Summer Foraging & Cooking At The Cabin

Alaska's bounty of wild foods make summers incredible here. We celebrate a successful foraging trip by making dandelion and rose petal syrup and finish off the evening enjoying a spruce tip inspired meal outdoors.
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  • @ostrobogulous1
    @ostrobogulous13 жыл бұрын

    Okay...so WHEN are we going to see the COOKBOOK?!?!? We're WAITING!!!!!!! 😀

  • @ostrobogulous1

    @ostrobogulous1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@lgull1 Thank you for that perfectly negative perspective! 🙄 There are quite a few people that garden and can foods and there's nothing wrong with increasing your knowledge of foraging and homesteading in general. We've all gotten too used to over processed foods and drive-thru convenience at the expense of our health. We've forgotten how to grow and eat healthy fresh foods directly from the Earth. I don't live in Alaska and most of the things they talk about ARE available in my area...but hey...you do you.

  • @faebaybeee

    @faebaybeee

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ostrobogulous1 ive gone to a local resivoir and ive found wild roses in abundance as well as yarrow and other things...its taught me alot how theres so much around out in public nature areas too.

  • @scubaguy5389

    @scubaguy5389

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ostrobogulous1 well great. but i was saying in general sense. agreed with your statement though.

  • @ostrobogulous1

    @ostrobogulous1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@scubaguy5389 Thanks! I get that it's not for everyone, but these two have worked hard to build their channel, their filming and editing is awesome and some of the food combinations are REALLY interesting! They're worth supporting!!! 😁

  • @strawberryrhubarbpie

    @strawberryrhubarbpie

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would buy one

  • @redinthethevalley
    @redinthethevalley3 жыл бұрын

    Okay that’s IT!! Y’all absolutely have to make a COOKBOOK!!! Seriously the amount of creative recipes you two make almost each week deserves a book!! Who else agrees?!!

  • @eternalflame99

    @eternalflame99

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree!! Please make a cookbook!

  • @maryannducey7382

    @maryannducey7382

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree. Would love one!!

  • @peggyjean5530

    @peggyjean5530

    7 ай бұрын

    I definitely agree.

  • @patsykluting-lucas3804
    @patsykluting-lucas38043 жыл бұрын

    I chuckled when Eric went to smooch Arielle and she had full mouth of food. It was a cute moment.

  • @renabarnett2238

    @renabarnett2238

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too!! She’s trying to stuff the worlds largest salad green in her mouth with some semblance of dignity and Eric is just schmoozling away! That my friends is true love and it’s wonderful to see.

  • @patsykluting-lucas3804

    @patsykluting-lucas3804

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@renabarnett2238 hilarious

  • @RuSosan

    @RuSosan

    3 жыл бұрын

    That was this day's dose of wholesomeness.

  • @yukokaystevenson4438

    @yukokaystevenson4438

    3 жыл бұрын

    They're so stickin cute.

  • @mayokimmer

    @mayokimmer

    3 жыл бұрын

    It melted my heart. So sweet.

  • @Justanotherrperson
    @Justanotherrperson3 жыл бұрын

    👋 hi. New subscriber !! You channel is better than watching life below zero ! 👌🏽 anyone else agree.?

  • @theoneandonlyowl3764

    @theoneandonlyowl3764

    3 жыл бұрын

    I just checked about 12 hours ago to see if that show was still on telly (or possibly somewhere online, if I get around to chasing it up), seems I've missed years of it. I preferred The Last Alaskans, that was better, or I thought so. This channel is great though. I've become a YT addict.

  • @Justanotherrperson

    @Justanotherrperson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it’s there in Disney+ . I watched season 15 half . I used to like it initially but now not much.

  • @theoneandonlyowl3764

    @theoneandonlyowl3764

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Justanotherrperson Thanks Sally. Usually if I can't find something online these day for free, I don't watch it. I was a little annoyed when they sidelined Glen, but watching the trailers yesterday on IMDB, it looks as if they might have brought him back. I'm sure it'll appeal to some. But YT... we can see real life stuff straight from the source with no network interference.

  • @stevekulbacki5238

    @stevekulbacki5238

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed, these kids are the envy of a large group of folks. I still like the Hailstone family on life below zero. The show is not the same since they cut the guy from Chandalar.

