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Preserving · firewood · mountain harvests
A season of abundance and preparation, with ripe fruit, preserving, firewood and food stored for the colder months.
Gathering, preserving and preparing for winter
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A mountain village persimmon harvest on slippery cliffs, followed by traditional cooking and outdoor food preparation. Grandpa gathers the fruit, and Grandma turns it into winter preserves and pastries.
Far from civilization, we harvest wild pomegranates on dangerous mountain trails, make homemade pomegranate juice, and cook crispy fried fish in our remote mountain village. Chapters: 00:00 A Preview of Mountain Harvesting and Traditional Village Cooking 01:20 Climbing Dangerous Mountain Trails to Pick Wild Pomegranates 16:00 Traditional Pomegranate Crushing and Homemade Juice Making 29:00 Making Homemade Jam From Wild Mountain Barberries 39:00 Fishing Among Slippery Rocks in a Mountain River 49:00 Crispy Fried Fish With Pomegranate Seeds and Fresh Juice 1:01:00 Village Dinner and Tea With Homemade Barberry Jam Sim Village Cooking is a real-life cooking project from a mountain village.
ru/3QrMJx Grandpa harvests fresh figs alone in the mountains and prepares them himself, while Grandma makes traditional homemade khangal in the village. Experience a peaceful day of traditional village life, where mountain fruit harvesting and homemade cooking are part of everyday rural traditions.
Grandpa climbs a steep forest slope to gather almonds by hand. Back home, Grandma turns the harvest into badambura, a traditional Azerbaijani almond pastry.
Today in our mountain village, we collect 85 kg of walnuts, carry heavy sacks down steep slopes, show part of our walnut harvest for winter, and finish with outdoor cooking and traditional Azerbaijani baklava. From the first walnuts gathered in the forest to the final tea table, every step is done by hand.
An elderly couple crosses dangerous mountains to reach a 20-hectare apple orchard, harvest red and pale-green apples, and carry heavy sacks home for winter storage and traditional mountain cooking. ru/3QrMJx Subscribe, like 👍 and write your opinion in the comments 💬 Their difficult journey begins on a steep rocky path far from civilization.
An elderly couple harvests giant black and white grapes in a steep mountain vineyard, carries 44 kg home by hand, and preserves the crop using ancient village methods for winter. Before leaving for the vineyard, they cover ordinary household plates with thick clay to create handmade storage dishes.
A mountain couple harvests ripe red peppers, carries the heavy crop home, and turns it into rich homemade pepper paste for winter before cooking a traditional village meal over firewood. Follow the entire red pepper harvest—from picking the peppers across a large mountain garden and filling heavy buckets and sacks to washing, cleaning, and slowly cooking the harvest.
Experience a real autumn day in our remote mountain village of Sim. Grandfather climbs steep forest slopes, surrounded by waterfalls and yellow trees, to harvest 50 kg of wild pomegranates growing on the edge of a cliff.
Good afternoon friends! Welcome back to Sim Village Cooking!
Deep in the mountain forest, our elderly grandfather collects white acorns, a rare wild variety used by ancient villagers to make a unique traditional coffee. After bringing them home, he sorts out only the healthy ripe acorns, ferments them, boils them to remove bitterness, peels them to a light brown color, roasts them, grinds them into powder — and finally brews a very unusual acorn coffee.
In a remote Azerbaijani mountain village, a 64-year-old couple discovered a rare kind of wild persimmon growing deep in the forest. These tiny fruits are unlike any others — filled with natural sweetness and ancient healing properties.
In this full episode of Sim Village Life, an elderly mountain man climbs dangerous rocky cliffs to harvest wild persimmons 🍊 growing high in the hills. Step by step, he gathers the sweet golden fruit while showing the strength, patience, and calm spirit of true rural life.
Grandpa mined pure salt from the mountain rocks with his own hands, then used that same natural salt to cook a golden chicken over the fire. Each crystal tells a story — born from stone, ending in flavor.
An elderly couple carried 50 kg of bright tangerines on their backs, walking 10 km along steep sloping roads through the mountains. The baskets are heavy, the air is cold, yet their faces shine with quiet determination.
In the remote mountains, where no cars can reach, an elderly couple walks more than 10 km every day across dangerous rocky cliffs just to grow their potatoes. Their survival depends on this path...
An elderly couple, Grandfather and Grandmother, walked a long way along the paths of the rocks in the ancient mountains to collect autumn mushrooms in the mountain forest! #simvillage #simvillagecooking #cimvillagemountain #elderlycouple #elderlycouplecooking #food #cooking #village #villagelife #mountainvillage #chef #elderlychef #villagefood The elderly couple explores the mountain for **plantas silvestres** for a special **receta natural**.
