New Zealand Family SHOCKED with biggest American Package haul yet!!! (Mail time 15)

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  • @CrimePony
    @CrimePony Před rokem +221

    I like how Atlanta gets excited for things that are for other people and gets excited for them before handing it over. What a bright light! Both those kids are gonna go far in life.

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 Před rokem +12

      Atlanta already is going places. 😊❤

    • @waymakers_kid9904
      @waymakers_kid9904 Před rokem +9

      She's growing up fast and becoming such a beautiful young lady 😊

    • @usafvet100
      @usafvet100 Před rokem +5

      Rachael Ray, Gina Delauerentis, and Ree Drummond have had their run, it will be Atlanta's turn when she's an adult! 😂❤

    • @victorgurule3711
      @victorgurule3711 Před rokem +4

      No kidding…she’s already a great cook at such a young age..keep it up Atlanta. 👍🏻😁

    • @unclejune2839
      @unclejune2839 Před rokem +3

      Ya she seems like a sweet girl

  • @Facetiously.Esoteric
    @Facetiously.Esoteric Před rokem +156

    I'm an executive chef who is a certified food sanitation teacher.
    Expirations are suggestions, not when they actually turn. You should always check stuff before you throw it out unless its raw meat.

    • @jaybrown4753
      @jaybrown4753 Před rokem +17

      Customs checks foodstuffs...if it's past expiration they discard it. They probably never received anything but a note explaining it was discarded

    • @stussycat77
      @stussycat77 Před rokem +8

      @@jaybrown4753a lot of the treats they received before they expired but they just had so many boxes they didn’t get to them in time

    • @stussycat77
      @stussycat77 Před rokem +7

      Agreed. Probably a lot got thrown out that didn’t need to. Especially candy… would have been fine even 6ish months past, or more. If anything, the texture changes but doesn’t go “bad”.

    • @BluntKing0420
      @BluntKing0420 Před rokem +5

      Use by date and expiration dates are different, use by is for manufacturing guarantees so therefore a suggestion. Expired date means after a certain shelf life it is no longer safe to eat and/or tasteful.

    • @Starsk25
      @Starsk25 Před rokem +2

      It depends on what it is and how old it is. Some things just get stale, old Canned goods can go bad.

  • @lesliedaubert1411
    @lesliedaubert1411 Před rokem +67

    I love how your dog knows there's a treat for him even before you take it out of the box. 😊

    • @IceMetalPunk
      @IceMetalPunk Před rokem +1

      "I smell treats! Treats for me! TREAT ME, I'M CUTE!" 😁🐶

    • @AmikaofMan
      @AmikaofMan Před rokem +2

      OMG, I said the exact same thing. He KNEW IT, right as she touched it you could see his demeanor change. That was priceless

  • @cynthiaspencer2222
    @cynthiaspencer2222 Před rokem +104

    Dad says to remember that the dates on food are not always expiration dates but may be Best If Used By dates. The food remains good but may have a slight reduction in flavor or texture.

    • @beckybanta126
      @beckybanta126 Před rokem +17

      I have checked with a few grocers regarding expire dates on packages. They explained that they have to sell the item by that date. Most of us uses/eats these... unless a year old or so.. Did not apply to dairy. But appreciate food coming from another country may need extra attention! Always look forward to your videos! I learn a lot as you do!😊

    • @Facetiously.Esoteric
      @Facetiously.Esoteric Před rokem +3

      ​@@beckybanta126Lmao
      You replied to the poster, not the family. They don't get sub-comments.

    • @beckybanta126
      @beckybanta126 Před rokem +2

      @@Facetiously.Esoteric Oops! Thank you for info! 😊

    • @dr_waffle_house
      @dr_waffle_house Před rokem +3

      Good info. FYI I spoke with an egg monger and he said eggs are usually good for about 2 weeks after the date on the package in the U.S..

    • @timoz9960
      @timoz9960 Před rokem +3

      ​@@dr_waffle_housewith eggs you can always test them... put the raw egg into a bowl or pan of water, if it stays on the bottom, it's fresh, if it stands on one end, it's usable but not fresh, if it floats, it's bad...

  • @jenalee3648
    @jenalee3648 Před rokem +61

    They’re called “Hush Puppies “ because when the lady of the house was making the the bread from scratch, the family dog would’ve been whining for the meat. She’d quite him by frying up little bits of dough and when she fed it to him, say “Hush Puppy.” Or so the story goes.😊

    • @user-ll3ci7re1p
      @user-ll3ci7re1p Před rokem +8

      I've heard a few stories about how they got the name. Reckon no one will ever know for sure. But I like that one.

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Před rokem +7

      The story I heard was a bunch of guys around a campfire cooking up a meal and the hunting doggos begging for a taste, so the cook would fry up some dough then tossing one while saying hush puppy,lol.

    • @honestytoafault
      @honestytoafault Před 10 měsíci

      In the south when the kitchen was a separate structure from the main house.... the walk from the kitchen to the house was called whistlers walk as the servants had to whistle as they walked from the kitchen to the house. That way the owners knew the servants weren't tasting the food. The problem was, did would come running and bark. So the cons fried up corn meal mush and would throw it at the did and say HUSH PUPPY HUSH.

  • @gen81465
    @gen81465 Před rokem +39

    To properly wash the blanket the first time, put it by itself in a washer load of cold water, with no detergent, but add 1 cup of white vinegar. It will set the colors so they don't fade. I have a couple tye dyed t-shirts that are still as bright as the day I bought them, and it's 37 years later.
    .
    And don't forget the "Bean Song", which should be sung when cooking (and eating) the beans:
    Baked Beans the musical fruit,
    the more you eat, the more you toot.
    The more you toot, the better you feel,
    and gets you ready for another meal.

