Jas Townsend's and Son had such an influence on my childhood for my 2 brothers and me. Y'all provided endless Christmas and birthday gifts from my Dad and Mom. I have fond memories of running around with my brothers in the backyard playing with a new fire starting kit, haver sack, frock, bedroll, knife kit.. whatever. All of these things played hugely in how my dad spent time with us kids. We'd go camping or on a backpacking trip at least once a month and so often we'd elect to travel back in time bringing along our stuff from Townsends and a Kentucky rifle built from a kit with our dad. He helped build each one of us a rifle. As we got older and became adults the brothers would go out for a weekend hunting and foraging, culminating with many memories around a campfire and a beer talking about what new things y'all had put in your catalog. As time has gone by we have all gotten married and have had kids of our own, with these new and wonderful relationships to occupy our time, it's become harder to to get together with everyone and now quite often a telephonic beer and campfire is what transpires with so many of our conversations spend talking about how we are bringing the things of our childhood to our kids lives. I still have many of the things that y'all made that shaped my childhood and still look through your catalog regularly for just that thing that will scratch the itch of wanderlust and imagination. Thank you very much for all the wonderful memories and quite honestly lifelong lessons facilitated by your products. I'm sure you see yourself and your company as a means to provide financially, I can tell you what you and your father have done have impacted me personally through the products you offer. They're not just an item but but a tool to forge lifelong memories and good times with the people I love. Nate
Thank you guys much. You have helped keep me sane over the last three years. When I had to come off the road watching you took the edge off the transition from working all the time to being home and unemployable. You kept my mind out of a pla e it didn't need to be. Keep up the great work.
I lost my mother a year ago this coming March. She was only 65 years young. It sounds like Jon’s dad had a long full life and it’s great that’s he’s celebrating that.
It hit me hard to hear of Jim's passing. I lost my father in early 2020 and not a day goes by where I'm not wishing I could share more time and experiences with him. Jon, you've done such amazing things with the business he started, I wish you many more decades of sharing your love of the 18th century with the world.
I’m 16 and in September 2021 I lost my father, this RUclips channel has helped to cheer me up at my lowest points. Thank you John, Ryan and everyone else involved
If you ever need someone to talk to, vent, get out any anger, etc. feel free to message me...sometimes all it takes is someone to listen (who isn't part of your daily life...and youtube, social media has shown to be a good place to get your emotions out !!
3-6-22 I'm very sorry to hear that you've lost your father. I'm much older than you, but lost my mother when I was your age. SO glad that you found the Townsend channel, and the good people of this community. You now have a whole new group of friends that share your love of history. I hope spending time here and contributing to the discussions brings a sense of connectedness and comfort. God be with you, Ryan!
Never forget that it's You Jon! Your honest, peaceful personality and quiet demeanor is what has drawn so many people to your channel more than anything else! That fact wasn't stated in this wonderful video so I'm saying it now. I would venture to say that a great many people who are now fans, including myself, had never given one thought about 18th century cooking before coming across one of your videos. I subscribe to and watch many RUclips channels on a regular basis and only a select few have the special ingredient that your presence provides to Townsends. I'm not simply trying to pat your back although you do deserve that, you are just naturally down to earth without even having to try and it makes people happy! Of course your channel content and production are top notch and you're obviously surrounded by an awesome team who I'm sure would know exactly what I'm trying to convey about you. I know you want to remain modest, and that's completely understandable, just know that your fans appreciate you. To say that You are the nutmeg in this recipe would be a tremendous understatement my friend! Thank you for doing what you do! .... I'm so sorry for your recent loss, My sincerest condolences.
SO true! I had NO interest in 18th century cooking before! Jon's honesty, goodness, and integrity drew me to keep watching the videos. His friendliness, openness, inclusivity, and warmth is a great gift in what has sometimes become an isolated, lonely world.
Long time watcher but don't comment often. I really appreciate all you guys do. You bring a lot of the old books I read to life in a way my family won't let me do personally... You bring my dreams to life
The mushroom ketchup episode was my first episode! I was looking for a Worcestershire sauce recipe without anchovies for my sister who is allergic. I now make mushroom ketchup all the time.
Worcestershire sauce is made from anchovies? I had zero idea. I was just looking at the Townsend website and saw that mushroom ketchup. Now I gotta go watch that episode. 😅
Mr leas grandfather was enamored with Asian fish sauce, and so he attempted to make his own. It sucked. The barrels sat, aging, in his basement. He died of old age. Mr Perrins accompanied his friend Mr Lea to see to the disposition of his grandfathers property. Barrels were found, now aged a couple decades, and the flavor we know and love today was born. Or so the Lea and Perrins family archives claim anyways. Like all legends who knows where truth ends and myth begins.
When you announced the death of your dad and how he started the business, I thought, "wow, what a legacy he left behind!' His very small business grew into a much larger business, that grew into this channel that reaches, teaches, and connects people ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Please make the first few Townsends catalog available as a PDF on your website if possible. I love seeing vintage catalogs and it would be a nice glimpse into Townsend's history. Thank you.
I never liked history much growing up. Not because I didn't care about our past, but because every time it was brought up it was usually centered around wars and battles, and that was boring to me. It took this channel (as well as costubers like Abby Cox and Bernadette Banner) for me to realize that I actually enjoy learning about the daily lives of people in the past. You guys broadened my perception of what learning history can actually mean.
Funny how I got into history through military history, especially the classical period, but through the love of cooking I was lured into seeing history from another light and helped me to get interested in all aspects of historical societies, such as everyday life and political organization, clothing and beliefs, etc. Hope you get to study a bit of military history as well, because it's a huge part of history. Have a good one!
I'm glad you have learned there's more than the high school history textbook side to history. I grew up with this side of history learning. The high school textbook history stuff bored the hell out of me because my family had records from the time we crossed over the atlantic. We had relatives that ran fur trading outposts. Records and ledgers. Firearms and bayonets passed down through the family. One of the "definitive" books about the start of the Dakota Uprising is directly disputed in my family records and letters, and the monuments and locations back our history up vs the popular "truth." We didn't just read about history, we handled it. Instead of reading about how they used to do construction, grandpa could unlock the chest of tools and show us. Or he could unlock the wall of guns and show us. I have postcards of places an ancestor built with hand tools. Hands on history is neat.
Absolutely agree. When I went to college I was going to history on the pretence of learning more about the daily lives of different time period. However when I got there the curriculum had changed and we were doing military history which doesn’t interest me so I dropped out
So, I got here from Max Miller's Tasting History channel, but I staid for the great recipes and the sense of joy. Townsends videos rarely fail to make my day just that little bit brighter and cheerier. But as someone who is very much into your cooking stuff, I would love to learn more about 18th century clothes. Less how they were made, but a lot how they are worn. Who wears what? What do children wear? How do people dress. For what occasions would people put on what? What would people wear in winter? What in summer? Whigs? Socks? Boots? Sandals? What is posh clothing, what is common clothing? Can anyone wear a tricorn at anytime or do you need to be a pirate? Just... who would wear what how when? Anything from hat to shoes! I would love to watch several videos about that!
