Thank you Rick! Thanks for being yourself. As a world we are inundated with falseness and over gilded lilies. It’s a breath of fresh air to see a real person, speaking from his heart making some smashing food! Thanks so much!
I’m lost for words to express what a genuine chap you seem. You’ve had a lot of low’s,but you pull through with determination. Only recently found your channel,but all meals you make,do look fantastic and are explained in a simple and easy(and fun) manner. ..Which actually makes me feel I could stray from my usual and easy everyday recipes. Keep up the good work!
I love this channel. It is the ONLY place where proper, regional, UK food is showcased. And they haven’t been ‘improved’ or made poncey! These recipes need to go in a book.
You're so humble Rik. Your personality is just as important as your talent and everything about you shines through. We're grateful to have such a pleasant and talented teacher. This is one of the nicest channels I've found on TH-cam.
As the son of a Yorkshire woman,(Leeds) your whole self felt very familiar and welcoming to me and so that instant connection was formed off the bat. Please just keep on doing what you do because obviously it's working and I will look forward to seeing every video you post. Take care and good luck Rik, Peace
just a few words: you're guenuine, you dont cheat, you're who and what you're. When I 'm wtaching your videos, I remember the magic years I spent in UK and in Scotland 15 years ago; you are the UK soul, and I do love that.... and the recipes are so easy, and so tasty.... (even if it's british cooking 😁🤣😊😉) God save Rick!!!!!
Rik- I have a sign on my refrigerator that says “ I only have this kitchen because it came with the house.” In first grade my oldest son when asked by his teacher what his favorite food I cooked for him was said, “ my mom’s idea of starting dinner is starting the car.” Since watching your videos I have started to go into the kitchen and “not stress out” and to “take it easy”. The other night I took one of your recipes out of the oven and my husband said “Look at that!” And I just started laughing so hard I had to show him your video. Plus you look like our brother-in-law, Brett. You are comforting and lovely to watch. I lost my mom in 2019 and not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. So while our grief is personal, it’s universal. The last two months have been rough for me health wise but you keep me uplifted. Keep calm and carry on. Much love from Naples, Florida. 🇺🇸❤️😎
A real nice down-to-earth bloke who makes real nice down-to-earth food with clear instructions. So sorry about your Mum, its one of THE hardest things to cope with we can endure. Good luck for your future.
@@BackyardChefI was sorry to hear about your mum. I lost my first child, and loss can be extremely painful. I found comfort from the Bible. Two accounts come to mind, and without being too pushy or preachy, I will just tell you where they are and you can read them yourself 😊 In Luke chapter 8, from verse 41, there comes a ruler of the synagogue to Jesus because his daughter is very sick and he wants Jesus to heal her. However in verse 49 someone comes and tells the head of the synagogue that his daughter is dead. But notice what Jesus says in verse 52, he says “Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepers.” Then in verse 54 we see Jesus resurrects the young girl. There is another account in John chapter 11 verse 11 where Jesus uses the same expression, about Lazarus, Jesus’ friend, and says “Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.” And in verse 25 Jesus says: “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believe that in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” Why and where will the resurrection be according to Scripture? In Matthew chapter 5 vers 5 Jesus tells us: “Blessed are the meek: for they will inherit the earth.” I hope you can find as much comfort from these Scriptures as I did when I lost my son 😊🙏🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏾
Thanks Rick. You are a genuine person and that resonates by a lot of people. I am Dutch and I enjoy the way you present yourself and your dishes. We Dutch say, be normal, that is crazy enough and that is exactly what I see in you. I am so glad you are doing well, and I wish you much succes building this channel out. 5 minutes later: 50K went to 99K! You are doing great! 1 month later
Love the niche dishes from Ireland Scotland Wales, England, etc. Your genuine spirit comes through. Well done, and keep it going. People like it for sure.
My mother is from Yorkshire and grew up after the war with food rationing. Your channel reminds me of the food we grew up eating. I love what you're doing.
Hello Rick, You come across as a fair dinkum bloke....I am a brand new subscriber, and am working my way slowly through your channel......sending you lots of good luck and very best wishes, from Melbourne Australia. PS - I love the way you spoke of your mum, you know something, no matter how old we get we always need our mums....x
Hello from South Africa Rick. I am 2nd generation Irish Catholic,County Clare. I love your channel and especially the dishes akin to Ireland Scotland and Wales. I have learnt so much. Thank you and your presentation is wonderful
Rik we should be thankful to you for all your great recipes and easy to find ingredients and easy tasty grub.Thanks Rik your the best ❤London Lee 🏴🏴❤
Yes, mine too. I'm so sorry my dear. I lost my mother about 1984. She was very young and so was I and I still miss her very much. I'm so sorry my good fellow.
No, thank YOU, for sharing what you know and caring enough to put it on video, editing sound and video, and then uploading it for the rest of us. Let's shoot for 100K!
Thank you Rik!!! You are such a very kind person! I only recently found your channel and love it!!! You are the embodiment of kindness to give when you know someone is in need!!! It's an honor to see you cook and hear your amazing back story. I wish only success and much good fortune in the future!!! ❤❤❤
@@BackyardChef You are most heartily welcome!!! Thank you for all the great recipes!!! Tried malt loaf for the first time yesterday ( left comment on vid) and it was FANTASTIC!!! 😻 Whole family went crazy for it!!! Thank you again!!! 💓💓💓
Great to hear you have come back from your difficulties. Very well deserved. Now, PLEASE, can we have a recipe book? Why should Jamie Oliver clutter up all the bookshop cooking sections?