An elderly couple heads to the mountain cliffs to gather chestnuts for the winter to survive! Chestnuts are very difficult to collect because the outer part of the chestnut is very prickly!
ru** Experience the magic of **cooking outdoors** with an elderly couple as they prepare a feast! This video highlights simple **cooking** techniques and delicious **food**, guided by the **chef** of Sim village.
An elderly couple goes to the high mountains to collect wild nuts to sell for food! #simvillage #simvillagecooking #cimvillagemountain #elderlycouple #elderlycouplecooking #food #cooking #village #villagelife #mountainvillage #chef #elderlychef #villagefood Experience the charm of village life as an elderly couple, masters of simple cooking, venture into the mountains!
In this video, we present to you the kindness of an elderly couple living in a remote mountain village with their neighbors! In this video, we present one of the traditions of this mountain village, the Good Neighbor Week dinner!
In this video grandma cooked Traditional Lezgin Food Lavangi and Plov from Azerbaijani Culinary! and she also cooked Choche stuffed with nuts collected from the forest!
Wild greens · blossoms · first harvests
The mountain wakes slowly as wild greens, early fruit, forest foraging and outdoor meals return with the warmer light.
Fresh growth and the first harvests of the year
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Join us for a peek into the daily rhythms of village life, where gathering food is a core activity. Witness truffle hunting and foraging in the forest, followed by the time-honored tradition of pickling for food storage.
The difficult and loving life of an elderly couple in a remote mountain village. Grandpa spent the night in the forest because it was hot!
A documentary about the difficult and loving life of an elderly couple living in a remote and dangerous mountain village. In this film, grandma and grandpa went to a neighboring village along the 45-degree sloping roads of the village to collect cherry and grape leaves and stock up for the winter.
It is difficult to live in this remote mountain village, the roads are very dangerous, steep and steep, but the people and children in this village are trying to survive, so the children walk this 2 km road to school every day, without feeling the rain, snow or cold, and the elderly couple living in this village cooks food for these children once a week and invites them over! Even though the grandparents lived in difficult conditions in the remote mountains, far from civilization and the city, they did not skimp on baking many sweet cookies, gathering all the village children and giving them an open-air feast.
This is not Switzerland, this is Azerbaijan, which is a documentary about the life of a cheerful elderly couple living in the village of Sim, located in the mountains of the Astara region, far from civilization, in the forests. Join us for a peek into the daily rhythms of **village life**, where **outdoor cooking** often takes place.
An elderly couple saved up their pension and built a number of bird houses in the mountain forest of Sim Village. To support them, become a channel sponsor and hype up to win first place in the algorithm rankings!
The life of an Elderly Couple in the Mountains. Cut off From the World and Civilization, they are Living Off the Land in the Mountains.
Join us for a peek into the daily rhythms of village life, where outdoor cooking often takes place. Witness the preparation of hearty meals, reflecting the simple and natural essence of countryside life.
mountain village life, strawberry harvest, wild strawberry picking, rural life, off grid living, village cooking, mountain farming, traditional lifestyle, nature life, survival life Deep in the mountains, far from modern life, two people take on the dangerous task of harvesting wild strawberries on a narrow cliff path. Surrounded by steep slopes and a deep valley below, every step requires balance and focus.
Grandpa and Grandma walked a very long way along dangerous, harsh, sloped paths to the farms to milk cows and bring them back to the house on the mountaintop. They would make homemade country cheese from fresh milk and make mozzarella cheese from Italian cuisine, and then they would make a huge pizza with trout and mozzarella cheese.
ru/3QrMJx Subscribe, like 👍 and write your opinion in the comments 💬#simvillage #simvillagecooking #cimvillagemountain #elderlycouple #elderlycouplecooking #food #cooking #village #villagelife #mountainvillage #chef #elderlychef #villagefoodJoin us for a peek into the daily rhythms of village life, where cooking often takes place outdoors. Witness the preparation of hearty meals, reflecting the simple and natural essence of rural cooking.
The road to the neighboring mountain village was long, steep and dangerous. After a long journey, he reached a mountain beekeeper and bought 5KG of fresh wild honey.
Orchards · berries · long mountain days
Long days bring orchard harvests, berries, melons and generous meals cooked outside over firewood.
Sunlit harvests and open-air cooking
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Fresh figs are gathered by hand from a towering village tree, then transformed outdoors into traditional fig jam and soft fig-filled pastries baked in a clay oven. This is a real harvest day shaped by family work and old village traditions.
