My Life in Appalachia 23 | Putting up Food & Living the Good Life
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- Along with celebrating and preserving Appalachian heritage and culture I'm always hoping to shine a light on the good life that I live in the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina. I hope you enjoy this peek into my life.
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Please stop/never apologize for your kitchen. Any of us that are your people in heart know it's just a functioning, productive, producing, happy kitchen that teaches us. Anyone that doesn't know that should. And welcome to Appalachia with Tipper, her family, and her knowledge/experience/information 💘
I agree .. a kitchen with fruit and vegetables and cans and pots just does seem a mess looks like production line food being put up! WORK. No apologies needed
Couldn’t agree more!❤
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How would you know how much of the home made antibiotic to take? 1 tsp? 2 tsp? And how often. Also what was the proportion of nasturtiums and vodka?
I agree❤
Dearest Cory, thank you for letting us all enjoy watching as you honor your wonderful mom. Such a blessing.
I come to visit with Tipper, Matt, the girls and their friends, and I come for the amazing scenery around their mountain homes, then there's the foodways and meals prepared, the stories, book readings and oh my goodness, the Music ! The more I come to visit the more I find to enjoy. Please never change ya'll, it's perfect.
You are so kind-thank you!! So glad you enjoy us 😀
@@CelebratingAppalachiaqqqq1a1😊Qatar, 😊okra canning
We should all be so lucky to have what you have. Its truly the good life.
Thank you! I feel very blessed and very thankful 😀
Cory, “we’re eating our friends!!!” 😱😱😱😱Bahaha I cracked up. You two look like two little girls playing kitchen. Y’all are having too much fun experimenting. I love it! The sparkle in your eyes, the giggles, and the playing together. Such fun memories being made. 👩🌾🧡♥️💙👏👏👏
😀 Thank you!!
Yes that made me laugh hard!!
@@supergirl460 love these ladies to pieces. 👩🌾☀️💙😁
Had to laugh am still laughing about this !!! She is a sweetie of a daughter !!! Love that Girl with all of your heart !!! Linda P.
@@lindapetersen1800 😄🤣😆😃🤣😁🥳
Your land is so beautiful. Thank-you for sharing your life with us.
You are so welcome 😀
Instead of a plate to submerge your apple peels, you can do the same as I do with kraut, I fill a large plastic Ziplock or Hefty bag with water and set in on top, it forms all the way to the sides. Use a different size bag for different size containers, from 2.5 gallon down to pint size depending on your container.
That’s a great tip, thanks for sharing 😊
That does work really well 😀 I use them for kraut
The weighted water bag will hold them down. The apple peelings will start to rise once fermentation begins and your apples may mold.
What a beautiful life you have Tipper. So peaceful and the wonders nature has to offer. ❤️
You can test the ph of the vinegar. We used a pool testing kit from the pool supply store. The longer you leave it, the more acidic it gets. Ours reached 5% acid in about 1 year. I wouldn't use it for canning without testing to make sure it's 5%, because I don't think it's a sure thing at all.
Amazon has a ph tester Abt $60
EBay has pH tester strips, also. I think the girls tested their soap with them, I believe. It doesn't give you the percentage....
Recently, I've started to watch your videos with a different eye, Tipper. C and I understand how much work goes into making a garden and preserving the harvest, but to perform those daily chores while creating a video and telling a story just amazes me. I can't even guess how much added work it must be, to be constantly thinking about camera position, light, audio, script, etc, and then editing it all into a beautiful, coherent story.
I'm certain there is much more to it that I'm not even aware of. How you and the girls have developed these skills, on your own, by trial and error, gives me great respect for your accomplishments of the last few years. It also gives me great appreciation for what you and your family are contributing to the world.
Thank you for the kind encouraging words Roland 😀 We appreciate you!!
Yes!! I always look forward to a new video from her or the girls! I watch them all! So much hard work goes into each one.
I love that Matt helps with the canning. Even if it's only taking the jars out after they're processed. Most guys wouldn't be caught dead doing even that! You have such a lovely family, working together to make your good life!
Yes!! It takes a family at times to get the job done. Glad to see them do things like this as a team.
My heart aches so watching your vlogs bc I so envy how you live and the wonderful family you have...
