Some Days are Just Like This | Poor Man's Pudding | New Meat Slicer

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Today was one of those days where I couldn't seem to get on top of things. Do you ever have days like that? I decided to push through and made a poor man's pudding which was really tasty. I also spent some time outside, enjoying the sunshine. I hope you enjoy coming along with me.
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[@queenbratbracken]

I love your content and how you don't show your kids or personal info.

[@elizabethkelly9039]

We make a version of the Poor Man's Pudding and called Delicious Pudding as kids. Our recipe puts the batter in the pan first. The sauce ingredients are then added on top of the batter, put the pan in the oven and then pour the boiling water gently on top. When it bakes, the sauce inverts to below the batter. It was staple for dessert when we were kids.

[@okbookgirl]

Corn syrup is American. It’s not used on pancakes it’s a baking item. It is a sweet corn liquid based item that is boiled down to a thick consistency and used as a thickener in baking and candy.

[@beckykukoski8678]

I like how you fly by the seat of your pants. And things usually work out fine.

[@leannaweaver5555]

A meat slicer is amazing for slicing cabbage for sauerkraut. ☺️

[@LittleMountainRanch]

What a brilliant idea!!!

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

@@LittleMountainRanch I use my food processor with the blade attachment. It's safer.

[@toniatalley1977]

Thank you for this info. I have a meat slicer and never even thought about that!!!

[@plot1895]

Here in NW England, UK we’re still having a cold spring. You’ve really jumped from cold winter to summer. I’m waiting to get things out into my greenhouse. It’s just too cold at the moment.

[@notthecheshirekat2596]

Our weather in western Montana did the same thing: winter…still winter…snow in April…SUMMER! Spring is optional here I guess. 😂😂

[@frankowen2815]

The sea foam is also called divinity candy. Boiling the sugar to soft ball then beat the egg whites, as you beat the egg whites slowly add the boiling sugar in a slow stream then continue to whip. Add the vanilla & whip untill cooler & looses the glossyness. Then fold in the nuts. Spoon out or put in a butter dish & when cool cut. The recipe is good but just the order of how it was put together. Love watching your show. I'm from Missouri & my mom & grandma cooked alot like you.

[@sgrvtl7183]

I immediately thought of divinity when Chelsea aid seafoam! My mom made it when I was a little girl- I am 72 now. 😊

[@christinalhitz]

Growing up my mother used to make both sea foam and divinity. They use different sugars if I recall correctly. I know they tasted differently.

[@ShellyS2060]

I killed Two hand mixers making divinity

[@amaz21]

The candy did seem more like a nougat/marshmallow based on ingredients, but the seafoam she described with baking soda sounds more like a honeycomb/sponge candy. Perhaps there was confusion about the process since she was expecting something else? (I can’t quite read the recipe, but I do think it says to gradually add the syrup mixture to the stiff whites.)

[@catherinereeves5707]

FRANK, Sea Foam is not a Divinity Candy, and is not made like Divinity candy, which is chewy. Sea foam is not chewy. Sea foam is a semi hard candy, with an airy consistency to it. Divinity, is chewy, with nuts and such, Sea Foam is not. sorry. Chelsea adding nuts is not how its made in the states at all. Seafoam Candy By Kristina Vanni Updated on 01/20/23 Seafoam Candy The Spruce / Kristina Vanni Prep: 10 mins Cook: 20 mins Total: 30 mins Servings: 12 servings 44 RATINGS 6 COMMENTS Add a comment Nutrition Facts (per serving) 136 Calories 0g Fat 36g Carbs 0g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.) SAVE RECIPE Seafoam candy is a vintage treat that gets its name from its signature airy and bubbly appearance. This confection goes by several other names as well, depending on your region. Some call it sponge candy, honeycomb, hokey pokey, fairy food, or cinder toffee. This sweet treat is not only filled with flavor from the caramelized sugars, but it provides plenty of texture and interest from the air bubbles created when baking soda combines with vinegar. This recipe uses brown sugar and dark corn syrup for an enhanced molasses flavor, but granulated sugar and light corn syrup can also be used. If you've ever done the classic science experiment with baking soda and vinegar, you know that the combination creates an incredibly bubbly "volcano" when the two ingredients combine. This recipe uses the same chemical reaction with the sweet addition of caramelized sugar. The key is to work quickly once the baking soda is added and not to disturb the candy as it pours out of the pan or as it sits, to make sure all the beautiful bubbles remain. Seafoam candy can be enjoyed on its own or dipped in chocolate. It is also wonderful when crushed and sprinkled on top of ice cream or cakes, or just eaten out of hand. How to Test Your Candy Thermometer How to Test Candy Thermometer Ingredients 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1 cup dark corn syrup 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 tablespoon baking soda

