Cooking Challenge Sidequest: Use What I Have at Home (No Shopping Today, but Mandatory Weird Cans)

[@AtomicShrimp]

*Afterthoughts & Addenda* *Root Vegetable* - the greenish-buff knobbly vegetable in the fridge is celeriac - same species of plant as celery, but developed to form a large root. Tastes a bit like parsnip, but also has its own distinct flavour. Very good for soups. *All your sockets are switched on! With nothing plugged in!* - Yes, they are. On purpose. The switches are not primarily a safety feature (some socket designs just don't have them. Safety features aren't usually optional). The various (indeed, many) other actual safety features of the sockets and plugs make this safe to do. The switches are a _convenience_ feature - allowing an appliance to be fully powered off without unplugging it; for example my kitchen mixer has a bright LED on the front which remains on even when the device is not in use; the automatic nightlight in the hallway sometimes comes on in the daytime, in dingy overcast weather; when I go away for a week, I typically shut down my NAS, but it has 'recover after power outage' features that might power it back on if there was a momentary power outage; the switches on the sockets exist primarily for this reason; to isolate the power without unplugging. So you are more likely to see them in the 'off' position when something *is* plugged in.

[@dangibbons7732]

@@AtomicShrimp thank you for the reply. It was just more ocd rather than safety concerns. If it were my kitchen I would have to have them all in the same position. I quess we all have our quirks... Can openers and the way we cut toast🤔 looking forward to your next video 👍

[@marinahe4907]

That’s right! My TV got mind of its own lately, switches on itself, and scared life out of me. So I keep it plugged in but switch off socket to avoid that happening. The rest of my sockets pretty much as yours, some on, some off. Never thought about it, to be honest…

[@AtomicShrimp]

@@dangibbons7732 Several people asked the same or similar question, so you're not alone!

[@gonzo_the_great1675]

Worth noting that switched outlets are mostly only designed for isolation, not as service switches. So using them to repeatedly make/break under load will result in them arcing out. The switch on the appliance is intended and rated for routine use.

[@Zothaqqua]

@@marinahe4907 Is it a modern TV controlled by software? I would not put it past the advertiser-driven makers of that software to remotely switch it on and play adverts at you when they feel you haven't seen enough adverts.

[@flatoutflatbroke]

Only 2 minutes in and already we've got, a girthy carrot, oneion and the travelling spice kit. Mr Shrimp with these returning characters you're really spoiling us.

[@redacculous]

Always nice to see girthy carrot

[@emilyg1539]

@@redacculous Made my day!

[@collette3428]

It's Mr Shrimp and his JRPG party

[@Laralinda]

Thanks to Mike I now always have to grin when I see particularly large specimens of fruit or vegetables in the store.

[@PowerVegetal]

girthy carrot best reoccurring side character in the shrimpiverse

[@dof8406]

Hey Shrimp, just wanted to say that your videos make me feel a bit better. I finished my degree in England last year but had to go back home to Poland because my mentally, I wasn't doing great. I didn't know what to do with myself. I wanted to go back because of how much I love the country and the people especially but due to these mental health issues I ended up isolating myself and overstaying at home. That meant that, due to Brexit, I essentially lost the pre settled status and won't be able to live in the UK anymore. Your videos remind me of walking around the Tesco, the nature in England and the people (like you, you're a lovely lad). So yeah, thank you! (Also, admittedly I never cared about plants, mushrooms and such but now, thanks to you I find it quite interesting.)

[@Fluttermoth]

I don't know you, but I miss you! Trying to put politics aside, Brexit was a disaster for us all coming together and travelling freely, and the UK owes a huge debt to Poland for their bravery and help during the war, I hope you can come back one day, when all this hate is over xxx

[@dennett316]

@@Fluttermoth Well said...although you're more optimistic than I am regarding hate ever being over with in the UK. Too many higher ups actively cultivating it.

[@magi267]

I also love walking and would like to find mushrooms, I use a cane now. Don't get discouraged, politicians come and go. You'll get to be where you need to be. Stay healthy and keep watching this down-to-earth man and his exploration of our would one can or pebble at a time.

