Trip to Town | Foods We Buy & Don't Buy

After returning from a trip to town and getting our new sink installed, we review what groceries we buy and what we have omitted from our diet over the years.

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[SequoiaElisabeth]

Another lovely sharing! Thank you. As I have aged, my diet has changed quite a bit. Dairy is out for me and from what I understand Mammals only need dairy until adulthood. I keep the processed foods to a min. and avoid gluten and pork. You just have to do things that make you feel better. This takes awareness. So I am constantly asking myself, does this serve me, does this serve others, and if not its out. Thanks again for all you do!

[JT-pylv]

I have a friend that lives in AK. I drive up to visit each summer. I always bring 100 lbs of rice. 50 lbs of pinto beans and 50 lbs of peruvian beans. 200 lbs of flour too. Usually bring salt, sugar and a few other treats. My 3/4 ton truck is always FULL. He's always grateful.

[lukecrawford]

That’s so funny to hear someone refer to Wasilla as going into town. I live in Wasilla and we think going to anchorage is a step above. Cool to see Alaska on YouTube, interesting channel.

[klancyjones]

You two work hard to feed yourselves. Even the fishing, and hunting is hard work. Glad you share your adventures with us all. Thank you

[wtughlaf]

USPS has something called Informed Delivery, where they email you a pic of all the mail you're supposed to receive that day. So you get an email from USPS every day, even on days u don't have mail, just letting you know. It's free. Might be helpful so you don't have to make unnecessary stops!

[Hornblas]

You all are not living simply. You are living strong. As a beautiful team. Cheers to ya!

[CopperCityPatriot]

I remember when I was twelve, my Grandma, insistently showed me how to can foods and smoke fish. And forcibly taught me how to field dress a deer, rabbit, & turkey. Today, with politicians being oblivious to the monthly increase of food & utility costs, my Grandma was the best educator of my young life. The second being my Dad & my Grandma's brother, whom taught me how to hunt.
Very satisfied we, discovered your channel. Be in Alaska, in August 2022.

[tinerea]

I love seeing all your canning, reminds me of my childhood. Even tho we lived in a suburb off a major city in BC Canada, my parents always canned. It was a fun time for familys to get together, go out and pick all our fruits and veg. Then have everyone cutting and slicing and doing this chore and that. Then at the end to see all that my family had accomplished was a feeling of joy and pride. Excitement to know that in the middle of winter we could have our favorite summer fruit. Everyweek after our Sunday meal, our Dad would pick one of us to go pick the canned fruit for dessert. It was fantastic. Canning is the way to go! Good work guys!!

[TheGardenerNorth]

Just a note on your bees. If you were to plant a fairly large patch of borage, your honey crop and pollen crop would be substantially larger. A patch of dandelions would also be a significant early resource for your bees for nectar and pollen. Both plants can be used as herbs as well. Chicory would be a decent substitute for the dandelion as they are in the same family.

[Toveij]

I would love a video of you showing what type of hygiene products you make yourself, like shampoo and soap. Greetings from Sweden!

[jingyun]

I love how you look at each other whilst talking. It's such a great relationship you two have.

[flyingalbatross]

i like how you guys are becoming more and more sufficient. Also i love how the two of you contribute on an equal basis to the content of your videos. Well done guys you make people want to move to the wilderness.

[bflogal]

My husband and I cut out all processed foods a few years ago. We still buy flour and sugar, but never any pre- made foods. Like you, when we are hungry we have to prepare a meal. We both look and feel healthier since the switch. I actually fear what is being put into our food chain due to pesticides, hormones and additives.

[megakaren]

"We bought toilet paper the other day. We haven't decided to go that far yet."
3 or 4 months later, the thought of getting a bidet has crossed everyone's mind.

[jadecraig]

I love your channel because You are so honest and close to true life !!!!

[samproctor]

I would love to see a video on what you use for cleaning, what you use to make toothpaste, soap, etc. These videos are awesome!

[bobbiemooser]

The snow covered mountains are amazingly beautiful!

[barrysullivan]

Thank you guys. You seem to be reverting back to an older lifestyle where even a stroll through the woods lets you return home with a full basket. You're not only saving money but preserving knowledge that we are losing drastically. I wish you well in your choice of lifestyle and hope you succeed in ditching consumerism. p.s.can you process Maple syrup that far north? might be an alternative for you. Baz in u/k

[thomasschauss]

The sink looks really good, and I like the faucet

[monocle]

I would love to see more about growing my own teas... your selection is wonderful- I'd love to see your reasons for what you've grown & the ways you match them to drink!!! ♡ so fun! Thank you for being so thorough with your processes!! It's very helpful for the ones just starting!!