Soo what do y’all think - do we need CHAINS for the tractor or what? 👀 We are sending merch from our cabin to you! (No purchase necessary) to be included- leave some love in the comments 💛 happy holidays to all- thank you so much for being here on this journey with us each Sunday. See you all in the NEW year… lots of love Crystal, Jazmyn, Bella and Izzy xx
yes, you NEED chains. Clementine needs all the help she can get in that kind of weather, especially in deep wet snow. not only that, but it sure beats having to shovel her out. 💚💙🩵💜🩷 After all you dress up for Winter, shouldn’t you show her the same kind of love?
I’m 76 and live with a lot of cats. Watching your videos during my chemotherapy sessions made my life bearable. I’ve had my surgery and finished radiation. You two are an inspiration to this old lady. Watching you build your homestead has been awesome. I’d love a t shirt. Size large if possible, any color is fine. They are beautiful shirts and I’d buy one, but medical expenses have left me living check to check. I make sureI watch you every Sunday. I know it gets dark way to early. Same here in Indiana.
@@annierae6355 everyone reading those comments get yourself checked, i'm still grieving loosing my closest and only friend out of nothing recently. don't ignore small symptoms.
Hello - I’m 59, and going through my second battle with cancer (Colorectal Cancer 2015, Metastatic Melanoma - 2022). You are a true warrior to be going through treatment in your advanced (ahem) years. My hat is off to you. I too, have enjoyed watching them build their homestead. After watching them from the beginning of VANwives, I had no doubt they could accomplish great things together in the woods. Jaz/Crystal - I would like to offer to pay for Sherry’s T-shirt. All you have to do is reserve both an XL T-shirt, and an XL sweat shirt for me (I will pay for mine too). Who knows Sherry, maybe you/we will be the lucky winner(s).
Here is my fave soup recipe, a pack of vegan chorizo sausage chopped, one medium onion, diced, two to three lbs diced potatoes, four to six cups of veggie broth or vegan chicken style broth, two whole bunches of kale, de-steamed nd cut into bite sized pieces. Salt and pepper to taste, tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne, and two bay leaves (I also add a couple dashes of oregano and fennel seed but they're not in the original recipe) To prepare heat oil of choice in a pot, brown the sausage and onion, add potatoes, broth and seasonings and bring to a boil until potatoes are almost fork tender, then add the kale and put on the lid( it will look like there's too much kale, but trust me, it shrinks) and simmer until the kale is cooked down. I like to serve it with a ton of parmesan cheese and crusty bread with butter
I just wanted to say that being apart of the pack is honestly the only friends that I have, I’m in a new town, dealing with an incurable illness. I love watching you and you’re like my family! I look forward to Sunday mornings watching you.
I'm with you! I live at home with severe ME, and my online communities are my world! Love these spaces of connection and living vicariously through different channels!
I'm not in the best place....When Jaz said "It's incredible how much can change in one year!" It's exactly what i needed to hear today. It's true and not just for home improvements. Inspired me...one day at a time...keep moving, improving and looking forward. Thanks girls!
My family and I watch you together as a fam every Sunday ❤ today we sat with our coffee and hot chocolate and enjoy watching our fav vanwives work their magic with the tractor! We are in NB ❤
I am 59 and live alone with my two furbabies. I have enjoyed watching you ladies and your beautiful doggies. I look forward to Sundays and can’t wait to watch the newest episodes. I have learned so much from you both. Sending much Love and Thank you so very much for entertaining me Always ❤️
I get my weekly fix Of van Wives, It gets the next seven days a great kick start! I think most of us want to Live the same type of lifestyle that you two do. Very simple, But very rewarding And a lot of hard work , That i'm sure is very satisfying. Please take this time to meet with your friends and family at this christmas season. Looking forward to next year, To see what happens in your Little piece of paradise. I hope you have a merry christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year!❤
Same here! I love Sundays because all those I follow post on Sundays and I get to sit inside cozy house and look outside and see cold winter sky and watch vlogs from all over the world.
Oh Thomas, thank you so very much for your all your kind words. Fur babies are the best! Happy Holidays to you. We will see you back here in 2024. Sending love back to you and your fur babies from the pack. 💛🌞
Keep in mind, you can use the backhoe attachment on the tractor to pull itself back if needed. You can also push down with backhoe to raise rear wheels and then swing it over for a bit of directional control. Your first winter with the tractor, you’ll get the hang of it and all it can do.
also it might have a pedal/button for difflocks too :) could also say that plowing with the bucket is stooopidly crappy...a plow in the front would be epicly good
He is being encouraging. He is trying to help them be more capable with their tractor. The first step would have been to check if the brake pedal is split you might be able separate the rear brakes and get traction by stepping on the brake to the tire that is spinning. If still stuck, look for and apply differential lock pedal. If you're still stuck, lower the backhoe out riggers to about 3 inches off the ground (as wheelie bars, put the tractor in neutral and use the backhoe to pull yourself off the ice. Just be super slow and super careful doing any of this. There is probably some youtubes of these procedures. Be safe, and good luck.
Happy holidays, ladies I have a tip for you. To get your tractor out of the ditch. Use the backhoe bucket (bottom of bucket, teeth up in the air) on the low side or ditch side to lift the rear wheels off the ground & move rear wheels back onto road. Then, connect your tow strap to the rear of the tractor with pickup in (4x4 low range) to pull the tractor in reverse. Also, use the tractor in reverse (low range) to get it completely out of the ditch and back on flat ground.
I am a landscaper and a lot of the time i get a bit burnt out but seeing y’all’s enthusiasm for all you outdoor projects especially pushing snow gives me a new sense of happiness for what i do. Winters magic is coming back to me seeing you get so excited to to play in it
As a fellow Canadian around a similar age to you two, you both are so inspiring to me. Seeing strong, confident, skilled women do the things you do makes me so proud! You two are the reason I wake up with a smile on Sundays!❤
Hi Natalie Anderson, Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
The reason why you gals is because of you perseverance and love towards each including Abella and Hazy... You gals proved that nothing is impossible when you work as a family towards a common goal and nothing can stop us and separate.. Proof for all the above mentioned is you and your life.. You gals are inspiration to me and many.. Stay blessed... Remember we all love u.. Enjoy the winter...
You guys are the best part of my Sundays! Having a new baby boy can be exhausting!! But seeing all the hard work you two do makes me push that much more! Our Sundays aren't complete without our little breakfast and you guys on our big screen! It brings so much joy to our tiny little family ❤
The drone shots over your lit up land and property at dusk and night time are stunningly beautiful. As much as I enjoy you and the pups, the scenery, the land shots, are just spectacular. Is there some sort of award show for filmmakers of TH-cam? If so, you’ve got this! Have a wonderful Canadian Christmas from warm San Diego!❤
YAY! It’s winter! This looks so magical! Here is an Amazing Orzo soup recipe Veggie stock Flour Butter Soy milk S&P Garlic Celery Onion Carrots Orzo Take the top items and create a roux, then once it gets to a thick almost gravy structure take the second group of ingredients chop and sautee them in with the roux. Cook for 15-20 ( add water/veggie stock as needed to keep consistency good), adding the amount of water called for in the orzo package. Once the roux has thinned out to a more watery consistency, but still tastes good add in the rinsed orzo. Cook until orzo is soft. Serve with side of bread.
Why I LOVE THE PACK so much. 1- you’re all genuine and nice people. 2-you’re not fake. 3-your content is loving, educational and really smooth and nice to watch every week. 4-you’re both humble and nice and loving people. 5-I get pumped to watch The Pack every Sunday. 6- you’re Canadian, just like me. 😬😬 I have MAD respect for the two of you! Love y’all!!!! 💜🫶🏻
I love the pack because everyone is helping everyone else learn and grow! There's not a lot of judgement for not knowing things, but there's SO much support for learning how to do things and improve.
You ladies and the pack are inspiring, and I am learning so much. My dream is to live off gride and have a community garden to share. Thank you all for taking us along on this adventure with you. Cheers to many more seasons. 🌱🌿💚
My go to chicken soup. Chicken Cabbage Carrots Corn Peas Onion Can of Mild Rotel Potatoes or Rice (dependant on your liking) Cumin, Salt & Pepper to taste
Why do I love the pack because you bring unity into this world -- a prime example of what this world needs right now is unity! Thank you for doing that!
I grew up in an off grid solar powered house as well. However, we had all sorts of quirks such as our water pump shutting off when we had too little or "too much" electricity, which is why it's so cool to see how you're making your systems work, and the improvements in technology. It brings me a little nostalgia to see that lifestyle again❤ (And also it's not the whole snowplowing experience if half the job isn't digging out your plow that got stuck lol)
You two have got to be so proud of yourselves! Conquering every obstacle with such joy and lightheartedness. Love your merch and how it spreads your good news!
Proud to be part of the Pack. Fell in love with Nova Scotia by working with entrepreneurs in Cape Breton. Ya'll are the best Ambassadors for Atlantic Canada!
It's inspiring to see what you women have accomplished. I've been a member of vanwives, packchat and patreon since day one. You have made me more confident in starting projects I never would have considered before. You both shine a light into so many people's lives.
Happy Holidays. My daughter and I have been watching your channel for a couple years now. I love the independence you two have. As a girl dad, watching my daughter watch the two of you build and create an off-grid lifestyle with minimal assistance embraces the true meaning of girl power. Cheers to many more years.
I love being part of the pack and watching your videos because it inspires me to be brave and bold in my crafts but also in showing me that good things take time. You inspire me to step into my masculinity as a very feminine woman and you inspire me to live freely.
As a father of two young ladies, I cannot get over the skills you two present each and every week. I know your Mom’s must be very proud of you. Trust me when I say your dad’s would be over the moon with what you two do each and every day. I have a hoodie coming after Christmas, the one with your two friends on the back, I should have ordered a hat to match. It is a small way of showing you how impressed I am and your dad’s would be with all you have accomplished in such a really short time. What you do with your new property will be nothing short of spectacular. Take the time to rest and think about what 2024 will bring. We all know it will be something very special indeed. A very Merry Christmas, and the very best to you both and your loved ones for 2024.
