Renovating a 100-Year-Old Farmhouse Debt-Free

[@TheIndigoEscape]

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[@SandraH-i7h]

Wonderful to have another video so soon! New shelving looks great. You can never have too much storage. Chestnuts look like a lot of work! Andrea, I was holding my breath when you were cutting them! 😮 Thank you for a nice start to my morning.❤

[@TomWilson-ir6uq]

I’ve been watching your videos since you had the container delivered and the standard of workmanship has increased significantly. Well done to the team 😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! Really appreciate it Tom

[@2L84goodbye]

Shout out to Simon... Fabulous job on the stone...

[@teepeeX]

Nice cupboard, but I enjoyed Omar's strumming the guitar. Simon is doing an awesome job on the house. Beautiful land, so lucky 😊😊😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks again! I’ll ask Omar to do a bit more of guitars. He has some beautiful original music as well hopefully he can share one day ❤️

[@lapsedluddite3381]

Thank you all, that was a lovely "visit"! ❤️

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Our pleasure!

[@MirandaHorger]

Sweet fall vibes! I love starting my Saturdays with you ♥️

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yay! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoy it! Thank you for becoming a member as well! ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@travelinaway2707]

Me too!

[@ginacrusco234]

The new kitchen cabinet is great! Rounding the edges and painting it that attractive blue/green really make it special. Love the scientific method of finding the stud!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

😂😂😂 I can’t believe it worked! Finding the stud like that

[@EEJJNN]

Love hearing Omar play the guitar. Really nice and relaxing. Simon is a master. I could watch him do his thing all day. So much work has been done, it was great to have the recap of it all.

[@Metalian66]

Hello Andrea, Seasonal change accompanied by illness is not necessary, you know. I had problems with hay fever, but since I drink this daily, I no longer suffer from it! It is not a tea against hay fever, but for several things. I had several minor ailments, but I no longer have them. Everything is a lot better, lol. I noticed that my husband pointed it out to me. And that is how we actually found out that it must be the tea. It does not go fast, but it is steadfast. You can let it steep hot, but also cold. I do it cold. Half a liter of water. Ginger, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, lemon peel (finely ground and dried) and Tulsi (holy basil). I use 1/4 teaspoon of the powders (I have almost everything in powder form, that is easier to store) of the lemon peel 1 level teaspoon, 1 to 2 cardamom, 3 cloves. And then I put it in the fridge with a lid on it. And the next day I put it in the microwave for a bit and I have nice warm tea. If it's not to your taste, play around with it until you get your taste. I even add a little honey, not too much so as not to spoil the taste. If you let it steep warm, then let it sit for about 10 minutes. I think 10 minutes is enough. Good luck if you're going to use it. By the way, I just call it 7 herbal tea and it is centuries old, because it is Buddhist

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you for sharing this drink! I will definitely have a go at it. I’m not sure if I’m able to find holy basil here but I will have a look!

[@nerther7625]

thank you for this recipy

[@jnmg19]

@@TheIndigoEscapeI suspect that either you’re Venezuelan or Colombian based on your Spanish accent. I’m Venezuelan so I’m trying to get it right. Sorry if i got it wrong. Anyways, I’m babbling… what I really wanted to say I have the same issue with weather, I always joke with my friends that this body has too much Latino spice for snow 🤣 joke aside I’m not a scientist or whatever but I’m sure genetics and heritage has something to do because as soon as the temp drops I’m sick.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

@@jnmg19 Yes, Im from Venezuela, left 22 years ago. Even though I left a while ago, any time temperatures rise or drop significantly in a short period of time, I get ill.

[@jnmg19]

@ glad to hear you’re Venezuelan. I love your channel and its content, and supporting a paisana 🥰🇻🇪

[@sherry2836]

The building is really coming along; soon ready for the roof! Glad to see you putting in more storage space in your kitchen. It's always needed! When I clear my garden beds for the winter, I just cut the plants down at ground level leaving the roots to decompose. They also provide areas for worms to hang out in thru the winter. When you prepare and amend your beds in spring, you can toss whatever debris is left into your compost pile.

