It's 100% worth it I agree

[@WolfZiLLA84]

Dayton here as well. They would love the AF museum for sure. I know Denzel would want to catch a Bengals game, too.

[@debigoff6949]

The silicone molds are not ice cube molds. They can be used to make all kinds of desserts too! The hush puppies are small cornbread nuggets that are deep fried. A true southern delight!

[@jenalee3648]

They’re called “Hush Puppies “ because when the lady of the house was making the the bread from scratch, the family dog would’ve been whining for the meat. She’d quite him by frying up little bits of dough and when she fed it to him, say “Hush Puppy.” Or so the story goes.😊

[@sandraboles-n7x]

I've heard a few stories about how they got the name. Reckon no one will ever know for sure. But I like that one.

[@bkm2797]

The story I heard was a bunch of guys around a campfire cooking up a meal and the hunting doggos begging for a taste, so the cook would fry up some dough then tossing one while saying hush puppy,lol.

[@honestytoafault]

In the south when the kitchen was a separate structure from the main house.... the walk from the kitchen to the house was called whistlers walk as the servants had to whistle as they walked from the kitchen to the house. That way the owners knew the servants weren't tasting the food. The problem was, did would come running and bark. So the cons fried up corn meal mush and would throw it at the did and say HUSH PUPPY HUSH.

[@breadmakerbreadmaker5283]

I am so glad the box finally made it and safely! There are some of my favorite recipes for Atlanta to try. Thank you for all of the joy you share with us. It means so much to so many. I hope you all enjoy the treats. Much love and many prayers, Kelly Sheridan, WY

[@breadmakerbreadmaker5283]

By the way...Atlanta will need that kitchen thermometer for making her own caramel candy.

[@claycollins9852]

I don't agree with Jeff. What you did was sweet.

[@breadmakerbreadmaker5283]

@@claycollins9852 thank you! I enjoyed doing it as I can only send so much to my grandkids before people start getting upset with me.😂

[@kentjensen4939]

A visit to Yellowstone always includes Old Faithful; if its timing gets worse it will be known as Old Fickle. I also recommend, as a Utahn, Bryce Canyon.

[@paulbrickler]

That National Parks book that the wonderful lady from Wyoming sent you - one of the pictures on the cover is Arches National Park in Utah. It's REALLY amazing to visit. They filmed one of the Indiana Jones movies there. Just spectacular geology and geography like you will not see anywhere else in the world. And, there are a whole lot of them (arches and other rock formations, but also National Parks) bunched up together nearby - Natural Bridges, Bryce Canyon, others, you can do a few in just one day with a short drive between. My family did it as a road trip when I was about 12, and it left such an impression on me that I took my girlfriend on the same route for a road trip vacation when we were about 30.

[@RoBo11235]

Laughed out loud when I heard "Toledo Mudhens"- Klinger would be proud.

[@aprilpiper5642]

Bob Ross is the GOAT. I would love to see Atlanta and Denzel react to his painting style!

[@patraic5241]

Don't confuse a Use By Date with an Expiration Date. They are quite different. A Use By Date is the date the manufacturer guarantees the taste and quality of the product. As long as that product isn't obviously spoiled in some way it's still quite edible. An Expiration Date is the date after which the product should be discarded. Enjoy!

[@Devila103]

There is also a Sell By date, which is the date on things like cans and jars, that is basically for the stores to keep track of how long a product has been on their shelves. My aunt worked for a company that went into stores to remove items that had passed their sell by date, but were perfectly fine to have. Things like jars of olives and pickles and cans of soup. There are even a Sell By dates on greeting cards!

[@jaybrown4753]

If it contains foodstuffs their customs will discard date expired items...it probably never reached them.

[@dr_waffle_house]

Good info. FYI I spoke with an egg monger and he said eggs are usually good for about 2 weeks after the date on the package in the U.S..

[@patraic5241]

@@Devila103 Lots of sell by and use by items end up going to homeless shelters and food banks where they will be immediately distributed.

[@Devila103]

@@patraic5241 Some companies do that, but not all. The company my aunt worked for told her to keep what she wanted and throw away the rest. She gave away everything she removed from the stores to family, friends, and her church’s food bank.

