I absolutely adore your family. Kudos to you and your wife for exposing your children to all different types of cultures. My husband is Ghanaian, , and my former husband who is now passed on was Nigerian. We believe in allowing our children to be exposed to different cultures through travel. My children’s passports are probably Filled on every page! Your children have a wisdom about them at this early age because you’ve exposed them to so much. This is amazing. I can just taste those ribs through the TV screen! :-)
So glad to see Kelly back home and everyone home. It’s such a good feeling your house is so beautiful and serene. I just love home cooking. This was heartwarming.!! Love you, our Alaska family!
Nice video! Happy to see you all at home and Kelly is back! Granite is just an awesome kid, Cedar is so smart and Forrest, adorable as usual. What a great meal you guys put together! ❤
A different kind of vlog but I loved it. So very homely❤ Nice to see Kelly getting the kids to learn more life living skills I believe are just as important as math and science. Ribs looked delicious John bet that ketchup complimented it well. Love to all. ❤
Right!?! He did a great job!! That smoker is new, so he’s been planning and trying to decide the best things to smoke in it. I’m excited to smoke some Gouda and eggplant in it. Probably won’t look as impressive 😂
Thank you 🙏 I’m feeling so blessed by everyone’s comments and support. I’m glad I got to be with family during this tough time. If I was halfway around the world and had a full classroom, I probably wouldn’t have made it in time to say goodbye. That would have crushed me 💔
I loved this video! Honestly I have to say I love all of them that I have watched. You are such a wonderful family! Can't wait to see more of anything you guys get into. Thank you so much.
I found you through your road-trip home and am watching all your videos! Very cool. I grew up in AK and picking the cranberries brought back good memories :)
We love that you found us! Alaska is a great place to grow up. Since you know about cranberries, you probably remember what it smells like! I will always associate fall in Alaska with the pungent smell of ripe cranberries and Labrador tea. Home sweet home 💙
Two things I miss about living in New England (I currently live in South Florida): 1. Getting seafood (clams, oysters, and mussels) right from the shore. 2. Walking through the woods and picking berries to make muffins, jams, breads, and sauces I’m feeling quite nostalgic watching your video! ❤🥲
If you take large (1 quart?) yogurt cups, punch 2 small holes in top rim and attach paracord so it hangs about waist high, you will have wonderful berry picking cups. Each child could have their own picking cup. Empty cups into gallon ziplocks as they get full. I enjoy your channel, happy berry picking.
Make hummus from chickpeas. Cook chickpeas in water with a little salt. Drain all water. Put chickpeas in food processer, add lemon juice, a little balsamic vinegar & process it till it becomes a paste in the food processor. People also add a little extra virgin olive oil during pureeing in the processor.
Can’t wait to make hummus!! Our food processor is in our moving shipment, on some boat in the ocean between Indonesia and Alaska 😩 I hope it gets here soon. We love fresh hummus.
Thank you 😊 There are so many berries, many berries have multiple names, and there are poisonous berries that look similar to the good berries…so berry picking can be stressful. I follow a few berry and mushroom Facebook pages. I need to get some identification books (Verna Pratt has the best ID for Alaska berries). I look at the shape of the leaves, berry color and shape, and the seed shape inside the berry. I’m still studying mushrooms and don’t feel as confident with them, yet.
Hi family: Everything looks so great I can actually taste the smoke on the ribs. Family dinners are a great way to share life with each other and all your fans viewing your vlogs. I have a suggestion for the ketchup - next time add a 5.5 ozs can of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to thicken and smoothe out the astringent flavor of the wild berries. That's my additions for my recipe when I make berry ketchup. Keep up the great work. RC Toronto Canada
J, please crack your eggs on the counter, not the pan or bowl. Scrape EVERYTHING off the chopping block with the back of your knife to save the blades sharpness.
Kelly you don't have blanch berries to freeze them. Just rinse, dry and then flash freeze and bag them. It looked like it all turn out well. Nice to see that school is going well.
