Attempting to French-ify Ramen with Alex French Guy Cooking

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Welcome to the first episode of live cooking lab with Guest Alex French Guy Cooking. Alex has been crushing the food videos on youtube for over 6 years and in our cooking conversation today we dive deep into his creative process as well as what it take's to change and evolve as a creator on this platform. Oh yeah, we also attempt to make the worlds first French ramen...
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[@FrenchGuyCooking]

Bro. Love the format very much. To be honest, I felt at home in your studio ;) PS : Is this available as a podcast as well ?

[@LifebyMikeG]

thanks Alex, always a blast to cook with you and chat! this isn't available in audio form just yet. Still need to work on getting the Audio 100%

[@JungleScene]

I agree I love this format guys. It's basically a podcast but your cooking too.... You guys really tapped in to something unique here I think!

[@j.m.9185]

I've see your video about Ramen oils. What do you guys think about a coffeoil?

[@johnblackburn7752]

you look like you been losing weight

[@diogonpbrito]

@@LifebyMikeG some wireless noise creeping up in the mix.

[@WayofRamen]

Ramen by nature is creative because originally in Japan the recipes were determined by what ingredients the chef could get easily from the local area. So there’s nothing wrong at all with French ramen. Good stuff.

[@appa609]

You can say that about food in general

[@chucklesdeclown8819]

I was wondering if you commented on this video XD

[@lucasgardner6189]

Mike, to be honest this is the first video of yours I've watched since the split. I really enjoy this type of content, I feel that the commentary between you and Alex brings a new level of connection with the kitchen to your channel. It makes it much more organic and reminds me a lot more of cooking with my dad and learning those little tips and tricks about the food while learning about who I was cooking with. Keep it up brother

[@LifebyMikeG]

thanks for the kind words! there's other good videos since I took over though... haha

[@WanderingSkunk]

Pro Home Cooks tomato canning video was helpful!

[@toastymcgee9788]

@@LifebyMikeG I loved your video on fermentation. I can't wait to try some.

[@shuey298]

@@LifebyMikeG FOR SURE man! Don't doubt it! You've been putting out great content!

[@DonHbankz]

What happened to his brother

[@KB-zb2he]

This was such a sweet collaboration. The French guy was so kind, knowledgeable likable and such a natural teacher, I made packaged ramen with a brusselsprout omelette along side. no where near what you guys did but I felt the confidence and inspiration, great way to start my day 🙏🏾

[@emalinel]

Dude that sounds delicious. I'd probably be the person that slaps the omelette on top of the ramen lol xD

[@LifebyMikeG]

Hey Guys, welcome to the first episode of live cooking lab. Think of this show as a live cooking conversation where you will get to see cooking in it’s raw form as well as getting deep look into each guest. I will still be producing shorter content on Pro Home Cooks but I wanted to make a show where other creators had the space to share their passions in food, creativity and life! Special thanks to @Frenchguycooking for kicking off the series! Comment in below with your favorite creators you would live to see on Live Cooking Lab!

[@ximbomike]

Chef John from Food Wishes would be amazing for this! though I guess he's a hard fish to catch :p Food Busker would also be a nice collab. And of course, Josh :D

[@haydenelrics]

The burger guy from First We Feast

[@JungleScene]

Since you're in New York you should try to get on some of the BA editors! Brad would be a cool guest.

[@bonntaub]

You're in NYC so..... Maangchi!!

[@timcaspers6498]

Love this format except for the backgrounf noise

[@GeoffBernard]

Who knew Alex had a wife & kids? Loved the format of this video. The Q&A back & forth was very enjoyable!

[@DonHbankz]

Huh????.

[@Acolyte47]

Most successful guys that have their shit in order do 😂

[@PomuLeafEveryday]

@@Acolyte47 You'd be surprised.

[@Acolyte47]

@@PomuLeafEveryday haha probably

[@pistolen87]

that was random

[@AdamantiosKuphos]

Alex is the first guest I'd have wanted to see. Maybe give Adam Liaw a call? He has a very academic approach to his videos that I wouldn't mind having you ask him questions about

[@NinjaNuggets21]

I love what that french guy said. To all so-called youtubers out there, please understand your niche. Niche content is incredibly underrated, it is much more personal, informative and exactly what I go to youtube for. Make it so that it is as entertaining as a netflix series and yet as informative as a research or thesis paper.

