The idea that fat is wasted infuriates me. We produce wonderful soap from "surplus" leaf fat that we render into lard and turn that lard into soap that rivals the best boutique soaps. Yet almost all soap you can buy is made from palm oil transported from the other side of the world. How can fat not be needed??
I love your informed philosophy of subsistence farming in the 21st century. My grandparents farmed 300 acres, and most of their meals came from homegrown veg, eggs, chickens, turkeys, geese, beef, lamb, bacon, fruit, shot rabbits, hares, wallaby and duck, and dairy products. They grew commercial grains and dried peas, but since the historic draught-horse operated mill fell into disrepair, bought in their flour. Nowadays feeding one's self entirely is somewhat of a self indulgent luxury, as modern existence requires us to do slave labour that thieves the time and energy we need to accomplish this. I'm so glad King Charles Dowding is your neighbour and good friend.
thanks for your comments. I have similar memories of grand parents. I do think it’s interesting that we feel entitled to variety in our diets not withstanding the environmental implications. Max
Another great episode! I've binged them all this Friday evening and thoroughly enjoyed them. I'm going to share them on my blog next week if that's okay. I have a feeling you're going to go big with this.
Thank you so much for this. If we are going to require animals to sacrifice their lives for us, we need to treat them well and respect that sacrifice. It's so much easier to just go to the market and buy the meat and not think about the hellish conditions in which that animal lived. It is much harder to deal with the loss of an animal that you have come to know and for which you have provided a decent life. I have so much respect for people who are willing to do this. So much respect for not wasting a scrap. Here in the US, particularly in the South, we have a tradition of hunting. I always enjoy being able to eat meat from an animal that has had a free life in the wild, was killed without trauma, and had a sporting chance.
Can’t wait for the next episode. Really enjoying the content and effort that is going into making them. I wish you would film more often! Also I really like how the camera woman/ editor is doing an excellent job as the episodes progress. Well done guys and good luck to you. I am enjoying sharing your journey with you
I found this really informative. Even if we don't turn to subsistence farming, we can take on board the stuff about supporting independent farms and nose-to-tail eating. I feel similar about eating meat, in that the killing side of it bothers me and all I do is occasionally break down a large chicken into portions and carcass for stock. I couldn't work in an abattoir. Respect for those who do and do a good job of it. I know our bodies are designed to be omnivores: I know we need things like vitamin B12 to live, which is only truly viable from animal products. And I like meat and dairy. But sometimes I think I may end up not eating meat one day. So I think I get where you're coming from with your opening words. Keep up the good work.
Another fantastic video, been binge watching since l found you yesterday so all caught up now. Will be following you with much interest, we are in the NE of Scotland so our challenges are a tad different from yours but we try and eat from our own land as much as possible so l can appreciate how hard it is, good luck and bring on the next episode can't wait.
Wow.
thank you
Blessed are the cheesemakers!
Yes. But it’s not to be taken literally but refers to all manufacturers of dairy produce. X
The idea that fat is wasted infuriates me. We produce wonderful soap from "surplus" leaf fat that we render into lard and turn that lard into soap that rivals the best boutique soaps. Yet almost all soap you can buy is made from palm oil transported from the other side of the world. How can fat not be needed??
Thanks for suggesting this channel, I love it 💗
@@l.j.nielsen7594 Good isn't it? It's nice to share good content 🙂
Glad. Thank you. Max
I love your informed philosophy of subsistence farming in the 21st century. My grandparents farmed 300 acres, and most of their meals came from homegrown veg, eggs, chickens, turkeys, geese, beef, lamb, bacon, fruit, shot rabbits, hares, wallaby and duck, and dairy products. They grew commercial grains and dried peas, but since the historic draught-horse operated mill fell into disrepair, bought in their flour.
Nowadays feeding one's self entirely is somewhat of a self indulgent luxury, as modern existence requires us to do slave labour that thieves the time and energy we need to accomplish this.
I'm so glad King Charles Dowding is your neighbour and good friend.
thanks for your comments. I have similar memories of grand parents. I do think it’s interesting that we feel entitled to variety in our diets not withstanding the environmental implications. Max
Another great episode! I've binged them all this Friday evening and thoroughly enjoyed them. I'm going to share them on my blog next week if that's okay. I have a feeling you're going to go big with this.
Grateful for your support. It’s a pleasure making them. All the best- Max
Thank you so much for this. If we are going to require animals to sacrifice their lives for us, we need to treat them well and respect that sacrifice. It's so much easier to just go to the market and buy the meat and not think about the hellish conditions in which that animal lived. It is much harder to deal with the loss of an animal that you have come to know and for which you have provided a decent life. I have so much respect for people who are willing to do this. So much respect for not wasting a scrap.
Here in the US, particularly in the South, we have a tradition of hunting. I always enjoy being able to eat meat from an animal that has had a free life in the wild, was killed without trauma, and had a sporting chance.
Thank you for your thought provoking comments. Max
I agree.
Another brilliant episode. Loved everything that Paul said.
He’s a star. thanks for your comments. Max
Sent over by Kev - subscribed!
Great! Thanks very much.
Can’t wait for the next episode. Really enjoying the content and effort that is going into making them. I wish you would film more often! Also I really like how the camera woman/ editor is doing an excellent job as the episodes progress. Well done guys and good luck to you. I am enjoying sharing your journey with you
Thanks for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it. VT editor will be pleased. All the best Max
Another new subscriber who came over at Kev's recommendation. :)
ah thanks that’s great
I found this really informative. Even if we don't turn to subsistence farming, we can take on board the stuff about supporting independent farms and nose-to-tail eating. I feel similar about eating meat, in that the killing side of it bothers me and all I do is occasionally break down a large chicken into portions and carcass for stock. I couldn't work in an abattoir. Respect for those who do and do a good job of it. I know our bodies are designed to be omnivores: I know we need things like vitamin B12 to live, which is only truly viable from animal products. And I like meat and dairy. But sometimes I think I may end up not eating meat one day. So I think I get where you're coming from with your opening words. Keep up the good work.
thanks so much for your comments. We obvs share things and ideas. without meat at the mo I’d be stumped however….all the best Max
Another fantastic video, been binge watching since l found you yesterday so all caught up now. Will be following you with much interest, we are in the NE of Scotland so our challenges are a tad different from yours but we try and eat from our own land as much as possible so l can appreciate how hard it is, good luck and bring on the next episode can't wait.
Gosh that’s much harder for you. Am clearly grateful to be a soft flabby southerner. The winter is quite long enough here. thanks for watching. Max
@@MaxGrowingSolo I use to be a soft southerner too but a couple of -26 winters fixes that !
Why can't we get oxtail any more