Snow Be Gone! | Celebrating the END of Winter

[@СергейКузьмишин-щ6о]

Hallo from Moscow!! I'm a man Sergey. I am 64. I like your life ever so much!! You are so friendly and lovely!! As example for everyone. I improve my English by you and everything I know about Alaska. Thank you so much! Be happy and have amount of success!!

[@davemi00]

Hello from Michigan!

[@claervue7098]

A mound of doughnuts, sticky fingers and laughter. Doesn't get any better.

[@hankgraver6934]

Yes, laughter slows down the relentless progression of time!

[@elabuterin7150]

Ariel my mom used to render her own lard and she would use the cracklings in her biscuit dough. I’m 62 and still can’t forget those amazing biscuits. My mom was raised on a farm and boy did she know how to cook! ❤ watching you guys as it reminds me of a simpler life. Hard but so much more rewarding.

[@Rocco25.6]

Good for you !! WE CAN NOT FORGET AND LEARN FROM THEM ❤

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Kind of the same thing. My grandma made crackling cornbread and served it with collards and her own special beans from her garden. They were kind of a large spotted pinto bean.

[@dinahquillen9380]

I see Bandit helping with the freezer clean out - he knows the important jobs.😅

[@sarahrichards3123]

He was like..."no really mom, I want some of that moose!"

[@OvertheWindingRoad]

Your channel helps me with battling addiction about 14 years in the making. Thankyou

[@lisagrafton2529]

Stay strong! Life is so much better with a clean n healthy body and mind! You can do it, even if it means dropping all your old friends, and deleting the phone numbers of those you bought drugs from!!

[@whitestone4401]

🙏

[@darmuslives4340]

Congrats!!!!!

[@rvenable8958]

I've heard that for some people farming really helps addiction.

[@brendascroggins5200]

Stay strong and take one day at a time. You got this!!!

[@deborahharper6947]

Just got back from babysitting my "wild" grandchildren. I couldnt even talk to my husband - my social bucket is full. Ive come upstairs and wonder of wonders my fave youtubers have posted a new video. The first 2 minutes are enough to decompress - and breathe......and relax..... thank you ❤❤❤

[@Cthomas5678]

I do that too!! Hubby goes racing every Friday evening and night and that’s when I can relax and watch❤

[@jessicahocquigny9542]

Mmm

[@AussieTracy]

I did an overnighter with my 2 granddaughters. Boy oh boy I feel you on the "WILD" statement.... They are 19 months apart and the 2 year old is tiny but has a big attitude LOL I am ready for a nana nap and it's only 11.30am I did the daycare drop off and it's other grandparents up tonight. I too was happy to see a video to watch while having a cuppa. 🌸🐨🌸

[@nicholas34silva]

Can’t agree more here. Work the typical tech job and I’m chomping at the bit every week for a video so I can “shut off” for a half hour

[@michaelburns9172]

Love watching you two kids . Make me miss my dear Dolores.

[@melissasprinkel1670]

Love the little guy that got the hanging meat on the field cameras ! All the critters were adorable thank you for that! Hugs to Bandit he’s my favorite ❤

[@oldpossum57]

What species was that? Looked to be the size of a stoat/ermine, or a fisher.

[@tangobravo8889]

The greatest thing about this channel, every time I watch this wonderful young couple it makes me smile. And thats a good thing, especially nowadays.

[@pattibrown1809]

Thanks so much Ariel and Eric! Your videos always put me in a happy place!!You've done such an AMAZING job with your beautiful new home. I truly appreciate all you share😊❤✌

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thank you ❤

[@ClassicalPlaylist13]

To anybody reading this, I pray that whatever is hurting you or whatever you are constantly stressing about gets better. may peace and calmness fill your life.

[@leannm5937]

I loved the ending ☺!! It's the best when you can crack each other up.

[@whitneylake2107]

You guys are natural cinematographers. I really enjoy your channel ... and especially your recipes ! Thank you

[@thedivide3688]

I don’t know about natural. They have honed the skill over the years. It took a lot of hard work. Did you not watch their earlier material? It’s beautiful because they put the time into mastering it.