I was just about to comment that you may want to build Clementine a shed, and low and behold you have a new canopy. You ladies are inspiring. I send your videos to my daughter all the time. You’ve both come such a long way since starting this adventure. The property looks amazing!
I look forward to seeing all the progress every week. Thank you all for sharing. I appreciate both of you and all the supportive comments. Keep killing it ladies! ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄
Hello girls!!! for me the pack is calm, happiness, motivation and love! with my girlfriend we watch every Sunday your videos and it's such a beautiful plan that we created out of your adventures guys, so thank you for this. For me the pack means a representation of LGBTQ+ community, means that the limit of what we can or cannot do is ourselves, means laughter and family. So, again, thank you so much for this. XOXO from Argentina, hoppely you'll get to come one day!! We'll greet you with hugs and love.
Why do I love your channel? Your exuberance, love of adventure , learning new things and your willingness to attack any problems head on with fun and positivity! At least on camera 😘 Also how much you support each other with love and understanding. A pretty good pair you two ❣️
Hello Mary Lou! Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
I’m so happy to see the off grid homestead is finally starting to grow more. I’ve been following you from pretty much from the van life to the cabin. I love my weekly dose of the homestead and the girls. You take on any challenges that come along and I love that. I’m 67 years young and live in Montana. I cut my own wood and heat my small home on 50 archers that I purchased when I was 25 years old. I raised my both of my daughters here and look forward for when they visit come to visit with my grandkids.They Love it here. I hunt and fish and have a small garden in the spring and summer. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Lentil Soup 1/2 bag lentils 1 lg. onion, chopped 3 carrots, sliced 3 stalks celery sliced 2 cartons veg. stock 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes 1/2 lb. macaroni 2 T. olive oil salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder greens-kale, chard, spinach--whatever you like, coarsely chopped. (About large handfuls) Heat olive oil in a soup pot. Add all veggies and cook about 10 min. Add lentils, seasonings, stock; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, but, not mushy, about 30 minutes. Add tomatoes. In a separate pot, cook the macaroni til al dente. Once macaroni is done, add to the lentils. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add greens now if using. Cook until greens are wilted. Serve- I like to add fresh chopped parsley, parmesan cheese and a little splash of olive oil. Bon appetit ladies!
Merry Christmas Jazz & Chrystal! 🎄It would be great to see a year-in-review episode of all the projects and progress you’ve done this year. It’s astounding how far you both have come on the cabin since day one
This channel is one of the best things in my life right now. I get to escape every Sunday for 20 some minutes and imagine what my dream life would be like. Ambition strikes is cool and I hope eamon & bec is okay with their baby but vanwives is here to save the day. I wish I could meet you guys so bad. For years now I’ve watched y’all grow and prosper. So proud of everything you have accomplished! If I don’t get to snuggle an Australian Sheppard dog before I die my life will have been for nothing. Hahaha. Stay warm and just know even in the slightest ways you’re helping someone. ❤
I absolutely love spending time with y'all here on TH-cam! I'm glad you were able to get Clementine out safely too. And if by some miracle my comment got chosen, I would absolutely love love love one of your caps 💜💜💜💜
Y’all darn near gave me a heart attack going out on that lake without your PFDs. In summer that would be fine. People don’t realize how deadly it is capsizing in cold weather. A friend of mine lost his son this way. Stay safe, we love your vids!
Hello pac leaders lol,I'm 62 and live with my 89 years old father making sure he has everything he needs, and my 5 year old fur baby Keely, I love watching you guys every week, and I love what you have done with the old cabin it looks amazing, You definitely need chains for clementine , you also could have used the bucket on the hoe attachment to pull yourself out or to lift up the back end and push it over, I can't hardly wait until next year to see what's in-store for the new property on the lake. Love you guys Merry Christmas and happy new year
Another lovely winter soup (I make mine a soupmaker) Broccoli & stilton soup A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese good for a comforting meal. Ingredients 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 stick celery, sliced 1 leek, sliced 1 medium potato, diced 1 knob butter 1l low salt or homemade chicken or vegetable stock 1 head broccoli, roughly chopped 140g stilton, or other blue cheese, crumbled Method STEP 1 Heat 2 tbsp rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and then add 1 finely chopped onion. Cook on a medium heat until soft. Add a splash of water if the onion starts to catch. STEP 2 Add 1 sliced celery stick, 1 sliced leek, 1 diced medium potato and a knob of butter. Stir until melted, then cover with a lid. Allow to sweat for 5 minutes then remove the lid. STEP 3 Pour in 1l of chicken or vegetable stock and add any chunky bits of stalk from 1 head of broccoli. Cook for 10-15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft. Recipe continues below advert STEP 4 Add the rest of the roughly chopped broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes. STEP 5 Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth. STEP 6 Stir in 140g crumbled stilton, allowing a few lumps to remain. Season with black pepper and serve. USE A SOUP MAKER Save time and effort by placing all your ingredients in a soup maker and whizzing up a delicious soup in no time. Read our review on some of the best soup makers available
Ladies and pups, me and my pup love watching you. For the longest time i thought it was just me until I notice my pup cleo literally watching you guys with me. Cleo is Bella and izzie number one fan. You ladies have made me realise I can do things myself. I put up my own pergola all by myself, I made storage cupboards, wood storage, changed light fittings. I would now do almost all DIY. But not just that, I love how you both love nature and love the little things. Top human beings. Merry Christmas to you both.
I’ve been watching the two of you since you were full time vanlifers. I have been a full time vanlifer, RVer , had my teenager live in a tent for several months one year while my partner and I lived in a van, lived full time in a truck with cap & again, full time in a van. I’ve watched So many videos & while I've definitely done work in each of my homes, I've never done one up completely. You inspire me to really do a full renovation in my next vehicle (either a stepvan or box truck). I've got some skills but the electrical freaks me out...my van is my daily driver & I just can't afford to blow it up 🙁. And, we all know, run your electrical first... I'd be chuffed to wear Pack gear & spread the word.
Per your request: Sausage/spinach Tortellini soup You’ll have to get these ingredients at the store. But worth it. 2 tbs olive oil 1 med. onion, chopped 3/4 lbs sweet Italian sausage Salt 6 cups chicken broth 1 lb. Cheese tortellini 5 oz. Baby spinach chopped 1 can petite tomatoes 1/2 can garbanzo beans (optional) Brown sausage and onions Add broth cover - bring to boil reduce heat. Add in tortellini - simmer til tender Stir in spinach, tomato’s and beans Serve topped with grated Parmesan I cook this in crock pot for a couple hrs before adding tortellini for another hour. I think you could let this simmer on your wood stove and get the same outcome. This also tastes almost better the next day as leftover soup. Enjoy
I enjoy the pack because no matter what kind of mood I’m in you gals make me smile. You show us all that woman can do anything if they set their minds to it! Thank you for that. I would love some merch to feel proud to be part of such a great pack (group)! Love you gals ❤️
All the very best for Christmas Pack.! I'm positive this soup recipe deserves some of your beautiful merch :-) Here it is: 1 x pumpkin squash, 4 x carrots, 4 x sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, brussel sprouts, 1 x apple, 1 x can of chopped tomatoes, 1 x can sweet corn, 1 x can chickpeas, 2 cups dried pasta, 2 litres of water, cumin, vege stock cubes and salt and pepper to taste. Method: Soften onions and garlic in a little oil. Add spices. Add pumpkin squash, sweet potato, carrots and mix into onions. Add 1 litre water with one stock cube. stir and bring to boil. Add next litre of water and stock cube and bring to boil. Add brussel sprouts and tinned goods and the apple. Once it has come to the boil, put the lid on and simmer for at least an hour. Then add the dried pasta and simmer for another 1 hour. When done. Blitz with a hand blender. Then enjoy with nooch sprinkled on top with your favourite crusty bread. You're welcome :-)
my favorite soup: Take a pumpkin and cut it into manageable pieces (with skin, but remove seeds). * Boil the pumpkin in a large pan in low water. Add a stock cube to this. Let everything cook until the pumpkin is soft. * Now puree everything into an even mass. Add a cup of orange juice together with 2x a clove, 1x cinnamon stick, some star anise, 1x cardamon, 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric and a pinch of saffron. Let this simmer gently for about 2 hours. * Finish with about 1/2 liter of cream, salt, pepper and some sambal to taste...
We live in Cape Breton, have a few steep hills in our laneway, had to chain-up the tractor tires this past snow storm to plow as tires were spinning. Took the back ones off for this warm/rain/wind we are having now. Never a dull moment!!!
Soup Recipe In a big pot : Glob of veg butter/ substitute 2 heads of fresh glaric crushed Half a large onion thinly sliced and chopped 2 large carrots thinly sliced 4 stalks of celery thinly sliced Season with : Garlic Powder Onion powder Rosemary Salt & Pepper Cook this down till carrots are bright orange and celery and onion are translucent. Slowly begin to add in Veg stock - I also like to add the “chicken” bouillon that is Vegan. Once your pot is 2/3rds full of liquid and the veg add: 1 large can of diced tomatoes w/ juice 1 cup of uncooked pearl barley 2 potatoes cubed to small squares. Once this is all in the pot, top off with water and let it simmer most of the day, adding liquid and more spices as the barley and potatoes cook and absorb water. SEASON as you go!!
Hi Pack Leaders. My name is Joseph C. Yarbrough Cemetery archaeologist. I been watching you guys for 2 years now. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised on the bayou. Lived there for 30 before moving to Pearl River, Louisiana in 1988. Yall asked for new soup recipes. Well here on the bayou we eat something called a GUMBO. You need chicken, sausage, ham slices, shrimp crab and oysters. Salt pepper garlic onion parsley gumbo fila and flower cooking oil and water with rice. you start off by making a RUE. Put several spoons of flower in a pot and add some cooking oil. Stir on a medium heat til it turns brown . After its brown add water (3 or 4 cups. Stir until it all mixes together. Next add the spices to your taste. I like it mild. Then add the chicken seafood and other ingredients. Cook on a low heat for about 45 minutes to a hour. In a separate pot cook the rice. A cup should be enough. Serve the gumbo over the rice in a bowl. You can serve any kind of bread with it and some wine. You can also make a ice box lemon pie or lost bread. I know this must sound strange but this is all Louisiana food. Love what yall did with the property. Wish all the best.
