Cooking Birch Syrup on our 20 Acre Homestead

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  • @marywalker2896
    @marywalker2896 Рік тому +4

    Wow your boys are not only hard workers but also very intelligent for such a young age. They are truly living the life. While other teenagers are causing hell yours are learning valuable lessons on becoming knowledgeable humans. Growing up in your family is truly wonderful. I am 72 and I would have loved to have grown up in your family.

    • @MontanaHaven
      @MontanaHaven  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words and blessings!

  • @jerrystout3032
    @jerrystout3032 Рік тому +13

    Your kids are learning more about life than the average American family!!!!😇

  • @helenguilford7510
    @helenguilford7510 Рік тому +17

    I love how the whole family participates in the different projects and activities.❤

  • @susanfreeman6350
    @susanfreeman6350 Рік тому +1

    Your family is endlessly industrious and creative with God’s bounty. Such a wonderful video and again, I really love watching how both Ethan and Justin model your behavior as they show their younger siblings how to do things and then allow them to practice and become proficient. It was so cute watching the close ups of Wyatt and Chloe tasting the sap right out of the trees. Chloe is a mini me of her daddy! Avalon was so strong chopping wood in her pjs. I love your family so much and it makes me happy to see how much you’re all enjoying your new home.

  • @patgay2150
    @patgay2150 Рік тому +4

    Such smart boys so precious and willingly to do whatever is asked of them. You are wonderful parents training and encouraging them all for their future, God Will. 😊♥️

  • @davegraber4253
    @davegraber4253 Рік тому +1

    As a Michiana area maple syrup producer I couldn't help but notice your pans and how they are set on the stove. The first cooker I made was very similar to yours. However I found out that if you set the pans so the heat only contacts the bottom and not up the sides (yours are recessed into the stove) the scorched black color of your syrup should go away leaving you with a much better color.

  • @marilynfdavis891
    @marilynfdavis891 Рік тому +3

    That was an awesome process to making birch syrup!! Looks so yummy! A Blessing to watching your family working together toward one goal! I’ve been praying for Wyatt & a speedy, painless, healing! 💜✝️

  • @kimkramarski-smith774
    @kimkramarski-smith774 Рік тому +10

    Justin & Ethan really did their research & prep work for this project ! Outstanding video. Many blessings Miller family and Happy Mother's day weekend Priscilla .

  • @darlenesmith2704
    @darlenesmith2704 Рік тому +4

    WOW! I am so impressed with your children! I always wanted to try birch syrup, maybe next year..... God Bless

  • @peggetennant
    @peggetennant Рік тому +5

    What a treat. This was delightful, educational, fun, amazing, heartwarming, and a testimony to raising children according to the Word of God in the Love of Jesus. Your family is an inspiration to everyone. Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you.

  • @ruthmcewuen2086
    @ruthmcewuen2086 Рік тому +1

    It looks wonderful

  • @ionecuff6323
    @ionecuff6323 Рік тому +4

    It seems the boys even did their own research to learn how to get the sap and the process to make the syrup. Not many kids would even do half that, but they did everything!!! You have such AWESOME AND SMART KIDS!!!! There is nothing they won't be able to accomplish in life!!! Proof of great parenting, faith, love, patience, and parents that take the time to teach & praise their kids for all they do!!!

  • @TeressaJ1960
    @TeressaJ1960 Рік тому +1

    This is my new favorite video! The dedication the kids had to have to make the final syrup is amazing. I am so fond of the kids in this family. I'm actually very fond of the entire family. I love the lessons you and Priscilla teach your kids and you have so much patience with them. You're certainly a family any young family could look up to as role models. I saw on facebook Wyatt had to have the tip of one finger cut off. Please hug him for me. I feel so bad for him and hope he recovers quickly.

    • @MontanaHaven
      @MontanaHaven  Рік тому

      Thank you so much, Teressa! He is doing pretty good again, and should heal up well! Be blessed!

  • @jeanbrock4086
    @jeanbrock4086 Рік тому +2

    Dad, I’m convinced, if you were still gone they would have brought the syrup to completion! A compliment to the family!