My prayer is that you have what you want!! Thank you for watching 😀
Miss Lori from the Whippoorwill Holler channel makes vinegar from all sorts of things. You can surely pick up some tips from her.
I love to watch Miss Lori and Mr. Brown. I wondered if Tipper ever watched them. They have a lot in common.
She is so wonderful 😀
I love seeing all the butterflies and bees in your videos! We desperately need to save all of our pollinators. Thank you for your wonderful videos, I greatly appreciate them!
Great video. After watching Matt in several videos, there is no mistaking that Corie is his daughter. She speaks like him, looks like him, and has his facial expressions and body language.
😀 I've always thought that too
If you add a little organic vinegar with the ‘mother ‘ it will turn to vinegar that much faster . It should start producing the ‘mother ‘ after 2/3 weeks
Thank you for that tip 😀
I’ve been enjoying watching the garden videos and food preparation. The interaction with your family is something I look forward to, so much! Thank you Tipper and Corie!😊🇨🇦
"We ate our friends!" LOL! You'll have a lot of delicious vinegar in a few weeks. Of course, the longer it rests, the more acidic it gets, so I imagine in the old days they had it worked out how long to let it set in order to use it for canning (before acid testing was readily available as it it today). Love how you are putting up food and living the good life!
Thank you 😀
My grandma made vinegar for canning and used litmus paper to see if it was ready(Not sure if that was acidity) to be used in canning.
Having a loving family, living in a caring community, and appreciating your heritage is what makes a good life. These things cannot be purchased, but they are true wealth and far more precious than any amount of money.
Thank you for the memories of growing up… my parents moved us from Michigan to South Texas when I was 11… and every fizzy drink down there is called “coke”… no matter what color… no matter what flavor… no matter what brand!
You can see that the land is much loved. So well taken care of. As always thanks for sharing. Take care.💙
I’ve been canning all summer out of my first ever straw bale garden . Learned everything from you ! Thank you !!! Pray for y’all everyday and can’t wait to see the next video .
That is so wonderful! Thank you so much Trudy 😀
The chairs in your garden look like acacia wood. This is the type of wood the Ark of the Covenant in the Old Testament was made of. It was very strong wood that could withstand any type of weather. If the weather was too hot the acacia trees would lose their leaves to maintain the integrity of the tree. When it rained then the trees would have leaves again. Your chairs should last a long time.
@@deborahringley4662 The acacia wood is one of those things that makes people speculate so much about the present location of the Ark. It would be about three thousand years old by now and they say that the acacia wood would have surely decomposed. However, the Ark was covered in a layer of gold. That fact may have led to the Ark’s ability to maintain its structural integrity even if the acacia wood has turned to powder. Personally I believe that the Ark is being guarded in the Coptic Christian church in Africa. Why would they lie about it?
I Love that more young people are going back to natural ways .. you’re awesome Corie ! Learning hands- on with your momma , a very wise lady . People are waking up to what’s coming down the line and call us preppers lol I just do what generations before me did. Fermented foods removed my gut issues.. very thankful for this channel. God bless you and Keep you all
Edited to ask a question..
I wonder if litmus paper would determine vinegar percentage..? I’m like you Tipper, our ancestors made vinegar.
Cory: "My hands aren't clean, I probably shouldn't touch it."
Also Cory: (shoves her hand down in the raisin box...)
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"LIVING THE GOOD LIFE" is the understatement of the year. I wish I had a do-over after watching y'alls videos.
All of those low hanging clouds should explain to most folks, why it's referred to as the Smoky Mountains.
Vacationing there as a kid, that's the way it looked all the time.
I have watched "Simple Living Alaska " channel and she has taught me a lot in those vides I would say go to those videos and watch them !!! Apple cider vinegar and keefier !!!
I love hearing the sounds of nature, especially the thunder and rain. Right now it is drier in northwest Oklahoma than what it was during the dust bowl.
Girls, y’all are so smart and inspiring. I am so excited about this new water. I really need the probiotics. Sending y’all lots of Love and prayers from Texas ♥️🙏✝️
♥️♥️♥️ Sorghum ♥️♥️♥️🙏
What a fun video! A little bit of everything, music, nature with the flowers and butterflies, rain and putting up food! Thank you.