[@FoodandOtherPassions]

Agree! And the music is beautiful and relaxing too.

[@douglasbooker8330]

A & E. Last video left me and my wife in total aww that drone footage was Breathtaking. Take care WOW !

[@Cthomas5678]

I thought so too amazing ❤

[@corabankston2244]

Im 70 and have made homemade donuts as a little girl and younger woman . Mom was always making jam/ jelly to fill our home made. 60-66 had extra biscuits for afternoon school treats. Had extra pie crust strips with cinnamon and sugar. Mom passed in 1997 and still have her wonderful cook book or index recipe box. My great neice whose 52 has a cedar recipe box from mom and her aprion and oven mitts. Areial thanks for the memories of our cooking memories blessing

[@hankgraver6934]

All those items are priceless.

[@jeffcoxen1386]

Am 63 and always had the extra pie crust w/ cinnamon-sugar!

[@hombredeacero3131]

Spectacular opening sequence of the area around your home got a kick out of seeing the little bird in the snow and how chubby the one was on the feeder. Can’t wait to see your garden get going. Awesome job on the seedlings that you’ll use for your garden. By the way that desert looked absolutely amazing

[@marylouise890]

Sun Rays hitting the chickens is Awesome. They are indeed healthy and Beautiful ❤

[@dennismalcolm6620]

I LOVE THE WAY ARIEL CRITIC THE FOODS THAT SHE PREPARED! 😋 😍...❤

[@tammymurphy2707]

You two are such a fantastic couple and I love watching you do everything from cooking to building together. Keep up the good work!💖

[@DenzLeeby-sl1jb]

Yay for Spring! Every season has its own beauty, but Spring is the most eagerly anticipated.

[@laurab8547]

I am so excited to watch you develop your garden in this new place! Thanks for all the beautiful scenery that most of us will never get the chance to see in real life. And thanks for sharing your lives with us! Love, from TX!

[@dorothyallen3614]

Yep, I second that, from Tx also, love these beautiful people ❤😂🎉!

[@LynnGorman]

Beautiful chickens and roosters!

[@loveak907]

My cat loves your trail cam videos with the critters. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@staceyhazelett2397]

Spring is in the air, the garden, the squirrels playing, cleaning... So looking forward to it all!

[@kimkay4100]

I love that the music at the beginning, had a background of ocean waves while we were looking at the beautiful forest and mountains

[@dianedoherty5999]

Love seeing you guys actually use your old Pyrex bowls, rather than keeping them for display! I use mine all the time too.

[@sgrvtl7183]

So nice to see you with seedlings and talking about the garden. Very large space! Excited for what this Spring/Summer brings You Two~~!

[@belieftransformation]

Wonderful filming, trail cams, spring cleanups & delicious looking donuts! Thanks for sharing tidbits of your lives! Blessings to all 🤗🇨🇦

[@bernadettesingh6148]

I think this is the best video of Simple Living Alaska! Intro drone shots of early morning sunrise, snow melting off the trees and nature waking up from hibernation. Aptly named - Spring Breakup! So pleased you found the cameras, Arielle. The wildlife in winter around your property is amazing. Just loved it. And you sitting and watching your critters (like a mother hen) ❤️. Nice finish with those delicious looking doughnuts. LOL Eric is definitely changing his lines - from “this is the best thing I’ve ever tasted” to “I highly recommend it”. 🇦🇺 fan.

[@AZJH8374]

Listen to Thomas!!! Don't turn your freezer on it's side! Don't ask me how l know!!! Lol. ❤

[@kimeverhart6253]

You two are the CUTEST!! Thank you for sharing this video with as, as well as all the others!! What a privilege to be a part of your beautiful life and see and experience many of the wondrous things you share!! Thank you for being such great teachers and even better stewards of our beautiful Mother Earth!! ❤️ Stay safe and healthy! Wishing you every blessing!

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

The opening sequence and accompanying music was mesmerizing.

[@FrankBoston]

This is the first time I've noticed the bird feeders and cannot tell you how happy they make me. I hope you are blessed with many beautiful feathery friends!

