Chris Makes Meatballs | From the Home Kitchen | Bon Appétit

[@samanthaclair.]

watching this feels like walking into the living room after hearing your mom and dad get in a huge fight

[@MD_2k23]

Happens every day 🤡😒

[@charlotter949]

This comment hit different

[@maxsong2688]

let's support BCU, the Babish Culinary Universe, more than we support BA! Sohla has her own channel there :) one she's actually happy about!

[@nickservoss8054]

Feel that fam

[@samanthaclair.]

@@maxsong2688 yes!!! babish has always had top tier content :) we love to see it

[@JohnSolitude]

I used to binge-watch Bon Appétit. It was cozy, people seemed to get along, watching it was like being part of a better world. Feels kind of strange watching this now... somehow as a viewer you feel you were being fooled: it's like Disney, they only show the smiley faces of the staff.

[@jalysse]

exactly

[@SophieJackson1993]

Yeah, I agree. Now when I re watch my favourites, like the thanksgiving series or pizza series I’m constantly thinking about how things were whenever the camera was obviously off.

[@ramblurrr]

What happened?! I haven't followed BA since before the spring.

[@ramblurrr]

Googled it.... 😬

[@bluebaconjake405]

@Kyle Miller whatever floats ur boat kyle

[@marielasalinas5491]

POV: you went straight to the comments to see what TF is going on

[@itsarah]

How do u know.. I make content btw❤️

[@subhajoyghosh6729]

Yup

[@raspberryjam8221]

Don't call me out...

[@dalenna_]

Extremely factual

[@friendo760]

Got me. At this point the comments are more interesting than anything cooked.

[@singerofsongss]

POV: you paused the video before it even started and you’re looking at the comments

[@okimak]

Didn't watch the rest. Truth.

[@en1909s9iah]

Yes, then I read that he said something about the 'hiatus' (cof cof) and I watched the beginning of the video, to see what he had to saw, which was not much.

[@MasterMoose04]

You guys read comments in silence? I have to have the video playing at least

[@mackt6482]

Don't call me out like this

[@gioarcega8172]

Let's not pretend that you didn't get surprised when you saw a new BA video and clicked on it not to watch but head straight for the comments to see whats up. LOL

[@savouringseasons7316]

No one is pretending

[@johannesdevries2620]

Yep

[@chuckychuck8318]

@@savouringseasons7316 exactly

[@AskMiko]

Exactly... the comments didn't disappoint!

[@camdenwarncke8796]

That could not be more accurate

[@st4rg4zin]

hope they realize that the cast wasn’t the problem it’s the entire company

[@themasstermwahahahah]

Yeah, you don't need to hire a bunch of token people of color, you just need to treat all the people you do employ fairly and pay them fairly

[@yungjoemighty879]

But you’re watching a video on the BA channel, thereby supporting them

[@brandonr4071]

@@ballskin did you miss all the outrage that happened a couple months back?

[@magpiedc]

@@yungjoemighty879 How many times are you going to make this comment? This is at least the 3rd time I've seen it on this post.

[@zachpayne3572]

@@ballskin woah there dude, it has all come out in the news cycle. Don't be that guy

[@twarren6776]

Had a double take, couldnt believe I saw chris on my screen

[@marksmith3624]

Same

[@davidurdahl6656]

Right? Now where's Brad? Lol

[@adriennelucky2223]

I did the same thing. 😲

[@LJMcCarty]

I couldn’t believe any Bon Appetit vid was in my feed.

[@davidurdahl6656]

@@LJMcCarty they posted a video earlier. I think it's about new editors, but I didn't watch it. I just want Brad back.

[@Housewarmin]

Where's his broom? Cause he's SWEEPING EVERYTHING UNDER THE RUG.

[@Istanbuliker]

This comment SENT me

[@BasedBlackGirl_]

I never liked Chris, what's going on with Brad?

[@Walter-Anderson]

Exactly what do you expect him to say? I'm really curious. What would have satisfied you?

[@BasedBlackGirl_]

@@Walter-Anderson we expect him to acknowledge what he did wrong. What is it exactly that you want us to say to YOU to satisfy this apparent need to prove everyone else wrong with your rhetorical questions.

[@maxinator6139]

@@BasedBlackGirl_ Do you know what a rhetorical question is?

[@ithinkitsautumn]

just a reminder that chris DID speak up for his coworkers, and it's not his fault they decided to upload the video like they did. he's doing a job, showing people how to cook. the problem isn't with chris, it's with BA.

[@stephaniem999]

Seriously. Too many people jumping all over him staying there too. It's his life, he has to live it for him not everyone else.

[@_chatjin]

100% agree. I truly believe that he loves his coworker. Chris doesn't own BA. He's just making a living people

[@rushjl92]

@@fpoiana Get over yourself

[@nandy0209]

Lol he was hiring for replacement lol

[@themoon8321]

Get this comment to the top

[@rknl7083]

I just want to leave this here, the cast was never the root of the problem, it was BA and Conde Nast. The cast might have some say on certain things but they were never the ones deciding on anything.

[@yungjoemighty879]

But you’re watching a video on the BA channel, thereby supporting them

[@rknl7083]

@@yungjoemighty879 Actually, im not, just watched the first 2 minutes cos i saw a comment that said he addressed the issue in a way. Im just lingering to see the comments.

[@GailTipton]

@yungjoemighty unfortunately it's a double edged sword. Watching videos with Chris in them is supporting conde nast but by watching this video you are also supporting Chris who isn't the problem that is conde nast.

[@laurengottlieb6354]

Yeah but many of the white superior staff played a huge role in the disparities happening at ba both in the test kitchen and on the videos including pay and overall treatment. Chris’s silence (and later brad’s) have spoken volumes about their priorities. As a former fan I’m so so disappointed in Chris’s lack of solidarity and active role in glossing over ba’s unfair treatment of bipoc employees.

[@rknl7083]

@@laurengottlieb6354 I do have to agree with this tho, compared to the other cast members, they were relatively silent. Both have actually spoken out, Chris said more than Brad did (which was disappointing because it was lack-luster), not that it made it any better. I do, in a way, understand their reason for staying on video, they do have young children and video appearance is added income for both. Understanding their possible reasons for staying doesn't mean I'm not disappointed. I'm just pointing out that the ultimate culprit for the oppression at BA and Conde Nast is top management. They are the ones who can change the system and if they don't, nothing will happen. Let's just hope that despite this, Chris and everyone else continues to fight for change.