[@GUNSnBACON318]

A hush puppy is a ball of seasoned fried cornmeal with different ingredients. Here in Louisiana when we have a fish fry we normally fry hush puppies as well. And I highly recommend fried dill pickles dipped in ranch dressing as well.

[@HerbertHopkins799]

I was craving hush puppies yesterday. All I had on hand was masa harina(corn flour) but they still turned out good

[@janetmarcum9030]

Yes. Fried dill pickles. 😊

[@waymakers_kid9904]

Oh yeah! Fried dill pickles! YUM! Our hush puppies have minced onion in them or sometimes crumbled bacon

[@sandistolle4874]

And they’re delicious!

[@mikekelly5491]

Or go Texas style and add jalapenos.

[@pamabernathy8728]

So many of your fans are from states & even cities where we have family & friends! Thank you for the joy you bring. I am a senior citizen with health challenges & no local family, & I love my NZ Family! Blessings to you all, from Southern California, USA.

[@AmikaofMan]

But you do have family here Pam :D the NZ family and all of their extended family

[@lkendall2951]

You don't need to throw out expired snacks. As long as they aren't stale or moldy you can eat them. We do it all the time 🤩

[@landonp9829]

yep. just see if it passes the sniff test

[@asmithgames5926]

Hello NZ Family! I'm the inventor of SHEEPLE: The Best Game in the Ewe-niverse. My Dad and I are big fans of your channel and he sent you a game, being an awesome father. So cool to see you open it. I hope you guys like it! Btw I've spent a week in NZ, its such a beautiful countey. Take care :)

[@minnesotamerry8672]

Wow - so cool!

[@kyleemery2798]

Rece's does holiday everything. Pumpkins for Halloween, Trees for Christmas, Eggs for Easter, Hearts for Valentines day. They are all good!

[@faithhowe6170]

Just a tip about your lovely new knife set, the steak knives should be inserted with the sharp edge facing up so the knives are not resting on the sharp edge.

[@chazfu]

As a restaurant worker for decades, I hated cutting up onions, mainly because of the smell lingering on my hands. I found out from a coworker, that if you lather your hands up with soap, and rub them against stainless steel (a sink, butter knife, or even a spoon) the smell will almost completely go away.

[@yarnangel52]

Molasses is a thick, dark syrup made during the sugar-making process. First, the sugar cane is crushed and the juice is extracted. The juice is then boiled to form sugar crystals and removed from the liquid. The thick, brown syrup left after removing the sugar from the juice is molasses. This process is repeated several times to produce a different type of molasses each time. When you visit America, visit a See's chocolate store. They are amazing!!!

[@victorgurule3711]

Hello NZ family…Southern California here. Sam, hope your health is doing better bud, we’ve been praying for you. Love your channel, my 8yr daughter and watch your videos together and love each one. You have a beautiful family and thanks for sharing a bit of your lives with all of us. Take care. Victor

[@suzieqgoldcoin]

Our dog has the same duck toy. He loves it.

[@TedSmith-ib2zg]

That's cool! I sent them that one with two things in mind--I'm an Oregon Ducks fan and my dog has the same toy, also! I picked it up at the local WINCO. I had also filled up the box with "Little Debbie's" cakes and cookies, but I sent it on 7/18 last year and by chance, they opened it exactly a year later. The "Christmas in July" worked out beautifully, but the cookies and cakes didn't.

[@Sobergirl_]

22:24 My mind immediately goes to Andy Bernard when I see Cornell.

[@cat.hepler]

I love how you say Raleigh! It’s just one of those things that you get used to hearing a certain way that hearing it another way makes me smile and laugh a little bit.

[@pfcampos7041]

I live in Milwaukee, Wi. and we are having an air show by the Blue Angels this coming weekend! It will be the first time I have ever seen an airshow.

[@yugioht42]

Molasses is what you refer to as black treacle. It’s the pure liquid form of sugar before being processed into the forms of dry sugar. It’s so sugary to the point its hyper thick and moves at a snail’s pace. The stuff really isn’t the easiest to work with but if you can make it work try it in recipes. It’s also sold as molasses in varying degrees of thickness and processing for you to figure out what is best for a recipe.