Thanks Rick. Sorry for the loss of your Mum. Love the cooking and ideas that you give to me even though I often can't find some of the ingredients where I live now. It still reminds me of back home in the north of England when I watch.
Rick, your genuineness is invigoratingly refreshing. Thanks for your simple and authentic approach to good old fashioned recipes. Greeting from Melbourne Australia.
No, thank you for being real. At 70, I'm pleased to be able to enjoy our traditional foods once again. My childhood and those that my Mum cooked. On my own, I don't tend to cook so much any more. But you have inspired me. Take care. x
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. Hope you have chance to cook. Feel free to bounce your recipes around on here, there are many cooking old school type meals. Really pleased you have joined us. Best, Rik
I just discovered you. You remind me of family long gone. We are English, Welch, German and French, living in the U.S. I’m so excited to see your recipes. Looking forward to seeing more. 😎
Hello, I'm a 77 year old Canadian great gramma. I've always loved to cook, had my grammas hand written recipes. The fact that you don't fuss about always useing prime ingredients, just use what you've got I love. You do a lot of old dishes my mom and gran used to cook. I love your show please keep it up!
I am here in Thailand like you. 35 years. Business. Up down. Up down. Fighting on. Your personality is your greatest attribute. Great culinary skill too though. Carry on. It's amazing !! Tha knows....
You are by far my favourite online chef. Like some mentioned, "not poncey" . Your no nonsense, straight forward presentation and recipes are what draws us in. You deserved all the accolades.
I found your video by accident when it had Yorkshire Puddings in the picture. I'm German who lives in the US and am an Anglophile. I, like you, love foods and a variety thereof. I love love love good Thai and Chinese food and am discovering Curries, love the red ones! I'm sitting here listening to your story and am touched by your honesty of how you came to be here. We too suffered through Covid and lost everything we worked for in the blink of an eye. So at ages 60+ we found ourselves jobless, homeless and moneyless. It wasn't pleasant and we're still trying to catch up but as we age, other roadblocks appear. So, we feel for you. Your courage gives us all a little glimmer of hope. I lost my mum suddenly as well and she was my best friend. She was who I went to for everything. Mums are our Rocks!!! ❤❤❤ Your videos are brilliant and I've learned so many new dishes that are fascinating. I love a good pie and your pie crust recipe is incredibly simple, no fuss no muss. Your videos are enjoyable to watch and your enthusiasm when you make these fantastic dishes is fun to see. It's contagious. Thank you for sharing your life, your life story and your recipes with us. I wish you loads and loads of nothing but the best and continued success!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Wow! I'm genuinely touched. Thank you so much. Yes not easy loosing everything at 60 as you know. Its a test we can all pass it. Good luck to you, wishing the best. Love from here to there. Best, Rik
I've just recently found your channel and really enjoy watching you cook, explaining step by step in such simple terms that even at age 76, I can follow along 😂 I'm sorry that you and so many others have had such life changing challenges, but you have inspired folks to pick up, dust off, put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. I thank you Rick, and pledge to be a faithful follower.
You are the only food channel that I keep up with. At 90+ "they" don't let me cook much anymore so I Iive my kitchen experiences vicariously through you. Keep it up and don't change a thing - Oh, a thought - have you ever tried Polish Piroshki? MMMM GOOD!
Wow! Melissa, I'm truly honoured to have you on here. Please feel free to give your experiences and recipe suggestion, your experience out ways mine in the kitchen. Thank you. Best, Rik
I've lived in France for over 40 years and over the years have made British dishes to prove to my friends here that Britain does have good food! Thanks to you I can add to those dishes; Just love the relaxed vibe of all your videos.
Big congrats Rik. Best Indian restaurant chef on TH-cam. Life changing vindaloo recipe and now I’m learning so much more of your other dishes too. Massive respect to you. You’d be a great cookery teacher.
Rik, your channel provides simple, easy ingredient home cooking. Your passion for food comes across and makes the viewer want to feel that cooking passion too. You interact all the time with your subscribers, so we feel valued also. Well done and keep it up!!!
Wow! Thanks so much. I value everyone, love all the recipe ideas and adjustments folks make - that's what cooking is all about - none of this "It has to be cooked like this" Lets keep it simple I say, for everyone to cook. Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik I love your program. I love the way you introduce us to traditional UK foods. Thank you. I am from a farm in South Africa.... from Dutch and Portuguese heritage. Nothing English😂 but I love the UK. Blessings....
Thank you for sharing your story! You and your wife have lived an extraordinary life, and you know what it's like to be truly grateful for you have now! I'm glad you both are doing well! I've enjoyed the videos of yours that I've seen so far!
A very mutually beneficial arrangement. We got an air fryer after watching you. Now the main cook in our household wants to do everything in it. We all types of foods as well but I'm really enjoying the traditional dishes from around the UK--particularly from Wales. I am very sorry for your loss. Mom's are soul of this world.
This just came across my feed tonight, at 9:50pm Arizona time, for some reason. 50k. Now look at you 7mos later at more than triple that amount. 170k . It's growing exponentially Rik and as much as you give you deserve the best! I enjoy you every single day and feel blessed that you are my friend.
