cooking myself dinner for the first time

[@sarahgreene6590]

This is like when your Sim is first learning to cook and they get that first lil skill bar

[@etta5487]

and accidentally set the house on fire. And then have an uncomfortable moodlet cause the food was bad. We all relate tbh.

[@worldsbiggestholdthegirlfan]

Etta that was Ben

[@lost_user8998]

OMG yes

[@oliviasue6884]

Sarah Greene I was just thinking that. 😂

[@Isabel-cb6wy]

She didn't drop the salt shaker in the food though

[@hannahg7004]

“The oven is ready but I am not” FOREVER MOOD

[@bulldozer8950]

The oven is hot but I am not. Ah the rhymes

[@BonjourIsHello]

i thought mikaela was being dramatic about never cooking a meal but then she said "doesn't 4 cloves of garlic seem like a lot of garlic?" and i immediately knew she wasn't joking.... always double the garlic mikaela. it's never enough garlic.

[@3starsburningbright]

564 likes and no replies so hi

[@CheshirelySmiles]

agreed omg whoever doesnt like garlic is a vampire

[@gabibaca4249]

Mikaela cooking for Kylie to become her new best friend

[@Ca_1021]

lmao

[@celooooooooooo]

💀

[@amanda-dh8oq]

*Owns fancy kitchen utensils* *Never cooks*

[@sophieo.4527]

Me: *Has crappy kitchen* *cooks all the time*

[@zoezr1]

I guess D cooks

[@dansorous]

She has a roommate

[@toffee2201]

It's for the a e s t h e t ic

[@pleatedskirts350]

@goldenmeasuringutensils

[@ashleyfischer]

when mikeala went sicco mode with the salt i panicked

[@ashleyfischer]

socially awkward potato sorry i’m dyslexic

[@omnia848]

@@ashleyfischer i am so sorry....i didn't know

[@omnia848]

@@ashleyfischer i am so sorry.... I didn't know

[@squirrel5325]

@@omnia848 سوسن

[@Sincerelylila]

Mikaela*

[@stephaniewojcik3758]

My husband just said to me, “She didn’t burn anything, she didn’t really hurt herself, and she didn’t set off the smoke detector.... she might be doing better than you!” 🤦🏻‍♀️🔥

[@KRLLXX]

Stephanie Wojcik 😂😂

[@KRLLXX]

This is when you say “and you can do better?”

[@misterpitters]

I was gonna like this but I thought it would be better to just leave it at 69

[@KRLLXX]

misterpitters it’s at 90 now

[@misterpitters]

RoseNatural damn better like it then. Me and my unrefreshed browser smh

[@JakeCuster]

*Olive Garden wants to know your location*

[@icantfinddory7901]

*Gordan Ramsay left the chat*

[@BooBoo-he3gr]

*Salt bae suggests you add salt*

[@unicornglitter7755]

Kkkk

[@christinagurl0522]

Mikaela: is it just me or does four cloves of garlic sound like a lot of garlic? Me when cooking: puts in 10 cloves I NEED MOE GARLIC

[@zoemoore9401]

IKR GARLIC IS NEVER ENOUGH!!!!

[@barborajureckova8172]

Truly... The recipe: use 4 garlic gloves Me: I don't know... 10 sounds about right... Ah, then there's only three left, let's use the whole thing.

[@sophiewhitham2194]

When you're family only use a maximum of two cloves...🤣🤣🤣

[@hililly3219]

Anyone else notice the help in In he microwave in the thumbnail lol

[@nickelpennybanks]

Lilly T lol not till you said that. It’s also in her pupils at one point in the vid when she zoomed in

[@imanalkole919]

HAHAHAHAHA that’s funny 😆

[@Atabcdefg12122]

Woah. I didn't realize😂.

