Australian Spiced Steak and Damper. TJM Metalworks Mini Fire Anchor. Campfire Cooking.

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  • Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
  • In this video, I head out for riverside walk with Maggie, the big black dog, to work up an appetite for breakfast. We find a nice secluded, shady spot beside the river and set about getting a fire going to cook up a tasty treat. I was recently sent some Aboriginal Australian ingredients from my friends Hari and Alana, and this was the ideal opportunity to try them out - ribeye steak, seasoned and cooked over the fire, damper - a simple tasty flat bread and Lemon Myrtle tea - deliciously refreshing on a hot day!
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Комментарии • 491

  • @HelenaMtJimL
    @HelenaMtJimL 9 месяцев назад +6

    Maggie,lovely Maggie….what a sweet and gentle soul…Thank you for sharing your times together..You were a wonderful Dad to her…🐶

  • @MSJERSwenson
    @MSJERSwenson Месяц назад +5

    ❤Maggie❤ Thanks for the video Simon

  • @laurieann2714
    @laurieann2714 4 дня назад +1

    Dogs should live as long as humans!!! Thanks for the video!

  • @brendabest9086
    @brendabest9086 4 года назад +2

    YOUR MAGGIE IS A NEWFOUNDLANDer !!!! 👍 Maggie you are an absolute a BEAUTY !

  • @ChrisGross-jr7zc
    @ChrisGross-jr7zc 11 месяцев назад +3

    This is an old video, but its nice to see Maggie. Such a sweetheart!

  • @BrianM0OAB
    @BrianM0OAB 4 года назад +3

    I get dirt bikes past mine so often, I barely noticed it was on the video :) the intro reminded me of Jack walking his pony along the river and over the little foot bridges from Outta town.

  • @rogerhudson9732
    @rogerhudson9732 4 года назад +2

    Meat, Bread, Tea , a nice combination, that sauce made it special. Great fire anchor.

  • @janeoliver3000
    @janeoliver3000 4 месяца назад +1

    I love your show & Andy’s - love your dog ❤ Jane from Australia 🇦🇺

  • @sueelphick9060
    @sueelphick9060 2 года назад +1

    Simon a Chef in the Woods ........yummy food ...great video again of your equipment and Cooking.Loved the close ups of Maggie.... your videos are wonderful ,Thanks ......

  • @ianrtilley
    @ianrtilley 4 года назад +1

    Another great video, good camera positioning making the whole Film entertaining, Thanks Ian

  • @SKEvolved
    @SKEvolved 4 года назад +4

    Perfect example of how a walk can be more than just a walk. Nice work, sir.
    -Steve

  • @jeffhall4228
    @jeffhall4228 Год назад +2

    Never heard the dirt bike. Wouldn't have known it was there. Probably the cheap ear buds I'm using. Great video, you always make me hungry.

  • @markmills3435
    @markmills3435 4 года назад +34

    The only problem with this video, is I can only hit “like” once.

  • @GrumpyGrunt
    @GrumpyGrunt 4 года назад +22

    I've missed seeing Maggie's big, furry face. You're both looking well. Take care.

  • @MiKE-jz6jt
    @MiKE-jz6jt 4 года назад +1

    damn.. love seeing your videos with maggie. the only problem im not there also. keep doing these videos and take good care of your dog. she is a good pup.

  • @michaelgutman4910
    @michaelgutman4910 4 года назад +1

    Delicious. My favorite breakfast!

  • @nseight
    @nseight 4 года назад +10

    Always such a pleasure to watch * Loved the Maggie close-ups. She is so majestic looking with her lions mane of fur.Thank you so much for continuing to share your passion & skills with us all. Sending well wishes *

  • @rykie5
    @rykie5 4 года назад +1

    Your video's just make me happy.......

  • @TheOutdoorSeeker
    @TheOutdoorSeeker 4 года назад +1

    Very cinematic video. It's like watching an artistic movie. Cheers mate.

