Putting up Food for the Winter | Pick & Preserve

[@WeepingWillow422]

Arielle is so knowledgeable. She's standing there spewing out all of these facts and we're just like kindergarten kids sitting in a circle on the floor listening like it's story time... soaking it all up like a sponge and saying "oooh" and "ahhh" lol.

[@michelleneubauer5099]

Honestly!! I’m not much younger than her and even tho i do a lot of things myself like jams, jelly’s, pesto, bread etc her knowledge is mind blowing and im so jealous!! I wonder if there is THE book to know it all or if i should wait for her to release one haha x

[@WeepingWillow422]

@@michelleneubauer5099 I think she should offer online courses. She could make some serious money.

[@ogearbox6132]

LOL! yea yea yea you hit it spot on. Their chemistry is quite contagious.

[@jazlynnviolet4594]

I swear lol

[@shanburk82]

I've learned so very, very much from both of them one I get my RV I'll be going off grid n have learned so many "how to's" I'm super grateful, my gratitude is super over flowing from my heart because I'd be preparing to go to a homeless shelter, if it wasn't for Arielle n Eric teaching me hot to catch, kill, clean n cook, then prep everything for long term storage. I'm no longer scared of canning food or prepping for long-term storage! Thanks you guys!!!!

[@marvzeeldavis9782]

"Leave a couple for the birds" I love that! That sentence speaks volumes to who you guys are.

[@thomashodge1154]

Thought the same. Earth Mother

[@ohemilyyeslifestyle2478]

That was the one sentence that stayed with me!!! Love them💕

[@NO-GAMES]

Nice of the birds that left y'all a few nice berries. LOL

[@desertrat5543]

Smiled when you said “leave a couple for the birds”. So important that we recognize the reciprocal relationship that nature has. Take what you need, and give to others for a healthy ecosystem.

[@carolynmills513]

I caught that too. My favorite line, said as an aside to himself not as a bragging "look at me, I'm such an environmentalist." Love you guys. My favorite recipe for meatballs is a base of cranberries. Mouth was watering when I saw you pouring that into jars.

[@MC-ko2mx]

They truly epitomize "tread on this earth lightly"

[@kellyro77]

Leaving for the birds helps the plants to re-seed and spread, too. ;) It's definitely beneficial to not take everything.

[@kdavis7525]

Cracklin cornbread with a big pot of beans and fresh sliced onion! Yum!

[@timmaggard8862]

My kind of meal!

[@MrGlennJohnsen]

Ketchup is any smooth, spiced and vinegared "jam" made from fruits. Tomatoes are a fruit so we call it "tomato ketchup" if we didn't blend tomato ketchup it would be called "tomato chutney", as with chutneys you can use any fruit, spice, sweetener and vinegar you want. In the Philippines they make ketchup with bananas, I've also seen ketchup made with Kiwi and other things.

[@kimeverhart6253]

Thanks for sharing this info!! I did not know this about ketchups!

[@sofiaedmundson9128]

Great info! Thanks for sharing...

[@PoliteTeeth]

Yes! I’ve had blueberry ketchup before. It’s so good!

[@sarahsiskin6780]

I’ve had and loved mushroom ketchup

[@TheHomemadeHaven]

Interesting!!

[@kellys1722]

It's really nice to see an off the grid couple who are not vegan. Every dish I've seen you guys make is healthy. ❤❤

[@RonRay]

You guys exemplify the best of what this life has to offer.

[@arkhamknight1853]

You said it perfectly. I’ve been trying to figure out a way of saying what’s so appealing about this lifestyle and that’s it.

[@henriettadodds8330]

You are so right.

[@AM-br4ix]

For sure I concur!

[@titustelesco2870]

100%

[@luminyam6145]

I loved when you said you would leave some for the birds. That is just the kind of ppl you are, that is why I follow your channel, you are good ppl. I love coriander too, oh my goodness.💖

[@bybiddie]

I honestly couldn’t love you two more. A more copacetic couple could not be found. I just went out and clipped my sage to hang to dry!

