Portugal Homestead: Unbeatable Days On The Farm
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- A big day on our Portugal homestead, Tara makes some yummy jams and pickles while John works on the outside kitchen, all of course with the help of both Crusoe and Sawyer.
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Thanks so much for watching!!!
John isn’t just putting a deck together, he is creating one working around/incorporating the trees and working with the huge stones already on the ground; he is creating as he goes along. Beautiful place to enjoy as a family. And Tara working in a made by John kitchen; just how lucky can you be? Enviable! Congratulations to both of you. Delightful family!!! ❤
We are very lucky Clarita, thankful to have such an incredible husband! Thanks so much for watching ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Yes! It looks like John's also getting good practice for your "Swiss Family Robinson" treehouse build.
John never ceases to amaze me . Take a bow young man, you’re an inspiration to us all. If you should ever be playing trivia pursuit: ice lollies in New Zealand are known as “ice blocks”😊
thank you for the parts without music. So soothing hearing the various birds
Oh my goodness, Caruso looks adorable in his summer shorts and shirt...I think you need to call him Bam Bam from the Flinstones, secondary to him hitting that nail with such force! My gosh he is only 2 years old and his eye and hand movement are really good. Love watching you all work as a family, great memories being made! It still amazes me how John can just see things and make them.
Haha we had a good laugh at the Bam Bam comment friend haha we are very proud of him. Thank you for your lovely words friend, it means so much to us 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
Your next merchandise run should be printed with those gorgeous watercolour pictures of various family members in the intro/end. They are just gorgeous.
Lovely video, loved the quieter parts with no music when you were building the decking, l prefer hearing natural nature sounds instead of music all the time, so much more authentic and peaceful, more of them please 😁
Loving the bird song 🎶 while John is working.
Crusoe learning from the best! Love how you talk so much to the little man, his communication skills are excellent for his age. So much to be said for young children learning from their parents, and not TVs and iPads etc you are both so inspirational and are giving your boys just the best childhood ❤
I love this format as the variety is entertaining. Carusoe is such a help, he is maturing rapidly with each episode. I look forward to Sawyer joining in as a ".helper."
Hi, Tara! That pumpkin is "abóbora gila" and it's mainly used for jam. You have several recepies online and you only have to search "doce de abóbora gila/chila".
Hi friend, thanks so much for sharing this with me. I will be sure to search for some recipes 🫛🍅🥒😊🙏🏼❤️🏡
What a joy your videos are for me and, of course, others!!!!😊 Ty!!!!❤
Interesting! I have never heard of pumpkin jam.
@@irenemathieson4229 is very common in Portugal. In the Serra da Estrela region we even have a dessert that is cottage cheese with pumpkin jam - "requeijão com doce de abóbora" (not Gila pumpkin, another kind), and I can tell you is realy yummy! :-)
Gila jam and tomato jam are my favorite.
Tara, I hope you make pumpkin jam because it's delicious.
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Can’t stop laughing Crusoe sleeping with his “watermelon” , going to the shops …hahahh😂😂😂
It’s not watermelon. You make marmalade with it. It’s quince or we say in Portuguese “ marmelo “
You cut, add sugar and cooks until it gets the right consistency. You do marmalade or jam.
Love that format! It's nice to follow two longer stories instead of lots of bits and pieces ❤
It’s always a delight to watch the four of you building, creating, growing, and learning to do new things. And the love and support you give to each other is special. Thank you again for sharing a part of your lives. ❤😊
You are all amazing. John, your skills are incredible. Tara, I love the way you love your plants and cooking. You bring so much joy to so many people. And if you stop and listen the birds make everything magical. The boys are a credit to you both.
Thank you Lorraine! We love being able to share these adventures and achievements with you. 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
So much growth and building at the Newbys! Growing boys, growing fruit and vegetable crops, growing skills for all, building an outdoor kitchen and the lifestyle you have dreamed. A canning funnel is a must when filling jars. Hope you can find one. ❤❤❤
I enjoy watching you build & listen to the birds. Thanks! I am watching your video as I ice my knee.