  • @billyaitken1713
    @billyaitken1713 4 года назад +5

    'Aussie as' maaayte🤠👍❗️Greetings from Friday afternoon in Oz. You got sent some top goods! Gotta pick those younger leaves from the lemon myrtle, otherwise they're overpowering & stong😋, there's a cinnamon myrtle too😍😋. Nice use of a wider-angle lens on the bridge to give that 'converging-lines' effect 🎥 , top of the weir shot was pretty awesome too😎👍. Loving that ironmongery as well 👏👏👏. 😵giant hogweed flower in the closing sequence😲

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  4 года назад +1

      Thanks mate!! I’m going to see if I can get some cinnamon myrtle - sounds lush! 👍🇦🇺

  • @wildessex8615
    @wildessex8615 4 года назад +9

    Mate... you make the world a nicer place to live. And you're an inspiration. Thank you. xx

  • @boomshanka8743
    @boomshanka8743 4 года назад +1

    Awesome, thanks Simon.

  • @spoonerbooner
    @spoonerbooner 4 года назад +12

    Ach. after the day I've had, needed a bit of this. Cheers Simon

  • @4wheelsonmywagon733
    @4wheelsonmywagon733 4 года назад

    Hello Simon.... I hope Maggie went for a swim..... very cooling. Relaxing video 👏👏👏🙏

  • @annenewton5403
    @annenewton5403 7 месяцев назад +1

    Bless old Maggi, it is lovely to look at your old videos while we wait for you to return in the Spring.

  • @northernembersoutdoors1045
    @northernembersoutdoors1045 4 года назад +16

    Simon, great to see Maggie, nice music to start, truly love your videos, I didn't know that you and Kent survival did a video together, I'm watching that tonight, also I bought a sewing machine because of you, you've made sewing cool sir, I know I'll be rubbish but what the heck. First Nations gift from Australia, awesome, man that steak looked good, it's not even my dinner time yet and I'm hungry now, never cooked a damper myself but I will try it, cheers.

    • @carolleenkelmann3829
      @carolleenkelmann3829 4 года назад +1

      This is not damper, though. It's an Englishman's version. Real damper is cooked in the coals and is like a giant, hard cake/scone. Great hot with lots of cold butter. You can even toss a few saltanas in for the sweet relief.

    • @Kathy_Is_Blessed
      @Kathy_Is_Blessed 4 года назад +1

      Simon and Andy have done quite a few videos together! They are all awesome. ☺️

    • @dogzilla100
      @dogzilla100 4 года назад +4

      If you like dampers, I suggest what we call "biscuits" in the US. Made almost the same way, but cut into circles. Lots of recipes on the internet. When camping, I use a trick, just mix self rising flour and heavy cream, don''t measure, just eyeball it. Mix the dough in a plastic bag, then pinch off some roll it into a ball, and smash flat before baking.

    • @billyaitken1713
      @billyaitken1713 4 года назад +2

      dogzilla100 - I'm pretty sure a lot of the uninitiated from English speaking nations see 'biscuits & gravy' on the menu and picture something likely to be served up the movie 'Oliver'!🤣. It's great American, early settler, hearty food!😍😋👍❗️💯‼️

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  4 года назад +1

      Thanks mate - hope you enjoy the other ones too - we did a 5 day canoe trip in Sweden which was awesome fun!

  • @NostalgicLink
    @NostalgicLink 4 года назад +1

    That opening song was really beautiful.

  • @andykjohnsonjohnson7622
    @andykjohnsonjohnson7622 4 года назад

    Nice video Simon 👍. Fabulous to see Maggie and you out in the Bush 😛 😜

  • @krod1180
    @krod1180 2 года назад

    Waoo my friend, amazing adventure. Iam from the big 🍎 and your videos are the perfect escape to me and relax!! Thanks so much!

  • @denisfoley2037
    @denisfoley2037 4 года назад +1

    Great video. That steak with the sauce looked tasty! Like seeing Maggie . Always love your choice of music.

  • @Cj-uq3kv
    @Cj-uq3kv 2 года назад

    Bravo! Loved it all, even nap time.

  • @utahjohnnymontana3373
    @utahjohnnymontana3373 4 года назад +2

    Beautiful video and great to see Mags out and about. I've made Aussie dampers in the camp oven, some sweet, some savory. Nice and simple like that perfect looking steak. Thanks for another escape to the countryside.

  • @KentSurvival
    @KentSurvival 4 года назад +15

    Nice lunch out mate :) and some nice peace and quiet too

  • @terry7907
    @terry7907 Год назад +1

    Glad Maggie got her share. She is such a good girl.