[@dof8406]

​@@FluttermothNo hate whatsoever from my side. Yes, it sucks but that's politics. Just happened at an unfortunate time for me. All the Brits that I've met were incredible people, including my ex who was from Yorkshire (best accent, but I'm biased). I'm trying to get myself together and I think Ireland is the next destination. Eventually I would love to end up in England again. Poland is doing better than ever and I would say that it's probably way cheaper than the UK and Ireland but I just love the language, architecture, nature and the people way too much to stay here. In the meantime, I'll keep watching Shrimp.

[@DLC-sy7pp]

Hopefully your mental health is better now. You're probably way better off in Poland than here to be honest. I won't go into politics but the UK isn't the best place in 2024.

[@Fluttermoth]

As a Cornish lass, born and bred, you can make a pasty out of anything! I 100% support your right to put whatever stuff in there you can/feel like! I will also confess to having made 'proper' Cornish pasties with chopped up, frozen burgers once or twice; in my defence, my kids requested pasties, and I was poor and a single mum, I had to to make and do, and the meat is the expensive bit!! They actually didn't come out too badly, all things considered :) P.S; I also get VERY annoyed with people looking for 'authentic' recipes for what is, basically, peasant food. When you're poor, you swap out ingredients for what's cheapest, available, or even just what your family prefers. There are no 'canonical' recipes for things like pasties, pizzas, hotpots etc!

[@PriyaPans]

That was wonderfully put.

[@theoriginalghostmanghostma2385]

Last para, 100% agree. The ability to knock together something tasty with what you have rather than being 'unable' to make this or that dish because you don't have xyz is far better than being a food snob 😂

[@davidsmeath4556]

Very well said….though as a Cornish lad myself, the sight of carrot going into a pasty did send a shiver down my spine 😄

[@roecocoa]

It's funny, my parents are both from poor/working class families, and they have *strong* opinions about what does and doesn't go in specific family recipes, down to specific brands and sizes of cans. It isn't even a belief that the expensive stuff is just better or whatever; it's "we have 7-ounce cans of diced chilis but I need 4-ounce cans of whole chilis to put in the blender to make your grandma's taco sauce."

[@theoriginalghostmanghostma2385]

@@roecocoa Italian?

[@zeterzero4356]

When Tolkien was figuring out who and what Hobbits were about, he was thinking of guys like you chief. Respect.

[@JohnDlugosz]

You may be more right than you think. Go back to the mid 19th century, and imagine a caricature of a cottage dweller in this part of the country. They would be even more self-sufficient then people today, partly living off the land in addition to whatever trade he plied.

[@Tyrob340]

I love the quote “it’s not burning it’s just in time” it would be cool if you did a cooking change where Jenny picked your ingredients to cook with like master chef but master shrimp

[@JohnR_ytbe]

Can cook, will cook?

[@PandemoniumMeltDown]

@@JohnR_ytbe Can cook, will travel.

[@steviegallagher1801]

MASTER SHRIMP i love it!

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

Ooh that would be cool

[@leahwilton785]

I've started getting a box of second grade produce every couple weeks. Thing is, I don't get to choose the produce - they just give me what they've got. I think im a pretty decent cook for a young person (which is to say, I can follow a recipe). But ive been embodying your spirit more when they give me weird combinations of produce I don't know what to do with. You are a lovely role model, mr shrimp

[@audieswatchingthis]

"This video is longer than usual' yet I would watch your videos no matter how long they are. Thank you for the wonderful content ❤❤

[@May-gr8bp]

I'm old fashioned and I prefer long-form youtube videos, 30+ minutes. Atomic Shrimp makes particularly relaxing videos.

[@dorindamiddleton5418]

One time in an old cookbook, I found a chapter called, “The Cocktail Hour .” It had a recipe for Olives in Pastry. The pastry was made from flour, butter, and hard cheese. No measures given. Once mixed, you take a small chunk of pastry and form it around a stuffed green olive. Then bake until crisp. My dough was too crumbly to hold a shape around the olive so, with great trepidation, I added a little water. I was a very young housewife new to cooking. These were one of the best recipes! So tasty! I make them for church potlucks all the time. I just don’t tell them they come from “The Cocktail Hour”! Learning to work without a recipe is one of the greatest gifts you give to your audience. Thank you!

