Back in the old country (Hungary), in villages and farms have a summer kitchen. That is the facility you use throughout the day, that way you do not mess up your house. My and had a HUGE, I mean HUGE Earthen oven, that she used to cook and bake everything in. She served the community by taking orders for bread, deserts or what ever, especially for big events. We used bundles of dried out corn stalks or cobbs to heat the oven. I will never forget the smell of the fresh bread coming out of the oven.
That's amazing, sad that I'm not able to experience that as I'm Asian, and we don't really bake foods but instead we steam. My Granduncle is really good at making things out of bamboo and coconut strips and he used to make large steamer that can also be repurposed as a smoker.
In my town in Australia, the local government funds people to come and operate a community outdoor oven once per month, you can come and bake bread, pizza, anything. It is not earthen, but rather made of stone.
I *love* the "come'n geddit" cry, and then the cut to all the workmen (and women) sitting and leaning, chewing contently. Relatable through the ages, I am sure that is one of the quintessential human experiences. Working hard and eating simply, but well, and being glad about it.
that's a good point, it just put an image in my head of some caveman chef 50k years ago, who's yet to invent language, just grunting loudly into the distance at everyone cause dinner's ready. but then maybe not cause another long relatable human experience is coming running once they smell cooked meat on a fire wafting into the wind, maybe no words necessary
It's really cool to see you here! My girlfriend and I love your content! We watch it at the end of the day as a way to relax. Your storytelling is fantastic. Thank you for all the work you do.
We could have used Townsends in Germany the day we found out Chernobyl had exploded 2 days earlier. It was a tad bit insane that day. It was all acceleration, chaotic and absolutely no reason.
I think you are underestimating how much this is for him .... we collectivly just allow him the means and time to do more of what he wants to do anyway. Which is how you get the most enthusiastic and best creators. If there was no cameras and Mr. Townsend had won the lottery instead, I would bet money he would be out there, stomping cob.
@@aenorist2431 yes, I certainly agree with you. He's not doing this just for TH-cam money. You can clearly see and feel that he, and the people who work with him, are all passionate about this. And honestly, 1 million subscribers is 1/4 of what Binging with Babbish has and Babbish does an amazing work, but from the very nature of their efforts, he doesn't put nearly this much effort and time in his projects. Not trying to diss on Babbish, I love his channel, and I believe he's very passionate about what he does. But Mr. Townsend & Co. are real pioneers. And it's not like you can get rich on TH-cam money, after all!... Unless you're TH-cam, that's another matter.
Serge Storms some of their products are hand made, some are also spectacular, and I too have never been disappointed. And if I understand correctly, his father started the store for folks to buy 18th century stuff WAY before they had the TH-cam shows
A backyard pizza oven is very similar (though most use bricks and concrete rather than cob) and not a particularly strange thing to build in a modern backyard.
Do you live in a HOA neighborhood or something? I have a pretty small backyard and I don't think my neighbors would (or even could) care what I build in it. I would imagine something like this would be true for something like a meth lab.... But an oven??? You cant build something in your own backyard???!!
I have a friend that has an imported from Italy wood fired pizza oven that is about this size. His entire back yard isn't more than 500 square feet. When I looked up the price for it, I decided that if I ever want a wood fired pizza oven, I will use the Townsends method.
This channel should be required watching in all North American schools. Living history of this type teaches so much more effectively than textbooks and documentaries. The production value is great and you guys probably have some of the most family friendly history content here on youtube. I would show this to anyone and everyone. Great work and thank you!
I just want to give a huge shoutout to whoever is doing the filming and B-roll stuff. Really impressive and high quality stuff. I would legit love a 1 or 2 hour video of just all sorts of relaxing b-roll footage and the music you guys use. It would be super chill to put on in the background.
The quality of the video, the set and your presentation in front of the camera have improved exponentially. You deserve your own show on History Channel or something at this point! Thank you for the amazing content, Mr Townsends PS: there had to be some nutmeg used in the making of the oven, right? 😆
I like them right where they are at. Besides, the History Channel is not what it once was. Sad to say, I think it has deteriorated greatly over the years.
If this became a History Channel program, the content would change and most of the current viewers would probably stop watching because of it. Most "reality" shows are almost as scripted and fiction shows.
