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[@jcqlnbuelo]

This channel had really become rachel and chris’ channel, and I’m here for it. Gotta love a supportive husband 💓💓

[@claudiochoices]

They are so sweet together, I'm here for it too

[@kittykat8110]

And he's very personable like Rachel is. A lot of husbands come on camera and make an ass out of them both.

[@vivianarmchairexpert7217]

Yes! Rach and Chris love life 🥳

[@summers6975]

Chris is THE BEST! 😍🤩

[@Nikkiwiththelashes]

Low key sending the universe Chris vibes for my husband 😅😂❤

[@zdenkakarlikova2631]

As a person from central Europe, I can tell you that sweet-filled dumplings are a pretty normal lunch here :) We usually fill them with jam, cream cheese, nuts, various fresh fruits, sometimes even nutella. But I have to admit, it made me smile seeing you this excited over sweet dumplings. For me personally, it's usually "I'm giving up" lunch when we go to a typical local restaurant, because being a vegetarian who cannot eat fried foods, sweet dumplings are usually the only thing on the menu I can actually order :D

[@dawnmagee3354]

My Grandparents came here from Poland. We always have fruit pierogi on holidays. Usually blueberry. We also had cheese and potato, minced meat, and sauerkraut. Pierogi are a lot of work but that machine looks helpful.

[@zdenkakarlikova2631]

Here in Czechia, we're more into the sweet ones, although smoked meat is a pretty common filling too, with a side of either sauerkraut or puréed spinach. Concerning fruits, it's mainly about what season it is at the moment. Lots of strawberries in the garden? Strawberry dumplings! Same goes for apricots, cherries, blueberries and plums :)

[@dawnmagee3354]

@@zdenkakarlikova2631 every country/nationality has a version. Whenever I make a batch of dough, everything is an option. Make a dish using whatever you have on hand! That's how people survive!

[@CassidyGrae]

My family aways do potato and onion perogie for holidays! And our favourite desert ones have morello cherries and then top with sugar.

[@lynettemiller6519]

Came to the comments to say this.

[@alexiswells4792]

When Christopher gets excited, you know it’s going to be good!! Guess who is a new owner of a dumpling maker??? This gal 🎉

[@silverpalm]

The little squeegee measuring cup is amazing for solid oil measurement like crisco or coconut oil. It's also really good for pumpkin when making pumpkin pie or whatever! Just sticky viscous things that are a pain to measure! I used to have one, but it was like 20 years old so the silicon seal hardened and cracked haha.

[@oohsquirrel6633]

Exactly what I was going to say. I love mine when I'm making my orange- chocolate chippers or peanut butter cookies. Crisco, butter, peanut butter. All work perfect for that measurer. Never thought of pumpkin though. Thank you for that.

[@hollygibson628]

Honey, sour cream, butters.

[@frozenpiper2]

I figured it would also be good for stuff like mayonnaise and sour cream as well.

[@kellydobberstine5011]

Brown sugar and molasses also.

[@KaitJohns]

Pampered chef makes one with a pour spout on it too on the other side… my explanation is bad lol

[@TheKris47]

That Bartician thing is even worse than being useless, they aren’t sanitary either since remnants of the various spirits get stuck in the machine. Greg at How to Drink did a big rant about that thing

[@theindigollama]

I remember that rant! You also can't choose the strength. This is why I dislike the Keurig and this thing is like a Keurig for alcohol.

[@imjuliewaters]

@@theindigollama When they made the first drink, it asked how strong they wanted it.

[@theindigollama]

@@imjuliewaters True, but that is dependant on the machine. Different people have different tastes. Like they mentioned with the margarita, Rachel likes hers heavy on the lime.

[@tiahc3]

You can choose alcohol strength but you can't personalize the drink like you can when making it yourself.

[@jaciw]

@@theindigollama you’re supposed to clean/descale your keurig periodically so if it’s absolutely disgusting, that’s user error

[@paigeblueox9809]

Mini calzones with the dumpling maker.. so many possibilities 🤣

[@MEG4nerd]

That measuring cup is a dupe of the pampered chef one that has existed for years except that one is double sided for liquids and solids and the liquid one has a spout. It is 100% fantastic for nut butters because you push and then scrape it off.

[@Sincyn241]

And mayo, sour cream, yogurt, pasta sauce, coconut oil, and vegetable shortening. It’s a go-to for holiday baking and summer pasta salads.

