I agree! She just lights up, I love it! The best one has to be the Ehime orange video - wow - you could totally see this bliss in her face. Gives me a great feeling to see.
i was kinda amazed cuz we see them smiling and/or lovey dovey in a lot of their videos, but this was like a genuine deeper than any heartfelt smile esp the ending
This video was many months in the making, but it's finally ready. Here's how Martina makes her version of Japanese Plum Wine, aka Umeshu. It's delicious!
Martina's smile at the end was so genuine and full of light. I literally got emotional because I was so happy her umeshu worked out and lifted her day. Love you, Martina!! It looks delicious!
I totally want to make this now!! HEY SIMON AND MARTINA! I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now and I love you guys! (Trying to not be a silent viewer!) my husband and I hope to travel to Japan in the future and your videos have given us a TON of insight! Keep being yourselves and keep building your ladder!!
I have watched this video multiple times since it was loaded. And it makes me so happy every time. Martina's happiness in this video is just mesmerizing.
I love love love Martina's Midnight Munchies! Please never stop making them! Also, the joy and satisfaction on Martina's face makes me motivated to try a recipe like this.
I'm so late watching this video. Martina, the genuine happiness at your accomplishment mad me so happy!! When people like us that struggle with some things, manages to do something as amazing as this, it is a wonderful rung on your ladder!!!
Hi you guys I just wanted to say Martina thank you for being an amazing role model. Giving so much hope to so many people that suffer from different ailments, and giving them a place to come for a little bit of enjoyment. And Simon thank you for showing us how amazing people can be even with little things like being supportive of your significant other, and always making us smile with your wonderfully colorful commentary. Thank you both so much you guys have gotten me through countless surgery recoveries and all of highschool and into college. Thank you both for being amazing and sharing your stories with us.
I keep coming back to this video just because of how much pure excitement Martina has for her plum wine. Simon's chanting and applause for her hard work also makes my day just that much brighter!
Martina! You look so happy! It’s fantastic to see! Now that I’m 21 I’ll definitely have to try making some! Keep building your ladder! You and Simon and your fur babies bring so much joy to me... especially on my really rough days (of which there have been many recently). Time to re-re watch all of your videos ❤️ you guys are the best! My absolute favorite youtubers EVAR!
Your smiles are infectious and I’m so glad that the umeshu turned out well. When you mentioned it on the podcast/livestreams a couple times it actually hyped me up for when you finally tried it and made the results video. Now I’m tempted to try and make my own as well.
I love long projects like this. They can be so rewarding when done right 😁 Edit: I love ume plum wine. I've only had store bought ones. I don't think I can find those plums in the Netherlands 🤔
Yay!! The umeshu worked out! I was anticipating this video after hearing it on the podcast. So proud of you! And 6 months of waiting for this, it’s finally here!!
this is one of my favorite videos of yours to watch when im feeling down. Martina is so genuinely happy and she built her ladder and Simon hypes her up and makes her feel so good. its fucking goals is what it is. everyone deserves a simon.
We used to make this every year when we lived in Japan...awesome stuff! I liked it best mixed with sparkling spring water or soda water. The best thing to drink in Summer!
Hope this is okay. Sharing the recipe I saved: Martina’s Umeshu Recipe 梅酒 5L Jar (washed + sanitized) 2.2lbs (1kg) Japanese Green Ume Plums 1.8L Shochu + extra splash (or other unflavoured white alcohol that has a minimum of 35% alcohol content) 1KG + 1/4cup of Rock Sugar 1. Soak all the plums in a huge bowl of cool water for around 20 minutes. 2. Using scalding hot water (or if you have a dishwasher on mega-super hot death mode but no soap) clean the jar and lids. This is the same rigorous sanitization process that is used for making jam or perseveres. 3. Using shochu or a high-proof alcohol, wipe down the jar and lids again paying special attention to tiny cracks and folds. 4. Scrub the plums for dirt using a brand new sponge and pay attention for any rotten or mouldy looking plums. As you clean the plums, put them onto clean kitchen towel to dry. 5. Using a toothpick or bamboo skewer, pop out the stems. 6. Once the stem is popped out, drop the plum into your now totally sanitized jar. 7. After a layer of plums covers the bottom of the jar, sprinkle on a layer of rock sugar. Continue this process until you’re out of plums. 8. Pour your shochu until the plums are totally submerged. If a plum is sticking out, it will rot. 9. Place your jar in a cool place to steep for 6 months minimum. If you leave it in the fridge, the sugar will never breakdown and the plums won’t properly release their juices so aim for a cool cupboard, shed, or pantry. 10. For the first few days, give the jar a gentle swirl and after that you can leave it alone. 11. When your Umeshu is ready, it should be a light golden colour and there shouldn’t be any chunks of sugar floating in it.