I think a lot of people are taking my sentiment a bit too seriously. I just think they could take it to the next level as to having their own full show. I haven’t had cable for a long time, but I can imagine history channel not having the right atmosphere for townsends videos, but any kind of full show production is something very warranted for how much this channel has improved!!
Not only do we sit and listen to Jon talk about bread in paintings, we are now listening to him talk about sticks and mud. It is just so exciting seeing the homestead coming together. Thank you, crew, for ALL of your continued work.
Mr Townsend you sir are entirely the most INFECTIOUS persons whom in all of my great military travels n follies after have had the pleasure of meeting(1812 grant county, Indiana territory)!!! That smile and true joy for endeavors splash across my face as suddenly as bow spritz and I thank you sir for sharing your love of things with us abroad!
Hey Jon I thought you'd like to here that I mentioned your TH-cam and your Store in an essay of mine. Im applying to university for History right now and one of the short answer questions asked "if you could start a business or company what would it be?" I am a big fan of what you do so I decided on writing about a company that publishes media related to history and I mentioned what you do as an example of history related media.
For me, this week has been the worst week in a notoriously rough year. I've spent the last few days just immersed in the tremendous amount of content on this channel, and it's been wonderful. Your videos are so interesting, so educational, and so relaxing, and the enthusiasm and passion of everyone involved are contagious. Thanks for all you do.
We look at this and it makes us happy, because we know it’s pure work. There is no self gain other than feeling good about building something. This is what’s missing from our communities. Selflessness. Everything is driven by gain and greed.
This is just amazing. I’ve been watching Townsends for quite a long time now and although the production quality has always been great, I’ve been incredibly impressed with everything lately. This is a genuine (TV) production. Historical content aside, the establishing shots, b-roll, the overall narrative and professional hosting is all phenomenal, not to mention the sound and editing. You should all be proud of yourselves. You’ve come together to create something fantastically beautiful. I can’t wait to see what else you have in store! Wishing you all the best.
I love John’s excitement about the materials in the oven and how it brings so many stories together. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one like that. It’s good to know there are others. Keep up the great work.
We built a convict oven here in Australia using genuine convict made bricks it's a beauty we can fit 3 big hams or 5 slabs of bacon for smoking in the chimney portion and if we're having a party we can cook 6 pizzas at a time it's a really handy bit of kit to have on the farm
Ok seriously the opening fly by camera shot where it spun and Jon started talking was amazing. Fantastic production on this one guys!! Love the way your various projects have joined in this special oven!
I really love this. Amazing to see how you built this oven. It also shows us how much we take for granted our modern appliances. I can't wait to see the breads you make in this oven, as well as other dishes. I have a request. Can you do an episode on making bannock bread, like they would have done in the 18th and 19th centuries, in North America? Thanks so much for another awesome video. Cheers!
Will there ever be a video of some one making 8x8 inch squares of glass? Like for period style town windows? Or for making lantern panels? This may be 1-2 years down the line before you get to that point; there must be brick walls before we start thinking of luxuries like clear glass windows. By the way, I am fascinated by the brick making and the whole building of these early but permanent structures of a settler community. Will you ever venture into making a windmill or waterwheel for work in grinding grains and other tasks that require wind water energy? Or digging a stone well for potable water? Things like that explaining how life was and how work was performed is really cool to me since I’m a do it myself-er in his early 20’s. A clay vein is in a stream right in my backyard so I’m already thinking of throwing a brick making party.
This channel has been so great for so long, but I can't believe how far you guys have come in the last year or so. I thought I was ok with just the cooking videos, but the homestead you're building is incredible to watch! Keep it up everyone!
@@tigerhuey4051 just in case you didn't see, they just uploaded a video and as part of a bigger meal, they're cooking molassas pork and beans in the oven
Been a year and I still come back to these videos. With them all working together, no complaining, all of them enjoying themselves. This make me really happy.
Jon, I always look forward to your videos. Your videos inspire me to get out and try making my own historical stuff and I want to say thank you and keep up the great work!
Constructed one on the New York Barge Canal. In the Winter as it was frozen over. Packed snow on top of...more snow. Carved-out a hole on the top and hollowed-out the center. perfect for cooking a couple Pickerel, on a very windy, freezing morning of ice-fishing.
