WE ATE EVERYTHING BUT THE SQUEAL: John Kilpatrick talks about Appalachian food ways. FOA Ep.11

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11 ай бұрын

I met John Kilpatrick forty years ago, in 1983, when I spent the day at his farm documenting the all-day process of hog processing. This practice is all but gone on the small farm today but once allowed people to survive the winter months by providing bacon, sausage, and ham to go along with the vegetables they grew in their gardens and canned. In this episode I ask John to describe this process, which was so important, as it allowed people to have meat for the winter to survive in the remote mountains where he grew up. I also share images I made all those years ago on his farm as I chronicled the day's activities.
John Kilpatrick lives on a family farm in the rural Hominy Valley section of Buncombe County, located in the mountains of western North Carolina. You'll get to meet this thoughtful and sincere man and hear him talk about the challenges and rewards of farm life, his amazing garden, canning, butchering hogs to be able to have meat for the winter, and how things have changed over his lifetime. We'll visit his farm and watch him harvest corn and work in his garden and show off his wife's prized canned goods.
ln addition to my conversation with him, I discuss my own project documenting traditional farm life in Appalachia, why I have worked on it for over four decades, and introduce the three books on Appalachian life that it has yielded. Some of the images from my time with John in 1983 are included in my books, The Face of Appalachia: Portraits from the Mountain Farm and On Earth’s Furrowed Brow: The Appalachian Farm in Photographs, which are part of a trilogy of Appalachian-themed books that also includes, Hands in Harmony: Traditional Crafts and Music in Appalachia. The books contain hundreds of full-page portraits and landscape images along with oral history interviews with the people.
We think you'll really enjoy meeting John Kilpatrick. He's one of our favorites. We hope you enjoy this episode as we continue to honor the people, vibrant culture, and strong traditions of Appalachia. Be sure to check out our other episodes and our books about the area at www.barnwellphoto.com
The books are available online at:
www.barnwellphoto.com/store
thefaceofappalachia.com
We hope you enjoy this episode as we continue to honor the people, vibrant culture, and strong traditions of Appalachia.
Thanks Ya'll

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@annalorree 3 ай бұрын

A man moved to tears by the kindness of his neighbors. I can’t think of a more beautiful benediction to the better angels of humanity. May more of that come back to our people, please.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Yes he understands and really appreciates what it means to help ones neighbor. Like most mountain folk, he has been on both sides of that equation so can appreciate its importance to the strength of the community.

@johnskinner5206 2 ай бұрын

Amen good folks good ways happy days

@jont8707 2 ай бұрын

This man heartbroken of this messed up world like the rest of us hes the last of a dieing breed you can tell hes a down to earth hard worker with a good heart

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

He is one of a kind and so down to earth. Glad you enjoyed meeting him and we appreciate you watching.

@garynoubarian5540 8 ай бұрын

Sad that there are less and less people of this quality. Love the stories.

@scottallen6062 8 ай бұрын

Gary, so good to hear from you. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment. We need folks just like you.

@zzach6146 Ай бұрын

These stories move me to tears at times !! I'm only 40 years old but my grandparents raised me and I'm so glad for the memories and times I had with them!! Thank you for These stories sir!!

@donnaallison7462 11 ай бұрын

Hog lard is better than the soybean Crisco that you get in the store. Your so right food ain't like it use to be.God bless you Mr.Barnwell and Mr Kilpatrick for sharing with all of who love and value our way of life in Appalachia !

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

Well thank you and we appreciate that you share our love of the Appalachian Mountains and its people.

@oldnorthstateoutdoors2002 6 ай бұрын

Nothing like mountain folks. Sure miss the days gone by myself.

@thefaceofappalachia 6 ай бұрын

So true. We're glad you are enjoying meeting some of these great folks through our channel and hope you will kep watching.

@sharonholt3118 9 ай бұрын

An honest man right there! Thank you for sharing this video ❤

@thefaceofappalachia 9 ай бұрын

Yes, he's a terrific fellow and as honest as the day is long, as they say.