[@Maria_Erias]

I adore this challenge because it addresses a specific problem I think everybody faces: buying up several new cans of *something* that looks tasty or is a fantastic deal, only to have it once and decide it's really not to our liking. And then the rest of the cans sit forlornly on the shelf for months, even years, until we finally work up the gumption to finally do something with them.

[@thekingwhostitches]

If i do that i just take the spares to a food bank

[@Maria_Erias]

@@thekingwhostitches My usual go-to is some kind of casserole. With the right ingredients, a good casserole can hide many sins.

[@degariuslozak2169]

College life feels like this sometimes I once went a whole week making all kinds of onion rings. Some of them weren't even made from onions

[@moonloversheila8238]

😂

[@SonorianBnS]

how did you make them? i imagine you weren't deep frying on the regular in college

[@chezmoi42]

Sooo, nonion rings?

[@corvus4758]

Hey shrimp I just wanted to say that I’ve been going through the hardest time in my life recently and your videos are really what’s kept me going seeing a new upload pop up from you is the most exciting thing in the world you are funny and entertaining and I love the educational nature of your videos I cannot thank you enough for the endless joy your videos have brought me 💜

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

I hope things chill out for you and get easier soon

[@robertinogochev3682]

The hardest time so far.

[@Miranda.T]

At 53:33 your onion slices in the soup say literally HI :D

[@Flash-sr8hm]

Last month i had an unexpected medical bill, plus a not small vet bill, plus a hefty mechanic bills. So my budget challenge for me for this month is to not go shopping until i have used up everything i have in the pantry and in my fridge/freezer. I have a veg garden which makes this a bit easier, but it really is a good exercise to go through every so often, just to teach yourself to not be wasteful and to use everything you buy. Im in australia, so its broad bean, beetroot and swiss chard soup for lunch today. Never had that combo before. 😁

[@JohnR_ytbe]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@mustwereallydothis]

How did the soup turn out. It looked like a tasty combo

[@Sara-xc9xo]

Good grief, the genius of your little spice can for camping. I've never thought of this before. I'm stealing it. When camping with small children as I do, the simple thing really can help ❤

[@dianefields6056]

It must have been very satisfying finding the container that housed those containers so snugly.

[@wendywarren5756]

@@dianefields6056 He made a video of when he put together this nifty little spice kit. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYGxoK2pl7WtprM He also made the box out of two tins and made a video of that too! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZClemCqeLuBhZo

[@jimmy75256]

Only thing missing is the apples from outside the doctors office ( I know it is no longer an option since you moved ) and the single mushroom which in 2020 you said never pay more than 3p a mushroom

[@Verethill18]

Oh right! I'm happy that mr shrimp lives almost next door to me now, but I do still miss those apples in his videos 😩

[@dansharpe2364]

You finally did a challenge using tinned dog food!

[@raizab.1837]

😅

[@WreggGallace]

Your dog is absolutely gorgeous. She makes my heart melt every time

[@dianacfleming]

I've been doing a small scale version of the American 'pantry challenge' (where you just live off foods in your pantry or freezer for a period, basically to clear things out). It's been really helpful in using up bits and pieces that I've forgotten about. The first time that I did it, I was shocked to discover that I didn't have to shop for 10 days straight, I had that much stuff squirrelled away without realising it.

[@Pytchblend]

“Why a spoon, cousin? Why not an axe?” “Because it's DULL, you twit. It'll hurt more” (from Robin Hood Prince of Thieves 1991) .

[@kathimorrical9912]

Alan Rickman, we miss you!

[@kimvibk9242]

Thanks - I was wondering about that.

[@moonloversheila8238]

I did wonder!

[@philrobbie1670]

i wondered too, and now im a bit disappointed in myself, that was my fave movie as a kid

[@johanneswerner1140]

One of my favourite quotes! And I think Jill Bearup did a critique of fight scenes in that movie, that is, the fight scenes are in the movie and Jill is not, but rather analysing it from the outside

[@radiansaphir]

Cooking sidequest, foraging, AND weird stuff in a can redemption all at once? You're spoiling us Shrimp! 🥰

[@AlienZizi]

i can feel how excited you are about your tomatoes and i am excited for you and with you

[@semomonkey]

I feel like an over hanging apple branch is fair game!