  • @meganthings

    @meganthings

    3 жыл бұрын

    Easily

  • @MrButtercup5309
    @MrButtercup53093 жыл бұрын

    The faces that Arielle pulls when she is un-hinging her jaw to put a gigantic forkful of salad into her mouth give me so much life. You guys are just the best. I love seeing two young people making their own path in the world with so much joy and curiosity.

  • @WeepingWillow422

    @WeepingWillow422

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol and she's pretty... salad-eating faces and all!

  • @amberjoy369

    @amberjoy369

    3 жыл бұрын

    She is! She is so slim and so pretty but she has no shame bout eatin good and I LOVE that about her! She got her man.. She don't need to impress us! She puts up with his farts 💁💁💁 that's what relationship is.

  • @bobbi-johutchins8959
    @bobbi-johutchins89593 жыл бұрын

    Seriously, anyone else feel like they could watch Eric and Arielle's videos and vlogs all day? I can't be alone when I say that I have watched every video and still can't get enough! I'm living vicariously through you two and I'm loving the ride! 💖

  • @colinsutton3640

    @colinsutton3640

    Жыл бұрын

    I love their vlogs,but haven't seen them all yet. I would love to do what they are doing, but too old for all that now.

  • @PoliteTeeth
    @PoliteTeeth3 жыл бұрын

    My god there’s nothing I need more from y’all than a cookbook. Your relationship with food is my most favorite thing.

  • @kadmck
    @kadmck3 жыл бұрын

    “Impromptu set of scones” what a queen

  • @whiteeaglehodges45
    @whiteeaglehodges452 жыл бұрын

    All of your hard work and devotion has so paid off,your all living the dream,except for the litter box's

  • @DeanJohnson67
    @DeanJohnson673 жыл бұрын

    I love the differences between Bo and Bandit! Bo is slow and steady and quiet while Bandit is like "look at me!!! I'm the king of the hill and TAKE that you filthy stick!!!" oh the dinner looked amazing as usual!

  • @ellemdee276

    @ellemdee276

    3 жыл бұрын

    When Bandit was trying to get Bo to play with his stick, his bark sounded just like a kid trying to get his brother to play, kind of plaintive & playful at the same time: "Bo?!? then when Bo casually saunters over to take the stick away at 9:46, Bandit scolds him: BO! BO! (Come back here, you scoundrel, that's mine!)😀

  • @ednasole854

    @ednasole854

    3 жыл бұрын

    A riel can you write a cook book on the things you make would love one from the UK

  • @emmakehler8492
    @emmakehler84923 жыл бұрын

    Would you both ever consider doing a harvesting/cooking style video while answering FAQs from the fan base? I love how therapeutic watching the harvest or cooking process is, I would also love to hear you answer others questions that you may not get to on a regular basis. Thank you for always providing amazing content ❤️

  • @pamelawebb2328
    @pamelawebb23283 жыл бұрын

    This whole video was awesome but dude, when you reached for that hug and kissed her, I was like 🥰🥰🥰😻😻😻. So so sweet. But that chunk of lettuce was so big she couldn’t get it in her mouth that easy. Soooo , let’s try that again when she can actually live on you too. 😉 Y’all are super cute. Love you both. God bless you.

  • @amandawoods1404
    @amandawoods14043 жыл бұрын

    One thing I’d love to see in your videos is more of “what’s In the backpack” like when you’re out there picking flowers and stuff I see you wearing a backpack but what do you carry with you?!

  • @jakemallory4239
    @jakemallory42393 жыл бұрын

    Boy, you feed that man and he gets all happy and handsy, i feel that.

  • @amberjoy369

    @amberjoy369

    3 жыл бұрын

    Bingo! Not only is Ariel SMOKIN hot but she will get dirty! And she brings so much life to EVERYTHING.. we are besties.. She just doesn't know me yet 😂😂💖💖

  • @lunamaria9883
    @lunamaria98833 жыл бұрын

    You guys are so creative and knowledgeable. I love your channel. The dogs are a riot too. Arielle, I NEED your scone and bread recipes PLEASE!

  • @jessicaspencer4102
    @jessicaspencer41023 жыл бұрын

    Nothing better than coming home from work and watching my favorite Alaskan couple 🥳🥳

  • @eugenehorner9968

    @eugenehorner9968

    3 жыл бұрын

    Watching them enjoying their daily lives is quite enjoyable.

