Rainy Day Projects & Around the House Happenings | Harvest Right Freeze Dryer

[@ThisAlaskaLife]

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[@beckeywilliamstissier2618]

How great when you find new ways to keep food longer. You can tell Violet loves her brothers and is so happy.

[@marywells1197]

I love Violet's smile! She is so precious!

[@denisecole6128]

She looks so much like Bennett. She is moving into her own little personality.

[@susanoverland1386]

Hi Hamm family. Try the Fantasy Fudge recipe on the back of the Kraft jet puffed marshmallow cream. Easy! Better the most other fudge. Michael & Arlo say hi to Luna.

[@lindamartin7580]

Your family will never forget the days with grandpa and grandma! What precious memories…and you have them all saved for posterity! Yay! Blessings…🥰🥰🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 ,

[@sharoncoon5439]

As Violet gets older she will be protected by her big brothers! She’s such a cutie and loves her brothers!

[@kim-louise]

Much love always from Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️. I lost my first ,daughter 34yrs ago and my second , this beautiful family helps me alot. I have 8 children and 6 grandchildren

[@wendysfairbanks924]

Violet is always so smiley, just love that darling face, and the boys are all getting so big. Love the work that your dad does with the kids too, so helpful.

[@brenjim32]

The memories your Children are making with their Grandparents is so special!

[@pattaylor8955]

What a wonderful video. It is such a joy to watch your father with all the kids. Teaching them, helping them make their visions come to life and then the smiles from Violet as he holds her. I’m not sure who is going to go through with drawl more when they go back home the kids or the grandparents. Thank you for sharing your family with us ❤

[@rachelfrees1268]

So many activities. Your young men are the best. Great parents.❤

[@lunabear4195]

Awesome that your kids are building things and shining the rocks, such cool activities you don’t see a lot of kids doing. I really liked your collage you made also!

[@tammybabcock4802]

Good morning Lauren and Mark and Miss Violet and boys and thank you for sharing your beautiful day ❤

[@SandraStowers-g5d]

I make a real easy fudge with peanut butter and frosting. 16 oz jar of peanut butter, put in microwave for 1 minute . Then put the frosting in the microwave for 1 minute. Then mix peanut butter and frosting together. Put mixture in a parchment paper lined 9x9 pan. Set in refrigerator till hard. Take out of pan and cut into pieces. Enjoy

[@sarahmanning525]

I enjoy watching those family projects you have going. Your freeze dryer is amazing and very useful for preserving food. Grandpa sure looks like he's having fun helping out the boys with the snowboard ramp. Grandparents are such a joy to watch and they do come in handy when an extra hand is needed so you can get other things done. Thanks for this video I enjoyed seeing what your family is up to these days. It's never a dull moment when Lauren gets behind the camera and captures family life.

[@denisecole6128]

I’m too old now to need a freeze dryer but would really love one. I ordered two types of pickled…sweet and dill freeze dried but the raccoons got them first. Ugh! Have you tried pickles?

[@karenboden587]

I love these videos when you so generously share your Alaska life with us! Our family is in the “cilantro is soap” camp😉

[@Isaidwhatisaid500]

On the container of Kraft marshmallow cream, there’s a fantasy fudge recipe. Follow it exactly, and you will have good fudge. Fudge is tricky. Yours looked good!

[@madcitywendy]

Your children are a joy. I hope their school year gets off to a great start. I wish all the children I work with had great parents like you and Mark!

[@CarFreeKC]

OMG Violet in the thumbnail sitting in her chair! She's growing so fast! She looks so much like Mark! That's so cool that the boys get to work with Grandpa. My Grandma passed away when my Mom was a child but I would have loved the opportunity to cook in the kitchen with her.

[@michellem9275]

First daughter always resemble the father..

[@kayamo1632]

Such a blessing having grandparents so close. I’m guessing when they go south for the winter, grandma and grandpa might have Violet and grandson withdrawal.

[@kaydublin5164]

Your children are so lucky to have hands on grandparents. 😊

[@marywells1197]

Good morning, Lauren and family! I hope you guys have a blessed day!

[@cindynau8068]

How fun to have my morning coffee with your family! Blessed!!

[@racheldodge6560]

Im in the uk. it makes me chuckle that all the people i've seen in the us/canada don't eat the white part of a spring onion.. Most here will eat the white and some of the green and throw away the leaves.

[@deniseadams1703]

Just what I was thinking too.

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

My dad LOVED spring onions and would eat a small plate of them at supper. He even would pull and eat wild onions!

[@3novembersky]

I’m in us and I eat all parts of the green onion.

