Tiny Home: Winter in the Portugese Countryside.

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Beijinos e abraços,
Carissa, Iwan, Frankie & Albi
Carissa, Iwan & Frankie decided one night over a bottle of wine that moving from North Wales to Portugal would be a good idea. Within a month they were on the road to Portugal to find the perfect piece of land to call their new home. We picked up Albi the cat along the way. Subscribe to follow our journey as we turn an old stone barn into our home, and learn the ropes of looking after a piece of land to make an abundant garden and one day, our very own winery.

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@deepsea3872 Год назад

Thank you for showing us that HAPPINESS is something in our hearts not outside,and being grateful for everything in our lives .

@OKportugal Год назад

Great video guys! You caught the best moments of the awesome meal at AkaSushi! Thanks for joining us! :)

@deniseparker6346 7 месяцев назад

I just stumbled upon your channel and am blown away by your beautiful property. You two have worked so hard and have had your share of difficulties. I am so happy that you got the additional land. Your relationship seems to be well intact. I am willing to bet that you have increased your skill set exponentially. I think that if your relationship has survived this far, it will survive and flourish for years to come. I have a little black cat (Ava) that looks just like yours, all the way down to the little white tuft on her chest. I tried to get her to watch your video with me, but she has a very short attention span. I love seeing cats and dogs (and the occasional chicken) getting to live an indoor/outdoor life. I wonder what Frankie thinks about moving from an apartment to more of an outdoor life? He seems pretty happy to me. I know you two have probably heard this many times before, but I am going to say it anyway. Goats = lawnmower + fresh milk. You wouldn't need to feed them except maybe in the winter. Plus, there aren't too many things cuter than a baby goat. I watch a few off grid channels, but they are all in the U.S. This will be a nice change of pace. I have to go now. After watching all your hard work, I am exhausted! I have to take a nap and get rested 😴 up to watch your next video. See you soon.

@patriziadelorenzis378 Год назад

Can't help loving all that rain , After this year's drought it's like music . You can relax, think and ponder.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Absolutely! It’s so nice to see the wells filling up!

@SuperBotanica Год назад

I am washing my hair always with cold water - it is so refreshing for the brain

@margaretbrackley8066 Год назад

That wood is beautiful for projects around the house instead of burning it 🤗, coasters, cutting board, a wall of wood slices (pinterest for ideas). Enjoying all your videos!

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

It true.. but it is bought firewood - there’s not much special about it. When we prune the olives we might use the wood for something.

@teresasilva706 Год назад

I love watching your videos, it makes me relax and enjoy nature.

@raymonde4272 Год назад

Glad to see you both so happy despite the weather. It must be how Noah felt on the Ark, hiding indoors from the constant rain with lots of animals for company.

@jamesrivis620 Год назад

To dry the firewood quickly lay down a few lengths of old lumber and stack the varying sized logs on their SIDES to expose the ends to the hot Portuguese sun.

@LittleSpanishFarmstead Год назад

Ahh you got that oven at just the right time, with all this rain - nothing better than baking and cooking cosy food on these rainy days! I think you are right about those metal sheds - I can imagine that showering in one would be pretty depressing, they also have no floor which is a bit of a pain. Although for a shower maybe that's a bonus... Anyway I think if you continue to improve your little shower cubicle you already have, once you have hot pressurised water, you will barely notice that you are actually outside, you'll feel the cold so much less!

@inekeroos9264 Год назад

Love to see all your pets sleeping or watching out of the window, so peaceful ❤️

@monalingan9523 Год назад

Really nice video this week. Although it may be very annoying to have so much rain, it’s quite soothing to me to hear your rain, and see your animals all snuggle together on the couch. Frankie is just too cute with her little nose up against the window. It was lovely seeing the two of you get out and enjoy yourselves.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

We really do need the rain so we’re not too down about it, it feels like Wales 😅

@michelebushnik2874 Год назад

Your drawings are so beautiful, lovely lovely work! Sending sunny days your way! I also follow Ken and Gina, and Nick and Andrea! Adore them all as much! Portugal is my dream country!

@hunnybunny4u259 Год назад

Great video…it’s so nice to see the rain for you. Cats and dogs really know how to wait out the storms. My grandparents first farm had no indoor bathrooms-we took baths on Saturdays in the kitchen in a large galvanized tub. The feast looked marvelous!

@AleeshaSattva Год назад

I love the rainbow colours on your chimney pipe from the woodstove inside your kitchen!

