He’s a great story teller! I always have an admiration for great story tellers, because I’m terrible! Weaving a whole picture...just using words. That’s why for me complimenting someone as being “well spoken” isn’t dig. Being well spoken is not about race. Same way no one would ever describe Kylie Jenner as well spoken.
You notice in all the old photo's of the former Chefs, he's the only one looking at all the leaders with a great smile of admiration. You can tell for this guy, it was so much more than just a job but a passionate honor to serve them.
Laura Bush was the most beloved first lady that the secret service ever looked after--it has been said that agents fought over who would work in her protection detail--Mrs. Bush was known to knit hats and scarfs for the secret service members who looked after her-and she insisted to her husband that they delay their Christmas vacation until all the secret service members had time to go home and be with their families first
Laura was way behind the times....and such a wimp....a typical wealthy woman whose did very little and always acted nice to hide her lack of interest in REAL issues.
I’ve always loved all the First Ladies, no matter which party! I don’t know what it is, but I just love that they represent womanhood in all its stripes.
Yes, I was thinking of dropping this link in the comment section of his most recent video. Mainly, because the Queen is referenced, and there’s a photo of Prince Philip in it. 🍰 Also, Darren lives in Dallas, and he’ll probably enjoy seeing something about the Bushes.
not that difficult if you have the right equipment, the cake needs to be cold, a sharp long serrated knife and keep it level as you saw through the cake
Bill Yosses is an absolute delight! I loved hearing his stories of different interactions with the President and Mrs. Bush. Plus, we learned how to make a delicious looking cake! Thanks Bill and Delish!
This was my grandmother’s favorite icing to make. Since I was young I wasnt lucky enough to learn from her- but now I can happily recreate her version of coconut cake! Thank you so much for sharing. I can not tell you how much this recipe means to me!
It was probably a good move to stick with Laura of all people. Not only is she a Bush by marriage, but she was also known to have the kindest/least "Bush-like" demeanor.
Really? I very much didn't like the Bush administration's policies, but they always seemed like nice people. And, of course, we all witnessed how they became friends with the Obamas. I think a lot of people who see them one dimensionally are perhaps too young to remember well their time in office. In fact, along with Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, the Bush first ladies make up the list of autobiographies I actually enjoyed.
Really? I'm a lifelong Dem, but I can honestly say that I love the Bush family - not their politics. They have always struck me as really decent folk with great senses of humor.
They were humanized when Trump came into power. During Bush’s presidency, they were dehumanized horribly by the press. I like the Bush’s, but make no mistake, this newfound “respect” by the left is only an attempt to further demonize Trump. The left doesn’t care about the Bush’s.
My mom's specialty was fresh coconut cake, and it was always expected at Christmas. In the 50s as a young boy, my job was to "milk" the coconut, and then breakout the "nut" and remove the cover/shell and then grind it into flakes. It was the coconut milk as well as the freshness of the coconut that made it so special, but her 7 minute frosting (similar to spreadable marshmallow) was to die for! It all ended in 1998! Thanks mom!
Coconut cake is a tradition in the South and, while this one is different than i grew up with, I would surely like to try Mrs Weiss' version. It would go with my other favorites, Mama Rosie's many layered chocolate cake (approx a dozen thin yellow cake layers cooked in cast iron skillets with boiled chocolate frosting) and Mrs. Ruby's caramel cake.
WOW ! An enormous amount of expertise as a pastry chef. He was very very nice. Very enjoyable to listen to him talk about the Bush’s and how nice they were to everyone ☺️☺️
its so crazy to see people working at the highest levels of society. These people are incredibly talented and hard working. From the president to the chef. I can barely turn in small homework assignments on time lmao.
Finally, a method for 7-minute frosting that makes sense and doesn't require one to stand over a double boiler mixing for an eternity while the frosting comes set. This is a much better method. While I didn't always agree with President Bush, well, let's just say decency counts and kindness counts, and leave it at that.