Yes, you are correct 👍 I just rinsed them, patted them dry and froze them. I didn’t blanch them, that’s what I do with broccoli or kale 😂 Just forgot what I was saying, and forgot to edit that part out. They seem to freeze okay, but I have cooked any of the berries we have put in the freezer. It seems like they should be okay.
Hi bags pack family.😊Its so nice to see you guys finally at your own home. So this year , Forest is starting his preschool? Kelly? Just wanted to recommend a good reading programme that I use to teach my kids. (I am an early childhood educator) JOLLY PHONICS.Loving your vlogs and looking forward to the next one. Lots of love,❤ from Kuching Sarawak
Thank you! I can’t wait to check out Jolly Phonics. Forest is in Kindergarten this year, and I am excited to teach him to read. Do you have any suggestions for kindergarten math? I don’t love what I am using, but I am supplementing with Zearn and I’m happy with that so far 👍
The smoke ribs and bread is perfect combination for a great meal the one thing is missing is mashed potato with gravy and cranberry sauce 😅btw can you guys deliver the smoked ribs here in the Philippines hehe I want to taste your food hehehe just kidding have a great day fam
I made ribs in the InstantPot the other day and holy smokes they were AMAZING! Fall off the bone tender and DELICIOUS! If anyone wants the recipe let me know and am more than happy to pass it along.
It’s nice to see you back Kelly, you Guys making your own Ketchup is a serious jumpstart on a suburban living... BtW, I assume you ate meat 🍖 before kelly, I’m wondering what is your technique in ignoring those smoked ribs Jonathan is Just flaunting infront if you??? Who knows we will become vegetarian too... Ps, how did you manage to make a bread burned and uncooked at the same time... Joking...
We aren’t sure, yet. They went to a traditional international school for the last 9 years. We are teachers, so we are teaching traditional curriculum through home schooling this year, but embedding it into outdoor education and wild schooling. It’s pretty amazing and we are learning so much. If the kids really love it and it’s working for our family, we will keep going with it. If we need something different, then we will adjust. We are only 4 weeks into this new lifestyle, so it is still new to us.
Forrest holding his plate out saying “Daddy, I want some” totally gave me Oliver Twist urchin vibes-Please sir, may I have some more”? Lol
Yes 😂
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Granite working out and reading! So proud of the young man he is growing into!
I absolutely adore your family. Kudos to you and your wife for exposing your children to all different types of cultures. My husband is Ghanaian, , and my former husband who is now passed on was Nigerian. We believe in allowing our children to be exposed to different cultures through travel. My children’s passports are probably Filled on every page! Your children have a wisdom about them at this early age because you’ve exposed them to so much. This is amazing. I can just taste those ribs through the TV screen! :-)
What a wonderful family, good team work and welcome back Kelly.
That’s how it goes, everyone involved in making dinner. I miss those days in the 70’s with y brother and 5 sisters.
It’s a special time.
Cooking and eating together as a family...EPIC! 🥰
We do love eating!! Of course eating together is something special.
So glad to see Kelly back home and everyone home. It’s such a good feeling your house is so beautiful and serene. I just love home cooking. This was heartwarming.!! Love you, our Alaska family!
FRESH CRANBERRIES IN YOUR BACKYARD?! How cool is that!
So calm and soothing in alaska❤
Nice video! Happy to see you all at home and Kelly is back! Granite is just an awesome kid, Cedar is so smart and Forrest, adorable as usual. What a great meal you guys put together! ❤
Thank you 😊
Been hoping you would have a video of home life.😊
Thanks. We’re trying to find a good balance between outdoor adventure, and home life. :-)
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I love all your kids they are so good in helping out you guys are such good parents ❤
I really enjoy watching your home vlogs and backyard plants and trees. It's so heartwarming. Please do not hesitate to do more this type of vlogs❤
Thank you! Will do, and thanks for the feed back.
We need more videos like this.
Cool! Thanks for the feedback. We're considering lifestyle vlogs on Wednesdays and more adventurous vlogs on Saturdays.
@@BagsPackedFamily that'll be awesome!
Very nice video, love the day in a life video with the family and doing all the things!!
