Harvesting and Tasting my WEIRD and WONDERFUL Homegrown Produce!

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Join me for a walk around my gardens and food forest to harvest and taste some of the awesome fruit and vegetables that are ripe in Autumn! I'll share some unusual and weird types of fruit and edible plants, including some lesser-known gems, all bursting with flavor and nutrition.
From exotic fruits to rare and unusual edible plants, we'll uncover a world of interesting and delicious plants and harvest some homegrown produce too!
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I live on a 2 acre piece of land in New Zealand where we are turning a grass paddock into and abundant, edible paradise and food forest! So come along on this journey with me as I experiment with growing, and try to push the limits of what I can grow. I'll share with you my successes and failures so hopefully you'll learn from them and have a go yourself! Come learn with me and Subscribe to join this awesome community :)
0:00 Intro
0:28 Vegetable Garden Update - Chilies and Eggplant
2:26 Roselle & Ashwagandha
3:38 Why orange tomatoes are better than red tomatoes
5:16 Toothache plant
6:54 Chilean guava
7:35 Pepino melons
8:48 Tamarillo
9:32 Figs
12:37 Bottle Gourds and Tromboncino
14:22 Butternut squash
15:09 Blacktail mountain Watermelon
16:48 Grape Niagara
17:52 Peaches from seed
18:56 Harvest montage
19:36 Final harvest!
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@TheKiwiGrower 2 ай бұрын

🍆 eggplant suggestions anyone? 😅

@closetedstill 2 ай бұрын

I know people who dont like eggplant try 'Tortang Talong' and loved it, so maybe you can try that

@mrukhin 2 ай бұрын

Hi, Kiwi-master🤝🏻 eggplants are georgeous in pickled form, as "greek manzany" grab)) : you boil them 6-8min, cut them as envelopes, dehydrate some time by putting burden pressure. Then stuff with fresh carrots cut in straws, fresh garlic and fresh herbs ;- ). The brine alike tomatoes 2) As second variant you cut them round and roast till they are brown. Then put some fresh sour cream and tip of crushed garlic and, finally, you cover them by slice of fresh tomato ))) salt & black pepper to your taste 🤝

@NaomiJane-gk2cd 2 ай бұрын

I love to pan fry with a bit of good olive oil and a little salt Also great to stuff with some meat bolognase sauce and a bit of Parmesan on top and grill

@edstraker8451 2 ай бұрын

What a beaut video. Thanks for putting all of your hard work into 20 minutes. I'm like you, I can't stand eggplant. Perhaps you could smother them in chillies to mask the flavour..?

@ZoraAisling 2 ай бұрын

I never liked eggplant until I had it at a Chinese takeaway, cooked well with garlic and a little soy. But my tip for at home is cook it for at least twice a long as you think you should. I can't stand the texture of it still has any bite to it. You might like to wrap it in tin foil whole and pop it in the oven for 40 mins. The insides come out almost like a dip.

@joeodoherty3908 2 ай бұрын

Honestly mate, you don’t need to ask if we want to see a video on something, a video on everything all the time would be brilliant!

@shawnalajame7888 28 күн бұрын

This was every bit as agriculturally inspiring as Bob Ross was to the artistic. THANK YOU!! Keep them coming!!!!

@kristofp72 2 ай бұрын

I never understood why italians call tomatoes "golden apples" but if they were orange when introduced it makes sense.

@patrickdemarcevol 2 ай бұрын

Eggplant, known as aubergine outside of America and as I can gather, NZ 😀The eggplant variety actually looks like an egg because it's white and in the shape of an egg, which most aubergines are not! A great vegetable in the Mediterranean cuisine, and absolutely delicious. If I may give you my favourite recipe (I'm a retired chef from the South of France) : cut the aubergines in thick slices (one centimeter), salt them both sides and let them get rid of their water for an hour, dry the slices on paper towel, then fry them in a pan both sides in olive oil, leave them to cool and then make little burgers with one slice bottom, then a slice of fresh goat's cheese, a slice of tomato, half a basil leaf and another slice of aubergine on top. Put all these on a plate, with a drizzle of olive oil and pepper. It's fantastic

@ziggybender9125 2 ай бұрын

This right here is the way. He left out one important part though, you want to fry both sides to be dark which takes maybe 5-6 min a side.