This video came at just the right time, I saw something about plum wine on Facebook and was really wondering what it was, thanks for making this and I'm so glad it turned out wonderful for you!
I LOVE IT!!! It just makes me so so happy to see you this happy and genuinely excited ❤️ your smile is contagious! GOOD JOB GURLLL! Love you guys! WE GON' PARTY TONIGHT!
i am planning to make kimchi again and now you make a video about this? martina now i have to make it, darn your videos inspires me so much to do more stuff
I am impressed and very happy for you!! Every tool that you used to make umeshu is so traditional! when I was a kid I used to see that Big jar with red rid everywhere but nowadays I think not many people make uneshu by themselves.
The most wonderful moment of this video is Martina's joyful reaction when she tastes the wine for the first time followed by Simon's excited reaction!! Thanks for sharing such an uplifting moment (and cool recipe!)
I'm so happy it turned out so well! I love making things and working on projects and there's nothing like the satisfying feeling of completing a well done project! Good job Martina! Much love ❤
haha love it!! I've made plum wine for about the last 4 years. Last year I made it with apples from my friends tree and let it sit for an entire year, it was SO good! People drank ALL of it at her wedding haha I was sad there wasn't any left to bring home but oh well. I usually do a combo of vodka and soju just so it's not pure high alcohol and it's absolutely amazing. Good job, guys!
Spudgy seriously reminds me of my dog. His name is ruffles and he run like a weirdo because of one his leg. He doesn’t understand anything unless it involves food. And he is definitely lazy as hell but there will only be one him
I've had 2 Pekes, and both were great dogs who thought they were mastiff sized. One was 5 pounds soaking wet and cornered a giant white German Shepard that jumped the fence into our back yard. Totally fearless!
OMG I remember writing a comment suggesting you guys to try plum wine - Wooooow I was so blind. So so blind. I knew you would love it Martina and wouldn't pass the opportunity to make your own plum wine ! Congratulations on your success and this makes me so happy esp. cos my mom and I make special plum wine (e.g. on my 18th birthday, when I first moved abroad myself, etc.) for different occasions !! They all taste different because she adds a little something extra or the plums are different each time. I think my mom boils the plums and then air dries it on our balcony, ...I can ask if you want to because I know I have oversimplified it already and I don't wanna mess it up for you !! These devils in angel form are an effort to keep from moulding and rotting so I don't want to give you wrong instructions only to find out it has gone wrong 7 months later..... Anyway I am so so happy for you and thanks for the video again Martina and Simon!
You did a fantastic job! I'm so proud of you! I love Martina's Midnight Munchies!!!!You inspire me to go try new recipes and experiment with things I haven't ever tried before. Keep being amazing, Girl!
I’ve been binge watching there whole channel lately and every time I see how cute they are together I get all fluttery inside. They are a true inspiration 💖
You're videos are honestly helping me build my ladder I suffer from clinical depression and recently tried to kill myself, but now I see life worth living thankyou for everything
Come here for a huge hug. :( It is such a hard thing to fight against, and I've been there where I totally gave up too. I'm so happy we can help you build that ladder. I'll be looking forward to seeing you in the comment section! PS-> nice Morty ;)
I haven't checked in with you two lovely people in awhile, but I'm sure glad I did! Spent an evening learning a whole lot of awesome things. Also, it warmed my heart to see little old Spudgy still wagging his tail... I lost my little love Carson this month and miss him a lot.
