Cooking In a Van, In a Blizzard - Living The Van Life

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  • @LivingTheVanLife
    @LivingTheVanLife  6 років тому +262

    Question of the day: What is your favorite vanlife subject?

    • @sandvillage8758
      @sandvillage8758 6 років тому +14

      All of it!!

    • @sandvillage8758
      @sandvillage8758 6 років тому +13

      I'm just beginning so I am just diving in headfirst into everything. Thank you for all your awesome videos brotha. They mean alot to us fans!

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  6 років тому +22

      Thanks for watching. Glad to hear!

    • @boaboy8052
      @boaboy8052 6 років тому +10

      I think what most newbies love, and what I must admit probably draws them in, and beyond seasoned veterans is the total package the blueprint how to do it and how to do it well the end result lots of memories later cheers

    • @quaterfield
      @quaterfield 6 років тому +11

      Living The Van Life all of your snow/cold videos.

  • @doughboi007
    @doughboi007 5 років тому +726

    there's something about hunkering down in a small, enclosed space while a blizzard rages on....

    • @baroneb5043
      @baroneb5043 5 років тому +28

      Andrew Fallon u been watchn guy Steve Wallis too much

    • @tcswag801
      @tcswag801 5 років тому +9

      It's cool in Nov and Dec but the next 4 months gets a little old lol f'n minnesota ☃

    • @TheAdamfee
      @TheAdamfee 5 років тому +5

      Hunker down brother

    • @Voysh2Voysh69
      @Voysh2Voysh69 5 років тому +7

      HUNKERIN’ DOWN AT WALMART

    • @theaverageman5869
      @theaverageman5869 4 роки тому +2

      Steve wills approves this comment 👍

  • @MrAbstractj
    @MrAbstractj 5 років тому +276

    Bucket list. Chilling in a van, in a blizzard while staying warm and listening to music.

  • @souljah6061
    @souljah6061 6 років тому +625

    Everything tastes better when you're in the woods, etc.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  6 років тому +37

      Amen to that.

    • @minlee5376
      @minlee5376 5 років тому +2

      Souljah1337 so agree

    • @Chanhee
      @Chanhee 5 років тому +3

      And in the pool

    • @angies3057
      @angies3057 5 років тому +6

      Yes very true. My dad use to tell me the same thing that you can eat a piece of bread with a cup of water and it well taste better then a feast if your outdoor. He was in the army.

    • @94FADE
      @94FADE 5 років тому +2

      And when you’re drunk

  • @MrAgnostic77
    @MrAgnostic77 4 роки тому +14

    Watching your simplistic life puts me at peace. It's great to see you appreciate your blessings and how happy you are to have food and shelter in the storm. Truly an inspirational reminder Chad and definitely causing me to reevaluate where I want mylife to be in the New Year.

  • @mikemarks6136
    @mikemarks6136 5 років тому +88

    Every person in this comment section is a master chef

    • @2000ds650
      @2000ds650 5 років тому +2

      Mike Marks
      That’s just what I was thinking. I thought he did a great job cooking.

    • @mikemarks6136
      @mikemarks6136 5 років тому +3

      @@2000ds650 considering his situation I'd say its better than nothing

    • @rafemarcial4861
      @rafemarcial4861 5 років тому +2

      I can cook Minute Rice in 57 seconds, thats proof I’m a Master Chef

    • @mikemarks6136
      @mikemarks6136 5 років тому +1

      @@rafemarcial4861 😂

    • @mikemarks6136
      @mikemarks6136 5 років тому +1

      @@rafemarcial4861 what technique do you use? Please share your wisdom with us!

  • @mvjollymon34
    @mvjollymon34 6 років тому +131

    I sold my house about six months ago, and live between my boat and a small RV. I’m actually surprised at how much more I cook in my rig compared to what I did in my house... You’re absolutely right about the joy of cooking up some great food in an awesome spot.
    I’m pretty sure I saw your Westy in a parking lot recently. Too bad I didn’t see you so I could buy you a beer... Watching videos like yours helped give me the inspiration to begin living a freer, more mobile life.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  6 років тому +4

      This is awesome to hear! Where was it that you think you saw my van? Glad you have gotten out there to start living a life more free. Glad this channel has helped you out! Keep on truckin my friend.

