Thriving in the Dead of Alaska Winter | Canning Moose Chilli, Wild Foraged Jam & A Winter Hunt

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  • @LaurieAro
    @LaurieAro 7 годин тому +9

    I have such admiration for you all and the way you live and raise your daughter. So beautiful. Keep the inspirational videos coming.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words ❤️❤️ more videos coming!

  • @jimt6589
    @jimt6589 2 години тому

    I am so glad that I found this channel. Good to see you guys loving what you’re doing and not fighting the environment keeping it simple is the key.

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 5 годин тому +2

    Your home is beautiful. You are a very hard working couple. I love your videos. I can't wait till the next one.

  • @ginlee42
    @ginlee42 6 годин тому +2

    I absolutely love y'alls cabin and your content is jam-packed with only goodness! Thank you for sharing your life skills with us here!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      Thank you for the kind words, we love sharing our skills with you all! ❤️

  • @randalkeener1
    @randalkeener1 6 годин тому +5

    My favorite channel now!!!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      We are so happy to hear that! Thank you for following along ❤️😊

  • @debbiefaber1224
    @debbiefaber1224 4 години тому +1

    My Gramma always set the jam jars on a towel after canning, so that's what I've always done. Just thought that I would share.

  • @TheWanderingQuails
    @TheWanderingQuails 7 годин тому +2

    It has been years since I have canned anything but watching you do that jam and chili makes me want to get back into it again! Thank you for the inspiration!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому

      We're so glad you're inspired to get back into canning! Its a lot of fun 😊

  • @Dripdiva1
    @Dripdiva1 4 години тому +1

    What an amazing family ! Thanks for sharing.

  • @MyAlaska12
    @MyAlaska12 5 годин тому

    It's always good to have outlets where you need them. It's the worse needing to plug something in and have to dig out the extension cords. The food looks amazing.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  4 години тому +1

      You’re right, those extension cords are always a pain! Thank you 😊

  • @Eem23-c2d
    @Eem23-c2d Годину тому

    I'm watching from Canada,love this life

  • @resilientdad7436
    @resilientdad7436 6 годин тому +2

    I love your meals by the camp fire, unique touch

  • @bikerman68
    @bikerman68 7 годин тому +2

    Watching your daughter carry that grouse brings back great memories of my Dad letting me carry a pheasant he shot when I wasn’t much older than her. That’s been a long time ago. Good times.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +1

      Great memories to cherish, those are the best! ❤️

  • @sar4x474
    @sar4x474 6 годин тому +1

    I was stoked when I received the notification on the new episode. I love your channel! Thank you!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому +1

      That is awesome to hear! Thank you for following our little homestead ❤️😊

  • @carolynlineberger1929
    @carolynlineberger1929 6 годин тому +2

    Another interesting and beautiful video! Thank you!❤

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому +1

      Thank you for watching, we’re so glad you enjoyed! 😊

  • @fasteddie1
    @fasteddie1 3 години тому +1

    Hello from 60 minutes west of Vegas.We’re loving your homesteading crafts! You have a beautiful home and family. (And your daughter’s name is the same as my mom’s!❤)
    If it’s not too personal we’d love a cabin tour at some point.
    Keep up the great work!

  • @susanstover8485
    @susanstover8485 4 години тому

    Great video as always. What I have seen of your cabin, I love it!! The jam and chilli looked so good.

  • @sborras12
    @sborras12 7 годин тому +1

    I admire you both so much. You both are so young and so full of knowledge. I enjoy your channel❤❤

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +1

      We try our best to share what we know, and we are so glad you enjoy it! ❤️

  • @MountainMan07798
    @MountainMan07798 7 годин тому +2

    Another great video. Growing your food, foraging, and hunting for your own food is like printing your own money.
    We’ve done a lot of the same all our life but we need to do more of different stuff.
    Thanks for lets us come along on y’all’s journey. Looking forward to future videos.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому

      It is so rewarding to grow, forage and hunt your own food! Thank you so much for following our homestead, we appreciate the kind words 😊

  • @DebbieDee-lx6uk
    @DebbieDee-lx6uk 7 годин тому +1

    I never took the time to learn how to can food, but I enjoy watching you do. Thanks for sharing 🫶

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +1

      We love to share our canning process, thanks for watching! 😊

  • @almaritagaleone8130
    @almaritagaleone8130 6 годин тому

    It is a sight to behold!! Love this site, enjoying every episode.❤

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      Thank you ❤️ we are glad you are enjoying!