1. I love that Martina is an eternal Moonie and is drinking from a Sailor Moon wine glass. 2. I love the way Martina and Simon talk to each other. God bless you both. 3. This video brought a smile to my face and I'm so glad that after all these years, they are still making videos.
They used to do a radio show on SBS Pop Asia, but now it's just a podcast called Eat Your Kimchi. You can find it on Soundcloud/iTunes and other places :)
I lived in Nagoya in the late 90s and totally fell in love with umeshu! Now, back in Canada, I have ume plums growing in my front yard. Last year I made umeshu with a recipe very similar to yours and it. was. AMAZING! Definitely making it again this year.
My mom made her own Sake last year. It called for raisins to help it ferment in the recipe she found, but she used dried tart cherries instead. :D our friends gave us some vanilla cherry wine this year as a thank you for Sake gifting the year before, haha..I'm going to have to try this recipe now since you said it is delicious. Thank you for sharing! I also like watching Cooking With Dog! Yay!
I enjoyed this video. I can't honestly say I'd make or try this because I don't drink but I still enjoying watching this video, especially seeing Martina's eyes light up when she tried it for the first time and it tasted good.
OMG the look of pure joy on Martina’s face when she tastes it! 🥂💖💖I would try this but I gave up alcohol! Oh well. Looks amazing though! So proud of you!!!!
I absolutely love this! My boyfriend loves to make limoncello, and since I absolutely love Japanese plum wine, I will definitely make this! (what are you doing this weekend? oh you know.. making some limoncello and a batch of plum wine. lol)
Omgoodness! That looks delish! My father had major anxiety after open heart surgery many years ago and his physician “prescribed “ a small glass of plum wine to help him relax enough to sleep!
I’m glad y’all enjoying not just the surface parts of Japanese culture, u guys are enjoying deep sides:) hope y’all continue to make fun videos in Japan!
That looks sooo good I might have to get the ingredients and try it! I've made Alton Brown's aged eggnog in the past and it was phenomenal. (PS if you do make his recipe it pays to make it months before you want to drink it. It is WAY better the longer you let it sit.) Right now my husband and I are in the process of gathering the supplies to make mead. Concocting your own adult beverages can be better than store bought booze. :D
I so desperately want to try making my own mead and beer but it's so much cheaper in North America to get all the stuff. You can even get kits! PS: We LOOOOOVVEE Alton Brown :)
Long time lurker and I've been subbed for a few months 😀👍 thanks for the videos it really makes me happy while trying to climb my ladder ❤. Much love to you both. Hey!! I found Japan Go Go Curry in NY 😱 the reviews are amazing and I'll be trying it and tagging you guys since your videos made me totally hyped to find some Japanese Curry 😜. Good day 👍✊.
YAY!!! Well Done Martina!! The first time is always the most nervous. hee hee!! We made our first one 3 years ago, and then another one this year. Our first one, we still have some and it is getting pinker and pinker. It gets smoother and more lovely too. This year's batch we will crack open at the bounenkai party. woohoo! Congrats on your awesome umeshu!!
30 seconds in and I'm SHOOK because of the floor-fridge?? I have never seen that before! WHERE CAN I GET ONE? Edit: I LOVE Cooking With Dog! :D Glad to see the shout out. Chef is amazing!
Such a good video it's cool to see how it's made. I had some while i was helping out at a Japanese american dinner when I traveled in japan. The cook gave us some of the homemade batch before we left and it was the best I have ever had. It had been so hard to find anything close to the amazing taste it had in the states. I hope to be able to try it again when I go back to Japan in march for the semester. Keep up building the ladder matinia. I love your guys videos. They encouraged me to travel to Japan alone the fist time for a month and now I am going back a year later through my school.