[@JohnBainbridge0]

I think that showing your mistakes is very important, not just for the story and not just to be relatable, but also because mistakes are invaluable information. Knowing what not to do is just as important as know what to do.

[@TheTamally]

Alex mentioned he was in NY and I knew this had to be coming. Hell yeah.

[@mywayforum]

I'm a simple man I see that crazy french guy I press like. Looks like a fun episode.

[@arthurjean924]

Ok then like that

[@DarwinSmith1950]

Two of my favorite KZbin rock stars in one spot. Most entertaining hour spent. Now back to my egg, cheese and fried spam on a bagel.

[@309197]

I believe Vietnamese Pho was one of the earliest form of Frenchified .... ramen/asian noodles? Beef broth based soup, with flavours of caramelised onions, ginger, East/south Asian flavours from spices. Simple complimentary sides (picked garlic, onions etc.) and even the town it’s origin is alleged to come from, was one of the first places the French arrived to.great show as always!

[@crionidel]

I need more of this. Loved this first episode, just two cooks chatting about stuff, it's amazing. 100% honest I had lost some love after the changes to the channel, not anymore I AM REFORMED. Loved the chemistry between you two, can't wait to see other guests.

[@aryansinha5588]

Do one with Joshua Weissman and Adam Ragusea¡

[@RealBagels]

Aryan Sinha KZbin food channel extended universe

[@aryansinha5588]

@@RealBagels correcttttt

[@TT-nh2od]

Adam seems like a psychopath

[@aryansinha5588]

@@TT-nh2od nope

[@elleinad579]

Here for this collab!

[@emalinel]

Dude, this is like an interview and a cooking show all in one. I LOVE IT

[@ajsparx4133]

If you like this combination of show styles (and you don't mind profanity or vulgarity) you should check out Something's Burning. Burt (the comedian host) makes a meal and chit chats with other comedian guests.

[@torjones1701]

I like Alex showing his mistakes because he figures out what went wrong, and then explains it in a way that's understandable to the home cook. He shows us the mistakes that a person naturally makes when learning something new, and how to avoid them, which makes learning how to do something right easier. If we don't see the mistakes and errors, then we have to make those mistakes and errors ourselves in order to find out where the tricky spots are and then figure out how to avoid them ourselves.

[@sandra701]

Alex’s genius and artistry always comes through. His advantage is thinking and tasting in French and verbalizing what he’s thinking in English. I loved teaching total immersion French. The beauty of being French is that Alex has one hundred percent of his roots. His love, creative nature, math,palette and remembrance of his grandmother blends to make his genius profoundly distinct.

[@maxhaibara8828]

OMG I've just been thinking a couple days ago about you having more collab with Alex, and now 1 hour long video collab?! Heck yeah I'm so excited

[@maxhaibara8828]

wow, I really like this video. A nice, live cookalong with interview.

[@tonywatson660]

Hi guys Love both of your video channels individually, however, its a real treat to watch both of you two working together, so much info to be gained. Please lets see both of you both working together now and again and both keep the very informative skills you are giving on an individual basis. Both of you have changed my journey into working with food. Thanks guys.

[@jaylair6366]

Alex! I just finished making (mass producing) a supply of instant ramen following your series of instructions. It's perfect. It's so good I can't even say! I made three oils, two tare sauces, and 16 servings of noodles. I made this for three households in my extended family since every one of us likes ramen so much. Your recipes and instructions were brilliant and spot on! I'm a huge fan.

[@Sasquatch_Driver]

Glad I fell down the rabbit hole and found this. Both of y'all are awesome and provide ideas to bump up my own recipe ideas.

[@cyrille8693]

Being French, watching an interesting American cooking channel and discovering a French dude ridig the cooking vibe I can relate to... life is so strange and funny. Watch those men play with food like two kids play with clay. A clay designed by another kid, a japanese one who is not "there", is very inspiring. Long life to this channel. Peace, Love, Fun and good Meals to everyone ✌😉🌈

[@worldcitizeng6507]

tres bien :)

[@marciocattini12]

10:45 might I add that I started watching your channels way before you two met. To see creators that you admire come together like that is awesome.

