Hi Lola. Funny I just got an email from my sister (we live in Colorado) and she mentioned she has been buying the Claxton Fruit Cake at King Soopers here. Said she remembers it from when we had bread delivered. We all loved the fruit cake 🎂. Now, I have to go to KINGS and try to find me one also. 😋
Wow! If you look up "How to Warm A Person's Heart" in the encyclopedia--or even online--you would be directed straight to Kevin and Sarah's channel right here! I found myself smiling very big as you reached the end of the video and said "Goodbye" for the day. Take care and Merry Christmas all the way around at your house!
Hey y'all, Merry Christmas I hope y'all having a great day with family friends. Thank you for your videos y'all make a big difference in so many folks lives Bless you both and I pray good fortune in the new year!!!
Kevin and Sarah and family from my family Wishing you A Very Merry Christmas 🎄🎄⛄⛄ Happy New Year 🎉🎈. All the best to you Sarah and Kevin and your family. It is sort of bittersweet day for me as my Mom died Christmas Day 8 years ago but it seems like yesterday. Enjoy your Christmas from a big fan of your U Tube videos and I always share them. God Bless you and your family from Wendy Bertie in Toronto Ontario Canada
Merry Christmas! I am one of those who has never cared for traditional fruitcake so a number of years ago came up with a “updated”version. I reduce the candied fruit to a minimal amount and mincing it up into finer pieces so you get more of a hint of it than biting into an actual chunk. Then in it’s place I add chopped dried fruit like raisins, apricots, apples, cranberries, etc. I’m not big on rum so instead I doused it with orange flavored liquor. It works best if it is made no later than October so there is time for the liquor to do its magic. While given the option I would choose to eat homemade cheesecake over any fruitcake 100% of the time, for me, updating the fruitcake makes it much more palatable. What I think would be an interesting snack to freeze dry would be apples and cheese. Everyone knows that apple wedges with a slice of cheese makes a wonderful snack. Make a cheese sauce or fondue using your favorite cheese, dip the apple in it and then freeze dry. If you want to go all out groovy, there i this wonderful Norwegian cheese (can be found online if not in real life) called Geitost. It has a distinct caramel coloring and yes, you can definitely taste the combination of cheese mixed with caramel. If I ever get a freeze drier I would definitely melt down some of that, dip the apple in it and freeze dry it. But for those who want something more easily accessible they could easily do it with a nice cheddar cheese. OR you could even use apple pie spices on the apple before adding the cheese so it would taste like freeze dried apple pie with cheese. . . . I could have so much fun with a freeze dryer! Hope you have a wonderful Jesus season.
WHAT SURPRISING IDEAS for freeze drying! I love this! I think it's great that you tried so many unusual items. I really liked Sarah's idea for making a coffee creamer! incredible !!
Good morning & Merry Christmas too yas🌲 Yay new S🎅nta treats, way too cool👏 I'm with Sarah, not a fruitcake girl! Hard to believe we are sitting outside, & having our☕ ☕ ☕... on December 25th, which is normally freezing in Indiana! We even saved some energy🤑 & hung out laundry yesterday, clean hunting clothes & wonderfully fresh smelling blankets🙆♂️🙆♀️ Today we are going to visit our Kids & Grandies, excited to spend time with them, & to see their new gadgets & toys...🤗 Ho! Ho! Ho! Hope & Pray, Everyone Has A Blessed Christmas Day🙏
Your experiment was a success and as you said, it's a winner. YOU are our winners...Many thanks for your hours of wonderful videos. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
Merry Christmas to all! Today I will be spending the day with my children and grandchildren. This is such a crazy time. Two people in the family were exposed to covid and we had to wait for the results before finalizing plans. Luckily they were negative Yeah!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day and we all remember the reason for the season.