Glad you enjoyed it! We're thinking about making Wednesday more of the “Day in the Life” and Saturday more about outdoor adventures.
So happy to get to see you enjoying your beautiful Alaska home. Thank you.
You made me hungry for ribs...they looked lovely! Great job working together!
Yum on ribs. Great job everyone on bread and sauce.
Great teamwork everyone!! Dinner looked delicious. Have a great school year kids!
Thanks so much!
A different kind of vlog but I loved it. So very homely❤
Nice to see Kelly getting the kids to learn more life living skills I believe are just as important as math and science. Ribs looked delicious John bet that ketchup complimented it well.
Love to all. ❤
Thank you so much 😊! We're figuring out what type of content will work best for Alaska. We definitely love the outdoor adventure videos!
@@BagsPackedFamily I'm sure everything will fall into place guys and be a fabulous watch as always 😁♥️
i loved reading the enders game growing up, the series is amazing! what a great read
He has a whole list to choose from for his novel studies and that is the first book he wanted to read 📚
Hi...I'm in north Florida and I LOVE watching your shows..
So glad you are enjoying them! Big shout out to north Florida!! We loved our time in Florida, and can’t wait to come back.
I’m loving your day in the life videos❤❤I am excited to see you all riding in your 4by4!😊
I like this kind video. It is calming and homey somehow. Nice video.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback.
❤ LOVE ALL the hands on 😢teaching 📓🚌 kids love that kids love
That !!!! ❤🏠🎼
So far, we are loving this!! Still working on our balance and routines, but since we have this time together we want to maximize what we can do ❤️
Swedish meatballs meal
Mashed potatoes
Beef meatballs and cranberry sauce, simply the Swedish traditional home cooked meal
Jonathan, for that to be your first time smoking ribs, they looked delicious.
Right!?! He did a great job!! That smoker is new, so he’s been planning and trying to decide the best things to smoke in it. I’m excited to smoke some Gouda and eggplant in it. Probably won’t look as impressive 😂
@BagsPackedFamily stuffed bell peppers too
Nice to see Kelly back. Good job Granite
Thank you 🙏 I’m feeling so blessed by everyone’s comments and support. I’m glad I got to be with family during this tough time. If I was halfway around the world and had a full classroom, I probably wouldn’t have made it in time to say goodbye. That would have crushed me 💔
How cool to collect cranberries from the backyard! Having the kids help out here and there is so nice to see! ❤My favorite family on UA-cam!
Thank you, Sally ❤️
Everything looks so good. I love ribs.
They are one of Granite’s favorites, too.
Thanks for sharing take care bye-bye 💯👍
I really wanted some of the ribs, ketchup and bread. Great family effort.
I loved this video! Honestly I have to say I love all of them that I have watched. You are such a wonderful family! Can't wait to see more of anything you guys get into. Thank you so much.
I freeze my berries in a large muffin tin. They don’t roll off, come apart easily to put into freezer bags.
Another Awesome Video, Wish I Was There To Enjoy There Ribs With Ysa. Again, Another Awesome Video, And Can Hardly Wait For The Next One
Glad you enjoyed it!
I found you through your road-trip home and am watching all your videos! Very cool. I grew up in AK and picking the cranberries brought back good memories :)
We love that you found us! Alaska is a great place to grow up. Since you know about cranberries, you probably remember what it smells like! I will always associate fall in Alaska with the pungent smell of ripe cranberries and Labrador tea. Home sweet home 💙
Good family.. ❤❤❤God bless ur family more vlogs to come please we love it
Thank you 🙏
So fun!! Love to watch you all cook. ❤Yum
That looks delicious!! I’ll have to try cranberry ketchup. I love your channel!
What a wonderful family love you all❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Now that food looks delicious!! What a nice team work on putting that together!!
I'm here for all the adventures ❤️
Yeah 🎉 Thanks!
May I suggest a cranberry juice called kompot? Super easy to make and delicious year round. It's a Russian/Ukrainian recipe.
Awesome! We’ll look it up.
