The First Meal

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  • @Jacob-pl3ni
    @Jacob-pl3ni 3 роки тому +1846

    “Did you get nutmeg in there”
    “Cooking with you Jon, of course I did.”
    Days Gone Without Nutmeg: 0

    • @Jacob-pl3ni
      @Jacob-pl3ni 3 роки тому +2

      hanikrummi hundursvin hmm ya learn something new everyday. What do you usually use it for? Sweets or do you make meat pies and such like on the channel?

    • @DoctorRobertNeville
      @DoctorRobertNeville 3 роки тому +3

      Nutmeg for the win!

    • @czbaterka
      @czbaterka 3 роки тому +10

      @hanikrummi hundursvin Haha, we call it in Czech republic almost the same ! Muškátový oříšek!

    • @BIWPryalas
      @BIWPryalas 3 роки тому +26

      Everytime I watch a UA-cam chef now and they're like "Nutmeg is good in this." I just hear Jon in the back "...nutmeg is good in everything."

    • @Bluecho4
      @Bluecho4 3 роки тому +4

      Perfectly nutmeg'd, as all things should be.

  • @jbx5709
    @jbx5709 3 роки тому +638

    "Did you put nutmeg in there?"
    "I'm cooking with you jon of course I did"
    The meme continues lmao

    • @duncangarrett3946
      @duncangarrett3946 3 роки тому +4

      @@user-xn4fy5pq1d 6:00

    • @wonderingwanderer3605
      @wonderingwanderer3605 3 роки тому +8

      Literally my favorite part.

    • @zerotheliger
      @zerotheliger 3 роки тому

      @@ghastwriter the oooool tappa tappa of nutmeg and why not a little pinch of cayenne pepper? never hurt anybody.

    • @oz_jones
      @oz_jones 3 роки тому

      Ryan knows whats up

  • @hellsonion514
    @hellsonion514 3 роки тому +977

    *A horseman gallops past down te county road*
    "The Townsends are coming! The Townsends are coming! Hide your Nutmeg and lock the doors!"

    • @jessicacanfield5408
      @jessicacanfield5408 3 роки тому +9

      Hahaha

    • @gypsyfae112
      @gypsyfae112 3 роки тому +4

      I legitimately laughed so hard at this 🤣😂

    • @vincentcleaver1925
      @vincentcleaver1925 3 роки тому +14

      You're too late; the nutmeg is gone...

    • @heidimisfeldt5685
      @heidimisfeldt5685 3 роки тому +3

      Back in the day guests were most welcome. They might have news, from far away, and people were genuinely welcoming. 🌻🌻🌻

    • @jackmeyers7805
      @jackmeyers7805 3 роки тому +2

      My nutmeg is gone, and I am gone with it. Catch me out back that tavern with a flaggon.

  • @thermjuice
    @thermjuice 3 роки тому +1577

    Ryan holds exactly the role I'd like to emulate, he's a knowledgeable and charismatic chef. Big man with a big heart. We need that.

    • @bunnyslippers191
      @bunnyslippers191 3 роки тому +110

      He swings a mean maul for cabin building, too!

    • @RRaucina
      @RRaucina 3 роки тому +57

      @@ruffles886 He can cook, it is the eating that needs to stop. Should fast for a year or two.

    • @InhabitantOfOddworld
      @InhabitantOfOddworld 3 роки тому +21

      Big is a real understatement for sure

    • @TheCivilwargal
      @TheCivilwargal 3 роки тому +143

      @@InhabitantOfOddworld Never trust a skinny cook.

    • @randomname766
      @randomname766 3 роки тому +25

      @@TheCivilwargal honestly I trust skinnier chefs more than overweight chefs. It shows that they care more about quality and eat less filler food...

  • @PeteMacmovies
    @PeteMacmovies 3 роки тому +2570

    The production on these videos has such a high standard of professionalism. Beautiful to watch

    • @townsends
      @townsends  3 роки тому +298

      Thank you so much!

    • @jeremyhicks6367
      @jeremyhicks6367 3 роки тому +29

      Agree! Love it all :)

    • @williammccaslin8527
      @williammccaslin8527 3 роки тому +16

      I agree

    • @Nannaof10
      @Nannaof10 3 роки тому +12

      Indeed!

    • @JB-ox7ib
      @JB-ox7ib 3 роки тому +13

      Bravo Brian, and the blacksmith...and everyone😊👌👏. I am going to try a vegan 🌱 version of the baked beans👍. Editing to say the pear tart looked amazing too👌😋

  • @kruggsmash
    @kruggsmash 3 роки тому +2259

    It's amazing how you guys manage to pull us right into the time period.
    Also, that spread looks fantastic. Super hungry now.

    • @townsends
      @townsends  3 роки тому +186

      Thanks for the awesome comment!

    • @darcksage1
      @darcksage1 3 роки тому +17

      Splatterface season 2 when?

    • @hakonhelgesen3494
      @hakonhelgesen3494 3 роки тому +38

      "Kruggsmash and Townsends do cave cooking" when?

    • @EpeeEssence
      @EpeeEssence 3 роки тому +48

      Wow what a very specific intersection of my youtube interests.