  • @gracielarojas3200
    @gracielarojas3200 5 годин тому +1

    I ABSOLUTELY ❤❤❤ your cabin 😊. It would suit me perfectly 🎉. Another great video. I'm really enjoying watching them and so happy I found your channel. You guys are amazing Survivorist; I wish I could live such a peaceful life surrounded by nature. I've got my 76yr mother to take care of and spoil rotten though 😂. RIP Dad knowing...... I've got this 👍🤘💪.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  5 годин тому +1

      Thank you, we're so happy you found us and appreciate you watching! We will be doing a cabin tour soon. Happy new year to you and your family! ❤️

  • @jangraham9868
    @jangraham9868 5 годин тому +1

    You make it look easy!

  • @b1conboy
    @b1conboy 4 години тому

    Missed you guys❤

  • @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837
    @littlegriffoffgridalberta6837 7 годин тому

    Very nice to see people learning & teaching processing there own food 👍, Love the bread & grouse on the fire :) Good hunt great shot ! Stay warm take care"

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому

      Thank you for watching! We love to share food preservation 😊

  • @majogonzalez9446
    @majogonzalez9446 2 години тому

    Awesome stuff! Inspired me to make some jam again.

  • @jhayft0703
    @jhayft0703 5 годин тому +1

    Always excited to see a video!! Yay!!!!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  4 години тому +1

      Yay! We appreciate you watching ❤️❤️😊

    • @jhayft0703
      @jhayft0703 4 години тому

      @@holdfastalaska I love watching!!

  • @MichaelSuire
    @MichaelSuire 7 годин тому

    Feeling like I waited forever to see another video!!! Thanks again for a good video!!!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +1

      We appreciate you hanging in there, thanks for watching! More to come 😊

    • @MichaelSuire
      @MichaelSuire 6 годин тому

      Thanks for the quick reply! I live in northern Maine but have a desire to reside in Alaska. Good luck to you and your family . Please keep the videos coming!!!

  • @caroleseely9565
    @caroleseely9565 6 годин тому

    Love it ❤ thank you both for sharing your life with us. It’s so fun to get to see how you are living and to be able to learn from your challenges and your victories.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      Thank you for watching, we're glad you enjoy being along for the ride! ❤️😊

  • @James-tt7vg
    @James-tt7vg 7 годин тому +2

    Man that grill cheese sure looks good !!! With home made bread.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +1

      Thank you 😊 It was the perfect way to eat that grouse!

  • @pisom4314
    @pisom4314 6 годин тому

    grouse are really good eatin!! thanks for sharing with us & be safe out there!!

  • @JayleeSpieler
    @JayleeSpieler 4 години тому

    Great video!

  • @loisfromohio3109
    @loisfromohio3109 6 годин тому

    Enjoy watching your adventures

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      We enjoying sharing them, thanks for watching! 😊

  • @meg7046
    @meg7046 5 годин тому

    Loveeee this channel!! So glad I found you guys!! ❤❤❤ I can’t wait to watch your channel blow up… you guys deserve it your knowledge and videos are great!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  4 години тому +1

      Thank you so much! ❤️❤️ We're so happy to have you along on our journey 😊

    • @meg7046
      @meg7046 4 години тому

      I’m happy to be here!!

  • @lisavb5237
    @lisavb5237 6 годин тому

    Cooking outside is so cool.

  • @commununityconsultant6029
    @commununityconsultant6029 5 годин тому

    Beautiful!!!!!🥘

  • @MAB3776s
    @MAB3776s 5 годин тому

    From a fellow Mainer, building our first homestead, I’m envious of your location! It’s a bucket list destination for sure!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  5 годин тому

      Hello 😊 We love Maine, it’s a beautiful place to live too!