    • @mvjollymon34
      @mvjollymon34 6 років тому

      Living The Van Life It was a month or so ago one evening in the Barkley Village parking lot. I’m based in the Anacortes area and spend a little time in Bellingham.

    • @nafordebi
      @nafordebi 5 років тому

      MV Jolly Mon i am going to do just what you did , no boat, small rv with solar off grid and many multi use items i can't wait

  • @ArchieBLACKCOX
    @ArchieBLACKCOX 5 років тому +475

    Onions first, let them sweat then add the garlic, cook for a minute then add peppers and chicken

    • @samtaylor7279
      @samtaylor7279 5 років тому +21

      Preach that

    • @mikemarks6136
      @mikemarks6136 5 років тому +6

      Onions are gross

    • @jjmir3565
      @jjmir3565 5 років тому +13

      Meat should be well done or it can cause food poisoning or other health problems, plus it smells😬

    • @matthewcurrent4100
      @matthewcurrent4100 5 років тому +29

      JJ Mir burnt meat headass

    • @wetlikewater1875
      @wetlikewater1875 5 років тому +7

      @@jjmir3565 ew

  • @andreamarshall5693
    @andreamarshall5693 5 років тому +20

    I am from the Caribbean, where it is sunny all the time. I really appreciate and enjoy your videos

  • @johnbrown5810
    @johnbrown5810 5 років тому +64

    Make sure your exhaust pipe is dug out at all times if you are running the vanagain

  • @kryptoniterocks8245
    @kryptoniterocks8245 5 років тому +5

    Simple life is the best life amen.. Cook a meal in the wilderness is one of the best things and most delicious things u can experience

  • @tubeyoutoon
    @tubeyoutoon 6 років тому +518

    I live in my van too. Just eat out of the pan. No need for plates. 😀

  • @colyhope236
    @colyhope236 5 років тому +41

    My favorite videos are when your camping in a blizzard.

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +7

      Too bad blizzards don’t happen all year round right??

  • @tituspullo8558
    @tituspullo8558 5 років тому +169

    Never forget the tortillas my dude

  • @garbazzog6890
    @garbazzog6890 5 років тому +9

    You’ve earned my subscription to your channel. Any man who shoots and edits from his van or mobile home earns extra cool points in my book.

  • @margaretcopeland1055
    @margaretcopeland1055 5 років тому +20

    I'd recommend reading some John Muir to get an idea about how a northwestern blizzard might go. Talk about symplicity. He went into the woods with a loaf of bread and not much else.

  • @randysons4518
    @randysons4518 5 років тому +10

    Love it cold outside and making food inside the van wow, best camping ever

  • @firstnamesurname955
    @firstnamesurname955 5 років тому +33

    No need to sanitise ur spatula wen u put ur veggies. No cross contamination they've already crossed and the heat from cooking and using it to stir will kill any germs. Great vid I frickin luv it wen it snows

    • @coldfuse01
      @coldfuse01 5 років тому

      This needs to be known.

    • @justinjustin4513
      @justinjustin4513 5 років тому

      I swear to god I usually just hork on my spatula my own spit rubbed into a spatula works completely fine guys stop waisting time washing for fuck sakes!!!

  • @deborah3071
    @deborah3071 5 років тому +8

    Doin that now in Colorado during a blizzard my home without power. Thanks for the encouragement

  • @DKLEIN71
    @DKLEIN71 4 роки тому +1

    Been stuck up in the Vermont mountains through many storms and I loved it every time!

  • @HollyLeeCoaching
    @HollyLeeCoaching 4 роки тому

    I agreed. Life it's all about the simple things that remind us of how great life can be. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

  • @rayingram6012
    @rayingram6012 5 років тому +4

    Good on you Chad...amazing weather...an inch of snow in England where I am and the nation comes to a halt...love the way you show ALL aspects of van life like you always have..keep it up dude...atb

  • @thatonemom1370
    @thatonemom1370 5 років тому +13

    Just found this channel and I must say I’m intrigued! I told my husband I wanted to sell everything and do this type of living! I’d love to travel one day!

    • @inqmq
      @inqmq 2 роки тому

      And? It's 3 years later are you living in a van?