    • @robinfrederick3020
      @robinfrederick3020 3 роки тому +16

      @@hakonhelgesen3494 Their ingredients will be prepared donkey sweetbreads, prepared yak intestines, cat meat and elephant tallow.

  • @tuppybrill4915
    @tuppybrill4915 3 роки тому +574

    I assume nutmeg acts like the spice in Frank Herbert’s “Dune” it allows the Townsends to navigate across the time vortex.

    • @a.pseudonymous2384
      @a.pseudonymous2384 3 роки тому +29

      I mean, from what I hear, having too much nutmeg does make you start hallucinating.

    • @reeves76
      @reeves76 3 роки тому +48

      the 'meg must flow

    • @yankesik5949
      @yankesik5949 3 роки тому +13

      @@a.pseudonymous2384 Yup, from what I know you can get high if you eat a lot of fresh nutmeg. It gives a hell of a hangover from what I heard, though.

    • @MrDirigible
      @MrDirigible 3 роки тому +12

      @@reeves76 or the "nut" must flow 😏

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 3 роки тому +4

      @@a.pseudonymous2384 iirc it takes a few whole berries to start feeling the psychoactive effects. Pretty hard to choke down once they're dry lol

  • @danieljr4555
    @danieljr4555 3 роки тому +262

    I love the woman in the background trying not to laugh at how eccentric John is when he tastes the food. Love this episode.

    • @Eequalsmc87
      @Eequalsmc87 2 роки тому +5

      I watched the last 5 minutes over again because of what you said and it was quite enjoyable, love when people hold it together

    • @signalfire6691
      @signalfire6691 Рік тому +10

      She was laughing at the dog begging.

    • @DutchGuyMike
      @DutchGuyMike Рік тому +2

      @@signalfire6691 She was both.

    • @bennym5244
      @bennym5244 Рік тому

      She should learn to know her place. The dog knew exactly to approach the most excitable and emotional member of camp to attempt food equity.

    • @DutchGuyMike
      @DutchGuyMike Рік тому

      @@bennym5244 Look people. here we have the average American Republican! As ill-minded as he is ignorant.

  • @Crushnaut
    @Crushnaut 3 роки тому +486

    I have really been leaning into your channel lately. The stress of modern life seems to melt away while spending 10-20 minutes with you guys.

    • @townsends
      @townsends  3 роки тому +83

      Thanks for watching!

    • @cherylhelmuth3921
      @cherylhelmuth3921 3 роки тому +16

      10000% agree!!

    • @firearmsstudent
      @firearmsstudent 3 роки тому +5

      Makes today's cooking look so easy and fast

    • @grimdavis58
      @grimdavis58 3 роки тому +7

      Right times where harder back then but simpler.

    • @mattblom3990
      @mattblom3990 3 роки тому

      Agreed 100%. That's why I come here, a simpler time.

  • @codybream5821
    @codybream5821 3 роки тому +304

    Why do I feel emotionally invested in the fact that your new oven worked well? You guys are wonderful and a joy to watch as always

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 3 роки тому +7

      I have to think that as we make a big deal about this oven, many people around the world are having a good chuckle. I 've seen videos of many people in other lands doing the same thing daily without batting an eye.

  • @Voltanaut
    @Voltanaut 3 роки тому +476

    Jon is proof that personality and knowledge can make anything interesting. I hated history in school, and I never studied American history, not being American, but I love this channel.

    • @red_menace1829
      @red_menace1829 3 роки тому +20

      Never deny yourself any history my shrek friend

    • @liam3044
      @liam3044 3 роки тому +14

      Yeah, school teaches us nothing past like fourth grade we would ever use, but man am I using the recipes I learn here.

    • @GundamReviver
      @GundamReviver 3 роки тому +6

      Back in school we had two really great and one really dull history teachers. Most aren't this lucky I guess. The funnest one tended to explain by gesturing, and since I'm dutch she ended up skating through the halls holding a broom as if its a firearm... (there was a dutch battle vs the Spanish where we ice-skate-shot them to bits and since that day the Spanish kept like 300 ice skates on hand lol)

    • @gabbyb9418
      @gabbyb9418 2 роки тому +3

      @@GundamReviver yeah you can't pretend anything is a gun in US schools lol. Dont even say the word. Its like talking about bombs in an airport

    • @Pandorash8
      @Pandorash8 2 роки тому +4

      I hated history in school too. Names and dates are impossible for me to remember. But how people actually lived, I really enjoy. And I’m Australian, so I also didn’t learn much American history, but I love channels like this. Another favourite channels are English Heritage and Absolute History.

  • @Christy_Kuri
    @Christy_Kuri 3 роки тому +68

    I still can't get over the fact that your nutmeg jar lid has a built-in grater....

  • @chancekahle2214
    @chancekahle2214 3 роки тому +439

    Ryan is a very talented chef. Any historical society would be lucky to have him.

    • @Neojhun
      @Neojhun 3 роки тому +23

      There's talented then there is the willing to do stuff like that. Tending fire oven for hours to cook a meal is just unwanted difficulty. Respect.

