An Off-Grid Grocery Haul | Living In the BC Wilderness
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Good day my friends! Today's video I show you my latest grocery haul and answer a few questions from UA-cam comments :).Thank you for watching!
Amanda + Peach (& Buttercup, in spirit ❤️)
xo
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Peach and I are currently caretaking an off-grid property on a remote island in British Columbia.
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You never talk too much😊I so thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you, Amanda!!
I'm so glad!
You have a sweet and gentle soul its refreshing to see you share you journey. Thank you!
You called her Buttercup! Sweet!
i know, i felt bad :(. poor Peachy-girl.
@@AmandaOffGrid If she knew the shoes she is filling she’d be flattered.
The Q&A was very interesting and hope you do more of them. We look forward to your video every Sunday evening. Give peaches a big huge !
Amanda, your videos are never a snoozer. Thanks for sharing your knowledge on the different ingredients!! Cheers and have a great week 😌
Thank you! You too!
Thanks for showing us your groceries and how you subsist there. Also enjoyed the Q&A! As others have echoed, never get tired of your talking or videos!
Love the drone footage of the coastline. So beautiful.
Great info for those followers who have no idea what's like to live as we do, in a remote, wilderness location. Good Costco haul. We have to be so proactive about what we buy and from where. Good to see you have some bear bangers now. Shoot a few off so you know what to expect. Changing oil filters, running engines, using chain saws......all in a days work for us pioneering women. 😊
You're living in such a beautiful place, thanks for sharing it with us! I'd love to see a mini what you cook/eat in a week video. Your health journey is inspiring. Stay well!
Loved your Q & A session! Would love to see you include more of those!
HI Amanda, New subscriber here. Love your channel ❤. I love the fact that you're so open and honest , I'm a full-time Nomad off-grid guy too. I love the solitude and I wouldn't have it any other way . I've always wanted a boat. Your independent spirit really speaks to more people than you will ever know , you inspire people to get out and live their dreams . So thank you for that 😊. Thank you for allowing us to witness your journey. God bless you and keep you safe 🙏. ❤😊
Amanda, you're such an inspirational human being 😊 Peach is absolutely adorable 🥰
Love,love,love your videos,you have an awesome life!Thanks for taking us along with you!
Great video Amanda, beautiful country, stay safe, you and your pup 🥰🐕⛵️
I think your viewers love your relaxing style of vlog. Also I am jealous of your lifestyle I think many of the viewers would enjoy having your job on a tranquil island. I luv liver and onions!......Hello 👋🏻 from Southern California 🌴
Q&A could be a good monthly episode :) thanks for the food breakdown. Some great deals!
I love your videos! You’re so sweet and personable. Thanks for letting us come along for the ride! ❤
Thank you Joanne!! I appreciate you watching!
Thank you for sharing your adventurous life. 👏🏼👏🏼
Greetings, Amanda & Peach! Thank you for a very informative video! I love the views from the drone. I didn't realize just how big your island is! Have a good week!
Life seems so simple and peaceful when I see it through your eyes. Biggest hugs. Miss you ❤
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You have a sweet disposition. Love your posts.❤
I'm glad I'm not the only one to talk to the wildlife 😂. They get to know you and get quite friendly.😊
What a fun video ❤ really enjoyed this, and you never talk too much! I too drink decaf coffee I'm excited to try Costco coffee starbucks I love the flavor. I too am a cancer survivor. I've never seen such big bags of garbonzo beans & sesame seeds what a great price. I make my own hummus and tahini best tasting and not processed. ❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing the moments of your life. Your experience is very interesting
Love the videos 🎉❤ and weekly updates 😅
I'm a relatively new follower. I've spent the last two summers doing contracted fieldwork in the Broughtons (last summer I worked with MERS, which you are likely familiar with if you are in Port McNeill for grocery runs), and watching your videos makes me want to be back up there full-time!
I just love your videos and this one was really fun. When you called peachy girl buttercup, I thought that was really quite sweet. I've been meaning to ask about what you cook, etc, so this was great! I'm also Gluten Free & dairy free (sometimes I eat eggs) so when you said fruit crisp...girl, show me how! 😂 Time for some cooking/baking videos! I need new recipes lol. Thanks for allowing us into your life & story (also a recent gyne cancer survivor, I resonate with your deep gratefulness). I look forward to your videos each week! 😊
Always a pleasure 🌷
Hi Amanda and pups! I just read Himalayan salt has all the trace elements and I thought of no bake oatmeal chocolate cookies. Your grocery haul made me hungry lol. I am currently on a low sodium diet. You are blessed to be cured. Hallelujah 🙌
This is really good content. Love it.