Love this video! I built my own "humongous" earthen oven a few years ago using Townsends older smaller clay oven video as one of my primary guides. Now I'm in the process of building a second one at our new home. Thanks James and friends for your inspiration.
Wow! The making of this new oven was truly a labor of love! From the blacksmithing to you and the team painstaking putting it all together in the old fashioned way was beautiful to watch. Thank you for your channel and keeping alive the 18th century methods.
Was there an episode where you ended up firing the bricks you made the other day? The ones here look like they've been fired with the scorch marks on it.
I was going to ask the same question. Are those the same bricks you were making a few weeks back, or from an earlier batch? Either way, I hope they do a "Brickmaking: Step 2" video where you show how the bricks are fired.
Absolutely incredible video! You guys did an awesome job on this earthen oven. Thank you all so much for consistently going the extra mile to keep history alive. This homestead you're building is such a beautiful tribute to our pioneer ancestors who had the guts and grit to forge a life on the frontier. Brandon's hand-forged handle for the oven door was the crowing touch to an awesome project.
When the handle for the oven door is created, you can truly see how passionate he is about everything this community has created. It is inspiring to see someone so fulfilled with their hard work, determination, dedication to their craft and just the pleasant nature of their souls. These are humble men and women, and I love them.
I was a bit pissed I didn't see the next video in the recommended section, and only then did I realize it came out today. So used to watching years old videos on this channel. Very happy you are still following your passion.
Your videos always take me back to my childhood and our families many visits to George Washington’s Birthplace and Williamsburg, VA. Thank you for these educational videos and all the care and work each of you devote to your channel and it’s viewers. Be well, stay kind and blessings to all ~
I guess draw out a charcoal line with a rope and nail to make a good arch and then use something straight to draw lines and then just follow the line with the saw.. i would still fail at that but thats how i would do it
You did it again! You made me smile. Watching your videos is always a pleasure. They are entertaining, informative and relaxing. Although they sometimes make me want to jump right in there to take part. It’s like a message from the past presented right now: “Switch off your TVs a bit more often and feel good!”. Thank you.
In a few years John will become a cult leader, living off the land in the middle of no where with a few dozen people, preaching the good gospel of nutmeg.
Jon Townsend: ‘Today we’re building an Earthen Oven. We’ve built earthen ovens in the past and they have served their purpose. But in this situation, we need to feed and *entire* community- - - Nutmeg. 🙃 Be well, stay kind and blessings to all ~ (Now, on to the rest of the video!) 🎥 💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨
What a delight this was. It made true the old adage, "Many hands make light work." What a wonderful bit of living history you are doing. That roast over the fire looked so mouth wateringly good I could almost smell it cooking. Thanks for another fine episode in the life of Townsends frontier homestead.
@@4philipp Just remember there's a slot limit of twenty feet on wooly mammoths this season. Catch and release isn't likely when a mammoth has 20+ atlatl darts in it.
I really loved this episode! You have so many wonderful amenities available right there, that you were able to use to make this not only functional, but beautiful oven! I can't wait to see you use it!!
This is all so cute. It inspires me to be self-sufficient on things in my own household. I don't do much yet, but building our rooms, making our own bread and stuff from scratch, farming our chickens and our garden. It's all worth it. We are supposed to work the earth!
Just fyi, unless you're talking about scientific subjects in a scientific context, it's preferable to use the term "women" instead of females, just like John and the crew are generally referred to as men rather than being called 'males' in this context. The biological term is for biological contexts, whereas the social term is for social contexts.
i love this channel it really show what are ancestors had to go through to make a meal , bake bread . and to make a cabin of logs and a earthen oven . wow guys very impressive. your handle for the door is very good talented work.
Do note that if you don't want a tall door, you can have another hole in the oven, from where smoke to escape. It can be on the top, or on a side, and it can even connect to a clay pipe or a terracotta pipe, for getting the smoke away to not affect people's sight and to not cause coughing. One thing I don't know if you did, is find out if there is any text about using whitewash with boiled starch mixed into/with it, to make waterproof paint, or boiled starch mixed with cement to make waterproof cement. I know the Great Wall of China was made that way, but I don't know how widespread that was in America in the times which make the subject of your channel.
