A Cook's Greatest Enemy [Series Finale]

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[@FrenchGuyCooking]

"Salut" !!! The fully detailed recipe is available here : bit.ly/meatballmad

[@ginspritzer7515]

Alex good stuff!

[@aaronlumbao5676]

That video was bloody mesmerizing. Love the message.

[@ecksdee7128]

@@aaronlumbao5676 SIMP

[@aaronlumbao5676]

@Daniel Tye reported for hate crimes

[@andrealuchangco9379]

@Daniel Tye oh wow thats so interesting but i think no one asked

[@tomf3150]

"A recipe has no soul" Laughs in pastry !

[@GregoravAasgard]

It's easier to compare a recipe with a sheet of music. The music appears by playing it, so does the recipe, the dish, appear by cooking it. You will definitley hear a difference between for instance the Berliner Philharmoniker playing Beethovens 9th Symphony compared with the London Symphony Orchestra, two professional Orchestras, playing the exact same piece, the same "recipe". And so you will hear a huge difference listening to an layman Orchestra playing the same piece, mostly sight reeding it, like a lot of "homecooks" do by cooking a dish step by step by following all the details and instructions of the recipe and nearly kill the spirit of the dish. I hope, you got my point 😅

[@BenedictGS]

You know flour can have different moisture, depends on the humidity, feeling the dough goes another level.

[@pandoraelysium]

@@BenedictGS Depending on the weather (temperature / humidity) dough needs different amounts of waters, different resting times, every dough is like a baby/ child, with individual needs and results. If you mix different flours it becomes even more complicated, which makes baking not just a craft, but also an art form. :D

[@joshuacrisostomo2833]

@@pandoraelysium cooking is an art form and which every art has a soul

[@xandercorp6175]

A recipe has no soul, but it _points_ to a soul, like a signpost or a statue. It's still up to you to embody the recipe and give it a living soul that will result in a dish that is nourishment for the spirit as well as the body.

[@ericpmoss]

I think a cook's greatest enemy is the word "perfect".

[@marvi2812]

Truuueee😂

[@DannyKlimt]

Ain't that the struggle most of us have?

[@AdwaitPatil]

No a cooks greatest enemy is the word *RAWWWWW*

[@aintnobodygottimeforthat9780]

eric moss *Everyones enemy

[@yoitsdave6151]

The use of "perfection" in a foods description as well

[@michaeladams2583]

This video isn't about cooking, this is about life in general, under the pretence of cooking. And it made me cry :)

[@SkippyTheBard]

I've been using it every day under this pretense

[@s0mbry]

"How to get chills by watching a guy taking about meatballs"

[@justanormalguy2795]

Star Wars: We make the best movies Alex: Hold my Meatball

[@Avvisoful]

Why, of all possibilities, Star Wars? Have you seen the last three movies? Or the last six? They are a lot of things, but not the best movies

[@dahem87]

@@Avvisoful chill your balls its just a joke

[@Avvisoful]

@@dahem87 im ballsdeep in icewater, i just dont get it. There is a huge Portfolio of good movies and Mr normal guy here chooses Star Wars for his joke

[@justanormalguy2795]

The Star Wars movies i thought about was Epsiode 1 - 6 by George Lucas himself. Not this Disney crap. But ill accept youre answer, because there are so many Movies out there and for sure, there are can be some Movies that are better then Star Wars. But at the and of the day there are so many People That like different Movies, some more and some less. Lg Mr. Guy 😂

[@woodonfire7406]

If you're the biggest fan of one thing that made you passionate about it, then you'd considered it the best I am one of them, and I say star wars is awesome (except the sequel trilogy, they're a fucking let down)

[@EzekielDeLaCroix]

"So this is how you make a Steak Florentine" - recipe "Get behind me, Satan." - Alex.

[@merindymorgenson3184]

I always feel like a recipe is a starting point, a springboard for me to play with. I’m constantly trying new things. It’s the fun part of cooking.

