Van Camping In the Desert: Pumpkin Spice Chicken Wings & Hot Springs!

[@LaDonnaLove8]

Who else is getting super jealous because they want Mateo’s cooking?

[@taurusggrl890]

Meeee

[@robinperryman6474]

👋🏽

[@caseptlabailey9017]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marylavetta8136]

🙋🏾‍♀️

[@shaysworld1701]

Mee 😂❤️

[@Inglewood_Addition]

One of the things I like best about Mateo (hope I spelled that right) is that he’s so people friendly. He’s just able to meet up with people of all walks of life, and interact with them like he’s known them forever. In my opinion, that’s a beautiful gift because a lot people can’t do that. His soul and energy is amazing and that’s just one of the reasons why I like this channel so much.

[@rouseyournicholls]

100% AGREED

[@magikzebra6552]

Agreed !!

[@Cassfere]

Its been dope going through your older vods and watching your journey!

[@ImSmacked28]

Who else likes before watching ??? this video was just amazing from beginning to end was truly entertained for this journey thank you

[@Frankie33828]

🙄

[@muthawildflower]

I also usually like before watching. 😆

[@ryanm.5063]

Me.....😂 I already know ill enjoy! Lol

[@willow3306]

I usually do too

[@robinperryman6474]

🤚🏾

[@almaandrews8042]

You’ve created a recipe except I don’t care for pumpkin. It’s nice how you vanners meet & connect. I follow Rosa bc of you; I follow you bc of Laki, & now I will follow 9thElement. I’m retired & like following good, interesting 🤨 folks. And yes, I subscribe & like to donate to some of you. Keep living your life & taking good care of Lars. I found out 9thElement also takes care of dogs/ cats thru her gifts. All near & dear to my heart. 💜🐈‍⬛

[@nomorebsforme]

HEY Mateo....its still warm in the AZ desert ...wow those wings sound EPIC! You are a gem!

[@nomorebsforme]

Watch the video how to open a can without an opener!

[@willow3306]

I found Rosa from Mateo too and bought a Honda Element because of her. I sold my RV just last month! Very happy with my Element.

[@PollyHistor]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I knew EXACTLY where you were. I'm absolutely thrilled to see that gigantic smile and your happy aura glowing throughout this entire video! You're living life like a true Oregonian: shopping at Trader Joe's, inventing amazing new foods, racing along the Playa, hitting up the local hotsprings, and drinking beer from the Rogue. Be careful, you may just find you love it here too! 😍 Awesome Vibes, Matteo. Live it up, my friend! ✨️🖤✨️

[@moqa_moonflower]

As someone who has been eyeing Oregon for their next home, where would you recommend for someone to move to?

[@PollyHistor]

@moqa_186 What's your personality like? Each region/town is a bit different. You can literally find a little bit of everything here. Finances also play a role, unfortunately, due to cost of living. Also, what is important to you culture-wise? Is being close to the city important to you? Education or specialized study? Healthcare? Technology? Are politics important to you? Coast? Dunes? Desert? Mountains? Skiing? Paragliding? Sailing? Foodie? Have a particular subculture or genere that you're into? What kind of forest? Rainforest, old growth forest, super tall trees, Sasquatch country? Oregon has it all. If you want to let me know more about what you're looking for, I can give you the right location.

[@willow3306]

I'm from Florida and I'm dying to move to Oregon

[@PollyHistor]