[@Amuto4eternity]

i understand chris' reasons behind his decision but truly and honestly, i wouldn't mind if the entire cast just pulled a try guys and started their own company, channel, magazine, etc.

[@leyway]

Probably needed the stability of a regular job. Plus im assuming he's got a good paying job given how long hes been on BA. You just have to have a different mindset esp when you've got a family to feed esp during a pandemic.

[@VashtiPerry]

Clair didn't even like doing the show she was doing... I think this is a much needed career change for some of them.

[@Gigi-fv9ky]

Most of them didn't leave the company, just the videos, which didn't make sense to me. It was like a statement without much punch

[@8clubb934]

their success would absolutely skyrocket!! it would be my favorite channel on here.

[@aanandi8994]

They should

[@50doctorwho]

I was hopeful, but the magic is truly gone.

[@fxm5715]

First shoot in a new studio in a new town in the middle of all this mess. At least cut Chris a little slack.

[@Naisy77]

Lol

[@channi183]

J G don’t he is part of the problem and pulling a the drama is gone and now let’s move on.

[@beyondkun]

@@channi183 No

[@channi183]

Mari ??? Ok then

[@michaelhope666]

We missed you too, buddy. You are as sincere and humble as ever.

[@bluerryyy]

half the time idk if he's talking about the controversy or the meatballs

[@xxiushi]

PLLEEEAASSSEEEEEEEE

[@LuluGunn]

same

[@rith6505]

im decomposing

[@ihatechemistryyy]

ik

[@annonymous6827]

I don't even know what the controversy is, I just saw tasty looking meatballs on trending.

[@Zivillyn]

I cannot begin to describe how incredibly disappointed I am. Chris was deeply involved with hiring and pay disparity issues that caused so many people to leave BA. I'm not disappointed that he stayed, truthfully, I really couldn't care about that; I'm disappointed that he didn't address the issue when it was fresh, and I'm disappointed that he didn't address the issue now. If he truly cared, he'd have said something more than, "I want to be involved in the conversation about meat balls." I loved your videos Chris, and now I have a bad taste in my mouth. Say something with meaning.

[@cloudmgv8130]

Yeah, me too. I am not even angry, just disappointed.

[@littletort3531]

I hope more join babish CU.

[@c.a.9814]

Nailed it--- this video lacks flavor. And no, we don't "know what you're saying," Chris.......

[@applesarefum]

Food pun! But also yes, this is honestly sickening

[@alysa6642]

Where the f is the remorse or empathy in his introductory remarks?

[@pili8793]

Good luck tempering chocolate without Sohla.

[@5in1killa]

Yeah, no one else on the planet can temper chocolate.

[@sumared]

@@gnbgffgcd3902 she was immediately hired and given her own show on Babish’s channel.

[@Blablabla-qg7db]

@@gnbgffgcd3902 LOl why does it hurt sm to see others be successful? Move on with your life mate

[@bkcpisme]

@@gnbgffgcd3902 wow what a trash take. Literally no one confuses male and female. Trans people don’t use those terms in the way you’re thinking.

[@imthel0rd]

John Top incel vibes

[@almaaa95]

Bro listen don’t hate Chris hate BA they are the problem and by the way Sohla and other vouched for Chris and the man needs to feed his kids!

[@edgarharo7434]

also, not to hate on Chris, but wasnt the most popular person in the kitchen so it would be a lot harder to for him to leave compared to someone like claire who is probably getting tons of offers and tons of money to join another company

[@ano898]

@Jaz P Yeah, she posted about it on Instagram a while ago

[@edgarharo7434]

@Jaz P yeah :( she announced it on her instagram. She didn't say we're she's going or what she's doing but yeah it's official, she's gone

[@yungjoemighty879]

But you’re watching a BA video and thereby supporting the channel

[@lilguava70]

No, you moron. BA isn't the problem. The company that owns them is.

[@ruvin7023]

This guy is married and has kids. People forget we are in a pandemic. Jobs are loss. This is how he makes money to feed his family. Chris is not the problem. BA is.

[@nightangel6401]

no but him and other ppl in BA can easily leave and start their own company or even join other culinary ppl on youtube like sohla did with babish. No Chris, and Brad and others arent to blame for what BA did but they are to blame for staying whilst knowing what is going on, they are choosing their sides without trying other options

[@KnappstersaurusRex]

He's a youtube personality. Could've started his own show or joined another channel. He's implicitly supporting BA by staying on.

[@agrimjoshi8999]

@@nightangel6401 I think you are underestimating how hard it is to start a company

[@ashert4918]

@@nightangel6401 "easily start their own company" uhhh... that's extremely difficult and requires startup funds even under normal circumstances. starting some kind of new restauranting business in a pandemic is downright nuts

[@Akimank1]

@@nightangel6401 'just start a company lol'

[@Kleopold94]

BA knew we wouldn't be able to resist clicking on Chris

[@Yehitsknu]

Very strategic! Claire is a little too passive, Brad is a little too brash, Chris is just right! He’s our Goldilocks!

[@melissadaniel744]

Facts

[@aaronlee6361]

@@Yehitsknu Claire IS NOT passive 😂

[@JoeRomaire]

@@Yehitsknu Claire also quit so there’s that.

[@Yehitsknu]

@@JoeRomaire nooo! I didn’t know that. I still loved her and her series.

[@MykkiOnTheCusp]

Everything about this just feels...so wrong.

[@joeblow6568]

I know. Baked?

[@GhibliOmatiC]

Came here to see how the fire in the kitchen was being handled. I guess they decided to try to ignore it and make meatballs. This definitely feels a bit... off?

[@Ac-he6eu]

Just a reminder: Not everyone can just up and leave a job they love and have worked so hard to get. And the issue was never with the Chefs, nor should they have to pay for it.

[@PrettyPinkPeacock]

Someone should though. Not the chefs, but hopefully now the BA shareholders and directors will fix their unfair systems.

[@darkale658]

Well Chris is in a position of power, he could have spoken up and done the right thing. Same with miss Andy

[@suonsocheat7159]

@@PrettyPinkPeacock ៍

[@QveenVirgo]

But if I found out my job was racially targeting people in such a harmful way: I would walk out without a second thought and here's the thing. I need my job a helluva lot more than Chris needs his. He has a certain level of fame. He will find another job if he made the right choice.