[@aperson7511]

Same

[@oliverhitchcock8436]

Alex, beautiful video, spotless production, gorgeous editing and, above all, a gorgeous piece of wisdom to take home. Having said that, people come to share your journey, find solutions. The result, in this case, is as important as the journey. We want to know whether you found the true, ultimate meatball. You can't write your own music until you learn the basics of your instrument. Listen to and replicate songs you love until you understand them. Just as you can't cook without learning to appreciate the basics, the ingredients, and find your own passion. Try the same recipe 5 times, then find 20 other recipes for the same dish. Learn, compare and understand. That's what the people need you for. Inspiration, passion and guidance. Improvisation and invention come later. (Prenez soin de vous et votre famille pendant cette période glauque. Bises)

[@themodernshoe2466]

Thank you, well said!

[@nonservitium]

A recipe isn't a cooks greatest enemy: fear is. Fear of failure. Recipes are just the map, not the territory.

[@Rainorshine004]

👍

[@DamirSecki]

very well done video Alex, but I am disappointed. I am missing that impartial video about the end result... seeing couple of batches of final, ultimate meatball, trying it with different sauces and side dishes... seeing you eat it... the most important bit... I get the message and sentiment behind this video, but it just left me with big hole inside :/

[@MedievalSolutions]

You mayhaps missed the point then. You are supposed to be the last missing piece... Get out there before they close down your favourite butcher shop(because who know what's gonna get closed soon), get the meat, ingredients and make a damn good batch of meatballs.

[@purplepepper2503]

Agreed. I wish this was made after a video where he explains the actual end result. I feel kind of lost Tho ngl this video looks amazing, I wish it had more views

[@gasfiltered]

Maybe you should take up baking.

[@almostremembered]

I agree. This is my favorite cooking channel by far but I thought this was a little too cinematic (sorry Alex). Beautifully shot, but I didn't feel any 'soul' from it. It was beautifully shot stock cooking footage, but I want something cinematic AND quirky/unique from such a quirky/unique person/chef. Just my two cents.

[@sextwister]

A hole that can only be filled with the perfect meatball?

[@RocRizzo]

Why did this video bring tears to my eyes? Thanks Alex. The best chefs always tell unto make recipes our own. You put so much of your being when you cook good food, the food becomes an extension of YOU!

[@fharelson4]

Absolute killer job. I wouldn’t have wanted it to end any differently. The level of “art” you bring to your recipes and your filming, incredible. Pleaseeee keep it up

[@golightlynyc]

Alex, Each recipe is some else’s soul. A song to be sung over and over even if it not with the same pitch, key, or timbre. Your journey shows that each yesterday becomes a today and a tomorrow. Great series. Now to your recipe, I am hungry! Thank you.

[@CHEFPKR]

"And remember, Keep playing with your food!" - me

[@goidbear9275]

Im a programmer i normally dont really have the time to cook cause im always to busy with my work but i dont know why but i love watching ur videos something about u tells me that i should learn how to cook

[@fredichon]

That was... underwhelming. I mean, great edit and dramatization. I get the message yadda yadda yadda. All we wanted was to see glorious meatballs and you left us hanging.

[@santaflawsbbx9741]

This. Like this WHOLE series and we don’t even see him eat the final product.

[@topopolis]

I came to the comments to see if I was the only one who was disappointed it seems like such a flat ending!

[@santaflawsbbx9741]

CripGrip dude me too I was really hoping I wasn’t just off base.

[@Yafama]

I mean he did write a blog entry about it

[@gasfiltered]

Did you not watch the previous video, which was exactly what you are asking for? This was just a wrap-up after the actual coming was done.

[@derrickwan1304]

As an amateur home cook, what truly motivates me is the perfection made by those chefs in videos. However, by just watch first minute of this video I realized I should view recipes and the so called ‘perfection’ again. A recipe can get you started, but we are not workers on the streamline, we are cooks who incorporate our heart and soul inside our meal. Thanks Alex for your guidance. It truly gives me passion.