[@dolldotcomm]

Lilly T b....but I’m Lily T😂😂♥️

[@_L.F._]

I did

[@elsypie9834]

*Me after I watch a marathon of Masterchef:*

[@Ana-pr8zq]

I have watched a whole season in 1 day with no break, and I have no tegrets

[@Freezmaz]

@Therese Sherwill now that's just false lol

[@Kingavarie]

_do people just have papers of parchment in their home?_

[@shadowpuppet222]

avarie isabelle yes mikaela, yes we do

[@_bee7627]

Lol no

[@oofoof7707]

Oof i do i bake pastries all the time so I could make shmoney✌🏼🥴

[@omniscient.nescience]

... Well yes but I use it for drafting sewing patterns

[@fionadepippo3905]

only a vegan would unknowingly use a cheese knife to cut vegetables

[@rubyhopxo]

*yES*

[@Gucciblackberry]

SAME

[@jordanhuntley4809]

Honestly I did that last night with the same looking knife; the veggies tasted fine 😭

[@aesthetic5884]

*_There’s a difference?_*

[@fridacolberg3186]

It's sad how much I can relate

[@Thekoolestkid602]

I do, in fact, have parchment paper

[@kittylover5222]

is your name actually Sarah

[@Thekoolestkid602]

@@kittylover5222 yes...?

[@nostalgia4467]

Sarah Elizabeth what omg woah really dude hahah that’s amazing phew

[@ScarletteSun]

I also have parchment paper. And wax paper too.

[@ErieRosewood]

Me too! I also have have printer paper!

[@hazeldodd7308]

When I saw you pour the salt in the water my jaw dropped and the "oh no baby what is u doin" meme played in my head.

[@melaniazihlavska4578]

Same 💀

[@melaniazihlavska4578]

But I was also laughing my ass off

[@salsasalsa943]

mikaela thats a *cheese knife*

[@ssnow08]

Love how ur avi fits ur comment hahaha

[@hilltschi]

So glad someone pointed it out haha

[@abigailc27]

lmao

[@Kitty-yh3je]

😂

[@mia-py7ul]

*trying to get on gordon ramsey’s pr list much*

[@liplock000]

sxmply.edxts lmaoooo

[@abigailc27]

what does he send, _spatulas?_ lol

[@Jezabella2002]

@@abigailc27 he sends lamb sauce

[@abigailc27]

Jp Lang WHERE IS IT

[@evaaa757]

sxmply.edxts trying to be funny much

[@devonspears4159]

honestly to be honest, I was high key judging you through this entire process, but the actual meal looks freaking gorgeous 10/10

[@goshgab]

when she “tossed” the tomatoes i couldnt stop myself from laughing. Girl u have to toss them with your hands, meaning you just ‘fold’ the tomatoes around until the oil coats all of them. I was HOLLERING throughout it all.

[@SylverScourge]

I wanted to cry cooking on a baking pan does different things than cooking in a frying pan.

[@looooveee9213]

We stan a responsible queen who knows that fire is dangerous

[@gaugegarner419]

She was like "DoEs GaRlIc HaVe ThE sAmE eFfEcT aS oNiOnS" and I was like "MaYbE yOuRe JuSt A vAmPiRe" the she said "veautivul" so yeah sis

[@Mugsie]

i thought it was viewtiful

[@Wackydopamine]

That pasta has more salt than beauty guru twitter

[@srad.]

*your editing makes this a straight up masterpiece*

[@kennedyl3642]

Gurl your using a cheese knife to cut a zucchini 😂😂😂

[@mariajimenez7030]

THERES A KNIFE FOR CHEESE??!?!?

[@yn6292]

I am Dutch and I can confirm that that was a cheese knife

[@ed3ne]

Only a vegan 😂

[@cool5408]

😐

[@JennaLovesPickles28]

There is no such thing as too much garlic, also there is no such thing as too much basil.

[@Nalanzazu]

There is however, such thing as too much salt.

[@xSarileinx]

Amen to both of you 😂

[@dinkledankle]

Except in cheese sauces. Never put garlic in cheese sauces.

[@kallibrooks4263]

Paul J nooooo cheesy garlic bread. delish. 4 cheese garlic pasta😍😍😍

[@goshgab]

italian and greek lady here, i agree

[@nicolascanselo5838]

I don't need a therapist anymore. I have Mikaela and Diana.

[@jo-du6km]

Naya Jade maybe stay with the therapist

[@irtimiz]

@@jo-du6km IM WHEEZING

[@nicolascanselo5838]

@@jo-du6km yes. Yes I shall

[@amberavendano4012]

CAN you please make more sims 4 videos , i love them

[@myalondon6195]

Amber Avendano yes please!