Fun episode! I really want some of the eggnog and hot chocolate. Thanks for all y’all’s hard work all year, bringing us informative, innovative, and really enjoyable content. Merry Merry Christmas to you all! ❤️🌲🙏🏼
Merry Christmas to you Kevin and Sarah thank you for sharing your lies and your way of life I love it I'm Mona in Wisconsin what a great fun thing that was I'm older than y'all but I enjoy watching and you just like this 65-year-old woman's heart I don't like saying my age but I don't try to hide it but if I don't tell you you don't know I mean I could be anybody at any age just saying thank you I just wanted to say I'm grateful and have a wonderful rest of your day on this beautiful Christmas day that God has given us so well and give a hug to the animals for me Merry Christmas 🎄🎀🎄🌹
Christmas Blessings! Thank you for the fun, heartwarming video today! May God richly bless you, all of your family and friends, and all of your subscribers with a very wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Blessings from Holland Ohio 🥰💗🌻🐛 PS the days are now getting longer! PTL!
Merry, Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! I happened upon your channel and it is now my favorite pastime. I'm a lifelong Missourian. I'm so glad you're happy living in our lovely state!
Happy Holidays! saw you on the harvest right website! My favorite homestead couple is getting famous! You have taught me so much, thank you for blessing us with your channel!
Merry Christmas. I am praying and saving for a freeze dryer perhaps by next Christmas. Thank you for showing us all the "experiments" that really do help us see the practical usage for the freeze dryer.
Didn't get a chance to watch till day after Christmas, too busy! The candy canes were no surprise. After seeing/hearing about the results, I doubt I'd try freeze drying fruit cake. Besides, I love it's moisture. I never would have thought about freeze drying any liquid. But, the eggnog & hot chocolate looked like the big winners here. Hope you all had great birthday (Jesus) celebration!
AND, you're even using the best tasting eggnog on the market. I've never liked eggnog but I LOVE the Southern Comfort brand eggnog. You guys are just so much fun!
Kevin..I love your shirt and I love fruitcake too. I really do. Sara..you have to be one of the happiest people on RUclips!! Merry Christmas and Happy 2022!! ☺️☺️
Happy holidays to both of you and the girls. Candy cane is crystalized sugar. It has very little to no water content, so it's already "dry". Cutting those milk based liquids with water and/or skim milk was a good idea. In simple terms water and fat mixed together kind of form water skinned and fat filled micro balloons which burst when the water is "dried" out. Yes I know - to much info.
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! God bless you and your family. I have been enjoying your videos for about a year now. My husband and I are too senior to take on an adventure like you folks so I am living my dream through you. Thank you for the fun and pleasure you provide through the year!
Merry Christmas to everyone who sees this comment and celebrates Christmas.🎅🎄 ❤️
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Merry Christmas to you also. 🎄🎁🎺
Merry Christmas from San Diego...
@@wordswritteninred7171 Merry Christmas from Midland, Michigan!
Merry Christmas!🎁🎄
Merry Christmas!!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
That looks like a good old Claxton Fruit Cake. Haven't had one in years. Always a favorite in the south. Merry Christmas to all, blessings as well.
We sell those at the store I work for. Good fruit cake! I bought one as soon as they came in. Woohoo!!!
Hi Lola. Funny I just got an email from my sister (we live in Colorado) and she mentioned she has been buying the Claxton Fruit Cake at King Soopers here. Said she remembers it from when we had bread delivered. We all loved the fruit cake 🎂. Now, I have to go to KINGS and try to find me one also. 😋
Oh boy, l wish I had one today! I grew up in New England, we have them up here too.
I get mine thru Amazon - every year!
I'm also a lover of fruit cake...my husband says no thank you
Merry Christmas xxx
Merry Christmas Kevin and Sarah, & girls, enjoy
You guys are the cutest! What a fun idea for Christmas! God Bless you and yours, and Merry Christmas 🎄
Wow! If you look up "How to Warm A Person's Heart" in the encyclopedia--or even online--you would be directed straight to Kevin and Sarah's channel right here! I found myself smiling very big as you reached the end of the video and said "Goodbye" for the day.
Take care and Merry Christmas all the way around at your house!
Amen!
