My Favourite Cookbooks - Flo's Favourites

[@FloLum]

Happy Sunday! Who has influenced and inspired you in the way you cook?

[@FloLum]

Aw... that's so kind! Thank you, Marilyn! ❤️

[@javajunkie9748]

My answer: You!! When I found your channel, I binge-watched your videos! I love your personality and the chemistry/banter between you and Dude convinced me to buy an Instant Pot...and slowly overcome my fear of pressure cooking. I’m still on the fence about sous vide... 🙂

[@FloLum]

Love you, Chrissy! You have been and continue to be such a wonderful support and encouragement to me! 😘

[@pamowen3452]

I also am influenced by Ina Garten, but mostly you, I learn so much from you that too take notes. And the icing on the cake (🧁🍰🥮) sounds yummy, is when you and dude banter during taste test, it makes me smile. So thank you , to both of you.

[@gracel3320]

I am also a big fan of Nigella and Barefoot Contessa but you, my friend, are such a genuine sweet person, I love your videos so very much! Dude I don’t want to leave you out, you are the icing on the cake with spice and humor! Lol

[@FloLum]

Aw... that's so very kind! Thank you!

[@dudelum]

☺️

[@goldwinggal]

I started cooking when I was 8 years old. Small, easy stuff. As I got older, my mom let me do more and more. By high school, I would get dinner started, and mom would finish up, when she got home from work. I love Ina Garten, I like Ree Drummond ( the Pioneer Woman) her recipes are so down to earth, and it's easy to find the ingredients.

[@FloLum]

My mom tells me she started cooking at 8 too. But this was in China and she had to start a fire and heat up a giant wok. Even though I didn't have the internet and only learned by watching TV, she would have had to learn from watching my grandmother. How times have changed! (I like Ree too!)

[@paulaogi2246]

You made an EXCELLENT point about what is available on food channels. I get so annoyed when food is made into a competition! Who needs a cupcake war? I want to learn, expand my repertoire- not watch culinary challenges. I’m a serious home cook - everything from scratch as much as possible. That is why I enjoy your videos - your honesty & expertise come through. I always want to build on what I’ve garnered from other cooks, tweak recipes, become more skilled with a knife - so thank you for doing what you do. Itadakimasu!

[@SLynn-ud6vg]

Flo, you are inspiring to watch and make me want to cook, just like Dude's taste testing makes me want to eat! You guys are a great team! 😄👍🍲

[@nitramretep]

I could not see Nigelaa as being an influence on the Lum Cusine Empire. I alway found her recipes to be a cardiologists dream. Like you I have a load of cookbooks and use them to create my own "sub-recipes". One resource, although not incredibly creative, is the "Cook's Illustrated" series of books, compiled from the magazines. The local restaurant recipe books are a great resource. Thanks for the video.

[@vimajutamajuta1328]

I started watching your cooking show and I've slowly started buying the different sauces I need to cook like Flo. I"v always wanted to cook Chinese food but was intimidated. You make it look so easy and I confess I can't be bothered to do too many twist and turns. So one day I will report back to let you know how I did. I love the way that you are so laid back and Dude's "The Test" just cracks me up. I'm buying your cookbook a.s.a.p. Thank you for inspiring me and making me feel like I can.

[@rayradiance666]

I love watching the PBS cooking shows in the evening after work.

[@tonyn152]

Thanks for sharing your cookbooks, which was very interesting. I totally agree with you about the Food Network "Competition" cooking shows, which I can only take so much of. I do really like The Pioneer Woman who has some great, down to earth, easy recipes, and also Alton Brown who is very educational.

[@FloLum]

Love the Pioneer Woman! She is such a hoot!

[@donnastratton8397]

I watch Pioneer Woman every Saturday. And Alton Brown has some new Good Eats Reloaded. I still like the old ones better.

[@jodunlap2955]

First and foremost...you are at the top of my list. Otherwise, my mom gave me Betty Crocker’s cookbook and I still have it and use it. That was over 40 years ago. Mom was a fabulous home cook, so much of my cooking life rose from her. She also gave me The Joy Of Cooking cookbook, and I also have it dog eared and well worn. Great memories. Thanks for reminding me! Blessings, Jo

[@FloLum]

Sweet, Jo! You are the best for my ego! Have a wonderful week! 😘

[@Jean2235177]

I learned to cook through Julia Child, Rick Bayless, and all the chefs on PBS in the 1970s-80s. They kindled my passion for cooking.