I never doubted Martina 😊 she's amazing at everything she tries. Now Simon on the other hand.. don't worry big guy! You help open all things with dothraki man strength 😂😊 I love you guys, you made my day. I woke up throwing up and now I feel so much better ❤️❤️❤️ lots of love from California.
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Did anyone else was focusing only on how pretty martina’s smile is and how happy she was, i love her smileeeee
Thank you! I was so super excited, I guess it showed haha
Simon and Martina OH MY GOD MY FIRST REPLY 😐❤️ ILY
aya Walid i really like to see her excited and happy like this 😍
I agree! She just lights up, I love it! The best one has to be the Ehime orange video - wow - you could totally see this bliss in her face. Gives me a great feeling to see.
i was kinda amazed cuz we see them smiling and/or lovey dovey in a lot of their videos, but this was like a genuine deeper than any heartfelt smile esp the ending
the ad: 'you know what makes a great gift?!' Me:"watching this ad so Simon and Martina can get the revenue" truth.
Martina's smile is great. You can't help but smile back at her even though it's a video, ha ha!
I think she has a gorgeous smile and I want to see it on her as much as possible :D
Simon and Martina Awwww
Simon and Martina you guys make me melt, I love how supportive and caring your relationship is while still being fun and silly.
WE GON’ PARTY TONIGHT
Merogin wouldn't it be amazing if all nasties could have a legit party?!? Best party ever!!
My New Favorite Party Song !!! (btw love your profile picture)
Honestly that sounds amazing!!! All the nasties are party animals I bet!!!!
Spirytus movens
This video was many months in the making, but it's finally ready. Here's how Martina makes her version of Japanese Plum Wine, aka Umeshu. It's delicious!
I think I need to make this when we get to our new house! I wonder if it would work with other fruit too.
Simon and Martina looks sooooo yummy~~~~
I see how good it is. You should start the Simon and Martina plum wine company!
More like Umai-shu haha
I can not wait to try the recipe 😍
Anyone come back to this video and get a little sad at seeing the sweet boi of the spudge?
I do. RIP little buddy
He still lives on in our hearts
The Spudgy lives on
"Awww, this smells good girl!!" Best hype man ever! 😂😂😂
i need a boyfried that cheers me up like that every hour of my life
You two are couple goals
I LOVE THIS MARRIAGE!!!!
I love it too it’s great!
Relationship goals !
Obviously it was The Spudgy!
These duckies are role models for awesome relationships
@@eatyourkimchi I want to like this comment but not ruin the current number of likes.... 😂😂👌
Martina's smile at the end was so genuine and full of light. I literally got emotional because I was so happy her umeshu worked out and lifted her day. Love you, Martina!! It looks delicious!
Opening with Spudgy!? YES PLS YES LOVE IT ALREADY
I totally want to make this now!! HEY SIMON AND MARTINA! I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now and I love you guys! (Trying to not be a silent viewer!) my husband and I hope to travel to Japan in the future and your videos have given us a TON of insight! Keep being yourselves and keep building your ladder!!
Martina - the cutest human being on the planet. Well done on the Umeshu!
I have watched this video multiple times since it was loaded. And it makes me so happy every time. Martina's happiness in this video is just mesmerizing.
Yay!! Good job Martina! さすが！
ありがとう~
I've made plum wine with standard plums, very good that way too. Love the stuff. "Welcome to short people cooking"... made me smile.
Martina’s happiness was so infectious omg 😭💕💕
You are sooooo adorable 😍
I love this video so much. I keep revisiting it.
It combined my two favourite things, wine and a happy, giddy Martina. It warms my heart.
OH YES! I loooove umeshu, but it sure is sweet. I'll definitely try your recipe! Thank you so much! ❤
I love love love Martina's Midnight Munchies! Please never stop making them! Also, the joy and satisfaction on Martina's face makes me motivated to try a recipe like this.
Cooking With Dog is the best!
Pillow Strength I laugh so hard with ur comment..
Yeah! So sad about Francis though.
