Nice to see Taylor being more involved in the videos! Have just binge watched all your videos and you have both found your youtube groove! Such a fun team and just so easy to watch. Preparing myself to have to wait for the next video now I've watched them all 😞
Wow this is such a sweet comment. Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying having him be more involved in videos - makes it even more fun for me :) Hopefully at some point we'll be able to post more than once a week. That's my goal anyways! Thanks so much for watching & we're so happy to have you here.!
This looks great! If the pot doesn’t hold up, check out Correll Cider Presses. I’m planning on making one like theirs in the future with wood pieces/ dowels and some small barrel hoops or metal strips
I have memories of doing this with my elementary school class for field trips as a kid and it’s one of my most vivid memories. I remember enjoying it sooo much!
This was so cool! You 2 are awesome! This is the homestead mentality, to invent and improvise, to use alot of what you already have and make it work! I loved it!
totally fascinating, never knew how to make cider before, great that you have an apple orchard close by; when i saw all those apples i thought instantly of apple pies & strudels/crumbles, etc loved the homemade press, very clever! thanx for sharing
I did it as a child growing up and have such great memories of it. It'll be fun to do this with our own apples someday! We're definitely working on apple pie filling (for crisp, streudels, etc), applesauce, apple cider syrup, and more! Can't get enough!
Hahaha we actively had to search them out! We were considering the giant 18 bushel bins😂 seems like there were tons of those on Facebook marketplace for sale for like $100. Maybe we’ll get even crazier next year and do that🤪
Haha me too! We were doing this in the late afternoon/evening for the most part, so he was inside doing his daily nap time while we let the chickens free range. (He tries to eat them still so they can’t be out at the same time🙄🤦🏼♀️)
@@calicocowacres Oh Ricky. 🤦♀Do you guys have a rooster in your flock? I bet a grown rooster would put a stop to that kind of kitty behavior reaaaaal quick lol.
@@Ash1eonYT we’ve got THREE😂 they run away from him. But they’re not fully grown yet. I’m hoping soon they’ll be able to fend him off and maybe give him a good peck so he leaves them alone in the future. He’s actually kinda scared of the ducks which I love. The smallest duck (Edith) will walk right up to him and peck him on the face with her bill.
Girl I had to edit this dang thing and it took me literally all day, going through the footage to match up with the script he read and trying to make sure I got the right bits & pieces of video 😂 so I feel you. This is why he’s the one who does the building..he just really knows what he’s doing thankfully 😅
Thanks! In the video I do mention that the tray is temporary. In future years we’ll be getting a stainless steel restaurant steam pan, but this is what we had access to right now. We were going to use a metal bucket to fill with apples, but again like I said in the video, it would’ve taken 2 weeks to get here or an hour + drive to find a place that had metal buckets in stock.
What a fun project! Nothing quite like fresh pressed cider. How do you keep mold from growing on your apples? I did the same thing with my scraps last year and anything not fully submerged will 100% grow mold. I got weights and fermentation lids (the function of your towel) for this year and stuff all my scraps in there. Even if you use saran wrap and clean rocks or a ziploc full of water, submerge those apples girl! I don't want you to be disappointed!
I've never made the vinegar before, actually, so I'm not sure I have a good answer haha! Every recipe I read for it basically said if you find mold on it to scoop it off (unless it's colorful, then toss the batch), but we haven't had any grow yet! I'm sure it's probably based on location/environmental factors, so maybe we're just getting lucky?! Now im nervous lol I did put some pie plates in a few of them just to be safe though!
@@calicocowacres I hope that’s the case! I’ve been fermenting a bunch this year and did apple scrap vinegar last year too. There’s this white filmy stuff that can grow on top but that’s not mold - it’s kahm yeast and it’s fine to scoop and toss. But you’re right, the colorful or white poofy/fuzzy ones are definitely mold!
