Restoring My Victorian Doors & Making PERFECT Apple Fritters!

[@judiAmicatron]

Kevin makes me want to drink tea and live a wonderfully calm life....😍

[@adriaschumann9641]

He makes me want to make time to be good to myself despite my crammed schedule. I have done it with afternoon tea which would make my British mother and grandmother very pleased! Sometimes less fancy than others, but it is a DEFINITE in my life now. Thank you Kevin.

[@Niamh07421]

as a tea drinker I totally understand I tried the teas Kevin suggests and they are very nice

[@stormbear7330]

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[@MA-sk4fg]

Earl grey tea from Tierra Farm has a very mild and pleasant taste . I love it !

[@rogue1303]

Kevin inspires me too! I love his kind ways and great style.

[@irenejoseph9547]

Although you often thank those of us who watch your videos, it really is all our pleasure!!!

[@dorotheakuemmel8142]

What a good friend Victoria is to join you with the door, it was probably a lot more fun this way! Thank you so much for all the insights in your daily life :) I love it.

[@barblaidler5850]

I think those fritters would be amazing at Christmas. They look delicious. Your dog Avery is always by your side, and seems so well behaved. She must love you very much.

[@Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living]

I agree with a lot of the viewers when they call you the “Mr Rogers of Gracious Living”. 😊 The doors came out beautifully.

[@PaulaGill-z4c]

You are so right. The world needs more Kevin like people. The epitome of etiquette and calm.

[@kateburk2168]

My father lived in a Victorian house. The front door faced the south & was in desperate need of attention, also. One spring morning, he confined the pets before removing the door. It was sanded down on both sides. Primed and filled in cracks, etc. For the exterior side, he chose a lovely red shade with low gloss enamel to protect it from harsh winter weather. The interior side, he simply varnished it. Ten years later, the door looked like it was freshly done! Had to sell it because his partner died & he couldn't face remaining there.

[@stephenholmes5362]

The front doors look great! Was hoping you were going to polish the wonderful doorknobs & backplates to shine against the beautiful antique mahogany. Your gardens always amazes me. Fritters are my weakness and yours look real good, cheers!!

[@jankubillus7157]

Oh the doors turned out beautifully. Great job. Everyone should have a friend like Victoria. Have a great week.

[@hintex487]

👍👍👍👍😍😍

[@chrismiko8652]

Thanks for sharing your days , l enjoy just being a small part of your community on line. Always leave feeling better after spending time in a simple life and happy home. Wishing you many more years filled with happiness Chris ❤️

[@christinacutlass1694]

The grounds around your home are simply lovely! What a heavenly place to pass extraordinary yet simple days… to me, that is true happiness and beauty. What a wealth of Blessings!🥰💐

[@Magazinelady]

The door looks beautiful. Your hard work paid off. That was nice of Victoria to offer to help. The fritters look delicious.

[@ma-ac5507]

Saludos Lizette.Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Kevin for your recipes and the great lessons that you give about the garden. The door looks very wonderful . Good Job.

[@happyday8280]

You work very hard to Produce these great videos we can all enjoy … the apple fritters oh yummy ! ❤ 🇬🇧

[@ejaywithanay]

Happy sunday, Kevin! Those fritters look gorgeous!

[@alicemesa9436]

SHOULD THE WOOD HAVE BEEN APPLIED WITH SOME KIND OF ××OIL××, SUCH AS MINERAL OIL OR SOME OTHER TYPE OF OIL AND ALLOWED TO SET FOR 24 HOURS. THEN RE-STAINED. THAT WOULD HAVE BEEN MY PROCESS, BUT THEN I HAVEN'T HAD TO WORRY ABOUT MY "APARTMENT" DOORS??? GOOD JOB, KEVIN AND FRIEND!