I would love if they added a fashion person. Teaching us about the trends, the etiquette, hairstyles and accessories, makeup and hygiene, how different classes or occupations might dress, etc. There are many historical costumers on YT and I would love to see a collaboration specifically about 18th century American fashion.
You guys have been there for me during some pretty dark times over the years. Condolences for your father Jon. Thank you and the crew for what y'all do.
What a cool thing to have as a family legacy. It's rare these days to have content that nobody disagrees with, but you guys have nailed that. An endlessly enjoyable channel.
Townsend has created a unique and incredibly important form of content. Your promise to honor and share our traditions is amazing and we are very luck to have you. It is a legacy that shows the type of man your father was. Thank you all for all you do.
So sorry for your loss. The building of the earthen oven is one of the videos that got me hooked. When I am having a couch potato day I go way back and have a Townsends video binge day. Thank you for all your hard work.
Stay strong Jon! My Grandmother just passed recently and it took a while for "normality" to return to my everyday life. Its still so hard because i think about her everyday. Also a big shout out to Ryan for being such a good friend to Jon !
Regarding Ryan's "pie in the sky" question, the thought occurred to me that perhaps the homestead could eventually expand into an 18th Century "SCA/Ren Faire style" village that could periodically host visitors, reenactors, artisans, and performers. Schools could take field trips to it.
This project is certainly the gem of RUclips. My husband spent years doing period camping. These projects you made have been such a blessing to all of us. Thank you for your work here… and hopefully it has really blessed your business also. I am sure you have made your dear father proud.
Most importantly, thoughts and prayers for all of you on the passing of your father. Next, have you ever considered an episode on braiding onions for storage? And possibly bundling herbs to hang and dry? Keeping garden produce through the winter was essential. And possibly the construction of a root cellar? Just another direction you could go with your excellent instruction on 18th century daily life. I have purchased items from your company many years ago and will likely be paying your store a visit sometime later this year! Keep up the awesome videos because, as a reenactor, they help make a more historically accurate camp!
From 2012-2014, I went through a very dark period of my life due to trauma. I had to consciously control my anxiety or else it spiraled out of control on a daily basis. This channel- the cooking recipes, the history, the positive attitude- was so important to me while I was emotionally overwhelmed. I’m so sorry for your loss and I thank you and your father for being a source of goodness in my life to this day.
In Michigan we have the Bay City Tall Ships festival that I would love to see you guys at least visit. No ship building needed, but lots of people doing repairs on actual historic ships and rebuilds. Cheers! You guys are awesome~!
As an avid DIYer, homesteader, and artist I just LOVED this behind the scenes discussion!! I had no idea you had a retail side even though I’ve been watching for a few years off and on! Thank you for sharing!!!
This channel - along with the people featured here - is a little corner of history that has provided endless inspiration, tranquility and humility to me and many more ! I sincerely hope the future only holds brighter opportunities to everyone involved !!
Food truly does tell the human story on such a personal level. I love how you've used it as a jumping off point to explain the era from so many angles. Thank you for sharing YOUR history today! Jon, your father's legacy lives on in such a warm and inviting way. May he rest in peace.
Your channel brings so much joy to so many people. Amazing job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My family loves it when I tell them “ Tea tonight is from the 18th century “ Peace from New Zealand ✌️
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for all of you there at Townsend's. Your videos are not only fun and educational, but also for all these years you have provided a safe place for my kids and I to watch together. Your products have also given our family things to do together. From the fishing set to teaching my kids how to make fire with flint and steel. Thank you.
Comments Add a comment... P Hiser 0 seconds ago I've been a channel member quite a while and really enjoy your videos. To my grandson's amazement when we met for lunch, he mentioned he loves the Townsends channel. I told him, I do too, and he just couldn't believe that until I told him about episodes. Not only a channel member of Townsends, but Cowboy Kent Rollins. That really made his day. We have since said we will have a camping trip. He was so fortunate that morning at Goodwill to find a Lodge cast iron Dutch oven on legs with lid. Your channel influences so many generations. Keep up the good work, and my condolences to you for the loss of your father.
Not gonna lie, I kind of love the talk about the economics of retail vs video for your channel. I look forward to when I visit my family in Illinois and only have a 4 or 5 hour drive to you guys so I can come to the physical store!
Reading through Cresswell’s diary, I’m pretty amazed that it wasn’t ever made into a feature film. Pie-in-the-Sky goal? Produce a feature length film with pure historical accuracy. I’d participate in a funding mechanism for that.
It’s November of 22’ and this video is 8 months old, I’m not sure how I missed it but I’m finally seeing it……and I absolutely love it !!!! You answered so many questions I had, thank you !!! I love everything y’all do, whether cooking, building something, reading or traveling to historic sites…..I love it all !!! And your love of learning has came through in your videos, I can always see your thirst for learning and accomplishing something!!! Your work and dedication is appreciated !!! Blessings
Ryan is an excellent interviewer! Watching this video, it was a bit strange getting used to "Ryan, the tavern barkeep" wearing regular modern clothing, but he did a great job with being himself. I've been following this channel since the fried chicken video, and the questions in this video really gave insight into what it is that I've loved about this channel. It's great to get to know the people behind Townsends in a more personal way.
i hadn't seen that recipe but have always wanted to make fried chicken. I use roasters, sure, but anytime i can trade enamel-on-steel and use my antique Finlay cast iron i do. i watched it and realised I CAN... Shopped the next day, it turned out terrific. Townsends are a great channel and i have learned A LOT!
I'm in the UK and I stumbled across your channel in 2018. I had been through a bad time and RUclips helped me to rebuild my life by teaching me new skills and acting as a sort of companion. I remember watching many videos during the summer evenings whilst I ate my dinner and I felt better about the world. It was an unusually hot summer that year and I was struggling to keep cool in my new place and I specifically remember watching your videos to learn how people in the past ate and kept cool in hot summers in America without air conditioning thinking if they could do it so can I since your summers tend to be much hotter than ours. I'm going through another difficult time so I've returned for the cosyness and companionship. Thanks for doing what you do.
As I wrote in my letter to you, your channel has provided not only inspiration, but a wonderful place for people across the face of the earth to learn and take part in a wonderful community spirit. I'm so saddened to hear of the passing of James, and I had various friends and family talking to me about it on the day and expressing sadness, some of which have never watched a single video, but know of your great community. This shows the reach a simple period lantern seller has created with the legacy that he started. I'll be a fan for many years to come, but yes, I'll always keep in my mind the humble beginnings of this great channel. My thoughts and wishes are with you, the family, and everyone else at Townsend and Son.