@gillisBR549 11 ай бұрын

I’ve got some beautiful heirloom tomatoes ( seeds from up in those hills!) my first ever… those tomatoes of his are beautiful,.. it really touch my soul when he begins to speak of the “ole ways “ of family, friends, and a more neighborly way, … it’s tough when I see the older folks start tearing 😢up and their voice is cracking, it’s a good thing though it’s the good will, and willingness to help and share with others,.. they want that spirit to be back in all folks again, the way the Good Lord intended for us folks to be Thanks for sharing

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

John loves his farm and takes pride in what he grows there and values the friends he has made over the years that he can count on in times of need. Thats pretty great.

@gillisBR549 11 ай бұрын

@@thefaceofappalachia , yessir, and thank you for these wonderful videos.

@John-ws2xo Ай бұрын

Sir, You hit it!! Our sad society!! God bless you and your family .

@thefaceofappalachia Ай бұрын

So nice of you. We appreciate you reaching out and for watching.

@OutdoorsandCountryLiving 8 ай бұрын

My kind of folks. Thank you for sharing and wishing you all many many blessings. 🙂

@thefaceofappalachia 8 ай бұрын

Same to you! Thanks so much for watching and letting us know you are enjoying the episodes.

@bevkern3858 8 ай бұрын

Had a good mom and grand parents that showed me how to cook old fashion . Thank God. There gone now but I rember ❤

@scottallen6062 7 ай бұрын

I love people who remember how to cook "old fashioned". I hope you will keep coming back.

@randlerichardson5826 11 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for sharing your experiences with us they brought back some great memories for me to. Sometimes I forget a time in my life when this way of life was the best times I’ve ever had. I’m getting close to being in my late 50’s early 60’s and it don’t seem to some people that i should have lived like they did but I was one of the blessed few that got to live like that. My family mostly my dad’s side lived the lifestyle of our elders still do mostly nowadays. We learned early in life that the old timey lifestyle was great and it worked. None of us died from starving yet. I miss them days so bad and if i could choose now or living back then I’d gladly choose back then any day. Sir take care and I pray 🙏 I meet you one day if not here then in the Clouds goin Home to be with THE LORD JESUS CHRIST AMEN 🙏.

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

Randle; You are so right. Somehow people survived although times were tough for many. I think that teaches folks to value what you have and not take anything for granted. We have so many more conveniences today that make certain chores easier, but basic values stay the same.

@Nvananon 2 ай бұрын

What you're doing is of profound value to posterity. Thank you for recording the histories of these good people.

@thefaceofappalachia 27 күн бұрын

We try. We can't do it without viewers like you supporting us by watching and sharing the videos, so stay tuned for more great stories!

@debbieherrera1605 Ай бұрын

John reminds me of my father in his worries about how the world is now and his attitude toward other people. It's uncommon these days to find people that don't have the ME ME ME thought process. How much better are world would be if the majority of people thought like John and my dad.

@thefaceofappalachia Ай бұрын

Thats so true. They know what is important in life!

@edkrumm5197 7 ай бұрын

I always heard that the squeals were used by baby doll factories, so nothing got wasted.

@scottallen6062 7 ай бұрын

thanks for sharing that memory. great to hear from you. hope you keep stopping by the channel.

@teresaprince5742 2 ай бұрын

I loved hog Killin time here in Eastern Ky..Mommy always made souse with the head meat and we rendered our own lard..Tenderloin was first on the dinner table and it was a feast...Daddy cured our bacon in the smoke house and I can still smell that smoke house..I really miss those days!!

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have some fond memories of the process and times. Thanks for sharing them.

@mattirvin3121 11 ай бұрын

Thank you guys for another excellent video. Really enjoyed listening to John. Lot of wisdom in what he said.

@scottallen6062 11 ай бұрын

thanks so much for participating in our channel. your comments are valued and appreciated. John is great! Gotta love the dog too.

