Hacks, Tips, and "Takes" on Food & Cooking

[@leo_8492]

Thanks for not turning this into 26 shorts 😆

[@Jamestorn48]

So much nicer to watch this way than in crappy "Shorts" format

[@Sheri...]

I agree.

[@xAlexCassarx]

But now that it's a video he should turn it into shorts! Get that bag Shaq.

[@andrewp6738]

idk i would love net shaq shorts. each of these are much better than the average reel you scroll past on this app

[@stevenjacobs2750]

Hahaha if that isn't exactly what happens to this then he isn't doing his job. Appreciate the long format drop first though.

[@Gilsworth]

I love how this channel subtly doubles as a meta commentary on the state of KZbin. Starts with no fluff, ads are honest, acknowledgements are given to the methods used to grab attention. Just little things like that that show-don't-tell what the YouTubing landscape is like. Still preaching the good word about fire extinguishing btw, good stuff.

[@internetshaquille]

You might enjoy my second channel called Extranet Shaquille :)

[@Gilsworth]

@@internetshaquille Oh dang! Didn't even know about it, cheers! Going to start with the How to Make an Internet Shaquille Video.

[@avargs3505]

Ya the second channel is quite great for commentary and random subjects of interest

[@oryx3122]

I second it, extranet is the fucking best

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

​@@avargs3505and the DJ Aquafaba curated cook-alongs 🤌🏿

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Would love to see that retention graph.

[@stevelp]

You have to admit, it's a great video idea and execution. Love your pizza dough recipes btw - I've made them all!

[@BrianLagerstrom]

Agree it’s a great vid

[@aq421]

Has to be insanely spiky

[@larrman5409]

I watched the whole thing. But I always watch yours til the end too, Bri.

[@peterheinzo515]

i even watched the ad read at the end :)

[@internetshaquille]

If you're down here reading comments while the video plays in the background, consider perusing the many links in this video's description instead :)

[@sikinsokin]

Yes, sir.

[@arvind.surwase]

Love you bro

[@eshoosca]

Nice

[@frankcooper3737]

But I can’t do that easily on my phone :(

[@Ayudamei]

🫡

[@CleanThatUp]

“The sink is the liver of the kitchen” well said, nothing like a clean sink.

[@C4Aries]

Just a small comment about the Marshmallow test. When that study was revisited they found that it wasn't really disciplined kids vs non disciplined kids but instead kids from stable homes vs unstable homes. The children who didn't wait for the second marshmallow were growing up in environments where you couldn't really trust adults to hold true to their word. And we already know the ramifications of growing up in homes like that, which aligns with the outcome of that study.

[@ProgShell]

Regardless of this, delaying gratification is an important skill to learn. That's the context in which the marshmallow test is mentioned here. Many if not most adults simply have no ability to weigh current temptations against their long term goals.

[@CesarEfrainMaldonado]

@@ProgShell I think OP just meant it's okay to fail at developing delayed gratification. Understanding that we are a product of our environments may be a way to ease into developing better habits. That way instead of thinking you're failing all the time, maybe you think every good choice you make is already progress against the odds that were stacked against you. Also it's good to update our pop science knowledge on advancements in psychology. Apparently all the classical studies have nuances that are unearthed now that we revisit them.

[@xipalips]

Wow, that makes so much sense. My parents are incredibly lucky I managed to stay good with money given the fact they'd always steal money I was saving up as a kid..

[@aiGeis]

What studies have actually found is that it is highly correlated with the average IQ of different populations. Nice try though, C4Aries.

[@CesarEfrainMaldonado]

@@aiGeis author and date, or DOI maybe?

[@ststst981]

Stalking Indian cooking youtube gave me the idea to always keep boiled potatoes in the fridge. Not only is it convenient for quick potato curries but also convenient if you want fries or breakfast potatoes on the fly

[@Loogaroo1]

How long do boiled potatoes last? I'd love to do more roasted potatoes but that first boil turns it into a 90-minute side dish when I want dinner to be no more than half an hour away.

[@ststst981]

@@Loogaroo1 in tupperware i have around 4-6 days that they last. Never tried apst that because i eat them all before a week

[@userunaemu]

Cooled and reheated potatoes are healthier as well. Cooling potatoes, rice, and pasta increases levels of resistant starches in them. I think you can do it multiple times.