Until Melania Trump, another exquisite 1st Lady with class & charm. Thank heavens not many knew that Michelle Obama was in all actuality a man with all the equipment of a man !
3:04 I can just imagine the command center, flashing red lights everywhere, people in suits and medals or honors pinned on their jackets, they've been on the force for decades, they've taken dozens of tours.... the phone rings. It's from the Executive Office. It's a direct order. "Standing by," they say, with all present by the phone. They nod. A command has been given, they put the phone down.... a cigarette is lit. "It's a fiftieth birthday. Three cakes are needed. .MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!!"
He mentions navy chefs and yes those chefs can bake some delicious desserts. I had a former navy chef make a banana cream pie for me. The highest sweetest pie ever.
Omg so glad I found this channel love this kinds of interviews do more with chefs of other royals not just the British ones like Netherlands Sweden Norway Denmark Spain so much more then just the British royals would live to watch that 👑
I met Mrs Bush while I was standing in the kitchen at her home in Dallas. She walked in with a load of groceries in her arms. She really is as classy and beautiful as you might think.
When i got married very young the first dessert i could make was chocolate devils food cake with 7minute frosting! And i was not an experienced cook!! Think i would prefer a cream cheese or buttercream icing for that coconut cake or yellow or white cake! Loved watching this chef! Could watch him all day!! And i loved President & Mrs Laura Bush!!
That’s some really good frosting I make it because it was my favorite icing that my grandmother made for her coconut cakes 🎂 I’m from the south so I think it may be a southern thing.it’s so good.
The Bushs' have good taste. I would like to try their personal take on some of their dishes. She likes coconut and he loves chocolate. You can usually get a store bought one, but this is made by an artisan.
After watching this beautiful series, I may never make a circular cake again! If square is good enough for heads of state, it’s good enough for family. So much easier.
Coconut cake has been one of my favorite cakes for about 10 years now. 💖🙆🏼♀️💖THANK YOU for this recipe!!! I'll be baking this next weekend for the missionaries staying with me. It'll make a great treat for them!🙆🏼♀️💥👌 Keep up the great work!
Some of the hate-filled comments here unfortunately mirror our country now. So unfortunate. Very distracting from this interesting recipe and side notes.
Gigi I would love it if you would share your recipes for Weiss' coconut cake, Rosie's chocolate cake and Rubys Carmel cake.. I enjoyed learning how to whip butter and sugar together for 10 minutes how it changes to look almost like whipped Cream!! This method would make any cake better !!
I was thinking the same thing the whole time I was watching the video. Then I went to check the recipe I can’t imagine this tastes very much like coconut
Remember he is working in a commercial kitchen and he started with softened butter I bake cakes from scratch and always use the paddle or Beaterblade in making cakes , It is possible to incorporate too much air into a batter and it will fall during baking ! Stick to recipes that you know
Great content, I like these videos cuz it shows the presidents as real people just like the rest of us. Food and especially dessert can bring us all a little bit closer .
Oh my... loved this video for the cake and some history. Not much coconut to be called that. Why just the top? I would’ve added some flakes in between the layers and possibly the sides depending how sweet it is.
Argh! I need to get myself a Kitchen Aid machine (from any brand) to make my baking easier! At the moment I only have a hand mixer so very limited with what I can bake because of the limits of a regular hand mixer... This cake would also definitely be on my baking list once I have the proper kitchen machine for it, there’s just no chance I could stand and use a hand mixer for over 10 minutes (I’m disabled) but I really do love baking both because the result is delicious and baking is very therapeutic when feeling sad or stressed or just wanting to do something else than being by the computer.
I always do the same thing when making chocolate chip cookies. Butter, white sugar, and brown sugar beating until they are smooth and look like caramel. I never have flat cookies when doing this.
I couldn’t help but notice that the butter/sugar mixture had to be beaten for a full 10 minutes to incorporate lots of air into it. That’s also the secret to making butter frosting. FYI.