Hi Joseph! Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
Love watching you two from Germany. I miss living “up north” in Minnesnowta, ND, SD, WI…. I miss the loons and herrings calling their mates. I miss the ducks n geese in a V overhead. I miss the smell of cut wood, tractor oil, and pine cones. I miss my grandma’s log cabin by the lake - when I was young it had no running water just a pump, and an outhouse. You make me smile when I watch your show!
This is my go-to winter soup. If you leave out the pancetta it's totally vegetarian, and if you leave out the Parmigiano-Reggiano rind it's vegan. Winter Minestrone Prep Time: 45 min | Cook Time: 2 hr | Servings: 8 servings Ingredients: 1/3 pound sliced pancetta, chopped 3 medium red onions, chopped 4 celery ribs, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 bunch Swiss chard 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice 3 quart hot water 5 cups coarsely chopped cored Savoy cabbage (6 ounces) 5 cups coarsely chopped escarole (1/2 pound) 1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (about 3 by 1 1/2 inches) 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Accompaniments: extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling; cooked ditalini pasta tossed with oil (optional); grated Parmigiano-Reggiano Directions: Cook pancetta, onions, celery, and carrots in oil in a wide 7-to 9-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, while preparing chard. Cut out stems from chard and chop stems, reserving leaves. Stir chard stems into pancetta mixture with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and begin to stick to bottom of pot, about 45 minutes total. (Set aside chard leaves.) Push vegetables to one side of pot. Add tomato paste to cleared area and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Stir paste into vegetables and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. (Paste may stick to pot, but don't let it burn.) Stir in tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up with a spoon, then add hot water (3 quarts), scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cabbage, escarole, and parmesan rind. Simmer, covered, until greens are tender, about 40 minutes. Coarsely chop chard leaves and stir into soup along with beans. Simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes. Discard rind. Season soup with salt and pepper. If using ditalini, stir in just before serving. Notes: Soup, without pasta, can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.
Why do I love the pack?????🤔 Because I live in the UK and all it has done this year is rain!☔️ no spring, summer or autumn just winter. Watching your channel helps to helps to push away some of the rainy winter blues. If I woke up and there was snow like that it would make my year 😂. I love your freedom and courage to just do what you want and makes you happy. 😊
Hey there. First comment ever. I ordered my merch and I am excited for it to arrive. As a lover of the outdoors, I have an idea for you for your tree for next year. Since you go for the smaller tree which I support. Here is my thought. Instead of cutting it down, dig it up with enough soil, wrap it in burlap, place it in a nice-sized pot, and then keep it watered. In the spring or after Christmas if the ground allows plant it back outside. Just a thought. I love what you guys are doing and thank you for sharing it all with us (your pack) please give Bella and Izzy a pet from me. I love dogs, mine would be jealous if he could read.😂
I am a 65 year old man in Texas and have been watching the two of you for a couple of years. I am so impressed by the work ethic you have and making the little cabin a real home along with the help of your friends and community. Both of you are very inspirational and such positive role models for the people of the world. I would like to win any of your merch to show support of you and the good which you are doing. It truly has been a joy to watch you share parts of your life with you community. Enjoy the holidays and keep enjoying life
Hey Anlorlsxluvr Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
I have a full set of V-bar chains for our machine. I have not used the fronts. The rears help a ton , our driveway is sloped and I plow at 45deg or 90 deg to the slope . This helps not get stuck. Check to see if your machine has a Diff lock for the rear, ours has a button on the floor you press with your heal. This has saved my butt several times.
Hello everyone! Haven't seen any new posts from you girls in a few weeks, is everything okay? How is your snow globe doing? Such a beautiful, peaceful looking place! Peace and Love☮️💜❄️
Love your channel and watching how you have transformed your homestead. Next time you’re stuck use your backhoe to pivot the tractor back on to the road. Extend out to the side, bucket down till the tires are off the ground, the pivot tractor back on to the road. All with the out-riggers up. Then back out to get the front on the road. Easier and safer than trying to use a strap/chain and a second vehicle.
You want to know why I watch? You young ladies show the world what women are capable of when their minds are focused and set on goals to accomplish. I have watched since your purchase of this property, and I am amazed at your fortitude and progress. Your love for each other and your pups, your patience (and aggravations :) ); all of it is worth watching. I wish you so much happiness and success for 2024 and beyond. Thank you for sharing.
It is not just the transformation of the cabin that is so amazing. The amount of skills that you have acquired is also stunning! The way you absolutely nailed the countertop last week was professional. Also, the fact that your gorgeous kitchen is complete has to be a relief! As much as I would like to see some little projects, like trim, done, I was much happier to see you out on the lake! You definitely work too much! It is nice to see you enjoy the fruits of that labor! Still stuck on the fact that you have 3 heat sources, running water, electricity, a finished kitchen, indoor bathroom and shower and a warm, cozy cabin with gorgeous views! You have accomplished so much! Also, I am glad that Bella is feeling better!!! Love and snuggles to her!
Hello from Ohio, being part of the pack is a pure joy because we see nothing but positive vibes and love. It has helped us through our ups and downs and made it all that much more easy along the way. Receiving some merch would be a dream come true, either way we will tune in each week to see what the new adventure may be.
Love it cause even when things are hard you guys bring it around and work through it. You put out uplifting videos. I don’t have dogs I don’t live in a van or a cabin or build things and really don’t have anything in common but I just keep coming back and watching 💞 well I do live in Maine so the snow is VERY relatable. It’s funny cause people in the US often don’t even realize we are a state and assume our family is either from Boston or Canada when we are traveling outside of our own state 🤣 would love Merch.. cause who doesn’t love Merch it’s half my wardrobe (from various events we do)😂
We love being a part of the pack because we are so inspired and motivated to complete tasks around our old Québec home when we watch your videos. Having the same seasons, and the same taste, your videos align with things that we are doing around our home which feel magical and manifesty at the same time. Painting the exterior black, new windows, electrical work, preparing wood for winter, etc. Woof woof woof
Butternut squash soup. Roast squash,onion,carrots garlic in oven cut up into small pieces with olive oil and whatever spices you want. When tender, simmer in stock for half hour on stove. When cooled down a bit puree in pan and add coconut milk then serve! Yummy
@Vanwives I live vicariously through you two!! I would love to live off grid and do the things you do. I'm almost 62 yrs old now, but have always absolutely loved nature. I love your dogs🐶🐶, your land and your cabin. Have a very nice Christmas.
We love having a queer couple to live vicariously through. My wife and I have been watching since the beginning of cabin life. We had a similar lifestyle in Kielder Forest (UK). We went there for our honeymoon and never returned home. We lived there for three years but had to move closer to civilisation due to complex medical needs. We’re pretty much housebound now as a result so really enjoy watching your adventures together. Its our weekly escape. Would love some merch as money is tight. Would you be interested in bartering? Hows a soup receipe for trade??😂 -carrots, parsnips, potatoes, squash/turnip and chopped apple (skinned). -Chop all, put in a pan with a dash of oil and very lightly brown the veg. -Add a jug of water and slowly bring to boil. -Once the carrots/potatos are soft grab a blender and blend the crap out of it all. You end up with a lovely thick winter warmer soup. -Add a dash of salt and pepper (chilli if you are spicy) and enjoy! With love from the north of England, Carrie & Lisa
Chickpea Stew 2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 Large Onion, chopped 2 Garlic Cloves, sliced 1 Bunch of Scallions 1 Can Garbanzo Beans, half smashed 1 can Tomatoes, pulp only 2-3 Cups Vegetable Stock 1 Bunch of Kale/Spinach Sautee the vegetables in a pot with olive oil, add the tomato pulp, garbanzo bean smash and whole beans and the vegetable broth. Let simmer, adding the leafy green with proper time to cook thoroughly. Vegan (or carnivore) sausage makes a great add, as does tortellinis.
Our fav cold weather recipe that’s so versatile is Salsa chicken! I make it in the crock pot but it works in any slow cooker or even Dutch oven. It’s just chicken breast, a jar of salsa, a packet of taco seasoning which has (1 tablespoon chili powder. ¼ teaspoon garlic powder. ¼ teaspoon onion powder. Pinch of cayenne pepper. ¼ teaspoon dried oregano. ½ teaspoon paprika. 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin. 1 teaspoon salt) and then at least one to two cups of broth or stock. When it’s done you can shred it and have it as taco meat, add more broth and veggies to make a soup, ect! This is a Texas home staple!!
I know you’re not there anymore. You’re down in Mexico, but I wanna tell you something when you go to start up your chimney. If you ever come back here in Nova Scotia make sure you clean the pipe from the top of the pipe to the bottom with a brush size a little bit bigger than the size of the pipedown your furnace and clean it all out. Make sure it’s nice and clean because if you don’t clear so inside the pipe can catch on fire. This is just a heads up from Massachusetts and I hope you enjoy your place down in Mexico. We won’t be too much longer, but I appreciate the time I had spent with you both.
My 15yo son and I love watching y’all’s videos!! I am planning a bus build and then to build/buy a “tiny home”. He is dead set on getting himself a tiny home on the same property as me… y’all have shown him that he can build anything that he wants and he is already planning his build lol!!! Thank you so much
My grandmothers Lentil Soup: 1 bag of lentils (soaked overnight), a ham bone works best but 1/2 pound of bacon works great too, one LARGE onion, 6 carrots peeled and halved, 6 stalks of celery cut into 3rds, 3 quarts of stock - beef or chicken (I prefer two beef and one vegetable stock), 4 bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer till thick. This will thicken even more over night so just add some water or more stock when you put it back on the stove next day and of course you know soup, like stew, is always better the next day. ENJOY! Wishing you a magical Christmas and 2024.