Awww, another wonderful Sunday with the Newbys. When children have the motor skills and communication skills Crusoe has you know that you are doing it right. Seeing how much Sawyer has grown is just a treat. John, you are amazing reminds me of my late husband. He could build anything anywhere. Just amazing. Tara, you rock all the food y'all will have come winter. I use to work the gardens with my mom. We put up everything you can imagine. A lot of work but very much worth it in the end. Thank you so much for sharing a lot of your lives with us. I look so forward to seeing y'all every week. Stay safe and see you in the next one.
We are so happy to hear that Tina. Thanks so much for your lovely comment. It means so much to us. See you on Wednesday 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
Hi John, Tara, Crusoe and Sawyer…..happy Sunday to you all….great to see how the decking area is coming along and that Crusoe continues to help in his own way….he’s great with a hammer! Also Tara…..Great to see you are experimenting with different recipes for all your produce….I’m sure you will have thought about runner bean chutney…it’s delicious! Have a great week. Best wishes and ❤ Julie 😊
Hi Julie. Happy Sunday to you too friend. I have not thought about a chutney, will definitely add that to my list though! Thanks for the suggestion 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
BBC Good food on line do a great recipe! I can’t work out how to link it for you! 🤔🫣
I really did enjoy this format. John is so immensely talented! It was great to see what was going on in the kitchen too. I love that ongoing pickle jar idea. If you don't have one yet, Tara, a good canning funnel will change your life!
So happy to hear that friend. Thanks so much for watching. A canning funnel will make things a lot easier, thanks for the suggestion 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
The bird song is phenomenal imagine having that on a daily basis it is truly.
Re: the runner bean glut… it’s probably super obvious but, in my book one of the best things especially when it is really hot outside is roughly chopped and boiled beans until cooked. Leave till cold, add sliced tomatoes and a simple vinaigrette. Store in fridge and devour when cold as a salad. Super refreshing. Enjoy
I love the intro song it is so addictive beautiful episode you both look so happy again which is nice to see x
Firstly. I absolutely love you animated intro and when you mentioned colouring book, I thought why not have the artist do a colouring book for you. John, the decking is coming along beautifully and Tara I love how you embrace all things foody and go with the flow. Your boys are too cute. X
Cruso couldn’t have better teachers. You’re so patient with him and helping him learn life skills. This is one of my favorite channels. Love it.
Absolutely loved this relaxed format of vlog with there being a story within.Professional without being unnatural if you know what I mean x
The decking will be a pleasure for many years. Excellent construction and solid.
John’s deck is epic!!!! It will be a favorite family spot for sure!! ❤
Thank you Sandra! We can't wait for it to be done 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
John, love what you are doing with deck. Looking great
Don't know if anyone else commented on this, but get yourself a canning funnel. Makes putting stuff in mason jars so much easier and works with regular and wide mouth jars. Love watching your videos with all the ups and downs of daily life.
What a wonderful balance of Tara’s culinary skills and John’s mastery in wood craftsmanship! Each task has a definite look of love for your family and your home. Bravo,🎉🎉🎉
I love that John does not have plans , only in his head, i would love that creativity. Like an artist. And he is so gentle. Well the part we see anyway. And I could hear Tara chat, love her accent, all day. ❤
I can’t wait to see the deck all finished! John is truly gifted!!
Looking good John. Your so clever. Tara your a gem in the kitchen. Also an awesome mum. Oh and dad.
Thank you Bev 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
Sitting here with my cup of coffee listening to the morning birds and watching John work….I felt like I should help! 😅 Tara love what you are doing with the veggies, cucumber Lollies look delicious! Another wonderful video, thank you so sharing with us. ~Cara 😊
Ah that sounds amazing Cara, love being able to sit and enjoy bird sounds. So beautiful. Thanks for watching friend, we will see you on Wednesday 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
Hi Tara! I think preparing your garden goodies outside in your new kitchen will be much more enjoyable and fun! Being in nature makes everything better as you know. Sending love and light.❤
The birdsong on your farm is absolutley amazing ❤❤
I love the birds chirping where John is building. They are very loud and seemingly happy. Also, Caruso, he is a joy to watch helping Mom and Dad. He is lucky to be in such a lovely place.😄❤️❤️❤️
You need a big freezer, to freeze the things that can be freezed and processed later this way you won't be pressed by the time and won't loose much
Great idea Sara! Thanks so much for watching ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
@@TheNewbys Thank YOU for giving us a great content worth of watching 🌸🌸🌸🌸
I’m with you Tara on those beans. Your garden is bountiful. John, the kitchen is going to be tops.❤
I love your ability to exude peaceful parenting. Well done!!
