An Ordinary Evening | Real Homestead Life

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Long-term Subscribers to our channel know, you never really know what you're going to get with a video from us. We don't do "stuff" just to film it. Whatever we're doing - we film. So you may end up with gardening, canning food, raising pigs, butchering chickens, managing an orchard, a trip to our off grid cabin in the woods, a fishing trip, kayaking, etc. It's all here. And today's video is no different. As dinner time approached, and Todd was returning from a day at the office, Rachel got to cooking a quick and easy pasta dinner. And then we both work on getting caught up on processing a table full of food in our kitchen. Pepper chopping, grating Zucchini, dehydrating sassafras leaves, and making vanilla extract with some cheap Vodka.
Hope you enjoy a look into our life! ♥ Todd & Rachel
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@1870s 3 жыл бұрын

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@1870s 3 жыл бұрын

Vanilla Beans We Used: amzn.to/3k5BGtY

@lisageeck 3 жыл бұрын

You can pour more vodka over the old beans and use them again, they're good for more than one batch of extract.

@AprilLee021967 3 жыл бұрын

I use to drink sassafras root tea when I was younger. I'm 53 and not dead yet. And I have a 15 year old bottle of vanilla that I just keep adding vodka and beans to. Hmmm yummy.

@dianaash8077 3 жыл бұрын

I have heard that Ina Garten's bottle of vanilla is 25 years old!

@AprilLee021967 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianaash8077 hmmm lovely.

@interestedobserver9352 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video - really like visiting a friend on a weeknight. You're giving people who are isolated a sense of socializing which is a sort of public service. BTW: Easy way to prevent iced chunks of peppers is to lay the chopped peppers out on a baking sheet and flash freeze them then put them into bags. I have found that to be the best way to freeze chopped peppers - never stuck together.

@h.s.6269 3 жыл бұрын

How do u flash freeze them? Sorry if I sound stupid.

@katsmama813 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea!

@sydneykasmar 3 жыл бұрын

Great knife skills - Todd. Thanks for the pepper cutting tips.

@nondajustice7159 2 жыл бұрын

I am absolutely beyond joyed that I came across your videos. Thank you again. This is exactly what I needed to see and hear to take my gardening to the next step!

@PureLace 3 жыл бұрын

"That's the FDA for ya." So very true. *Eye roll* They've taken so many good things from the population.

@selu3980 3 жыл бұрын

Pepper chopping trick is very helpful!

@fancyfarmer3649 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip. When you get most of the seeds out with a large knife, switch to a spoon because you can more easily get seeds than the meat of the zucchini. Ive found with a knife I loose more meat with a spoon I get more seed and less meat. Love yall!

@denisebrady6858 3 жыл бұрын

WOW Rachel when you said your age I was stunned- you most certainly do not look your age- Good on you Girl keep young.

@jogo6571 3 жыл бұрын

I watched a video on making vanilla and she suggested waiting 18 mos for really good vanilla. I used to wait 3 mos. and use... but I’m gonna try a couple batches spaced out every 3 mos to try it. Just sharing that info

@lindakrause8793 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are so very precious! Thanks for taking us through one of your days. BTW, Todd, you sure can chop! Even I understood your hose discussion. I loved seeing the animals! Rachel, you, as always, shared more knowledge that I will use. Thanks!

@tinacostner3069 3 жыл бұрын

I freeze peppers like that also. Green onion and onion to. The only difference though I chop them up then spread it out on a cookie sheet and freeze that for an hour or 1/2 hour then put them in gallon bags. They don’t stick together in the bag. You can do that with cantaloupe to. It’s awesome.

@LynneWilliams101 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try Todd's trick with my next pepper chopping. You guys are awesome!

@lawonaforslund1140 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys ! don’t ever change. It’s so fun to see the everyday working of your home. Thanks for bringing us along.

@1870s 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@TheOregonTale 3 жыл бұрын

Yummy. Looks tasty! We had green beans from the garden with dinner tonight. My wife boiled them to cook them, the finished then up in the cast iron skillet with butter and garlic. 😋😋 -Robert

@FamilyHandshake07 3 жыл бұрын

You two are so cute! I just subscribed after Canuary. I love how you said you don't cook much but yet you love canning and preserving so much, I can so relate. Thanks for showing us how to chop the peppers 🫑!