The foraging vlogs are so fun. I wish we had something like that where I am but the parrots decimate everything.
Oh wow! Although somewhat destructive, parrots are quite beautiful.
Never been this early ❤🎉
As usual great video 😍
Love ur Family bond ❤. Stay healthy & b happy 😊
Those cranberries looks amazing.. Also that smoked ribs.. Absolutely a great dinner.. Plus all family member are involved in the making
Two things I miss about living in New England (I currently live in South Florida):
1. Getting seafood (clams, oysters, and mussels) right from the shore.
2. Walking through the woods and picking berries to make muffins, jams, breads, and sauces
I’m feeling quite nostalgic watching your video! ❤🥲
Ah, such great memories from England 🏴 You might need to go back for a visit soon ❤️
What a nice family$
If you take large (1 quart?) yogurt cups, punch 2 small holes in top rim and attach paracord so it hangs about waist high, you will have wonderful berry picking cups. Each child could have their own picking cup. Empty cups into gallon ziplocks as they get full. I enjoy your channel, happy berry picking.
Thanks for the great tip!!
You're my latest inspiration to do my own vlog.. Still working on it!! Hopefully i could reach the level you're at now
Those ribs look amazing! Nice work!
Thanks, Nick!
thank you for sharing your"cranberry harvesting" in the woods. its an enjoyable segment of the vid for me 👍👍👍💪😊
Precious family So upbeat
I learn something everyday I watch . Thanks so all you do ! Love u and God Bless.
Glad to see you altogether
Thank you so much 😊
Yumo❤
Good morning 🌞!!!
You all did a great job cooking . Looks delicious...
Glad to see kelli back.
That looks so delicious and Alaska is so beautiful. Have a good day guys.
glad to see Kelly back, regards... you guys have a great daily routine....that cranberry ketchup looks delicious...best wishes and love to kids....
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Make hummus from chickpeas. Cook chickpeas in water with a little salt. Drain all water. Put chickpeas in food processer, add lemon juice, a little balsamic vinegar & process it till it becomes a paste in the food processor. People also add a little extra virgin olive oil during pureeing in the processor.
Can’t wait to make hummus!! Our food processor is in our moving shipment, on some boat in the ocean between Indonesia and Alaska 😩 I hope it gets here soon. We love fresh hummus.
Love your show!!! Would love to see Granite’s workout routine! Very inspiring, keep up the great videos!
He does the Darby workouts, found online. He says that he has full body days, then legs, arms, and abs.
Welcome back Kelly! How do you know what berry to pick?
Thank you 😊 There are so many berries, many berries have multiple names, and there are poisonous berries that look similar to the good berries…so berry picking can be stressful. I follow a few berry and mushroom Facebook pages. I need to get some identification books (Verna Pratt has the best ID for Alaska berries). I look at the shape of the leaves, berry color and shape, and the seed shape inside the berry. I’m still studying mushrooms and don’t feel as confident with them, yet.
Great family participation and efforts and the food looks delicious!
Love these homestyle vlogs!
Thank you 😊
A very yummy meal put together by the efforts of the whole family. 👍We won't be able to get fresh cranberries like yours in the supermarkets at all.
Hi family: Everything looks so great I can actually taste the smoke on the ribs. Family dinners are a great way to share life with each other and all your fans viewing your vlogs. I have a suggestion for the ketchup - next time add a 5.5 ozs can of tomato paste and 2 tablespoons brown sugar to thicken and smoothe out the astringent flavor of the wild berries. That's my additions for my recipe when I make berry ketchup. Keep up the great work. RC Toronto Canada
Cool! Thanks for the suggestion! The flavor was really good, but ours turned out a little thin.
dream team of a family
Yum!!
It turned out great 👍
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With all those trees, you should try tapping birch sap in the spring.
Great suggestion!
Verry Good
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Great video. 😊
Wonderful! You should drill the birch trees next yet and make birch syrup!
We do have some birch trees in our backyard!! That would be a fun thing to do with the kids.
J, please crack your eggs on the counter, not the pan or bowl. Scrape EVERYTHING off the chopping block with the back of your knife to save the blades sharpness.