[@armandosantamaria2144]

Two of the best cooking channels on KZbin. It’s not many videos I’ll be able to sit down for an hour to watch but I knew this was an exception immediately, not a single dull moment throughout it all.

[@davidmyers4797]

This needs an award for the most heartwarming video on KZbin. Just so nice watching you guys working together and having fun.

[@tdjackson4403]

Wonderful show guys! Great conversation that kept me entertained and interested until the end. The food looked wonderful and I will be trying to make my version of this French Asian fusion Ramen. Keep up the great work guys and look forward to checking out the meatball series.

[@supergamerfr]

I love when you two make stuff together

[@aryansinha5588]

The French dude is just vibin'

[@DANLi_]

This channel is going in such a great direction! And always happy to see more Alex collabs :)

[@reginadispagna]

I follow you both and haven't seen this video of you together till now!! What a gift!! Love you, guys! xxx

[@Amberscion]

This video was especially relevant for me because recently I wanted to make some ramen and needed noodles, but the shop I went to didn't have ramen noodles and I didn't have time to go somewhere else. So I bought pho noodles and a small piece of eye of round (I had all the other ingredients I wanted) and made a ramen/pho fusion which was pretty damn good. Shrimp and thin sliced eye of round, sliced radish, scallions, soft boiled egg. A little sriracha in the broth and I was in hot soup heaven.

[@TheCornerofWhymsyAndBlyss]

This was a Master Class in all things KZbin and the love of cooking. My first Alex video was when the world was shut down from the Coronavirus...I loved being able to see Paris and Alex go on the hunt for the perfect croissant. The video was filmed beautifully and the authenticity in the way Alex tells a story was just what I needed during that time. The first video I watched of Mike's was the Philly Cheese Steak episode. I saw it while still under quarantine...but going along for the ride, hearing stories of how something as simple as a sandwich was connecting people from all over the world was very comforting. What you both do extremely well is share your personalities and the way you tell stories draws us in. This mistakes are fun and interesting but the way you show your appreciation of your efforts and respect for the origins of your dishes is brilliant.

[@Namri]

What's critical is seeing not only the failure, but how to respond with a failure. Not only do you know it happens, but then what to do or try! Another element I appreciate is seeing/feeling the ACTUAL TIME it takes to make some of these. Love it! Thanks guys!

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

So I have been subscribed to Alex's channel for a while now but just discovered Pro Home Cooks. I love that they have multiple collabs together! They have great back and forth with bouncing ideas off each other.

[@dangroth8680]

This was a very nice video/project. I loved it. Thank you, both of you, for taking the time sharing with us! Being Swedish, I had meatballs a lot growing up, and I'm really looking forward to the meatballs adventure.

[@knowbettertv]

Both of you brought your "A"-game to ramen. Simple ingredients raised to unexpected greatness. As a KZbinr, you and Alex helped me understand some of the differences and strategies that make KZbin the phenomenon that it is. (And yes, I'm addicted, too.) Needless to say, the whole program, y'all was killin' it! Love your new studio, and the new format, Mike!

[@Themetalcowboy68]

you can listen to you guys for ever.... best video to date!!! better yet best SHOW ever!!!!!

[@marianapastran4061]

i´m making dumplings while this amazing guys are talking about one of my ultimate passions, I´m so happy that they are so complentative and curious about this subject, I feel very excited about what cooking has for me, thanks

[@jhonnybfmv]

Them giving this ramen a french twist reminded me of something that would come out in shokugeki no soma

[@KaitouKaiju]

They made African Ramen on SnS, definitely in the same vein

[@krisap1635]

These guys together are so natural. The collaboration was soooo smart! Great format.

[@damianrhea8875]

OMG! My 2 favourite cooking buys on KZbin together again! Thank you so much! You are great fun!

[@callanwilson3623]

i hope you get alex on again soon, i love his videos!you two have a very similar style of breaking down a meal into its core elements and understanding why its there and who put it there!

[@markoschatziathanasiou6754]

So that's why Alex said that he was going to NY in his knife case video

[@susan3200]

I find inspiration in many of Alex's cooking shows. Makes learning different cooking techniques and recipies FUN.