Would you (oh DEAR LORD please) have a recipe for pineapple cream pie with meringue? My Mom years and years ago when I was very young. I have looked and looked for her recipe or a recipe for this pie. I have searched through cookbook after cookbook. 🤷.
it's so fascinating how these famous people's chefs are always so humble and well-spoken! it's a please to listen to them!
Exactly what I was thinking, I am very grateful that we have access to this kind of informations!
She probably hired him for his personality!
*pleasure
He’s a great story teller! I always have an admiration for great story tellers, because I’m terrible! Weaving a whole picture...just using words. That’s why for me complimenting someone as being “well spoken” isn’t dig. Being well spoken is not about race. Same way no one would ever describe Kylie Jenner as well spoken.
You notice in all the old photo's of the former Chefs, he's the only one looking at all the leaders with a great smile of admiration. You can tell for this guy, it was so much more than just a job but a passionate honor to serve them.
Laura Bush was the most beloved first lady that the secret service ever looked after--it has been said that agents fought over who would work in her protection detail--Mrs. Bush was known to knit hats and scarfs for the secret service members who looked after her-and she insisted to her husband that they delay their Christmas vacation until all the secret service members had time to go home and be with their families first
She struck me as a ladies lady which is rare today.
Laura was way behind the times....and such a wimp....a typical wealthy woman whose did very little and always acted nice to hide her lack of interest in REAL issues.
I’ve always loved all the First Ladies, no matter which party! I don’t know what it is, but I just love that they represent womanhood in all its stripes.
@@camillehill8795 A little presumptuous for you to define what is of and behind the times, isn't it? Who are you to decide what are "REAL issues?"
Kindness goes a long way.
Too little true Kindness today😅
Fun fact Chef Yosses once served me a meat pie at an off Broadway production of Sweeny Todd lol. He was charming and kind. 🙂
ooooo .. so he was the same, in person .. as in this video? I like that, people who are just themselves, all the time, they don't put on a show ..
what meat in the pie...I wonder ;)
@@republicofmoonfly3309 a little priest...(actually I chose vegetarian to be safe lol)
lies!
I would love him and Darren McGrady to team up one day and make a similar dish from the Royal Family AND the First Family!
I second this!
I also second this motion
cute idea
Yes, I was thinking of dropping this link in the comment section of his most recent video. Mainly, because the Queen is referenced, and there’s a photo of Prince Philip in it. 🍰
Also, Darren lives in Dallas, and he’ll probably enjoy seeing something about the Bushes.
Yes Please!
That cake looks 10/10 on the lush scale. And I’m not even a huge coconut fan. But... I could change 😍
He made cutting the cake into horizontal layers look so easy!
not that difficult if you have the right equipment, the cake needs to be cold, a sharp long serrated knife and keep it level as you saw through the cake
MRS BUSH WAS ONE OF THE FINEST First Lady EVER!!!!I ADORE HER as well as her family
Bill Yosses is an absolute delight! I loved hearing his stories of different interactions with the President and Mrs. Bush. Plus, we learned how to make a delicious looking cake! Thanks Bill and Delish!
This was my grandmother’s favorite icing to make. Since I was young I wasnt lucky enough to learn from her- but now I can happily recreate her version of coconut cake! Thank you so much for sharing. I can not tell you how much this recipe means to me!
My mom had a handwritten recipe for it using cream of tartar. I never did try it though.
The baker comes off as a sweet man. The cake looks so delicious and when I saw that your guys provided the recipe, I'm excited to try and make it! 😊
He does, doesn't he? I could watch more programs with him ..
wow this chef is so polite and down to earth!
What is strange to me though is that for the first time in my life I see someone humanize the Bushes :P
It was probably a good move to stick with Laura of all people. Not only is she a Bush by marriage, but she was also known to have the kindest/least "Bush-like" demeanor.