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@userunaemu Unfortunately though, potatoes are one of the “dirty dozen” foods on Environmental Working Group’s list of most pesticide-contaminated produce, so that unfortunately takes the health factor down. : /

[@ikeshrafter]

​@@anti-ethniccleansing465weren't you the guy being racist in that other thread?

[@billy-mild]

10:26 A few years ago I started using spray bottles to evenly apply sushi vinegar to my rice. Instead of having to pour it over the back of the spoon while fanning and all that fuss, it simplified the process tremendously and I think it resulted in more consistent results than the traditional method done poorly.

[@internetshaquille]

holy shit this is so big brain

[@benamisai-kham5892]

A lot smarter than me, I just drip it on with a silicone brush

[@FrozenGoblin]

I'm going to be making onigiri and musubi later this week. That's a great idea. Stealing it.

[@Zenger]

this is a game changer, i've been squirting rice vinegar through a cheese grater

[@lamipurpure7992]

This honestly would even be useful for just adding evenly to stuff like salads (I'm lazy and some things taste better with the dressing added in "stages" to me - draw out water first from tomatoes and garlic with a pinch of salt or sugar in your salad bowl before adding in the greens and tossing for mmmmmm tasty tomatoey garlicky overall salad and oil last once everything tastes about right)

[@mug5022]

It is so satisfying to know someone loathes the shorts too. The "keys jangling" bit was great

[@Amplitude180]

That steamed yams joke deserves a Pulitzer Prize

[@mattduffyw99]

I didn't get it, but then I grew up in Utica so

[@Fran-rl4wc]

We love a good Simpsons ref

[@Janky-fn1hb]

@@mattduffyw99 it's an Albany expression

[@emailjwr]

I must say, he steams a good yam!

[@vedranprimo6563]

Had to scroll way too far to read this. Killed me with that one

[@evanashby9424]

top tier content. The salsa at the store reminds me that I had my own "make everything at home" kick for a while and I have started to realize that my own time has value. Spending three hours making tortillas (that video was great) can be a very incredible experience and learning moment, but if I am doing "taco night" with friends, the farmer's market Mexican kiosk sells tortillas fresh off the griddle and salsa verde, saving me A LOT of time and energy for little financial investment. it is a balance.

[@MrMiguelForster]

I bought doritos brand salsa once, traumatized for life

[@szymonhutnik185]

so true, realizing your time has value was one of the greatest turning point for me too

[@danielcardwell8212]

Costco's Jack's Cantina Salsa is better than most fresh/restaurant salsas.

[@Gocunt]

supermarket tortillas suck where i'm at, and i've made some awesome tortillas before but when you just wanna make dinner in around an hour it's a pain to make everything from scratch

[@rohangondor6250]

Yep, this feeling is just part of the learning curve, had a similar phase with homemade pasta

[@PinballCollection]

This was a solid month of monetizable TikTok/Shorts content you graciously chose to drop all at once. You da man, Shaq.

[@zelt180]

this aged nice

[@biggamer4443]

Did you make this 13 minute video just to cook Eric on his burger making abilities?

[@nobahdi]

Eric got roasted worse than his burgers.

[@chiaradamore-klaiman8692]

When you buy berries, cherries, tomatoes, or other highly perishable fruit that’s sold in clam shell containers, bags, or otherwise with the individual pieces of fruit piled all together, sort it before you put it away. Spread a kitchen towel on a sheet tray and empty the containers of fruit onto the tray. Examine each piece and separate the ripest/slightly damaged fruit that you want to eat/use right away from the firmer totally intact fruit that you can eat/use later. Only wash the fruit right before you eat it/cook with it. This is what most restaurants do because throwing away food can cost a lot of money over time.

[@anthonybc]

I usually wash those fruits the day I get them from the farmers market. But I dry them on two dish towels. The first for all the big drips, and the second for anything I missed, then leave them out for about 10-30 minutes to air dry if possible. Finally, strawberries, cherries, tomatoes all go into labeled paper bags into the fridge. When bagging I'll sort by quality. So if it is soft or damaged, they get their own bag, or just go in a bowl to be eaten immediately. The strawberries last about a week or two. Tomatoes a few weeks. Cherries can last two or so weeks. Granted, I'm buying a few pounds of produce at a time because I love fruit that's in season, so it takes a bit of time to do this. But, the food stays fresh, and I can easily serve myself clean produce very quickly. For me it is the equivalent of having a watermelon cut on demand, it is nice to have a quick an easy snack to grab. Finally I'll reuse the bag the next week, or use it to collect compost scraps if the bags gets damaged, so I'm limiting my waste.

