Van Camping In the Desert: Pumpkin Spice Chicken Wings & Hot Springs!

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • Alone in the Alvord desert (or so i thought!
    Making a delicious fall time meal and
    exploring the beautiful Alvord Hot Springs!
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Komentáře • 312

  • @LaDonnaLove8
    @LaDonnaLove8 Před 10 měsíci +113

    Who else is getting super jealous because they want Mateo’s cooking?

  • @Inglewood_Addition
    @Inglewood_Addition Před 10 měsíci +65

    One of the things I like best about Mateo (hope I spelled that right) is that he’s so people friendly.
    He’s just able to meet up with people of all walks of life, and interact with them like he’s known them forever.
    In my opinion, that’s a beautiful gift because a lot people can’t do that. His soul and energy is amazing and that’s just one of the reasons why I like this channel so much.

  • @enriquestewart5762
    @enriquestewart5762 Před 10 měsíci +3

    The beginning of the video felt like a dream! 👩‍🚀

  • @ImSmacked28
    @ImSmacked28 Před 10 měsíci +36

    Who else likes before watching ??? this video was just amazing from beginning to end was truly entertained for this journey thank you

  • @queenlawin5066
    @queenlawin5066 Před 10 měsíci +15

    Love the beginning of the video 😂

  • @patalsup8572
    @patalsup8572 Před 10 měsíci +16

    Two of my favs together Ninth Element and winterisblu❤❤
    And food😊

  • @PollyHistor
    @PollyHistor Před 10 měsíci +37

    As soon as I saw the thumbnail, I knew EXACTLY where you were. I'm absolutely thrilled to see that gigantic smile and your happy aura glowing throughout this entire video! You're living life like a true Oregonian: shopping at Trader Joe's, inventing amazing new foods, racing along the Playa, hitting up the local hotsprings, and drinking beer from the Rogue. Be careful, you may just find you love it here too! 😍 Awesome Vibes, Matteo. Live it up, my friend! ✨️🖤✨️

    • @moqa_moonflower
      @moqa_moonflower Před 10 měsíci +2

      As someone who has been eyeing Oregon for their next home, where would you recommend for someone to move to?

    • @PollyHistor
      @PollyHistor Před 10 měsíci +6

      @moqa_186 What's your personality like? Each region/town is a bit different. You can literally find a little bit of everything here. Finances also play a role, unfortunately, due to cost of living. Also, what is important to you culture-wise? Is being close to the city important to you? Education or specialized study? Healthcare? Technology? Are politics important to you? Coast? Dunes? Desert? Mountains? Skiing? Paragliding? Sailing? Foodie? Have a particular subculture or genere that you're into? What kind of forest? Rainforest, old growth forest, super tall trees, Sasquatch country? Oregon has it all. If you want to let me know more about what you're looking for, I can give you the right location.

    • @willow3306
      @willow3306 Před 10 měsíci

      I'm from Florida and I'm dying to move to Oregon

    • @PollyHistor
      @PollyHistor Před 10 měsíci +3

      @willow3306 Be prepared for hardcore weather shock! It rains a solid 9 months here, no exaggeration. If you aren't prepared for the "doom & gloom" it can be really hard on transplants to the area. If you're used to sunny blue skies and lots of heat, you need to know going in that here it is foggy, drizzly, overcast, cold and grey, beginning in Sept/October and lasting until ~June. Need lots of layers here: under-armor, cotton shirts, long sleeves, flannels, fleece, hoodies, gore-tex, and beanies. It's not a mere style here, it's so you don't get pneumonia. 😅 A lot of people have a really hard time with the transition to "No Sun" and depression is a big reality that a lot are shocked by if you aren't prepared for the change. (One of my friends has a whole office of SAD lamps to try and help with the adjustment and seasonal depression.) Oregon is amazing, but you have to be prepared for it, or the shock will send you packing within the first year. Really do your research on where you want to move to. You can't just say, "I want to move to Oregon. I'll go to Portland without a plan and it will all be fine." It's NOT like it was in the 90's when you *could* do that. Cost of living is really high. Rents are unbelievable. Housing in general almost doesn't exist. Homelessness is rampant. Jobs are surprisingly hard to come by unless you're a specialist with experience in your field. I'm not trying to sound discouraging, I just want people to be successful in their transition, and a big part of that is being realistic and KNOWING what you're getting into, and HAVING A PLAN. This beautiful land of forests, waterfalls, and volcanoes isn't for everyone. Make sure you have plans, gear, and finances ready. When you do, it's AMAZING here! 🌲💚🌲

  • @almaandrews8042
    @almaandrews8042 Před 10 měsíci +50

    You’ve created a recipe except I don’t care for pumpkin. It’s nice how you vanners meet & connect. I follow Rosa bc of you; I follow you bc of Laki, & now I will follow 9thElement. I’m retired & like following good, interesting 🤨 folks. And yes, I subscribe & like to donate to some of you. Keep living your life & taking good care of Lars. I found out 9thElement also takes care of dogs/ cats thru her gifts. All near & dear to my heart. 💜🐈‍⬛

    • @nomorebsforme
      @nomorebsforme Před 10 měsíci +2

      HEY Mateo....its still warm in the AZ desert ...wow those wings sound EPIC! You are a gem!