Really? I very much didn't like the Bush administration's policies, but they always seemed like nice people. And, of course, we all witnessed how they became friends with the Obamas. I think a lot of people who see them one dimensionally are perhaps too young to remember well their time in office. In fact, along with Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, the Bush first ladies make up the list of autobiographies I actually enjoyed.
I thought the same thing
Really? I'm a lifelong Dem, but I can honestly say that I love the Bush family - not their politics. They have always struck me as really decent folk with great senses of humor.
They were humanized when Trump came into power. During Bush’s presidency, they were dehumanized horribly by the press.
I like the Bush’s, but make no mistake, this newfound “respect” by the left is only an attempt to further demonize Trump. The left doesn’t care about the Bush’s.
My mom's specialty was fresh coconut cake, and it was always expected at Christmas. In the 50s as a young boy, my job was to "milk" the coconut, and then breakout the "nut" and remove the cover/shell and then grind it into flakes. It was the coconut milk as well as the freshness of the coconut that made it so special, but her 7 minute frosting (similar to spreadable marshmallow) was to die for!
It all ended in 1998!
Thanks mom!
Coconut cake is a tradition in the South and, while this one is different than i grew up with, I would surely like to try Mrs Weiss' version. It would go with my other favorites, Mama Rosie's many layered chocolate cake (approx a dozen thin yellow cake layers cooked in cast iron skillets with boiled chocolate frosting) and Mrs. Ruby's caramel cake.
oh my lord boiled chocolate frosting sounds like a DREAM right now!
They all sound delicious.
WOW ! An enormous amount of expertise as a pastry chef. He was very very nice. Very enjoyable to listen to him talk about the Bush’s and how nice they were to everyone ☺️☺️
Enjoying this series very much. Hearing the stories while observing the wonderful pastry being prepared ... very cool.
its so crazy to see people working at the highest levels of society. These people are incredibly talented and hard working. From the president to the chef. I can barely turn in small homework assignments on time lmao.
When you are doing a task daily…you get proficient. I smile now at the stuff I had to learn..,fast.
Why am I watching this while recovering from surgery? Id be happy if I could eat toast..
Dude seems like a swell guy.
Hope your recovery goes well :-)
Hope you don't have complications and feel better everyday! 😊❤️
@@danielpruitt8550 You as well, stay safe.
@@ashleighzee1611 Thanks for the good will. I wish you a surgery free life.
Get well soon.
i would like to call the US navy to help me clean my kitchen pls
Or eat the rest of the menu!
Me too...haha
Girl you said it!
I WOULD LIKE THEM TO PAY MY BILLS HAHAHAHAHA
I am not a fan of coconut but I enjoy trying new things. He finds so much joy in making beautiful things.
Finally, a method for 7-minute frosting that makes sense and doesn't require one to stand over a double boiler mixing for an eternity while the frosting comes set. This is a much better method.
While I didn't always agree with President Bush, well, let's just say decency counts and kindness counts, and leave it at that.
The Bush family was very graceful and professional. Something the office of the President hasn't had since then.
Agreed!!
Until Melania Trump, another exquisite 1st Lady with class & charm. Thank heavens not many knew that Michelle Obama was in all actuality a man with all the equipment of a man !
She came across & comes across as a lovely graceful woman. good luck to her in her future endeavors.
Cakes should be everyone's favorite desserts! Thanks for sharing!
He said not melt the butter, but the butter is melted😆
3:04 I can just imagine the command center, flashing red lights everywhere, people in suits and medals or honors pinned on their jackets, they've been on the force for decades, they've taken dozens of tours.... the phone rings. It's from the Executive Office. It's a direct order.
"Standing by," they say, with all present by the phone. They nod. A command has been given, they put the phone down.... a cigarette is lit.
"It's a fiftieth birthday. Three cakes are needed. .MOVE MOVE MOVE!!!!"
I have always known a Coconut Cake to be for Easter, but guess it could work for any holiday!