[@maggiemusic777]

*I'm genuinely so confused as to what you've been eating everyday since moving out*

[@Toowhitetohandle]

She probably follows the Shane Dawson diet: post mates with a dash of uber eats

[@abbey._.1558]

Andrea Carpenter THE SHANE DAWSON DIET💀

[@caelanes]

@@Toowhitetohandle Don't forget GrubHub, they're the ones who do Taco bell delivery

[@lauraandersen4634]

I honestly don’t understand how people can only eat take away

[@babygaga1100]

@@lauraandersen4634 we ain't rich for that

[@jorunne_]

just a classy lady, in her classy kitchen, cooking a classy meal. what more do i need

[@happy_lunar5362]

*and slicing with a cheese knife even though she is vegan*

[@batvviing]

i almost screamed when she put all that salt in the pasta water sjsjsjsh

[@savannah4229]

The straight up most underrated youtuber ever

[@scoobertdoobert3132]

Petition to rename this video "My thiccc cooking routine"

[@malialmao]

Scoobert Doobert yessssssss

[@mikadawsonn]

Scoobert Doobert THIS NEEDS MORE LIKES SO SHE CAN SEE IT

[@Nicole-qy5xs]

Scoobert Doobert Yes.

[@dianasomra75]

Scoobert Doobert you got my vote

[@hardcyd3r]

Yasss

[@Lucy-cp1zn]

We stan one (1) privileged clueless lady 😂

[@yourpaternalfigure]

rachel ray who? I only know Mikaela Long 😤😤😤

[@schonoso]

how do you survive as a vegan without cooking??? i am confusion, america, esplain

[@kyoujinkrista2]

America seems so different sometimes...

[@carbearr6093]

You can literally buy anything and everything here

[@COZMIC_RAY]

you can buy ready to go vegan foods at stores lol

[@maddip2951]

You are educated :p

[@agnes8158]

Hanna california!

[@emilysavy5283]

she protecc she attacc but most importantly she make a yummy snacc

[@fightmefairy]

Everyone’s first meal goes sour. You don’t get good at cooking until you’ve done it a ton and know what works for your taste buds. You honestly did pretty good especially with time management. If you ever wanted to keep cooking I say you might get real good at it

[@katekursive1370]

Not cutting your veggies with a cheese knife might help a lot!

[@vyelee]

tea

[@Tesserain]

*when the Sim version of you cooks better than real life you does*

[@Hopeyfish]

This would've made a great video sponsored by Hello fresh. What a wasted opportunity (on the companies part, of course). Also that last shot you included of the bubbles was so sweet and wholesome. We love you so much Mikaela.

[@jeepycar1]

Hopeyfish when I saw the title of the video I almost thought it was for sure going to be a hello fresh video. I feel like that would be really cool for them to sponsor her

[@aeivaouoi1635]

@@jeepycar1 but they don't have vegan meals as far as I'm aware, only vegetarian

[@LiveOutLoud87]

@@aeivaouoi1635 I think they have vegan now!

[@ritorocket]

mikaela: 4 cloves of garlic sounds like too much garlic also mikaela: [adds garlic salt]

[@celia5492]

i've been having a rough day today, and im on a mikaela binge. it's like having these wholesome, beautiful moments with a friend and, i swear, its the only thing keeping me together right now. thank you so much, mikael; for always spreading love and warming hearts

[@kendallkennedy4351]

i missed you bae ily

[@naynay2368]

kendall kennedy same

[@ssssxcc]

Same

[@funkyaquariuss]

*me auditioning to be Kylie’s new best friend:*

[@stephlvst]

i'm sorry but can we just take a moment to appreciate how beautiful Mikaela is? She's so prettyyyyyy i can't anymoreeee

[@imakillfishy2854]

Ikrr

[@tomashelgason9828]

I love her! She is absolutely adorable and stunning!

