Offgrid Homestead | Foraging in Rural Alaska

[@therealgirlinthewoods]

The jam turned out amazing! I’m drooling. Do I get a mom discount on the art? 😂

[@MyCabinLife]

LOL@Mom discount.

[@MickWhipple]

You already picked the ones you want that you’re getting for free 🙄😂

[@princess6614]

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[@Dziedz91]

Do not experiment with mushrooms - you may basically die... Let someone who knows this to show you and teach you.

[@davesalkeld9741]

You can eat any mushroom ONCE. So be careful!!

[@TheCommentor-]

Yh in Poland we have more than one word for mushroom, mushrooms are very popular in Poland yet people who get mushrooms from the wild still stick to 1 or 2 commonly known types of mushrooms to not risk them being poisonous

[@allanfifield8256]

My dad harvested lots of mushrooms for us, but of one type in one location. He had that species in that locale nailed.

[@carolbrazil1508]

Years ago two people went into Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and were picking mushrooms... they ate the mushrooms, and the mushrooms liquefied their livers.

[@natz6589]

He has a mother already 😂

[@GoldenEagleWoman-l1e]

You can always display in your sister's coffee shop and they can send you the funds as well.

[@BrilliantLove2]

My thoughts exactly!

[@timspoor]

Great idea!

[@withoutfurtheradoforever]

Ditto. First thing I thought, too.

[@MickWhipple]

I could, but I’d have to send them all down there and even then, I have a much bigger audience on the channel, it’s just not really worth making that extra step

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

@@MickWhipple You could mail them a homemade card to sell once and awhile or eventually sell copies☺️

[@jasonborn867]

Now that's toiling for your food! Would be super cool seeing you fish and forage for a totally organic catch and cook dinner. Bring on that wild Alaskan feast!!!

[@catherinegoldie6724]

Hey Mick great to see you feed yourself from your homestead, take care.X💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BrooksLMM1]

That’s some stellar work and I loved the strawberry jam. Amazing 🤩.

[@gingerkoel5608]

I actually loved your scrap bird houses. Would love to purchase one as ours have fallen apart, time to get new ones. Let me know if that is something you would consider. Also, I have a large veggie garden that is totally organic. I dehydrate veggies and we help feed eleven disabled people. Would love to send you some of the dehydrated veggies for soups and such this winter, no cost, just to share the bounty. We make a lot of soups during winter and just add the dehydrated items right into the pot. Take care, good video.

[@jakelannetti3128]

That’s an awesome thing to do. Good for you

[@lawaincooley6788]

There is nothing like fresh jam on buttered toast with some medium fried eggs. That looked so good!!

[@belieftransformation]

Thanks for sharing your adventures! There’s nothing as tasty as wild & homegrown berries & fruits! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@MickWhipple]

Amen to that :)

[@STLtoTPA-me]

How cool is it to go foraging on your land for food, cook it and eat it?!! That jam looks really good. Bid for art!!! What an awesome idea Mick. Have a great week.

[@LonesomeWolfsChannel]

When I made elder sirup last year I also didn't add as much sugar as it said on the recipe. Thing is the sirup went bad after a few months (don't know if mold or bacteria) and I learned afterwards, that adding more sugar would have greatly increased preservation time... So I hope your jam stays fresh for long or you don't plan on storing it for long! Wish you happy times!

[@werejusdoinit6657]

Blueberry’s coming in may mean they are also going to attract your bears 🐻 be careful out there.

[@xploration1437]

Did you mean syrup?

[@lisaglassford9574]

Ooh, those 3 pieces of art are beautiful. My favorite is the octopus. Gorgeous. 😊

[@armyofone3893]

I was physically feeling really ill today- watching your simple videos brings me such peace, when my body parts don’t. 😂 PLEASE, more, more! 😊

[@bmoore3199]

You new found enthusiasm was really good to see Mick. Thanks for sharing. 👍👍

[@Hannah-s7m]

LOVED THE JAM! Also love ur videos.