    • @jamesmaysflyingwashingmach7459
      @jamesmaysflyingwashingmach7459 3 роки тому +6

      @@Neojhun yeah, a guy like that would be invaluable in that time period

    • @EvilSewnit
      @EvilSewnit 2 роки тому +3

      @Noone Cares that’s not necessary, can it

    • @WritingFighter
      @WritingFighter Рік тому

      Anyone in the apocalypse would want to have Jon and Ryan. They're walking gold bars with their knowledge and cooking alone.

    • @grindal8929
      @grindal8929 9 місяців тому

      @@EvilSewnitliterally what are you talking about

  • @smakkacowtherealone
    @smakkacowtherealone 3 роки тому +121

    "Did you get the nutmeg?"
    "I'm cooking with you, John, of course I did"

  • @timpearson2555
    @timpearson2555 3 роки тому +108

    Every camp needs a cook, every bar needs a barman, and everyone needs a friend like Ryan. Love that oven

  • @Magmafrost13
    @Magmafrost13 3 роки тому +240

    Its absolutely insane to me that this oven operates entirely on residual heat

    • @iafozzac
      @iafozzac 2 роки тому +29

      All old ovens did most of the time. There are very few things that bake with the fire still in, one of them being pizza, and if the oven is at the right temperature it bakes for only 2 minutes, you can see how that would be way too hot for most things

    • @MrIvancito12
      @MrIvancito12 2 роки тому +7

      I had no clue that was how it was done.

    • @nunyabizness3890
      @nunyabizness3890 2 роки тому +1

      Like a Chambers range.

    • @yahyabatutta6678
      @yahyabatutta6678 Рік тому +9

      It's almost like an igloo, that heat that circulates is encapsulated and keeps the inside warm.

    • @obsidiancrow450
      @obsidiancrow450 Рік тому +4

      yeah i know its a small thing but i never realized that they cleared it out and put the door on it to retain the heat

  • @Old-Mad-Tom
    @Old-Mad-Tom 3 роки тому +238

    I can hardly wait now for the multi-bread loaf episode. That oven is fantastic!!!

  • @xander4043
    @xander4043 3 роки тому +223

    “Did you get nutmeg in there?”
    “Im cooking with you John, of course I did”
    😂 I must agree nutmeg is pretty great

  • @attemptedunkindness3632
    @attemptedunkindness3632 3 роки тому +63

    "The beans have been there the whole time." I must meditate on this universal wisdom.

  • @stephenfrizzell7670
    @stephenfrizzell7670 3 роки тому +81

    I need to address the elephant in the room: When is the nutmeg jar/grater going to be made available to the rest of us heathens?

    • @chrisannm5240
      @chrisannm5240 3 роки тому +6

      I have seen a nutmeg and grater set in a catalogue, go check the website!

    • @veronicavatter6436
      @veronicavatter6436 3 роки тому +10

      www.townsends.us/collections/food-drink/products/nutmeg-pocket-grater-ng297-p-1526

    • @c.mcdonough6709
      @c.mcdonough6709 3 роки тому +14

      Veronica Vatter yup, that’s a grater they sell for sure. Stephen Frizzell was asking about the earthenware jar that has the word “nutmeg” glazed onto the side and the underside of the lid has a grater built into it. I hope they do sell that! That would be really cool!

    • @Marlaina
      @Marlaina 2 роки тому

      Emergency pocket grater! Lol

  • @TheMovingEye
    @TheMovingEye 3 роки тому +419

    In Germany there is this very old recipe called "Flammkuchen" which is basicall a very thin unleavened dough topped with creme fraiche, bacon and onions. Traditionally it was the first kind of thing you would bake in an oven just like the one John used. The Flammkuchen needs very high heat to make the thinly spread dough crispy and the onions just translucent so the really high temperature once the oven has been mopped is perfect for it. Once it cooled down you would switch to bread and pies.

    • @billmiller4972
      @billmiller4972 3 роки тому +22

      Freshly made those are simple but simply delicious.

    • @TheMovingEye
      @TheMovingEye 3 роки тому +23

      @@billmiller4972 Definitely and they are truly fast food - the dough is easy peasy (no fermentation) and they only take a couple of minutes in a very hot oven.

    • @peterwolf8149
      @peterwolf8149 3 роки тому +33

      Wow, as a German guy I never knew the reason for the name of this delicious meal. Thanks to you, now I know!

    • @TheMovingEye
      @TheMovingEye 3 роки тому +11

      @@peterwolf8149 Always happy to share. There is so much interesting history hidden in our food :D

    • @tm8951
      @tm8951 3 роки тому +29

      And the recipe I found with a google search for Flammkuchen (flame cake) has Nutmeg in it. Perfect.

  • @applegal3058
    @applegal3058 3 роки тому +134

    The dog at the end is like "Feed me, I want some too! Smells delicious!" lol

    • @TheIsioisi
      @TheIsioisi 3 роки тому +12

      Haha yeah he was right up there as soon as it was served. Good dog :3

  • @ericlevinzon
    @ericlevinzon 3 роки тому +29

    Ryan is very genuine and so kind. Such a pleasure to watch.

  • @Filoz
    @Filoz 3 роки тому +69

    Does Ryan have his own channel? That guy seriously got mad skills.