[@jonahschwab]

Not relevant to this cooking video, but I just wanted to say that as an American currently studying for a semester in Ireland, I always hear the music from these videos in my head when I'm at Tesco

[@MarketaSusilova]

I am feeling quite down (chronic illness) and I was rewatching your old cooking challenges. I am happy to see a new video, thank you.

[@witchysam4273]

I do the same. Also chronic illness warrior xx

[@charlotterogerz]

Nice to see the designated kitchen areas in their fully-functioning glory. Perhaps it's the editing, or perhaps I'm reading too much into in to it, but in this video I can sense the optimised efficiency. I hope it's bringing you joy and the new kitchen was worth it!

[@jhonbus]

I think that the "economy" on those economy burgers is one of those words that has a specific meaning in the context of food labelling. For example (and I'm just making the details up for the example) the terms "Beef Burger", "Burger", and "Economy burger" are separately defined categories within the relevant regulation, with different rules about what they can and/or must contain. Say, >80% beef for a "beef burger", between 50% and 80% for a "burger", and at least 40% beef for an "economy burger"

[@evancoutts9658]

I loved this challenge Mike. I think its more grounded in reality with less constraints! The "girthy carrot"does give me a grin every time. Thanks!

[@derrmeister]

47:07 peak editing! it was so smooth I couldn't help laughing

[@SheyD78]

That pizza crust looked better than the one I got from a gourmet pizzeria last night. Well done! Loved the reference, R.I.P. Alan Rickman.

[@Oduvany2001]

as a person who only started living on their own a few years ago I cant express how much your videos help me with my attitude towards cooking I may not be able to re-create some things you cook because of ingredient availability but I noticed that cooking and figuring out what to cook (especially on a budget) became much, much more enjoyable even after long workdays I used to try to figure out the quickest meal to cook that would last the longest but now cooking is an exciting activity to do in my free time

[@countesscable]

I would have snaffled those apples!!!! It’s absolutely foraging in my book. I recently saw an apple tree over hanging a car park and collected loads of windfalls and made chutney, jam, apple tart and a huge apple crumble.

[@heidiaussie5023]

I do love watching your videos. They were a real help to my family in 2020/21/22/23. You’re about the only channel my husband & I both enjoy. Thank you. The occasional ‘side quest’ in the future would be most welcome.

[@anidnmeno]

3:40 if watching Shrimp forage bores you, why are you still here?

[@DevinMoorhead]

Its good to see the cast of characters back in action. I was wondering if spice kit had retired but am glad she hasn't.

[@stonefly514]

Easily my favourite channel on KZbin! Nothing ever doesn’t interest me at all! Keep it up Mr Shrimp! Long time viewer here and you always bring joy to my day!

[@KamiJ-xx6qm]

Watching your foraging videos makes me realize that is is a true miracle that I have survived to adulthood - as a city kid, when visiting grandparents in a small village, I would run wild, eating random green stuff growing near local stream, having absolutely no idea what was what o_O

[@ianmurphy9955]

Shrimpception! A weird stuff in a can, foraging budget recipe video, excellent.

[@autumnchandler9360]

The motto for this serries, has been, and always will be..."Well...cause, it's what we've got..."

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

I keep my kitchen well-stocked too. I always have some "just in case" ingredients so if i get snowed in or it gets close to payday and I'm broke, i can make a substantial, satisfying meal. Spices, legumes, and grains can make a huge difference on your worst days.

[@Danny.._]

i love the "cheating is allowed" rule😂

[@jonathanlloyd9348]

I love you man. Mad love from a South African who's parents came here from Wales. Something about your ways of engineering basic food into something special reminds me of my long lost Daddo. You blow my mind in how you manage to follow your passion for nature and the basic joys in life. I've been with you for years and the little bit of your story I know is still inspiring me to stay on this planet. Thank you Mr. Shrimp

[@gavinhammond1778]

Skip the foraging? Why are you here if you'd skip the foraging?! Ofc in the Shrimp tradition do as you please, but there's no way I'll be skipping 😊. Thanks for the content.

