The First Meal

[@Jacob-pl3ni]

“Did you get nutmeg in there” “Cooking with you Jon, of course I did.” Days Gone Without Nutmeg: 0

[@Jacob-pl3ni]

hanikrummi hundursvin hmm ya learn something new everyday. What do you usually use it for? Sweets or do you make meat pies and such like on the channel?

[@DoctorRobertNeville]

Nutmeg for the win!

[@czbaterka]

@hanikrummi hundursvin Haha, we call it in Czech republic almost the same ! Muškátový oříšek!

[@BIWPryalas]

Everytime I watch a KZbin chef now and they're like "Nutmeg is good in this." I just hear Jon in the back "...nutmeg is good in everything."

[@Bluecho4]

Perfectly nutmeg'd, as all things should be.

[@hellsonion514]

*A horseman gallops past down te county road* "The Townsends are coming! The Townsends are coming! Hide your Nutmeg and lock the doors!"

[@jessicacanfield5408]

Hahaha

[@gypsyfae112]

I legitimately laughed so hard at this 🤣😂

[@vincentcleaver1925]

You're too late; the nutmeg is gone...

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Back in the day guests were most welcome. They might have news, from far away, and people were genuinely welcoming. 🌻🌻🌻

[@jackmeyers7805]

My nutmeg is gone, and I am gone with it. Catch me out back that tavern with a flaggon.

[@PeteMacmovies]

The production on these videos has such a high standard of professionalism. Beautiful to watch

[@townsends]

Thank you so much!

[@jeremyhicks6367]

Agree! Love it all :)

[@williammccaslin8527]

I agree

[@Nannaof10]

Indeed!

[@JB-ox7ib]

Bravo Brian, and the blacksmith...and everyone😊👌👏. I am going to try a vegan 🌱 version of the baked beans👍. Editing to say the pear tart looked amazing too👌😋

[@thermjuice]

Ryan holds exactly the role I'd like to emulate, he's a knowledgeable and charismatic chef. Big man with a big heart. We need that.

[@bunnyslippers191]

He swings a mean maul for cabin building, too!

[@RRaucina]

@@ruffles886 He can cook, it is the eating that needs to stop. Should fast for a year or two.

[@InhabitantOfOddworld]

Big is a real understatement for sure

[@TheCivilwargal]

@@InhabitantOfOddworld Never trust a skinny cook.

[@randomname766]

@@TheCivilwargal honestly I trust skinnier chefs more than overweight chefs. It shows that they care more about quality and eat less filler food...

[@kruggsmash]

It's amazing how you guys manage to pull us right into the time period. Also, that spread looks fantastic. Super hungry now.

[@townsends]

Thanks for the awesome comment!

[@darcksage1]

Splatterface season 2 when?

[@hakonhelgesen3494]

"Kruggsmash and Townsends do cave cooking" when?

[@EpeeEssence]

Wow what a very specific intersection of my youtube interests.

[@robinfrederick3020]

@@hakonhelgesen3494 Their ingredients will be prepared donkey sweetbreads, prepared yak intestines, cat meat and elephant tallow.

[@tuppybrill4915]

I assume nutmeg acts like the spice in Frank Herbert’s “Dune” it allows the Townsends to navigate across the time vortex.

[@a.pseudonymous2384]

I mean, from what I hear, having too much nutmeg does make you start hallucinating.

[@RegretWhisperer]

the 'meg must flow

[@yankesik5949]

@@a.pseudonymous2384 Yup, from what I know you can get high if you eat a lot of fresh nutmeg. It gives a hell of a hangover from what I heard, though.

[@MrDirigible]

@@RegretWhisperer or the "nut" must flow 😏

[@tissuepaper9962]

@@a.pseudonymous2384 iirc it takes a few whole berries to start feeling the psychoactive effects. Pretty hard to choke down once they're dry lol

[@Crushnaut]

I have really been leaning into your channel lately. The stress of modern life seems to melt away while spending 10-20 minutes with you guys.

[@townsends]

Thanks for watching!

[@cherylhelmuth3921]

10000% agree!!