Phil Nolan but it`s so nice that they don't replace Francis with another dog to continue the show.. they use dog's doll instead..😁
Francis is gone?! I haven't watched in ages. So sad...HIS SPIRIT LIVES ONNNN
Francis is gone?! I haven't watched in ages. So sad...HIS SPIRIT LIVES ONNNN
I'm so late watching this video. Martina, the genuine happiness at your accomplishment mad me so happy!! When people like us that struggle with some things, manages to do something as amazing as this, it is a wonderful rung on your ladder!!!
Hi you guys I just wanted to say Martina thank you for being an amazing role model. Giving so much hope to so many people that suffer from different ailments, and giving them a place to come for a little bit of enjoyment. And Simon thank you for showing us how amazing people can be even with little things like being supportive of your significant other, and always making us smile with your wonderfully colorful commentary. Thank you both so much you guys have gotten me through countless surgery recoveries and all of highschool and into college. Thank you both for being amazing and sharing your stories with us.
I keep coming back to this video just because of how much pure excitement Martina has for her plum wine. Simon's chanting and applause for her hard work also makes my day just that much brighter!
Also, NOTIFICATION SQUAD! Does your country have a special alcohol? If so, I'd like to know what it is!
If I am from Australia, what would our special alcohol be? Uhhhhhhh.... beer?
Simon and Martina Hell yesshh! land of tequila right here, oh and mezcal too! :B
Ginjinha and port wine :P greetings from portugal
SNAKEBITE.... ITS DEADLY
i live in las Vegas, any alcohol thats in your had is special! lol
Martina! You look so happy! It’s fantastic to see! Now that I’m 21 I’ll definitely have to try making some! Keep building your ladder! You and Simon and your fur babies bring so much joy to me... especially on my really rough days (of which there have been many recently). Time to re-re watch all of your videos ❤️ you guys are the best! My absolute favorite youtubers EVAR!
Your smiles are infectious and I’m so glad that the umeshu turned out well. When you mentioned it on the podcast/livestreams a couple times it actually hyped me up for when you finally tried it and made the results video. Now I’m tempted to try and make my own as well.
Watching this for the third time as successful ladder building is motivating and her joy is so infectious!! Love you Martina!
Seeing a new video from Simon and Martina is like having a tiny party all by myself. Love you guys! ♥
I'm so happy you directed us back to this video. It was a really fun watch !
And Spudgy 💙
I love long projects like this. They can be so rewarding when done right 😁
Edit: I love ume plum wine. I've only had store bought ones. I don't think I can find those plums in the Netherlands 🤔
Yay!! The umeshu worked out! I was anticipating this video after hearing it on the podcast. So proud of you! And 6 months of waiting for this, it’s finally here!!
Months of work...........WE APPRECIATE THE EFFORT!
Also, love the underground hole full of alcohol.....it's a beautiful thing.
this is one of my favorite videos of yours to watch when im feeling down. Martina is so genuinely happy and she built her ladder and Simon hypes her up and makes her feel so good. its fucking goals is what it is. everyone deserves a simon.
WE GON PARTY TONIGHT!
We used to make this every year when we lived in Japan...awesome stuff! I liked it best mixed with sparkling spring water or soda water. The best thing to drink in Summer!
Hope this is okay. Sharing the recipe I saved:
Martina’s Umeshu Recipe 梅酒
5L Jar (washed + sanitized)
2.2lbs (1kg) Japanese Green Ume Plums
1.8L Shochu + extra splash (or other unflavoured white alcohol that has a minimum of 35% alcohol content)
1KG + 1/4cup of Rock Sugar
1. Soak all the plums in a huge bowl of cool water for around 20 minutes.
2. Using scalding hot water (or if you have a dishwasher on mega-super hot death mode but no soap) clean the jar and lids. This is the same rigorous sanitization process that is used for making jam or perseveres.
3. Using shochu or a high-proof alcohol, wipe down the jar and lids again paying special attention to tiny cracks and folds.
4. Scrub the plums for dirt using a brand new sponge and pay attention for any rotten or mouldy looking plums. As you clean the plums, put them onto clean kitchen towel to dry.