@patrickdemarcevol 2 ай бұрын

5 to 6 minutes each side? Nah! That would be completely burned and enedible. You don't want them to be burned, just fried until golden, they must be soft and tender in the middle. You can turn them a few times so that you get the right colour.

@ziggybender9125 2 ай бұрын

@@patrickdemarcevolNah I'm going off of ThatDudeCanCook's video on it. I've tried it his way and with less color and his way is better tasting.

@patrickdemarcevol 2 ай бұрын

@@ziggybender9125 Interesting conversation. I just checked the video you were referring to. I can imagine the bitterness of the produce when fried as black as he does. A matter of taste perhaps? Try it my way, you'll see 😀

@ziggybender9125 2 ай бұрын

@@patrickdemarcevolThere's no other vegetable or meat suggested to cook this way with. With specifically Eggplant it doesn't get a bitter burned taste, rather a caramelized taste that gives a lot more depth to the flavor while the middle remains nice soft texture. It would only take you a few extra minutes to just try it for yourself next time. Sonny in that video has high end restaurant experience, I wouldn't knock it till you rock it.

@morgie39 2 ай бұрын

There's something so satisfying about eating food you've grown yourself!

@blessingsfromthegarden 2 ай бұрын

More videos like these please. Thoroughly enjoyed. Watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲 😊.

@N.N-Dimethyltryptamine 2 ай бұрын

That was the fastest 20 minutes ever. Great to hear from you Kalem ❤

@kathybrandt6060 2 ай бұрын

I really enjoy this kind of video where you show us everything you’ve grown and what is your final result.

@PonderousPug 2 ай бұрын

Yeah I'd love to see you taste test your peppers!

@angietaylor5311 2 ай бұрын

Yes to more videos going around the garden

@jonaseckardt4952 Ай бұрын

You Inspire Me to start a bit of gardening once I'm older and can have a little soil for myself! Love from Germany

@mathewblanc9936 2 ай бұрын

Beryl Shereshewsky has a great video on different eggplant dishes, highly recommend!

@entourage8555 2 ай бұрын

Living the dream mate. Cooking and growing food in own beautiful garden❤

@matt5905 2 ай бұрын

We totally need more videos from you! ✨🌿 Amazing harvest! And your garden is stunning! I wish someday I can visit New Zealand and your garden 🏡

@Melanin32 Ай бұрын

Yes please continue to do these videos it was fun to see all the different food you grow

@Proud_zionist3 27 күн бұрын

Eggplants are awesome. Its very easy to grow and usually i pop them in the oven (or on the grill) sometimes with garlic until its deflated and mushi, when its colds you can peel it and mash it add thini ,lemon, salt and pepper . Its kind of a spread/salad . Also just fried Eggplant is awesome as a topping to a pita .

@aussiecountry9320 2 ай бұрын

This is my favorite channel to live vicariously through for all the fun things I cant grow in my zone and garden asthetics in general.

@kolis_ 2 ай бұрын

Roasted eggplants are yummy. In the Caribbean we peel the skin, curry them, mash them and eat it with rice.

@TatyanaYurkhova 2 ай бұрын

It is so much fun to watch! I was drooling for entire time!!!🤤

@melsyoutube Ай бұрын

19:47 what a beautiful shot!!! you live in paradise

@bublhed 2 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this type of format very much. My favorite way to prepare eggplant - specifically the slim type - is to boil them first. I prefer to peel them first but some do it after boiling. (Leave the stems on) After they have cooled flatten them gently with a fork. Dip them into some beaten eggs and cook them in a pan. I like to flavor some olive oil with scallions before cooking the eggplant. I’ve also cooked them in a little coconut oil.