    • @nomorebsforme
      @nomorebsforme Před 10 měsíci +1

      Watch the video how to open a can without an opener!

    • @willow3306
      @willow3306 Před 10 měsíci +4

      I found Rosa from Mateo too and bought a Honda Element because of her. I sold my RV just last month! Very happy with my Element.

  • @lakikaia
    @lakikaia Před 10 měsíci +41

    Mateo!🙌🏽 At first, I was questioning the pumpkin spice chicken wings and sauce, but oh my!!!!! That looked smack!! 🤤 Another one for the books! Also, can we discuss that epic intro!?! I’m applauding!

  • @maggiek3750
    @maggiek3750 Před 10 měsíci +18

    Hooray, finally a van lifer actually cooking great food! I live in a tiny shack and just cook with a single gas burner and I get so sick of seeing van lifers just make boxed mac and cheese. You can totally cook great from scratch food with just one burner. Thank you for the inspiration, those wings looked amazing!

    • @willow3306
      @willow3306 Před 10 měsíci +3

      You should see the food Rosa cooks out of her Honda Element

  • @kathywinkleman
    @kathywinkleman Před 10 měsíci +19

    I never knew there was a desert in Oregon and I never even considered pumpkin spice on a chicken wing LOL, but those wings looked amazing!! I agree with Ninth Element...you should sell the sauce and the rub and have this one in the cookbook. 💛

  • @Suzie-he9ni
    @Suzie-he9ni Před 10 měsíci +6

    Sounds like that would be good on your pork chops too.

  • @deloresray9100
    @deloresray9100 Před 10 měsíci +11

    I look forward to seeing your videos. Living life unapologetically and I love it!

  • @2.5nomads
    @2.5nomads Před 10 měsíci +8

    Wish we had stayed for these wings! Looks delicious! Great video!

  • @barbarahormenoo
    @barbarahormenoo Před 10 měsíci +8

    The start to this video was everything! Love it!!!

  • @MarleeDecember105
    @MarleeDecember105 Před 10 měsíci +6

    How in the world did you bump into Ferris and Mindy in the middle of the desert?!!! LOL!
    I love them both.
    You and Rosa are making me jelly with all of these natural hot springs you're visiting.

  • @Emma-and-BusBus
    @Emma-and-BusBus Před 10 měsíci +1

    Damn you were absolutely WHIPPING DA HOOPTIE in the beginning 🏎️🏎️🏎️

  • @michele462
    @michele462 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Hey Mateo and Lars. Be blessed and be safe.

  • @miraclesland
    @miraclesland Před 7 měsíci

    I have really enjoyed being apart of your journey. May God continue to keep you, protect you, guide you and love you 💕

  • @vivoyeur
    @vivoyeur Před 10 měsíci +15

    To me, this was one of your BEST videos. 👌🏼 😍 I loved the intro, the speed (how did your camera not fall when you drove past it?), the people you met, Lars and the food...OMGosh! I have to make it sans the beer. Your video helped keep me in a good mood. My Bible study was 1st and then your video got a quick "like" from me. I'm going to check out the others' videos. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊 Stay safe.

    • @winterisblu
      @winterisblu  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

    • @vivoyeur
      @vivoyeur Před 10 měsíci

      @@winterisblu I most certainly did. 😊 Sorry I'm late replying. I don't check my notifications often.

  • @NinthElement
    @NinthElement Před 10 měsíci +5

    Mateo & Lars, what a gift in the desert. Thanks again for dinner, and, You have still Never paid to soak in a hot spring. lol! So glad you experienced it, see you down the road my friend. Cheers!

  • @PUMPKINSPICE1111
    @PUMPKINSPICE1111 Před 10 měsíci +8

    Mateo! You are more awesome than I thought. The fact that you are so considerate to share others channels that you suggest, I'm there!!
    Keep it coming ❤😊

  • @KarmasaReal1
    @KarmasaReal1 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Having a blast and doing what you love! WINNING!
    You are very talented!

