I made 5 nice meals just for me c:

[@TokidokiTraveller]

just for me c:

[@hellostckhlm1419]

just for me c:

[@ihirl]

JUST FOR MEEEEEEE

[@NubePeluda]

ʲᵘˢᵗ ᶠᵒʳ ᵐᵉ!

[@damo95]

just for me c:

[@Allyouknow5820]

Perfect timing for your video ! Right as I thought to myself "hmmm what I am going to do for lunch on this sunny autumn Parisian Sunday ?" Thanks

[@eXtremeLink859]

"squirtle!" as bulbasaur whizzed by made me laugh so hard omg

[@kittyvu88]

You and me both ehehehe 🤣

[@Fists91]

Loved it, I'm surprised I had to scroll this far to find a comment on it

[@stephe7526]

I was low key triggered 😂

[@amysquie]

I’m glad I’m not the only one, I had to rewind like ‘was that a BULBASAUR saying squirtle?’

[@CHEFPKR]

The food all looks great. As far as presentation goes, it really does start BEFORE cooking happens. A big thing I try and do is imagine what the ingredients will look like before I make the dish. It will allow your composition to take place. The plate you use also has a big impact on the overall design of the dish. That being said, I eat microwaved egg whites on a bagel with kimchi every morning for breakfast and eat it over the sink.

[@DigitalXAddict]

Clever trick, I take notes!

[@umbraemahwa5675]

You are my spirit animal lol

[@brosephstalin5321]

ngl i love seeing you drop cooking tips on other jvloggers videos

[@GarmanyRachel]

The fumes from onion are attracted to moisture (usually closest source is eyes, nose, mouth) so putting a damp paper towel under or very near your onion when you chop helps a *lot*!

[@afcgeo882]

Love you! Tiny advice for the future… invest in a small, glass container with an air tight lid. Anything acidic, like pickling, should be stored in glass instead of plastic. You don’t want the chemicals from the plastic in your food. It also doesn’t hold onto the smells. I have to admire your motivation here. I LOVE cooking, but cooking just for myself, especially putting in effort, is hard to do.

[@borjesvensson8661]

True, but the smell still lingers. It is a bummer to pour homemade jam into a jar that smells of pickled onions, or worse pickled herring!

[@mumbling9to5]

@@borjesvensson8661 Baking soda should help !

[@GamingFoodie]

It's comforting to hear that someone else out there likes to eat just like me. Having the same type of bite of food for an entire meal is boring! Give me variety!

[@mandyclayton7386]

I loved this video: and I have to say, I love this content that you are just doing for yourself. You don’t have to bend over backwards to make content that you aren’t passionate about. A little bit of self care goes a long way, and people love to see it!

[@jediron169]

The scream when you added salt to the tomatoes. That's a perfect touch!

[@bergenswald]

Made me laugh haha

[@kayleen2946]

I really love "cooking with Emma"😊 pro tip: put a sponge or paper towel soaked in water right next to where you're cutting onions. It will help keep them from stinging your eyes.

[@schwaiger1309]

This was so wholesome and relaxing to watch! It‘s always good to treat yourself, and those delicious healthy meals are an actual treat to your body aswell :)

[@austinnsuff6576]

Your videos are so calming for me. They remind me that I am capable of having a peaceful simple life. (:

[@colleen4097]

Emma cooking for herself: beautiful, considered, tasty meals Me cooking for myself: making 1.5kg of sauerkraut because I bought a whole cabbage and didn't know what to do

[@gustavusadolphus425]

How'd that turn out?

[@colleen4097]

@@gustavusadolphus425 it's still cookin in the pantry but probably good! Just gotta figure out what to do with a giant jar of sauerkraut

[@lynda.grace.14]

Cabbage keeps for many weeks. So you can cut it fine and dress it with a simple vinaigrette or creamy dressing for a lovely salad. It complements pork very well. You can also cut a single portion wedge and steam it. Drizzle with a tablespoon of butter and add cracked pepper if you like for a beautiful side vegetable. But sauerkraut is a good idea too.