Hello lovely beings! I'm fairly new to the pack and got on board earlier this year. I started to watch the videos of your cabin build leading to the present. I now have gone back to the beginning of your journey on the van and am in the process of catching up on all your adventures. I just want to say thank you. I am a mom of 4 (23, 17, 15, and 13). My life path has been filled with an ebb and flow that has lead me through many of my own adventures...the most fulfilling being a mother. There's an integral part of my soul that has always sought the peace and tranquility of a simpler life. I'm grateful to be at a time where we as a family, despite being in the midst of a bustling city in Florida, live on 7 acres with horses, chickens, roosters, 2 mini cows, and a full size heifer. Enough space to separate us just enough from the hustle and bustle around us. Still, my heart wishes to be further away in a mountanous region, closer to nature where peace, beauty and tranquility abound. This is where you girls have so graciously stepped into my life. Watching your videos each week fills me with so much joy and makes my heart so happy. The beautiful symbiotic relationship between you adds so much love and peace to my life for those 20-30 minutes of my Sunday. Not to mention those beautiful girls, Bella & Izzy!! Thank you for being you and for sharing your beautiful lives with the world!
I took a little break from the internet for a few months, and binge-watched the last 8-10 videos back to back. OMG, how exciting for all the improvements. You made so many improvements to the property.
Hey ladies, hope you had a great Christmas. How about this soup to warm you up in the winter. We love it & it is soooooo easy. Spiced carrot & lentil soup Ingredients • 2 tsp cumin seeds • pinch chilli flakes • 2 tbsp olive oil • 600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel) • 140g split red lentils • 1l hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine) • 125ml milk • plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve Method • STEP 1 Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas. • STEP 2 Scoop out about half with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil. • STEP 3 Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened. • STEP 4 Blend the soup until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer). • STEP 5 Season to taste and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with naan breads. PS would love a t shirt ;-) XXL pls Here's to a great 2024 from Mike
You guys are AWESOME and make MY Sunday each week but what makes you’z even more incredible is that the joy you bring is multiple multiples multiplied all across this world 🌍 ThankYOU for the joy you bring US ALL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
** Delicious Soup Recipe below*** Hey there! Love watching the love between you two and seeing y'all crush it out there on your land! You asked and I wanted to share my favorite soup for the coldest days of the year!! I hope ya get to try this out, I am NOT a cabbage fan, but this soup is delicious.. it will make a lot, use a big pot, and you can freeze some for a later date for an easy meal!! Cabbage and awesomeness soup! Ingredients- 1/2-3/4 of a Cabbage cut up into small pieces 1- can of Red Kidney Beans 1- Can of Canolli Beans 2- large cans of Petite Diced tomatoes 1- Can Italian Green Beans 4-5 each of Carrots, Celery and Potatoes Cut into Chunks (add some onion and mushrooms if your into it- I leave these out) 1.5 pounds of ground beef precooked and chopped up and seasoned to your taste. Half of a jar of Better Than Bullion 8- Cups of water In large pot, brown up beef, season and add half the water. After it starts getting hot, add your potatoes first, and eventually add everything else on the ingredient list... its fun, no particular order, just chop chop chop add add add and dump in the cans of goodies.... mix it up, add the rest of the water and add salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer until potatoes are done.... it's ready for you to label out into a bowl or two or three. This is legit good.... writing this down makes me wanna make it but I'm leaving town in a week. But when I get back Im making this again!! I truly hope you two get to try it!! Thanks for bringing a smile to my day when y'all post! Merry Christmas!!
oh my gosh...my favourite soup ever! This is an easy no fail recipe. Saute' some onion and celery...throw in an entire head of cauliflower, chopped into 2 inch pieces, 4 potatoes chopped roughly. Add veggie stock to cover by 2 inches and add some Mrs Dash garlic and herb seasoning, dash of salt and pepper. Simmer til tender, and use a hand blender to puree. Here I add some cream or a can of evaporated milk...but you could add cashew cream if you like. Taste for seasoning and serve it with some homemade garlic croutons and some vegan cheese shredded. This entire process takes under 10 min prep time and 1 hr simmering. Also, You could easily make a version of Zuppa Toscana by using vegan sausage as well which is another super easy recipe. This video makes me miss the snow so much...Toronto has didly snow and I don't think any is expected for Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and exciting New Year.
You always brighten my day. What I love about your channel is your positivity and your willingness to learn new skills! You are such an inspiration! I would love a hoodie to rep The Pack!
You ladies make my day with your silly wit and your charm! It’s a great day when your video comes out.🌞 Your merchandise is well deserving to be worn, maybe by this Lady!😉😉 Love ….One of the Pack!✌️🩷🌞
Hi :) I’m the youngest one living in a long term care facility in Alberta. I wait for your videos to come out every Sunday. It gets me through the week especially when there has been another death that week. You always make me feel happier. I would love some merch if you pick me and would wear it proudly everywhere! There are three of us here who gather around my phone to see what’s going to happen next! You definitely need chains for Clem. Snuggles to the pups and love to you both. You make me proud. Love Katie ❤
Minestrone Soup - [ ] 3 Facon rashers, rind removed, roughly chopped (optional) - [ ] 2 carrots, peeled, chopped - [ ] 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables (sweet potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, pumpkin, green beans or peas all work) - [ ] ½ teaspoon dried oregano - [ ] ½ teaspoon dried thyme - [ ] ¼ cup tomato paste (optional) - [ ] 2 garlic cloves, crushed - [ ] 1L (4 cups) veggie style liquid stock - [ ] 400g can chopped tomatoes - [ ] 400g can red kidney beans or cannellini beans, rinsed, drained - [ ] 80g (1 cup) small shell pasta - [ ] 2 cups baby spinach, chopped kale or chopped collard greens - [ ] 2 teaspoons lemon juice - [ ] Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing (optional) - [ ] 2 celery sticks, chopped * Place the facon, carrots, celery and potato in a large saucepan and stir to combine. Cook over high heat, uncovered, stirring often, for 5 minutes. * Step 2 Add the garlic, veggie stock, tomatoes and kidney beans or cannellini beans, to the pan, cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. * Step 3 Increase heat to high. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, following packet directions or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately. #Recipes
saute 1 onion + 1 red bell pepper + 4 jalapenos - chopped - note Mexican flag colors add 3 cloves garlic + 1 T Mexican oregano + 2 tsp ground cumin + 2 tsp salt add 32+ oz chicken broth + 7 oz pkg frozen corn + 25 oz can hominy (washed & drained) 3/4 - 1 lb chopped chicken - simmer for a while (freezes well at this point) add 4 smallish red potatoes + 2 smallish zucchini serve w/ lots of shredded pepper jack probably have to order hominy, Mex oregano and cumin (i can never find in canada) but it's worth it i'd mail to you but would take forever in customs with love, from Arizona (and BC)
Over the years of watching the channel, it’s been fun watching you conquer the different chapters in your life and aspire others to do the same. I enjoy seeing you cook whether you’re in a remote cabin or back when you were in a van showing how it’s always possible to cook with minimally processed foods. Thank you for sharing your life! 🐾
I'm a single, disabled 57 year old woman living vicariously through you guys. My dream growing up was to live the life you two have. Life had a different plan for me, however. Watching you make a wonderful, although hard life work as well as you do inspires me to do what I can to continue enjoying the life I do have here in Alabama. Thanks for brightening my Sunday evenings!🤗😁 If you can spare a hat, I'd love to add one to my collection of caps. I love this pack!
Soo what do y’all think - do we need CHAINS for the tractor or what? 👀 We are sending merch from our cabin to you! (No purchase necessary) to be included- leave some love in the comments 💛 happy holidays to all- thank you so much for being here on this journey with us each Sunday. See you all in the NEW year… lots of love Crystal, Jazmyn, Bella and Izzy xx
Yes.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2024 to you all! 🎄🎁🎊
I would run studs on the front and chains on the back.
And don't forget that backhoe, would have had you unstuck in a few minuttes.
Merry Christmas to the pack! 🐾🐾👭🎄✨🎅🏼🐾🐾
yes, you NEED chains. Clementine needs all the help she can get in that kind of weather, especially in deep wet snow.
not only that, but it sure beats having to shovel her out. 💚💙🩵💜🩷
After all you dress up for Winter, shouldn’t you show her the same kind of love?
I’m 76 and live with a lot of cats. Watching your videos during my chemotherapy sessions made my life bearable. I’ve had my surgery and finished radiation. You two are an inspiration to this old lady. Watching you build your homestead has been awesome. I’d love a t shirt. Size large if possible, any color is fine. They are beautiful shirts and I’d buy one, but medical expenses have left me living check to check. I make sureI watch you every Sunday. I know it gets dark way to early. Same here in Indiana.
Medical debt is killing me too sister, being a grown up isn’t as much fun as I thought it was going to be 🎉
@@annierae6355 everyone reading those comments get yourself checked, i'm still grieving loosing my closest and only friend out of nothing recently. don't ignore small symptoms.
God bless you.
Hello - I’m 59, and going through my second battle with cancer (Colorectal Cancer 2015, Metastatic Melanoma - 2022). You are a true warrior to be going through treatment in your advanced (ahem) years. My hat is off to you. I too, have enjoyed watching them build their homestead. After watching them from the beginning of VANwives, I had no doubt they could accomplish great things together in the woods. Jaz/Crystal - I would like to offer to pay for Sherry’s T-shirt. All you have to do is reserve both an XL T-shirt, and an XL sweat shirt for me (I will pay for mine too). Who knows Sherry, maybe you/we will be the lucky winner(s).
@@derekutt1809 This is such a sweet gesture, I hope they see your comment! You're both such strong souls ❤
Here is my fave soup recipe, a pack of vegan chorizo sausage chopped, one medium onion, diced, two to three lbs diced potatoes, four to six cups of veggie broth or vegan chicken style broth, two whole bunches of kale, de-steamed nd cut into bite sized pieces. Salt and pepper to taste, tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne, and two bay leaves (I also add a couple dashes of oregano and fennel seed but they're not in the original recipe)
To prepare heat oil of choice in a pot, brown the sausage and onion, add potatoes, broth and seasonings and bring to a boil until potatoes are almost fork tender, then add the kale and put on the lid( it will look like there's too much kale, but trust me, it shrinks) and simmer until the kale is cooked down.