@travelingfamily3032 Год назад

👍

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Me too! I didn't realise it would change like that. So glad we chose silver instead of black piping :D

@barbaranielsen2888 Год назад

You two are so amazing! Living your best lives, in spite of the weather! Your home is very comfortable! It would be nice to have access to your bathroom without have to go outside in the inclimate weather. Just to have some control over the temperture would also be great! Once dry after your showers to be able to stay that way! I know you will figure out the best solution!

@helenblatherwick8994 Год назад

Hi guy's, your having liquid snow. I do love the sound of rain on the roof, brings back some childhood memories. Nice to see you still planting, I've got cabbage,peas and beans growing now. Sunny here to day and a nice breeze. 21 in doors and the tiles on the floors are so cold. We've had a lot of clouds and rain on higher ground. Thankyou for sharing, your kitchen is so cosy now. Bathroom project next year, happy hens first. Stay safe,warm and sane too.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Hi Helen, I love the sound of rain too. I’ll try and show in the next video all the running water we’ve currently got on the land too, it’s a beautiful sound! lots of planting, we’ve not had our first frost yet so we shall see what survives, I think we’ll get one around Christmas. hope you stay safe and warm too xxx

@instantnoodleskun9336 Год назад

This is like a hidden gem in youtube. Very cozy and relaxing. You guys deserve more subscribers ☺️💖

@OliviaMmmm Год назад

Hey guys! Ken's sister popping by 🤗 What a gorgeous, soothing channel... Stunningly filmed. Really gorgeous footage of Aka Sushi 😍 Really impressed!! I'm a new fan 🤩

@judithwilton1383 Год назад

Split your firewood while it's wet and it will dry quicker. Love the pictures. It seems strange one of the wells hasn't filled up with all that rain you have had.

@Chestnut_tree Год назад

Awa, Love the rain! it is a good sign! Love your videos! 🤩😍

@bobchinn3749 Год назад

Stubbled across your vlogs a couple of weeks ago.Have now caught up.loving your vibe.I find myself lost in your world for 30 beautiful minutes a week.

@trevorwindle8980 Год назад

Sounds a bit tight arse but leek and shallot / spring onion I save 2 cm of the stalk and pop them in a cup of water just the roots or they rot and they reshoot and can be replanted same with potato’s that have shot I pulled the shoots off some in a dark draw planted and got 2 kg back, tiny baby chats have grown on for another year , the rain is life giving as you both well know , moderation is nice though i am tasmania rain forest my had 8 sunny day s in 3 . 5 months la nino & el Nina playing havoc snow in oz last week 3 weeks into summer good to see you guys out and about with wagu take care 👍❤️❤️❤️🙏

@hilarywhiston9873 Год назад

Thank you for showing us that incredible meal and didn’t you want to pick up that bone and knaw i! Hope the weather improves for you.

@Diego_Leon Год назад

Hello Iwan and Carissa, in this video you have surpassed yourself, I think you have improved the image quality or this week there were very beautiful colors, the edition is also better... the recording angles have transported me to your property. The truth is that this video enchanted me, I love how green everything looks and the winter garden is beautiful, take care of yourselves

@cathythomas2692 Год назад

I agree. The video is very lovely and highlights all of your hard work.

@jodyessenhigh3637 Год назад

Looking good guys - can I suggest your firewood logs will cure better on their side rather than on their ends touching the ground. 😁

@walkietalkietraveller2932 Год назад

goood advice :)

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

That is good advice! We mostly needed them out of the way for now. We need to get them properly covered for curing. Some of the bigger pieces have more creative outcomes! 😅

@temmv3783 Год назад

What a great outing with Ken and Gina! Great content this week!

@anitamoolman168 Год назад

Enjoy all that rain. We’ve been living with a 7 year drought. We’ve got what they call a g” green drought “ enough water for animals and vegetation nut not for household consumption

@sandybinbedford5512 Год назад

We're in summer in South Africa and are also having these heavy rains . But we had a drought for 6 full years here in the Eastern Cspe so we're not complying . Actually in some parts , the cars have slid off the roads thinking they could drive through deep sections. .

@silviahoya Год назад

Your videos keep getting better and better...thanks for sharing your special moments with us xx

@HelenRullesteg Год назад

I can imagine the constant rain can be tiring after a while, but as Iwan said, it fills up the wells and aquifers, so not so bad in the long run. Loved the shots of Frankie looking out the window. Where was Albi????