[@tonyemjay7011]

@@QveenVirgo Racial targeting exists everywhere, don't be a prima-donna.

[@AnnaReed42]

Chris addresses the issue better and more sincerely in the first 2 minutes of this video than the disingenuous 7-minute band-aid released earlier today 👀 Not blaming the new staff members, just disappointed that the comeback video had the air of "Racism, what racism? Look, we hired 3 PoC."

[@CyanAnn]

Exactly! I'm also disappointed that Conde Nast made the POC hires talk around the changes instead of choosing a higher-up to directly address the long-standing issues.

[@alexandrafallows4899]

exactly what I was thinking! I was impressed by how he took it on.

[@Sonny1065LV]

You are so absolutely right! Not sure what the marketing and public relations team was thinking but it still amazing how out of touch they are and still continue to be.

[@AxxLAfriku]

GAGAGAGAGAGA! I will now count to 3 and then I am still the unprettiest KZbinr of all time. 1...2...3. GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! Btw I have TWO very HOT GIRLfriends who I show off in my v*deos. Thank you for your attention, dear anna

[@toriwittenberg1691]

Exactly

[@Sku11Leader]

I appreciate Chris for addressing the elephant in the room without using all the stupid buzz words. Thanks, Chris!

[@jordy8059]

Maybe I'm just hungry but instead of elephant I read eggplant.

[@ingasmile]

@@jordy8059 :)

[@Sneaker3719]

I'll repeat what Jack Saint said in his reaction to this vid: Watching this with everything that's happened is like if there was a dead body in the middle of the floor, and Chris was the person who killed him, but the video just plays out exactly how it does here.

[@totlyepic]

If people are unaware, Chris is absolutely not innocent in all of this. Everyone should check out the interview Sohla did with Vulture that came out just 2 days ago, the day after this video was published.

[@sinistermalmente]

Bingo

[@RealConSquared]

LETS ALL PLAY THE COLOR BLAME GAME

[@chubbypencil]

@@emma_clare lmao look at this moron not knowing what dox means

[@WD_Gaster66]

@@emma_clare Ah yes, calling someone a "big dumb white guy" is totally akin doxing them

[@notAshildr]

I'm kind of sorry for Chris. I don't remember him sounding so defeated in past videos. He sounds like he thought hard about what to do, and didn't really figure it out yet.

[@fxm5715]

Life is messy and complicated, and choices are rarely clear or obvious. I hope Chris's choices are good ones for him and his family. I'm happy to see him, regardless.

[@kizi180]

Probably because the internet left him without proper job for 4 months...

[@SchoolinIife]

@@kizi180 Chris is an editor at BA, KZbin videos are only a small portion of his job at BA

[@kizi180]

@@SchoolinIife probably had less money income.

[@mjstockebrand]

@@kizi180 That was the whole point, white people were being paid for videos while poc weren't 🤦‍♀️

[@justg1226]

Long time no see Chris. It is good to see you back.

[@tekvax01]

Chris Morocco is great I'm so glad he is back!

[@BriNguyen]

Chris stood up for his co-workers, I think if it was just him he would have quit in solidarity, However, we have to think, this is a man who has a family to think about and can't just quit if he wants to. The job must be important and there must be reasons we don't know about. Let's be grateful we can still watch Chris on KZbin

[@fpoiana]

He didn't! he is a boss and he remained silent while everybody has quitted!

[@nicolea.d.4971]

No, he isn't a boss.

[@fpoiana]

@@nicolea.d.4971 what does "Test Kitchen Director" means to you?

[@he_is_man]

@@fpoiana I mean Brad was test kitchen manager, and gabby was after him. I'm pretty sure it's just a title.

[@funktastically]

Nicole A. D. Def not a boss but he has quite a bit of structural power too, given he’s a test kitchen director right? Most of the comments I see are fully supporting him, saying he has kids etc... which is true but I feel we’re absolving him of all responsibility (even if it’s not all him, obviously). Clearly CN and BA are at fault here but him having a family shouldn’t absolve him either, which is my point. I’m just trying to balance them since so many actors are involved, even if under the surface.

[@TiffanyJLeung]

“Hey guys, sorry we didn’t treat or pay our POC staff fairly... anyways let’s get back to basics and make meatballs!”

[@YusuphYT]

Your ignorance is insane 😭😂😭 Not everything is about your feelings, the man enjoys his workplace. Not everything is a political stance.

[@dominuce2112]

@@YusuphYT it's not about him, it's about who he works for. He agreed to do this video after all that's happened. He probably played a part in it. This is entirely political.

[@HOGPO]

@@dominuce2112 I would actually assume that this video was recorded before everything happened and that they now released at after taking a break hoping people forgot about it. Still Chris shouldnt be on the show anymore

[@silverYolo]

@@YusuphYT it is though. Especially because it's already been revealed he not only knew what was going on, but decided to bring more POC into the same terrible situation and then decided to stay quiet when his role in it all was brought up (and then lied about)

[@Arberin]

@@HOGPO This was clearly recorded after everything, the entire format is different

[@JohnJacobJingleheimerSchmit]

Oh boy, can't wait to see this comments section

[@Oliviabland94]

*grabs popcorn*

[@tuesdayallen8469]

it’s gonna be a fun ride

[@AR-fs4zz]

I can guess what it’s going to look like based on the comments of the last video

[@therickkidfilm]

First thing I did when I clicked onto the video was come to the comments lmao

[@JenR1215]

It’s probably the worst for the first video. It’s hard to hate Chris, but I do feel peeved.

[@lordwalker71]

Sad that we are never getting another gourmet makes

[@max-hc9tb]

y not

[@ethanquirk28]

@@max-hc9tb Claire is one of the ones who left, a few others stayed on at BA but won’t be on camera anymore

[@nikirose7775]

I hope she makes her own videos.. even though I doubt she will. She could do something simmilar on her own. The Try Guys did. I don't know what copyrights BA has on "gourmet makes" but Claire could easily call it "will it Gourmet?" Or whatever else. She also just got married.. and is releasing a book. She has a lot on her plate and while I would love her to post her own videos - I doubt she is currently up for the task of doing that on her own.