[@thigirlhockeygoalie]

My husband and I bought the bartesian for our wedding and rehearsal dinner. The bartender loved it and it was way cheaper then having the bartender have all the ingredients to make the variety of drinks we wanted. It was a true blessing at the rehearsal dinner as well. As someone said below you have to clean it frequently if you are going to stop using it for any period of time. It’s not something that an average person is going to need.

[@1977felisha]

My mother in law uses a press like the dumpling press you have for apricot filled cookies using a butter cookie for the outer part, adding apricot preserves inside, baking, then dusting w/ powdered sugar. Its my husband's favorite cookie recipe. He gets a batch every Christmas & devours them quickly.

[@FuzzyStripetail]

Rachel's excitement for creating a massive dumpling was only slightly overshadowed by that fact that she was sleighed by that moving Santa sleigh.

[@cck6740]

Rachel looking at Christopher like "who are you!?" when he said dumplings are better than chocolate chips was everything.

[@SarahLynnFisk]

I have been watching your channel for like 8-9 years and I'm honestly so happy to see you still posting and smiling and with Christopher and in a beautiful home. Congratulations on all your hard work, you should be so proud of yourselves.

[@sarahkwast1250]

I love the excitement on your face when you get a new gadget. Whether it works as advertised or not doesn't matter to me as much as watching you try it for the first time. 😄

[@laurieann2714]

I LOVE these videos. Always a good time with you and Christopher. Funny and informative. Have ordered one or 2 of your recommendations and it's always on point!

[@jessicas253]

Those fries could be done more easily if you get a mandolin with the same waved blade (a lot of sets already have one included). That way you'll always have the same thickness and you just need to rotate the potato. Using just that blade seemed way too complicated to me.

[@sarahkwast1250]

I came to the comments just to see if anyone else mentioned that. I knew it was WAY easier than hand slicing every fry!

[@Sincyn241]

And I could have sworn that there was an option on the salad shooter/vegetable shredder!

[@chriskrupadowns5777]

That measuring cup is designed for thick ingredients like the almond butter you mentioned or tomato paste and mayonnaise. Great tool!

[@nicolelavigne1700]

I have that plunger measuring cup. It’s AMAZING for sticky substances like honey, nut butters, syrups, molasses, etc. It’s not really intended for liquids or dry ingredients but designed and REVOLUTIONARY for thick or sticky ingredients. Totally worth having for those kinds of things even though I don’t use it tons for all measuring. I had a polish friend who introduced me to desert pirogies. So delicious! That drink machine just makes you not have to measure. That’s it. It’s for people with too much money on their hands.

[@SarahLovesSheep]

That measuring cup might be good for things similar to a nut butter consistency like Mayo (for egg salad) or pumpkin pie mix. Anything that needs an extra spoon to help get it out of the cup.

[@amyvongeis1410]

You can make perogies with it! Fill a wonton wrapper with mashed potatoes and cheese. You could also use the fresh pasta lasagna sheets and cut in half for the perogies.

[@powderpink9019]

YT made this wonderful decision to show me your videos when the pandemic started and I've been so excited and happy for every video on your anazing channel since then ❤️

[@robylove9190]

It's fun to watch you using all these things that I used 40 years ago. Everything old is new again!

[@meganplatt1722]

You and Chris should try to trend of putting alcohol through a Brita filter! There’s no way it works…and I trust you two to be the judge of it 😂🥰

[@mommab1969]

Probably taste better than that alcohol based drink maker. What a GIANT ripoff!

[@meganplatt1722]

@@mommab1969 true 😂 Chris being reassuring that there HAS to be some use for it had me giggling 😂

[@Bribear1977]

I love the Rachel & Chris combo!! You guys are great 💜💜💜

[@shelbyfawn1337]

I have an old Pampered Chef double sided measuring cup (one way up is a cup for liquids, the other side is a plunger like the one you tried for solids) and it’s my absolute favorite.

[@moni13000]

Omg I love Christopher’s shirt today! 😂😂 Gandalf having a stand off with the Black Knight is epic. He really does get the best nerd t’s.

[@loridahlin730]

Drinks made with a mix can never compare to those from scratch due to the preservatives in the mixes. I agree with you that machine is utterly ridiculous. 😂

[@jwilk975]

Can Christopher please post the dumpling filling recipe and dipping sauce ? It looks delicious 😋

[@deewillson2757]

I am so excited about the dumplings! And mini apple turnovers, or fried wontons you can make.