    • @jennifermassie7227
      @jennifermassie7227 Před rokem +6

      Or, Beans Beans are good for your heart. The more you eat the more you fart. The more you fart, the better you feel so eat Beans for every meal.❤🇨🇦❤🇨🇦❤

    • @ilvcountry
      @ilvcountry Před rokem +9

      @@jennifermassie7227 lol I wonder how many versions we have in the U.S.? Here in Indiana, it goes: beans, beans the musical fruit the more you eat the more you toot. The more you toot the better you feel, so let's have beans for every meal.

    • @katehaynes5735
      @katehaynes5735 Před rokem +3

      ​@@ilvcountryThat's the way I learned it in California.

  • @dynamodan8216
    @dynamodan8216 Před rokem +21

    That feeling when Sam says "What's up NZedders" and you yell "HIIII" at your computer screen even though you're by yourself in Texas

  • @lawrenceshdow
    @lawrenceshdow Před rokem +74

    Darn... If the candy was from pearsons and the guy was minnesota; guaranteed it was fresh from the factory when he sent it.

    • @Nipper-ty9tk
      @Nipper-ty9tk Před 5 měsíci

      I'm not too far from Sioux City where there's the Palmer Candy Co. My sister and I usually hit it up when I take her for her doctor's visit. Twin Bing... Them's my jam yo.😂❤

    • @Nipper-ty9tk
      @Nipper-ty9tk Před 5 měsíci +1

      Pearson's Nut Roll, one of my faves.❤

    • @briansimpson1330
      @briansimpson1330 Před 5 měsíci +1

      OMG the Nut Rolls are the best

  • @patraic5241
    @patraic5241 Před rokem +78

    Don't confuse a Use By Date with an Expiration Date. They are quite different. A Use By Date is the date the manufacturer guarantees the taste and quality of the product. As long as that product isn't obviously spoiled in some way it's still quite edible. An Expiration Date is the date after which the product should be discarded. Enjoy!

    • @Devila103
      @Devila103 Před rokem +9

      There is also a Sell By date, which is the date on things like cans and jars, that is basically for the stores to keep track of how long a product has been on their shelves. My aunt worked for a company that went into stores to remove items that had passed their sell by date, but were perfectly fine to have. Things like jars of olives and pickles and cans of soup. There are even a Sell By dates on greeting cards!

    • @jaybrown4753
      @jaybrown4753 Před rokem +1

      If it contains foodstuffs their customs will discard date expired items...it probably never reached them.

    • @dr_waffle_house
      @dr_waffle_house Před rokem +3

      Good info. FYI I spoke with an egg monger and he said eggs are usually good for about 2 weeks after the date on the package in the U.S..

    • @patraic5241
      @patraic5241 Před rokem +6

      @@Devila103 Lots of sell by and use by items end up going to homeless shelters and food banks where they will be immediately distributed.

    • @Devila103
      @Devila103 Před rokem +3

      @@patraic5241 Some companies do that, but not all. The company my aunt worked for told her to keep what she wanted and throw away the rest. She gave away everything she removed from the stores to family, friends, and her church’s food bank.

  • @atgunner
    @atgunner Před rokem +60

    Dayton OH here. The Airforce museum is amazing and totally worth an entire day to see it all. You get to walk through all the presidential Air Force one's from throughout the year. Also southwest Ohio is known for Kings Island, one of the best theme parks in the world!

    • @drykustralkov1376
      @drykustralkov1376 Před rokem +3

      I'm near the museum and recommend it

    • @kevinsmrz6710
      @kevinsmrz6710 Před rokem +3

      I'm from Indianapolis and I haven't been back since we had to be shuttled out to the Annex. I know they added a 4th hanger to house the planes at the Annex. Can't wait to go back!!!

    • @josephbridges7470
      @josephbridges7470 Před rokem +6

      As someone who also lived in Dayton, The Air Force Museum is better than The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. It's simply one of the best museum in the entire US. I say that as someone who is not from and Air Force family or even a native of Dayton, but really enjoys good museums.

    • @stephanieblackburn2778
      @stephanieblackburn2778 Před rokem +1

      It's 100% worth it I agree

    • @WolfZiLLA84
      @WolfZiLLA84 Před rokem +1

      Dayton here as well. They would love the AF museum for sure. I know Denzel would want to catch a Bengals game, too.

  • @debigoff6949
    @debigoff6949 Před rokem +24

    The silicone molds are not ice cube molds. They can be used to make all kinds of desserts too! The hush puppies are small cornbread nuggets that are deep fried. A true southern delight!

  • @pamabernathy8728
    @pamabernathy8728 Před rokem +20

    So many of your fans are from states & even cities where we have family & friends! Thank you for the joy you bring. I am a senior citizen with health challenges & no local family, & I love my NZ Family! Blessings to you all, from Southern California, USA.

    • @AmikaofMan
      @AmikaofMan Před rokem

      But you do have family here Pam :D the NZ family and all of their extended family

  • @randybradley5992
    @randybradley5992 Před rokem +64

    To all of those that have sent gifts, packages or boxes to our NZFamily, i would like to personally say thank you. This family truly deserves our out-pouring of generosity for their respect they show our cultural differences and our country itself. They seem to make quite a few of us happy with these videos. I know I enjoy them. Thank you NZFamily...Randy. Lawton, OK.

    • @TheEWFX29
      @TheEWFX29 Před rokem +5

      I will second that.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Před rokem +3

      Americans need to stop sending all this stuff, instead they should send it to the poor and the needy in the United States.

    • @LindaC616
      @LindaC616 Před rokem +5

      ​@@jeffhampton2767or do both 😉

    • @seanhunter4297
      @seanhunter4297 Před rokem +5

      ​@@LindaC616Jeff Hampton seems to be a Trump troll. They suck all the oxygen, fun & joy out of every space & replace it with just plain meanness.