  • @sallyfrenette9643
    @sallyfrenette9643 7 годин тому

    Yum on the blueberry jam and moose chili, and grouse grilled cheese. I haven't canned moose chili but I have canned moose stew. We love it.

  • @UrbanRVLife
    @UrbanRVLife 6 годин тому

    love this channel. Thank you for the video.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      Thank you for watching, we appreciate you! 😊

  • @bobjohnson1710
    @bobjohnson1710 6 годин тому

    Hearing your daughter jabbering in the background while you video is absolutely the cherry on top of the cake for me. My kids are all grown now and having kids of their own, so it brings back fond memories for me. Enjoy your time with her while you can. They grow so fast! BTW, I can remember my mom had a pressure cooker with a dancing weight similar to yours she brought back to Louisiana from Fairbanks in 1958. The lid would latch into the pot with a twisting motion to cam into the seal. It was a lot smaller than the one you have, but it was as heavy as bowling ball! Do y'all ever can fish?

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  5 годин тому +1

      We're so glad you enjoy the family moments ❤️ It's amazing how fast they grow! We do can a lot of salmon in the summer, and will be showing that this upcoming season as well! Thank you for watching, and happy new year 😊

  • @New.Explorer721
    @New.Explorer721 5 годин тому

    The moose chili looks delicious!

  • @PhillipRapada
    @PhillipRapada 6 годин тому

    Much love to y'all 🙏🙏🙏

  • @braddobson2060
    @braddobson2060 6 годин тому

    Very good vidio, there was a moonlight shot of you when you were leaving for the post office it was totally beautiful

  • @altoncheatham7383
    @altoncheatham7383 6 годин тому

    Thanks for the video. The grilled cheese looked yummy.

  • @ruthieshipp8787
    @ruthieshipp8787 Годину тому

    Have you ever given your chickens pumkin mixed with their feed it's a natural wormer and gives them extra protein during molting
    Really helps
    Love your way of life ❤️
    Especially canning nice job

  • @ZXX984
    @ZXX984 22 хвилини тому

    Glad I found your channel! You prove a lot of what can be done off grid. Never knew that about catnip. My cats love it. Anything for lewy body dementia and neuropathy?🤔 I must have a sad life. Never had moose meat.🤣 I’ve had venison though. Lena like moose meals? Thanks for sharing. You doing another shopping video? Good night from 39 degree Florida,🥶

  • @sandib4234
    @sandib4234 5 годин тому

    I love your cabin and you are a good shot😊. Your sandwiches looked amazing. And I see your channel is growing nicely. 💞

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  4 години тому +1

      We appreciate you watching! Thank you so much 😊

    • @sandib4234
      @sandib4234 3 години тому

      ​@@holdfastalaskaYour welcome and I love watching you guys! 🤗

  • @ScotWalt858
    @ScotWalt858 6 годин тому

    All good! Everything looks delicious!!

  • @samhill3496
    @samhill3496 3 години тому

    Good vid.

  • @geremychubbuck3730
    @geremychubbuck3730 7 годин тому

    Great video as usual, guys. Keep up the great work 👍

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому

      We appreciate it, glad you enjoyed! 😊❤️

  • @nanscott3362
    @nanscott3362 7 годин тому

    Another awesome video , i love your cabin and all the country side. Stay warm and safe. My favorite youtube channel ❤
    Grilled cheese looked yummy

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому

      Thank you so much! We appreciate the kind words, stay warm and safe as well! ❤️😊

  • @tabathakoontz4172
    @tabathakoontz4172 7 годин тому

    Hello love watching your videos

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +1

      Hello back from Alaska! Thank you for following our little homestead, we are happy you enjoy 😊

    • @tabathakoontz4172
      @tabathakoontz4172 7 годин тому

      @@holdfastalaska thank you watching from Winston-Salem North Carolina Forsyth county

  • @GaryArnold-x4l
    @GaryArnold-x4l 7 годин тому

    You get two👍👍up for the grilled sandwiches great video

  • @sarahschlosser1203
    @sarahschlosser1203 4 години тому

    Such a peaceful way of life! Do you have a secondary heat source in the house?