Love recipes and history of these famous people and hear the humor and the regular side they have. We didn’t see that a lot. Thank you for sharing.
I loved Darrens Royal chef series and love this one too.
Thank you Sir for your service to our country!
He has such a nice personality.
He mentions navy chefs and yes those chefs can bake some delicious desserts. I had a former navy chef make a banana cream pie for me. The highest sweetest pie ever.
Omg so glad I found this channel love this kinds of interviews do more with chefs of other royals not just the British ones like Netherlands Sweden Norway Denmark Spain so much more then just the British royals would live to watch that 👑
Thank you for sharing this. I enjoyed the stories and how you make a beautiful coconut cake!!
My parents always say that if you want to know the real personality of someone, take a meal and have a drink with them.
This guy is so charismatic.
I met Mrs Bush while I was standing in the kitchen at her home in Dallas. She walked in with a load of groceries in her arms. She really is as classy and beautiful as you might think.
When i got married very young the first dessert i could make was chocolate devils food cake with 7minute frosting! And i was not an experienced cook!! Think i would prefer a cream cheese or buttercream icing for that coconut cake or yellow or white cake! Loved watching this chef! Could watch him all day!! And i loved President & Mrs Laura Bush!!
That’s some really good frosting I make it because it was my favorite icing that my grandmother made for her coconut cakes 🎂 I’m from the south so I think it may be a southern thing.it’s so good.
Can't stop looking at it 😋
The Bushs' have good taste. I would like to try their personal take on some of their dishes. She likes coconut and he loves chocolate. You can usually get a store bought one, but this is made by an artisan.
This man is a delight to watch and listen to.
This dude loves Laura bush
She is za
What a delightful history lesson! (And baking insights). Thank you!
I hate how much I like these videos. Lol
After watching this beautiful series, I may never make a circular cake again! If square is good enough for heads of state, it’s good enough for family. So much easier.
*Southern Hospitality is your birthright and you are born into the culture in AL, USA.*
What's the piece in the background near the end, that was lovely!
I really enjoy watching his videos, he's just so pleasant.
ahahaa .. Weiss is the name of our dear White German Shepherd Dog! .. but we pronounce it like .. Vice ..
This man is a joy to listen to! He has such a lovely tone and you can tell that he loves what he does ..
Thank you! I’ll be making this too! 🤗
He worked w my sister. I loved running into this.
Looks delightful. I love coconut and meringue frosting
These are great stories he shares. Shows the human side of our leaders. Regardless of what they have done. This is very nice.
The chef has so many wonderful true stories of the presidents.
isn't the "7 minutes frosting" what the rest of us mortals call "swiss meringue"? great vid!
Yes
Never heard it called swiss meringue before. Must depend on where you come from.🙂
I love 7 minute frosting, it's so good, haven't had it in many years,
Great stories! The cake looks delicious!
Yum! Such a warm and classy story.
Coconut cake is my favorite too! Pepperidge Farm Coconut cake. Frozen in a box.
Coconut cake has been one of my favorite cakes for about 10 years now. 💖🙆🏼♀️💖THANK YOU for this recipe!!! I'll be baking this next weekend for the missionaries staying with me. It'll make a great treat for them!🙆🏼♀️💥👌 Keep up the great work!
Nice. I would watch a show with him. Love the Bush's as a couple
Some of the hate-filled comments here unfortunately mirror our country now. So unfortunate. Very distracting from this interesting recipe and side notes.
Get this man his own show!
Mrs. Weezieeee (In my George Jefferson voice) LOL!
Gigi I would love it if you would share your recipes for Weiss' coconut cake, Rosie's chocolate cake and Rubys Carmel cake..
I enjoyed learning how to whip butter and sugar together for 10 minutes how it changes to look almost like whipped Cream!!
This method would make any cake better !!
Five stars! I love coconut cake!