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Back in the old country (Hungary), in villages and farms have a summer kitchen. That is the facility you use throughout the day, that way you do not mess up your house. My and had a HUGE, I mean HUGE Earthen oven, that she used to cook and bake everything in. She served the community by taking orders for bread, deserts or what ever, especially for big events. We used bundles of dried out corn stalks or cobbs to heat the oven. I will never forget the smell of the fresh bread coming out of the oven.
That's amazing, sad that I'm not able to experience that as I'm Asian, and we don't really bake foods but instead we steam. My Granduncle is really good at making things out of bamboo and coconut strips and he used to make large steamer that can also be repurposed as a smoker.
In my town in Australia, the local government funds people to come and operate a community outdoor oven once per month, you can come and bake bread, pizza, anything. It is not earthen, but rather made of stone.
I *love* the "come'n geddit" cry, and then the cut to all the workmen (and women) sitting and leaning, chewing contently.
Relatable through the ages, I am sure that is one of the quintessential human experiences.
Working hard and eating simply, but well, and being glad about it.
that's a good point, it just put an image in my head of some caveman chef 50k years ago, who's yet to invent language, just grunting loudly into the distance at everyone cause dinner's ready. but then maybe not cause another long relatable human experience is coming running once they smell cooked meat on a fire wafting into the wind, maybe no words necessary
That is soo cool. I really love all these recent projects, guys.
From now on you must build all your ovens out of clay in DF ;)
It's really cool to see you here! My girlfriend and I love your content! We watch it at the end of the day as a way to relax. Your storytelling is fantastic. Thank you for all the work you do.
Shouldn't you have a checkmark next to your name or something?
"Your earthen oven is very nice, now THROW IT IN THE PILE AND GET BACK TO WORK"
This is a nice human settlement, isn't it? They don't craft like dwarfs but, hey they can do something.
Wild to see you here randomly! Getting some inspiration?
In this totally crazy year, the videos from the Townsends offer a brief moment of deceleration, calm and reason.
Thanks for your valuable work
We could have used Townsends in Germany the day we found out Chernobyl had exploded 2 days earlier. It was a tad bit insane that day. It was all acceleration, chaotic and absolutely no reason.
@Doom I sure hope so.
@@blllllllllllllllllllrlrlrl7059 that wecimplode or ghe iven whuch would be worth a lot at that time.
He built a metalworking forge once, just watch this man construct an entire hamlet for his TH-cam series lmao.
How big is his nutmeg refinery?
I think you are underestimating how much this is for him .... we collectivly just allow him the means and time to do more of what he wants to do anyway.
Which is how you get the most enthusiastic and best creators.
If there was no cameras and Mr. Townsend had won the lottery instead, I would bet money he would be out there, stomping cob.
@@aenorist2431 yes, I certainly agree with you. He's not doing this just for TH-cam money. You can clearly see and feel that he, and the people who work with him, are all passionate about this. And honestly, 1 million subscribers is 1/4 of what Binging with Babbish has and Babbish does an amazing work, but from the very nature of their efforts, he doesn't put nearly this much effort and time in his projects. Not trying to diss on Babbish, I love his channel, and I believe he's very passionate about what he does. But Mr. Townsend & Co. are real pioneers.
And it's not like you can get rich on TH-cam money, after all!... Unless you're TH-cam, that's another matter.
@@frank6842, I've purchased a number of items from them and have yet to be dissatisfied with the quality.
Serge Storms some of their products are hand made, some are also spectacular, and I too have never been disappointed. And if I understand correctly, his father started the store for folks to buy 18th century stuff WAY before they had the TH-cam shows
You guys have been killing it. Love this series.
Thanks!
I love when some of my favorite TH-cam channels talk with each other. It is so cool.
I suppose this is merely a different era's version of your soup can forges and cooking stoves!
Next Video: How to convince your neighbors you didn't built a HUMONGOUS earthen oven in your backyard.
Some people have outdoor BBQs. Some have fire pits. Some, have humongous 18th century earthen ovens.
A backyard pizza oven is very similar (though most use bricks and concrete rather than cob) and not a particularly strange thing to build in a modern backyard.
Do you live in a HOA neighborhood or something? I have a pretty small backyard and I don't think my neighbors would (or even could) care what I build in it.