[@ernestospadolesto8126]

Respect how you established your life in this place. Now all that's missing is that the most magnificent hen in the barn lays eggs and lays pretty and really intelligent chicks with this super rooster! Those who work so well together can also raise the chicks solid and capable.

[@bridgetbeaty7507]

If I have said it once I have said it a thousand times, you two are definitely the most legitimate couple doing homesteading and off the grid videos. So many people would trade up everything for the life you two lead. Thank you for the videos.

[@contactjoy4140]

Foraging is labor intensive. It crossed my mind that, if one worked a labor intensive job for 8 hours a day, one would receive a paycheck that might buy all of the food foraged in this video..... On the other hand.... listen to the air... it has that distinctive cold weather sound.... feel the crisp chill of the air.... hear the crunch of the snow and dried foliage under foot..... Taste the intense flavors of freshly picked food..... I'll take the 40 hours of labor intensive foraging in the woods and fresh air over a 40 hour work week, indoors, in the city, with the commute and pollution, always. Great video. Thanks.

[@sherylintheraw]

Try adding pectin to the ketchup next time or an apple for the added pectin. It should help with the consistency and keep cost low.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

👍 I was thinking cornstarch, but pectin is the right thing!

[@patriciaparkes9660]

A cooking apple works very well. X

[@atropiaveteran]

This is where some youngins would come in handy, send them foraging!

[@peacefulwife5199]

I laughed so hard when Eric said, "That's a spicy meatball." That's a classic line from 1969 Alka Seltzer commercial. LOL The first part was "Mama Mia" 😂😂🤣🤣😁😁😂😂🤣🤣 Yummy stuff. You two are just the "Bees Knees" !!

[@waddeym]

I remember that!

[@juliekooiker3408]

Also you both have an adventurous and inventive attitude towards life. You use what you have available to make what you want and need. No strict recipes or anything, it’s awesome to watch your videos. Thankyou soooo much for sharing!

[@tonymarsh1369]

Thanks for posting all your vlogs especially the canning ones . Comparing your lives in Alaska to mine in a little village in the UK is like comparing chalk and cheese. I find your vlogs fascinating , so once again thanks for posting and I'll be waiting for the next one 😊😉

[@PurtyPurple]

What a great expression, hope you don't mind if I steal it

[@kimeverhart6253]

@@PurtyPurple , this is exactly like comparing my life on an Indiana corn and bean farm to theirs in magnificent Alaska…chalk to cheese!! I love this expression too!

[@annettebartels2061]

Chalk to Cheese! I love that expression! Thanks for sharing that!

[@gwilliammaggs]

A very English expression, yes as different as chalk and cheese !

[@legendsneverdie2901]

I like how you are not cringy couple like other yt channels. You look so natural with each other.

[@Jonathan-wo6kf]

I have watched every one of your videos and absolutely love your channel. Today is my birthday and seeing a new 30 minute video from you two has absolutely made my day. Thank you both for being so awesome! Edit: Thank you all for the birthday wishes. It made my day!

[@net_marie3153]

Happy Birthday! 🥳

[@realdealteal111]

@@net_marie3153 happy birthday Jonathan

[@Mel-vu9ss]

Happy Birthday!! 🎉🎉

[@winnietheshrew2957]

Happy birthday! :)

[@lauretteguerbette557]

Joyeux anniversaire

[@sherryrorabaugh3359]

You guys are almost to 500k subs. It's been a journey! I subscribed around 30k or less. I can't actually remember. You two feel like family. So proud of you both!

[@markbrown6236]

Ya, I found this channel during their move from Oregon. It has only gotten better over the years.

[@sherryrorabaugh3359]

@Mark Brown I agree. The channel has improved tremendously. The editing, photography is professional quality. Plus, they keep it real whether good or bad. I love these guys, and talk about them like everyone else should know them. Their content is exceptional! I can't say enough good things. Thank you for sharing!