I cannot describe how much I loved this video. Every second of every single thing y'all filmed and how the video was put together is pure perfection to me. You captured my heart's feeling of the contentment, security and peace of home. Thank so much. I want to keep this video so I can watch it as I settle into bed every night.
You are so kind! Thank you for the encouraging words 😀
Gosh i wish i was there with you two helping out.
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That is just a very well-rounded and interesting video you made I learned a little bit about everything now I know you can't make videos like this all the time. Just seems like everybody makes the best videos when it's harvest Time. That plate of food I seen your husband fixing up look mighty fine
I have never intentionally made a batch of vinegar. But, I made a lovely batch of plum wine some years ago and gave the last quart (in a Mason jar) to my pastor. I left Virginia and sojourned in another place for some time. I returned 2 years later and we were cleaning out the church fridge. He found this quart of mysterious liquid (he had forgot about the wine) and popped it open. Daringly, he took a sip and declared it was no longer fit to drink. It had turned to vinegar.
I love water kefir! I was taught to no use any metal/stainless with the grains, as it will cause a reactant could harm your kefir grains. Not sure how accurate that ibis but I use a plastic strainer and spoons. You’re certainly doing something right because your kefir grains are huge! Strawberries and peaches make great kefir water.
Where can I get kefir grains? How do I know I am getting good quality grains?
@@sonyamyer2342 Exactly what I want to know.
Thank you for showing the lovely scenery around your home. I am confined to bed and do not have access to a window. Medical studies have shown, if one cannot go outdoors, just looking at photos or videos of pretty scenery will help reduce stress and improve mental health. I enjoyed the whole video, but the outdoors scenes were my favorite. Thank you.
So glad you enjoyed it Vicki!! You might enjoy this one too: th-cam.com/video/Nh3jYk6uo2s/w-d-xo.html 😀
@@CelebratingAppalachia Thank you so much for recommending this video! I was moved to tears by the quiet beauty and peacefulness of God's creation. I bookmarked the page so I can easily access it again. I'll be watching it often.
@@vickiwood9192 I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😀
That scenery was so beautiful and peaceful sounding. I would love to live there. 😊
Our great grandmother McGinnis made mustard plasters for chest congestion. Mix some dry Colmans mustard with a little bit of flour. Add warm water to make a paste. Spread this between two soft pieces of fabric. Put it on your chest. Move it around so it won’t scald your skin. It smells kind of like horseradish. It really works to move that congestion.
Miss Tipper, Miss Corie, looks like you are having way too much fun. Lady bug just adds more protein. Have a good evening.
We do have fun 😀 Thank you!!
So pretty seeing the rain falling in the garden 😊
Love this!
Beautiful song Cory. I miss you all sing every day
Thanks for bringing us into your home and sharing your life with us!
I so loved this!! The land..... OMG. Just gorgeous. I've never done canning before but I'm going to give the peppers a try. You inspire me.
Thank you for sharing. Every time I watch your videos I learn something new Tipper.
A perfect description of this video🥰
Your kefir grains are very happy. My favorite is raspberry and blueberry. I was taught not to touch them with metal. Honestly don't look like it matters, yours is great. Your doin just fine.
So much information and beauty in one video! Thank you.
Well this was the sweetest video ever !!!!!
Just loved this whole video. Thank you
I just love your family good people
Thank you so much 😀
What a beautiful video , thanks.
Loved hearing the rain! I am in Arizona and I miss hearing it.
You guys are doing great! Looks like a good start. It's great for cleaning wood items like cutting boards:) God Bless you guys and your families.
Thanks so much!
Beautiful!
You two are having way too much fun. Thanks for sharing. God bless.
Even Matt cans ! Omgosh how GLORIOUS
Gorgous country where you live! Love the night sounds of the cicadas and crickets. They have their own band.
Thanks so much for sharing your life and family! I enjoy being with you and love your gardens. It's so relaxing after a hectic day!
Such a sweet family. Thank you for always bring peace and joy to my day. ❤️❤️❤️
Enjoyed this ! Great times , great food and drink , the great outdoors! These are the moments you remember all your lives ! Appreciate y'all always ....God bless...🙏❤
Great video, full of new ideas for me to try!! Thank you!!