I would imagine something like this would be true for something like a meth lab.... But an oven??? You cant build something in your own backyard???!!
I have a friend that has an imported from Italy wood fired pizza oven that is about this size. His entire back yard isn't more than 500 square feet. When I looked up the price for it, I decided that if I ever want a wood fired pizza oven, I will use the Townsends method.
Kenny you bastard, so you're watching dudes make ovens instead of watching anime. PRIORITIES MAN
Love this show it’s so cool knowing these guys are fellow Hoosiers
Brandon always giving it that extra touch!
This channel should be required watching in all North American schools. Living history of this type teaches so much more effectively than textbooks and documentaries. The production value is great and you guys probably have some of the most family friendly history content here on youtube. I would show this to anyone and everyone. Great work and thank you!
Plus they can DO the things, not just watch the video
We’re doing American history all year in our homeschool curriculum. This channel has been our go-to! Can’t wait to watch this one with the kids later.
Don't white wash it lol
I wish I had you as my teacher lol
Better than most textbooks.
You can tell Brandon is a professional because after completing the form basket he didnt instantly put it on his head and scream "THE BEEEEEEES"
That part was edited out 🤣 Brandon is amazing though!
@@lyra2112 wouldnt have been as authentic if they left it in lol
God, your energy is so good, you’re so passionate I love it
You should have Brandon talk and explain things on the show more often. He seems like a cool knowledgeable person.
He does his own show on their premium platform.
I just want to give a huge shoutout to whoever is doing the filming and B-roll stuff. Really impressive and high quality stuff. I would legit love a 1 or 2 hour video of just all sorts of relaxing b-roll footage and the music you guys use. It would be super chill to put on in the background.
Primitive technology might be up your alley
The quality of the video, the set and your presentation in front of the camera have improved exponentially. You deserve your own show on History Channel or something at this point!
Thank you for the amazing content, Mr Townsends
PS: there had to be some nutmeg used in the making of the oven, right? 😆
Thank you so much!
I like them right where they are at.
Besides, the History Channel is not what it once was. Sad to say, I think it has deteriorated greatly over the years.
If this became a History Channel program, the content would change and most of the current viewers would probably stop watching because of it. Most "reality" shows are almost as scripted and fiction shows.
I think a lot of people are taking my sentiment a bit too seriously. I just think they could take it to the next level as to having their own full show. I haven’t had cable for a long time, but I can imagine history channel not having the right atmosphere for townsends videos, but any kind of full show production is something very warranted for how much this channel has improved!!
@@archeantyl9452 TH-cam's just fine. ;)
Built a clay oven with a buddy in college. Huge sand mound, covered in clay, dug out the sand, voila! It made excellent pizzas.
He's done that. he said in this video it was a more modern method so he wanted to do it this way. :)
I need to get a bunch of people together to go to the middle of nowhere and make a town like this.
Im in ahah
If you are near me Im in.
@@Diniecita I'm in central Florida but I wanna set up the town somewhere where it gets less snakes and more snow.
I’ll come!!
I'd love that - - for about 2 weeks.😄😆 Then I'd want my electricity and cell phone.
Not only do we sit and listen to Jon talk about bread in paintings, we are now listening to him talk about sticks and mud. It is just so exciting seeing the homestead coming together. Thank you, crew, for ALL of your continued work.
Mr Townsend you sir are entirely the most INFECTIOUS persons whom in all of my great military travels n follies after have had the pleasure of meeting(1812 grant county, Indiana territory)!!! That smile and true joy for endeavors splash across my face as suddenly as bow spritz and I thank you sir for sharing your love of things with us abroad!
Cant wait for my girlfriend to ask what I'm doing when she sees me collecting dirt from a gaint pit in the yard and weaving a basket.
if she really loves you she might join in XD
earthen oven pizzas + wine + firepit + friends = good times
are you gonna actually make it?
@@Ali-fx6jd yes if I can find the right kind of dirt, we just had a basement for a new house dug out and the clay I see there is very sandy.
Cody Jenkins probably will need more sand. Pool filter sand or play sand can be found in some hardware stores like ace and orchlens. Good luck
Hey Jon I thought you'd like to here that I mentioned your TH-cam and your Store in an essay of mine. Im applying to university for History right now and one of the short answer questions asked "if you could start a business or company what would it be?" I am a big fan of what you do so I decided on writing about a company that publishes media related to history and I mentioned what you do as an example of history related media.
