How to Make Tomato Wine imstillworkin 2019-07-31 | If you've run out of ideas of things to do with tomatoes, try making Tomato Wine! Tomato Wine3 1/2 quarts or so of water2 lbs. of sugar or 2 lbs. light honey4 lbs. ripe tomatoes, red or yellow2 tsp. acid blend1/8 tsp. tannin1 tsp. yeast nutrient1 Campden tablet, crushed (optional)1/2 tsp. pectic enzyme1 packet champagne or Montrachet yeast (Red Star Premier Classique was formerly known as Montrachet)Boil most of the water and all of the sugar or honey and skim if necessary. Wash the fruit. Peel, core and chop the tomatoes. Put them in a nylon straining bag and into the bottom of a primary fermenter. Squash the fruit with your clean hands or a sanitized potato masher. Remove the bag.Pour the hot water and sugar over the juice. See if you need to add the rest of the water to make up the gallon. When cooled, add acid, tannin, yeast nutrient, and the crushed Campden tablet if you choose to. Cover the fermenter. Twelve hours after the Campden tablet, add the pectic enzyme. If you don't use the tablet, merely wait until the must cools down to add the pectic enzyme. Twenty four hours later check the specific gravity with a hydrometer. You want the reading to be about 1.094. If it is too high, add water, if it is too low, add sugar. Once you have the reading where you want it, add the yeast. Stir daily.In about a week, check the gravity with a hydrometer again. If it is anywhere between .990 and 1.020, rack the wine into a glass secondary fermenter. Rack the wine again in the next two to six months, and wait for it to ferment out and clear. The color of the wine varies from a red gold to gold. Tomato wine is better when sweetened a little, so stabilize it and add 2 to 4 ounces of sugar in a bit of water and bottle. Keep six months to a year. Serve chilled.After a week or so, check the specific gravity with a hydrometer.How to Finish and Bottle Tomato Wine (Part 2): youtube.com/watch?v=WR0jojhsOE0
Freeman Lights 2023 imstillworkin 2024-01-06 | Sorry to bother y'all with another one of my Christmas videos but I need a place to park it that I can link to. Plus, it is MY channel after all, LOL. This year we had 20,885 visitors come to our Christmas display and ironically, the views on this video will be a drop in the bucket compared to that. The song is "Santa Claus was my Uber driver last night" by Lee Brice.
Christmas 2022 - Freeman Lights imstillworkin 2022-12-25 | Merry Christmas everybody! You can find us on Facebook (Freeman Lights).Song is "Merry Christmas" by Ed Sheeran and Elton John.
Our Christmas Lights 2021, Freeman Lights imstillworkin 2022-01-07 | We live in Freeman, VA, a small town which consists of a post office, a gas station and a population of 691 people. Our house is about a mile off the highway and we thought it was unlikely that many folks would ever see our Christmas lights but we would deck it out every year anyways. Well, it's true, if you build it, they will come. This year 9,215 smiling faces came through our backyard gate. Our light display is free to all, donations are accepted to help defray the costs of such things as free hot chocolate, s'mores, firepits, etc. It took my husband and I thirty days to put the lights up and we have no idea how many we have. Folks that drove for an hour or more to see the lights said it was well worth the trip. We hope to see you in 2022! You can find us on Facebook at Freeman Lights.Song: Small Town Christmas by Rob Thomas
Mrs. Claus was at Freeman Lights imstillworkin 2021-12-24 | Last night we received a visit from Mrs. Claus! Everybody had a great time and we hope she will return every year. If you ever have a chance, come see us at Freeman Lights. It's an experience you'll always remember. Find us on Facebook. Merry Christmas everyone!
Santa at Freeman Lights 2021 imstillworkin 2021-12-11 | We had a great time with Santa and Mrs. Claus last night. We managed to catch a glimpse of some of our visitors. Sorry if we missed you. Thank you Ed and Kay, we love you!The song is "Red Suited Super Man" by Rod Stewart.