I like to serve it with a ton of parmesan cheese and crusty bread with butter
I just wanted to say that being apart of the pack is honestly the only friends that I have, I’m in a new town, dealing with an incurable illness. I love watching you and you’re like my family! I look forward to Sunday mornings watching you.
I'm with you! I live at home with severe ME, and my online communities are my world! Love these spaces of connection and living vicariously through different channels!
I would be happy to become pen pals. I live in Alberta Canada. Where are you located
I'm not in the best place....When Jaz said "It's incredible how much can change in one year!" It's exactly what i needed to hear today. It's true and not just for home improvements. Inspired me...one day at a time...keep moving, improving and looking forward. Thanks girls!
Same. But we can all turnaround our lives to be in a different place, in our heads and IRL
What an incredible year! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Happy Holidays! Can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store for y’all!
You are so right Tracy, not just in home improvements. Just one moment, one hour, one day. Sending you lots of love today. 💛🌞
My family and I watch you together as a fam every Sunday ❤ today we sat with our coffee and hot chocolate and enjoy watching our fav vanwives work their magic with the tractor! We are in NB ❤
I am 59 and live alone with my two furbabies. I have enjoyed watching you ladies and your beautiful doggies. I look forward to Sundays and can’t wait to watch the newest episodes. I have learned so much from you both. Sending much Love and Thank you so very much for entertaining me Always ❤️
I get my weekly fix Of van Wives, It gets the next seven days a great kick start! I think most of us want to Live the same type of lifestyle that you two do. Very simple, But very rewarding And a lot of hard work , That i'm sure is very satisfying. Please take this time to meet with your friends and family at this christmas season. Looking forward to next year, To see what happens in your Little piece of paradise. I hope you have a merry christmas and a very happy and prosperous new year!❤
I also used to have tricolor collie who I miss very much. Her name was Deidre or Dee. I miss all of ❤ our fur babies! They are the best!
Same here! I love Sundays because all those I follow post on Sundays and I get to sit inside cozy house and look outside and see cold winter sky and watch vlogs from all over the world.
Oh Thomas, thank you so very much for your all your kind words. Fur babies are the best! Happy Holidays to you. We will see you back here in 2024. Sending love back to you and your fur babies from the pack. 💛🌞
This 70 yr old absolutely loves your channel ! I also like the winter and your joy is palpable. Thanks for sharing ❤
Keep in mind, you can use the backhoe attachment on the tractor to pull itself back if needed. You can also push down with backhoe to raise rear wheels and then swing it over for a bit of directional control. Your first winter with the tractor, you’ll get the hang of it and all it can do.
also it might have a pedal/button for difflocks too :) could also say that plowing with the bucket is stooopidly crappy...a plow in the front would be epicly good
@@nekoroms It's so easy to say something nice and or encouraging, and yet...
He is being encouraging. He is trying to help them be more capable with their tractor. The first step would have been to check if the brake pedal is split you might be able separate the rear brakes and get traction by stepping on the brake to the tire that is spinning. If still stuck, look for and apply differential lock pedal. If you're still stuck, lower the backhoe out riggers to about 3 inches off the ground (as wheelie bars, put the tractor in neutral and use the backhoe to pull yourself off the ice. Just be super slow and super careful doing any of this. There is probably some youtubes of these procedures. Be safe, and good luck.
Happy holidays, ladies
I have a tip for you. To get your tractor out of the ditch. Use the backhoe bucket (bottom of bucket, teeth up in the air) on the low side or ditch side to lift the rear wheels off the ground & move rear wheels back onto road. Then, connect your tow strap to the rear of the tractor with pickup in (4x4 low range) to pull the tractor in reverse. Also, use the tractor in reverse (low range) to get it completely out of the ditch and back on flat ground.
I am a landscaper and a lot of the time i get a bit burnt out but seeing y’all’s enthusiasm for all you outdoor projects especially pushing snow gives me a new sense of happiness for what i do. Winters magic is coming back to me seeing you get so excited to to play in it
Say, "Be gone Grinch!"
As a fellow Canadian around a similar age to you two, you both are so inspiring to me. Seeing strong, confident, skilled women do the things you do makes me so proud!
You two are the reason I wake up with a smile on Sundays!❤
Wowee Natalie, thank you for the huge compliment. You made our day. 💛🐶
I would agree 💯 with this ❤
Hi Natalie Anderson,
Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
The reason why you gals is because of you perseverance and love towards each including Abella and Hazy... You gals proved that nothing is impossible when you work as a family towards a common goal and nothing can stop us and separate.. Proof for all the above mentioned is you and your life.. You gals are inspiration to me and many.. Stay blessed... Remember we all love u.. Enjoy the winter...
You guys are the best part of my Sundays! Having a new baby boy can be exhausting!! But seeing all the hard work you two do makes me push that much more! Our Sundays aren't complete without our little breakfast and you guys on our big screen! It brings so much joy to our tiny little family ❤
The drone shots over your lit up land and property at dusk and night time are stunningly beautiful. As much as I enjoy you and the pups, the scenery, the land shots, are just spectacular. Is there some sort of award show for filmmakers of TH-cam? If so, you’ve got this! Have a wonderful Canadian Christmas from warm San Diego!❤
I agree! Wouldn’t a video of just snowy drone footage set to non-trademark winter/holiday music be dreamy?!
YAY! It’s winter! This looks so magical!
Here is an Amazing Orzo soup recipe
Veggie stock
Flour
Butter
Soy milk
S&P
Garlic
Celery
Onion
Carrots
Orzo
Take the top items and create a roux, then once it gets to a thick almost gravy structure take the second group of ingredients chop and sautee them in with the roux. Cook for 15-20 ( add water/veggie stock as needed to keep consistency good), adding the amount of water called for in the orzo package. Once the roux has thinned out to a more watery consistency, but still tastes good add in the rinsed orzo.
Cook until orzo is soft. Serve with side of bread.
Why I LOVE THE PACK so much. 1- you’re all genuine and nice people. 2-you’re not fake. 3-your content is loving, educational and really smooth and nice to watch every week. 4-you’re both humble and nice and loving people. 5-I get pumped to watch The Pack every Sunday. 6- you’re Canadian, just like me. 😬😬 I have MAD respect for the two of you! Love y’all!!!! 💜🫶🏻
Merry Christmas, Crystal and Jasmin, Bella and Izzy!!! 🎅🎁🌲🎶🎶🎶🥰🇨🇦
I love the pack because everyone is helping everyone else learn and grow! There's not a lot of judgement for not knowing things, but there's SO much support for learning how to do things and improve.
You ladies and the pack are inspiring, and I am learning so much. My dream is to live off gride and have a community garden to share. Thank you all for taking us along on this adventure with you. Cheers to many more seasons. 🌱🌿💚
My go to chicken soup.
Chicken
Cabbage
Carrots
Corn
Peas
Onion
Can of Mild Rotel
Potatoes or Rice (dependant on your liking)
Cumin, Salt & Pepper to taste
Sure hope you ladies are okay.. We miss You both!!
I've been wondering the same thing. I hope they are OK.
Why do I love the pack because you bring unity into this world -- a prime example of what this world needs right now is unity! Thank you for doing that!
I grew up in an off grid solar powered house as well. However, we had all sorts of quirks such as our water pump shutting off when we had too little or "too much" electricity, which is why it's so cool to see how you're making your systems work, and the improvements in technology. It brings me a little nostalgia to see that lifestyle again❤ (And also it's not the whole snowplowing experience if half the job isn't digging out your plow that got stuck lol)
You two have got to be so proud of yourselves! Conquering every obstacle with such joy and lightheartedness. Love your merch and how it spreads your good news!
Proud to be part of the Pack. Fell in love with Nova Scotia by working with entrepreneurs in Cape Breton. Ya'll are the best Ambassadors for Atlantic Canada!
It's inspiring to see what you women have accomplished. I've been a member of vanwives, packchat and patreon since day one. You have made me more confident in starting projects I never would have considered before. You both shine a light into so many people's lives.
Oh Barry, thank you so much for all those compliments! Most importantly for being part of our pack from the very beginning. Thank you. 💛🐶
Happy Holidays. My daughter and I have been watching your channel for a couple years now. I love the independence you two have. As a girl dad, watching my daughter watch the two of you build and create an off-grid lifestyle with minimal assistance embraces the true meaning of girl power. Cheers to many more years.
I love being part of the pack and watching your videos because it inspires me to be brave and bold in my crafts but also in showing me that good things take time. You inspire me to step into my masculinity as a very feminine woman and you inspire me to live freely.
Where are you guys ! Is everything ok ?
I’ve been wondering the same thing. Hope the Pack is ok 🤞🏽
As a father of two young ladies, I cannot get over the skills you two present each and every week. I know your Mom’s must be very proud of you. Trust me when I say your dad’s would be over the moon with what you two do each and every day. I have a hoodie coming after Christmas, the one with your two friends on the back, I should have ordered a hat to match. It is a small way of showing you how impressed I am and your dad’s would be with all you have accomplished in such a really short time. What you do with your new property will be nothing short of spectacular. Take the time to rest and think about what 2024 will bring. We all know it will be something very special indeed. A very Merry Christmas, and the very best to you both and your loved ones for 2024.
I was just about to comment that you may want to build Clementine a shed, and low and behold you have a new canopy. You ladies are inspiring. I send your videos to my daughter all the time. You’ve both come such a long way since starting this adventure. The property looks amazing!
Thank you Troy, for all your kind words. We love that you are sharing our video and thinking about Clementine… we will do this soon!!! 💛
I look forward to seeing all the progress every week. Thank you all for sharing. I appreciate both of you and all the supportive comments.