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

Yes, John has a great perspective on life and what makes him happy. It's not what works for others, necessarily, but we all have to find what we love and what makes us happy. In his case it's not money or a rich lifestyle, but the simpler pleasures of his farm.

@clintjohnson7023 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful garden sir. Im from Arkansas and my lifes the same as yours. I never wanted to leave the farm and the woods.

@elizabethjohnson475 11 ай бұрын

I was just listening to Danny doing a Porch Tim one yt's Deep South Homestead, and the topic was not to live in the past. But, I've thought a great deal about how much better the past was; really talking about my mom and dad's growing up world, and certainly all before that. There will be a short time coming soon, a few years, where community will be a lot better than it has been, but only out of desperation because of food shortages, etc. We do need to remember the past to know how to do things on the homestead forthcoming, but not to live in the past. We have to get better at community right now. Of course, all of it with the Lord's help; otherwise, forget it.

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

Elizabeth; Yes I thnik we can learn lessons from the past and honor those who lived that life and use that knowledge and understanding to make our modern worlds a better place. So few people could farm to support themselves if they needed to, and I would certainly struggle, so I try to pay attention when I'm spending time with folks on their farms!

@johnskinner5206 2 ай бұрын

Very well said lord help us all

@RichardWalker-zw8mn Ай бұрын

He’s right everything good is gone and it’s terrible I agree with him hundred percent

@thefaceofappalachia Ай бұрын

Thanks for reaching out!

@CharlesJones-bu5hk Ай бұрын

Reminds me of my grandma and grandpa from Jamestown Kentucky love it so much

@thefaceofappalachia Ай бұрын

Happy to hear it brings back good memories. We appreciate you watching.

@randybeard6040 2 ай бұрын

My grandparents Canned their Sausage, they would precook the sausage, put in a Milk Urn, pour hot lard over it, put in more precooked sausage and continue the process until Urn was full. When winter came, they would just go to Smokehouse, uncover from set up lard, grab some sausage and fry it but it was already precooked so it did not take long for it to be ready to eat. Lord this sausage was so Good, I really miss those good ole days...

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Thats a great story. We appreciate you sharing it and for watching. Where would we be without bacon and sausage?

@donnaduquettehomesteadinga5512 2 ай бұрын

I just love your story. I love to can sausage meat,, I can alot of meat and vegies,, I do dilly beans and pickled beets also. I render lard every chance i get some. We are raising 7 hogs this year, along with sheep and goats, chickens turkeys. Things we can live off of when the store shelves are empty. Your pantry is beautiful, so much work

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and I'm glad John's story resonates with you. Sounds like you enjoy many of the same things.

@randlerichardson5826 11 ай бұрын

Hey Tim its great to see another video. I remember watching daddy and my uncle killin hogs and when I got big enough I was showed how to scrape a hog. I miss them days so so badly now. I’d give anything to go back just for a little while.

@scottallen6062 11 ай бұрын

Hey, so good to hear from you!

@user-ho6dh7yz8k 3 ай бұрын

Dam good man right there. Love my Mountain people. Lord i wish I could go back home to East Kentucky Pike county. Not to be haven't had any income in over 3 years,nope not s.s.i or any government assistance. I thank God I'm still hear. God Bless y'all.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and reaching out with your story. Stay strong!

@edrogers6559 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. I enjoyed it very much. John is a man of great character and virtues. Absolutely a man of old-time values that we can all learn from today.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. He is a special person with great insights for sure.

@lars277 13 күн бұрын

This man nailed it. He is correct. Greed is killing us and this nation.

@thefaceofappalachia 12 күн бұрын

He is a kind, good natured man who cares about his friends and neighbors. We appreciate you commenting and glad you enjoyed it.