It's the cabin build that got me watching. I already know a fair amount about cooking and food (I grew up in the SCA) so those videos don't interest me as much, most of the time, though I usually still learn something new watching them. I'd love to know more about the construction and manufacture (both in a historical context and the modern one) of period clothing. Gimmie those close-up shots of stitching, haha. People sharing history with the internet is just such a big deal - I'm not likely to ever be able to visit Mount Vernon, but you guys live over there! Being able to have access to this information is just. It's so good. Thank you! Ryan does a great interview!
I just found you guys today. I love the quality of your programs, and the professionalism of the delivery. No "Ahm" or "Ah" but clearly delivered texts and good information.
Oh, this blessed me so much, I cried when it was over. The camaraderie between the two of you, Ryan and John, and the obvious love that you have for each other is axiomatic, and we, your extended Townsends Family, are continually blessed by how you and everyone at Townsends offer the best period products and make such awesome, tangible videos. Ryan, you are a fantastic interviewer. I just love you guys so much. I'm so so happy you chose to start making videos so many years ago and that your dad had a vision that's grown since the year I graduated from high school, 1976. What a journey it's been! May God continue blessing y'all in all your endeavors. And may your dad rest in peace. What integrity.
I know this comment doesn't even touch on the point of the video, but mentioning Staunton, VA always makes me happy both because the tiny towns in the Shenandoah Valley are places not many people know about, and because my mom and her family are all from the area. I lost her almost 7 years ago, so hearing those names is almost like keeping THAT history alive.
I love discovering this channel I’m a big history buff and I wanted to know how my ancestors cooked their meals so I’m so grateful for everyone who contributed to the creation of this wonderful channel
By far, this channel is one of the best on the youtube . You aren't wasting your time while watching the James Townsend and son's channel. Why? Extremely important, educational, creative, inspiring.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I'm sure he had to be so proud. My all-time favorite wasn't actually a cooking video, it was how to make a quill pen (which you just put on the highlights a few days ago, too.) Though potted salmon does come very, very close. Who knew making a feather into a pen was so complicated? (Well, you, of course.)
Jon, so sorry for your loss .... But I am so happy for you, that your dad was able to see what you were able to achieve, by following your passion ... thank you for what you do
It reminds me of the type show you’d find on PBS. I mean that in the best way. It’s something I could totally see my 15-16 year old self, back in 1982, happily watching on PBS, during a lazy Saturday afternoon.
I think he really made the American Dream come true. A small business that has grown, yet humble, and admitting " we can't pay a lot". I think Jon and everyone involved have done an incredible job!
@@Gert169 that's asinine. Real wages haven't increased IN FORTY YEARS, while corporate profits have soared during that time. There's no more "I started in the mail room and now I'm in the C suite." If you don't have an MBA you're unlikely to even make middle management -- let alone the c suite.
@@erikhendrickson59 and he is in Indiana. One of the few states that STILL adheres to the $7.25/hr min wage. Thats a TOTAL GROSS of $290/week for 40 hours of work. BEFORE taxes. I left the state, because after tax I saw maybe $250/week. That is $1000/mo after taxes. Rent is that much. Sure is the "American Dream" there
@@erikhendrickson59 I would respectfully disagree with you, @d. , and @dustythedog. You’re all looking at the world through the same lens. What you define as ‘success’ isn’t necessarily what someone else does. I’ve never had the desire to be some captain of industry spending months aboard my mega-yacht. Making my bills and spending time with my family fulfills my ‘American Dream’. I’ve been to many other states and countries and find that my heart, and happiness, is always drawn back to Central Indiana.
keep doing this amazing job gentlemen, i'm italian, living in scotland, it's so interesting to me to see a piece of what european history became in the new world, slowly changing and taking it's own way with all the troubles and harsh and good times that that wild and beautiful land gave to so many people from all over the world. we don't really know much about that in my country, we think too much of spaghetti :P, but along with the history of my step-country uk, i'm really enjoying to learn what happened on the other side of the ocean from the pont of view of the commoners especially. cheers!
This was a terrific video. I really like where this channel has gone. TONS of information. If there were one type of video I'd like to see more of, it would be the videos of people doing their first person impressions: like the indentured launderer, the traveling knife sharpener and the like. One other dream topic would be building a bateau. I know you made the dugout, but this would be a neat project.
seems to me many whites moving from the appalachians westward onto the mississippi river plains used canoes, rowboats with a sails but frequently they used well-built rafts on the slower flowing rivers with little chance of rapids. At night many would simply tie up alongside a river bank with a decent clearing and cook. often there would be up to ten of these smallish rafts tied one to the other to moor them for the night. Boat building was done well in colonial/independent america but a boat cost considerably more than a simple raft.
Thank you for all the years you have worked on these videos. I have been watching them since the beginning. Also have a VHS tape. No player anymore but have always enjoyed your content!
Thank you to all of the folks at Townsend's. After listening to John talk, I realized that I want him to know that I'm not a reenactor but I enjoy the content that you provide and as a result I have purchased several things from your business. As a side note I really got excited about the 18th century when I started metal detecting and wanted to know more about the items I am finding and the time period. I am now a big fan of the channel. Thanks
Great video guys! A couple things...First, the baked onion video is so important to me, so sentimental. It was really the first Video of yours I was thoroughly sucked into for some odd reason, and when I first fell in love with Townsends channel. AND, I still make them for a meal often. Second thing, I do love when you mentioned cooking episodes that come from a book or story. I loved the Ichabod Crane’s last meal, his gingerbread cookies, stuff like that. Stories like that one and A Christmas Carol are so important to me. To have food recipes connected to them are great. I even still drink a Flip or two every Christmas! Thanks again all for the great content!!!
What a great conversation about the history of the channel and how you help us all learn about and love history. Blessings to the Townsend family and all the viewers!
very interesting to hear the origin story of this channel and your company. stumbled upon you guys through the historical foods avenue (and the nutmeg meme ...) and all i can say is the attitude really shows in your video quality
My wife and I were 11 years old when townsends first put up videos on RUclips!!! That's just crazy to me! Been fans since the very beginning! Keep up the fantastically amazing work you all do so well
Forgive me if you've covered any of these, but I have a few ideas... Maybe show how root cellars were built. Ice houses and smoke houses would be interesting also. I'd be interested in seeing some blacksmithing videos on horse shoeing or on small items like a blanket pin for turning a wool blanket into a garment. That would be a cool item to sell in your shop. Cobbler work would be a great topic also.
Jon you are just awesome! I love this channel so much. The content is the best and your passion is felt in all of your productions and that is why you are a rockstar.