[@albertpeckham8708]

I remember (85 years ago) when we were poor dirt farmers who did the same things. Our family of six would grow veggies on our dirt farm in Michigan. We canned everything we could to survive the winter. It was a tremendous job but we had little choice. I don't remember us going without food so...I guess we did something right!

[@superterminald3827]

Consider painting the outside of some of the mason jars to protect the herbs from sunlight.

[@Angela_Alaimo]

You can also stick the jars in a sock to keep light away

[@Carol-jd2hk]

“Live a couple for the birds”: ❤️

[@milcotto4153]

Somebody mentioned that the glass jars could be at risk in case of an earthquake. To prevent them from falling off the shelves, you could attach a mesh or a piece of cloth to the front of the shelves with pieces of self-adhesive velcro.

[@ravenhummel8202]

I'd like to see an episode on how you entertain yourselves, library books, exercise, mail, etc.

[@magdalenapacholik1856]

In Poland we do actually eat lard on bread .. we leave the craklings and add salt sometimes meat (I love it that way). We put it in the jars just like you and than we spread it over bread ,put some pickles on the top and I swear it is delicious 😊

[@bc30cal99]

My parents were of German ancestry and Dad talked about eating "brot und schmalz" when they were kids.

[@magdalenapacholik1856]

@@bc30cal99 that is it! In Polish it’s called Smalec and it’s perfect for cold winter days 😊

[@PoliteTeeth]

Awww the little besito while making meatballs made my little black heart melt 😭✨

[@caycebrooke5754]

After a hard day of feeling miserable with the flu, I see an upload?! Best thing to help with the misery! ❤️

[@juliekooiker3408]

I love to watch your videos. I grew up in Mn in somewhat primitive conditions and if we didn’t preserve it, we didn’t have it. It’s a rewarding life. It’s not easy though! Part of the joy of life is about physically working so hard for everything you have. We would go to bed tired and hopefully with a full tummy. We didn’t exercise or worry about our weight because raising food and the process of working the land kept up in great shape! I still grow tons of food for my family and preserve a lot. Grocery store is a necessity now. Just how life rolls. I partially understand how much work goes on behind the scenes for you to live off grid!! My absolute respect for both of you!

[@jimmoore4838]

Next time you make lard try adding some of the cracklins in your cornbread mixture when you make a skillet of cornbread. You will be pleasantly surprised how they take the cornbread to the next level. It's the bomb!

[@carolynmills513]

Amen!

[@thatsalt1560]

We make a kind of cracklings where I live. We cut little cubes and then we sprinkle some salt on them when they are crunchy and brown and have them as snacks. We also grind them and add them to bread.

[@joancoleman1228]

Add then to your pinto beans after cooking.

[@pinayladyoz8044]

My beloved border collie dog passed away few weeks ago and it melt my heart to see your dogs. I miss my dog very much and watching your videos with your dogs in the background makes me happy.

[@myamazinglife4389]

My stepdad was a great chef. He used to dry the peppers like that but then when he wanted to use them he’d crack off the tops and shake out the seeds, boil them in water to hydrate them a little, and then cut them open lengthwise and scrape out the flesh. It tastes amazing in some recipes. I hope you see this

[@Stevie37]

I was able to make a fermented hot sauce with my air dried peppers this fall! Recipe called for fresh but I figured that since they sit in a brine for about a week anyway, it should work... And it did! Worked great. It's incredible how versatile peppers can be.

[@hannahkayee831]

@@Stevie37 I need to try this!

[@susielisle922]

The randon KISS for no particular reason is the best!!!

[@colinkelley6493]

I made 35 gallons of wild elderberry wine one year. It made the best wine I ever had by far -- like the best port wine you can imagine. I let a gallon go to vinegar -- best vinegar I have ever had. You guys might think about it. There reportedly are wild elderberries in Alaska. About a month ago till about right now, you can get two or three gallons of berries from a single tree. Really easy to pick. Really easy to process. They are very tart. You have to add sugar, but they are quite good for you.