[@Michael-cv5wk]

Loved this video!! I like that your content doesnt have any rigid formula, like its not just building projects, flexing, or cozy asmr vlogs... its just whatever happens to excite you. Really refreshing

[@MickWhipple]

Thank you :) it keeps things interesting. I will say a lot of it comes down to figuring out what to film when I’m flat broke, but it’s always fun

[@armyofone3893]

@@MickWhipple- Please get a P. O. Box address - we Love you and the gifts/$ to suppliment your life will bring us Joy… seriously.

[@StarshineInTHEnorth]

@@MickWhipple As someone who since middle school thought I’d be a bush pilot and living in Alaska. Chose to learn French and study nature and how to survive☺️could you talk about the land more as you go and the gifts from nature. That’s been nice to see. Investing time in the animal friends and just moments of enjoyment. I like your rocks by the way. All from the area?

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Mick 🤗 The Jam looks delicious 😋 too bad didn't have any luck with mushrooms - next time maybe 🤔 nice could make tea from leaves you found 😉 Take care and be safe 🙏

[@madamecampsalot6384]

Great video Mick! Blueberry leaves make luscios tea. And it's loaded with nutrients and antioxidents.

[@Cindy7777777]

Wow, u are living off the land, that's great! Thanks for sharing! Very interesting! Have fun, b safe!

[@renacasey8163]

Foraging is magic from the earth. I enjoyed your video so much!

[@NevadaFarms]

Mick, I like your artwork, you know that art work would look great on coffee cups and tee shirts. Your own custom clothing line. On hats some of the art work would look great embroidered on a hat or jacket. Your blue fish you drew could be a trademark for your clothing line. Like outdoor clothing etc. ceramic trivet for like a coffee cup to set up… anyways I hope you like the ideas.

[@suecook3714]

The prepare of the lemon made my mouth water..that was a nice looking lemon..

[@Janice-hu4sx]

Blueberry pancakes!!

[@marciaolson4878]

The jam looks really yummy! I’m happy you’re experiencing all the property has to offer, it will serve you very well! God’s blessings Mick!❤❤❤

[@debbiecollins1154]

Love all your videos. I like whatever content you choose to do because you make it so interesting and your voice is so soothing just like your dad’s. Your mom loves breakfast also so I am assuming you get that from her. Your family is awesome so I enjoy everything you guys do. Great idea for the paintings.

[@jeaniepartridge6701]

I enjoy your jazz music.

[@margaretmcdonald-lawson7989]

Thanks for that video , foraging is awesome . Free food is always good !

[@daleswier8429]

I'd love to see what more you can find to harvest from your own land and the wild lands around you. I also love learning about, and using what nature provides for us. All wee need to do is learn about it, and then get outside and go after it. Sure is better than.the store bought stuff too.

[@jeannettebalcom6826]

Mick I missed you, glad you're back. Awesome artwork. Yes plz make it/sale it, great idea! ❤

[@barrychandler5250]

I just ate three peices of over buttered toast with too much grape jelly. Breakfast for every meal totally rules. I am 70 and love your channel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@beckyleheny8636]

I'm 71 and I agree, nothing better than toast and jelly/jam, for any time of day! especially on hot summer days. I also have 4 different cereals I often eat for any or all meals..

[@judyherman1249]

I love your videos. No matter what you're doing, you have a way of sparking interest along along with your cheery attitude. You are a joy to watch.

[@mjmcinnesincanada]

❤❤❤

[@billiegoodman4872]

What a talented young man you are, Mick! Stay mighty!

[@ShirleyGrewe]

As always, so fun to watch ya!

[@CalIrons-wr2xy]

Loved the video! I’m glad there’s someone else who loves cool walks in a fall rain as much as I do haha. Always a fantastic and subtle 侘び寂び kind of experience

[@MickWhipple]

Thank you! I’d love to know what that means lol

[@CalIrons-wr2xy]

@@MickWhipple 侘び寂び (pronounced wah-bee-saw-bee) is a Japanese word which refers to enjoying the imperfection or transience of things. A well worn sweater would be 侘び寂び, a rustic cabin would be 侘び寂び, something repaired or cobbled-together would be 侘び寂び, a cold rainy day would be 侘び寂び etc. It's really one of my favorite words lol

[@syedpiralishah67]

I missed you man I wait everyday for your videos

[@MTNurse]

I do the same. I am a Grandma and eagerly await to see what my adopted "Grandson Mick" is up to.