I am am an Aussie and just found you tonight! I too love Google and You Tube and I intend to follow you and get my cooking skills reinvigorated again! Myself too! Isabel
Oh bless your heart Rick I didn’t know your back story just know this how well liked you are and how enjoyable it is to watch your videos and I have made many of your recipes just so straightforward and such a nice guy thank you x
Your channel has been a wonder find. I learned to cook from my Mum & an elderly next door neighbour Mrs Briers. I did home Economics at school & later in life I qualified to be a chef. I did very little with the qual, just wanted better knowledge of methods etc.. I grew up in North,so love a lot of your comfort food recipies ..pies espcially ( Yum) . I was lucky to have had amazing school dinners back in the day. Wether it be a chicken pie ,liver & bacon, beef curry & rice,stroganoff or puds like Gypsy tart,chocolate crunch or sticky toffee pudding ..I was always inqisutive & thirsty for knowledge. Love your story of how you got here ,keep them recpies coming & here's to the next 50k subscribers.🥳.. All the best ,so very well deserved .🥰🙏..x
Thank you very much for your kind words. The recipes will be pouring out, I've cooked for a little while. I want to make this channel so everyone can cook, because they actually can. I like you, have had to stand on the line cooking the same tosh over and over. The real chef's of this world are the Women, wives, grandma's and mum's. They have to put a different meal on the table everyday! Using the ingredients they have to hand. Forget all the tosh of the tv chef's most of them even though qualified talk so much tosh its unbelievable. This channel isn't about me, its about putting a real meal on the table. I would not like to waste the money of the hard earned. I thank you again for your kind words. I wish you all the very best, Rik
@@BackyardChef Thank you for your wonderful reply. I absolutely agree. I remember making my first apple & blackberry Jam made with 'Scrumped fruit' 😂..aged about 9 . It was a bit of a fail but dear Mrs briers said ,it would make a fine pie filling ,it sure did. I think when you get a positive response from what seemed upsetting, from a real expert it nurtures something within. That was my beginning & I am pleased to say that both my daughters could cook quite well by the age of 10/11 & both are now great home cooks.I taught them like my elderly neighbour did me.There are no failures just adaptions ... Love & blessings 🙏..x
Well done to you! I never have tried to put anyone down in my time. As you say a little word, do you think you could make it this way, or what might have gone wrong? You know I always tried the food, even if it didn't come to par. Most of the time it tastes great if the correct ingredients are used. It might just not look quite right. Your daughters are very lucky. I would appreciate any suggestions for menus here. Thanks for sharing; lovely to read. Best, Rik @@harmoniefaerielove
When we lose our Mothers, we lose more than I can put into words, I lost my Dad 12 months after My Mam, I felt like a orphan, age doesn't come into it. I love this channel, for the food, the way you enjoy eating the spoils, and because your a nice man, who we all relate to. I wish only good things to happen to you and your wife in the future
Rick I subscribed to you as soon as I watched the first video I ever saw of yours!! You are awesome Mate and me and the Mrs. Love your recipes and the obvious passion you have for them. Keep it up mate.
I have a very small kitchen too - but thanks to you culinary youtubers - magic can happen there. I'm looking forward to vegetarianising some of your school canteen classics.
You can't pull many years of experience out of a hat Rik. The diversity of your cooking is your strength. I'm sure the snowball will keep getting bigger and bigger. Well done! 😊🇬🇧🇬🇧 Manchester UK.
What a candid video, Rik. So sorry to hear about you mum's demise. Been quite a trying few years for most after the Covid era, and still is in most parts of the world. Such a genuine person you are! And your food, ohhhh, comes out just right, every time. Well done on your achievement and keep up the wonderful work, both of you. You're a true definition of making fall, standing up and dusting yourself off then trying again. All the very best!
You are so genuine and inspiring. Really enjoy watching you prepare traditional food. So straightforward no nonsense cooking. Fantastic recipes. Listening to your story you have such resilience.
Good on you Rik, We pay forward, I was helped a few years ago when someone took a chance on me with a job (against the odds) now i pay that forward by helping others too. Recently found your channel and love it. "Barnsley Boy in Bangladesh"
Good luck from New Jersey USA. I love your channel I look forward to seeing you everyday. I love everything you make. You make my day everyday I wish you good health and tons of money !!!!!
Originally from Lancashire! Just watched you make a rag pudding and it brings my granny‘s cooking back to me. Steamed pudding tied up with string. Thanks so much for the memory!
Hi Rik, I am a newbie to your channel, a few weeks only. I can honestly say I am enjoying every minute of your lovely food tutorials. I have always loved cooking and baking, and your recipes I look forward to making. ( I have not had a failure yet.) 👍 You make my day mate! Lovely to hear your story. ❤️
So sorry to hear about your Mum and all the difficulties you had and what I can say Rick to you and your wife is you make a lovely couple and when you make regional UK food it is done like it has always been made. Your instructions etc when I make your stuff works out every time, so thank you both for your time and effort for producing these videos and look forward to many more. Loved the one with you and your wife cooking Thai food. Have a lovely day and thank you once again.
Hi Chef ! I found your channel just a while ago and I come back again and again because I find your content wonderfully worthwhile. Very sorry about your mum, keep her in your heart, that's where she was and where still is. My first contact was when I needed some sort of "interesting" meal I could cook with my son, my wife and I divorced and keeping the connection with the teen was a challenge. I found your British "comfort food" was the catch. I used to travel to the UK for work and I would tell my boy of the food I would experience. So my boy and I have been learning about food from yours and others food channels, good luck to you and "long may your big jib fly. All the best.