  • @morganblackpowder1724
    @morganblackpowder1724 3 роки тому +322

    When this pandemic is over, I need to head to Indiana, and try to hit as many of the historical reenactments as possible. I'm in.

    • @cherylhelmuth3921
      @cherylhelmuth3921 3 роки тому +12

      Same!! So addicted to this channel!!

    • @townsends
      @townsends  3 роки тому +121

      Hey sorry for all those negative comments. We blocked those users. You should definitely check out some sites around here when everything is open!

    • @sulla175
      @sulla175 3 роки тому +14

      @Dyslexic Lives Mattress your name is the best.

    • @morganblackpowder1724
      @morganblackpowder1724 3 роки тому +29

      @@townsends Thanks! I honestly didn't see them, so good job moderation team!

    • @Big_Loo
      @Big_Loo 3 роки тому +11

      I live in Virginia. We have so much historical stuff with Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown...it's great wherever you can find it.

  • @mrbull569
    @mrbull569 3 роки тому +292

    I love how the blacksmith guy just showed up with a handmade trivet, insanely cool! Hey, I'd like a couple of coat hooks, for my closet and a pancake griddle while your at it, can I pick them up in about an hour please? 🤣

    • @JerryB507
      @JerryB507 3 роки тому +6

      I think the pancake griddle may take a bit longer than an hour.

    • @user-zr9hu3tf1y
      @user-zr9hu3tf1y 3 роки тому +4

      hmm how did that work? would a Smith who made those things just have a selection of premade things in a storefront and you just go and buy them? or would it all be custom order?

    • @JerryB507
      @JerryB507 3 роки тому +19

      @@user-zr9hu3tf1y On the frontier it would be custom. Brandon the Blacksmith would also be building his homestead and wouldn't have taken the time to make things to sit in a storefront. In a village or town, the blacksmith would have time to pre-make common items.

    • @dollhousemakr
      @dollhousemakr 3 роки тому +3

      They should ask him to make a dinner bell, too.

    • @Francois_Dupont
      @Francois_Dupont 3 роки тому +2

      @@dollhousemakr bells are normally cast so...

  • @Edude117
    @Edude117 3 роки тому +65

    The production quality is absurd. Such an immersive history lesson, I love it.

  • @s3phaeus520
    @s3phaeus520 2 роки тому +7

    "I'm cooking with you Jon of course I did!" - That was the best quote that I've ever heard. Oh man I love the content!

  • @Absintheskiss
    @Absintheskiss 3 роки тому +34

    Good food, a good fire and good friends. What can be more perfect?

  • @Bobo411
    @Bobo411 3 роки тому +194

    It would be neat if you guys started your own historical village.

    • @JohnCBobcat
      @JohnCBobcat 3 роки тому +36

      This homestead project honestly sounds to me like the first steps along that road.

    • @kozmikhero6749
      @kozmikhero6749 3 роки тому +30

      I thought that what they were doing. As it keeps growing and more people help along with the channel generating more revenue. I don't know how long that sort of thing takes but I could see the announcement in like 10 years (totally would go btw)

    • @StrangerHappened
      @StrangerHappened 3 роки тому +15

      @@kozmikhero6749 Until there are sponsor integrations, the revenue from the channel is not as significant, alas. But the project is backed up by the chap's main business, which is the only reason why it is all possible.

    • @user-zr9hu3tf1y
      @user-zr9hu3tf1y 3 роки тому +1

      @@StrangerHappened I don't know, but I had imagined this project was actually a part of the main business somehow, like it would be revenue generating beyond just UA-cam content and patreon

    • @seanheath4492
      @seanheath4492 3 роки тому +7

      @@StrangerHappened Part of the point of this channel is (or was) to promote their store. So even if the direct revenue from the channel isn't much, I'd imagine it's still giving them a nice boost.

  • @Paintplayer1
    @Paintplayer1 3 роки тому +12

    I know from my time in medieval reenactment to never underestimate the talent and effort put into a feast like this. Ryan is incredibly skilled!

  • @NekoJesusPie
    @NekoJesusPie 3 роки тому +19

    You do an incredibly difficult and important task, and that’s to talk about common people and their day-to-day. I know how much work and research goes into finding out the monotonous aspects of common folk, and I hope all your fans appreciate how rare and difficult this all is, as well as the objectivity that goes into depicting American history without the filter of modern drama which we’ve attached to the past.
    I’m really grateful for the information you guys put out, it’s not a romantic or idealized version of history, it’s just what an average person like us watching would live as and that’s a delight to learn about in such an accessible format.

  • @tm8951
    @tm8951 3 роки тому +92

    The place is looking more and more like a real 18th century
    homestead every week. All the people gathering around really fill the scene out nice. Have a good 18th century day.
    You will be ready to host your own 18th century event any day now.

    • @nessamillikan6247
      @nessamillikan6247 3 роки тому +10

      Agreed. With that new earthen oven and all of that open space, they could easily host an 18th century wedding.

    • @semperparatus3685
      @semperparatus3685 3 роки тому

      Agreed.