Far from civilization, cabbage, peppers, and eggplants are harvested by hand, carried across difficult mountain paths, and preserved as traditional pickles for winter. This 41-minute journey shows the complete process of harvesting vegetables in a remote mountain village.
ru/3QrMJx Subscribe, like 👍 and write your opinion in the comments 💬 Experience a peaceful day of harvesting produce straight from the orchard and garden. Watch the process of preparing a fresh, seasonal meal outdoors.
ru/3QrMJx Subscribe, like 👍 and write your opinion in the comments 💬 Experience the quiet rhythm of traditional food preservation. See how harvesting apples and simple outdoor cooking connect us to the land.
Experience authentic rural life as a mountain couple turns 160 kg of fresh garden produce into 45 jars through traditional food preservation and canning tomatoes for winter. This video follows the demanding harvest season in a remote mountain field, where the couple gathers ripe tomatoes and long green and red hot peppers.
Grandpa walks across steep mountain roads to gather fresh ingredients for outdoor cooking, where every step of the journey becomes real wild food prep, every meal is built through practical camp kitchen skills, every recipe reflects minimalist camping meals, and every tradition celebrates authentic nature cooking in a remote Azerbaijani mountain village. The day begins with Grandpa sleeping beneath a tree in the village gazebo until Grandma calls him from the window.
Watch the process of wheat harvesting and traditional grain processing in a real mountain village. This video shows the complete journey from collecting wheat in the field to preparing natural flour using traditional methods.
Experience authentic outdoor cooking as an elderly couple makes a long and risky journey through the mountains to harvest fresh wild raspberries. Every berry is gathered straight from nature, then carried home along the same difficult path before being transformed into delicious homemade food.
An elderly couple travels through dangerous mountain roads to harvest rare white cherries from an old village orchard. They carefully gather sweet yellow cherries, carry heavy baskets back through the mountains, prepare traditional village desserts, bake homemade cakes, cook fruit leather, preserve cherry compote and enjoy a peaceful family meal in nature.
Grandma and Grandpa cross dangerous mountain paths to reach a farm filled with giant ruby-red currants. They harvest the berries and return home to cook over firewood.
Watch authentic food preparation techniques, from harvesting melons to creating meals from scratch. See how fresh ingredients come together.
Experience authentic **rural life** in the mountains as Grandpa and Grandma harvest wild raspberries from dangerous mountain paths, gather fresh red plums, and prepare traditional homemade food using recipes passed down through generations. This documentary follows an elderly couple living in a remote mountain village where every meal begins with hard work and every harvest requires patience.
Experience authentic **rural life** during the **harvest season** as Grandpa and Grandma cross the mountains to collect fresh apricots from a large orchard. Discover ancient **food preservation** methods, practical **gardening tips**, and timeless **homesteading basics** while preparing traditional village food with fresh apricots.
Watch the process of harvesting watermelons deep in the mountains, where an elderly couple transforms farm fresh watermelons into an unforgettable feast using traditional rural cooking methods. This authentic farm to table journey begins after heavy rain in a muddy mountain watermelon field, where giant watermelons and young baby watermelons are harvested completely by hand.
Watch the complete mulberry harvesting journey from mountain orchards to the dinner table. Experience traditional cooking, authentic outdoor cooking, and traditional food processing as an elderly couple spends the day gathering mulberries, making homemade mulberry molasses, cooking mulberry jam, and roasting village chicken in an underground tandoor using ancient family methods.
Grandpa gathers wild mountain plums on dangerous cliffs and Grandma cooks authentic Mexican Birria Tacos with homemade Tkemali sauce in a remote mountain village using traditional outdoor cooking. Learn the process of harvesting wild fruit and preparing a fresh, rustic outdoor meal.
Experience the simple joy of rural family life with this guide to harvesting fruit and preparing a fresh meal outdoors. See how to cook with an outdoor oven for a rustic dining experience.
Watch authentic rural food preparation methods using traditional cooking techniques. See how villagers create fresh meals from scratch using fire and clay ovens.
Learn the simple process of harvesting cherries straight from the tree and turning them into delicious homemade cherry jam. Follow along to see how we take fresh fruit from the orchard to an outdoor dining experience.
Experience real mountain village life through the daily work of an elderly couple living far from modern comfort. They walk through difficult mountain paths and muddy rice fields, work in wetland rice fields, carry heavy baskets, prepare simple village food, and share an outdoor meal in the rain.
Experience peaceful village life, outdoor cooking, and rare mountain tea harvesting in an Azerbaijan mountain village with an elderly couple living close to nature. This video offers a quiet look at the rhythms of rural life and countryside living.
In this video an elderly couple shows you traditional priceless dishes! Traditional Azerbaijan Chicken Buglama in Pumpkin!