@pcrice-lr2dn 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful garden ,I think it’s Wonderful that people love and are proud of where they come from. I enjoyed hearing about hog killing,I was raised in the city,but we went to the mountains every Sunday to my grandparents .Hog killing was the day after Thanksgiving,my Mom canned sausage and tenderloin,we weren’t allowed to watch …..Mom though we wouldn’t eat it if we saw the process 🤣of the killing . She was right. Her favorite part of the hog was the middlen .She had a side dish of streaked meat almost every meal. My Mom always said you could tell a lot about someone by their Garden. I believe she would approve of his garden 💚🌿🍃

@scottallen6062 11 ай бұрын

Hey, what wonderful memories! Great to hear about your family. I could not agree more with your last sentence. What a heart warming thought about your mother and comment about John. He is a wonderful man for sure and he does have a beautiful garden.

@MoonStar-fq6oy 2 ай бұрын

It is so Awesome to hear about the old days I know what he is saying about the way of life today talking about the mountain food I wish I could eat my Grandma's food Thank ya for the stories ✌️❤️

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and we are happy to know you enjoyed getting to know John a bit.

@meloniemurillo2885 11 ай бұрын

I agree with you sir. I think so many of us miss the caring for each other nature that we grew up in.

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

John is such a sweet and caring fellow as you can tell from the video. We could all use more neighbors like him!

@baneverything5580 3 ай бұрын

My sweet corn was flattened by a storm last year in June the day the drought began. We got and extreme freeze in December before this that wiped out my fall/winter garden and spring was too cold to grow normal garden vegetables. This spring, so far, is normal. The blackberries didn`t freeze this year. I planted a bunch of fruit trees for a large backup food supply for me and the wild birds. The birds help a lot with garden pests so I help feed them to keep them around. They appreciated it during the bad drought and so did a bunny I shared my garden with and gave water to because she had nothing else.

@charlescollins8385 2 ай бұрын

This is the important things in life. And this man is Salt of the Earth. Great video!!

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! He is a great fellow for sure.

@clintjohnson7023 3 ай бұрын

Fish always taste the bestvfried in lard also. Ive butchered 100s of hogs.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Thats amazing. I know that was a lot of work over many years. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed getting to know John a bit.

@cheryllamb8831 11 ай бұрын

Bless Mr John. I wish things were more like the ole days myself. Im widowed & trying to learn skills and have a little homestead on a small piece of land. Moved to WNC mountains from the West. Thank you for sharing this story. It touched my heart.

@scottallen6062 11 ай бұрын

So good to hear from you! thanks for spending time with us. Hope your garden is doing well and you are thriving on your homestead. You are always welcome here.

@justanotheralmaroad1923 3 ай бұрын

Brings back sweet memories of my life. Hog killing times brought hog kidneys,canned sausage,tenderloin (todays kind to me is not good,tastes like pork chops) cracklins ,etc.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Your making me hungrey. Lots of our favorite foods come from the hog.

@michaeltrinkle4197 3 ай бұрын

John shine on Sir.there are good people around yet.just hard to see the forest for the trees.good people like you are shining a bright light in this dark world.farming is a medicine that can't be bought and looking at the garden I think I need to come see you for a good dose.Thank You Sir for filling me up some with wisdom.its been while since I heard the real thing.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Michael, John is so full of life and farming wisdom. It was so much fun to spend time with him to catch up after many decades since I first met him. Glad you found it meaningful and informative.

@Letsgofishing911 2 ай бұрын

Rightly bout got tear in my eyes best picture show I watched in years now I got hard and mean in mind just this month on my birthday because of the corruption ,and soltful people here in Fla ,just common I don't know but on one hand those in good heart with the maker.

@clintjohnson7023 3 ай бұрын

The food you describe. Taste better because people took time tobcook it. Wasnt none of this fast food crap and slung together with a caulk gun and such. I too miss this old days. But i still know how to do itvall and i still do it. Thank you sir.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Clint. Thanks for your comments and for sharing some of your own story. I think everyone loves a great meal, especially one created with love as someone labored over creating it to share with family and friends.

@Edd-gc6yp 10 ай бұрын

I surely enjoyed this video. I know every thing he's talkin about. Raised up that way.