The best fruit cake is called Panettone, try it :)
Merry Christmas. Love, love, love your channel.
Am watching this is the bath before I make a yummy Christmas Dinner in England.
Hey y'all, Merry Christmas I hope y'all having a great day with family friends. Thank you for your videos y'all make a big difference in so many folks lives Bless you both and I pray good fortune in the new year!!!
Good Morning, Merry Christmas, hope y'all have a blessed day🎄🎅
How fun! I really didn't expect a video from you today. Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family 🎅🎄🤶
God bless
Corpus Christi TX
Merry Christmas y’all!
Merry Christmas beautiful folks.
Blessings, love, health, peace and 🙏🙏🙏, julie
Kevin and Sarah and family from my family Wishing you A Very Merry Christmas 🎄🎄⛄⛄ Happy New Year 🎉🎈. All the best to you Sarah and Kevin and your family. It is sort of bittersweet day for me as my Mom died Christmas Day 8 years ago but it seems like yesterday. Enjoy your Christmas from a big fan of your U Tube videos and I always share them. God Bless you and your family from Wendy Bertie in Toronto Ontario Canada
Yummy treats. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Oh sounded so great to hear MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Merry CHRISTMAS!!! Love you guys
Wishing everyone a very blessed Christmas and a happy & healthy 2022. ❤
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU KEVIN, SARAH and GIRLS!
Merry x- mas
Merry Christmas to you all!!! Blessings while you visit with family & friends ❤
Merry Christmas! I hope your family have a great day and may God bless you all threw out the New Year 😊
Merry Christmas y’all! Happy birthday Jesus!
Merry Christmas to you and your entire family! Perfect way to wake up this Christmas morning!
Merry Christmas to my favorite homesteaders 💕🧑🎄🙏🙏
Merry Christmas everyone hope you are all receiving blessings, grace and love.
Merry Christmas!
I am one of those who has never cared for traditional fruitcake so a number of years ago came up with a “updated”version. I reduce the candied fruit to a minimal amount and mincing it up into finer pieces so you get more of a hint of it than biting into an actual chunk. Then in it’s place I add chopped dried fruit like raisins, apricots, apples, cranberries, etc. I’m not big on rum so instead I doused it with orange flavored liquor. It works best if it is made no later than October so there is time for the liquor to do its magic.
While given the option I would choose to eat homemade cheesecake over any fruitcake 100% of the time, for me, updating the fruitcake makes it much more palatable.
What I think would be an interesting snack to freeze dry would be apples and cheese. Everyone knows that apple wedges with a slice of cheese makes a wonderful snack.
Make a cheese sauce or fondue using your favorite cheese, dip the apple in it and then freeze dry. If you want to go all out groovy, there i this wonderful Norwegian cheese (can be found online if not in real life) called Geitost. It has a distinct caramel coloring and yes, you can definitely taste the combination of cheese mixed with caramel. If I ever get a freeze drier I would definitely melt down some of that, dip the apple in it and freeze dry it.
But for those who want something more easily accessible they could easily do it with a nice cheddar cheese. OR you could even use apple pie spices on the apple before adding the cheese so it would taste like freeze dried apple pie with cheese. . . . I could have so much fun with a freeze dryer!
Hope you have a wonderful Jesus season.
Homemade cheesecake is so easy to make. Ànd so delicious. Especially covered with cherry pie filling. Yummy
Last year I discovered a vodka called x-rated. It is infused with passion fruit and blood oranges. It is great for fruitcake.
@@tessalynne6778 that sounds like it would be perfect.
Merry Christmas to you! You guys feel like family to me. I was excited to see there was a video this morning.
Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year
God Bless
Merry Christmas to your family. Thank you for being a RUclips blessing.
WHAT SURPRISING IDEAS for freeze drying! I love this! I think it's great that you tried so many unusual items. I really liked Sarah's idea for making a coffee creamer! incredible !!
Good morning & Merry Christmas too yas🌲
Yay new S🎅nta treats, way too cool👏
I'm with Sarah, not a fruitcake girl!