[@ryanawilson8549]

That's what treacle? I learned something 👍👍👍

[@bkm2797]

I didn't know they were one in the same, always wondered what treacle was. When I was a kid my mom or auntie would bake up some fresh biscuits, serve them up with butter and molasses, rich but tasty.

[@katehaynes5735]

Ever heard the phrase "slower than molasses in January"? I definitely did as a kid puttering around to avoid doing chores!

[@mescko]

Molasses cookies!!

[@enchiladaguapo3869]

Molasses is also what makes brown sugar brown. They add it after the refining process.

[@decolonizeEverywhere]

Molasses is what they take out of natural Brown sugar to make it white. It's full of minerals and really good for you. And it makes things like pumpkin pie and roast squash taste delicious. It's also great in gingerbread cookies and Asian marinades.

[@Plastikdoom]

A tip for you guys, in a knife block, the bottom row. Or any knife that can face blade down. Have the blade up instead, it will prevent the very minimal dulling over time from putting them and taking them out, but mainly it keeps the knives from slowly cutting into the block. Now it’s not needed to do. It just helps keep both in better condition.

[@AmikaofMan]

I see your logic and is sound on the surface. Is the chance of an accident increased or decreased with the blade being up as compared to down? Actual question...

[@jjames6990]

This is the type of content that restores my faith in humanity. Regardless of any differences we may all have, when it comes to spreading love, we can all be really good at it. Keep it up. Much love.

[@SweetThing]

How about helping the homeless? That would very kind, thoughtful and empathetic. On Both sides of the pond. Instead of asking people to pay for their European and American vacation. As if their Patreon isn't enough. Ever heard of the word: moochers? Someone had to say it. Truth.

[@jjames6990]

@@SweetThing Not quite sure where your resentment comes into play but no one is stopping you from helping the homeless.

[@AmikaofMan]

Amen brother

[@mikeboone7165]

@@SweetThing Geez ! Who pissed in your Cheerios ?

[@dynamodan8216]

That feeling when Sam says "What's up NZedders" and you yell "HIIII" at your computer screen even though you're by yourself in Texas

[@jaybrown4753]

Sadness?

[@kenfreeman8888]

I say, "Hiii!" to them too. 😊

[@donovanbullock1785]

Hello to the world's most holsome family. Love the video and love the family. I love the content. Keep up the great videos. Tell the kids that my kids love watching them. Also, to mom and dad, I want to say "thank you." My family watching your videos and how your kids interact with you as well as each other has helped my kids bond with each other. And with that, it has helped their relationship with is as well. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

[@bethsmith3421]

The foam or neoprene koozie is not as popular as they used to be. They were invented and patented by a woman in Idaho in 1981. The double walled stainless steel ones are more used now. FYI- A tip about the knife set holder, you should put the steak knives with the sharp blade up. Putting them edge down causes them to become dull over time. Some will disagree but I can assure you it is true.

[@tw56az]

Make a peanut butter and fluff sandwich, that is a traditional sandwich for kids in Massachusetts, I grew up eating them. It was the go to summertime lunch with your friends, one of the mom's would make peanut butter/fluff sandwiches with potato chips an kool aid at the picnic table in the backyard by the pool.

[@vmorrow8310]

Fluffernutter!!!!

[@carriejames5038]

@tw56az I also know people to do that as well .

[@RugNug]

These videos are going to be treasures for your Grandchildren.

[@bartonbagnes4605]

So much cool stuff. The geyser is called Old Faithful, and is the most famous geyser in the world because of how regularly and spectacularly it erupts. They predict when the next eruption will be, and if it doesn't happen when they say, they tell you "The longer the wait, the bigger the eruption will be." But all the National Parks are great in their own ways. You probably won't ever visit Great Basin National Park, it is in Nevada, but can only be reached driving from Utah, and even the Utah road there is not near any major city.

[@lawrenceshdow]

Darn... If the candy was from pearsons and the guy was minnesota; guaranteed it was fresh from the factory when he sent it.

[@Nipper-ty9tk]

I'm not too far from Sioux City where there's the Palmer Candy Co. My sister and I usually hit it up when I take her for her doctor's visit. Twin Bing... Them's my jam yo.😂❤

[@Nipper-ty9tk]

Pearson's Nut Roll, one of my faves.❤

[@briansimpson1330]

OMG the Nut Rolls are the best

[@Stephen8601]

Molasses:- A thick syrup produced in refining raw sugar and ranging from light to dark brown in color. The dark brown is pretty much an understatement. It's more like black in color. There is also a molasses block called, Cow Lick, which is cattle use to lick. Farmers use to have them for their stock. I don't know if they still use them.

