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Visit Wales eat your heart out!
Diolch Gaz I would love to see how my Tad-cu would have reacted to your new modern take on Cawl it looks blasus iawn (very tasty).
I'm jealous of your Pak choi... 😂
Diolch Adam, would love to have you on the show soon 🌱
I was just going to mention you in the comments Adam!! Love your channel so much :D Maybe Huw Richards or Liz Zorab would be up for a trip too? :D Good luck on your new adventure Gaz!
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Yes please, a collab with Adam would be fantastic 😁
I love Adam's channel; the garden is fantastic and he is an amazing Welsh language teacher 👍❤
"modern take on" you mean as in not real.
Congratulations this new home is breath taking!! Im kinda jealous lol very happy for you amazing my vegan friend # JESUS LOVES YOU!
the cinematography and the message of putting your mental health first is just lush !
Wales looks so peaceful and beautiful! This is incredible, Congrats on the move 🙌✨💖
Please add your music playlist in the description box. I love the music you chose for this video😁
I'M VERY HAPPY FOR YOU GAZ!!! THANK YOU FOR BEING A LIGHT IN OUR PLANET, HELPING TO CHANGE SO MANY LIVES AND SAVE SO MANY OTHERS!!! 🥰😍🙏
ah so sweet!! thanks for your support
Amen! Let's clone that boy.😀
@@gazoakleychef What are your beliefs. ? Are you spiritual? Have you had a spiritual awakening yet?.
I'm a chef from the Caribbean who now resides in Wales at the moment beautiful country. Love learning about welch cuisine.
Welsh-Caribbean fusion cuisine… now that would be a tasty adventure
Can I ask how diverse is Wales, I’m desperate to move out of London and was looking at Cardiff area due to its city life but still green. My concerns are my partner is Algerian and I don’t want him to feel out of place but I literally can’t bare it here anymore it’s depressing me
Exactly why I don’t live in the city in my state, the hustle and bustle of city living drives me crazy and I can only visit every now and then. I’m starting my garden as well, I love seeing trees and deer. I love the tranquility that the suburbs bring me. 😊
Born and raised in Detroit which was cool af I am now retired to 4 acres in NW Michigan . Heaven!
I hand feed and pet chipmunks
Get buzzed by hummingbirds.
Can't go out at night till I get a fence. Coyote wolves bears cougar bobcat.
See bald eagles all the time.
Of course deer and turkeys.
Had twin baby possums here last winter.
Pretty little skinks
The air tastes amazing!
The bustle was great when I was young and I'm just a day trip away when I miss the culture but yes the peace and beauty is so important as I get more and more life under my belt.
Homegrown is such a gift. Feels like we were never cast out of the Garden.
Btw speaking of natural living no well yet so I shower in thunderstorms. Amazing! I will continue when I have plumbing. Try it! Also do passive laundry. Hang it up and spray with simple green then wait for rain and sun to finish.😀
@@wideawake5630 Scary, you could be struck by lightning! Lol
Which state? I hate city living
PROTECT THIS MAN AT ALL COSTS! 😆 So thankful for your creativity, talent & willingness to help people make a difference in their lives, the animals we cohabitate this Earth with & for the environment! 👏❤
When can we visitttttt!!!
Should definitely get Rachel on your channel if you haven't had her on before!
We went from Ladbroke Grove to North Devon in 2005 full time, what a difference.
I love your channel Rachel 😍
I just started watching and just made the vegan shepherds pie girl it was incredible you’re amazing
@@sabahalilovic2245 me too xxx
when I cook outdoors, I don't cook over the main fire, but instead shovel coals from that main fire into the cookspace with a pan supported above it.
I was told, using coals is unhealthy.
@@defrocker0569 I've heard this too. Browning food surfaces is carcinogenic, but if I understand correctly, at small levels compared to other exposures in our modern lifestyles.
Everything about this video feels like a fresh start! So proud of you for pursuing your peace, doing so for ourselves can often seem radical to others. May your peace continue to glow through your words, smile and of course, your delicious meals. 👌🏽☺️
"delicious meals"? This guy can't cook.
Out of all the cooks I watch online, I think you are definitely the best! ♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐
@@moosic2i jealous much? 😆
@@moosic2i ;D))) , Will come and check out your cooking channel
Gaz, I didn't know you were the kind of guy to move to the countryside and grow your own food. I moved already, a few months ago, and I'm trying to grow my own food as well. What a beautiful life you are living.
you guys make the most aesthetically pleasing content :)
Bumped into you at Spitalfields a few weeks ago and we very briefly discussed your move back to Wales. Super cool to hear and gain insight on that decision! Nice video as always :) x
Nice to meet you 😀
You have found your calling and peace in nature.