  • @judesbazile
    @judesbazile3 жыл бұрын

    How many other that like the video before even watching it? Knowing is going to be a great video.

  • @gustavobio
    @gustavobio3 жыл бұрын

    Love these longer videos! Keep them coming!

  • @liamfleming2070
    @liamfleming20703 жыл бұрын

    OMG that salmon looks so good. I’m not sure you guys know how much of a contribution to Foxfire life as you have. Literally. You need to do something epic with all of this information and knowledge. Your videos should be archived in the Alaska or USA documentaries. I would say that this is the kind of legacy that. Proenneke may have imagined when he struck out in Alaska. Sometimes we are too close to the fire to recognized our own contributions to others. I respectfully ask that you take stock of all of this, and look at it at 30,000 feet and see how many people that you are (now) influencing, and how many more you could influence in the future. I truly admire all that you are doing. It’s a real contribution to us all.

  • @karenwingler1647
    @karenwingler16473 жыл бұрын

    I wish more of your generation had and showed the love and respect not only to each other but for the simple things in life to enjoy. You work hard, you play hard and at the end of the day you reap what you’ve sewn 10 fold. I have mad respect for you two!!

  • @Userxyz-z2d

    @Userxyz-z2d

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish MY had too!

  • @logangellasch8944

    @logangellasch8944

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean I know plenty of millennials who are like thisn

  • @caitlinsallaz6316

    @caitlinsallaz6316

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wish the older generation would have continued to live like this... we didn't grow out of this life style, the generations before us did. And now we are going back to it, because it is truly what is best...

  • @ignaciaforteza7731

    @ignaciaforteza7731

    2 жыл бұрын

    Arielle, I enjoy so much your versed knowledge on herbal findings. Wish I were there by your side as a mature student. You’re a very beautiful, sweet and rich woman. Ah yes! Just great to watch your two dogs at play… they are so happy!

  • @marisastoneobrien7834

    @marisastoneobrien7834

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@logangellasch8944 Same. My kids are millienials, competant, compassionate, wonderful humans.

  • @swanjulio892
    @swanjulio8923 жыл бұрын

    I love that your videos do not have any / too much distracting music, just pure raw videos. ❤️

  • @4Score747
    @4Score7472 жыл бұрын

    I’m still binge watching all of your videos! Love watching you two live off the land! Your so good to your sweet dogs too 🥰 you both could open a B&B and make many people happy with that cooking and hospitality.

  • @debrachalfin6968
    @debrachalfin69683 жыл бұрын

    The stumps can be used for a hugelkultur (yes it’s spelled correctly) raised garden bed with all of the stumps you have

  • @cindybull3064

    @cindybull3064

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good Idea! I was thinking push it off in the bog......and level out

  • @suzannes5888

    @suzannes5888

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love hügelkultur beds, but for the top growth to succeed they would need to avoid wood from allelopathic trees like black walnut (for its juglone toxicity); high-resin trees like pine, spruce, yew, juniper and cedar; and hard, rot-resistant woods such as black locust, Osage orange and redwood and any type of wood with sprouting potential (such as willow) should be completely dead before using. I think some of the trees in their pile are in these categories.

  • @ozarksbuckslayer2484

    @ozarksbuckslayer2484

    3 жыл бұрын

    And it'll only take 200 years for those big ass stumps in the bottom of the beds to compost down to humus. Those wood chips he got would be 1,000 x's better for putting in the bottom half.

  • @RuSosan
    @RuSosan3 жыл бұрын

    8:38 I guess you could say those wild Irises are... _Outstanding in their field._

  • @charlenekociuba7396

    @charlenekociuba7396

    3 жыл бұрын

    They are Siberian Iris, I think or Japanese Iris and they are sold in garden centers. They come in several dominant shades. That one looks blue, which I got as a hand me down from an old farm stock and dark purple. I bought "pink" but it did not bloom pink.

  • @ginnawilliams840
    @ginnawilliams8403 жыл бұрын

    When your dog had that stick I said, get it boy! Show that stick who’s boss!!

  • @arlenekorth2253
    @arlenekorth22533 жыл бұрын

    I just want to say that the way the two of you get so much pleasure out of growing/harvesting your own food ingredients and then using everything in your cooking...its totally contageous!! Love watching you work as a team on EVERYTHING! Great videos...thanks for the content.