    • @allenwhitmer8192
      @allenwhitmer8192 Před rokem

      @@seanhunter4297 And you must be a Biden liberal, because someone's opinion triggers you into bringing Trump into this-ridiculous. There is nothing wrong with his statement , it's his opinion. I do, however, enjoy seeing this family opening boxes. I think it's cool, but it wouldn't be a bad idea to help out the poor, either. This guy wants to help the poor, so he must be a Trump supporter. Think about how that sounds-it says Trump wants to help the poor, what's wrong with that? It's better than the Bidens getting rich off the Chinese, Ukrainians, and whomever else they have Quid Pro Quo'd

  • @breadmakerbreadmaker5283
    @breadmakerbreadmaker5283 Před rokem +37

    I am so glad the box finally made it and safely! There are some of my favorite recipes for Atlanta to try. Thank you for all of the joy you share with us. It means so much to so many. I hope you all enjoy the treats. Much love and many prayers, Kelly Sheridan, WY

    • @breadmakerbreadmaker5283
      @breadmakerbreadmaker5283 Před rokem +4

      By the way...Atlanta will need that kitchen thermometer for making her own caramel candy.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Před rokem +2

      Stop sending crap it's ridiculous

    • @claycollins9852
      @claycollins9852 Před rokem +7

      I don't agree with Jeff. What you did was sweet.

    • @breadmakerbreadmaker5283
      @breadmakerbreadmaker5283 Před rokem +5

      @@claycollins9852 thank you! I enjoyed doing it as I can only send so much to my grandkids before people start getting upset with me.😂

  • @lkendall2951
    @lkendall2951 Před 11 měsíci +12

    You don't need to throw out expired snacks. As long as they aren't stale or moldy you can eat them. We do it all the time 🤩

    • @landonp9829
      @landonp9829 Před 9 měsíci +2

      yep. just see if it passes the sniff test

  • @kyleemery2798
    @kyleemery2798 Před rokem +16

    Rece's does holiday everything. Pumpkins for Halloween, Trees for Christmas, Eggs for Easter, Hearts for Valentines day. They are all good!

  • @GUNSnBACON318
    @GUNSnBACON318 Před rokem +66

    A hush puppy is a ball of seasoned fried cornmeal with different ingredients. Here in Louisiana when we have a fish fry we normally fry hush puppies as well. And I highly recommend fried dill pickles dipped in ranch dressing as well.

    • @HerbertHopkins799
      @HerbertHopkins799 Před rokem +8

      I was craving hush puppies yesterday. All I had on hand was masa harina(corn flour) but they still turned out good

    • @janetmarcum9030
      @janetmarcum9030 Před rokem +7

      Yes. Fried dill pickles. 😊

    • @waymakers_kid9904
      @waymakers_kid9904 Před rokem +6

      Oh yeah! Fried dill pickles! YUM! Our hush puppies have minced onion in them or sometimes crumbled bacon

    • @sandistolle4874
      @sandistolle4874 Před rokem +2

      And they’re delicious!

    • @mikekelly5491
      @mikekelly5491 Před rokem +2

      Or go Texas style and add jalapenos.

  • @RoBo11235
    @RoBo11235 Před rokem +7

    Laughed out loud when I heard "Toledo Mudhens"- Klinger would be proud.

  • @RugNug
    @RugNug Před rokem +8

    These videos are going to be treasures for your Grandchildren.

  • @jjames6990
    @jjames6990 Před rokem +24

    This is the type of content that restores my faith in humanity. Regardless of any differences we may all have, when it comes to spreading love, we can all be really good at it. Keep it up. Much love.

    • @SweetThing
      @SweetThing Před rokem +1

      How about helping the homeless? That would very kind, thoughtful and empathetic. On Both sides of the pond. Instead of asking people to pay for their European and American vacation. As if their Patreon isn't enough. Ever heard of the word: moochers? Someone had to say it. Truth.

    • @jjames6990
      @jjames6990 Před rokem +2

      @@SweetThing Not quite sure where your resentment comes into play but no one is stopping you from helping the homeless.

    • @AmikaofMan
      @AmikaofMan Před rokem

      Amen brother

    • @mikeboone7165
      @mikeboone7165 Před 8 měsíci

      @@SweetThing Geez ! Who pissed in your Cheerios ?

  • @CherokeeBird
    @CherokeeBird Před rokem +44

    Ya'll are gonna have to get a 2nd house for all the stuff thats sent 😂❤

  • @paulbrickler
    @paulbrickler Před rokem +6

    That National Parks book that the wonderful lady from Wyoming sent you - one of the pictures on the cover is Arches National Park in Utah. It's REALLY amazing to visit. They filmed one of the Indiana Jones movies there. Just spectacular geology and geography like you will not see anywhere else in the world. And, there are a whole lot of them (arches and other rock formations, but also National Parks) bunched up together nearby - Natural Bridges, Bryce Canyon, others, you can do a few in just one day with a short drive between.
    My family did it as a road trip when I was about 12, and it left such an impression on me that I took my girlfriend on the same route for a road trip vacation when we were about 30.

  • @RossWrock
    @RossWrock Před rokem +27

    I just want to point out to everyone (especially now that the FAM won't be opening anymore food packages), that my package holds the record for a snack with 6 TOES UP!!!!! MVP CHAMP!!!! WHOOO-HOOOO!!!!!!

    • @janetmarcum9030
      @janetmarcum9030 Před rokem +4

      I love how everything is calm, smooth, before you click to 'Read more ' area. Then it's all caps and exclamation points.
      It was a fun surprise.😂

    • @derrickcox7761
      @derrickcox7761 Před rokem +3

      Well...what was the snack?