@willow3306 Be prepared for hardcore weather shock! It rains a solid 9 months here, no exaggeration. If you aren't prepared for the "doom & gloom" it can be really hard on transplants to the area. If you're used to sunny blue skies and lots of heat, you need to know going in that here it is foggy, drizzly, overcast, cold and grey, beginning in Sept/October and lasting until ~June. Need lots of layers here: under-armor, cotton shirts, long sleeves, flannels, fleece, hoodies, gore-tex, and beanies. It's not a mere style here, it's so you don't get pneumonia. 😅 A lot of people have a really hard time with the transition to "No Sun" and depression is a big reality that a lot are shocked by if you aren't prepared for the change. (One of my friends has a whole office of SAD lamps to try and help with the adjustment and seasonal depression.) Oregon is amazing, but you have to be prepared for it, or the shock will send you packing within the first year. Really do your research on where you want to move to. You can't just say, "I want to move to Oregon. I'll go to Portland without a plan and it will all be fine." It's NOT like it was in the 90's when you *could* do that. Cost of living is really high. Rents are unbelievable. Housing in general almost doesn't exist. Homelessness is rampant. Jobs are surprisingly hard to come by unless you're a specialist with experience in your field. I'm not trying to sound discouraging, I just want people to be successful in their transition, and a big part of that is being realistic and KNOWING what you're getting into, and HAVING A PLAN. This beautiful land of forests, waterfalls, and volcanoes isn't for everyone. Make sure you have plans, gear, and finances ready. When you do, it's AMAZING here! 🌲💚🌲

[@patalsup8572]

Two of my favs together Ninth Element and winterisblu❤❤ And food😊

[@Emma-and-BusBus]

Damn you were absolutely WHIPPING DA HOOPTIE in the beginning 🏎️🏎️🏎️

[@lakikaia]

Mateo!🙌🏽 At first, I was questioning the pumpkin spice chicken wings and sauce, but oh my!!!!! That looked smack!! 🤤 Another one for the books! Also, can we discuss that epic intro!?! I’m applauding!

[@alexisamos6533]

Love your vids sis!

[@lakikaia]

Thanks so much, Alexis!💛✨

[@queenlawin5066]

Love the beginning of the video 😂

[@kathywinkleman]

I never knew there was a desert in Oregon and I never even considered pumpkin spice on a chicken wing LOL, but those wings looked amazing!! I agree with Ninth Element...you should sell the sauce and the rub and have this one in the cookbook. 💛

[@winterisblu]

Definitely will!! Thank you!!

[@enriquestewart5762]

The beginning of the video felt like a dream! 👩‍🚀

[@DianeC.]

Hi Teo!!! I call wings fingers and thumbs!!! Your Pumpkin Spice Wings look really delicious...YUMS!!!...Nice you met someone who knew you from your channel. The desert looks really Kool!!! 8-5-25...Nice Video!!!...🦋

[@maggiek3750]

Hooray, finally a van lifer actually cooking great food! I live in a tiny shack and just cook with a single gas burner and I get so sick of seeing van lifers just make boxed mac and cheese. You can totally cook great from scratch food with just one burner. Thank you for the inspiration, those wings looked amazing!

[@willow3306]

You should see the food Rosa cooks out of her Honda Element

[@deloresray9100]

I look forward to seeing your videos. Living life unapologetically and I love it!

[@barbarahormenoo]

The start to this video was everything! Love it!!!

[@vivoyeur]

To me, this was one of your BEST videos. 👌🏼 😍 I loved the intro, the speed (how did your camera not fall when you drove past it?), the people you met, Lars and the food...OMGosh! I have to make it sans the beer. Your video helped keep me in a good mood. My Bible study was 1st and then your video got a quick "like" from me. I'm going to check out the others' videos. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊 Stay safe.

[@winterisblu]

Thanks so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@vivoyeur]

@@winterisblu I most certainly did. 😊 Sorry I'm late replying. I don't check my notifications often.

[@KarmasaReal1]

Having a blast and doing what you love! WINNING! You are very talented!

[@2.5nomads]

Wish we had stayed for these wings! Looks delicious! Great video!

[@MarleeDecember105]

How in the world did you bump into Ferris and Mindy in the middle of the desert?!!! LOL! I love them both. You and Rosa are making me jelly with all of these natural hot springs you're visiting.

[@winterisblu]

Crazy right!?!?

[@Suzie-he9ni]

Sounds like that would be good on your pork chops too.

