DATE NIGHT IN! Slow Summer Days, Italian Living, From-Scratch Cooking

[@theelliotthomestead]

Check the link in the show notes for free printable recipes for the salad, fresh mozzarella and rolls!

[@kimpike4362]

Your platter is a work of art! It is said that we eat first with the eyes; your meal was most certainly delicious!

[@theelliotthomestead]

I think it’s so important to eat with your eyes first. It’s a simple but important way to cultivate beauty to something that also has a basic purpose, to nourish us.

[@southloupriverhomestead4696]

Shay in an very rural area of Nebraska we have a small batch vinegar maker George Paul Vinegar. Chefs from all over the United States want to buy his vinegar. He makes a traditional Balsamic aged vinegar going straight from juice to vinegar. I think he may be the only one in USA doing in this extreme old school way. Check him out it would be fun to hear how you think his product compare to the Italian ones.

[@theelliotthomestead]

I will have to check this out. Thank you!

[@1rose-cj8sp]

This is the life ! Food for the soul ❤

[@aliciahemphill2587]

Sungold are definitely my favorite also. Those Roma style were so meaty!! Nice.

[@theelliotthomestead]

I’ve been really impressed with the Pizanos!

[@dauntlessdivine2627]

You are my favorite homesteader by far! I am surprised more people don't follow your channel.

[@theelliotthomestead]

Well thank you! I know it sounds silly but Liking our video really helps KZbin recommend us to other viewers.

[@JamieLC82]

Love caprese salad! I was that way about squash growing up. Now I love them. 😊

[@theelliotthomestead]

It’s funny how our tastes mature. I eat and appreciate so many more foods now.

[@minervabird1967]

What a beautiful meal. I favour sungold tomatoes myself.

[@theelliotthomestead]

They are my favorite!

[@sharonmorelli6056]

Such a great salad….first time having a Caprese sandwich was in Capri…..truly the best❤️

[@theelliotthomestead]

That sounds amazing!

[@fluentplay]

Amazing and great tomatoes. Bona Furtuna products look delicious - looking for the link. And your caprese salad, so beautiful, love it!!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Yes. Give them a try. They are my favorite. Here is the link shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1770177&u=3389800&m=110358&urllink=&afftrack=

[@samanthadionm.3726]

sooo cuuuute!!!!

[@sarahrickman6609]

Yummy, now Im craving this salad. One of my faves. My dad loved the italian ways. I love the family culture and that people dont live to work where people do here in America. There's a healthy balance there. Maybe in every country but ours. 🤔

[@theelliotthomestead]

Alright! That’s the goal. You should make one! It’s delicious

[@ojapreferata]

I was the same when I was a child. Could not eat tomatoes. But now I LOVE them.

[@ysk1729]

Girl, YES! These kinds of videos are why this is my favorite corner of KZbin land 🌿🍅🫓

[@theelliotthomestead]

Ha! That is much appreciated! This is what I love to share with everyone!

[@godge09]

I love getting a peek into your family. It is always inspiring and encouraging. Thank you for sharing

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!

[@shannoncook9915]

Bona Furtuna Balsamic is incredible!!

[@theelliotthomestead]

@@shannoncook9915 yes! It’s the best! I love it when others discover these amazing products.

[@shannoncook9915]

@@theelliotthomestead I love everything I have tried from there! Salts, balsamic, honey, etc.

[@karenstairs8273]

I love that you made Date Night so special.

[@shellier1681]

I’d LOVE it if you’d do a video and teach us how to make your fresh mozzarella!

[@genietillery878]

Shaye has a video on that.

[@theelliotthomestead]

We do have a mozzarella video. Give it a search on our channel

[@shayas4405]

I Love this lifestyle. Simplicity always wins. I wish you had shown us how you you make the dough. 🌷

[@theelliotthomestead]

There is a recipe linked. Check it out. They are really easy.

[@wilmawagler5058]

Mouthwatering! And the good thing is I have the ingredients to make my own.:)

[@jacquieboger6879]

Amazing, inspiring and im always coming here where it feels like home🥰 🍅🧄💞

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!

[@DontKillBirdie]

Looks like you had a great date night 😊 And the simplest foods are always the best!

[@theelliotthomestead]

I gravitate towards the simple foods in the summer I find.

[@DontKillBirdie]

@@theelliotthomestead Definitely too hot to linger near an oven!

[@genietillery878]

Looks like a lovely meal.

[@robinbutler7863]

Beautiful!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!

[@lisanester3338]

Yes absolutely ❤

[@karenstairs8273]

Thank you for the recipes!

[@theelliotthomestead]

My pleasure 😊

[@rebekahfranks4205]

Love these snippets

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you. Thanks for watching!

[@marthasundquist5761]

Just a little jealous you are getting tomatoes already...I had germination issues this year, finally got starts going, and then rather late into the bed. So, I have green ones just sitting there not turning yet...lol!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Patience in the garden can be tough at times. But the wait so rewarding!

[@marthasundquist5761]

@@theelliotthomestead went out to bop Japanese beetles off my green beans into a bucket of water, turned around, and low and behold...saw a roma tomato nestled at the base of a tomato plant that had colored up!

[@JD-zb4ve]

lovely video!

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you!!

[@cgbannister1]

Love this!

[@chrismoore9686]

Is there a French counterpart to Bona Fortuna? I like Italian, but I love French! And I like how your son nicely lifted the cat off the table instead of a swat. So nice and cute.

[@theelliotthomestead]

I’m not sure if there is but if you like good olive oils and vinegars you should definitely check out Bona Furtuna.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

You know how to live!!

[@rachelschindler1841]

YUM...

[@kathryncartier5970]

Beautiful ☺

[@cottageonoak]

Beautiful ❤

[@theelliotthomestead]

Thank you! 😊

[@christinemurphy7204]

Sweet

[@kwhatten]

Your milk looks AMAZING!

[@theelliotthomestead]

It’s so good! CeCe has been a good gal for us.

[@lisag9036]

I noticed your mozzarella is more of a pale yellow color, never seen that before. Is it because of the cows diet?

[@theelliotthomestead]

It’s fresh raw milk which can have a more yellow tint especially jersey milk. It has a lot of cream and fat that I don’t separate. And I think Stu put a little bit of a filter on this video that made things a bit more golden.

[@joanneganon7157]

Hurray , I got 2 ripe tomatoes 🎉. Oh my CiCi's milk is the most beautiful yellow😊! So pretty❤ J[JO JO

[@theelliotthomestead]

Haha! More tomatoes to come I’m sure!