  • @swissmiss857
    @swissmiss857 Рік тому

    Very nice. I love how you eat off the land. God has given us so many natural resources. (And He saw that it was Good!)
    You guys are amazing. Good job Ethan and Justin. It is so good to see you take advantage of what treasures you have hidden on your land. So worth the time and energy.

  • @Loulou-nj7ji
    @Loulou-nj7ji Рік тому +1

    Amazing how the whole family participate in this process what a great family especially the boys great job God blessed until next episode stay safe stay healthy stay strong ❤❤❤

  • @annemaguire657
    @annemaguire657 Рік тому +10

    Gosh, I never knew how much actual work went into making syrup, woaw, think I’ll just buy it buy the jar/tin which lasts about 10 years in my house 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 well done boys :)

    • @lindaharrison5356
      @lindaharrison5356 Рік тому +1

      A lot of work but nice to see all the family working together 😮😊xx

  • @johnensminger7675
    @johnensminger7675 Рік тому +2

    So interesting! Lots of work! Thanks for sharing! Send me some syrup please!!😊

  • @michelinecrouch8682
    @michelinecrouch8682 Рік тому +1

    Awesome work kids!

  • @brendaharnum
    @brendaharnum Рік тому +1

    So interesting, enjoy your syrup!

  • @lisaannbrownlee-simpson2590
    @lisaannbrownlee-simpson2590 Рік тому +5

    I sent this video to my sister in Southwestern Pennsylvania. She and her husband are maple producers; they run their own sugar camp. I know they will enjoy watching your family make birch syrup! Your resourcefulness as a family is always a joy to see. Blessings!
    😇💗👍

  • @pierremorrison3919
    @pierremorrison3919 6 місяців тому

    You guys are amazing. Beautiful family.

  • @shallyjoseph3690
    @shallyjoseph3690 Рік тому +1

    Oh My! That's certainly a lot of work but looked like fun too. Great work by all especially the twins. Blessings tons in Christ Jesus

  • @jls1045
    @jls1045 Рік тому +1

    Another great video! I learned so much about how syrup is made. I didn't realize it took so much work. I think y'all can do anything you put your mind to. You conceive it in your heads & then figure out a way to accomplish it...amazing. Your new home is beautiful! Y'all are so blessed to have a close family, teaching your children hard work, respect, love, the love of God & importance of faith. Oh, so many in society could learn a lesson by observing your family. I always look forward to you next video. God bless all of you!❤❤

  • @lillianmiller1456
    @lillianmiller1456 Рік тому

    A wonderful video in watching how you all do in making birch syrup! Praying for Wyatt's recovery! Happy Mother's Day, Priscilla!!! 🤗❤🙏

  • @kareneakers9540
    @kareneakers9540 Рік тому +1

    Wow! That’s so amazing! I never thought that there was so much work in making syrup!
    Great job! Love how the whole family works together!
    Happy Mothers Day Priscilla!
    May God bless you and your beautiful family this Mother’s Day weekend! 💐💐

  • @sherryblankenship9162
    @sherryblankenship9162 Рік тому +4

    I'm like other's had no idea what it took to make syrup. How awesome. I just love how well rounded ALL the children will be when they start their own homes. I agree some jobs are for men or women...but around the home...your home... it's everyone's job. Great job!!!!

  • @CCRider5312
    @CCRider5312 Рік тому +1

    That looks Delicious 😁👍

  • @lks572
    @lks572 Рік тому +1

    J + E are like a book of knowledge. They can do so much. The syrup took their spot on the storage room shelf nicely, what a story to think of when you use.

  • @johnensminger7675
    @johnensminger7675 Рік тому +2

    Very well done with instructions!

  • @gramnenew6196
    @gramnenew6196 Рік тому +1

    I finally made it back home to Troy. My Mama and I took a little drive to see your store. I met one of your nieces who I thought Avalon resembled, we had a delicious iced coffee and purchased some pantry items. The store is sure beautiful. It was a warm sunny day with the cabinet mountains fully on display. We had a lovely day!