[@azurehanyo]

I was just about to say this!

[@lunab541]

I often skip the foraging unfortunately, the handheld camera makes me nauseous. That means I often skip nature walks and the excelent gravel survey series

[@gavinhammond1778]

@@lunab541 This had never occurred to me, thanks for sharing 😉.

[@sokjeong-ho7033]

While I believe that Mr Shrimp's videos are excellent, his person fills me with such unspeakable rage that I cannot be trusted not to do harm to myself or others. As such I have to skip any sections in which I am worried he may appear.

[@philrobbie1670]

@@lunab541 i never skip the foraging, its my favourite bit, but i sometimes have to skip beach scenes as it causes anxiety, cant really explain why, im not afraid of the beach, i just have some kind of undiagnosed anxiety disorder and all sorts of odd things can trigger it.

[@rileysimmons9886]

The "pasty" and "pizza" were both very imaginative solutions (and looked tasty, to boot). If nothing else, you're a resourceful man!

[@jerrybosify]

When you were going through the rules I just kinda mumbled "god, I love this channel", so I thought I would say it out loud: "I love this channel". Thank you for providing great and thoughtful videos.

[@justinmarrington8039]

I’ll never go so far as foraging to eat, I just don’t trust my eyes enough. But these foraging and plant-identification videos have been a beautiful introduction to a new hobby, thank you! The hand-drawn plant-identification guides are so beautifully-drawn. If you ever find yourself in Inverness, Leaky’s Bookshop has a large collection of original, early 19th century botany drawings for sale in their collection. Some of them quite reasonably-priced for beautiful objects from a long time ago.

[@oz_jones]

It takes time. Good luck with your hobby, it's tonsvof fun!

[@Jhud69]

Loved the entire video but especially the pizza segment - this is genuinely one of the most authentic pizzas. It annoys me how hoity toity people get about pizza nowadays, when it’s a dish that predates tomatoes and other ingredients it is associated with nowadays. Original pizzas were often just flatbreads with fermented fish, or even rose sugar and such - „neapolitan pizza” was basically just an invention because tourists didn’t like other authentic pizzas. If you ever have dates, definitely try putting them on pizza with some meat - delicious. One of my favorite pizzas is also butter instead of sauce with just a bit of sharp cheese and good quality mushrooms.

[@JennyPlunkett]

I just love your videos so much, especially the cooking challenges. Your voice and demeanor calm me and I enjoy listening to your videos in the background of my day to day life ! ❤️❤️ please keep making videos for a long time 🥰

[@ampix4669]

As a highschooler, this videos make me excited for what Ill be able to cook when (or If I manage) to move out, since Ill eat practically anything

[@noahlawson8256]

I remember having a similar thought while Watching Mr. Shrimp in my high school days. Since living on my own I can confirm that following this philosophy makes cooking and grocery shopping endlessly rewarding, although unfortunately the realities of life sort of necessitate prioritizing convenience over creativity a lot of the time...

[@TheScotsfurian]

I really like the one cheat idea, long as you aren't using it to just screw the whole challenge and order a big mac or whatever it just allows you to make nicer things and be more creative

[@JohnR_ytbe]

Actually the big Mac thing might be fun, just to see what he makes out of it!

[@philrobbie1670]

did i miss it somehow, or did he not use the cheat?

[@JohnR_ytbe]

​​@@philrobbie1670It was yeast at about 33 mins

[@NoName-no6zl]

That pizza looks great!

[@ninjawolfgame]

i really wanna pet Eva. she is a good doggo and deserves the world. something im not sure shrimp agrees with but still.

[@ds_e5202]

You’ve done a vegan challenge before, perhaps an allergen free challenge or something. A suggestion for a future challenge could be only getting things from the ‘free from’ section (or equivalent) of the supermarket and nowhere else. A budget may not be suitable as the options are already limited, but it could be in the style of ‘Just buy the cheap-ish things’.

[@AtomicShrimp]

Just Buy the Free From Things! I'll add this to the potential ideas list. Thank you!

[@moonloversheila8238]

Yes, that would be interesting. I have several food allergies and intolerances - most inconveniently dairy and soya.