[@juliemason9881]

Dear Kevin thank you for another beautiful calming episode. I love your very laid back style.Everybody should have a friend like you and Victoria xx Your friend from Australia

[@donnawest866]

It was so satisfying to see the old wood of the beautiful front doors literally drinking up the urethane stain! Good on you and your friend tackling that job. Now I’m hungry for Apple fritters too! 😁💖😁

[@Sharon-bo2se]

Nice to see the handsom old doors refreshed in time for winter. The garden continues to provide even during clean up. Sauteing the apples first is great, much nicer than usung raw apples in the fritters; plus, the crunch could be heard. Lovely episode on a Sunday morning.❤

[@carolavant3778]

You and Victoria did a wonderful job on those doors! What an amazing friend she is! Thank you again for letting us spend part of your day with you. The fritters look delicious, and the flowers are so pretty! What an awesome way to treat yourself for all that work! My morning was spent making another batch of beauty berry jelly. Next on my list is grocery shopping and maybe picking up some flowers. I hope the rest of your day is amazing!

[@marilyneves8856]

Thank you Kevin, that was a very enjoyable episode.

[@maritaruter9956]

Dear Kevin, thank you very much for this fantastic video with restoring the Victorian doors, starting the cleaning up your gardenproject . The fritters look so good and the flower arrangement too 🧡💛💚

[@r.c.4016]

The doors are gorgeous. Happy to see Victoria again. Love all your videos, Kevin.❤❤❤😊

[@marlenewaraksa8756]

Thank you for saving some of our history You deserve this wonderful old home.

[@laviwv]

Kevin I think those radicchio leaves would be lovely in a flower arrangement😊

[@bevsprague1731]

Another wonderful visit Busy as usual. Thank you for letting me join you.😊

[@judithropata2269]

Dear Kevin - you always brighten my day inviting us all into your beautiful home & sharing the many chores you do!! - the Apple Fritters you made looked so delicious - when you sat at your parlor table & took a bit of your Apple Fritter - I could hear the crunch of the bite - oh Kevin I was literally drooling haha!! - what a great save finding more peppers in your lovely garden - I notice when you are out in the garden Avery is never far away - what a gorgeous doggy - you generate much happiness through your lovely videos - I appreciate all you say & do - you uplift the soul.

[@dolorescraig8322]

The colours in the flower arrangement are beautiful. And those fritters look scrumptious!

[@ramona7160]

After a busy morning in MY kitchen, it is sheer delight to spend an hour with you as you delve into YOUR various projects. I must try the apple fritters and I know a neighbor who would love some, too. Many thanks, Kevin for the enjoyment we share. 🍎

[@ArleneSteinburg-fh9jq]

The apple fritters looked wonderful, and easy to make. Thank you for sharing you day with us!

[@carolubosi1755]

I love your videos, they remind me of the many summers I spent in Hudson, New York at my aunt’s house. Although I live in Maryland, the Hudson Valley is near and dear to my heart.

[@ariannewdnotbe]

Absolutely delightful! I haven’t thought about Apple fritters in ages & I do believe they will soon be making an appearance in my kitchen. As always, thanks so much for your lovely videos. Best to you & Mr. Fox, as well as the pets.

[@nancyb-r4704]

Dearest Kevin, you are an oasis of kindness and civility in this current world. I find myself leaning into the screen when I watch you, hoping I can touch your hand. I have watched your show since you began recording. And I never tire of your company. Thank you. XO

[@redrooster1908]

The smell of apple fritters reminds me of making them for every camper at summer camp. The line was long as each happy camper got a freshly deep fried fritter on their plate, hot out of the oil. A dusting of powdered sugar on top. 😋

[@WendyHLM]

So that’s the origin of the term “happy campers!” Fritters😃

[@redrooster1908]

😂😂​@@WendyHLM

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Victoria is a true treasure!

[@christinacutlass1694]

What an amazing harvest of peppers! I love to freeze food in the food saver. The foods last a lot longer when frozen this way…plus it’s kind of a fun process!