[@winterisblu]

Ooooh yes

[@PollyHistor]

Do it!

[@PUMPKINSPICE1111]

Mateo! You are more awesome than I thought. The fact that you are so considerate to share others channels that you suggest, I'm there!! Keep it coming ❤😊

[@michele462]

Hey Mateo and Lars. Be blessed and be safe.

[@claudiachance7036]

Your trip to the desert 🏜 was amazing and I will always be your biggest fan for cooking, keep mixing it up with great places and delicious food 🍲 and keep safe always.

[@bea_rose]

Best intro YET ✨✨

[@winterisblu]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@smm3rd]

If “you had me at hello” was a video!

[@NinthElement]

Mateo & Lars, what a gift in the desert. Thanks again for dinner, and, You have still Never paid to soak in a hot spring. lol! So glad you experienced it, see you down the road my friend. Cheers!

[@yolandoakomolafe7363]

Very inspiring 😊 keep up the great work ❤❤

[@winterisblu]

Thank you! Will do!

[@inthemixwithleahbpodcast]

I would totally do that at the beginning with my ride😂😂😂

[@themastersfamily]

Mateo!! The opening gave me MAD MAX vibes it was soooo awesome. Then, the surprise recipe! The video kept getting better. I voted for chicken wings, im glad i did. Now I wish I could try them with Y'ALL. ❤ -Breezy

[@donnamoore7554]

I had no idea there was a desert in Oregon. Thanks. I love you devoted travelers and explorers. The things we get to see and learn from you all. Thank you. ❤

[@winterisblu]

Our pleasure!

[@donnamoore7554]

@@winterisblu ❤️

[@Kurly-Traveler]

Oh man. Mateo. You scare me with that knife.

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Interesting. It looks like Bonneville salt flats!

[@PollyHistor]

It's an unknown gem of Oregon. We harbor many great natural secrets here that no one expects! 💚

[@bonniecreevy2642]

Well I am adding that to my list!! @@PollyHistor

[@CarolWilliams-m8k]

Your so awesome i love your sprit God bless you

[@CarolWilliams-m8k]

I love pumpkin

[@Selahbrooke3]

Hi Mateo... Good job with the meal.

[@jeannielanham2956]

I would really like to experience a hot spring. I see lots of you going to them. Seems really cool!!!

[@lavonnepruitt3905]

Happy Friday Mateo and Lars! I am going to make your flavored wings with pumpkin. You are really connecting with a lot of cool people like yourself. Continue to enjoy van life and be blessed!

[@SilktheSiren]

Amazon vlog! Love the creative idea of pumpkin chicken 🍗🔥 Going to the desert is unique scary but cool 😎

[@miraclesland]

I have really enjoyed being apart of your journey. May God continue to keep you, protect you, guide you and love you 💕

[@Journey5074]

I just absolutely love to see you cook, you are like a cooking show! Van life cooking❤❤❤❤❤

[@elsathal7359]

Love Mindy just had live today❣️

[@deb7518]

Loved how you were absolutely beaming, after sharing your amazing new hot wings, then going to the hot spring. Seeing someone so happy brings us all up a notch.😊

[@kmrides]

Loved this. Made me smile!

[@cathyfarmer1763]

Hey there Mateo and Lars 🙋🏾‍♀️ 🐈💕.... Boyyyyy 😳 That not only sounds delicious but it looks delicious!!!.... 😋 You can cook your tale off! 🤣 You definitely can sell that sauce for real! SHIP ME SOME OF THAT FAMOUS PUMPKIN SAUCE! 🙋🏾‍♀️ .

[@almaandrews8042]

My goodness are you racing someplace? WOW, hello to you & Lars. 🐈‍⬛

[@777LadyVenus]

You seriously need to open a restaurant and play music and of course cook for the collective. ❤ My mouth waters every time 😅 it’s very cool how you run into soul family on the road.

