This is becoming too much

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It has been raining a LOT here, and I'm kind of over it. But life goes on, so here's a day in my off-grid life in Central Portugal
Chapters:
0:00 Morning walk, a lost dog?
5:45 Sowing a new batch of peas
10:30 Winter garden is doing well!
12:09 Removing passed away summer veg
14:21 Stuffed peppers
17:10 Tidying inside
19:20 Content plan
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@emveecee Жыл бұрын

Yay, a mid- week episode!! Hope you have a great "vacation" in January- glad you gave advance notice that you'd be off, otherwise I'd worry about you. What a sweetie Bo is!!!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I’m hoping for some good relaxing time, but we’ll see how that works out 😅

@nancibishof6462 Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead With small children to watch over and care for the only relaxing time is when they are asleep. Then you have time to give attention to tasks that need doing.

@rosbeaton637 Жыл бұрын

Good for you for deciding to take January off! It is sure to be rejuvenating and recuperative for you all. (And may the rain behave and give you sunshiny days.😘) Meanwhile we can enjoy the extra videos. The garden is truly looking lush and productive despite the weeds.

@jeanettefrancis6473 Жыл бұрын

We are in New Zealand where it is usually sunny and getting into summer in December. But each year the winter and spring get longer and the weather is more rainy and windy. This year it has rained so much over the whole country and the wind has been so high they have been closing the forest for horse riding in our area (Auckland). Our summer veges are being planted later. Everyone feels the way you do. Lets hope our summer comes and your rain stops long enough to get outside and do lots of things.

@pauline-bc-com-missp Жыл бұрын

I love your cooking segments, you should do more 👍🥘. So simple but looks soooo delicious

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@robynclarke5274 Жыл бұрын

Louie is having the time of his life exploring.Walking is a good time to relax and think.

@whizzywoo582 Жыл бұрын

A nice midweek surprise :) You might find slicing the peppers downwards instead of taking the tops off, they're easier to eat then - and roast them in the oven for 30 minutes before stuffing them otherwise yes, they can be unpleasantly crunchy :D Good idea to take January off - it's relentless otherwise! Are we going to have a hunt the strange doggie?

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I don't think we'll try to hunt the dog, haven't even seen it yet just heard it

@christines5430 Жыл бұрын

I can well imagine how the rainy weather is getting to you. Glad that you decided to take some time out for yourself❤

@leestimis9264 Жыл бұрын

Girl be thankful and great full after the summer you had. Rain is life. You can grow food better with rain. There are plants or vegetables that can only grow during fall cold Rainey weather.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Would be great if it wasn't all day every day though 🙃

@teedub1990 Жыл бұрын

Taking a break is perfectly understandable. We'll be here when you get back.

@bettyferguson2815 Жыл бұрын

in the US it was very DRY in the summer, we are finally getting rain. It was much needed.

@tinamincheski2195 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting us know about January.... It's always a worry when we don't... see ....all is well ! I can relate to the feeling of enough rain..one of those...can't live with it....can't live with out it... kind of things Looking forward to what ever you have planned . Stay well 😊

@PortugalfromScratch Жыл бұрын

Hang in there! It looks like the rain is only just beginning! I love living in a country where I look forward to the rain but ya, there’s a limit! Good idea to sneak out for walks where you can… with an umbrella!

@jennyjohnson9012 Жыл бұрын

I know that rainy feeling, we had weeks of it here, now its freezing! Definitely take a break in January, we'll all be here when you return. Love Bo and his cute dimples. Take care.

@mfrodyma1480 Жыл бұрын

your soil is looking better with each season!!

@margaretstanton7567 Жыл бұрын

A great fall garden! And a darling little helper!

@luisaleonardi666 Жыл бұрын

Everyone needs some "me time" every now and then. Good nice walks are game changers so don't miss them. Nice idea to make your dog happier with a playmate. Your property will be a heaven for them. From the video we can see a large land becoming more beautiful day after day. So best wishes for keeping up the great care for all around your life. ❤️ .