[@duckiejj]

Love it so much! Both of your channels inspire me for just do the cooking at home, also after a busy workday. Thank you so much for the fun interview and cooking sessions!

[@bonitarosemas7514]

I love both y'alls videos! That's how I cook. I felt like I could join either of y'all in the kitchen, even though I have no formal training, I have my Mama and MawMaw. Found both of y'all recently. My son-in-law is a great chef. I always kid with him that I'm a cook!

[@_CoasterNinja]

French ramen was a cool idea! This show is awesome too. I really think you have something here. As someone else mentioned, this is like a podcast but with cooking! I feel podcasts aren't that entertaining or can get stale, if it's just talking. I find they get more engagin/fun when you have games/themes, in this case cooking along with someone or for someone based on their foods/cuisines they enjoy is something really unique and interesting. I could suggest having other KZbin food personalities as your guests and eventually other KZbin people. Then when you get crazy famous, get Joe Rogan types on for more diverse discussions.

[@LifebyMikeG]

I like where your heads at!

[@_CoasterNinja]

@@LifebyMikeG The hour flew by dude. Really entertaining concept. Thanks for bringing us so much great content!

[@MrMaltasar]

Great format, part cooking/part podcast. Very enjoyable. And Alex was a great guest!

[@mannygee005]

I thumbed up this video for the conversation on delving deeper content and also I plan to tell friends about the popularity of ramen ... haha.

[@iainronald4217]

Mike, being honest, being constructive, you need to work on your active listening. There are way too many points in this video where you are stepping on your guest's train of thought. Or, put more simply where Alex has a lot more to say and you cut him off. Watch some Sean Evans, you'll see a few key things to do: Nod along, let the person finish their train of thought, and only speak when it will accent the interview or if you have pacing needs then rebound off of their statement rather than just cutting in and starting a new train of thought. You as the host are Sriracha, you need to be applied in small doses when it will amp up an already delicious [conversation]. I assume you're doing it due to time constraints, the video has to be under an hour or whatever, then I'd suggest using a musical cue so you're not slicing off a good conversation----or think about maybe cutting it down rather than having it live. Shoot an hour and a half long video and cut it down to 38 minutes.

[@flipsideroot]

Yes, I also felt at times the conversation was not flowing as well as it could be.

[@OlsonMagic]

Totally agree. The purpose of bringing in a guest like Alex is to let him become the teacher and share his opinions. I'd prefer at minimum 75% of the conversation be Alex talking. This felt closer to 50% or less. If I want to hear Mike's thoughts, I'll watch a video with just him. I do really like this format though and I'm curious to see how it evolves.

[@artemyevtushenko8722]

I was looking for this comment. Alex needed more space to finish his thoughts.

[@sacha4253]

I kinda disagree with you buddy, it felt pretty natural to me. I've seen MUCH worse than that. It felt like Alex has the time he wanted & needed to develop his ideas & thoughts. Mike took time to listen and answered fairly to everything Alex said. Sorry if my english is approximative, french guy here. ^^ I didn't know Mike btw, he looks pretty chill & respectful with his guest.

[@DjMistoffelees]

@@sacha4253 Mike is definitely respectful but the OP has a point. Sean Evans has perhaps the best interview style at least on KZbin I've seen and Mike could take a few pointers too improve his connection. I was very intrigued by Alex and felt he had more to say in response than he got. No offense at all to Mike, who was considerate as hell, just that as an interviewer his skills could still improve. Very compicated while they are also cooking as well.

[@DeVivoCarlo]

I love Alex's Channel. I'm a big fan. It was so nice to see him with you again. Love these collaborations

[@feliciatonga3576]

Really really enjoyed watching you both interact and cook with each other. I always learn something new from your episodes and just thoroughly enjoyed the conversation!

[@gsoffice6402]

Enjoyable watching/hearing you guys create a dish with a twist; the whens and whys with your individual approaches. Thank you!

[@dianegerlach2454]

I appreciate this on so many levels. Being a home cook and also Production Assistant on films. I would watch a series on flours.

[@marcoyhnt4859]

I just discovered this episode and I enjoying like anything In KZbin. Thanks for this collaboration!