@martinethevenau69 Год назад

All that rain must damage some of your veges! Loved your sketch pad with all your drawings and the tiles are stunning. The Sushi restaurant looks amazing.🌧🥦🥬🧅🍣🍤🦑

@letsgrowandprosper6562 Год назад

So much rain, your property has really come along way. Glad you’re increasing water storage options. I wonder if you’d be interested in digging up some swales to help retain more water on your land and increase the aquifer over time.

@patriciabrown8301 Год назад

All those leek greens should be chopped up and put in your scouse lot of goodness in those greens

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

These were very very tough.. so used them for the stock instead, usually we’d use almost the whole thing!

@mariaeugenia7599 Год назад

Great video! It's so good to see you have such nice time with Ken and Gina! If I ever go to Castelo Branco I'll definetely go to Akasushi!

@captainhornswoggle Год назад

I've been having some bucket showers recently as the boiler died. Sucks during the cold snap. I'm just using watering cans in the shower tho, but you need a few.

@racebanning6390 Год назад

SUSHI WOW!!! TOMAHAWK WOW!!! BIG SMILES TO YOU ALL, AND PLEASE SEND MORE RAIN ... HAPPY HOLIDAYS FRIENDS!!

@martinjames3950 Год назад

Can agree with you about the rain is like Wales that's where we moved from to France

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

It’s been very Welsh the past couple of weeks! Not as cold though!

@cleaningtime8156 Год назад

Great video, guys you have such a beautiful Land. Thanks for sharing

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Thank you!

@deborahwhite2339 Год назад

Great vid! So much rain, but the earth is getting replenished and come summer hopefully there will be no serious fires. I love your Dad's drawing. You are both really talented. Merry Christmas! 🙂👍👍🇨🇦🌲🌲🌲🐕🐕😼😼❤

@MommaOG Год назад

Maybe in the mean time you could buy a metal horse troth to put in the house for a temporary bath? Just a thought have a wonderful day🙂💐

@jimwalker76 Год назад

Great video, the meal looked amazing. I'm so glad you guys got so much rain. I know your summer was so dry.

@bobjones-xc9fp 4 месяца назад

I watch a ton of college sports here, and also cook. It takes up my time. Easier to eat well when you’ve got all day. Go Ducks!

@aidenjohns8248 Год назад

For the money of the shed, you would be better off buying some timber and roofing sheets, and build a lean to, onto the barn, and put shower under there, i have seen a mad shower built out of two IBC tanks, chop the top off two and put one upside down on the other, not a permanent fix but an up grade, i will see if i can find the clip, you guys should be used to rain coming from wales, i did one winter in Newcastle Emlyn, that was enough for me lol.. when it wet go time plan and study, love what you guys, do, and jealous of your lifestyle..

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Hi Aiden, we agree, the conclusion we came to was that we should be able to build something better with the money so hopefully in the next couple of weeks there will be a break in the rain! thanks for watching ☺️

@carolbulmer8253 Год назад

Brilliant video, Carissa and Iwan! I love your drawings, Carissa. Iwan, the lamb stew sounds delicious! All that food in the restaurant made me hungry. It was enjoyable to see you two having fun❤️❤️

@gailreinert3868 Год назад

What if you turn your sketch book into a adult color book? Gail/Michigan/USA

@bevtrue6937 Год назад

Two years for drying firewood? I thought 1 year was sufficient?? Maybe different in Portugal?? Wow, it sure is a relief when the rain lets up some, eh? Glad you enjoyed a great dinner out. Always good for a break

@LiLBitsDK Год назад

remember the logs needs to get off the ground else they won't dry, I don't think the top well will get to the top... it will most likely go to the line you see on the wall down the well.

@bill8784 Год назад

Amazing, Lob Scouse. Used to have it as a child (perhaps on Mondays based on lamb leftovers from Sunday) thanks to my Welsh speaking Caernarfonshire mother. She served it with red cabbage. Haven’t had it for years.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Ahh you’re definitely right about the leftovers! Where in Caernarfon area was she from? That’s really close to where we lived - Conwy

@bill8784 Год назад

@@FrankieOffGrid My mother and relatives are from Bangor, Beaumaris etc.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Ah no way! I (Iwan) went to college in Bangor and my dad went to Friars school in the 60’s.

@bill8784 Год назад

@@FrankieOffGrid Lots of my family went to Friars. My mother went to whatever was the girls grammar school way back before WW2. I think my sister may have gone there too. I was the only one born in England. Basically a lot of the family were Bangor born and bred. Also worked at the Normal College which became part of the university.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Small world ey?! Have a great Xmas!

