How to cook Carbonara - Setting up my own pasta pop up cafe!
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- I learnt to make spaghetti carbonara and even set up my own pop up pasta bar!
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If this isn't the most wholesome thing ever 🥺 Protect Alex at all costs!
Well we know what we’re having for dinner tonight now
You’re as mad as a box of frogs. You don’t come across as a confident enough person to get up and go stand in random kitchens cooking up their food……But here I am watching it.
Superb video, it’s 7.30 am and I want carbonara to eat! That’s how good your video was.
Well done and keep these highly original and highly entertaining videos coming. Buon appetito!
AAR
I'm not ot sure why you are calling Alex mad?? Different but certainly not mad...
@@helgavoorneveld1530 yeah.. I'm not calling Alex clinically insane.
It's a bit of English humour.
I was congratulating him, not calling him names.
Still waters...
I am not in to beekeeping, gardening, or even cooking. Followed you from the fishing days and your videos still keep me watching from start to finish. I am even tempted to try some of the things in your videos myself. Keep it up Alex! Kudos!
I can complete agree. Even mushroom cultivation and foraging…. I hate mushrooms 🍄 but I watch them. Complete addictive madness.
What an amazing guy, Alex I've thought you were a great person since I discovered you and your little camper car and honestly your joy is contagious! I hope you get chance to see this just so you can know how much you're appreciated as a person, keep at it mate, you're going to go so far in life with that amazing attitude towards life!
I've followed Alex's adventures from his month in an alpine hut videos. He's a funny, genuine, likeable, down to earth chap whose quirkiness is refreshing in the vacuous world of social media. Not only that, he tries different activities which can only serve to inspire people to try something unique. Chapeau Alex.
Hello from the US .... we love your content. We've been watching you (and Carl) for years, and hated to see you two split (at the time), but LOVE how you have blossomed on your own. You are such a wonderful writer (story teller) and producer, and the cinematography is great.... you have a wonderful style of your own. Your parents must be so proud of you. You are a joy to watch.
Cheers, appreciate it!
Alex, your channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites! I always feel happier after watching one of your adventures. Thank you for being who you are!
Kudos to you from Italy! I appreciate your respectful approach to Italian cooking. Your carbonara looked perfect, with the right ingredients, and without any awful unrequired ingredients that non-Italians often add to it.
Esatto, brava! Same from me: I am so used to non-Italians abusing of our cuisine that I started your video with some anxiety, but then you made it right! Thank you for your respect!
Alex i'm from Italy (and i'm celiac too!) and what can i say? You did a great job! I hope you had amazing time in Rome and i hope you can try even the North Italy food (from where i from) because outside Italy people only know pizza and pasta but our beautiful country have food tradition every where! Really enjoyed the video! Bravo!
Incredible as per normal Alex. You manage to make the seemingly boring into a cant look away masterpiece every time!!
I wouldn't go that far
I don't think anyone could have made a more entertaining video about Carbonara. Safe to say I'll be making some when I've the chance. Brilliant work as usual, Alex. Absolutely top notch.
I now watched two people named Alex go to Italy to learn more about Carbonara... seems like a nice trip idea.
And I enjoyed the awkwardness of cooking for people and watch them while don't eating yourself. :D
Might I ask about the other Alex? 😅
@@Kaobion I would assume they're talking about French guy cooking
@@lindseym6034 Indeed, I did.
Hey Alex, I'm italian and all I can say is that you did carbonara proper justice! For a moment you made me forget all the carbonaras I've been seeing here in the UK with mushrooms and cream. All the carbonaras you made looked amazing!
I love how comfortable you are traveling alone and doing touristy things alone.
I bet you could make your dad and brother some carbonara with gluten free pasta
As a celiac myself, I would have cried. It sometimes can be so hard to eat really good food without investing the time to make it yourself. Very cool of you not to turn them down for it.