That was a beautiful song, Cory. Such a nice family.
love the video! I don't notice all the sounds around me until I hear them on your video. it just made me think of people who never leave the city and don't get to experience all the sights and sounds of the country - makes me sad but glad that you show them on your videos!
I adore and am genuinely appreciative of the relationship you two possess !
Lots of things in this video, I love it all…seeing your beautiful gardens & flowers and watching you & Corie making stuff…I love the span around of the camera seeing your beautiful surroundings and either listening to birds or thunderstorms & rain…and being serenading by Corie’s beautiful song….🤗🤗
Wow... y'all covered lots of great information, showed the awesome countryside with a beautiful song to boot! I really enjoyed it... thanks 🤗❤️❤️
You girls are a hoot. Always fun to watch. Sending all good wishes your way!
I really liked this video with all the variety in it & the peacefulness of the scenery of your gardens & surroundings. The kefir water looks so interesting. After seeing Corie picking those beautiful grapes I thought they would make great kefir water. I wish I could grow grapes like that. A next door neighbor planted a lot of grapes along the fence line & they never produced (just tiny green grapes that never grew). Now those vines are all over the place ...up in our trees, etc. I try to keep them at bay but it's not easy. They just keep crawling all over the place & that was about 20 years ago when they were planted. Hugs!
I'm constantly learning from this family....
Love love your family ❤
I enjoyed this video so very much and I learned a thing or two along the way! Beautiful country!
I loved everything about this video!! Tipper you and your family never disappoint. Shew eee i am jealous of all them amazing jars your have LOL.
I love watching you and the girls daily lives. You have a great life. Great way to live!
You live in such a BEAUTIFUL place and I love the night sounds. I enjoyed watching you preparing your harvest in all the different ways.
Made my afternoon! Corie cracked me up...."eat our friends"....Sounded like something Matt would say! Also loved the song Corie sung! It sounded familiar but don't know who wrote it!
Lots of hard work putting all the produce up for the winter. I am impressed that Matt helps as well. You and Corie making memories for sure.
Thank you Tipper once again!
I made a fresh blueberry/lemon drink that was really good. I will get around to kefir, after studying your video a bit more. Wonderful video. Packed full of interesting topics. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your life. You live in paradise.
Great content! Thanks
Life in the mountains...I love it! Wouldn't want to be anywhere else! I really enjoyed this video...so real and soothing!
Wow. How sweet to see you 2 so close together. I live in Elkin NC and so proud my fellow NCians is on here showing Appalachian roots. Love y'all.
Loved this video, generational learning. How could anything be better.
Love watching you two together 💕✝️🙏
Beautiful video, beautiful people!!
So pretty, thank you for sharing! 🌼💗🕊️
So peaceful
We've made vinegar past few years just like that. We have been trying the water Kiefer haven't perfected it yet. Beautiful song thank you for sharing.
Wonderful, informative video. Very enjoyable with you two experimenting and joking around. Enjoyed the singing very much, very talented, and the videos of your garden property. I am originally from the Sand hill region of NC, Rockingham, and always loved the mountains more. Favorite spot are Maggie Valley and Cherokee. Bless you all and your families.
👏👏👏Wonderful "show & tell" Tipper!
What a beautiful blessed day you all experienced today. ✨
That’s my favorite Waylon song, Corie! Love it 😊
I really enjoyed this one.
I love your videos! We have cousin out that way and we hope to join them in the next couple years. I love learning more about how to garden out there❤️
Glad to see that that you are exploring beyond your roots! Well done. This something I'd like to explore. (I'm from a PA Dutch tradition.) Much as I love Fall, it's hard to say goodbye to the bounty of summer...
Loved the video! Really interesting on making that keefer. All the nature sounds of the rain the tree frogs just so relaxing...love it💞
loved that song.
Thanks for sharing a beautiful video, so nice to see the monarch butterfly on Zinnia, the food on your plate look so healthy and delicious, awesome food preparations.
I love the mountains, you are a blessing and are blessed, thank you for sharing. It looks like a good grape harvest also and peppers. the Keefer sounds interesting. Your flowers are so pretty. Cory a beautiful song. You all live in such a peaceful place. Harold and I gardened together along with our daughter Cristi, we canned together too. God bless you all❤🙏🙏❤
I love watching your videos because they remind me of all the canning and preserving my grandma used to do.
Thanks great video