[@table4glasses]

I'm kind of okay with that, I feel like they were practically torturing her as time went on. She seemed so frustrated rather than inspired/having fun. I loved the beginning episodes where she was enjoying elevating snack foods, by the end it turned into "Hey Claire you need to perfectly recreate something that's only possible on a factory line, bye!"

[@radhiadeedou8286]

@@ethanquirk28 did Brad stay?

[@altarism]

“And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” As she puts it, management didn’t want another “Sohla problem.” - Vulture, Going Sohla

[@AnnathePiana]

I don't see a severe problem with this really. The quoted comment has nothing to do with race, it's about hiring someone to do a job that needs doing, and having that person become solid at doing that job, and not having to hire a new person every 3 months. I would like to hear Chris's side of this.

[@lazenbear]

I think this is a case of two people reading things in two different ways and it really does matter that the intent is. When I first saw that comment in isolation I read it as though they didn't want to hire someone as over qualified as sohla clearly was for that role as they would need to promote them in three months time and have to recruit again. And they wanted another diverse hire. I've seen other people take it that wanted another over-qualified bipoc person to not be paid what their worth na menial job. Here the intent is really important.

[@mysterymanforu]

She didn't have to take the job and has been free to seek other employment, Instead she whines about everything to h get her way. Way to reinforce racial stereotypes.

[@joshbrowsetits]

@@AnnathePiana He was involved in hiring a (black) replacement for her old position, and despite most of them having even more experience than she did, he didn't think they had enough experience Which is sus bc for most of the og guys it was their forst job and they had less experience

[@lazenbear]

@@mysterymanforu it is generally always a mistake to hire someone over qualified. They aren't satisfied with the position and think they should be doing more and because they can do more there is the temptation to ask it of them. I used to like Sohla but I've gone off her cause she's always sniping at her former colleagues. If she's so experienced and great then why is she constantly bouncing around jobs. Her colleagues all had different skills and talents and she thinks just because she's worked in more restaurants she is better. Priya was the least trained of all of them but I found her so warm and enthusiastic she's the only one of them I attempted a recipe whereas Sohla was stiff and a bit brittle to watch

[@PeachKeki]

I hope him recreating recipes blind folded will make a return.

[@goodtimesroll8]

NEED

[@peterflom6878]

I agree. That was a lot of fun

[@its_clean]

I'm not optimistic. A lot of the creative force behind both the ideas and styles of the videos many of us liked are gone now, and the creative momentum they had earlier in the year is mostly gone now. Priya, Sohla, Rick (and possibly some others) will not appear in videos anymore. Claire has entirely left BA for good. Hunzi as well, and he was a major driver of the zany fun style of lots of videos, and of course often the actual editor. In this video alone you can tell the energy and spirit of the previous videos is almost entirely gone. Chris, Carla, Molly, and the few others who are left can't carry it all alone. BA failed completely to address this issue the right way. Nothing that we saw on screen was problematic, except maybe Adam. Their correct recourse should have been to transparently address the inequities in pay/seniority/whatever needed to be done behind the scenes, and preserve everything onscreen exactly as it was.

[@rachelvalenzuela]

@@its_clean oh no hunzi! What happens now to it’s alive 🥺

[@isabelsavv]

there was an article that said Brad, Andy and Chris will all return with their respective shows

[@alexo6967]

“Do you not just walk into other people’s homes and immediately start smelling what’s in their fridge? No? Is that just me?” I have missed Chris

[@grayonthewater]

🤣 he would judge my fridge so hard lol

[@recoil53]

The Nose knows.

[@candyluverperson]

✨friendly reminder to remember that Chris isn't the problem here ✨

[@euvicgo]

but we should not make it seems like he doesn't have a single ounce of responsibility in all of this..

[@carlieamado6153]

Yes he's part of the problem

[@Zveebo]

He’s a rich white guy who got paid far more than his colleagues because of that. He very definitely is part of the problem.

[@timk7656]

@@Zveebo he's a man with 2 kids for god sakes. Wtf do you want him to do?

[@TheNiters]

@@carlieamado6153 Sounds like he is part of the solution since he stuck around trying to fix stuff instead of just leaving and everything just staying the same.

[@Matthew4TheWin]

Kudos to Chris for being the first. Must have been hard. I know things have been, and maybe still are, bad at BA/Conde Naste but personally I’m just pleased to see this happening. You don’t make progress by hiding away. It will never be the same again and rightly so but let’s celebrate the return and the future.

[@danielokat7207]

How DO you make progress?

[@lavnisings]

Ppl in the comments : don't hate on Chris All the comments: supporting Chris and being amazing

[@1Cortexiphan]

He's a scab lol

[@martinebonita2658]

@@1Cortexiphan no, literally u

[@QveenVirgo]

@@martinebonita2658 he's literally a coward scab lmao.

[@martinebonita2658]

@@QveenVirgo are we talking about the same chris

[@erikz101]

When I tell you I RAN to the comments... Gurl!!!

[@mariiiahh]

I need my inhaler

[@christinesumil9473]

Immediately!

[@sharonloisandbramstoker]

I know you assumed everyone was replaceable but without Hunzi these are gonna be...so boring..... Also, you disrespect Gaby - you are dead to me!

[@Bee-ol1xr]

what did he to to Gaby? Gaby is sacret!

[@lauramipe2955]

Gaby is staying as test kitchen manager but she won’t be appearing in videos. It seemed to me that she was completely out of all the drama, but was forced into a negotiation to appear on videos that she didn’t take to avoid issues. When she announced that on Instagram, I understood that the way Sohla did things might have not been fair to some cast members that had nothing to do with this payments issues.

[@c.a.9814]

what did he do to Gaby? no one better mess with Gaby.....!!!!

[@da8454]

@@lauramipe2955 Gaby could have chosen to stay. All the white men & white adjacent men stayed.

[@pot8ho]

@@lauramipe2955 I totes agree with this! Minorities really need to STFU because they never think about how this will effect the white people around them! Don't they understand that their betters might be suffering?? They're soooo selfish!

[@callummoodley6311]

Ngl , the vibe is off. Glad to see Chris again though

[@ihatechemistryyy]

yea i hate ba but im happy to see him

[@qwertyTRiG]

He seems subdued.

[@fonsineknshr]

Oh defo. Chris look somber here too. Not his fault, obviously, as he's the sacrificial lamb.