[@firearmsstudent]

Makes today's cooking look so easy and fast

[@grimdavis58]

Right times where harder back then but simpler.

[@mattblom3990]

Agreed 100%. That's why I come here, a simpler time.

[@Voltanaut]

Jon is proof that personality and knowledge can make anything interesting. I hated history in school, and I never studied American history, not being American, but I love this channel.

[@red_menace1829]

Never deny yourself any history my shrek friend

[@liam3044]

Yeah, school teaches us nothing past like fourth grade we would ever use, but man am I using the recipes I learn here.

[@GundamReviver]

Back in school we had two really great and one really dull history teachers. Most aren't this lucky I guess. The funnest one tended to explain by gesturing, and since I'm dutch she ended up skating through the halls holding a broom as if its a firearm... (there was a dutch battle vs the Spanish where we ice-skate-shot them to bits and since that day the Spanish kept like 300 ice skates on hand lol)

[@gabbyb9418]

@@GundamReviver yeah you can't pretend anything is a gun in US schools lol. Dont even say the word. Its like talking about bombs in an airport

[@Pandorash8]

I hated history in school too. Names and dates are impossible for me to remember. But how people actually lived, I really enjoy. And I’m Australian, so I also didn’t learn much American history, but I love channels like this. Another favourite channels are English Heritage and Absolute History.

[@chancekahle2214]

Ryan is a very talented chef. Any historical society would be lucky to have him.

[@Neojhun]

There's talented then there is the willing to do stuff like that. Tending fire oven for hours to cook a meal is just unwanted difficulty. Respect.

[@jamesmaysflyingwashingmach7459]

@@Neojhun yeah, a guy like that would be invaluable in that time period

[@EvilSewnit]

@Noone Cares that’s not necessary, can it

[@WritingFighter]

Anyone in the apocalypse would want to have Jon and Ryan. They're walking gold bars with their knowledge and cooking alone.

[@grindal8929]

@@EvilSewnitliterally what are you talking about

[@timpearson2555]

Every camp needs a cook, every bar needs a barman, and everyone needs a friend like Ryan. Love that oven

[@codybream5821]

Why do I feel emotionally invested in the fact that your new oven worked well? You guys are wonderful and a joy to watch as always

[@olyvoyl9382]

I have to think that as we make a big deal about this oven, many people around the world are having a good chuckle. I 've seen videos of many people in other lands doing the same thing daily without batting an eye.

[@Christy_Kuri]

I still can't get over the fact that your nutmeg jar lid has a built-in grater....

[@TheMovingEye]

In Germany there is this very old recipe called "Flammkuchen" which is basicall a very thin unleavened dough topped with creme fraiche, bacon and onions. Traditionally it was the first kind of thing you would bake in an oven just like the one John used. The Flammkuchen needs very high heat to make the thinly spread dough crispy and the onions just translucent so the really high temperature once the oven has been mopped is perfect for it. Once it cooled down you would switch to bread and pies.

[@billmiller4972]

Freshly made those are simple but simply delicious.

[@TheMovingEye]

@@billmiller4972 Definitely and they are truly fast food - the dough is easy peasy (no fermentation) and they only take a couple of minutes in a very hot oven.

[@peterwolf8149]

Wow, as a German guy I never knew the reason for the name of this delicious meal. Thanks to you, now I know!

[@TheMovingEye]

@@peterwolf8149 Always happy to share. There is so much interesting history hidden in our food :D

[@tm8951]

And the recipe I found with a google search for Flammkuchen (flame cake) has Nutmeg in it. Perfect.

[@danieljr4555]

I love the woman in the background trying not to laugh at how eccentric John is when he tastes the food. Love this episode.

[@Eequalsmc87]

I watched the last 5 minutes over again because of what you said and it was quite enjoyable, love when people hold it together

[@signalfire6691]

She was laughing at the dog begging.

[@DutchGuyMike]

@@signalfire6691 She was both.

[@bennym5244]

She should learn to know her place. The dog knew exactly to approach the most excitable and emotional member of camp to attempt food equity.

[@DutchGuyMike]

@@bennym5244 Look people. here we have the average American Republican! As ill-minded as he is ignorant.