[@annamariavalatka636]

Thanks for the knowledge ❤

[@maryhaislip4519]

Atlanta, there should be a recipe on the back of the marshmallow fluff container for their fudge. It's really simple to make, but when you're finished making the base add peanut butter, vanilla and chocolate chips to the base and mix it up. Really good. You can also add in some pecans or whatever kind of nut you prefer and then spread it out on a lightly buttered and you will have some of the best fudge you've ever eaten. I make this all the time and it's it's really really simple. It only takes 5 minutes for the base. Once it starts boiling you count down 5 minutes and it's done. Then you add the chocolate chips, the peanut butter, the vanilla and the nuts and then you scrape it out onto a flat pan and let it cool and enjoy. It's really good

[@davidwinterholler364]

Thanks!

[@mrs.antihero]

So many great, generous people sending fun, tasty and helpful stuff to this lovely family to share their joy with us all- thank you all! Now come on North Dakota and Hawaii! Let's complete that map! 😄❤🗺

[@stephanievivier290]

If you come to Wyoming, you'll find bunch of arrowhead everywhere. We have lots of history around here. And our town even have really bad history of Chinese Massacre. It was over railroads about over 100 years ago. I lived in small town in Wyoming. Glad somebody in Sheridan sent something. I'm from Rock Springs, Wyoming. But born in Texas. Been living here since 1975. I was living with my grandparents. My grandfather used to be coal miners. Then moved back to Texas after the coal mine shut down. Then they moved back in Rock Springs, he started to work at FMC. He retired back in 1986. FMC still here. We even had lots of outlaws back during Indian and cowboy day. LOL. Wyoming have lots of places to go tour around. Like Devil Tower, Grand Tetons, and Yellowstone National Park. Oh there is one library in Green River, Wyoming is real super hunted. Only happened when it closed at night. If a rumor true. 🤣😂 You'll love Wyoming.

[@ironthornkoncepts]

Just so you know... The expiration date on most items is actually a freshness date... Meaning it's not as fresh tasting as when new but still eat-able. The only product that expire are ones with dairy, eggs, or meat, with the exception of dried or jerky meats... Don't toss candy, chips, or sodas too quick. Thanx 4 sharing and I'll keep watching. ✌️😎👍

[@nemo227]

Indeed, yes. I've stocked up so many food items that I couldn't keep up so I've eaten many items that are a year of two beyond their "Best by..." dates. Still very good. "Best by" does NOT mean the same thing as expired.

[@ferretdash]

I thought it was "sell by" date. Its for the store to know when to remove them from the shelves.

[@sonyagardner7625]

They actually had mice starting to get in the boxes because they couldn't get to them fast enough. They had to get rid of a lot of stuff.

[@CodyAH]

@@sonyagardner7625this and let’s be realistic, they are respectfully denying the invitation to eat EVERY single thing they are offered.

[@EricaGamet]

If refrigerated, eggs don't really expire... but the whites WILL evaporate and the yolk shrivel up... so if you crack an egg and it's moist enough to be appetizing, it's okay. Again, so long as they were kept in the fridge (in the US... I know other countries don't refrigerate).

[@kylewoodward1228]

As an executive chef from the acf and the art Institutes i just wanted to point out that the long round stick is not a sharpener, but it is a honing tool. The difference is that a sharpener grinds away the metal, but a honing tool straightens out the rolled over edge of a very sharp blade. So, when you have a really good sharp blade, made of stainless steel which is a soft steel and because the blade is so sharp, when you cut with it, it folds the edge over. You can use the honing tool as much as you like, you will not damage the blade at all. But, I recommend you hone your blade atleast once before or after each use.

[@Lala61669]

Hi guys, love your videos. I always get excited when a new one comes out, especially the mail videos and seeing your reactions from the gifts sent by your fans or as my family says, "extended family members". Even though I'm in Canada I'm really looking forward to when you comes to the U.S. and seeing what you think of my neighbors to the South.