This is so amazing to watch. I can't imagine a random guy coming in and cooking food for random people. This is mind blowing actually. Thanks for this.
Off topic, but your videos have inspired me to pursue my hobbies and interests more. Before then, i'd be uncomfortable doing things just bc they make me happy. But what's wrong with happiness? Why *not* bring more joy into the world? Thanks for sharing your unapologetic joy with us all
This is the funniest video I've seen in awhile 😂 I wasn't ready for you to cook in random peoples homes
Italian here, i would say that carbonara doesn't have an official recipe, today is with pecorino and guanciale, but many use pancetta. The first writtten recipe we have is with pancetta and milk cream, but is belived that the first carbonara invention was with bacon, because that was what american soldier had in their food ration and italians cooked for them using what they had + eggs and pepper. Btw your carbonara look good, you can officially request your Pastaporto.
alex is so under rated you should be a have million subscriber the content is so good.
Alex, i had a thought. I want you succeed in life and you are one of the good ones so you can have this idea as a gift for all of your hard work; if you ever decide to sell produce you have to use the brand "just", for example "just honey", "just tomatoes" or "just carbonara". Keep us the good work
I've just had five pancakes for breakfast and this has made me hungry. Honestly Alex, these videos get better and better👌🏁🥂
I just love your premise and I believe, nothing following " I've just had five pancakes for breakfast" could ever be wrong!
This is mental. I only found your account this morning because of the beekeeping and not only did I really enjoy your mushroom video, this carbonara one is making me drool. Trust yourself with these slightly wacky and very niche ideas for videos. It really suits your delivery style. Brilliant stuff. Can't wait to see what else you've done.
Thanks so much! :)
Your one of the few creators that can comfort me thank you for making these videos
What a fantastic video. I would have given this 100 thumbs up if it were possible!!!
I lived in Italy in my 20s for about 8 months. It is very nice there. AND the food is brilliant!
I would have loved to try the Artichoke dish. It looked amazing.
I think I see a FOOD TRUCK in your future, Alex!
How's the gardening going? We have been so busy here on the farm getting all the food crops in the ground. Working 10 hrs a day, even using lights at night to finish off sections. It's hard work as a "Farm to Table" Organic grower.
It was also fun to see Carl in one of your videos. I've not seen his videos in my feeds in ages..
Thank you for a brilliant video, I think it may be your best one so far! It felt like I was there with you, I found myself laughing and smiling with you. Brilliant!
Such a wonderful video Alex; your enthusiasm for whatever endeavor you are pursuing is so lovely!
i've binged your channel for the last few weeks! always exciting to see what adventure you will do next
It's normally intimidating waltzing into people's homes and cooking for them, this is coming from a personal chef here in Nairobi, Kenya. You did well with your pop up kitchen idea 👏👏.
i somehow see myself alot like alex, i get motivated to experiment certain items and then i want everyone to try it or taste it... i really love your channel alex..... I love watching you explore and experience life and best of all sharing it with us.... I really appreciate you Alex....
Always puts a smile on my face to see you and your brother in your videos. Been watching you and your brother since you did the park fishing camping all those years ago! Keep putting out the content man! We’ll keep watching!
Thanks! :)
I absolutely love carbonara ❤ I recently started mixing cooked broccoli in together with the meat, cheese and eggs, and it just breaks down into a delicious green pasta. You should try it if you’re interested. It’s also the reason i started growing broccoli 🥦😊
I feel like your editing has gotten more unique and better! Always love your videos!
Favourite channel, Really put me in a great mood and took me out of my head. Thank you for all you do Alex!
Use 2 egg yolks instead of 1 whole egg, fry ur pepper in with the bacon at the end of its cooking, don't forget the pasta water is a huge addition to the sauce
Matteo Lane has a youtube video where he films Lucciano (the owner/chef of that restaurant you went to) as Lucciano cooks his signature carbonaro, giving tips and everything! I think you'd really like it!