[@blarfroer8066]

@@colleen4097 fry up some potatoes (or potato dumplings) with bacon and add some sauerkraut, super simple and tasty

[@MyLittleGreenHairdedMermaid]

This is why i rarely buy fresh vegetables. Its just me so i will never ever eat a whole head of cabbage or lettuce or anything. I dont want to eat the same thing for days and days, so I end up using a little bit and throw the rest away

[@Nadeine]

Your recipes are filled with variety and seem so delicious. Would love to see more of these videos in the future. :)

[@Actuallyadogperson]

I shouldn’t have watched this before going to bed, the food looks so good and now I’m hungry! 100% agree that cooking is one of the best kinds of self care!

[@MediocreAtBest.]

when she said "I can just put whatever I want in food, and then I eat it!" I felt that. I need to cook for myself more, thanks for the inspo.

[@jessee.2681]

1. The animated tomatoes screaming in the sauté pan = Pure Comedic Genius! I haven't laughed so hard in quite some time, thank you. 2. The crispy deliciousness of fried (or my favorite Grilled) salmon skin = The Bacon of The Sea. You are so right about that!

[@skyhybrid]

They all looked amazing! It's so easy to just cook whatever's easy when you're busy but ooft, sometimes you just have to splash out and take some time to make something special

[@nitroxide17]

So wholesome! The most wholesome youtuber ever. ☺️

[@faithcompton5934]

I loved that this video was FOR you BY you. I seriously enjoy your cooking videos, and I'm not a cook. That salad looked perfect, all the mixed colors with the bread crumbs on top. I am so happy you are taking time for yourself and it makes me think of ways I can do the same for myself. We all need more self love. 💕

[@joeb5316]

For the weeping onions issue, it's caused by an irritant gas called syn-Propanethial-S-oxide that they released when cut. To minimize the irritation, use a sharp and honed knife to reduce the cut cells, wear a pair of the swimming goggles that Olympic swimmers use, and run the stove hood or open a window to vent the air for a few minutes before taking them off. If practical, you can also chill them in the fridge or chop them in quarters and soak them in water before slicing or mincing them.

[@EllehcoreDaiko]

As a single girl living with a housemate who only eats the premade delivery meals, I thank you for this choice content 🤌👌

[@gustavusadolphus425]

I always found that there's nothing like housemates who don't cook to motivate you to cook something nice for yourself

[@GenXBecks]

I loved living with my friends (many moons ago). They were always appreciative of the house meals I cooked. Also, I would always suggest growing your own tomatoes. They're maybe the easiest veg to grow and you can nom at the size you like.

[@ayajade6683]

Fyi if it helps they post all the recipes online for all the meal delivery services you just may need a substitution some the ingredients with their more reasonable counterparts. Don't know if it'll help your situation but for everyone else you it's good knowledge

[@CloudMizt]

Hi Emma, one cool trick I use while slicing onions and minimise crying is to wet my knife beforehand and to keep wetting it every couple of slices. Hope it helps

[@alexvpaq]

A very sharp knife also makes it less bad

[@Owca2512]

Sharp knife and cold onion, also try to not bend straight over your cutting board, because then the smell goes straight into your eyes

[@GhostsOfThings]

This video really hit the spot and cheered me up when I was sitting here feeling lonely ❤️ Thanks Emma!

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

I cannot express just how much I love this video; the concept, the footage, the commentary, it all makes me really happy!

[@Tschudenizer]

3:32 That´s so cute Emma, the tomatoes freaking out!😍😍

[@SirXantious]

Cooking can be so relaxing and fun! A tip for cutting onions that I learned by watching Gordon Ramsey videos is to not cut the root part off. I still get teary-eyed, but not as bad as before. Great looking meals!

[@Nynke_K]

Oooooooh all of that looked and sounded so good! The way to make a salad look good is a) give it more space and make sure all the ingredients can be seen or b) have someone nice like you eat it and give it a rave review 🤤. Lingonberry jam on a beef sandwich makes total sense to me: Scandinavians like to serve lingonberry jam with red meat, so this isn't that different! I'm really hungry now...

[@Areyoukidding621]

Great looking and healthy food. Love your apartment. Such an improvement over your first tiny space. Best wishes from 🇨🇦.

[@turbinesunrise2230]

Very entertaining as always, especially the screaming tomatoes! Keep up the good vibes and good eats! love and light

[@leahkaplan1390]

Everything you made looks amazing! A few tips; when using your cutting board, if you put a wet piece of paper towel or cloth towel under it, it will NOT move, and when slicing your onions for pickling, the water in the cloth is suppose to draw the gas from the onions to it, instead of your eyes getting gassed. The last tip was from TikTok. Try them both, they may work for you. Good luck, and keep those amazing meals coming.