Good video Amanda. Fun to learn more about you and your life! Stay safe...good grocery order!❤
That was fun watching your grocery.
HI Amanda what a view you have very nice indeed . Let's see some views from the boat sometime hopefully ! 😊
Not a snoozer at all!! Have a good week 🤗
haha :)... thanks!!
I really enjoyed this! And I love Peach. I also loved Buttercup. Sigh...
Спасибо за эти уютные и очень приятные видео❤
Hi Amanda! I loved your video. Its interesting to see your haul . You eat so clean and healthy! Cheers.
hi Maria 😊… thx for watching 🧡🧡
There u are. All is well In this crazy world ❤ 🌎 🕊 🐺 ❤ 🎶
Lovely video as always!💛🐺🐻🪵🤩
❤❤✌️wonderful video!
You called Peach 'Buttercup' at the beginning of the video. ❤
Almond anything and peanuts are high in oxalates which is very inflammatory so would aggravate your eczema.
Your living the good life Kiddo...keep it up !!!! God Bless.
Thank so much!!
Cool some of the items your purchased are what I use or eat. I love the taste of food done up in coconut oil. i have also added natural Keifer for a drink. oatmeal, blueberries, avocado, kiwi I use kiefer instead of milk on oatmeal, or mix the fruit with it . ( I had breast Ca they caught it.) Happy your ok. Ya those bear banger's work , You certainly got a good Hall for groceries costco is great for most bulk products. Your videos are never snoozers I always look forward to watching them, hey stay safe be healthy god bless. London Ontario Canada.
Such a fun video...😊❤ ...i always love to watch grocery store trips and yes yours is different and on the "plain" side... but i enjoy watching and good luck with those cinnamon rolls...😋...JoAnn in Delaware
haha!!! yes, so plain!!! thanks for watching 😊😊
😀lead to your videos last week- helps me understand being more confident in potential bears around in hiking. Thank you!
Great episode ❤
I literally just discovered your channel. I'm enjoying your content and look forward to following you from the Central Coast Australia 😊
Very good video amanda like always enjoy them take care of yourself and your dog hate not to be able to watch your videos on Sunday I look forward to it every Sunday makes me smile and that's not too often take care keep up the good work be safe❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
Always enjoy your videos Amanda, Nice Q&A too...Hope you and Peach are both well 🙂
Amazing video, love the haul.
Hi .Amanda, we use the Kirkland decaf for years. It’s a dark roast so you will like it I think. Always so nice to watch you. PS….it was t a snoozer hahah. Take care 🌷🇨🇦
Interesting life over there!❤️🙏🏽
My goodness you are adorable . I love your videos
haha :)... thanks 🧡
That is one smart Doggo! She threw that ball back to you! She is cute too. How long does your food last you? I shop for the month here, and that looks like a lot more than a month. I envy your life Amanda. I was waiting the whole time for your Doggo to go for that meat. But she was a really good girl. Also, I had a canned air horn on me once in the car and scared a bear off with it. The car horn was not phasing him at all, but I put that air horn out the window and pressed it and wow he ran for the hills. I carry a combo bear spray and can air horn when I go hiking now.
haha, yes sometimes she does that... throws it back to me. it's pretty funny. dried goods can last awhile, but when the owners come for their visits (at least twice/month in the summer) i take advantage and get them to bring me meat, plant milk etc. i just ordered 3 more canned air from amazon. they are brilliant for scaring away bears. i did have a bear that hung around for a month last April and eventually he caught on to the air horn and wasn't scared of it. in general though they will run :). thanks for watching!
Love the video, enjoy hearing you talk about yourself. I live alone and have a cabin, I understand you having to know how to do things, if I don't do it, it doesn't get done. Enjoy your week!
yes! exactly... i guess i'm lucky that the owner does a lot... he knows how to do much more than i do!