  • @ignaciaforteza7731
    @ignaciaforteza77313 жыл бұрын

    Alaska in June bursting with plenitud all over - I’ve been there, just great! But nothing like my heart is filled with joy to see the tenderness with which Eric embraced Arielle while so naturally enjoying a full mouth of food. Definitely you are my precious KZread friends in Alaska paradise. Thank you for sharing. Keep happy and safe.

  • @brodyllc
    @brodyllc3 жыл бұрын

    The lady seems like such a natural teacher, easy to listen too and intelligent.

  • @amberjoy369

    @amberjoy369

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ariel is AMAZING! 💖💋

  • @LiveLaughLeslie
    @LiveLaughLeslie3 жыл бұрын

    i cant believe it's been 3 years since ive been watching your alaska adventures! how time flies!! ya'll are so awesome :)

  • @interestedobserver9352
    @interestedobserver93523 жыл бұрын

    The dinner segment - priceless! You have an amazing instinct for food preparation, and you clearly appreciate good food. Love watching you forage and prepare your harvest.

  • @joebacarella2829
    @joebacarella28292 жыл бұрын

    You are the handiest two people I have ever seen, quite the pair to say the least. I love this simple living, and Eric is quite the chef as well.

  • @adorabaldwin8921
    @adorabaldwin89213 жыл бұрын

    You should set up hugelkultur mounds with all the extra brush & wood chips

  • @patsykluting-lucas3804

    @patsykluting-lucas3804

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes that's naturally been my method for over 20 years. When I bought property in Oregon I had a my septic leach lines going from house to back property. So I didn't want to dig so always added soil instead.

  • @charlenekociuba7396

    @charlenekociuba7396

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep and it will become good enough to plant in, perhaps squashes that like to roam. It could be a very interesting photo to take, a pumpkin here, cucumbers there and dangling melons and acorn squash mixed in. LOL. My imagination.

  • @lexiwuzhere49
    @lexiwuzhere492 жыл бұрын

    When I lived in Alaska I made wild rose syrup too! I loved to use it to sweeten my tea in the mornings. Thank you for sharing this - I miss Alaska and your videos bring back so many good memories.

  • @chrystalbliske9512
    @chrystalbliske95123 жыл бұрын

    Watching this reminds me to get outside this weekend and gather the wild Rose's, hawkweed, dandelions, plantain, and daisies... oh! Making a tea from chamomile, but not adding sugar, will help keep mosquitoes away if you put it in a spray bottle and spritz it on you and the dogs. Also, it doesn't smell bad

  • @irahall4018

    @irahall4018

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is hawkweed?

  • @chrystalbliske9512

    @chrystalbliske9512

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@irahall4018 it's a flower, usually yellow or red, that looks like a bunch of dandelions on one really long stem. It's not a dandelion, is currently considered invasive in most of the USA, and is easy to spot once you see them once

  • @thatsalt1560

    @thatsalt1560

    2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't know that about chamomile. I will try that.

  • @chrystalbliske9512

    @chrystalbliske9512

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thatsalt1560 I'm glad that I might have been able to help

  • @OldWaysGardeningandPrepping
    @OldWaysGardeningandPrepping3 жыл бұрын

    Another great video as always. The old name for dandelion jelly or syrup is poor man's honey. It's another reason bee's love it. Love making herbal salts, and wanted to say please use parchment paper when making it. If it gets too warm the wax will come out of the wax paper. Have a blessed evening. Now waiting patiently for the next video. 🍀

  • @HughJorgan1
    @HughJorgan13 жыл бұрын

    13:25…That’s an excellent spruce burl. A woodworker would make a great bowl from it. And thanks for another great video!

  • @johnbolton9957

    @johnbolton9957

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just Thinkin the same thing!

  • @amberjoy369

    @amberjoy369

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ahhhhhh I was totally wondering if that was one of those weird cork lookin things they make tea from or a burl!! I have watched a bunch of diff types of documentaries and such about burls

  • @SuperBamamama
    @SuperBamamama3 жыл бұрын

    Your lettuce from the garden looked so delicious. I will now go to bed craving salad from Alaska!

  • @lenalyles2712
    @lenalyles27123 жыл бұрын

    Dandelion flowers are really good battered and fried. Makes a good wine too, we used to make it and it made a great marinades for pork and chicken.