So very kind of you to do such a thing for other people it's just a shame the are not more people like you in the world
Great video, I’m Italian and also living in Brighton. I’m glad you visited the city. A simple trick to avoid to cook the egg sauce, you didn’t!, is to transfer the pasta and the guanciale in another bowl, instead of leave them in the pan, and pour the sauce in it.
Thanks for the info!
Alex, I love your approach to life! Thanks for all of your videos!!
love these videos, you just do what you want to and that's what makes these so special compared to some other creators.
you definitely found your niche. :)
You are such a great guy Alex, I love the way you are as a person and I love the style of videos. Keep it up! Can't wait for your next video to come out about a new adventure.
Much love all the way from Jordan , and thank you Alex for the content you keep posting on your channel it really makes me smile to watch your videos
if i ever visit the UK , i would love to meet you and try the Carbonara it looks delicious :)
Great video, don't often comment but been watching you since the hunt for carp in the park pond, you are developing such a interesting channel , keep up the great work
Tip - add some of the pasta water to the egg and cheese mixture will reduce the chances of the eggs scrambling and if you want it more creamy add more pasta water to the pan while combining it all together
You are an amazing person Alex. Really enjoy you and all of your content, much love from austria buddy.
Bro your videos make me cry because you’re so genuine and I’m so hungry
Give this man his props! Always greatly entertaining videos. Very inspirational.
What an amazing set of circumstances you put yourself in. Very well done! I think I need to explore the world of carbonara now :D Thanks for the inspiration
Perfect carbonara, as an ex chef who lived in italy I loved the point about waiting until that pan stops sizzling before adding the "crema". Bravissimo Alex!!
Over the last 40 some years I've lived in several countries around the world and visited many, many others for work and play. I spent a year and a half living in Italy and fell in love with carbonara and risotto. The only problem was that on leaving Italy, I never found anything even close. What you prepared using the proper ingredients looks fantastic, I can't cook but am going to beg my wife to give this a try!
I love your craziness, Alex!
I love how you follow your interests--and bring me along! You make people happy!
So good, so creative, love you videos Alex. Top stuff!
I'm having a carbonara tomorrow 😎 not because of the video, I already have all the ingredients, but it gets me even more pumped.
Its so hilarious to watch you, I feel like we couldnt be more different. Through your videos I can get a glimpse of how such a different life would feel like and I can see that I miss that from time to time. So thank you for broadening my horizon and giving me new aims to strive for.
Was waiting for your videos ❤ wish to see more videos about your mushrooms
I have a big love of carbonara too and need to really get my hand on some guanciale. Sauce with yolks is fantastic, you can save the whites for a meringue or a healthy omelette.
Well done, Just Alex. You pass the test. After all the things one finds on the Internet, it's nice to see genuine respect for Italian culture and I hope you appreciate the absolute respect and admiration I have for what you do. Keep up the good work; you're wonderful.
(Also if you're accepting tips from home, next time pull out the pasta and pour everything in the bowl with the egg and pecorino, immediately, no middle steps, just a little bit of pasta water (in the bowl) if it seems too thick. Let me know how it goes!)
Another tip is that you can put a little of the pastawater in the egg/cheese-mixture to temper the egg before you put it in with the guancale/pasta.
I love your videos, Alex. It inspires me to be more mindful and grateful for the beautiful things we have in our lives. This felt like being grateful for a beautiful meal and learning the culturally proper way of creating it. I love hour adventures and your content!! Can’t wait for the next video, friend 😊❤
Amazing Job Alex !!
Yet another fun, inspirational and informative video from a totally cool dude. Thank you. Now off food shopping, I wonder what I should have for lunch today?
You took your obsession for Carbonara to near taste exhaustion, but then devised how to extend that Carbonara passion by making your perfected recipe for others! Brilliant!