[@recoil53]

@@ihatechemistryyy Conde Nast, the problem was with the company that owns Bon Appetit. Well still is, since they won't do the right thing but will throw tons of money the wrong way.

[@optimuss_jedi2394]

Editing also to blame - most the video had no ambient music during cooking . Chris looked like he misses his kids or has been crying all night . I don’t like to assume tho so I hope he’s okay and everything’s okay

[@kylegename1425]

So uncomfortable. There are several distracting elephants.

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

Elephants are endangered, please don't be so offensive and insensitive

[@jessavillegas6549]

@@FoodforThought12345678dsds huh?

[@dingx9455]

Chris is not a person, but a state of mind

[@jetizon]

I was looking for someone to discuss the food lol. now I have opinions on diced tomatoes

[@icechipz]

After reading the Vulture article, I'm really giving Chris the side eye now.

[@weatheredtome]

What did I miss?

[@HannahDRose]

??

[@MAlatinboy]

@@weatheredtome Vulture just did a profile on Sohla and she described the situation at BA in more detail. Here's the excerpt about Chris: About five months into the job, she says, management wanted to create a more junior position underneath her to do the cross-testing she had originally been hired for. “They really wanted to hire someone Black, which I know you’re not allowed to say legally, out loud,” she says. “And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” As she puts it, management didn’t want another “Sohla problem.”

[@larsvontrash]

I know right

[@user-bo1sl7gs9x]

@@MAlatinboy more proof that Chris is the GOAT

[@benjaminwashington9691]

I just want to say Chris introduced me to Timecop 1983 and I appreciate it.

[@Chef_PC]

And synthwave in general.

[@girder123]

*1983 though

[@ShadowChief117]

Wait no way he likes timecop? 👀

[@d02cjo]

Same for me, had to listen twice to get what he said in that episode then went to Spotify and have listened to them loads since then.

[@sarahheineman]

Chris: I've missed this All of us: We've missed you!

[@mariafernandacalderon7415]

Sounds about white!

[@NikkoTanGoogle]

Bon Appetit really has thick skin

[@katherinemoore3112]

So what I learned they do read the comments

[@tangosparks1111]

so they do read comments🤨

[@sunnyorange180]

@@tangosparks1111 lol

[@ddahlia3607]

why are people painting him as innocent when he was one of the core parts of the racial problems in ba. "he has a family" you think the poc who had to leave because of racism didnt??

[@SyafiqahSyafiqa]

And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” As she puts it, management didn’t want another “Sohla problem.”

[@tmrttrn]

@@SyafiqahSyafiqa quickly moved up?? she was the most uncharismatic and was getting the least amounts of views for the channel. she's just a jealous drama queen with an R-card in her pocket.

[@Felix-sg8vo]

Well actually Chris and Brad have kids and stayed. Carla has a husband who, when looking at their house and keeping in mind, that they live in NY, makes decend money himself. All other members that left have no kids. If you have kids and leave your Job without having smth lined up that is just irresponsible.

[@adriang3492]

@@tmrttrn lol she just got a show on Babish's channel and she's great and entertaining. She was finally given an opportunity to show her talent and she's great.

[@Dragonwing16]

@@SyafiqahSyafiqa lol edgy enough? she was legitimately underpaid and a lot of people were asking for her to have her own show.

[@brenna-h3z]

if you don't have homemade racism, store-bought is fine

[@peterpalmato467]

DECEASED ☠️☠️☠️

[@caroldsilva6262]

😂😂

[@theabjornsson2553]

Ahhahaahahaha

[@augustoballen7947]

Does anyone in the comment section care about the meatballs recipe? Cuz I do, those meatballs actually look amazing 👏

[@furiskykatt]

No. Not really.

[@rerun40807]

I'm stoked seeing Chris back on camera. He could prepare a bowl of cereal and give a like and comment

[@hxchanel]

I loved Chris, even loved this video, but after reading that vulture article I'm beyond disappointed. I knew the situation at BA was bad, but really Chris you were involved? And wanting to hire a "token black person" for an entry level position, but requiring them to have years of experience? Even though most of your non BIPOC chefs have little to no experience... That's messed up. You were one of my faves.

[@joshbrowsetits]

Don't forget most of the applicants were over qualified for the position, but they suspiciously couldn't find someone with enough experience

[@vanessar4141]

It's truly crazy to me that companies that are forced to diversity hire instead of allowing it to naturally occur are the ones getting the flack for it now. Go woke, go broke!

[@MsCdngrrl]

It was horrible what happened at BA - CN but I can’t lie, I’m so excited to see you back Chris.

[@thethingthatshouldnotbe7221]

Why is racism bad though?

[@SevdeLu]

@@thethingthatshouldnotbe7221 Is this a serious question or are you trolling?

[@thethingthatshouldnotbe7221]

@@SevdeLu I'm serious. Explain whats wrong with racism plz?

[@StarfireRobinCBR]

@@thethingthatshouldnotbe7221 I'll tell you why, even though it should be of common sense: because it's absolutely ridiculous to prejudge and neglect people by their skin color or nationality. Just because you are not white, you have less resources, less job opportunities, not allowed to have education, medical insurance, the right to vote, and you get arrested with extreme violence!! Just. Because. You're not. White. Let that sink in and you tell me why is not a good thing at all.

[@SevdeLu]

@@thethingthatshouldnotbe7221 Well great that you want to educate yourself. I respect that. The thing with racism against black people specifically is that it’s a construct of white people, created around the 17th and 18th century, where the white people decided they are of more value, so they could enslave people of darker skintones. That thought is still present. The ideal beauty standard is someone with light skin, blue eyes, blonde hair. Anything different and you‘re automatically less than. Of course there are the big things, that are not acceptable anymore, but racism itself is more than calling someone any racial slur. In BAs case they paid people of different races less. So you have white privilege: white creators got paid more, not because of there experience, but solely because of there „marketable“ white skin, names etc. Then you have microaggressions. For example me getting asked, is I can’t marry a white dude, because people are too lazy to learn how to pronounce my name. All wrapped in a joke, but still hurtful. All in all it is a system which degrades, undermines and hurts people who point blank just look different. So I want to ask you: what is good about it?