@tildars 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful garden. Loved this harvest and tasting video👍❤

@vishwanath-ts 2 ай бұрын

This is life❤

@brendancull 2 ай бұрын

Awesome to see your harvest, Calem! We are just starting seeds here in Canada, so it's quite inspirational to see the bounty you've had.

@carissa9235 Ай бұрын

Love ashwaganda plant and all the different fruit and veggies you grow. NZ looks so beautiful!

@helenharland6050 2 ай бұрын

Eggplant Parmigiana, grilled on BBQ, in a Pasta sauce, an Italian friend would make a dish with fried eggplant patties covered in Passata and baked in oven, delicious and tasted just like meat.

@banangnang 2 ай бұрын

For eggplants, I think the biggest mistake people make is not cooking them enough and they end up a bit rubbery and stink. You need to REALLY cook them down to unlock the sweetness. My favourite (easy) method is to grill them on the barbie. Cut them lengthways about 2-3 Cm in thickness. Salt them and let sit for a half hour. No oil yet! Just salt and time. Then lay them on a very hot well oiled grill Cook them until they are what I call 'golden black'. Thick black grill marks and deep golden brown in between. You won't overcook them as quckly as you think so don't hold back on colouring them, this is what makes them sweet, a bit like caramelising an onion. When you're happy with the colour, set aside and let them cool for a few minutes. Then generously drizzle your best extra virgin olive oil all over them. Grind some pepper over them, chuck some chopped parsley over them, and you're done. This also goes great with other herbs, olives, capers, tomatoes, garlic, etc.

@sybillbaldauf2100 17 күн бұрын

Makes me jealous to see all your fruits and vegetables! I try so hard to get stuff growing in Bali. Some works, most not. Love your video.

@tomasosorno266 Ай бұрын

Please make more of these, maybe with a walk-around tour!

@carolineashley7456 2 ай бұрын

Omg Littlefoot munching the tree star 😂🥹

@soutpilaar 2 ай бұрын

Nice to see. I like garden tours. See many nice vegatables an fruit that you dont always find in shops

@008ay.sumanth7 Ай бұрын

You can make very good soup with Roselle leaves. Put some dried fish, water, salt, chilli and boil for like 20-30 mins. It tastes good.

@risingtraditions 2 ай бұрын

Yeah its great to learn all the interesting details about veges, like the stuff about the tomatoes, super cool! Keep up the good work!

@lisathiedeman4487 Ай бұрын

What an amazing paradise! Awesome work!!❤

@vanessalake4468 2 ай бұрын

Wow so many fruits and veggies! Great content.

@adelmhiri3747 2 ай бұрын

Baba gannoush , amazing dish to use and appreciate egg plant

@MitchK_ 2 ай бұрын

I'm always impressed when you show off your garden, and your exotic plants you grow and eat. It's Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your hard work to the world man❤

@PeterEntwistle 2 ай бұрын

Wow, absolutely incredible, Kalem! I can't wait for this season. All the fruit trees are starting to bloom here, so it won't be long 🙌

@7991noraA 2 ай бұрын

Love your garden and the videos about it!

@rugbyiant 2 ай бұрын

Always a Highlight when I see your videos pop-up, I love how you grow things but don't actually like eating them....Keep doing what you are doing, it bring enjoyment to loads (100% defo me).

@LindaDawkins-ux1vp 15 күн бұрын

Amazing harvest.

@ferch52 2 ай бұрын

Awsome garden that´s because you add love to your labor keep up....

@ralfielicious 2 ай бұрын

Really fascinating, thank you!

@tangocat4370 Ай бұрын

Love these harvest videos!

@taylorjones4939 2 ай бұрын

Love your channel and kind natural tone. Wish you would do more videos regularly. Great job.