[@reeree6682]

Me tooooo!❤

[@janeconnors1807]

Oh! My goodness me. I bet those doughnuts were scrumptious together with foraged berries. Dreamy. If only the western world would lead by your example and go back to proper cooking, preserving, recycling , growing your own (where possible), etc, etc they'd be a lot healthier and happier 😊

[@marinaparker4774]

You two are one of three homesteader channels I watch on a regular basis. This video was epic and appealing to all my senses! Keep living your best life!

[@icybar]

Stuffed doughnuts! Right, you’ve got me, right there! Oh my goodness, the beauty of it all, your videos are wondrous. And you are such fun together too. It’s great to see you enjoying yourselves, as much as we enjoy watching. (How many did you eat? We want to know!)

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life

[@karenminckler4198]

Evening from Gloversville NY. Have a great evening.

[@earlshaner4441]

Thank you my friend and have a great night and GOD Bless you and your family

[@michellelyon3149]

Watching from Elmira, NY. Great content!

[@earlshaner4441]

Hi my friend

[@steveviau7159]

Watching from Liverpool NY😊

[@dawnpelz8570]

I would line up in your driveway to get a taste of those things. There's no day I'm going to fry donuts while rendering my own lard, but you two never cease to amaze me with what you come up with. I wish I knew what you knew when I left the big city at 27. You are both wise beyond your years, as they say. Love your channel.

[@phantomframe]

Springtime is definitely my favorite time for you guys. It’s just amazing to see things come alive there! Chickens going outside, the snow melting…it’s great.

[@AussieTracy]

Oh the little squirrels at the end, so adorable. Yep I'd eat them donuts all day long for breaky, lunch and dinner. 🌸🐨🌸

[@ChristineLefabvre]

My husband and I love your channel. Started watching it earlier this year. Then We decided to watch the older ones first. Our little puppy loves watching Bandit and Bo. Sorry to hear about Bo’s passing. We are up to the episodes where you put new siding on your original Alaska home. Great videography through out each episode. I have a high school friend who lives in Wasilla now. She loves it.

[@christinefox9075]

You have the best backyard in all of America! Thank you for sharing your little corner of paradise 😊

[@AimeeKroeker]

The music you pick is so beautiful that I often have to look it up and try to find the artists on Spotify. Today’s video was another classic example of a cinematic masterpiece with the music. Well done!

[@Meadow_24]

There’s nothing that can brighten your spirits much like some fresh, homemade donuts. I think this is my sign to make some. 😆 The trail cam footage always gives me a warm feeling; to see all the walks of life go about their days/ nights. 🌲🌨💓

[@brandybellmann7513]

So excited for all the projects to come. The garden is off to a good start. I just love watching you two interact and all the awesomeness you to make happen.💚

[@mrfofff]

after a long 15-hour day. a fresh cup of coffee and 33:05 of peace and enjoyment. Thank you. )

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

You two should have a homesteading TV channel. You are so good at what you do you are living so many people dreams. Thanks for sharing every week on what you have been doing. Spring is right around the corner keep up the great work. Oh yes your editing is so good 5 Star channel be safe.

[@didlidoodles343]

You guys never cease to amaze me with your cinematography! The contrast sound/scenery was so unexpected but such a pleasant surprise. I wish you the best always!! ❤️ from 🇨🇦

[@Cptstokes]

That was one of your best intros! Thank you

[@suzannesnow7485]

Oh how mesmerizing… 0:05 Natural Beauty! The footage from the cams was precious! Your snowshoe hares are huge! PS… I love blueberries too! Thanks for sharing, Eric & Arielle! ❤❄️❄️❤

[@sandaorha]

ohh ! What a beautiful place! Congratulations! You should make an Walipini greenhouse there!!

[@mountainbound1315]

You really need to put a cookbook together. Your kitchen skills are second only to your building skills. Bon apetit!