@christines5430 Жыл бұрын

Your winter garden is looking amazing!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm happy with how it is looking :)

@ChristineKelly1000 Жыл бұрын

Bo is a beautiful child God bless him.❤

@Nulife23 Жыл бұрын

Oh yummy on the stuffed peppers! Your garden is still doing well! How wonderful. Mine is under a few inches of snow. Did you know that the broccoli leaves are very nutritious? Yes indeedy.....just dry the leaves and powder them up to add to soups...

@JD-gz8ko Жыл бұрын

Whoot an extra video. I think I like the rainy season.

@jonathanleonard1152 Жыл бұрын

Good shots of small plants on rocks.

@oliviagomesdacosta5517 Жыл бұрын

It's winter time! It's nice too! In a few days I will be there!

@MPena-hd6pg Жыл бұрын

I just noticed how much the baby looks like his Mama. Right down to the dimples.

@veronicabalfourpaul2288 Жыл бұрын

When I first came to Portugal it rained for five months! And that was normal... 26 years ago. It's hard with young kids.

@keithbrandon8540 Жыл бұрын

Nice surprise seeing the unexpected upload! Lovely morning walk, can understand the need to get out and clear the mind. Lovely welcome back mum from Bo! Greenhouse looking good as well as the other crops so you must be something right!! Seriously, working with the weather conditions, young ones, machine breakdowns, utubing etc etc a January break is a good idea. Bo walking right where you want to sweep made me chuckle., he knew what he was doing . All the best to you, see you next time 👍

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

He's very mischievous 😅

@NoeleenGrima Жыл бұрын

Bo is just adorable ❤❤

@leestimis9264 Жыл бұрын

Tobacco leaves are applied to cuts as an antiseptic and to stop bleeding. Ground tobacco leaves were also used as “snuff” (inhaled through the nose) for medicinal and ritualistic purposes. Tobacco smoked is sometimes blown into the ear to treat

@jamesmattoon9479 Жыл бұрын

Every time it rains, just visualise your aquifer refilling and it will make you feel positive about it ! In England we also had above average rainfall this November, but only after a VERY long drought, Just like you ! SO Europe in general could use a cold /wet winter, big time ! Time to keep doing the rain dance ! Think how green, beautiful and easy the spring would be if it rains and rains !! J

@adrianamoules3446 Жыл бұрын

Your garden looks good

@rhondajo3 Жыл бұрын

I totally understand about too much rain and too many cloudy days! It can bring depression! Praying for sunny days for you in the coming days! 😀

@monalingan9523 Жыл бұрын

Yay! A mid-week video! I totally understand about taking the month of January off. Little Bo is the cutest, but I imagine he is running circles around you. I am looking forward to seeing what you do in January, that we shall find out in February.

@candynewton4945 Жыл бұрын

Bo is adorable like his mother. Looking forward to your new project. Have a nice vacation. Thank you for sharing your family. 🇺🇸🌹

@JohnCurtinmadrid Жыл бұрын

Could also be a fox you´re hearing. We have a pair nearby and at night the bark often sounds like a small dog. Our beagle goes berserk!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

We can hear some foxes at night too, but this didn't sound like that.

@lindamaldonado6807 Жыл бұрын

The plants along the water, especially the little white flowers pretty. I love the sound of the little creek.

@debrandw246 Жыл бұрын

Same is happening with us in UK. Rain and freezing. Getting a bit tired of grey cloud , no sun and rain. Enjoy your vacation. X

@isnoo1 Жыл бұрын

Do what YOU need to do girl......... rest and enjoy life!! HUGS

@juanitakauffman6336 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy the time off.

@chrisj49300 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Glad to see you have projects for yourself. Take good care, a lot of people love you.