  • @CarisseH
    @CarisseH3 жыл бұрын

    I love learning from your foraging. Thank you for sharing.

  • @TerrieAllred2023
    @TerrieAllred20233 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I am in love with you guys and your way of life. I am from North Carolina, and try to grow as much of our food as possible! So envious of you being able to fish for salmon! I know you guys rely on moose also, and do you raise some of your chickens for food? I love watching you cook also! You two make a great team! First time commenting, but I get excited when I see a new video of yours posted! Thank you for sharing!

  • @yazzabanana
    @yazzabanana3 жыл бұрын

    The difference between Bo and Bandit is so cute and funny...one's so zen and the other is a maniac I love it 😍😂

  • @blackmonday738
    @blackmonday7383 жыл бұрын

    Love the thumbnail, Eric yr a trip and Back. 🤘 Y'all make me smile. Just noticed Bandit is rocking the David Bowie eyes.

  • @lanalovesjesus6133
    @lanalovesjesus61332 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one that loves the sound of greens being cut/picked?

  • @Youplantstopme
    @Youplantstopme Жыл бұрын

    The sound of chopping salt is just amazing lol who would’ve thought that would be something people would like lol

  • @stephaniesiddall3012
    @stephaniesiddall30123 жыл бұрын

    I am bringing my wild rose tea to a boil as I watch this again! I love what you two do. You are such an inspiration for the simple life and hard work!!

  • @LandElevated
    @LandElevated3 жыл бұрын

    A lot of people now prefer living in rural than in cities. It is less stressful in rural. We will surely share this video with our customers for them to get awesome ideas from you. Thanks for this video!

  • @thomasbrown9402
    @thomasbrown94023 жыл бұрын

    Spruce Tip Tempura = GENIUS

  • @anthonyburdine1061
    @anthonyburdine10613 жыл бұрын

    Have you considered building a huge Hügelkultur mound out of the soily stump mound ? Turn a problem into a free food growing solution that could increase the rent value of the possible future rental property. Also, I've been eating Dandelion flowers for about 40 years, I fry the flowers in the same breading or batter and grease after frying Morel mushrooms, the Dandelions take on much of the flavor of the Morels. 😋

  • @jamieclark7945
    @jamieclark79453 жыл бұрын

    Maybe one day y'all could build an outdoor enclosed kitchen with screened windows. Would certainly help keep the flies away while you're cooking :)

  • @AlexP.Keaton

    @AlexP.Keaton

    3 жыл бұрын

    Great idea!

  • @patsykluting-lucas3804

    @patsykluting-lucas3804

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was wondering if they were going to build another storage for canning?

  • @jamesgaul3544
    @jamesgaul35442 жыл бұрын

    You guys are better than any show that I've seen on the Food Network. Thanks.

  • @Rebecca.Robbins
    @Rebecca.Robbins3 жыл бұрын

    With all of the fish you eat, you would probably really enjoy dandelion "capers". You harvest the bud just as it emerges from the ground.

  • @melanierebolledo7675
    @melanierebolledo76753 жыл бұрын

    Yessss!!!! Perfect to start the weekend 🥳🥳🥳 love you guys!

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl71832 жыл бұрын

    minute 14:46 - Bluebells are SO sweet-looking! and love the colors.... Eric says they taste sweet too!

  • @portugalonawingandaprayer473
    @portugalonawingandaprayer4733 жыл бұрын

    I see a granny log cabin for me on that wonderful land you have !!! Oh and I’ll be the ‘professional food taster’ when you get round to planning your cook book 😁 … sorted ! Great vlog as usual … great to see you two and the doggies relaxed enjoying your land 🙏☘️😘

  • @DeirdreHickey-nx8nt
    @DeirdreHickey-nx8nt9 ай бұрын

    Once again guts, great video. I love your new home. Chickens are very happy. Hers to many years of adventure in your new home 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @khalidqanah2844
    @khalidqanah28442 жыл бұрын

    Eric & Arielle, most admirable couples living together in a remote area in Alaska, Eric is a man of all Trades, he is a cook, builder, carpenter, electrician, mechanic, fisherman, gardener...etc. So is Arielle, she hunted a Moose, & butcher it professionally, I think Eric mention one time, that Arielle took a course on that. Above all, they are both a professional of making an excellent & entertaining U tube videos, recording there daily life on an entertaining professionally done videos. Keep up the good work. I enjoy watching your excellent videos, God Bless both of you.