    • @RossWrock
      @RossWrock Před rokem

      @@derrickcox7761 A Zero bar!! czcams.com/video/YXABAYaPFtY/video.html

  • @maryhaislip4519
    @maryhaislip4519 Před rokem +7

    Atlanta, there should be a recipe on the back of the marshmallow fluff container for their fudge. It's really simple to make, but when you're finished making the base add peanut butter, vanilla and chocolate chips to the base and mix it up. Really good. You can also add in some pecans or whatever kind of nut you prefer and then spread it out on a lightly buttered and you will have some of the best fudge you've ever eaten. I make this all the time and it's it's really really simple. It only takes 5 minutes for the base. Once it starts boiling you count down 5 minutes and it's done. Then you add the chocolate chips, the peanut butter, the vanilla and the nuts and then you scrape it out onto a flat pan and let it cool and enjoy. It's really good

  • @yugioht42
    @yugioht42 Před rokem +26

    Molasses is what you refer to as black treacle. It’s the pure liquid form of sugar before being processed into the forms of dry sugar. It’s so sugary to the point its hyper thick and moves at a snail’s pace. The stuff really isn’t the easiest to work with but if you can make it work try it in recipes. It’s also sold as molasses in varying degrees of thickness and processing for you to figure out what is best for a recipe.

    • @ryanawilson8549
      @ryanawilson8549 Před rokem +2

      That's what treacle? I learned something 👍👍👍

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Před rokem +1

      I didn't know they were one in the same, always wondered what treacle was. When I was a kid my mom or auntie would bake up some fresh biscuits, serve them up with butter and molasses, rich but tasty.

    • @katehaynes5735
      @katehaynes5735 Před rokem +4

      Ever heard the phrase "slower than molasses in January"? I definitely did as a kid puttering around to avoid doing chores!

    • @mescko
      @mescko Před rokem

      Molasses cookies!!

    • @enchiladaguapo3869
      @enchiladaguapo3869 Před rokem +1

      Molasses is also what makes brown sugar brown. They add it after the refining process.

  • @ironthornkoncepts
    @ironthornkoncepts Před rokem +41

    Just so you know... The expiration date on most items is actually a freshness date... Meaning it's not as fresh tasting as when new but still eat-able. The only product that expire are ones with dairy, eggs, or meat, with the exception of dried or jerky meats... Don't toss candy, chips, or sodas too quick. Thanx 4 sharing and I'll keep watching. ✌️😎👍

    • @nemo227
      @nemo227 Před rokem +5

      Indeed, yes. I've stocked up so many food items that I couldn't keep up so I've eaten many items that are a year of two beyond their "Best by..." dates. Still very good. "Best by" does NOT mean the same thing as expired.

    • @ferretdash
      @ferretdash Před rokem +3

      I thought it was "sell by" date. Its for the store to know when to remove them from the shelves.

    • @sonyagardner7625
      @sonyagardner7625 Před rokem +5

      They actually had mice starting to get in the boxes because they couldn't get to them fast enough. They had to get rid of a lot of stuff.

    • @CodyAH
      @CodyAH Před rokem +2

      @@sonyagardner7625this and let’s be realistic, they are respectfully denying the invitation to eat EVERY single thing they are offered.

    • @EricaGamet
      @EricaGamet Před rokem

      If refrigerated, eggs don't really expire... but the whites WILL evaporate and the yolk shrivel up... so if you crack an egg and it's moist enough to be appetizing, it's okay. Again, so long as they were kept in the fridge (in the US... I know other countries don't refrigerate).

  • @yarnangel52
    @yarnangel52 Před rokem +5

    Molasses is a thick, dark syrup made during the sugar-making process. First, the sugar cane is crushed and the juice is extracted. The juice is then boiled to form sugar crystals and removed from the liquid. The thick, brown syrup left after removing the sugar from the juice is molasses. This process is repeated several times to produce a different type of molasses each time.
    When you visit America, visit a See's chocolate store. They are amazing!!!

  • @gmunden1
    @gmunden1 Před rokem +32

    Hushpuppies were also given to hunting dogs to keep them from barking. So, your joke to Kylo is on point! 😊👍🐶

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Před rokem +1

      FALSE

    • @ryanawilson8549
      @ryanawilson8549 Před rokem +1

      @@jeffhampton2767 how so? That's the story I also heard, hence the name 🤷

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Před rokem

      ryanawilson8549,
      I'm originally from the South and that was the story I was told too!

    • @bkm2797
      @bkm2797 Před rokem

      jeffhampton2767,
      Well Jeff you are entitled to your opinion, but being from the Southern part of the U.S. That was the story we were told. Bunch of hunters sitting around a campfire cooking with the hunting dogs whining for a taste, so the cook would fry some dough and while tossing a piece saying now hush puppies.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Před rokem +1

      @@bkm2797 There are stories going back to the 1700's to where the nuns of New Orleans invented hush puppies, all the way to going back before that to the Native Americans inventing hush puppies. There are dozens of stories. You can believe whatever you want but it doesn't mean it's true.

  • @victorgurule3711
    @victorgurule3711 Před rokem +4

    Hello NZ family…Southern California here.
    Sam, hope your health is doing better bud, we’ve been praying for you. Love your channel, my 8yr daughter and watch your videos together and love each one. You have a beautiful family and thanks for sharing a bit of your lives with all of us. Take care.
    Victor

  • @faithhowe6170
    @faithhowe6170 Před rokem +4

    Just a tip about your lovely new knife set, the steak knives should be inserted with the sharp edge facing up so the knives are not resting on the sharp edge.

  • @janetmarcum9030
    @janetmarcum9030 Před rokem +11

    Wow! 3 new states in one episode! You never know what's going to happen! 💚💜
    Bob Ross is the best!

  • @cat.hepler
    @cat.hepler Před rokem +4

    I love how you say Raleigh! It’s just one of those things that you get used to hearing a certain way that hearing it another way makes me smile and laugh a little bit.

