Desert Survival Food: Mesquite/Making Primitive Cakes and Coffee
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Today we gather ripe mesquite pods and process then into cakes and coffee.
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My grandmother used to shell the beans and use the pods in soup and stew for flavor and thickening. For the drink she would roast the beans and then grind them in a hand crank coffee grinder then brew it like coffee in a percolator and serve it hot or cold. The flour was added to corn meal for an amazing mesquite cornbread. We could only get it rarely when relatives from the four corners would visit. Very special. Thanks for the video.
Do you have a recipe to make Mesquite 🧼 soap
That sounds really cool Mr Middleton!..... When you say she'll the beans you mean take the beans out of the pods??.... Did she use the pods themselves or just the beans?.... Ahhh the stories your Grandma could tell I bet! I've heard of chinle from my dine friend, sounds like an interesting place.... TBH I've always been interested in native American stuff... especially survival and crafts....I would like to go to a powow. LOL yeah I'm quite the character...in my drinking days whenever 'dances with wolves' would come on I would cry.... because I felt like that was me!.. anywho thanks for sharing
Yes I mean remove the beans from the pod (she called it shelling the beans just like peas and lima beans etc.) I only ever saw her use the beans and not the pods. I wonder if that was to be sure to remove any mold that may have started on the outside of the pod. Unfortunately I was very young and didn't ask the questions that I would today. She had spent a large chunk of her childhood in Oklahoma and in the four corners living with relatives and then returned to Missouri in the winters for school. She and my grandfather knew the last of what were then called "wild indians" which were mostly indigenous men who lived on the edges of society on their ancestral lands. According to my grandfather the last of those men died in the late thirties in the part of northwest Missouri where the lived. As a child the stories were great adventures to me but most adult conversations centered around farming and current events and I never got the chance to ask adult questions but the memories are very precious.
@@jamesmiddleton6464 .....the last of the 'wild Indians' ....and living on ansestostrol lands sounds like something else....a time before time....I hear ya on not being able to ask the adult questions you would have liked to ask....I hear ya ... especially when you say the memories....to me Sir, that's the real Gold,....if they gave you something, it could have been lost or stolen, but the memories they can't take that from you....mine are my great grandfather.... learning about God and about Jesus!.... May God forever bless you and your people, as cliche' as that might sound, may your descendents stand before the living God!
Shalom friend
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@@davidschmidt270People used language in the 1970's that we would find insensitive but it wasn't always meant that way. The term "wild indian" meant a person who lived mostly in a way that resembled pre-European ways of life but they used modern tools etc and lived in the fringes of society. When I say they lived on ancesteral lands I mean usually wooded areas that were difficult to farm but usually owned by farmers whi used these areas as wood lots for wood for heating and cooking. My grandfather said that the few he knew were careful about who they had contact with and would have small cabins as in difficult areas. He said they would trade labor or furs for bullets and clothing or blankets on an occasional basis. That was about the only contact these people would have with their neighbors and by the end of the 1950s they had all died of ild age or disease. They were some interesting stories. Especially when my grandparents would show us places where camps had been (some seemed to predate first European contact) it really fueled the imagination to walk and play as a child in those places. Blessings to you and your people as well.
We used to eat this as kids back in mexico 🇲🇽 we was so poor that even a pop/soda was something special and enjoyed like it was the best thing ever. Every season me and my brother would pig out on them, it was like dessert for us 🐽🐷... RIP baby brother 😿
I would eat so many that I would end up with chorro 🤣 love them mesquite beans
If you run them through a grinder when they are still soft and then spread the ground stuff on trays to dry, it makes it MUCH easier.
The first vid i saw of yours was the cactus one. Your way of explaining things is so informative but also captivating. Love it James!
thank you very much, glad you enjoy our stuff!
Same xD
My Grandmother and her people made a syrup out of the beans she was a native American by that since I was born and raised in nm most people assume pueblo but she was from mexico any indeduous person from South America Central America ect is a Native American. We used to go to banks of the rio grande and collect wild Asparagus. Prickly pears and other things. She came from the copper canyon area of mexico. We collected pinon from packrat nests but she made us leave corn so they could survive the winter. You never know in times of desperation you need all the allies you can find.
Same for me. Been a subscriber ever since that video. I was surprised a lot of people did not know cactus petals were edible. They’re extremely common in Mexican dishes.
@@robertmtz94 nopales 👍
Abundant is the word! My horses love them and it slicks them off, their coat is so shiny it looks wet.
Great video, my grandmother and great grand mother used to make tortillas out of the “pechitas” (mesquite pods). They also use to make “atole” de pechita. I really enjoyed your video! 🌵🌵🌵🌵
Id like to see a video on that.
