Not bad for your first try. You should be proud. Actually eating the fruits of your labor. Nothing better than buttered grilled corn. Thanks for sharing🌽 🌽 😀
A Guy. A Girl. And a Campervan I may not have commented, but I've been following along. What you two have accomplished over the past year is just outstanding. I am so very happy for you. Your collective happiness is infectious and your channel has always been a pleasure to watch. All the best to you always :-)
years ago when we had property on cape cod we used to grow our own corn. quite a bit actually. when it came time to enjoy it (usually around our labor day (beginning of september)), we would load them up in a giant crab pot and fill with water over an outdoor fire. then we would pull out as we wanted and replace with a new one to keep the pot full. about a hundred ears of corn overall. quite good. great video. thanks.
I miss seeing the videos of your travels however I'm so happy for you that you have found the perfect house. I'm also happy that you are sharing your life in your new surroundings. My wife and I are preparing for the day when we go full time rving. We are in the early stages of posting to youtube. Probably not of the same quality of yours but I'm happy to share them. Have a wonderful day !!!
First off ... I love the graphic introduction to your videos. Very creative and colourful. And corn ... love, love, love it. Once I start I can't stop. Granted I just do it the old fashion way in a pot of boiling water ,mostly. Although I have done it on occasions with husk on over a BBQ. Same idea with soaking them in water first. Never tired the sugar thing. I'd be inclined not to add the sugar or salt. Enjoy your feed of corn. Look forward to your next video.
One thing I learned from my dad. Put some butter in a can of water put in near the fire and when the butter melts it will rise to the top, dip the whole cob in the can. It will come out with melted butter all over it. That corn looks so good. Thanks.
OMG, I just found your channel and so enjoy watching you learn how to homestead. Any time you need help give a yell and I will try to help. Oh by the way I am old 68 been gardening and canning food many years.
roasting the corn works well on a gas grill also. butter tip: use a tall can like tomato juice comes in. fill partially with water, add a stick of butter and dip corn in the can. butter floats on top of the water and coats the corn equally all around. works great :-)
we me and my wife like to peel back the husk a little bit and put in butter(about two Pats worth) some salt and pepper to taste and re lay the husk on the cobs then fire cook or even BBQ them. it' kinda a Texas thing to cook everything on a fire or BBQ if your not in the country ;) but I love your Hugleculture mound, I have seen them before but YOU guys showed how to actually make one and use it Thanks
As you correctly mentioned each strand of silk pollinates one kernel of corn. The reason for lack of pollination is that in order to get maximum pollination plant the corn in groups for 6-8 per mound. This will allow for a greater chance of the kernels to be pollinated. In a small garden you can hand pollinate by cutting off a tassel in the early morning and gently shake iy over the silk of each ear. (before cutting the tassel off make sure the tassel has a supply of pollen) Each tassel will only produce pollen for a day or two. Good luck with your corn next year. To prevent your cukes, and squash from hiding is to put poles(3-5 feet above ground) and run strings between them where the veggie vines can grow. No hidden cukes and easier to pick. Good Luck next season. Leo
when i was about 6 or 7 my brothers and i took an old cast iron pot and built a fire under it and cooked up a mess of corn right out in the yard. campfires cooking outdoors and all that stuff over the years. never knew people would be telling others how to do it by video. never even imagined a thing like the internet back in the early 60's when we boiled that corn. must be a bunch of city folks out there who do not know things.
when we were quite young growing up in an old drafty house we used a wood heater to heat with. folks would put the coffee percolator on the heater in the mornings and we'd watch the coffee bubble to the top. on really cold nights sometimes we would put a brick in the fire before bed to get it hot. then take it out and use it for a foot warmer in bed. we wrapped taters in foil and buried them in the coals and let them bake. they just seemed to taste better cooking them that way.
That's one of my favorite ways of cooking corn. I generally give the corn a quick soak so that it can withstand being in the coal and allows the corn to steam in its own husk. Afterwards, you can give it glaze it with any sauce (I like a mix of soy sauce and sugar--optional miso if you're into it), and stick it back on the fire on top of a grill. This will caramelize the sauce, and add a bit of smoke to your corn as the sauce drips down on the coals beneath.
