I was born in 1951...prunes and raisins were staples in the house for snacks. Stewed prunes were just tasty. I still have prunes and raisins for snacks.....Thanks for the video, Buck!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I think prunes have gone out slightly of vogue...they're definitely not given enough credit for being just plain delicious

When I’m looking up a recipe for stewed prunes, I don’t expect laughter. So imagine my surprise and delight to find this funny video that doesn’t take itself too seriously but offers serious recommendations for stewing prunes. Thanks!

The title made me laugh. Thanks Buck. My mom would tell me when she was a kid everybody was poor. She remembers eating a lot of stewed prunes and homemade noodles. She said my grandmother would make the noodles and cut them out and dry them on the back of a chair that was covered with a piece of newspaper. I like prunes. They're just plums and plums are about the best fruit you can eat. I love those big cans of purple plums in heavy syrup. When I worked on an oil tanker one time I used to order them for breakfast every morning with eggs and grits and kippered fish. One day the mess man who was serving us told me to stop ordering the purple plums because he said the cans were rusting and I was the only one eating them and the chief cook would not throw them out so long as I continue to eat them. In order to get unemployment when you got off a ship, you had to have a medical reason for leaving the ship. A shipmate told me to eat one of the seeds from the plums and swallow it and when I went to the doctor to tell them I had a stomach ache and if they did an x-ray it would show up as an ulcer. Like a dummy, I swallowed a seed and went to the doctor who never asked me anything and just signed a paper that let me claim I was sick so I could get my unemployment. As far as I know, the seed is still in me. But yeah, purple plums are pretty good. So are pruned Danish. I have never thought about using prunes as a chick magnet as you have done so successfully. Since I drive a 94 Corolla I never felt it necessary.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

ba-dump! I'm pretty sure an old clunky car is no chick magnet. CG and I are on opposite poles when it comes to cars. She'd gladly opt for a fancy car, but to me that's the biggest waste of money...and the upkeep on a nice car only prolongs the waste. Many years ago when we were shopping for a "new to us" car, I lobbied hard for a Yaris, but CG wanted a Camry...we met in the middle with a Corolla, then about 8 years later that corolla got totaled and we went and bought a used Yaris....so dreams do come true :^) I hope 10 years from now I'm still seeing new vids about your 94 Corolla--I bet you can do it!

I'm in my 20s but I eat prunes almost on a daily basis. I used to eat them as a kid at my grandparents' house and I just loved the flavor and texture

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I had started eating prunes early in life...I feel like too many of my early decades were dedicated to fried chicken and donuts (of which I still eat plenty, but certainly less dedication)

👍Nobody makes prunes appealing like you do! 💞

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

being around things more wrinkly than myself is good for my self esteem

Well I'm not crazy about prunes but I liked 👍 for the title and stayed for the humor! 😂

@flyfishing1776

2 жыл бұрын

👍

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!...this video is definitely heavy on the tongue wagging...my old 2 minute prune video did a much better job as a stewed prune tutorial, but I had fun making this new vid, so thanks for taking the time to watch it

I'm glad you guys got a new kitchen! Also, I like the idea of cooking prunes. Thanks!

I remember my parents kept a jar of stewed prunes, but they were closer to whole fruit than your "pulled prunes" like yours. They were kept in an old GLASS mayonaise jar. I thought it was hilarious when a few years ago, the prune cartel decided it wanted to update its image and they started calling them dried plums. The ever youthful grapes did not have the P.R. stigma of prunes and did not have to do a reboot as 'dried grapes'. On a somewhat unrelated tangent, I would often enjoy a good prude danish. I was once it the town of Solvag, CA, which originated as a Danish settlement. Of course, the town was full of smorgasbord restaurants and bakeries. Seeing every kind of Dasnish pastry you could imagine, I was dumfounded as the why they did not have prune. The person helping me retorted rather sternly "That's not Danish, that's German!"

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I love prune Danishes...I'm surprised I don't find them more ...and I think you're right about the "prune" stigma..."dried plums" sounds fancier and more expensive

I blend this up in the food processor, nice and smooth. Love it!!!