  • @mrs.antihero
    @mrs.antihero Před rokem +6

    So many great, generous people sending fun, tasty and helpful stuff to this lovely family to share their joy with us all- thank you all! Now come on North Dakota and Hawaii! Let's complete that map! 😄❤🗺

  • @bethsmith3421
    @bethsmith3421 Před rokem +5

    The foam or neoprene koozie is not as popular as they used to be. They were invented and patented by a woman in Idaho in 1981. The double walled stainless steel ones are more used now. FYI- A tip about the knife set holder, you should put the steak knives with the sharp blade up. Putting them edge down causes them to become dull over time. Some will disagree but I can assure you it is true.

  • @chazfu
    @chazfu Před rokem +3

    As a restaurant worker for decades, I hated cutting up onions, mainly because of the smell lingering on my hands. I found out from a coworker, that if you lather your hands up with soap, and rub them against stainless steel (a sink, butter knife, or even a spoon) the smell will almost completely go away.

  • @lesliesheppard6112
    @lesliesheppard6112 Před rokem +16

    It’s so sweet that they noticed your knifes were worn out and sent you a new set! Can’t wait to see Atlanta use all the cool kitchen stuff.

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 Před rokem +7

      The onion goggles were funny and I'm wondering if they actually work.🤔🤣

    • @spikebeans9563
      @spikebeans9563 Před rokem +2

      ​@@paulvamos7319 me too. Never heard of them before. I use a lit candle by cutting board. I also chop my onions in a food chopper so that cuts down on the tears also.😅😅

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 Před rokem +3

      @@spikebeans9563 Another thing, Atlanta said this works, cutting the onion almost all the way through and then chop the end that is already cut! Clothes pin works too 🤣

    • @LindaC616
      @LindaC616 Před rokem +3

      One tip that I heard and it really does work. You can leave the root end of the onion to cut last, since that is the end that emits the sulfur. Also, while you were in the middle of chopping it, run your hands under cold running water and tears will disappear!

  • @patrickscott1702
    @patrickscott1702 Před rokem +9

    Being from Alabama I was glad to see you finally get a box from my home state.

  • @tw56az
    @tw56az Před rokem +6

    Make a peanut butter and fluff sandwich, that is a traditional sandwich for kids in Massachusetts, I grew up eating them. It was the go to summertime lunch with your friends, one of the mom's would make peanut butter/fluff sandwiches with potato chips an kool aid at the picnic table in the backyard by the pool.

  • @Plastikdoom
    @Plastikdoom Před rokem +6

    A tip for you guys, in a knife block, the bottom row. Or any knife that can face blade down. Have the blade up instead, it will prevent the very minimal dulling over time from putting them and taking them out, but mainly it keeps the knives from slowly cutting into the block. Now it’s not needed to do. It just helps keep both in better condition.

    • @AmikaofMan
      @AmikaofMan Před rokem

      I see your logic and is sound on the surface. Is the chance of an accident increased or decreased with the blade being up as compared to down? Actual question...

  • @davemcbroom695
    @davemcbroom695 Před rokem +5

    Atlanta, take it from an old cook. At some point your eyes will stop crying when you slice onions. It took me starting off as a prep cook. I had to slice 100 pounds (about 45 kilos) every shift. You don't havta do that many, but you get the idea. It's a hard mountain to climb.

  • @asmithgames5926
    @asmithgames5926 Před rokem +3

    Hello NZ Family! I'm the inventor of SHEEPLE: The Best Game in the Ewe-niverse. My Dad and I are big fans of your channel and he sent you a game, being an awesome father. So cool to see you open it. I hope you guys like it!
    Btw I've spent a week in NZ, its such a beautiful countey. Take care :)

  • @PYROHIAN89
    @PYROHIAN89 Před rokem +6

    Most sealed food in america is good for much longer than best by date, fresher items have expiration, but typically they put best by so you enjoy it at the peak of its quality and also it is more profitable in the cooperate world to throw away food, than to donate it, the food wasted in America could feed all of our homeless and starving 10x over, love you guys

    • @shaunjones6343
      @shaunjones6343 Před rokem +1

      That is so very true,Unfortunately makes me ill.😢

  • @donovanbullock1785
    @donovanbullock1785 Před rokem +4

    Hello to the world's most holsome family. Love the video and love the family. I love the content. Keep up the great videos. Tell the kids that my kids love watching them. Also, to mom and dad, I want to say "thank you." My family watching your videos and how your kids interact with you as well as each other has helped my kids bond with each other. And with that, it has helped their relationship with is as well. "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."

  • @billholemo2518
    @billholemo2518 Před rokem +6

    I hope Y'all can see how many Hearts You Touch, Everywhere!! We all think Y'all are wonderful!!

  • @richb313
    @richb313 Před rokem +11

    The generosity of your viewers is well deserved looking forward to your trip here to the States.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Před rokem

      It's dumb these people obviously don't need any of this crap. Instead American to send all this stuff to the poor in the needy in the United States

  • @paulvamos7319
    @paulvamos7319 Před rokem +7

    Thank you for sharing your reactions and packages with us, your extended NZ family! ❤ Love from Oklahoma, USA.
    Those onion goggles were funny and the knife set is awesome! 😂😊😮❤

    • @waymakers_kid9904
      @waymakers_kid9904 Před rokem +2

      I'm looking for a pair of onion goggles for me and my daughter in law! 😎🥸

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 Před rokem +1

      @@waymakers_kid9904 👍🤣 I think that box was from N. Carolina. I also think they might be a gag gift. 😎 A cool one for sure!

  • @maryeliason1504
    @maryeliason1504 Před 7 měsíci +1

    That was fun. People are so generous & you are so appreciative.

  • @adriannecote5319
    @adriannecote5319 Před rokem +1

    The story behind hush puppies is because in the south the kitchen would be built at a distance from the main house; because fires would usually start in the kitchens, so this kept the big mansions from being burned to the ground. The staff would have to carry all the food into the house to be served. On the way; all the plantation dogs would be following the staff on the way to the house. They would call “hush puppy” and toss little morsels of food to the dogs to get them to stop barking. Those became hush puppies.