[@chrism95]

I came here to find out how to make a good meatball, i ended up watching an award winning documentary about the worlds greatest meatball and the grueling journey and psychology it took to arrive there Amazing stuff as always, cant believe this quality

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

chrism95 I disagree. It was visually stunning but I feel like this was not the finale to the meatball series that me, or a lot of people were hoping for. This was a weird, 1 off, inspired/inspirational.... thing. It left a lot to be desired. Beautiful, but empty.

[@vinyei93]

@@thejordanbrooks4893 and i disaggre with you. Now what?

[@grfrog]

@@vinyei93 Now kiss

[@WayofRamen]

Hot damn, that was some amazing footage and editing! I've recently come to the same realization after a long conversation with a fantastic ramen cook from Japan. "The methods for making food is of the lowest priority," he said, "focus instead on mastering your intent as a cook and fully understanding ingredients in order to fulfill that intent." This series and that conversation has made me make the decision to revamp the type of content for my channel. Thank you very much.

[@WickedDuckSC2]

Homeboy really made an 8 minute short film to say "You are after all the Know-it-all of your Meatball"

[@daalelli]

I see you Chef John.

[@kjtherainbowguy]

Remember, wet hands make smooth balls

[@deckernk]

With the thesis of this video, I am reminding of a review I saw on a Paula Deen recipe for English peas: "PAULA! I followed the recipee TO THE LETTER, but the can won't MELT! I have been simmering the recipee for SIX hours, adding butter repeatedly as needed, but the tin is resistent and wont MELT! Paula, can you please explain how the can should mellt? I have family attending a family gathering and this is a test run. Looking good, girl!"

[@gmonte00]

Hi Alex, I loved the series! Anyway, I would like to let you know what I personally would have loved even more. I feel like the series would have benefited from a final quick video recap of you making the meatballs step by step, showing explicitly the result. Bye-bye, salut.

[@DougvonSohsten]

This. Video. Is. Beautiful. You are an inspiration to all of our cooking souls Alex! And so is your recipe!

[@psuedonym7319]

Fyi after premieres end the views that happened during the premiere don't count towards the total views

[@ozcom]

Beautiful, not just for cooking but an approach to life in general. Thankyou

[@fejimush]

Thank you, and looking forward to the sauces series! Cooking and experimenting is a passion, without a doubt creating and reproducing matches sauces is difficult. It's an area I struggle with.

[@DaveDGRGray]

As an avid meatball lover I have thoroughly loved watching this series, I even got an emotional meatball sized lump in my throat watching this homage to my favourite food. I only stumbled upon your channel while looking for the ultimate meatball blend. I've been making meatballs since I was a child, standing alongside my grandparents in their kitchen. Their recipe was much more basic than this, and the one I myself make these days. The 25 years since my first taste has just been a journey I'd live many lifetimes over. Thanks for creating this, I'll be giving your recipe a try in a few days.

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

What a let down... I had been looking forward to this video all night after I saw the premiere setup. This didn’t feel like any sort of finale of a series or even a regular video from Alex. While it was visually stunning, it was not what I come to this channel for. Not why I’ve become a Patreon. I’ll look forward to the Sauce series, and until then I’ll be here perfecting my own bowl of Raman.

[@lidular]

That is also the way he ended the croissant series... I found it to be a nice ending. He didn't have more to add, putting this message in the last video wouldn't have been good for the message or the video.

[@thejordanbrooks4893]

lidular i understand your argument, but if there wasn’t more to add then it didn’t need a special finale episode. This could have very easily been a much better one off video than the ending of a series. That’s just my opinion, I’m probably wrong, and that’s okay. My comment was constructive and I’m still a huge fan. :)

[@vincentnguyen3068]

He said he'd change the channel. If you are a patron you should know before me, a regular. This is exactly what you signed up for, you just didn't realize. If you are here for your daily dose of dopamine you gotta move channels. If you are here for an amazing recipe from amazing experiences, and god level video quality you can stay.

[@rockyredmanland3884]

By far the most amazing and well constructed video I’ve watch. With the inspirational and motivational message behind it, which can be applied to cooking at home and day to day life with everything.