[@oofoof7707]

doombuggy123 exactly

[@oofoof7707]

We been knew💅🏻🥴

[@ejojpeg]

Well, her mother was a model

[@karina4747]

I can't believe this vegan cook book was literally like "bake some zucchini and tomatoes and serve with pasta" 😂

[@momakesvids5704]

Karina it looked good to me, not every dish has to be super complicated & she probably picked an easier one

[@youjustgotvectored3989]

Well not every vegan dish is super complicated. My favorite cookbook has complicated recipes and simple recipes. Like one of my favorites is literally fry Greenbeans in olive oil and then add some shallot and sugar.

[@emmadey8028]

I would love more cooking videos tbh... or maybe baking

[@Ruby-il5ff]

Emma Dey yesssss we need baking by mikaela

[@emmegriffeth9945]

Like D does on her channel! And she taste tests it!

[@sam.4922]

Hey, good job! I'm used to cooking so I expected to cringe all along but unlike some other youtubers you actually did pretty well! Well. Except for the salt. That's a lotta sodium

[@oofoof7707]

Be careful children thats a lot of sodium -vine reference

[@littleone.]

Oof Oof don’t u mean, chirren?

[@staisha7648]

Make merch that says “honestly to be honest”😩😍👏

[@izelto]

OMG YAS I WOULD HONESTLY TO BE HONEST BUY IT

[@staisha7648]

Izel Mendes ME TOO

[@emilydurkee8664]

The sound effects of you eating make me so happy

[@charlotteberry9997]

This was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. Mikaela, you’re such a sweetheart, omg

[@luciamendoza887]

*She is, hands down, the funniest KZbinr out there*

[@thathappyllamafilms]

Mikaelaaa next time put the tomatoes in the pan with onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar and oil and let it caramelize!

[@kingafederowicz2548]

Don't use that complicated cooking vocabulary, please. You are going to scare her out

[@cosmosisrose]

I love Mikaela, but do you really think she knows what "caramelised" means, or how to achieve it?

[@marissawilliams6962]

i’m sure mikaela can google what caramelizing means...

[@lynn4218]

I doubt she even knows what that means

[@kingafederowicz2548]

Umm.. sarkasm is too much?

[@avasealey]

Me and my best friend, Katie, have been watching you since vine days and almost all of our inside jokes are references from your videos or your vines. We both absolutely love your videos! And we text each other every time you post something to see which one of us got a notification first and to make sure we both see it. Your like, my favourite person and I just love you and your videos so much!

[@bubblegumplastic]

The only way to get better at cooking is by doing it :) You're doing great girlie

[@verom8657]

Can confirm. I used to only be able to make breakfast foods like pancakes and eggs but I started working at a cafe with a chef and cook who combined have like 60 years of experience so I've gotten alot better

[@esmej9899]

You had the perfect time to say YOUR DOING AMAZING SWEETY but noooo

[@bubblegumplastic]

@@esmej9899 I'd like to take this time to apologize to both you, and the community at large

[@brenda295]

what ur po box so i can mail u a box of parchment paper

[@vvivster]

LMAOOOO

[@minkia9371]

and a new knife that isnt for cheese

[@OhForScienceSake]

I felt this on an emotional level. 23 and can barely cook without getting stressed af while my bf is going to school for culinary arts 😂

[@Hay_deee]

sis😂

[@saraemmer5835]

Makes pasta once: “yeah so cooking just isn’t for me” 😂

[@JulsWTF]

I mean, if you fuck up pasta cooking is not for you, it is one of the easiest dishes to make. This recipe was basically cook some tomatoes and eat them with pasta.

[@saraemmer5835]

You good, b?

[@KatthyNgo]

I thought this was a hello fresh ad I thought wrong

[@MsRadicalReviews]

That was my first thought too!!

[@june-kr1eo]

When she said her friend got a religious experience from her grilled cheese all I could think of was grilled cheesus from glee lol

[@a.h.7797]

Gordon Ramsey be careful hun she is coming for ur brand

[@norajamieson7257]

Was I about to go to bed? Yes. Am I going to watch this instead? Also yes.

[@topturv528]

The adorable little “I’m scared” had me going “oh baby girl it’s ok” 😭

[@maddieb8933]

I love you Mikaela......but you are using a cheese knife for chopping and slicing and it is hurting my soul.