Thanks for the deep belly laughs (along with the healthy foods advice)!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

glad you liked the vid--thanks for watching!

Chef, you are the Ron Popeil of prunes!! You sold me!! That looked like a lifetime supply of prunes. (Noted.....you look amazing today, You can sure see the difference you new healthy lifestyle has made.) Have a wonderful week, Chef and Camera Girl! My two favorite Saturday comedians! 🥰

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I've been a prune-a-holic for some years now and I've really been enjoying the stewed prunes lately stirred up in my kefir...I knew that I had an old stewed prune video, but I hadn't thought about it in years, and when I re-watched it, even I was surprised by how many packages of prunes I had down in the basement back then...Prunes must have been BOGO before I shot that video. have a great Saturday!

If you want happiness, prunes is the answer! Prunes is the answer to all! You are the best prunes advocate, Chef Buck! Loved the intro, humor and fast pace of this video. Stewed Prunes seems worth a try and so does the prunes kefir ice-cream ! Insertion of your classic video was awesome. The humor hasn't changed but you've become more energetic now! And hey, "Nice T-shirt Chef Buck!".

Thank you for the tips

Thank you so much! Recently, a combination of my age and my medications brought thoughts of stewed prunes to my head. But the fact that live in Gemany (28 years already) sort of got in my way. I did not find stewed prunes to be such a well known solution to a well known problem. A bit of diligent searching though found "soft-dried prunes" and I knew my goal was near. Now I've seen your video and i believe I can Master this. Tomorrow will change my life! Thanks for being there just when I needed you.

Thankyou so much ,I enjoyed your video .

Purchase few bags of trail mix, thought was eating large raisins, ate many. Later to my surprise they were prunes. Didn't need to rent a power steamer for removing bathroom wall paper, prunes did the trick, wall paper became self peeling.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, they can sneak up on you...I've eaten so many over the years, I don't think I'm as sensitive to the Power of Prunes

You and CG are quite a team! The prune part of the video was very entertaining, but watching you trying to figure out the operation of that stove just tore me up! I agree, it looked like a foreign object.

Just found this today! Great video (Newest version) and the zested up (Older version) Spot on, yes I also love prunes ❤

Thanks for the laughs, CB & CG! That was one of your best (and funniest) videos. I bet your prune mash would be deeeeelish spread on French toast, or as a filling for crepes. Or a sauce for roast pork tenderloin. My great grandmother (yes!) used to make "cooked fruit" with packaged mixed dried fruit (dried prunes, apricots, pears, apples). She just soaked the dried fruit in a jar with hot water. Made a very yummy dessert. By the time you become adept at using that space-age stove, you'll be leaving for the next house sit. Just part of Murphy's Law for travelers.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I've never thought of it as a meat topping, but I bet it would be good. CG had a sausage and egg biscuit the other day with jam spread on it...it was sooo delish! A dollop on crepes is a great idea, too....I haven't had crepes in a while

Good morning! Well honestly this is probably what my tummy needs! I will think about it LOL! I hope that you two have an awesome weekend and of course thumbs UP to you!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks! we're currently staying out in the boonies, so there are not any coffee shops or bakeries nearby, so it's been a good chance/excuse to go on a healthy eating streak (but I'm scheduled to fall off the wagon in 3 weeks)

I love prunes too.

You're funny and I like that 😄 thanks for the laughs. And I also love prunes! 😂 I need them today for some evacuation 😂😂

Maravilloso, lo habia pensado pero no sabia como, muchisimas gracias

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

¡gracias por ver!

Following your recipe right now

Ty for your comical creations of stewed prunes. I'm making a paczki (Polish donuts) with a prune filling. I needed a good laugh. I'll try to make it. 🙏

You’re fun. Thanks.

i love eating prunes also but i've never thought about stewing them. i like the brand that had orange and cherry scented pitted dried plums as they're known by the marketing folks.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I do buy the flavored prunes on occasion, but adding flavors to stewed prunes is pretty easy...orange is my go to addition

Hey nice t-shirt Buck ! Love your videos 🙂

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

I don't stir mine so much I only mix lightly so I can keep the shape of the prunes still and so they don't get so mushy. I also add sugar, my Mum used to make them that way. The Polish way.