    • @thatonemom1370
      @thatonemom1370 2 роки тому

      @@inqmq nope 1 new baby later = 4 kids still in an apartment 🤣

  • @fleshrocker
    @fleshrocker 5 років тому +7

    I went and bought the Heritage BSB today, based on your recommendation. OMG. This bourbon is amazing. Nice recommendation!!

  • @pennywittenberg4851
    @pennywittenberg4851 2 роки тому

    Over the years I have been dealing with depression especially when I lost my husband and brother due to suicide...I resulted to doing drugs and drinking one night I came across your video winter camping in the van life and as I watched it I decided to give it a try and just to say that YOU SAVED ME ...When I know I am about to fall off I pack up my tiny little camper go to a remote of the grid place watch your videos. Cook a simple meal and enjoy nature and life...I thank you for that😊

  • @espresso_deprrsso4741
    @espresso_deprrsso4741 5 років тому +10

    You look like you make the greatest college food

  • @Calcouk
    @Calcouk 5 років тому +7

    Lovely wee video. Especially the bit where the food was frying and the sound of the storm & wind in the background.

  • @rockypanuncia3933
    @rockypanuncia3933 4 роки тому +3

    I am a Filipino Guy watching here while on quarantine. Love this Living The Van Life💓💓💓

  • @John-p7y7b
    @John-p7y7b 5 років тому +12

    Chad, how about frequently having a screen in the upper left corner showing the weather outside while your cooking food inside the van? Maybe even display the wind speed and temperature :)

    • @walkergillette3918
      @walkergillette3918 4 роки тому

      IT IS PROBABLY 60 DEGREES OUT AND CLEAR, DON'T TRUST THESE SUCKERS

  • @David-yh5po
    @David-yh5po 5 років тому +1

    Thanks again for your great videos. I honestly wish I could be so lucky to do this.

  • @Crowns_Gowns
    @Crowns_Gowns 5 років тому +34

    He seems like a nice dude.....
    Oh and im hungry now.
    First time watching.

  • @TheBCprince
    @TheBCprince 5 років тому +4

    This came up on recommended and I’m very happy it did which is something i rarely say. The cooking gave me the munchies. Sitting in a VW, sizzling chicken in a blizzard. Living the dream man. Keep it up! New sub right here

  • @funyunmaker3182
    @funyunmaker3182 5 років тому +13

    Half cup rice a cup of chicken broth or water cover 18 minutes complete meat and lunch for tomorrow 😋 great video enjoyed it

  • @agelesspriscillarivera5579
    @agelesspriscillarivera5579 5 років тому +59

    Looks like you're having a blast. If you put a moist towel under your board it'll keep it from sliding around. 🤔☺😉 #flavorforlife

  • @varunsingh9432
    @varunsingh9432 4 роки тому

    I love your videos. They give me a feeling of self awareness.
    And wo disliked the video are those either they don't know how to cook or how to know inner self confidence

  • @montibella
    @montibella 5 років тому +5

    Would love to see a video like this in a snowy setting and watch your night time cozy bed routine

  • @777Seals
    @777Seals 5 років тому +81

    Living in a Van....DOWN BY THE RIVER!!
    LOL Chris Farley was so funny.

    • @DavidJr.11
      @DavidJr.11 4 роки тому

      SnL😁

    • @Ricopolico
      @Ricopolico 4 роки тому

      Yeah, then every time you gotta run to Wal*Mart to pick up some minor forgotten incidental you'll have to uproot your life. I've done the Vanagon thing X 4; never again. Vanagons were a pain-in-the-ass 30 years ago, even more so, now. Get a small trailer and a pick-up truck. You'll be much happier with far LESS hassle.

  • @rajgill7576
    @rajgill7576 5 років тому +53

    Strong flavors first! Onions and garlic make em golden then toss in peppers chicken

    • @adamburdt8794
      @adamburdt8794 5 років тому +5

      Noooo! Sautee your veggies till softened. EXCEPT garlic. You add the garlic maybe 30 seconds to a minute before you add your meat. Otherwise it will become bitter. Even if it's not noticable to the avg person. It is important

    • @Mr.Clean69420
      @Mr.Clean69420 5 років тому +1

      Yes and cook onions until they are almost clear, anymore after that and they will taste burnt.