I inspire to live in the rural county side. the city life drains my well being, thank goodness there's some places left in the US where i can accomplish this. Much love gaz
Having left the city for more than a year now, we totally understand. Living in the countryside, growing your own food and cooking with it, takes one back to simpler, happier times. And definitely healthier! Kudos!
What did you think of the cooking though? Terrible in my opinion, definately not Cawl. Over seasoned boiled veg. With a whole lemon thrown in for extra bitterness.
@@moosic2i Well, we never had cawl before, it's the first time we saw something called cawl. So, we cannot offer an opinion on the dish.
Good for you Gaz! Can’t wait to see all the wonderful things you’ll be doing now! Love from Ohio USA
Was in Boston, MA today, stopped to look at a menu to eat... saw Gaz had collabed on a dish. Wagamama! Never knew that was even a chain. Thanks for the delicious bbq rice bowl, beyond cool to eat Gaz's food
Gaz, I also moved from London to a tiny village in Italy and went vegan a few months ago. I am growing my own vegetables now 🌱
Those are the best choices I ever made!!🌱💓
Well done to you and thank you for inspiring us!
Love from Italy,
Daniela 🌱
London.is too big and too expensive
Wow beautiful Italy. Well Done and PEACE
Congratulations 🎉 you have made a bold move!
It had to happen eventually. ♡ When you are truly passionate about food, you will eventually become a gardener. Sending love from Washington state, USA ♡♡♡
What did you think of the cooking though? Terrible in my opinion, definately not Cawl. Over seasoned boiled veg. With a whole lemon thrown in for extra bitterness.
@@moosic2i You don't know the recipe. This is a traditional dish. You didn't even taste it, how do you YOU know?
So glad the crew will still be around! That was my first question- how about the crew? We hope to do the same in a few years and bring our crew too (it’s taking a bit to normalize and convince some folks, but we’re excited that it’s on the horizon!) cheers!
I was born in England, but my family moved to Wales when I was a year old. Wales has been my home for almost 22 years now. I'm currently away from home, in another country, but missing home so much. Very excited to return.
Btw, loved the bit with ‘reflective Olly’ at the end. I think ‘screaming Olly’ worked ok in London, but might be time to retire that gag (if only for the sanity of the surrounding sheep...) And he’s right - he deserves to be known more for his other talents... :)
Totally agree! I love how this video seems to go back to Gaz's older videos where it was all about the food and him.
This is exactly the reason my family and I moved into the countryside earlier last year. Best decision of my life! Also, the views around you are just incredible!!!
Hello from Germany..... looking forward to your gardening updates. I started growing salads, vegetables and herbs last year in my small garden and I still have a lot to learn to grow my own food. Recently I organized a gas cooker for outdoor cooking, haven‘t tried cooking on fire yet. 🙏
Hi also from Germany ☺️ Your plans sound great! I also started to learn gardening from my grandparents last year. They have a huge garden and help me to grow my own veggies in a part of it 😃 I hope you'll get a beautiful harvest this year 🌱
Great! do you know what those butter beans he uses are called in German?
@@schketer I always buy them at the organic grocery store and they are called "weiße Riesenbohnen" there.
I think this has guy has a "lot to learn" about cooking. Over seasoned boiled veg. With a whole lemon thrown in for extra bitterness. Just no!
I’d love to see The Wyse Guide on your channel as a guest. He is an avid Gardner from a small country town in Iowa, US. He’s very knowledgeable and I’d love to see you both sharing tips and tricks.
Generally speaking cook over coals, not flames. Adjust temperature by height above the heat. Just saying 👌
I LOVE that you're doing this. I have been trying to grow my own veg for years - had no success until I discovered the Charles Dowding TH-cam channel and his no dig technique and wonderful teaching. May your garden thrive. Ollie says MAY YOUR GARDEN THRIVE!
Best gardening channel!❤
Charles Dowding’s method of no dig gardening (even at market farm scale) is super impressive and he would be awesome to have featured here.
I second that. My entire garden is officially No Dig. Lazy is better.
Yes, get Charles Dowding!
Yes, I discovered him and I'm no dig as well. If you had him on your show that would be amazing. Feature him before you start your garden so he can show you how
Moving to the countryside and growing my own food… definitely the BEST dream. Please add the sheep and cattle for new friends and some chickens all excellent subjects to paint! So happy you have found your peace. Make us all jealous! Really enjoying the outside cooking!