While the “Why?” Is interesting, all I really care about is that you keep on making them! Love this channel, love the history and the recipes! Keep em coming lads!
I found this channel by chance when looking up recipes but I had known about the company for some time due to a magazine I love called "The Backwoodsman" which, without fail, has at least one ad for Jas. Townsends and Son in it. I've been a fan of the channel ever since my first video all that time ago.
What a great episode!! Every episode you create fuels my fire in Living History! I am a member and Colonial Cooking demonstrator in Hunterdon County New Jersey for the Union Forge Heritage Association- the 1760 Joseph Turner House & Solitude Museum. I get great ideas for future demos- Thank you for all you do!
Love videos like this. Watched a Cooking History with Max Miller one recently and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite it being over an hour long! I'm sure I'll love this too. I love gaining the perspective and insight of people I respect and like
Been here since it was 140k something subsribers, I used to be distanced from my father but time heals, we good now, and i like to sit and wach your videos together even tho he doesnt know english he understands and identificates each tool, each technique, each ingredient, im beyond thankful for the content and id like to pay respect to your father, and thank him and you Jon for everything you do, thank you for your effort and kindess.
This has been one of the best channels I have come across on RUclips over the last decade, hands down. You all deserve every bit of success you achieve. Your content taps into something in our genetic memories, and we are all the better for reconnecting with it. Thank you all so much for being a source of inspiration!
We need to celebrate your anniversary next year!!!!!!!! 50 years is a pretty long time to be in business! I love using your videos for class and using some products to help bring concepts home and make them fun! I got things from your company years and years before I used them in class and watched your videos years before that. Keep up the great work 🎂🍻
As an African American I have often felt saddened that a lot of these types of channels exclude culinary contributions made to American dishes by different cultures. What I love about this Channel is how they encompass all of America and clearly show that this is my history too. As silly as it sounds It makes me feel a part and proud to be American.
Considering the United States was founded by foreign colonists I think you’ll find most if not all recipes at the time were influenced by other cultures, so I don’t know why you’re saddened it’s quite silly really. But I think I may have an idea why and it’s not about culture is it?
@@Redcoat1650 Sorry, but I do not know what you are getting at? I cant tell whether you are trolling or asking a serious question. Are you able to ask it in a more direct way? Also, you are correct that these dishes are all "foreign" in a literal sense, however, by that same logic nothing would be considered American food aside from dishes which were made by the native people prior to colonization.
@@Way2caffeinatedAnd that is my point, how can you be saddened that other channels don’t show enough in regards to other cultures when as you’ve said yourself if those dishes were not of native origin or invented within the United States then they would be that of other cultures. Food is the most diverse element of human history, for it isn’t cemented in race, politics or behind borders. I just fail to see what there is to be saddened about. I’m not trolling, this comment just genuinely enthralled my curiosity.
But you ARE Special! You research and pass that on! You are inspiring as well as informative and just enjoyable. The production is great and smoothly done and there is just a charisma and relaxing voices. I, too, have always been so very, very interested in the "every day" life of people in the past. I am so very, very pleased that you want to keep on going and expanding! Thank you!!!
I love the Townsends... my all-time favorite installment Jon, was when you read from the diary of a Revolutionary War solider... Ryan is fantastic as well. I would hire him to cook my Thanksgiving Day turkey! Sorry for the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad back in 08', and there is not a day gone that I don't miss him.
The comments at 12:15 about the people working in the german kitchen in Staunton gave me some fond memories of an ex-girlfriend who baked bread in that kitchen for about 6 years while working her way through nursing school. Museum level reenactment is such a passion and so fascinating.
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Jas Townsend's and Son had such an influence on my childhood for my 2 brothers and me. Y'all provided endless Christmas and birthday gifts from my Dad and Mom. I have fond memories of running around with my brothers in the backyard playing with a new fire starting kit, haver sack, frock, bedroll, knife kit.. whatever. All of these things played hugely in how my dad spent time with us kids. We'd go camping or on a backpacking trip at least once a month and so often we'd elect to travel back in time bringing along our stuff from Townsends and a Kentucky rifle built from a kit with our dad. He helped build each one of us a rifle. As we got older and became adults the brothers would go out for a weekend hunting and foraging, culminating with many memories around a campfire and a beer talking about what new things y'all had put in your catalog. As time has gone by we have all gotten married and have had kids of our own, with these new and wonderful relationships to occupy our time, it's become harder to to get together with everyone and now quite often a telephonic beer and campfire is what transpires with so many of our conversations spend talking about how we are bringing the things of our childhood to our kids lives. I still have many of the things that y'all made that shaped my childhood and still look through your catalog regularly for just that thing that will scratch the itch of wanderlust and imagination. Thank you very much for all the wonderful memories and quite honestly lifelong lessons facilitated by your products. I'm sure you see yourself and your company as a means to provide financially, I can tell you what you and your father have done have impacted me personally through the products you offer. They're not just an item but but a tool to forge lifelong memories and good times with the people I love.
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That's the kind of human story you love to hear.
How lucky you are to have such parents!
Beautifully written and thoughtful to express
So nicely done ❤
John Townsend is an American legend, and will live on like Johnny Appleseed with tales of his giving sacks of nutmeg to everyone he meets.
Sorry for the loss of your father. I understand as the 13th will be two years since I lost my dad. Carry on and many blessings to you and yours.
Very well said. My dad has been gone since '88 - what a blessing for Jon to have had his father as long as he did, and what a fitting tribute.
Thank you guys much. You have helped keep me sane over the last three years. When I had to come off the road watching you took the edge off the transition from working all the time to being home and unemployable. You kept my mind out of a pla e it didn't need to be. Keep up the great work.
Blessings to you. I lost my mother 3 years ago. I understand the concept of what you must've went through.
I lost my mother a year ago this coming March. She was only 65 years young.
It sounds like Jon’s dad had a long full life and it’s great that’s he’s celebrating that.
It hit me hard to hear of Jim's passing. I lost my father in early 2020 and not a day goes by where I'm not wishing I could share more time and experiences with him. Jon, you've done such amazing things with the business he started, I wish you many more decades of sharing your love of the 18th century with the world.
I’m 16 and in September 2021 I lost my father, this RUclips channel has helped to cheer me up at my lowest points. Thank you John, Ryan and everyone else involved
Sorry to hear that. Your loss will make you a stronger man at an earlier age. Stay strong 💪!
If you ever need someone to talk to, vent, get out any anger, etc. feel free to message me...sometimes all it takes is someone to listen (who isn't part of your daily life...and youtube, social media has shown to be a good place to get your emotions out !!
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I'm very sorry to hear that you've lost your father. I'm much older than you, but lost my mother when I was your age.