    • @jaac12000
      @jaac12000 4 роки тому

      I agree with the garlic first. I agree with the chicken second. It will take longer to cook the chicken than the peppers so why ruin the peppers?

  • @dhe9196
    @dhe9196 5 років тому +4

    you take care. god bless you sir.

  • @amlandutta456
    @amlandutta456 5 років тому

    The simplicity and innocence in your videos made me subscribe to you. Wonderful

  • @thomaswalton992
    @thomaswalton992 5 років тому

    I can't understand all the negative people with thumbs down, smashing video with added bonus of snow and enjoying good food what's not too like and be positive for the energetic lifestyle this guy has got

  • @RevolverRho
    @RevolverRho 5 років тому +4

    If you see this, try cooking your garlic cloves in halves, it tastes amazing eating roasted garlic

  • @Wupho
    @Wupho 5 років тому +4

    I love this guys way of looking at life

  • @MawjFilms
    @MawjFilms 5 років тому +3

    Shows how crazy the blizzard is. Walks into van all clean

  • @annaduvall4106
    @annaduvall4106 5 років тому

    Just a few suggestions, onions first, then garlic, overcooked garlic gets bitter, then add your bell pepper and chicken, cook with a little olive oil instead of sesame oil, and i would use rice instead of tortillas. I always cook extra rice, and freeze the extra, and tomatoes would be great in that too!

  • @rachelhale304
    @rachelhale304 4 роки тому +1

    Love the snow. Reminds me when I was a kid.

  • @Mrchowho92
    @Mrchowho92 5 років тому +21

    New drinking game. Every time you say van I have to take a drink.
    -Will need lots of beer

    • @jborrego2406
      @jborrego2406 5 років тому

      I love these type of games

    • @Mrchowho92
      @Mrchowho92 5 років тому

      @@jborrego2406 That's why I invented it...

  • @kathyg.8960
    @kathyg.8960 5 років тому +8

    Everything tastes better during an adventure. 😁

  • @dylanmassey5597
    @dylanmassey5597 5 років тому +21

    Don’t add your garlic first because it will burn easily, your onions need to sweat down first

  • @amandashepard5784
    @amandashepard5784 5 років тому +1

    Garlic press! It's the best for minced garlic

  • @neharajput2838
    @neharajput2838 4 роки тому

    i love when you go out and show us the outside snow storm. and then you come inside. its lovely

  • @tommyarnold7040
    @tommyarnold7040 5 років тому +80

    Just need a fat j to top it off lol

  • @TheUnknownDungeon
    @TheUnknownDungeon 5 років тому +63

    I forget, was there a blizzard outside?

    • @gjbenavides5269
      @gjbenavides5269 4 роки тому +1

      15 inches and don't forget and all Hells breaking loose🤣🤣

  • @kennethtan4820
    @kennethtan4820 5 років тому +5

    Love these van cooking vids!

  • @wrpiii
    @wrpiii 4 роки тому +1

    Your joy in what you are doing is infectious; always fun to watch!

  • @BetaWIProgress
    @BetaWIProgress 4 роки тому +1

    Your such a good cook all rounder

  • @virtualityvictoria8216
    @virtualityvictoria8216 5 років тому +19

    both apple cider vinegar and white vinegar kill bacteria so I wipe everything down with that in the kitchen after working with raw meats, including my hands

    • @inusaranglaag230
      @inusaranglaag230 5 років тому

      Wouldn't you smell sour then?

    • @virtualityvictoria8216
      @virtualityvictoria8216 5 років тому +1

      @@inusaranglaag230 once it dries it doesn't smell.

    • @ihateeverything9887
      @ihateeverything9887 4 роки тому +2

      Virtuality Victoria while vinegar does kill some bacteria it’s not all types also it only contains about 5% of the acid that does this. It’s not strong enough. It’s better to use a soap or other cleaner. I use it for swimmers ear so I’ve done a good amount of research. Nothing sucks worse than food poisoning.

  • @insaynbcr
    @insaynbcr 6 років тому +10

    I cut the ends off my garlic cloves, split them and remove the green stripe that runs down the middle. I read about doing this when making homemade hummus. Something to do with the bitterness of the green stripe.

  • @robertmray
    @robertmray 6 років тому +16

    Camping in a blizzard..YES! I'm so envious. Enjoyed the "live" cast today..take care..R.