For me, this week has been the worst week in a notoriously rough year. I've spent the last few days just immersed in the tremendous amount of content on this channel, and it's been wonderful. Your videos are so interesting, so educational, and so relaxing, and the enthusiasm and passion of everyone involved are contagious. Thanks for all you do.
0:11 - I can;t get over this shot. Jon is just 100% in his element and you can see it in every movement.
We look at this and it makes us happy, because we know it’s pure work. There is no self gain other than feeling good about building something. This is what’s missing from our communities. Selflessness. Everything is driven by gain and greed.
this is the wholesome, educational and relaxing content I signed up for
This is just amazing. I’ve been watching Townsends for quite a long time now and although the production quality has always been great, I’ve been incredibly impressed with everything lately. This is a genuine (TV) production. Historical content aside, the establishing shots, b-roll, the overall narrative and professional hosting is all phenomenal, not to mention the sound and editing. You should all be proud of yourselves. You’ve come together to create something fantastically beautiful. I can’t wait to see what else you have in store! Wishing you all the best.
This is giving me “This Old House” vibes. Or should I say “Ye Olde House”.
Fun fact, Y was used by early printers to represents a letter/symbol that meant "TH"
so "Ye Olde House" would in fact be "The Olde House."
So it should be "yis old house"
I love watching Brandon in this series, he's such a talented craftsman
I love John’s excitement about the materials in the oven and how it brings so many stories together. Sometimes I feel like I’m the only one like that. It’s good to know there are others. Keep up the great work.
Watching this channel grow and evolve has been one of the highlights of the last few years. Great work!
We built a convict oven here in Australia using genuine convict made bricks it's a beauty we can fit 3 big hams or 5 slabs of bacon for smoking in the chimney portion and if we're having a party we can cook 6 pizzas at a time it's a really handy bit of kit to have on the farm
Hello earthen oven daddy
Hello Nicole! 👋✌️
Hi unique Nicole! :)
@@dwaynewladyka577 hi there, Dwayne!
@@rosemcguinn5301 Hello Rose! 👋✌️
that oven has no chill, just like him
Ok seriously the opening fly by camera shot where it spun and Jon started talking was amazing. Fantastic production on this one guys!! Love the way your various projects have joined in this special oven!
Genuine joy watching from watching a man experience genuine joy building a big ole' oven.
This is what I'm here for.
I revisit this recipe each year in the fall. I tend to stuff them, fry, and finish by baking. It’s amazingly good, thanks for sharing.
Now make a humongous loaf of potato bread!
No we are making nutmeg bread.
@@stevencooper4422 Nutmeg potato bread.
@@rambofan334 That really sounds Good! Slathered with butter and jam. 🙂
@@trishthehomesteader9873 aaaand now i'm hungry at night
He might might need a bigger oven to make enough for these rude and clamorous masses
You're way of life just seems so much more wholesome
Yeah but a lot more sweaty.
I really love this. Amazing to see how you built this oven. It also shows us how much we take for granted our modern appliances. I can't wait to see the breads you make in this oven, as well as other dishes. I have a request. Can you do an episode on making bannock bread, like they would have done in the 18th and 19th centuries, in North America? Thanks so much for another awesome video. Cheers!
I think they did one, very long ago, on an open campfire?
Will there ever be a video of some one making 8x8 inch squares of glass? Like for period style town windows? Or for making lantern panels? This may be 1-2 years down the line before you get to that point; there must be brick walls before we start thinking of luxuries like clear glass windows.
By the way, I am fascinated by the brick making and the whole building of these early but permanent structures of a settler community. Will you ever venture into making a windmill or waterwheel for work in grinding grains and other tasks that require wind water energy? Or digging a stone well for potable water?
Things like that explaining how life was and how work was performed is really cool to me since I’m a do it myself-er in his early 20’s. A clay vein is in a stream right in my backyard so I’m already thinking of throwing a brick making party.
Jon must be psychic, he rebuilt his own civilization out in the woods before 2020 even got started.