[@conniethames5562]

@@anthonybc tomatoes in the fridge? I thought that was a big no-no...

[@garbage2552]

spoon rests seemed so silly until I got one, now I can't imagine not having them

[@BigBootyBatman]

just use a small plate

[@bmolitor615]

I just use the stove top like a wild animal...

[@Liusila]

Ain’t nobody got space for that.

[@fnsmike]

@@BigBootyBatman - Exactly. I'm not using these tea saucers that came with my hand-me-down dishes for their intended purpose, so they might as well get used for something. Plus I know they're dishwasher safe and they even coordinate with my dishes. How fancy!

[@JoaoFederle]

you are the best youtuber. no one packs as much useful information per video without fluff like you do. you also manage to make jokes and clever transitions and commentary without over relying on tired memes and overbearing editing. I always perk up whenever I see that you uploaded. please keep it up.

[@jeffu_]

I really wish KZbinrs would chill out with packing their content with memes. I guess it's important to be funny, but idk, I just wanna watch a video without seeing the same repeated joke

[@joseph-fernando-piano]

As a single, male PhD student, I’m probably part of one of the most cooking-averse demographics on the planet, not to mention the constant lack of time and money. But about 7 years ago I resolved to get really skillful at cooking, and I’ve gone from being able to do basic things like cooking pasta, making sandwiches, grilling meat, etc, to being basically home cook level in terms of what I can make. I can honestly say that learning to cook is one of the best time investments you can make. For anyone who’s starting to learn to cook, I would add a few points to this already substantial list in the video: 1) Focus on learning cooking techniques (searing, braising, roasting, general soup steps) rather than memorizing recipes 2) Figure out what ingredients you actually like to cook and learn a few different ways to use them. Great thing about being an adult is that no one’s forcing you to eat things you don’t like 3) Spend money on appliances/ cookware based on what cooking tasks you hate doing. I have literally never owned a toaster because I can easily toast bread in a pan, but I LOVE my mandoline and electric chopper, because I despise slicing onions and mincing garlic and with those tools it takes me seconds to do each.

[@Fenn2b]

This video was posted 2 hours ago and I already want a sequel. I learned quite a lot and some of my opinions (food processor cheese grater) were validated.

[@DAISNAID214]

I didn't think about the pan handle pointed away from walking path because that was pretty much the first rule i was taught. So it's just a habit now. Glad to have it in here because if I do think it's better to start this habit earlier than later. Even when I am tossing a pan I'll instinctively throw the pan sideways when I walk away.

[@fmradio2099]

Saw that in a safety video in 2nd grade.

[@Jimmay557]

I remember seeing this on a kids’ tv comedy skit when I was about 7 and it’s stuck with me ever since. Laughing and learning.

[@dominiccenteno1233]

That store-bought and homemade really changed my perspective on cooking. I used to think that everything should be made from scratch but when I started to just buy tteokbokki and pasta at stores I enjoyed cooking a lot more.

[@roadgoat]

My favourite channel is Video Game Dunkey cuz the guy has been putting out short-medium length gold for years. I've been watching you for a couple years, and I'm getting that same rare feeling where I just know I'll get something out of every video, even if it's not my specific interest. It's the self-awareness, the way you front-load all the most important info, the way you cut through trends to deliver something properly valuable. I know I can watch these videos in 5 or 10 years and they'll still be just as good!

[@alara4006]

Yes!

[@hesseceja2830]

i have long had dunkey occupying the same space in my head as shaq cool to know someone else has that association as well

[@farmageddon]

Thank you for giving a shout-out to Jeremy Fox's 'On Vegetables.' One of the greatest cookbooks of all time.

[@BananaGatorProds]

A little tip I have that nobody ever seems to mention is to always have manual alternatives to any electric appliance you use regularly. The food processor/cheese grater shown at 11:00 is a good example because if your power goes out unexpectedly then you are potentially screwed out of preparing a lot of meals you would be able to make otherwise. A harsh lesson learned from that little power outage incident in Texas a few years ago.

