Walmart vs. Whole Foods Cooking Challenge

[@daxitron]

Love how Josh had a casual internal crisis about the concept of happiness mid-episode and it all culminated with "I like being on boats".

[@sliceofsparta8985]

I also like being on boats; see where he's coming from.

[@chazburkey]

​@@sliceofsparta8985 😊 8:08 😅

[@chazburkey]

​@@sliceofsparta8985 😅😅

[@burntalive]

Because of the implications

[@CastleWR21]

I feel conflicted because everyone always jokes that nobody cares about Josh's history lessons on food all the time... but it's literally my favorite part. I think it's insanely cool and I feel like a nerd for it

[@HoneyPot.9]

no i really like them as well. i started watching these videos cause i was never taught necessary information about budgeting and food(or anything really)but ended up staying cause of Josh lol. He's a fun guy and i like learning. He makes it easier cause at least im not zoning out cause of boredom.

[@Silentgrace11]

I love you taking the time to talk about jarlic. Like, if I’m making a particularly nice dinner for an event, or otherwise making a dish I know garlic is a main focus, then I’ll definitely take the time and dice fresh garlic cloves. When I’m just cooking for myself, though, I barely have the energy to even cook the food itself, let alone to contend with garlic as a part of the food prep, so I’ll throw in some jarred garlic to taste and roll with it.

[@aureasmortem]

Maybe it's just the brand I bought but the jarlic I've experienced is almost...sweet? Like not GARLIC-y at all, like someone squeezed a couple drops of garlic juice into a jar of unsweetened apple sauce (exaggeration but not inaccurate). My go to is garlic powder or fresh.

[@dudethedude4391]

Fresh garlic is better, but man I love some good jarlic. Find a brand you like and it’s perfect

[@MadiMoody823]

Totally feel this - I would recommend trying frozen crushed garlic if you haven't already! Its just as easy as jarlic but I find it maintains its flavor a bit better as I'm assuming its frozen from fresh as opposed to heat treated.

[@Silentgrace11]

@Madi Green thanks for the suggestion! I don’t have much freezer space in my current apartment, but when I move to the next one I’ll definitely see if I can find some to keep on hand :)

[@TheMetalPigeon]

I used jarlic too but then found my store sells bags of peeled garlic cloves , giant bags too so i just keep that in the fridge and use those now. I guess for me the peeling was like 90 percent of why i used jarlic.

[@akhawk386]

I’m glad to hear about the weird textured chicken breasts. My fiancé doesn’t believe me that the texture is different!

[@Cattrix999]

Something else that is different, I'm 67 years old and when I was a kid/ preteen the chicken dark meat was a lot darker in color and juicier. It had way more flavor than the drumsticks and thighs are today in most grocery store chicken.

[@harmc2301]

@@Cattrix999 chickens have been bred and have evolved to be fatter and have much shorter life spans than chickens even 30 years ago. I’m sure due to that and other factors it’s definitely changed

[@carrioncrow8191]

I wish y’all would have talked more about the spices, and whether or not the difference was worth the increased price at Whole Foods

[@PrinceKaladin]

I'm not going to lie, the spices at most grocery stores whether they're walmart or whole foods are really poor quality. I've personally found that the best spices tend to be found at ethnic grocery stores like local Indian, Middle Eastern, or Chinese grocery stores. You get fresher spices at better price points than nearly every major chain grocery store

[@muspell612]

i massively refer to buy spices at specific spice stores by weight, theyre much fresher than any preackaged one, discount or big brand

[@hereliestales]

As said above, the best spices come from the local ethnic places, every best version of ethnic ingredients comes from a local joint.

[@Andrew-kr3vd]

@@PrinceKaladin this or any spices that are whole and you grind yourself, also organic spices are such a scam because there’s no difference when you’re eating. I buy sams club spices 😂

[@ericlewandowskivlogs]

its not worth buying anything at whole foods. especially the spices.

[@AwesomenessTV]

I'm actually surprised at how fresh the veggies from walmart look. I'd love to see a walmart / Target comparison

[@cocoapuff_x]

bro forgot to log out

[@nicholaskarako5701]

But then Josh can not make his joke whole paycheck about Whole Foods. I think that is going to be the theme whole paycheck vs a more budget friendly grocery store. I am sure Target, Aldi, Lydl, Asian market and farmers market ECT will be next at some point, but who knows what order they'll do them in.