SO glad that you found the Townsend channel, and the good people of this community. You now have a whole new group of friends that share your love of history. I hope spending time here and contributing to the discussions brings a sense of connectedness and comfort.
God be with you, Ryan!
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And God be with you, Dan?🙃
Apologies! I'm looking at something else while typing.
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Greetings from across " The Pond"! Just wanted to say that I enjoyed the playlist with the Mamas and the Papas.
Ryan did a fantastic job of interviewing, i.e. asking, continuing to different avenues, etc.
Great episode.
Ryan rules. He’s come into his own on camera.
Chef Ryan is the man!
Never forget that it's You Jon! Your honest, peaceful personality and quiet demeanor is what has drawn so many people to your channel more than anything else! That fact wasn't stated in this wonderful video so I'm saying it now. I would venture to say that a great many people who are now fans, including myself, had never given one thought about 18th century cooking before coming across one of your videos. I subscribe to and watch many RUclips channels on a regular basis and only a select few have the special ingredient that your presence provides to Townsends. I'm not simply trying to pat your back although you do deserve that, you are just naturally down to earth without even having to try and it makes people happy! Of course your channel content and production are top notch and you're obviously surrounded by an awesome team who I'm sure would know exactly what I'm trying to convey about you. I know you want to remain modest, and that's completely understandable, just know that your fans appreciate you. To say that You are the nutmeg in this recipe would be a tremendous understatement my friend! Thank you for doing what you do! .... I'm so sorry for your recent loss, My sincerest condolences.
Yeah, it's the down-to-earthedness that makes this channel what it is. Nobody else on RUclips really does it quite the same.
Yup his soft spoken, detailed, and relaxing tone make it a must see. Plus you learn something!
SO true! I had NO interest in 18th century cooking before! Jon's honesty, goodness, and integrity drew me to keep watching the videos. His friendliness, openness, inclusivity, and warmth is a great gift in what has sometimes become an isolated, lonely world.
Well said! My sentiments exactly!
I aspire to be more like Jon
Long time watcher but don't comment often. I really appreciate all you guys do. You bring a lot of the old books I read to life in a way my family won't let me do personally...
You bring my dreams to life
What won’t your family let you do?
@@TheFreeBro lol. I wanna homestead. Raise my own food and live simpler. Biggest thing for most of them is they won't eat food that they've met. Lol
The mushroom ketchup episode was my first episode! I was looking for a Worcestershire sauce recipe without anchovies for my sister who is allergic. I now make mushroom ketchup all the time.
Worcestershire sauce is made from anchovies? I had zero idea. I was just looking at the Townsend website and saw that mushroom ketchup. Now I gotta go watch that episode. 😅
It's one of the ingredients.
Made of always implies it as the major ingredient IMHO.
Mr leas grandfather was enamored with Asian fish sauce, and so he attempted to make his own. It sucked. The barrels sat, aging, in his basement. He died of old age. Mr Perrins accompanied his friend Mr Lea to see to the disposition of his grandfathers property. Barrels were found, now aged a couple decades, and the flavor we know and love today was born. Or so the Lea and Perrins family archives claim anyways. Like all legends who knows where truth ends and myth begins.
And anchovies are far and away the majority content.
@@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 Worcestershire sauce is basically just rotten fish juice
When you announced the death of your dad and how he started the business, I thought, "wow, what a legacy he left behind!' His very small business grew into a much larger business, that grew into this channel that reaches, teaches, and connects people ALL OVER THE WORLD.
My 11 year old daughter and I have been watching this channel for 6 years from Tokyo. It’s an amazing look into my family history!
Please make the first few Townsends catalog available as a PDF on your website if possible. I love seeing vintage catalogs and it would be a nice glimpse into Townsend's history. Thank you.
I never liked history much growing up. Not because I didn't care about our past, but because every time it was brought up it was usually centered around wars and battles, and that was boring to me. It took this channel (as well as costubers like Abby Cox and Bernadette Banner) for me to realize that I actually enjoy learning about the daily lives of people in the past. You guys broadened my perception of what learning history can actually mean.
Funny how I got into history through military history, especially the classical period, but through the love of cooking I was lured into seeing history from another light and helped me to get interested in all aspects of historical societies, such as everyday life and political organization, clothing and beliefs, etc. Hope you get to study a bit of military history as well, because it's a huge part of history. Have a good one!
I'm glad you have learned there's more than the high school history textbook side to history.
I grew up with this side of history learning. The high school textbook history stuff bored the hell out of me because my family had records from the time we crossed over the atlantic. We had relatives that ran fur trading outposts. Records and ledgers. Firearms and bayonets passed down through the family. One of the "definitive" books about the start of the Dakota Uprising is directly disputed in my family records and letters, and the monuments and locations back our history up vs the popular "truth."
We didn't just read about history, we handled it. Instead of reading about how they used to do construction, grandpa could unlock the chest of tools and show us. Or he could unlock the wall of guns and show us. I have postcards of places an ancestor built with hand tools.
Hands on history is neat.
I love Bernadette Banner! You have good taste!
Absolutely agree. When I went to college I was going to history on the pretence of learning more about the daily lives of different time period. However when I got there the curriculum had changed and we were doing military history which doesn’t interest me so I dropped out
So, I got here from Max Miller's Tasting History channel, but I staid for the great recipes and the sense of joy. Townsends videos rarely fail to make my day just that little bit brighter and cheerier. But as someone who is very much into your cooking stuff, I would love to learn more about 18th century clothes. Less how they were made, but a lot how they are worn. Who wears what? What do children wear? How do people dress. For what occasions would people put on what? What would people wear in winter? What in summer? Whigs? Socks? Boots? Sandals? What is posh clothing, what is common clothing? Can anyone wear a tricorn at anytime or do you need to be a pirate? Just... who would wear what how when? Anything from hat to shoes! I would love to watch several videos about that!
I would love if they added a fashion person. Teaching us about the trends, the etiquette, hairstyles and accessories, makeup and hygiene, how different classes or occupations might dress, etc. There are many historical costumers on YT and I would love to see a collaboration specifically about 18th century American fashion.
Check out British youtuber Bernadette Banners. She covers and makes historical clothes and review costumes in historical tv shows or movies.
@@billtang79 Bernadette was born and raised in NYC
@@philaphobic Really. Didn’t know that she is American.
Townsends making videos for more than a decade
You guys have been there for me during some pretty dark times over the years. Condolences for your father Jon. Thank you and the crew for what y'all do.
Hugs!
this feels like a producer interviewing a celebrity....As it should!!! 😂👌 Many thanks to you all and the team for producing great videos.
What a cool thing to have as a family legacy. It's rare these days to have content that nobody disagrees with, but you guys have nailed that. An endlessly enjoyable channel.