Just saw this, Rik and I feel like I’m getting a personal lesson with you in your home, every time you cook. THANK YOU. We understand losing financially and personally, you are a wonderful inspiration. Thanks for being a friend
Well Rick I have watched many of your videos, you explain the process in simple terms, I knew from the start you are a genuine decent man, I watched your Welsh Rabbit video I wrote a comment saying it was a marriage made in heaven English mustard and that fine English sauce and a Welsh recipe, you posted a thank you, keep cooking brother I like your style
Congratulations Rik! My husband found your videos last week. We're both retired and I wondered what was so interesting.... So I watched the corned beef Rissoles recipe. We made them! I'm sold! We're working our way through your recipes. ❤ My husband is originally from Redditch England and loves his comfort food😂❤. He also lost his mom in 2019 add his sister from cancer soon after. She was my best friend! You never really recover, you just adjust. God bless you.
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A wise man once told me that " When you hit rock bottom there is only one way you can go, that's UP! I'm so glad you are on your way up!!!
Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you Rick! Thanks for being yourself. As a world we are inundated with falseness and over gilded lilies. It’s a breath of fresh air to see a real person, speaking from his heart making some smashing food! Thanks so much!
Thank you. Best, Rik
I’m lost for words to express what a genuine chap you seem. You’ve had a lot of low’s,but you pull through with determination. Only recently found your channel,but all meals you make,do look fantastic and are explained in a simple and easy(and fun) manner. ..Which actually makes me feel I could stray from my usual and easy everyday recipes.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik
You are a chef after my own heart: no fancy approach, just great results! Thanks right back at ya! 😎🤙
Cheers, Thank you. Best, Rik
It´s not just the cooking and recipes ( plus the nostalgia and memories) but you are just a nice fella.
Thanks, Trevor you say the nicest things! Best, Rik
I love this channel. It is the ONLY place where proper, regional, UK food is showcased. And they haven’t been ‘improved’ or made poncey! These recipes need to go in a book.
Thank you very much. Best, Rik
Great idea... British official foods & history behind it
You're so humble Rik. Your personality is just as important as your talent and everything about you shines through. We're grateful to have such a pleasant and talented teacher. This is one of the nicest channels I've found on TH-cam.
Wow! Thank you very much! Best, Rik
As the son of a Yorkshire woman,(Leeds) your whole self felt very familiar and welcoming to me and so that instant connection was formed off the bat. Please just keep on doing what you do because obviously it's working and I will look forward to seeing every video you post. Take care and good luck Rik, Peace
Thank you. Best, Rik
just a few words: you're guenuine, you dont cheat, you're who and what you're. When I 'm wtaching your videos, I remember the magic years I spent in UK and in Scotland 15 years ago; you are the UK soul, and I do love that.... and the recipes are so easy, and so tasty.... (even if it's british cooking 😁🤣😊😉) God save Rick!!!!!
Ha ha ha - its usually "God help us" joking. Thank you very much. Best, Rik
Rik- I have a sign on my refrigerator that says “ I only have this kitchen because it came with the house.” In first grade my oldest son when asked by his teacher what his favorite food I cooked for him was said, “ my mom’s idea of starting dinner is starting the car.” Since watching your videos I have started to go into the kitchen and “not stress out” and to “take it easy”. The other night I took one of your recipes out of the oven and my husband said “Look at that!” And I just started laughing so hard I had to show him your video. Plus you look like our brother-in-law, Brett. You are comforting and lovely to watch. I lost my mom in 2019 and not a day goes by that I don’t miss her. So while our grief is personal, it’s universal. The last two months have been rough for me health wise but you keep me uplifted. Keep calm and carry on. Much love from Naples, Florida. 🇺🇸❤️😎
Thanks for sharing, lovely to have you on here. Love to Florida. All the very best, Rik
A real nice down-to-earth bloke who makes real nice down-to-earth food with clear instructions. So sorry about your Mum, its one of THE hardest things to cope with we can endure. Good luck for your future.
Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChefI was sorry to hear about your mum. I lost my first child, and loss can be extremely painful. I found comfort from the Bible. Two accounts come to mind, and without being too pushy or preachy, I will just tell you where they are and you can read them yourself 😊
In Luke chapter 8, from verse 41, there comes a ruler of the synagogue to Jesus because his daughter is very sick and he wants Jesus to heal her. However in verse 49 someone comes and tells the head of the synagogue that his daughter is dead. But notice what Jesus says in verse 52, he says “Weep not; she is not dead, but sleepers.” Then in verse 54 we see Jesus resurrects the young girl.
There is another account in John chapter 11 verse 11 where Jesus uses the same expression, about Lazarus, Jesus’ friend, and says “Our friend Lazarus sleepeth; but I go, that I may awake him out of sleep.” And in verse 25 Jesus says: “I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believe that in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.” Why and where will the resurrection be according to Scripture? In Matthew chapter 5 vers 5 Jesus tells us: “Blessed are the meek: for they will inherit the earth.”
I hope you can find as much comfort from these Scriptures as I did when I lost my son 😊🙏🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏾
Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik@@debrajessen7975
Thanks Rick. You are a genuine person and that resonates by a lot of people. I am Dutch and I enjoy the way you present yourself and your dishes. We Dutch say, be normal, that is crazy enough and that is exactly what I see in you. I am so glad you are doing well, and I wish you much succes building this channel out.