  • @mmiller7965
    @mmiller79652 жыл бұрын

    I started watching the two of you a short while ago and I realized some of your videos I'm watching are older as well as the newer ones but I humbly say this. I've been in the world a long time and I'm telling you I am in awe of your knowledge and skills. Especially after you mentioned your backgrounds I thought maybe you had careers that gave you these skills but you are far above any of the videos of off-grid cabins that I have watched. I do admire a lot of the off-grid cabin or huts whatever they may be but I haven't found anything that lives up to what you have accomplished. Then I've just come across your 2021 video of the other parcel of land that you bought. I have shared your videos with other people n they feel the same way. You've actually got a little mini town you got your beautiful garden of vegetables the canning the building of the root cellar putting that siding on your house just the two of you. All the recipes and tips and information you give. I don't know if there's anything that you don't know about in those woods. And of course being an animal lover I love the dogs and the cat out there and you making sure the dogs are warm on certain days. I am a little curious about the cat though I've seen you I guess maybe an earlier videos leave to go away from your cabin and you take the dogs but what happens to the cat is he tucked away somewhere else that we don't know. I love watching your fur babies as well. I was surprised to hear that both your dogs are the same age where one seems older the other one seems like a puppy..lol I grew up with a mother who kept canning and making her own bread and anything else. Even though I tried I was never blessed like she was with doing that. Each video that I see whether it be an older video or a newer video I learn something and I'm always impressed. 🙋

  • @flutterby9013
    @flutterby90133 жыл бұрын

    My husband is a big fisherman and in winter he always bring home Huge Atlantic Salmons that he catches Near us On Lake Ontario. Right now he has been bringing home Perch which is MY favorite. We like to dip the Perch in a bit of Thinned out Pancake batter and fry in a little butter. Yummy!

  • @villagesteader3552

    @villagesteader3552

    3 жыл бұрын

    My family fish…a lot! We live near Lake Ontario also. My Mom used to can the salmon that my Dad caught, it was delicious! They always had big fish fries every year and the fish they liked the most was Perch! My Dad and I were big fans of Walleye.

  • @redinthethevalley

    @redinthethevalley

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow I didn’t know that the salmon came up into the lake!

  • @salyluz6535

    @salyluz6535

    2 жыл бұрын

    @redinthevalley: Yes, we have salmon in the Great Lakes- at least the Upper Lakes, Michigan, Huron & Superior- along with other really excellent fish! Idk about Erie- I think it’s the most challenged of the Great Lakes. But come up and go fishing!

  • @villagesteader3552

    @villagesteader3552

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@salyluz6535 we have them in Lake Ontario. Not sure about Erie.

  • @SamSung-ww3rp
    @SamSung-ww3rp3 жыл бұрын

    How good is it to be able to have freshly picked food on your table every day? Just amazing!

  • @leslieanderson5562
    @leslieanderson55622 жыл бұрын

    Saw this before moving to Alaska and enjoyed harvesting and tasting spruce tips for the first time this year. We made a spruce tip hummus! Thank you for sharing your creativity in your kitchen!

  • @marycontraire3896
    @marycontraire38963 жыл бұрын

    As always, I am so impressed by your culinary endeavors! Also, there was a moment of peak physical comedy in there when Eric went into give Arielle a kiss RIGHT when she’d taken the world’s biggest bite of salad - I laughed.

  • @annaking9213
    @annaking92132 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching us about plants that can be used for teas. Also about how to make them into teas.

  • @melonyrichards937
    @melonyrichards9378 ай бұрын

    I just found your channel a month. And I have been watching every single. And I love y'all and every one of your videos.

  • @MB-id2ok
    @MB-id2ok3 жыл бұрын

    That lump on that tree is called a burl. They can be very valuable for furniture making as the interior wood grain pattern is beautiful. Makes really nice bowls if you looking for a diy project

  • @pipuchakraborty5151
    @pipuchakraborty51513 жыл бұрын

    After a stressful day I watch your channel and unwind 🙏

  • @Tser
    @Tser3 жыл бұрын

    One of the dandelions in my yard was strikingly variegated this year. That was pretty cool. My parrot and I eat the greens!