@jasminthiaa 2 жыл бұрын

Tip from an italian: you don't need to boil tortelino separately if you plan to have sauce....just heat up the sauce/tort add a little water together and it cooks perfectly!

@Honey-_bee 3 жыл бұрын

Jake at White House on the Hill recently was stung like 12 x’s. That’s awful when they get inside your suit!! Todd, you are a great chopper!!

@watchmanonthewall6962 2 жыл бұрын

We used to go out and collect sassafras root for my Grandmother to have to make herself sassafras tea. Just another heart warming memory. Sassafras didn't harm her. She passed at the age of 101.

@judyabernathy80 3 жыл бұрын

You two are great together. So nice to see. I really like your home. The beautiful moldings and the doors are so pretty. I love Vintage homes. I live in a 1946, 1200 sq ft frame house here in Fort Worth. It’s a cute house, but it doesn’t have those pretty wooden doors and moldings. Blessings always. ♥️♥️♥️

@tammyjocooke-ov1nw Жыл бұрын

I love that you let us tagalong while you do your day and chat and teach us!!!!!!!❤

@katsmama813 3 жыл бұрын

I do my peppers the same way you do them, dice and put into freezer bag. This year I tried putting them on cookie sheets after dicing them and drying them in front of a fan before putting into bags for the freezer. I thought by drying first I wouldn't have to bang them on the counter to separate them. Waste of time!!!!! They still stick together. 😊

@antonette8291 3 жыл бұрын

You're a great couple. Love watching the normal interacting between you guys 🤩

@marilyncapehart663 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing and Rachel you have a nice Shape so you can eat what you want., I enjoy you guys so much, the love that you show each other., Sassafras tea ☕️ that’s all I know and File powder is hard to find 5-8-2022👍🏽👍🏽♥️

@homemclaughlin7830 3 жыл бұрын

Add more vodka to the bottle when the vanilla is used up. Those beans will give off more extract for more years. You can also use good Kentucky bourbon instead of vodka to make extract.

@Sadalicious 3 жыл бұрын

i actually have another trick to "opening" green peppers that i've heard people don't know of. It's the same idea as the knife, but without the up down of it. If you take your thumbs and hold the pepper with your thumbs on top of the stem, push down into the pepper and then pull it apart. Generally you only have one side with the seeds/stem and the other one is clean.

@kathyfann 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You so much 😊

@marygrabill7127 2 жыл бұрын

Watching Todd chop those peppers....I had to check my playback speed!

@WilletteB 3 жыл бұрын

I love this channel. You two inspire me in so many ways. I don't have the energy level of you two, but you teach me how I can be better at harvesting my available food. You show a way of life so many have discarded. Thank you for sharing! 🙂

@WilletteB 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your vanilla? I use it often and a bottle of vodka is probably cheaper than a third of the purchased expensive brands of vanilla extract.

@1870s 3 жыл бұрын

We go this one: amzn.to/3k5BGtY

@WilletteB 3 жыл бұрын

@@1870s Thanks! 🙂

@sarahbeth7590 3 жыл бұрын

My third great grandfather was nicknamed “sodie” due to the sarsaparilla he made and sold at local fairs😁

@onelittlemiracle241 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on dicing peppers. These routine type videos are some of my favorite. I enjoy seeing you guys working together and enjoying your time together.

@carolynmoody9460 3 жыл бұрын

love your variety of videos blessings!

@dagirliea5957 3 жыл бұрын

I use cheap bourbon to make vanilla extract with. My baked goods are off the chart good with that. Everyone makes comments about wanting to know the secret ingredient. That’s my secret.

@moakley60 Жыл бұрын

Great tip on chopping peppers! 🫑

@Sue-jn9sv 3 жыл бұрын

Rachael PLEASE use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Much safer for you!

@rebapotter9394 3 жыл бұрын

Ice cream scoop works great

@alittlebitofmsg 3 жыл бұрын

Melon baller works well too!