Corn has to cross-pollinate in order to develop properly. You need at LEAST four rows of it, minimum. But hey at least your corn grew! Mine grew to a foot tall, at most, this past year. They ended up being sacrificed to the ground as mulch.
My mum pulled small pieces of the tops of the stalks off to manually pollinate the silk on the corn cobs and it worked really well. I think you have to research really well to know when to do that though.
Hi there the dry corn should be your seeds for next year. Love your method of cooking corn and Paula's matter of fact comment. Look at all those lovely stones round your fire pit. When I lived in Africa we use to just place the corn over a grill on the ember .Over ripe corn was also cooked that way a little tough on the teeth but nice.
Looks great....Couldn't do that with the corn my Son got from a co worker's farm....Son picked up 6 doz and I helped him shuck the corn... Over half had these large worms on them..... Told my Son I'd pass on eating any of it....LOL...But yours looked good.... Nice video...
you can boil the yellowish ones if you end up with some of them, sometimes we get fresh corns then we stock a few untill they get hard an yellow then boil them with little salt, by the way they are the ones packed in jars for salads i think they add bakingg soda to make them soft a bit again, cheers
Try spreading your butter on a slice of bread and then wrap the bread around the ear and roll the ear in the butter. You can keep reusing the same piece of bread for the other ears.
Down South , US We call them roastingEars one word. we use a grille put it about 1 foot above coals next to each other after you see color trun starting with the 1st 1/4 turn . with prep pull the hairs soak. If it been spary with Pesticide (YUK) soak it along time change water ,start over .most of the time You can`t get that taste out ,that means get close to a toilet .Foe Real hopefully Birds wih get the caterpillers there viciously fast .just walk though and poke Um with Ice pick.or alike tool....Very Nice Day you folks had .
We love cooking our corn in a cooler. Just clean your cooler add hot boiling water. Boiling water, (about 2 quarts per 12 ears of corn) Add clean shucked corn to cooler add hot water. Snap down the lid and let stand for 30 minutes. Then enjoy...
we were told that corn needs to be "together", bunched up as it were. Next year, try a square planting or a circle so they can pollinate each other. :-)
if you want to use the corn that got too old, you can let it dry out completely. it will shrivel up. then you can pop it like you do popcorn. It's called parched corn if you want to look it up.
Hi guys. Yes! the only way to cook corn to get a wonderful flavor to it. Next time may I suggest, plant more corn and you will probably get a better yield. I am thinking you need a bigger garden. Take care.
Hey! How’s it going? Great video! Very informative. I just had a couple of questions for you guys if that’s alright. I’m new to campfires, as I just built my first fire pit. I want to try doing some cooking on the fire, but again don’t really have too much experience or knowledge on how to go about it just yet. When your fire burns out to make a bed of coals, how would go about restarting another fire on top of the bed of coals? Would you start from scratch buy adding more kindling, firewood, leaves, twigs etc? Like say I made the corn on the bed of coals, but want to continue to have a roaring fire afterwards while eating the corn and sitting around the fire pit. Secondly, after your first batch of corn is done, would the coals still be hot enough for a second round of corn? If you could help me out with this, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much! Great video, once again! -Vinay
Corn is polinated by wind. What you need is a larger area. A square 10 by 10 would be just right. And don't throw the "over-ripe" ones! let them dry and crack the grain for the hens or better, mill them and make "polenta".
Ok...I've been looking for a HOMESTEADER in ga. no use learning from a farmer in an area I'm not going to be living in. could you verify that you are in GA and tell me the area if possible. appreciated! Good vids.ty
Paula is so funny😀I'm a farmer and I know! Ha check out jesse james channel, they have huge gardens in Minnesota and grow so much they have to can it,great tips on canning your produce.