@leoniekrijgsman7792 Жыл бұрын

Gezellig hoor een extra vlog. Ik ben benieuwd met welk spannend project jullie komen. Ik kan mij voorstellen dat het “verplicht” binnen zitten, zeker in een beperkte ruimte, je enorm tegen gaat staan. Hopelijk kunnen jullie snel aan het huis beginnen. Heerlijk om Bo zo lekker bezig te zien met mama helpen. Sterkte met de regen. In Nederland krijgen we nu een paar nachten met vorst.

@junielaine4211 Жыл бұрын

Thank for sharing! Greetings from Finland where we also have lots of gray and darkness right now. 🥰

@Metalmaxm Жыл бұрын

We say that: Filled peppers and of course cook in super nice sauce. Then we eat it cooked potato. I kind of hacked and slashed my English here, but you get the idea 😂

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Sounds good :)

@donloughrey1615 Жыл бұрын

Stuffed green peppers are one of my favorites(we call them 'stuffed greenies). My wife does not precook the peppers, she cooks them at 350 deg. F for 1 1/2 hours. they turn out great. She also puts a small amount of tomato juice in the bottom of each pepper, water in the pan about 1/3 up the peppers and dumps the rest of the juice all over everything. I think precooking makes them mushy. Yours looked delicious. Thanks for sharing with us.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@kavabean Жыл бұрын

Brilliant. January off is a great idea.

@ericmehl1356 Жыл бұрын

You deserve a break. Você merece uma folga de tudo. Parabéns! Bo is so ebullient! He's a lot of fun, but busy!

@denislegault9864 Жыл бұрын

glad to see you more this month and hopefully whatever you are doing in January works out for you and your family...can hardly wait to hear what you guys do then...I enjoy the channel

@linara7157 Жыл бұрын

Sweet Bo😊💕

@deehalpern8988 Жыл бұрын

Yay! I love the extra videos! ❤️

@daffs0 Жыл бұрын

Great video nice to see you and Bo having fun Looking forward to February to see what you have been doing 😁

@visakaweerasinghe4236 Жыл бұрын

Oh ....we will miss you all, but good to have some rest. Your videos so nice and relaxing. I like so much. Take a Rest and come with good plans and good video. Have a good time, and take care. 💝💖💗

@bboice08 Жыл бұрын

Got the plan! Bo is so cute!! Can't wait to see what you get up to!! Best to all!!

@evablcher8788 Жыл бұрын

I really like that you are supposed to have a kind of vacation in January so you can work a lot!!! All the best to you and your family.

@juanitakauffman6336 Жыл бұрын

Your lunch sounded good to me. I enjoy your videos.

@eartecathy7378 Жыл бұрын

I did not see any kale in your garden. Maybe I missed it. It should do well this time of year and makes a nice base for soup stock. I am glad you are coping with the weather.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

We grow other brassicas more suited to our climate. We have some kale growing in the greenhouse but it stays very small.

@janenewley1014 Жыл бұрын

I shall miss your blogs in January BUT, of course, what a good idea to give yourself a break from them to do something else….refreshing for you…and we shall enjoy seeing you enormously on your return😀😀😀😀. Meanwhile more to enjoy in December. Have fun, Jinxy

@elainekaufman2264 Жыл бұрын

Love the extra time with you

@junco477 Жыл бұрын

Ahhhh, Bo ❤

@nancibishof6462 Жыл бұрын

You know Nick and Sarah have a wonderful dog for you that they rescued and need to rehome. Its a win-win! Stuffed peppers was one of my favorite meals that my mom would make for us. She topped them with a spicy tomato sauce while they baked in the oven.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

She's a little far for us, and I think they're already too attached to her now 😅 Spicy tomato sauce sounds good!

@katefinnegan8129 Жыл бұрын

Will miss you in January but you are certainly entitled to a break. Enjoy your time with your family. See you in February or whenever you are ready to reveal your project. Take care. Rain is a bummer, but it is necessary for the plants.