  • @NewDawn8135
    @NewDawn8135 Před rokem +12

    Hey fam! Things are crazy in the world right now so watching y'all brings joy! God bless you all! Love from Texas! If you need a rental vehicle when you arrive in the states I'm your girl!

  • @bjdefilippo447
    @bjdefilippo447 Před 11 měsíci +3

    As a Massachusetts-born follower, I can concur that Snow's is, indeed, the best canned clam chowder. It reminds me of my childhood, and I'm very sad that it is no longer stocked locally. Hope you love it! Also, about the chocolate, it's probably fine. It can bloom (change color) and, given enough time and heat, it can get a bit brittle, but the flavor tends not to suffer.

  • @aprilpiper5642
    @aprilpiper5642 Před rokem +1

    Bob Ross is the GOAT. I would love to see Atlanta and Denzel react to his painting style!

  • @lydias2989
    @lydias2989 Před rokem +2

    I love your videos. They are sooo unifying when we need it the most in the world. ❤

  • @Wolfington359
    @Wolfington359 Před rokem +19

    The Fluff did that because the air bubbles trapped inside the mallow expanded in the low pressure environment within a plane's cargo hold. It's definitely still good!
    Also, the chocolate that has bloomed might look unappetizing, but it's completely safe to eat. That doesn't mean you'll want to eat it, though, as flavor and texture can both be compromised.

    • @peterpain6625
      @peterpain6625 Před rokem +3

      Had the same problem way back when i brought some over to europe. Luckily my aunt made me triple bag in before putting it in my suitcase. Still made a mess. Just inside those bags. Whole family basically inhaled the stuff with plum or cherry preserves and custard ;)

  • @KimNevelzer
    @KimNevelzer Před rokem +4

    The beau monde seasoning and the dill are used in a chipped beef dip that is usually put inside a round rye bread that has been hollowed out. The bread cut out of the round is dipped in the dip. Standard fare at parties - delish !!

  • @marleybob3157
    @marleybob3157 Před rokem +1

    While unboxings are always good, allow me to congratulate New Zealand as it earned its first ever FIFA World Cup win with a 1-0 victory over Norway! Hannah Wilkinson had quite the goal and it was emotional seeing the celebration as they finally got a World Cup win. Well done!

  • @dominiccangelosi1876
    @dominiccangelosi1876 Před rokem +3

    You guys always find a way to make unboxing videos one of the most exciting types of videos you do! Truly the best CZcams family around 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @richardsears6005
    @richardsears6005 Před rokem +2

    that was awesome y'all had this old man in tears

  • @kylewoodward1228
    @kylewoodward1228 Před 11 měsíci +1

    As an executive chef from the acf and the art Institutes i just wanted to point out that the long round stick is not a sharpener, but it is a honing tool. The difference is that a sharpener grinds away the metal, but a honing tool straightens out the rolled over edge of a very sharp blade. So, when you have a really good sharp blade, made of stainless steel which is a soft steel and because the blade is so sharp, when you cut with it, it folds the edge over. You can use the honing tool as much as you like, you will not damage the blade at all. But, I recommend you hone your blade atleast once before or after each use.

  • @ceno10101
    @ceno10101 Před rokem +5

    Their kids remind me of my kids, I love this channel! So energenic.

  • @dabassmann
    @dabassmann Před rokem +4

    Your entire family shows so much love and respect for each other, as well as for the U.S. Speaking for everyone here, we hope your journey here exceeds your expectations and that y'all are safe throughout your travels. Love from Texas.

  • @sandistolle4874
    @sandistolle4874 Před rokem +5

    So wonderful to see all the States filling in! Very grateful to all who sent boxes. Hopefully the map will be fill before your trip! 👏🇺🇸

  • @mokokawi
    @mokokawi Před rokem +2

    I like watching you'll unbox ....thanks ❤ to those who sent it

  • @gingercollier7949
    @gingercollier7949 Před rokem +6

    See’s candy was created by Mary See here in Southern California. They even still manufacture locally. It’s delicious! My favorites are caramel patties, milk chocolate Bordeaux milk chocolate molasses chips. Make sure you get some when your in California. In the USA Halloween has turned into a huge money making machine in the retail world. Most candy manufacturer do some sort of Halloween spin in their candy like pumpkin pie or spice. It’s no longer just a carved pumpkin on the doorsteps often houses are decorated even more than Christmas. All the amusement park’s Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Universal Studios Hollywood all decorate and have special events for the season. Even the ship the Queen Mary (yes the UK ship) has retired in Long Beach, California and do a haunted event. So if you come visit in October you’ve got to attend either Knott’s Berry Farm who started in all or Universal Studios Hollywood who do a monster themed Halloween because Universal was the creator of monster movies at the beginning of the talkie movies, early movie history. They do an excellent job.

  • @IceMetalPunk
    @IceMetalPunk Před rokem +4

    Hush puppies are *so good.* I would highly recommend you deep fry them, if you have a fryer. It's basically fried cornmeal batter, usually with some onions and/or garlic mixed in. They're usually served as a side, though I've just made a whole package and eaten them as a full meal before 😁

  • @deborahscranton9279
    @deborahscranton9279 Před rokem +2

    To me it is like Christmas watching you open your presents.

  • @richardwlytle
    @richardwlytle Před rokem +3

    Another great video. I'm planning a trip to New Zealand early next year to visit friends there. It's great getting to know a bit about the country and culture before I go. Keep posting videos, they are great to see.

  • @revtoyota
    @revtoyota Před rokem +6

    Just remember the US best by date is not the expiration date. It is just a date it has to be out of the store.

    • @aletamekvold8005
      @aletamekvold8005 Před rokem +4

      So true! It's amazing how long they can still be good past the dates!