[@nicolajoannerolfe9463]

A perfect Friday evening viewing! 🇬🇧🇮🇹🫶🏻

[@josephhoag2366]

The apples hanging over the fence were absolutely fair game. It's not as if you climbed over into someone's back yard and stole them.....C. H.

[@AtomicShrimp]

Yeah, I think most people who have apple trees in situations like that would be fine with people taking the fallers. It's clear nobody was collecting them up.

[@wendywarren5756]

Mike, I just love your videos, and I especially love the plan for this one. I haven't even finished watching it and I already know I'll enjoy it. It's like a special Easter egg video for your regular viewers with all the recurring characters: One-ion, girthy carrots, foraging, weird stuff in a can redemption, cooking challenge, your spice kit, weird bready things... Yay!

[@stevecunningham2759]

In US midwest farm country the thorny plant is called jimson weed. In fertile soil it can grow several feet tall and branched like a tree even in a short growing season. The stem/trunk is hollow but the outer part is very tough. Each of the 'fruits contain a huge number of seeds distributed as the pod splits into segmented parts.

[@countesscable]

I love both foraging and cooking videos, so this was absolutely spot on. More please!

[@TwoCatsInLondon]

I was actually thinking recently it could be fun to do a challenge where you make do with what you have on the day you'd usually go grocery shopping (kind of a making what you have stretch just a little further than it's intended to). This side quest is pretty similar to that, and it looks like a success. Glad Eva liked the toast, that's the most important of course!

[@liserjones8465]

I often wonder if Jenny is away when you do these videos haha

[@AtomicShrimp]

Yeah, she was visiting relatives the day I made this

[@magichatter69]

Here are some things that this video has prompted me to research: - The burgers are no longer made in Yorkshire, possibly now in Corby; - Comparing the ingredient list of the current tinned burgers with the version in the previous AS video, the main difference seems to be that pork/chicken connective tissue is not mentioned in the newer version; and, - Based on the Bank of England Inflation Calculator, the burgers should now cost £1.30 rather than £1.50.

[@1kreature]

Great to see the use of fresh veggies from the garden! Here I've been juicing apples like there is no tomorrow! 250kg apples from a single tree. What a great year! Plenty of apples for both hard cider and pasteurized juice with lots of apple pie!

[@azteclady]

It's all about creativity in the kitchen, isn't it? People who cook for pleasure generally will manage better than those of us who...well, don't find pleasure in cooking. I do envy the abundance of tomatoes!

[@bugra3sby]

I saw a container of "Yayla Kaymaklı Yogurt" (a Turkish brand) on your counter. There was "Greek Yogurt" in your refrigerator. Turkey and Greece are two countries that are constantly at odds with each other, and even though they have had wars in their past, I think they would be good neighbors. They also argue with each other about food all the time. Since both countries have shared a common geography in their past, it is natural that they are similar in terms of food culture. I will not ask any questions. I just wanted to write a comment like this. Also, if I remember correctly, 1.5 years ago, you made "Lentil Soup" after the earthquakes in Turkey. I was also someone who lived in the epicenter of that earthquake. When you shared something like this to attract attention, my eyes filled with tears. Thank you.

[@BeesAndButtercups]

The perfect video to watch while I make and enjoy some giant puffball cutletts! I should probably thank you Mr. Shrimp, since you are partially responsible for me now enjoying foraged delights on a regular!

[@chezmoi42]

Oh, yum, they're like the angel cake of the fungi kingdom. I slice and fry them and freeze the excess. Lovely stuff.

[@AbdulMunimKazia]

I like how even though this was a significantly easier challenge, in the spirit of the challenge you still made something interesting and experimented with the ingredients.

[@ohkaymo]

thank you for the explanation of land sharing - it's so foreign (in both literal and figurative ways) to many anericans particularly. it's nice to imagine how minds are being opened about different ways of life, and one can only hope those minds continue to wonder how to make life better for themselves and their communities outside of their national norms

[@cheriblossom983]

The wholesomeness is great. I love these videos❤❤❤

[@esvedium]

I'm a big fan of making "What have I got in the house today" soups, so this is a great video, right up my alley!!

