Making Maple Syrup Off Grid (start to finish)

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3 ай бұрын

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Making maple syrup for the first time turned out to be my favorite project for the entire winter. It was so peaceful. Time in nature. Time by the fire. And the final product is so delicious. I wasn't sure if I was going to have enough time to start tapping trees this year, but figured might as well just start small now and learn as much as I can from my first season. I'm so glad I went for it, because now I know this is going to be a family tradition for years to come.
I know some people who are making syrup on a larger scale and run hoses through the whole forest, but there is something so magical about just putting up the metal buckets, collecting the maple water each day, and then boiling it all down on a big open fire. I'm excited to design our sugar shack, so we can enjoy homemade maple syrup all year long. And we're definitely going to be drinking maple water next season!!
Here's to more surprises in the future!
Big love,
Lou, Dana, Max & Freja
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@melissamidgley818 3 ай бұрын

This video is so incredibly heart warming. You guys are living such a wholesome life, connected so deeply to nature. The suprise, and your reaction to it is so sweet!

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Melissa ❤ really grateful to have such kind viewers like you around for our little adventures :) thanks for spending time with us, and hope you are having a wonderful week!!

@CreatingContent-ment 2 ай бұрын

This was one of my favorite videos you’ve made. I felt like I was there with you, making maple syrup. I felt your joy in the process.

@natashadelfiorentino970 3 ай бұрын

There is a chapter in the book 'Braiding Sweetgrass' that talks about the indigenous people of your region leaving maple sap in troughs to freeze overnight, the water separates off the sugars with each freeze, therefore saving firewood. Worth a try maybe? You have a beautiful life and property ❤

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Oh how wonderful! Thank you so much for the recommendation, I think I may have that book, if not will check the library ❤ thanks for the tip!

@Kat_Attack 3 ай бұрын

This was really lovely to see your love for maple syrup! Maple Syrup is a really important Indigenous knowledge and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). European settlers who first arrived to Turtle Island survived a winter and environment they were not used to because the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) shared maple syrup and sugar cultivation with them. It is so important to honour where this knowledge comes from, and that settler being on the land is intrinsically tied to Indigenous Ways of Knowing and relationality. They shared knowledge so that we (settlers) were able to survive and thrive. Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, a Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg scholar, artist, writer, and activist writes beautifully about an origin of maple syrup in her book As We Have Always Done. I highly recommend it! It is also really important to share Indigenous relationships with the land and their knowledges because maple syrup has been understood as a "Canadian" (i.e., settler) product, and Indigenous maple syrup makers were shamed for their sugar shacks. Hopefully, in the future you can bring some of these voices and perspectives into your maple syrup journey. I'm looking forward to it. Max and Dana looked so happy!

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Kat, that was really fascinating to learn and agree, super important ❤ Thank you for sharing, will try to get our hands on that book, it sounds like it will be illuminating in many ways!

@thelittlehomeaustralia 3 ай бұрын

As someone who lives in a tiny house with my little family I was thinking the whole time THERE IS NO WAY THIS IS ACTUALLY A SURPRISE! But seeing Dana's face it's so clear that you ACTUALLY pulled that off, what an amazing treat! Go papabear go!

@JAM20242 3 ай бұрын

We boiled sap over a campfire for the first time this year. I read to keep only 3-4 inches in the pot and keep it boiling, adding as it boils down. This worked great for us. We finished it inside. It was a magical time and the smokey finish to the syrup is so good!

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Oh that is so cool to know, thanks for sharing!! Will give this method a try :) ❤ hope you had a lot of joyful moments with your syrup!!

@H2Dwoat 3 ай бұрын

Hi, if you make some lime mortar and bond the stones of your fire pit you could incorporate the angle iron closer to the fire and also shelter the bottom of your pot from the wind.

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that idea!! ❤

@H2Dwoat 3 ай бұрын

@@WildWeRoam 👍

@v14da 3 ай бұрын

You are a real one, step by step improving and growing! Greetings from Serbia!