[@scotserve]

Ive never seen this bit before it was lovely. The kitchen is all different and all the kids and dog.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

You’re burning the candle at both ends Chelsea. Yes we all have those days. I tend to have ‘those days’ more often than most and it’s frustrating! Take care of yourself. Cheers, Doc❤

[@lynnforrest3384]

Apparently, Sweden doesn't have the same type of maple syrup trees as Canada. The syrup that they can produce has a different flavor and is expensive. So- Canadian Maple Syrup is considered the best maple syrup!

[@suewhalen3919]

Thank you for being so real and showing it all! I appreciate that you post everything, even if includes the failures, rather than nothing.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Honestly, that was a heck of a day, but my life is as full of failures as anyone else’s so I figured, what the heck!

[@Sammysam44]

Sue Whalen.. u said it so much better than myself!!

[@Bex-rg8pj]

I was raised on a large farm in SE Illinois and we used brown Karo syrup on pancakes.

[@malintaikko6818]

Maple syrup is so expensive in Sweden! We normally use what you are using in the video:)

[@silencedogood9747]

It's expensive here in the states too. And everything just keeps going up! 😂😭

[@DianneNash-nh5vu]

Chelsea you go above and beyond. You are a Super Woman. Thank you.😍

[@janeskusal5368]

My grandmother always used the term butter the size of an egg.

[@IaMmeMilly]

We have Maple trees in Norway, they are called Lønnetre. But as far as I know, there is very little tradition of making Lønnesirup. 🤔

[@sgrvtl7183]

Beautiful seedlings, makes my heart sing to know your garden will be planted soon! You are one busy lady, be sure to rest~~💜🦋

[@vitawright]

I have been using my sous vide to make roast beef and slice it on my meat slicer. So fresh and good to start from raw and do it all yourself. I spent around $17USD on 3lbs of eye of round and it is normally $12/lb at the deli. Definitely saves money.

[@kimtanner8711]

God is good even thru these kind of days and I am sure you know this because you persevered. Enjoyed every minute. Blessings !!!

[@kimg5784]

So glad I found you. I am in zone 5 in the states and love to see "northerners" gardening. We must be lucky since our meat department will just slice any meat we are buying while we wait- we just tell him the thickness etc. Since you are more rural than we are a meat slicer saves you so much! Thank you for the content- hope to subscribe soon!

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

Seafoam usually has baking soda in it which makes it puff up and look like seaform.

[@okbookgirl]

Seafoam is also a Pacific Northwest-based candy that is a aerated caramel. That’s kind of crispy. Becky @acre homestead actually made sea foam for her Christmas candy or valentines candy. I can’t remember which but it’s a really good video of it . This looks more like divinity which is southern and that’s why we use corn syrup in it because corn syrup is very common in the Midwest and Southern United States. It’s more like a meringue frosting that is beaten to really stiff peaks with the corn syrup, and then you fold the nuts in later, and it’s allowed to dry out slightly to make it a fluffy, but chewy candy. I really can’t tell which one this was supposed to be from your recipe.

[@deloresmiller6468]

My daddy made seafoam for our family when I was young. Now at 65 I still love it.

[@emmavik-fredriksson640]

Maple trees grow here, but sugar maples are more uncommon. On pancakes here we eat jam, or applesauce sometimes with whipped cream or ice cream, but I love maple syrup and have canadian maple syrup that I eat sometimes. Corn syrup is very uncommon, but I've seen "pancake syrup" in big grocery stores in like a foreign food section. Our pancakes is much thinner, like crepes. Thicker pancakes is american pancakes. And small pancakes is called "plättar". Love your videos!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You can make syrup from other varieties of maple.