[@MrCaseyJohnson]

Alex, being honest here.. the video that grabbed me and made me subscribe was the French omelette one.. I’ve watched every video since then.. all of them.. and I wait for them every Saturday .. compare this one the omelette video.. it’s night and day.. too much video graphic fluff.. I didn’t even get to the end.. I’m sure I’m not the only one.. stay true to you

[@vincentnguyen3068]

There was nothing else to add m8. He gave a nice message, emphasizing to make your own version of the perfect meatball he created. That's all there is. Tbh you just want him to dunk it all into some tomato sauce, eat it and call that a recipe correct?

[@GovernorBandicoot]

I absolutely loved this video Alex. You expressed something I always felt but didn't know how to explain it. While I have used recipes many times, I never quite enjoyed cooking those dishes as much as I did when just doing what came naturally and spontaneously to me. Theres a certain excitement to preparing a dish from the heart. And I think you hit the nail on the head when you say "a recipe has no soul" Merci beaucoup Alex. And I look forward to a saucy new series 😁

[@CupolaDaze]

Thanks, I hate premieres though. I know Alex is looking at these comments since he hearted the only one that was positive towards the premiere and also a channel with 1.69M subs. Premieres as a function aren't bad but the way it appears in the sub feed and essentially looks like a live video is terrible. KZbin's implementation of it is the issue. The sentiment around them I've seen is general dislike. People are always disappointed after clicking on it to find out that they have to wait a few hours or like this more than a day to see the video.

[@tobywenman4769]

I think they're also suited to stuff like trailers or things which would benefit from the live chat feature. For this kind of content waiting to watch the video normally so it's in high Def as it's not streamed is almost always the better option

[@KelsomaticPDX]

As someone who spends far too much time on KZbin, I agree. Unless it's something associated with a launch (e.g. a movie, game, etc.) it doesn't make much sense to me. Loved the video though.

[@no9scrum]

Yeh I completely agree with you, for me it’s the issue of seeing a video uploaded earlier than usual! I click on it excited only to be pissed off that I have to wait a day or so..... doesn’t make any sense when the channel consistently uploads at the same time every week

[@moochydacat]

thanks youtube usability expert.

[@jonathanbowen3640]

Nope, I like the premieres. You don't speak for me

[@swenbos7760]

Cooking is the most humble of the arts. Ingredients are combined to bring something greater than their sum, an emotional reaction, nourishment for both body and mind. And this art is performed by billions around the world, every day, without pretense and with love for those who share in its consumption. It is this art that made us human, a species that thrives when its individuals share...a meal.

[@CURIANOCILLO]

I didn't enjoy this video, I was expecting to see you cooking the "definitive" meatballs recipe and explaining things.

[@misterturkturkle]

He did. The fact that one doesnt exist was the point. _His_ perfect meatball was last episode. It might not be perfect for _you_ . Take what youve learned and forge your own perfect meatball. Hes given you a head start.

[@FrenchGuyCooking]

There's a fully detailed recipe with whole paragraphs of explanations...

[@viniciusmaciel7946]

I would like to see you try step by step. And would like even more to see you doing the side dishes. Like you sad sometime in the series: meatballs isnt just about the balls. =)

[@templecat3974]

Alex So was it round? And how did it taste? Good or only so so. Did you send send some of them to your teachers? I would like to know what they thought of them. Cheers.

[@gasfiltered]

@@viniciusmaciel7946 He did that. Previous episode. This was just him chatting with us after dinner.

[@cesarpulgar8906]

Man, Alex, I love you, and your content. I've learned so much from you, and I hope to keep on learning even more for a long time. I'll definitely follow your tips when I start cooking for my wife and I. Thank you for all your lessons. "Salut", and lots of love from a venezuelan in Argentina.

[@syhwang5396]

Somebody clearly has been watching Chef's Table on Netflix.

[@gabrielbonRabello]

Sy Hwang I think Chef’s Table watch Alex! If they don’t, they should hahaha

[@KillaD55]

Corona...

[@mariahc.crawley884]

Bruhhhhhhhhhhhh! EXACTLY! I was like.....WELL PLAYED BROTHA!

[@kazuhitoshi9701]

This was the most dramatic series I have watched... ..and it's about meatballs... The world is Beautiful.