What a Little Christmas Can Do imstillworkin 2021-12-08 | People often ask why we put up the Christmas lights. Well, this video shows you why. Our Christmas display is free and open to the public. Donations are accepted and appreciated but not necessary. We're at 150 Freemans Place, Freeman, VA. We'll be open December 3 thru January 2, Tuesdays thru Sunday (we're closed on Mondays). Hours are 5:45 thru 9:00 p.m. Hope to see your smiles there!#FreemanLightsSong is "A Little Christmas" by Ryland James
Our Halloween Lights 2020 #FreemanLights imstillworkin 2021-01-04 | Here is our Halloween display from 2020. We are a private residence and the display was free and open to the public. We had a great time with the little ghosts and goblins for about one week during Halloween. Folks were very grateful that the display wasn't gruesome or too scary for children. We expect the Halloween lights to return in 2021 and be even better. We're at 150 Freemans Place, Freeman, Virginia. #FreemanLightsMusic: Monsters Holiday by Buck Owens
Our Christmas Lights 2020 #FreemanLights imstillworkin 2021-01-01 | This is our Christmas light display for 2020. It's our private residence and the display is open and free to the public. The front yard is lit with hoops you drive through to the parking lot. The rest of the display is a walk through, with lots of sights and music along the way. Folks of all ages love it and a free golf cart ride is available to anyone who has difficulty walking. We also have free hot chocolate and smores to roast over the firepit. We're at 150 Freemans Place, Freeman, VA. Last night the lights will be on is January 2, 2021 #FreemanLights.Music: Christmas in the Country by Thomas Rhett
Walmart Clearance Deals Soup to Nuts imstillworkin 2020-08-01 | Here's my latest Walmart clearance deals. You really should check your Walmart's soups, canned meats and baking aisle for chocolate chips and nuts. Also the toy department and lawn and garden. We have saved a whole lot of money shopping Walmart's clearance sales. Happy shopping!
How to Finish & Bottle Tomato Wine imstillworkin 2020-07-23 | This is the final part of "How to Make Tomato Wine". This wine turned out great. Be sure to give it a try!How to Make Tomato Wine (PART ONE)youtube.com/watch?v=CWDp5LAQFyY
How to Cook Green Beans Southern Style Yall imstillworkin 2020-07-20 | This is how to make southern style green beans. They are sooooo good!
How To DIY Backyard Stream and Pond imstillworkin 2020-05-06 | Here are complete instructions on how we made our backyard stream and pond. I hope it helps.Goplus Pressure Bio Filter:amazon.com/Goplus-Pressure-Filter-4000GAL-Light/dp/B016M6DODK/ref=sr_1_2?crid=15WX1EBFOWK98&dchild=1&keywords=goplus+pressure+bio+filter&qid=1588773877&sprefix=goplus+pressure%2Caps%2C481&sr=8-2
Walmart Clearance SAUCES, QUICK MEALS & BABY FOOD imstillworkin 2020-03-11 | Here's what I found on clearance at Walmart this week. If you haven't found the deals yet, don't give up, they are still out there. There's still plenty of baking goods, cheese and ice cream on clearance. Be sure to check the "best by" dates.
Walmart Clearance CHEESE & ICE CREAM imstillworkin 2020-03-06 | Here's my latest Walmart clearance finds. They have drastically marked down cheese and ice cream and a few other things. If your Walmart hasn't started clearing these things out, be patient and keep watching for it.
Walmart Clearance on Cat Food, Maple Syrup, etc. imstillworkin 2020-02-27 | Here's my latest Walmart clearance finds. They have lots of cat food on clearance and drastic markdowns on maple syrup among other things.
Sundaes & Seafood on Walmart Clearance, Tips on How to Find Deals imstillworkin 2020-02-21 | Here's my latest Walmart Clearance Haul. I bought all of this yesterday (February 19, 2020). This week's markdowns are on ice cream toppings! I also found some great deals on seafood. Here's a tip on how you can find clearance deals too.
More Walmart Clearance on Groceries imstillworkin 2020-02-16 | Here's what we got on clearance at Walmart yesterday (February 15, 2020). A lot of these are hidden clearances. I hope y'all can find some good deals too.
My Walmart Food Clearance Haul imstillworkin 2020-02-10 | Here's what I bought at Walmart on clearance yesterday (Saturday, February 8, 2020). It's all food and I'm showing you how you can hopefully find the deals too. Good luck and I hope it helps!
Dollar General 25 Cents Holiday Clearance Haul imstillworkin 2020-01-24 | Here's what we got at Dollar General's 25 cents holiday clearance sale. Be sure to watch the whole video, they have some things on clearance that you probably wouldn't suspect. All total, we spent $70.62.
We made news this Christmas imstillworkin 2020-01-03 | Sorry I haven't been around for awhile. We've been busy with Christmas, creating life long memories for children. We hope you enjoy our remarkable life.Let It Be Christmas by Alan Jackson
Dollar General Penny Haul from 12-03 and Rules imstillworkin 2019-12-04 | Here's my latest penny haul from Dollar General and the "rules" of penny shopping. I hope you had good luck with your penny shopping!