Keep killing it ladies! ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄
Hello girls!!! for me the pack is calm, happiness, motivation and love! with my girlfriend we watch every Sunday your videos and it's such a beautiful plan that we created out of your adventures guys, so thank you for this. For me the pack means a representation of LGBTQ+ community, means that the limit of what we can or cannot do is ourselves, means laughter and family. So, again, thank you so much for this.
XOXO from Argentina, hoppely you'll get to come one day!! We'll greet you with hugs and love.
Why do I love your channel? Your exuberance, love of adventure , learning new things and your willingness to attack any problems head on with fun and positivity! At least on camera 😘 Also how much you support each other with love and understanding. A pretty good pair you two ❣️
Aww Mary Lou what you see is what you get really. Thanks for all your kind words. Love having you in our pack. 💛🐶
Hello Mary Lou!
Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
I’m so happy to see the off grid homestead is finally starting to grow more. I’ve been following you from pretty much from the van life to the cabin. I love my weekly dose of the homestead and the girls. You take on any challenges that come along and I love that. I’m 67 years young and live in Montana. I cut my own wood and heat my small home on 50 archers that I purchased when I was 25 years old. I raised my both of my daughters here and look forward for when they visit come to visit with my grandkids.They Love it here. I hunt and fish and have a small garden in the spring and summer. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
John, that sounds so beautiful. Good on you for living the lifestyle you love.💛🐶
Lentil Soup
1/2 bag lentils
1 lg. onion, chopped
3 carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery sliced
2 cartons veg. stock
1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1/2 lb. macaroni
2 T. olive oil
salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
greens-kale, chard, spinach--whatever you like, coarsely chopped. (About large handfuls)
Heat olive oil in a soup pot. Add all veggies and cook about 10 min. Add lentils, seasonings, stock; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, but, not mushy, about 30 minutes. Add tomatoes. In a separate pot, cook the macaroni til al dente. Once macaroni is done, add to the lentils. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add greens now if using. Cook until greens are wilted. Serve- I like to add fresh chopped parsley, parmesan cheese and a little splash of olive oil. Bon appetit ladies!
Merry Christmas Jazz & Chrystal! 🎄It would be great to see a year-in-review episode of all the projects and progress you’ve done this year. It’s astounding how far you both have come on the cabin since day one
This channel is one of the best things in my life right now. I get to escape every Sunday for 20 some minutes and imagine what my dream life would be like. Ambition strikes is cool and I hope eamon & bec is okay with their baby but vanwives is here to save the day. I wish I could meet you guys so bad. For years now I’ve watched y’all grow and prosper. So proud of everything you have accomplished! If I don’t get to snuggle an Australian Sheppard dog before I die my life will have been for nothing. Hahaha. Stay warm and just know even in the slightest ways you’re helping someone. ❤
I absolutely love spending time with y'all here on TH-cam! I'm glad you were able to get Clementine out safely too. And if by some miracle my comment got chosen, I would absolutely love love love one of your caps 💜💜💜💜
Y’all darn near gave me a heart attack going out on that lake without your PFDs. In summer that would be fine. People don’t realize how deadly it is capsizing in cold weather. A friend of mine lost his son this way. Stay safe, we love your vids!
Yes
Me too! Hubby is fire department.
We agree, thank you for caring and sharing. We will do better next time. ❤🐶
@@Vanwives
Hello pac leaders lol,I'm 62 and live with my 89 years old father making sure he has everything he needs, and my 5 year old fur baby Keely, I love watching you guys every week, and I love what you have done with the old cabin it looks amazing,
You definitely need chains for clementine , you also could have used the bucket on the hoe attachment to pull yourself out or to lift up the back end and push it over,
I can't hardly wait until next year to see what's in-store for the new property on the lake.
Love you guys
Merry Christmas and happy new year
Hello guys are you guys OK haven’t seen a video this year yet. I look forward to Sundays to see what you got going on. Praying you’re OK.
Another lovely winter soup (I make mine a soupmaker)
Broccoli & stilton soup
A smooth, blended vegetable soup with blue cheese good for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 stick celery, sliced
1 leek, sliced
1 medium potato, diced
1 knob butter
1l low salt or homemade chicken or vegetable stock
1 head broccoli, roughly chopped
140g stilton, or other blue cheese, crumbled
Method
STEP 1
Heat 2 tbsp rapeseed oil in a large saucepan and then add 1 finely chopped onion. Cook on a medium heat until soft. Add a splash of water if the onion starts to catch.
STEP 2
Add 1 sliced celery stick, 1 sliced leek, 1 diced medium potato and a knob of butter. Stir until melted, then cover with a lid. Allow to sweat for 5 minutes then remove the lid.
STEP 3
Pour in 1l of chicken or vegetable stock and add any chunky bits of stalk from 1 head of broccoli. Cook for 10-15 minutes until all the vegetables are soft.
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STEP 4
Add the rest of the roughly chopped broccoli and cook for a further 5 minutes.
STEP 5
Carefully transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth.
STEP 6
Stir in 140g crumbled stilton, allowing a few lumps to remain. Season with black pepper and serve.
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Thank you for your step by step instructions. So kind of you to take the time to share with all of us. 💛🐶
Ladies and pups, me and my pup love watching you. For the longest time i thought it was just me until I notice my pup cleo literally watching you guys with me. Cleo is Bella and izzie number one fan.
You ladies have made me realise I can do things myself. I put up my own pergola all by myself, I made storage cupboards, wood storage, changed light fittings. I would now do almost all DIY. But not just that, I love how you both love nature and love the little things. Top human beings. Merry Christmas to you both.
May your days be merry, your nights be bright, and your Christmas be wrapped in delight!
Merry Christmas!
I’ve been watching the two of you since you were full time vanlifers. I have been a full time vanlifer, RVer , had my teenager live in a tent for several months one year while my partner and I lived in a van, lived full time in a truck with cap & again, full time in a van. I’ve watched So many videos & while I've definitely done work in each of my homes, I've never done one up completely. You inspire me to really do a full renovation in my next vehicle (either a stepvan or box truck). I've got some skills but the electrical freaks me out...my van is my daily driver & I just can't afford to blow it up 🙁. And, we all know, run your electrical first... I'd be chuffed to wear Pack gear & spread the word.
Per your request: Sausage/spinach Tortellini soup
You’ll have to get these ingredients at the store. But worth it.
2 tbs olive oil
1 med. onion, chopped
3/4 lbs sweet Italian sausage
Salt
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb. Cheese tortellini
5 oz. Baby spinach chopped
1 can petite tomatoes
1/2 can garbanzo beans (optional)
Brown sausage and onions
Add broth cover - bring to boil reduce heat.
Add in tortellini - simmer til tender
Stir in spinach, tomato’s and beans
Serve topped with grated Parmesan
I cook this in crock pot for a couple hrs before adding tortellini for another hour. I think you could let this simmer on your wood stove and get the same outcome. This also tastes almost better the next day as leftover soup.
Enjoy
I enjoy the pack because no matter what kind of mood I’m in you gals make me smile. You show us all that woman can do anything if they set their minds to it! Thank you for that. I would love some merch to feel proud to be part of such a great pack (group)! Love you gals ❤️
All the very best for Christmas Pack.! I'm positive this soup recipe deserves some of your beautiful merch :-) Here it is: 1 x pumpkin squash, 4 x carrots, 4 x sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, brussel sprouts, 1 x apple, 1 x can of chopped tomatoes, 1 x can sweet corn, 1 x can chickpeas, 2 cups dried pasta, 2 litres of water, cumin, vege stock cubes and salt and pepper to taste. Method: Soften onions and garlic in a little oil. Add spices. Add pumpkin squash, sweet potato, carrots and mix into onions. Add 1 litre water with one stock cube. stir and bring to boil. Add next litre of water and stock cube and bring to boil. Add brussel sprouts and tinned goods and the apple. Once it has come to the boil, put the lid on and simmer for at least an hour. Then add the dried pasta and simmer for another 1 hour. When done. Blitz with a hand blender. Then enjoy with nooch sprinkled on top with your favourite crusty bread. You're welcome :-)
my favorite soup:
Take a pumpkin and cut it into manageable pieces (with skin, but remove seeds).
* Boil the pumpkin in a large pan in low water. Add a stock cube to this. Let everything cook until the pumpkin is soft.
* Now puree everything into an even mass. Add a cup of orange juice together with 2x a clove, 1x cinnamon stick, some star anise, 1x cardamon, 1/2 teaspoon of Turmeric and a pinch of saffron. Let this simmer gently for about 2 hours.
* Finish with about 1/2 liter of cream, salt, pepper and some sambal to taste...
We live in Cape Breton, have a few steep hills in our laneway, had to chain-up the tractor tires this past snow storm to plow as tires were spinning. Took the back ones off for this warm/rain/wind we are having now. Never a dull moment!!!
Soup Recipe
In a big pot :
Glob of veg butter/ substitute
2 heads of fresh glaric crushed
Half a large onion thinly sliced and chopped
2 large carrots thinly sliced
4 stalks of celery thinly sliced
Season with :
Garlic Powder
Onion powder
Rosemary
Salt & Pepper
Cook this down till carrots are bright orange and celery and onion are translucent. Slowly begin to add in Veg stock - I also like to add the “chicken” bouillon that is Vegan.
Once your pot is 2/3rds full of liquid and the veg add:
1 large can of diced tomatoes w/ juice
1 cup of uncooked pearl barley
2 potatoes cubed to small squares.
Once this is all in the pot, top off with water and let it simmer most of the day, adding liquid and more spices as the barley and potatoes cook and absorb water. SEASON as you go!!