  • @richroj
    @richroj 4 роки тому

    these are my favorite videos Chad. the cold winter storms and blizzards!

  • @DeepSharma-ht5eg
    @DeepSharma-ht5eg 5 років тому

    I am inspired to great extent the way you live your life. We are not here for millions of years so we should enjoy each and every moment of life. Loved your style and video .

  • @harishsehrawat2226
    @harishsehrawat2226 5 років тому +23

    Nice bro with this meal just needed a beer or whiskey aye

  • @mjphoto45
    @mjphoto45 5 років тому +8

    What about a little extra virgin olive oil for the skillet?

  • @mikeyoutube9233
    @mikeyoutube9233 4 роки тому +1

    I came here for the van but since I’ve watched this last year all I wanted was that BSB.
    I couldn’t find it in the Midwest.
    I moved out west and finally found some.
    The 60 and 103.
    I’m eager to try it.

  • @tyronecritchley8047
    @tyronecritchley8047 4 роки тому +1

    I love the intro cinematography and and cooking.

  • @jeanetteweaver8934
    @jeanetteweaver8934 5 років тому +3

    Always put your garlic in last so it doesn't burn it Cooks the fastest just a little tip for you

    • @jdc31947
      @jdc31947 4 роки тому

      You cook the garlic first, just for a few seconds, then add the onions. The water in the onions IMMEDIATELY stops the garlic from burning.

  • @zjohnson9809
    @zjohnson9809 5 років тому +70

    Sesame oil is more of a seasoning than it is a "cooking" oil fyi.

    • @evanollen2355
      @evanollen2355 5 років тому +3

      Z Johnson you can cook with it just as well

    • @amirlimbu5658
      @amirlimbu5658 5 років тому +3

      Evan Ollen it will burn very easily

    • @aidankhaos7687
      @aidankhaos7687 5 років тому +1

      @@amirlimbu5658 It's perfect for stir frying noodles.

    • @johannr.badion3604
      @johannr.badion3604 5 років тому +1

      Aidan Khaos that man looks nothing like an Asian man 😐.

    • @hfortenberry
      @hfortenberry 5 років тому +3

      Choose your oils for cooking/frying based on their smoke points. If the temp goes beyond the smoke point for a particular oil/fat (including butter), then it creates a toxic fume. The best oil for frying are those with high smoke points such as avocado oil. Olive oil is better for lower temps.

  • @frost0984
    @frost0984 5 років тому +18

    Garlic in first? Oh no baby...😭

    • @basco5690
      @basco5690 5 років тому +4

      frost0984 your supposed to cook the garlic and onions first

    • @AZ-ze5xb
      @AZ-ze5xb 4 роки тому

      Usually real order is mustard seeds fenugreek seeds garlic ginger onions.

    • @Frankiez220
      @Frankiez220 3 роки тому

      Garlic last

  • @realestateinfonet9041
    @realestateinfonet9041 2 роки тому

    Awesome meal and adventure! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us! Sincere regards!

  • @loriquintana4333
    @loriquintana4333 4 роки тому +1

    I love this guy. His enjoyment of simple things is so awesome.

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      @christophercarlson5624 Рік тому

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  • @WilliamHowardAlloway
    @WilliamHowardAlloway 5 років тому +25

    What about the exhaust from your propane isn't that deadly in that van ?? Help me out people

    • @qook1543
      @qook1543 5 років тому +4

      He popped the top in his van

    • @simonh6371
      @simonh6371 5 років тому +5

      Yes, I die every night when I cook at home on my gas cooker, it's deadly.

    • @williamlesh109
      @williamlesh109 5 років тому +1

      Some people in rural areas have propane appliances in their homes.........think about it. 🤔

    • @buggjimenez518
      @buggjimenez518 4 роки тому

      qook 15 what does that mean? It’s open?

    • @earthangel8730
      @earthangel8730 4 роки тому +2

      @@williamlesh109 a tiny van is COMPLETELY DIFFERENT than a rural HOUSE you silly hillbilly.

  • @Bats1431
    @Bats1431 5 років тому +10

    Now your van smells like fajitas for the next month

  • @mr.wizard2974
    @mr.wizard2974 5 років тому +5

    Pan in a van man! I love my house to cook in but your video is entertaining!