Good tips! Thanks.
Kelly you don't have blanch berries to freeze them. Just rinse, dry and then flash freeze and bag them. It looked like it all turn out well. Nice to see that school is going well.
Yes, you are correct 👍 I just rinsed them, patted them dry and froze them. I didn’t blanch them, that’s what I do with broccoli or kale 😂 Just forgot what I was saying, and forgot to edit that part out. They seem to freeze okay, but I have cooked any of the berries we have put in the freezer. It seems like they should be okay.
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@bagspackedfamily next rub them with mustard season with salt pepper garlic powder and paprika the mustard will not flavor them it keeps them moist
I eat Tabasco with eggs and bacon too. Wonder if it's an Asian influence thing. Those ribs look so good. Dinner with a nice family in Alaska.🤩
The boys haircut video soon please❤
Get yourself a danish whisk, great for your bread dough.
Yeahhhhhh buddddddyyyyyyyyyy
Hi bags pack family.😊Its so nice to see you guys finally at your own home.
So this year , Forest is starting his preschool? Kelly? Just wanted to recommend a good reading programme that I use to teach my kids. (I am an early childhood educator) JOLLY PHONICS.Loving your vlogs and looking forward to the next one.
Lots of love,❤
from Kuching Sarawak
Thank you! I can’t wait to check out Jolly Phonics. Forest is in Kindergarten this year, and I am excited to teach him to read. Do you have any suggestions for kindergarten math? I don’t love what I am using, but I am supplementing with Zearn and I’m happy with that so far 👍
The smoke ribs and bread is perfect combination for a great meal the one thing is missing is mashed potato with gravy and cranberry sauce 😅btw can you guys deliver the smoked ribs here in the Philippines hehe I want to taste your food hehehe just kidding have a great day fam
when i was kid i though there only a Penguin, Seal and snow bear that live in Alaska
We will try to capture even more animal footage for you 👍
I made ribs in the InstantPot the other day and holy smokes they were AMAZING! Fall off the bone tender and DELICIOUS! If anyone wants the recipe let me know and am more than happy to pass it along.
That’s cool! Once our shipment arrives from Indonesia, I’ll have to try making ribs in the Instant Pot.
Great work in the kitchen guys and dads 🍖🍖 ribs 🤤
Thank you 😋
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The cranberry doesn’t look like the same cranberry I see typically used at thanksgiving, it’s translucent vs pretty solid. is it sweet? Tart? Thanks.
What's the difference between the high bush cranberries and the "bog" berries that they Ocean Spray make juices out of?
That’s a great question. I’ll have to ask Kelly about that.
birch great fire wood when dead n dry great to cutdown n use to heat your home
We have a few dead birch trees in our backyard that need to come down!!
Is your truck regular fuel (non-deisel)?
Yes, it’s regular fuel. I considered diesel at one point, but I thought I wouldn’t need the extra power that often.
Do you need a new family member i have my bags ready....lol..lol good job...😀😁🎃
Whoo hoo 🎉🎉🎉
May I ask why do the kids start school so early? It’s it because of the daylight?
Iyaand = And for Kelly 😅
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Eat vegetables, chicken, fish, oatmeal & fruits.
It’s nice to see you back Kelly, you Guys making your own Ketchup is a serious jumpstart on a suburban living... BtW, I assume you ate meat 🍖 before kelly, I’m wondering what is your technique in ignoring those smoked ribs Jonathan is Just flaunting infront if you??? Who knows we will become vegetarian too...
Ps, how did you manage to make a bread burned and uncooked at the same time...
Joking...
when are your kids going to a proper school ?
We aren’t sure, yet. They went to a traditional international school for the last 9 years. We are teachers, so we are teaching traditional curriculum through home schooling this year, but embedding it into outdoor education and wild schooling. It’s pretty amazing and we are learning so much. If the kids really love it and it’s working for our family, we will keep going with it. If we need something different, then we will adjust. We are only 4 weeks into this new lifestyle, so it is still new to us.