[@fionaspath3332]

Read the end of the See's Candies Box...it makes me laugh...love See's....💛

[@KimNevelzer]

The beau monde seasoning and the dill are used in a chipped beef dip that is usually put inside a round rye bread that has been hollowed out. The bread cut out of the round is dipped in the dip. Standard fare at parties - delish !!

[@kenfreeman8888]

It's very nice how much people want to share good things by sending you these gifts. Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos.

[@gmunden1]

Hushpuppies were also given to hunting dogs to keep them from barking. So, your joke to Kylo is on point! 😊👍🐶

[@ryanawilson8549]

@@jeffhampton2767 how so? That's the story I also heard, hence the name 🤷

[@bkm2797]

ryanawilson8549, I'm originally from the South and that was the story I was told too!

[@bkm2797]

jeffhampton2767, Well Jeff you are entitled to your opinion, but being from the Southern part of the U.S. That was the story we were told. Bunch of hunters sitting around a campfire cooking with the hunting dogs whining for a taste, so the cook would fry some dough and while tossing a piece saying now hush puppies.

[@bkm2797]

jeffhampton2767, Never heard of those tales, but I'm always interested in learning new things, so I will check them out. I was saying for many of us who grew up in the South, that was the story. Cheers

[@adriannecote5319]

The story behind hush puppies is because in the south the kitchen would be built at a distance from the main house; because fires would usually start in the kitchens, so this kept the big mansions from being burned to the ground. The staff would have to carry all the food into the house to be served. On the way; all the plantation dogs would be following the staff on the way to the house. They would call “hush puppy” and toss little morsels of food to the dogs to get them to stop barking. Those became hush puppies.

[@patrickscott1702]

Being from Alabama I was glad to see you finally get a box from my home state.

[@lydias2989]

I love your videos. They are sooo unifying when we need it the most in the world. ❤

[@bjdefilippo447]

As a Massachusetts-born follower, I can concur that Snow's is, indeed, the best canned clam chowder. It reminds me of my childhood, and I'm very sad that it is no longer stocked locally. Hope you love it! Also, about the chocolate, it's probably fine. It can bloom (change color) and, given enough time and heat, it can get a bit brittle, but the flavor tends not to suffer.

[@maryeliason1504]

That was fun. People are so generous & you are so appreciative.

[@richardwlytle]

Another great video. I'm planning a trip to New Zealand early next year to visit friends there. It's great getting to know a bit about the country and culture before I go. Keep posting videos, they are great to see.

[@richardsears6005]

that was awesome y'all had this old man in tears

[@KarleeP17]

@@jeffhampton2767dude why are you a hater

[@jackieknoll9818]

Throughout the USA. on each holiday the stores provide a Holiday themed candy. in it's holiday packagings. and and the three biggest ones are Christmas. Halloween and Valentines Day.. Just before the Thanksgiving Holiday Pumpkin Spice Coffee hits the coffee shops. and people line up for a free coffee on the first day. out. this was an annual trip for me and my Ma. when she was still with us. my oldest daughter's fave holiday in Halloween and your opening that package brought back the best memories of out yearly celebrations. we always put the plastic rings in the top for our younger guests in their cupcakes so they would have a gift to enjoy after the cupcake was done. I use a Quick Bread. Pumpkin spice cupcake for those. and bananna nuts bread for the muffins for Thanksgiving. Enjoy..

[@mokokawi]

I like watching you'll unbox ....thanks ❤ to those who sent it

[@PYROHIAN89]

Most sealed food in america is good for much longer than best by date, fresher items have expiration, but typically they put best by so you enjoy it at the peak of its quality and also it is more profitable in the cooperate world to throw away food, than to donate it, the food wasted in America could feed all of our homeless and starving 10x over, love you guys

[@shaunjones6343]

That is so very true,Unfortunately makes me ill.😢

[@marleybob3157]

While unboxings are always good, allow me to congratulate New Zealand as it earned its first ever FIFA World Cup win with a 1-0 victory over Norway! Hannah Wilkinson had quite the goal and it was emotional seeing the celebration as they finally got a World Cup win. Well done!

[@janetmarcum9030]

Wow! 3 new states in one episode! You never know what's going to happen! 💚💜 Bob Ross is the best!