5 minutes later: 50K went to 99K! You are doing great! 1 month later
I appreciate that. Thank you. Best, Rik
I saw eggs, potatoes and leeks and I subscribed instantly 🛎
That is indeed a world class to make humble ingredients so appetising 😋
Thank you. Best, Rik
Love the niche dishes from Ireland Scotland Wales, England, etc. Your genuine spirit comes through. Well done, and keep it going. People like it for sure.
Thanks so much! Best, Rik
You have a lot to give. We learn from you and absorb some British culture and history. Thanks.
Lovely. Thank you for looking in. Best, Rik
I agree 👍
Loved learning about the British culture & foods🎉
@@BackyardChefwhat do you mean,"looking in?" I watch you almost every day.
@@rumiengineer1977 Thank you. Best, Rik
I wish to thank you for showing that British cooking doesn't begin and end with fish and chips.
Thank you too! Best, Rik
Your cooking is honest, old fashioned and done the way I cook. Naturally I love it.
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Best, Rik
My mother is from Yorkshire and grew up after the war with food rationing. Your channel reminds me of the food we grew up eating. I love what you're doing.
Thank you, Best, Rik
Hello Rick, You come across as a fair dinkum bloke....I am a brand new subscriber, and am working my way slowly through your channel......sending you lots of good luck and very best wishes, from Melbourne Australia. PS - I love the way you spoke of your mum, you know something, no matter how old we get we always need our mums....x
Welcome aboard! Thank you. Love to Melbourne. Best, Rik
Hello from South Africa Rick. I am 2nd generation Irish Catholic,County Clare. I love your channel and especially the dishes akin to Ireland Scotland and Wales. I have learnt so much. Thank you and your presentation is wonderful
Thank you. Love to SA. Best, Rik
Rik we should be thankful to you for all your great recipes and easy to find ingredients and easy tasty grub.Thanks Rik your the best ❤London Lee 🏴🏴❤
Thank you. Best, Rik
My condolences to you Rik for your bereavement.
Thank you! Best, Rik
Yes, mine too.
I'm so sorry my dear.
I lost my mother about 1984. She was very young and so was I and I still miss her very much.
I'm so sorry my good fellow.
Love the old northern English recipes, takes me back to schools dinners and meals at my grandma’s house.
Keep them coming 🙏
I will. Thank you. Best, Rik
No, thank YOU, for sharing what you know and caring enough to put it on video, editing sound and video, and then uploading it for the rest of us. Let's shoot for 100K!
Cheers, thank you. Best, Rik
Looking at the comments, it is clear that you have an international following. Very well done Rik. 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇨🇦
Thank you. There are some amazing people on here - I take my hat off to everyone of you. Best, Rik
Just noticed - one month ago you had 50K subscribers - today you have 80,000. You are on a roll. Congratulations.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you Rik!!! You are such a very kind person! I only recently found your channel and love it!!! You are the embodiment of kindness to give when you know someone is in need!!! It's an honor to see you cook and hear your amazing back story. I wish only success and much good fortune in the future!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you for your kind words. Thank you. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef You are most heartily welcome!!! Thank you for all the great recipes!!! Tried malt loaf for the first time yesterday ( left comment on vid) and it was FANTASTIC!!! 😻 Whole family went crazy for it!!! Thank you again!!! 💓💓💓
Great to hear you have come back from your difficulties. Very well deserved. Now, PLEASE, can we have a recipe book? Why should Jamie Oliver clutter up all the bookshop cooking sections?
Ha ha ha. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thanks Rick. Sorry for the loss of your Mum. Love the cooking and ideas that you give to me even though I often can't find some of the ingredients where I live now. It still reminds me of back home in the north of England when I watch.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Rick, your genuineness is invigoratingly refreshing. Thanks for your simple and authentic approach to good old fashioned recipes. Greeting from Melbourne Australia.
You are very welcome. Love to Melbourne. Thank you. Best, Rik
No, thank you for being real. At 70, I'm pleased to be able to enjoy our traditional foods once again. My childhood and those that my Mum cooked. On my own, I don't tend to cook so much any more. But you have inspired me. Take care. x
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. Hope you have chance to cook. Feel free to bounce your recipes around on here, there are many cooking old school type meals. Really pleased you have joined us. Best, Rik
I live in USA, it's interesting to watch & learn about British foods, thank you, continued success to you!
Thanks for watching! Love to the USA, Best, Rik
Thank you for sharing your story! Looking forward to more of your videos for years to come!
Thanks for watching! Will keep plodding. Best, Rik
I'm French, I promise I appreciate your channel ! Rick you're a good guy !
I appreciate that! Love to France. Thank you. Best, Rik
I just discovered you. You remind me of family long gone. We are English, Welch, German and French, living in the U.S. I’m so excited to see your recipes. Looking forward to seeing more. 😎
That is awesome! Thank you. Best, Rik
I’m sure glad to have found your channel and Thanks for the great videos 👍
Thanks for watching! Thank you. Best, Rik
Love your channel and the traditional food you cook - keep up the good work!!
Thank you so much! Best, Rik
Hello, I'm a 77 year old Canadian great gramma. I've always loved to cook, had my grammas hand written recipes. The fact that you don't fuss about always useing prime ingredients, just use what you've got I love. You do a lot of old dishes my mom and gran used to cook. I love your show please keep it up!
Will do. Thank you. Best, Rik
I am here in Thailand like you. 35 years. Business. Up down. Up down. Fighting on.