Thank you! I made a list in our amazon storefront called "cider making" that has the press screw (it's a vice screw technically) if you want to see the exact one we got
We really like the DIY aspect! Was actually looking at press designs today and was wondering if the plastic bucket would hold up when it had all those holes. How much did they charge per bushel for those second apples? Cheers and happy cider making
We wanted to create a press that didn't use a car jack & this worked amazingly. The buckets definitely didn't hold up - regardless of holes. BUT the stockpot has worked very well - would be good with a metal bucket, too. The bushels we got were $10 a bushel for the seconds apples. Thanks!
@@calicocowacres Very cool! I have a spare car jack so i was just thinking of using that! Just sourced some Golden Russet/Dabinett/Porters Perfection for $350 per 20 bushel bin, slightly expensive but its nice to get some cider specific apples! Cheers and happy cider making
I hope you get the chance to try it! It’s one of my favorite things💚 we got 9 bushels total and used a couple of them for applesauce, canned apple pie filling (which we also use in other desserts & breakfasts like baked goods & yogurt & apple crisp), apple butter, and more! We have a full shelving unit of just apple things 😆
For the wood we got it from a semi-local lumber store (just over the border in TN) and we used hard maple for strength. The "press" part is a heavy duty vice screw we got from amazon, since taylor was not a fan of the designs that used a car jack due to the potential for oil leakage (I think that was the reason but can confirm with him). I will link the screw in our amazon storefront if you'd like to see the exact one. I can't share links via comments, unfortunately.
If only you knew how much I edit it out, too. I really try. But I can’t help it, it’s just how I talk even when I actively try not to. Sorry, that’s just me!
@@calicocowacres I say 'like' a lot too, especially when I'm nervous. Don't sweat these comments. If people don't like you for YOU, they can move on and find other channels.
@@Ash1eonYT Taylor does, too! I don’t know why. I’d blame it on our “Michigan accents” but I’m not even sure that’s it haha I do actively try not to say it while filming, but when we’re trying to do a project & film at the same time in a very short period of time etc I sometimes just have to get the words out and move on! 😅 but I agree. We’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, as much as I try to be enjoyable to all😂
@@calicocowacres My word is UM. Really bad when I am searching for the correct word. I get a kick out of listening to Nick Caserio, General Manager for Houston Texan football team. He says um on about every third word at press conferences, and he makes over 5.5 million a year in salary. I did not notice you saying if before, but unfortunately now I probably will. At least you do not talk fast also, like I do.
We both say umm a ton, too! I just try to edit them all out! My mouth works faster than my brain sometimes and the words just come out haha. Now I'm going to obsessively try and remove all the umms and likes even more than I already do😂 I do actually talk superrr fast in person - that I can for sure blame on my michigan accent! I usually don't in videos because I try to think about what I'm saying beforehand and want it to be understandable for you guys, so if it comes out too fast I re-say it!
Wow! You guys are innovators specially Taylor. He used his skills to make that press. That’s so impressive. Well done guys!!
He’s seriously amazing! He loves making cool stuff😊
Oh my goodness it worked!! Awesome!!
So cool isn't it!?
Nice to see Taylor being more involved in the videos! Have just binge watched all your videos and you have both found your youtube groove! Such a fun team and just so easy to watch.
Preparing myself to have to wait for the next video now I've watched them all 😞
Wow this is such a sweet comment. Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying having him be more involved in videos - makes it even more fun for me :) Hopefully at some point we'll be able to post more than once a week. That's my goal anyways! Thanks so much for watching & we're so happy to have you here.!
That's extremely cool. Well done on the build! Glad you guys are still making videos.
Thanks! No plans on stopping 😆 we really love making them & Taylor is starting to get into the process more which makes it even more fun for me!
Wow! Well done you two. What a fun thing to do and just think of the future memories you’ll be making pressing cider with your homemade press!
Thank you! We were talking about how cool it’ll be to someday be pressing apples from our own orchard. Such a neat thought.
Fantastic Job on the apple press!!!
Thank you so much!
Feed the skins to the ducks and chickens. Also can go onto your fertiliser heap. Love Apple juice. Have fun it will bring you taste joy. 👀💗💞
We did! After we fermented them into apple cider vinegar☺ they loved em
This looks great! If the pot doesn’t hold up, check out Correll Cider Presses. I’m planning on making one like theirs in the future with wood pieces/ dowels and some small barrel hoops or metal strips
This brings back memories of making cidar with my grandparents as a kid. We'd pick wild apples and use those. Fun times!