[@dlmj47]

Hi Kevin, glad to see you're still plugging along with your wonderfully calm channel. I have not stopped by in a while, I've been recovering from surgery. Just what I needed as I return to normalcy.. Many blessings..

[@mypinklife3415]

I love the job you and Victoria did with the doors. It turned out beautifully. I think I will give the apple fritters a try for dessert this evening. I love seeing the fur babies and you certainly have done very well with your garden this year. Being organized pays off. You inspire me to do it properly. I look forward to your next video.

[@artemandalas1305]

🙏thank you Kevin , for sure you have had a deep rest and beautiful s dreams after all this lovely work ! Good week for all of you there🌹🙌

[@roymavistanner8399]

Your antique front doors look gorgeous after the restoration! Lots of elbow grease and tedious work, but so worth the end result! If you don't already have one, I would suggest that a gorilla cart would be very useful for you with your various gardens for harvesting and cleaning out. Very durable and useful tool for the garden. Can't get over how well your celery grows! I love celery and my favourite part are the leaves! Delish chopped up to add to a salad. I can't believe as I kid in the 50's we cut the leafy parts off and threw them in the garbage!! Really enjoyed this video, as I do them all. Thanks to you and Lisette for all your hard work! ~M~

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

The doors look absolutely beautiful, Kevin! I am sure the job was made easier with the two of you how lovely of her to help… The apple fritters look very delicious. I cannot wait to try them. Thank you once again for a wonderful calming relaxing visit with you. 👨‍🍳🎃🍁❤️🥂

[@donnaclinton5578]

You and your friend did a wonderful job on the doors. So much nicer than painting over like mine, and most everyone I know.

[@rubyslippers9611]

Lovely as usual. Just a reminder; dip your scoop in oil before dipping into the batter. It will be clean and tapping the fritters will be easier.

[@wtrclr83]

agree👍

[@redrooster1908]

The doors look great Kevin!

[@pamzulauf8218]

Wow what a day, loaded with a lot of work and a sweet reward!!!! My mom used to make fritters, I'll have to give your recipe a try. Thanks Kevin!

[@LouiseFritz-ls4zs]

Thank you for sharing your very productive weekend with us. I also love the scent of apples cooking. I read somewhere that if you cook your apples gently before filling a pie you avoid the space on top of the crust when the pie cooks down. I am amazed how your garden keeps on giving so many harvests. Oh those peppers, I can see them filled and baked Do you have a recipe for stuffed peppers? Lastly I would like to say you are truly blessed to have a friend like Victoria. Love to all from Florida.

[@milliehouston1089]

Your doors look so much fresher! The hardware is gorgeous

[@paulineanderson3985]

Yay Kevin! lovely to see the doors getting some love, great video.

[@Mildeda]

I love old wood.

[@DeborahWheeler-v1q]

Perfect video for this Sunday. What a beautiful area you live in as I enjoy your backyard and my favorite a ride to town. Gorgeous flowers to choose from. Thank you.

[@debrabowen4276]

Love seeing Avery! Gorgeous flower arrangement!

[@Martina-dn1tr]

Dear Kevin, It was a special pleasure again to watch your video. A little more for me this time as I'm in the hospital waiting for my operation. I'll make the apple fritters when I'm allowed again. They look so delicious. And the front door turned out beautifully!

[@gibsonaloha]

Thank you for this presentation of Tea , apple fritters & flash freezing peppers ! 🫑

[@dawnngray278]

Yay.. I know that’s been on his list for a long time 👏🏾👏🏾

[@nancyciampa3485]

I love when you include us in on all of your hard work. Makes me feel part of your family

[@DeanRussellHickey]

I used to use a deep fryer for everything, but I've become comfortable pan frying as you did... even for battered fish. With regard to the front doors.... if it was my old house, I would likely have painted them black. All the same, they certainly look much improved with what you did.