[@cil7ea]

Yup. As I said in my comment on your last video, I feel tricked, again. So much suspense with the premiere... for an amazing edit, but little cooking guidance. I know, I know, you have the recipe on the website but... Lots of love

[@misterturkturkle]

The lack of guidance was the point. Hes shown an arsenal of techniques and ingredient choices. Now go play with it yourself. Learn from his mistakes and your own. Take it a step further. Make _your_ perfect meatball.

[@cil7ea]

Mister Turk Turkle Yes, I understand, but my comment makes more sense in the context of my previous comment on his previous video.

[@paddygleeson664]

Beautiful. You're not cooking if you're not creating and you're not cooking if you're not smiling. Merci Alex.

[@artic0x]

Dudes he always releases saturday except this time he probably premieres it because it's the finale, let the man enjoy this

[@jassemalghamdi7883]

Alex , you are great... and you have done something that many chefs fail to do, is show simplicity in the most difficult of culinary skills or in its preparations etc. you give people new to the culinary arts hope to be better then the best and you always show that if you at first not succeed try again until its achieved. I wish you all the best Chef Alex!!

[@Gamer__Panda]

Pro tip: do NOT do Premieres!

[@gamerboy7224]

why

[@anguswalker104]

Excellent series Alex - your research and assessment of the results is very honest. Your an inspiration to us home cooks that want to become better.

[@CallieMasters5000]

These Premiere notices are a waste. We're subscribers, so we're going to watch. Just post it, don't Premiere advertise, then follow with another Post to remind people to watch!

[@LifebyMikeG]

there's nothing wrong with some anticipation. I'm pumped to know its coming but not have it right away. Excited to see where this episode goes, but I have a feeling I'm going to like it...

[@PPPPPPPPPPPPS]

The KZbin algorithm preferences channels that get views on their videos within 24 hrs of upload, so this helps with that as well.

[@jamesrobbins2920]

Kinda true but it is cool to see

[@chzel]

@@LifebyMikeG Yes, there is plenty wrong. The way YT handles the premiere is the main issue. There is nowhere near enough differentiation from other videos, so you click expecting a video, not a static thumbnail and a chat box. If it was a "trailer" of sorts, previewing the content of the video and was marked adequately it would be a nice feature. But now it is just pure unadulterated disappointment.

[@HakingMC]

@@chzel I think attitude is your problem. I get disappointed for sure, but it also give me the anticipation and excitement. There's genuinely nothing wrong with doing premier.

[@johnpayne2465]

Thank you Alex. Keep bringing food to life. Magnifique.

[@theduffman441]

This video pisses me off!! I watch your videos to learn new recipes and techniques. To improve my cooking, not to see how much your cinematography has improved. I'd much rather learn something important then to watch a beautiful video.

Thank you Alex, so far the must inspiring chapter . A beautiful piece of art.

[@malcontent_1]

The message. The photography. I am impressed and thankful. 👍

[@SebastianGomez-mn6gi]

That was the longest intro ever, where is video?

[@jessicafeldheim7542]

Loved this episode, since I am a visual learner … when I want to learn a new recipe I watch ten or more people cooking the recipe from around the world, then I give it a try. The funny thing I have come to understand I often have a little guardian angel that whispers in my ear which ingredients I need to add to the food. Most of the time it is a sour, sweet or more added spices to amplify the seasoning. Trusting oneself is key in everything that we create.

[@albusdumbledore5875]

I was full on laughing when you were talking about playing it safe etc. I knew you were about to tear it down

[@raccounusthievius6754]

Alex, thanks. Thanks to you, I want to plunge into the kitchen world again. I was afraid to fail, afraid to take risks. But thanks to you, I’m ready to fall in love with cooking again, with the very meaning of food, its soul. Merci.

[@rohitsrao]

Alex, I Love the new format. Quality over quantity any day for me. I was spellbound for the last 15min. Loved the transitions, the lighting, the compositions, the sounds, the angles. I think this is the best video of yours I have watched so far! Merci

[@JoachimMalling]

this made me cry. good job Alex! Keep giving the food soul!