Ham and Cabbage One Pot Meal imstillworkin 2019-12-04 | Here's how I cook a ham and cabbage meal in one pot. It's inexpensive, easy and tastes great.
Dollar General Bargain Tips & Penny Deal Visuals for 12-03 imstillworkin 2019-12-03 | We have been bargain shopping at Dollar General and here's some tips for getting great deals. Be sure to watch the whole video for some great money saving tips.NOTE: The "Peel Here" sticker items are supposed to penny out tomorrow (a secret penny deal) and the store employees have not been informed to pull those items from the shelves. Happy shopping!
Dollar General Penny Haul imstillworkin 2019-11-13 | Today we went shopping at the Dollar General store looking for items that would ring up for a penny. Here's what we were able to find. If you want to stay informed of Dollar General's penny sale, be sure to subscribe to The Freebie Guy youtube.com/watch?v=5ozDxgWAePw&t=12s
How to Make Pumpkin Bread imstillworkin 2019-11-08 | Here's how I make pumpkin bread. This recipe is from a cookbook I've had for 43 years. In other words, it predates "healthy" and/or "trendy". Pumpkin BreadPreheat oven to 350 degrees and grease 3 loaf pans. Sift together:3 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder2 teaspoons baking soda2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground clovesIn another bowl, beat until light and fluffy:2/3 cups shortening2 2/3 cups sugar4 eggsAdd and beat in:2 cups cooked or canned pumpkinNow add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with:2/3 cups milk or water1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)Do not overbeat. Fold in:1 cup coarsely choppped nuts (optional)2/3 cup raisins or chopped dates (optional)Pour batter into greased pans and bake about 1 hour or until a toothpick or wooden skewer inserted into the center of a loaf comes out clean. Cool well before removing from pans. Makes 3 loaves. This recipe freezes well.
How to Can Pumpkin imstillworkin 2019-11-06 | Here's how to can pumpkin. They are drastically marked down right now so you can save a lot of money by canning your own.
Wicked 10k - a race in Halloween costumes imstillworkin 2019-10-29 | Thousands of people ran in the Wicked 10k in Virginia Beach, most of them were in Halloween costumes. This is only 23 minutes of almost 3 hours of footage I filmed. The folks that were pushing wheelchairs were part of a project called "Team Hoyt". Their website is HoytRacing.com if you would like more information.
NC State Fair from the Flyer imstillworkin 2019-10-19 | Here's a view of the North Carolina State Fair from the Flyer. The fair is enormous! It's full of rides, games, food, entertainment, concerts, exhibits and every type of competition you can think of. It's in Raleigh, NC and runs until October 27 so you still have time to see it for yourself.
Peanut Festival, Suffolk, VA 2019 imstillworkin 2019-10-14 | Here's a glimpse of the Peanut Festival in Suffolk, VA. We had a great time, especially at the concerts.
How to Can Grape Jelly imstillworkin 2019-10-14 | Here's how to can grape jelly. I'm showing two ways to extract grape juice.
The Rad Hatter imstillworkin 2019-10-14 | This is the cutest idea ever. The Rad Hatter. Do it yourself hats for any occasion.
Canning Exhibit at Virginia State Fair 2019 imstillworkin 2019-10-08 | Here's the canning exhibit that was at the Virginia State Fair. I'm looking forward to your answers for pictures #1 through #6. If I stepped on anyone's toes in this video, GOOD. Maybe I'll save your life. If you want to see a fun video, full of entertainment, be sure to watch my video covering the whole Virginia State Fair. The pig races alone are worth the time it takes to watch the video.
Virginia State Fair 2019 imstillworkin 2019-10-07 | We had a great time at the Virginia State Fair. We spent three days there and still didn't get to see everything. Be sure to watch the whole video, it's full of fun and entertainment. I'm also uploading two separate videos, one showing the tiny houses there and another about the canning exhibit. I hope you enjoy!
Tiny Houses at Virginia State Fair 2019 imstillworkin 2019-10-07 | Here are a couple of tiny houses that were at the Virginia State Fair. We had a great time, we spent 3 days there. Be sure to watch my video covering the whole fair. Lots of fun and entertainment in there!
