If you thought this episode was delightfully insane, just wait till next week when we welcome our first guest to the kitchen. Any guesses?

“I’ve laminated the instructions.” That’s our Claire.

steps to make crème caramel: - buy a cabin in an undisclosed location - get four chickens - build a chicken coop - hope for eggs - get a blue egg + others - make the dessert

I’m honestly really happy with Dessert Person as a show - Claire looks so much happier! It’s really nice to see her happy with her chickens and her friends and doing what she clearly loves.

I’ve been watching Claire for many years. When they showed Harris and said he was Claire’s husband, I realized I know absolutely nothing about Claire other than the fact she likes cats.

Hey, Claire! Breaking some of the egg shells and giving them back to the hens is a very good way to make sure they consume a good amount of calcium and lay eggs with thicker shells. Also, for a couple of days watch your chickens to discover at which time of the day they "stop" laying eggs, this is good so you know when is better to let them roam around freely, this way they don't lay in hidden spots and you don't end up finding a "rotten surprise" later :)

Therapy: expensive Watching Claire play with chickens: free. What a great episode, creme caramel is one of my favourite desserts as well.

Hey Claire, a little trick: put fake eggs made out of stone there, so the ladies have always something to sit on! Then you'll get eggs nearly everyday per chicken^^ (it is working at least for us & a very common method in Germany)

i know its not the same thing but this new «vlog» format with the editing, the intro with the cats, meeting harris... it gives me the same comfort jenna marble's videos with julian and her dogs gave me. thank you claire for being a beautiful virgo light in this (sometimes) dark (internet) world 💕

“you’re already my favorite.” *chicken runs away*

Claire being annoyed, that she is a youtuber, is a whole mood

Gotta say, having grown up on a chicken farm, this was very entertaining. Its fun seeing someone (with really quality equipment, better than anything we've ever had) with no experience work through the problems and get used to everything. Its very rewarding. Happy, healthy chickens are very social and calm creatures. They love being pet and scratched (they get really itchy) and can learn some basic tricks. Some breeds actually really like to play, like silkies. I find you can teach them to play with little balls or cat toys and they will start to do it by themselves. Biggest thing is learning to read how they're feeling. Birds are harder to read than a lot of animals, until you learn to understand what you're seeing. Once you do you can take much better care of them. The thing that annoys me the most is when people see them just as egg laying machines, and don't realize the physical toll it has on them if youre tailoring their diet and space just to egg production. Eggs are the bonus, imo, not the goal of having chickens.

For the record Vinny, I am happy Claire is not regularly suffering the artificial constraints of her former assignments. I really like seeing her delighted and happy baking and making amazing things for us to try.

Claire we're 100% here for more homesteading content. Show us your seed starting setup!

That opening of Claire building a coop by herself while people watch is weirdly reminiscent of Gourmet Makes, and I can't decide if I love it or hate it.

The country air really seems to agree with Claire, she is absolutely GLOWING in this episode. I'm so happy for her and Harris that they have this awesome place to call their own

don’t mind me living vicariously through claire with her perfectly made crème caramel from fresh eggs in a beautiful mountain cabin while i eat my mcdonald’s fries here

Last night my husband said “honey you haven’t made Flan in a long time.” Wake up to Claire making Flan. Ok God I hear you.

this was the best dessert person video yet!! showing claire taking care of her chickens and cutting up wood for a fire is beyond what i ever expected!! oh and that is what’s called a pudim in brazil i guess. we eat it a lot here

Hi Claire, you can feed your chickens red pepper flakes, if you want intensely orange yolks. They don't have the receptors for Capsaicin, so they can't feel the heat, but it gives the yolk a very vibrant color.

Your team is doing great cinematography, sound and editing. Really impressive :D

So excited to finally check out this episode. How nice to meet Harris too.

clare: “I’ve laminated the instruction” me (watches way too many baking videos): “you layered butter into the instruction?!?”

I’m really glad that Claire’s getting to move to the country. In many ways, it’s the ideal environment for people who are passionate about food. You get a lot more control over the quality of your ingredients when you grow them yourself vs buying them.

claire on a farm with a gajillion chickens was something i could have never imagined yet also never knew i absolutely needed in my life

Just when I thought Claire's videos couldn't be more educational and enjoyable, she is now living like a disney princess, surrounded by animals, chopping her own fire wood, and enjoying the great outdoors :) Please do more videos of Claire learning about homesteading! You guys are doing an amazing job!

watching Claire in her gumboots and overalls, chatting to her chickens, making gorgeous food and learning to chop firewood has made me realise I'm not doing life right.

Having had chickens all my life, I found Claire figuring out her chickens to be very entertaining. XD Also, when your chickens lay their eggs they will most likely make very loud sounds, almost like they're screaming whilst clucking. So, when your chickens get uncharacteristically loud, go check for eggs like ten minutes later.

Felix is back! Such a fun episode. Definitely into seeing more episodes like this whenever you're ready.