@Equestrian79 Год назад

we make our vegetable stock at home - exactly as you do (the only way to do it for us as well, as aligned to Nature as possible)

@roberthumphreys7494 Год назад

Your always a pleasure to watch

@daffs0 Год назад

Wonderful video Hope you do a sketch of frankie with his chin looking out at the rain Thank you for sharing 😁

@lynnewilliams1122 Год назад

wonderful constellation of ingredients in your video today. Beautiful drawings and I felt very hungry with the cooking - and reminder for me to make this very familiar dish, that we call cawl. And then more delicious looking food. Glad to see you all appreciating life. As you asked - I supported France (being 50-50 French-Welsh) but had to keep that quiet where I live! Let's see what happens tonight. boa noite :)

@Kelleena1on1 Год назад

Your talent is beautiful :-)

@normaguiteck5364 Год назад

on your garden get sam couves they grow all year long they are like (kale)

@sandramcelrea1842 Год назад

I just love your videos. Best viewing all week. And such happy animals. All the best.

@jeanmeyer8194 Год назад

Every day u are building u are building on more and more going about it the rightway so long as u are cosy

@micaltoy824 Год назад

Good morning for Mississippi USA

@matthunt2128 Год назад

We are using a MAXMAT plastic shed for our shower. Quality is okay and the damp doesn't affect it.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

We were tempted by a plastic one! It was summertime that put us off.

@matthunt2128 Год назад

It survived the uv and wasn't a sauna so recommended 👍

@leeworley5160 Год назад

Poor Frankie!!❤

@rogeriogoncalves2316 Год назад

Fantastic video. I just got turned on to you, having watched the latest episode of Ok Portugal. Thank you, I love the rain.

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

We’re loving the rain too! Thanks for coming over! We can’t promise videos of the same quality as Ken’s but we’re certainly taking tips 😉

@k-pop-korn6825 Год назад

WOW this ending was Special💜🦋💜 Thank you (los angeles CA)

@moodster8552 5 месяцев назад

That meal though! 😍

@susangranger3089 Год назад

Enjoyed this video, the food looked amazing, just my kind of cuisine. Thank you for sharing!!

@leeworley5160 Год назад

Did u do any olive harvest. Somehow i missed it. Just simple sweet content, with hard work and silly kids running thru. ❤

@kevinnye5132 Год назад

Gosh that takes me back to the good old days Euan 🤔 not the cawl stew but someone using a BIG GAS OVEN LOL 😂😂 , world gone crazy on Air fryers so is great to see traditional stove being used 😉. Have a Happy Christmas 🎅 and fantastic New Year 😘.

@greenyellow1200 Год назад

BEAUTIFUL LIFE 💖

@Thomas-pq2qz 4 месяца назад

Beautiful music

@imp736 Год назад

Nice video, thanks.

@daijenkins3497 Год назад

Ps forgot to say you need a tap connected before shower head 🙂

@ourperfectpieceofportugal6556 Год назад

Hi guys, great call on the metal shed! We have one in the UK and would never buy another as the quality for the money is terrible. So, I took your advice on the wine making and fingers crossed it will be good when we get back to the farm in a couple of weeks as we have 41 litres to get through 🤣I now need to pick your brains Carissa on January planting and what I can be doing 🙏🙏 thank you 🙂

@annakauzna8995 Год назад

Maybe for shower a tall greenhouse would work. It would prevent you from the wind. Greetings from Poland. Pozdrowienia z Polski.

@projectportugal Год назад

Cracking video guys, so many good shots, so many good tunes, we will have to try harder to try and catch up❤️❤️

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Thanks guys! You guys are smashing it! ❤️

@normaguiteck5364 Год назад

as far know in portugal acores (azores) there is a cusido a portuguesa but i dont know if they do in the continento that is what wee call the hole portugal and there is another cald calderada with fish or meat but again is acores islands stiles

@mariarobles7230 Год назад

Good times with friends n wonderful food 😋

@hugo.a.martins Год назад

youtube.com/@hasgmartins Happy Christmas to you, your family, friends and all your beloved ones! 🙏

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

You too Hugo! Have just subscribed so we’ll try and catch up! All the best!

@gloriawaters1455 Год назад

Thankyou for sharing your journey in Portugal you have both worked so hard I just want to wish you aMerry Christmas and a healthy and safe New Year 2023 keep sending the vlogs ❤🎄🎄

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Thanks for watching Gloria!