[@mrbull569]

I love how the blacksmith guy just showed up with a handmade trivet, insanely cool! Hey, I'd like a couple of coat hooks, for my closet and a pancake griddle while your at it, can I pick them up in about an hour please? 🤣

[@JerryB507]

I think the pancake griddle may take a bit longer than an hour.

[@Zach-h2l]

hmm how did that work? would a Smith who made those things just have a selection of premade things in a storefront and you just go and buy them? or would it all be custom order?

[@JerryB507]

@@Zach-h2l On the frontier it would be custom. Brandon the Blacksmith would also be building his homestead and wouldn't have taken the time to make things to sit in a storefront. In a village or town, the blacksmith would have time to pre-make common items.

[@dollhousemakr]

They should ask him to make a dinner bell, too.

[@Francois_Dupont]

@@dollhousemakr bells are normally cast so...

[@Magmafrost13]

Its absolutely insane to me that this oven operates entirely on residual heat

[@iafozzac]

All old ovens did most of the time. There are very few things that bake with the fire still in, one of them being pizza, and if the oven is at the right temperature it bakes for only 2 minutes, you can see how that would be way too hot for most things

[@MrIvancito12]

I had no clue that was how it was done.

[@nunyabizness3890]

Like a Chambers range.

[@yahyabatutta6678]

It's almost like an igloo, that heat that circulates is encapsulated and keeps the inside warm.

[@obsidiancrow450]

yeah i know its a small thing but i never realized that they cleared it out and put the door on it to retain the heat

[@Old-Mad-Tom]

I can hardly wait now for the multi-bread loaf episode. That oven is fantastic!!!

[@townsends]

Coming soon!

[@attemptedunkindness3632]

"The beans have been there the whole time." I must meditate on this universal wisdom.

[@xander4043]

“Did you get nutmeg in there?” “Im cooking with you John, of course I did” 😂 I must agree nutmeg is pretty great

[@ericlevinzon]

Ryan is very genuine and so kind. Such a pleasure to watch.

[@morganblackpowder1724]

When this pandemic is over, I need to head to Indiana, and try to hit as many of the historical reenactments as possible. I'm in.

[@cherylhelmuth3921]

Same!! So addicted to this channel!!

[@townsends]

Hey sorry for all those negative comments. We blocked those users. You should definitely check out some sites around here when everything is open!

[@sulla175]

@Dyslexic Lives Mattress your name is the best.

[@morganblackpowder1724]

@@townsends Thanks! I honestly didn't see them, so good job moderation team!

[@Big_Loo]

I live in Virginia. We have so much historical stuff with Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown...it's great wherever you can find it.

[@Ljudet_Innan]

Does Ryan have his own channel? That guy seriously got mad skills.

[@Bobo411]

It would be neat if you guys started your own historical village.

[@JohnCBobcat]

This homestead project honestly sounds to me like the first steps along that road.

[@kozmikhero6749]

I thought that what they were doing. As it keeps growing and more people help along with the channel generating more revenue. I don't know how long that sort of thing takes but I could see the announcement in like 10 years (totally would go btw)

[@StrangerHappened]

@@kozmikhero6749 Until there are sponsor integrations, the revenue from the channel is not as significant, alas. But the project is backed up by the chap's main business, which is the only reason why it is all possible.

[@Zach-h2l]

@@StrangerHappened I don't know, but I had imagined this project was actually a part of the main business somehow, like it would be revenue generating beyond just KZbin content and patreon

[@seanheath4492]

@@StrangerHappened Part of the point of this channel is (or was) to promote their store. So even if the direct revenue from the channel isn't much, I'd imagine it's still giving them a nice boost.

[@Edude117]

The production quality is absurd. Such an immersive history lesson, I love it.

[@tm8951]

The place is looking more and more like a real 18th century homestead every week. All the people gathering around really fill the scene out nice. Have a good 18th century day. You will be ready to host your own 18th century event any day now.

[@nessamillikan6247]

Agreed. With that new earthen oven and all of that open space, they could easily host an 18th century wedding.

[@semperparatus3685]

Agreed.