[@FloLum]

Julia Child is also one of my faves... There are SO many!

[@PaullaWells]

So, for me it was my mother and great grandmother who were my biggest inspirations. As for cookbooks, hands down Betty Crocker cookbooks are my fav. That said, many people inspire me to try new or different styles of cooking. You’re one of them. 😉

[@FloLum]

Aw... thanks so much, Paulla! I love that we have access to so many cultures and can learn so much more these days.

[@PaullaWells]

Flo Lum - Right!?! I’m learning Asian flavors and combinations from you. I appreciate you!

[@cmaur811]

My mom had to work .. My dad passed away at 42 - so if I wanted to eat - I had to cook . My brother and I turned into amazing cooks .love Ina - met her many times .

[@FloLum]

How did you get to meet Ina many times? How great is that?! 😉

[@SBakall2]

Nigella, Ina and Jamie Oliver are some of my cooking heroes. I’ve been to Vij’s and loved it so much we brought back a huge shopping bag of food from his carry out to our AirBnB for a second round.

[@FloLum]

Yum! They’ve since moved to a new location. Not sure if you’re able to pick up items anymore. But they do sell it at some of the supermarkets.

[@SBakall2]

@@FloLum Oh that's a bummer. We stayed in the South Granville area on 10th and his restaurant was just a few blocks away from there. When we were in his shop, you could see all of the little grandmas working in back making the food.. Glad he's expanded to grocery stores carrying his food as more people can now experience it.

[@brookestreun6723]

Love love love this type of video!

[@takethisguntandshoveit]

Get your hands on The Tasajara Bread Book. It's the best bread book out there. It's not huge, but don't let that fool you. It's so wonderful.

[@donnastratton8397]

Nice cookbook chat. I love cookbooks too, but I mostly read them cover to cover and don't make the recipes. I like to make a recipe after I have tasted it and like it, so the restaurant cookbooks... way cool. I used to watch Nigella also and love Ina. It's sad that there aren't a lot of actual cooking shows left on Food Network. I have no interest in the competition shows. One of my and hubby's favorite shows is Good Eats. Have a great day y'all!

[@FloLum]

Most of my cookbooks are just for collecting and reading also. But these were a few I actually used recipes for. I agree with you about Food Netwok. We don't subscribe to TV anymore so, I guess I'm not missing anything. Thanks, Donna! Always so lovely to hear from you!

[@patriciawong5270]

Great recommendations of cookbooks, I will try Burgoo for their soups. My favourites are Hot Thai Kitchen and Steamy Kitchen. They are both easy to follow, I have yet to add yours to my collections. I have purged so many books and only want to keep the ones I will use. KZbin videos like yours where everything is visual is better for me, it feels more personal. I think I started experimenting cooking different cuisines by reading and watching blogger/videos. We’ve come a long way with social media!

[@Smootus]

This is a great video..... thanks for posting this video.... I appreciate it!

[@privateerinvestor2773]

Thank you for this video. Great book ideas

[@petravandermeulen4955]

I love Nigella and the Barefoot Contessa too. They are on youtube now, and I watch them all the time (among others...).

[@allysonc1333]

New to your channel, love it..:). Right now I am really enjoying Once Upon a Chef Jen Segal. Her soups and salads are out of this world, can't really go wrong with anything she cooks.

[@jmurphynyc]

Love Nigella and the way she describes the food as she is cooking.

[@FloLum]

Me too! She’s amazing!

[@jmurphynyc]

​@@FloLum She sold a line of kitchen items (pots, storage, measuring cups etc.) which you can find on ebay but are no longer being sold commercially. Very cute stuff.

[@FloLum]

I know! I managed to pick up her mezzaluna (of all things!)

[@mollysmith6055]

Thank you for sharing your favourites, you have such an interesting collection!