In this video grandma cooked Traditional Lezgin Food Lavangi and Plov from Azerbaijani Culinary! and she also cooked Choche stuffed with nuts collected from the forest!
Snow · warm ovens · quiet mountain days
Snowy paths, warm ovens and patient mountain cooking bring quiet comfort to the coldest days of village life.
Cold mountain air and the warmth of the village kitchen
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Learn to make homemade flatbread from scratch using a rustic outdoor oven. Follow this simple process for a delicious meal at home.
Experience authentic rural village life as we navigate snowy paths and prepare traditional dough from scratch in a quiet home. This video offers a glimpse into a slow, deliberate countryside lifestyle.
A peaceful winter day in a mountain village turns into a full traditional cooking experience. Hard work in the yard, fresh ingredients, and real village life come together to prepare a rich table for guests.
Surviving the Blizzard | Nettle Gathering and Wood Stove Cooking in Our Mountain Village
Poverty sometimes makes people invent new dishes! Grandpa conquered 7 km of difficult roads, crossed dangerous roads, bought a 20 kg cow's head from a neighboring village and brought it to the village, and grandma and grandpa took 10 kg of meat from the cow's head, minced it and cooked 5 different dishes from that minced meat, lula kebab from the head of the cow, cutlets from the head of the cow, stuffed with grape leaves from the head of the cow, khash from the head of the cow, sauce from the head of the cow!
Far from civilization in the harsh mountain cold, Grandpa crosses dangerous snowy cliffs to catch wild quail with an old rope-and-bag trap after heavy snow closes every road to the village. In this remote mountain village, there is no electricity, no gas, no easy road access and no modern convenience.
The video starts by the mountain river on a cloudy morning. A man catches 10 fish (about 2-3 kg total) using a red net attached to a long wooden pole.
Experience a true winter day in our secluded mountain village of Sim. Grandfather climbs steep, snow-covered forested slopes surrounded by waterfalls and yellow trees to collect 10 kg of wild grapefruit growing on the edge of a cliff.
be/Ky_gWUvmElk Grandpa ran out of food and the danger of winter was high, so he went 2-3 km to the village through the thick snow and bought 16 kg of goats and packed them in jars and put them in the basement! be/PwqKRd1AkME Grandpa risked his life and went back to the village and went through difficult and snowy roads, collected eggs from all the neighbors, filled jars, canned them and put them in the basement for storage!
A full meter of snow locked our mountain village. Roofs disappeared under thick white layers, paths turned into narrow, deadly ledges, and every step could mean a fall.
For nearly seven days, this mountain village was completely cut off from the world. 8 meters, buried every road.
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Living in the village is beautiful, but it is also very difficult. In search of survival, Grandfather sets out on an 8-km journey along dangerous village paths and off-road mountain trails with a 45–65 degree slope to reach a citrus field.
On steep 45-degree mountain paths, an elderly grandfather and grandmother carry heavy clay loads on their backs through mud, rocks, and dangerous cliffs. Step by step, they haul nearly a ton of clay from the mountain to their village, risking their health to build a traditional clay stove by hand.
In freezing snowy weather, our grandparents climb a steep mountain forest where the ground is icy and dangerous. Not for views.
A real mountain village story where a grandfather risks his life carrying 30 kg of beef on a 45° cliff, cooks meat in lamb tail fat, and stores it underground to survive the winter. Sim Village Cooking is a real-life cooking project from a mountain village.
On New Year’s Eve, our 70-year-old grandpa puts on a Santa costume and walks alone through dangerous icy mountain trails... Not for fame.
One Wrong Step and It’s Over — Grandpa harvests bananas on a deadly mountain cliff. This banana harvest shows real village life, dangerous cliffs, and how Grandpa risks his life in the mountains.
An elderly man walks dangerous slippery 45° mountain slopes all day searching for winter mushrooms. The cameraman slips toward a 100-meter abyss.
Elderly couple risks their lives on slippery 45-degree cliffs to harvest wild blueberries and rosehips, carry 60 kg home, cook jam, medicine, and show real village life! 00:00 – Intro: Blueberry jam buns made at home!
From the Mountain to the Table: 50 kg Kiwi Harvest on Dangerous Cliff Roads Every day we walk dangerous 45-degree mountain slopes to bring food home. Today we travel 4–5 km on foot at 6 AM, carrying heavy bags of fresh kiwis from a huge mountain orchard.
Grandpa began his journey on a deadly 45–50° mountain slope, where he slipped while carrying rare mountain mushrooms and almost fell into a deep cliff. Moments later, he discovered a narrow crack in the rocks — the place where his missing chickens had disappeared days earlier.
Welcome to Sim Village Cooking! Today we follow a full day of hard work in our large orange orchard.