[@glowiever]

add some cattles and horse stead just in case

[@itsasinine3337]

after binging a lot of these videos, i really with i had a bunch of friends/people to do this with, ringing a dinner bell and everyone finding a stopping point to come and eat and socialize, man i miss having friends.

[@michaelpthompson]

Kudos to Ryan for excellent planning and execution. Also: Pear Tart - 18th Century Cooking with Jas Townsend and Son S3E4

[@JerryB507]

Thanks for the info Michael, I was going on a search when I finished the comments and now I know right where to go.

[@krystal1722]

Thank you!

[@Paintplayer1]

I know from my time in medieval reenactment to never underestimate the talent and effort put into a feast like this. Ryan is incredibly skilled!

[@ashleighlecount]

The Homestead is looking amazing! Yes it is getting absolutely gorgeous here. The leaves really popped this past weekend!

[@NekoJesusPie]

You do an incredibly difficult and important task, and that’s to talk about common people and their day-to-day. I know how much work and research goes into finding out the monotonous aspects of common folk, and I hope all your fans appreciate how rare and difficult this all is, as well as the objectivity that goes into depicting American history without the filter of modern drama which we’ve attached to the past. I’m really grateful for the information you guys put out, it’s not a romantic or idealized version of history, it’s just what an average person like us watching would live as and that’s a delight to learn about in such an accessible format.

[@applegal3058]

The dog at the end is like "Feed me, I want some too! Smells delicious!" lol

[@TheIsioisi]

Haha yeah he was right up there as soon as it was served. Good dog :3

[@stephenfrizzell7670]

I need to address the elephant in the room: When is the nutmeg jar/grater going to be made available to the rest of us heathens?

[@chrisannm5240]

I have seen a nutmeg and grater set in a catalogue, go check the website!

[@veronicavatter6436]

www.townsends.us/collections/food-drink/products/nutmeg-pocket-grater-ng297-p-1526

[@c.mcdonough6709]

Veronica Vatter yup, that’s a grater they sell for sure. Stephen Frizzell was asking about the earthenware jar that has the word “nutmeg” glazed onto the side and the underside of the lid has a grater built into it. I hope they do sell that! That would be really cool!

[@Marlaina]

Emergency pocket grater! Lol

[@smakkacowtherealone]

"Did you get the nutmeg?" "I'm cooking with you, John, of course I did"

[@davidcwk01]

The dedication here is amazing

[@Absintheskiss]

Good food, a good fire and good friends. What can be more perfect?

[@jamescanjuggle]

Nutmeg

[@Immanatum]

A probably one of the best days of 18th century homestead dwellers depicted. Behind this a very hard work stands. For 100% reconstruction 18th century agriculture is needed. How did those people grow their crops an so on?

[@frankieamsden7918]

Oh my gosh! I learned to cook on an antique wood stove and we had to gauge the temp by how long we could hold our arm in the oven! I've never seen anyone else do this

[@s3phaeus520]

"I'm cooking with you Jon of course I did!" - That was the best quote that I've ever heard. Oh man I love the content!

[@homemadehistory7537]

This kind of backing with a preheated oven is very traditional in our countryside of germany. Here the oven is called "Backes", some milles from here ther is one still in operation every friday.

[@paleogeology9554]

We have a huge dutch oven at our homestead built back in the late 1700's and it still cooks perfectly today, Its basically the massive version of this one with its own built in roof. Its basically its own little building. Im 40yrs old and have been self employed my entire life. Its been a long 20yrs of 12hr days 7 days a week for the most part so im moving totally off grid to simplify life ans just enjoy this gift the lord gave us. Why work until you die, I always said for what? so im trying a different approach and i see many others are as well which says much!

[@paigemclachlan2189]

You are a beacon of light in this crazy world ❤️

[@carlvincent3462]

Also a bacon of light in this crazy world Thats why his beans are so good

[@jakebroz9116]

This channel is so special. Years and years of content. Thanks everyone for the work y'all do!!!

[@jamesschmitt2203]

Love the inclusion of the team in these last videos! Please keep up the good work

[@joshuagarrett4879]

Thank you for everything you and your entire crew do. So Wholesome, So refreshingly Genuine.