Tara I love watching your kids grow. How wonderful for them to have these videos of all of you growing together. Cheers till next time
I love your latest video! Thank you for sharing your farming and homesteading experience with us. You are such an inspiration! ❤
Loved this episode ...love seeing you enjoying your home and making it unique...John is a magician...but you are his strength ...Great Team work big hugs xxx
Enjoying watching John working away without having to explain himself so often. Changing the camera angles now and again is quite sufficient. Well done to both of you. Your boys are a joy. A lovely reminder of my own boys many moons ago.
I absolutely LOVE your channel! I love how you incorporate the land as it is into your design elements! Your sweet boys make me smile and your parenting is inspiring. Love watching your beautiful farm grow and how your minds create your designs. Thank you for inviting us into your private world. Again, you make my Sundays!! 💗
I loved this episode! It was fun watching John working. You could just see his mind creating as he worked. And I loved watching you create yummy edibles from your crops! Thanks so much!!!
However long it takes to build the outdoor kitchen, enjoy the journey. It is looking amazing. As well, the bean recipe looks delicious. 😊😊🙏🏻🇨🇦
Watching John design - with no plans! - is amazing. Such talent!!! And Tara, your zest to create delicious dishes is so fun! You both have so many gifts to teach your children, and us❤. And the background sounds of nature? HEAVENLY. Good job guys!
What a sweet down to earth family! Love you guys dearly ❤❤
Thank you Erin! ❤️❤️
There is a metal funnel for the jars that you can use to get the beans or other fruits in the jars. My mom was a big canner of everything. You are doing wonderful in the kitchen and garden
I have had and used a Ball plastic canning funnel for 40 years. It is one of the simplest and most efficient tools in my kitchen. I have a metal spout funnel for pouring liquids into bottles too. Funnels are a must have.
Our children are all grown now but how i wish we could go back and live on a farm. What an education you are providing for your boys❤
Stuffed Golden Scallop Patty Pan Squash:
Cut the bottoms of the squash to make them flat. Scoop out the middle flesh. (I feed it to my chickens. 🐓) Salt and pepper the inside of the squash and put it in an oiled backing dish. I cooked mine in my lodge cast iron pan.
Make the stuffing: 1 cup quinoa, one can diced tomatoes and their juice, three garlic minced, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil.
Stuff your squash and cook them 30 - 40 minutes until they are tender. I foiled mine and cooked them on my Blackstone.
Before serving, top with a little more Parmesan, fresh basil, and salt & pepper.
I thoroughly enjoyed the birds singing in the background and all the beautiful green while watching what you've envisioned inside and out come together. Only wish I could smell all the cooking- wouldn't mind a taste as well :) have a wonderful week!
A delight to see Carusoe nailing the boards with his Father, everything is looking just fantastic. Well done you two, well, you four.
Thanks so much friend ❤️❤️❤️
And so is Crusoe he is always ready to help you John 😘👋👋👋👋👍🏻👍🏻
Doesn't matter how you video I'll still watch what you're up to
Have a great week
Just fantastic all the way around…Tara’s kitchen events & John with the outdoor kitchen. You guys are awesome.❤😮😊
Wow. Your both quite inspiring. Well done with the both the cooking and all the building work. ❤❤❤
Loved this episode. Nice to see what Tara’s recipes are.
Tara your a breath of fresh air. John is amazing with his carpentry skills
Thanks so much Ann, your comment put a smile on our face ❤️❤️❤️
I took a large plastic funnel and cut the bottom bit off so it has a huge opening. It made it really easy to fill bottles with hot stuff.
Love this format of less curated and more real. Those cucumber mint ice pops are brilliant and I’m with you on raisins, Tara! One idea for a fix for John would be to have dried cranberries available on the table to pop in just before eating the beans. ☺️
I am suddenly craving Auntie Yvonne's curried beans Tara! Can you pretty please share the recipe? LOVE your videos, your little men are growing up fast! X
I am from Alabama and I look forward to seeing your video on Sunday . Your family is wonderful to watch love your home thank you all sherry
Your husband is doing such an amazing progress with the outdoor kitchen, and he’s so precise cutting those pieces of wood. Good job John! Wow! It’s so beautiful already…❤
Tara …. I’m so pleased you are going to try the bean pickle … you shocked and surprised me it was lovely !