[@BigDumpliing]

Salut Alex! I know this might be sacrilege as you are French, but since us vegetarians had to sit through 2 months of meatballs, do you think we could maybe get some more vegetarian recipes in the future? I don't want to sound ungrateful because I absolutely loved this series haha. I hope you are also being safe surrounding this whole pandemic stuff, and you don't go crazy staying indoors so much. I also hope that you don't lose access to fresh ingredients because that might not be good. Anyways, I love your work and am amazed at how much you inspire me. Good luck with your next journey!

[@rashidamrani892]

What a beautiful video. I look forward to smiling and laughing and learning when I watch you. I wasn't ready for the emotional punch of this one. Thanks for your work, your artistry, and your love.

[@highlydodgy]

I don’t understand. Where’s the making of the meatball?

[@gasfiltered]

The previous 5 or 6 videos. He made his "perfect" meatball on the last video

[@CyberDragonis]

gasfiltered He was making the meatball in this episode too

[@AdamDUrso]

so now im hungry cos i don't have any meatballs

[@aalihte3378]

I had such a passion for cooking before having my first very serious flare-up of multiple sclerosis last year. I have spent today watching your various Journeys and they have truly touched me and made me want to try cooking again. I may still not be able to walk without wobbling or drive a car LOL but I will create in the kitchen again. From the bottom of my heart Alex I want to thank you for what you do with such passion and care

[@misterturkturkle]

This was a powerful and important message Alex. Thank you. Recipes are like grammar school. They are the beginning. They help teach techniques but are not the end. I have a rule for new foods. Do it by the recipe the first time, then tweak it. To other home cooks who've read this far and want to hone your craft, buy the book "The Flavor Bible". Its not a cook book. Its a cross reference chart for flavors. Sit down with it and an old recipe and youll see literally tens of ways to tweak it. Hundreds. Maybe even thousands.

[@jbrillet2]

Absolutely beautiful Alex! Merci pour ces 6 minutes de dégustation visuelle. Magique!

[@andremaldonado7410]

Let's see what the mad scientist has come up with now, flashing frying, zucchini, what other tricks do you have up your sleeve alex???

[@clloydie]

Brilliantly beautiful. You really are a master at your craft Alex, thank you.

[@TheFehergandalf]

no premiere next time pls

[@Constable_HyDe]

Bálint Szelestei what difference would it make? He would still upload it at the same time but we wouldn’t get the experience of live comments and replies from Alex...

[@GYakobian]

Unique style. So dramatic. So innovative, So fantastically french. Merci pour le recette

[@dineshkg6028]

Woah those were the fastest 8 minutes I've experienced. Really loved the finale!

[@beringtse]

I don’t know why I’m so late to this video! What a great way to wrap us this series. I feel like it really represents the spirit of the channel. Your passion for cooking is infectious and so inspiring! Thank you ❤️

[@vagabondwastrel2361]

I would love a "sortedfood" crossover.

[@recoil53]

That will have to wait until Boris Johnson's "let everybody get infected and see who survives" plan runs its course.

[@GF-dg4lx]

This made me remember when I designed a cookie, just because I couldn't find a proper one around... Holy heaven... It took months... From reading as much as possible about each ingredient, trying butters and different sugars, to the oven temperature, time and how to incorporate the ingredients. Experimenting with food is fun and rewarding, but also very frustrating when things don't come out right. I studied civil engineering, so the typical approach... I love this channel, of course. Merci beaucoup pour votre travaille, monsieur Alex!

[@lewismaddock1654]

Well this felt like 6 min of coaching talk, and 2 min of ads.

[@JaniceLadyJStyleKrako]

Beautiful! Food is magic to the soul and an expression of our skill and creativity. Merci 👏🏻🥂

[@tcpip4me]

Why is everyone so worked up about a premiere? So he let us know in advance! What’s the deal?

[@scottr939]

It's a way for a group of people to all watch at the same time and live chat, including the creator. Watching it 'live' is not a requirement, just an option that some enjoy.

