Eating an Entire SUNFLOWER HEAD! 🌻

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Күн бұрын

Sunflower heads are...surprisingly good? Here's what to do:
Harvest when sunflower is still green on back, seeds are tender. Pluck off ray petals and brush off disk flowers in the middle to reveal seeds.
I used olive oil and homegrown garlic and made a slurry to coat entire surface. Broiled 3-4m, rotating for even coverage, then wrapped in foil and baked at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
Topped with fresh basil and marjoram, salt and pepper. You can eat the entire thing if you want, but the seeds are the most enjoyable!
00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Prepping The Sunflower
02:11 - Garlic Prep
03:53 - Dressing The Sunflower
04:37 - Broiling
05:35 - Seasoning From The Garden
06:08 - Prepping Your Herbs
06:39 - Broiled Sunflower Reveal
06:58 - Plating Up With Style
08:01 - Tasting And Outro
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@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Should we start a channel for Jacques called The Garden Hermit?

@catharineorellana3522 2 жыл бұрын

YES!!!

@shoeboxenterpriseslinda3151 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps he could do a few guest spots on your channel?

@debihediger4760 2 жыл бұрын

Sure, fun stuff! For sure...😆

@kdavis4910 2 жыл бұрын

If he wants too.

@JoeBlack14 2 жыл бұрын

If you do I want credit for his name since he changed it because of my random comment.

@skynet40433 2 жыл бұрын

Can we get a Jaques cooks segment? Jaques, start your own cooking channel!!!

@TheBourneHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

"A memory you've never had." 😂 Very cool, informative, and super entertaining. We're team sunflower seeds for sure! Might try this with one of our mammoth sunflowers. More epic cooking videos please! 🤗☀️

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@valtoton2982 11 ай бұрын

My favorite line!

@PRDreams 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin, your belly laugh is so contagious😂 Jacques, I'm with Kevin on the sunflower seed thing. Zen

@neesr13 2 жыл бұрын

When I was young I would go fishing with my dad and we always had sunflower seeds. And for two weeks during the summer I would get to stay with his parents and again, sunflower seeds. I don't eat them now as I watch my salt intake but I do like the 'peeled' ones on occasion. Good memories. When dad passed, I placed a fishing lure and a bag of sunflowers in his casket.

@sarahelizabeth8908 Жыл бұрын

That’s sweet. You should grow your own so you can eat them again without the salt from store bought ones! 😊

@bryanhumphreys940 2 жыл бұрын

I've eaten one raw, because the deer were eating them and I wanted to know why. It was fine, I can see how roasting it and removing the flowers would make for better texture. Plus what isn't improved by olive oil and garlic!

@mahani940 2 жыл бұрын

Why? The deer ate them raw because they don't have the ability to cook :D

@bryanhumphreys940 2 жыл бұрын

@@mahani940 Why not? You eat sunflower seeds raw.

@SuperMaraai 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love an enquiring mind 🙂

@carmelitasabugo 2 жыл бұрын

This is me with my moms knock out rose bush🤣 deer eats.. me too 😄

@sortofblue 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you'll never see a carnivore eat a human XD

@iwanttobelieve5970 2 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of this. But I had two mammoth sunflowers. I harvested all the seeds and just ate them for days, no salt until they were all gone. Amazing.

@nunyabusiness7490 2 жыл бұрын

I tried this a couple months ago. It tastes like artichokes to me with a slight nuttiness. Team sunflower seeds. I just roasted 2 pounds of seed I harvested and just stood there cracking and eating at the stove for no reason at all. All of a sudden I looked down and I had a pile of shells 😄

@valtoton2982 11 ай бұрын

Omg...You're killing me! It's 3 am am I'm about to hobble through my garden in the dark to snatch one of my sunflowers! 😂😂 My artichokes are just budding (so tiny and cute!) and I've been craving them...I'll try to wait for daylight but going to be hard! This is such an exciting discovery!🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

@RayMak Жыл бұрын

It’s like a memory you never had

@Junzar56 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta try this! Very interesting! I would love to see someone do a nutrition breakdown/assessment! I eat sunflower seeds when I have to drive a long distance. It helps keep you awake.

