Cooking a New Zealand Dinner in Moscow, Russia

[@alexgilbert]

I would like to quickly mention here about the beautiful family I am staying with! Diana and Denis. They have adopted children themselves here in Moscow. I have been in touch with this family for over 5 years now and I continue to do more projects with Diana who runs her own Organisation for adoptive families here in Russia! I have a few projects and videos in the past with Diana. She also wrote the foreword for my I'm Adopted Book which was published here in Russia. I will update you more on Diana and her beautiful family soon :) Dinner was done quickly and that was my fault. My apologies!

[@Temuulen582]

U are so sweet young man, Apparently u adopted and raised by amazing family

[@Mimi-xq1xg]

Awww I love this guy he is so humble 🤗

[@alexgilbert]

Thank you. I appreciate that. Just trying to see where this new journey takes me. Thank you for following! :)

[@russianvoodoo]

I have no idea where you meet those folks, but they are lovely folks.

[@mellboyle4181]

I like that you smile with your eyes too😊

[@EyesonEnforcement911]

Wow! I recently commented for you to do this in a previous video, and low and behold - Alex is cooking for us !!!

[@msjannd4]

Beautiful! I was very surprised with the pumpkin!

[@Mary-by1nx]

How very awesome! Love the humor and the lovely friends you have, like family. No worries about enjoying your stay. Thanks to you all for sharing.

[@bullmoon1718]

Maybe next video u can tell us about the beautiful family you're staying with.

[@alexgilbert]

Not a maybe! I definitely will! :) Of course! That was my fault! They are the most beautiful family. I will do a full introduction of them soon of course. My apologies! ☺️

[@jimmyraysorrells8415]

I'm really enjoying your journey, Alex. Thanks for letting us share it with you!

[@rodefe7]

I am a cow-eater, I don't really like lamb. However this dish looks amazing, great work! Your mom, back home, must be really proud of what your learned from them in NZ.

[@ianhamilton396]

Well done, and she loved taking the photos because for some Russians, it is still new for a man to prepare such a feast, particularly on the eve of Defender of the Fatherland holiday.

[@carlmuhm3896]

Alex made me hungry. Last time I had New Zealand lamb when I was a kid in England on Sunday dinner.

[@willrichardson519]

If it wasn't for the snow, those houses look like they could be English!

[@dinajohnson8509]

Lamb dish looks beautiful! Your friends look like fun people!!

[@shereenchew9902]

That looked delicious--thanks for sharing!

[@katheryns1219]

Looks wonderful. What nice friends you have!

[@Anca820]

What a great idea to share your home country's dish with your friends in Russia. They seem to be so fun and happy! Enjoyed the language exchange and little jokes between you. Red country lol!😊

[@sharonstone3284]

I love all kinds of lamb cuts. My number one choice. 🥰

[@Clan635]

Alex you are a delight a wonderful young man God Bless you your attitude is only that of positivity how proud your NZ and Russian family are of you!!! Спасйбо🙏Пока

[@sweetdweams]

Gravy and Mint sauce? lol Looks delicious.

[@yoitskimpoy2626]

don't forget the garlic mayo sauce if you haven't tried it yet :D

[@ameliawhitehead3944]

So cool to see this! Looks like a lovely family you’re staying with and so cool to share something with them. Glad you’re having fun!

[@mariag5306]

I'm not much of a meat eater but I love roast lamb. That looks delicious.

[@katarzynaeljoterasmuspl2962]

Alex, I can already see how this week has helped you improve the language!!! Amazing🤩🤩🤩I'm so happy for you and understand your great motivation in this respect. I've been learning Serbian/Montenegrin, which is the lg of my biological father, for 1.5 years and I can say that was one of the best decisions I've ever made😇. Sending you words of strong support and gratitude for sharing your life with us all😊

[@Clan635]

Thank you for sharing your life and your journey with us. Your lamb looks superb!!! Thank you 😊 Moлодец!!!!!!!!! AЛекс 👏👏Спасибо!!!!!!!!

[@curtisyeomans1333]

All of you manners , creativity , and sense of giving, is a great statement, reflecting on your Parents, in New Zealand! They did a Wonderful job !! Blessings to YOU!

[@papageorge9950]

I'm learning about Russian culture, & the added mix of New Zealand culture makes your videos extremely interesting to an American of Italian decent. Spaciba ! Salute !

[@janicelaurin7263]

I have never had lamb before, but that looked delicious! Always love your cooking videos.

[@willrichardson519]

It's tasty but fatty

[@coG139]

Just lovely! :D

[@cristinadelacruz697]

I just looked at your video and make me so happy see how happy you’re 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Thanks for sharing Alex. Your hosts look like really nice people. Have a wonderful time 💖💖💖

[@souvenirjpgr]

Wonderful and Awesome

[@thisorthat7626]

Denis and Diana are wonderful people! Great sense of humor and so warm and welcoming. I can see that I should visit Russia again as it has changed so much. Thanks for taking us along.

[@emzbagtas9781]

Hi...Alex...always excited for your videos and constantly waiting for more specially with that of your family in Russia...i've repeatedly watched previous videos and so amazed with the thought of having to connect to your parents...specially Tatiana...there is so much love in your heart for her...please continue to look after her...she loves you very much too...as well as Misha and everybody in Russia...take care always...Godbless your journey!

[@robinellison6708]

I like lamb myself and that looked so delicious! Your friends are very nice. I'm glad she wrote the foreword in your book I'm Adopted. It's o.k. the dinner was ready. We can see all of you on the next video! 😊

[@makingithome8493]

What a pure soul you have. I can tell. The dinner looked delicious!

