Tending My Garden & Making Chocolate Éclairs from Scratch!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 มิ.ย. 2024
- Hello, friends -- In this episode I am challenging my baking skills by making Eclairs from scratch. These French pastries turned out beautifully and were the PERFECT reward after tackling some garden chores! Printable recipe is linked below:
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Kevin Lee Jacobs
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Your mother is blessed having such a beautiful son 🙏❤️
Yes indeed!
I second your comment
To avoid the tails on the eclairs, you can wet yourfinger with some water and tap gently the end .
I AGREE❤😊🎉
Dear Kevin! My mom and I wait for your uploads religiously and we even bought some petunias for our garden because we saw how gorgeous yours are. Watching your videos truly feels like a breath of fresh air amidst busy and tiring days. We are sending love from Transylvania, Romania 🥰
Transylvania? Amazing!😊
@@Daphne-tm5lg Yes!
Hello Transylvania from a huge fan of Kevin's.
I'm in Canada.
Nice to see such a lovely message from you to Kevin.
Isn't he a wonderful person in so many ways?
It's plain to see that Kevin is loved all over the world. And rightfully so.
Good wishes to you from Canada!
Hello to you and your mom! My 92 yrs old mom and I send greetings from Los Angeles. We watch Kevin, and 🤩share in your watching together!
(btw, I'm a big fan of Alex Nechita) 🥰
@@judybutler5129 He really is ☺️
I think we'd all love a garden tour!
I love the trips to the all the nearby local places! The time spent in your garden is always a joy. I love your "humanity"....the way you admit when you forget something ...it's great!
That was lovely as usual. Your Mother sure did raise a proper gentleman. Please have her for tea sometime soon so we can meet her. Thank you for the ride in your vehicle to town, always my favorite.
Avery and the cats have an awesome dad. Happy Father's Day
Beautiful home and gardens plus eclairs. Do you live in heaven?
I think he created heaven with his charming smile
Some people go to therapy. I sit and lose myself in your wonderful videos Kevin 😊. Thank you so much for being my therapy xx
Yes, on the garden tour..
Kevin. Je n ai plus de mots pour vous dire à quel point vos vidéos sont géniales. Votre gentillesse votre art de vivre tout cela est un rêve. Soyez heureux dans tous les moments de votre vie. Nous sommes tous présent et heureux de vous regarder.
Amour et Paix
Your mother, birthed a lovely, talented and kind soul❤ happy Father’s Day for the fur babies.
My little mixer is from 1969 and it works great 😂
I have never had a homemade Eclair. Kevin you always do something special. I love your channel and your little family. I hope you and Mr Fox had the very best Fathers Day. ❤❤❤❤❤
Two videos in two days - you’re spoiling us! Have a wonderful weekend ❤
Thank you for showing the "garden fails" also. That truly is part of the journey.
Back in the 1950’s in Montreal, our mom served buckwheat pancakes with corn syrup. And when there was no desert available for dinner, we got sugar bread (buttered white bread with sugar shaken on it). And now I get to make and eat our talented Kevin’s fabulous culinary delights! Thanks so much!
Happy Father's Day to a Dad of fur babies! Would love a garden tour! 😊❤
"Furbabies, doggos, kiddos"...the English vocabulary is rapidly deteriorating.
@seeagypsy Deteriorating like in that older movie, "Idiocracy." The similarities of today's world and that silly movie are eerily frightening.
@@Rollwithit699You poor soul. 😢
You have just reminded me that my soul needs eclairs
Would love to see a video where you bake with your mom someday or have a chat/tea with her.
Omg those Éclairs look spectacular. Cream puffs were one of the first things I ever made as a teen, I felt so fancy. lol I haven't heard Woolworths in yrs, what memories . When my Mother would take me shopping with her, we always went to WWs and had lunch at their lunch counter always club sandwiches I felt so grown up thank you for the memory of yrs gone by
Hello Kevin. You are a happy person - your mother is alive and she has such a wonderful son. thank you for making interesting videos. With you I rest my soul. Have a good day
Would love to see your mom on one of your videos! You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you!
We still have Woolworth in Germany 😊
Yeah, it's Sunday and a new upload from Kevin! We are so happy to see you! Thanks for the joy you bring to our lives.
You are fortunate to have your mother.
Blessings to you both.