5. Using a toothpick or bamboo skewer, pop out the stems.
6. Once the stem is popped out, drop the plum into your now totally sanitized jar.
7. After a layer of plums covers the bottom of the jar, sprinkle on a layer of rock sugar. Continue this process until you’re out of plums.
8. Pour your shochu until the plums are totally submerged. If a plum is sticking out, it will rot.
9. Place your jar in a cool place to steep for 6 months minimum. If you leave it in the fridge, the sugar will never breakdown and the plums won’t properly release their juices so aim for a cool cupboard, shed, or pantry.
10. For the first few days, give the jar a gentle swirl and after that you can leave it alone.
11. When your Umeshu is ready, it should be a light golden colour and there shouldn’t be any chunks of sugar floating in it.
How is it that I just now found your channel? Been binge watching your videos for the past week. Love your sense of humor.
martina is so cute like UGH my heart is filled with rainbows and love
This video came at just the right time, I saw something about plum wine on Facebook and was really wondering what it was, thanks for making this and I'm so glad it turned out wonderful for you!
I love you Guys so much! Watching Martina being happy is so satisfying!
Honestly martina and simon just inspire me to try new things and challenge myself. I've grown a lot thanks to you guys❤
I LOVE IT!!! It just makes me so so happy to see you this happy and genuinely excited ❤️ your smile is contagious! GOOD JOB GURLLL! Love you guys! WE GON' PARTY TONIGHT!
Martina, your excitement and happiness really shines here. Thank you for sharing and making my day brighter! 😊
i am planning to make kimchi again and now you make a video about this? martina now i have to make it, darn your videos inspires me so much to do more stuff
I love how genuinely excited and proud Martina is of this. lol It's absolutely adorable.
This is already way beyond my skill level
But it's worth the effort for that much plum wine :D
Omg!! Martina looked so gleeful. Most of your videos are positive as well but this one was filled with such wholesome positivity.
Yas girl build that ladder! Congrats
I am impressed and very happy for you!! Every tool that you used to make umeshu is so traditional! when I was a kid I used to see that Big jar with red rid everywhere but nowadays I think not many people make uneshu by themselves.
I love how supportive he is !!! Honestly his excitement makes me even more excited !!!!!!! ❤️I love your guys so much
The most wonderful moment of this video is Martina's joyful reaction when she tastes the wine for the first time followed by Simon's excited reaction!! Thanks for sharing such an uplifting moment (and cool recipe!)
Martina, you’re absolutely glowing in this video! I couldn’t help grinning at the both of you and your antics. Hope the party was as good as the wine!
I'm so happy it turned out so well! I love making things and working on projects and there's nothing like the satisfying feeling of completing a well done project! Good job Martina! Much love ❤
I thought you were kidding when you said there’s a secret fridge in your floor, but then you opened it. You really do have one there!
Gary Cooper and it is full of other alcoholic beverages....LOL! That's to keep that hidden from guests....LOL!
They are like fermenting fridges if I’m not mistaken
haha love it!! I've made plum wine for about the last 4 years. Last year I made it with apples from my friends tree and let it sit for an entire year, it was SO good! People drank ALL of it at her wedding haha I was sad there wasn't any left to bring home but oh well. I usually do a combo of vodka and soju just so it's not pure high alcohol and it's absolutely amazing. Good job, guys!
Spudgy seriously reminds me of my dog. His name is ruffles and he run like a weirdo because of one his leg. He doesn’t understand anything unless it involves food. And he is definitely lazy as hell but there will only be one him
I've had 2 Pekes, and both were great dogs who thought they were mastiff sized. One was 5 pounds soaking wet and cornered a giant white German Shepard that jumped the fence into our back yard. Totally fearless!