[@persontypething]

"When I kneaddddd you...." We defnitely "knead" you Atomic Shrimp - you never fail to raise flagging spirits and help even seasoned cooks and fledgling foragers find something new to try out...I'm very envious of your prolific tomato crop. Remind me to get my raised planters primed for some tom growing action next year! Bravo on the pizza - there's Definitely a place for cheddar on a pizza

[@sigilpaw]

i am sure i've said this is another comment but i'll say it again, it is so fascinating watching your forage work as an american fan of warrior cats (which takes place in what i now Know is the uk). between the completely different region and the fact that i don't live super close to much wildlife anyhow, seeing so many names of plants i recognize On Camera is almost like finding out dragons actually do exist 😂 as someone else once said in your comment section, to an american, your content is just subtly exotic in the regional differences and i Eat It Up everytime!! i had a terrible day at work today and just your voice has already calmed me down so much. i love and appreciate your content shrimp 💛💛

[@leftinregret]

really missed the cooking challenges! thank you for blessing us mr. shrimp 😋

[@crauldrachinasvladington6663]

You taught me about the joy of improvized cooking, using what you've got, and gambling on ingredients. Thank you!

[@rachelwoodcraft3783]

I liked this side quest! I often struggle with what to do with the random ingredients in my fridge and pantry when I really don't feel like going to the supermarket. This provided a little inspiration!

[@handfulofbutterflies1]

The randon Robin Hood Prince of Theives quote made me smile from ear to ear. It's one of my all time favourite lines from any film, and it was beautifully delivered by the great Alan Rickman, a wonderful pretend villan, who saved that film from Kevin Costner and Christian Slaters terrible 'English' acceents. Great video as always Mike, thank you

[@Seattle4lyfe]

Unfortunate the blackberries weren't use in the video. Hope the Blackberry pie comes soon.

[@May-gr8bp]

Blackberries keep well in the freezer for many months and I tend to use them for crumbled, pies, or added to yoghurt.

[@ragaya3043]

Slayy I love your videos they inspire me to cook creatively and not just follow recipes :)

[@thecarrieshot6411]

Always watch, ever since the 1 pound videos were around. Its always so interesting how different you store stuff there. Sometimes wish it was possible to do foraging around here

[@MultiDemo007]

Certified classic. Love this series so much, dont know what I would do if you stopped!

[@spellenberg]

Interesting as always. Here in Denmark i would class it as "hyggelig".😊

[@brbliss011]

cheese stirred into beans is about the limit of my cooking abilities. appreciate the videos all the same

[@lovehansel]

I smile.on all of these videos. Thank you and have a great day.

[@singerofsongss]

I, for one, would love to see a Red Campion survey next year. You sold me by pointing out that gorgeous vivid pink color that doesn’t really show on camera. What a great color.

[@WindsweptCanadian]

Wow! Such a useful video! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge,wisdom and humour. You nailed it! 🔨

[@Kistopika12]

Been watching Your videos for years now. I was always fascinated by the challenges You do. You insipred me so many times, to try new things and be "innovative". Its been a year since I purchased an air fryer and honestly I make 90% of my food in that. It would be interesting to combine a 5 pounds challenge with an air fryer.

[@Talmorne]

I'm super intrigued to see what meals you can come up with just using things out of your garden/foraging with your travel pack of seasonings.

[@kathimorrical9912]

I always thought that when a dog licks their lip after being fed, thats THANK YOU! In canine. Eva said thank you after the morsel of 'pasty'. Love the long vids, and all the others, as well.

[@bk14biker]

I used to love tinned burgers when I was a kid. I haven't seen them in the shops for years. When our family hit hard times, my mother had to get a job to make ends meet. I became a latch key kid, so stuff in tins was ideal for me to get a hot meal that didn't take any skills to prepare.

[@Jackalgirl]

Not even a minute in, and I am already laughing like a hyena. The first two items having such an...uh...infamy already. This is brilliant!

[@Jackalgirl]

Bonus Alan Rickman quote!

[@felisazure1820]

So impressed you were able to find so many uses for all the little things you had. The dinner pizza and soup looked very good tbh.