@thefaceofappalachia 10 ай бұрын

He's a terrific man and I had a great time spending the day talking to him.

@thetruthspeaksvolumesq4351 8 ай бұрын

I hate society today i tell my children every day i would give anything if this world could go back 50 years 😢 People today don’t care about anybody else at all 😢

@scottallen6062 8 ай бұрын

We care about you here. I hope you are well and happy. Thanks for spending time with us here on the channel. I hope you keep coming back for a visit.

@thetruthspeaksvolumesq4351 8 ай бұрын

@@scottallen6062 Love you so very proud of you hero brother have a great blessed day ❤️❤️😎

@RickyPinkston 3 ай бұрын

Very WEALTHY people and I don.t mean MONEY grandmothers dad and mother were WEALTHY not money hope pray I end up the same

@jude2009 9 ай бұрын

Amen fantastic and true video

@thefaceofappalachia 9 ай бұрын

Thansk and glad you enjoyed it.

@ednatrent-meyer5256 2 ай бұрын

Loved your story .Cracklins are the best .Thanks for the tips on growing tomatoes. You're right about people. they are not like they used to be. I agree with your daughter nothing like Mom's cooking . I still buy lard and cook with it .Thanks for sharing your story .

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

And thank you for tuning in. We're so happy to hear you enjoyed our conversation with John. He is a fountain of knowledge.

@bobbyblair1084 8 ай бұрын

Very good I know what he's saying.

@scottallen6062 7 ай бұрын

Hey Bobby, He is a great man. Thanks for spending time with us. Keep coming back.

@lonniefaubion3945 2 ай бұрын

Hommade lard for biscuits and pie crust! Nothing better! Yummiest

@thefaceofappalachia 27 күн бұрын

Sounds great! Makes me hungry just hearing them talk about their dinner plans.

@jamespuchaty6393 3 ай бұрын

I'm almost 60 years old in the past 5 years I've tried to teach myself how to can and grow as much as I can grow so I can have food to eat

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great plan and hope its going well. Its certainly an important thing to be able to do.

@BobandWeave83 3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad to have discovered this website. Both sides of my family are from the Hominy Valley area in Candler N.C. I was born there but haven’t been back for years. I remember my Grandparents old cellar being filled with the same type of can goods that John has in his home…especially the soup mixture, green beans, tomatoes, cream style corn and pickle beats. Yes they canned sausage too! Grandma made the best cornbread, biscuits and gravy. After graduating from college I moved away from the mountains and never moved back. God knows how much I miss it all, especially my family, most of whom are buried there.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you have some wonderful memories, touchstones for when you are miles away. We appreciate you watching and reaching out.

@ianthompson2070 2 ай бұрын

Watched these videos three nights in a row after coming home from work. Just ordered one of your books as well. This fella is definitely one of my favorites so far( though they're all good). Plus I live just a stone's throw away in Beaverdam, so very nice to see something local showcased. I may have driven past this man's farm many a times before I ever saw this video!

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! We ceratianly appreciate that you watched several, as we love producing them all.

@markbeer6559 Ай бұрын

God bless youjohn and all yours, your attitude restores my waning faith, this world especially the over population created by the powers and science in their quest for greed and instant gratification has been the ruination of many folks that follow their lead, ❤🙏👍

@thefaceofappalachia Ай бұрын

John has a great outlook and is a hard working, honest fellow, which is a great and valuable thing, for sure. Thanks for watching.

@sharonlesley901 11 ай бұрын

My dad sat on the porch and watched his cattle I like to watch chickens it's very peaceful would you share your sugar cure recipe? I would always stand at the stove after I was a grown woman and eat Daddy's stripped meat Love that stuff He would act like he was fussing but not really. He was always laughing while he was jarring. Lol

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

Sharon; So glad you connect with John and what he loves about his farm. He hasn't butchered hogs in many years due to health problems, but you can tell he misses it. He never gave me a recipe for the sugar cure. If he's like most folks, it was a lot of trial and error and gut from years of doing it. Sounds like you have some great memories too.