Seven minute frosting was one of my Okie mama’s specialties. ❤️💕
For being a coconut cake, this cake has almost no coconut.
I was thinking the same thing the whole time I was watching the video. Then I went to check the recipe I can’t imagine this tastes very much like coconut
@@atye2097 There's barely any flavor in the cake itself beside the vanilla extract.
@Leia smith Indeed!!
8 oz. of coconut puree is not "almost no coconut".
@@catherinelw9365 that’s in the syrup. There’s no coconut in the cake. Or on the cake
My mom used to make 7-minute frosting all the time! It was my favorite on a chocolate cake.
May God bless you Sir
I noticed he uses the whisk for his cake batters instead of the paddle. I need to try that.
Remember he is working in a commercial kitchen and he started with softened butter I bake cakes from scratch and always use the paddle or Beaterblade in making cakes , It is possible to incorporate too much air into a batter and it will fall during baking ! Stick to recipes that you know
Great tips. Wonderfully rich cake. Yum!
I love this chef!! more videos please
Wow, this cake looks divine.
Hey Delish, these captions are a little off for us HOH (hard of hearing) people. Just letting you know!
im so obsessed with these videos
help
Yummy , thank you
Is there a book with those recipes in it???
I would buy it
Each recipe is posted in the first comment of each video. You can print them up for free!
Coconut is my kryptonite sadly, but man do the cakes look delicious. Mrs. Bush was quite lucky to enjoy it.
Great content, I like these videos cuz it shows the presidents as real people just like the rest of us. Food and especially dessert can bring us all a little bit closer .
such a great story teller
Microwave the butter, not to melt it but to make it soft. Proceeds to melt the butter lol
Oh that cake♥️
Oh my... loved this video for the cake and some history. Not much coconut to be called that. Why just the top? I would’ve added some flakes in between the layers and possibly the sides depending how sweet it is.
He added a coconut milk mixture between each later though
Now I want a coconut cake 😅
Wonderful video A+
What a pleasant person.
this is one of my favorite cakes and I would love to try this recipe but the seven minute frosting seems difficult
Argh! I need to get myself a Kitchen Aid machine (from any brand) to make my baking easier! At the moment I only have a hand mixer so very limited with what I can bake because of the limits of a regular hand mixer... This cake would also definitely be on my baking list once I have the proper kitchen machine for it, there’s just no chance I could stand and use a hand mixer for over 10 minutes (I’m disabled) but I really do love baking both because the result is delicious and baking is very therapeutic when feeling sad or stressed or just wanting to do something else than being by the computer.
I've frequently stumbled upon
them for next to nothing at estate sales if that helps :)
Definitely get a Kitchen Aid. I've used one for the past 50 years and wouldn't trade it and all my attachments for anything else!
They're overrated. I have a KitchenAid, but I use it only about once a year. I use my cheap hand mixer about 99% of the time. It's easier to clean.
What a lovely, delicious looking cake and what a lovely man you are. Such a pleasure watching you.
Mmmm homemade coconut cake is my favorite to.
I always do the same thing when making chocolate chip cookies. Butter, white sugar, and brown sugar beating until they are smooth and look like caramel. I never have flat cookies when doing this.
What a cool dude.
I couldn’t help but notice that the butter/sugar mixture had to be beaten for a full 10 minutes to incorporate lots of air into it. That’s also the secret to making butter frosting. FYI.
President Bush’s favorite desert is the best so far…..
Lol that cracked me up “weezy’s cake”
"I'm not putting it in the microwave to melt it, just to soften it"
*Pours melted butter into mixing bowl*
My mouth is watering
I mean.. for everyone saying “wow way to humanize the bushes” can’t you say the same about people having interest in criminals’ last meals?
Would you (oh DEAR LORD please) have a recipe for pineapple cream pie with meringue? My Mom years and years ago when I was very young. I have looked and looked for her recipe or a recipe for this pie. I have searched through cookbook after cookbook. 🤷.