[@deborahgilton6447]

What I don't know anyone who doesn't use all except roots of the spring onion!! USA

[@lindahill9215]

Someone has Grandpa's smile 😊

[@evpalfy2464]

Thank you for your prayers. We got a nice long, rainy thunderstorm last night. I’m sure that will help anybody in South Central Canada that received this blessing thank you. Take care.

[@susanhickman1746]

I loved the collage! What a treasure to have the grandparents actively involved in your children’s lives. Your boys are THE best. This has been a lovely video of a nice variety of your family’s life. Thx so much. Susan

[@marilyndekker1541]

Violet has your dads smile. Great works boys on your snowboard rail.

[@michellegreen4743]

Gosh the berry picking brings back memories! I lived in Homer from age 7 to age 10. We'd pick berries outside while we played. I remember watermelon berries, too!

[@AudreyKirkland-u1m]

Violet is so like Everett when he was in your earlier vlogs 💜 ☺

[@susanbelida6981]

Just subscribed...Sue from TN. Your boys are wonderful..so helpful. They actually like projects especially with Grandpa. Violet is so sweet and easy going. I see a glimpse of Mark..everyone coming out to bring in groceries..so nice..lovely home..sweet kitty. Grammy helping with Violet...so nice..good meals..houseful of love ❤❤.

[@jaybee608]

Cutest little baby girl ever!❤

[@Alwaysherethere]

Thanks for sharing with us!❤🙂

[@janetdwyer1867]

Hi Lauren. Violet is so beautiful .the boys are so good with her❤

[@christinedelchiaro5985]

Miss Violet is getting so big, I think she looks a lot like Evert ..little cutie pie !!😍

[@eileenparthemore5456]

This is so funny. In my area we cut the green tops off and use the white bottom and up part way.

[@KarenBridenthal]

Similar here in MN too!

[@gerrierichardson7127]

Hello Family!" How are things going?For what I seen you all are staying busy.Theres home maid chocolate cooking up. Which looks yummy. Then all the freeze dry going on. Onions, & cilantro. When you all went bowling the kids seemed to enjoyed themselves.Even Violet . How many months is Violet now.She is growing up so well and looks like a very happy baby. Your so blessed. Have a wonderful week ahead and stay safe. Until your next video.😊

[@suevaladez9189]

Aww your boys are growing up. I have a 20 year old and let me tell you it’s hard to see them grow so fast. But it is bitter sweet especially when they becomes God fearing and helpful around the house!!

[@irenagallagher8053]

Oh my goodness when you were looking at Violet through the window with grandpa the resemblance between them both. Shes the spitting image of him. Another great vlog guys. Thanks for taking us along. ❤

[@katiethornton2020]

I just love how much little miss looks like her big brother it's so cute

[@mitzievans5037]

Tell Bennett to try grating the chocolate bars on a cheese grater. Love your channel. Don't think I'll ever make it to Alaska, so this is the next best thing.

[@MrZzToOoFlyY]

When you said if stored properly they can last 25 years, my cat sat straight up and looked at me and hmm. It was so perfectly timed and funny

[@kathrynbroome5966]

some people i wastch use tray lids so they stack up i love the white bit of the onion in salads

[@carolak.9249]

😂😂 1. Hallo sweet family. I watch you from Germany, Berlin. Stay safe, escuse me for my englisch.

[@brilliantbutblue]

Hello 🌞. Your English is fine.

[@lindathomson3274]

That freeze dryer is amazing…..complicated….but amazing LOL❤

[@maryricketts8526]

Such a lovely family❤❤❤. Thanks for the day in the life. You are an "artist" Lauren. Have a beautiful week. Temperatures coming down in Boise also. Fall in the air in the mornings.

[@carole3995]

Your collage is beautiful, you're so talented in everything you do!! A wonderful inspiration as well!! Have a blessed day❤

[@PatriciaNicely-hu5uh]

Hi Lauren. Your children are so blessed to experience all that you and Mark are able to provide them with. Your boys will be wonderful husbands and fathers. Violet is just growing by leaps and bounds. She is thriving with all the love that surrounds her. It is so wonderful to watch the children with Grandma and Grandpa. Love and blessings. 💖🙏🌺💖

[@vitazgal9933]

Loved this! I never want them to end....I even rewatch parts :) One day will you show us how you vacuum some things you put into those jars? Just a thought..... Thanks for all you do and all you bring into our lives....it's the best....simply the best.... Blessings and love !

[@teresasing8404]

Love all your videos! Thanks for sharing. Prayers going up for Ketchikan it's so heartbreaking😢

[@DorisPaulino-e4z]

With green onions you could just chop and freeze and use when needed

[@SheilaEchols-l8s]

I love the way your father loves to help your boys

[@bettyruth9142]

Y’all had tons of fun on your rainy days!! Bennett will be your chef, always making something good!! Hunter has been very talented with his project. Glad Grandpa is so helpful. Your parents really enjoy the kiddos!! Violet is such a happy baby! So darn cute !! 💙🩷💙💙💙💙🩷

[@SherryPeterson-e2c]

You are an amazing woman with a great husband and family- when Violet smiles at you, it melts my ❤️!