Claire is official a ✨Y O U T U B E R✨

I love flan! We used to make it quite often in my house when I was growing up, but I’ve been a little hesitant to do it by myself since my mom passed away. Maybe it is because flan reminds me so much of her.

The casual mention of the laminated instructions in two places is some of the best TV all year

"Did you guys plant this?" That Claire thought the crew did it tells me everything about the pranksters they are. 😂

Hey Claire! I’ve been composting for years. I also started off with a tumbler. It works ok but it takes a little longer. After much research, I found out that that the large, enclosed bins with lids that one places on the ground works a lot better. So much better, I’ve bought 4 of them off Amazon. Easy to assemble. To get a good compost started, you need a few things to make it work best as possible. Size is the main thing. You need about a four square foot space to make it go fairly easily. You also need a good mixture of ‘browns’ and ‘greens’. That way you can create the heat via a chemical reaction to make it a “hot compost” so it can break down that pile faster. Grass clippings, regardless if it’s green or turned brown is always considered a green. Veggies and other plant matter are greens. Leaves, coffee grounds (and their filter) egg shells, cardboard boxes and newspapers are browns. You need a good ratio of the two to make it hot. Nitrogen is critical! I know you live in NYC and probably don’t have immediate access to grass/yard waste. I live in Charlotte, NC and have a large yard. I have a surplus of greens so it is easy for me. I recommend going to a cattle feed store and getting alfalfa pellets. They are full of nitrogen! Make sure you get something along the lines of sun dried, 100% alfalfa pellets. Nothing added as a binder. Smaller pellets work better because it has more surface area then the cubes. Even though the cubes are not that big. You’ll have to fluff it with a pitchfork a few times a month to distribute air flow and unbroken down materials. Compost bins do need moisture! Another good reason for getting large bins that you place on the ground is the worms! Since the bins, at least my bins, have four sides and a lid, the bottom rests on the ground. That allows worms and to come up, live in there, help break down the compost, reproduce, poop, etc. worm poop, aka worm castings is the best organic fertilizer there is. My garden plants thrive with it. If you’re starting a garden, there is a man that breaks every down about gardening. He has a KZfaq channel, the MI Gardener. Scope him out. He even did a video about composting. He validated a lot of info I’ve researched and was doing. I am putting it out into the universe for you two to do a collaboration on cooking, garden to table kind of thing! I know this is long, I am sorry. But I absolutely love composting and spreading that concept. It is such an untapped resource that anyone can do and most people don’t. FYI, I am jealous of your chickens. I have always wanted them. I am a vegetarian and nothing is better then a farm fresh egg. Once your garden is up and running, ponder becoming a beekeeper, if you have the time. And vegetarians do eat eggs. Vegans do not.

Claire, I'm a forester from out west and the firewood segment just made my day! I was so proud that you knew the wood was from ash trees and that you knew about the ash borer! Good Job!

Claire's determination to try new things and share the experience with us is so motivating :)

THE OVERHEAD SHOT AT THE BEGINNING IS NEXT LEVEL 😮👏 CLAIRE IS OUTDOING HERSELF

"How do you know when they've laid ?" "There's an egg in there" Ah yes every 60 seconds a minute passed in Africa

I love that Claire is learning and sharing her interest in sustainable living and cooking. BTW Claire, about saran wrap alternatives: I've been repurposing/reusing my cereal box plastic bags. They are easy to pull apart into a large flat piece, and also easy to wash/clean/dry/reuse. They won't create a tight enough seal for sealing pastry cream surfaces, but they are useful as a cover for proofing croissant doughs and as a wrap for storing pie dough disks. I think this has worked best for me, compared to the other 'reusable' silicone products on the market that become sticky (if you know what I mean) and difficult to clean after a few months of use. I try my best to repurpose items I already have, than buying supposedly 'reusable' 'eco' products. Anyway, thank you for sharing your recipes and knowledge Claire!

I always thought you’d be someone to get chickens! Congratulations! Also, in case you didn’t know- there are chickens that lay blue, green, and pink/purple eggs.... they’re very fun. And another note, if you have problems with hawks trying to get the chickens, get a large people friendly, older rooster(at least 1.5 years old). You can also cover their area with orchard/bird/deer netting. I got a rooster to help protect from hawks- he alerts the hens and has scared away many hawks. So far he hasn’t had to fight any, but they have been scared off by him(he’s a hefty 10lbs- enough to deter them from even trying to get the hens)

she's living the life I aspire for, self sustaining land with animals and a beautiful kitchen im so proud of her

Felix climbing on the counter is everything I didn't even know I needed. 😭Missed you, buddy!

Suffering is not required. We take joy in learning what you have to teach. Thank you

hey y'all, if there are any fellow lactose intolerants in the comments, just wanted to throw out there that I've tried making custards with a few different plant-based milks and so far I think coconut works the best - the kind that comes in the can! you CAN have delicious dairy treats

Claire is now the main character of Stardew Valley!

I feel honoured, and delighted you have allowed us to see a glimpse of your warm home comforts & your new additions to the family. stay cosy! x

The pure wholesomeness of Claire on her own homestead making desserts for the world is just what we needed in 2021

Wait, as a vegetarian, you wouldn't have to give up eggs!! Especially not if you're getting them from your own chickens, hehe.