Neptune Festival Parade 2019 imstillworkin 2019-10-01 | This is the 2019 Neptune Festival Parade which was held in Virginia Beach, VA, also known as Boardwalk Weekend. It's the last big bash of the summer. I hope you enjoy the parade and if you were in it, thank you very much for participating. We had a great time.
Excellent Freezer Containers for Cheap imstillworkin 2019-09-19 | Here's a great deal on freezer containers. I am not affiliated with any companies or products. Just passing on information about some great products.Webstaurant: webstaurantstore.comThe items I bought:8 oz. containers & lids (240) $22.49 #128HD8COMBO16 oz. containers & lids (240) $25.99 #128HD16COMBOPlastic Bread Bags (1000) $4.49 #PB0504181/4 Size 19 Gauge Aluminum Bun Pan 13 x 9 1/2 $3.29 #407BUNQRTR1/4 Size Bun Pan Cover 10 x 13 $2.19 #407PLSP1013C
How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip imstillworkin 2019-09-19 | Here's how to make Buffalo Chicken Dip. It's sooooo good.Buffalo Chicken Dip2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded1/2 cup hot sauce (like Frank's)1/2 cup Ranch dressing1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheeseHeat chicken and hot sauce in a sauce pan over medium heat, until heated through. Stir in ranch dressing and cream cheese. Cook, stirring until well blended and warm. Mix in the cheddar cheese and stir until melted. You can keep the dip warm in a slow cooker on the low setting. Serve with crackers or pita chips. Makes about 2 pints.
How to Can Hot Sauce imstillworkin 2019-09-16 | Here's how to make hot sauce which is similar to Frank's hot sauce. Hot Sauce45 fresh cayenne peppers (10 oz.)3 3/4 cups white vinegar5 tsp. garlic, minced2 1/2 tsp. saltRemove stems and seeds from cayenne peppers and chop. Put all ingredients in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat until boiling. Reduce the heat slightly, but so the mixture continues to boil and cover. Simmer 20-25 minutes.Remove the mixture from heat, carefully pour into a blender and puree until thick and smooth. Strain if you don't want bits of peels in your hot sauce. Transfer the mixture back into the saucepan and bring back to a boil.Ladle the hot sauce into hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Follow standard canning procedures and water bath process for 10 minutes. Makes approximately 8 quarter pint jars.Link to Bernardin's Station Hot Sauce Recipe:bernardin.ca/recipes/en/Station_hot_sauce.htm?Lang=EN-US
Virginia Beach Oceanfront - Things To Do imstillworkin 2019-09-10 | Here's some things to do at Virginia Beach's oceanfront. You can even do nothing and have a good time. Summer is almost over but the free street entertainment will still be there on September 13-14 and again on September 20-21. There are plenty of free concerts, if you search "Live on Atlantic" you should be able to find a schedule for the different bands. Also, the last big bash of the summer will be September 27-29 with the Neptune Festival. There is a load of things to do at the festival - a parade, a sand sculpting contest, boat races, volleyball tournaments, an art show along the boardwalk, an 8k race, free concerts galore at the many stages along the boardwalk, and much, much more. We'll be there and we hope you will too!
Horse With No Jockey Wins imstillworkin 2019-08-24 | My horse was #7, Bobby's was #4. We're high rollers, we never bet more than $2, lol. In the end, Bobby's horse was the winner. He won $7.80. Bobby's horse was "Bust Another", mine was "Betting on Red".
Pirate Ship imstillworkin 2019-08-24 | We spotted a pirate ship while at the Virginia Beach oceanfront. Hope it makes you smile :)
How to Can Pepper Jelly imstillworkin 2019-08-20 | Here's how to can pepper jelly.Pepper Jelly1 1/2 cups diced red bell pepper1 1/2 cups diced green bell pepper1 cup diced jalapenos1 cup cider vinegar1 pkg. sure jell (powdered type)5 cups sugarMix together peppers, vinegar and sure jell. Bring to a rolling boil. Add sugar, bring back to a rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute. Remove from heat and can according to usual canning procedures leaving 1/4" headspace and water bath canning for 10 minutes. When the jars come to room temperature, shake them so that the peppers will be evenly dispersed through the jelly.
Rest in Peace Navajopa31 imstillworkin 2019-08-16 | I have sad news. Navajopa31 passed away July 31, 2019 at the age of 77. He was much loved and will surely be missed.