  • @irenepirnik8781
    @irenepirnik8781 Рік тому +1

    Your. Twins did most of the work. Great job kids They really should get the credit.

  • @paulbutler759
    @paulbutler759 Рік тому

    0h that looks so wonderful, it reminds me when we use to go to sugar cane mill, they made cane syrup. Brings back so many wonderful memories 💖, thank you so very,And I know that the lord is going to continue bless you and keep you 🙏.

  • @guytto
    @guytto Рік тому +1

    Birch syrup is always dark so do not worry you succeed very well. The boys have been very creative to get all the all the sap collected! Congratulations you all!

  • @kathyroten8107
    @kathyroten8107 Рік тому

    What a fun Family project--lots of hard work, but it looks like all had a good time*

  • @danchambers3281
    @danchambers3281 Рік тому +1

    well when the young men are not building houses they are making syrup. so awesome! and the younger brother and sisters help. Looks like they had fun . they all have a great work ethic.

  • @shirleyedginton7968
    @shirleyedginton7968 Рік тому +6

    It's so wonderful to see your family working together and your boys are brilliant with their commentary in front of the camera xx

  • @pamelanurse2024
    @pamelanurse2024 Рік тому +1

    I have seen maple syrup made in New England but never knew there was such a thing as birch syrup. I admire all your hard work!! If you ever sold it it would probably be $100 a quart at least😉

  • @pennihairston4907
    @pennihairston4907 Рік тому +1

    Love to see the whole family such involved with this project. ❤️.

  • @margaretstahl865
    @margaretstahl865 Рік тому +1

    Wow first time seeing syrup being collected wonderful job boys and girls you are amazing !! Keep up the great work,now you can make your own lattes 😊 you have a beautiful beautiful home 👌💞 i am enjoying your videos and see so much love in your home,may God Bless you !! Happy Mother's Day have a great weekend 🙏🙏

  • @layna8924
    @layna8924 Рік тому +1

    HELLO PRISCILLA, JOAS, KIDS & AUTUMN...WOW, JUST LIKE MAPLE SYRUP, FOR PANCAKES...YOU'RE LEARNING GREAT SKILLS, ETHAN & JUSTIN, FOR THE FUTURE...ALL THE BEST...🙏;)

  • @carolynspaulding6322
    @carolynspaulding6322 2 місяці тому

    Excellent wonderful job

  • @marilynfraser4925
    @marilynfraser4925 Рік тому +2

    What a fun and interesting project for your family! Ethan and Justin did an amazing job! It’s great to see all of the family pitch in. I never realized how much work was involved in making Birch syrup. What an inspiration your family is! Priscilla, have a blessed Mother’s Day!

  • @nancyjohnson2551
    @nancyjohnson2551 Рік тому

    We had maple trees that we tapped in New Hampshire. Love that time of the year! Great job!

  • @mlm7598
    @mlm7598 Рік тому +1

    Wow, how fun and how we appreciate the work of the hands that do all these works. You kids did absolutely great! So proud of you and it shows also Mother Nature gives us even food or nutrition in her gift of trees.........this was just awesome! Thank you for this and I knew it takes gallons and gallons to make the syrup but not how you go through all the processes. Very enlightening and who better to go on this adventure with!!! The kids are awesome and the things they are learning isn't something that you can experience just by reading it in a book. Love the encouragement Priscilla and Joas give the children to do these things. Awesome video everyone!!!
    Blessings and Happy Mother's Day to you Priscilla!!

  • @MrClivelupo
    @MrClivelupo Рік тому +1

    For a lighter color: Reverse Osmosis kit which concentrates the sap up to 15 - 20% succerose then into the evaporator but slowly cooking only to evaporate the water and in the kitchen also slowly simmer up to ~ 67°Brix For the Refraktometer you should calebrate with H²O dest. (destilled Water) like your wife uses for her iron.