@jannetomlinson1831 Жыл бұрын

Lea, please keep an eye out for parcel post says 8-12 working days from Melbourne,love all your vids can’t wait till you are able to get on with your home,

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks Janne, we will check the post box soon :)

@anniemac3075 Жыл бұрын

Extra videos for a while, great stuff! January sounds exciting, enjoy it when you get to the end of December & take a well earned break from KZfaq 🐱👍

@rollandjoeseph Жыл бұрын

I'm glad for the extra video AND that you're taking a break..you deserve to get away from it for a bit , it's got to be exhausting at times 😉 ..im excited to see what's to come!! Bo cracks me up when he pops into the picture with that smile🤣😅 . Anyhow, im glad to see you hiking more for your own well being , it helps to clear the mind and re-enter you😌... try to incorporate it into your weekly regimen, a little "forest bathing" is very beneficial 🙂✌️

@BGazzah Жыл бұрын

Today my greenhouse had a low of -2.2 C and a high of 6.4 and Im still getting slug damage, but at least it was the first day in 3 weeks with no rain :) Love the cooking sections, those peppers looked great. Enjoy your Jan break will miss you all, but the bigger project sounds intriguing :)

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I can send you some more rain if you'd like 😅

@iefkevanschaick1548 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@semqueixas Жыл бұрын

Good surprise episode😃... Cool !!!

@terrygauvin3961 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing your next video super interesting great job 👍

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@adrianamoules3446 Жыл бұрын

So cute.

@sandrabeauchamp4207 Жыл бұрын

Blessings beautiful family 💯♥️🙏

@roo9565 Жыл бұрын

i hope the rain eases up soon!

@LindaSchreiber Жыл бұрын

I'm surely welcoming the extra videos! And I love the idea of your 'January vacation'. Heaven knows, you have more than earned the time off.... I'll be excited to see the new project! But don't drive yourself too crazy.... Get some good relax-time, as well! I see that Bo is taking his job of tromping through the sweep piles seriously! Bodes well for his future professional life ;) [[All the rain is recharging the land and the aquifer, etc etc etc, but it has to drive you a bit bugwah....]]

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda, I'll try to relax a little as well...

@annaapple7452 Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good plan! I have found being outside in the rain is a lot more bearable with good rain gear, think goretex, well-made things, and comfy wellies (I used to do fieldwork). But they do cost a ton...

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

It's not too bad, we have some good gear. But hard to do the things we need to, mainly repairing the electric on the digger.

@riskodisko Жыл бұрын

Its pouring like a diluvium, and some amazing lightnings too...hang tight!!! Abraço!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Was very intense last night!

@user-nt8ck4zg4z Жыл бұрын

Hi the couple i follow who are also in southern Portugal have a dog looking for a good home. You might know them ,ken and Gina. Their channel is OK Portugal and it was on one a their vlogs in the last week.

@rosn55 Жыл бұрын

Your little boy is so beautiful xx

@frigolero Жыл бұрын

What a rain! We are also inside most of the time. In the few hours that it's dry outside it's always nice to walk outside in the lush green nature

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

It's been a lot!

@frigolero Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead today even more, it's turning in a river here!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

@@frigolero think all our streams are running again, will go out to film some later :)

@portugal1969 Жыл бұрын

Don't blame you, take a break ,enjoy family and chill

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Everyone deserves time off work :)

@anaeccles7951 Жыл бұрын

Lovely for you to take a break… this little guy does keep you on your toes… I bet

@greggmcclelland8430 Жыл бұрын

It is raining in central illinois usa today. I used the opportunity to work on a project I have wanted to work on for a long while. I read the repair manual for a john deere 550G track loader. I plan to re-cover the seat. I also bought steel square tube for making a chainsaw mill rail system. Similar to the one that "surviving Ringworm" channel uses. I bought the same chainsaw as he uses and hope to make lumber.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Sounds good! Wish we had a nice workshop to work on things

@greggmcclelland8430 Жыл бұрын

@@ourportuguesehomestead oh, no workshop...just out in the open. You have to do what you can with what you have. Its OK. I bought the track loader for an OK price knowing it needs work to do some work and then to resell. I like seeing your videos.