[@Jesussayspayattention]

Right On... my family are among original settlers of Grants Pass Oregon!! My Dad born in house 1929 and other branch of our McAllister family "David & Caroline Sexton" were also early pioneers of the Rogue Valley located in Southern Oregon that were involved in the "Rogue Indian Wars of 1850's" to which Sexton Mountain is named after just north of Grants Pass. This my hometown and now you have gift from GP! A book titled "They Settled the Applegate Country" includes much information about the early pioneers of the area around Grants Pass Oregon including members of my Clan, my Grandpa McAllister and his brother Archie were prospectors Gold Miners and patented claims along the Applegate River that runs into the famous Rogue River just west of Grants Pass where my family owned an Appaloosa Horse Ranch at where these two rivers meet. Beautiful area, your family if ever visiting Southwestern Oregon could enjoy a guided Jet Boat Excursion on the Rogue River for a memorable fun filled event 🎉😊 Jimmy's Classic Drive-In on "E" Street makes awesome Burgers and I & my husband Eric always choose their Classic Burgers, we love Classic Cars & are in process refurbishing our 1953 Ford Customline Fordor Sedan it's got Three on the Tree, if you have knowledge about American Classic Cars but if not, this refers to the shift lever and transmission type, with three forward gears and one reverse. In this configuration, the lever is on the steering column also called "the tree," hence the name. Jimmy's walls covered with pictures of Classic Cars and Hollywood Celebrities like Elvis Presley, Jimmy Dean, Marilyn Monroe & others and offer on their menu "Elvis Burger". We enjoy your fun family videos and our pooches Natty Gann (Border Collie) & Schwartzie (Toy Poodle) do too.😊

[@TedSmith-ib2zg]

Hi Shirley--That's fascinating about your family. So much history here in GP. I'm the one that sent that package to them. I sent it 7/18/22 and figured they'd get it 6-10 days later and open it up by the end of July. I didn't realize they were way backed up with packages. By this July I had given up on them ever opening it, but on 7/18 of this year they did! One year to the day later, so the "Christmas in July" worked out, but the "Little Debbie's" cookies and cakes I sent them were tossed. I think the many postcards that I sent of the Rogue Valley, GP and the Redwoods and Oregon Coast will hook them! The Jet Boat Excursions and Jimmy's are also great! Do you still live here? I work with a guy, whose family, the Powells, were early settlers in the Applegate Valley. And a neighbor's family were the Savages--Savage St., Savage Rapids Dam, Savage Creek. They settled the area just past Savage Creek towards Rogue River. There's a house that has "3 Oaks" on it and that's the spot. Anyways, it was great to read your letter!

[@gingercollier7949]

See’s candy was created by Mary See here in Southern California. They even still manufacture locally. It’s delicious! My favorites are caramel patties, milk chocolate Bordeaux milk chocolate molasses chips. Make sure you get some when your in California. In the USA Halloween has turned into a huge money making machine in the retail world. Most candy manufacturer do some sort of Halloween spin in their candy like pumpkin pie or spice. It’s no longer just a carved pumpkin on the doorsteps often houses are decorated even more than Christmas. All the amusement park’s Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood all decorate and have special events for the season. Even the ship the Queen Mary (yes the UK ship) has retired in Long Beach, California and do a haunted event. So if you come visit in October you’ve got to attend either Knott’s Berry Farm who started in all or Universal Studios Hollywood who do a monster themed Halloween because Universal was the creator of monster movies at the beginning of the talkie movies, early movie history. They do an excellent job.

[@lawrencematos7493]

@yournewzealandfamily , @27:42 The devils tower was in the 1976 movie (CLOSE ENCOUNTER OF THE 3rd kind ).. it’s a really great movie , I must of watched it about 300 times ..

[@richb313]

The generosity of your viewers is well deserved looking forward to your trip here to the States.

[@rachelgodwin7529]

Aww I grew up just a short ways away from Raleigh, NC, and the box you guys got from there made me miss home. We always went to the NC State Fair each year, and they always had a Got to Be NC tent or pavilion celebrating foods created in the state including Bone Suckin’ Sauce. We also couldn’t leave the fair without eating hushpuppies!