I have memories of doing this with my elementary school class for field trips as a kid and it’s one of my most vivid memories. I remember enjoying it sooo much!
Great job ❤❤❤❤
Thank you!❤️
Cool idea.
Thanks!
Thats pretty innovative.
Thanks!! It was a neat project!
This was so cool! You 2 are awesome! This is the homestead mentality, to invent and improvise, to use alot of what you already have and make it work! I loved it!
Thanks so much! We love making cool stuff, especially taylor!
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Y’all are so creative! This was so cool to watch
Aww thank you!! It was a fun project!
Came across from The Holler Homestead where you were helping to butcher their meat birds. Already love your video's 😊
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Thanks for the inspiration! Where did y'all get the components for the press at?
Very clever design.
totally fascinating, never knew how to make cider before, great that you have an apple orchard close by; when i saw all those apples i thought instantly of apple pies & strudels/crumbles, etc
loved the homemade press, very clever!
thanx for sharing
I did it as a child growing up and have such great memories of it. It'll be fun to do this with our own apples someday! We're definitely working on apple pie filling (for crisp, streudels, etc), applesauce, apple cider syrup, and more! Can't get enough!
I want one!! Lol even though I don't have a bunch of apples😅
Hahaha we actively had to search them out! We were considering the giant 18 bushel bins😂 seems like there were tons of those on Facebook marketplace for sale for like $100. Maybe we’ll get even crazier next year and do that🤪
I'm a new subscriber. So far I like the flo, content, and homestead. Apple cider is delicious. Keep up the good work. I'm from Central Oklahoma.
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Man you make about 5 of them and everyone in the Holler Homestead circle would probably buy one lol
😂😂😂 we considered making cheap plans for it on our site. Would have to tweak a few things but they’ve been working great!
Turkey fryer bucket work? Maybe ?
We were given one by a family member to try that out this year :) Can't wait to try it!
@@calicocowacres looking forward to seeing the video if you do make one
This is insanely cool! Thanks for sharing! I'm surprised Mr. Ricky wasn't all up in this project too lol
Haha me too! We were doing this in the late afternoon/evening for the most part, so he was inside doing his daily nap time while we let the chickens free range. (He tries to eat them still so they can’t be out at the same time🙄🤦🏼♀️)
@@calicocowacres Oh Ricky. 🤦♀Do you guys have a rooster in your flock? I bet a grown rooster would put a stop to that kind of kitty behavior reaaaaal quick lol.
@@Ash1eonYT we’ve got THREE😂 they run away from him. But they’re not fully grown yet. I’m hoping soon they’ll be able to fend him off and maybe give him a good peck so he leaves them alone in the future. He’s actually kinda scared of the ducks which I love. The smallest duck (Edith) will walk right up to him and peck him on the face with her bill.
Every single technical word Taylor used talking about the table saw went straight over my head 😅
Girl I had to edit this dang thing and it took me literally all day, going through the footage to match up with the script he read and trying to make sure I got the right bits & pieces of video 😂 so I feel you. This is why he’s the one who does the building..he just really knows what he’s doing thankfully 😅
Press looks great, but as for your metal tray, also a metal bucket could work, but great job guys. ❤️🇬🇧🙏
Thanks! In the video I do mention that the tray is temporary. In future years we’ll be getting a stainless steel restaurant steam pan, but this is what we had access to right now. We were going to use a metal bucket to fill with apples, but again like I said in the video, it would’ve taken 2 weeks to get here or an hour + drive to find a place that had metal buckets in stock.
What a fun project! Nothing quite like fresh pressed cider. How do you keep mold from growing on your apples? I did the same thing with my scraps last year and anything not fully submerged will 100% grow mold. I got weights and fermentation lids (the function of your towel) for this year and stuff all my scraps in there. Even if you use saran wrap and clean rocks or a ziploc full of water, submerge those apples girl! I don't want you to be disappointed!
