Testing Viral FOOD HACKS & RECIPES I Found off TIK TOK

[@sarahkwast1250]

I love how nonchalantly Christopher said "Oh, it isn't. The internet lies to people." It was obvious the apple core had been cut out before she pulled it out on the video.

[@aymiewalshe982]

Hands down, the best part. Hahaha

[@sjcaustenite]

The popcorn in the paper bag trick totally works and is MUCH cheaper than buying microwave popcorn. As popcorn is an agricultural product, every batch -- and kernel -- will be a little different, so it's probably best to start with 4 minutes or so and just stop it when the popping stops. Interrupting the heating definitely interferes with the process. There is never an exact time. ALSO, adding butter (as opposed to "butter flavored" oil) to the bag might have actually led to more burning. Butter starts to burn right around the same temperature that popcorn pops, so that may have caused some of the burning. Just melt the butter separately.

[@lauradi308]

100% this. Using a liquid oil (which will distribute more evenly) does a ton to help more kernels pop and less burn. I have had ok results using coconut oil and ghee (aka solid fats) but you have to wait for the fat to melt first which leads to more burnt popcorn.

[@chrissirois]

I came here to also comment about the paper bag popcorn hack. It works great with no butter. It's an old hack that I learned 20 years ago. Cheers!

[@ginalynnsmith]

I was just coming here to say this 🙌🏻. I use out popcorn button on the microwave 👍🏻 and I add melted ghee and salt after it’s all popped

[@mirandacoulter888]

I’ve never tried it in the microwave, but I love air popped popcorn. You can control exactly how much butter and salt you want plus there are so many other seasonings you can add.

[@heatherartsy8944]

Double bagging helps soak up any excess oil so it’s not as gross

[@TheFlyingGerbil]

You can see the perfect round shape where the apple faudster cored it then twisted the corkscrew into what was basically an apple core cork

[@ItsJustLisa]

Exactly! That was the first thing I noticed too.

[@dazmarose6544]

I do the paper bag popcorn thing all the time (in fact I just did it after watching this video), but I don't put the butter in the bag. That sounds like a disastrous mess! You don't need the butter to pop the kernels. Just melt the butter after (it takes like 20 seconds) and add it on. And instead of a set time I just wait until the kernel pops have slowed to 2 seconds+ between pops and then take it out. Makes delicious popcorn for a fraction of the cost of buying microwave popcorn bags and you have complete control over the toppings.

[@chloe_livebyfaith6765]

I love how Rachel started her video with “I’m STARVING”, like that’s me 24/7! Side note, crispy bacon is the only way to eat it, for sure! I also really like you shirt Rachel! ❤️

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@lamemechose7072]

I’ve been making popcorn in the microwave for years now. I put 2.5oz of kernels in a large lunch bag, fold down the top twice and lay it on its side (very important for even cooking!). It cooks in just under 3 minutes in my microwave. When the popping slows to 1-2 seconds between pops, it’s done. There’s always some unpopped kernels, but bulk popcorn is cheap, so I don’t sweat it. I don’t add any fat or oil to the bag. It will pop fine without it. I use butter flavored cooking spray to “glue” the seasonings on after popping. My two standards are Flavacol (the bright yellow popcorn salt that movie theatres use) and a mix of butter powder (not buttermilk powder, just butter powder - it’s called “butter replacement” sometimes) & mesquite BBQ seasoning (pick your favorite). Don’t reuse the bag to make more popcorn. I’m told it’s a fire hazard. It’s totally fine to reuse it in other ways though.

[@beanythompson1460]

Now I have to go find this popcorn salt that I've never heard of

[@DaisyLarson4936]

Exactly how I do it too .. I was shocked to see butter being added to the bag.

[@micropopo]

I don't use a bag myself, I have one of those plastic popcorn containers, but I've found that if you add a bit of oil (I use olive oil) and then add your seasonings (I only use salt, but it might not work as well if your seasonings might burn) before you pop it, that it distributes more evenly!

[@jaimejohnesee]

LOVE the Watership Down quote on Chris' shirt! You guys are the best! 💙

[@dawnchesbro4189]

I thought that's where the quote was from! I haven't read that book since grade school.

[@binadharia4253]

Team crispy bacon all the way!!! Love your videos! Christopher’s “the internet lies” comment had me cracking up!