This channel has been so great for so long, but I can't believe how far you guys have come in the last year or so. I thought I was ok with just the cooking videos, but the homestead you're building is incredible to watch! Keep it up everyone!
I've been promising myself to build an oven for awhile now. This is a real inspiration!
why has that been a goal?
@@Zach-h2l My wife is an excellent baker and she has been wanting one. Personally, I want to make some really good beans!
@@tigerhuey4051 that's cool that makes sense. it would just go in your back yard or something?
@@Zach-h2l Yes,I have a large back yard in a rural area. The base of the thing may be the hardest part for me, since it has to hold a lot of weight.
@@tigerhuey4051 just in case you didn't see, they just uploaded a video and as part of a bigger meal, they're cooking molassas pork and beans in the oven
Been a year and I still come back to these videos. With them all working together, no complaining, all of them enjoying themselves. This make me really happy.
Funny enough it was the 1st Earthern Oven video that introduced me to this wonderful channel.
The fact that you are so excited makes me excited for this project. Loving this series!
Jon, I always look forward to your videos. Your videos inspire me to get out and try making my own historical stuff and I want to say thank you and keep up the great work!
Constructed one on the New York Barge Canal. In the Winter as it was frozen over. Packed snow on top of...more snow. Carved-out a hole on the top and hollowed-out the center. perfect for cooking a couple Pickerel, on a very windy, freezing morning of ice-fishing.
Finally! A new episode!
Love this video! I built my own "humongous" earthen oven a few years ago using Townsends older smaller clay oven video as one of my primary guides. Now I'm in the process of building a second one at our new home. Thanks James and friends for your inspiration.
Such a welcome change to the stress and chaos of today’s times.
Very cool! I saw how public ovens worked on a historic video. What a time saver back in the day!
Seeing Brandon make that handle with just hand tools was incredible, really impressive project.
Wow! The making of this new oven was truly a labor of love!
From the blacksmithing to you and the team painstaking putting it all together in the old fashioned way was beautiful to watch.
Thank you for your channel and keeping alive the 18th century methods.
7:00 That looks really good.
So cool. They have a forge and a bakery right by the cabin!
Always very informative dude, can't wait to learn more!
Seeing John's enthusiasm is truly inspiring. This has convinced me to build something comparable and keeping up the spirit.
Was there an episode where you ended up firing the bricks you made the other day? The ones here look like they've been fired with the scorch marks on it.
He said that will come later, maybe in the spring.
I was going to ask the same question. Are those the same bricks you were making a few weeks back, or from an earlier batch? Either way, I hope they do a "Brickmaking: Step 2" video where you show how the bricks are fired.
The ones shown in the video are store bought firebricks not available in the 18th century, I wish they kept everything period correct.
Ive been subscribed for a while but i just finished TURN and I'm now officially in an 18th century cooking phase of my culinary career
This is some of the best content on youtube. Well done everyone! ❤️
Absolutely incredible video! You guys did an awesome job on this earthen oven. Thank you all so much for consistently going the extra mile to keep history alive. This homestead you're building is such a beautiful tribute to our pioneer ancestors who had the guts and grit to forge a life on the frontier. Brandon's hand-forged handle for the oven door was the crowing touch to an awesome project.
That thing has some thermal mass! Will take a while to get to temp but once it does it should stay hot most of the day.
When the handle for the oven door is created, you can truly see how passionate he is about everything this community has created. It is inspiring to see someone so fulfilled with their hard work, determination, dedication to their craft and just the pleasant nature of their souls. These are humble men and women, and I love them.
“Big enough for a 15 inch pie” - YES PLEASE.
I was a bit pissed I didn't see the next video in the recommended section, and only then did I realize it came out today. So used to watching years old videos on this channel. Very happy you are still following your passion.
Your videos always take me back to my childhood and our families many visits to George Washington’s Birthplace and Williamsburg, VA.
Thank you for these educational videos and all the care and work each of you devote to your channel and it’s viewers.
Be well, stay kind and blessings to all ~
It's so wonderfully wholesome.
This is my sanity channel. My happy place.
5:30 - Did Brandon made that perfectly round cut with just a frame saw? That would take me some chisels and sandpaper.