    • @glowiever
      @glowiever 3 роки тому

      add some cattles and horse stead just in case

  • @michaelpthompson
    @michaelpthompson 3 роки тому +109

    Kudos to Ryan for excellent planning and execution. Also: Pear Tart - 18th Century Cooking with Jas Townsend and Son S3E4

    • @JerryB507
      @JerryB507 3 роки тому +3

      Thanks for the info Michael, I was going on a search when I finished the comments and now I know right where to go.

    • @krystal1722
      @krystal1722 3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!

  • @BM-ru7ef
    @BM-ru7ef 3 роки тому +8

    The banter at the end is priceless. Two men in the 21st century discuss cooking techniques for 18th century dishes. We’re all such history nerds! :)

  • @catsforhire9116
    @catsforhire9116 Рік тому +9

    This channel is so special. Years and years of content. Thanks everyone for the work y'all do!!!

  • @brentdavis555
    @brentdavis555 3 роки тому +42

    The running joke of having nutmeg has officially made me by cinnamon nutmeg to add into everything.

    • @DoctorRobertNeville
      @DoctorRobertNeville 3 роки тому +1

      look up his recipe for kitchen pepper I think you might enjoy that as well.

    • @alexachipman
      @alexachipman 3 роки тому +1

      I don't even think about it any more I'm like "dash of Nutmeg" to every. single. dish.

    • @PlayaSinNombre
      @PlayaSinNombre 3 роки тому

      Try it in your coffee.

  • @ashleighlecount6152
    @ashleighlecount6152 3 роки тому +45

    The Homestead is looking amazing! Yes it is getting absolutely gorgeous here. The leaves really popped this past weekend!

  • @brigitgoddess
    @brigitgoddess 3 роки тому +33

    A good friend who also is a fan of Jon's videos said he finds them "calming." I have to agree!

    • @mackkindera5966
      @mackkindera5966 3 роки тому +1

      How are you doing today Brigit ? Its really nice having you on here .. I saw your profile on here and i think we definitely are on the same page on many levels. Trust, communication, loving, honoring, understanding, patience and respecting your partner. So crucial to provide balance. This is what creates such great chemistry between two people that are committed to one another.

  • @jamesellsworth9673
    @jamesellsworth9673 3 роки тому +3

    No better topic for a fine autumn day that this clay oven baked dinner! Brandon demonstrates Townsend's 'Just-In-Time' inventory system😜. Bryan has the ''great hands" of a cook as well as the mind for it. AFTER DINNER: a nap and then BACK TO WORK. 'We are BURNING DAYLIGHT here!' This reminds me a bit of Harvest Meals during Threshing periods on my grandfather's farm.

  • @frankieamsden7918
    @frankieamsden7918 3 роки тому +29

    Oh my gosh! I learned to cook on an antique wood stove and we had to gauge the temp by how long we could hold our arm in the oven! I've never seen anyone else do this

  • @javitronix014
    @javitronix014 3 роки тому +53

    Its crazy to think that all the food was cooked with just the residual heat that the oven retained. Great video as always, greetings from Argentina!

    • @bunnyslippers191
      @bunnyslippers191 3 роки тому +5

      And they could have baked several loaves of bread after that tart came out, too!

  • @joshuagarrett4879
    @joshuagarrett4879 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you for everything you and your entire crew do. So Wholesome, So refreshingly Genuine.

  • @yup9647
    @yup9647 3 роки тому +7

    Wow! Watching them build an entire 18th century homestead from nothing has been amazing to watch. The amount of work, detail and craftsmanship that was put into this project for us to watch and learn is so amazing and I am so appreciative! I love Townsends!

  • @homemadehistory7537
    @homemadehistory7537 3 роки тому +25

    This kind of backing with a preheated oven is very traditional in our countryside of germany. Here the oven is called "Backes", some milles from here ther is one still in operation every friday.

  • @signejeppesen2395
    @signejeppesen2395 3 роки тому +29

    Sophie is so funny, just looking at everyone, tail wagging, with this look on her face “If I look exceptionally cute right now maybe someone will “accidentally” drop something delicious!”. So glad your first big meal with the oven went well, it looked amazing. The new trivet is also very nice.

  • @djprogramer973
    @djprogramer973 3 роки тому +1

    Fall really is the perfect season
    It makes food taste better, warm mid day and cool in the morning and evening

  • @ElkinsEric
    @ElkinsEric 2 роки тому +1

    That is what a chef should look like. Big, broad man with an obviously hearty appetite.
    My pap was the same way and he’d make the best homemade bread ever; and his stews and soups were to die for!!!
    I miss my pap. Thanks for reminding me of him chef..

  • @jamesschmitt2203
    @jamesschmitt2203 3 роки тому +16

    Love the inclusion of the team in these last videos! Please keep up the good work

  • @paigemclachlan2189
    @paigemclachlan2189 3 роки тому +40

    You are a beacon of light in this crazy world ❤️

    • @carlvincent3462
      @carlvincent3462 3 роки тому +3

      Also a bacon of light in this crazy world
      Thats why his beans are so good

  • @allisonshaw9341
    @allisonshaw9341 3 роки тому +8

    Learning how to do these things could be a lifesaver as we never know how things will go in the future. Plus, its just plain fun.

    • @heidimisfeldt5685
      @heidimisfeldt5685 3 роки тому +2

      Most definitely, I think likewise. ❤😎🍀🌻🌻🌻🌻

    • @m.d.498
      @m.d.498 3 роки тому

      Things are not going to go well. Prepare!