[@kellyjoskreations]

“Oh, it isn’t”…….you two make me laugh so hard. I love watching you two together and when you leave in your happy mishaps. Thank you!!😻🥸

[@RanndiMarie01]

You need to sprinkle some “everything but the bagel seasoning” on that avocado toast! Also yes Chris, sriracha is the right choice! 😂

[@Donz112nz]

“Oh it isn’t, the internet lies to people” omg this comment had me cracking up! So funny yet SO TRUE! 🤣👏🏻

[@jasmint7679]

I'm always seeing this type of hacks on TikTok and think it'd be cool to try them out, but then I either forget or I don't feel like it. So thank you, your sacrifice is appreciated by all of us that are to lazy to test them ourselves.

[@TruthandJustice_]

I just found your channel & love you! I’m obsessed & binge watching older ones!

[@FuzzyStripetail]

You can always press Rachel's buttons a bit more when it concerns additionally toasting her bread by pressing the "a bit more" button on her futuristic toaster.

[@Shannan845]

Christopher’s shirt is absolutely one of my favs!!! I love that movie 😍

[@kbumgarner4537]

Hello Rachel!!! Hope you're having a great weekend! Getting her 6 minutes after you posted is a great way to start my afternoon, before I start making stuff to sell for my craft business.

[@kbumgarner4537]

If you use a tablespoon to scoop the avocado out, it's so much easier.

[@tammyhowington8396]

I’m almost 59 and have LOVED 🥑🥑 for decades! 🥑 toast too. I’m going to try the grated egg on it ! Great job.

[@kayk480]

I only ever cook my bacon in the oven on a baking pan with parchment paper. Basically zero clean up and I can get it either super crispy or just-cooked depending on what I’m in the mood for.

[@jessicaneal8553]

Haha, love the smiley faces with the popping popcorn!

[@samriddhisahu1481]

i just love your videos the energy and the vibe is sooooo good . my whole mood changes !!!❣️❣️

[@maryvanhale3279]

If you melt the butter in another container first, then just the popcorn in the bag it's much easier the popcorn doesn't need the oil to pop in the microwave.🍿

[@mommagnome4]

I just pop the corn in the bag, add the salt and butter after

[@foxymama2003]

I am the last boomer generation and I LOVE avocado toast! I am definitely going to try this as I am one of those “texture of the egg” people! I only eat the yolk part of deviled eggs because I just don’t like the texture of cooked egg whites. (Meringue not included, that is just delicious)! Edit 2 Chris’ matter of fact voice when he said “Oh it isn’t, the internet lied to you!” was EVERYTHING I feel about this!! I think you have to use a paring knife and cut around the core first (which kinda defeats the purpose of the hack)! Also this boomer still prefers my popcorn cooked on the stovetop, no microwave popcorn can beat that! Team crispy bacon all the way.

[@angelh3590]

Love your videos. Really appreciated the Watership Down t-shirt.

[@joyce_dmd]

Love you, Rachel! 💕

[@hanceyhomestead]

My mom used to do something similar for my youngest sister except she would push it through a fine mesh strainer. Similar result less mess.

[@rockyman691]

That sounds less messier and easier, I'm gonna try it, thanks :)

[@HLynn71188]

Millennial here I think that’s one of the reasons why I love both of your channels your my people

[@madelgrobbelaar6896]

Hi from South Africa. Love your videos. Hope you have a great weekend.

[@i.m.dmented3245]

Just put the popcorn in the bag and microwave for longer. Stop when the kernel popping slows down. Works every time. Melt butter separately.

[@emilycarr4784]

For the popcorn, just put less kernels. The size of the bag matters!! It should only take 2:30 min max and any oils should be added after it’s popped. Otherwise you will have a messy microwave. Sincerely someone who has done this her whole life because she has a cheap mom 🥰

[@ThePinkgurl99]

Used to do the popcorn trick with olive oil instead of butter, and shook the bag a bit before putting it into the microwave! Helps make sure all the kernels get oiled up and pop better!!

[@loganmilisits6709]

I am one of those people who does not like the taste or testure of a hard boiled egg but I tried the grated egg on avo toast ( I add cream cheese / grated parm/ everything but the bagel) and I am IN LOVE!!! It is AMAZING and it gets extra protein into my breakfast with a nice texture! Definitely recommend to try!!!!!