@inabates8919 7 месяцев назад

I just asked my Geordie husband if he a similar recipe. He says yes but can’t remember what it was called, I remember something similar also, but done with mince, either beef or lamb. Will try your recipe Iwan my hubby is very curious, but of well add the bitter beer. lol 😜

@daijenkins3497 Год назад

Hi I see you still have a outside shower may I suggest something .Get some pallets maybe 4 lay them in your barn flat , place your shower tray over one of them and run your pipe outside temporary ..put the surrounding fencing around the shower and wrap plastic around it to keep warm ..place some thin boards on rest of pallets to walk on .Go on UK eBay get yourself a hot water heater maybe a 16 litre one .Run a cold water supply into building connect to boiler and kitchen tap then put a inline 12 volt water pump in the inlet water pipe and connect to both feeds .Put the outlet from heater into a t piece and run to kitchen hot water tap .then out of other end of t piece run to shower head ..Put gas bottle in barn and connect via a manifold to boiler and cooker .check for leaks by pouring soapy water over joints when gas is on if no leaks it won't bubble .the last thing to do is to connect a switch in the shower room and kitchen to switch pump on to prime water before turning on hot water .the boiler will recognise load switch on and give you hot water .Ps the boiler runs on two batteries .Hope this is ok for you .Dave .

@marybates2201 Год назад

Iwan,you do realise you can eat more of the green of the leek ( I imagine you do being Welsh). However, you redeemed yourself by using it for stock. Did yo take that steak bone home for doggies? O love how Frankie and Diogo snuggle together. I can not remember, but do you have an ibc to catch the big water from all the drainpipes. Any big unsed containers would be good to act as water butts too. Watching other channels, they have picked up the tradition of having trenches with branches running off to act as natural irrigation.doyou not have a big sort of trough thing to hold water in. Carrissa, I love your drawings. Are you going to do me some coasters? I only started looking at you tube this year so i shall have to look back at your early days. Another great video. X

@kimberleybrown3107 Год назад

Looks like winter is your summer, when it comes to having a growing season. Joachim should try planting corn in the early spring (March-ish). Maybe still not enough light or warmth, but it seems a shame to plant in the summer when you know it's just going to fry.

@janpercell-ph3ig 4 месяца назад

Iwen, your my kind of cook. I bet that lamb stew was tasty!

@travelingfamily3032 Год назад

Wow beautiful

@jeanettenicholas2863 Год назад

Merry Christmas to you both doing a great job

@mariajoaopeixoto9006 Год назад

Um Santo Natal 🙏🙏 com Muita saúde 🙏 e paz ☮️ Não deve apertar o cabelo quando ele está húmido Beijinhos 😘😘 de Lisboa

@ginashiel105 Год назад

The food looked fantastic...looks like you all had a good time!!

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

It was a lovely evening! The food was superb

@janmccann8081 6 месяцев назад

Lovely video! Thank you.

@vickieb2781 Год назад

Another beautiful vlog. Check out “Camp Out West” for a cool idea with the outdoor shower. Sushi is my absolute favorite food. Looks amazing! Wish I could show you all the art I’ve done as Christmas gifts. Thank you for the inspiration! ❤From Overcast Michigan

@martinzb1612 Год назад

one of your best vids ...thanks for entertaining me for a good time... hope to see you when I am in PT...

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

Thanks Martin! Send us an email and we’ll see if we can sort something out.

@frederiquecascade8959 Год назад

Hello, I've noticed that you have a marshy area on your property. That's could be a problem as it can be a good opportunity to extende your nutritional self-sufficiency. Did your think about all the végétables that you could plant on this special area ? like taro plants which grow in areas full of water: you can eat the rhizomes and the leaves for some varieties. you should try.

@uppanadam74 Год назад

35 degrees Celsius here in Australia!! Wanna swap?? LOL!!

@leafside Год назад

That all looks yummy! I’m not sure if you were just saving the leek greens for the purpose of the stock, but I have met too many people who throw that part away and o my use the white bit.. and just thought I’d say, in case.. that the leek greens are soooooo delicious so never throw them out xx

@FrankieOffGrid Год назад

We usually use the whole thing but these were just a bit tough.

@leafside Год назад

@@FrankieOffGrid I thought you might, but it would be an awful shame for those home growns to go to waste in case you didn’t so thought I’d risk it! Xx