[@abigailh4109]

Hi! As I watched you today, I am making AppleButter. 🍎 We love dipping our Fritters in the AppleButter. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for all your videos that always brighten up my day. 😊

[@cheryllfarmer2975]

We appreciate you, Kevin ❤

[@marthaellenfigart2681]

Goodness, your apple fritters look divine. And those Victorian doors look amazing! Happy afternoon, my friend.

[@heritagehall6243]

Leave it the way you want to find it the next time...... great advice for so many instances.. just love the gentleness and understanding of your presentations.. you "calm" our world... Blessings.....

[@YokiYoki-e2r]

Hi KEVIN, I became addicted to your videos. I watch them while I am taking my breakfast, they give me such an inner peace. Thank you

[@mavep2855]

The doors look so much better. Very kind of Victoria to help with this project. Your garden just keeps on giving. Peppers and celery looked amazing. I loved everything from flowers to fritters. Thanks Kevin🍁🍂🧡🇨🇦

[@mariongould4173]

Love the apple fritters. Shall I make some right now ? ... I think so...

[@azmary1]

You can make healthy frittata with bell peppers and onions and half and half eggs and egg beaters...

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Thank you so much for taking us all along Kevin, WE appreciate you!

[@IngeLyck]

What a true blessing to have a good and helping friend 🌺🌺🌺

[@BethW-v8x]

I loved this video, Kevin! Always lots of new things to see and try. I made your Carrot-Orange-Ginger Soup the other night and We enjoyed it so much.

[@ladyw605]

I especially like this flower arrangement!!! There’s nothing like the beauty of flowers to make me smile!!! 💐 Apple fritters are always so delicious. I have tried many recipes and many apple varieties-all were delicious!!! 🍎🍏

[@wanya_telborn]

Ok what about some wood filler in those cracks on the door I’m sure a lot of cold air gets in through there

[@maryargueta5607]

❤ good job...what about the door knob? 😮

[@felici45]

You and your friend Victoria did a good job with the doors 🤩

[@susankara7520]

I love spending time with you as well . Your lifestyle reminds me of times at my parent's farm in Pennsylvania. My mother loved to garden and I love to cook so we had some spectacular times. Watching you brings back wonderful memories of good times. ❤

[@Deonna-Draebish]

Kevin as you like to add Ewe to stabilize flowers, I like to add YOU to my morning to stabilize my probably going to be super busy day taking care of my Mom! Thank you for this episode!

[@judithreich6564]

As usual, you amaze me as to what you accomplish in one day! The flower arrangement was one of the best ones that you’ve made, love the colors that you picked. Just wondering if you ever have a day that you just read, relax play the piano and enjoy your pets.?

[@LouiseL7740]

I love this recipe and you inspired me to make these too! Kevin, you are so positive, so lovely to spend time with! You inspire, lift, motivate, educate and calm! Thank you!

[@lilahasson5110]

Once again I’m transported to a wonderful home. Kevin amazes me how he can get so much done in one day! The apple fritters look so delicious. I need to make these. I know that my husband will enjoy them. Thank you for sharing your videos with us.❤❤❤❤❤

[@hmgm10]

Muy bonito todo Kevin.Que casa y que objetos tan elegantes.

[@sandrateets647]

I look forward to making these fritters as they are my husband’s favorite. Thank you for this recipe. Enjoyed all of this Sunday’s video. Aloha from Tennessee.

[@tessknows]

Hi Kevin! Have you ever considered keeping chickens. For fresh eggs?

[@Carolina.S.N.Gaviota]

Thank you dear Kevin for making these amazing videos❤ You helped me propagate the baby gem boxwood 7 years ago. We just came back from living in Germany, and I am very excited to start planning my boxwood project in the new house in Mount Vernon, Virginia. I always enjoy watching your videos so much. Thank you!!! Ohh..I love your Royal Albert Tea set❤

[@KS-ts3le]

Those frittatas were screaming for powdered not glaze. Beautiful flowers as usual.