How to Make Pork Chops with Peaches and Pecans imstillworkin 2019-08-10 | Here's how we make pork chops with peaches and pecans.Pork Chops with Peaches and Pecans4 pork chopsolive oilsaltpepperTony Chachere's Creole Seasoning2 tbsp. butter1/2 cup brown sugar, light or dark2 sliced fresh peaches1/4 cup pecans2 tbsp. Peach Schnapps1 or 2 tbsp. water if neededWash and pat dry pork chops. Rub a little olive oil over chops, sprinkle with salt, pepper and creole seasoning. Turn chops over and repeat on other side. Let chops marinate several hours or overnight. Bring chops to room temperature when ready to grill. Preheat grill to 500 degrees. If using a cast iron griddle, allow time for griddle to heat up thoroughly. Put the chops on the griddle, close the lid and grill for 4-5 minutes on each side. When the chops are done, cover them with aluminum foil and allow them to rest for about 5 minutes.For the peaches and pecans, put 2 tbsp. butter in a frying pan, add 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup pecans and 2 tbsp. peach schnapps. Cook covered until peaches are done. Add a couple tablespoons of water if necessary to keep syrup from becoming too thick. Put peaches and pecans on top of pork chops and enjoy!
How to Can Banana Peppers imstillworkin 2019-08-08 | Here's how I can banana peppers.Hot Banana Peppersseveral pounds hot banana pepperspickling salt 5 cups white vinegar5 cups water1/2 cup less 1 tbsp. pickling salt1/2 tsp. dill seed per jar1/4 tsp. pickle crisp per jarWearing gloves, wash peppers and slice into 1/4" rings. For really hot pickles, leave the seeds in, for less hot pickles, remove most of the seeds. In a large bowl, put a layer of pepper rings, sprinkle with pickling salt and continue layering until the bowl is full. Cover and in an hour or so stir the peppers so that the salt will be well dispersed through the peppers. Let sit for 4 hours to overnight. Rinse the peppers well. Prepare the pickle juice by placing in a large pot 5 cups white vinegar, 5 cups water and 1/2 cup less 1 tbsp. of pickling salt. Bring to a boil. To can the peppers, fill a pint jar with peppers to within 1" of the top of the jar, packing them tightly, add 1/2 tsp. dill seed, 1/4 tsp. pickle crisp and enough hot pickle juice to within 1/2" of the top of the jar. Follow usual canning procedures, processing in a water bath canner for 15 minutes. If necessary, adjust processing time to suit your altitude.
Christmas in July imstillworkin 2019-07-25 | Happy Christmas In July Day. This is for the folks who see us as real people, not just video content providers. I tried to upload this video at Christmas time but after 3 hours of "processing" the upload failed and I was out of bandwidth for the month. So we're having Christmas in July. This is our Christmas tree full of memories of some of the places we've been and things we've done. I hope you enjoy!O Christmas Tree by Jingle PunksDeck the Halls B by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100368Artist: http://incompetech.comJingle Bells by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100187Artist: http://incompetech.comDance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270Artist: http://incompetech.comWe Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgCanon and Variation by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
How to Can Sweet Pickled Peppers imstillworkin 2019-07-24 | Here's how to can sweet pickled peppers. These peppers are like the sweet peppers they put on sandwiches at sub shops. Link to recipe at USDA website:https://nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_06/pickled_bell_peppers.html
How to Make Watermelon Rind Pie imstillworkin 2019-07-18 | If you like Apple Pie or Mincemeat Pie, you'll love Watermelon Rind Pie.Watermelon Rind Pie:2 1/2 cups watermelon rind, peeled and chopped1 cup sugar3 tbsp. all purpose flour1 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/4 tsp. cloves1/8 tsp. salt3 tbsp. cider vinegar1/2 cup raisins1/2 cup pecans, choppedpie pastry for 2 crust pie, homemade or purchasedYou need 2 cups of chopped watermelon rind. It's best to cut the rind so that it still has a little pink on it and take off the dark green part. Put the chopped rind in a small saucepan and add enough water to cover. Bring it to a boil, put a lid on it, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rinds are mostly translucent. Remove from the heat and drain.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Mix together the watermelon rind with 1 cup of sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cloves, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of cider vinegar, 1/2 cup of raisins and 1/2 cup of chopped pecans. Pour the mixture into an unbaked pie shell, brush the edge of the pie with water, top with another pie crust, crimp the edges together with a fork, cut small slits in the top crust so the pie can vent. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes. Shield the edges of the pie with strips of aluminum foil after 25 minutes to prevent excessive browning. Cool and serve.