[@lindaciciriello7458]

Wonderful progress

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Linda so much! I’ll ask Omar to play a bit more. He just gets a bit shy haha

[@lindaciciriello7458]

Sometimes the things we love have a way of touching the hearts of others❤

[@debbietrotter8857]

Loved Omar’s guitar playing and the fire, roasting your chestnuts. Very peaceful.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Debbie!

[@maregrobler1960]

Beautiful kitchen cabinette. I love the color. Granny South Africa❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Glad you like it

[@avrilhooper9459]

The stone walls are so beautiful. Worth all the time and effort

[@TheIndigoEscape]

100% agree! It’s going to look so beautiful !

[@travelinaway2707]

How wonderful to see you all again! I still marvel at what a slow and peaceful life youre all living. I know, i know, its not perfect but it is beautiful. We can be assured that the ring beam is going to be perfectly straight, level and exactly to the specs of your new roof. Will you have a pump truck to fill it or will you fill it by hand? Everything is coming along so wonderfully! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you! I’m glad it shows through. Pace of life is slow but it’s really joyful. I’m really happy here with it, hence why sometimes we don’t have videos on some weekends. All the outing will be by hand. I don’t think a truck can reach the area without possibly damaging the garden or something. It doesn’t take that long by hand and we are in no rush ❤️

[@larachristley4659]

I am always so impressed with Simon's stone work ❤😊

[@LorraineinAustralia]

Nothing like a small fire to finish off a good day ❤️❤️

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Absolutely, I’m voting for more bonfires. I said to Omar we should have gotten some marshmallows!

[@donaldmackinnon5779]

Great to recap on what you have achieved so far well done. I admire your dedication and commitment towards completing your project 😊😊😊😊

[@liserjones8465]

Had a look at your site and it looks amazing! I would love more recipes - you could do the video here and put the recipe on the site! You are all working so hard! The UK is currently suffering from chest infections - I have been ill for just over a week now! But you know what that means? Chicken Soup!!!! OMAR! More guitar please - nothing to be ashamed of there - one of our favorite things to do is jam! Simon is a Master Builder - bloody hell! You should build a permanent fire pit... looking forward to the next video x

[@lindahedley9049]

Great video as always, I love the shelves. As for the bread have a Quick Look on Foodbod Sourdough Elaine will show you how to lift and fold until it feels very tight this is on the 4th fold befor you but it into a Banneton or whatever you use to rest. It does work and the bread rises.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks for the tips! I think that’s something I still need to learn and it’s making it tight before fermentation. It’s not easy! I’ll have a look at Elaine’s info 🙏🏻

[@lindarollocks527]

Hello, I just love watching your videos. The progress is amazing. I love the new cabinet. I look forward to the next project.

[@Rebeca-sd1md]

Another delightful video. Omar, yes you should be proud, Simon always doing a great job. Your mum being so sweet and Andrea you're the glue that keeps it all together 😊 You keep your land looking so nice🌳 Beautiful bonfire too 🔥❤

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you so much! Omar did a massive strumming session and it looks so lovely! Really getting there with all the projects, seems like we are on a roll at the moment and hopefully we can tackle the garden next week as we haven’t really planted much. Thank you for enjoying the video ❤️

[@aurelianaduque9672]

A great team, everyone enjoys what they do. Los felicito hijos, son maravillosos, Andrea, Omar y Simon.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Gracias mami ❤️

[@patriciabrawner3717]

Loved your video, and your kitchen cabinet looked so pretty. Enjoyed Omar playing his guitar, I would enjoy hearing him play more. I have never had chestnuts, they do not grow around here. But we have lots of pecans and several large farmers grow peanuts. Your bread looked delicious, and I love homemade bread but I am too lazy to knead & mess with the yeast etc. years ago when we were younger, and I was teaching School, when we got a snow day, and got to stay home I made cinnamon rolls and yeast dinner rolls, they never looked pretty but my daughters & husband enjoyed them. Wishing y’all a blessed week, and Simon has really gotten a lot of work done on your house. Looking forward to your next video.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Absolutely love cinnamon rolls, probably my favourite. I would like to try making it with the sour dough, would probably taste lovely. Have you tried mankind cinnamon rolls and add pecans? Taste delicious! Sour dough bread doesn’t require a lot of needed, you normally fold it and leave it for hour to ferment. I also don’t like kneading for hours! They sour dough and see how it goes! It also taste so much better

[@salscycleshop3416]

Great video 📹 thank you 😊

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@carollsbostwick9683]

Hope Simon had a great visit with other family. I love your recipes.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Yes he did!!