[@vmartinezzz5613]

Why?

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

Lol. So you have a mechanical blender? 😂

[@BioYuGi]

I get your point here but if your power is out then your ability to grate cheese is the least of your problems, how are you going to be heating up food or chopping something in darkness

[@ikeshrafter]

​@@BioYuGiFire.

[@Vellzi]

"I eat 3x a day!" is a really interesting tip because it's not directly about helping you cook better but arguably the more useful skill of learning how to learn better by being able to notice what is effectively disinformation. Awesome tip list!

[@nunyabusiness1232]

Love the shout out to technology connections. Although dishwasher powder is even more effective than gel. It works the best and you get the most bang for your buck, it's just a little less readily available.

[@-beee-]

Both of these channels are some of my all-time faves on KZbin 💖 Such good stuff!

[@milokiss8276]

I love KZbin. I love that this is my first time watching one of your actual full videos, Hearing you say “Switch to dish gel”, Thinking “Oh yeah I made that switch years ago, It’s saved me a ton of money, Thanks to Technology Connections” And then SEEING YOU REFERENCE ALEC DIRECTLY, That was delightful. The internet is such a great resource.

[@chrispyk4456]

The fact that the plants in your backyard are also struggling makes me feel better. Tucsonan here, hoping you get the rain you need! Also, that ice shaver tip has opened so many ideas in my brain. Thank you!

[@CommanderGumball]

Another use for spray bottles in the kitchen -- Dish soap dispensing! I took a spray head, curved the hose forward, and put it on a bottle with a gradual taper towards the top. 10% soap, 90% water, and you've got yourself a soap saving and dispensing *miracle!* I use probably 1/4 the amount of soap I did before. The taper makes it so you can use it nearly upside down to spray hard to reach areas!

[@drytoasts]

I perked up when he mentioned spray bottles thinking that dish soap dilution would be the hack. Best delivery system by far. I think it's not terribly well understood just how concentrated dish soap is. I'm probably more self-satisfied about my soap sprayer than is reasonable..

[@SarahMaeBea]

This is incredible. I've been a "mixing bowl of hot soapy water" kinda gal, but I think I could be converted to spray bottle.

[@austinsontv]

More people need to plug Dr. Bronner's Castile soap! The liquid form alone saved me on soo many occasions where I didn't have the proper means to wash something. Mouthwash being the most surprising use.

[@cjo3730]

10:18 I think it is worth noting that Technology Connections did a follow up video for the dishwasher thing, and they said that gels are not very optimal and inefficient when compared to powder detergent, since the gel is mostly water and your dishwasher supplies plenty of water as is. Still probably better than packs tho since you get the benefit of the pre-wash.

[@Ellaliluleloka]

I think some may have to use gels because they might not have access to powder detergent. I know for me it's been a struggle to find the powder version because everyone buys pods so there's not much stock. but I do see gel detergents still stick around.

[@timseguine2]

There is no such thing as too carbonated. The bubbles hurting your tongue is just the way they communicate their deliciousness. Please respect the cultural diversity of bubbles.

[@bingus1651]

I could not agree more about how important it is to feature the flavor a vegetable in a dish.

[@valj137]

"Know that shortcuts for identifying high quality ingredients exist within this perpetual cat-and-mouse game with food corporations never too far behind consumer heuristics." That sentence legit made me jawdrop. Can only describe it as dystopian-esque.

[@mrentity2210]

Gel vs pods is a no-go either way. The correct answer is powder. You know - the stuff they dilute with water to make gel and make things mildly more convenient to you before adding massively to the shipping cost for the same amount of cleaning power. Same deal with laundry detergent. Just get the powder.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

That was the quickest 13 mins ever! It felt like five mins. Seriously! Thanks for the sheet pan tip at the beginning. No matter how expensive or high quality (looking at you, All Clad) the pan is, it always pops up at one end.