Oh my gosh! I could smush the whole tray of eclairs into my mouth! So yum! Re the foxglove “volunteer” be sure to let it go to seed &when seed is dry broadcast them & you’ll have more next year. If it’s a biennial you may have to wait another year for flowers but it’s well worth the wait. Thanks for another wonderful show. You always increase my enjoyment of the day ❤Judie
Kevin, you really do motivate me. I am a senior but your videos are fabulous and encouraging for my husband and me. We both look forward to them . Thank you also for the glimpse of you kitties also. You are a peaceful gift to us. ❤
There's nothing like eclairs with hot coffee, especially homemade eclairs. I LOVE your dishes.
Thank you, as always, for your delightful videos.
My son became a homeowner today and I am catching up on my favourite show. It is just you and me now Kevin, so much to do in my house as my boy moves out but I am so excited for the next phase of my life. Your uploads keep me going, give me new ideas and inspiration its like having a best friend and mentor in one. Thank you Kevin.
You made an elegant pastry look so easy to make! You are so fortunate to still have your mother in your life! She must be so proud !
One thing we can all learn from Kevin is pride. He takes pride in everything he does. It's the root of many good qualities.
So true !
I’m sure you and your Mom have cooked many great meals together!
Mr. Kevin ,
You are the best Teacher in everything you do. I watch every video you make. Einfach wunderbar!!
The plant is called foxglove and was once used to make a medicine for people with heart disease (digitalis). They come in many colors, even in my garden.
Your beautiful plant is a foxglove. Beer in a shallow pan is supposed to take care of slugs. Truly enjoy your videos.
Marvelous day spent with you again today, Kevin!❤ And, yes, a garden tour would be a wonderful idea! Thank you for sharing with all of us.❤
Kevin, you had me hooked on this video when I read the title.😊
I must say, I enjoy your personality so very much. I always enjoy your comments. Sorry about your losing some of your veggies in the garden. Have a delicious day. The eclairs look absolutely delicious.
Joined you for coffee and éclairs virtually today and loved every minute of it. ❤
Gosh Kevin, 5 stars for all the work in making the scrumptious eclairs. Please do more garden videos. I love Foxgloves, they come back every year and the bees love them. Perhaps Mr Fox had a hand (or glove) in planting the pink one. x
It is foxglove and it is gorgeous! Nature is so wonderful. The eclairs look perfect and I’m sure they are delicious. Love your videos…as usual. Have a great day!
A full garden tour would be GREAT! And yes….. north eastern WV - I have the dreaded Sumac! EVERYWHERE. 😩 And the eclairs look SO delicious! As always, thank you, Kevin! Lisette has the BEST job in the world! 😊❤
I just discovered you and subbed. You had me at eclair. You're like a male Martha Stewart. I love your house, decor, recipes, garden and demeanor. I love Victorian, big houses, antiques, flowers, and food, pets and you have them all. Lovely channel.
Thanks for showing the issues with the garden. It happens and letting your viewer fans see how you deal with the problems is helpful.
Another inspiring video! I accidentally planted a Jalapeño plant last year. Someone put it with the bell pepper plants and I didn't check the label, they look just alike. When the Jalapeños began to come in, I decided to try making "poppers". They are so easy and delicious, I made an entire meal out of them several times and intentionally planted three Jalapeño plants this year! Simply cut them down the middle & remove all seeds with a spoon. The seeds are what makes the pepper hot, once removed they are very mild. Stuff them with cream cheese - you can mix grated cheddar in it if you like. Spoon fine breadcrumbs on top. Bake at 425 until the cheese is melted and the breadcrumbs are toasted - about 5 to 10 minutes. I spoon Ranch dressing on top and ENJOY. Just an idea of something to do with Jalapeño Peppers. Love your show!!
What a lovely garden. The éclairs look delicious!
I love pate choux. It is easy to make. I add Gruyère cheese and make puffs sprinkle a touch of fresh thyme and fleur de sel and bake. They make a lovely appetizer for guests while waiting for dinner to be ready to be served
Your opening music immediately makes me calm and ready to enjoy what I know will be a fantastic video. I look forward to each and every one!! ❤
I love your genuine joy in finding a "volunteer flower." To fight snails, my mother used to bury half empty beer cans around the plants. The snails were attracted to the beer, and then couldn't get out of the can. Not a very nice ending for the snail, although I know a few people who would consider drowning in beer to be a decent death! 😊I have no idea how well this worked, but at least it's organic!
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I love this episode! And I wanted to tell you that your sublime Cabernet Chocolate cake from your cookbook is my go to recipe when I want something easy and special. My husband and I were up in your neck of the woods a few weeks ago and this is the cake I’m making to thank my neighbors for keeping an eye on our house while we were gone. Your recipes never disappoint. The cookbook is excellent.