[@missdire]

Or Walmart and Meijer.

[@nicholaskarako5701]

@ Miss Dire Meijer stores are only in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Illinois and Wisconsin. Not sure if there would be any savings if they had to ship to California compared to just going to a grocery store chain that is there area. Although it would be interesting to see which is cheaper Meijer vs Amazon.

[@AwesomenessTV]

@@cocoapuff_x lmao it is what it is

[@LeblondMat]

Next time do 99 cent store against Erewhon!

[@rommboi177]

Amazing idea!

[@BubbyBoy]

I love my 99 cent store, but you aren't getting a fifth of what an upscale grocery store like Erewon is going to have. Walmart makes sense because it does have a full grocery store.

[@Firespark81]

So wanna see that battle! You know the 99 cent store going to win it too lol

[@BubbyBoy]

@FireSpark81 my 99 cent store doesn't even have bargin brand pasta and unfrozen meat, nevermind the lack of a fresh produce selection.

[@nooneinparticular469]

@@BubbyBoy They’ve already done 99 Cent Store vs Whole Foods, and 99 Cent Store can hold its own!

[@jaimeknoble3315]

I about died laughing when Josh started scraping the seeds of the red bell pepper into the wrong bowl. The chaos of this episode was fantastic

[@Murasadramon]

"Did you just shush me when I wasn't starting to talk?" is such an amazing line.

[@ShellyS2060]

Josh is still 🔥 by himself in the kitchen. I love seeing him with other people, but, he does great alone

[@nickelastic3026]

18:00 "Did you shush me when i wasn't starting to talk?" 🤣

[@codecane77]

I love the food comparisons, goofiness, philosophical & existential crisis in each episode on MK

[@SarahMWilliams]

Organic is not equal to free range, it can be, but it's not always. Nor does cage free equal free range. Also, walmart has more than just Iodized tabe salt. I get kosher slat there all the time

[@garethha]

Nicole laughing at you saying we think you don't make mistakes made me laugh extra hard 😂

[@kylenosleeves3934]

I love the dynamic between Josh and Jordan. They should have a sitcom together. Id totally watch it. And Emily could be their neighbor who has indoor chickens.

[@jenna6149]

I say a Threes Company reboot.

[@davidzeager262]

"I ate ______, I got the burps." "I drank ________, I got the burps". I just think Josh is a volcano about to erupt at any moment.

[@Palidine4M0O]

That crab monster flashback of happy family, the natural cuts of josh, this is the best solo run in a long time. Loved it. 4 out of 5 stars man!

[@BasilLecher]

I encountered one of the woody chicken breasts last week for the first time. I thought I was eating raw chicken and had to keep checking each piece to make sure I had cooked it properly. That texture is so weird.

[@DamOneMan]

You should bring back Food Fears with the Sporked team and all the new Mythical Crew

[@jonwoods4784]

FOOD FEARS

[@characterblub]

I miss food fears sm

[@deprofundis3293]

No, ugh...just my opinion but I really don't like watching people eat gross food

[@MrVovansim]

With Josh giving all the love to Walmart, Kroger is quietly sobbing in the corner.

[@bruhkakke]

ngl as someone who grew up on kroger products, walmart would 100% beat kroger in a taste test

[@MrVovansim]

@@bruhkakke Kroger (well, technically another chain, but it's owned by Kroger, and all the "store brand" products are labeled Kroger) is the high end supermarket around here, a step below Trader Joe's / Whole Foods.

[@sclauritsen]

The fact that Josh brought up frozen dog poop after todays GMM episode is *chefs kiss*

[@ChildishBerbino]

I love at how around 4:15 the editor instantly cuts Josh off at "Ashwaganda" lmao

[@KoolKat27]

JOSH. The WORST thing I have ever eaten was a McChicken I had a few years ago. I started eating it and the texture of the meat was completely off. I looked at it and it seemed fine so I kept eating. The entire thing felt like the texture of crunching through cartilage. I think you've solved what it was, I believe I ate a chicken infected with woody tissue syndrome. Thank you for solving that mystery!