[@sheremag8851]

Hey Mateo. You've changed the game with those Pumpkin Spice Wings! You meet the coolest people on your journey. That truck was definitely DOPE! Safe travels.

[@itsBrooklynJones]

I love how proud of his cooking he is every time. He always gets excited after he tastes it and he's like "thats the best thing ive ever made" lmaooooo

[@fayestueben-oe4dg]

Don't get lose in the desert its never ending ❤

[@mikeyoshimizu2038]

We are truly blessed to watch you live your best life!! 😎

[@ke_martham]

Mateo you are suvh a vibe and generous . I like how you graciously host and promote fellow yotubers.Keep it up. The recipe is so creative and the wings tlooks delicious. Mindy is so sweet .❤

[@neosworld4659]

You know its good when Mateo puts that pinky finger up and closes his eyes😂! Yum! Also, team flats all day!

[@Dejsymone]

Awh element was so sweet I’m glad you shared this with us thank you Mr Mateo .

[@bbintheclouds]

OMG! What a surprise, Mindy @ninthelement !! I love and follow her too. It's so great to see you two hanging out together.🤩

[@randomsthingsandstuff9285]

Ok see, I knew I liked this guy. He just popped up on my channel one day and Im glad he did. But what's even better, his name is Mateo! Ahhh, that's my son's name and I picked it out myself. Fun fact, if you rearrange the letters in Mateo, you can spell Te Amo!❤❤❤

[@winterisblu]

Never realized that!!

[@mskitty729]

Hi Captain ❤

[@lotteleymoore-daigle9623]

I started following You when your van 🚐 needed to be repaired. God bless You and your cat 🙏🏽😇

[@sleepnuance7840]

Love this place. It’s where my husband and I are taking our wedding photos!

[@Lismarie33]

What a great video and I like watching you cook! I love watching your reaction after you cook something that is super delicious! Lars is adorable!

[@HeyyyJayyyyy]

Her reaction when she ate your wings was everything!! ☺️🙏💪 Hope to see you on the road! I’m only a few hours away from your location here. Started my journey a few days ago. Wrote you on ig :)

[@nicolesimpson4614]

Love Lars ❤ he’s so cute.. Love the positivity of this KZbin channel..

[@Suzie-he9ni]

Good morning! Kisses for Lars and a hug for you.

[@candybrown3785]

I love all your creative dishes you make while on the road. What I love more is you're always inviting other people to share in your delicious meals. You have an uplifting spirit and genuine generosity vibe about you. ❤

[@HappyGagirl]

Drive careful. Would hate for anything to happen to you and Lars.

[@KaiExploresLife]

Intro had me thinking I clicked on the wrong video! I was like “check out Mateo!!!” He is doing the dang thing!!” I was just mentioning that I wanted some pumpkin spice for my coffee and your video is featuring pumpkin spice. Nice! Fall is my time of the year too.

[@ilovelushxo]

always so wholesome to see your interactions with random strangers! And I think you really did the thing with these chicken wings. The flavor combo sounds awesome

[@claudiachance7036]

This looks like a lot of fun, plus your delicious 😋 recipes you can't lose.

[@peacedove9513]

You should name your Van SPICE..never seen so many spices in one van!! Yummy ✌️💗🎼🎵🎶

[@JOKZ-gt1jf]

i love that you always share with others

[@missibaxley]

I love Mindy with 9element I have been watching her for a long time. I loved that you ran into her and I can watch you both. love it when my youtube creators join up.

[@tracypiron4258]

Hey Mateo and Lars 🐈‍⬛❤ Thanks for another great video, tfs! Your wings looked amazing, seriously I could almost taste all the flavor of the spices! I'm going to try for sure! Its always nice meeting new friends ❤ Peace and safe travels 🙏

[@jlaurie9252]

Mateo, get that pumpkin sauce on the market ASAP! This is YOUR creation!