I've never made the vinegar before, actually, so I'm not sure I have a good answer haha! Every recipe I read for it basically said if you find mold on it to scoop it off (unless it's colorful, then toss the batch), but we haven't had any grow yet! I'm sure it's probably based on location/environmental factors, so maybe we're just getting lucky?! Now im nervous lol I did put some pie plates in a few of them just to be safe though!
@@calicocowacres I hope that’s the case! I’ve been fermenting a bunch this year and did apple scrap vinegar last year too. There’s this white filmy stuff that can grow on top but that’s not mold - it’s kahm yeast and it’s fine to scoop and toss. But you’re right, the colorful or white poofy/fuzzy ones are definitely mold!
Love the press. Where did you find the pressure screw (don't know the proper name)? Enjoy watching your videos.
Thank you! I made a list in our amazon storefront called "cider making" that has the press screw (it's a vice screw technically) if you want to see the exact one we got
We really like the DIY aspect! Was actually looking at press designs today and was wondering if the plastic bucket would hold up when it had all those holes. How much did they charge per bushel for those second apples? Cheers and happy cider making
We wanted to create a press that didn't use a car jack & this worked amazingly. The buckets definitely didn't hold up - regardless of holes. BUT the stockpot has worked very well - would be good with a metal bucket, too. The bushels we got were $10 a bushel for the seconds apples. Thanks!
@@calicocowacres Very cool! I have a spare car jack so i was just thinking of using that! Just sourced some Golden Russet/Dabinett/Porters Perfection for $350 per 20 bushel bin, slightly expensive but its nice to get some cider specific apples! Cheers and happy cider making
You need a wide plank on bottom
Would a morter mixer work as an apple crusher?
Maybe if you bought a medal pan?
We got a stainless steel stockpot & it worked perfectly!
I've never drank fresh Apple cider I'm sure it is delicious. Are you going to make homemade apple pies as well with some of your apple's?
I hope you get the chance to try it! It’s one of my favorite things💚 we got 9 bushels total and used a couple of them for applesauce, canned apple pie filling (which we also use in other desserts & breakfasts like baked goods & yogurt & apple crisp), apple butter, and more! We have a full shelving unit of just apple things 😆
@@calicocowacres it's going to taste good this winter when you make fresh apple pies and drink your cider.
Where did you get this parts for the actual press itself
For the wood we got it from a semi-local lumber store (just over the border in TN) and we used hard maple for strength. The "press" part is a heavy duty vice screw we got from amazon, since taylor was not a fan of the designs that used a car jack due to the potential for oil leakage (I think that was the reason but can confirm with him). I will link the screw in our amazon storefront if you'd like to see the exact one. I can't share links via comments, unfortunately.
Can you please stop using the word LIKE all the time. you have a great channel ,please quit using that word.
If only you knew how much I edit it out, too. I really try. But I can’t help it, it’s just how I talk even when I actively try not to. Sorry, that’s just me!
@@calicocowacres I say 'like' a lot too, especially when I'm nervous. Don't sweat these comments. If people don't like you for YOU, they can move on and find other channels.
@@Ash1eonYT Taylor does, too! I don’t know why. I’d blame it on our “Michigan accents” but I’m not even sure that’s it haha I do actively try not to say it while filming, but when we’re trying to do a project & film at the same time in a very short period of time etc I sometimes just have to get the words out and move on! 😅 but I agree. We’re not going to be everyone’s cup of tea, as much as I try to be enjoyable to all😂
@@calicocowacres My word is UM. Really bad when I am searching for the correct word. I get a kick out of listening to Nick Caserio, General Manager for Houston Texan football team. He says um on about every third word at press conferences, and he makes over 5.5 million a year in salary. I did not notice you saying if before, but unfortunately now I probably will. At least you do not talk fast also, like I do.
We both say umm a ton, too! I just try to edit them all out! My mouth works faster than my brain sometimes and the words just come out haha. Now I'm going to obsessively try and remove all the umms and likes even more than I already do😂 I do actually talk superrr fast in person - that I can for sure blame on my michigan accent! I usually don't in videos because I try to think about what I'm saying beforehand and want it to be understandable for you guys, so if it comes out too fast I re-say it!