[@cammro]

well, it's over then lads, make sure someone sets up a post somewhere where all their solo channels or whatever group they moved into

[@tailbonetailbone9380]

Sohla has an incredible show on Babish's channel. Check it out, y'all!

[@theta682pl]

@@tailbonetailbone9380 she also has a show on food 52

[@elizaheathen]

i NEED claire to have her own channel with hunzi behind the camera

[@thatssoari3533]

@@elizaheathen Claire has a channel not with vinny! (she took him in after he got fired for voicing up his opinion). molly and Carla have their own Chanel’s now!

[@berendmuller1794]

such a wholesome chris we see here. 'yeah i slightly overcooked and undersalted my meatballs, but it's fine, we'll get there!'

[@aliddlebird]

‼️‼️‼️‼️ Everyone writing "so we're just going to ignore what happened" THE VIDEO WAS POSTED THREE MINUTES AGO??? If you ACTUALLY watch it, you'll see that Chris does address it. Smh.

[@pizzadoog]

People just like to be mad and stay mad

[@kwaddles7936]

pizza that statement in itself is so true

[@aliddlebird]

@@pizzadoog An overwhelming amount of people. Perpetual ignorance is just pure stupidity.

[@Golgiaparatus2]

Just like how in the last video, no one bothered to read the pinned comment before getting mad

[@y0utuberculosis]

chris isn't the guy to blame for all this tho. The people behind the scenes should be speaking up and going in front of the camera instead of being like "hey look, we have POC execs finally!" and "hey look, it's chris, and meatballs, you like those, right?"

[@ryanprebys8675]

My father died in July, and the BA videos combined my two favorite things... comedy and food. Those videos got me through so much over quarantine in the spring (when I first stumbled upon BA) and my father’s death this summer. I’m so happy to see Chris back but I miss the old crew so much. It’s like my favorite sitcom was recasted and it just doesn’t feel the same 😢.

[@cpotisch]

Agreed. And though I know it doesn’t count for much, I’m really sorry, and my heart is with you. ❤️

[@ms-luthor1813]

“And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” - Sohla

[@vedathipparthi1031]

Did he really say that?

[@aluminumcurtain]

@@vedathipparthi1031 yep. Chris was directly involved with the hiring process and had a part in running the test kitchen as well. He directly supported systemic racism in the company and doesn't deserve sympathy.

[@vedathipparthi1031]

@@aluminumcurtain Thats so disappointing. I wasn’t convinced with his reasoning or all the fluff he threw around in this video, but I didn’t think he’d be such a significant contributor

[@venusdeovaltine4752]

its in a vulture article titled Going Sohla

[@vedathipparthi1031]

@@venusdeovaltine4752 I literally just read it. So disappointing. So disingenuous

[@vanillapoptartts]

My feelings are so mixed about this I feel like a meatball.

[@sydneykarimi6344]

😭😭😂

[@anoushkawow]

The most relatable comment

[@chavem]

No offense, but I think this comment is a little bit flavorless... I think it just needs a bit more meat on the bones.

[@fadhilramadhani1847]

"The energy has been pretty good..." Oh Chris

[@cheer90099]

"the goal is to make a very homogenous mixture"

[@HufflepuffGirlx]

Oop 👀

[@eduardomanrique400]

Very bechamel-like

[@c.a.9814]

hahahahaha missed that one! but this whole video lacked flavor

[@KayteeLola]

@@c.a.9814 Jeeez leave Chris alone. Chris has always been a good dude.

[@shicker88]

Trying to ease us back in with Chris huh? Okay I'll bite.

[@badgeoshame389]

Fr. Love Mr. Morroco.

[@jemzzzzz]

LOL i choked on my water 🤣🤣

[@AtlCan_Dave]

I've missed you Chris, but I'm seriously disappointed with BA. No apology, just sweep it under the rug. Completely missed what everyone was furious about.

[@ThirstyCartoon]

Don't blame just bon appetit, this is a problem all the way up at conde nast - make no mistake

[@13yorkdukes]

Video is not through BA but Conde Nast.

[@TeamNevilleL]

We all loved Chris, but he was a big part of all the systemic problems going on here. I can't look him in the eyes anymore.

[@philharris7378]

thatswhy i downvote all videos until ba clears all they and we deserv it!!!!

[@jdruiz_]

this video makes me ✨uncomfy✨

[@spn200]

same dude

[@dianakozak9921]

So impressed that he kept his sleeves so clean while squeezing the tomatoes!

[@lskyes]

Solha's interview with Vulture "They really wanted to hire someone Black, which I know you're not allowed to say legally, out loud. And Chris Morocco directly told me he didn't like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes." ,.... "management didn't want want another "Sohla problem."

[@StefanLopuszanski]

What about Chris owning up to him not hiring certain people because he didn't want "another Sohla problem"?

[@Kali_Yuga_Surfer]

He's right for doing so. All those certain types of people do is whine.

[@mysterymanforu]

yea, they cause huge problems then play the race card anyway. best to avoid. they are doing it to themselves.

[@lauramipe2955]

Shola deserved to get paid fairly and express her concerns. But I agree that the way she did it selfish and put a lot of other members of the cast in a weird position.

[@frang2342]

@@lauramipe2955 what exactly did she do that was selfish I'm genuinely asking bc ppl are hella annoying these days

[@flan6449]

Laura MiPe she was selfish for speaking up for herself? Ok.

[@kayla5299]

IMAGINE hating on chris in the slightest bro. the problem with BA was never the hosts. No one ever had a problem with chris or brad or claire because they weren't the ones underpaying POC. CNE and Rappo were the issue. Theyre using chris to try to hold onto the fanbase because hes among the few beloved original cast that stayed on(Him and Sohla were always my faves)

[@tkaotic]

Sohla went to babish! She looks like she's having so much fun

[@Zveebo]

The rich white team members didn’t give a crap about the BIPOC staff until they went public with the discrimination. Up until then, Claire l, Chris, Brad etc were quite happy to take the huge amounts they were paid for each and every video. And even then, Chris was incredible lukewarm in standing up for his colleagues. No surprise he’s the first to take the dirty money. Screw them.