[@kookiejess]

Love seeing Chris being a major part in videos now! Watching after ages and I remember when he was a shy behind the camera guy coming on to promote his book club haha 💗

[@bret9753]

The push out measuring cup is for like peanut butter, honey, sour cream etc. more viscous things.

[@lacytaylor1501]

Ah I've seen those measuring containers. Alton Brown used them on Good Eats all the time for thick substances like honey, lard, peanut butter etc and I believe they come in different sizes.

[@garrettehman2104]

The Bartisian is great for hosting so someone doesn't need to be making drinks all night at a house/dinner party. Great for graduation parties too!

[@MKP131]

We made our own wonton dumplings growing up because my mom lived in Hong Kong in her 20’s, but we would do the very American thing of filling some of the wonton skins with chocolate chips and marshmallows as “s’mores” wontons 😂

[@jdeeperriman6560]

The measurement push cup can also be used for brow sugar. Or anything else that involves packing it down

[@jennadeagle5394]

OMG that dumpling maker looks like a must-buy,! As I definitely would love to attempt making homemade savoury/sweet ones; but with the latter maybe sprinked/rolled in cinnamon sugar afterwards! 😆

[@carolinelapano4615]

Ah please share the full dumpling recipe because I may have to order that thing and make them 😍

[@clairer342]

I would recommend a food scale to nearly anyone who is measuring food often. I can make an entire recipe without dirtying any measuring cups. I also LOVE it when I’m making things with peanut butter because I just plop it in and only get the stirring knife dirty, rather than needing a measuring cup and a scraper. I splurged for scale that has decimal places even when measuring grams, but you can get one in nearly every price range. Check the reviews to see if it has the features you want. (For example: continuous glass surface for easy clean up, digital display for visual accessibility, or a place to read the measurement that isn’t covered by large bowls if you bake a lot.) Thank you for this video, I love kitchen gadgets! 💖

[@IrinaDiachkova]

I bought myself a shaker and started making Margaritas as home thanks to this video. Thanks, Chris and Rachel!

[@AmandaStarks]

The desert dumpling is basically just a sweet empanada. Which happens to be my favorite dessert

[@othersolo4455]

My most of the way blind aunt has two barticians, one for the house and one for the trailer 😂 they are great for her to be able to make her own drink and also good when we have large family get togethers so that one person doesn’t end up stuck making drinks for everyone. They get cleaned frequently and my aunt gave them each a name.

[@melvasaiel]

I have one of those adjustable measuring things that's at least 30 years old. I mainly use it to measure squishy things like peanut butter and shortening because you can see if you've got air bubbles. Then you just push it out instead of trying to scoop it back out of a measuring cup. It's also fun to make really precise cookies; push it down to the 2 tablespoon mark, fill with cookie dough and scrape across the top to make it smooth, then push up the bottom and use a butter knife to slice off a perfect disk of a cookie onto your baking sheeting.

[@Toronoc]

Here's what I would love to see. Chris reacting to two videos: "A robot made me a drink - I died a little inside" and "The machine deserved to die" both by the How To Drink channel. Maybe even have Chris try a few of the drinks Greg makes on that channel. 😃 I'm really sorry you spent money on that machine.

[@terriconnelly5163]

I love Rach’s top. The color is beautiful!

[@brandypage62]

#couplegoals Also, you should put some strawberries/blueberries/chocolate or whatever into the pastries & them some cream chees sugar mix & make fruit cheesecake dumplings!! That would exceptional! Christopher & Rachel's excitement is EVERYTHING!! ❤️

[@clafleur1993]

This sounds incredible oh my gosh 😮

[@cassandrareifenrath3894]

Those measuring cups are freaking great for peanut butter, but spray it with Pam first

[@cassandrareifenrath3894]

Well-not peanut butter for you two lol

[@sowsowww]

We cannot get enough of these videos too be sure of that 😂☺️

[@ashleyquam]

Omg little mini pizza dumplings! Apple pie dumplings! The uses for that could be endless! I bought the dumpling machine and the potato cutter thingy - thanks rach!

[@TheAgeofFabulous]

The measuring cup is great for honey and almond butter. I used mine today when making bread and LOVE that measuring cup. It’s one of my favorite measuring cups that I use.😊

[@sarai1492]

Soo cozy video! Just talking and cooking food!