A preserve funnel is handy when filling jars 😉
I’m sure you’ll be preserving and pickling like a pro in no time
The outdoor kitchen is appearing like magic … well done John … even Crusoe was helping in his own way
Have a great day 💛💫🌟
I will let you know how the preserving goes Angela! Thanks so much for spending some of your Sunday with us. See you on Wednesday ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
lovely video, i saw your last instagram post, and i burst into tears: "the foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, while the wisest grows it under their feet". life is so simple and fulfilled when we have love, peace and health, but for some weird reason nowadays everyone needs more and more, be it with travels, fancy cars, clothes, houses, etc.
Thanks for your support TyMark, it truly means the world ❤️❤️❤️
Loved everything in video, Crusoe in kitchen priceless and John with Crusoe working together awesome.
Dear Tara, we regularly eat those broad beans here in Greece especially in summer, cooked in a thick tomato sauce with olive oil, onions, garlic and fresh herbs such as parsley, oregano, thyme. You can preserve them for winter Just by putting them in bags in the freezer. Love your adventures by the way😊
I like the new video set-up! You guys just keep getting better and better! The homestead is looking grand and providing so much for you and the kiddos! WHAT A LIFE!!!❤
Loved this episode as usual 🥰 I just wanted to say Tara that everything that you do not harvest or use isn’t wasted because it’s feeding wild life and also what is left on the ground is breaking down and putting nutrients back into the soil which will only help with future harvests so never feel bad about not getting everything in that you are growing, you are doing fantastically and you have learnt so much this season about growing, how much you can handle, what worked and what didn’t that next season you will be better prepared to grow what you like, maybe you could look at a slightly smaller garden so that it will be easier too leave the homestead too travel and explore and show the kids the rest of the world like you love to do once the growing season is over. It’s always takes up much more time than you think doesn’t it when you have an veggie garden not one job is a quick one not matter how hard you try to get it done lol. And I have to also compliment John on a fabulous looking deck which once finished will be spectacular I am sure. 🥰🥰
Hi Gilly, thank you for your suggestion. You are quite right, wildlife will definitely enjoy the excess. Your support means so much to us friend. Thank you 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
We take our excess veg to church and share it with everyone 😊
The deck! John you are incredible, creating from your brilliant mind. Can't wait to see the final results!
All four of you are thriving while making your environment enjoyable, sustainable and efficient. Love the video with my Sunday coffee, best wishes.
Oh yes yes you most definitely can handle homesteading! Congratulations on all your accomplishments over the past year. The deck looks fantastic and Tara the curried beans look very yummy. ❤ from 🇨🇦
Thanks so much Deb. Your support means so much to us 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
What a wonderful place to build with the sounds of birds. Your son has a future in carpentry, he did pretty good hammering that nail! He has learned from watching you!
Tara, you are brave tackling all that preserving, well done. You can buy a wide mouthed funnel from kitchenware shops, diameter of hole about that of a golf ball, especially for bottling chunky fruit and vegetables without them overflowing, otherwise ladle them into a jug and pour into the bottle. It took me 15 years of doing that before I discovered the funnel! Remember if the amount to do gets overwhelming, weigh out the fruit and veg and bung into the freezer until you have time to deal with them. Free flow ( ie put them on a shallow tray or dish to freeze, then bag up when they are frozen hard) freeze plums straight from the tree, just weigh first so you know what you have, and they are perfectly fine to make sauce, jam or couli months later. Only jellies seem to need fresh fruit to work well. Great effort you, especially as it is hard to live up to one's mother's skills.
I like the new development in the farm it's looking great for sure!!
Thanks so much friend! Your support means so much to us ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
It looks like the pumpkin used to make the portuguese desert Pasteis de Gila.
You can find the receipts online. I've never made it but my mom and aunts have and it is tasty.
I love the changes you have made. It’s very authentic and allows us to really see into y’all’s lives the good the bad and the ugly! Well done Newbys!