OMG I remember writing a comment suggesting you guys to try plum wine - Wooooow I was so blind. So so blind. I knew you would love it Martina and wouldn't pass the opportunity to make your own plum wine ! Congratulations on your success and this makes me so happy esp. cos my mom and I make special plum wine (e.g. on my 18th birthday, when I first moved abroad myself, etc.) for different occasions !! They all taste different because she adds a little something extra or the plums are different each time. I think my mom boils the plums and then air dries it on our balcony, ...I can ask if you want to because I know I have oversimplified it already and I don't wanna mess it up for you !! These devils in angel form are an effort to keep from moulding and rotting so I don't want to give you wrong instructions only to find out it has gone wrong 7 months later..... Anyway I am so so happy for you and thanks for the video again Martina and Simon!
I thought she was lying and joking when she said let's open the secret refrigerator floor. Until she opened it. Lol I was shook.
You did a fantastic job! I'm so proud of you! I love Martina's Midnight Munchies!!!!You inspire me to go try new recipes and experiment with things I haven't ever tried before. Keep being amazing, Girl!
OMG AN OPENING WITH SPUDGY OH MAN I LOVE THIS ALREADYYYY
I’ve been binge watching there whole channel lately and every time I see how cute they are together I get all fluttery inside. They are a true inspiration 💖
You're videos are honestly helping me build my ladder I suffer from clinical depression and recently tried to kill myself, but now I see life worth living thankyou for everything
Come here for a huge hug. :( It is such a hard thing to fight against, and I've been there where I totally gave up too. I'm so happy we can help you build that ladder. I'll be looking forward to seeing you in the comment section! PS-> nice Morty ;)
laga trend awesome smile my friend we gon party tonite!!
I haven't checked in with you two lovely people in awhile, but I'm sure glad I did! Spent an evening learning a whole lot of awesome things. Also, it warmed my heart to see little old Spudgy still wagging his tail... I lost my little love Carson this month and miss him a lot.
Omg Martinas happy face made my heart get bubbles
1. I love that Martina is an eternal Moonie and is drinking from a Sailor Moon wine glass.
2. I love the way Martina and Simon talk to each other. God bless you both.
3. This video brought a smile to my face and I'm so glad that after all these years, they are still making videos.
I've been waiting for this video since you mentioned it on your podcast! :D
LicencetoVlog what’s the podcast called?
They used to do a radio show on SBS Pop Asia, but now it's just a podcast called Eat Your Kimchi. You can find it on Soundcloud/iTunes and other places :)
Thank you for listening to our podcast!
LicencetoVlog thanks! I’m definitely gonna look this up now!!
Thank you, I look forward to listening to it every week!
I lived in Nagoya in the late 90s and totally fell in love with umeshu! Now, back in Canada, I have ume plums growing in my front yard. Last year I made umeshu with a recipe very similar to yours and it. was. AMAZING! Definitely making it again this year.
Literally the cutest vid ever
yaaaaaaas Martina
My mom made her own Sake last year. It called for raisins to help it ferment in the recipe she found, but she used dried tart cherries instead. :D our friends gave us some vanilla cherry wine this year as a thank you for Sake gifting the year before, haha..I'm going to have to try this recipe now since you said it is delicious. Thank you for sharing! I also like watching Cooking With Dog! Yay!
Hi guys!! Give me strength for Monday tomorrow :’( love you guys!!
You can do it, Camille!
I was getting ready to make this next year and I just saw Spudgy and started crying. He was such a sweet boy.
I’ve had some plum wine in Tochigi prefecture in the town I worked in, best wine I’ve ever had!
I've never even tried plum wine but I've just watched this video for the third time bc something about it is so wholesome and makes me feel at peace
I love umeshu❤️
I'm Japanese and enjoying your videos and podcast :D
Thank you for listening to our podcast as well!
I enjoyed this video. I can't honestly say I'd make or try this because I don't drink but I still enjoying watching this video, especially seeing Martina's eyes light up when she tried it for the first time and it tasted good.
martina worries so cute
OMG the look of pure joy on Martina’s face when she tastes it! 🥂💖💖I would try this but I gave up alcohol! Oh well. Looks amazing though! So proud of you!!!!
I absolutely love this! My boyfriend loves to make limoncello, and since I absolutely love Japanese plum wine, I will definitely make this! (what are you doing this weekend? oh you know.. making some limoncello and a batch of plum wine. lol)
Omgoodness! That looks delish!