@beatricerodriguez6696 Жыл бұрын

Your son is so cute and learning fast.

@armandodesousa6375 Жыл бұрын

Bo does not seem to mind the rain! great video.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

He does not mind at all 😅

@oliveoil4487 Жыл бұрын

Bo is so Adorable🥰

@maureen8930 Жыл бұрын

I really hope you learn drive it would great for you !!!

@janinedunn5462 Жыл бұрын

Bo has your precious dimples!!!

@gavinhall3669 Жыл бұрын

You plant seeds like I do. make a row & throw heaps in. I don't believe in mucking around spacing them out perfectly. Waste of time & effort. They grow however they want to. After years of doing it i don't even bother planting most things these days. At the end of the season I just let it all go to seed then when if dies off I run the strimmer through it all & leave it there. Now every season most of my garden self seeds itself.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

That’s the goal!!

@paisleyjane9606 Жыл бұрын

Four days ago OK Portugal (Portugal Farm Life) was looking for a home for a dog. Don't know if it is the kind of dog you're looking for, but worth a look.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'll check it out!

@kathleenpitt1981 Жыл бұрын

It’s a good strategy to make more videos when KZfaq pays better and take off when they don’t! A break helps you to recharge. I look forward to the secret project!

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Glad you understand Kathleen :)

@hillbowdenishd.....5274 Жыл бұрын

You still owe standing on top of the mountain in the summer 😂😂😂

@ralphsullender2474 Жыл бұрын

Alone time is sometimes necessary.

@teddytheyorkielowellpenner777 Жыл бұрын

I will agree always precook the peppers .And i can help clean the floor mommy

@filipar949 Жыл бұрын

Well now you have us doing a rain dance since that means more videos 😂

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Please stop 😂

@tenpennyguy Жыл бұрын

I hope your January "sabbatical" works out great for you.

@Surfnnt Жыл бұрын

Hi Guys , not sure what yous do with your beetroot but i boil mine in water with a pinch of salt for about 45 minutes or until you can push a skewer through them easily and rub off the skin under cold water ( cut the leaves off and leave about 2 inchs of stem when boiling them and break off after cooking ) , then bottle whole or sliced with 1/2 cup of brown vinegar 1/2 cup of water and 1 desert spoon of sugar and fill the container , they will keep for ages and taste great , the larger they get the more woody they will get and you,ll notice white rings in them when you cut them , some good tips is to use gloves unless you want purple hands for the next week and use baking paper between the jar and lid to help stop the acid causing rust on the lids , best wishes :)

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I just boil them and put them in salads, a little uninspiring...

@rileypeiker7676 Жыл бұрын

yes do what is good for you

@RLucas-dc9yq Жыл бұрын

Extra vids are always welcome :) Hmmm I think a drivers license is in the making....

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

I wish! Still practicing my Portuguese first

@MyPlayHouse Жыл бұрын

@Our Portuguese Homestead Okay,, got you :-) For me it makes more sense to take a break in mid summer,, as that is when I usually get the fewest views,, as IT stuff is more of an winter thing. I am planning to go see the CB Christmas market on Sunday,, I know this is not your thing,, want to come anyway ? Bo can come :-)

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

My views go down in winter so it makes sense :) Let me think about the market, might already have something else on Sunday...

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@urskaska Жыл бұрын

we cook stuffed peppers in tomato sauce.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Next time :)

@coppertone711 Жыл бұрын

This rain you speak of, could you possibly send it here? Gladly pay the post, please. I see in the comments mention of a liquid in the pan so steaming the pepper as it cooks. I use tomatoes, stock or even a spot of ketchup in the water. I think any liquid will steam veggie if that would help. Winter seems🐓 dreary for gardener in many, I think.

@ourportuguesehomestead Жыл бұрын

If I could I would 😭