[@juanitakauffman6336]

Nice shelf for the kitchen.

[@starlightone6948]

Great vlog today ❤️🇨🇦🐕

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SonyaTucker98]

Hello beautiful people and fur babies❤ Andrea you remind me of my son, as he too finds it hard with the changing of the seasons from summer to fall and into winter with his health and picking up colds/flu etc, is there anything you can suggest that helps you?. Omar you're a dab hand at making furniture now (kitchen shelving units etc) just love watching all things materialise from pieces of wood. When do you think you will be pouring the ring beam?. Yet again a beautiful video as always guys! Keep warm, take care and looking forward to seeing you next week ❤❤😂

[@isabelfarist221]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@maryhudson-smith9613]

The stone work has come a long way!❤😅😅

[@mariajoseruiz59]

Hola amigos, gran trabajo por todos lados y que ricas las castañas 🌰 😂😂❤❤❤❤❤

[@DanSmith-v4l]

Great video.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks!

[@user-fn5pp7sx4t]

Keep it going Guys! What ist the aim until end of 2024? Greetz from Berlin 🎉

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hopefully finish the tiny house and get at least the roof up in the bedroom but I think that last one is wishful thinking!

[@christineb8148]

There was a legend that a squirrel could travel from Georgia to Maine (roughly 2225 km up the US eastern coast) without touching the ground due to the density of the chestnut canopy. Sadly, the chestnut blight in the early 1900's killed all of those trees, and an important staple food for those who lived in the region. I'd love to see them make a comeback here, the trees are so stately. Btw, if you aren't using a banneton basket for you loaves to rise in, that may be contributing to their flatter shape. The baskets force the expansion upward instead of evenly outward and create a more rounded shape.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Oh wow I didn’t know about the squirrel. The world landscape has changed so much for one thing or the other. I really want to get another chestnut tree. I do rest them on bannetons but maybe what’s happening is that I’m not folding the dough tight enough? 🤔

[@christineb8148]

@@TheIndigoEscape it could definitely be not getting it tight- that's a technique that takes a lot of experience to perfect (which i haven't)! The other thing that occurred to me is using an old school thermometer to check your oven temp is accurate since having a loaf go in a too hot oven can inhibit oven spring and most oven thermostats are off at least a little. I use a cast iron dutch oven inside my oven to help maintain the humidity and temp more evenly which helps. It's a rewarding learning process!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

@@christineb8148 Thanks Christine. I always love your comments because they are full of knowledge. I do have a dutch oven but its packed, Im going to take it our and use it for the next batch. I also have an oven thermometer, also still packed! We just haven't unpacked everything we brought over from the UK because there isn't much space for it. But those two, i can find a home for it. I'll check those two first before fiddling around with the tightness. As you say, it take plenty of practice.

[@celiapereira5223]

Great guitar playing Omar...pity it was such a short clip 👏🤗

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Next time, I’ll ask to play a bit longer haha

[@wafamughrabi8723]

If you still have chestnuts,try making chestnut soup.It's YUMMY😋You can check the simple recipe on line.We loved it

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks for the tip!

[@wafamughrabi8723]

@TheIndigoEscape You're most welcome

[@AdrienneLouw-hl3fg]

Greetings from Cape Town🇿🇦

[@WendyNCBlue]

I love the website!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻

[@doriskuhberger8559]

Awesome video again. It is late Spring/early Summer here in Penrith. I have planted seeds in my small garden. 3 types of Radish, 3 types of Lettuce. Sweet Peas and flowers, Zinnias and some that I don't remember the names. Thank you for sharing. Thoughts and Prayers. Love and Blessings. Doris, Penrith 🇦🇺🦘

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Sounds great Doris! Glad you are enjoying the best season and starting your garden! Sounds lovely! We are just having the last of the zinnias now ❤️

[@doriskuhberger8559]

🤗

[@gabe_eros]

i love your videos!