[@PineappleOnPizza69]

Why does your heart long for someone you've never even met in person?

[@Maggie-eo3rd]

Congratulations Mick on your enjoyment of your surrounding food supply! 😊 Stay safe and God’s Blessings!! 🙏❤️

[@andreagalvin7386]

Great idea about your artwork

[@pennygardner8496]

Love the forageing for your food

[@susanhollis5015]

I enjoy seeing you use your experience and creativity to make your life more appealing! 😊❤🙏👍

[@marloesk9753]

I missed toil for your food, nice to see it make a comeback. (did also like stay warm out there)

[@karenbrest187]

Hello Mick 🤗 the jam looks delish 😋 good luck finding edible mushrooms 🤞 take care 🙏

[@annettemurielle]

Okay, I feel like a complete idiot. Thank you, thank you, Mick. I am approaching 70 years of age and not until this very minute did I know how to use my zester. I just took that plastic bit off but now I know to leave it on, on the other side to catch the zest. Smart! Thank you.

[@RosrShafer]

Love your channel, Mick. Be safe; be happy

[@beckypennington79]

This was really nice video Mick I enjoy the scenery and watching you make the food but I agree with the other commenters about being very careful about the mushrooms which you apparently were already doing anyway and I think it was a good idea about trying to take bids to sell your artwork I seen a lot of interest on the comments before for them thanks

[@Alaskagirl618]

You inspired me to use my blackberries on my 17 acres for jam.. can’t wait till they are ripe! Thanks for a great video my friend. You are very entertaining! And enjoyable to watch

[@sheilakaropchinsky6598]

Have the same mushroom book. Still haven't trusted what I have found. But need to try the Labrador tea. Just found out about fireweed tea ! Working my dehydrator & air screen drying for winter teas. Also , yarrow dried is a medicinal tea, & dried leaves stop bleeding. Tested & it works almost instantly !! Great for first aid kit. Also clover dried for tea is good for coughs & colds. Don't forget rose hips for Vitamin C. Love to forage ! Winter's coming , stock up on your property's bounty ! Love your videos ! 🍄😮❤😊

[@janetkoball44]

Mick, you have discovered a jewel of a hobby. I have a very old small black and white book on mushrooms that I thought was informative and nice to enjoy, a thrift store find. But I agree that lots of info from a lot of sources is best. Hope and pray that you are loving life. See you on your next visit. I'm from Central Oklahoma

[@cgamejewels]

I love strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I made a wildberry fruit spread a few years ago. it was my first time making it and it came out delicious. I enjoyed the video.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I hear ya about foraging. I grew up with a forest behind my house. We foraged a lot. We had tons of huckleberries. They were tiny for the most part but just such a refreshing snack on their own. Put them in pancakes and they just made such a great treat. We had walnuts and hazelnuts and cherries and blueberries and wild herbs like lambs quarters that were so wonderful. I wish my gramma had lived longer so she could have taught me which wild mushrooms were safe cuz she def knew snd nothing better than simple polenta smothered in sautéed wild mushrooms and garlic and a dab of olive oil to moisten it and make it a filling meal. Polenta or grits is such a versatile food too. Thanks for sharing your literally toiling for your food.

[@1904-d3x]

Your Art work is great!

[@RonHight-un8uk]

Mick, Check out Gnomie Dave at The Gnomestead. He is the mushroom Guru in Alaska! I believe that he lives in the Wasilla area. A bit Eccentric but a very cool dude, lol. Enjoyed the video bro! Keep up the good work.

[@MickWhipple]

You had me at Gnomestead, that’s one of the best channel names I’ve ever heard

[@maineapple52]

Mick, your preserve's look delicious. Seem's your doing ok for yourself. Those blueberries will make nice blueberry muffins. Enjoy, be safe, and God bless!

[@user-jc8re8gr6x]

So great your selling your art work.. Awesome prints!