[@ogearbox6132]

To the community here and not to sound like a know it all, if I do I ask forgiveness. M. Falera's comment below was so well put I thought to loosely translate for all. She said, "I love you, you make a beautiful couple, it is wonderful to see how you get along so well. You share everything, may God richly bless you and please continue to teach us all you know."

[@DiT555]

Red currants can be transferred (dug and replant) into your garden and with your care they will be prolific. My grandma used to have red , black and white currants along with gooseberries in her garden.miss them so much . Usually we buy berries during the summer but they are so expensive coming in tiny boxes. Great video. Cheers from Toronto

[@julietataryn2130]

Just what I was thinking.. why don't you just dig a few and plant in your garden.

[@pookiehoney]

Great idea! Plant a bunch of them around your house 👍

[@testallspirits]

Honestly... The best channel on youtube. My favorite shows are food prep and cooking. I love the comments when you taste the food. I love your channel.

[@hammerhound168]

If you" start " with a little water in the pot when rendering lard you will avoid burning the fat. Then after the liquid lard separates from the cracklin's the water evaporates.

[@lisaferrantelli277]

Wow, that tree trunk in the beginning of the video is gorgeous!

[@pixiebeen]

I think if you two just did a 1000 piece puzzle, I could watch that! Everything you do is so easy to watch in the most wonderful way.

[@candyredman4381]

Your channel is therapeutic and educational !! You are both awesome !!

[@KatyInNH]

When my socks gets holes in them (usually the heels), I use the worn out sock (tops) to cover jars - for spices or light sensitive items. I have long hair, and use the bottom of the socks for hair ties. I just cut the socks bottoms into loops. I usually wear wool socks, so the hair ties last a long time and don't break my hair... Loved this episode!

[@TheAmateurPrepper]

Thanks for sharing! I will be using your ideas.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

👋 hi, it’s great to watch you, so many different berries! I would certainly love picking them and surely still there be some left. Your guys show how fine people you’re thinking of leaving some berries for the birds.

[@dlaitch]

The nature photography is excellent . Mesmerized by Arielle's running commentary with the cooking and preserving shows. Awesome display of true affection is heartwarming to see. Kudos !

[@MisterTee2010]

I remember helping Grandma make ketchup back in the sixties. Memories that i will cherish forever. Love you guys. 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@rockinroxxi3710]

Got my Alaska calendar in the mail today! I got the big one because your photos are so awesome and inspiring. Thank you 🙏

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Awesome thank you :)

[@AlohaNLight2All]

I love all the kissys.. you are guys are so beautiful. The way you just get each other. You both compliment each other really well. Would love to see older videos or photos of when you first met. Been married 22 years and he still makes me laugh. Dinner looked yummy too. 🤗🌌🧘

[@megankerr297]

I have wanted to try canning for awhile but I am nervous about using a pressure canner. You guys have inspired me to actually try. Thank you

[@moonviolet27]

I have had my pressure canner for 3 years and last weekend I finally used it 😂 I canned black beans and it went fine. You can do it!!!!

[@terrykunst3883]

So fantastic, what great harvesting and preserving…and Lard too!

[@AmandaSparkle]

So excited when I received this notification! I absolutely adore you and your family! Bo & Bandit remind me of the Smoky and the Bandit films! Looking forward to the next one! Much Much Love! ❤

[@rachelwickart275]

LOL Nice to know I'm not the only one who just clambers up on the counter to reach stuff! FANTASTIC photography in a gorgeous state! Thanks for sharing.