To see all the vegetables from your Garden is so amazing! Loved it also to see the huuuge building progress down on the lawn 😍 thats incredible! Thank you for your Videos and the positivity! You have souls Made out of Gold kinda🫶☺️ and your Videos make it easy for me learning a better English 😊
How lovely everything is looking. It's a joy to watch your videos. Xx
Yay, a new NEWBYS!🐓😁🥰
Love watching John design and build all the areas that make your land/home.
Tara you just need to relax while canning all your veggies.
You can even fry green tomatoes and ripe tomatoes can be frozen for soups later. Excited to see your choices and produce.
So enjoy. From South Carolina USA
Loved the tile added to your deck. Glad to see you guys enjoying yourselves!
WOW you Will have a magnificent deck outdoor kitchen when John has finished and it's all in his head - no plans just in the brainbox. Oh boy do I envy you out in beautiful Portugal (I've never been there but it is on my bucket list). Good luck with all your recipes😊 love to all Jacki❤
Thanks Jacki ❤️❤️❤️
Hi, Newbys ! Its always amazing to see your videos on sunday and wednesday .I'm reaally enjoying it. I hope there is not so much fire in portugal this year !!
Having a peek in the Newbys life is strangely happy making, this weeks episode was lovely and John you are truly a wizard with wood😃
You could serve the curry beans over hot rice and put out toppings of raisins and coconut flakes and mashed up boiled eggs and diced peanuts. Each person chooses what they want on top, buffet-style. Yum yum!
p.s. It would be grand to see John modeling good physical safety measures. Eye protection while using the saw?
Those last minutes excited me to watch the next episode. John is truly a creative genius with those tiles in the fence posts. And you got me hungry for that bean curry! You make me want to make 'my' onion chutney again 😊
Great video, thank you.
I'm loving this this new format 🍾! It makes me feel like I can pop in for a visit with the Newbys to see how each of you are progressing with your own individual projects, including little Crusoe who needs his own segment two🎉
love this episode but then again I love them all. Such a good teacher John making sure Crusoe does not hurt himself. I am loving the deck and kitchen build and love seeing you Tara trying new recipes.
Well, will you just look at the two of you 😮!!!🎉
John custom building a deck and Tara making pickles and curried beans and lime Lollipops ❤
A perfect family day !!! 🥰😘
Thanks so much Holly. It was indeed a perfect family day! Thanks for sharing your Sunday with us ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
i would love to see you build a play area swings slides etc for the boys, im sure john could make a great swingset.
It’s already in the planning….mega tree house /play area 😊
@@juliedowning7782 looking forward to seeing that.
Your vlogs are so inspirational. Such a wonderful family. You both have your different skills, which is lovely to see. Can't wait for the next vlog. Life is not always easy with 2 little ones the look after, and you do it all so well. 😊Lesley from Italy its very hot here as well😅😅😅
Fabulous episode, really like the new format of it. Crusoe has such good language skills and hand eye coordination, he is a real credit to you both and having a dream childhood on the homestead you are creating. Must be lovely to see all the fruits of all your hard work in the vegetable garden….
I love your introduction, so warm and welcoming and sincere. That deck is going to be amazing!
Going to be fab the outdoor kitchen and deck ❤ …. And the hammock ➡️🌳 🛏️ 🌳 😊❤
Thanks so much Carol 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
One of my childhood recollections, from my paternal grandmother, is to eat “feijão verde” almost in every meal as a side dish, in the summer. I imagine that was because she had a lot in the “horta”. Cut the “feijão-verde” in slices, vertically, boil them and, afterwards, sauté them in a pan with a little beat of olive oil and garlic. Is a Portuguese recipe, if you are interested.
Sounds great friend! Thanks for sharing 🪵👩🏼🍳😊🙏🏼❤️🇵🇹
Looked up a recipe for that and it sounds delicious. The one I found used black eyed peas which I love. Thanks!
John is doing an amazing job creatively working around those trees. With the connection to the trampoline the boys are going to have a blast. Sitting on the deck, beautiful scenery, glass of wine in hand while watching the boys play sounds like heaven!
Thanks so much friend. We can't wait to finish this project, think it will be one of our favourite spots on the farm ❤️😊🙏🏼🏡🇵🇹
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home life with us.