[@thoroughlyjordan]

17:18 MORE LIKE "WITHHOLD FOODS"! GOT 'EM!

[@mikkii505]

Josh was giving mental breakdown for this episode lmao

[@collin8915]

Josh's happiness diatribe was lovely

[@kidyuki1]

Thank you for telling me about the woody chicken thing! I had that happen like a month ago and I thought I seriously screwed up cooking it.

[@annah7793]

Jordan’s voice sounds like when people are interviewed but they don’t want their identity known so the interviewer uses a voice changer to hide their identity

[@austindvarga9]

Do something like this with Kroger vs Walmart. Kroger always prided themselves in how fresh their products are and they are both in roughly the same price point so it would be interesting to see the difference between the two

[@ishtarelisheba]

Josh is another glorious book on the Aries Kitchen shelf. (Maybe not technically, BUT CLOSE ENOUGH)

[@ShearGenius88]

The amount of money I’d give to see him & Julien cook together!

[@ishtarelisheba]

@@ShearGenius88 SAME. The chaos would be frickin amazing.

[@caitlinlarew8522]

Man I would LOVE to see Julien in the Mythical Kitchen!

[@cronoslamar4061]

You ain’t losing a staring contest against this guy.

[@RealandUnfiltered]

Ain't that the truth! 🤣🤣

[@tosuto2906]

get him to start talking, he blinks like crazy whenever he starts rambling

[@RealandUnfiltered]

@@tosuto2906 🤣🤣🤣

[@rocket_appliances]

“Wake up in the morning and huff the jarlic” is now a permanent fixture of my daily vocabulary. 🎉❤

[@zeusathena26]

As a poor person who shops lots of store brands, ' the best for the price, Walmart s Great Value, & Best Choice are the best for your buck with most store brand items, & Walmarts produce.

[@zombierp1]

Josh I really appreciate your little tid bits and facts you throw in, keep it up big brain

[@stumccabe]

I learned that food prices in LA are sky high. $66 at Wholefoods and $39 at Walmart. I compared those prices with my local supermarket (not the cheapest) here in England, the total was £22 that is equivalent to $27. I'd be interested to know how prices compare in other places.

[@LucidDreamerVex]

​@Square Spectrum same with Canada. Especially spices. Most containers the size that they bought are $6-9 each 😭

[@stumccabe]

@Square Spectrum That's shockingly high. Our prices have also gone up due to the inflation caused by profligate government spending during covid. Thanks for replying.

[@stumccabe]

@@LucidDreamerVex Each of those spices in my local supermarket were $1.37 (US$) (that's £1.09 in British Pounds). I'm amazed that spices are so expensive in Canada - I cannot think of any reason for such a disparity! Thanks for replying.

[@lyinarbaeldeth2456]

​@@stumccabe "Profligate government spending" the Tory government has been slashing public spending year after year after year. The spiralling inflation is a combination of supply chain disruptions and massive opportunism by corporate actors. Prices are up because there was the flimsiest excuse to raise them, and they're staying up because there's no political will to push back at corporate profiteering on human misery.

[@georgetaper]

Food in the UK is quite a bit cheaper than the US.

[@josh8705]

The produce at Wal-Mart varies wildly from store to store. The Wal-Mart closest to me serves produce that will spoil the next day, especially potatoes and strawberries. I just get my groceries at Kroger.

[@zprine]

Josh on Woody Tissue Syndrome: “Yeah, nobody quite knows what’s up with that, but good news. There’s existential crisis for that……. Moving on!”

[@AlisonKay]

Joshes 2nd take of adding lime zest in the sour cream killed me!!😂😂😂

[@BennyTheButcher2]

FYI: Woody breast syndrome has been bred into nearly all commercial poultry. Because it is genetic, it can never be completely eliminated - only greatly reduced. This has nothing to do with being organic, all-natural, etc. As a side note, poultry is all-natural by law.

[@christineb5471]

LOVE this series! I shop at the local grocery outlet and the 99¢ store to cut cost all the time! Thanks for knowing your audience!

[@TjerniganWG]

when josh said 'whole foods more like whole paycheck' i didnt laugh at all

[@brittany6951]

"Check the Olympic medal count! That's how we win!" 🤣

[@the_powersl0th]

"yup, those are limes" is probably my favorite opening ever

[@foodthehardway3671]

Always love a new video from my spirit animal.