  • @BOBAGENTSMITH
    @BOBAGENTSMITH Рік тому +1

    That ceramic nutmeg jar with a grinder/grater under the lid a stroke of pure genius! You should sell that!

  • @londonyes1380
    @londonyes1380 3 роки тому +39

    10:38 dog cameo lol!

    • @olyvoyl9382
      @olyvoyl9382 3 роки тому +12

      Sophie is a great companion and deserves a nibble.

  • @davestelling
    @davestelling 3 роки тому +30

    It just doesn't get any better than this here in UA-cam land!
    You've got J. Townsend, the autumn, and... FOOD!
    Ryan is one talented chef...

  • @potatotablet727
    @potatotablet727 3 роки тому +2

    Severely underrated channel. Deserves 10 mil subs or higher tbh

  • @RobertHamm
    @RobertHamm 3 роки тому +11

    Love the interaction between Jon and Ryan. Let’s have more Ryan!

    • @kcnnanna
      @kcnnanna 3 роки тому

      Yes! Love you Ryan 💗!

  • @a.h.tvideomapping4293
    @a.h.tvideomapping4293 3 роки тому +80

    Plot Twist:
    Townsends has a time machine

    • @C-Henry
      @C-Henry 3 роки тому +5

      He IS the time machine.

    • @alexachipman
      @alexachipman 3 роки тому +2

      Is that even a question any more? lol

    • @Horse2021
      @Horse2021 3 роки тому +3

      John is just an immortal. There can be only one!

    • @fieldy409
      @fieldy409 3 роки тому

      He used the time machine to rob the first caveman and give us the first meal.

  • @inessantos2217
    @inessantos2217 3 роки тому +24

    I just found this channel a couple weeks ago but i've been watching the catalog backwards and it amazes me how much the quality of the production has grown over time. I mean... You have a homestead, a blacksmith, a giant oven.... Please don't stop. Greetings from Portugal

  • @larrywillis475
    @larrywillis475 3 роки тому +1

    Ryan you are the man! This is one of my favorite Townsend videos. Love the homestead.

  • @Megameatloaf
    @Megameatloaf 3 роки тому

    I've literally left 2 comments now in the last 15 minutes about how amazing the B-roll footage has become on your channel and then you open this video with what appears to be a drone shot. The amount of love and effort and work that must go into planning and shooting these videos ABSOLUTELY shows. I really admire the passion and skill of you and your team.

  • @miriamhavard7621
    @miriamhavard7621 3 роки тому +47

    Can't wait till the "loaves of bread" episode!!! 🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🥖🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞🍞

    • @townsends
      @townsends  3 роки тому +12

      Should be fun!

    • @jamescanjuggle
      @jamescanjuggle 3 роки тому

      Same😁 my great grandad was a baker, and then so was my own grandad, it be so cool to see a snippet into our ancestors history

  • @MissRedheadRapunzel
    @MissRedheadRapunzel 3 роки тому +67

    Beauty Gurus: 100 layers of makeup/nail polish
    Townsends: 100 loaves of bread in an 18th Century oven

    • @mackkindera5966
      @mackkindera5966 3 роки тому +1

      How are you doing today miss Rapunzel? Its really nice having you on here .. I saw your profile on here and i think we definitely are on the same page on many levels. Trust, communication, loving, honoring, understanding, patience and respecting your partner. So crucial to provide balance. This is what creates such great chemistry between two people that are committed to one another.

    • @MissRedheadRapunzel
      @MissRedheadRapunzel 3 роки тому +3

      @@mackkindera5966 yeah I definitely believe that is the case for a good relationship, like the one I share with my partner who I live with and intend on marrying later.

    • @mackkindera5966
      @mackkindera5966 3 роки тому +2

      MissRedheadRapunzel that’s good hope you enjoyed your weekend, stay safe and take care of your self 🥰

    • @siyacer
      @siyacer 3 роки тому +4

      what

    • @AkariRosumashi
      @AkariRosumashi 2 роки тому +3

      @@siyacer Agreed, confusion is high.

  • @barbaravrocherlane862
    @barbaravrocherlane862 3 роки тому +1

    I see many episodes in this one. You guys are genius. Love your presentation, the quality of your work. You make the 18th century come alive. Great work.

    • @mackkindera5966
      @mackkindera5966 3 роки тому +1

      How are you doing Today Barbara hope you enjoyed your weekend, take good care of your self and stay safe 🥰

  • @DougPalumbo
    @DougPalumbo 3 роки тому +5

    I definitely want to try making a smaller version of the earthen oven! Educational, entertaining and full of rich, American history! Love the channel!

  • @TheGlassman14
    @TheGlassman14 3 роки тому +56

    You have what many, including I, wish we had but will never have

    • @KossolaxtheForesworn
      @KossolaxtheForesworn 3 роки тому +2

      its like that other youtube channel that I cant even watch because I just get so angry about the guy doing all sorta stuff on his farm that I so much dream I could but cant.

    • @xurx2838
      @xurx2838 3 роки тому

      😊 Listen to John Prine's song 'Spanish Pipe Dream.'