Classic Buck prune video nice!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks...it was scary for me to see how many prunes I had in the basement 9 years ago...I might have a prune problem

From memory: Starring Hugh Beaumont, Barbara Billingsly, Tony Dow, aaaaaand Jerry Mathers as the Beaver...

I love the Eddie Haskell reference.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

my references are definitely dated...I was talking to my nephew last week and I made a MacGyver reference and he was clueless (and I think there was even a reboot of that show!)

@z6886

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChefBuckRecipes I bought a season of MacGyver just so my son would get the references. 😂

Your new "fancy pants" kitchen is beautiful! I made the orange prune recipe from the old video and it was delicious. I make my own kefir and it tastes good with the prunes. I'm not a senior and I like this video. You might enjoy the taste of homemade kefir better than the store bought. Might be a nice idea for another video.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I've looked into making kefir, but we travel around so much, I think I'll wait until we've settle down before I get into homemade kefir...the kitchen we're using now is at another house sit...it is a pretty and polished kitchen space, but I think I'm too lazy for a big kitchen. I've worked in a lot of restaurants over the years, and in my experience, a restaurant kitchen is usually a tiny, cramped affair, but many of the kitchens we encounter on our housesits are ridiculously large.

Good show y'all! ...oh hey Chef, the t-shirt rocks! #BeBlessed!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks!

I love prunes too i mix em up in smoothies ill have to stew some too!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

a kefir prune smoothie would be yummy...I'm gonna have to rummage through the kitchen cabinets at this house sit and see if I can find a blender

Well now we are getting too healthy, ha ha. There is a dish I like made with several different dried fruits, vanilla, etc. You slightly stew them and keep in frig for a desert. They remain whole but just softer. I like your idea of added grated ginger. I enjoy seeing all the different kitchens you are in. This one looks like a nice home sit.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

Seeing the various home designs and how different folks set up house is one of the coolest things about house sitting...and since it's almost pet-sitting as well, that's just added fun

Thanks alot please after watching your vedio l fall in love with prunes is yummy yummy.

We eat prunes and I have slways liked them even as a kid. Natures Candy! Lol😁😆😅🍬

Entertaining!

I love the slimy prunes!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

creamy prunes!

@gasperkosmac7672

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChefBuckRecipes haha

I like Prunes. That's a different way to use them. Regards,

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

somebody in the comments mentioned prune Danishes, which I love...as much as I love prunes, I've never baked with them myself, but I think I'll give that a go...I need to figure out different ways to use prunes...stewing prunes and using them right out of bag are the only 2 ways I use prunes right now

👍👍👍 I will definitely stew them.

Lol I like prunes too! I can say I never stewed my prues but I will try it now! 👍❤✌🇺🇸🙏

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

stewing the prunes make them creamy and like a dessert...it turns my oatmeal into a treat

Hey chef buck, cool shirt.

Nice shirt, Chef Buck. Boom: engagement. :D Much love to Camera Girl

I also make my own ranch dressing from Keifer 😄

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

that's a great idea...plain kefir is so much like buttermilk

I love prunes lol

You crack me up! 🤣 I do like prunes, never have I stewed them before so I will definitely give it a try. Kefir and prunes might be okay??? I like them separate. But if I need something sweet I'll try the kefir and prunes instead of cake. Have a good weekend.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

stirring up stewed prunes and kefir has been my regular desert this month...if it's too thin, I add granola and walnuts for a crunch. It's a relief after last month when Ben and Jerry's pint ice cream was $2 off ...I dug myself into a hole

@charlenehuskey146

2 жыл бұрын

@@ChefBuckRecipes that sounds great with the granola and a few walnuts. Get tips, thank you.

Put some lemons in that WOW!!!

Rofl, thank goodness for CG! Love ya Buck, but CG makes it come together and work. Prunes will set you free, but this puts a whole new perspective on them.

Thank you both for making me laugh today! I really needed it! Look forward to trying the prunes, o.j., and ginger!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

thanks---this vid turned into more of a gag reel than a prune tutorial, but I had fun putting it together!