[@scottanthony1616]

She'll Flo & Dude, thank you for sharing your inspiration on cooking, I love it when you post on Facebook and KZbin, keep on doing what your passion inspires you too do. God bless you and your Family always. 🇺🇸🇨🇦💞🌸💞🇺🇸🇨🇦👼🏻👼🏻

[@FloLum]

Thanks, CT! Happy to share the knowledge! Enjoy your week!

[@eanleeparkin7004]

Jackie Tang from Malaysia cooking in Australia.

[@Jaydit7]

I'm with you on Nigella..I have HOW TO EAT on one of my eReaders...and 4 of her cookbooks on the shelf in my Kitchen (all of which have copious Sticky Notes)...I think she is a Wonder...I want to check out BURGOO..

[@FloLum]

Her books are so much fun to read. I think you'll enjoy Burgoo!

[@JoseLopez-yy2wr]

Thank you for these cookbook suggestions! Will be getting these once I get my new home.

[@FloLum]

Great!

[@tbonesenior6736]

It's great to see where you get your influences from.

[@FloLum]

Thanks!

[@morningmom6]

Love your hair Flo! So cute!

[@artsymom75]

😊thank you!

[@Esteban_HeIsComingUnAnnounced]

Kraft macaroni and cheese in the box. Also boiled eggs with ketchup and mustard and also toast with butter and cinnamon and sugar. That's how I started as a five year old. God must have looked @ me and said give him some cooking skills or he'll starve. I used to read Betty crocker cookbooks my mom had as a kid and it took off from there. I love Nigella and that woman has been through a lot of personal tragedy. She doesn't age though.

[@FloLum]

Good for you for learning how to cook so early in life! That woman looks amazing! I believe she is close to 55!

[@eanleeparkin7004]

I am from Malaysia too.

[@LaurenKellyPianoLessons]

Yay love it Flo! I have the Vij’s cookbook and have never used it. Oops!!

[@AundriaM]

Barefoot Contessa and Nigella are two of my favorites as well. I don't think you would ever see the Barefoot Contessa retrieve a can of broth from her cupboard, it's always homemade. Lol

[@FloLum]

That’s true. I don’t have enough room in my fridge or freezer for that! 😉

[@gme5400]

TV cooking shows were the best! I loved Barefoot Contessa. When I first dated my husband I tried to make Fettuccine Alfredo. Years later he told me he could have spackled the walls with it! 🤣

[@FloLum]

LOL! That's so funny! But real alfredo is kind of like that when it cools. That's how you know you made it right. 😉

[@noahcount7132]

A Malaysian cookbook! Exotic! Can't wait for you to surprise Dude by preparing "SPAM Malaysia" from the Malaysian cookbook. He'll be over the moon. Caution: Do not try any of the recipes demonstrated on Britain's famous 'Two Fat Ladies' TV series from the late 1990s (24 episodes). The late Jennifer Paterson and Clarissa Dickson Wright are extremely entertaining to watch, but unfortunately are a culinary demolition team.

[@FloLum]

LOL! Thanks for the heads up! 👍🏼

[@lillypatience]

i've never been the first to "Like" EVER! YAY!

[@FloLum]

LOL! Too funny, Lilian!

[@colleenbeamer6403]

So since you don't "always" use the instant pot, how about a cooking lesson for one (some) of the dishes in your favourite cookbooks? :-) Love the insights into the "real" Flo Lum! :-)

[@FloLum]

Thanks, Colleen! I have lots of recipes on the channel where I don't use the Instant Pot. 😉

[@colleenbeamer6403]

@@FloLum Yes, I know, Flo. I just meant that in comparison to some other sites, you don't focus on the Instant Pot, you have a diverse selection of yummy food. The idea was to convey that I would love to see your take on some of your favourite recipes from your favourite cookbooks! :-)

[@richardwong7681]

I'm old school and I like Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. Can't stand the new chefs out there such as Bobby Flay, Mario Balotelli, etc. Don't even mention Guy Fieri ! He is not a chef, but a short order cook.

[@donnastratton8397]

Love Julia Child. She's so much fun to watch.

[@FloLum]

Love both Julia and Jacques too! My favourite episode is when she spends the whole time whipping her cream by hand, meanwhile Jacques makes the whole meal!

[@Staches]

love your shows on youtube!