[@Anmolorb]

I could literally watch you do anything. Im loving the techno music at the middle. Nice work

[@rebeccaburnell9319]

I live below the poverty line & have never spent time browsing kitchenware stores/kitchenware sections of stores because it's hard enough to manage to afford good quality essential items, never mind be tempted by stuff & discovering a million little things to buy. I had no idea small spoon rests existed. My mom never even used a big leave-it-on-the-stovetop kind; *those* were a revelation to me when I moved out and started spending occasional time in adult-friends' kitchens. ... I like the one I own because it exists, lol, but I think I'd like to move to a collection of small ones like you're talking about. An example of "small bits of equipment I didn't know existed but can now pick up as a dedicated hit-and-run operation at the kitchenware section in a month where my food purchases have been extremely economical leaving me a little bit of discretionary income" (or maybe even thrift store, who knows!) Super excited to trade out the big spoon rest!

[@dgager44]

Bros tryna hit on the algo today, AND IM ALL HERE FOR IT! GIMMIE ALL HE SHAQ TAKES

[@grape_salad]

So much great information packed into such a concise video!! My take/hack is that leftover rice is way better in the FREEZER vs the fridge. Any rice that's left in the (still warm) ricecooker goes into a microwavable container, the steam collects on the lid and freezes so when you microwave the rice (2-3 minutes), it will melt and drip back into the rice. No added water needed, and it's damn near basically as fluffy/moist as fresh rice right out of the rice cooker. I usually shake the container halfway through to break up the block of rice so it heats more evenly. Highly suggest yall give it a shot!

[@tetra654]

For cheese lovers who can't afford a food processor, the drum grater is a happy medium between it and the box grater

[@TheJimcarrot]

100% on the spray bottles. I have four sitting above my sink: water, white vinegar, all purpose cleaner(diluted castile soap), and Star-San. Keeping the bottles right above the sink makes it a near-zero effort to quick grab, spray, and clean!

[@qcsupport2594]

When we tried castile soap in foam pumps it tended to coagulate. But you and Shaq pull it off. Did we not dilute enough, or is it because we aren't in the southwest?

[@thomasmulligan1511]

You really are so good at this! I appreciate your clarity, your reasoning and the path you find between food snobbery and food enthusiasm. I'm bookmarking this one for future visits and thank you, keep going!

[@bridgeotto3320]

I've made really good oven burgers though lol. But I know how to season and perfectly cook a burger lol. Highly recommend cooking burgers in the oven for anyone who wants a burger, but only have microwave energy. I recommend cooking in the oven a lot especially for anyone who prefers cooking in a microwave or struggles with executive function. Cooking in the oven is as handsfree as cooking in the microwave just remember to set a timer! :)

[@anthonybc]

Any recommendations on seasonings. I'm intrigued about oven burgers.

[@shadowofthecandle]

Spoon rest hack - you can also use plates or container lids!

[@Libusheful]

Just here, by myself, savouring the sentence "buying a big bulk bottle by a boutique brand"

[@tacodias]

I want to buy this man a drink simply because he sticks to his style and opinions! Making paper towels commercials yet making it clear he doesn’t used them. Making a 14 Mon video of short content, instead of 26 shorts! Bravo

[@anonimushbosh]

Don't know which amazes me the most, that everyone I know successfully coordinatied efforts to hide something from me all this time or that they decided the thing I could never find out about was the soap foamer. As ever Shaq, I owe you my unexpected gratitude.

[@NickCombs]

For small amounts of cheese, I'll slice it into shred-equivalents (with my usual chef's knife) instead of dirtying anything else. But yeah food-pro'ing a whole block of cheddar is real nice.

[@partfish6290]

My Aunt, who I love dearly, always made burgers without cheese, because she didn't like cheese, and no one complained, so she thought no one really liked it. My cousins' husbands worked hard to convince her otherwise. Sometimes you just need the honest trust 😂😂😂

[@twelvecatsinatrenchcoat]

My trick for always keeping my butter tasting fresh is to eat all four sticks.

[@mikecargioli3030]

I’ve started microwaving potatoes before frying them. Works great. Precut or not. The microwave penetrates and cooks the center. Then you just gotta crisp the outside.

[@VidCirman]

"You call them steamed yams despite the fact that they are obviously fried"

[@fw2231]

Frontloading the sink advice meant that I'm now going to finish watching this While doing the dishes. So that's handy.

[@ShoutoutToTrees]

On an InternetShaquille binge 🤪 one of my fav food KZbinrs, really appreciate your videos!