  • @gailfirenze4760
    @gailfirenze4760 Рік тому +1

    That was so interesting. Thankyou for such a great demonstration. Blessings Gail 🇦🇺

  • @annelefevre9457
    @annelefevre9457 Рік тому +2

    My mouth is just watering for pancakes and syrup!

  • @terisurratt7078
    @terisurratt7078 Рік тому +2

    Wow, I wish I could make homemade syrup, but here in Southern California, I don't think that's going to happen! Loved the video! Thank you and God Bless 😃

  • @JulieMelberg
    @JulieMelberg Рік тому +1

    You could add maple flavoring to help get that maple taste.

  • @lindadaum9408
    @lindadaum9408 Рік тому +1

    Kids did a great job. Looked good. Coffee looked amazing. 😅

  • @sarabrunsvold2461
    @sarabrunsvold2461 Рік тому

    These are memories your family will never forget!! Hod bless.

  • @hildamclawhorm6305
    @hildamclawhorm6305 Рік тому +1

    Very interesting, what a way to spend your time, creativity, useful, and knowledgeable. Lord our children and young adults need to learn from your family🙏🏼you are so kind and sweet to your young siblings ❤

  • @LikesQuilts
    @LikesQuilts Рік тому +1

    How interesting! Lots of studying and preparation went into the birch tree sap collection project. Your family has a unique gift of turning work into fun. Thanks for sharing your amazing projects. Blessings to each of you.

  • @christineschwartz8269
    @christineschwartz8269 Рік тому +1

    Oh my,, that was really interesting.. Thank you guys for showing us step by step in collecting sap and then cooking it off.. our daughter Ernestines boss gave us some homemade syrup already and it was really tasty.. Thank you for sharing 🙏 😊,,, Oh yeah,, Happy Mother's Day Priscilla 💖 💗

  • @debbiecrouch709
    @debbiecrouch709 Рік тому

    I do home health care and one of the gentleman I worked for was full of a wealth of info. He had the highest sales in for this area for his syrup. To clean up the syrup they took egg whites and whipped them up and poured on top of the syrup and it collects all the impurities. Who’d have thought!

  • @steveshepard7935
    @steveshepard7935 Рік тому +1

    You are an amazing family. Great video. Awesome kids!

  • @heidipustelniak652
    @heidipustelniak652 Рік тому +1

    That was very educational! Most people don’t realize how much sap needs to be boiled down to make syrup! We take so much for granted these days!

  • @reginabell475
    @reginabell475 Рік тому +1

    I remember as a lil girl helping my Grandpa and My Daddy work sugar cane to make Molasses it's a lot of hard work but it sure pays off to get to eat this sweet taste of Syrup.... Great Work Guys..... Such a wonderful video.... God bless y'all

  • @gigib4076
    @gigib4076 Рік тому +1

    What hard working kids❤

  • @pamteubner2369
    @pamteubner2369 Рік тому +2

    What smart and resourceful young men❤ What a sweet famili❤Blessings from Medina Ohio❣️

  • @ReneeOh
    @ReneeOh Рік тому +1

    Is there anything Justin &Ethan Can’t do ? Great work guys!

    • @MontanaHaven
      @MontanaHaven  Рік тому +1

      I’m sure there’s plenty lol. Blessings!

  • @stevenreeve4491
    @stevenreeve4491 Рік тому +1

    I know that Burch syrup is delicious. When my son lived in the area where you are, he made some and sent some to us. He said it truly is a lot of work. It was fun watch you guys make it. enjoy using the syrup on a lot of different foods.

  • @jeanjacobs9965
    @jeanjacobs9965 Рік тому +2

    Greetings everyone! This was the most fascinating video! It's amazing what new projects you guys can tackle. Love and blessings ♥️🙏

  • @storeytwinb
    @storeytwinb Рік тому +2

    The boys did a great job of this video. And, it was great watching you all working together on this project!