  • @PurtyPurple
    @PurtyPurple3 жыл бұрын

    Those scones with the egg wash and drizzle of syrup - so photogenic, my goodness. I wouldn't bat an eye if I saw a picture of that in a recipe book

  • @juliebates8256
    @juliebates82563 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic thanks so much all your hard work pays off in a lovely meal and all the animals and wildlife xxxx

  • @elizabethwhite6364
    @elizabethwhite63643 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful food! All of it! Thank you for taking us along!

  • @ianjennings370
    @ianjennings3703 жыл бұрын

    How about an off grid Air B&B cheap sheds that are well is insulated plenty of firewood and a big pop belly stove great for people for stop before going on a one in life time Adventure for game or fish!! Easy to maintain too once a week go clean them if I lived out there would definitely have a few $$$$

  • @bluesoldierette

    @bluesoldierette

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking that too! You could make a decent living on an Airbnb in Alaska! You could also make it more than just a place to sleep you could offer your listing as an experience and offer different options for an extra price like guided fishing trips, or guided foraging and then cooking what you found, guided hunting and then cooking, sooo many possibilities!!!! People pay really good money for those types of experiences and you two would be amazing at it!!! Seriously! If I wasn’t disabled I would totally book adventures with you guys when we go to Alaska! Oh and I also would start on Airbnb but then once you get comfortable with everything I would definitely move to doing it on your own with your own website because you have enough followers and word of mouth to do it on your own and then you would get all the profits.

  • @debralitwalk3230

    @debralitwalk3230

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes,most definitely bb n b,tours or brochure.Great property investment as I've said before,u two r great

  • @videolover1489

    @videolover1489

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bluesoldierette You have a great idea, but I am sure Alaska would have some regulations which they have to follow to open a tour-guided type of business.

  • @amberjoy369

    @amberjoy369

    3 жыл бұрын

    I personally would pay to stay at a place like that! And have the opportunity to hang out with y'all and pick your brain. Have you take me to some of these beautiful places you love.. And learn and forage WITH YOU! learning hands on from you 💖💖💖 I dunno.. I don't know if that is ever something y'all would be down for. But I 1000000% totally believe in you and KNOW you guys would kill that!!

  • @amberjoy369

    @amberjoy369

    3 жыл бұрын

    I TOTALLY support this idea.. And depending how much support they will need I would have them a generator for "just in case" and a way to contact you or help if by chance they need help figuring things out ya know. Like off grid air B&B for pros who can handle their own. Or special "extra services" for say the city folks where u kinda set them up for success and give them an instructional tour. And maybe take them on a tour of "YOUR part of Alaska" the wild. A fishin hole. Your favorite views.. Etc. I see you makin some great money! I would gladly pay great money to stay in your air b&b. And have your support thru it.. Learn hand over hand directly from you. Having you show me all the beautiful places that only live on my tv. I would love to hang out with y'all for a day and learn more about the wilderness. And get some of the most peaceful sleep and chillin without a worry in my mind cause I'm in Alaska in an offgrid cabin where NOONE CAN FIND ME!! Many blessings. 💖💖

  • @leahtruckenbrod1279
    @leahtruckenbrod12793 жыл бұрын

    Excited to be coming to Anchorage in 3 weeks to visit our daughter's family who moved there 2 years ago. Between your videos and their prodding, I could see us ending up moving there, lol!

  • @cca2203
    @cca22033 жыл бұрын

    Awe! you two love birds enjoying the fruits of your labor, love the vlog guys have an amazing day and stay safe 😊

  • @juliesimpson3729
    @juliesimpson37293 жыл бұрын

    I love how you love each other when you gave your wife a hug and kiss! I miss that so much! Great cooking and foraging as always. I learned a lot!

  • @Stephanie-uj5px
    @Stephanie-uj5px3 жыл бұрын

    LOVE the frog spotlight segment

  • @tsstitches1236
    @tsstitches12363 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing all the different plants. I can't believe you have wild roses blooming already!

  • @lunamaria9883
    @lunamaria98832 жыл бұрын

    Your appreciation of nature is astounding. Respecting the healing birch, glorifying the little frog, only harvesting a small amount of plant life...all you ways are lessons to us all.