[@yessicajani643]

In conclusion : Salt is never enough (Christopher's judging book)

[@3kylajsmith]

He apparently does not have a good sense of smell, that would affect his sense of taste maybe it make food more bland so the salt help. It does seem like he adds a lot of salt to everything.

[@AKbaby89]

Oh baby...the apple core in the video was 1000000% cut before the wine opener was put into the apple. It was a *perfect* circle🤣

[@danikathomas1559]

Loved both of your T-shirts today ❤️

[@themagicknightress7132]

I bought one of those microwaveable silicone popcorn bowls and just drizzle the popcorn with a glug of olive oil. Can pick out partially popped kernels after eating the first round and then nuke it again. It usually does a good job on the 3.75 oz-popcorn setting on the microwave

[@katyaochoa]

There is such a thing as an apple corer. Some just take out the core and some take out the core and slice the apple for you. Also I've always made popcorn in the hand stirring popcorn pot for the stove and the dash electric popcorn maker from target. Both allow you to test a kernel or two to see if the oil is hot enough before adding the full batch. Great testing video. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

[@sayyestofood2520]

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[@kimmyball4961]

I've got the apple corer/slicer and I love it!! Saves time!! 💛💛🍁🍂🍎🎃

[@MisherrificBeauty]

I definitely thought you just said you're gonna "lick" your toaster..... when I tell you I was very concerned lol

[@JessInTheCityy]

You should have *mushed* the avocado for the avocado toast. Mashed avocado spreads better, giving you better avocado distribution 😋 I'm definitely grating a boiled egg on it next time!

[@saraatppkdotpt8140]

Loved watching this video😊

[@tanyaroos576]

I cannot be the only one that sees a certain shape on her shirt☺ love the videos!

[@Justme77776]

Came to the comments just to see if I was the only one!!!!

[@roaaba9512]

Grate an egg on avocado toast 4:07 Popcorn in the microwave 8:05 Using a wine bottle opener to take out the core of an apple 11:33 Bacon hack 13:55

[@BonkersBlake]

Oh my gosh Christopher's t-shirt! As a fellow Watership Down nerd I am fangirling so hard right now!

[@valentinarozas9222]

Hi Rachel! From Chile 🇨🇱 here again! Making lunch for my family! Enjoying your videos!

[@ashleyquam]

Team crispy bacon for sure! That’s why I make mine in the air fryer! Try it you won’t be disappointed 😉

[@KallyKat716]

CRIS P. BACON ALL.THE.WAY. Nuclear! That’s how I like mine. No flop for me!

[@Cookingwithsadaf]

How could she be so vibrant and radiating positive energy in every video? 😍😍😍 It's midnight here but I can't wait to watch this again tomorrow, she is my lunch companion 😁

[@sunshinemacintyre797]

I can't unsee the phalluses on Rach's shirt. It's so distracting! LOL

[@othersolo4455]

“Having some technical difficulties today, with my brain” SAME 😂🤣 all day every day.

[@kellyolson1887]

I Love Christopher's shirt!! Watership Down is my Favorite Book!!! 10/10 Would Recommend!

[@MsCorr17]

Like many others, I also make popcorn in a brown bag all the time....I put 3 tablespoons of kernels in the bag and push the "popcorn" button on my microwave (I think its less than 2 minutes). I get a couple of kernels left but not much; and I melt the butter afterwards in a small bowl and then drizzle it over the popcorn and mix. Love your videos!!

[@jasonlam8945]

1:52 Rach: Just look at this one nail Christopher: Just look at this thumbnail

[@ashiapowell]

Chris saying, "its not, the internet lies to people" was the BESTEST part! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 i laughed so long

[@knjscorpio]

I've been making popcorn in a bag in the microwave for years lol. I put oil in it instead of butter, though. You really have to work with your microwave to get the popping time right.

[@dorap6895]

Crispy Bacon for sure and I also LOVE extra cooked (burnt) popcorn!!!!!

[@mysticfirefaery1988]

Yeah. I make popcorn like that all the time, you just set the timer for like 3 minutes, and when it gets like 2-3 seconds between pops you take it out. I normally salt it and add melted butter or for kettlecorn some sugar while hot. It's really nice.

[@margarida.bernardes]

RACHEL 2 things: crispy bacon: do it in the air frier. pepper: try mixing red pepper, black pepper, jamaican pepper, green pepper and white pepper, it will change your life!