[@MikeAlabbasi]

*First!!!* 🤩 Привет Саша! 😃

[@suedoyle4526]

My favourite meat !!! Looks great Alex 👍😍

[@Mama_Syna_]

Mmmm mouth-watering😎 I wish I were there as well🤗

[@ludmilaefeiche4457]

Алех привет! Ты такой молодец! Очень приятно тебя смотреть... Хотя я плохо понимаю по английски...🙈 Но тебя обожаю за твою обоятельность... Даже ,что ты вырос не в России чувствуется в тебе русская душа...🤗 Всего доброго желаю 🙏❤️

[@margaretburnham5683]

You’ve done so well at learning Russian

[@whosyourbrad]

Классное видео 🔥🔥 Missing the NZ lamb ❤❤🔥

[@gailwagner8115]

Ok.. now I'm hungry! Lol ♥️

[@terintiaflavius3349]

Alex your videos are so important. Not just for adoptee's but for the rest of us. All we see of Russia is negative on the news but you show us actual Russians. This here is a global human peace initiative.

[@debraboyea7776]

It looked delicious Alex!

[@memehallwelsh1661]

It looked 😋 yummy

[@annemccabe1714]

Hi Alex, Your vlog came up in my recommendations, fortunately I had just finished a beautiful dinner cooked by my husband, it was Crispy Chicken steak, with Cabbage, Calliflower, White🥔 & Sweet potato mashed, it was delicious, the way your meal looked super scrumptious! I hope your Mother is keeping well, she did a very brave thing, giving you up so you would have a better start in life! Best wishes from the 🇬🇧

[@kosican5147]

Chur bro can't go wrong with a good old lamb roast, you making me hungry good vid, keep it up really enjoying ur channel bro.

[@tinabradox635]

Just love your videos and your journey ❤️ love and respect from myself in the United Kingdom. Stay safe

[@LifeisEnergy2]

Beautiful! 💕💕💕

[@babak7743]

Wow

[@Trlinort]

That dish looks like peka to me which the ancestors of the Tarara Croats brought from Dalmatia to New Zealand.

[@clintusa]

Thanks for the new verb. Кушать. Now I just need to find a guest to use it with.

[@harkmi3]

Looked good! But no mint jelly or sauce?

[@itsokay2606]

Alex, instead of "давай" we say "поехали", "погнали"or "начнём"

[@karennicholls8618]

Next time don’t forget the gravy and mint sauce Alex lol but looks great 😊

[@alexgilbert]

Hahaha next time!

[@dongreene78]

incredible, beautiful, I loved it.

[@ДмитрийСувит]

Саша, когда в Питер, папа ждет-не дождется наверное)

[@ladybearbaiter]

new sub, love your videos and your story

[@dxmxo9427]

Aww..being adopted messes with your feelings for sure

[@anamariagutierrez2019]

What ingredients you used to make that delicious Lamb Roast Alex?

[@20EUR20]

looks good 💚

[@fortymillioncoins9066]

I always let the vegetables develop a partial a brown crust or caramalise them, yours were a bit boiled and broiled. Don't sheep-shaggers eat home-made gravy? Also I put swede, parsnip garlic, carrots and onion in to roast with the pumpkin and potatoes...and even beetroot. Fresh or frozen peas are a very important part of the roast- served with mint sauce or at least steamed with mint leaves. Also- Rosemary is essential when roasting lamb!

[@blackandgold676]

Where's the green veg? Can you even get a green veg there in winter?

[@pcalmalel6682]

👍👍

[@petesmith6141]

Hey Alex, what is the name of the store you bought the lamb at in Russia? Seems like a good price for that amount of meat.

[@eugeniaromanova3109]

Молодец Саша! Такой прогресс в русском!! Молодец!

[@alexgilbert]

Спасибо)))!!

[@HM-rf7yh]

Where's the gravy????🤗

[@travismaupin6617]

Fantastic

[@marynamurray9385]

Do Russians normally have no music on in their homes or when having a gathering?

[@dmdeysi]

Wow so delicious

[@samb1123]

Our culture in Canada leans more toward beef and pork. I love lamb but you couldn't get anyone else in my family to touch it. My father's and grandfather's generation were forced to eat dehydrated mutton when they were overseas in WWII. Their reaction to any sniff of sheep is complete revulsion.

[@tatjanatarasjuka9098]

🥰

[@NicholasMcClintock1]

where's the gravy or/and mint sauce? Alex, come on buddy!

[@tatjanatarasjuka9098]

☺️🥳

[@ymt36awq480k]

кушать это скоро? ... конечно я хочу. 😂😂😂

[@Pixlanta]

❤️

[@judyesford6973]

Look,s so good love lamb

[@westhuizenarchives2614]

URAAAA!

[@geoffpilcher2460]

Yea wheres the gravy bro?

[@alexgilbert]

Haha sorry - I promise next time!

[@mistereearly1141]

GET THIS MAN SOME SHASHLIK NOW

[@drewbaker5595]

Are you seeing your father?

[@aswaltan8962]

Happy russia!😊

[@PrehistoricChickenBird]

Thought it was Hāngi lol

[@georgepetrin1334]

I only have one thing to say for lamb --- baaaaaaaaaah.

[@liddium]

As being a Caucasian I have to learn the recipe of this lamb dish!

[@katherinemarks2129]

Please put your mom in a nice apartment and take care of her

[@paulmcarthur4053]

Wait a minute. No recipe? You post a food video and no recipe? How dare you. You need to do better than that. You added pumpkin and white potatoes? I never would've thought of pumpkin. Of course, I have a friend who would've added sweet potatoes with white potatoes. I'm wondering how the pumpkin comes out now.

[@scooby6518]

U are so good looking