  • @HappyGagirl
    @HappyGagirl Před 10 měsíci +13

    Drive careful. Would hate for anything to happen to you and Lars.

  • @Journey5074
    @Journey5074 Před 10 měsíci

    I just absolutely love to see you cook, you are like a cooking show! Van life cooking❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bea_rose
    @bea_rose Před 10 měsíci +1

    Best intro YET ✨✨

  • @deb7518
    @deb7518 Před 8 měsíci

    Loved how you were absolutely beaming, after sharing your amazing new hot wings, then going to the hot spring. Seeing someone so happy brings us all up a notch.😊

  • @Cassfere
    @Cassfere Před 2 měsíci +1

    Its been dope going through your older vods and watching your journey!

  • @claudiachance7036
    @claudiachance7036 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Your trip to the desert 🏜 was amazing and I will always be your biggest fan for cooking, keep mixing it up with great places and delicious food 🍲 and keep safe always.

  • @donnamoore7554
    @donnamoore7554 Před 10 měsíci +9

    I had no idea there was a desert in Oregon. Thanks. I love you devoted travelers and explorers. The things we get to see and learn from you all. Thank you. ❤

  • @yolandabartee7363
    @yolandabartee7363 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Very inspiring 😊 keep up the great work ❤❤

  • @user-po2od3hz7f
    @user-po2od3hz7f Před 10 měsíci +1

    I love pumpkin

  • @Selahbrooke3
    @Selahbrooke3 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Hi Mateo... Good job with the meal.

  • @themastersfamily
    @themastersfamily Před 10 měsíci +5

    Mateo!! The opening gave me MAD MAX vibes it was soooo awesome.
    Then, the surprise recipe! The video kept getting better. I voted for chicken wings, im glad i did. Now I wish I could try them with Y'ALL. ❤
    -Breezy

  • @smm3rd
    @smm3rd Před 10 měsíci +1

    If “you had me at hello” was a video!

  • @Dejsymone
    @Dejsymone Před 10 měsíci

    Awh element was so sweet I’m glad you shared this with us thank you
    Mr Mateo .

  • @inthemixwithleahbpodcast
    @inthemixwithleahbpodcast Před 10 měsíci +3

    I would totally do that at the beginning with my ride😂😂😂

  • @bonniecreevy2642
    @bonniecreevy2642 Před 10 měsíci +7

    Interesting. It looks like Bonneville salt flats!

    • @PollyHistor
      @PollyHistor Před 10 měsíci +1

      It's an unknown gem of Oregon. We harbor many great natural secrets here that no one expects! 💚

    • @bonniecreevy2642
      @bonniecreevy2642 Před 10 měsíci

      Well I am adding that to my list!!
      @@PollyHistor

  • @helpmeretiresoon5972
    @helpmeretiresoon5972 Před 10 měsíci

    Wow that army type vehicle is big big money. Wow a hydraulic lift for the motorcycle. That vehicle is on another level

  • @Eccentricjewelry
    @Eccentricjewelry Před 10 měsíci

    What a ADVENTURE!!

  • @neosworld4659
    @neosworld4659 Před 9 měsíci

    You know its good when Mateo puts that pinky finger up and closes his eyes😂! Yum! Also, team flats all day!

  • @lavonnepruitt3905
    @lavonnepruitt3905 Před 10 měsíci +6

    Happy Friday Mateo and Lars! I am going to make your flavored wings with pumpkin. You are really connecting with a lot of cool people like yourself. Continue to enjoy van life and be blessed!

  • @umadbro6359
    @umadbro6359 Před 5 měsíci

    I saw Mindys interview with Stephen Aldaco. The story on how she came up with her name was so heart wrenching. She is a a great lady ♡

  • @Suzie-he9ni
    @Suzie-he9ni Před 10 měsíci +4

    Good morning! Kisses for Lars and a hug for you.

  • @DianeC.
    @DianeC. Před 23 dny +1

    Hi Teo!!! I call wings fingers and thumbs!!! Your Pumpkin Spice Wings look really delicious...YUMS!!!...Nice you met someone who knew you from your channel. The desert looks really Kool!!! 8-5-25...Nice Video!!!...🦋

  • @kmrides
    @kmrides Před 10 měsíci +1

    Loved this. Made me smile!

  • @user-po2od3hz7f
    @user-po2od3hz7f Před 10 měsíci +1

    Your so awesome i love your sprit God bless you

  • @nicolesimpson4614
    @nicolesimpson4614 Před 10 měsíci

    Love Lars ❤ he’s so cute.. Love the positivity of this CZcams channel..