T.V. is dying because of canned laughter, scripted movements. Just walk out with the camera P.O.V. and say, "today we're harvesting corn." No need for the other nonsense.
I find you two a delight to watch:). The love and respect you have for each other is awesome. Couple goals❤️
Thanks so much Mercedes. We really appreciate your comment :)
Well done. Clear in depth explanations. Good videography. Useful information. Thank you.
I look forward to every video. And I love corn. What a surprise to come home to after work. YAY!
Your laughter is so joyful and contiguous! Thanks for making my night better
Thanks so much Jess! :)
Hi Derek and Paula The Corn Looked great hopefully next season you will have a better crop
You two are so fortunate to have found each other to share life's journey and laugh along the way!!
I have done it this way a few times. Perfect every time. Those charred bits really are the best part
From "It's dead!" to "That's really good!" Well done guys!!!
Not bad for your first try. You should be proud. Actually eating the fruits of your labor. Nothing better than buttered grilled corn. Thanks for sharing🌽 🌽 😀
Thanks NoPro! And happy to hear from you! We've missed you in the comment section ;)
A Guy. A Girl. And a Campervan I may not have commented, but I've been following along. What you two have accomplished over the past year is just outstanding. I am so very happy for you. Your collective happiness is infectious and your channel has always been a pleasure to watch. All the best to you always :-)
years ago when we had property on cape cod we used to grow our own corn. quite a bit actually. when it came time to enjoy it (usually around our labor day (beginning of september)), we would load them up in a giant crab pot and fill with water over an outdoor fire. then we would pull out as we wanted and replace with a new one to keep the pot full. about a hundred ears of corn overall. quite good.
great video. thanks.
Sounds awesome Michael! My extended family used to have an annual "corn roast" of a similar style. It was always one of my favorite times of the year!
you guys are awesome.
I miss seeing the videos of your travels however I'm so happy for you that you have found the perfect house. I'm also happy that you are sharing your life in your new surroundings. My wife and I are preparing for the day when we go full time rving. We are in the early stages of posting to youtube. Probably not of the same quality of yours but I'm happy to share them. Have a wonderful day !!!
Nice job, loved the video. I too think this is a great way to cook corn.
First off ... I love the graphic introduction to your videos. Very creative and colourful. And corn ... love, love, love it. Once I start I can't stop. Granted I just do it the old fashion way in a pot of boiling water ,mostly. Although I have done it on occasions with husk on over a BBQ. Same idea with soaking them in water first. Never tired the sugar thing. I'd be inclined not to add the sugar or salt. Enjoy your feed of corn. Look forward to your next video.
Good share yall, thx for the pointers!
You guys are hilarious! Thanks for sharing. I've never cooked corn that way before. Just the old boiled water on the stove method.
i love what you guys are doing with your land - thanks for the video
One thing I learned from my dad. Put some butter in a can of water put in near the fire and when the butter melts it will rise to the top, dip the whole cob in the can. It will come out with melted butter all over it. That corn looks so good. Thanks.
Such a simple idea, and yet so brilliant! We'll definitely give that a try! Thanks!
OMG, I just found your channel and so enjoy watching you learn how to homestead. Any time you need help give a yell and I will try to help. Oh by the way I am old 68 been gardening and canning food many years.
huh! in all my years of gardening, and camping....I've never tried campfire corn! good idea, gonna have to try it.
roasting the corn works well on a gas grill also. butter tip: use a tall can like tomato juice comes in. fill partially with water, add a stick of butter and dip corn in the can. butter floats on top of the water and coats the corn equally all around. works great :-)
we me and my wife like to peel back the husk a little bit and put in butter(about two Pats worth) some salt and pepper to taste and re lay the husk on the cobs then fire cook or even BBQ them. it' kinda a Texas thing to cook everything on a fire or BBQ if your not in the country ;) but I love your Hugleculture mound, I have seen them before but YOU guys showed how to actually make one and use it Thanks
As you correctly mentioned each strand of silk pollinates one kernel of corn. The reason for lack of pollination is that in order to get maximum pollination plant the corn in groups for 6-8 per mound. This will allow for a greater chance of the kernels to be pollinated. In a small garden you can hand pollinate by cutting off a tassel in the early morning and gently shake iy over the silk of each ear. (before cutting the tassel off make sure the tassel has a supply of pollen) Each tassel will only produce pollen for a day or two. Good luck with your corn next year.