  • @theinstructor3626
    @theinstructor3626 2 години тому

    That's amazing. Do you sell any of the jams you do? Great video.

  • @tomm2812
    @tomm2812 5 годин тому

    What did you use to separate the top jars from the bottom jars when pressure canning Chilli. Or was it a single layer of jars.
    I recall hauling water from an artesian well out in the boonies and taking it to rustic cabin. Memories. 👍
    Tasty looking Sandwich.
    Good Video. Best

  • @SB-vg8uv
    @SB-vg8uv 6 годин тому +1

    You guys are amazing!!!

  • @lisavb5237
    @lisavb5237 6 годин тому

    So much admonition for you guys.

  • @GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn
    @GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn 7 годин тому

    Those grilled cheeses...😍

  • @1deadeye
    @1deadeye 4 години тому

    Can u share ur sourdough and pancake recipes? Enjoy ur channel.

  • @commununityconsultant6029
    @commununityconsultant6029 5 годин тому

    I need to make that grilled cheese w berry sauce

  • @Catherine1151
    @Catherine1151 7 годин тому

    I love moose meat!! In my opinion it's even better than anything you can buy in the grocery store 💕 Not a big fan of venison but moose meat - yum! Chef's kiss 😘

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому

      Moose is the best! We absolutely agree, better than anything in a store!

  • @elizabethwells6859
    @elizabethwells6859 Годину тому

    Hello from Kentucky! Do you have a PO Box?

  • @susanpiscator708
    @susanpiscator708 5 годин тому

    New to channel and love it! Just curious where do you get your electricity?

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  4 години тому

      We are on a generator now, but will be setting up solar soon as we had on our last homestead!

  • @mollymccarthy1744
    @mollymccarthy1744 5 годин тому

    hi!! new subscriber here. weird question but how do you guys do laundry? Also, your videos are gorgeous...cannot beat those views! Love from Chicago!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  4 години тому

      Not weird at all! We just do it the old fashioned way; a big pot of hot water, Castile soap, and some elbow grease! There are off grid washers, but we find they don’t really do the job. Thank you for subscribing ❤️

  • @hobbygardeninthewoods
    @hobbygardeninthewoods 7 годин тому

    How many square feet is your little cabin? Would love a tour and your tips on how to make a small space work!

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  7 годин тому +2

      We’d have to measure it! I believe it’s 16x24 (or close to). We are doing a property and cabin tour in the next couple videos- with small space tips included ❤️😊

    • @hobbygardeninthewoods
      @hobbygardeninthewoods 5 годин тому

      @@holdfastalaska that's exciting thanks!! Also wondering if you watch any you tube channels?

  • @OldBiscuit54
    @OldBiscuit54 7 годин тому

    Yup

  • @pmartin6759
    @pmartin6759 8 годин тому

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👋

  • @rebeccadickerson5389
    @rebeccadickerson5389 3 години тому

    Why do Alaskans keep your houses open underneath for crawlspace?

  • @gladysamundsen6796
    @gladysamundsen6796 7 годин тому

    Why don't you use your own tomatoes. I think it tastes better.

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  6 годин тому

      We ran out of our canned tomato earlier this winter!

  • @TerryGoodrich-x9g
    @TerryGoodrich-x9g 5 годин тому

    I like to know is there daughter home schooled and does she have friends to play with. And I like to know about protection when it comes to the wild life I've heard in Alaska you should have at least a 357 magnum or larger caliber. What a wonderful family you have and all that knowledge you both have. Stay safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR

    • @holdfastalaska
      @holdfastalaska  5 годин тому

      We live in a community of about 100 residents, there is a small school she has the option to go to. There are other families in the community with children her age she gets to play with as well! As far as Bear protection goes, we typically carry a 10mm or 44mag. If we are going somewhere we know there are bears we bring a shotgun and slugs. Thank you for the kind words, and happy new year to you as well!