  • @debrawilson9364
    @debrawilson9364 4 роки тому

    We just recently came across your videos and just had to subscribe. Your videos are very informative and more useful to us then you'll ever know. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @BartBe
    @BartBe 4 роки тому +1

    That smile when you re-entered said it all

  • @yuhtub___175
    @yuhtub___175 5 років тому +53

    Mate, the way you hold the knife worries me.
    You should stand up and fully grasp the knife

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +18

      Lol

    • @theopolise2077
      @theopolise2077 5 років тому +2

      Erdem Albayrak
      He can’t he’s in a van being forcefully hunched like that would be more dangerous

    • @leafninjazyt6173
      @leafninjazyt6173 5 років тому

      Theopolise 20 r/wooosh

    • @Grimy_Aaronarr
      @Grimy_Aaronarr 5 років тому

      Mate I sitting down at the table to cut food half the time. He's all good. He has good finger placement when holding the vegetables.

    • @barrymccockinhur3817
      @barrymccockinhur3817 5 років тому +3

      Firmly grasp it

  • @zachlandry6895
    @zachlandry6895 5 років тому +6

    My inner chef is asking who taught him how to hold a knife 😂

  • @s-rankpashakuzu2915
    @s-rankpashakuzu2915 5 років тому +9

    i REALLY hope van cooking becomes a trend, super entertaining!

  • @bobpetrovski8677
    @bobpetrovski8677 5 років тому

    Looked delicious. I used to carry a can or 2 of Ortega chili and Rosarita refried beans in my rig. Always kept the ingredients for burritos on hand. Good journeys.

  • @tebollenbacher
    @tebollenbacher 5 років тому

    I love the storm. I miss it. 11,000 feet girl here. Loved it.

  • @herdfan697278
    @herdfan697278 5 років тому +4

    Chad, you are starving me and I just finished my evening meal!

  • @gailgrimble2190
    @gailgrimble2190 5 років тому +33

    Did u know if you run the onion under water b4 chopping it won’t cause u t tear up 💚😄

    • @perryhansen1822
      @perryhansen1822 5 років тому +2

      The Biggest thing about crying your eyes out, have a sharp knife, learning how to keep your knife sharp, a dull knife is why it sprays all over. Cheers.

    • @kevinverwey
      @kevinverwey 5 років тому +2

      How has it taken me 32 years on this Earth to read this advice? Thank you!

    • @nutmeg9005
      @nutmeg9005 5 років тому +2

      Gail Grimble whenever ive chopped onions ive never teared up or anything in-fact onions are my favorite vegetable and I absolutely LOVE the smell of them

    • @melissacash6428
      @melissacash6428 5 років тому +1

      I dip my knife in any type of oil (mainly canola or olive). Works well. They say you are supposed to let you onion soak in the cold water. I've learned the oil helps make it a little easier to cut and keeps me from crying while cutting.

    • @wildbill23c
      @wildbill23c 5 років тому

      @@melissacash6428 No crying until your are chasing the onion all over the place trying to cut it with it coated in oil HAHA!!!!

  • @trailtreker7002
    @trailtreker7002 5 років тому +3

    How do you ventilate while cooking in the van ? Maybe i missed it : (

  • @seto37ify
    @seto37ify 5 років тому

    Use a pair of scissors dedicated for food to cut your meat! You can cut it right from the bag to your skillet and only have to sanitize/wash the scissors. We do this at home and love it.

  • @TheSmallsRVAdventures
    @TheSmallsRVAdventures 3 роки тому

    Dude the van life is where it’s at. I used to take my wife and kids to work with me in our van. We had a 2016 Nissan NV 3500. We updated it earlier this year for our toe vehicle.

  • @chuckstemm443
    @chuckstemm443 5 років тому +10

    I wonder how many ‘down by the river’ comments this guy gets?😂😂

  • @BamaPewPew
    @BamaPewPew 5 років тому +4

    How do you handle the Mexican food diarrhea in the blizzard later on?

    • @mystuff1405
      @mystuff1405 5 років тому

      wht02lightning Have you ever seen brown snow? Well, don’t eat it.