Swede = rutabaga (USA). Congratulations, Gaz - great decision to move to the country, I think you're going to be very happy to get your hands in the soil. Wishing you all the best.
I thought it might be rutabaga. Thanks for the confirmation.
Didn’t know you had swede in USA ! My favourite veg with a Sunday roast ( pot roast) ?
Same in Canada!
I guessed wrong.. thought it was a turnip LOL
Thank you!
For me it seems Your best video ever... back to the roots.
Love this kind of soups much.
Call them broomed fridge...
looks superb!
Also love, that you included the outtakes. Makes it so much more "believable". Everytime I see outdoor cooking, I wonder how this perfection is possible without being able to control the fire perfectly
Agree✨ The outtakes are the very best part - not pretending to be perfect, and learning to laugh through the mistakes 💫
😂😂 love it when your pan caught fire. Wales is such a stunning country, looks like you've got a beautiful new home there. You need a trivet, or cooling rack type thing over your heat so you can take your pan to the outside edge to get a bit of indirect heat. Good luck with your outdoor cooking. Your recipe looked stunning, I hope you're all well and you have a great week, keep smiling, sending love and light ❤️
I am so excited for you. I live on a quieter side of Atlanta, Georgia and have been eating everyday from my garden for 3 months now. Being outside and eating food that just tastes better has definitely begun to improve my mental health. Your musician friends can give concerts to your sheep when they cook with you.
That place looks absolutely beautiful and peaceful. What a dream 🥰
Very very happy for you gaz 🎉🧡🎊
You deserve the world!!!
The sound production on this video was 🤌 That chopping sequence!! 🙌
As someone who is also growing tired of city life, I yearn to leave it all behind and reinvigorate myself with the countryside. 🌿 The feeling you get when your seeds sprout from the soil, the anticipation and happiness that rises in your heart when you finally get to harvest the fruits (and veggies) of your labor cannot compare to anything else (in my opinion😄)!
Living in the countryside is not easy by any means, but it is incredibly rewarding. One day I'll leave the city and live the way I was always supposed to.
Until then, I wish you endless joy and good fortune Gaz. Thank you for sharing another marvelous video! Cheers to countryside living and to a new chapter in your life! 🥂
U r so right. I had to live in the city again briefly 5 years after losing home and family in a fire. Suffered PTSD symptoms. That never happens here in the healing northwoods.
Even tho I am in a shed under the radar sans plumbing I couldn't be happier with my home. Rehabbing a mobile home here. Then the shed will be my art studio!
The most healing thing was adopting 2 feline daughters. Littermates.
I'm gardening organically and will expand when I get a well. I do some rain capture and haul a lot of jugs. As a 67 yr old gimp with a bum heart it ain't as but i wouldn't trade it. I am often moved to tears of gratitude.
Want to have arts and spiritual events here when I'm done.
Meant it ain't ez.
Anyhow so happy for Gaz.
I always urge young ppl to stop paying rent and do this. There are creative ways to afford it. And who wants to be in the city when the shit hits the fan?
Exactly you said it girl. You are meant for the Countryside. You are Suppose to be living in the countryside
@@Sketchbook999 I grew up with a violent father. My mom was always trying to hide enough money to leave. I loved our trips to the Northwood and begged her to just go. I said we could live inn the woods on berries and nuts and such but we would be safe. I still think I was right lol. I have always found comfort out in nature no matter what else is going on
I hope you have a place like that
What did you think of the cooking though? Terrible in my opinion, definately not Cawl. Over seasoned boiled veg. With a whole lemon thrown in for extra bitterness.
We left the city (Houston, Texas USA) in 2013 and I will NEVER live in a city again. We, too, are closer to Nature and have a veggie and herb garden. My favorite time of day is the mornings. There's nothing like watching the sun come up over the forest here and listening while the night animals and insects quiet down and the daytime animals come to life. We are here to stay!! Thank you for this video. It was awesome!
Getting back to what really matters. Your move can only serve to benefit you.
Sure u will realise its the best move u ever made. Makes "conscious living" take on new meaning. Well done. I'm trying organic farming in my garden.
Welcome home, Gaz! nothing like the feeling of waking up living in the beautiful Welsh countryside! Cymru Am byth!
Excited for this new chapter you’re taking (and glad we get to come along)! Loving the bloopers and silliness you’ve been keeping on the videos. Cinematography and worldly music are still banging-just shared your channel to a chef friend of mine as inspiration for her vegetarian dishes!