Love the grocery haul. That's a great system with the land owner to receive your Costco order, then bring it with them. I am not near enough to a Costco, to get delivery, but will think about if I know anyone that could help me out. That's a great price for chickpeas and coconut oil. Lots of great questions!
costco does charge for delivery, but the i only bought stuff that would still be much cheaper even with the delivery charge. yes, the owners are great... they let me ship stuff to them on the mainland and they bring it with them when they come to the island :).
I love chickpeas too. I sprout mine to make them extra nutrient dense. Only takes 1 overnight soak + 2 days in a Mason Jar (rinsing morning and night) because you need the little tails just to be emerging (too long and they taste bitter). I add them to stews, eat a handful by themselves and make hummus with them. As an aside, I suffered from eczema and I sadly had to cut out all dairy. Made a huge difference though so I reckoned it was worth it. I now make my own dairy-free chocolate bark with ⅓ cup coconut oil, ½ cup cacao powder, 3 tablespoons maple syrup + chuck in whatever dried fruit or nuts you have (even sesame seeds would be nice and crunchy!).
@Amanda I too started experiencing eczema along with a pain in my right side. Turns out I had NAFLD non alcoholic fatty liver disease 😮. I had to eliminate all sugars, carbs & cow milk. I refused statins & researched alternatives. Nattokinase, Berberin, Turmeric-curcumen & fish oil is what helped. No more high blood sugar, no eczema, no pains & lost 13 pounds.Saffron is also extremely beneficial ❤
very interesting!! thx!
Enjoyed the honest talk and knowledge of how you shop ,thank you, Sad how so many people do not know are family history...
Hi Amanda, I am a retired chef from the Island.
Sauerkraut is a top medicine & cheap powerfood !
yes, i do plan on making my own... there's so many things i want to do, but i am just so busy! i have to make time for these things :)
Great video.😊
Thanks for watching 🧡
Enjoy your videos.Stay safe Amanda.
Thank you so much!!!
Loved the answer questions show. Do you ever go clamming or fishing❓I live in a house and I’m a new subscriber too. I’ve been binge watching the sailing shows, but I most enjoy the log splitting and log hauling parts and your green house. 🙏🏻🌈🕊❤️💯
Amanda, this was great! I love getting to learn more about you. Your grocery haul was great. I admire how healthy you eat. It is boring to eat healthy. Let's just say there is nothing boring about me. You have really inspired me and I Ty for that.
Also, do you think your skin condition could be because of the cold. I know a couple people that have the same problem and they were diagnosed with being allergic to cold. Just a thought for you. Love your videos Amanda. Ty.
it is boring to eat healthy isn't it? although i found i have had to start being more creative with my food to keep it interesting! i do think running a woodstove all winter and it drying out the air in the cabin is a contributing factor for sure!!
I’ve always been fond of saying there are three kinds of wind, too much, not enough or coming from the wrong direction.
that describe Georgia Strait perfectly :)
@@AmandaOffGrid Sailing the southern gulf islands I’ve joked about how I have an amazing control of the wind. I raise the sails (and I have a cutter rig) and the wind dies. I lower the sails and the wind fills in. Almost without fail. ;-)
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Hi Amanda, so glad to see your video today🕊❤️
Hope you enjoyed it!
It's been so long since I've eaten beef cause it has no taste if you buy it from the stores that when I eat it it gives me the poops yeah run to the bathroom really quick or you'd be changing your pants sometimes I get a pounder ground from the food bank and make a meatloaf and that's good for 4 meals for me
Hi Amanda, I’m glad you commented on my question about the sails not being up in the videos and thought it was a good question. I was afraid it would be taken the wrong way. I truly enjoy your videos. You seem to be a very genuine person.. Refreshing. I’m 71 and hoping to spend my summers sailing in that area so your sailing videos are of particular interest. I also think it would be interesting to see some of your cooking techniques particularly liver. I know all the wonderful things about beef liver but would be interested to see how you prepare it. So, maybe some cooking videos? See what happens when you acknowledge someone’s comments. Enjoyed your QandA.
yes, indeed it was a good question. i often wondered why nobody asked me that before - haha! I'll think about doing some cooking videos for sure :)! thanks for watching!
Question for you Amanda - can we send you stuff? If it is ok, what size is your head? I know, weird question, but I really like to crochet but only know how to make hat's, scarfs and blankets. So I figured I could make more hats and now I have someone who might like getting them. Stay safe and happy
Amanda, youre so deep, and Im here for it!