[@WilliamGoldbach-z1s]

Hey, God bless your children are a joy

[@nunyabitness1213]

I always make the fudge off the back of the tollhouse bag it is great and comes out perfect every time

[@MeighanT]

The fudge recipe my mom always used was on the back of the marshmallow fluff jar - called Fantasy Fudge. Very easy to make!

[@anacalzada50]

I just LOVE your videos you have an amazing family,our little Violet is getting so big she is gorgeous God bless you all sending much love

[@annaking9213]

Enjoyed watching your daily life.

[@janetsark6172]

Making old fashioned Fudge is so tricky! I’ve been making it for over 35 years and I still on occasion have a fail. I have learned it just cannot be made on a humid day, even in an air conditioned house. It always turns into a grainy mess, or never hardens at all. Still tastes good so if that happens I remelt the batch over low heat, stirring constantly, adding water or milk, and turn it into a sauce for pouring over ice cream. Hopefully next time it comes out perfect!

[@jerseygirl196523]

Tip to eliminate the “tears” when dealing with onions…Drench a paper towel with water, bunch it loosely, and just lay it on the counter/cutting board right where you’re chopping. Apparently the onion fumes are attracted to the nearest form of water, which is usually your eyes. With the paper towel method, the fumes go to the towel. It does work!!

[@Susanjoc]

Miss Violet is a little cutie in whatever you dress her in but I particularly love her in violet. She looks even more beautiful if that’s possible. Love your videos and family. ❤️

[@quilterjanet]

a really easy cheater fudge that you can change the flavors is 2 ingredients.... 1 pkg of chocolate chips (or any flavor?) and 1 tub of cake frosting (start with chocolate and experiment from there). Melt in microwave together. Put in pan. Done. It doesn't exactly teach a new cooking skill other than easy is really really nummy too!

[@FayeHolt]

Great video....when your fudge goes grainy because it cooked a little too long,but I actually like it grainy,,,everyone else prefers smooth...but it is delicious...A houseful of happy boys and beautiful happy baby girl...love your content...your husband and sons are so helpful around the home...the love there is real....

[@Julie-o3o]

Hi Lauren, always enjoy your videos! This is just a little advice to your son the candy maker, weather can make a difference. In my experience you want to make your fudge on a dry sunny day. I would have your son research making fudge and the weather.

[@Julie-mq4nh]

Scissors are so much easier to chop most things 👍

[@donnabeach1250]

Violet looks so much like Grandpa!

[@outbackchick5111]

Good evening from Australia x

[@sallydunbar1683]

Google the recipe for "Fantasy Fudge"! It is much easier & turns out great. What a little chef you have! Seeing your Mom & Dad with the kids always makes me happy. What great memories for all & such fantastic lessons taught by Mark & Grandpa. Miss Violet is such a baby doll & you can tell ypur Mom loves every minute. Thanks for another fun, educational, and enjoyable vlog! ❤ Much love from Indiana

[@Terry-qp8nf]

Have Bennett try three ingredients fudge 2 cups chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 can sweet condensed milk microwave for 30 second at a time till all combined then chill good luck

[@Gardengirl112]

One of my favorite memories with my grandma was us making fudge late at night it never set and got hard so we ate it all with a spoon and no one knew lol

[@miriamstidham4165]

Violet looks so much like Everett. She is adorable.

[@pattycost5878]

One of the easiest peanut butter fudge is one jar of peanut butter and one can of vanilla icing (not whipped). Microwave both.. mixed together and pour into a buttered pan…. Yummy…

[@teresaburton4373]

I'll have to try this

[@Amanda-pq7vq]

Yummmm!

[@kathyloomis3107]

Do you have a sound machine. It works to keep the babies and or mothers(🤣) asleep.

[@kathyloomis3107]

Best fudge is on the side of a marshmallow crème jar.

[@madcitywendy]

Lots of flavor in those cilantro stems!

[@lizregan1949]

Hi Lauren and family, have a wonderful day. 😊

[@melindawargowsky8176]

Re: funnel. I’ve also seen people take those bendy plastic totes and dump trays into them. Then they can bend them to form a “funnel” into the jars or bags😊

[@lovetherain227]

Trying to rediscover my creativity now as an adult. I love how you are so encouraging and supporting of your kids trying new ideas and projects (even as simple as baking and trying new recipes) by themselves

[@tamekadavis9051]

Good morning and happy Saturday thanks for sharing you’ll day ❤❤

[@mama2boys123]

The kids are growing and changing so fast! Don't blink!!❤

[@traceykillam1658]

LI Loved today's show it had a bit of everything in it. I Love to see how busy the boys stay. How does the freeze drier affect your hydro bill? I Love cilantro, and my daughter can't stand the smell of it. Does Bennett want to be a chef or a baker when he grows up? I love the gmbig smiles Violet has for everybody. Thank you so much for sharing, Lauren. Hugs and Love from Manitoba.