[@betpatpatten3840]

Wow! Snow already! Well, the zoom is gone well. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Tomhohenadel]

Yahoo, waiting for the gardening, solar and heating the wood shop. All the best gang

[@TheMityquin]

I love watching the animals at the end of the video.

[@leepizarro]

If there were a love button, I'd be smamming the heck out of it !!!! Ive always loved your intros and your vids. Gratitude and Blessings to you both !!!!

[@NancyTipton-u8e]

I really loved the colors in the tops of the trees during melt up (almost golden). Thank you for always updating us on all the jobs it takes to keep your homestead going. Love lingonberries…and those donuts looked delicious! Thanks for sharing this video.😊

[@hankgraver6934]

Lingonberries have deeper richer (more earthy?) flavor than other similar berries.

[@JRR0013]

I can't wait until your high tunnel is finished and you are planting your crops! Summer is short in Alaska, but it is absolutely beautiful!

[@teresazahren679]

I could sit and watch those zany chickens all day.

[@dervinnelson4527]

I just finished watching your latest video. Let me tell you..... it was a gooder. I smiled ear to ear, watching you eat your jelly filled donuts. The joy and pure joy you two shared......pure magic. Can't wait to see your next post. Take care.

[@FoodandOtherPassions]

Guys, such a simple but great video covering so much of your Spring daily tasks. Loved the cooking portions and you guys just enjoying the food and each other. You're a great couple. Thanks for sharing your lives with all of us. Enjoy your Spring. :=)

[@cking8776]

Fall & Spring are the best seasons in my opinion!!! A time to harvest & a time to begin again!!! 👍👍👍

[@SteffieWeffy1]

I just love you two so much, I can't be the only soul whose heart space opens up instantly when your videos come up. You don't know me, but I feel I know you so much, and I love your company! You are a small part of my happy place, please never ever stop your channel, you are like family to me, I love you 💖 xx

[@hankgraver6934]

Yes, tis contagious!

[@PaullaWells]

So happy it’s warming up for y’all. I’m excited for your first gardening season at the new cabin! Thanks for the funnies at the end. 😂

[@lieuwina]

Lovely to see the chickens out. Those doughnuts looked good Ariel.

[@charlenegrady8781]

Beautiful footage in the intro. You do a great job. I’m so glad to see you both today. Made my day🥰. Looking forward to watching your garden grow. Those donuts looks awesome. Thanks for sharing. Take care from Cape Cod✌️🇺🇸

[@gunther13101]

I love how you just throw together some water, milk, yeast flour, etc…and make delicious mouth watering donuts and bread and biscuits, so many yummy things😋😋😋😋😋😋 I can’t wait for your garden videos this spring and summer….💕💕💕

[@SamSung-ww3rp]

Your knowledge of things and how they grow is brilliant love!

[@carolledd2001]

You could never get bored with this channel. Sending love from Connecticut 😊

[@neilharrison7555]

Others have mentioned fridges/freezers and moving them. The secret is yes, to keep them "upright" and NOT to power them up for at LEAST 30-45 minutes after placing them in position. This allows the oil in the compressor to settle properly. Loved the seedlings/plants advice - we used to keep them in a plastic greenhouse and on warmer days used to put the seed trays outside for an hour or so to help them "harden off".

[@laurielangley2306]

Oh my gosh, your black kitty DEFINITELY had an adorable Cheshire cat smile!

[@PopsieLouisiana59]

First, that "hello" sounded like by grandbaby when she comes to visit. A really hardy hello that make everyone smile. Second, thanks for the memory of rendering beef and pork fat. And, the garden, the garden. Can hardly wait.

[@thomasfenlon2363]

what you dont want to do with refrigerated equipment is turn it on its side. the oil in the compressor can contain microbits of contamination. the oil travel with the gas on highpressure side and bring microbits with it . result is stopped up cap tube feed line to evapcoil. no fix. keep them upright always.

[@susanhamilton1707]

Very technical, but, Yeah, I have heard the samefor my adult life(I am 62), basically 40 years

[@charminghollowforge1109]

I ruined a upright freezer this way

[@nancyrea3863]

True. I am surprised it’s cooling.