Your personality is your greatest attribute.
Great culinary skill too though.
Carry on. It's amazing !! Tha knows....
Wow, thank you. Yep keep going! Its what we make of it. You got 15 on me. Best, Rik
You are by far my favourite online chef. Like some mentioned, "not poncey" . Your no nonsense, straight forward presentation and recipes are what draws us in. You deserved all the accolades.
Thank you so much - nowt poncey here. Best, Rik
My favorite as well
Really nice heartfelt video. Thank you.
Thank you. Best. Rik
I found your video by accident when it had Yorkshire Puddings in the picture. I'm German who lives in the US and am an Anglophile. I, like you, love foods and a variety thereof. I love love love good Thai and Chinese food and am discovering Curries, love the red ones! I'm sitting here listening to your story and am touched by your honesty of how you came to be here. We too suffered through Covid and lost everything we worked for in the blink of an eye. So at ages 60+ we found ourselves jobless, homeless and moneyless. It wasn't pleasant and we're still trying to catch up but as we age, other roadblocks appear. So, we feel for you. Your courage gives us all a little glimmer of hope.
I lost my mum suddenly as well and she was my best friend. She was who I went to for everything. Mums are our Rocks!!! ❤❤❤
Your videos are brilliant and I've learned so many new dishes that are fascinating. I love a good pie and your pie crust recipe is incredibly simple, no fuss no muss. Your videos are enjoyable to watch and your enthusiasm when you make these fantastic dishes is fun to see. It's contagious.
Thank you for sharing your life, your life story and your recipes with us. I wish you loads and loads of nothing but the best and continued success!!! 🥰🥰🥰
Wow! I'm genuinely touched. Thank you so much. Yes not easy loosing everything at 60 as you know. Its a test we can all pass it. Good luck to you, wishing the best. Love from here to there. Best, Rik
"hold fast"! (1Thess.5 :21)
😊 Thank you. Best, Rik@@garyneilson3075
I've just recently found your channel and really enjoy watching you cook, explaining step by step in such simple terms that even at age 76, I can follow along 😂 I'm sorry that you and so many others have had such life changing challenges, but you have inspired folks to pick up, dust off, put one foot in front of the other and keep moving forward. I thank you Rick, and pledge to be a faithful follower.
Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik
You are the only food channel that I keep up with. At 90+ "they" don't let me cook much anymore so I Iive my kitchen experiences vicariously through you. Keep it up and don't change a thing - Oh, a thought - have you ever tried Polish Piroshki? MMMM GOOD!
Wow! Melissa, I'm truly honoured to have you on here. Please feel free to give your experiences and recipe suggestion, your experience out ways mine in the kitchen. Thank you. Best, Rik
All the best.!!!
You should be on a winner with these videos.
WHAT EVER YOU DO.! *DO NOT* CHANGE .
Thank you. Will do. Best, Rik
Rik, you're such a lovely person. Thanks so much for all you've shared. Much love and gratitude from Columbia, South Carolina!
Wow, thank you. Kind words. Its about 23 years since I was in South Carolina. Best, Rik
I've lived in France for over 40 years and over the years have made British dishes to prove to my friends here that Britain does have good food! Thanks to you I can add to those dishes; Just love the relaxed vibe of all your videos.
That is awesome! Thank you. Best, Rik
Big congrats Rik. Best Indian restaurant chef on TH-cam. Life changing vindaloo recipe and now I’m learning so much more of your other dishes too. Massive respect to you. You’d be a great cookery teacher.
Thank you. Appreciated. I have taught a few along the way. Best, Rik
Rick, thank you.
Thank you, Brian. Best, Rik
It is your Honesty that keeps me watching
Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik, your channel provides simple, easy ingredient home cooking. Your passion for food comes across and makes the viewer want to feel that cooking passion too. You interact all the time with your subscribers, so we feel valued also. Well done and keep it up!!!
Wow! Thanks so much. I value everyone, love all the recipe ideas and adjustments folks make - that's what cooking is all about - none of this "It has to be cooked like this" Lets keep it simple I say, for everyone to cook. Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik I love your program. I love the way you introduce us to traditional UK foods. Thank you.
I am from a farm in South Africa.... from Dutch and Portuguese heritage. Nothing English😂 but I love the UK.
Blessings....
You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind words. You must have some good recipes. Love to SA. Best, Rik
Thank you for sharing your story! You and your wife have lived an extraordinary life, and you know what it's like to be truly grateful for you have now! I'm glad you both are doing well! I've enjoyed the videos of yours that I've seen so far!
Thank you 😋 Best, Rik
A very mutually beneficial arrangement. We got an air fryer after watching you. Now the main cook in our household wants to do everything in it. We all types of foods as well but I'm really enjoying the traditional dishes from around the UK--particularly from Wales. I am very sorry for your loss. Mom's are soul of this world.
Thanks for your kind words. Yes I agree. Good luck with the cooking. Best, Rik
Awwww! Love from Alabama USA
Thank you. Best, Rik
This just came across my feed tonight, at 9:50pm Arizona time, for some reason. 50k. Now look at you 7mos later at more than triple that amount. 170k . It's growing exponentially Rik and as much as you give you deserve the best! I enjoy you every single day and feel blessed that you are my friend.