Townsend has created a unique and incredibly important form of content. Your promise to honor and share our traditions is amazing and we are very luck to have you. It is a legacy that shows the type of man your father was. Thank you all for all you do.
So sorry for your loss.
The building of the earthen oven is one of the videos that got me hooked. When I am having a couch potato day I go way back and have a Townsends video binge day. Thank you for all your hard work.
So true. The walnut dye episode is one I return to over and over again!
Hi 👋 Debby, how are you doing?
I imagine your father , looking down from above , is proud of you , and confident in your competent hands guiding the path.
Stay strong Jon! My Grandmother just passed recently and it took a while for "normality" to return to my everyday life. Its still so hard because i think about her everyday. Also a big shout out to Ryan for being such a good friend to Jon !
Regarding Ryan's "pie in the sky" question, the thought occurred to me that perhaps the homestead could eventually expand into an 18th Century "SCA/Ren Faire style" village that could periodically host visitors, reenactors, artisans, and performers. Schools could take field trips to it.
That would be so neat. Too bad he’s in Indiana and not more centralized in the nation.
That would be so cool
@@achanwahn Townsend's is living proof we've got a lot more than corn in Indiana. ☺️
@@achanwahn From my east coast perspective, Indiana is centralized.
This project is certainly the gem of RUclips. My husband spent years doing period camping. These projects you made have been such a blessing to all of us. Thank you for your work here… and hopefully it has really blessed your business also. I am sure you have made your dear father proud.
Sorry about your father jon. May his memory be a blessing
My heart goes out to you and your loved ones, Jon. I feel the echoes of your father's passion when I watch you. ❤
This is one of the best channel on RUclips. Hell it's one of the best series on the internet. Sorry for your lost John, my condolences from Quebec.
I found you in 2015 searching for how to vids for cast iron Dutch ovens. Stayed for the history and historical cooking!!
I think that’s how I found the channel in 2014ish 😊
Most importantly, thoughts and prayers for all of you on the passing of your father.
Next, have you ever considered an episode on braiding onions for storage? And possibly bundling herbs to hang and dry? Keeping garden produce through the winter was essential. And possibly the construction of a root cellar? Just another direction you could go with your excellent instruction on 18th century daily life.
I have purchased items from your company many years ago and will likely be paying your store a visit sometime later this year!
Keep up the awesome videos because, as a reenactor, they help make a more historically accurate camp!
I'd love to see those
I cant believe Ive been watching this 10 years.
Thankyou for all the great videos.
I would love to see more about the industrial side of history and your business
I loved the bakes onion too
From 2012-2014, I went through a very dark period of my life due to trauma. I had to consciously control my anxiety or else it spiraled out of control on a daily basis.
This channel- the cooking recipes, the history, the positive attitude- was so important to me while I was emotionally overwhelmed. I’m so sorry for your loss and I thank you and your father for being a source of goodness in my life to this day.
In Michigan we have the Bay City Tall Ships festival that I would love to see you guys at least visit. No ship building needed, but lots of people doing repairs on actual historic ships and rebuilds. Cheers! You guys are awesome~!
As an avid DIYer, homesteader, and artist I just LOVED this behind the scenes discussion!! I had no idea you had a retail side even though I’ve been watching for a few years off and on! Thank you for sharing!!!
This channel - along with the people featured here - is a little corner of history that has provided endless inspiration, tranquility and humility to me and many more ! I sincerely hope the future only holds brighter opportunities to everyone involved !!
Food truly does tell the human story on such a personal level. I love how you've used it as a jumping off point to explain the era from so many angles. Thank you for sharing YOUR history today! Jon, your father's legacy lives on in such a warm and inviting way. May he rest in peace.
I’ve been watching for about six years now. Can’t be happier to be apart of this.
Your channel brings so much joy to so many people. Amazing job ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My family loves it when I tell them “ Tea tonight is from the 18th century “ Peace from New Zealand ✌️
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the log cabin episodes. They connect me to the past in a way nothing else has.
I would like to express my deepest appreciation for all of you there at Townsend's. Your videos are not only fun and educational, but also for all these years you have provided a safe place for my kids and I to watch together. Your products have also given our family things to do together. From the fishing set to teaching my kids how to make fire with flint and steel. Thank you.
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I've been a channel member quite a while and really enjoy your videos. To my grandson's amazement when we met for lunch, he mentioned he loves the Townsends channel. I told him, I do too, and he just couldn't believe that until I told him about episodes. Not only a channel member of Townsends, but Cowboy Kent Rollins. That really made his day. We have since said we will have a camping trip. He was so fortunate that morning at Goodwill to find a Lodge cast iron Dutch oven on legs with lid. Your channel influences so many generations. Keep up the good work, and my condolences to you for the loss of your father.
Not gonna lie, I kind of love the talk about the economics of retail vs video for your channel. I look forward to when I visit my family in Illinois and only have a 4 or 5 hour drive to you guys so I can come to the physical store!
It's a combination of the flavors, techniques, equipment, etc. plus their simple joy in presenting the information.
Reading through Cresswell’s diary, I’m pretty amazed that it wasn’t ever made into a feature film. Pie-in-the-Sky goal? Produce a feature length film with pure historical accuracy. I’d participate in a funding mechanism for that.
It’s November of 22’ and this video is 8 months old, I’m not sure how I missed it but I’m finally seeing it……and I absolutely love it !!!! You answered so many questions I had, thank you !!!
I love everything y’all do, whether cooking, building something, reading or traveling to historic sites…..I love it all !!! And your love of learning has came through in your videos, I can always see your thirst for learning and accomplishing something!!!
Your work and dedication is appreciated !!!
Blessings
Thank you!
Ryan is an excellent interviewer! Watching this video, it was a bit strange getting used to "Ryan, the tavern barkeep" wearing regular modern clothing, but he did a great job with being himself. I've been following this channel since the fried chicken video, and the questions in this video really gave insight into what it is that I've loved about this channel. It's great to get to know the people behind Townsends in a more personal way.
i hadn't seen that recipe but have always wanted to make fried chicken. I use roasters, sure, but anytime i can trade enamel-on-steel and use my antique Finlay cast iron i do. i watched it and realised I CAN... Shopped the next day, it turned out terrific. Townsends are a great channel and i have learned A LOT!
Ill never get tired of this channel. Id love to see a video on the different styles of 18th century barns. Much love from Pennsylvania!
This has to be one of your all-time best videos! It was especially interesting to hear how your visits re-energize the staffs at historical sites.
Hi 👋 Lisa, how are you doing?