I love that you live in the countryside now. I would like to see how your house is becoming your home, vlogs, what you eat in a day, how to grow vegetables, and recipes videos!
Hurrah!!!
I too did exactly this, quit my job in London 7weeks ago and moved to snowdonia!
Am loving every minute of it Wales is such a beautiful country I'm so glad I jumped the London ship my soul is very thankful !
Love and light to you my friend 💛💫🙏
The moment he said ' preheat the oven pan' then started chopping things, I was like.... Wait for it, wait for it!😬😬😬 ...Live and learn.
It’s absolutely beautiful, the countryside, nature, historic architecture, and privacy..nothing is better than the peace and grounding, which is a benefit of living off grid..Wales is so beautiful it doesn’t even seem real..
What a gorgeous country! Looking forward to visiting it soon!
I admire your willingness to get back to nature and cook on an old fashioned fire!!! Stay humble! Stay kind! And know I'm a huge fan 😊
FULL WRITTEN RECIPE - www.avantgardevegan.com/recipes/welsh-cawl/
Translations of some words in the recipe, for any American viewers who may be confused:
"Swede" = rutabaga
"Cavolo Nero" = lacinato kale or dino kale or Tuscan kale (not curly kale, which is more bitter and hearty)
"Butter Beans" = lima beans
Please tell your production assistant to stop yelling, he is destroying the ear drums of the headphone users 😅
In the book The Yale's of Wales by Rodney Horace Yale are in the last two entries, my great aunt and my grandmother. This video gave me peace and tranquility. Thanks
I'm excited to see where the channel is going! Wales looks amazing. I have followed for a long time, but I'm happy to see what's in store for you.
That’s awesome, congrats! I visited Cardiff when I lived in London and I immediately felt the people were friendlier, more open and more inviting. Much more than London or England in general-except perhaps people from certain parts of the north. Wales left me with good memories.
Immy, or Sustainably Vegan, she recently started planting her own seeds and making her own produce, she's all about low/zero waste and cooking simple and vegan, she also goes out to pick edible plants as she goes on walks. She's a gentle soul, living in the UK, she's not a chef, often says she's trying to get better and learn new things, but she cooks and bakes a lot on her channel. Do check her out if you're looking for a collab within the UK.
Lovely update, thankyou, we love Wales and stay there twice a year, it's a beautiful, magical place, in the middle of nowhere, deserted lanes, beaches, coastal paths, my heart just soars. Welsh people are so lovely and friendly too ❤🌿❤
Beautiful land indeed congratulations.
Congrats on your new home! I have also moved to the county side to grow my own food. I bought your cookbooks to help me enjoy the vegetables I grow! Can't wait to see the updates from your garden!
This was incredibly satisfying and soothing to watch! Also i’m lucky to have discovered “umami” through this channel it has elevated my plant based experience ALSO a sheep named Sandra.. 10/10 😌
Well done, sir. Hope you'll be happy. Kind people deserve happiness. It's so nice to watch someone cooking clean food. I don't have to close my eyes when a chunk of suffering gets thrown into the pan. 💚🌿🕊️
I would love to watch a video with all the castles 😁 thanks Gaz! You rock!
Yes, you are indeed a light in this world. Thank you for opening up your charm, beauty and young wisdom to the world .
It’s so beautiful there, can’t wait to see more . Also Charles Dowding is a must guest!!! Xx 🇨🇦
Congrats ! It is really a paradise! Blessings from Puerto 🇵🇷Rico!
THIS IS SUCH AN EXCITING CHAPTER!!
i too just moved to the country in Washington State. Growing my own food and as happy as can be. I see that same happiness on your face! Now I need to try and make some of that hug in a bowl!
Olli's screaming never gets old. Love this guy 😂👍
Your best video in YEARS! So happy for you returning to your roots.
So happy you're doing this Gaz!! The moment you said you'll be growing your own food, it reminded me of Jun from Jun's Kitchen! I don't know if it'll be possible to have him/them (Rachel and Jun) here. But it would be super cool.
What a picturesque landscape, it brought a big smile on my lips. Thank you for that!
This was so beautiful! Coming straight from the heart.. loved that sound of cutting the vegetables out in the open! Looking forward to watch more of you in this journey of yours . And wish to experience a little bit of it someday ❤️
Lmao! I love the realism and bloopers. So nice to see you are back home and learning to connect with the land.
I love how you didn’t edit that part out lol it adds character!