[@natlantismedia]

Hey, if it works then no harm! LOL

[@sadsnoop5548]

Therese Sherwill epic comeback

[@wiivi132]

Yes! God I love her but that cheese knife gave me anxiety.

[@Tonia14An]

@@doombuggy123 it's so that the slices don't stick to the knive. Less metal blade - less sticky surface!

[@postwhateverwhenever]

I WAS ABOUT TO SAY THAT LOL

[@krisisnkaos]

You don’t necessarily need parchment paper if your baking sheet is non-stick. It just makes for easier clean-up, as does aluminum foil. :)

[@Ruby-il5ff]

Mikaela: this pasta is salty Everyone with a little bit of cooking experience: yeah no shit honey

[@yarigranados]

Okay but can you please make a video of just drunk you speaking about the drama with Jordyn Woods?😂

[@nenavlogs9437]

Omg yesss😂😂😂

[@LizE1012]

I never knew I needed something so bad

[@anaisabel5875]

omG PLS

[@yllojyelhsa]

No

[@kaytlinlove5767]

No, our unproblematic queen would never.

[@graceleissner11]

13:17 me trying to reach the word count on an essay

[@daniellemhall1358]

As someone who bakes cookies to sell, I am feeling feelings. 1. This reminds me of when I just started. 2. I am so jealous of her measuring utensils.

[@zee9012]

13:18 When you try to reach the world limit on your essay

[@imanalkole919]

Zineb Elkettani HAHAAHAH same

[@emptyricebowl]

*honestly*

[@jillianbuckley5570]

PLEASE make more cooking videos, this is legitimately my comfort video and I’d love to see how you’ve improved over the years!

[@ghostboyss4331]

she probably would’ve drank the cooking wine if she had it.

[@eclipsehatake4887]

LMAO I love my girl Mikaela but TRUE

[@KarenMaria1313]

What’s wrong with that lol

[@ghostboyss4331]

Karen T nothing? it was a joke?

[@rubyhopxo]

*beautiful kitchen she never uses* I'LL TAKE IT! I LOVE KITCHENS FOR BAKING!!

[@taylorcall8640]

The pasta is ready but the tomatoes still have 9 minutes left! Honey the pasta can wait it’s ok to just hang out for a min

[@Milkpastasoup]

No one likes mushy pasta

[@eevil_weevil]

yeah i think if she had cooked the tomatoes longer the pasta might have been more ✨s a u c y✨

[@LukeAlexander]

wow such an array of emotions in this video: from the curiosity of u cooking for the first time, to the beautiful shot of the tomatoes, then the sultry scene of zucchinis

[@lalie9995]

I’ve Long-ed for another Mikaela video 😂😂😂 This wasn’t meant to be a pun but then it was

[@meredithm.3788]

Christabel Essien i applaud you for your effortlessness

[@Casssssieleigh]

Recipe : 1 clove of garlic Me : 15 cloves of garlic Anyone else? 😂🤣😂🤣

[@Ruby-ex9zy]

No i think thats quite unhealthy actually

[@Lina420blazeit]

@@Ruby-ex9zy u must be fun at parties

[@Ruby-ex9zy]

@@Lina420blazeit i dont go to parties but ok lol, and this was a year ago sohjghgjgjj

[@Lina420blazeit]

@@Ruby-ex9zy weird flex but okay

[@Ruby-ex9zy]

@@Lina420blazeit huh

[@mercedesgarciadelapenaprad3647]

I can't believe I just saw a video where mikaela doesn't get wasted 😂😂😂😂😂

[@TheMakeupChair]

Yay!! 🙌 your videos make me so happy!

[@wdymnobi]

your*

[@omothought]

your*

[@TheMakeupChair]

nobigreyss I actually went to put ‘you’re back!’ Give me a break it was 3am in Ireland and I was waxing my legs....

[@idsibitsi9847]

I got anxiety watching her chop her ingredients with a CHEESE KNIVE

[@lob.6064]

Mikaela’s videos always make my day better

[@abigailphillips73]

Cook your man a meal so that he’ll have two snacks when he gets back.

[@3bananas417]

or just get nachos

[@Notactive2222]

Abigail Phillips i did that but ended up eating it myself

[@lori-5106]

im glad that you experienced this experiencing experience ...