Hard to believe we are sitting outside, & having our☕ ☕ ☕... on December 25th, which is normally freezing in Indiana!
We even saved some energy🤑 & hung out laundry yesterday, clean hunting clothes & wonderfully fresh smelling blankets🙆♂️🙆♀️
Today we are going to visit our Kids & Grandies, excited to spend time with them, & to see their new gadgets & toys...🤗
Ho! Ho! Ho! Hope & Pray, Everyone Has A Blessed Christmas Day🙏
Your experiment was a success and as you said, it's a winner. YOU are our winners...Many thanks for your hours of wonderful videos. Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year.
Have a blessed and faithful new year. God be with us all.
Merry Christmas to all! Today I will be spending the day with my children and grandchildren. This is such a crazy time. Two people in the family were exposed to covid and we had to wait for the results before finalizing plans. Luckily they were negative Yeah!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day and we all remember the reason for the season.
Have A happy holiday. Wishing you the warmest of days. Still love what you 2 do..
Merry Christmas Sarah and Kevin! Thanks for sharing your life adventures with all of us! May Our Lord Bless You and your family this coming year!
Merry Christmas, to all at Living Traditions Homestead .
Fun. Merry Christmas to my favorite homesteading family.
Merry Christmas! 🎄 The eggnog looks fantastic! My favorite holiday beverage 😊
Mine too! Not sure I could cut the velvety goodness with milk though! Give me ALL the fat and sugars, lol!!! 🎅
What an excellent idea with those in the freeze dryer! You've opened up a whole new idea with that. Hope Christmas was wonderful for you!
Hope all of you have wonderful..memorable holidays...
Fun episode! I really want some of the eggnog and hot chocolate. Thanks for all y’all’s hard work all year, bringing us informative, innovative, and really enjoyable content. Merry Merry Christmas to you all! ❤️🌲🙏🏼
HOPING YOU & YOUR FAMILY ARE HAVING A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 🎅.
Merry Christmas to all at Living Traditions! Love your channel and can't wait for the "new" homestead videos coming in the future! God bless ya'll!
Merry Christmas! Thanks for giving us ideas for when our freeze drier arrives .
"We weren't gonna know 'till we tried"
Famous last words.
🙃kidding
Merry Happy y'all!
I look forward to your videos so much on Wednesdays and Saturdays! Thank you for taking the time to post a fun video on Christmas! Merry Christmas!🎄🎄🎄
Thank you...Merry Christmas, sweeties!
Hope everyone had a blessed Christmas!!
Merry Christmas to all of you. Anxious to see what happens in the future. God bless 🙌 🙏
Merry Christmas Sarah and Kevin and all the Blessings of the Season
Merry Christmas to you Kevin and Sarah thank you for sharing your lies and your way of life I love it I'm Mona in Wisconsin what a great fun thing that was I'm older than y'all but I enjoy watching and you just like this 65-year-old woman's heart I don't like saying my age but I don't try to hide it but if I don't tell you you don't know I mean I could be anybody at any age just saying thank you I just wanted to say I'm grateful and have a wonderful rest of your day on this beautiful Christmas day that God has given us so well and give a hug to the animals for me Merry Christmas 🎄🎀🎄🌹
Christmas Blessings! Thank you for the fun, heartwarming video today! May God richly bless you, all of your family and friends, and all of your subscribers with a very wonderful Christmas and a prosperous New Year! Blessings from Holland Ohio 🥰💗🌻🐛
PS the days are now getting longer! PTL!
The eggnog and cocoa look tasty. Hope you guy a having a Very Merry Blessed Christmas ✝️
Merry Christmas to you both and to your family and those you hold in your heart❤
Hope you Guy's had a WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS as well. GOD BLESS
Merry Christmas to all of you and all your animals!
Merry, Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! I happened upon your channel and it is now my favorite pastime. I'm a lifelong Missourian. I'm so glad you're happy living in our lovely state!
Happy Holidays! saw you on the harvest right website! My favorite homestead couple is getting famous! You have taught me so much, thank you for blessing us with your channel!