[@sarahbsai6650]

I also enjoy spending time to make myself something nice to eat at home. Its pretty relaxing. I even like to use extra fancy flatware/plates etc lol idk why but it makes it even better. Also a comfy dinning chair, not like a hard wood one is a must haha. Enjoy

[@katierose6715]

I really like your channel! It’s calming and comforting at the same time 😊 Hello from Canada 🇨🇦

[@KentoVlog]

Your recipes are so simple and they look amazing! Thanks for the vid, Emma. It's so inspiring.

[@KKSSJ]

Lingenberry is commen in Norway to use with dinners like "kjøttkaker"= meatkakes. They are bigger then the Swedish meatballs. Its soo good!

[@jc3drums916]

Are those similar to Danish frikadeller?

[@KKSSJ]

@@jc3drums916 yes! ☺️

[@mateaveceric777]

It really helped when you turned on the light above the kitchen 💡😃

[@ClaspedDragor]

The transition at 0:35 killed me. I'm loving the wild choices with editing that Emma is making these days

[@darty4654]

a little tip for avocado: squishing it to check ripeness will cause bruising & brown spots, but if the stem nub twists off easily, then it's ripe ! :)

[@jerometsowinghuen]

I have to say, these 5 meals in this video are delicate and marvelous.👏🏻 You are a good cook, Miss Emma.👩🏼‍🍳

[@ShaveCave]

I really love your apartment tours....I wish America had more micro studios....thanks for your work!!!

[@alanauram]

I love it when you cook, you have the best ideas. I'm saving this video and I'll be taking notes because summer's coming and this all looks like stuff I'd eat on hot days

[@kalamathes7857]

I loved this video! The shot of the salad with the sweet potato was quite alluring. Haha and the squirtle noise over the bulbasaur image was magical. Thank you for sharing your kitchen with us!

[@enosfruit]

Hey Emma, just wanted to say that the skin of the fish is my favorite as well. There's a lot of good in it too: Flavor, Omega 3 fatty acids, joy.

[@roslynbuiviet9165]

Omg, I’m starving! Everything looks divine! Well done, I’m popping in for dinner when I’m finally allowed to escape Australia. PS. Try using the same pickling recipe but with finely sliced carrot sticks - a favourite Vietnamese recipe.

[@furanku9506]

Best cooking video I have ever watched, idk i just feel good watching this. Definitely gonna try these recipes!

[@TaraRajendran]

It's so soothing to watch your videos. Meditative! Keep shining! Sending you good wishes!

[@Watchamocalit]

It's so wonderful to see you caring for yourself by eating healthy and delicious meals, while also being endlessly entertaining :P

[@adamburns1077]

Was looking for ideas to be prepped better for the work week and that bruschetta toast is revolutionary, made loads of that pickle and it’s so good!

[@gustavusadolphus425]

I love that she uses a beaker to measure the water

[@Shá_doe]

The skin IS the best part! people do not understand this, which blows me away it def has the best flavor!

[@lilliz6897]

Love this cooking series! Emma, you are talented!

[@mariyahleesabee]

Thank u for showing us ur cooking Emma! I enjoy ur cooking livestreams so it's nice to see them closeup over here in KZbin!

[@GiGiWellness28]

Hi Emma, I enjoyed this video very much. All meals are easy to prepare, just the way I like in cooking. Thanks for filming and uploading 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 More to come please 👍🏼

[@dbwatx931]

Red wine vinegar works nicely too! Great on tacos 🌮. When you pick an avocado remove stem nub. If it’s green it’s good. If it’s brown no.

[@barbiek3151]

Love this video! Food safety comment: be careful when having raw poultry in the pan with other elements. The raw chicken juices would’ve gotten on the tomatoes, and the tomatoes were pulled out before any bacteria from the meat could’ve been cooked off. Either take out the tomatoes before adding the chicken, or put the chicken in the pan before any veggies with a short cooking time, so that nothing exits the pan after swimming in meat not fully cooked. Don’t get salmonella! ❤️

[@Vemiia]

I came here just to say this! As someone who was hospitalized due to salmonella (not my cooking, alas, a restaurant), I wouldn't even wish it upon my worst enemies. It's awful! Please be careful when you cook, everyone!