@WilletteB 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I thought it might be a new technique. Glad you weren't injured. Hugs!

@999applegirl999 2 жыл бұрын

You two are SOOO my favorite!!!!

@lylymongeon 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this evening chitchat visiting with you two. Question. Where does one get a Todd pepper veggie chopper and how much? :). Tfs

@massukka 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this vlog ^_^ You should make more! You're both so sweet and down to earth...it's really fun watching you going about your life :)

@sheilamesick96 3 жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to cut back on videos so I’m glad I caught this one!

@janicekirk8064 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a new subscriber. I'm learning so much and you two are so fun!

@sarahcontento9516 2 жыл бұрын

I make my vanilla extract with bourbon. It's awesome. I let mine get happy for at least 6 mont.

@KatyInNH 3 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid, we would chew on the sasafras bark. Okay - seriously - we need to see you make gumbo!!!!! Please!!!! :) Great chopping Todd!

@sonyareeder7855 2 жыл бұрын

My kinda night...😊❤

@countrymommaxoxo2020 3 жыл бұрын

Just a tip you can use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop out the seeds of Your zucchini way easier and not as dangerous as a knife

@robynmize4713 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Todd for not posting the bee attack. White House on the Hill did. It was hard to watch. Their one hive went rogue and they had to exterminate the bad queen. Thanks for the pepper cutting tips. And i just snuck over (in the middle of your video) and bought some vanilla beans. That project is so up my alley. Thanks Rach and Todd.

@FancyTruth1 3 жыл бұрын

You are a lovely couple, God bless you both 💛

@GrammaDebsStorytime 3 жыл бұрын

I love these types of videos .... it's real life 😋

@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden 3 жыл бұрын

I do enjoy your videos, especially ones like this. It reminds me of chatting to my aunts and cousins while we're all chopping up the veg for a big family dinner (which we've not been able to do all year and I miss it so much!). I core my peppers in the same way and have always been told it's a strange way of doing it, now I feel validated haha. I've not thought about smashing them though, that's a great tip.

@Hosemastenbrook 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a nice trick with the pepper chopping. I’ll use that.

@fallenangelwi25 3 жыл бұрын

We have a family of 6 and our kids eat a mind boggling amount in one sitting lol. It's truly hard when we're struggling

@1870s 3 жыл бұрын

We remember those days when all 5 kids were home!

@fallenangelwi25 3 жыл бұрын

@@1870s I can imagine lol.

@ljm9092 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, how are you ? I Just finished my third Bottle of Madagascar Vanilla. I have only been canning for 2 years. Honestly I bought an all American Canner, and I had a jar break inside the Canner, and I haven't used it since. Only used it one time. So now I am thinking I might go ahead and try it again. Yikes !! Anyway I Love your channel and I am Learning a lot more. thank you for all the videos and your time. I will be watching as you inspire me. Thank you. Have a great day. :)

@margueritecambeis6947 3 жыл бұрын

My siblings used to put butter on bread then on the way to school they would get some of the leaves put them on the bread and have sassafras leaf sandwiches. They absolutely love them

@cynthiastauffer8012 3 жыл бұрын

I bought jim beam and bacardi spiced rum to make my vanilla! I hope to get to it this weekend :)

@Dh77777 3 жыл бұрын

I Love these type of videos!!!

@greenmouseguard 3 жыл бұрын

Rachel and Todd, Both of you are so cute together 🙏🙏 God Bless you both💕 Linda from Ct

@pamschonfarber1041 2 жыл бұрын

Oh exciting vanilla extract

@judydrouhard2651 3 жыл бұрын

Just love watching you guys!!!

@ophiuchusoversoul1785 3 жыл бұрын

you two are great, really enjoy your videos

@jchai1343 3 жыл бұрын

I enjoy your videos ,so great together!