I like prunes

“ I’m gonna put my thing on high!” N she caught that too😂

I’m on a longer term opiate recovery medication and man oh man I just CANNOT go for days sometimes

I eat prunes too!

Love me some prunes, my problem is I want more then what I should have at one time. I know Eddie. Lol 😂

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely eat too many prunes, but I rationalize it by telling myself that at least it's not cookies...I eat too many cookies, so if the prunes can save me even a little bit, then it's a good thing

I need prunes too

Are prunes the liver of the fruit world?

I didn't realize I was so careless. I am, from now on, going to be prune responsible. Thank you.

I do love prunes, but have to be very careful with them. A ghastly episode with devils on horseback has taught me to be wary. Prunes are a variety of plum, not necessarily dried. So when I harvest them fresh from the tree, I preserve them in glass jars, hence I "bottle" them, which to you would be "canning" prunes. But I use sugar syrup, cinnamon and a few cloves. The result is truly heavenly, especially with a dollop of creme fraiche (has probiotics too but more sumptuous than kefir).

Builds strong bodies 12 ways...lol. Natures super food.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I watched your vid earlier, and then we saw a snake on our walk this morning!...but it was just a boring snake on the ground :^( ...CG said it was a corn snake

Do you stew prunes too! Say that three times fast.

I enjoy prunes out of the package to satisfy evening hunger cravings.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

me too...I used to put prunes in the fridge after opening the bag, but they get too hard, so now I just leave them sealed in the cabinet and try to reach for them instead of cookies (it works, sometimes)

I try to only buy T-shirts with pockets. Great for my cell phone.

Buck your halarious

Lol Grease the tracks!!! Good video.

Prunes, eh? hm... Those things scare me! I don't want to visit the restroom more than I should! xD

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

...give it 20 years

Hey nice tee shirt bud

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

haha!--I thought I'd get a lot of t-shirt compliments after my pandering! ..but you're the only one....maybe I need to change my shirt!

Zest gives life more zest.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

ba-dump

Take care of your colon. My boss is only 30 and is at risk of loosing her colon. BTW I love prunes with peanuts or PNB.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

yeah, prunes definitely benefit from a crunch

😄

I'm not old enough for stewed prunes but I'm definitely too old for that wacky stove. What ever happened to dials?

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I know!--if CG and I ever settle down in our own place again, I'll definitely be lobbying hard for an old coil burner stove with drip pans, or a gas stove...something that I can monkey around with if I have to

Thanks for this video, and the humor. One note: I can’t believe you use tap water! Do you have any idea what’s in that crap?? And then Teflon pans, oh my goodness. Straight up toxic. Brewing my organic prunes in my stainless steel pot with filtered water now. 🙂

Big Momma approves.

Thankfully, I do Not have that issue 😎 Also Thankful for this easy recipe 😋 @ 58 this year 🥶😱😘 I am still Quite hopeful for a Mr Right❤️🙏❤️🌺🌴🏁💄🥰🎶👣🍹 #remainingoptimistic

Damn this is so funny

I eat prunes too but it don’t help me

@tucker197051

2 жыл бұрын

After making stewed prune how do U save some for late. How long will it keep

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I usually stew up a pound bag and then store it in the fridge in a sealed container after they've cooled down...I've probably kept them in the fridge as long as 10 days, although I generally finish eating a batch in about a week (I eat them on my own, 'cause CG isn't crazy about prunes)

Your camera girl say old people talk.... I bet she's not ready for the alternative!

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

she better get ready! :^)

Is that lady your daughter or your wife or girl friend?

@briank4228

Жыл бұрын

Get your own husband. What the hell is wrong with you?

😂😂😂❤❤❤

Lol😃😄😁😅🤣

I really thought this was a play on words, for charoset. Naw, you just made strewed prunes for normal people not yummie Sader foods for gentiles.

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

I had to google charoset!

You Tube buy a new house

Stewed prunes Buck ? Really ? Ever hear the old saying, " It'll make you.....like a racehorse."

@ChefBuckRecipes

2 жыл бұрын

that's the Gold Standard

@jayhalley2642

2 жыл бұрын

The price of toilet paper stops me from eating prunes

No shit?

Eww