[@travis9791]

1:23 He said "it's a great way to stretch your meat out" I'm always looking for new ways to stretch my meat.

[@silentrob78]

More Jordan please! She is wonderful to watch and her screen presence perfectly compliments Josh.

[@Currentlyfreezing]

I didn't expect to hear sims music while Jordan was trying out each of the fajitas but I'm here for it. 😂

[@deprofundis3293]

Paprika and smoked paprika have ENTIRELY different flavor profiles, Josh... 🤣 I haven't even watched more than a couple of minutes so far and already see a big problem there, lol. I'd never use smoked paprika in a fajita, either, personally...

[@Bakutakamine]

Bruh, I always wondered wtf was up with that when you got a chicken with that horrible texture. Calling it "woody" is actually a great way to describe it. Glad I now know that without knowledge I've eaten mutiple diseased chickens. Although I have seen Food Inc so I knew what I was getting myself into...

[@bonnieb9238]

I usually thought I cooked it too long or something

[@b.r.v.8609]

Lmfao ok the fake “fa-jitas” teleprompter one got me 😂

[@OseiBayard]

As someone with texture issues in regards to food this woody chicken disease thing has me anxious af everytime i think about buying chicken

[@Stellazio1]

10:18 The "No" heard around the world

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

Who is going to tell Josh about the triple large size tortillas they sell at wal mart and Ralph's lol

[@elangomattab]

Are the Tortillaland tortillas still a thing? I haven't really been eating tortillas lately but the Tortillaland tortillas sold uncooked in the refrigerated case used to be FAR superior than any other flour tortilla some anywhere else.

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

@@elangomattab I honestly have no idea but if you are interested you can look on Google and see if any place near you sells them🤗

[@mercedesvelasquez8781]

@@elangomattab I looked it up just now out of curiosity because I never heard of the brand but they sell these tortillas at various locations at least here in Southern California and where you live I can't speak on so you are going to have to Google for the brand which various locations will pop up to tell you where you can find them at🤗

[@alexbenavidez4139]

Mythical kitchen always comforts me 😅

[@robervin9107]

Josh love Julia child laughs from you bud. So wholesome

[@haleywagner3144]

I desperately need an uncut Mythical Kitchen episode. I don't care what episode but I NEED ONE.

[@AIRWHITEY]

Love the ICP reference with the magnet line.

[@icyheart80]

Use a spoon to scrape out the pith of the bell pepper! Also works for chilies if you don't want to touch the hot seeds.

[@elangomattab]

Melon baller works even better. The edge is slightly sharpened so it makes it easier. I don't think I've ever used it to ball melon so can I really call it a melon baller?

[@joey3947]

Food lion does local produce whenever they can

[@mirekkkwtf]

Josh is pure chaos and I love it!

[@T22-w7n]

Love these types of episodes. I been watching gmm and gmk for a long time and I have noticed on the food episodes most of the time the Walmart brand is always in the top ranks and whole foods is always on the loosing side.

[@Slagomancer]

Whole Foods more like Foods Paycheck

[@OneOfDisease]

I love being on boats, came so fast that I feel like Josh led her into that just so he could say that line.

[@Stuie299]

3:18 But Josh, there's no lettuce in fajitas. Ya silly little goose.

[@Konani_the_unicorn_queen]

16:55 -did Josh just deliver a 2-sentence horror story? cuz gosh darn, my brain freaked out at that one XD!

[@TaylorTheHater]

This was quite entertaining

[@therocknrollmillennial535]

This episode just confirmed for me that Josh is half-movie-drama-chef, half-Coca-Cola-polar-bear, and I don't know how to take that. (Also, yes, this is a super weird comparison.)

[@theivesinjeans]

I need to see Josh and Julien Solomita meet.

[@jessicag896]

13:56 thank you for that editors

[@nahuilegorreta6572]

The Walmart's in Northern California sell the same spices and tortillas you find at the Mexican markets. Jeez....they even have some killer hard to find hot sauces that blow away Cholula and Tapatio

[@caoimheobrien8393]

The sims music in the background when the tasting is going on is giving me life.