I’ve never tried carbonara but I’m definitely going to now! It looks delicious 🤤
Travelling alone is a big thing. You have something many don’t, the ability to enjoy your own company. Well done
Love to see you enjoying life to the fullest Alex!
Greetings from Antigua 🇦🇬. I love your videos. I just started watching from yesterday. I'm a new subscriber. Love Carbonara tooooo 😂❤
AND he cleans up afterwards! You sir are the quintessential neighbour, (preferably mine).
Really appreciate the fact that you like the proper Italian food
Great video Alex! This inspired me to cook Carbonara for the first time and for my parents and older sister and it tasted amazing :)
Marvelous!! What an experience wow! I want to make carbonara now haha! You are amazing and I loved the visit to Rome too❤
Amazing job, Alex! Keep level up my guy. :)
Your amazing Alex! You have idea's that no one else I've seen do. That's probably why you have 282K subscribers now. I really enjoy your video's, thank you so much from the Calif. US.
Thanks for great content Alex. I never comment on videos but today I had a bad day and this really made is so much better. PS. LOVE all of your other vids as well. Keep up the good work! :)
Really creative format!
Love a bit of pasta Alex. Great show 👍
What a lovely video. Going to Italy to experience being able to watch people eat in their homes. Good stuff😂
Super easy way to make what you're already doing look even fancier... After cooking the guanciale (but before adding the pasta) remove a couple pieces and set them aside. After plating each portion of pasta, add those pieces to the top of each portion, then add more of that finely grated pecorino cheese to finish it off. Awesome video, now I need some pasta.
Another amazing video Alex!
We need more videos like this! ❤
alex you deserve the world buddy, thanks for all the great videos
That second carp looked amazing, good angling mate!
Omg i am in Italy too for the holidays, would have seen you around 😂
You are a natural chef!
My parents had a great italian restaurant and I was working there and making carbonara's every single day (age 13-19 or so), and I completely forgot about that, whilst I loved it! You woke up great memories! It is a small gift, I was trying it out (the google gift stuff), and in any case: those memories are priceless so it is more or less symbolic
Thanks so much and glad it brought back some good memories! ❤️❤️❤️
Honestly my favorite channel at the time ❤
I really take my hat to you, that was really nice of you to go round and do all of that👌👌
If you like quality food. You should give Kampot pepper a look, this is a whole new taste for pepper, the first time you try it
Such an Alex fan! What an inspiring person!
Hi Alex, I am from Rome and I think you are doing a brilliant job! Very happy to see you’re having fun cooking this delicious dish. If I can give you a tip, from what I saw in the video, I believe you could work out the presentation of the dish a little better. For example by adding a couple of crunchy pieces of guanciale on top of the pasta. Wish you all the best! 😊
Got to love your positive look on life Alex. Keep at it! 👍😀🇦🇺
a proper carbonara uses only yellow part of the eggs, at least for per person. We, in italy use the white parts for cakes
I always get excited when I see you have released a video XD
Dear Alex, I am really happy to have found your TH-cam channel as it brings me joy, knowledge and the thirst to travel solo again! I was wondering, as I stumbled in some if the videos to the question, where your journay may go: You seem to be so naturally gifted when it comes to the understanding of your natural souroundings and the ressources it provides but also how these should be optimizerd and protected for a better ocologicial system. Maybe a bachelor in agriculture or green biotechnology could be interesting:) and besides th wtudies you could continue making informativ films about (micro)biology :)) just a thought. Cheers!!!
Yum! Get on over to Paris and we will get you up to speed on your wine pairing game :) looked delicious!
More great content Alex, well Done Pal ✊🏻
What a wonderful idea! You’re making people happy and! a great video and had a lovely trip to Rome as well! Congrats dear Alex👍🏽🥰Greetings from Vienna! How about cooking “Kaiserschmarren”😋😉
Hello Alex I really enjoy wacth u're blog bye the way I came from Phil's
im so glad i found this channel!!