I guess draw out a charcoal line with a rope and nail to make a good arch and then use something straight to draw lines and then just follow the line with the saw.. i would still fail at that but thats how i would do it
You did it again! You made me smile. Watching your videos is always a pleasure. They are entertaining, informative and relaxing. Although they sometimes make me want to jump right in there to take part. It’s like a message from the past presented right now: “Switch off your TVs a bit more often and feel good!”. Thank you.
In a few years John will become a cult leader, living off the land in the middle of no where with a few dozen people, preaching the good gospel of nutmeg.
Ha ha hilarious!!
Sign me up!
A lot of experience from the portable cart ovens!
*Approves in Italian*
*BENE*
MOLTO BENE
Great video. Ten years of work coming together here. What a job you've done with this channel over the years.
Ayyy new oven!
What a cool community. They all seem so happy doing what they love.
Get this community some defenses and it's ready for a zombie apocalypse.
this family are so unique...also helping each other..i love to watch there video😍😍..much love from PAPUA NEW GUINEA🇵🇬🇵🇬🇵🇬
3 people accidently clicked the thumbs down when they were trying to give a like
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I can’t get enough of these videos and all the glimpses into how hard work and common sense are worthwhile.
Jon Townsend:
‘Today we’re building an Earthen Oven. We’ve built earthen ovens in the past and they have served their purpose. But in this situation, we need to feed and *entire* community- - - Nutmeg.
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Be well, stay kind and blessings to all ~
(Now, on to the rest of the video!)
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Is it wrong that I have an overpowering urge to slap me some mud? Nice work, and Brandon's artificer skills always wonderful! Cheers!
where is the video of finishing this oven??
Mr Jon, you & your friends are living the dream! God bless y’all
HUMONGOUS
What a delight this was. It made true the old adage, "Many hands make light work." What a wonderful bit of living history you are doing. That roast over the fire looked so mouth wateringly good I could almost smell it cooking. Thanks for another fine episode in the life of Townsends frontier homestead.
I'm disappointed in your "Mammoth" oven Jon, I saw no Wooly Mammoths hunted and cooked in your video. Okay... You still get a like!
Is it hunting season for wooly mammoths? Might be a little early.
@@4philipp Just remember there's a slot limit of twenty feet on wooly mammoths this season. Catch and release isn't likely when a mammoth has 20+ atlatl darts in it.
RyllenKriel seriously? I hope I get my tag. Need a couple good steaks and winter coats for the kids
“Hi, I’m Jon Townsend, and welcome to 18th Century BC Cooking”
I really loved this episode! You have so many wonderful amenities available right there, that you were able to use to make this not only functional, but beautiful oven! I can't wait to see you use it!!
Kid meet Christmas, “some assembly required”.
You guys and gals are absolute artists. I love it!!!!
Nice Video
This is all so cute. It inspires me to be self-sufficient on things in my own household. I don't do much yet, but building our rooms, making our own bread and stuff from scratch, farming our chickens and our garden. It's all worth it. We are supposed to work the earth!
Very nice
All the craft reader displayed as they would be used on a period homestead. Bravo Mr Townsend. Well done indeed sir.
Trades not readers
You'll have to feed a whole community? Now I really am getting curious.
Nice to see some females starting to show up :-)
Just fyi, unless you're talking about scientific subjects in a scientific context, it's preferable to use the term "women" instead of females, just like John and the crew are generally referred to as men rather than being called 'males' in this context. The biological term is for biological contexts, whereas the social term is for social contexts.
@@sonipitts yeah, 'females' gives off creepy Ferengi vibes
i love this channel it really show what are ancestors had to go through to make a meal , bake bread . and to make a cabin of logs and a earthen oven . wow guys very impressive. your handle for the door is very good talented work.
Can I live there I love to bake yummy yummy stuff and I don't hesitate when it comes to chores inside or out.😍
Do note that if you don't want a tall door, you can have another hole in the oven, from where smoke to escape. It can be on the top, or on a side, and it can even connect to a clay pipe or a terracotta pipe, for getting the smoke away to not affect people's sight and to not cause coughing.
One thing I don't know if you did, is find out if there is any text about using whitewash with boiled starch mixed into/with it, to make waterproof paint, or boiled starch mixed with cement to make waterproof cement. I know the Great Wall of China was made that way, but I don't know how widespread that was in America in the times which make the subject of your channel.