  • @nataliewitkowski913
    @nataliewitkowski9133 жыл бұрын

    Oh thank God, now my puppy will settle down for 37 minutes. She absolutely loves watching you guys lol

  • @ericsamsel1549
    @ericsamsel15493 жыл бұрын

    You two have used the modern world and its technology to facilitate your life away from it so incredibly well. It's pure genius. So many could and some probably have learned so much from you about how to live their dreams. I watch how you live and what you do and try to file it away in my mind for when I can do something even half way what you have. And, on the side, it is an inspiration to those alone looking for someone of the same dreams, that the two of you found each other, and planned and built the life you both wanted, together. Love watching what you do and how you do it, and that you both work so well together to accomplish it. So happy for the two of you, please keep it up.

  • @roses7952
    @roses79522 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely enchanting! Loveing your lady love. Love your videos.

  • @billyevichjr172
    @billyevichjr1723 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. I always like seeing what you harvest and make for an amazing variety in your food.

  • @sgrvtl7183
    @sgrvtl71832 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video and the variety of edibles you harvested. The syrups are very enticing-! Thank You!

  • @mxlex9991
    @mxlex99913 жыл бұрын

    You guys should really build a Sauna, a must have off grid. You can wash and heat yourself up, wash and dry larger clothing like overalls, dry clothes in no time, heat up or melt things you maybe wouldn't do indoors etc etc, it's just awesome! Cheers from Sweden.

  • @debralarosa353
    @debralarosa3533 жыл бұрын

    I would definitely put a huge flower garden in that pile of stumps. Cover w the wood chips and circle it w rock. Herbs too !

  • @donaldeugenealford4080
    @donaldeugenealford40803 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoy when u do videos on the nature's grocery store,I enjoy learning each edible plants. U both are an inspiration to all who want a more free lifestyle. U too enjoy Eric and Arielle. Those did look like turkey tail mushrooms,do u grow pheasant back mushrooms as well.

  • @buckyoreo
    @buckyoreo3 жыл бұрын

    Your site makes me hungry and excited to see what's next! Cudos to all your hard work 👍

  • @SequoiaElisabeth
    @SequoiaElisabeth3 жыл бұрын

    Would love to smell the rose tea! Another fun adventure. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jenalyncarabeo4391
    @jenalyncarabeo43913 жыл бұрын

    Hello Bandit and Bo,you are so handsome...lucky to have big space to play at ,and luckier to have a loving fur parents..keep safe

  • @kathleentackett2127
    @kathleentackett21273 жыл бұрын

    Why am I so fascinated with this page! I love the way you guys live off the land!

  • @henrymichaelwilson8107
    @henrymichaelwilson81072 жыл бұрын

    Hello. You have some beautiful wildflowers and ground plants.

  • @terrysummers9424
    @terrysummers94242 жыл бұрын

    the best gardeners by far on youtube, pisses me off , i'm like how they do that, stay safe guys

  • @deborahbarry7074
    @deborahbarry70743 жыл бұрын

    I love how much love and respect for nature that you have.

  • @stevenlapham5254
    @stevenlapham52542 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, fantastic watching the love, great couple!

  • @naturesmagik
    @naturesmagik2 жыл бұрын

    Another great tea, especially for evenings is a little yarrow tops, some spruce tips, and healall.

  • @craftingontheporchwithbill
    @craftingontheporchwithbill3 жыл бұрын

    You both have such wide, happy smiles in these videos. Your joy in life is contagious. Thank you for brightening my day (again).

  • @staceylousherman
    @staceylousherman3 жыл бұрын

    Never one to comment, but I've been enjoying some Zen watching you two. I feel like your "mom" now that lives in Iowa and is worried about you - as well as Bo & Bandit. I am so happy you are living your best lives. (Baking soda & water (made into a paste) is wonderful for pulling the sting out of bee stings and bug bites in general.)

  • @martha844
    @martha844 Жыл бұрын

    My mom and I made dandelion jelly years ago. We put the petals in cheesecloth added water boiled the cloth containing the petals. It was so good. And it does taste like honey.

  • @ligayacabrera3389
    @ligayacabrera33893 жыл бұрын

    I love to watch when the dogs are present,take care both and I love to watch your blog

  • @Grandpaige
    @Grandpaige3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Ya'll are just the best. Young and smart.

  • @rian6858
    @rian68583 жыл бұрын

    Bo is my spirit animal.

  • @sharonbutler9508
    @sharonbutler95083 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for these videos. Showing us how it's done...foraging, then eating what you found. I love it!