@SharonE1230 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful harvest❤

@cristianandrei5462 2 ай бұрын

Here is the recipe of a traditional Romanian eggplant salad that I like a lot. (chat gpt helped me translate and format it, but I checked it to be sure and it's accurate). **Ingredients:** - 3-4 large eggplants - 3-4 tablespoons of mayonnaise - 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced - 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil - Juice from 1/2 lemon or to taste - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste - Optional: a few sprigs of finely chopped parsley for garnish **Instructions:** 1. Wash the eggplants and pat them dry. 2. Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat. 3. Cut the eggplants in half lengthwise. 4. If using a grill, place the eggplant halves directly on the grill grates, cut side up. Grill for about 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft, turning occasionally for even cooking. 5. If using an oven, preheat it to 400°F (200°C). Place the eggplant halves, cut side down, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 25-30 minutes, or until the skin is wrinkled and the flesh is tender. 6. Once cooked, remove the eggplants from the grill or oven and let them cool slightly. 7. Using a spoon, scoop out the softened flesh from the eggplant skins and transfer it to a mixing bowl. 8. Mash the eggplant flesh with a fork or potato masher until it reaches your desired consistency. 9. Add the minced garlic, mayonnaise, olive oil, and lemon juice to the mashed eggplant. Mix well to combine. 10. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. 11. Let the eggplant salad rest for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. 12. Optional: Garnish with finely chopped parsley before serving.

@orlando1a1 2 ай бұрын

A great video - please do more of them!

@chubbz4211 2 ай бұрын

My dad has always loved growing chilies but has never quite been able to nail down the best methods for keeping them going and getting decent yields. A video on your reapers and such would be a great help. Love your work Kalem! Thank you for continuing to inspire so many of us to pick up a trowel and get our thumbs green!

@kiraselene45 2 ай бұрын

Your best video yet!

@nickcalogaras3218 2 ай бұрын

great video mate, definitely keen for more garden tour/foraging videos

@fortunatetalisman 2 ай бұрын

everything just looks sooooo good!

@natiusvideos7968 2 ай бұрын

Inspiring stuff. Can’t wait to find my own space and do some stuff

@longuevalnz 2 ай бұрын

Good luck with the roselles- I’m growing them too this year, Northland

@fabe61 Ай бұрын

More of this! So cool

@journeyoflife1188 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, so inspiring watching you harvest your produce! 😍

@marcelmartin2173 2 ай бұрын

Absolutly love it!❤

@cindystimson3632 2 ай бұрын

I love this type of video. Watching you gather, taste and talk about the different foods was glorious. Also, I got to hear about a lot of foods that I have never heard of.

@stephenwick743 2 ай бұрын

I enjoy watching all of your videos. Your presentation is clear and straightforward and communicates your enthusiasm. Always a pleasure.

@kellynbtln8234 2 ай бұрын

Hey Caleb, awesome vid, first time I tried eggplant was like a lil burger. Slice in rounds, fry until soft, maybe search up how long to cook for. So these are like the bun with cheese and tomato in the middle. Sprinkle with salt. Very tasty

@rakiyeaah 25 күн бұрын

You can make pasta alla norma with eggplant! Or fry them up and put them on pizza! If you fry them it's important to salt and press them thoroughly to release the excess water. Anyway, great video!!!

@ThePotatoPlayz 11 күн бұрын

I love harpest vids

@genbank6326 2 ай бұрын

Awesome what kind of plants you grew in your garden! Like your other videos it's a nice inspiration 😊 Also i had a good laugh at 6:00 My mind is ruined by the internet.😂

@Gwoose 2 ай бұрын

Love your videos - i always see new varieties of fruit and veg I've never even heard of before! Very informative thank you!

@prubroughton1864 2 ай бұрын

I think the black skinned red inside looks like brunoro black my favourite 😊

@unclebubbaknowseverything9143 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely Yes!! Can't wait for the tamarillo video as well. I've got 18 little trees I grew from one store bought fruit. I've been giving a few to my neighbors as gifts ... Also an update on the white sapotes would be awesome.. Howdy from Texas 🤠

@nbarbettini 2 ай бұрын

I second all of this!