[@javitronix014]

Its crazy to think that all the food was cooked with just the residual heat that the oven retained. Great video as always, greetings from Argentina!

[@bunnyslippers191]

And they could have baked several loaves of bread after that tart came out, too!

[@yup9647]

Wow! Watching them build an entire 18th century homestead from nothing has been amazing to watch. The amount of work, detail and craftsmanship that was put into this project for us to watch and learn is so amazing and I am so appreciative! I love Townsends!

[@signejeppesen2395]

Sophie is so funny, just looking at everyone, tail wagging, with this look on her face “If I look exceptionally cute right now maybe someone will “accidentally” drop something delicious!”. So glad your first big meal with the oven went well, it looked amazing. The new trivet is also very nice.

[@BM-ru7ef]

The banter at the end is priceless. Two men in the 21st century discuss cooking techniques for 18th century dishes. We’re all such history nerds! :)

[@davestelling]

It just doesn't get any better than this here in KZbin land! You've got J. Townsend, the autumn, and... FOOD! Ryan is one talented chef...

[@jamesellsworth9673]

No better topic for a fine autumn day that this clay oven baked dinner! Brandon demonstrates Townsend's 'Just-In-Time' inventory system😜. Bryan has the ''great hands" of a cook as well as the mind for it. AFTER DINNER: a nap and then BACK TO WORK. 'We are BURNING DAYLIGHT here!' This reminds me a bit of Harvest Meals during Threshing periods on my grandfather's farm.

[@inessantos2217]

I just found this channel a couple weeks ago but i've been watching the catalog backwards and it amazes me how much the quality of the production has grown over time. I mean... You have a homestead, a blacksmith, a giant oven.... Please don't stop. Greetings from Portugal

[@BigMisterApple]

I've been enjoying this show/this youtuber for so long now I genuinly start nodding in agreement when they talk about what they could or couldnt do with the fire.

[@lesahanners5057]

This Jon was a feast for the eyes. The food looked so good I could almost smell it. Thank you so much for another great episode on your frontier homestead.

[@djprogramer973]

Fall really is the perfect season It makes food taste better, warm mid day and cool in the morning and evening

[@brentdavis555]

The running joke of having nutmeg has officially made me by cinnamon nutmeg to add into everything.

[@DoctorRobertNeville]

look up his recipe for kitchen pepper I think you might enjoy that as well.

[@alexachipman]

I don't even think about it any more I'm like "dash of Nutmeg" to every. single. dish.

[@PlayaSinNombre]

Try it in your coffee.

[@larrywillis475]

Ryan you are the man! This is one of my favorite Townsend videos. Love the homestead.

[@jessepope]

I like the dialogue about how the food turned out. Jon’s monologues after recipes are good, but have some back and forth is a good touch.

[@justinhicks6816]

yeah was thinking that too. some good conversation.

[@gunnerthedenmark]

having been able to walk a lot or move in geenral because of a bad hernia in my back after a work injuri for over 17 months, having you guys videos to watch have been one of the most relaxing things and things that have kept my sanity intact, thank you for all the great work you guys do Greetings from Denmark

[@TheGlassman14]

You have what many, including I, wish we had but will never have

[@KossolaxtheForesworn]

its like that other youtube channel that I cant even watch because I just get so angry about the guy doing all sorta stuff on his farm that I so much dream I could but cant.

[@xurx2838]

😊 Listen to John Prine's song 'Spanish Pipe Dream.'

[@marthaadams8326]

@Danger McAwesome Congratulations on your persistence and success. Enjoy your new land.

[@mrdanforth3744]

You may not be able to have all of it but you can have some of it. Start today.

[@firenter]

@Timefliesbye I wish I could, but there's barely any woods left around these parts that aren't government protected

[@potatotablet727]

Severely underrated channel. Deserves 10 mil subs or higher tbh

[@zacharysmith4787]

Townsends has introduced me to so much good food. Salute! You're the best!

[@barbaravrocherlane862]

I see many episodes in this one. You guys are genius. Love your presentation, the quality of your work. You make the 18th century come alive. Great work.