[@wired1533]

The way the music cuts out at the words "Hawaii erasure" is *chefs kiss* wonderful.

[@ThoseMetalingKids]

Shout out to “buying a big bulk bottle from a boutique brand” haven’t seen anyone appreciating that alliteration

[@LukeVader77]

I'm definitely going to look up gel in the dishwasher

[@empatheticrambo4890]

This was an educational ad. I didn’t know that kind of TP exists

[@Super_Nova739]

You can use toasted sweet woodruff leaves to make a vanilla flavored extract. Homegrown hand gathered talks about it on their channel. I turn pan handles because I have children and I didn't want them pulling a hot pan onto themselves. Square foot gardening is not necessary. Forest gardens/inter planting/companion planting is better for the plants and more natural. We bake burgers fairly regularly and they turn out great because we season them and cook them in a pan that retains the fats until they are cooked, then we remove them so they aren't greasy. Unless commercial egg factories start feeding their chickens a high quality diet, store bought eggs will always have thinner shells and very little taste.

[@xtyashley]

Please upload this into 26 separate shorts as well you earned this bag

[@EntangledFields]

On the point of a foaming kitchen soap dispenser, my favorite upgrade has been an automatic sensing foam dispenser, so I can stick my hand or even a dish under it without touching anything. I really appreciate being able to hold my dishes in two hands and still get soap on them!

[@lukeheaney1701]

That steamed yams joke was incredible

[@catasstrophy651]

You know, those steamed yams are quite similar to the ones they have at Krusty Burger

[@shoeshank112]

Tip for using pre-shredded cheese: rinse it first like you do rice. Then it will melt and taste much much closer to freshly grated

[@AnthonyCarrick]

This is great! I really appreciate the ones like the KZbin eating the same meal every day, it's so easy to assume that sort of thing, but like testing food or having a certain style of kitchen is their job!

[@jeffsantos93]

That steamed yams joke was perfection.

[@will5922]

BRING BACK THE JINGLING KEYS

[@CaptainVenusaur]

The shaved strawberry tip is goated and I will be doing that soon

[@stirfryjedi]

Shaq, I enjoyed your detour to the home bar. As a coffee nerd who takes himself way too seriously, I had somehow overlooked that there were more options in the liqueur department than Bailey's or Kahlua, neither of which I am particularly keen on. Your vid inspired me to pick up a cool bottle of Cantegra Negra (20%, tequila-based). Using my coffee thermos as a shaker/strainer, I enjoyed it tonight 50/50 with cold milk in a tiny mug. Dig, thanks.

[@roejogan5094]

Calling out the in laws in a video is a bold move sir. Much respect

[@pezboy715]

This was possibly the most entertaining food video I’ve ever watched

[@ashablue78]

Omg yes the dishwasher video changed my life! Glad you brought that up here

[@bartoscar]

Another vanilla hack is that for many purposes (like baked goods) you can use the fake stuff and it's fine

[@thegriffinnews]

Especially considering real vanilla is better used for cold things as heat destroys it. So baked goods should have imitation and ice creams ect should have the real stuff.

[@KVWI]

I promise you that some people can tell the difference. If that's what works for you, that's great, but it will absolutely make a notable difference to some people you serve things to.

[@kevinbroberg3504]

STEAMED YAMS 💀i dont think i can finish this video it's too good

[@tinkergnomad]

I love spray bottles for so many things, and already have a Misto. I've got a finger sprayer bottle full of isopropyl alcohol and a sharpie on my fridge for writing on tuppers, and other smooth surface food storage. It also helps to write cook times, and grain/water ratios on things I buy in bulk or otherwise need to repackage.

[@Virginiafox21]

I’ve had mixed results preheating the pan re: warping - half the time it warps and springs back when I put the food on the preheated pan. The solution for me was to use smaller sheet pans, which I know isn’t really a solution. But quarter and eighth pans don’t warp no matter what.