[@skyrere]

the thing I love the most is that Alex is all about the food, but also all about the entertainment. He keeps all of it in mind when editing the video's he creates. I love it. The French are all about the aesthetic... The guy who does Pro HOme Cooks, please forgive me for not recalling his name off the top of my head, I am alllll about that french accent.... *sigh* He is learning things that he can and maybe WILL apply to future videos... :D It's all about how good we can become, and not trying to hoard our own success. That i why I love Alex.

[@EasyFreezerMeals]

I can feel my next freezer meal developing!!! Thanks for the inspiration..

[@kendavis8046]

Alex, looking forward to the meatball series. And watched the entire episode, pro home cooks! Thanks.

[@nicholassatrya19]

LOVE IT! 2 guys from my favorite cooking youtuber is here together :D Alex says "FOR SURE" too much for sure

[@paul1der]

One tip to make this amazing channel even BETTER..DONT interrupt each other. You guys are used to riding solo in your videos so keep this in mind..God bless!

[@ytreece]

That’s how conversations work though...

[@dalelicious_eatscrunchy9413]

Totally amazing video. I love when the utubers get together to cook. Watched Refika’s and Alex do the Turkey version of meatballs all the way from Sweden and now here on Pro Home Cooks. You give me such inspirational thought provoking ways to create an exceptionally delicious new dish. Congratulations on a very well scripted and interesting collaboration.

[@kendo4125]

You had a journey LOVE! to see REAL PEOPLE! on your show.Keep it going.

[@ToolWrangler]

Two worlds collide! Love it!

[@Max-lf4br]

i just spent my whole night watching a video about Frenching Ramen never have i been happier to watch a video, or to be French

[@hamsamichis8085]

before i even scrolled down in the comments and saw alex's comment i was like " i love this format" good job guys.

[@inocenciotensygarcia1012]

I enjoyed seeing you guys working together. I follow you both and I love it!. Congratulations!.

[@MakersTeleMark]

That was the most frank conversation about youtube content creation regardless of the actual topic of ramen. Much appreciated as I've followed you both for quite some time. Glad to see folks sharing ideas about the big YT in the room, while also preparing a divine bowl of goodness. Should be more creators getting together and cutting out the BS like this.

[@ChrisCoolWorld]

I love this interview. It was a Deep Dive into the passion of cooking.

[@sstanfo1]

Alex you remind me why French philosophers tend to be my favorite. I love your perspective.

[@mireia5985]

I know both of you separately!! Just amazing you got together! Loving your vibes!!! hugs

[@fullertiltphil]

This is a great episode i wish it was longer, seriously I loved this, it was so interesting!

[@florian_kopr]

THANK YOU! this was an hour of pure JOY! I love this relaxed format.

[@N0body247]

I love alex.. hes such a great teacher and wise person.. he never thinks he knows it all and is willing to seek teachers to do certain foods. I love how he screws up.. because hes human.. but he also explains his thought and ration on doing it and by doing it he figured out its wrong. Its a story.. there is a start, journey, and an end. There is a book called how to fail forward. Awesome content by you too.

[@Azraelfromgamefax]

Alex is so good to watch. It's not just about recipes, it's about life!

[@woolfel]

ramen is awesome and the great thing is, there are so many variations. In Tokyo alone there's over 6K ramen shops. Alex series on ramen is awesome. I'm a ramen nut, but even for non ramen nut loves the series. I stopped watching foodnetwork about the same time I turned off cable and cut the chord. For me, it's 1000% the journey!

[@worldcitizeng6507]

foodnetwork is boring and unreal. Recently I have been watching Akis channel after my Greek holiday

[@dus10htx]

This is AMAZING. Awesome cooking and awesome conversation all in one. I love this.

[@CHEFPKR]

This is such a wholesome video. Just two dudes cooking. Mike, if I ever make it out to NY I'm going to make you a sandwich.

[@avocado3748]

Loved the dialogue, as way love how you make it a fun and safe place to make mistakes and to experiment

[@wp7291]

can you or alex please make a season/episode of peruvian cuisine home cook ,and how is influenced(all in one) by asian (east and west) french italian indigenous african cuisine...i would ask you kindly to do it please ...it would mean alot

[@WitchyWithASideOfQueso]

calm, cool dude. you can tell how passionate he is. Had to subscribe! would love to sit down w this cat and pick his brain on things.