[@mackkindera5966]

How are you doing Today Barbara hope you enjoyed your weekend, take good care of your self and stay safe 🥰

[@Vlabar]

My friend from Michigan told me about this great channel. It turns out I live a few miles from the Townesnds. My only question is what time is dinner?

[@brigitgoddess]

A good friend who also is a fan of Jon's videos said he finds them "calming." I have to agree!

[@mackkindera5966]

How are you doing today Brigit ? Its really nice having you on here .. I saw your profile on here and i think we definitely are on the same page on many levels. Trust, communication, loving, honoring, understanding, patience and respecting your partner. So crucial to provide balance. This is what creates such great chemistry between two people that are committed to one another.

[@GoingFar77]

Watching all the side projects over the years culminate in this episode was very fulfilling.

[@allisonshaw9341]

Learning how to do these things could be a lifesaver as we never know how things will go in the future. Plus, its just plain fun.

[@heidimisfeldt5685]

Most definitely, I think likewise. ❤😎🍀🌻🌻🌻🌻

[@m.d.498]

Things are not going to go well. Prepare!

[@justinkroboth360]

When you have your own on-demand trivets - I want that kinda life.

[@davinci3379]

Lovely episode, as always :) thank you so much.

[@allistrata]

I've been bingeing and rewatching a lot of your videos for the last few weeks. You're really making me miss going to events, particularly the eating and relaxing by the fire until the wee hours parts. Trying to put on umpteen layers of garb in a tent in the freezing cold while I need to pee , not so much.

[@Zach-h2l]

what kind of events?

[@ryankuhn926]

Your videos bring me so much joy! Thank you for the great content!

[@a.h.tvideomapping4293]

Plot Twist: Townsends has a time machine

[@C-Henry]

He IS the time machine.

[@alexachipman]

Is that even a question any more? lol

[@Horse2021]

John is just an immortal. There can be only one!

[@fieldy409]

He used the time machine to rob the first caveman and give us the first meal.

[@RobertHamm]

Love the interaction between Jon and Ryan. Let’s have more Ryan!

[@kcnnanna]

Yes! Love you Ryan 💗!

[@miriamhavard7621]

Can't wait till the "loaves of bread" episode!!! 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞

[@townsends]

Should be fun!

[@jamescanjuggle]

Same😁 my great grandad was a baker, and then so was my own grandad, it be so cool to see a snippet into our ancestors history

[@johnchristopherrobert1839]

Your content is centering and a calming influence in my life especially with all of the turmoil in our country right now. Thank you so much.

[@MissRedheadRapunzel]

Beauty Gurus: 100 layers of makeup/nail polish Townsends: 100 loaves of bread in an 18th Century oven

[@mackkindera5966]

How are you doing today miss Rapunzel? Its really nice having you on here .. I saw your profile on here and i think we definitely are on the same page on many levels. Trust, communication, loving, honoring, understanding, patience and respecting your partner. So crucial to provide balance. This is what creates such great chemistry between two people that are committed to one another.

[@MissRedheadRapunzel]

@@mackkindera5966 yeah I definitely believe that is the case for a good relationship, like the one I share with my partner who I live with and intend on marrying later.

[@mackkindera5966]

MissRedheadRapunzel that’s good hope you enjoyed your weekend, stay safe and take care of your self 🥰

[@siyacer]

what

[@AkariRosumashi]

@@siyacer Agreed, confusion is high.

[@johntaylor2441]

I really enjoy your enthusiasm and the passion with which you create your videos. I’ve been watching for years and the production quality just keeps getting better! My kids and I have started trying out some of these recipes and they are lots of fun. Thank you!

[@wsorrentini]

I wish my country had someone like you; puertorico has such a great cuisine. Is literally a time travel event tyvm.

[@SkywalkerAni]

Can I just say that, in these turbulent times, I love how your channel is so wholesome.

[@londonyes1380]

10:38 dog cameo lol!

[@olyvoyl9382]

Sophie is a great companion and deserves a nibble.

[@maniemane1030]

I hope you and the family had a good trip its good to see u back

[@xander4043]

That all looks so good! But I think the best part of it is the experience of making and preparing this all. This channel has taught me lots and I am very excited to see more!