[@kayla5299]

@@tkaotic i know if luv them so much :)))))

[@ethanquirk28]

@@Zveebo ah yes, those millions of dollars they were taking for every 5 seconds they were on camera, which you know about because you’ve seen their paycheques and know what everyone was making... and of course all the white folks were omniscient to the point of knowing what everyone else was being paid too because wage is such a common thing to talk about... Or maybe you’re just projecting the image you want them to have onto them because you don’t want to like them

[@eleaj7954]

“They really wanted to hire someone Black, which I know you’re not allowed to say legally, out loud,” she says. “And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” As she puts it, management didn’t want another “Sohla problem.” (Through a Condé Nast spokesperson, Morocco stated that this conversation did not happen.) Vulture

[@andrewbaumann7730]

Where was this info?? Solha is with Babish now and I'm living for it (Thankfully a lot of BA ppl are on their own now, and I can't wait)

[@ARL21]

@@emma_clare Thank you! My husband and i were thinking the same thing about Sohla. She used this whole racial inequality to her advantage and only said something because she knew people would jump on her train. I feel like at this point she's milking it and still wants to hold on to her victim mentality because it's what works right now. Even though she could have said something before.

[@eleaj7954]

@@emma_clare and you're obviously white

[@eleaj7954]

@Hannibal B which ones? I just see yall being desillusional

[@momo82041]

He said she said. Sorry but she has no ground to stand on and I would bet he legally does.

[@kenzz9682]

Always here for Chris, never forget what BA has done, but I will watch this man make meatballs for his family all the time.

[@djooodie]

Who’s here after Sohla’s interview with Vulture?

[@johng.4711]

This is a fantastic and helpful recipe and a fun video. I didn't realize how much I missed Chris.

[@Steph_d_a]

After reading Sohla’s article in Vulture Culture, everything he says seems false and deceiving...

[@mysterymanforu]

she's probably lying or exaggerating at least.

[@abhish7622]

@@mysterymanforu Are you Chris?

[@c.a.9814]

even without reading the article, it seemed that way too (but now I want to go read the article)

[@delilahalpaca4793]

@@abhish7622 Are you?

[@okoman9568]

Everything Sohla says is the signs of a perpetual victim mentality. Good riddance.

[@petarradivoj219]

I miss Brad and his garlic crushing...RELEASE THE ALLICIN!!

[@PeachKeki]

Petar Radivoj I Wonder if he’s coming back as well..

[@troymann8892]

My heart will be shattered if Brad is gone.

[@petarradivoj219]

@@PeachKeki I honestly hope so because the fermentation station must be a mess by now

[@DerBlutenPat1348]

@@PeachKeki he is. Brad, Chris, and Andy are what's left of the Test Kitchen crew it seems.

[@heyryanisonx3141]

@@DerBlutenPat1348 what about Claire 🥺

[@speeddemon2262]

Good to see Chris again. Hope he's well.

[@niveknahc]

despite everything, I did actually miss Chris and BA videos.. just hearing the voice brings comfort.

[@yellow2146]

"They really wanted to hire someone Black, which I know you’re not allowed to say legally, out loud,” she says. “And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” As she puts it, management didn’t want another “Sohla problem.”'

[@Anyoneplease]

If I'm not wrong, all the content creators that stayed went on video strike until pay was equalised. So seeing a video makes me hopeful

[@kelsey4493]

The BIPOC who weren’t paid fairly and quit doing videos. CNE has made no changes. They hired new BIPOC and are probably paying them pennies.

[@DarkMaster706]

@@kelsey4493 do you know their salaries?

[@Zveebo]

All the BIPOC staff (and others) quit because no meaningful changes were being made. As a white man Chris was on a hugely lucrative contract so presumably has decided to go with money over principles.

[@Jhawk2711]

@@Zveebo how dare he not quit his well paying job in the middle of a pandemic?

[@escapist83]

@@Zveebo So nice to hear you're outraged on behalf of people of color when you know absolutely none of the facts.

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Yeah I came for the comments section, how bout you? But seriously nice to see Chris again after quite some time

[@castella352]

BA really has no soul. I guess they tricked us into believing that they did. That they cared about food and that they cared about people. But they don't. They care about money and that's it. I feel bad for the employees being used in this situation. It must feel awful being manipulated into pretending everything is fine, when everyone knows it's not.

[@NWinnVR]

Most of us never watched for any corporate loyalty. We just liked the on screen personalities. Screw BA, I was here for Brad's antics, Claire decent into madness reverse-engineering popular snacks, and the rest of the crew just having fun.

[@imannatasha3302]

@@NWinnVR trueeee i never cared about BA the channel. I care about the personality of the crew members. And the viewership will go to wherever they go

[@Users_rx]

Is it wrong though when people fall for that? Everything especially in this digital era is about money. And yes, that means us sitting in the other side of the monitor. If you think people who don’t know you care about you. Oh well.

[@mdfind]

It's so nice to see Chris again. This is what I needed today.

[@Gizmo20783]

BA test kitchen was my favorite thing on EARTH! It cured my depression and made me feel like I had a second family. I'm so disappointed that things will never be the same.

[@d.f.219]

Sry but what happened?

[@Gizmo20783]

@@d.f.219 Ummmm way too much to explain but there should be a KZbin video about it.

[@tilly2715]

I just realized we'll never have the whole gang together for a making perfect episode :( It was such a great dynamic

[@larsvontrash]

Chris is part of the reason why that happened so

[@peetky8645]

@@larsvontrash panties bunch much?

[@sergeel-mir1795]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss finally episodes are back!!!!!!! MORE BA PLZZZZ

[@GenericCommentater]

"While my colleagues were making less money, I upgraded to a new studio and moved to a bigger place!"

[@livlaughluv05]

I would like to say that BA and conde nast as a company were the issue, not the cast, and I'm glad that they had to come to terms for their terrible behavior and treatment of their employees. and I hope that the company has learned their lesson. BUT! I missed these videos soooo much and I was soooo happy to see a BA cooking video on my subscription page this morning! I MISSED ya'll! literally one of my fave cooking shows on youtube!WELCOME BACK

[@jeannie8262]

“And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” - Sohla

[@GeorgehPwnsJ00]

Chris Morocco trying to avoid saying he actively took place in racism at BA whilst saying everything is much better now and not being able to look in the camera once while doing so? Jeffree Star seemed more genuine in his 426th apology video.

[@c.a.9814]

BA should hire Jeffree Starr for a make-over

[@slushyislush5077]

Watching this feels like watching a man trying to continue his regular life after loosing his entire family in a horrible car wreck.