[@jpv6060]

another idea...Get an amazon link to purchasable items you could use. If you will go that direction then I'll mail you some terrific strawberry jam!

[@hawes-wintersart]

I love your art.

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Foraging is so satisfying and rewarding. Mushrooms are definitely an item to be very careful with. The jam looked really good.

[@suhelavaneerten419]

That is awesome! And something I myself really want to learn more, what to forage nearby. If your jam has gotten moldy, then next time do add more sugar, it is in there less for taste and more for preserving. Also you can sterilize your jar easily with boiling water & soda, let it sit in there, and then empty & rinse with boiling water right before you fill it

[@alysiachristensen5475]

Great episode!!!

[@desiremontgomery2762]

Lovely video I love it

[@AnaMartinez-o6n7d]

Excellent use of local resources and thanks for saying toil for your food again

[@Wild_Free]

Enjoying your videos mick 😎

[@suezaple4950]

I love making jams from blueberries , strawberries and the raspberry , so good , have not tried Labrador tea but have tried pine needle tea in the winter to avoid colds . Love your art work your a talented young guy.

[@ten-square-feet]

Mick, great idea about selling your water colors! It would be nice to know the dimensions of each piece. Also, would need to know the border dimensions for matting and framing. And, consider signing each one. If that info was available... I'm in.

[@TheUnqualifiedDreamer]

100% agree.

[@MickWhipple]

A lot of people have asked about this, I’ll definitely be addressing it next video. The ones I showed are 4x6 I believe. And of course I’ll sign all of them- the ones I showed are already signed on the back, I just don’t want it clashing with the art on the front 👍

[@ten-square-feet]

@@MickWhipple Sounds good! I'm in! Let us know when you begin taking bids!

[@bettymynatt7339]

Great to see your using your resources. Jam was ok. You did great. God Bless you ❤❤❤❤

[@MyBackyardScience]

Nice that you have those things available on your property! 😀

[@mcanultymichelle]

I think, showing your art at the beginning of the videos is a great way to sell your art who wants to deal with an online store🤷‍♀️👍 Your rock path looks beautiful

[@wanderlust62]

I love breakfast foods, too! Nice exercising wisdom with the mushrooms! It is one of the more difficult to learn. Your preserves look scrumptious!

[@harrietmanuelito1703]

Thank you for sharing. I enjoy watching your videos. 😊

[@jessicasmith340]

Great seeing you the other day Mick and love that you decide to bid your art! I would certainly sign them before send them out. Take care and see you around!

[@suzannest-laurentdvorak459]

The best jam is made with wild strawberries. I so miss that taste, nothing like it.. and I might add, your jam was the perfect consistency. Thick jam isn’t my jam.?lol

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

The best wild tea I've had (so far, at least!) is strawberry leaf tea. University of Pennsylvania did an analysis of it a few years ago, and it has more natural vitamin C content than orange juice. Just a bonus that it's free! Hope your art project gets you some homestead funds! Great idea:) Stay safe, Mick ... God Bless

[@MickWhipple]

I hadn’t heard of this, I’ll give it a try, thank you :)

[@gosmoothgolight7567]

@@MickWhipple ... You're welcome! Hope you like it as much as I do :) I crush enough leaves to 1/2 fill my quart metal camp pot, then pour boiling water over it until almost full. Put on a lid, set it off heat and let the leaves steep (I do mine overnight). Enjoy!

[@Shrubcrafter]

Still love the desk/table you made. It gives the rustic feel to all your indoor working shots. 🪵🪓🕯️

[@trelainamobley6254]

That jam looked delicious!!! 🤤😍

[@eloisebennett1673]

I LOVE your art!

[@anndavis1757]

So very proud you❤

[@christopherproffitt3943]

You can also make tea and jam from juniper, and it looks like you have that everywhere.

[@DavidRobinson-mx6cl]

Great job !!!!! 😊🙏👍❤️

[@pauldunn8874]

loved this video

[@mmiller1011]

You sure have sophisticated taste in music for such a young whipper snapper. 😂 Love Texas Granny

[@lisaogg6337]

Sure enjoyed the video!! It's nice to have things on your property that you can eat. God Bless you always

[@BrakesBake]

Thank you for sharing, another episode worth for so no worries about the time in between. After all there is way more to do I. The summers there bringing the wild berries is awesome.