I'm in the UK and I stumbled across your channel in 2018. I had been through a bad time and RUclips helped me to rebuild my life by teaching me new skills and acting as a sort of companion. I remember watching many videos during the summer evenings whilst I ate my dinner and I felt better about the world. It was an unusually hot summer that year and I was struggling to keep cool in my new place and I specifically remember watching your videos to learn how people in the past ate and kept cool in hot summers in America without air conditioning thinking if they could do it so can I since your summers tend to be much hotter than ours. I'm going through another difficult time so I've returned for the cosyness and companionship. Thanks for doing what you do.
As I wrote in my letter to you, your channel has provided not only inspiration, but a wonderful place for people across the face of the earth to learn and take part in a wonderful community spirit. I'm so saddened to hear of the passing of James, and I had various friends and family talking to me about it on the day and expressing sadness, some of which have never watched a single video, but know of your great community. This shows the reach a simple period lantern seller has created with the legacy that he started. I'll be a fan for many years to come, but yes, I'll always keep in my mind the humble beginnings of this great channel.
My thoughts and wishes are with you, the family, and everyone else at Townsend and Son.
It's the cabin build that got me watching. I already know a fair amount about cooking and food (I grew up in the SCA) so those videos don't interest me as much, most of the time, though I usually still learn something new watching them. I'd love to know more about the construction and manufacture (both in a historical context and the modern one) of period clothing. Gimmie those close-up shots of stitching, haha.
People sharing history with the internet is just such a big deal - I'm not likely to ever be able to visit Mount Vernon, but you guys live over there! Being able to have access to this information is just. It's so good. Thank you!
Ryan does a great interview!
I watch Townsends from Glasgow, Scotland. Fascinating, especially building the mud ovens.
I just found you guys today. I love the quality of your programs, and the professionalism of the delivery. No "Ahm" or "Ah" but clearly delivered texts and good information.
Oh, this blessed me so much, I cried when it was over. The camaraderie between the two of you, Ryan and John, and the obvious love that you have for each other is axiomatic, and we, your extended Townsends Family, are continually blessed by how you and everyone at Townsends offer the best period products and make such awesome, tangible videos. Ryan, you are a fantastic interviewer. I just love you guys so much. I'm so so happy you chose to start making videos so many years ago and that your dad had a vision that's grown since the year I graduated from high school, 1976. What a journey it's been! May God continue blessing y'all in all your endeavors. And may your dad rest in peace. What integrity.
Hello Cherokee how are you doing?
Oh man I’m so glad you didn’t stop! What you do is amazing!
I know this comment doesn't even touch on the point of the video, but mentioning Staunton, VA always makes me happy both because the tiny towns in the Shenandoah Valley are places not many people know about, and because my mom and her family are all from the area. I lost her almost 7 years ago, so hearing those names is almost like keeping THAT history alive.
Hello Veryberry how are you doing
I personally would like to take the time to thank you for the videos you have provided. many, many hours of entertainment, knowledge, and enjoyment.
I love discovering this channel I’m a big history buff and I wanted to know how my ancestors cooked their meals so I’m so grateful for everyone who contributed to the creation of this wonderful channel
By far, this channel is one of the best on the youtube . You aren't wasting your time while watching the James Townsend and son's channel. Why? Extremely important, educational, creative, inspiring.
So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I'm sure he had to be so proud. My all-time favorite wasn't actually a cooking video, it was how to make a quill pen (which you just put on the highlights a few days ago, too.) Though potted salmon does come very, very close. Who knew making a feather into a pen was so complicated? (Well, you, of course.)
Jon, so sorry for your loss .... But I am so happy for you, that your dad was able to see what you were able to achieve, by following your passion ... thank you for what you do
You guys have kept the channel so fresh, it really feels like professional, high quality television content.
It reminds me of the type show you’d find on PBS. I mean that in the best way.
It’s something I could totally see my 15-16 year old self, back in 1982, happily watching on PBS, during a lazy Saturday afternoon.
By far one of the best channels on here.
Thanks for what you guys do.
I think he really made the American Dream come true. A small business that has grown, yet humble, and admitting " we can't pay a lot". I think Jon and everyone involved have done an incredible job!
@D. kk pumpkin just go away and live under a rock and quit then
@@deighv work harder and cry less
@@Gert169 that's asinine. Real wages haven't increased IN FORTY YEARS, while corporate profits have soared during that time.
There's no more "I started in the mail room and now I'm in the C suite." If you don't have an MBA you're unlikely to even make middle management -- let alone the c suite.
@@erikhendrickson59 and he is in Indiana. One of the few states that STILL adheres to the $7.25/hr min wage. Thats a TOTAL GROSS of $290/week for 40 hours of work. BEFORE taxes. I left the state, because after tax I saw maybe $250/week. That is $1000/mo after taxes. Rent is that much. Sure is the "American Dream" there
@@erikhendrickson59 I would respectfully disagree with you, @d. , and @dustythedog. You’re all looking at the world through the same lens. What you define as ‘success’ isn’t necessarily what someone else does. I’ve never had the desire to be some captain of industry spending months aboard my mega-yacht. Making my bills and spending time with my family fulfills my ‘American Dream’. I’ve been to many other states and countries and find that my heart, and happiness, is always drawn back to Central Indiana.
I'm so glad you are still doing this. I'm great full
My deepest condolences 💐 may your father’s legacy live on through the team and both of you.
Hello Christin how are you doing
I absolutely loved this episode! My family and I have watched your channel since 2018.
Hello 👋 Patricia, how are you doing?
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, Jon. God bless you and your family, and friends. You are in my thoughts.
Love this! Thanks for all the background! Also gooooooo nutmeg!
Just a wonderful channel
keep doing this amazing job gentlemen, i'm italian, living in scotland, it's so interesting to me to see a piece of what european history became in the new world, slowly changing and taking it's own way with all the troubles and harsh and good times that that wild and beautiful land gave to so many people from all over the world. we don't really know much about that in my country, we think too much of spaghetti :P, but along with the history of my step-country uk, i'm really enjoying to learn what happened on the other side of the ocean from the pont of view of the commoners especially. cheers!
This was a terrific video. I really like where this channel has gone. TONS of information. If there were one type of video I'd like to see more of, it would be the videos of people doing their first person impressions: like the indentured launderer, the traveling knife sharpener and the like.
One other dream topic would be building a bateau. I know you made the dugout, but this would be a neat project.
seems to me many whites moving from the appalachians westward onto the mississippi river plains used canoes, rowboats with a sails but frequently they used well-built rafts on the slower flowing rivers with little chance of rapids. At night many would simply tie up alongside a river bank with a decent clearing and cook. often there would be up to ten of these smallish rafts tied one to the other to moor them for the night. Boat building was done well in colonial/independent america but a boat cost considerably more than a simple raft.
Thank you for all the years you have worked on these videos. I have been watching them since the beginning. Also have a VHS tape. No player anymore but have always enjoyed your content!