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Glad you like them! Thank you! ❤️

[@alanyoung-r9p]

Hello 👋 I currently live in Bulgaria and have done for a number of years , could you tell me the ruff cost of buying in Portugal of a property that needs a lot of renovation like you have done as I'm looking at other countries that are far away from Russia. I have had a look on property sites but not finding the right one are there any that you could suggest please , thank you so much 😊

[@marienorlander7139]

I cannot find your recipes in your website. I love your cooking so hope you can direct me.

[@tahirabateman8543]

Lovely

[@Patricia-v9v6j]

After the terrible election in the US...what a pleasure to spend some time with you and your family...as usual ..a great vidio ...love and blessings ...Patti from Pennsylvania

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thank you Patricia, sending you a big hug. I’m glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@josephheindl8426]

The majority did not think the election was terrible!!! Keep your opinions off utube

[@SLOPickings-g1k]

Agree 100%

[@debdeb62065]

​​@@josephheindl8426It was terrible and is terrible, plus remember free speech. Deb Florida.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Hey everyone, some will feel sad and some will be happy after the results but let's be kind and respectful to everyone and empower others to be comfortable voicing their opinions. xx

[@BigAnonn]

The project is progressing well. Hard workers😂

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks but the 😂 makes it sound like sarcasm. 🤣

castanha assada, o ouro português do inverno! stay strong 🤠😎

[@TheIndigoEscape]

E as sopas. Nada como uma boa sopa en Portugal! Temos um festival de sopas perto de nós pronto!! So em Portugal tem festival de sopas! Top!!

[@melinda5777]

Y'all, (Simon) is doing an AWESOME job on your future swelling! The kitchen/dining area should be called SIMON'S! You and Omar (on the cabinet) really looks good and the colors match on video. It 2as funny Y'all watching yourselves! Great job for Mum showing you how to harvest Chestnuts! Wildboar and Chestnuts? Urgh! Maybe you should get with Luke and Sarah and hunt the wild boar on their place. Do you know them? Their totally off grid. Your place is really com8ng along! Y'all should be very hap0y. My phone is kaput, waiting on another. Been sitting with Mom during the Day (weekdays). Hopefully will have knew (Insurance w/$99.99 deductible) by Wednesday. Stay Safe and Healthy!!!✝️🙏🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇵🇹👣🍍☘🌻🤗💪😎

[@TheIndigoEscape]

Thanks Melinda! Kitchen coming along nicely, can’t wait for the dining/kitchen to be ready. It’s going to look so lovely. Wild hair and chestnut is a popular dish! Nothing like it and tastes lovely! Hope you can get your phone back soon!

[@countmeout8670]

Omar, please, please, please NEVER let go of a saw while the blade is still spinning.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

😬 will let him know

[@WendyNCBlue]

You just taught me how to roast chestnuts at 54 years old.

[@TheIndigoEscape]

I’m glad! Make sure to make a cross otherwise puff! And can be done in the oven as well!

[@MaryEix-z9l]

When are you going to organize your work shop and level the roof?

[@TheIndigoEscape]

When we have time and money for it. It doesn’t what it needs to do for now but one day it will be much better, hopefully 🙏🏻

[@coby6417]

🌟👏👍🍀💐

[@davefout5548]

Just like my cat. Always in the way and putting herself in danger. Very terrible. Cats need all 9 lives.

[@yolanda5543]

Are Simon and Omar twins or just brothers? And did you say you are a twin, and she is Simon's wife? Something like that. 😅

[@TheIndigoEscape]

My sister (Simon’s wife) is a twin to my other sister. Simon and Omar aren’t related. Just two dudes with similar style and better hair better than mine 😭

[@joantrotter3005]

​@@TheIndigoEscape, Andrea you have beautiful hair! I do have to wonder what any future children would look like but they will probably look like your sisters' children.