Do you have a video on that?
It is awesome to see that the ways our ancestors have survived we can learn on the internet. There may come a time when it might be essential for survival. James is awesome! 💗 his videos!
Sounds great! imm still experimenting with mesquite, hoping to make another video soon
Maybe sometime in the future, I will post one on my page on the atole and tortillas. I just started my RUclips page, but will upload new content little by little.
I bake with mesquite meal. Mesquite is full of minerals and nutrients, tastes like caramel and is naturally sweet. I use it in muffins and pancakes. I use 1/3 mesquite meal with 2/3 other flours. The natives used to make a mash out of it.
Thanks for sharing!
I may order that flour from a catalog that I get.
Junkyard Fox! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, the education you provided is priceless. All my best to you.
I live in Tempe, Arizona; Them beans are prevalent around here.
wewantdem *beenz*
Thank you. This is the first time I have heard about the mold. VERY important information. Keep up the excellent work.
Recently I read a book called "la gente del mezquite". The author mentions something called "Mezquitamal", you would use the hollowed out nopal and fill it with mezquite flour (including crushed bones and ash) and let it cook on the hot coals, flipping it now and then. It was supposed to be a great source of calories, vitamins and minerals. And it was offered to share during a "Mitote".
Love your videos man!
that is very interstin! i wonder if theres an english version of that book so i can check it out, id love to imitate som e native cooking recipes
Excellent video James. My Son-in-law likes it also.
Soon he will be teaching my GRANDchildren all about
the value of Mesquite with your video.
Thank You & your video-person!
I boil them to make jelly. I have found that if you dehydrate the leftover pods from jelly making, the pods grind up a lot better. I also feed the ground up pods to my chickens, the boiling process keeps the seeds from germinating in the chicken yard.
That's a great idea! i like that you can also use it as chicken food
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@@therielab9564 I've watched many paralyze and carry tarantulas to their burroughs
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Everyone gangster until they turn into cazadors
@@craigthemonke794 I've got spurs.
They’re amazingly terrifying when they frequent your backyard hunting for tarantulas. Awesome creature though
One year later I have perfected the coffee making of beans I now roast them in a smoker with mesquite wood an maple ooooo mah gawd this stuff is the best THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHOWING ME THIS KNOWLEDGE 😍😋😋😋
love your taste in music bro. Very mild. Not overwhelming. Great accent.
came here from a shout-out by Corporal's corner very different video and nice to hear the good news
Still to this day when someone says mesquite. I think of Louis L'Amour and Zane grey. Both unbelievable western writers. If the younger generation has never heard of them. I'm beyond highly recommend either one. They will transport you back in time to a place in the old west. It is so awesome 💯
If you live in Arizona, Velvet mesquite pods are sweet, but definitely not as much as honey mesquite. Some of mesquite species are edible, but a few species(and many hybrid-cultivars) might have flavorless, astringent pods.
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We pound and grind the whole beans and the seeds to get all of the nutrients from the pod. We made mesquite cakes and a beverage from them also. We used honey mesquite, screwbean mesquite, and sometimes velvet mesquite. Now we make mesquite pancakes and mesquite bread. Highly nutritious and delicious!
awesome! we have screwbean mesquite over here as well. ill experiement with those in the future.
You guys are opening a whole new world to me!
Mesquite bread :)
Hi! Do you cut the mesquite flour with all purpose or exclusively use the mesquite? All of the recipes Ive seen people use a bit of the flour only for the flavoring.
Can you post a video of you making it so I can learn how to make it?
Thanks so much. I'm waiting for them to ripen. Looking forward to picking them and learning.
So glad I found you!! I've been in Yuma for 3 yrs and have wanted to know all you have to offer...thank you!!
Very good. Tons of Mesquite pods in the Arizona deserts this year. 👍
It's so nice to see survival and preparation videos in the American SW, keep it up.
thank you, be sure to check out our playlists if you wanna see more like this
I love mesquite beans. They taste like honey to me. Maybe why the trees are called 'honey mesquite'....which I didn't know before this video. I've only ever eaten them raw, and sometimes off the ground. I guess I've probably just gotten lucky and never gotten sick.
Great video, primo!
thank you for stopping by!
Whheeeoouuuwee man. Good thing he gave a Lil bit of back info about them ehy? I'd sure take heed to what he says about them being precautious. 👍🏿
Honey Mesquite is one kind of mesquite.
Mesquite beans make an outstanding jelly.