Thank you to all of the folks at Townsend's. After listening to John talk, I realized that I want him to know that I'm not a reenactor but I enjoy the content that you provide and as a result I have purchased several things from your business. As a side note I really got excited about the 18th century when I started metal detecting and wanted to know more about the items I am finding and the time period. I am now a big fan of the channel. Thanks
Have been watching you guys a long time. But I don’t comment. Thank you for all you guys do! Keep it up. It’s one of my favorite channels.
Great video guys! A couple things...First, the baked onion video is so important to me, so sentimental. It was really the first Video of yours I was thoroughly sucked into for some odd reason, and when I first fell in love with Townsends channel. AND, I still make them for a meal often. Second thing, I do love when you mentioned cooking episodes that come from a book or story. I loved the Ichabod Crane’s last meal, his gingerbread cookies, stuff like that. Stories like that one and A Christmas Carol are so important to me. To have food recipes connected to them are great. I even still drink a Flip or two every Christmas! Thanks again all for the great content!!!
I am so sorry for the loss of your father, it is a grief that I cannot imagine. Your channel and videos got me through so much thank you.
WOW! I had no idea you guys had been doing it as long as you have! Kudos! Keep doing what you do! It works.
What a great conversation about the history of the channel and how you help us all learn about and love history. Blessings to the Townsend family and all the viewers!
very interesting to hear the origin story of this channel and your company. stumbled upon you guys through the historical foods avenue (and the nutmeg meme ...) and all i can say is the attitude really shows in your video quality
Amazing story! Our channel is just starting out, but God, this is inspiring!
I wish you much success too!
@@itgetter9 Thank you!
My wife and I were 11 years old when townsends first put up videos on RUclips!!! That's just crazy to me! Been fans since the very beginning! Keep up the fantastically amazing work you all do so well
Forgive me if you've covered any of these, but I have a few ideas... Maybe show how root cellars were built. Ice houses and smoke houses would be interesting also. I'd be interested in seeing some blacksmithing videos on horse shoeing or on small items like a blanket pin for turning a wool blanket into a garment. That would be a cool item to sell in your shop. Cobbler work would be a great topic also.
Jon you are just awesome! I love this channel so much. The content is the best and your passion is felt in all of your productions and that is why you are a rockstar.
Hi 👋 Lori, how are you doing?
This is the most wholesome channel on RUclips.
Thank you for the glimpse behind the curtain.
While the “Why?” Is interesting, all I really care about is that you keep on making them! Love this channel, love the history and the recipes! Keep em coming lads!
Wow! Fantastic interview! Great job, Ryan and Jon! Looking forward to all this channel will do in the future.
Hi my dear friend 👋
I found this channel by chance when looking up recipes but I had known about the company for some time due to a magazine I love called "The Backwoodsman" which, without fail, has at least one ad for Jas. Townsends and Son in it. I've been a fan of the channel ever since my first video all that time ago.
What a great episode!! Every episode you create fuels my fire in Living History! I am a member and Colonial Cooking demonstrator in Hunterdon County New Jersey for the Union Forge Heritage Association- the 1760 Joseph Turner House & Solitude Museum. I get great ideas for future demos- Thank you for all you do!
Love videos like this. Watched a Cooking History with Max Miller one recently and thoroughly enjoyed it, despite it being over an hour long! I'm sure I'll love this too. I love gaining the perspective and insight of people I respect and like
Been here since it was 140k something subsribers, I used to be distanced from my father but time heals, we good now, and i like to sit and wach your videos together even tho he doesnt know english he understands and identificates each tool, each technique, each ingredient, im beyond thankful for the content and id like to pay respect to your father, and thank him and you Jon for everything you do, thank you for your effort and kindess.
My condolences for the loss of your father.
Thanks, a lot, gentlemen. I love the show. And, I often feel like I wish I was there with you guys when I watch.
This has been one of the best channels I have come across on RUclips over the last decade, hands down. You all deserve every bit of success you achieve. Your content taps into something in our genetic memories, and we are all the better for reconnecting with it. Thank you all so much for being a source of inspiration!
We need to celebrate your anniversary next year!!!!!!!! 50 years is a pretty long time to be in business! I love using your videos for class and using some products to help bring concepts home and make them fun! I got things from your company years and years before I used them in class and watched your videos years before that. Keep up the great work 🎂🍻
As an African American I have often felt saddened that a lot of these types of channels exclude culinary contributions made to American dishes by different cultures. What I love about this Channel is how they encompass all of America and clearly show that this is my history too. As silly as it sounds It makes me feel a part and proud to be American.
Most of us were poor and ate seasonally in the colonies. We could trade of course and obtain a few "luxuries" or just make do with what we had.
I would love to see another collaboration with Michael Twitty! And other black historians or content creators.
Considering the United States was founded by foreign colonists I think you’ll find most if not all recipes at the time were influenced by other cultures, so I don’t know why you’re saddened it’s quite silly really. But I think I may have an idea why and it’s not about culture is it?
@@Redcoat1650 Sorry, but I do not know what you are getting at? I cant tell whether you are trolling or asking a serious question. Are you able to ask it in a more direct way? Also, you are correct that these dishes are all "foreign" in a literal sense, however, by that same logic nothing would be considered American food aside from dishes which were made by the native people prior to colonization.
@@Way2caffeinatedAnd that is my point, how can you be saddened that other channels don’t show enough in regards to other cultures when as you’ve said yourself if those dishes were not of native origin or invented within the United States then they would be that of other cultures. Food is the most diverse element of human history, for it isn’t cemented in race, politics or behind borders. I just fail to see what there is to be saddened about. I’m not trolling, this comment just genuinely enthralled my curiosity.
But you ARE Special! You research and pass that on! You are inspiring as well as informative and just enjoyable. The production is great and smoothly done and there is just a charisma and relaxing voices.
I, too, have always been so very, very interested in the "every day" life of people in the past.
I am so very, very pleased that you want to keep on going and expanding! Thank you!!!
I love the Townsends... my all-time favorite installment Jon, was when you read from the diary of a Revolutionary War solider... Ryan is fantastic as well. I would hire him to cook my Thanksgiving Day turkey!
Sorry for the loss of your Dad. I lost my Dad back in 08', and there is not a day gone that I don't miss him.
This channel is one of the best things the internet has ever produced. Grateful for these videos they have helped me through some hard times.
love this channel so much keep it up y’all !!!
Whoa, it's Haedox! Love your videos. Yeah, this channel is awesome. As a chef, I love learning about old cooking so I can keep it alive today.
I TOTALLY love what you are doing and I have shared with so many friends,
The comments at 12:15 about the people working in the german kitchen in Staunton gave me some fond memories of an ex-girlfriend who baked bread in that kitchen for about 6 years while working her way through nursing school. Museum level reenactment is such a passion and so fascinating.