[@foxceles]

i was thinking this as well, my mum is a chief and would have skinned me if I did this.

[@skima2519]

As far as I know many chicken in Japan are "vaccinated"(?) against salmonella. That`s why it is safe to eat half-cooked eggs over there and raw chicken sashimi is a thing. Now, that might not be the case for every single chicken breast you buy, but I think the risk is at least lower.

[@foxceles]

@@skima2519 that would explain it, but i think it's so ingrained that raw-chicken=food poisoning, it gave us all anxiety lol we don't wanna see Emma get sick.

[@Vemiia]

@@skima2519 Just a few years ago, Japan's Ministry of Health stressed chicken should be cooked. People may eat it, but it is still not actually safe.

[@firefly4515]

I'm 100% the same! I think its so satisfying cooking stuff for yourself and I wish I did it more often xD The meals you made are so inspiring!!

[@Wabi-sabiME]

I'm grateful for your videos, it helps me feel less lonely when watching your videos 😊

[@VoxAmor]

I make that exact pickled onion recipe but add a bay leaf and some chopped garlic. Because garlic makes everything even better! And also, for a different flavor you can use apple cider vinegar instead of regular white vinegar.

[@susie2251]

For the salad, you could try tossing the lettuce leaves in the dressing first before adding to the bowl. That way, the dressing gets nicely dispersed.

[@MelanieProrok]

Just finished cooking and watched the video while eating. Went directly back to kitchen to prepare the pickled onions for tomorrow. Everything looked so tasty!

[@fjordfjesta]

I love everything you did with the cooking! There were multiple times during the video where I thought to myself "She doin' it! Look at her go!" And then I absolutely lost it at the squirtle part. I used to do salad prep for a catering company. For a big rustic salad like that, my biggest piece of advice would be to use a larger bowl/plate/etc. Usually I love to have salads in a large pasta bowl (or a super-shallow bowl) that is nice and wide with a large flat bottom--like the one you used for the salmon and salad, but maybe a bit bigger? That way you can create a bed of greens and arrange the toppings vertically as well as horizontally, and it gives more space to arrange and for all the ingredients to breathe without looking toooo spaced out. I like to think of it like arranging flowers--they usually look alright all wrapped up tightly in the store, but when you get them home and spread out in a correctly-sized vase, you can truly take in the beauty of the arrangement. For chicken, try slicing on a 45deg angle instead of straight across--angles make everything exciting for some reason! I also try to work from the largest component towards the smallest (leaving any meat or large proteins for near the end.) So I would add the greens first, then sprinkle on the onions, peppers and croutons, add the tomato, the orange pieces, and then fan the sliced chicken on top. I usually put the protein on last with something like steak/chicken, then add any garnishes (sesame seeds, pomegranate seeds, scallions, pepinos, etc) just before or just after dressing. Don't be afraid to get in there with your (impeccably clean, of course) hands and move things where they will look the best or where a space is looking a bit bare. Everything looks super tasty though! You doin' it, look at you go!

[@CyRo747]

Absolutely fabulous outro. Every time watching your videos till the very end. Really like!

[@MickB3k]

Thanks for sharing! Love dem pickled onions on EVERYTHING!

[@bigenesis]

Your toast looked amazing! I also want to say that your presentations were spot on!

[@carissathechinmom6174]

All of that sounded/looked so good! Idk if you store your onions in the fridge of not but that seems to help them not sting my eyes as much! Cold onion = no tears

[@Paulineyoo]

I just made the toast recipe and it was delicious!! Could’ve eaten four of those. So easy and quick. Thanks for the recipe!

[@shiz2143]

I totally loved this vid! The dishes were so inspirational👍You are amazing Emma!

[@nikoletabukovska4158]

can you shows us around Tokyo a little bit? where do you like to eat/hung out in the city?

[@tayseerismail9497]

I discovered your channel a week ago or so, and I'm watching your videos every single day

[@1152pm]

these all look so delicious and easy to make that I'm gonna try and spice up my meal game this week thanks for the inspo & have a great week

[@maryjankulovska9632]

I just made your capsicum dip and apple crumble and it was delicious! Love your simple recipes. You inspired me haha

[@PlayinMusic13]

Your cooking vids are my FAVORITE!!