Hi Pack Leaders. My name is Joseph C. Yarbrough Cemetery archaeologist. I been watching you guys for 2 years now. I was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and raised on the bayou. Lived there for 30 before moving to Pearl River, Louisiana in 1988. Yall asked for new soup recipes. Well here on the bayou we eat something called a GUMBO. You need chicken, sausage, ham slices, shrimp crab and oysters. Salt pepper garlic onion parsley gumbo fila and flower cooking oil and water with rice. you start off by making a RUE. Put several spoons of flower in a pot and add some cooking oil. Stir on a medium heat til it turns brown . After its brown add water (3 or 4 cups. Stir until it all mixes together. Next add the spices to your taste. I like it mild. Then add the chicken seafood and other ingredients. Cook on a low heat for about 45 minutes to a hour. In a separate pot cook the rice. A cup should be enough. Serve the gumbo over the rice in a bowl. You can serve any kind of bread with it and some wine. You can also make a ice box lemon pie or lost bread. I know this must sound strange but this is all Louisiana food. Love what yall did with the property. Wish all the best.
Hi Joseph!
Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
Love watching you two from Germany. I miss living “up north” in Minnesnowta, ND, SD, WI…. I miss the loons and herrings calling their mates. I miss the ducks n geese in a V overhead. I miss the smell of cut wood, tractor oil, and pine cones. I miss my grandma’s log cabin by the lake - when I was young it had no running water just a pump, and an outhouse. You make me smile when I watch your show!
This is my go-to winter soup. If you leave out the pancetta it's totally vegetarian, and if you leave out the Parmigiano-Reggiano rind it's vegan.
Winter Minestrone
Prep Time: 45 min | Cook Time: 2 hr | Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients:
1/3 pound sliced pancetta, chopped
3 medium red onions, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch Swiss chard
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes in juice
3 quart hot water
5 cups coarsely chopped cored Savoy cabbage (6 ounces)
5 cups coarsely chopped escarole (1/2 pound)
1 piece Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (about 3 by 1 1/2 inches)
1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
Accompaniments: extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling; cooked ditalini pasta tossed with oil (optional); grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Directions:
Cook pancetta, onions, celery, and carrots in oil in a wide 7-to 9-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, while preparing chard.
Cut out stems from chard and chop stems, reserving leaves. Stir chard stems into pancetta mixture with garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are very tender and begin to stick to bottom of pot, about 45 minutes total. (Set aside chard leaves.)
Push vegetables to one side of pot. Add tomato paste to cleared area and cook, stirring constantly, until it starts to caramelize, about 2 minutes. Stir paste into vegetables and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. (Paste may stick to pot, but don't let it burn.)
Stir in tomatoes with their juice, breaking them up with a spoon, then add hot water (3 quarts), scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pot.
Bring to a simmer. Stir in cabbage, escarole, and parmesan rind. Simmer, covered, until greens are tender, about 40 minutes.
Coarsely chop chard leaves and stir into soup along with beans. Simmer, partially covered, 10 minutes. Discard rind. Season soup with salt and pepper. If using ditalini, stir in just before serving.
Notes:
Soup, without pasta, can be made 2 days ahead and chilled.
Why do I love the pack?????🤔 Because I live in the UK and all it has done this year is rain!☔️ no spring, summer or autumn just winter. Watching your channel helps to helps to push away some of the rainy winter blues. If I woke up and there was snow like that it would make my year 😂. I love your freedom and courage to just do what you want and makes you happy. 😊
Hey there. First comment ever. I ordered my merch and I am excited for it to arrive. As a lover of the outdoors, I have an idea for you for your tree for next year. Since you go for the smaller tree which I support. Here is my thought. Instead of cutting it down, dig it up with enough soil, wrap it in burlap, place it in a nice-sized pot, and then keep it watered. In the spring or after Christmas if the ground allows plant it back outside. Just a thought. I love what you guys are doing and thank you for sharing it all with us (your pack) please give Bella and Izzy a pet from me. I love dogs, mine would be jealous if he could read.😂
We love the pack because you inspired us to do van life!! We just completed 18 months on the road. So. much. fun!
Great Stuff!!! That's a lot of snow. I hope you get chains for the truck too. In case you really need to get out.
I am a 65 year old man in Texas and have been watching the two of you for a couple of years. I am so impressed by the work ethic you have and making the little cabin a real home along with the help of your friends and community. Both of you are very inspirational and such positive role models for the people of the world. I would like to win any of your merch to show support of you and the good which you are doing. It truly has been a joy to watch you share parts of your life with you community. Enjoy the holidays and keep enjoying life
Hey Anlorlsxluvr
Jaz and Crystal here! Your comment was chosen by Pack Man (the snowman) and we would love to send you merch. We will send it to you in the mail- as soon as possible please email us at hello@vanwives.com
I have a full set of V-bar chains for our machine. I have not used the fronts. The rears help a ton , our driveway is sloped and I plow at 45deg or 90 deg to the slope . This helps not get stuck. Check to see if your machine has a Diff lock for the rear, ours has a button on the floor you press with your heal. This has saved my butt several times.
Ryst and Jasmine e. You are so capable, smart and fun! I love watching you! Rock on!
Hello everyone! Haven't seen any new posts from you girls in a few weeks, is everything okay? How is your snow globe doing? Such a beautiful, peaceful looking place! Peace and Love☮️💜❄️
Love your channel and watching how you have transformed your homestead. Next time you’re stuck use your backhoe to pivot the tractor back on to the road. Extend out to the side, bucket down till the tires are off the ground, the pivot tractor back on to the road. All with the out-riggers up. Then back out to get the front on the road. Easier and safer than trying to use a strap/chain and a second vehicle.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2024 ladies. Love ya! xoxo
You want to know why I watch? You young ladies show the world what women are capable of when their minds are focused and set on goals to accomplish. I have watched since your purchase of this property, and I am amazed at your fortitude and progress. Your love for each other and your pups, your patience (and aggravations :) ); all of it is worth watching. I wish you so much happiness and success for 2024 and beyond. Thank you for sharing.
It is not just the transformation of the cabin that is so amazing. The amount of skills that you have acquired is also stunning! The way you absolutely nailed the countertop last week was professional. Also, the fact that your gorgeous kitchen is complete has to be a relief! As much as I would like to see some little projects, like trim, done, I was much happier to see you out on the lake! You definitely work too much! It is nice to see you enjoy the fruits of that labor!
Still stuck on the fact that you have 3 heat sources, running water, electricity, a finished kitchen, indoor bathroom and shower and a warm, cozy cabin with gorgeous views! You have accomplished so much!
Also, I am glad that Bella is feeling better!!! Love and snuggles to her!
Hello from Ohio, being part of the pack is a pure joy because we see nothing but positive vibes and love. It has helped us through our ups and downs and made it all that much more easy along the way. Receiving some merch would be a dream come true, either way we will tune in each week to see what the new adventure may be.
All I can say is-I live vicariously through you guys in all the fun, joy and self-sufficiency you two have! ♥️🙏
Love it cause even when things are hard you guys bring it around and work through it. You put out uplifting videos. I don’t have dogs I don’t live in a van or a cabin or build things and really don’t have anything in common but I just keep coming back and watching 💞 well I do live in Maine so the snow is VERY relatable. It’s funny cause people in the US often don’t even realize we are a state and assume our family is either from Boston or Canada when we are traveling outside of our own state 🤣 would love Merch.. cause who doesn’t love Merch it’s half my wardrobe (from various events we do)😂
We love being a part of the pack because we are so inspired and motivated to complete tasks around our old Québec home when we watch your videos. Having the same seasons, and the same taste, your videos align with things that we are doing around our home which feel magical and manifesty at the same time. Painting the exterior black, new windows, electrical work, preparing wood for winter, etc. Woof woof woof
Butternut squash soup. Roast squash,onion,carrots garlic in oven cut up into small pieces with olive oil and whatever spices you want. When tender, simmer in stock for half hour on stove. When cooled down a bit puree in pan and add coconut milk then serve! Yummy
@Vanwives I live vicariously through you two!! I would love to live off grid and do the things you do. I'm almost 62 yrs old now, but have always absolutely loved nature. I love your dogs🐶🐶, your land and your cabin. Have a very nice Christmas.
We love having a queer couple to live vicariously through. My wife and I have been watching since the beginning of cabin life. We had a similar lifestyle in Kielder Forest (UK). We went there for our honeymoon and never returned home. We lived there for three years but had to move closer to civilisation due to complex medical needs. We’re pretty much housebound now as a result so really enjoy watching your adventures together. Its our weekly escape.
Would love some merch as money is tight. Would you be interested in bartering? Hows a soup receipe for trade??😂
-carrots, parsnips, potatoes, squash/turnip and chopped apple (skinned).
-Chop all, put in a pan with a dash of oil and very lightly brown the veg.
-Add a jug of water and slowly bring to boil.
-Once the carrots/potatos are soft grab a blender and blend the crap out of it all. You end up with a lovely thick winter warmer soup.
-Add a dash of salt and pepper (chilli if you are spicy) and enjoy!
With love from the north of England, Carrie & Lisa
Chickpea Stew
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Large Onion, chopped
2 Garlic Cloves, sliced
1 Bunch of Scallions
1 Can Garbanzo Beans, half smashed
1 can Tomatoes, pulp only
2-3 Cups Vegetable Stock
1 Bunch of Kale/Spinach
Sautee the vegetables in a pot with olive oil, add the tomato pulp, garbanzo bean smash and whole beans and the vegetable broth. Let simmer, adding the leafy green with proper time to cook thoroughly.
Vegan (or carnivore) sausage makes a great add, as does tortellinis.
An attorney from South Florida has followed you both since forever. I must say your skills are second to none. Keep up the good work, stay happy!
My husband and I watch you weekly. We love u both. And miss you!! We are hoping you are ok?
So do I. Love you both. I dont think you can feel the vibes all the way from Denmark though 😊
Our fav cold weather recipe that’s so versatile is Salsa chicken! I make it in the crock pot but it works in any slow cooker or even Dutch oven. It’s just chicken breast, a jar of salsa, a packet of taco seasoning which has (1 tablespoon chili powder.
¼ teaspoon garlic powder.
¼ teaspoon onion powder.
Pinch of cayenne pepper.
¼ teaspoon dried oregano.
½ teaspoon paprika.
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin.
1 teaspoon salt) and then at least one to two cups of broth or stock. When it’s done you can shred it and have it as taco meat, add more broth and veggies to make a soup, ect! This is a Texas home staple!!