[@samanthavessels6300]

You were talking about your toaster and then I immediately got an ad for it lmao

[@christyboteo1284]

I use a cheese grater that has larger holes for my boiled eggs. My mom did and so do I. It makes the eggs perfect for tuna salad, potato salad and basically anything you add boiled eggs to.

[@mjl3753]

So you don't mess with the time and have to keep starting and stopping it it's best if you go to like 4 minutes and let it pop through until its stops popping for 5secs that way 90% is popped. The starting and stopping is probably where you're getting it burned.

[@weesprout]

Totally random, but I love Christopher’s Watership Down shirt!!!

[@notkatieparry]

Rachel: I’ll link it down below. Also Rachel: doesn’t link it down below. Where’s the flakey salt, Rachel?

[@brittanyd1174]

I was looking too 😭

[@auntlynnie]

You must have gotten here too early… the toaster is linked now. I don’t see the salt linked, though.

[@Likelymeesk]

She likely uses Maldon salt

[@LyssaLynn1425]

It’s linked in her Amazon shop list!

[@jacindafriend3606]

I have the same toaster. My husband was sold on the a bit more button. It paved the path for our breville appliance collection

[@brianna.ditsworth]

i’m not sure if it’s a floral arrangement on your shirt cutting into the “santa” but i see a phallic-y shape and now i can’t unsee it

[@vanessacosta1878]

Bacon in the air fryer is my personal favourite way 😊

[@monab9080]

I want that shirt Rach!!!

[@annakelley6366]

One hack for crispy bacon that my grandma used to do was dip your bacon in flour. The bacon grease and flour will fry it up really nice

[@innermoppet3378]

The first one would be awesome with grated fresh parm. Would help with the salt too.

[@rorifalley4283]

Crispy bacon is superior! Although I did grow up on it so that probably influence me but still, gotta have that crunch! Love your videos love ❤️

[@Idolstar333]

in my family, we agree on the bacon. But instead of calling it crispy, we refer to it as "Stiff, but not burnt" lol

[@emilyrubright7232]

When we make popcorn in the microwave, we set the timer for a long time and microwave until there's three seconds without a pop. That's when it's done! Also, crispy bacon ALL THE WAY!

[@mariehansler]

To make perfect popcorn, I was always told by my mom to soak your corn kernels in warm water for 30-45 seconds and dry them off on a towel. The moisture steams the popcorn to open more kernels up. Also, I feel bad saying it, because EVERYONE loves avacado...but I don't. But I love egg sandwiches, so I might try the grater on them sometime.

[@amyb5146]

The water in bacon trick is great when you need bacon bits. Cut it w scissors and add water. The water renders some of the fat out so it doesn’t splatter and keeps it from burning before it’s done. I do it all the time, works great!

[@Martin-zn7eu]

Do the same thing as you did with the popcorn, but in the bottom of the paper bag use a old large lid from a jam jar (make sure its plastic tho) and add the butter to the lid and kernels..will stop the butter leaking and less unpopped kernels 😊

[@claudiawilson1657]

Yep with you almost charcoal bacon is my favourite 😍

[@daninee]

Here distracted by Rachel's.. doubly excited tshirt 😝🙊🙈

[@pphnuoll]

I saw Chris's shirt and immediately purchased it.

[@alilshellphish]

you can use a spoon to peel a hard boiled egg. It works great! also- i’ve found popcorn works best with coconut oil in a big pyrex bowl with a microwave safe plate on top as a lid. it takes like 4-6 minutes to pop.

[@Jay-sg7rf]

Instead of butter, try butter flavored coconut oil, it's what most movie theaters use, along with flavacol seasoning salt.

[@vnokesCO]

I like my bacon #4 on the chart, pretty much how yours turned out. I don't like much crispy food in general, but the fat needs to not be raw-ish (like #3 on the chart). I've done that hack before. The concept is that the fat renders out more evenly in the water & you lose less of the meat to shrinkage. Once the water evaporates, you cook it as if you didn't add the water. Here's something you'll probably love: cut the bacon into pieces. Add the water & cook it as I've mentioned. Once it gets the crispness you like, add maple syrup & heat until warm. Boom, warm bacon syrup! 😋 Fantastic on pancakes, waffles or whatever you like maple syrup on.