    • @peterpain6625
      @peterpain6625 Před rokem +1

      @@aletamekvold8005 Poptards last an eternity for sure. Had some 1y over during uni. Still "just about" the same taste.

  • @Lala61669
    @Lala61669 Před rokem +3

    Hi guys, love your videos. I always get excited when a new one comes out, especially the mail videos and seeing your reactions from the gifts sent by your fans or as my family says,
    "extended family members". Even though I'm in Canada I'm really looking forward to when you comes to the U.S. and seeing what you think of my neighbors to the South.

  • @Stephen8601
    @Stephen8601 Před rokem +2

    Molasses:- A thick syrup produced in refining raw sugar and ranging from light to dark brown in color. The dark brown is pretty much an understatement. It's more like black in color.
    There is also a molasses block called, Cow Lick, which is cattle use to lick. Farmers use to have them for their stock. I don't know if they still use them.

  • @mickyo7171
    @mickyo7171 Před rokem +3

    You know what would be great is if a local news station chatted with you during your visit, like what happened with the NZ tv show. Perhaps, Edward, and I say this because it seems you trust him, could contact a local station on your behalf (of course you could too) you would probably gather some more subscribers. AND I wouldn’t mind watching. 😁

  • @marshall9574
    @marshall9574 Před rokem +4

    In case this has not been mentioned in earlier comments, the stone ground cornmeal should be kept in freezer, or at minimum refrig. I contains entire grain and will mold if kept at room temp for a long time.

  • @suzz1776
    @suzz1776 Před rokem +5

    Btw, Idk how things r done in NZ, but expiratory dates r more of a "guideline" then a fact here in the states. The companies put a date that is wayyyyyy sooner than it actually is cuz they don't wanna get sued. So as long as something isn't moldy and doesn't smell weird, it is still good to go (usually 😊). Cheers from California.

  • @that1guy82
    @that1guy82 Před rokem +3

    Those coozies are great if u sip your drinks. At least on hot days. Nothing worse than a warm beer cuz it sat in the sun for 10 mins. The coozie is like a can or bottle insulator.

  • @brenn8137
    @brenn8137 Před rokem +2

    amen to whoever sent them the red sox blanket and fluff. that fluff is better than any other marshmallow spread. the OG

  • @larryvance8057
    @larryvance8057 Před rokem +3

    We love you guys your family represents why we do the things we do a lot of times people try to mislead our reasons but mostly it is for freedom to thrive and live in peace

    • @larryvance8057
      @larryvance8057 Před rokem +1

      And for families to like yours to thrive and live in peace I meant

  • @jackieknoll9818
    @jackieknoll9818 Před rokem +3

    Throughout the USA. on each holiday the stores provide a Holiday themed candy. in it's holiday packagings. and and the three biggest ones are Christmas. Halloween and Valentines Day.. Just before the Thanksgiving Holiday Pumpkin Spice Coffee hits the coffee shops. and people line up for a free coffee on the first day. out. this was an annual trip for me and my Ma. when she was still with us. my oldest daughter's fave holiday in Halloween and your opening that package brought back the best memories of out yearly celebrations. we always put the plastic rings in the top for our younger guests in their cupcakes so they would have a gift to enjoy after the cupcake was done. I use a Quick Bread. Pumpkin spice cupcake for those. and bananna nuts bread for the muffins for Thanksgiving. Enjoy..

  • @kenfreeman8888
    @kenfreeman8888 Před rokem +1

    It's very nice how much people want to share good things by sending you these gifts. Thank you for sharing these wonderful videos.

  • @maxinee1267
    @maxinee1267 Před 11 měsíci

    Wow you all did the states proud sending them original items and letters and stuff for the pup. woot woot.

  • @williamscoggin1509
    @williamscoggin1509 Před rokem +4

    A friend of mine from New York taught me to always put some shredded cheese in your clam chowder also. 👍🏻

  • @tommywilliamson2103
    @tommywilliamson2103 Před rokem +5

    If you have ever watched the show MASH one of the characters named Klinger was from Toledo and was always mentioning the Toledo Mudhens which is a semipro base ball team. The baseball team in Cleveland is now called the Guardians who changed the name for the Indians due to people feeling the old name was offensive to Native Americans.

  • @markoconnell804
    @markoconnell804 Před rokem +2

    Thank you all who sent them some a amazing things. For the who’s stuff went bad thanks for trying.

  • @rachelgodwin7529
    @rachelgodwin7529 Před rokem +2

    Aww I grew up just a short ways away from Raleigh, NC, and the box you guys got from there made me miss home. We always went to the NC State Fair each year, and they always had a Got to Be NC tent or pavilion celebrating foods created in the state including Bone Suckin’ Sauce. We also couldn’t leave the fair without eating hushpuppies!

  • @thumper7047
    @thumper7047 Před rokem +3

    Remember, any packages with no name or address come from ... ME in South Carolina. I have had a box here to send for months, but I keep procrastinating. I was going to join Procrastinators anonymous, but I figured that I would put it off until next year.

  • @tonycardone990
    @tonycardone990 Před rokem +3

    Don't worry about exp dates. They are more of a suggestion to get you to throw out things that are still good for another 6-12 months so you buy more sooner. Chocolate is really the only thing that goes off a little bit. If it's candy it may be harder if it's supposed to be soft, but cans and jars are usually good for a long time past the date, and dried packets of stuff even longer. I just had a can of soup I found in the back of the pantry that expired 10 months ago and it still tasted great. You have to remember the USA puts way more artificial preservatives in foods than is ever necessary.

  • @pfcampos7041
    @pfcampos7041 Před rokem +2

    I live in Milwaukee, Wi. and we are having an air show by the Blue Angels this coming weekend! It will be the first time I have ever seen an airshow.

  • @PAPAPANDAWATCH
    @PAPAPANDAWATCH Před rokem +2

    Thinking of yall today over there with the news, stay safe for us please.