  • @oliverjackson3461
    @oliverjackson3461 Рік тому +1

    A good video and your family works well together on projects around the cabin. You all have fun working on the projects. 👍

  • @glendaakers7528
    @glendaakers7528 Рік тому +1

    This is great! Love how the family works together! Praying for Wyatt!❤️🙏

  • @michellelindsay5727
    @michellelindsay5727 Рік тому +1

    Joas; does your family cork the trees after each collection year, so the trees can continue to bathe in their natural nutrients? I heard the trees live longer. Then each year the corks are removed and your drainage spools can be reinserted the next year. Let me know if my information is correct. We love your family shares and especially how everyone works together. God bless as always.❤

    • @MontanaHaven
      @MontanaHaven  Рік тому

      I had not heard that, but we will have to check it out!

  • @stevegrace6732
    @stevegrace6732 Рік тому

    Happy Mother's Day

  • @afrlala3593
    @afrlala3593 Рік тому +1

    That gives a good perspective of home grown. Blessings to you all.

  • @frandemianczyk
    @frandemianczyk Рік тому +1

    ❤Thanks so much for sharing this fun video! I’m sure this was quite a learning experience and something that y’all enjoyed!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️❌⭕️🤗

  • @fayepotts3279
    @fayepotts3279 Рік тому +1

    I know it’s a lot of hard work for everyone, but wow, l love the learning curve!
    Next time you will do so much better because learned so much!
    Great job kids!👏👏👏

  • @zandrawilliford5037
    @zandrawilliford5037 Рік тому

    Gosh I know you are so proud of your boys. They are hard workers and look just like their daddy. Your great parents to your children. The girls are beautiful like their mom. God is good. Love your video’s.

  • @evalinawarne1337
    @evalinawarne1337 Рік тому

    BLESSED MOTHER'S DAY. MICHIGAN

  • @robincarrico2007
    @robincarrico2007 Рік тому +2

    I love this what a cool project and I love how the whole family is involved. Nice to know where our food comes from.

  • @billierenshaw3302
    @billierenshaw3302 Рік тому +1

    AMAZING…….AND GOOD FUN …WAY TO GO FAMILY 🥰🙏

  • @KathyHutto
    @KathyHutto Рік тому +1

    Great job! The syrup looked delicious! Enjoyed watching as always! 😊

  • @TanaConnelly
    @TanaConnelly 10 місяців тому

    Very cool!🙂

  • @barbhostetler6002
    @barbhostetler6002 Рік тому +1

    I’m sure the answer to this question will be no but… could we adopt your 2 older boys!! Lol
    I’ve never seen such hard working kids EVER!!
    Your family is amazing! We look forward to your videos every Friday!!💕😉

  • @kathyk9519
    @kathyk9519 Рік тому +1

    That's a long process, but well worth it! Ill have to try my hot tea like your hot coffee concoction! Yum!!

  • @ohcrapwhatsnext
    @ohcrapwhatsnext Рік тому +1

    Great video to show folks. Maple syrup is the same process. 40-1 is the ratio. About 40 gal of sap to 1 gallon of finished syrup... Brings back memories. I have the same meter. Just takes one drop to know...

  • @ruthannegade8041
    @ruthannegade8041 Рік тому +1

    Hi I loved the Birch Syrup show. It can be dark or lighter either will work great

  • @valeaton4538
    @valeaton4538 Рік тому

    Get some lowes or home depot bucket. Then get a hook and screw in tree and let tube drain in buckets. It's easy to just wash buckets out.. it takes 40 gallons of sap to make a gallon of syrup after its cooked down.
    When it doesn't stay below freezing at night, season is over.. do you have some buckets that you can wash and sterilize really well to using instead of jars. No chemicals should have been used in them. Depending on when in the season you get it the color is different. It is lighter in the beginning and toward end of season it gets darker.
    I cook mine outside in a stainless turkey toaster.

  • @mildredlindsey3144
    @mildredlindsey3144 Рік тому +1

    CANE JUICE IN BOILED DOWN TO MAKE SYRUP WHICH IS WHAT I WAS BROUGHT UP ON.. LOVED IT ON PANCAKES OR ANYTHING.