[@tashabrinkworth3995]

I always throw my boiled eggs into a little tub with a lid put a little water and SHAKE it up the egg comes out perfectly

[@auntlynnie]

I tried that once. I went HARD on the shake, and obliterated the egg. 😂

[@cindymeadows5394]

For easier peeling: Boil water first, then add eggs and cook.

[@felicialamoureux7554]

Yes girl another canadian millennial here loving her 🥑 toast as well.

[@bernadettepospeck2106]

Not a hack, but a fun and yummy egg recipe is to soft boil some eggs and peel them. Next, combine equal parts soy sauce, sugar, and water. Put the peeled eggs in the mixture and simmer them 45 minutes, turning the eggs so they soak it in evenly. Let the eggs cool and store them in the fridge in the soy sauce mixture. They look weird and are super delicious…. Only use Kikkoman brand soy sauce or they don’t turn out like they should.

[@BeckyA59]

Ok that sounds amazing, will try!

[@themagicknightress7132]

That’s a “ramen egg” right?

[@bernadettepospeck2106]

My mom always just called them soy sauce eggs. I honestly don’t know what they’re really called.

[@bernadettepospeck2106]

@@themagicknightress7132 my mom always called them soy sauce eggs. She used to make them after Easter.

[@jenniferkay9789]

I love egg salad, made with dill, garlic salt, and a little bit of cayenne.

[@almaeclu]

I do the paper bag popcorn, but with olive oil! We found that on Grant Thompson's (the original King of Random) KZbin channel several years ago.

[@noellecantcook]

"We need avocado... because I'm a millennial." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jennygrimm5270]

Hi!!! Where your white fruit bowl from?! I’m obsessed with it and haven’t been able to figure it out

[@auntlynnie]

I’m on Team Almost-Burnt-Bacon. 🥰 I bake it. No mess, no fuss.

[@SuperTiny98]

The way to make homemade microwave popcorn is just a bowl or silicone popcorn popper and something to cover the bowl. Then when it’s popped you can add as much melted butter as you want. Also I recommend flavacol instead of plain salt. It’s the buttery popcorn salt movie theaters use

[@elfie288]

For the toast, I do the toast but instead of butter I put goat cheese, smash the avocado and I use an eggslicer to dice the egg(it's just easier) and then Sriracha and everything bagel sprinkle

[@jolindawiedmeier8391]

Have you done the twisted bacon hack? It looks good but I haven't tried it. I hope you do it! Love you videos & can't wait to see the next one!

[@TerraFermentata]

I don't eat bacon anymore, but sometimes cook it for the family. I take a rimmed cookie sheet and place a cooling rack on it, then place bacon on the cooling rack and pop it into a 350 degree oven. The grease drips off the bacon as it cooks and is caught by the cookie sheet. Comes out as crispy as you want and heats very evenly. No flipping necessary.

[@Barbara-nc9iq]

Crispy always! 🥓

[@jodiehall7198]

If you haven't used your air fryer for bacon yet you should try it! I have one similar to yours and it usually holds 6-8 slices of thick cut bacon. 375 for 10 min, flip halfway through. The bacon gets super crispy and there is no splatter to clean up!

[@tiffanymoore3182]

8 year old me used to make paperbag popcorn because microwave cooking was all the rage in the early 90s. We didn't add the butter till after.

[@liznotslow]

You don't need any oil to pop popcorn in a bag in the microwave. My family has been doing it for years. I recommend adding butter and salt after.

[@charlenes212]

I always make boiled eggs in my instant pot because the shell comes off so much easier

[@TheLastchild101]

Young boomer/old Gen X'er....I adore avocado toast! The popcorn in a paper bag trick was taught to us in Home Ec back in the early 80's! (Minus the butter, we'd melt it separately)

[@enhunter82]

Theres a bacon hack where you twist the bacon then bake it. If gives the crispy bacon lovers an entire crispy piece. You can also pour some maple sugar on it. Ive seen it floating around social media.

[@Midlife_Manical_Mayhem]

for the popcorn one: don't put the butter in the bag. press the popcorn button and stand by until you hear breaks between popping after the initial "event" popping. that's when you pull it out. THEN add your melted better and salt and toss.

[@momlifeplansonline]

I am a fellow millennial and I am totally in agreement re avocado toast! We also have the same toaster as you! My husband got it as a Christmas present from his father a while ago!