[@danahenderson3742]

Your summer collage is beautiful! Great job!

[@susanpridmore7798]

Violet and her grandpa look so much alike!!!!! Looks like it was a very fun family time. Love your video's. Blessings from Alabama.

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Loved seeing your dad working with the boys and holding Violet. So sweet. Good job on the fudge Bennett. My mom would make fudge for us when I was a young girl. It never hardened up so we always had to eat it with a spoon. It still tasted so yummy though. I am 68yo and mom is 87. We still talk about it at times. Thanks for bringing up wonderful memories of my childhood

[@cynthiaoconnor7185]

My dad LOVED divinity and my mom would try to make it every year. It never solidified and dad would drink it every year. What love!

[@kristietaylor719]

A relatively simple fudge recipe can be found on the side of a sweetened condensed milk or a can of evaporated milk... don't remember which or if both, the Carnation brand. You might be able to Google the recipe. A recipe requiring cooking on the stove can be tricky. Be sure to use a candy thermometer, it will help a lot. As a first time, not too bad since the taste is good so just cut it up and eat it like a Tootsie roll. Trust me, if my Grandma and Mom hadn't been teaching me from a very young age, around four or five, I would not have done well either. Good luck for next time.

[@yc3227]

Love from the uk. You can freeze dry the stem and turn them into powder for seasoning

[@carriejames5038]

@yc3227 how's the weather in UK

[@babewhowalks]

♥ Omg, your dad is so cute!🥹

[@brilliantbutblue]

Good evening from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺. I always love to see what you use the Harvest Right Freeze Dryer for.

[@1Staggs]

The boys and grandpa built a really cool ramp and i'm sure they will have fun with that in a couple of months !! I wish i could gift my parents a freeze dryer but it is too expensive at the moment. You've shown some cool options with how it can be used. Nice that the boys could bowl and that Miss Violet was there too cheer her brothers on !! Cool Summer collage art work !! ❤

[@jenniferwooley673]

The best fudge to make is on the marshmallow cream container. It turns out every time.

[@cynthiamilo5571]

Bennett, please try the Eagle brand Sweet Condensed milk fudge recipe, it’s easy, delicious. It’s semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt, opt. Nuts, using the microwave and refrigerator. Key is not over melting the chocolate in the microwave. Do small amounts of time, check & stir, until melted. Putting fudge on parchment.

[@Kaleidescope66]

Yes! That is a delicious recipe!

[@sarahmanning525]

It would be amazing if he gathered all his successful recipes , page protect them and put them into a binder for future use.

[@rethacharette7830]

That is so nice that your dad gets involved in helping the boys making a project for snowboarding. Great memories. I wish I had room for a freeze dryer. I would be putting up so much food from our garden. Have a wonderful day. God Bless.

[@connieosburn6886]

I do that regrow green onions again . So easy!

[@ivanapekarovicova5438]

Your boys give me hope there is kind boys out there for my daughters❤

[@OurConvictPast]

Violet and your entire family will Grandma and Grandpa when they head south. But wow what amazing memories.

[@vickiho1125]

if i'm coooking a curry I add the stems of the cilantro, or if i make a bahn mi I eat the stems, I just stuff a lot in . love it

[@toniatalley1977]

Your babies are adorable. Great video. I've freeze dried my whole garden this year. I love my freeze dryer. I do need to invest in some of the other stuff for it as well.

[@michellewilson4815]

What a great video. I loved the part where, your dad was holding Violet. It was so precious they both had such beautiful smiles!! Priceless.

[@AngelaBarth088]

My mom & I make chocolate fudge at Christmas every year as long as I can remember! We started making peanut butter fudge few years ago

[@DonnaGarcia-s9t]

Cilantro is great with carne asada marinade. I use skirt steak. Bunch of cilantro, onion powder, 2 grated garlic cloves, zest and juice of 1 lime, juice of 1 orange, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Cover meat with marinade and put in fridge for 2 hours then grill!

[@lizulmer7843]

Love watching your videos, thanks for sharing your family with us! Our fav fudge recipe came from the "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" book. If you Google the recipe you'll find it. It uses cocoa, and always sets up correctly (and tastes great).

[@georginarigg8463]

violets smile is addictive so precious ,Ialways see Bennett holding her love your family xxaww love Luna