Appreciated very much. Thank you. Best, Rik
I am am an Aussie and just found you tonight! I too love Google and You Tube and I intend to follow you and get my cooking skills reinvigorated again! Myself too! Isabel
Awesome! Thank you! Go for it, Isabel. Start cooking away. Thank you. Best, Rik
Rik, you are a legend!! It’s funny how people watch TH-cam, but don’t always realise the truth behind it.. very heart warming. I salute you. 👏🏻✊🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻
Thanks, Ric. Tell it as it is - folks don't always want to hear it but its better to know than not sometimes. Best, Rik
New to your channel. I know the grief of losing our mothers too, and life is forever changed. Blessings 🌤🍀🌟
Thank you. Best, Rik
Oh bless your heart Rick I didn’t know your back story just know this how well liked you are and how enjoyable it is to watch your videos and I have made many of your recipes just so straightforward and such a nice guy thank you x
Thank you. Best, Rik
Bless your cotton socks Rik.We really appreciate you. x
Thank you. Best, Rik
Your channel has been a wonder find. I learned to cook from my Mum & an elderly next door neighbour Mrs Briers. I did home Economics at school & later in life I qualified to be a chef. I did very little with the qual, just wanted better knowledge of methods etc..
I grew up in North,so love a lot of your comfort food recipies ..pies espcially ( Yum) .
I was lucky to have had amazing school dinners back in the day. Wether it be a chicken pie ,liver & bacon, beef curry & rice,stroganoff or puds like Gypsy tart,chocolate crunch or sticky toffee pudding ..I was always inqisutive & thirsty for knowledge.
Love your story of how you got here ,keep them recpies coming & here's to the next 50k subscribers.🥳..
All the best ,so very well deserved .🥰🙏..x
Thank you very much for your kind words. The recipes will be pouring out, I've cooked for a little while. I want to make this channel so everyone can cook, because they actually can. I like you, have had to stand on the line cooking the same tosh over and over. The real chef's of this world are the Women, wives, grandma's and mum's. They have to put a different meal on the table everyday! Using the ingredients they have to hand. Forget all the tosh of the tv chef's most of them even though qualified talk so much tosh its unbelievable. This channel isn't about me, its about putting a real meal on the table. I would not like to waste the money of the hard earned. I thank you again for your kind words. I wish you all the very best, Rik
@@BackyardChef Thank you for your wonderful reply. I absolutely agree. I remember making my first apple & blackberry Jam made with 'Scrumped fruit' 😂..aged about 9 . It was a bit of a fail but dear Mrs briers said ,it would make a fine pie filling ,it sure did. I think when you get a positive response from what seemed upsetting, from a real expert it nurtures something within. That was my beginning & I am pleased to say that both my daughters could cook quite well by the age of 10/11 & both are now great home cooks.I taught them like my elderly neighbour did me.There are no failures just adaptions ...
Love & blessings 🙏..x
Well done to you! I never have tried to put anyone down in my time. As you say a little word, do you think you could make it this way, or what might have gone wrong? You know I always tried the food, even if it didn't come to par. Most of the time it tastes great if the correct ingredients are used. It might just not look quite right. Your daughters are very lucky. I would appreciate any suggestions for menus here. Thanks for sharing; lovely to read. Best, Rik @@harmoniefaerielove
Best wishes for the path ahead. I really appreciate your personality, practicality, encouragement, and the free range culinary education!
Thank you! You too! Best, Rik
Look at you now! 27,000 new subscribers more!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Canada here but London born 75 year ago. I love watching you cook and every mouthful you take I can taste it, 😅 My favourite cooking show. 😊
Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate that. Best, Rik
When we lose our Mothers, we lose more than I can put into words, I lost my Dad 12 months after My Mam, I felt like a orphan, age doesn't come into it. I love this channel, for the food, the way you enjoy eating the spoils, and because your a nice man, who we all relate to. I wish only good things to happen to you and your wife in the future
Thanks for sharing. You are right age has no boundaries at times. Thank you. Best, Rik
Rick I subscribed to you as soon as I watched the first video I ever saw of yours!!
You are awesome Mate and me and the Mrs. Love your recipes and the obvious passion you have for them.
Keep it up mate.
Cheers, Andy. Thank you. Best, Rik
Congratulations 🎉 on 50K. Just love this channel. A lovely wife you have a blessing to ya.
Thank you for your kind words. Best, Rik
❤you deserve the best❤
Thank you. Best, Rik
I’m glad you started a u tube channel. You brighten my day with your enthusiasm and admonition not to worry. I enjoy it so much.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Best, Rik
I have a very small kitchen too - but thanks to you culinary youtubers - magic can happen there. I'm looking forward to vegetarianising some of your school canteen classics.
Great Idea, that you will definitely have to let me know about? Best, Rik
Well done Rick, loving your old school recipes, keep up the good work. Love from NE England ❤
Thank you, Mary. Best, Rik
You can't pull many years of experience out of a hat Rik. The diversity of your cooking is your strength. I'm sure the snowball will keep getting bigger and bigger. Well done! 😊🇬🇧🇬🇧 Manchester UK.
Thanks, Paul. Appreciated. Best, Rik
What a candid video, Rik. So sorry to hear about you mum's demise. Been quite a trying few years for most after the Covid era, and still is in most parts of the world. Such a genuine person you are! And your food, ohhhh, comes out just right, every time.
Well done on your achievement and keep up the wonderful work, both of you. You're a true definition of making fall, standing up and dusting yourself off then trying again. All the very best!