[@missmae8322]

I read the title and said to myself “YeP sOuNdS aBoUt RiGhT” Btw WhErE’s DiAnAaA?!

[@MrrKukkalaatikko]

Oh god the amount of salt she put in the pasta..,

[@velved2240]

siikli it said generous amount like what u mean how much 😂😂

[@sketchtheparadigmyork1217]

Okay but her dish being vegetables on a pan and boiled noodles really brings the concept home. Idk if she even oiled the pan and veggies

[@mayi6350]

I live alone since the age of 15 (turning 18 now yay) and I absolutely hate cooking it’s literally like war - there is fire, boiling oil and absolutely genuine danger someone help i am on fire right now

[@seylo3873]

How/why did you move out so early?

[@stephaniea1803]

Yes I am nosey too lol do tell

[@Beepb00p27]

I’m in the same boat, the part where mikaela gets nervous over the sizzling in the oven is me to a T😅 it gets better though and the independence of living on your own is worth it💚

[@ky-tz6bo]

you’re legally not aloud to move out until you’re 18 unless your parents give you to the foster/adoption system..lolll

[@mayi6350]

badloafofbread I’ve moved counties four times (from Russia to Finland and back and once again) and schools seven times in only five years, so when I was 15 I got really fed up with this lifestyle so we agreed that I could stay alone in St. Petersburg, can finish school there and when move to Finland once again. being “the new foreign kid” all the time was too much to handle, so it was kinda the only resolution. it all went well but I applied and got into my dream school in the capital city of Finland instead of the town there my family lives so now we are separated by a few hundred km once again. at least this time it is not a national border yay healthy family relationships :DD

[@summerwilkins6476]

Omg sis we miss you like if you feel the same

[@littlekay1695]

It took her more than 2 hours to put veggies in an oven and make noodles😂 I love Mikaela

[@zzq07]

*Where's Diana?*

[@jfye10]

Cutting vegetables, with a cheese knife, on a marble board that's for baking because using a knife on it damages the board...... I love you Mikaela 😁! Your video are 👌🏽top notch

[@roisineglinton4290]

Piss off

[@Elena-fu7jj]

I love that she genuinely laughs at her jokes

[@fizzymelt]

omg we stan a cooking mama

[@islaschaal9656]

Would you please do the sims 100 baby challenge? That would be hilarious with your personality!!

[@terrahessler312]

Yesssssss

[@ackkitsally]

I’m so triggered by the pasta dish.... why no sauce... like at all....

[@prettything6802]

😂😂😂 yes it is quite disturbing

[@skell0fy]

me: rich people that live in LA:

[@raedavis8266]

emma lol she doesn’t live in LA. She lives in Arizona

[@skell0fy]

Tori Rae Davis ooh i didn’t know that! i mean it still applies to the majority of youtubers anyway lol

[@tinyazn]

Tori Rae Davis she does? I don’t think so?

[@arissaclairebrown]

the overhead food shot towards the end was,,,, beautiful

[@keeram4363]

Ikr??

[@lauraking728]

I’m half Spanish half irish so knowing how to cook is a must in my family started making myself dinner at age 12 so to watch you struggle for 14:05 to make yourself a meal as a grown woman was just what I needed to make me feel good about myself so thank you Mikaela, big baguette energy queen 👑 xxx

[@phivu9526]

Bone apple tit Btw you can keep tomatoes at room temperature, they don't need to be in the fridge. This preserves their taste!

[@aeivaouoi1635]

But does it keep them as fresh as when in the fridge?

[@phivu9526]

@Iva Curkovic Well, I never kept them in the fridge. Where I live, vegetables are only stored in the fridge when it's summer, or when they really need it, so I don't know :D But I think it depends, maybe there is a difference of a few days of freshness.

[@mirandabroder4283]

Haha apple tit

[@kassandra5896]

Tomatoes are not supposed to be refrigerated because it changes their chemical structure, texture and taste. I have always stored mine in the fridge but I recently learned this. Now my unrefrigerated tomatoes taste great, lol. The only time I would refrigerate them now is if they are cut up or if I didn't use a whole one, etc.

[@ellypatron9648]

She’s literally an angel honestly to be honest