[@kaybusby7507]

We all have those days but you pulled it off great. Anxious for you to get your garden done. Thank you for sharing this information regarding to the saving of money if you do it yourself. Love your family and lifestyle

[@normashaw5152]

I’ve been making poor man’s pudding for 45 years I always put my batter in the pan first its quite stiff then slowly pour the sauce over top of the batter. It’s always been a family favorite

[@leannekenyoung]

We used to use corn syrup when I was growing up on pancakes because it was a lot cheaper in the 1970’s in Ontario then maple syrup

[@donnaadkins2429]

We used golden syrup or honey on our pancakes when I was a child. Maple syrup just wasn't available in the UK back then! Thank goodness for modern import/export! Thanks Chelsea for your amazing content, I'm looking forward to joining your community 😊

[@karinlundberg4826]

Thank you for taking us along to the end! I'm Swedish and I don't think I ever bought corn syrup. The normal syrup in the stores is made from sugar beets. I also don't think maples grow natively here (we do have some, but mostly in parks) and we don't get a lot of the spring weather with cold nights and warm days that I think is important for tapping sap for sugar.

[@tennagrover6140]

Sea foam is sold on the west coast in the U.S. you can get it broken up and covered in chocolate.

[@linamora9169]

Thank You Chelsea

[@robingirven4570]

Yeah, that seafoam didn’t look anything like what I’m used to. The pudding looked great though! I cannot wait to plant our seedlings. 4 more weeks here in northern Michigan 😕

[@melindawargowsky8176]

I love to make candy. Just a tip…use clear corn syrup. Drizzle the syrup into the egg whites while mixing , rather than doing it in one fell swoop😊. Add the nuts at the end. You’ll have light, fluffy, set candy. Check out the Betty Crocker recipe for divinity candy.

[@mommajessiesboutique]

I'm having a day or more so week like that. So scattered brained.

[@sheilaflory2541]

I’ve lost track of time due to parent health issues since the end of April but am taking some time for me tonight and catching up on some of your posts. Will watch them in the right order so I don’t get confused. I appreciate your content!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much for watching! I happen your family member is healing.

[@sheila1366]

My mother used to make Divinity similar to Sea Foam whenever she made egg custard. One uses only egg yolks and the other uses egg whites. Divinity needs to dry though, as I recall.

[@gardengrowinmawmaw8642]

When I was a kid, the pancake syrup of choice was King's Golden Syrup. I don't think there was much to choose from. We ate the King's and enjoyed it. We couldn't afford Maple Syrup.

[@patriciakoester1580]

Awesome Video thanks !!! Patricia

[@nruegner]

My brother use to make the sea foam recipe. Instead of dumping all of the syrup mixture in all at once, he drizzles it in slowly while mixing it. Then he puts the nuts in it. I don't know if that makes a difference or not but worth a try. Thanks for sharing your recipes and your life with us.

[@lynsmith2698]

Happy spring Chelsea. Yes the weather has been grand here as well. We broke a record for our area on Saturday +25 for this time of year. Beautiful meat slicer and your hand mixture is the very same as mine and same color as well. Anyways have a great week. 🌷🐝

[@danoneill2846]

Sweet !

[@kristinmiller4779]

I love all the sharing you do and your transparency ❤❤ love the meat slicer😊

[@erinpetersen7824]

Hugs to you for slogging through your rough day. I was wondering why your oven temperature is in fahrenheit, but your weather is in celsius? It can be confusing.

[@belieftransformation]

So much of the metric system wasn’t really adopted in Canada (by some of us older folks). I was raised in the Imperial measurements & still think in pounds, inches & feet. I also prefer miles, rather than kilometres. I have to constantly use my phone to calculate things in the kitchen to cups, teaspoons & tablespoons, the way I like😅

[@janefletcher3198]

Love love your channel , you make me smile . Thank you .

[@janetneedham2157]

I think seafoam is divinity made with brown sugar

[@barbararuthsmith2882]

We have maple syrup in Sweden but most is imported from Canada. I think what people use is regional, whether its maple or dark sugar syrup here in Swedn.