@twoforonecreativelife 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing experience and a “sweet” 😉 gift to your loves 💕. A true labor of love.

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

It really was such a sweet surprise ❤ Wishing you a week with sweet moments, too ❤

@kmarshall53 3 ай бұрын

You never cease to amaze me with your innovation and creativity! What a loving surprise! ❤

@kristiamartin 3 ай бұрын

Literally been crying since you surprised her 😭😭😭 (I just finished the video). Such a touching moment and so cute you did that for her. I’m not from anywhere you can do this so I’ve never seen the process. So simple and so cool. I figured you would get a lot of advice in the comments and I was not wrong haha.

@MsOwl22 3 ай бұрын

Wouldn't putting a lid on the pot be a good idea? I mean, just to get it to boiling point. Then remove it so it can evaporate. Love you're making this for Dana!

@Cicadassound 2 ай бұрын

Okay, that pancake batter though 👀 Cab we get the recipe for the pancakes? LOVED watching this video!! I’ve been watching you guys since the van, and seeing you build up the homestead and become parents is so incredible 🤍 My husband and I just found out we’re expecting, and I can’t wait to go back and watch old videos!! Love you guys SO much 🤍

@OneDawn4All 2 ай бұрын

This is one of the absolute most enchanting projects & videos you've produced, Lou❣️ I truly love it and hope I get to purchase some of your syrup someday!! 🤤💞🥞 🤤

@karenthomas1456 2 ай бұрын

You guys are so adorable, and now I know how maple syrup is made. 😊

@SweetHopeCookies 3 ай бұрын

I’ve watched every single video of yours from almost the beginning and this video right here is now a favorite. I love the joy you found for yourself in the process Lou and look forward to seeing where you take this new passion.

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Oh wow!! that is such high praise, thank you ❤ really kind of you to say!!

@kikijames7612 3 ай бұрын

The first year I did maple syrup I did the same as you in the house and my whole kitchen my walls my windows were covered in sticky sap from the steam that comes off so I'm hoping that your wall tent is okay. You're right it is very beautiful experience sitting out by the fire and smelling those Aromas your syrup is done when all the water has boiled off and you've reached approximately 218 degrees. You'll know that by when it starts to get rolling boil and it looks thicker and it starts to rise up to the top of your pot and you turn it off right at that moment and take it off and you know it's done and thick and beautiful and will store well.

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Oh gosh haha will have to go to the wall tent and have a closer look now, thank you for the heads up!! Also thanks so much for the tips, have written them all down!! really appreciated :) ❤

@kikijames7612 3 ай бұрын

😁🩵

@nomorehate9176 3 ай бұрын

Best Wild We Roam video ever!!! Congrats on the fabulous maple syrup!!!

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!! Thank you :) wishing you something that sweetens your week this week, too! ❤

@acmdv 3 ай бұрын

7:38 Walking like you've have an "Accident" in your trousers, lol.😆😁🤪😜

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Hahaha ❤

@wyntersynergyundignified 3 ай бұрын

1) what a beautiful and special surprise!! 2) I still can’t get over how magical a space you guys have and are creating ❤❤

@ricklenser3323 3 ай бұрын

I respect the way that you get an idea and get done. I also love that you have someone that really appreciates your efforts. Also thanks for creating the meditations. They're are a game changer for me.

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Rick, thank you so much ❤ really so happy and touched that you are enjoying the meditations!!

@marymoran719 3 ай бұрын

Wow Lou is there anything you can’t do!

@margiesheets6581 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video. Your joy and gratitude while making the maple syrup was so much fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your experience. Such a wonderful surprise for Dana and Max! 🧡

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Aw thank you so much, Margie!! Really glad you liked it, thanks for spending time with us ❤

@SpyderKing34 3 ай бұрын

Tell Lou he needs to update the Wild We Roam Songs/Volume 1 Playlist on Spotify. Wa deleting some old playlists I haven't listened to in a while. Been a follower if it since the video about it lol.