  • @cindyleasure6901
    @cindyleasure6901 Рік тому +1

    That syrup looks delicious! I'm originally from NYS and it's maple syrup there. There's a restaurant that opens only for acouple months a year making buckwheat pancakes, etc making the syrup on premises. And you can also buy their syrup to take home. Fun watching you make it but a lot of work !!

    • @ericpl7227
      @ericpl7227 Рік тому +2

      Cartwright's Maple Tree Inn?!

    • @cindyleasure6901
      @cindyleasure6901 Рік тому

      @@ericpl7227 Exactly !!

    • @ericpl7227
      @ericpl7227 Рік тому +1

      @@cindyleasure6901 Been there a couple times I'm in the finger lakes!

    • @cindyleasure6901
      @cindyleasure6901 Рік тому

      @ericpl72 I lived in Angelica wear the restaurant is growing up. I'm now in Florida so I miss it now. Hope you enjoyed it !

    • @ericpl7227
      @ericpl7227 Рік тому +1

      @@cindyleasure6901 I know where Angelica is! I'm in the Canandaigua area! I did enjoy it! I love the Southern Tier area! Except, it IS still New York, though, lol!

  • @mondayeve
    @mondayeve Рік тому +1

    Outstanding!

  • @sandragarwood1948
    @sandragarwood1948 Рік тому

    So interesting!

  • @edwardmiller6353
    @edwardmiller6353 Рік тому

    Great video!!

  • @csnanny1882
    @csnanny1882 Рік тому +2

    I have watched Joe make syrup here on UA-cam,but of course I have forgot how he made it. Looks like the kids had a lot of fun. I hope the animals don’t mess with your buckets. Yum, the coffee looks so good. This is May, when will your snow melt ? God bless and stay warm, ❤

  • @DeanJohnson67
    @DeanJohnson67 Рік тому +1

    love it! seems to always tastes better when a person has to work hard for it!

  • @s.a.r.a5889
    @s.a.r.a5889 Рік тому +3

    Muito bom os vídeos! Família abençoada 🙏🏽 Estou maratonando todos os vídeos:)🌿 saudações do Brasil.

  • @darrylodare6168
    @darrylodare6168 Рік тому

    Super video

  • @jeweldandie8904
    @jeweldandie8904 9 місяців тому

    Birch beer, oh my

  • @shellypontz4155
    @shellypontz4155 Рік тому +2

    I never realized you could use syrup from birch trees.

  • @rockyroadranch72
    @rockyroadranch72 Рік тому +1

    I would LOVE to do that!

  • @veronwatkis2501
    @veronwatkis2501 Рік тому

    AND TO KNOW GOD MADE ALL THINGS POSSIBLE FOR US , SUCH AN AMAZING GOD ! HAUILLIJAH 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💞🙏🙏🙏

  • @velvetreynolds5458
    @velvetreynolds5458 Рік тому

    This is a very neat video, thanks

  • @veronwatkis2501
    @veronwatkis2501 Рік тому +2

    HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY DAY PRISCILLA AND ALL THE MOTHERS ON THIS CHANNEL, GOD TRULY MAKE US SPECIAL IN HIS TIMING...💐🌹🎉🎊💞👸🙏🙏🙏🌞

  • @lynetteleiser580
    @lynetteleiser580 Рік тому

    Just started watching your videos and absolutely love them. What kind of countertops did you put in your new house? I love them

    • @MontanaHaven
      @MontanaHaven  Рік тому

      We poured our own concrete countertops! Look for some videos that we made of doing that! Welcome to our family!

  • @JW-es5un
    @JW-es5un Рік тому +1

    Priscilla do you think with that birch syrup you could use a molasses cookie recipe & switch the birch for the molasses to make birch cookies??? I think that would be delicious.. (I’m 61 years young & my only Grandchild my Granddaughter is 12 & molasses cookies are our favorite)please try. GOD BLESS FROM JULIE WEST CENTRAL INDIANA FARMLAND ✝️🇺🇸😊🚜