[@slowly_radish8374]

I learned the hard way- it takes a lot more habanero for my peach/mango chutney as canning tempers the heat. Wish I could taste your ketchup & cranberry jam! Smellavision would be good too. 👍👍

[@gregmacdonald3559]

I am shaking my head in disbelief, that I watched this video in its entirety. It wasn’t Eric hunting or fishing on the edge of a rocks edge , tied off to a tree in case he were to fall in to the rushing river below and drown! No it was a video of Arielle preparing her dried herbs making condiments and preparing their lard for canning. However this process does pose a risk of getting burned from the crackling’s going snap crackle pop ! OUCH!!! Note to self, Not to be done while in wearing birthday suit. All kidding aside, Arielle I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I am constantly learning from your videos and it helps me be a better helper to my wife. Much ❤ , good health & happiness 🇨🇦❤️🙏🏻

[@pattiamperse4400]

Generally u can find currents around deadfall, somewhat boggy (not too much). And currents will come in clusters rather than individually. Currents r my absolute fave. When I make jelly I combine current & raspberry together….sooo delicious & the color of the two is amazingly beautiful! Hope u found lots of currents, Patti

[@katiedobson1993]

I found a few currents last year I am new to Alaska at first I thought they were the high Bush cranberries and then I was corrected they were so amazing

[@johannahobbs5781]

Leave some for the birds...so beautiful to live and think in such balance with nature. You guys help me stay sane. 👍

[@bluefrog5828]

You kids are so good at homesteading! You’re inspiring!

[@silveritea]

Thank you for the lovely distraction from the loathed activity of packing!

[@mariafalero5031]

Me encantan son una bella pareja, se ve lo bien que se llevan. Comparten todo, Dios los bendiga mucho y sigan enseñándonos todo lo que saben 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@pinschrunner]

Es verdaderament admirable como se llevan bien, Verdad? @Maria Valero. Siempre we puede editar.....

[@manetheren51627]

❤❤❤

[@aceofheartz101]

The "Screen Kiss" was so packed with herbs xx

[@kellyhawes8901]

Good to see you putting more up for winter. Especially because you make such wonderful food with all you can and preserve! Maybe add a little less water to your rose hip so they thicken more. I also love harvesting herbs to dry and save, make vinegars and oil infusions. Nothing like reaching in the pantry ( or up on the shelf) to grab a bit of summer in the middle of a snow storm! ♥️

[@titychas]

you guys should make a video of you opening and eating all the food we love watching you make!

[@andreeadumitru4764]

You've made so many cool things this year! You're gonna have a delicious winter ahead

[@valariecroslin1427]

Hello Ariel hello Eric hi Bo and bandit I love to watch your videos and to see the love that y'all have for one another blesses my heart thank you for sharing your lives with me

[@Huhahuh-s2n]

Watching your videos always feels like Christmas morning or the entire holiday season to be frank! 💖💖💖 You two make living off-grid like a piece of cake! Anyways, your home-made ketchup and chili jam 🌶️🍅🌶️ and the blueberry wine 🍷sounds perfect for winter! Many blessings!!

[@frasersgirl4383]

So true!!!

[@DaisyTheBlue]

I smile every time they pronounce the G in the Cracklings.

[@cherylmatthews9270]

For your herbs you can actually seal your jars of herbs by using a brake bleeder and use a wide mouth and/or regular mouth depending on your jar sealer from a Food Saver. Take the brake bleeder hose and put it in the wide mouth or reg mouth food saver sealer hole and put on the jar then pump the brake bleeder to 14lbs pressure. When reach the pressure just pull the hose out of the hole. Your jar will be dry sealed. I have done this for about 2 years now since I learned it from Rain Country. She shows in-detail how to do it. I hope you try it out. Have a wonderful day in Alaska. Also you can pick up the brake bleeder kit on Amazon for about $20.00.

[@elettramia6380]

I’ve made all types of homemade wine and I can confirm that blueberry is one of the best

[@morgansword]

I enjoyed this so much that I shared it with lots of other channels on the east coast that are into firewood or lumber, some farming channels that I share with know my name and respond quickly letting me know that they enjoyed it as well. I want to see you hit the million subscribers ... even my car channels love it as most people love travel and you kids do a wonderful job of showing alaska to its full potential

[@maryclendenin8565]

Love all your videos! Every time I see Bo I visualize putting my arms around that big 'ol boy's neck and just loving on him....he is such a mellow fellow!