  • @aaronfuentes5919
    @aaronfuentes5919 4 года назад

    Pretty small bag of goodies for such an entertaining video.
    Cheers to premium content!

  • @sdsi68
    @sdsi68 4 года назад

    Good to see Maggie out and about 😃🤙🤙🤙

  • @yakinkate7946
    @yakinkate7946 3 года назад +1

    A beautiful mini adventure, something I could manage myself! Thank You for the inspiration. 🏕🛶🍳

  • @JEFLeb35712
    @JEFLeb35712 4 года назад

    Thanks for the walk, cook and recipes. Lovely. Your dog is well behaved.

  • @yellowroseoftexas2890
    @yellowroseoftexas2890 4 года назад +1

    So great to see Maggie out & about with you.

  • @sldjfd
    @sldjfd 4 года назад +4

    Simon, so great to see you and Maggie out and about! That walk looked very therapeutic with a great breakfast thrown in. Thanks for sharing!

  • @brianloughary2521
    @brianloughary2521 4 года назад

    Thanks, Simon for sharing.

  • @thecarlislehomestead
    @thecarlislehomestead 4 года назад

    That bite of steak shot with the Chili lime sauce instantly made my mouth water!
    And I giggled, because the dirt bike noises sounded like you enjoying your food & giving out healthy toots.😋 🤣🤭💨

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  4 года назад +1

      Haha - that’s why I put in the #dirtbike tags - I needed a cover up!

  • @douglasmowat7143
    @douglasmowat7143 3 месяца назад

    I appreciate your camera angles and editing

  • @gerarddriscoll5599
    @gerarddriscoll5599 4 года назад

    Wish you were on the tv never mind youtube. Keep up the good work 👍

  • @Captain._Phil
    @Captain._Phil 4 года назад

    great to see a little piece of Aust in your video

  • @snipesx2
    @snipesx2 4 года назад

    Grey way to wrap up my day. Thanks Simon

  • @Kenbur
    @Kenbur 4 года назад +1

    as always 👍👍 I can imagine in the opening shots seeing you and Maggie and yelling out "hey Simon, wait up!"

  • @HoratioNelson78
    @HoratioNelson78 3 года назад

    Love this Simon.....thank you

  • @scottkers.4225
    @scottkers.4225 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this video Simon .

  • @AdeJohnson
    @AdeJohnson 4 года назад +1

    A Kent Survival and a Simon video all in the same day? Monsieur with this outdoor content, you are really spoiling us!

  • @MadGingerCat
    @MadGingerCat 4 года назад +2

    A great start to my morning. Recalibrated a rather grumpy frame of mind having woken up too early. You're my youtube apothecary Simon. Keep them coming.

  • @colmacjames8424
    @colmacjames8424 3 года назад

    Simon just a little advice on cooking a traditional Aussie damper mate.Being a kid from the bush I started work at 14 as a billy boy and general rusabout for a gang of fencing contractors camped out in the bush. The billy tea had to brewed and dampers cooked by 10am sharp for smoko otherwise a sore arse would be felt. To cook dampers to produce a nice crust, they would be laid directly on a bed of ashes, just like you've got there and a layer of ashes were racked over to completely cover them. I usually did 6 to 8 at a time, depending how many blokes were going to have smoko (morning tea time, and a smoke). it usually took 10 to 12 minutes for them to cook. Take the dampers out the ashes, give them a good dusting over and they were serviced broken (not cut) into pieces with some Golden Syrup poured over and washed down with tea that only a billy over an open fire can produce. Billies were made from an empty Sunshine Powdered milk tin that held about 4 litres with a piece of fencing wire for a handle. There was no lid and the tea took on a smoked Eucalytus flavour. If we were in Narrow Leafed Ironbark country, I'd throw a couple of crushed up Ironbark leaves in the billy water a few minutes before it boiled. This gave the tea a really nice soothing Eucalyptus flavour. There were no Lemon Myrtle gum trees growing in our area. As soon as the billy started a rolling boil (not before), measure out loose tea leaves in a cupped hand (about two tablespoons full to 4 litres of water) chuck the tea leaves in the water and IMMEDIATELY, grab the billy by the handle and swing it in a circular motion 3 times overhead then stop and watch the tea leaves roll over in the billy. This steeped the tea ready to drink. So fresh hot dampers, Golden Syrup, freshly brewed billy tea, and a roll your own fag (no tailor made fags in the bush those days, as every bloke had his own tin of Log Cabin fine cut tabacco, and cigarette papers) meant there were a mob of happy blokes having smoko.Who could want more. If I stuffed up anything, it was a guaranteed number 8 (hob nailed boot size) in the arse. Smoko was a ritual. All gone now though after 55 years.