[@tofucrumb]

this the greatest cooking video i've ever seen amazing playlist

[@garydumbauld4212]

Well done. Looking forward to Mother Sauces. I do love creating sauces!

[@adrianbouma6861]

Incredible. please never stop what you’re doing

[@jblake0987]

I really just wanted to watch you make what you think is the final perfect meatball - I don’t think this covered that at all. Bit disappointed.

[@BigTimeChinatown]

this channel is what youtube is about. Alex youre an amazing creator, a great representative of what youtube is & what youtube should be

[@JarethAtian]

Okay, Alex, quick question...How many of us would need to join your Patreon in order for you to promise to NEVER use the 'Premiere' function again? 'cause I bet that your devoted fans would gladly vote with our wallets for that...

[@wladyslawaaron1443]

+1

[@scottr939]

I don't get the disdain for Premieres. They are just regular videos played at a scheduled time so that groups of people can watch together and live chat, including the creator. Some people like that. Nobody forces you to participate in the chat, and you can still watch it later if that's what you want. I would pay to eliminate worthless complaining comments.

[@no9scrum]

Scott R it’s because we see it and get excited because we think he’s uploaded his video early! Then we click on it ready to watch and find out it’s not available for another day or so......

[@ix8750]

@@no9scrum that just seems like your problem and not ours.

[@boraozden5875]

The cinematography is really great in your videos man. I have bing watching them for 3 days! Cheers keep 'em coming!

[@182punkbunny]

Tomorrow!?!? Omg what tease ... broke my heart 💔

[@jeffbradley9190]

What a beautiful film, Alex. Poetic and whimsical.

[@thisylvain]

I'm... a bit disappointed. Or I should rather say this is not what I had expected. This is more a motivational speech rather than a recipe, obviously. Big thumb up nonetheless for the work, amazing how far you've come since the beginning of your channel!

[@iloveoranges]

the recipe is linked in the description

[@thisylvain]

@@iloveoranges Come on, I meant I would have preferred to have the recipe nicely explained in the video, not on text. No wonder I'm on KZbin and not on a blog post...

[@dash6310]

You are phenomenal and this series was amazing. Thank you!

[@Chris-li2ru]

Everyone is talking about disappointment but this comes out on my birthday so I'm happy

[@cynthias.6398]

What a great series, learnt so much, and it was so enjoyable. Merci Alex !

[@simon-b]

FINALLY! the finale!! Alex, i have been waiting to watch the whole series in one go. Please could you label your videos like: (1/5) or something similar in such a way it is easy to keep track of your multiple episode series? Much love, and keep up the good work!! Merci!

[@Leandrasjones]

Soo I usually watch videos at 1.25 because there is so much great content out there I want to get through more and it works for me I process information faster (sometimes) than the default speed.. but this was sooo good. It was worth taking the time to watch so I placed the speed back to normal and rewatched this. Respect. Very few videos get me to do this. I love KZbin feature of fast forwarding but you sir, this was creative. A master piece. Love it!

[@crimsdings]

Premiere ist stupid - please don't do it.

[@mattlewandowski73]

I wanted to go back to your videos and review them before I went and reevaluated my own "signature" mozzarella stuffed meat ball. I traditionally make it without a recipe save for a list of my spice mix using a blend of lean ground beef and ground sirloin a 3/4 inch cube of mozzarella in the center, bread crumbs, egg, then coated in my seasoned breadcrumbs before going for a spin in a skillet of oil... they are essentially lightly pan fried before being cooked through resulting in a meat ball that is tender, that oozes cheesy goodness as the fork splits into it. and it has always as they say "been a member of the clean plate club"... still I have had the urge to see if I could do better (without budget breaking meat mixtures you lucky ******* :) )... the speech you give here at the close of your meatball series is truly inspirational. never fails to get one choked up thinking of the passion you put into your own culinary adventures. Merci.

[@apefu]

I loved the series, but I feel it left out the size. To me it is one of the most important parameters. If you boil or steam, they can be big - no problem. But if you fry them the surface is an important part of the taste. So.. in that case make them smaller. Case in point: Some of the fried Asian varieties of meatballs I've encountered are covered in a glace - if they were bigger that glace would taste a lot less. The same thing is true with Swedish meatballs, even if they are very mildly spiced.