[@Byefriendo]

On Freezing bread, before you put it in the freezer, interleave a long sheet of wax paper between each slice. Otherwise after a few times removing the bread the moisture will make it freeze into a mangled inseperable blob

[@ziegeist3470]

this video helped me graduate culinary school

[@ArdentRage]

Literally used my fire extinguisher this year, not sure if it was this video or a previous one but yeah thank you. Got a fire blanket now as well

[@Promatim]

HOLY MOLY! Amaretto and coke is one of my favorite drinks - I order it at bars when I'm not in the mood for a paloma. I always get weird looks, and "are you sure" comments. Maybe it'll be a little more normalized thanks to your video! Thank you! Oh, and for your butterscotch liqueur languishing in the pantry, I had the same issue with a stroopwafel liqueur. Until I started using it more like a syrup. Overly sweet liqueur, great ice cream topping.

[@user-wf3nl3vg3g]

my tip on overly sweet liquors- use them where you would use a simple syrup! used in super small quantities, it’s not affecting abv *too* drastically, and consistancy is often similar. I love using my butterscotch liquor in a whiskey sour, or in an old fashioned (especially to help with really cheap base liquors.)

[@Squaretable22]

Disaronno/Amaretto and Coke was a mainstay at my university, everyone had a bottle of Amaretto and it was invariably drunk with coke (especially the cheap stuff)... Maybe it was just my uni, maybe its a british thing, idk

[@janemahoney2342]

I learned that tip about pot/pan handles on the stovetop in middle-school home-ec class! Literally the one thing we learned that's actually stuck with me after all this time.

[@caterpillar9512]

I don't have anything particularly interesting to say, I just want to help your analytics. Love your videos though. The to-the-point high quality style of your content makes a real difference.

[@jazzblasterrr]

The shine on that carbon steel pan 😻

[@absolutelynot7993]

I had to repeatedly rewind to you tapping the handle on your freezer at 2:30 because my dog liked the sound so much. 😆 I swear I did it like 20 times. Edit: He's just heard the keys jingling at the end. He likes that too. But nowhere near as much as the single tap on that brass handle. 😆 I did it so many times that after I stopped, he was already so invested that he kept watching for a full five minutes after. 😆😆

[@mothman5114]

I was already devouring your videos but a reference to Alec? That's a subscribe ❤

[@duLuded]

the fucking side video at the end when you were jiggling the keys really was the icing on the cake. fantastic video, you deserved 1 mil subs a long time ago, idk how you're only at 573k now

[@learningto-cook]

I have problems with the dishes. Love everything regarding making cleaning them Faster and easier

[@MrDrProfPatrick12]

Defending your title as the best youtuber of all time

[@Jimmay557]

Love the cheeky Corridor Crew reference at the end as well *chef’s kiss*

[@Judex-bg3gz]

If you do not have a food processor, check to see if you can order a processor for your blender. I purchased one twenty years ago and it chops and grinds everything from nutmeg to soft cheese.

[@WillardTurner]

Love it when my favorite KZbin creators give shout-outs to my other favorite KZbin creators.

[@printdivisionafrica469]

Shaq feels like that cool friend that knows a ton about food but he just breaks things down to the lowest common denominator Love ya Shaq

[@TheeBurgerDude]

That ending made me howl. Nicely done dude!

[@Ascendant7Justice]

Put your cold food in the oven while it's preheating. Take advantage of the heat from the preheat cycle to cook your food quicker.

[@HarveyJackson1967]

Lol this is a cuck hack

[@jackshadowbrowse]

If you do this with meat it might dry out. It's an easy way to get dry chicken unless you're cooking it in a liquid

[@CrisEdmundson]

Yay for the technology connections shoutout! He's my very favorite pedantic nerd! ❤️

[@goldensunrayspone]

around here (the very, very north US) we do not get any decent fresh tomatoes, and our cilantro is about as potent as lettuce, so your options are to grow the ingredients yourself, storebought, or make the blandest salsa known to mankind

[@RThailand]

Can’t put my finger on it but I just like this guy. Great cuts, articulate, fun music, eye contact…not sure.

[@bluelilacfawn]

I agree with all of these points but just a quick add on the soap and spray bottle-make sure you guys are using soap specifically for diluting (like the dr Bronner's that Shaq is using in the video), and also to change your water sprays regularly, as in a few times a week. would you drink that 3 week old bottle of water in your car? and label it for food if you have multiple for cleaning like me. don't be spraying f10 in your rice 😅

[@bubblegumplastic]

"big bulk bottle by a boutique brand" was so satisfying

[@movingforwardLDTH]

Amaretto & OJ =