My father had major anxiety after open heart surgery many years ago and his physician “prescribed “ a small glass of plum wine to help him relax enough to sleep!
Im going though all the midnight munchies video and i almost cried when i seen spudgy i just cant believe he is gone 😭😭
I’m glad y’all enjoying not just the surface parts of Japanese culture, u guys are enjoying deep sides:) hope y’all continue to make fun videos in Japan!
is this real life? can't believe I'm this early!
Martina being happy makes me happy. Boy after a 14 hour workday I needed this. Thanks guys.
That looks sooo good I might have to get the ingredients and try it! I've made Alton Brown's aged eggnog in the past and it was phenomenal. (PS if you do make his recipe it pays to make it months before you want to drink it. It is WAY better the longer you let it sit.) Right now my husband and I are in the process of gathering the supplies to make mead. Concocting your own adult beverages can be better than store bought booze. :D
I so desperately want to try making my own mead and beer but it's so much cheaper in North America to get all the stuff. You can even get kits! PS: We LOOOOOVVEE Alton Brown :)
Who doesn't love Alton Brown! :D
I love how happy this made the both of you, and I loved getting a peek at spudgy. You built a ladder and six months later got some drank! Win win!
Great job Martina!
So thankful for this video! I have MS and my body is screaming in pain but I'm gonna watch a whole bunch of simon and Martina. Build a ladder!
Long time lurker and I've been subbed for a few months 😀👍 thanks for the videos it really makes me happy while trying to climb my ladder ❤. Much love to you both. Hey!! I found Japan Go Go Curry in NY 😱 the reviews are amazing and I'll be trying it and tagging you guys since your videos made me totally hyped to find some Japanese Curry 😜. Good day 👍✊.
VisualEntity hi where in New York did you find the curry spot
freewindlovedolphin 273 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018
Thanks
freewindlovedolphin You're welcome
YAY!!! Well Done Martina!! The first time is always the most nervous. hee hee!! We made our first one 3 years ago, and then another one this year. Our first one, we still have some and it is getting pinker and pinker. It gets smoother and more lovely too. This year's batch we will crack open at the bounenkai party. woohoo! Congrats on your awesome umeshu!!
30 seconds in and I'm SHOOK because of the floor-fridge?? I have never seen that before! WHERE CAN I GET ONE?
Edit: I LOVE Cooking With Dog! :D Glad to see the shout out. Chef is amazing!
Ours came with the place. I’m not sure how to make them or where to get them :)
It's so wonderful to see Martina so happy! I'm glad you built your ladder towards delicious Umeshu at the end of the day!
I now officially need a Sailor Moon and Tuxedo Kamen wine glass set in my life
genuinely put a smile when you guys upload -- miss those Eat Your Sushi/Kimchi episodes! xx
i don't even drink (bc i dont like the taste of alcohol lol) but i really want to try that 🤤 it looks so refreshing!
In the exact same boat
Such a good video it's cool to see how it's made. I had some while i was helping out at a Japanese american dinner when I traveled in japan. The cook gave us some of the homemade batch before we left and it was the best I have ever had. It had been so hard to find anything close to the amazing taste it had in the states. I hope to be able to try it again when I go back to Japan in march for the semester. Keep up building the ladder matinia. I love your guys videos. They encouraged me to travel to Japan alone the fist time for a month and now I am going back a year later through my school.
Moving to Japan next year. This is what my partner and I are going to do to celebrate 6 months in Japan
I never doubted Martina 😊 she's amazing at everything she tries. Now Simon on the other hand.. don't worry big guy! You help open all things with dothraki man strength 😂😊 I love you guys, you made my day. I woke up throwing up and now I feel so much better ❤️❤️❤️ lots of love from California.
Man servants! ! *Clapping* hahaha That's hilarious)))
MARTINA'S EXCITEMENT IS SO CUTE OMG it's so fun when something you've been waiting for comes out better than expected!