    • @inmydarkesthour2278
      @inmydarkesthour2278 5 років тому +2

      Not everyone is sensitive to different cuisines lol

    • @justinjustin4513
      @justinjustin4513 5 років тому

      He squats down pushes a bit if he’s lucky it all comes out in 1 piece if not it’s like throwing a water balloon at a wall .... splatter fest 💦 ... since u asked how he does it I had to explain ? Just being kind

    • @BamaPewPew
      @BamaPewPew 5 років тому

      Justin Justin lol thanks for that

  • @Slyny100
    @Slyny100 5 років тому +14

    Add your garlic after the other veggies are cooked. It will be too burnt and bitter tasting if it cooks for too long.

  • @geeksquad8253
    @geeksquad8253 5 років тому +2

    This guy has a good attitude

  • @roxannegalvan6635
    @roxannegalvan6635 4 роки тому

    I really like your van videos. You are through what you talk about.

  • @pepethepatriot7524
    @pepethepatriot7524 5 років тому +5

    Do you have to vent your van at all when using the propane? I've always wondered about that

    • @LivingTheVanLife
      @LivingTheVanLife  5 років тому +2

      Yes of course.

    • @bgreenshoes1
      @bgreenshoes1 5 років тому +3

      Yes! He said he had his over head vent open to use the propane burner. ALWAYS. vent when cooking with gas.

  • @shehrozekitkat5320
    @shehrozekitkat5320 5 років тому +6

    Question arises in my mind : where do you 💩 poop after eating that delicious meal...? Because outside is too much snow and blizzard

    • @apinamiesallu3336
      @apinamiesallu3336 5 років тому +3

      When you have to poop, you poop. Weather only determines how long will you want to wait till you actually have to go in to that snowstorm to do your business.

    • @apinamiesallu3336
      @apinamiesallu3336 5 років тому +1

      @@nguyentuan379 Atleast in -20 degrees it does not, been there done that.

    • @chrislewis6488
      @chrislewis6488 5 років тому

      Find yourself a fern natures TP

    • @deanwaller8283
      @deanwaller8283 4 роки тому

      Small chemical toilet,it's not rocket science

  • @totallybtm
    @totallybtm 6 років тому +17

    Can u do a video abt personal safety n security while living in a van.

  • @happychappyvanlife
    @happychappyvanlife 2 роки тому

    This is the first ever coping in a van show that I watched. So good to see it again 😊

  • @jfalbino73
    @jfalbino73 4 роки тому

    Take a small plastic bowl that has a seal tight cover, take your garlic cloves, and put them inside the small sealed bowl and shake vigorously. It will remove the skin and the husk so all you will have to do is pick out and chop the garlic. Just a little help from a great cook!

  • @jacksonharris4626
    @jacksonharris4626 5 років тому +134

    Welcome to another episode of: Why is this is my recommendations?

    • @willywilson9683
      @willywilson9683 5 років тому +3

      old ooold, dead meme.

    • @jacksonharris4626
      @jacksonharris4626 5 років тому

      willy wilson you’re not wrong

    • @dadmoo12
      @dadmoo12 5 років тому +6

      I liked your joke Jackson, I had not heard it before. Screw Willy and his buzz killing ways.

    • @jacksonharris4626
      @jacksonharris4626 5 років тому

      DoctorCaptain. thanks, dr. captain

    • @intoxicviii
      @intoxicviii 5 років тому

      First time seeing that one, although everyone is hating. Thought it was so on point 😄😂

  • @ivanj6540
    @ivanj6540 5 років тому +31

    Garlic goes last not first.

    • @Krasputin6719
      @Krasputin6719 5 років тому +5

      No

    • @PandaKing_xo
      @PandaKing_xo 5 років тому +5

      @@Krasputin6719 Garlic will burn if you put it in before the chicken

  • @skelator_
    @skelator_ 5 років тому +30

    The virgin home life THE CHAD VAN LIFE

    • @skelator_
      @skelator_ 4 роки тому

      @@bastooopanooo2311 even more of a Chad then bitch boi

  • @money96plyr
    @money96plyr 5 років тому +1

    Very wholesome video, love it

  • @rogelioa8674
    @rogelioa8674 5 років тому

    Food prep tip: place the cutting board over a hand towel so it doesn’t wobble or slide around. Just for extra stability for your safety so you don’t accidentally chop off a finger or two.