[@adamjoachim-b2k]

The most important thing is to let it sit upright and still for at least 24 hrs after tipping it before you plug it in. This let's the oil drain back, and it should work just fine.

[@Gauri108Shivaswife]

Was looking for this. It's true. Wonder if yall got lucky or not this time?

[@pinschrunner]

I especially enjoyed the trail cam compilation 🥰

[@jerryrogers9703]

I love you sign on your wall. ( It's not how you fish it's how you wiggle your worm ). Long time subscriber and can't believe I haven't seen it before. I just made lard a couple weeks ago.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

It's actually my Step Father's Dad's sign, he was an avid fisherman ❤

[@celiabuckby9326]

I’ve been following your vlogs for a long time here in Coventry, England and absolutely love watching your lifestyle. The remote cabins you use, ice/salmon fishing, moose hunting/butchering and preserving, blueberry/mushroom and Bruce tip canning just fascinates me. Now watching you eat those fruity doughnuts.........Mmmmmmm. Alaskan life is sooo different from here in the UK, you both work so together, please keep those cameras rolling. 🦌🦈🐝🐔🦮🐈‍⬛ xx

[@beachysands4036]

I’m from North Carolina and I feel the same way. 😊

[@gailbrault9251]

Your chickens are living their best lives!

[@jestker_bells5626]

so excited to watch this video!!!

[@Meetjesusatthewell]

I agree, I was talking to myself saying I love this beautiful couple, they are the real deal. God bless them always

[@kenshores9900]

Ditto that!

[@luckyrobinshomestead]

Those birds at 1:16 are just beautiful. I am too short for my arms to reach the bottom of our giant chest freezer, so I am never the one who has to clean it out, thank goodness. We do line the bottom with overlapping trash bags, though. Cuts way down on any mess. Those doughnuts looked amazing.

[@rogertemple7193]

I hope that the weather will warm up for you there enough so you can get a lot of work done with getting your garden going and the stuffed donuts were awesome thanks again have a wonderful weekend and take care.🇺🇲🐕🤠🐈‍⬛🇺🇲

[@kyliestark7356]

Yay for spring and summer and happy chickens and more incredible projects like the garden xxx

[@HurricaneHeather]

Sure did need this today. Thank you for today's video!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We hope you have a kickass day ❤

[@cutter9242]

It's 01:52 in the morning...damn you two just know how too make my jealous taste buds water , drool and defrost!! as for that berry tart ..wow!! Define jealous hunger?...thank you so,so much!!

[@DFMurray]

Can't wait to see what you guys get up to this year. Best wishes!

[@susanhickman1746]

It’s a joy to share in your beautiful, creative life in Alaska. Always a variety of the tasks you tackle, wildlife and domestic activities…cooking, baking, creating unique combos of local ingredients so that nothing got to waste. I agree with many others that your cinematography is soo beautiful and a Very relaxing to watch. Thank you for sharing your Alaska life with us! Susan

[@glorialange6446]

Here in SW WA im planting my starts in hanging baskets... peas planted, wildflowers, leeks, and so it begins... hope y'all have a great season!

[@kezzatries]

Little tip. On moving a fridge or freezer, when it has been on its side or in your case 😂 upside-down, let it sit for 10 minutes plus, so that the liquids, oil and refrigerant settle.

[@laurabrooks5045]

You cook such fantastic things and your breads are so wonderful looking.. would love to see a cookbook from you would definitely buy it.

[@CarrieLamb-pb6if]

🌿🪻🌿🌷🌿🏵🌿 Dearest Eric and Ariel, I just want you to know how much I enjoy watching your videos. I've seen a couple of the recent ones but decided to start at the beginning, to experience this journey of your life in beautiful Alaska. I have no desire to watch anything else! I have been writing down all of your recipes and can't wait to make them, I love the simplicity and you make me feel that I can do it! Thank you for sharing your life with me and the world. You guys are awesome, you feel like you are my friends, that is special. I made a post on FB this morning, encouraging my friends and family to check out your channel and to subscribe...you are most definitely worth sharing! Have a wonderful day! 🌿🪻🌿🌷🌿🏵🌿 🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@cynthiabolick3892]