@jamesrodriquez2863 11 ай бұрын

I just love these videos.

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

James, so glad to hear you are enjoying the episodes. Stay tuned as we have more great ones in the making!

@scottwatkins3156 2 ай бұрын

He's one of those people that I could sit on the porch with and talk until he ran me off.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Thats the way I felt, too, sitting there visiting with him.

@matthewellis2673 3 ай бұрын

Were trying to carry on the same traditions in my family here in nw nc

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Thats great to hear. Wwe always like to see folks carrying on some of these old traditions and keeping farming practices alive for the next generations.

@alanwilliamson9350 20 күн бұрын

Right there on that shelf is why those farmers live so long. They're not eating all this processed food that us young generation are eating. If anyone watching this still has a family member doing this jump in and soak up that knowledge before it's to late because you will miss it when it's gone as I do.

@thefaceofappalachia 12 күн бұрын

Yeah, Jancer told me he has never had pizza or Mexican food or many of the other mainstays of today. Seems to live on biscuits and fruit!

@almamoore8446 3 ай бұрын

Love my home place, something always to be done. Love Gods creation.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Yes, it seems the work never ends. Maybe a little lull in the winter but then full steam ahead in the spring.

@hyacinthbucket3281 2 ай бұрын

Soo glad to have found your channel!!

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Welcome!! We're happy to have you along.

@ruthie1967 3 ай бұрын

His garden is fantastic. I enjoyed this man and feel the same as he does about travel.

@rolanddane5015 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for these. I’m just finding this channel now and I’m glad I did. The authenticity contained within the people of Appalachia is inspiring. I moved to Garrett County MD last year and have been exploring the history of Appalachia ever since, this is the history they should be teaching in schools, true American history, vast and rich with tradition, diversity, inspiration.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Roland, thanks for leting us know you enjoyed the episode and so glad to find another soul wh enjoys and appreciates the Appalachian way of life.

@clintjohnson7023 3 ай бұрын

And dont forget you gotta throw a pinch or 2 of pot ash into the scalding water. Make the hair come off easier

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great tip. Thanks for sharing!

@user-pq2wj7fe9m 3 ай бұрын

You hit the nail on the head about greed

@Stolensouls69 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely a great video. I still myself do a lot of the old traditions this man does, including bacon. Sure, wish I had his cure and rub recipes. Myself and a buddy of mine still butcher hogs like this man,,would be amazing to have a cookbook from him. I cook almost all my meals from scratch. I just can feel the love and passion in this mans soul. I'm from the Appalachians myself and i sure miss folks like this!!!! Thanks for the hard work making the video. Gid bless us all....

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for reaching out and sharing some of your story. Sounds like you are a great cook as well. Glad you are carrying on the traditions!

@debby891 3 ай бұрын

Bless you and I agree with you that the way times have changed have influenced how neighbors and families treat each other. We were always taught to pay forward, share what you have and your time and don’t ever take a dime for doing so. Your reward is the blessing you shared. Sadly it seems only during hard times do folks come together and how quickly they forget these days who was there for them. Thank you for sharing your life and experiences❤

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

And thank you for watching and commenting and sharing your thoughts. We appreciate you.

@deltonwatts9726 3 ай бұрын

What a great story! Thanks for sharing...Blessings.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We appreciate you letting us know you enjoyed the episode.

@baneverything5580 3 ай бұрын

I`ve done all of this stuff to some degree in Louisiana mostly back in the 70s/80s.

@ScootinIsLife 3 ай бұрын

This man's first five minutes here say it all !

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

He does have a great appreciation and understanding of life. Thanks for getting in touch.

@almamoore8446 3 ай бұрын

So true, this is everywhere that people live, Jesus makes a difference in our life whene it comes to charity.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Most of the folks I know who live in the mountains value and practice charity, which is wonndeful to witness.