[@crashbot01]

Love your message! I was inspired earlier this year learning about the imagineers at Disney. The measure they use is if they aren’t failing 70% they aren’t trying hard enough.

[@joegoff4992]

Hey guys! So happy to see the studio up and running! Fantastic job on everything, it looks beautiful and functional. One critique of this video I hope you might take moving forward is I felt like this interview/cooking format seemed a bit awkward. It's so hard to ask/answer questions AND focus on the food and cooking process. I think having these two things happening simultaneously diluted the content a bit. I found myself distracted, worrying about keeping the onions moving etc. and not paying attention to the very well stated answers by Alex. I'd be interested in seeing the show broken up into two sections: perhaps first the dish and cooking techniques etc., and then an interview section (maybe on the couch lol). This, to me, would be more effective. I love PHC, thanks so much for all your content!!

[@minam3owns]

I've never sat and watched a video that is slow, conversational, back and forth, or anything like this. I usually can't bring myself to watch that kind of content for long, but this I can't quit watching.

[@tocov]

This is some very very good content. I'm subbed to both of you, but this format was something new from both of you. And after watching you basically "in character" in yours and Alex's videos, it is so interesting to see you just cook together and talk about youtube and cooking. You did a very good job as an interviewer, and Alex is so verbal and imaginative. Great stuff. I would love to also see youtubers from other niches come cook with you and THEY lead the cooking, while you lead the talk. It's great.

[@toutalegout]

Alex just proves to be an excellent chef. I just love the guy.

[@Looch27]

I’m speechless, this was fantastic.

[@cinthyac.8264]

The French dude is badasss! Love his accent and knowledge for cooking

[@terps7493]

This is such an amazing video. Reminded me why I love cooking and what I love about the KZbin cooking community. Amazing, thank you for such an amazing video.

[@roaring_angels]

I like those aprons. Eyeballing some right now on Amazon. Been cooking more lately and realizing all my shirts are covered in oil.

[@Dontmakemereregister]

Both of you are so detailed and inspirational, thanks for the collaboration!

[@seirine]

Very nice video format, i enjoy the whole collab! Would love to see more video with Alex, you guys having fun is a pleasure to watch

[@Dirkei]

I watched this entire video,which is a rarity for me. Thanks!

[@Mortagus]

I feel like I have to give some perspective to youtuber's : I'm a huge youtube content consumer. When I decide to stick to a channel, it's rarely about the way the content is build, it's about how it's built. This "how" is directly connected to the creator's personality. For me, it is exactly like : "I really enjoyed what you showed me of you, take me by my hand and keep showing me what you are". What ever shift in a youtube channel, as long as I can see the personality of the creator, I'm fine with whatever I'm watching (if the subject is interesting for me, of course). That's why I love when creators show me their humor, their failures, their successes, their perspectives on the subjects that matters for THEM. That makes them like me. That create common ground. For me if I want to be friend with somebody, it always a good start to a durable relationship ^^. I know this is different since there is no real contact, but still, it's a kind of relationship I guess. One thing that can make me hesitate to watch a video is generally the length of it (1 hour is often too much for me) or the subject I might not be interested in at the moment. Well this is only a feeling, I know there are a lot to take into account when you create content on the internet. But hang in there guys, please know that your work is highly appreciated ;-)

[@adamrushdy]

Love the format. You guys had such a natural conversation and collaboration

[@foodstrongfamily]

I love seeing collaboration between two awesome people! This is exactly what the rest of the world needs! COLLABORATION! ☺️

[@Manjunn]

This video was perfect for me!! I've been working on setting up a food channel, and pretty much all the queries and concerns I had were answered! Awesome!

[@zachventola5299]

Where do you get your aprons from? They look so high quality and have a nice rugged look to them. I’ve been looking a lot and can’t find them anywhere!

[@anncampbell2166]

Those are Hedley & Bennett aprons: www.hedleyandbennett.com/collections/all-aprons

[@panathasg13]

you guys have good chemistry in the kitchen. This episode was well enjoyed

[@dude774456]

Yes! More of this!