First off, I just love your videos and learn something new every time I watch them. Second, since gathering mesquite beans is something I am VERY familiar with, I thought I might share a couple of things (which may have been shared by others - I didn't read all of the comments). We use the beans just as they are ripening to flavor grilled meats. We soak the streaked/spotted yellow beans in water for about 5 minutes then wrap them in a foil pouch, poke a few holes in the pouch and throw it on the coals. Much more intense flavor than mesquite wood!
Also, we've learned over the years that rats like the beans too. So...rats are drawn to the beans and rattlesnakes are drawn to the abundance of rats. USE CAUTION!
I loved your words at the end. I'm a latecomer to the desert, but I LOVE it. Thanks for a great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Just an FYI. If you also have Yaupon Holly growing in your area as well as mesquite trees. You can roast the Yaupon leaves along with your mesquite pods and you'll have a coffee substitute with caffeine. Yaupon are the only North American plant species that is a natural source of caffeine . Toasted Yaupon leaves on their own also make a great tasting tea as well.. I have them growing wild all around where I live so I have used them for my morning drink when I've run out of coffee. And I wasn't disappointed. It was very tasty, with a bit of sugar, and very satisfying.
These videos are so relaxing to watch. I enjoy them because when I can’t be in nature you take us there. I appreciate the time you put into this series.
Glad you like them!
You were right. That was a good one. Not just good, but great!
thank you susan!
I really enjoyed this. I’m a city boy, but I find ur setting eerily familiar. It’s pulling at my Native American ancestry. Thanks for the video.
Yes the connection with nature and God is just amazing! Thank you for sharing.
I used to gather and eat mesquite beans walking home from work in Nevada. I love them !!
Outstanding work.
I love this. I.I'm so glad I found your channel!
Thank you for taking the time to show us this we have property in Rice tx with a bunch of these trees and vines
I was taught during my military training desert survival to use the desert ephedra or Mormon tea for breakfast, you get the same kick you get from caffeine.
Well done. Thank you! Includes all the tips...aflatoxin, don't overharvest, etc.
Glad it was helpful!
I've heard about this. My grandma and dad talked about it. Great content
a food source from the older days that is overdue for attention again
Hey James glad to be part of the video production!!!(= Had fun with this one buddy thanks for you're response!! Lol 😁✊🔥
Was very serene, good guitar too. Lone ranger style, that native life.
Our summer rains have already passed!
Ok you keep finding my weakness! ! !
Food and coffee ! ! ! !
Good video !
And God bless you and your family ! ! ! !
Thank you! You too!
What goes on the ground belongs to the animals. We have honey and velvet mesquite growing in the garden a la ancestors, who always planted mesquite for shade. We use a blender to grind the beans. Mind, if the flour gets into the shaft, it'll freeze the blades.
I need to try the coffee. Yo, mesquite is equal to kidney beans (anything that came from the tepary bean is a kidney bean) for helping a diabetic.
We got little rain for 2 years (Arizona) but the mesquite still made beans. Not many, but some. The spring some came on, then the rain started. We got 3 crops, but the last one was moldy on the tree. Ah, well, God bless. Next year!
Awesome video James. Thanks for sharing. Agreed we need to reconnect with the old ways and pass them along to younger generations or history will be lost. You are certainly helping pass on the knowledge.
thank you, i appreciate the support
Finally a video almost in my own backyard. Here in San Antonio Tx. As many times I've walk through vacant lots and open fields. Never really knowing I was walking by food. Thank you Sir. I enjoy all your videos. Stay safe. Stay Healthy
glad you enjoyed it! be sure to check out our other videos!
Nice! Gotta try this. Thanks for sharing!
Great Video and Thank yo for sharing and passing on you r knowledge about this abundant and prolific plant.
Thanks for watching!
GREAT VIDEO!! Currently Drying my mesquite , cant wait ti grind it up ❤
O my goodness I accidentally found this video and I gathered some beans an I’m roasting them at 350 in the oven at 30 mins the smell SOOOOOO GOOD
Outstanding video good job. Good information.
I have a Titanium Spork that looks exactly like the one used here and it's a great piece of kit for sure!
Wow! So interesting. I've seen these all my life and always assumed there were poisonous. Thank you.
In my 60's and have lived in the desert my whole life, from AZ, NM, and now TX, and know so little. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful!
This is amazing! Thank u 🙏 😊
HELL YEAH!¡🤤I COME FROM MEXICO & MY MOM INDIAN TALK TO ME ABOUT IT SHE EVEN COOKED MESQUITES SHE STILL LIVES SHE'S#70 YRS OLD
Just found your channel. Very much impressed with your subject matter and presentation. I live just east of Tucson Az. and plan to try the mesquite recipes! Thanks.
Many thanks for the education. Had never,heard about the aflatoxin, so thanks a lot!.
Good video James!