[@dominiccangelosi1876]

You guys always find a way to make unboxing videos one of the most exciting types of videos you do! Truly the best KZbin family around 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@rexcameron3670]

Friends just remember the Main thing is to OPEN the package you are Not required to eat every thing just let them know that you love what they are sending and you thank them. PS it's OK to share with your family and friends. Love you all . N.C. in the house

[@davemcbroom695]

Atlanta, take it from an old cook. At some point your eyes will stop crying when you slice onions. It took me starting off as a prep cook. I had to slice 100 pounds (about 45 kilos) every shift. You don't havta do that many, but you get the idea. It's a hard mountain to climb.

[@ronaldaraica]

Atlanta has moms looks so Sam I feel you will have boys buzzing around your home in a few years . lol good luck

[@billholemo2518]

I hope Y'all can see how many Hearts You Touch, Everywhere!! We all think Y'all are wonderful!!

[@TheOregonChristian]

As you guys have seen in past videos you reacted to, we Americans are very friendly and love sharing our culture and flavors with people! We have definitely accepted you guys as family at this point. Love your family and love your videos!!

[@larryvance8057]

We love you guys your family represents why we do the things we do a lot of times people try to mislead our reasons but mostly it is for freedom to thrive and live in peace

[@larryvance8057]

And for families to like yours to thrive and live in peace I meant

[@annduke5573]

Here in Belleville/Ypsilanti Michigan, every year, at Willow Run Airport we celebrate Thunder Over Michigan. Every other year, the Blue Angels and Thunderbirds take turns performing at the event. Our home is in the flight path for both the actual event and their practice flights! You cannot believe how LOUD they are! The Blue Angels are close to my heart because my dad was in the Navy in WWII and fought in the South Pacific on the USS Canberra.

[@dabassmann]

Your entire family shows so much love and respect for each other, as well as for the U.S. Speaking for everyone here, we hope your journey here exceeds your expectations and that y'all are safe throughout your travels. Love from Texas.

[@markoconnell804]

Thank you all who sent them some a amazing things. For the who’s stuff went bad thanks for trying.

[@that1guy82]

Those coozies are great if u sip your drinks. At least on hot days. Nothing worse than a warm beer cuz it sat in the sun for 10 mins. The coozie is like a can or bottle insulator.

[@dougskeen2813]

So nice that internet can bring people from different countries together and make new friends love watching u all take care from Nebraska

[@marshall9574]

In case this has not been mentioned in earlier comments, the stone ground cornmeal should be kept in freezer, or at minimum refrig. I contains entire grain and will mold if kept at room temp for a long time.

[@tracisanders3445]

Christmas in July, is a saying Americans say in July. Christmas shows and movies are replayed in July on tv. also, businesses have sales in July, hence, we say xmas in July. I even cook a small xmas dinner in July.

[@paulvamos7319]

Thank you for sharing your reactions and packages with us, your extended NZ family! ❤ Love from Oklahoma, USA. Those onion goggles were funny and the knife set is awesome! 😂😊😮❤

[@waymakers_kid9904]

I'm looking for a pair of onion goggles for me and my daughter in law! 😎🥸

[@paulvamos7319]

@@waymakers_kid9904 👍🤣 I think that box was from N. Carolina. I also think they might be a gag gift. 😎 A cool one for sure!

[@charlesadamsimmonsiii9600]

Hi I am Charles Adam Simmons III and I am from the mountain state of the beautiful West Virginia and I have watched many of your videos and soon I want to send you a letter telling you how much I love seeing your videos. So keep up the great work.

[@lesliesheppard6112]

It’s so sweet that they noticed your knifes were worn out and sent you a new set! Can’t wait to see Atlanta use all the cool kitchen stuff.

[@paulvamos7319]

The onion goggles were funny and I'm wondering if they actually work.🤔🤣

[@spikebeans9563]

​@@paulvamos7319 me too. Never heard of them before. I use a lit candle by cutting board. I also chop my onions in a food chopper so that cuts down on the tears also.😅😅

[@paulvamos7319]

@@spikebeans9563 Another thing, Atlanta said this works, cutting the onion almost all the way through and then chop the end that is already cut! Clothes pin works too 🤣

[@LindaC616]

One tip that I heard and it really does work. You can leave the root end of the onion to cut last, since that is the end that emits the sulfur. Also, while you were in the middle of chopping it, run your hands under cold running water and tears will disappear!