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I was wondering what the night sky looks like. I'm an astronomy lover.
Interesting video. Thanks Amanda. Bear bangers, careful with Peach. My dog freaks when she hears any sort of bang and if she were not leashed she would bolt. Around Lower Mainland our bears look for easy meals and bear bangers are used. As are unfortunately other means of removing bears. So many are destroyed every year. Your bears are lucky to be on in remote area but hope they stay away from you and Peach. Take care
Amanda, your videos are so exciting to watch!! I live in bear country and a good thing to have is a portable boat horn along with bear spray. I want to send you a gift.. what’s your address???
Wow, loved the wolf howls! Thanks for going thru the grocery haul, Costco can be very economical for sure, Just wondering where you ordered the bear/bird bangers from? I have bear spray but heading to mainland and then north so thought it would be good to bring some bangers, I'd love to get some delivered. Enjoyed the Q&A , thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week.
As always, you produce interesting videos. Though I'm a more recent subscriber, I keep coming back for more.
I just joined your subscription. I hope you know how amazing you are!
Hi Amanda, I have watched every one of your videos, binge watching. I loved them. Especially the info. regarding wild life, your dog(s) etc. Do the owners that you refer to own the entire island and rent it out for different purposes? Example: The kayakers... How large is the island? How close are the neighbors who you sometimes go to "town" with? Thank you.
Would love your recipe for coconut curry soup!
i don't really have a recipe - haha! i just dump a bunch of stuff in. i think at one point i combined 2 recipes... it's different every time!
Not a snoozer, throughly enjoy your channel. By the way, you have beautiful eyes.
With all those bears, deer and fish, I'd have plenty to eaf
We really liked the informational video Amanda. John had an excellent suggestion.
I was wondering how you learned to sail ? Sailing on the ocean, do you have safety inspections to maintain your license?
I just found your channel via the documentary about you living off grid! I'm a new subscriber as i really like what you are doing! Greetings from the Southern States of America.
Per Dr. Eric Berg (on youtube)
The #1 remedy for eczema:
• Black currant seed oil (GLA)
What to do:
1. Take five drops of black currant seed oil and rub it in your hands to warm it up. Then apply it to the affected area.
2. Take a black currant seed oil supplement or a few drops with water orally.
I like Dr Berg.
Beef tallow for eczema. Works great. God Bless
YES!!! i've heard that. i need to find a good source for beef tallow! apparently it's good for so many things!
That is very dedicated eating. Smart.
This was a very interesting video!
oh wow, so glad you enjoyed it :)!
That was really interesting information about the sailing. I'm a Celiac. About gluten, if you think you might be gluten intolerant get an antibody blood test at the doctors office. It's really easy and then you'll know.
oh that's tough!! very challenging to be a celiac! my Mom had crohns and it's a tough tough life. i did get the antibody test last summer, but it came back negative. so, i know i'm not celiac. all i know is when i cut out gluten my eczema went into hiding. it came back this winter, but definitely not as bad when i was eating gluten. i'm determined to figure out what triggers my eczema :)!
@@AmandaOffGrid I'm glad your test was negative and that you got screened for gluten intolerance. I also have eczema and when I am exposed to *metals it flairs up. For instance when I go to the dentist and they scrape my teeth with the metal scrapers. (Tooth planing and scaling). Or when I have a surgery and they put metal staples in me. I don't know if metals are an issue for you or not? Another thing for me is canned food.
Hi Amanda, I am glad that someone else asked what your ethnicity was also. I would have guessed Finnish. My own grandparent's came from Scotland (my Dad was born here in America)...
as for your eczema I am so sorry you have it. I developed it at age 50, after we brought a second dog into the home (another Boxer). She was a pup and I would cradle her and began breaking out in it on my legs where she sat. Allergy tested by specialist and found out I was allergic to dust mites and dogs. :( I have a cat - but his dust mites can get to me. Vanicream is a great moisturizer that really helps seal the skin.
i actually have Vanicream in my amazon shopping cart - funny :). great tip!! i have a strong feeling perimenopause has something to do with my eczema (amongst other things). i started getting eczema at pretty much the same time i started getting peri symptoms.