    • @marthaadams8326
      @marthaadams8326 3 роки тому +8

      @Danger McAwesome Congratulations on your persistence and success. Enjoy your new land.

    • @mrdanforth3744
      @mrdanforth3744 3 роки тому +3

      You may not be able to have all of it but you can have some of it. Start today.

    • @firenter
      @firenter 3 роки тому +1

      @Timefliesbye I wish I could, but there's barely any woods left around these parts that aren't government protected

  • @jessepope
    @jessepope 3 роки тому +21

    I like the dialogue about how the food turned out. Jon’s monologues after recipes are good, but have some back and forth is a good touch.

    • @justinhicks6816
      @justinhicks6816 3 роки тому

      yeah was thinking that too. some good conversation.

  • @Gottaculat
    @Gottaculat 3 роки тому +5

    Man, you're living the dream. I gotta move out of my apartment and buy up some cheap land to build a home with my own hands that I can be proud of.

  • @christophert.7635
    @christophert.7635 3 роки тому +3

    That was a terrific episode. Ryan is a great Camp Cook! Thank you!!

  • @lesahanners5057
    @lesahanners5057 3 роки тому +30

    This Jon was a feast for the eyes. The food looked so good I could almost smell it. Thank you so much for another great episode on your frontier homestead.

  • @justinkroboth360
    @justinkroboth360 3 роки тому +34

    When you have your own on-demand trivets - I want that kinda life.

  • @SavedByMercy
    @SavedByMercy Рік тому +2

    Love this channel. Watching you guys use primitive methods to cook and build things is so calming to watch. Keep up the great work!

  • @strykerwaller3784
    @strykerwaller3784 3 роки тому +11

    Man, all of the sudden I really want to run off to the colonies with my friends and live like this

  • @Vlabar
    @Vlabar 3 роки тому +18

    My friend from Michigan told me about this great channel. It turns out I live a few miles from the Townesnds. My only question is what time is dinner?

  • @jbx5709
    @jbx5709 3 роки тому +21

    Ahh my daily dose of goodness and warmth

  • @SkywalkerAni
    @SkywalkerAni 3 роки тому +4

    Can I just say that, in these turbulent times, I love how your channel is so wholesome.

  • @pheart2381
    @pheart2381 3 роки тому

    Possibly the most satisfying-to-watch video so far! Blacksmith forge,bellows, bricks,clay oven!

  • @zacharysmith4787
    @zacharysmith4787 3 роки тому +18

    Townsends has introduced me to so much good food. Salute! You're the best!

  • @GoingFar77
    @GoingFar77 3 роки тому +9

    Watching all the side projects over the years culminate in this episode was very fulfilling.

  • @ryankuhn926
    @ryankuhn926 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos bring me so much joy! Thank you for the great content!

  • @j.dtruths5577
    @j.dtruths5577 3 роки тому +1

    Exceptional , I so enjoy your program, reminds me of the times when my Grand Parents who were Dairy Farmers from pennsylvania would cook and tell us Grand Kids old Quaker and Train traveling Hobo Stories of the past .
    God Bless!
    J...

  • @PBBoogie99
    @PBBoogie99 3 роки тому +21

    John is like a kid in a nutmeg store.

  • @allistrata
    @allistrata 3 роки тому +6

    I've been bingeing and rewatching a lot of your videos for the last few weeks. You're really making me miss going to events, particularly the eating and relaxing by the fire until the wee hours parts. Trying to put on umpteen layers of garb in a tent in the freezing cold while I need to pee , not so much.

  • @GrammerAngel
    @GrammerAngel 3 роки тому

    My great aunt and uncle were farmers, living out in the country, and they had a "summer kitchen" that was next to the main house. My great aunt did all of her canning and summer bread baking there. She would can hundreds of quart jars of string beans, apple sauce, peaches, jellies and sauerkraut. All of which they had grown on the farm. How that tiny 5 foot tall woman did all that work still amazes me. She passed on twenty years ago, but I still use her hand written recipes to can my garden's bounty.

  • @dalebird1482
    @dalebird1482 3 роки тому

    Your enthusiasm for the simple joys in life; watching your videos is like a warm blanket for the soul.

  • @rosemcguinn5301
    @rosemcguinn5301 3 роки тому +14

    Thanks for the Tuesday pick-me-up! Those beans look like my grandmother's. She cooked hers in a lidded crockery oven dish too. Mustard powder is a must!

    • @warrenrudolph4475
      @warrenrudolph4475 3 роки тому +1

      Yes I have those memories too! Hi Rose. Another fun episode!

    • @rosemcguinn5301
      @rosemcguinn5301 3 роки тому +1

      @@warrenrudolph4475 Hey there, Warren! My grandma baked hers for a long, long time - hours. This was in a regular gas stove oven in her kitchen, so not outdoors, but she really took her time with her beans. How about yours?

    • @jillianromick5353
      @jillianromick5353 3 роки тому +1

      Hi, Rose! I just learned the "secret" to the fancy ketchup my grandma puts in top of her meatloaf: nutmeg and mustard powder. It isn't your grandmother's beans recipe, but my grandma's meatloaf recipe was pretty old when she got it (the fancy ketchup is called piquant sauce and ketchup is spelled catsup on the recipe card).