[@theartofcrochetbychandra3079]

Wonderful idea with art🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@faithlaw8516]

Great video!! I’m so proud of you!! Making your own jelly!! When I’m back to teaching I will be bidding on your art!! God bless you Mick!!

[@AaronC.]

Just a quick note: a blueberry picker (a strange comb/basket) would make you very fast while gathering those berries. Don't know if it'd work with the wild strawberries, but definetly worth a try if next year you're able to harvest three or four jars in the time it took you to get just one this year. (Also, I'd recommend propagating the blueberries if you want more of them; it's as easy as cutting a young branch and putting it in a jar of water until it grow roots! The trick is to forgot about them and check back whenever you want).

[@victoriamaaske7420]

Thanks for jell making. Jam actually. Add apple peels to thicken and yes jam molds easily with less sugar but the jam is all fruit. Love your art. Love the suggestion to sell at your sistets coffee shop. You could send a few bird houses there too . Ha. Be industrious!!! Great job.

[@suzypos4571]

That jelly looks yummy 😋 and fresh fruits too.

[@adamwilson1148]

I love mushroom foraging! I’d love to see another episode with that 😁

[@debbiemiller7342]

Nice job on the jelly and tea

[@kayeeiland4167]

Lovely to see you ! It is so cool to make food from what you find around you ! The strawberry jam looks so good ! I discovered a Choke Cherry tree behind my house last year and processed enough to make a couple of jars of syrup (similar to Elderberry syrup) . Unfortunately , the bearing branches are too high for this Grandma to safely reach this year...sigh...ladders on soft ground and now-fragile bones, are a recipe for disaster for me ! Stay safe , well and curious !

[@MyCabinLife]

Maybe put a notice up at church asking for help picking them and you will split the bounty.

[@kayeeiland4167]

@@MyCabinLife Thank you ! What a kind suggestion !

[@MyCabinLife]

@@kayeeiland4167 there are many people that like fresh fruit and can't afford it so I'm pretty sure you could get a taker maybe even Facebook marketplace if you have Facebook.

[@cathy5070]

You are an old soul with very much wisdom for your age! Enjoy all your videos and stay safe!

[@Lisforpeace71]

Love your food groups lol❤

[@janetnewbill291]

You have a beautiful scenery

[@brendalee4072]

Looks delicious. Great job.

[@cherylemaybury9967]

Our family always started the day with a cup of hot water with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice in it. It has wonderful health benefits and is very cleansing to your system. My mother lived well into her 80s and her father was in his 80s when he fell off the roof he was fixing. I’m already 68 so I do think it’s worth doing this. 😊😊😊. Blueberries make great jam as well. Lemon butter is another great spread for your toast. You need a few chickens to get some eggs.

[@CMoore8539]

Looks like you’re on to something with the Jam Berries! That’s Awesome!!!❤

[@MTNurse]

Yeh, another Whipple You Tube Video! 3 in 2 days! 🙂 Now all we need is for Belle to make a video showing us her new Coffee Shop!!!! PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE???

[@janetkoball44]

I agree

[@MickWhipple]

Good luck with that 😂 she’s not a career KZbinr like the rest of us lol

[@MTNurse]

@@MickWhipple I knew it was just wishful thinking. 😞

[@uffda]

The jelly looks delicious! Blueberry pancakes would be great. I’m not a fan of Mushrooms, so to me they’re not a loss. 🫤 I think art with an Alaska theme - trees, flowers, wild life, mountains, streams - would be great!

[@Snowsey]

I saw the fireweed at the beginning of your video. You make make sirup with It!

[@MrManicola]

I like your art and foraging for your food. Good video

[@VirginiaCarter-i5t]

Great job Mick! Thank you for sharing.

[@Ginger_Lily]

This was such a great video! I really enjoyed watching you forage and then make jam with your tiny strawberries.

[@sheilacaine]

Great video. ❤