@snowfuller7599 2 ай бұрын

Love these videos of yours. I like to stay with you on your jorney building your garden and food forest. Great to see you now reaping the rewards. Looking good. 👍

@tsu_draws1078 Ай бұрын

Dyk the toothache plant's leaves are also edible, tastes refreshing and less tongue numbing. Its delicious in salads, chutneys and NE Indian dish like Singju. Btw the flowers can also be dried and used in recipes and also in flavouring chilli flakes and powder, when made the right way it really tastes O-so delicious 😋

@brianna56ism 2 ай бұрын

Wow Rosella jam is beautiful

@rowanwhite3520 2 ай бұрын

I always enjoy your videos! Thank you!

@songbirdrosa 2 ай бұрын

I'm actually starting some roselle seeds right now! Your videos are really helpful, I live in a very similar climate and also in the Southern hemisphere, so they're very relevant

@PurpleLiam1 2 ай бұрын

I love your videos. They are so relaxing and informative, makes me wanna try so many different types of fruit and vegetables.

@sophiegossage 2 ай бұрын

What a great video, thanks so much! More like this please!

@icsouls Ай бұрын

Awesome video, 😀

@sayedsheik4722 2 ай бұрын

love seeing this type of video!!! 🙂

@yaminshaikh4702 Ай бұрын

Really liked this video ❤️

@danielapettus7693 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video

@urizen7613 2 ай бұрын

I strongly recommend Oaxacan Jewel as an orange tomato.

@assafcohen3173 2 ай бұрын

First of all, great video! I love your videos. Also, it looks like you live in the Shire :) Everything about these videos calms me down.

@WilderDust 2 ай бұрын

Love it! My mouth was watering! You have a fantastic garden 💞

@JeffrotheDude 2 ай бұрын

I looove eggplant Parmesan, great way to cook them

@AlysDelft-mw3wq 2 ай бұрын

Wondrful thank you

@viclarock5321 2 ай бұрын

All your hard work has paid off. What a bountiful harvest! Those eggplants are delicious sauteed with chicken or any meat of your choice with garlic, onions, basil, and other spices of you choice, (optional) add soy sauce and oyster sauce to flavor; if you like it hot, throw in some of your chili peppers into the mix. I wish I am in Australia I would love to try growing those white eggplants from seeds. Could seeds be sent to the USA from Australia? Asking for a friend lol 🤣Joking. Amazon sells the seeds in the USA.

@Naive_Assassin29 2 ай бұрын

Loved the video waiting for many more like these😊

@peetagrunkle518 2 ай бұрын

I’m jealous over your cape gooseberries! I’m way down Southland way and I fear I won’t have any ripe before the frosts hit lol

@apricotjuice5891 2 ай бұрын

i wish i had the climate for such a food forest

@arthur0144 Ай бұрын

Loved it

@lucamartinelli1156 2 ай бұрын

More!!!❤

@AJScraps 2 ай бұрын

The best Kiwi video is the tasting video😂😆

@MilkManagesMonkeys 2 ай бұрын

I love you man this is so awesome.

@ashtonhendrick8985 2 ай бұрын

Im a big fan of slicing up eggplant and then sauteing them with olive oil, salt, and cajun spice. Its weird, I know, but hey its pretty good.

@cannedmusic 2 ай бұрын

fresh basil, tomatoes, peppers...mmmm

@oxenrat Ай бұрын

That peach with the dark leaves, dark skin and orange flesh is a Hiawatha. I have a few in Taranaki

@juelzm149 2 ай бұрын

Always love your videos! I found the tomato tree to be of particular interest along with those gorgeous peaches! Def liked this style of video! Cheers

@gardensforliferiverton 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely awesome! Abit of climate envy coming from Murihiku Southland! Just yum!

@nbarbettini 2 ай бұрын

I'm definitely interested in the tamarillo video once they are ripe! Just started growing a few varieties in my backyard garden but they are still too young to fruit.

@sheilamailhes3329 2 ай бұрын

I make Eggplant Parmesan. My family loves it❣️ The secret is to slice the eggplant, sprinkle it with salt, and wait a few hours in the fridge. I let mine set overnight. It draws the bitterness out and makes a much more flavorful product.👍