@rebenaq4506 3 ай бұрын

Sorry for my late response. 26 jars into 1 jar is mind boggling. But that is incredible. Your own maple syrup from your own land . Dana's response was adorable. You guys just amaze me with your forward thinking and all the effort you put in to make your lives better. ❤

@EatingApples9 3 ай бұрын

We do this with pommegranats in september to create a think and healthy molasse which has all kinds of health benefits. İt is called 'nar ekşisi'.

@mirjam058 3 ай бұрын

Haha, Freya looking at Lou making the pancakes: waiting, wishing, hoping 😂

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Haha truly! Those eyes are singing a whole love song to the pancakes ha! ❤

@leonalin82 3 ай бұрын

Happy Easter Dana, Lou and Max! 🐇

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Leona!! Hope you and Ken had a wonderful Easter, too ❤

@leonalin82 3 ай бұрын

❤@@WildWeRoam

@kimberlycoldren4237 3 ай бұрын

Always wanted to collect and make maple syrup, such a great project. Now I'm hungry.

@caseyodem1009 3 ай бұрын

Wow! So excited for you guys. Yummy 😋

@pjdave66 3 ай бұрын

No, thank you for sharing a part of your experience with us

@selenacoach7124 3 ай бұрын

Enjoy your work. I bet it taste amazing

@3izzy0 3 ай бұрын

Maple is my love language. I hope it's Dana's too! Your efforts will certainly mean so much 🤎

@charleneschmidt1920 3 ай бұрын

Wow, that was so sweet. Impressed with such a beautiful gesture. ❤

@blumebauer 3 ай бұрын

This is so much fun. I have been wanting to try to make maple syrup from our land as well. I’m inspired to try now!

@eliasandmel 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing! So fun watching Lou learn through trial and error. We hope to try this on our own someday. What a treat it would be to smell your own sugar shack boiling the sap from your own trees! A cool experience indeed.

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Really hope you can experience this too, it is so joyful as far as little projects go :) thanks for the kind words and hope you are doing really well ❤

@karenlanghofer8762 3 ай бұрын

Next time lid the pots until they come to a boil then remove the lids. They will come to a boil quicker since they wont be losing heat. Love that you are making your own syrup!❤

@bajaboolie 3 ай бұрын

That was so entertaining and interesting! I love how you surprised Dana, so sweet. He’s a keeper, Dana! 😃

@shereechampoux5424 3 ай бұрын

If you put the lid on it ! It will boil Faster!!

@hettybergwerff881 3 ай бұрын

That was I thinking!

@jayesh5131 3 ай бұрын

Simple logic

@9350mamamia 3 ай бұрын

Your channel always makes me smile ♡

@jc142 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful video! Thank you

@HeyHollyYoo 3 ай бұрын

I grew up in Ontario and I'm ashamed to say I never knew maple syrup wasn't brown straight out of the tree! This was one of my favourite videos because I get to see Lou do something that really excites him, and with Dana finding her passion in Meditation, I feel so blessed to be a witness of them reaching such fulfillment, and to see them so happy

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Aw Holly ❤ that is truly so kind of you to say! Thank you so much for your supportive words, its really appreciated :) thanks for spending time with us!! Hope you are doing well this season, too ❤

@LittlestWave 3 ай бұрын

Canadian here too and I also thought it came out of the tree brown lol.

@carolfaberpeake857 3 ай бұрын

The snow looks beautiful 🎉 yay on your first ever maple syrup quest!! 🎉 okay now I want pancakes ❤

@maureenjohnson6671 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of my favorite videos! YUM and so COOL!

@sharonoldham4374 3 ай бұрын

Lou, everything came out so good. The pancake with syrup looks so delicious 😋

@manonguinchard5829 3 ай бұрын

That is such a sweet surprise, your family is so adorable and lovely to watch

@jackie4595 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful

@maggivic 3 ай бұрын

Loved everything about this video!