Dear Amanda ….with menopause, if you could keep your sugar intake low, better still no sugar …..menopause symptoms should be very, very manageable …good luck and stay healthy 🌻🌻🌻🌻
Hello Amanda, you certainly surprised me with the Q&A and mentioning me. I can't believe you are 51, you look so young, must be all that outdoor activity. I had eczema many years ago on the inside of my legs, fairly high up {not to be too descriptive, lol}. Come to find out it was the coloring in my jeans and heat that was causing it. I switched to wearing Khaki pants and it went away. I hated having it. Do you think wearing so much heavy clothing can aggravate it? Anyway, enjoyed your Q&A and hope you do more. Maybe even a live sometime. You and peaches take care and don't let the Wildlife get you.
your q&a suggestion was a good one, thank you!! i did change my laundry soap last year and it reduced the severity of my eczema quite a bit. i’m actually 54 😊… i am so grateful to have the privilege of aging… growing old is not something everybody gets to experience. 🧡🧡
@@AmandaOffGrid Growing old is not a worry for me. I'm glad I am in good health and financially stable.
Wow Amanda …. thought you were in your late thirties ….unbelievable that you’re actually 54! Well done ….you have certainly looked after your health 🌻🌻🌻🌻
thank you :)... i just have good genes i think. my mom always looked so young...
Okay Coffee I know a lot about specialty coffee house for 4 years tasted a lot of coffee dealt with a few coffee companies but the best coffee of ever tasted is Canterbury Coffee beans best espresso i've ever tasted way better than Starbucks I always class Starbucks that burnt coffee but Canterbury Coffee is one of the highest price coffees but you get what you pay for and you only have to use a little bit goes a long way Most coffee stands will tell you if you ask what coffee brand they run And if you're ever in a coffee shop never buy the house special because that's usually a lousy brand of coffee and it's where they make their most money cuz people are cheap
You should try ground yak meat Great replacement for beef with twice the protein and iron.
very interesting!!!
YOUR AN ELF!!!! Thats hilarious.
cool
Wow I am Irish Scottish and English bad mix maybe that's why when I was younger I had a bad temper not anymore I'm easy going now I always say what comes around goes around treat people as you want to be treated😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
I sometimes get eczema on my hands the top part my hands used to get a medical cream to rub on them sometimes they return into blisters it's very small blisters mine was caused by stress probably at work I had a very stressful job that's why I had a stroke at work I used to repair RVS the rental RVS that Courtney Carr Center and the boss was very cheap would not buy any parts until the last minute when he would have money coming in which he was kind of smart because Courtney Carter had been there for God 70 years and to have a business that long and Courtney is a very smart man his dad used to want it too back then it was he used to sell double eagle boats but anyway last year was there he wouldn't buy any parts and I had RV's going out on the May long weekend and he would send out trailers without fridges and stuff in them without telling the people and then all the customers would be complaining to me about it because I'm the one that used to drop off the RV's too yeah I did everything once he knew that I did everything he didn't hire anymore people we used to have seven people in the army he cut it down to three after he knew that I would do everything I know I'm dumb I always dumb that way I let employers know what I can do and they take full advantage of it and don't give me any more pay but anyway there you go my life story LOL LOL
Peace
New subscriber and likely this question has already been asked but can't find the answer: can you tell us generally where you are in northern BC? I am a map person so would appreciate getting a general sense of where you are. Thank you
hi :). off the northern tip of Vancouver Island
What a beautiful woman you are!
Off subject question. Any favorite anchorages in the Desolation Sound area?
My personal favourite is VonDonup, but it depends on what you’re looking for. VonDonup will give you beautiful forest views, peace and quiet and a protected anchorage. I always go right to the end. I avoid the popular anchorage’s like Prideaux Haven as much as possible as boats pack themselves in like sardines 😬. I also like Carrington Bay on Cortes. It’s the favourite hangout for the locals and can sometimes get noisy, but it’s a good little anchorage.
@@AmandaOffGrid Thanks Amanda. I will check those out after Lund. I love quiet non-crowded places. Solitude suits me fine till I run out of food and water. 😀
@@AmandaOffGrid Glad to see you back and making videos. And the new family member Peach! Lol. Great dog. Buttercup in spirit😀
oh then you'll love VonDonup. there is a 5km trail that takes you to Squirrel Cove store if you run out of anything :)
@@AmandaOffGrid Perfect!😀