[@PunkiePiee]

Your bruschetta is amazing! Ever since you uploaded this video it’s become one of my go-to meals! Yum yum

[@ahughes9882]

Everything looked amazing. My kind of food and cooking. Well done.

[@BertLensch]

All of that looked amazingly tasty! And I totally agree about the salmon skin being the tastiest bit.

[@Itstartedwithdumplings]

Your food looks so well balanced and healthy! You have defiantly given me some inspiration :)

[@oliviaboyer6494]

Loved this video! Could watch a million of these!

[@ajk.659]

Looks so yummy and healthy! Enjoyed watching an iron chef!

[@bbshrimp]

these all look so freaking good my god. I used to enjoy cooking a lot but I don't so much these days... I'm trying to get back to making good food for myself so these recipes are super appreciated. also I need some elderflower syrup in my life!! thank you for sharing!

[@niconico-tan]

just seeing the thumbnail made me happy! i'm glad you are taking the time to do nice things for yourself

[@RocasThePenguin]

Still amazes me that you can eat fish raw that you buy and do at home. Would never dream of that in the UK. My damn Japanese visa needs to arrive already. Can’t wait to move. Great video!!!

[@florianb81]

a little tip for cherry tomatoes. Put the tomatoes on a plate and put another plate (turned over) on top. now you can half all the tomatoes by slicing your knife horizontally between the two plates. This especially useful when you are in a hurry and can not spend time cutting them individually

[@nourad2155]

I enjoyed watching this so much Emma! It made me want to cook Salmon right now haha also the hot chocolate looks so yummy

[@emilio9129]

Your videos always make me feel better, not because they're cheerful, but because they're truthful . The editing is also fun though, lol.

[@dancingpigmonkey]

Lingon jam is perfect for meat - it's how we eat it here in IKEA land as well! 😄

[@TheMilban]

I'd love to see more of cooking videos like that! It deffinitely inspired me to try some of these recipes! Everything looks delicious!

[@dbwatx931]

Love the animated tomatoes! You could rub bread with a garlic clove too!

[@melissab5398]

every 🤌🏼 single 🤌🏼 meal 🤌🏼✨ it all looked wonderful and has given me inspo for the next day off that I’m able to cook 😋

[@tortoiseshellrose]

Love this! Everything you made looks so tasty!

[@edcharles3449]

This was such a chill and entertaining video, keep it up Emma!

[@kakeline]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video Emma! Your food looked amazing

[@kaliland9296]

I totally agree with you philosophy about making nice food for yourself! I've been trying to do that more as well. I definitely wanna try out your recipe for pickled tomatoes, I've been trying to work on my relationship with them

[@kieratea]

after watching her videos for so many years it now feels like catching up with my big sister every couple of weeks. your food looks DELICIOUS my friend

[@jadedsun619]

Apparently, lighting a tea candle helps to a degree with the onion chopping, as the flame is supposed to help with evaporating the mist from the onion.

[@Zheviah]

A good looking meal does great for your spirits, wish I had patience to think that more too. Pokebowl is easy to make everyone, try with that first if you wanna make some of these!

[@sethusk]

Ahhh, you're so funny. Love the edits! That was fun and entertaining and all the food looked so tasty. Thanks for a great video.

[@KellieLStimson]

I give my dog fish skin because she loves it and I love her. Those potatoes were perfection. I’m trying yuzu mayonnaise this week (hopefully I can simply add yuzu paste to homemade mayo). Cooking is good for the soul.

[@Vlidery13]

I love these kind of videos. Not too much pressure, easy going.

[@Ulthar_Cat]

I'm a cook. I LOVE YOUR VIDEO. You look like you LOVE your food and that's literally the point. The main objective. Your chicken-bread-pepper-tomato salad btw was BEAUTIFUL 💜💜💜

[@AnshuliPatil]

So aesthetically pleasing!

[@neanight222]

Well, this is an inspiration for me to try to eat a bit healthier again... 😃 Every meal looked super delicious! Thanks for the awesome recipes and food ideas, I also wanna try out your paprika dip from the kitchen tour video! 🤗👌