To prevent your cukes, and squash from hiding is to put poles(3-5 feet above ground) and run strings between them where the veggie vines can grow. No hidden cukes and easier to pick. Good Luck next season.
Leo
when i was about 6 or 7 my brothers and i took an old cast iron pot and built a fire under it and cooked up a mess of corn right out in the yard.
campfires cooking outdoors and all that stuff over the years. never knew people would be telling others how to do it by video. never even imagined a thing like the internet back in the early 60's when we boiled that corn.
must be a bunch of city folks out there who do not know things.
when we were quite young growing up in an old drafty house we used a wood heater to heat with. folks would put the coffee percolator on the heater in the mornings and we'd watch the coffee bubble to the top.
on really cold nights sometimes we would put a brick in the fire before bed to get it hot. then take it out and use it for a foot warmer in bed.
we wrapped taters in foil and buried them in the coals and let them bake. they just seemed to taste better cooking them that way.
We put our corn in the lake to soak (no other people on our lake, so no motors... ) then we cook over a fire, on an old oven rack :). Delicious :)
That's one of my favorite ways of cooking corn. I generally give the corn a quick soak so that it can withstand being in the coal and allows the corn to steam in its own husk. Afterwards, you can give it glaze it with any sauce (I like a mix of soy sauce and sugar--optional miso if you're into it), and stick it back on the fire on top of a grill. This will caramelize the sauce, and add a bit of smoke to your corn as the sauce drips down on the coals beneath.
Corn has to cross-pollinate in order to develop properly. You need at LEAST four rows of it, minimum. But hey at least your corn grew! Mine grew to a foot tall, at most, this past year. They ended up being sacrificed to the ground as mulch.
Thanks for the tip. Hopefully you will have better luck this year.
:)
My mum pulled small pieces of the tops of the stalks off to manually pollinate the silk on the corn cobs and it worked really well. I think you have to research really well to know when to do that though.
Hi there the dry corn should be your seeds for next year. Love your method of cooking corn and Paula's matter of fact comment.
Look at all those lovely stones round your fire pit. When I lived in Africa we use to just place the corn over a grill on the ember .Over ripe corn was also cooked that way a little tough on the teeth but nice.
Looks great....Couldn't do that with the corn my Son got from a co worker's farm....Son picked up 6 doz and I helped him shuck the corn... Over half had these large worms on them..... Told my Son I'd pass on eating any of it....LOL...But yours looked good.... Nice video...
you can boil the yellowish ones if you end up with some of them, sometimes we get fresh corns then we stock a few untill they get hard an yellow then boil them with little salt, by the way they are the ones packed in jars for salads i think they add bakingg soda to make them soft a bit again, cheers
Look yummy can you send a couple to england. Such a happy looking couple you both are 😄
We love your videos! Congrats for the beautiful house! Try a bigger area for corn next time. that improves pollination!
Thanks Damian! And thanks also for the tip about the corn. We'll definitely try growing a bigger crop next year!
you two 'pilgrims" are doing a fine job, well just save the cobs ; toilet paper is going up sky high after this wonderful adventure in farming!
Try spreading your butter on a slice of bread and then wrap the bread around the ear and roll the ear in the butter. You can keep reusing the same piece of bread for the other ears.
Trying this tonight but a little bit of a different method. Hope it turns out good!
Down South , US We call them roastingEars one word. we use a grille put it about 1 foot above coals next to each other after you see color trun starting with the 1st 1/4 turn . with prep pull the hairs soak. If it been spary with Pesticide (YUK) soak it along time change water ,start over .most of the time You can`t get that taste out ,that means get close to a toilet .Foe Real hopefully Birds wih get the caterpillers there viciously fast .just walk though and poke Um with Ice pick.or alike tool....Very Nice Day you folks had .