[@incognitocamo1439]

what a meal omg. I can easily say this is my favorite channel on youtube. It's so well rounded whether you're cooking, camping, showing off clothing or gear, talking about military rations or civilian home life entertainment literally every episode is just so well done, entertaining, and informative.

[@kaydekaiser7044]

Beautiful day and video. That tart looks spectacular! Now I need an earthen oven - next summer's project!

[@townsends]

Sounds like a great project! They are awesome.

[@RyanKirk99]

I'm moving to the country soon. Will be building one of these. Nice job. As an engineer, I will probably install a temp probe to track temps. Really loving this series of videos. Thank you!

[@clippedwings225]

I *just* watched the video of you making the oven! So glad to see it being used for the first time!

[@JoesphKolbe13]

Love this channel. Watching you guys use primitive methods to cook and build things is so calming to watch. Keep up the great work!

[@ahmiv8825]

The transition between from the blacksmithing to the oven was movielike. Amazing video like always. Y’all look like you have so much fun doing this, thanks for making awesome content!

[@kcnnanna]

Yes excellent cinematography!

[@topherUSA]

That was a terrific episode. Ryan is a great Camp Cook! Thank you!!

[@audrey9561]

Was having a bad day, but this wholesome content really cheered me up. I always love the cooking videos from this channel. Super interesting to see how that oven works!

[@bauerhausws7611]

This channel is an antidote to the debates. Thank you!

[@onenationhere]

I love everything about this. This world needs Townsend's right now. Thank you for posting these videos.

[@86eastbay]

I couldn't help watch the woman eating in the back. Every single bite she took, she was holding back a smile it was adorable. I can tell everyone is genuinely having a fun time. Nice to have good company and good folks when eating delicious food that is strictly specific to how it's been cooked and the ingredients you use. Tremendous episode!

[@1of5js85]

Great Job RYAN!!! Very good timing, and the bread looked marvelous:-)

[@dalebird1482]

Your enthusiasm for the simple joys in life; watching your videos is like a warm blanket for the soul.

[@rosemcguinn5301]

Thanks for the Tuesday pick-me-up! Those beans look like my grandmother's. She cooked hers in a lidded crockery oven dish too. Mustard powder is a must!

[@warrenrudolph4475]

Yes I have those memories too! Hi Rose. Another fun episode!

[@rosemcguinn5301]

@@warrenrudolph4475 Hey there, Warren! My grandma baked hers for a long, long time - hours. This was in a regular gas stove oven in her kitchen, so not outdoors, but she really took her time with her beans. How about yours?

[@jillianromick]

Hi, Rose! I just learned the "secret" to the fancy ketchup my grandma puts in top of her meatloaf: nutmeg and mustard powder. It isn't your grandmother's beans recipe, but my grandma's meatloaf recipe was pretty old when she got it (the fancy ketchup is called piquant sauce and ketchup is spelled catsup on the recipe card).

[@rosemcguinn5301]

@@jillianromick Oh that must be really tasty! Never heard of using nutmeg on meatloaf, but why not? It's even good on green beans. The all purpose spice!

[@rosemcguinn5301]

@@jillianromick PS I once ran across a recipe for walnut ketchup.

[@daviesmith6634]

These living history videos remind us all how blessed we are to be living in these times, with all of our modern conveniences that make life easy, enjoyable, and productive.

[@EJEX11]

Your channel is one of the most professional I’ve seen on KZbin. Seriously it’s better than a lot of documentaries I’ve seen on Netflix or PBS. I was so drawn in and inspired. I really want to do these things.

[@DougPalumbo]

I definitely want to try making a smaller version of the earthen oven! Educational, entertaining and full of rich, American history! Love the channel!

[@TeaBurn]

It's amazing how they cooked in their ovens back then, where every dish was prepared and timed strategically in the right order to cook at the correct temperature. Nowadays, you can control every aspect of your oven, set it automatically and bob's your uncle, it's done after the exact time you set it.

[@Q-BinTom]

John love your channel. Y’all production value is higher then most networks. This is a wonderful trip to the back in time.