  • @tinahairston6383
    @tinahairston6383 Před rokem +6

    Such great, creative and useful items from everyone!! Raleigh is RAW-lee :). Hushpuppy is a small, savory, deep-fried round ball made from cornmeal-based batter (that's what the cornmeal is probably for). Hushpuppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods.

  • @linabasilisk1955
    @linabasilisk1955 Před rokem +5

    I really enjoy watching you guys. Denzel makes me think of a cross between my two nephews. I hope that someday my niece will be as nice and engaging as Atlanta is.
    I don't know if New Zealand has the tradition of the Hope Chest. A Hope Chest is a chest that a young lady puts items into for her future. Traditionally it was for when she married, though I see no reason why a single lady wouldn't need household items. Back in the bad old days, girls would make quilts, linens, and clothing and place it in a hope chest for when she married. I suppose the chest itself is less necessary than the items. Atlanta may want to start one.
    Knife sharpening is a very useful skill. I would suggest learning on a cheap knife.

  • @WarrenVanWyck15
    @WarrenVanWyck15 Před rokem +2

    There was a typo. The 2 major league baseball teams in Ohio are the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Guardians (previously known as the Cleveland Indians, the focal team in the classic baseball comedy "Major League").
    Great packages, everyone! And another great video!

  • @dougskeen2813
    @dougskeen2813 Před 8 měsíci

    So nice that internet can bring people from different countries together and make new friends love watching u all take care from Nebraska

  • @usafvet100
    @usafvet100 Před rokem +3

    Ohio is also the birthplace of my childhood hero Neil Armstrong, Mr "One small step for man" himself. I was 7 when Neil and Buzz walked on the moon, I've been a hopeless space junkie ever since! I used to pester mom to get me Tang, an orange flavored (sorta) drink mix. It wasn't that tasty, but they advertised it as what the astronauts drank while travelling in space. If it was good enough for them, it was good enough for me!😂

    • @katehaynes5735
      @katehaynes5735 Před rokem +1

      Tang was WONDERFUL if you were a kid! My parents brought it for kids when camping.

    • @usafvet100
      @usafvet100 Před rokem

      It was convenient, just mix it up with water and you were good. We even had the special pitcher that came with it. The astronauts' culinary options were limited, it had to be something that wouldn't result in a floating mess in the cabin. Mike Collins was quite impressed with the chicken salad that was sent along on Apollo 11, he told CAPCOM that he rated it "5 spoons " 😋😁

  • @TubeScavenger
    @TubeScavenger Před rokem +21

    Receiving 500 times more treats than you could possibly eat is one of the drawbacks of being an awesome family. When people send stuff they never think they'll be one of hundreds of other people doing the same thing. I guess you could always give away excess snacks before they go bad.

    • @ibuguru
      @ibuguru Před rokem +8

      Share the wealth. Have friends over for dinner or for snacks & movie/ball game on TV.😃

  • @buddystewart2020
    @buddystewart2020 Před rokem +2

    A hush puppy is a small, savory, deep-fried round ball made from cornmeal-based batter. Hushpuppies are frequently served as a side dish with seafood and other deep-fried foods. There are a lot of different recipes for them, some include small diced onion in them, which can be pretty good if done right. I think the type of cornmeal used makes a lot of difference, some are great, some not so good. We mostly had them at family fish fry's and at Seafood restaurants, served with your meal of fish, shrimp, scallops and such. In the South, Cheese grits would also be a typical side item with a Seafood meal or fish fry. There's a restaurant in Seaside Florida that makes their cheese grits with Gouda cheese that was dang nice, a really good flavor.

  • @rexcameron3670
    @rexcameron3670 Před rokem +1

    Friends just remember the Main thing is to OPEN the package you are Not required to eat every thing just let them know that you love what they are sending and you thank them. PS it's OK to share with your family and friends. Love you all . N.C. in the house

  • @amybowens1503
    @amybowens1503 Před rokem +10

    Halloween is a really big deal in the states. It's so much fun!!

    • @mickyo7171
      @mickyo7171 Před rokem +2

      Oh my goodness yes!

    • @waymakers_kid9904
      @waymakers_kid9904 Před rokem

      Some Christians do Harvest Festivals at our churches instead of Halloween. Bobbing for apples and games and pie baking contests, etc.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Před rokem

      Not

    • @mickyo7171
      @mickyo7171 Před rokem +1

      @@waymakers_kid9904 this is what we do but still call it halloween

  • @nealmacdonald9896
    @nealmacdonald9896 Před rokem +3

    Expired food dates don't mean it's gone bad the day after. Still good as long as it's not compromised by rusted cans or damaged packages. It's a suggested use by date.

  • @nickcastaneda203
    @nickcastaneda203 Před rokem +1

    being from Massachusetts i love that box. notice above the native american on the state flag there's an arm swinging a sword. the motto written in latin is "by the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty."

  • @bartonbagnes4605
    @bartonbagnes4605 Před rokem +1

    So much cool stuff. The geyser is called Old Faithful, and is the most famous geyser in the world because of how regularly and spectacularly it erupts. They predict when the next eruption will be, and if it doesn't happen when they say, they tell you "The longer the wait, the bigger the eruption will be." But all the National Parks are great in their own ways. You probably won't ever visit Great Basin National Park, it is in Nevada, but can only be reached driving from Utah, and even the Utah road there is not near any major city.

  • @kentjensen4939
    @kentjensen4939 Před rokem +3

    A visit to Yellowstone always includes Old Faithful; if its timing gets worse it will be known as Old Fickle. I also recommend, as a Utahn, Bryce Canyon.

  • @Klfarlowe
    @Klfarlowe Před rokem +6

    Another wonderful video from so many generous and kind people! I love looking at all the different items from around the country. Nadine, how about sharing those caramels? 😂