Ive also been waiting for summertime to gather mesquite pods to make mesquite honey!
Very versatile plant.
thanks for stopping by amber! ill be trying to make a refreshing mesquite iced tea soon
Can’t wait to try it. ❤
just dumped two five gallon buckets of mesquite beans in the feed trough for my cows to snack on. Also, the coyotes love mesquite beans, as every pile of coy scat is loaded with the beans this time of year here in Southern NM.
they make a great snack, even the ants are feasting
Man, awesome video. Thanks.
Nice work James! I had some at a Native American gathering years ago. It is delicious! Cheers from CA!
Very cool! thanks for watching!
Always sift those dang seeds out before you use the mesquite flour. You can add it to regular flour and make great pancakes or use it in other baked goods. Because it does have a high sugar content, humidity can cause the flour to cake up and get real sticky. There was a place in Arizona that milled mesquite flour that you could order. Mesquite flour is expensive to buy. The taste is kinda like molasses.
yeah ive heard you can buy mesquite flour at fancy stores like sprouts, ill have to check to experiment with more recipes during the months theyre not growing.
I'm a native of Southern New Mexico, and I've spent my life munching on mesquite beans while out hiking or exploring the desert. I heard from an uncle that they could be used in actual cooking, but never tried it. Guess what I'm gonna go try! Thanks for this vid!
be sure to give these recipes a try!
Second video I’ve seen. I greatly appreciate your knowledge and what the great outdoors holds for us waiting to be revealed. One of my dreams is to do help people wrk with plants and soil and reconnect with the earth. Your mission totally resonates with me. Keep doing good work and enjoy good health!
sounds like a great purpose, my friend
Great video. Thank you.
You are welcome!
A lot of work for a small amount of food, however when you’re hungry and it’s available it’s nice to know. Thanks for sharing
keep in mind, i still had several pounds of pods in the bag that i didnt crush so more food can still be had but it is a lot of work. thanks for watching.
Good job.
Love that! Thank you
You are so welcome!
Though I've liked every one of your videos, this is by far the MOST interesting.
Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
Well explained James! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! Are you in Arizona?
New subscriber, because of your Awesome videos!
Central East Az, and I cant wait to try some of these. Thank You!!
Wow 😮 amazing like your video
Love this guy
thank you for the support!
lovely music too.
thank you! all music created from scratch!
Great vid btw. pretty amazing how u turned mesquite into cake and coffee.
That's awesome! I always wondered if there was a human use for them! Love mesquite trees.
there are som many other recipes that can be done with mesquite, i m hoping to make one more video on it in a few weeks
I will have to try this.
Great video
Good job bud. Good in frybread
Really interesting thanks
Thank you so much!!!
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So cozy with the campfire at night
Love you!
Love this video. I have spent quite a while looking into hardtack but something about it didn't appeal to me. Given I am in the southwest this is a no brainer for me. I was thinking hardtack from mesquite flour was possible and the exact way you made it was exactly what I had figured. The coffee was a great trick. Like a southwest survival magic trick!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video. I live in AZ and looking for desert survival tips and videos. Thanks to both if you for the videos. I really like you channel.
Awesome! Thank you! be sure to check out our playlist section, we got one on wild desert edibles, another on catching and cooking small game
Enjoyed
Good for you!
Thanks!
I' m from Puebla México during my childhood we used to eating from the ground or the 🌳 so delicious but there's not any more.
Love your videos, especially this one. I researched and write out something like this covering mesquite uses and this video is amazing. Like you, I was not practiced in it, only researched. I'm so happy to see this and will definitely try it. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
We have mesquite trees everywhere and we have used the seeds to make fry bread!
This might be your best video, it made me really want to get outside
I'm in South Texas, and just subscribed, this kinda stuff will be invaluable someday, looking towards more content. Stay safe, my friend.
Thanks for the sub! be sure to check out our playlists section if youre looking for specifics subjects
I've been foraging these around my job, they are plentiful right now 😁🌾. I want to collect prickly pear but oh my🌵 lol
there are ways to collect prickly pear easily, use some pliers and a knife to gather them and put them in a plastic bag you can easily throw away later.
1) Thank you for acknowledging the cameraman. Far too many people in front of the camera like to pretend that they're alone, so nodding to the fact that they're there means a lot to me.
2) Never let anyone take away your man card for liking cream in your coffee. When I was a little kid a grizzled old WWII vet once told me "If a man makes fun of the way you drink your coffee, he ain't worth having coffee with." Mind you, my mom was pissed that he not only let me have coffee but that he let me add inhuman amounts of sugar to it, but that's some wisdom that I'm only just started to understand.
great advice! thanks for watching!