Bellflowers! Wow, they are beautiful! At least I think that’s what they are!
Once again you made me laugh out loud...when the pastry cream got stuck in your whisk I almost spit my coffee out ...lol wonderful video ❤
What a wonderful video ❤ bless your mother. Yes that pink flower looks like Foxglove. It’s always a treat to see Avery. Thank you for this video. ❤
Hi Kevin, so happy to hear your mom is doing well and still baking! Would love to see the two of you baking together in a future video!
Your poor garden!!!! I love you to bits, Kevin. You're a bright light. Your intro music, alone, encourages me and gives me the energy to be the homemaker I am. Did you watch the Trooping of the Colour, this weekend? It's on TH-cam. Love from Tennessee ❤
Set out beer in shallow containers for slugs and snails. It also works for roly poly bugs.
This is my favorite sweet on the planet.
Yes, those old handheld mixers are amazing, I think I paid $10 for mine 40+ years ago, I think it would mix cement up! The new ones are so cheaply made they won't mix whipping creme to the right consistency. 💜💜
yes, a garden tour please! ❤👍
Yes to the full garden tour. ❤
I want to see a full tour of your garden.
Yes please, I would love a tour of your beautiful garden! The petunias are looking absolutely gorgeous and the pink flower is definitely a foxglove. The chocolate éclairs look very yummy! ❤
I still use my GE hand held mixer I got as a wedding gift in 1969.
lol…. Don’t bother getting your head examined Kevin You MUST have hot coffee with those lovely chocolate eclairs !! Good decision I had to giggle and replay that part So funny. You are a joy. Thank you
Yes❣️ to all garden tours.
Hello from Queensland Australia Kevin - what a joy it is to see you & your beautiful smile!! - all the chores you do - from polishing the Grand Piano to planting your seedlings in the garden & of course the trips to your local markets - I love all of it!! - you lift my soul because you ooze pure love for humanity - your garden is beautiful & the pink Foxglove you pointed out - funny how those things grow where they want to when they want to haha!! - you are moving into Summer now - so everything looks exquisite in your garden - here in Queensland we are in the middle of winter & cold - nineteen degrees centigrade today - thank you for your very interesting uploads - till next time - much love.
It's amazing seeing the éclairs inflate as they fill with cream...
Omgosh! The finished éclairs look soooo delicious!!
These look absolutely delicious! You’ve brought great memories of my Mother making Cream Puff’s, when we were children, back to me 💕🙏🙏
Absolutely, we'd love a full garden tour, from glimsesy I've seen, I would gladly pay an entrance fee, to stroll around your beautiful garden, and have afternoon tea tea outdoors ❤
Woolworth! Boy, that is ancient history! What a shame these old stores have gone away. And how fortunate you are to still have your mother. It is rough when the people we look to to tell us who we are depart. I miss my parents and family who have died every day. And who so often we take for granted. Also, put small containers of beer out among the cabbages. The snails will feed and drown.
I feel this...just a few years ago my dad was his last living family member. Since I have no kids, I feel this happening to me as well. I miss my dad so much and wish I could tell him I am so sorry...
My mother made eclairs and cream puffs. I’d run my finger through the cream as a kid.
I loved the cream. Thank you for the memories.😊
It is refreshing to see that not everything is perfect... from food to gardening... it's so relatable .. thank you for sharing!!
Thank you, Kevin. You make making eclairs from scratch look doable. Gives the rest of us courage. We so enjoy your videos.
Kevin, just love your videos. You are such a treat to watch and learn. Love your soft, voice as you teach us. Thankyou from Canada
Eclairs have been my mother's favorite dessert for most of her 90 years. These look so beautiful and delicious!
A treat to start my Sunday with a relaxing and peaceful video from Kevin. Chocolate eclairs were my favorite growing up as a child in France. I remember my grandma’s it was a real treat. I will definitely try your recipe Kevin. I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day with your furbabies🙏💙🙏
I purchased my GE Electric handheld beater in 1983. she's still going STRONG!! I don't use it that often but it makes me happy when I do!
A few comments: it's always a pleasure to see a new video from you. The countryside in your area is just gorgeous. I've read that placing shallow dishes of beer in the garden will deter slugs. Yes, that's a fox glove. They famously wander into gardens. Last year, a whole patch of them bloomed in a semi-shaded, empty bed in a corner of our backyard. This year, only one has bloomed near that area. Last year's were a solid hot pink and this year's is a mottled pink like yours. And I adore éclairs. These look marvelous. Your self-deprecating humor is so refreshing. Although coffee seems a strange drink choice on a hot day, it's the perfect accompaniment to pastries like these éclairs. Thank you so much for your calming, lovely videos. I enjoy them so much!