@lmichelle6244 2 жыл бұрын

It was sunflower seeds, RC cola, & homework for me! 😁👍 awesome childhood memories

@paularider7149 8 күн бұрын

Team Sunflower All The Way ! Loved this guys ! Thanx for the memory 😉💚💚💚🌻🌻🌻

@Painted_Owl 11 ай бұрын

Kevin is so food motivated; I love it. He just glows when enjoying something. It’s so entertaining

@janettelittle3347 2 жыл бұрын

My daughter and I are so excited to try this next season! We are sitting in the cold of Iowa (zone 5b) in January but dreaming of our spring garden in our new, much bigger yard.

@juliemartin8450 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are adorable! 🥰 It's such a nice break from the craziness of the world to just check in and see what you are doing next. Great job!

@jadestar1580 2 жыл бұрын

'A memory you never had!" Have to remember that one! That was enjoyable to watch. Yes 👍 for sunflower seeds! It's an art cracking and eating them with no hands.

@suburbanhomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Quite interesting. Someone said once the buds could be cooked to be like artichokes. I don’t know why I never tried. Also, since you have gas range you could singe it before adding the oil, to get roasted flavor, then add oil garlic, cook it in a covered skillet in very low heat. A sprinkling of paprika and rosemary you add the scent.

@hermonorossco7988 2 жыл бұрын

I Just want to tell you your movies are 🤩. They really are exceptional☺️

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I should have hit the range with it - good call on paprika too!

@jtrindle9383 2 жыл бұрын

We've eaten the wild sunflower buds here in Montana - one of the few wild treats left that drought and grasshoppers didn't do in this summer

@soumyasharma832 2 жыл бұрын

@@jtrindle9383 and how was it ??

@jtrindle9383 2 жыл бұрын

@@soumyasharma832 actually this year they were a little smaller and a bit on the bitter side because of the extremely dry conditions - but still had that -"earthy green" flavor

@melissabanyas1315 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!! Team sunflower all the way 🌻 This looks like something my kids (10 and 15) would LOVE ! I am excited to give it a try the next time we grow our own.

@lizshoemaker8713 2 жыл бұрын

This was fun, also I’m team sunflower seeds. Totally understand what you mean when you say it’s like a zen moment.

@safarichari 2 жыл бұрын

This made me really happy. Thank you for exploring and having a great time!

@kimberlyd317 2 жыл бұрын

A memory you never had! Best line ever❣️

@Heavenesque 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! this looks so interesting and I love the honest feedback as you guys try it! This is definitely going on my to do list!

@georgielang7627 3 ай бұрын

Now I might have to grow sunflowers again this year just to try this. Eating sunflower seeds around a campfire is a must for me.

@carolfields6837 2 жыл бұрын

So interesting, I bet it WAS good! Glad you had the curiosity to give it a try.

@jillianglazar1358 2 ай бұрын

This was fun to watch. Can't wait to try!

@erikaskaar 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this looked fun and delicious!

@HalfNoodley 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin needs to patent the Onion Stand™ asap. Such a great bit of technology, it would be a shame if someone stole the idea.

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly, open-sourced for the community LOL

@HalfNoodley 2 жыл бұрын

@@epichomesteadingTruly a man of the people.

@steveaumann6335 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never heard of anything like this with sunflowers, awesome video thanks for sharing.

@mygreatdilena1 2 жыл бұрын

Liked at "It's a memory you never had". Quite poetic ~

@Lilylanauze 2 жыл бұрын

That was fun watching!

@flapdoodlecacklberry 2 жыл бұрын

I love sunflower seeds! Definitely Zen moments eating them! You described his eating them so well. Also it was great learning about eating sunflowers this way.

@robinhazeslip1800 2 жыл бұрын

This is amazing! Thnks for sharing!

@avm2071 2 жыл бұрын

Team sunflowers. Thanks for sharing. It makes me want to grow it and prepare like you just did to eat.

@tinapayne2367 2 жыл бұрын

Omg gotta be one of my favorite videos yet....freaking awesome 😂❤🌻

@suekuly4723 2 жыл бұрын

wow! Never would have thought to eat a sunflower. Very interesting concept.

@flowerpixel 2 жыл бұрын

I've been obsessed with sunflowers for years so devouring the head seems appropriate 🌻 looks yummy Team sunflower seeds

@Marko-ek6tg 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got some sunflowers growing for the first time in my garden in Australia. Can’t wait to try and do this!!!!