[@bethsmith3421]

Devil's Tower in Wyoming was made world famous in the Steven Spielberg movie 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. If you haven't seen it, it is definitely worth watching? It has a PG rating so is absolutely family friendly, a bit eerie to start but not really scary.

[@Wolfington359]

The Fluff did that because the air bubbles trapped inside the mallow expanded in the low pressure environment within a plane's cargo hold. It's definitely still good! Also, the chocolate that has bloomed might look unappetizing, but it's completely safe to eat. That doesn't mean you'll want to eat it, though, as flavor and texture can both be compromised.

[@peterpain6625]

Had the same problem way back when i brought some over to europe. Luckily my aunt made me triple bag in before putting it in my suitcase. Still made a mess. Just inside those bags. Whole family basically inhaled the stuff with plum or cherry preserves and custard ;)

[@dejaeviz]

hush puppy is a small cornbread ball served with seafood. usually a golf ball sized fried cornbread ball. seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, maybe some other seafood based seasonings ... varies by household a bit.

[@IceMetalPunk]

Hush puppies are *so good.* I would highly recommend you deep fry them, if you have a fryer. It's basically fried cornmeal batter, usually with some onions and/or garlic mixed in. They're usually served as a side, though I've just made a whole package and eaten them as a full meal before 😁

[@nickcastaneda203]

being from Massachusetts i love that box. notice above the native american on the state flag there's an arm swinging a sword. the motto written in latin is "by the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty."

[@williamscoggin1509]

A friend of mine from New York taught me to always put some shredded cheese in your clam chowder also. 👍🏻

[@buddystewart2020]

A hush puppy is a small, savory, deep-fried round ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Hushpuppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods. There are a lot of different recipes for them, some include small diced onion in them, which can be pretty good if done right. I think the type of cornmeal used makes a lot of difference, some are great, some not so good. We mostly had them at family fish fry's and at Seafood restaurants, served with your meal of fish, shrimp, scallops and such. In the South, Cheese grits would also be a typical side item with a Seafood meal or fish fry. There's a restaurant in Seaside Florida that makes their cheese grits with Gouda cheese that was dang nice, a really good flavor.

[@sandistolle4874]

So wonderful to see all the States filling in! Very grateful to all who sent boxes. Hopefully the map will be fill before your trip! 👏🇺🇸

[@yowyo2006]

You have a package from Wyoming waiting somewhere for you! I sent it about 6 or so weeks ago. It's in a manilla envelope, I hope it survived! It will get you another state closer to finished!

[@tonycardone990]

Don't worry about exp dates. They are more of a suggestion to get you to throw out things that are still good for another 6-12 months so you buy more sooner. Chocolate is really the only thing that goes off a little bit. If it's candy it may be harder if it's supposed to be soft, but cans and jars are usually good for a long time past the date, and dried packets of stuff even longer. I just had a can of soup I found in the back of the pantry that expired 10 months ago and it still tasted great. You have to remember the USA puts way more artificial preservatives in foods than is ever necessary.

[@janreason1518]

Imagine my delightful surprise when you announced you received a package from the city I live in, Anderson Indiana! It's fun to watch you open your gifts. God Bless!

[@NewDawn8135]

Hey fam! Things are crazy in the world right now so watching y'all brings joy! God bless you all! Love from Texas! If you need a rental vehicle when you arrive in the states I'm your girl!

[@sherrryann]

hush puppies are fried dough bread that are kind of corn mealy ish -& you can add in different seasonings & vegetables to suit/taste; i love them...

[@suzz1776]

Btw, Idk how things r done in NZ, but expiratory dates r more of a "guideline" then a fact here in the states. The companies put a date that is wayyyyyy sooner than it actually is cuz they don't wanna get sued. So as long as something isn't moldy and doesn't smell weird, it is still good to go (usually 😊). Cheers from California.

[@theidajawho]

The trick I use to slice onion is to put a wooden match stick between my teeth, Sulphur end sticking straight out. The Sulphur deflects the vapors. The name for Hush Puppies come from, when sitting around a fish fry with your dogs around wanting some of that fish, they would take the fish batter and fry off a ball to throw to the dog, while saying "Hush Puppy".