[@turr8894]

Finally! I feel seen as someone who puts the food waste in the bowl with the prepped veg sooo often. It’s aight Josh, happens to the best of us 😌😌

[@DctrGizmo]

Thanks Josh about the horror stories of the chickens 🤣

[@danmanryan17]

Leaving a comment because at 6:14 Josh talks about the condition that I’ve experienced!! I was eating a Popeyes hot chicken sandwich and it had the snap of a sausage every time I took a bite

[@AGuyYouKnow87]

"Every single day you drop a spoon and it falls to the ground, but what happens the day when it floats to the sky?" Why does this seem like a quote from a philosopher?

[@MegaSouleater97]

I care about your facts Josh🤩

[@deprofundis3293]

Soooo...because whoever you asked to pick up avocados being unable to pay attention enough to choose a ripe avocado from both stores was the main determining factor...got it. 😂🤔

[@katnip266]

I love Jordans sweatshirt, but the octopus looks like it's trying to hypnotize someone lol

[@blargy7283]

The one lesson learned...buy ripe avocados.

[@rptbr]

Whole Foods / Whole Paycheck thing - for anyone who cares, here in Vancouver CA. WF is actually cheaper and higher quality (i.e. produce lasts longer) than all the other local grocery stores here

[@raeperonneau4941]

Salt and Avocado are a codependent relationship. Avocado is a super needy type. 😂

[@FaultAndDakranon]

I care about the chaotic food history commentary, Josh. I care.

[@loganbegalka]

I appreciate whoever is doing the captions. Idk if it is someone at gmm or what. But i appreciate it.

[@russakasuperman]

The funniest parts of the episode are, Josh lizard tongue, Bezos mention, and royalty free dubstep.

[@loganl3746]

6:16 Yes! Exactly! The Woody Tissue thing is so gross! Especially cuz you probably won't notice until you finish cooking D':

[@SeanMold]

So, since Josh mentioned it I gotta ask to check if this is the same thing; is "woody chicken" when you bite into it there's this unsettling like squish texture to it? If not, would that texture come from something else?

[@LiziBloom]

Yay I love Jordan! This was hilarious

[@HyperfixatationInc]

One of the best ways to get really good bread products for cheap is to make it yourself. It's easy to buy the basic ingredients in bulk and store long term. It doesn't actually take that much time to make, so if you have about 1-2 hours a day, and you go through a lot of bread in your house, or you just want to learn to bake bread. I grew up as a poor latchkey kid and my grandma taught me how to bake when I was like 4-5 before i started kindergarten and i was with her everyday. I would bake bread with her once a week for my family and we got really good bread for cheap and it was easy enough for a toddler to do.

[@TravisL.Desmadreson]

Jordan = On Her A Game!!! Love her! Do more myth munchers!!!!! Bring it!!

[@Blue908_]

Other people: rocking out to the dubstep Me: rocking out to the Sims music in the background

[@dylanstrong8448]

It’s always wild knowing I’m one of the first few hundred cause these get uploaded right as I get home from work

[@craftymind406]

Good morning everyone! :]

[@lindseymaiuri1578]

Laughed way to hard, Magnets, how the F@%$# do they work?!

[@timothyhansson9530]

Haven't heard an ICP reference in a minute 🤣

[@JohnnyNova]

When Sporked first came on board I was like "Meh" but Jordan is one of the best additions to the crew. Sporked won me over.

[@TextbookCommittee]

I ❤ Jordan!!!

[@owesyoumoney3912]

The dubstep part cracked me up

[@piplupz1586]

Jordan and Josh's interactions were the highlight of... I'd say the episode, but like, my day lol

[@Cheyannerose12]

rhett and link on ear biscuits admitted to using a tela prompter once in a while i wouldnt be surprised if mythical kitchen does too?? and oh my god ive been having that chicken breast situation happen to me so often that i just now order legs and theighs at the deli

[@Michswaggsk8r]

HAHAHA Whole pay check !!!! "slaps knee" ahhhhh ya got me 🤣🤣

[@TheTemplarFear]

For eye-balling the math you were super close! 26.04% difference in price!

[@xtiinne]

I like the history behind it! I like that I can actually learn things while being entertained here 😅