[@whiskeywomanwhisks]

I’m in a food CoOp-I’ve received a big deli ham a couple times so I found a meat slicer on marketplace for $35 BIG$$$ saver -I also roasted Turkey breast & sliced-so delicious and big time saving!

[@juliew1589]

Try using the slicer for bread. It's a game changer for sandwich bread.

[@larah287]

Thank you! From Ontario and we had the smoke issue as well.

[@stefuhfuhmarie]

Sending you so much love & perseverance! We can do hard things. ❤

[@paulaelves5160]

we call that sticky toffee pudding,we dont add fruit and yes less liquid,delicious with hot custard xxx

[@FaveWasteOfTime]

apparently they have different maple trees in Sweden to the ones we have and no, they don't use maple syrup there. It is hard to find, pretty expensive and probably not good quality if you can find it.

[@scotserve]

Pancakes aren't the popular over here in Scotland i can't stand them personally, but most people don't put don't sweets stuff on it. But Scottish Pancakes look different. It's so weird how different we all are it still surprises me.

[@smallspaceswithGloria]

I always am scatterbrained🤣

[@lisavandyke8833]

Hello from Kelowna! Your poor mans pudding sounds like a recipe I have called 1/2 hour pudding. I'll look for the recipe in all my recipes and post it. It's incredible with vanilla ice cream!

[@vjohnson2400]

Maple syrup is most definitely available here in Europe but it is seriously expensive for amber and dark.

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you

[@leslieclarke353]

Yes, corn syrup is used on pancakes in Scandinavia

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You can add maple flavoring and it tastes similar to maple syrup!

[@wendygball]

We slice our own lunch meat as well. We have ground our own beef as well especially when chuck roast is on sale and ground beef was expensive.

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Chelsea, you are so funny. You are tired, please rest. That's probably why you got the cold. Loved this video.

[@sbueck9011]

I love that you share even your bad days. Hope you have a lovely weekend

[@iartistdotme]

Yea for you and yea for us! The raised bed is going to be so much fun! I never knew that a meat slicer could be worth the money and glad you figured out the math for me. Are you going to start slicing lots of different meats for lots of different purposes?

[@angelakarnehm3781]

The meat slicer is good to slice anything. Tomato onions ect

[@rhondasmith4272]

❤from Ontario!

[@nanashouse202]

I love walnuts English and Black. But now I live in pecan country

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I think that sea foam candy is another name for divinity. The other sea foam candy is a lot different.

[@artysciencegal2521]

My mother used to call that cake pouding au chomeur and being kids, we of course loved it. Takes me back....... 🙂

[@ldg2655]

I just watched a video on Poor Man’s Pudding a few days ago and made it that day! In my opinion, I’d have added a little more sugar, maybe a tad more butter, perhaps a little vanilla, and I’d have added chopped apples, too. Mine’s instructions said to poor the sauce over the batter and bake at 375°. My ingredients amounts were a little different, though.

[@jenniferr2057]

😊😊😊😊 it's not so poor then! 😅😅😅

[@marvona3531]

Thanks for sharing 🌸👍🌸👍🍀👍

[@sheilaflory2541]

Your description of sea foam candy reminds of brittle (love cashew or peanut brittle) - though no recipe I know of uses vinegar

[@carolynmoody9460]

Blessings ❤

[@lindas.8036]

Google up Poor Man's Pudding. I read a couple that just happened to show up after your video. They had good instructions, and cooked for 30 min at 375.

[@LittleHomesteadOnHinerPond]

Thanks for being real! It helps me not stress so much as I’m learning how to Homestead in the suburbs, at age 70!

[@elaineparker6986]

Hi Chelsea, Syrup... we can get Maple syrup but it is so expensive, 250ml £6.00 so definitely a treat, whereas golden syrup is £1.50 for same size. Love the meat slicer, can i say if you turn it around so the dial is in front of you, you'll find it easier, no strain and back. The green house looks good. I've just put my tomatoes out... eekk

[@kdonor]

What is golden syrup?

[@belieftransformation]

In Canada, we have Roger’s Golden Syrup, which I believe has more of the raw cane sugar that isn’t as refined, thus it stays golden from the brown sugar within it.