We love cooking our corn in a cooler. Just clean your cooler add hot boiling water.
Boiling water, (about 2 quarts per 12 ears of corn) Add clean shucked corn to cooler add hot water. Snap down the lid and let stand for 30 minutes. Then enjoy...
we were told that corn needs to be "together", bunched up as it were. Next year, try a square planting or a circle so they can pollinate each other. :-)
Excellent tip! Thanks!
I remember reading years ago that you need 3 or 4 rows of corn planted together to guarantee polination.
if you want to use the corn that got too old, you can let it dry out completely. it will shrivel up. then you can pop it like you do popcorn. It's called parched corn if you want to look it up.
Oh my goodness, I had no idea! We will absolutely look that up! Thanks!
+A Guy. A Girl. And a Campervan it doesn't pop into a fluffy kernel like pop corn. more like a crunchy round kernel
Hi guys. Yes! the only way to cook corn to get a wonderful flavor to it. Next time may I suggest, plant more corn and you will probably get a better yield. I am thinking you need a bigger garden. Take care.
I've never soaked it 1st. Always stright 2 the fire. What's the flavor/texture change?
I like to foil wrap corn with butter on top of grill
Me too
But with a sprig of rosemary
I think you should start some beehives. That will provide honey and improve the pollination of your corn and other crops and flowers.
CiaoBella I agree, that'd be a good idea
Someday I'll have a property like this, in Minnesota probably, where I live now. And eat my own home grown corn. One day
Yup you need multiple rows or group the corn. otherwise it doesn't fertilize properly
cool video :)
Looks so yummy! Just curious, what variety of corn did you plant?
Thanks Darcy! I'm not 100% sure. I believe it was simply labeled as "Sweet Corn"
Hey! How’s it going?
Great video! Very informative. I just had a couple of questions for you guys if that’s alright. I’m new to campfires, as I just built my first fire pit. I want to try doing some cooking on the fire, but again don’t really have too much experience or knowledge on how to go about it just yet. When your fire burns out to make a bed of coals, how would go about restarting another fire on top of the bed of coals? Would you start from scratch buy adding more kindling, firewood, leaves, twigs etc? Like say I made the corn on the bed of coals, but want to continue to have a roaring fire afterwards while eating the corn and sitting around the fire pit.
Secondly, after your first batch of corn is done, would the coals still be hot enough for a second round of corn?
If you could help me out with this, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks so much! Great video, once again!
-Vinay
Get some honeybees, let them do the pollination.
Corn is polinated by wind. What you need is a larger area. A square 10 by 10 would be just right. And don't throw the "over-ripe" ones! let them dry and crack the grain for the hens or better, mill them and make "polenta".
Do you eat corn typewriter or lathe style?
Lol. I'm a life-long typewriter kind of guy. Paula, on the other hand, prefers to mix it up between the two.
Push all of the coals and burning logs to the opposite sides making a cavity in the center then place the corn in that cavity.
Why soak corn?
Boop... looks yummy
Have you seen edible acres chicken composting system?
Paula tells it like it is...
Ok...I've been looking for a HOMESTEADER in ga. no use learning from a farmer in an area I'm not going to be living in. could you verify that you are in GA and tell me the area if possible. appreciated! Good vids.ty
Paula is so funny😀I'm a farmer and I know! Ha check out jesse james channel, they have huge gardens in Minnesota and grow so much they have to can it,great tips on canning your produce.
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Add some bees to your garden to increase pollenation
Make popcorn
T.V. is dying because of canned laughter, scripted movements. Just walk out with the camera P.O.V. and say, "today we're harvesting corn." No need for the other nonsense.
Never, I've picked shucked and eatin many ears of corn and have found bugs and worms inside. So you are eating cooked worms I'm sure.
Soak in water and eat it
Mmmmm burnt corn after 2 hours of needless prep... No thanks.