@AlizaLUCA 3 ай бұрын

Use a lit on it until it boil. And I do agree with the person under to do something that it can get closer down to the fire. Astonishing very very nice done ❤

@pattyr6446 3 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ I loved every part of this week’s story. Can’t wait to try it at some point. Bravo🎉🎉🎉

@lynnemac1402 3 ай бұрын

What a wonderful process and beautiful surprise Lou x

@akneemoose3383 3 ай бұрын

Just lovely and pure like your syrup! Thank you and congratulations 🎉❤

@Jennifer-on8ln 3 ай бұрын

This is amazing!!!

@CutePreciousKitty 3 ай бұрын

I think this will be one of my favorite videos from yall. Oh such a great video!! Thank you for uploading!!

@SpyderKing34 3 ай бұрын

I wanna try it. Wishbi could buy one of those bottles.

@lynnwhalen1497 3 ай бұрын

👏BRAVO! Huzzah! Great job Lou! 👏❤

@rebeccasukhdeo 3 ай бұрын

What a special video. 🥹❤️

@deborahbell5372 3 ай бұрын

I grew up in Conn. and we did this every spring. so fun I miss that.

@susan_brehm_art 3 ай бұрын

Omg amazing!! 😍😍😍

@amycouzens7167 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@helloemilymills 3 ай бұрын

This was so charming 🤩 I'm jealous I don't get to smell & taste it 😂 Well done Lou. I had no idea sap was so watery!

@alexpfeiffer710 3 ай бұрын

Anyone else wish they could try the syrup too!

@DiyEcoProjects 3 ай бұрын

That was realy cool mate, well done. True love! All the best

@dianebinns9905 3 ай бұрын

WOW, thank you! The details were amazing. Love your videos. It was better than the show how its made. Happy Easter! ❤ Just super! Can't wait until the next one! 😊

@leonalin82 3 ай бұрын

Wow!

@mikeymad 3 ай бұрын

A friend of mine just did this as well. If I had the trees, 100% I would be boiling sap.. Looks and I am sure smells delicious. Well done Lou - cheers.

@ewagornisiewicz-kusiak6814 3 ай бұрын

Wow 🥰

@TheSissie 3 ай бұрын

Wow loved every minute ! Greetings from the Netherlands 😀😀

@azalea.adventures 3 ай бұрын

A little trick to make it easier to clean fire soot off pots is to rub them with dish soap on the outside before putting it on the fire.

@judygilbert9628 3 ай бұрын

Impressive.

@phillipgregory6517 3 ай бұрын

Jamaica 🇯🇲 here blessings congratulations to you and your family this could be a very good business venture for your family we here in Jamaica 🇯🇲 have not these trees the closest is honey form bees take care you and your family blessings

@WildWeRoam 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, Phillip!! Wishing you and your family many blessings in Jamaica ❤ Thank you for your kind words!

@dawnkupczyk4247 3 ай бұрын

I loved to visit the local Sugar Shakes each spring. I think maybe in your future you could build a sugar syrup structure that will help with maintaining heat without heat loss. Also a lid may help. And a large candy thermometer can help too with reading temps to see where you are in the process.

@j.b.5435 3 ай бұрын

Great video! I saw few years ago a family making Maple syrup and they had big but rather shallow pans on a huge fire stove they had outside. They processed around 50 gallons of sap. Just research and maybe you can even build your own set up/stove.

@Dev-Phantom 3 ай бұрын

cool

@emummy2 3 ай бұрын

I use flat food server warmer trays with a lot of surface on the fire outside to boil my sap down. The trays are sunk below the level of the cinder blocks to keep the heat right around the pans. gonna try propane outside ( 0r in a sugar shack) next year. It does look a bit thin, tho it will thicken up a bit. The ratio is AT LEAST 40:1-it all depends on the type of maple you tap, how wet it was last year and thru the winter. That said if its a bit thin but is going to be eaten up quickly-who cares? The only time I worry about it is if I'm going to can the syrup for later use.