[@LifeLatelywithNatasha]

Okay. I enjoyed Mindy. I enjoyed this entire episode.

[@lindahubbard9691]

Definitely the flat wing. Seems as if you have a great creation

[@lynngoeas7734]

Great to see Mindy on your channel enjoying some yummy wings!

[@Suzie-he9ni]

Oh my gosh.....stop making me hungry LoL

[@Sunny-sc6pf]

Wow! Everything in the video 👌🏾😊. You driving around fast, smiling and laughing! Cooking and tasting your creations! The van lifer meetup and the hotspring 👌🏾👌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. Oh man that chicken & sauce looked outstanding/delicious too ... never would have thought of pumpkin spice wings 😁🍽️

[@winterisblu]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@rouseyournicholls]

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO MATEO!!!!!! THIS IS LIVING❤

[@garnerprk]

Looks Delicious Mateo, gonna check out all ur new friends channels, stay safe out there

[@A.TAYLOR]

This is the most beautiful thing ever’ let me tell you how jealous I am! 💙

[@marylavetta8136]

This is amazing! In the middle of nowhere! And you get company!! I just love vanlifers!! What a crazy view!?? Now, Mateo, the wings!! Smh! Let's talk about that. My mouth was watering!! I would definitely try them. Your channel is blowing up!!! People know you!! That's crazy!!! Please be safe out there!👨🏽‍🚀🔭🚀💙

[@LateBloomer1111]

I'm speaking a restaurant into your future. Possibly be one that folks can sleep over night and try your amazing food! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Missiesbeat]

Oh my days!! I'm on an all liquid diet for a week and this did me no favors lol...my mouth is literally watering

[@rouseyournicholls]

I WANT TO DO THAT!!! SPEEDING IN THE DESERT THAT IS😂

[@winterisblu]

So fun!!

[@phoenixthundertarot3738]

Love it!

[@winterisblu]

Thanks!!

[@meercatt]

My guy .. the dollar tree has super cheap lightweight can openers. Might save an expensive trip to the ER😢❤

[@angelaatkinson8698]

Blessings always in all you do. Much respect.

[@mikeand1991]

I just had a "hey i was watching that" moment when the video abruptly just ended lol I thought we were about to go enjoy the hot springs 😂😂 love your videos❤

[@ly-Fn_It]

She said exactly what I was thinking about packaging and a cook book. You need to

[@kerimabrown5404]

Mateo that barbecue sauce looks so delicious, I wish I can try those wings

[@itsBrooklynJones]

Mindy was so cute. definitely subscribing to her channel

[@amandaaamari3]

Mindy is so cute! What a small world! Haha. She is lucky she got to try your cooking! I’m manifesting one day I will meet you and get to try your cooking lol :P The landscape reminds me of blm near Joshua tree. I wanted to drive my car (vw jetta) all fast and do donuts but I don’t have high clearance and was like hmmmm better not. 😅 with that being said it was nice to live through you and see you driving all fast 😂

[@Eccentricjewelry]

What a ADVENTURE!!

[@imoniali4792]

Those wings😋❤️👍🏾

[@joannaazar7396]

Looks so delicious 😋

[@bonniecreevy2642]

I think this is the best video you've done yet. Id love to be eating some chicken wings in the dessert! Im stuck working. At least I have your lovely video...and flats all the way!

[@Pcharmin3]

Your cooking is awesome! I grew up with my mom opening cans with a knife we in West Africa...brings back memories!

[@dotles7]

I Always enjoy watching your videos Mateo! ❤

[@samanthaheath8664]

I am truly going to make those wings and that barbecue sauce. The food looked amazing. I watched ninth elements channel before it's a good channel. It was exciting to see you 2 together. Again, I say I live in Eugene, Oregon, and I know nothing about that desert. You have been showing me places that are right outside, My back door, who knew? Thank you, Mateo.

[@kimberlysanders1826]

Hello so happy for your journey. Keep up the Gd work 😂