[@skinnywaste]

We used golden syrup in Germany as well. Grafschafter was a brand we had and it’s made from sugar beets. I always thought it was tasty as a kid. :)

[@dianevanpeperstraete7903]

Except for the raisin this recipe sound like the pouding chomeur in Québec, old recipe too

[@tracyprice2814]

Try the sea foam again the weather affects the way sea foam turns out. Needs to be a low humidity day.

[@marymoylan4325]

Golden syrup is made from sugar, we live in ireland and use it in cake making and as a drizzle over pancakes, it's not golden corn syrup

[@veganmama2five397]

Another amazing video - I enjoyed every second :)

[@shannonbrice8012]

I had a meat slicer and it was so hard to clean, that I gave it away. I needed to use toothpicks and qtips and it would take over two hours to clean.

[@chessbaeninety-four8337]

In Cyprus Maple Syrup is imported, and very precious. It's exactly $58.47 Canadian Dollars for 1 liter!! I may pack it in my suitcase when I come back from the US!!

[@kdonor]

In the US, the best or at least least expensive places to buy it are Sam's club or costco.

[@gholzem]

My sister in law used to use corn syrup for pancakes years ago. I had never seen that either.

[@janetennis3451]

1 large egg = 1/4C. Standard substitution.

[@johnensminger7675]

I love your content! Thanks for sharing your life with us!! Looks great!😊

[@brendalawhon6567]

Love all your videos from West Virginia God bless you and your family.

[@michelinecrouch8682]

We use corn syrup for pecan pie in the US

[@carolinemorris5271]

Seven years for knives doesn't sound like a lot, I know yours must get more use than mine but I'm still using the chef's knives I bought when I left home forty years ago. My cost saving tip is that it is cheaper to buy a whole chicken and bone it out than to buy chicken in pieces, when I worked out the cost in August the whole chicken cost as much as the breast meat I took off it, everything else was effectively free. May your meat slicer give you years of service.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Let’s just say I probably don’t care for them the way I should and am terrible at sharpening properly.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I also have really old knives, most of which I’ve bought used, but good quality. Some of mine I bought when I got married 48 years ago.

[@mistymounthomestead8594]

Brings back memories of my very favourite desert as a kid, in Quebec Canada (French) we called it pudding chômeur 😋

[@margiesteininger7918]

we use maple syrup - when i was a child, we used king syrup. it was supremely thick and golden.

[@belieftransformation]

My mom had a recipe for the pudding, that sounds like almost the same ingredients. Hers was called Norwegian Pudding & I love it. My family doesn’t like raisins, so I use chopped dates. Her recipe had a bit of baking soda & I always add vanilla. Wonderful vlog; thanks for sharing! Blessings to all 🤗💜🇨🇦

[@yolandalaughter944]

Try the seafoam covered in chocolate its good and to buy it in a store it's outrageous we call that difenty in the us

[@dhansonranch]

Good job Chelsea! Your bedding plants look great. I make something similar to Poor Man's pudding but its called hasty pudding. Looks great.

[@JackieDannenberg]

Maple syrup is also produced in the New England states along with New York. Thanks for your video ! First time seeing you.

[@pengle]

Growing up in Southern Ontario we always had corn syrup (among other things) as waffle/pancake/french toast option. It was also good on vanilla ice cream with a bit of cinnamon. I know my Mom had at least 1 recipe that she used it for but I can't recall what it was. I know it wasn't sea foam though. And I love-love-love the look of all of your newspaper sack planters in the greenhouse.

[@sarahludos7970]

The recipes look great! Unfortunately I will not be able to afford your membership which disappoints me. I have always enjoyed your content, you give great information and ideas.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s ok, I’ll still be posting here as much as always.❤️

[@anasuzi5794]

Oh Chelsea….don’t ever leave your mixer plugged in when you are handling the beaters! It is so dangerous!

[@susancampbell7279]

Take it easy

[@jmt7676]

You are Super Woman. Love your channel.

[@robertaallen4785]

I live in wisconsin and use corn syrup on pancakes. I must be the only person in north America that does not like maple syrup

[@carolynmiller1774]

That Poor Mans pudding sounds like what we call cinnamon pudding, we cut it up and add cool whip to it