Merry Christmas y’all! Have a wonderful day everyone!
Merry Christmas to You and Your Family. Have a joyful day with Family. ⛄️❤️⛄️🌲⛄️
Merry Christmas and happy new year!!! I love Claxton!
Merry Christmas to you all. Peace and love.
👏👏👏 so fun!! Blessings for your Christmas and the New Year 🙏
Wow. Eggnog and cocoa squares sounds great. Thanks for experimenting! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Merry Christmas to you and yours! Blessings be on this fun and special day to ALL.
Thank you! Merry Christmas & God bless you!
That was fun!! Merry and peaceful Christmas to you all.
I'm in the fruit cake is nasty camp while my wife loves it. She once made it for Christmas gifts and most people thought it was a gag gift
Merry Christmas to you and your family. God bless you all!💖🎄
Merry Christmas . Have a blessed day celebrating our Lord Jesus Christ.
Merry Christmas. I am praying and saving for a freeze dryer perhaps by next Christmas. Thank you for showing us all the "experiments" that really do help us see the practical usage for the freeze dryer.
Merry Christmas from Oregon! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄🙏🏻 and a happy, healthy, safe and better new year. God bless 🙏🏻
Merry Christmas and many blessings throughout the next year. 💕
Merry Christmas hope you have a blessed day together with your family. Keep up the good work and God bless you all
Merry Christmas. Love you all. God Bless 🤗
Didn't get a chance to watch till day after Christmas, too busy! The candy canes were no surprise. After seeing/hearing about the results, I doubt I'd try freeze drying fruit cake. Besides, I love it's moisture. I never would have thought about freeze drying any liquid. But, the eggnog & hot chocolate looked like the big winners here.
Hope you all had great birthday (Jesus) celebration!
AND, you're even using the best tasting eggnog on the market. I've never liked eggnog but I LOVE the Southern Comfort brand eggnog. You guys are just so much fun!
Merry Christmas to you and your family!glad you had some fun with the freeze dryer for this video.
Kevin..I love your shirt and I love fruitcake too. I really do. Sara..you have to be one of the happiest people on RUclips!! Merry Christmas and Happy 2022!! ☺️☺️
I love you guys merry Christmas and happy new years to all of you . God bless all if you
Merry Christmas ! Hope you all have had a beautiful day!!!!!!
Merry Christmas 🎄 I wish you health , peace, safe , happiness, joy, blessing 🙏🙏😊
What a fun video, enjoyed it very much. Thank you for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and yours. May God continue to keep you in His loving care.
Merry Christmas friends, so nice to see you on Christmas Day . Great video
Merry Christmas to your family from ours. Stay safe and God bless you my friends. 🌱🐓🐖🐄🐐🌱 Lisa
Merry Christmas Kevin & Sarah and your family 👨👩👧👧
Merry Christmas, sweet family!! 🎄♥️🙏🏼❣️🎅🏻🎁🎄
Merry Christmas! Loved seeing the fun you had with the freeze dryer.
Merry Christmas you two! And your girls! Thank you for a WONDERFUL year full of amazing information!! May God bless you and keep you. ❤️
Happy holidays to both of you and the girls. Candy cane is crystalized sugar. It has very little to no water content, so it's already "dry". Cutting those milk based liquids with water and/or skim milk was a good idea. In simple terms water and fat mixed together kind of form water skinned and fat filled micro balloons which burst when the water is "dried" out. Yes I know - to much info.
Good morning, Merry Christmas. Thanks for more ideas for my freeze dryer that’s coming soon.
What a lovely idea and we had fun too. Have a happy, blessed, healthy and Prosperous New year for 2022 Kevin, Sarah and family. Greetings from the UK.
Merry Christmas and Gods blessings for all
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! God bless you and your family. I have been enjoying your videos for about a year now. My husband and I are too senior to take on an adventure like you folks so I am living my dream through you. Thank you for the fun and pleasure you provide through the year!