James And Karen: Mountain Farm Life

Join us on another adventure as we head into the mountains to harvest fresh ingredients for a special dinner! We’re expecting a visitor from the USA, so we’re preparing a traditional Filipino favorite: Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang). In this video, we take you along for: The Hunt for Taro (Gabi): We trek up the mountain to find the perfect taro roots. James shares why he thinks taro is even better than potatoes in a hearty stew! Garden Harvesting: We stop by our backyard to pick fresh string beans and water spinach (kang-kong) to add to the pot. There’s nothing quite like the fulfillment of harvesting your own food. Mountain Insights: We visit the "tapahan" (copra dryer) and talk about the incredible "Boondock lifestyle." James explains how the mountain life in the Philippines—full of fresh air, hard work, and living off the land—is the ultimate way to stay healthy. Farm Safety & Cooking: We discuss why we’re being extra careful with our pork sourcing due to local ASF concerns and how we’re protecting our pig, Minnie. Then, it’s back to the dirty kitchen to cook over a wood fire. Living in the province means working hard, but the rewards of fresh vegetables and stunning mountain views make it all worth it. What’s in this video: 0:00 American flag tricycle sidecar for sale 2:15 Planning dinner for our American guest 4:30 Visiting the copra dryer (Tapahan) 7:00 Trekking the mountain for Taro (Gabi) 14:40 Meeting Princess the Carabao 23:45 The "Boondock" lifestyle and health 26:40 Harvesting backyard vegetables 29:15 Cooking Sinigang na Baboy in the dirty kitchen If you enjoy seeing the real, everyday life of farming in the Philippines, don’t forget to like and subscribe to follow our journey! #Philippines #MountainLife #FarmToTable #Sinigang #Boondocks #JamesAndKarenAdventures #SimpleLiving #filipinofood 00:00 American flag sidecar for sale 02:15 Planning dinner for a special guest 03:29 Choosing safe pork for Minnie’s protection 04:33 Visiting the "Tapahan" (Copra Dryer) 06:53 Trekking the mountain for Taro (Gabi) 11:59 Checking the upland rice and corn crop 14:40 Meeting Princess the Carabao 17:03 Successful Gabi harvest 22:25 Keeping up with Nanai on the mountain 23:54 The healthy "Boondock" lifestyle 26:40 Harvesting backyard spinach and beans 29:15 Cooking Sinigang na Baboy in the dirty kitchen 31:22 Cost of living in the province