We have an urban farm on only 1/3 acre in Nashville, TN, US but ugh, can’t wait to move back to the country! I completely understand the distaste for the hustle/bustle. Our city has increased far too quickly for its layout and its grown into something that us locals don’t even recognize. Thank you for inspiring so many! Can’t wait to see more of your journey💚
To "turn these outdoor cookers down" as you say xD We used to use a squirty bottle to drizzle water or leftover beer or whatever over the fire to get it down as much as you like.
So happy for you. I was raised in the country on a large farm. Your large chopped veggies bring back memories for me. Breathe in, breathe out and live that country air. It truly feeds the soul.
I feel like i just visited the country. So refreshing! Love the vibes! 😊👍
Congrats on your move. I’m jealous and happy for you at the same time! That Welsh country landscape is divine!
Someone give Ollie a hug 😀
Just beautiful...the setting, the outdoor cookery, the sharing, the story, the realness, the gorgeous soup.
"gorgeous soup" you are joking right.That was some terrible cooking. Over seasoned boiled veg. With a whole lemon thrown in for extra bitterness. Just no!
How about foraging for wild foods in Wales ? I can't wait ! I've rediscovered your channel !
Very happy for you Gaz... I grew up in a rural area in Canada and have recently moved back.. there is nothing like growing your own food and getting your hand dirty.
Loving that you have moved back to Wales, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else 😁
Looking forward to watching your journey 👍
I would love to see Graham Burnett who wrote a brilliant book about Vegan Permaculture, Ian Tolhurst who uses all vegan growing methods for his market garden.
Non vegans who are fab veg gardeners....Huw Richards, Liz Zorab from Byther Farm and Tony from Simplify Gardening. All fabulous gardening channels and really lovely people too; bonus... they all live in Wales ❤
I left London in 2019 and moved back with my mums in the Italian countryside! Best choice I ever made!!!!
This the same way i feel. Country side living for me in the near future! Great Video GAZ!
I always wondered why you moved to London after watching your videos for years. Good for you for moving back. I did love that kitchen in London.
This was like a movie! So beautiful ✨✨
Love this, so full of joy! I'm an 8th Welsh and regularly go there for work (Bristol based now but originally from down south near Portsmouth). It's so nice to go out into the garden, hear the birds and pick something you've grown yourself from seed.
Also I have chopping board envy, that is beautiful! The food looks lush as always!
So great to have exciting vegan food!
I follow you since i'm vegan, for 2 years now. I'm really proud of you and everything that you've achived. I hope things go well for you on the countryside, and that you're happy 😊 I also dream of growing my own vegetables so i'll be waiting for those gardening videos 💖
Am from Gloucester about 60 miles from Wales and I was convinced you had the same accent as me 😆 congrats to you!
That soup looks BEAUTIFUL
So simple & tastes so good 🤩
@@gazoakleychef Really? Over seasoned boiled veg. With a whole lemon thrown in for extra bitterness. Just no!
Tip for cooking using a camp 🔥: always use thick logs, to begin with, let them burn until you have embers/coal left (no flames). Then you're ready to start cooking. You'll get more even, constant temperature.
Ezactly! Plus cast iron
Only went to Wales once over 20 years ago and fell completely in love!! So happy for you ❤ (and us, your viewers :)
An amazing UK gardener I love to watch on TH-cam is Huw Richards. The two of you actually have very similar composure, that very relaxing, confident vibe. I think a collaboration would be amazing.
Ah, your Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall years, this could be interesting. Bring on the homebrew!
And bring on the Hugh!
If Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall cooked that monstrosity he'd be having a real bad day.
How beautiful!!! 😆
Awe, I’ll hug your friend! I love giving hugs!!!!
I'm moving to Wales next year, this excites me even more!! Can't wait to grow my own veg too🌱🌱
I envy you. i lived there for about a year during my studies and I still think of it as the best time of my life and the most beautiful place I've been to. People were so friendly too. I did go back for vacations several times but living there is still better. Have a great time there!
@@mariojerez9208 Not really. The climate is very mild. It does rain a lot but that's just how it goes in the UK and Ireland. It's why the country is so beautiful.
It's so nice to see you are listening to your soul and proud of your roots! Blessings.
that is literally our dream!!!! I mean, not specifically Wales, actually more like countryside in Brazil or Uruguay. Working hard for it, maybe someday we will get there!
Wales is absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to visit again!
I love your recipes, etc. But I would love to see a series on "Throwing a vegan dinner party", and giving different courses you would have if having people over. The social element is the hardest for me to deal with with a plant based diet.