[@WVRLORD]

Phenomenal series the way you end it and emit so much emotion in your videos and process is like no other. Keep up the great work 🖖

[@TheMarko1692]

Personally I didn't see the point of making this video. I get that it was mostly about delivering the message and the fancy effects, but honestly I found it tiring and I skipped to the end looking for actual cooking. Have to say, this new format is not really sticking to me. Good luck on your future ventures, have enjoyed the content so far.

[@Deinz54321]

I feel so bad for Alex he clearly took so much time making this video and it only has 300,000 views

[@AndrewFerrariZwigoose]

I don't get this video. I get that the journey ended up being about more than meatballs, but not even a finished product? We learned the recipe for every meatball you visited but not your own? Then we just read it? Isn't that contradictory? Instead of hearing how you adapted and modified and evolved recipes to create yours, we get zero commentary on your final product. Hate to say it, but I didn't enjoy this video. Kind of a stain on the "series". Even the title wasn't relevant to the series but it was titled as a "Series Finale".

[@Lightworkps]

Literally thinking the same thing

[@LeRoiJojo]

Isn't the point of this video that we don't really need that recipe, though? That the point of the series isn't the final recipe, but the process of experimentation itself? Isn't it an invitation to try experimentation of your own?

[@andrewfarrell6120]

Couldn't disagree more. A perfect ending.

[@LazyLifeIFreak]

I agree, this along with the previous video just comes off as odd. I don't get the same kind of vibe, the video seems heavy on slow mow cinematic rather than factual testing and sort of scientific approach. Alex is a grown adult and can pursue whatever style he desires, its his channel after all but this seems like he has been under the influence of somebody else.

[@schlittytube]

I get ya, almost vibes as if he had more fun editting this video than the journey. But I don't think the recipe video is needed like he says because it is so silly! I think it all jumped the shark last episode with the sudden switch to "good meat is good". Well duh! Lost the whole essence of the meatball in my opinion. But whatever, the three travel videos to start were great and took my meatball game to a new level (personally loving the shredded onion from the Turkish one and the soaking of the breadcrumbs seen in the 'watching YT' vid). I can buy cheap ass hamburger and make a better meatball now thanks to Alex. So there were still things to be had, but yeahhhhhh, I ain't gonna drop dough on something like aged meat and make a meatball out of it...

[@shermuhammadkhan3383]

Oh my lord alex, the videography, the music, the atmosphere, thw words the effect, everything was bloody beautiful !!, This is better cinematography than what we get from Hollywood these days, it puts Oscar worthy movies to shame!, Praise for your skills aside this was an incredible series and i just can't wait to make the ultimate meatballs myself ( with all your hard work and effort behind them!!)

[@EmLeingod]

Premieres are cool and all, but 24 hours? 2 hours at most imo. Its just so damn blue ballsy

[@ahnadiri]

what are you guys doing with your lives where waiting for a meatball video lingers in your mind so heavily

[@Rustkin07]

The cinematography in this video is outstanding. Thanks for the series.

[@g0801215]

This is incredibly pretentious. Bravo!

[@Fr0z3nS0liD]

Dude. You are _the_ celebrity chef of your generation. Your attention to detail goes beyond what TV-production does. Your inability to compromise drives you to make content that is inspiring, informative and fun to watch. This format is key to show the potential of long-form content of seemingly simple concepts in cooking. People like Babish (though talented and appreciated) have nothing on the content you make. Take your time with the content but if you feel stuck for a long time don't chase perfection down an endless path that might make you give up instead of presenting something you feel is imperfect. Rather, take your own advice: play and don't worry too much about it. The best part of your videos aren't the topics they cover; it's seeing you approach those topics with curiosity and passion. That's what makes you inspiring. This was an absolute beast of a series, and I will definitely watch more if you make 'em.

[@AdeloreLessard]

I am loving this series format and your recipe format. Keep it up.