Columbia County, where Kevin lives,is a gift from the last ice age. As the glaciers shaped the terrain, they created rolling hills from the Berkshire mountains to the Hudson River. In fact, the Hudson is a fjord and is tidal from New York harbor for half it's length. It is beautiful in all seasons.
Yes I think we do live in heaven when we watch your videos because you make heaven seem like it's right here
My mother made my baby formula from evaporated milk, water, and CORN SYRUP 😮 seems so crazy now! Love all your videos, Kevin 💕
The eclairs are very professional looking. My second fave sweet right behind cheesecake. Yes to all your offers in this video. ❤
My siblings and I used to go to Woolworth's lunch counter for oce cream sundae's on special occasions.....thanks for reminding me...
My mother used the dark Karo, delicious!
When I was a child, our local bakery made the best eclairs ever!!!!! Sadly, this bakery has been closed for a long time ☹️. I would love to try to make these little delicacies💝
You make everything you make look so easy! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
"Hot coffee, on a hot, humid day. I should have my head examined." 😂
You are hilarious, Kevin!
And very talented as well.
Another great share in the day & life of KLJ. 🌺
Ciao!
P.S. Happy Father's Day to our Fathers.
And Happy Father's Day to you, Kevin.
Your fur babies know how wonderful you and the silver 🦊 are.
Much love to you and your dearest 💞
Kevin, I do admire the calm smiling way you deal with minor misfortunes. The failed cabbages "will make very good compost".
Love your videos.
Rachel, England
Great job on the Choux. Most people are terrified of making Choux.
I loved corn syrup on my pancakes! I thought it was "special!" So far I'm doing well at 72 so it didn't ruin my life! 😁
One of the few I have witnessed who , like me, enjoy corn syrop on pancakes. I still do. lol
Bravo Kevin 👏, bravo !
Bonjour de Paris, France
When I was young I didn't like éclairs. The recipe was different: the filling cream was like jelly with a weird gummy feeling in the mouth, and the taste was « artificial ». The icing was tasteless, far too sweet, and looked chalky. It was a pastry that was no longer “in fashion”. And then a Pastry Chef decided to renew the recipe (we were all like « why does he bother? » …we had all forgotten about éclairs 🤣). His recipe introduced a real traditional cream with quality ingredients, vanilla from vanilla pods… He also improved the quality of the icing with glossy dark chocolate, not too sweet. Exactly the way Kevin baked his éclairs.
When Kevin cut his éclair and I saw the texture, I thought a pastry Chef would’nt have done better! 😍
Hello from France, it's a real pleasure to eat les éclairs au chocolat c'est de la pure gourmandise....😋
Oh yes, Kevin! A garden tour please!
Kevin's garden is full of unseen mysteries. None of us deserve to see it's Almighty glory
And I thought I was the only one who liked light corn syrup on pancakes.
I laughed out loud when he said he should have his head examined. I drink coffee in the heat too 😂
I've had very good luck using Sluggo for controlling snails and slugs. It's pet-safe, and it really helps control those pests which can destroy a garden!
Can we visit the grow room soon? See how the winter seedlings are doing. And yes yes yes yes a full garden tour, please
YES! More gardens!!!! I love our trips to the stores and the beautiful tables. The eclairs looked divine. P.S. would your mom ever come on air for an episode?
My late mother-in-law loved Karo on her pancakes too. My mom would melt butter and syrup together and serve on our biscuit pancakes. Definitely brings back happy memories for me. I can't wait to try your eclair recipe. Thank you for sharing your day with us dear Kevin
Yes a full garden tour! Would love to see wide views of all of your yard. My hubby drinks hot coffee all day even in hot weather. I, on the other hand, can not drink hot beverages in summer. My coffee of choice is iced coffee. Have a lovely day.
Yes growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, we ate pancakes with white corn syrup or a pat of butter with a sprinkle of sugar. At our state fair in august, cream puffs are the specialty. 😊. Thanks always a treat visiting with you. Yes that’s a foxglove. They can self sew.
Hi Kevin. The eclairs look amazing! I watch all of your videos! Re: slugs… saw on another channel that had raised beds like you…..she purchased a copper tape that she placed on the outside of the raised bed walls at the top, on their sides. She said slugs do not like copper tape. She has an organic garden as well. Hope this helps!