Hi guys ...number 27 in less than 39 seconds,,,,lol...watched twice and loved it all. Thank you so much for videos.Love ya much and waiting until next one. Love from Blue Ridge Mtns of North Carolina

[@ladyofthemasque]

For those not sure what cracklins are mostly made from, it's actually a kind of fascia, which is the sheath that covers a specific muscle, making it distinctly different from its neighbors. Bicepts have two muscles (bi - two), and triceps on the other side have three muscles grouped together (tri - three). Except fat doesn't need that, it just needs connective tissues to hold it together in little pockets of fat. If you don't break up those connective tissues, providing ways for melted fat to escape, you'll actually not get much of the fat out of each little pocket. (This would be wasteful.) It's strongly recommended to finely mince the fat before rendering it. This can be done either by chopping it by hand with a big knife or cleaver (tedious but traditional), or just put it through a meat grinder (hand-cranked or electrical, way faster & more efficient). However, you'll still have pieces of fascia-like connective tissue. If you're rendering the fat via boiling, the connective tissues will not fry. (i prefer boiling because it "cleans" the fat better than simply melting it, and guarantees the fat will not scorch, but each person has a different preference, and all are good.) If you simply heat up the fat directly in a pot, make sure to keep the temperature low so you don't burn the connective tissues, which would lend a burnt taste to the fat that will be difficult to get out. These fried connective tissues are indeed like pork-rinds, in that it's somewhat similar to skin, and will taste very much like fried rinds. Some uses for cracklings have included grinding them into a sort of low-carb powder that can be mixed with other substances (bread crumbs, almond flour, etc) and used for a breaded-like coating when baking or frying foods. But a lot of folks, if they don't munch on them directly, tend to give them to dogs, cats, and other animals around the home & farm as a treat. Fats are necessary for your diet, because your neurons (brain, nerves, spine) all require fats to function properly. (This goes for all typical farm or homestead animals.) Enjoy them in reasonable moderation, and you'll be fine!

[@deeterry580]

I love watching you guys. I impatiently await each new video. 😋😁😀

[@heatherinsf]

I have the same mixing bowls from my Granny in pink and white, so fun to see yours! The doughnuts look great! You need a piping tip and a stiffer jam for easier filling of those beauties!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

Yea!!!!!, thank you so much! God bless you!

[@lisaclark361]

Watching you two munching on doughnuts made my day! You've got a busy spring planned and I can't wait to watch it, have a great day!

[@mdleweight]

I thought my refrigerator was dirty until I saw your freezer!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

It's been a solid 4 years of meat, berries and bait. It was desperately needing to be done.

[@badam83]

Hello, I am your relative. My name is Yunir, I'm from the Ural Mountains. We have a similar climate in terms of the amount of snow.I really like your video. I see your problem, I feel it. when I was little, I would come up from behind and hug my stomach and the problem would go away.I have three children, we are very prolific in this regard.

[@ABNMPmama]

Oh, besties…! THIS is the time I would be most apt to explore Alaska, and all its amazing beauty… Simply gorgeous.

[@Shelley-j2y]

I was having a bad day....and then there you are! Thank you! You always encourage me with your positivity, and the beauty of Alaska. Here's to spring and all the beauty and hope it brings!

[@ROESPLETZ]

Solo cups in our 20’s are for drinking and drinking games. 30’ gardening and other useful ideas. 40’s don’t use them anymore 😂

[@melindawargowsky8176]

In your 50s and 60s +, they’re for taking Miralax😂

[@Boo1776x]

@@melindawargowsky8176 lol

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Eric & Arielle! The opening was simply incredible! I’m not happy that you had struggles with the donuts, but I’m very happy that you showed us you are actually human. Lol. The final product looked amazing. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@daveboyle307]

You’ll be seeing all the geese and ducks and songbirds. I’m in Edmonton Alberta and for over a week there has been thousands of migrating birds showing up and flying north to their nesting areas

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We are waiting for the Cranes and Swans 🙂