    • @rosemcguinn5301
      @rosemcguinn5301 3 роки тому +1

      @@jillianromick5353 Oh that must be really tasty! Never heard of using nutmeg on meatloaf, but why not? It's even good on green beans. The all purpose spice!

    • @rosemcguinn5301
      @rosemcguinn5301 3 роки тому +2

      @@jillianromick5353 PS I once ran across a recipe for walnut ketchup.

  • @wsorrentini
    @wsorrentini 3 роки тому +10

    I wish my country had someone like you; puertorico has such a great cuisine. Is literally a time travel event tyvm.

  • @bronazlin4955
    @bronazlin4955 3 роки тому +2

    A fantastic episode my friends!!
    My husband and I have been watching you for a long time😁a excellent channel!!
    Love from Australia xx

    • @mackkindera5966
      @mackkindera5966 3 роки тому +1

      How are you doing Today Bron hope your enjoying your day and having a grate time, take good care of your self stay safe and blessed

  • @incognitocamo1439
    @incognitocamo1439 2 роки тому +1

    what a meal omg. I can easily say this is my favorite channel on youtube. It's so well rounded whether you're cooking, camping, showing off clothing or gear, talking about military rations or civilian home life entertainment literally every episode is just so well done, entertaining, and informative.

  • @kaydekaiser7044
    @kaydekaiser7044 3 роки тому +7

    Beautiful day and video. That tart looks spectacular! Now I need an earthen oven - next summer's project!

    • @townsends
      @townsends  3 роки тому +1

      Sounds like a great project! They are awesome.

  • @1of5js85
    @1of5js85 3 роки тому +7

    Great Job RYAN!!! Very good timing, and the bread looked marvelous:-)

  • @RyanKirk99
    @RyanKirk99 3 роки тому +1

    I'm moving to the country soon. Will be building one of these. Nice job. As an engineer, I will probably install a temp probe to track temps. Really loving this series of videos. Thank you!

  • @gunnerthedenmark
    @gunnerthedenmark 3 роки тому +3

    having been able to walk a lot or move in geenral because of a bad hernia in my back after a work injuri for over 17 months, having you guys videos to watch have been one of the most relaxing things and things that have kept my sanity intact, thank you for all the great work you guys do
    Greetings from Denmark

  • @SykesMate
    @SykesMate 3 роки тому +3

    Hands down favorite historical channel on UA-cam. Thank you guys so much for what you do 👍😃.

  • @Doctors_TARDIS
    @Doctors_TARDIS 3 роки тому +65

    I really wish you'd break the illusion and use a laser thermometer on this thing at least once for us
    A thermal camera would also be really interesting to see

    • @veronicavatter6436
      @veronicavatter6436 3 роки тому +3

      They could do it off camera

    • @bobbyhempel1513
      @bobbyhempel1513 3 роки тому +3

      What are these things of which you speak?

    • @rolux4853
      @rolux4853 3 роки тому +1

      But why?
      What do you need exact temperatures for when every dish turned out perfect?
      Your hand and your arm are amazing tools for judging temperature, just do it a couple of times and you get a feeling for it.

    • @Doctors_TARDIS
      @Doctors_TARDIS 3 роки тому +2

      @@rolux4853 Because I have no idea what his arm feels like on the other side of a computer monitor

    • @rolux4853
      @rolux4853 3 роки тому

      @@Doctors_TARDIS I still don’t get why you want to know how hot his oven exactly gets.
      Isn’t this information completely irrelevant to you?
      If you want to know which temperature a bread needs, there is plenty information about it out there.
      I measure the temperature of my grill all the time with holding my hand over it and counting the seconds.
      It works extremely well and there is no need for an IF thermometer.
      If you really want to know, build an oven yourself and test it.
      No offense, but you don’t seem much like a „hands on outdoor guy“ to me, when you ask such questions.

  • @mattware9627
    @mattware9627 5 місяців тому

    This very episode is my favorite. I watch it multiple times a month. So amazing how well the giant oven works and how well all the dishes come together in the end! I'm looking to build my own earthen oven this year and can't wait to learn how to work it!

  • @Q-BinTom
    @Q-BinTom 3 роки тому +1

    John love your channel. Y’all production value is higher then most networks. This is a wonderful trip to the back in time.

  • @ahmiv8825
    @ahmiv8825 3 роки тому +11

    The transition between from the blacksmithing to the oven was movielike. Amazing video like always. Y’all look like you have so much fun doing this, thanks for making awesome content!

    • @kcnnanna
      @kcnnanna 3 роки тому

      Yes excellent cinematography!

  • @andysway6011
    @andysway6011 3 роки тому +3

    I cant explain how excited I am to see the homestead setup coming together! I wonder what winter projects Jon and the other frontier settlers have for us this year!

  • @johntaylor2441
    @johntaylor2441 3 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy your enthusiasm and the passion with which you create your videos. I’ve been watching for years and the production quality just keeps getting better! My kids and I have started trying out some of these recipes and they are lots of fun. Thank you!

  • @maniemane1030
    @maniemane1030 3 роки тому +2

    I hope you and the family had a good trip its good to see u back