FINALLY THE WAIT IS OVER!

"i'm gonna go outside and have my mid-afternoon- late afternoon- well... evening snack." 🤣

Claire with a hat on looks like she's channeling her inner Brad Leone

I remember that a couple years ago I made a flan that was like this one. I was pretty proud of it, and I took it to my parent's house for christmas, they all loved it, and my mom said it was just like the one her grandmother used to make! I swear I'm never gonna get a better compliment about my baking than that one.

Claire: laminates the instructions Also Claire: “I don’t know if I’m doing it right”

This is so perfect. I'mma make Claire in the Sims 4 just in time with the release of Cottage Living

Why was that intro the cutest thing I’ve ever seen?

omg i love this new format where claire is doing stuff! makes it feel like a blog which is great because we always loved claire for her personality

Aww, wow! I’m so happy for Claire + Harris. They’re living my introverted dream in the woods 💕

Claire finally got the stainless steel counters she always wanted

Made it yesterday. It turned out A-MAZE-ING!. I usually bake it longer but I thought I would trust you on the 'wobble' although it looked liquid when I was taking it out. It set beautifully in the fridge overnight and is the most delicate and smooth creme caramel.

This episode is everything I needed right now. Cozy comfortable loveable Claire and her chickens and a rich recipe ❤️ I feel less sad now

25:16 "maybe bring some guests👀" YES PLEASE

The laminated instructions on the compost bins are so in character

Claire, you’ve done it again. You are amazing and I can’t help but smile every time I watch your videos.

It’s incredible how Claire’s videos can immediately turn my day around!

I'd love to see Harris and Claire do a video together where she walks him through cooking one of her recipes. They're so cute together!

It's like watching two different Claires, Outside Claire and Inside Claire.

“I laminated the instructions” .... ah yes, that’s the Claire we know and love! On a side note, I have 14 chickens and way too many eggs this week (blue ones too!). This couldn’t have come at a better time!

You are one of my favorite chefs/baketress to watch and learn from Claire. You’re a natural teacher, calm and precise.👏👏👏

ah yes my favorite place in New York, ✨Undisclosed Location✨

Depending on how permanent or even half and half this new kitchen is, we're gonna need a new intro animation

i'm so happy for you Claire! I know you are enjoying some quiet time and a bunch of work with the chickens. They are so fun.

This brought me back from the brink of panic it was so wholesome. Claire deserves a cottage with fresh eggs

Aaaah the upstate flash-forewards are finally joining up with the main story, this is like a Lost season finale or something, I'm so hyped

Omg the beginning they're trying so hard not to reference....her past life, with all that suffering and stuff hahahahaha

I was this old when I learned the difference between a wobble and a giggle...thank you Claire, Flan queen.

This video is just my favorite of all of Claire learning but also doing the most Claire things!!!

I am so here for the homestead content! Very exciting and I can't wait to live vicariously through your new adventure. Please include updates to the cabin as you make them too, I'd love to see the progress!

FINALLY WHAT WEVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR!!! 🥰🥺🙏🏼

I’m so happy for you! Your cabin … sans cabinets … is delightful! Your chicken coop and flock are so cool! You’re composting and chopping your own wood! And you made a flan!!! Can’t get much better.

Yes to the composting, chickening, gardening and of course cooking!

I am a huge fan of the editor, I gotta say. Hal McFall is rocking it!

So excited for the chickens!

Claire!!! Your energy is so wholesome, makes me feel right at home

As someone who has fallen victim to chicken math (technically I have 25 hens, but I'm gonna say I only have 5😏) I'm really enjoying watching Claire with her small flock. It's adorable. I remember being a newbie with my first flock of five, and the joy of gathering my first egg.🥚☺️

Loving this episode, great to see Claire realizing her dreams. I used to have chickens and it was so amazing. Nothing like the taste of fresh eggs.

Claire is living the life I want to live lol. I *really* want to keep chickens and make my own compost

This is so peaceful thank you for making this it’s so calming 🥺

Claire is great! Love her desserts: she is easy to watch and quite informative. As a personal chef and culinary school grad myself, I can say she gives excellent advice and wonderful baking formulas. I'm hooked : )

14:57 Felix in the corner just being so cat

level of organisation - Claire: *laminates* the compost instructions and put them in *2* places

It's just so calming to be outdoors with a campfire. Nothing more relaxing than that.

Cabin Claire is everything. A whole vibe and I am here for it.

I would love to see Claire building her new kitchen i.e. what appliances does she love, how does she set up her ideal workstation. Sort of building on the kitchen tour video

Well this episode was a complete delight.

I love how calming all of this was, like super peaceful and cozy 🥰🥰

This is going to be my new comfort videos! Thanks Claire and co!!

Watching this makes me crazy happy for Claire

Claire is out there living my dream life

Omg Claire. This episode was everything! Delightful is an understatement

Being able to see Claire outdoors is so liberating.