[@KodiakThunder]

Covering the jars (paint, duct tape, anything) will get rid of the issue with sun degrading it. Painting can be made artful easily, and leave a window to see in

[@PopsieLouisiana59]

Was thinking if they get a fridge box out of a wrecked cruise ship, drop it in a neat 4 foot hole, bear proof it, great storage. Saw some shipwreck salvage places in Alaska.

[@greeneyes2256]

Painting herb jars would be perfect for Arielle. If she sold some on Etsy, I’d buy them.

[@marymoore6661]

Preserving what nature best to offer Is totally awesome. You are the only couplet hat I have seen that does that on KZbin. Bravo to you!

[@priscab7085]

As always watching you is such a breath of fresh air - the world feels right and beautiful and full of potential! Thank you❤️

[@sandybinbedford5512]

I hate waiting for your next video 🥲 you guys are just so natural and enjoyable to watch .

[@JimPeachley]

From years of picking berries as a kid, my wife suggests using a large coffee can with a hook on it for your belt. It frees up both hands for picking, sorting and feeding. LOL. That jelly has my mouth watering.

[@shirleychapman2362]

I just love how you two work togegher in all you do

[@kimeverhart6253]

I really and truly love and appreciate your videos! I know you must put much thought and effort into them! They are always fun, informative, inspiring and incredibly beautiful. Thank you so much. Your videos are always the most anticipated of all at my house!♥️

[@smokum0]

Who else hits like before even watching so you don't forget?

[@timmaggard8862]

yep!

[@canamrider7195]

I use to make a lot of wine. It seems harder then it is, and it takes longer then it should (like a year to clear completely). You should have a space where you can leave it and forget it while it is fermenting and clearing. You two will figure something out, and hopefully have a satisfying beverage to drink and celebrate your success.

[@johnarmlovesguam]

High tunnel herbal fun.

[@Userxyz-z2d]

I have a 8 week wine recipe & its GREAT!! Buy 2 qt container of Welch's grape juice (i buy concord, but you can buy any flavor as long as its 100% JUICE). Remove 2Cups of the juice (use it to make jam or just drink it). Add 2Cups white sugar to the container of juice & 1/8tsp wine makers yeast. Put the cap on tight and shake it for 5min or until all the sugar is dissolved. Tighten the cap, then back off 1 rotation in order to let the gasses escape. To test, If you squeeze the juice container, air should come out. Put in a cool dark location & wait 30-60 days. I write the date on tape on the front of the container. 60 days it tastes GREAT, longer tastes even better! Ive served this at parties & people thot it was store bought, like Chianti.

[@skana64]

@@Userxyz-z2d do you use a glass jar?

[@sknap2728]

@proud grandma I'm going to try that with the grapes i picked and juiced! Thx.

[@micheleharris2361]

I love it - Eric - I'm just going to do it Arielle style !! What a great harvest! It's so nice to see the different work and enjoyments through the seasons - in Oregon, we tend to get three seasons, and only occassionally get four, which I don't mind for the most part.. but's I so remember the smell of snow and picking and foraging - thank you for sharing the memory smells of the season! :)

[@jenniferpatrick1389]

I find sage hard to use , it’s very strong, so I made smudge sticks x

[@TheAmazingHuman]

Stealing as kiss while making dinner... how cute. 💕

[@SamGreenslyfox]

“That’s a spicy meatball” was said in Nintendo’s Mario voice for me 😂 everything looks amazing as per usual! Great job both of you 💛🍂

[@loriy7532]

Wow!, as the snow arrives , I guess you must say good bye to summer...I enjoy visiting,always. Thank you for having us. Stay well..

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

I've been thinking about making the rose hip ketchup this year. We have a bumper crop and are just waiting for a frost. Usually I only dry them to make tea. I've been bingeing on your videos and have made it through the first year so far. Really enjoying them.