@dianaivey2014 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like I am just hanging out with yall. Just love yall

@nancykeyser-miller7685 3 жыл бұрын

I do my peppers like that all the time ,when I first put the bag in I leave it filled with air till the peppers are frozen. I walk by and shake them occasionally and then I dont end up with a block of peppers. I squeeze the air out once the peppers are frozen. God Bless 💜

@Shelzbells 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking us along in a day in your life. Todd, you are great with that cleaver......you just fly right through all of those peppers in a jiffy lol

@jackiedumke7582 3 жыл бұрын

Such a joy watching your videos!

@stevendowden2579 3 жыл бұрын

great video

@Eyes2C. 3 жыл бұрын

I have been looking for vanilla beans. I can only find a jar with 2 skimpy little beans in it for $13.99!!! Yikes! Good thing I started a batch last year or Id be in trouble. I havent checked your description box. I hope theres a link for the beans you got. Love the pepper tip. 🥰 Have a great and blessed weekend Rachael!

@loriy7532 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work , always something up in life learning.

@patwilliamson4701 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed your video.

@shelleycatlin3727 3 жыл бұрын

Todd, you are a master pepper chopper! 😳

@1870s 3 жыл бұрын

He is

@debbiealtman4572 3 жыл бұрын

Have to make my own vanilla now that I know. Tfs.

@daniellegodfrey2247 3 жыл бұрын

I love the simplicity, that's our way as well!

@christineortmann359 3 жыл бұрын

Great chopping tips and skills!

@patriciakoester1580 3 жыл бұрын

Y’all are never boring thanks !!!! Grandma Patricia

@seniyeshepherd3050 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so cool❤️🙏🏻

@sandys7118 3 жыл бұрын

I always struggle chopping green peppers. After watching your tip on cutting and smashing it down and then chopping it! Thank you! Great tip!!!! You guys are awesome and I love your channel!

@tdwatki 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the pepper chopping tip! I just picked a bunch today!

@pattymankowski8200 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh my !bees everwhere,I would of passed out cold.Love u guys.

@kimhartley6363 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so cute...love watching you. :)

@blessedbloominghomestead9134 3 жыл бұрын

I love that bell pepper trick! Thanks!!

@alfalfacats7289 3 жыл бұрын

omg the best way to chop bells!! So sensible. Thanks so much. (I feel so silly)

@marcielliott9700 3 жыл бұрын

As my husband has Crohn's disease, I have to deseed everything. But I use a spoon. I've been making my vanilla for 30+ years, nothing better!!

@ambersykora352 3 жыл бұрын

You're husbands disease is totally curable. Check out diverse health solutions on youtube...Dr randy tent

@happyrapture1370 3 жыл бұрын

I loved this video. I enjoyed watching it. I felt like I was company over for a visit. Thank you.

@denisebrady6858 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Guys- Loved it & Thanks Todd for the tips as I will use that. Cheers Denise - Australia

@mandagdoublee2109 2 жыл бұрын

45 and looking fantastic!! 🙃💜

@1870s 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you! ♥

@nikkilyne36 3 жыл бұрын

I didnt know that how you make vanilla extract.ill have to try that ❤

@lynnebeattie4829 3 жыл бұрын

Learn something new every day! Did not know that about file powder!

@blackpackhomesteadchrisand7337 3 жыл бұрын

I think of all the videos, kitchen vids are the best.

@CosmopolitanCornbread 3 жыл бұрын

Zucchini ON zucchini!?? YES please!

@teresadean1995 3 жыл бұрын

I harvest some of the sassafras roots. Love making tea from the roots/bark

@jeanettefoster4051 3 жыл бұрын

I love you 2!❤

@pattigsbh4392 3 жыл бұрын

What a productive evening! I learned something new: File is sassafras leaves. Cool!

@Maranatha_Homestead 3 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from you two!!! What an easy way to do peppers!! Todd you are great at chopping!! I can’t do that! LOL

@rosiemarsh2071 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video! Those knife skills!!! I would like to hear about the restaurant days!:)) Love the vanilla!

@iceddevil205 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the bee story!!!...Fall is horrible for beekeepers, the bees are so aggressive. I mow in my jacket, veil, and gloves because the bees will actually come down to my apple tress about 75 feet from their hive and nail me!!...just found you guys last month, love your videos!!