[@dees3179]

Loved it as always. You did so well. Thanks for the random Prince of Thieves quote. I went to see it on the day it came out here, it was my birthday. I had never been to a first day show before. Rarely ever went to the movies at all, and I felt so special. I used to know the entire thing off by heart. Alan Rickman had all the best lines….including his very best one, ‘you, my room, eight o clock tonight, you, eight thirty…………..and bring a friend’. Brings back some excellent memories. That was such a brilliantly written bad guy character. We still quote the blunt spoon thing at each other! As well as call off Christmas. It’s become lore. I think you accidentally invented a new challenge category as you were talking about that pizza. You said something like ‘pizza with none of the right ingredients’. So what if that was the game. You have a dish you must make but it all has to be substitutions from standard ingredients. I love your inventive brain, it’s a dream to watch. And I’m glad Eva is keeping you on track making sure you are paying your toast tax, even if you had to do it by substitution, can’t have you getting in trouble……

[@lincthesinc2703]

Another terrific watch. Been on a rewatching spree of all the budget videos the last few weeks.

[@moxiequz]

I really enjoyed this. I love the idea of using less than perfect ingredients ("economy" burgers) and making interesting, unexpected dishes out of them. I'd love to see more of these side-quest challenges using other Weird Stuff in a Can entries - good, bad and indifferent ones.

[@Rainbowtree3]

Love your videos! Love your dog! I'm pleased she had a little taste of your creative cooking.🐕

[@FishyBoi1337]

As somebody who hates food waste, I would love to see (literally 2-3 seconds long if that's what you find is all that's necessary) clips of you using the stuff from these challenges! I love making leftovers soup at the end of a week or when cleaning out the freezer or something. Just seeing a little snippet of "Hey, I was making dinner tonight and realized this little bit of leftover x would be perfect! *Plop*" would make me a very happy boy! (a small boy? no, surely...)

[@KellyS_77]

You gotta love a well stocked cupboard :) I own a pressure canner. In theory I could can (put in a jar) burgers on my own. They wouldn't look like that though. They'd probably have the same texture though. Tinned or jarred mince (even burger patty shaped mince) is always a little squishy and soft.

[@Samuel1836]

Very happy to see a cooking video from my old favourite, I posted a comment on of your other excellent budget challenge videos over a year ago stating how I am stuck in hospital in a bad way and watching your videos were genuinely the high point of my day (probably the whole week) and that they really boost my spirit and make me smile. Well sadly I’m still here and am actually a bit worse (I won’t go into detail as I’m not after sympathy) but I’m very pleased to report that your videos still have that same affect on me and i am really happy that I can watch this tonight, Mike thank you so much for being so dedicated to your uploads and I just wanted you to know how appreciated it truly is. I hope you and Jennie and Eva are all well and I can’t wait for the next upload, please take care my friend! - Sam, Northern Ireland. 😊☢️🦐

[@bethwaltz2607]

Landed in a hospital bed, I, too, found escape not only in Atomic Shrimp videos but also in Mike's world view, i.e., "What would the Shrimp do, were he in this situation?" * Another escape hatch is to be found in watching all 20+ seasons of Time Team, free on YT.

[@saidchammas]

Please look into mallow leaves in the context of levantine cuisine. They are boiled and blended then served with chicken and rice, often a bit of crispy pita and onion/vinegar toppings

[@TheMorningIWokeUpDead]

I like your new kitchen! also very nice looking tomatoes, my tomato batch kindoff didn't happen. but the herbs bloomed this year! just made oil out of the rest fresh ones because winterfrost. Also I'm trying to grow a avocado tree with two little ones, I'm going to mutilate them a lot. trying to make a big intertwined bonsai from them.

[@SjmB1988]

Please, please do something wirh acorns! I've always wanted to give it a go but not been brave enough, please inspire me to finally be bold 😂 love your cooking challenges 😊

[@chezmoi42]

I'd have said it's awfully fussy and tedious, but after watching the Chesil Beach videos, I have no doubt that it's right up his alley.

[@beccacoleman498]

Love your little garden. My greenhouse went absolutely nuts with cherry tomatoes this year, and my 12 yo loves them its the highlight of his day to go and pick some and eat them.