[@doreenmoore2043]

This is the third time I’ve seen the dumpling maker tested on KZbin. You guys are the only who made it work!

[@sheilapetrovic2435]

Love to see a close up of the pastry used and zoom in on where it's put and the filling. Like watching zoomed in

[@donnaegbert3159]

Just bought the dumpling maker. Thanks for testing it. I thought of Pierogies with mashed potatoes and with cheese too.

[@peggyconway2900]

I love that you tried these products. Thank you!

[@MakeItMagical27]

My mom has had one of those push measuring cups for years. We always use it for peanut butter or pumpkin purée. We also use one of those dumpling presses to make pierogi too.

[@seriliaykilel]

My dumpling hack -- get the biscuit tubes (the ones that pop when you open them). Split the dough in half along the seam and use that as your dumpling dough. Then add a full granny smith wedge dipped in lemon juice, dust with sugar/cinnamon, and bake. Freaking amazing and so easy

[@brandybis]

Years ago I bought the Pampered Chef measuring cup that was the "push it out" kind, but it has a "pour it out" side on the other end. There is a measuring gauge for each end on each side. I love it, and actually have two now. I use them all the time, especially for liquids. I use the "push" side for honey, molasses, nut butters as you suggested, brown sugar, etc.

[@lynettemiller6519]

I got lucky and found one at a garage sale

[@heiditensen]

I make my own granola and granola bars weekly, I use honey and nut butters, that measuring cup would be amazing!

[@aleeciadodd8212]

Love these videos, makes me get a grip and NOT impulse buy amazon products I see on instagram or tik tok 🤭

[@1977felisha]

I have the Pampered Chef version of that measuring cup & its perfect for things like peanut butter & shortening. You can make sure there are no air pockets & you get a clean ejection when dispensing ingredients into bowl.

[@averyglunt7123]

Exactly! I have the same and only use it for those 2 things

[@callmeSallyG]

It’s perfect for nut butters, shortening, sour cream, cream cheese…any of the more solid type things you need to measure

[@l.j4496]

And syrup... Spray with a oil spray pour syrup or hunny and push it in.

[@Amanda-hx9uy]

The pampered chef version also has a liquid side with a spout

[@WintrBorn]

As much as I hate MLMs, that cup and the can opener were the 2 best things I bought.

[@Madtigres]

Hey rach and Chris, that measuring cup is supposed to be able to help you measure and cleanly dispense very viscous or thick semi-liquid semi-solid stuff like honey and mayonnaise and when you push it down the gasket make sure it scrapes the sides so that you get it all out and the properly measured amount

[@KinniMoo]

I kind of love it when the simple much cheaper device kills it and the stupid expensive tech one is a waste of time and money. ❤ you guys!

[@ksmith82288]

I have that same little device and religiously make caramel apple empanadas with it. ❤

[@Hephzibah16]

That measure would work for shortening or brown sugar too. For dessert dumplings, try some cherry pie filling with a chocolate chip, or a couple mini chocolate chips! Also, it might be interesting to try a dessert filling in the actual dumpling dough and cook it the same way you would a dumpling.

[@simplylinn1533]

Not related to this video what so ever. But it would be fun to see you make something technically advanced in baking, like macarons or chocolate bonbons. I do make these professionally and truly do think you’d be able to pull them off! 👏🏼

[@OceanLily]

I love that Chris and his T-shirt game went from series guest star to main cast😂

[@agnieszkak2990]

You should watch episode of How to drink about all those cocktails machines. Very interesting

[@ashleypalinski2411]

I have the measuring cup thing from pampered chief one side is for liquid one for the rest but mostly used for brown sugar

[@joniwhitt3366]

The Keurig Drinkworks was a FANTASTIC idea but they took it off the market with no explanation. The alcohol was in the pod and the machine had water and carbonation. It was just catching on and getting name brand boozes involved too. 😣

[@RoseJacqueline426]

Your husband's mannerisms and voice so reminds me of Shane from old Buzzfeed and now the "Watcher" channel. They don't look at all like each other but he sounds just like him 🤣

[@alyj6398]

My mom has had one of those pull out measuring cups since I was a child. Has always been really handy for sticky things like peanut butter or karo syrup because they don't just come out or pour out completely and then you don't have to scrape the measuring cup to get it all out.