  • @OpenAirOutdoors
    @OpenAirOutdoors 4 года назад

    Nice to see Maggy again👍

  • @dazzaoutandabout4870
    @dazzaoutandabout4870 4 года назад +3

    Nice one Simon and Maggie. So glad you liked the taste of Australia 🇦🇺 in the English country side. Cheers mate.

  • @bradleyparker4034
    @bradleyparker4034 4 года назад +1

    great video, you should come to the States and do some camping

  • @peterford746
    @peterford746 4 года назад

    Another great video, thank you Simon and Maggie

  • @paulbrown8702
    @paulbrown8702 4 года назад +2

    Best channel on RUclips! Amazing as always

  • @karmaclanton5544
    @karmaclanton5544 4 года назад

    Lovely cook on a beautiful day next to the river!!!

  • @ScoOutDoors
    @ScoOutDoors 4 года назад

    Brilliant video had I alot of questions about outdoor gear and you have covered them all thank you very much top man thanks for taking the time out to help us all 👍👍👍

  • @paulmaynard408
    @paulmaynard408 4 года назад

    Great weather 👍

  • @j0llyroger889
    @j0llyroger889 4 года назад

    I find watching your video's so relaxing and enjoyable to watch.

  • @brushbum7508
    @brushbum7508 4 года назад

    Nice to see you & Maggie out again Simon. TAKE CARE..

  • @Jason_Reynolds
    @Jason_Reynolds 4 года назад

    Breakfast and a snooze in the open air. Perfect!

  • @benf3607
    @benf3607 4 года назад

    Great video, looks like the perfect breakfast!!!

  • @billythequick
    @billythequick 4 года назад

    Another very professional video. Great stuff thanks

  • @mrwes100
    @mrwes100 4 года назад

    Thanks for sharing. So good to see Maggie out with you.

  • @monicajones8450
    @monicajones8450 4 года назад

    I love your dog. That is a very nice breed. She is lovely. Nice looking lunch as well. Thanks for sharing

  • @444chains
    @444chains 4 года назад

    Chilli Steak for breakfast! You Sir are a proper Aristocrat.
    Love that fire Anchor, simple yet perfect.

  • @davidmanen5495
    @davidmanen5495 4 года назад

    Thank you for another great video showing how good cooking can be in the great outdoors! Cheers from the Colonies!!

  • @Tygertwain1
    @Tygertwain1 4 года назад

    I really enjoy your vids Simon......... I always view it as a bonus when Maggie shares your adventures lots of love and Aloha....... a Brit in Hawaii I almost yearn for the Motherland.....well almost !!

  • @stuartmitchinson430
    @stuartmitchinson430 4 года назад +5

    Thanks Simon. When the World is pulling itself to bits its lovely to watch something gentle and calm. We both love your vids. Thank you!!

  • @janwaller3585
    @janwaller3585 5 месяцев назад +1

    Looks “mouth watering “ delicious ❤️

  • @SarahTree
    @SarahTree 4 года назад

    Beautiful place Simon! Thanks for taking us along.
    And just the steak for me please!😊👍👍

  • @magneto263
    @magneto263 4 года назад

    Steak for brekkie. Youre the man. Lovely video, thank you for taking us along 😁.

  • @aeromech8563
    @aeromech8563 4 года назад +1

    Nice video mate, just sat watching you from South Australia drinking a cold beer the steak looked awesome. Looks like Kentish woodland your in there? Cant beat a good Aussie blended steak mix I live an hour from the Murray river 👍😎🇦🇺

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  4 года назад

      Thanks mate! It’s Norfolk rather than Kent, but similar in some ways. 👍👍

  • @WarrenKimpel
    @WarrenKimpel 2 месяца назад

    another nice video THANKS

  • @brindle2009
    @brindle2009 4 года назад

    Nicely done bud best bit of viewing this week

  • @fredlong4157
    @fredlong4157 4 года назад +1

    Damper cooked Aussie style is usually done in a camp oven (Dutch 0ven) and the dough rise is very good with a browned crust on top. For added flavour I add some raisins or chopped dried apricots. The result is yummy. Great times you have. My mantra -- What makes you happy, DO THAT!