@Redkruz 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to make this! Had 2 huge sunflower beauties and I was looking for something to do with them. Thx for this video

@nicolemiggin8358 2 жыл бұрын

Loves this video. Def gonna try it

@gallen8443 2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely team sunflower Never knew about using more than just for the seeds Would love to try

@adream226 11 ай бұрын

That was great so simple

@leneontheLord Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of my fastball days & eating sunflower seeds and then you mentioned baseball ... I'm like, YES, that's totally what I think of regarding the seeds! So cool.

@edwardsilvers2626 Жыл бұрын

Team Sunflower. You're right, it's like the action connects you to every point in time and space. In that moment everything seems to fall away. I think it's because the action of eating Sunflower seeds requires you to be present in the moment (at least for me). Also, getting that one magical tasting seed makes it all worth it as well lol.

@TheFragrantBunch 2 жыл бұрын

This looks so much fun!! And I'm 100% team sunflower seeds 🌻🌻🌻

@MairIsabell 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video a lot! It was unexpectedly very relaxing. Also not a pro but really enjoyed the plating 👏🏼 I need to try this with my sunflowers!!

@teresaholland4790 10 ай бұрын

I am an extreme foodie senior, and I had no idea you could do that. I learned such a cool thing to do with my granddaughters so excited to try this. Thank you for sharing with us.❤😮

@Rascal3l3 Жыл бұрын

Seems so fun

@carrieraupp757 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo Cool 😎 a couple days ago I was wondering if there was a use for the sunflower head. I am so glad I checked this out 🌻

@azpeach5680 2 жыл бұрын

I am SO trying this!!!!

@puppybones123 2 жыл бұрын

Ate seeds growing up. Loved them. My mom stopped smoking and it was her way of transitioning through that. After a few years, she would also eat them on her way home from graveyard shift to stay awake.

@denisechaoub90 2 жыл бұрын

Omg I never knew you could eat the head because I love sunflowers so cool!!👏👏

@Clarinda787 2 жыл бұрын

Team sunflower seeds for sure! Thanks for the great video!

@jenniferdeen3527 Жыл бұрын

Super fun! Loved watching thanks! Definitely subscribing and will consider next year if my crop is big enough

@saral9723 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this!! Just heard about eating them and then didn't want to deal with grill. Also love you tried eating all the parts. I'm looking forward to making these! I'm using some smaller sunflowers though so more personal sized!

@garyv2498 2 жыл бұрын

Going to be trying to grow sunflowers this year. Hopefully I'll get to try this.

@nevernevereverland 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to try this come summer.

@jaxx9204 Жыл бұрын

Love sunflowers and the seeds

@charliegroves 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the garlic mincing timelapse

@beinggreen24 2 жыл бұрын

Yum can’t wait to do it myself

@coolbeans-plantbased707 2 жыл бұрын

I have to try this!!

@Celine_does_everything Жыл бұрын

From a Mediterranean background i feel like sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and watermelon seeds. Are a part of my life because I remember hours of eating them, or opening the capsule and saving the seed. just so i can eat all of the seeds the seeds at the end. And the joy of getting to seeds in one capsule.

@milatalavera6388 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are hilarious! I love growing sunflowers, have never tried this, obviously will now. Ty😊

@marksmall7790 2 жыл бұрын

Always fun to try what may seem like an unlikely food source. This year I harvested hosta when it first emerged, just did a little stir fry with some chicken and veggies. Was actually good. Yes shocking. Best part is the plant sent up new shoots so I still had a plant.

@Lazydaisy646 2 жыл бұрын

Hosta?! How did it taste?

@seedrootsprouts2290 2 жыл бұрын

Ok! I’m game! Thanks for this Kevin!

@bunnbunnrunn2548 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely gonna try this with some of the sunflowers I have!

@loriekey5860 2 жыл бұрын

thanks! i get so many volunteer sunflowers in my yard from the neighbour's bird feeders and from other neighbours' sunflower projects. i'll hafta try this. plus, LOVE you and jacques on camera. now i know...

@charliegroves 2 жыл бұрын

Been waiting for this one...

@ElderandOakFarm 2 жыл бұрын

I have to try this this year!

@caliBornbEauty Жыл бұрын

I used to eat 'Polly Seeds' all the time when I was young so sunflower seeds are a yes for me! I love growing those gorgeous flowers!