[@realitycheck723]

I can’t wait to make those apple fritters. Thank you!!❤

[@suzannemuliolis6066]

The doors DO look happy!!

[@kissmetess]

Ohhh love that rustic front door!!Great job. Love love love❤!!

[@lisaa8437]

Doors look gorgeous! I love mahogany wood!

[@barbarakrall1184]

Oh that floral bouquet had my favorite colors. I also loved the fillers you purchased at the store. They were amazing. I thought I didn't like apple fritters, but watching you has convinced me to try them! Oh how I wish I had a garden. All of the healthy fresh food you have!

[@kayerin5749]

Next to removing the doors and fixing the cracks and giving the wood some nourishing oils, this is a good Inbetween job. No judgement here; there were obviously reasons you didn't restore the doors completely. They certainly look much better than they did, and will resist more damage in the outdoor weather. I just noticed you have a plaque to the right of the doors; is this a registered antique home? What does it say? You certainly have done a marvellous job since you moved in with getting this property to really shine! Now I'm going back to watch the rest of the video; apple fritters are one of my favorite treats, and they must be much cheaper to make from scratch than to pay over a dollar a piece at the bakery! Could the silver-ish filler plant be Caspia Bellidifolium? (I'm a compulsive plant addict and looker upper) and the feathery dark leaved, spear shaped plant, might be from a bush? So many plants, I've learned, have been decimated by poisons and encroaching civilisations, that one must hunt the roadsides where many rare plants have found refuge. Does anyone else know anything more about these plants. Ok, I *definitely* have to make those fritters, although I might prefer a thinner more crackling glaze on mine. You are certainly an inspiration Kevin. Well done!

[@paulahawkins3786]

Your doors look magnificent - and your friend Victoria is a great friend! Apple Fritters are a wonderful reward for such hard work! - I will totally be trying this recipe!

[@fridayschild19]

Always look forward to your videos!❤ It is amazing how many times I refer back to your videos to bake myself something special! Thank you, Kevin.

[@LeonardManz]

Good job on the doors! The fritters came out so pretty with th glaze! I always love your flowers arrangement. Happy redt of Sunday!

[@GoogleAccount-hz2co]

Kevin, those apple fritters look so delicious. I think I’m gonna make them too.. the front door looks wonderful,, a great job you and your friend did. I think you’re an exceptional gardener.

[@dg4ew]

Kevin, thank you so much for another relaxing and inspiring video. The Apple fritter recipe reminded me of Sunday morning brunches at an old tavern when my husband and I lived in the northeast. They would serve apple and corn fritters with warm maple syrup, just delicious! Such a great memory!

[@lisaarca1555]

That flower shop is so amazing!

[@conniehill6919]

Avery loves being with her daddy😊...I love the flower store and their puppy that lives there🥰 Apple fritters are my go to pastery...yum. they look easy enough which could be a problem to my waistline 😂. I still think you'd love going to a flower arrangement class. I know i loved the one i went to years ago. Goodness...you got lots of peppers from the clean up😮!!! Earl grey is one of my favorite teas😊. Have a good week❤

[@kathleenpalmer845]

Great episode Kevin! The fritters look delicious, the flower arrangement pretty and your doors are very perked up . 😊

[@kissmetess]

Such wonderful crops from your garden!!❤

[@Sunshn63]

Apple Fritters are definitely on my radar this week! The doors look great!

[@lauraleonard4655]

I am so happy to see the door restoration! 💙

[@sineadnicant-sealgar3758]

The fritters look so good and tasty! Must make a batch today. Thank you for another wonderful idea!!! Have a great week!🍎🍏🍏🫖

[@PamHaynes-oo3ck]

Hi Kevin, I enjoyed the time I spent with you, great job on everything.

[@sherryhicks4156]

Afternoon tea is such a British thing. You must have spent time in Great Britain. I love England and all the tradition there.

[@eleanormenz7169]

And we really appreciate you Kevin❤❤