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  4 года назад

      Thanks mate - I’m going to try it in a Dutch oven. 👍

    • @NM-wd7kx
      @NM-wd7kx 4 года назад

      All the camping/bushcraft books I had as a child suggested spiral wrapping around a stick and toasting over the fire, for style points alone that wins

  • @thizizliz
    @thizizliz 4 года назад +2

    Well this was a WINNER! A beautiful corner of the world, that lovely meal, the amazing fire anchor (That I was certain you had made!) the delightful treats from Australia and that marvelous bag! And Maggie of course! She's a dear, sweet companion.

  • @penman8985
    @penman8985 Год назад

    Amazing video mate, so relaxing to watch. ATB - Simon

  • @craigpalmer347
    @craigpalmer347 4 года назад

    Simon Great vid aka Les Hiddins the bushtucker man 👍👍🤙🤙🤙

  • @mmotzy33
    @mmotzy33 4 года назад

    Very cool! Thanks for sharing!

  • @9350mamamia
    @9350mamamia 9 месяцев назад +1

    I revisited this video because of beautiful Maggie ❤ she was certainly Simon's best companion!

  • @johnroberts7924
    @johnroberts7924 4 года назад

    Thanks from down under mate! Great video!

  • @exiletsj2570
    @exiletsj2570 4 года назад

    Your videos are some of the most relaxing on youtube.

  • @BLACKCAT-xl4fw
    @BLACKCAT-xl4fw 3 года назад

    When you bit into that steak Sir. I instantly almost drowned my mouth watered so much. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us..

  • @abefrohman1759
    @abefrohman1759 4 года назад

    Well done Chef 👨‍🍳

  • @hippyswift
    @hippyswift 4 года назад

    Another nice meal dude, great to see you and maggie ;) peace

  • @tokoloshe42
    @tokoloshe42 4 года назад

    Always looks like ur sneaking through peoples yards and fields. Great video bet its nice to b out ur own backyard

    • @simonablokeinthewoods
      @simonablokeinthewoods  4 года назад +1

      Footpaths over here often go alongside fields etc - luckily they sometimes lead to the woods. 👍

  • @donwright3427
    @donwright3427 4 года назад

    Listen up folks because that's called living the dream and it don't cost a whole lot to do unlike many thing today.

  • @mattbrown2654
    @mattbrown2654 4 года назад +1

    Great video as always Simon, great to see Maggie and hope she isn’t struggling too much in this heat. Love the Fire Anchor. Hope to see you and Andy back out together soon. Keep up the great work and thanks for giving us all some much needed inspiration.

  • @gringo3009
    @gringo3009 4 года назад

    That's how ya do it right there!

  • @MrWildWales
    @MrWildWales 4 года назад

    Nice vid you've got some awesome cooking ideas I haven't thought of

  • @mikehurdiss226
    @mikehurdiss226 4 года назад +1

    Lovely that Simon👌
    You really know how to put a film together. Nicely paced and relaxing to watch. Its 11pm and I'm ready for bed but too hungry now to sleep😂

  • @seanthomasdowd
    @seanthomasdowd 3 года назад

    Simon a jolly swagman in the woods

  • @lgwjrwhite588
    @lgwjrwhite588 4 года назад

    Most entertaining channel most informative most least likely to bore you love what you do love what you produce l.g. ont. Canada

  • @jaybirdaneko4447
    @jaybirdaneko4447 4 года назад

    Another cracking video 😊

  • @MCMOutdoors
    @MCMOutdoors 4 года назад

    Another enjoyable watch Simon. Mouth wateringly good food and lovely, atmospheric shots to convey being outdoors. ATB, Chris

  • @lisamulieri4083
    @lisamulieri4083 3 года назад

    YOU ARE THE BEST BLOKESTER SIMON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ANOTHER GREAT ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KEEP EM COMIN BRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @davidr4310
    @davidr4310 4 года назад

    That looked good 👍