[@alunwheeler3422]

Kissing over dinner literally how sweet I just love you guys some videos are flick through but when I watch your videos I am glued to the screen

[@Tricky5496]

Ok i am putting this out there IF there is EVER a Apocalyptic type event and i somehow survive I WILL be coming to your house and PRAYING that you also survived so i would NEVER EVER have to worry about being hungry again !

[@kemhughes5895]

I just love this lovely young couple! If l could go back in time, l would love to live like them.

[@kandiwooldridge8219]

I'm super happy to see your post today, knowing about our bad weather cyclones we have had. I was raised gardening and canning. I enjoy all that you both stand for. Sending you Love and Light. ❤❤❤

[@southernmissy8044]

Hi from South Carolina!!! I smiled when you were talking about cracklins!! Here in the South, November is when usually when hogs were killed hogs after the first frost. As of today, our low has only been 43 degrees!!! I'm sure our local locker plant will have them soon!!! My mouth was watering watching you guys!!! Love your channel!! God Bless!!! Beth

[@sandybarnard8594]

Absolutely love all your videos. You two are the best and make my day. Thanks again.

[@kendallsteckel711]

you guys are living a great life. enjoy and be sure to love each other a bunch.

[@ruthejohnson511]

it's the end of our garden season and my daughter cooked her tomatoes down skin and all before she canned them just plain so later she can make it into pasta sauce or what ever she wants to use it for....after cooking the tomatoes she strained them and dehydrated the skins and seeds and made tomatoe powder... a great way to use every bit of your produce

[@stevebondurant6374]

Hi guys, love the videos. Arielle's delivery is relaxed and clear, she makes it look easy (when it's not) Both of you are so resourceful and genuine, it's like you're my neighbors and your 3,000 miles away. Gotta love KZbin, I've got friends in Alaska, Canada, Arizona...

[@mimicolvin3200]

I really love to see you make the different condiments with your homegrown herbs. They sound delicious. You should make a recipe book of the different condiments recipes and I would be the first to purchase one. The meals you all make look so delicious and tasty. Keep up the good work and I will continue to watch your videos.

[@butfirsthomestead]

when I heard him say “leave a couple for the birds”, I just had to click that Subscribe button❤😊

[@halfabee]

I dry my herbs in paper bags. That way they do not fade.

[@theblondesiouxsiesioux]

Thanks for the tip, I'll have to give that a try myself.

[@brianjohnston9822]

Not having any bags some one mentioned to try loosely wrapped newspaper’s. It work extremely well.

[@michelleneubauer5099]

Do you put them in the paper bags to dry or once they are already dried just for storage?

[@joylouise5417]

White sage is more a medical herb than a culinary herb. Use in tea for insomnia. It is a favorite for smudging. Has a much more resinous fragrance and flavor. Rarely do I cook with it but a little in beans or lentils adds a nice flavor when added to rosemary, onions and thyme. Also good added to pork. Native Americans considered it a sacred plant and used it in ceremonial ways. It does taste surprisingly good in butternut squash and a friend makes a really good white sage bread she serves with butternut squash soup. Dehydrators are wonderful for many things, but your way is best for drying herbs! Thanks for the great vid.

[@myoutdoorlife3833]

I can't even begin to tell you how much I love this channel! I love your lifestyle!!! So, two years ago my wife and I experimented and made some high bush cranberry wine....needless to say, it was AWESOME! I highly recommend you try making some! 👍

[@a.g.7880]

I love watching your videos before going to sleep, it's so relaxing !

[@kristyjones7657]

It never fails, when I watch y’all cook & eat what you cooked, I’m more determined to start a garden! Man, y’all sure do eat good & healthy!😋🤗❤️ I really enjoy seeing you taste test, and describe how everything tastes!😎👍🏼 Now I want to eat moose meat balls dipped in pepper jelly. I guess my chicken meat balls & pepper jelly from Costco will have to do!🤣😂

[@melissac3618]

Pepper jelly is soooooooo easy to make! And you can can it up in small jars that are better portion controlled than having to figure out what to do with a huge Costco jar before it goes bad. It's worth checking out!