[@planningkitten]

My mother has a “waffle fry” attachment for her mandolin and it makes diy waffle fries so easy

[@librarymousemama]

The pushup measuring cup is good for measuring shortening, nut butters, sour cream, etc.

[@sally_ch_]

I absolutely love waking up with your videos…you both are such a positive bomb and always manage to make me smile! I love you guys! Wish you all the best!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@klmc91]

I love that slicer I’ve had it almost 15years. Used to cut up apples rings for the kids they thought so fancy especially w peanut but on top

[@kellyharvey7773]

Yes Christopher! No need to be afraid of MSG 🙌🏼 didn’t think it was possible to be even more of a fan of you two.

[@staceynoffke]

I've had that kind of measuring cup for years. I actually love it. It's great for mayo & sour cream like stuff too.

[@kaylabut1]

Love you guys and your videos! You should do a series of trying followers recipes!

[@mikkilewis5312]

I've had a set of those measuring things for 30 years or so - got them from the Betty Crocker catalog! They're great for thick/sticky things, like shortening, peanut butter, or honey.

[@karincope3019]

I have the Pamper Chef measuring cups, use them all the time and they have a very tight fit and it comes out cleanly .

[@mansagar15]

Dessert dumpling put a small chocolate truffle as the filling next time it’s sooooo good!!!

[@TheAlliRogue]

I have two of those measuring cups that you can fill and push out. I use them for sour cream, peanut butter, other semi-solid stuff.

[@ashleyvettleson81]

I use shortening/butter and peanut butter in mine for the little push measuring cup thing :)

[@SaltySeed]

Measuring cup for honey and nut butters 😂....also mayo, butter, shortening, lard, miracle whip, marshmallow fluff, anything that doesn't pour

[@monikakx6195]

Dumplings - try polish "pierogi". You can make them with everything: meat , cabbage and mushroms, cream cheese and potatoes, cream cheese and sugar, fruits, jam... the possibilities are endles. Usually they are cooked, not baked. Healthy and delicious!

[@k.ay.la07]

Rachel!!! use egg wash to seal dumplings!

[@BloodSweatandFears]

My mother uses her dumpling maker to make fruit/spread filled pancake pockets. They are amazing.

[@coffeeholic92]

That dumpling thing reminds me of the Tasty Kake pies you can buy in convenience stores, like pumpkin pie filled or something. You have so much room to play around with dietary options too! Curious if pie crust would work well.

[@shawnsisler3743]

The push measurer is great for shortening, butter, honey, Karo, basically, any thick, sticky, or oily substance.

[@rebeccabiddix6319]

At holiday parties, I drink Cayman Jack. Comes in a bottle, all you need is the salt for the rim. But, the best part, it tastes as good as bar quality margaritas.

[@alekd6358]

That measuring cup would actually be really good for filling pipping bags with buttercream.

[@isabellebourassa2984]

Love the dumpling thingy !!! I already make meat pie dumpling size, but one at a time. This look so much quicker !

[@auntlynnie]

4:15 That measuring cup is better for solid/sticky things, like shortening, mayo, peanut butter, ghee, etc. it’s not good for liquids.

[@auntlynnie]

And you just said almond butter.

[@michellethornton6133]

Granny Smith apple w caramel in a dessert dumpling 🥟

[@emilyalexander4439]

The measuring cup that pushes stuff out is for sticky ingredients like nut butters, molasses, honey etc. It leaves the edges clean to make washing easier.

[@sonyawebb5619]

We have a Baresian. I'm not complaining on it, because it has all of the mixers already prepped in the pod (just remember to shake those pods up before it goes into the machine). I'm horrible at pouring, and the flavors I've tried are actually pretty good. (My favorite is the chocolate martini). We entertain quite often so this appliance is nice for us.... and we have ZERO problems with alcohol dispensing properly.

[@melindawargowsky8176]

I love the “push” measuring cups I have. Great for sticky stuff like peanut butter, mayo, or Crisco…then shove it out. Can’t think why you would use it for liquid.

[@casey54321]

Those sweet dumplings had me SO excited

[@kimmyball4961]

The dumpling maker is a win!!

[@annettemejia7932]

Lol love the video and damn that sucks they hated the machine. I bought mine a few years ago and I love my bartesian and so have all my friends and family.

[@JordanNicolee]

Din Tai Fung makes chocolate filled dumplings and holy crap they’re the best things in the world! Highly recommend filling them with some chocolate, specially on the darker side