@user-nu7tt3hj8f Ай бұрын

John is so right about greed

@thefaceofappalachia Ай бұрын

He has a great outlook and understanding of what is important in life, for sure.

@kippywylie Ай бұрын

@@thefaceofappalachia I'm out here in urban Washington State watching for the wisdom, the calm. When John talks about the the health of just sitting watching your garden, watching your dog this really touches me. I learned "mindfulness" a few years ago, but his vision has more meaning, more accessible

@Harley8226 3 ай бұрын

John Seems to be a very humble man with deep respect for the old ways, I sure do miss those days and the folks i was brought up with... great story...

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

He is a humble man with a love of the mountains and its ways. I have always admired him and his approach to life.

@cluckieschickens 2 ай бұрын

We ate every thing but the oink up here in Minnesota...

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Thats what they say here, too!

@hyacinthbucket3281 2 ай бұрын

My great grandfather was Joseph Kilpatrick from Polk County, TN. Wonder if we are kin. Grandfather, Harry Kilpatrick.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

Not sure, but probably somewhere down the line. Its a close nknit commnity on both sides of the mountain.

@lindacoats2347 3 ай бұрын

We are losing so much as the old ways die out. I can remember processing hogs and no grocery store has nothing on fresh pork chops and tenderloin. The putting by of home canned home grown foods is slipping away also. I learned a lot from my Daddy and his sisters but wish I would have learned more. I know a lot but not as much as I would like.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

I think a lot of times we wish we had asked more and learned more from our parens and granparents when they were alive and able to share with us. Thats what we try to do with this channel is find people and talk to them so some of that knowledge will be preserved and passed on. Sounds like you value a lot of the older ways as well so thanks for getting in touch and sharing with us.

@lyndleshelby6291 3 ай бұрын

Can someone share what the intro song it? Beautiful, soulful, real.

@lyndleshelby6291 3 ай бұрын

NM...found it "Missing You" by Falconer

@jrw7o6_m75 9 ай бұрын

My pawpaw said they ate everything on a hog but the sqeal. And that's cause they couldn't catch it

@scottallen6062 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching the video and commenting. I loved it so much that I changed the title to the video! Keep coming back. You are always welcome.

@101stgrunt6 2 ай бұрын

How come people that like to study Appalachia, certainly don't sound like they are no where near from the area? Yankees love us folk down south.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

I think the rich culture and uniquness of the area is interesting to folks from all over. We do it because we are from here and love to share our heritage and history.

@susanvaughn741 3 ай бұрын

I’d help you. But I live near portland Oregon. You could pay me with the knowledge and experience you share. People are so friendless, and many are unfaithful, and many have lost the knowledge of good.

@thefaceofappalachia 2 ай бұрын

You live in a beautiful place as well. John has been blessed with good friends and a strong family. We should all be so lucky.

@vannemocilac274 3 ай бұрын

My favorite part to eat on butcher day was the boiled tongue. My dad and his brother loved the tonsil. My job was to clean the kidneys and the stomach and to cut the fat for rendering lard. good memories.

@thefaceofappalachia 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like you know your way around the meats!

@SadieAllen 11 ай бұрын

Liver Mush!!!!!!!

@thefaceofappalachia 11 ай бұрын

My grandmother bought it at the store and fried it up in an iron skillet. I ate it but it was never my favorite thing!

@scottallen6062 11 ай бұрын

Livermush?

@rulistening7777 8 ай бұрын

This man has such a mellow attitude. I ceased eating Swine in 2013., due to indepth bible study. But... Swine was my favorite meat when I was growing up. I didn't know any better. My family came from the south. where Swine is a common staple food. Swine flesh and human flesh are too much alike , so they say. Soilient Green.

@thefaceofappalachia 8 ай бұрын

Yes. He is a hard worker with a gentle soul.

@clintjohnson7023 3 ай бұрын

That was old testament.

@markenge9348 3 ай бұрын

Genesis 9:3