  • @SilktheSiren
    @SilktheSiren Před 10 měsíci +6

    Amazon vlog! Love the creative idea of pumpkin chicken 🍗🔥 Going to the desert is unique scary but cool 😎

  • @jeannielanham2956
    @jeannielanham2956 Před 10 měsíci +3

    I would really like to experience a hot spring. I see lots of you going to them. Seems really cool!!!

  • @bbintheclouds
    @bbintheclouds Před 9 měsíci

    OMG! What a surprise, Mindy @ninthelement !! I love and follow her too. It's so great to see you two hanging out together.🤩

  • @fayestueben-oe4dg
    @fayestueben-oe4dg Před 10 měsíci +3

    Don't get lose in the desert its never ending ❤

  • @elsathal7359
    @elsathal7359 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love Mindy just had live today❣️

  • @jlaurie9252
    @jlaurie9252 Před 10 měsíci

    Mateo, get that pumpkin sauce on the market ASAP! This is YOUR creation!

  • @imoniali4792
    @imoniali4792 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Those wings😋❤️👍🏾

  • @luticia23
    @luticia23 Před 10 měsíci

    That's my girl. 9th Element. She has such a soothing voice and she is gangsta 😂

  • @mikeyoshimizu2038
    @mikeyoshimizu2038 Před 10 měsíci +1

    We are truly blessed to watch you live your best life!! 😎

  • @rouseyournicholls
    @rouseyournicholls Před 10 měsíci

    I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS VIDEO MATEO!!!!!! THIS IS LIVING❤

  • @jlaurie9252
    @jlaurie9252 Před 10 měsíci

    You’re going to love the hotsprings❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @angelaatkinson8698
    @angelaatkinson8698 Před 8 měsíci

    Blessings always in all you do. Much respect.

  • @Lismarie33
    @Lismarie33 Před 4 měsíci

    What a great video and I like watching you cook! I love watching your reaction after you cook something that is super delicious! Lars is adorable!

  • @missibaxley
    @missibaxley Před 10 měsíci

    I love Mindy with 9element I have been watching her for a long time. I loved that you ran into her and I can watch you both. love it when my youtube creators join up.

  • @A.TAYLOR
    @A.TAYLOR Před 10 měsíci

    This is the most beautiful thing ever’ let me tell you how jealous I am! 💙

  • @lynngoeas7734
    @lynngoeas7734 Před 9 měsíci

    Great to see Mindy on your channel enjoying some yummy wings!

  • @777LadyVenus
    @777LadyVenus Před 10 měsíci +1

    You seriously need to open a restaurant and play music and of course cook for the collective. ❤
    My mouth waters every time 😅 it’s very cool how you run into soul family on the road.

  • @peacedove9513
    @peacedove9513 Před 10 měsíci

    You should name your Van SPICE..never seen so many spices in one van!! Yummy ✌️💗🎼🎵🎶

  • @traceyb.1315
    @traceyb.1315 Před 7 měsíci

    Van life is what you make it and you make it everything it should be 🫶🏽

  • @lindahubbard9691
    @lindahubbard9691 Před měsícem

    Definitely the flat wing. Seems as if you have a great creation

  • @ke_martham
    @ke_martham Před 10 měsíci +2

    Mateo you are suvh a vibe and generous . I like how you graciously host and promote fellow yotubers.Keep it up. The recipe is so creative and the wings tlooks delicious. Mindy is so sweet .❤

  • @almaandrews8042
    @almaandrews8042 Před 10 měsíci +2

    My goodness are you racing someplace? WOW, hello to you & Lars. 🐈‍⬛

  • @denitahall9953
    @denitahall9953 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Good morning Mateo

  • @ly-Fn_It
    @ly-Fn_It Před 10 měsíci

    She said exactly what I was thinking about packaging and a cook book. You need to

  • @Kurly-Traveler
    @Kurly-Traveler Před 10 měsíci +1

    Oh man. Mateo. You scare me with that knife.

  • @randomsthingsandstuff9285
    @randomsthingsandstuff9285 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Ok see, I knew I liked this guy. He just popped up on my channel one day and Im glad he did. But what's even better, his name is Mateo! Ahhh, that's my son's name and I picked it out myself. Fun fact, if you rearrange the letters in Mateo, you can spell Te Amo!❤❤❤

  • @lindalarkin5441
    @lindalarkin5441 Před 10 měsíci

    Food looks DILECIOUS!!!! 😇

  • @MyJourneyPersonally
    @MyJourneyPersonally Před 10 měsíci

    Love your energetic friendliness

  • @phoenixthundertarot3738
    @phoenixthundertarot3738 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Love it!