[@maxsong2688]

“And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” - Sohla

[@yukiov.4162]

BA video uploads. *grabs popcorn and goes straight to the comment section

[@MelanatedMickey2]

"guys don't judge Chris this is his job" Me: *searching for the Chris slander in the comments* 🧐

[@splodergirl1]

i literally cant find any??? wtf r yall on

[@kaideicakes]

@@splodergirl1 sadly its all on insta. its very supportive over here.

[@Redbeardblondie]

It was retroactively plugged into other videos and in videos showing Sohla specifically love.

[@gia5824]

It’s all over his Instagram

[@splodergirl1]

@@kaideicakes meh i dont feel bad

[@Meganc99]

I felt sympathetic to Chris until I read Vulture's profile on Sohla where she says Chris didn't like her promotion within BA and wanted to ensure that her (BIPOC) replacement would never be able to develop recipes at BA.

[@user-bo1sl7gs9x]

Because she strongarmed a promotion after a few months of being there by welding an online mob haha

[@mysterymanforu]

@@user-bo1sl7gs9x agree

[@otherwords1375]

@@user-bo1sl7gs9x The "problem" she was talking about began before the BA scandal was revealed to the public. She received her first promotion prior to the whole affair. You clearly don't know what you're talking about.

[@plurpleseven]

Hiring someone overqualified who wants to leverage into a higher position is a problem. While you have another great person on staff you have an additional person on payroll and an essential role left empty. Sohla accepted the position and wage initially, was unhappy with the increases offered her, and when she didn’t receive the wages she felt she was worth... she left. Perfectly acceptable, it’s just business. While this issue is larger and more complex, culturally we seem to happy with roasting a corporation in effigy without scrutinizing all the elements. Outrage and guilt are not great motivators for a cultural shift. Love, compassion and conviction are. Be persistent in the latter three and vote conscionably with every dollar you spend. Not just every 4 years.

[@janellio]

While also looking for overqualified experienced specifically black candidates. Anyone know white would have been entry level and anyone poc needed to practically have ten years experience for an entry level ion

[@sydneyca]

Lots of others have already said everything in the comments that I agree with so I'll say just one thing. I have missed Chris and the Morocco strong opinions (snark)! I'm glad to see him.

[@cdplayerjunkie]

I'm just so happy to see Chris. Sometimes during Covid its nice to see some familiarity. And I believe they will make positive changes, there's always growing pains.

[@aggiehjorth]

luv chris hate ba... we need more info. Three new bipoc staffers in a zoom-call doesn't impress anybody

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU,,DO YOU HAVE THE FULL STORY AT WHAT HAPPENED TO THE OTHERS?

[@seofra8252]

I know what POC is but what is BIPOC?

[@seofra8252]

Sohla is working with Babish Culinary Universe. They have a series called Stump Sohla.

[@dezertraider]

@@seofra8252 THANK YOU,BUT WHAT HAPPEN? THIS WAS GREAT AND VERY PROFITABLE FOR YT AND OTHERS,I NEVER HEARD WHOLE STORY

[@justme002]

@@seofra8252 Apparently it's Black, Indigenous, People of Color.

[@sony967]

Chris saying Umami was all i needed today.

[@jigglywiggly5930]

That was a hard turn talking about in retrospect and spending time with family, I was getting ready for a deep conversation about what happened. And then I realized he was talking about meatballs 😂

[@boogyuls]

I see a lot of commenters didn't read the vulture interview with Sohla that was published yesterday

[@friendo760]

Chris you and Brad get Clair on the phone and talk her into coming back to Bon Appetit 2.0

[@loiscelestial8173]

And also the others... I love them..and miss them😭😭

[@MichaelAlthauser]

I guarantee you that Claire is not coming back. She's made a statement on her Instagram and it sounded pretty final that she'd ended her contract and was moving on to different things.

[@ihatechemistryyy]

@@MichaelAlthauser nahhh she said that she wont post any videos until justice is served

[@MichaelAlthauser]

@@ihatechemistryyy Her statement literally says "My formal relationship with Conde Nast Entertainment ended in May of this year and I've decided not to continue the relationship. I'm going to do my own thing." That sounds pretty final to me. (Source: her October 6th post on Instagram @csaffitz.)

[@nivronnoc4182]

Idk how you got 13k down votes on this video, maybe about all the non cookery stuff or a lot of people dont like BA after... May? But, this recipe actually made the best meatballs I have made. And I have made a lot of meatballs. The mixture with a little bit of meat was clutch. I also made toast then crumpled it for breadcrumb substitute!

[@emmadegenhardt4251]

ik this is controversial and all but i’m just so happy to see these vids again bc they were the only thing that got me through quarantine

[@queenyeli]

Omg sameeee

[@roycevincentperez938]

I can't focus on the vid. Too busy reading the comments bcos I'm shocked about all of this. Glad you're back, Chris. Thank you for addressing the problem.

[@mattgeiser6476]

BA is back baby! so glad to see Chris (and Brad) making videos again.

[@justmitz9520]

Yes I headed straight to reading the comments but I also noticed Chris's kitchen looks different..

[@Rena-ej7vv]

It’s a studio.

[@adeallapashtica9003]

@@Rena-ej7vv it’s not a studio its his house

[@Rena-ej7vv]

@@adeallapashtica9003 3:28 “Are you just raiding the pantry at this studio?” It’s a studio.

[@arg.sherilyn]

He says right in the beginning that they rented a studio. It's a studio.

[@Rena-ej7vv]

@@arg.sherilyn Naaaa, his house just grew, it put on about a hundred sq ft of covid weight.

[@ShiroKage009]

Hosting the first video for BA to come back after what happened? Man. That must suck. I understand why anyone wouldn't want to leave a good-paying job in these times. I also understand that, after everything, one may look at the changes and think that the brand is moving in the right direction and choose to stay onboard to see the changes through. In any case, I hope this is a good sign for what's to come, even if Chris looks battered and shaken to be in front of the camera again.

[@maxsong2688]

“And Chris Morocco [the director of the Test Kitchen] directly told me he didn’t like how quickly I moved up, so he wanted to make sure this person would never be allowed to develop recipes.” - Sohla

[@PaxanSnow]

Omg!! Welcome back! And great to see it's my fav Chris