My girlfriend and I got inspired to start vanlife by watching your videos. We have been going strong on the road for 3.5 years now!
I know you’re not there anymore. You’re down in Mexico, but I wanna tell you something when you go to start up your chimney. If you ever come back here in Nova Scotia make sure you clean the pipe from the top of the pipe to the bottom with a brush size a little bit bigger than the size of the pipedown your furnace and clean it all out. Make sure it’s nice and clean because if you don’t clear so inside the pipe can catch on fire. This is just a heads up from Massachusetts and I hope you enjoy your place down in Mexico. We won’t be too much longer, but I appreciate the time I had spent with you both.
My 15yo son and I love watching y’all’s videos!! I am planning a bus build and then to build/buy a “tiny home”. He is dead set on getting himself a tiny home on the same property as me… y’all have shown him that he can build anything that he wants and he is already planning his build lol!!! Thank you so much
We have been watching you two for over 3 years solid! Yay merch!
My grandmothers Lentil Soup: 1 bag of lentils (soaked overnight), a ham bone works best but 1/2 pound of bacon works great too, one LARGE onion, 6 carrots peeled and halved, 6 stalks of celery cut into 3rds, 3 quarts of stock - beef or chicken (I prefer two beef and one vegetable stock), 4 bay leaves, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer till thick. This will thicken even more over night so just add some water or more stock when you put it back on the stove next day and of course you know soup, like stew, is always better the next day. ENJOY! Wishing you a magical Christmas and 2024.
Hello lovely beings! I'm fairly new to the pack and got on board earlier this year. I started to watch the videos of your cabin build leading to the present. I now have gone back to the beginning of your journey on the van and am in the process of catching up on all your adventures. I just want to say thank you. I am a mom of 4 (23, 17, 15, and 13). My life path has been filled with an ebb and flow that has lead me through many of my own adventures...the most fulfilling being a mother. There's an integral part of my soul that has always sought the peace and tranquility of a simpler life. I'm grateful to be at a time where we as a family, despite being in the midst of a bustling city in Florida, live on 7 acres with horses, chickens, roosters, 2 mini cows, and a full size heifer. Enough space to separate us just enough from the hustle and bustle around us. Still, my heart wishes to be further away in a mountanous region, closer to nature where peace, beauty and tranquility abound. This is where you girls have so graciously stepped into my life. Watching your videos each week fills me with so much joy and makes my heart so happy. The beautiful symbiotic relationship between you adds so much love and peace to my life for those 20-30 minutes of my Sunday. Not to mention those beautiful girls, Bella & Izzy!! Thank you for being you and for sharing your beautiful lives with the world!
I took a little break from the internet for a few months, and binge-watched the last 8-10 videos back to back. OMG, how exciting for all the improvements. You made so many improvements to the property.
You have got to look up Peanut Butter soup. There are hundreds of varieties and simple to make. It is such a nice warm up in the winter!
Hey ladies, hope you had a great Christmas. How about this soup to warm you up in the winter. We love it & it is soooooo easy.
Spiced carrot & lentil soup
Ingredients
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• pinch chilli flakes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 600g carrots, washed and coarsely grated (no need to peel)
• 140g split red lentils
• 1l hot vegetable stock (from a cube is fine)
• 125ml milk
• plain yogurt and naan bread, to serve
Method
• STEP 1
Heat a large saucepan and dry-fry 2 tsp cumin seeds and a pinch of chilli flakes for 1 min, or until they start to jump around the pan and release their aromas.
• STEP 2
Scoop out about half with a spoon and set aside. Add 2 tbsp olive oil, 600g coarsely grated carrots, 140g split red lentils, 1l hot vegetable stock and 125ml milk to the pan and bring to the boil.
• STEP 3
Simmer for 15 mins until the lentils have swollen and softened.
• STEP 4
Blend the soup until smooth (or leave it chunky if you prefer).
• STEP 5
Season to taste and finish with a dollop of plain yogurt and a sprinkling of the reserved toasted spices. Serve with naan breads.
PS would love a t shirt ;-) XXL pls
Here's to a great 2024 from Mike
You guys are AWESOME and make MY Sunday each week but what makes you’z even more incredible is that the joy you bring is multiple multiples multiplied all across this world 🌍
ThankYOU for the joy you bring US ALL 🎉🎉🎉🎉🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
** Delicious Soup Recipe below***
Hey there! Love watching the love between you two and seeing y'all crush it out there on your land! You asked and I wanted to share my favorite soup for the coldest days of the year!! I hope ya get to try this out, I am NOT a cabbage fan, but this soup is delicious.. it will make a lot, use a big pot, and you can freeze some for a later date for an easy meal!!
Cabbage and awesomeness soup!
Ingredients-
1/2-3/4 of a Cabbage cut up into small pieces
1- can of Red Kidney Beans
1- Can of Canolli Beans
2- large cans of Petite Diced tomatoes
1- Can Italian Green Beans
4-5 each of Carrots, Celery and Potatoes Cut into Chunks (add some onion and mushrooms if your into it- I leave these out)
1.5 pounds of ground beef precooked and chopped up and seasoned to your taste.
Half of a jar of Better Than Bullion
8- Cups of water
In large pot, brown up beef, season and add half the water. After it starts getting hot, add your potatoes first, and eventually add everything else on the ingredient list... its fun, no particular order, just chop chop chop add add add and dump in the cans of goodies.... mix it up, add the rest of the water and add salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer until potatoes are done.... it's ready for you to label out into a bowl or two or three.
This is legit good.... writing this down makes me wanna make it but I'm leaving town in a week. But when I get back Im making this again!! I truly hope you two get to try it!!
Thanks for bringing a smile to my day when y'all post! Merry Christmas!!
oh my gosh...my favourite soup ever! This is an easy no fail recipe. Saute' some onion and celery...throw in an entire head of cauliflower, chopped into 2 inch pieces, 4 potatoes chopped roughly. Add veggie stock to cover by 2 inches and add some Mrs Dash garlic and herb seasoning, dash of salt and pepper. Simmer til tender, and use a hand blender to puree. Here I add some cream or a can of evaporated milk...but you could add cashew cream if you like. Taste for seasoning and serve it with some homemade garlic croutons and some vegan cheese shredded. This entire process takes under 10 min prep time and 1 hr simmering. Also, You could easily make a version of Zuppa Toscana by using vegan sausage as well which is another super easy recipe. This video makes me miss the snow so much...Toronto has didly snow and I don't think any is expected for Christmas. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and exciting New Year.
My wife and I look forward to your videos every week, we laugh a lot and learn a lot. Love seeing women do the work 💪
I often feel if my dream of living SO much of your life doesn't come true for me, I lived it through yours❤
Merry Christmas beautiful ladies and pups🌲
Watching you two is so entertaining. Not only do we learn how to do projects but we can laugh or cry along with you. Keep up the great work.
You always brighten my day. What I love about your channel is your positivity and your willingness to learn new skills! You are such an inspiration! I would love a hoodie to rep The Pack!
You ladies make my day with your silly wit and your charm! It’s a great day when your video comes out.🌞 Your merchandise is well deserving to be worn, maybe by this Lady!😉😉 Love ….One of the Pack!✌️🩷🌞
Hi :) I’m the youngest one living in a long term care facility in Alberta. I wait for your videos to come out every Sunday. It gets me through the week especially when there has been another death that week. You always make me feel happier. I would love some merch if you pick me and would wear it proudly everywhere! There are three of us here who gather around my phone to see what’s going to happen next! You definitely need chains for Clem. Snuggles to the pups and love to you both. You make me proud. Love Katie ❤
So beautiful. Breathtaking. Love the pack, beautiful family .
Minestrone Soup
- [ ] 3 Facon rashers, rind removed, roughly chopped (optional)
- [ ] 2 carrots, peeled, chopped
- [ ] 2 cups chopped seasonal vegetables (sweet potatoes, yellow squash, zucchini, pumpkin, green beans or peas all work)
- [ ] ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- [ ] ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- [ ] ¼ cup tomato paste (optional)
- [ ] 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- [ ] 1L (4 cups) veggie style liquid stock
- [ ] 400g can chopped tomatoes
- [ ] 400g can red kidney beans or cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
- [ ] 80g (1 cup) small shell pasta
- [ ] 2 cups baby spinach, chopped kale or chopped collard greens
- [ ] 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- [ ] Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnishing (optional)
- [ ] 2 celery sticks, chopped
* Place the facon, carrots, celery and potato in a large saucepan and stir to combine. Cook over high heat, uncovered, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
* Step 2 Add the garlic, veggie stock, tomatoes and kidney beans or cannellini beans, to the pan, cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
* Step 3 Increase heat to high. Add pasta and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, following packet directions or until pasta is al dente. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
#Recipes
saute 1 onion + 1 red bell pepper + 4 jalapenos - chopped - note Mexican flag colors
add 3 cloves garlic + 1 T Mexican oregano + 2 tsp ground cumin + 2 tsp salt
add 32+ oz chicken broth + 7 oz pkg frozen corn + 25 oz can hominy (washed & drained)
3/4 - 1 lb chopped chicken - simmer for a while
(freezes well at this point)
add 4 smallish red potatoes + 2 smallish zucchini
serve w/ lots of shredded pepper jack
probably have to order hominy, Mex oregano and cumin (i can never find in canada)
but it's worth it
i'd mail to you but would take forever in customs
with love, from Arizona (and BC)
Over the years of watching the channel, it’s been fun watching you conquer the different chapters in your life and aspire others to do the same. I enjoy seeing you cook whether you’re in a remote cabin or back when you were in a van showing how it’s always possible to cook with minimally processed foods. Thank you for sharing your life! 🐾
I'm a single, disabled 57 year old woman living vicariously through you guys. My dream growing up was to live the life you two have. Life had a different plan for me, however.
Watching you make a wonderful, although hard life work as well as you do inspires me to do what I can to continue enjoying the life I do have here in Alabama.
Thanks for brightening my Sunday evenings!🤗😁
If you can spare a hat, I'd love to add one to my collection of caps.
I love this pack!