  • @sheremag8851
    @sheremag8851 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hey Mateo. You've changed the game with those Pumpkin Spice Wings! You meet the coolest people on your journey. That truck was definitely DOPE! Safe travels.

  • @cathyfarmer1763
    @cathyfarmer1763 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Hey there Mateo and Lars 🙋🏾‍♀️ 🐈💕.... Boyyyyy 😳 That not only sounds delicious but it looks delicious!!!.... 😋 You can cook your tale off! 🤣 You definitely can sell that sauce for real! SHIP ME SOME OF THAT FAMOUS PUMPKIN SAUCE! 🙋🏾‍♀️
    .

  • @LateBloomer1111
    @LateBloomer1111 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm speaking a restaurant into your future. Possibly be one that folks can sleep over night and try your amazing food! 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

  • @user-lv2kd6od6d
    @user-lv2kd6od6d Před 10 měsíci

    Just outstanding 😎🦾🔥🔥🔥

  • @JOKZ-gt1jf
    @JOKZ-gt1jf Před 10 měsíci +1

    i love that you always share with others

  • @HeyyyJayyyyy
    @HeyyyJayyyyy Před 10 měsíci +1

    Her reaction when she ate your wings was everything!! ☺️🙏💪
    Hope to see you on the road! I’m only a few hours away from your location here. Started my journey a few days ago. Wrote you on ig :)

  • @areldia225
    @areldia225 Před 10 měsíci

    After all the van problems of recent surprised your were flying in the desert......braver than I would be

  • @sleepnuance7840
    @sleepnuance7840 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love this place. It’s where my husband and I are taking our wedding photos!

  • @elsathal7359
    @elsathal7359 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏🕊🌏

  • @marylavetta8136
    @marylavetta8136 Před 10 měsíci

    This is amazing! In the middle of nowhere! And you get company!! I just love vanlifers!! What a crazy view!?? Now, Mateo, the wings!! Smh! Let's talk about that. My mouth was watering!! I would definitely try them. Your channel is blowing up!!! People know you!! That's crazy!!! Please be safe out there!👨🏽‍🚀🔭🚀💙

  • @rockenrippyadventures
    @rockenrippyadventures Před 10 měsíci

    I’m sure someone has mentioned it but there is an older book out there called” hot springs of the great north west”. It really helped me do an off grid hotsprings tour before it was called any fancy names. I made it all through the great north west in the late 80s early 90s with its help

  • @nancyramirez4770
    @nancyramirez4770 Před 7 měsíci

    So relaxing

  • @KaiExploresLife
    @KaiExploresLife Před 10 měsíci +1

    Intro had me thinking I clicked on the wrong video! I was like “check out Mateo!!!” He is doing the dang thing!!” I was just mentioning that I wanted some pumpkin spice for my coffee and your video is featuring pumpkin spice. Nice! Fall is my time of the year too.

  • @melissateebarnes8826
    @melissateebarnes8826 Před 10 měsíci

    4:54 it was at this moment that I wanted to give you the jazz fingers handshake

  • @lotteleymoore-daigle9623
    @lotteleymoore-daigle9623 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I started following You when your van 🚐 needed to be repaired. God bless You and your cat 🙏🏽😇

  • @magikzebra6552
    @magikzebra6552 Před 10 měsíci

    You're such a vibe man.

  • @mskitty729
    @mskitty729 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Hi Captain ❤

  • @cklindo4646
    @cklindo4646 Před 10 měsíci

    I'm Hungryyyyyyyy!!!! 🩵🩵🩵 Chef Mateo

  • @CarlaRFowler
    @CarlaRFowler Před 10 měsíci

    Always on the move🎉

  • @samanthaheath8664
    @samanthaheath8664 Před 10 měsíci

    I am truly going to make those wings and that barbecue sauce. The food looked amazing. I watched ninth elements channel before it's a good channel. It was exciting to see you 2 together. Again, I say I live in Eugene, Oregon, and I know nothing about that desert. You have been showing me places that are right outside, My back door, who knew? Thank you, Mateo.

  • @robinperryman6474
    @robinperryman6474 Před 10 měsíci

    This video was all that!

  • @Pcharmin3
    @Pcharmin3 Před 9 měsíci

    Your cooking is awesome! I grew up with my mom opening cans with a knife we in West Africa...brings back memories!

  • @ilovelushxo
    @ilovelushxo Před 10 měsíci +1

    always so wholesome to see your interactions with random strangers! And I think you really did the thing with these chicken wings. The flavor combo sounds awesome