Thank you. Best, Rik
You are so genuine and inspiring. Really enjoy watching you prepare traditional food. So straightforward no nonsense cooking. Fantastic recipes.
Listening to your story you have such resilience.
Thank you for your kind words, Sally. We all keep going. Best, Rik
“Gather ye rosebuds while ye may…”: Cheers to seizing the day friend, as you are living a rich life we are blessed to be part of it. ❤️🍽✌🏻
Thank you. Best, Rik
Good on you Rik, We pay forward, I was helped a few years ago when someone took a chance on me with a job (against the odds) now i pay that forward by helping others too. Recently found your channel and love it. "Barnsley Boy in Bangladesh"
Good on ya cocker, everyone needs a hand occasionally. Thank you. Best, Rik
I love your no nonsense approach you are a wonderful teacher your channel deserves even more subscribers, my favourite by far
Elaine, you have made my day, thank you. Best, Rik
You are a gem! 😊
Thank you. Best, Rik
Good luck from New Jersey USA. I love your channel I look forward to seeing you everyday. I love everything you make. You make my day everyday I wish you good health and tons of money !!!!!
Thank you. I will take the good health, Best, Rik
Originally from Lancashire! Just watched you make a rag pudding and it brings my granny‘s cooking back to me. Steamed pudding tied up with string. Thanks so much for the memory!
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik
Luv ya stuff Rik 🫡👍 & thank you!!!! 🙏👍✌️
Born in Gorton Manchester but live in bass Coast Victoria Australia 🫡
Thank you. Best, Rik
Good luck to you. Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you, Rick. You are genuine as well.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you for this. Wishing you, your wife and family good health, happiness, and great success. ❤
Thank you. Best, Rik
It's a pleasure to watch your channel Rik. Your a great guy and a fantastic cook! Thankyou for all you do.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you Rick, you taught me how to make biscuits ! My family loves your cheese biscuits :) I love love watching you, please don't ever stop !!
Thank you. Best, Rik
I ate my first Welsh Rarebit because of you. Also, I tried several of your recipes. Thank you!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Hi Rik,
I am a newbie to your channel, a few weeks only. I can honestly say I am enjoying every minute of your lovely food tutorials.
I have always loved cooking and baking, and your recipes I look forward to making. ( I have not had a failure yet.) 👍 You make my day mate! Lovely to hear your story. ❤️
You are a star! Thank you. You have made mine. Best, Rik
So sorry to hear about your Mum and all the difficulties you had and what I can say Rick to you and your wife is you make a lovely couple and when you make regional UK food it is done like it has always been made. Your instructions etc when I make your stuff works out every time, so thank you both for your time and effort for producing these videos and look forward to many more. Loved the one with you and your wife cooking Thai food. Have a lovely day and thank you once again.
Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik
You are great love you keep going i have learned so much thank you
Thank you, I will. Best, Rik
Hi Chef ! I found your channel just a while ago and I come back again and again because I find your content wonderfully worthwhile.
Very sorry about your mum, keep her in your heart, that's where she was and where still is.
My first contact was when I needed some sort of "interesting" meal I could cook with my son, my wife and I divorced and keeping the connection with the teen was a challenge.
I found your British "comfort food" was the catch. I used to travel to the UK for work and I would tell my boy of the food I would experience.
So my boy and I have been learning about food from yours and others food channels, good luck to you and "long may your big jib fly.
All the best.
Thanks, Brian. You keep cooking with the boy - that is time you will never get back. Best, Rik
Just saw this, Rik and I feel like I’m getting a personal lesson with you in your home, every time you cook. THANK YOU. We understand losing financially and personally, you are a wonderful inspiration. Thanks for being a friend
You are so welcome. Thank you for being here! Best, Rik
❤❤❤ beautiful work Sir congratulations
Thank you. Best, Rik
We should thank you for sharing your skills. It’s a win win situation.
I appreciate that, thank you. Best, Rik
Well Rick I have watched many of your videos, you explain the process in simple terms, I knew from the start you are a genuine decent man, I watched your Welsh Rabbit video I wrote a comment saying it was a marriage made in heaven English mustard and that fine English sauce and a Welsh recipe, you posted a thank you, keep cooking brother I like your style
Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik
Congratulations on 50 thousand! Well deserved. Thank you for what you do, I appreciate the time you put into this channel!
Thank you. Its my pleasure. Best, Rik
Your jam and coconut sponge came up on my feed the other day. I made it yesterday. Absolutely fabulous. So quick. Subscribed.
Thanks for the sub! Thanks for trying and sharing. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef Best to you too from Australia. 🇦🇺
Good on ya mate. Best, Rik@@fussyrenovator7551
Sorry about being late to the party. Congratulations Ric. I throughly enjoy your channel. Keep them comimg. Cheers
No worries. Your not late - you are still here! Best, Rik
Congratulations Rik! My husband found your videos last week. We're both retired and I wondered what was so interesting.... So I watched the corned beef Rissoles recipe. We made them! I'm sold! We're working our way through your recipes. ❤ My husband is originally from Redditch England and loves his comfort food😂❤.
He also lost his mom in 2019 add his sister from cancer soon after. She was my best friend! You never really recover, you just adjust. God bless you.
Thank you, Wendy. Yes we just all move on in our own ways. Hope you find something to enjoy on here. Best, Rik
Your much loved, genuine and a great teacher, thank you very much for YOUR time, GOD bless you, in JESUS NAME AMEN THANK YOU GOD
Wow, thank you. Best, Rik