@flourishplantman 2 жыл бұрын

That actually sounds delicious and I wanna grow that eventually

@Starcraftghost 2 жыл бұрын

Welllll… this motivated me to plant sunflowers next year! 😁

@mahani940 2 жыл бұрын

I am definitely with Kevin. I love sunflower seeds!

@roleciaburkhead3886 2 жыл бұрын

Team sunflower for me. Perfect for a driving trip. They totally keep you awake. Love em!

@gwackamoley 2 жыл бұрын

Ive been wanting to try this since i saw Baker Creeks video of it. When i grow sunflowers next year I’m going to try it!!!🌻

@KristopiaArt 2 жыл бұрын

I love the "Zen" of cracking and eating sunflower seeds.

@rockyusa2012 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting idea 🌻

@SD-ji9th 11 ай бұрын

Love this AMAZING!!!

@Qtchicky12345678 2 жыл бұрын

I'm totally with you Kevin, for sure a zen moment. I have ADHD so it kind of gives me the ability to fidget while also eating something and having my hands free to do other things. It's the same feeling as chewing gum. Very relaxing and helps focus my mind

@heylo757 2 жыл бұрын

It's a testament to your quality content that I saw y'all grub on this on IG, then came back for the full vid. Also next year growing sunflower is on my list!

@epichomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Lori!

@matthysloedolff 2 жыл бұрын

This is something I will now definitely try with my own sunflowers 👍

@CraigCrossley 2 жыл бұрын

It is MANDATORY for me to have sunflower seeds and/or pumpkin seeds in my car at all times. It calms me down and keeps part of my brain entertained during monotonous traffic or travel! I highly recommend it.

@lisahall3026 2 жыл бұрын

I love sun flower seeds so much

@xiezun9349 2 жыл бұрын

100% with the zen moment!!!

@lorenemccormick3004 Жыл бұрын

I’m going to grow sunflowers just so I can try this! Great idea to wrap it in foil. I think I’d going to use that method, and finish them off on the grill!🌻🌻🌻

@chisassinrollyoass2271 2 жыл бұрын

We're growing some for the first time this season so I guess we'll have to give it a go

@QuietSpacePhotoStudioLLC Жыл бұрын

When I was younger and fished a lot, Sunflower seeds & beer were staples!

@mellisarose5601 2 жыл бұрын

Sunflowers are my favorite flower in general and I also enjoyed eating the seeds. OMG, especially if they’re flavored seeds with spice. I eat them like my country uncles did when I was a little girl. Put a few in at a time and get all the good flavors or even just salt off then crack the shells, spit out the shells, and eat the nuts. I have a large produce garden as well which includes two different sunflowers this year instead of just the Russian variety I planted last year, which was great too! I can’t wait to try cooking and eating the whole thing.

@sallyplayzgames 2 жыл бұрын

Nice presentation!

@buckeyethor 2 жыл бұрын

I want to see this ingredient on Chopped. 🌻 🍴 Such a fun food experiment!

@nancycowell-miller4321 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely growing sunflowers next year!

@lisaespiritu2901 2 жыл бұрын

Such a kick to watch 😄🌻

@myriampedersen4162 2 жыл бұрын

Love sunflower seeds because they take a lot of time to eat so it would last quite awhile. Will try your recipe next year.

@elijahsanders1891 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, that looks really good. And I love that you got everything from homegrown plants. I love sunflower seeds, I hate taking off the shell :D Flavored sunflower seeds are great. Actually, one time in Singapore, we found chocolate-covered sunflower seeds! They were tasty.

@juliarroberts1621 2 жыл бұрын

Team Sunflower for sure. I will now grow sunflowers just to try this.

@LavenderDaisies 9 ай бұрын

Team Sunflower seeds-All the way! I would definitely try this. It looks great. 👍

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 2 жыл бұрын

I've never seen anyone eat a sunflower head before. How cool is that! Thanks so much for sharing! This was so interesting and informative 🌻🌱 I love scraping the little flowers off, its so satisfying for some reason lol

@StaceyHerewegrowagain 2 жыл бұрын

This was so awesome to watch you two chowing down on the sunflower heads😄 So cool. Would have never thought you could eat the entire head. I'll have to try this for sure!