$10 Lunch Challenge : How to Cook a 6 Courses Menu on a Budget
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- People spend $10 for Lunch : Pre-made unhealthy foods with lots of additives, Sad sandwich, Worn Salad, Fluorescent carrots. I show you how to cook a Feast of natural products with only $10.
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YOU GENIUS!
+Jamie Oliver Learnt from the best...
so from gordon ramsay
Fuck me.
Looks more burnt to me.
Ruchi Arora OMFGGGG xDDDDD
You are the new generation of TH-cam cooking shows
In each and every food related video, i see you
And you were right!
'take a weak fork and an unstable table' oh stop it you're killing me! :)
FML
This is why food education is so important. Since I became a chef, my eating habits have gotten a lot healthier and cheaper.
+Harry Upton +Alex French Guy Cooking . Education. Yes. So needed #JamieOliver and his Food Revolution. Go!!
I'm french and I didn't had that as a kid, it's way less popular than you think :)
humble bragging much? This is about cooking, nobody cares what you do.
sounds like you care my man
It's a parent's job to teach their children healthy eating.
"The colors are in pace with the taste."
You've been hitting the poetry lately, eh? Lyrical genius status attained.
+MdK hahahaha
Please do more of this! Buy ingredients, and brainstorm some recipes. It's inspiring, and really fun to watch. :)
You have such amazing recipes!
You guys need to collaborate ❤️
+Brothers Green Eats i love your channel and i love the egg banana pancakes
+Brothers Green Eats Loving this
It's not a recipe, it's pure creation- inspiration! ;)
I'm Italian and I come from a family of cooks/restaurant owners, good/healthy/fresh food has always been around so it always makes me sad to see people buy packed sandwiches, crisps and stuff like that on a daily basis (even if I like them myself!), or worst eating people say they rarely/never cook at home. Keep up the good work Alex!
French guy cooking, forever known to me as the iconic man who grated a mushroom
+Shahazad Akram "Meet the Genius behind Grated Mushrooms" Hahaha. Times Magazine cover 2016.
A terrible value is when you pay $10 for a pre-packaged sandwich here in NYC #richpoor
Qian J I know when he pulled out all that prepackaged food for only 10 euros I was like "what" no way can you get all the for the equivalent in dollars.
Qian J $10 sandwich!? But $1 pizza in NYC eh? Kind of sad lol...
or $15.40 AUD for a ham cheese tomato toastie, it's a nice toasty but bloody expensive
Isn't there quite a few farmers market in nyc? Or maybe that's just in the movies
hit up a fuckin bodega
Your videos make me smile. You're a gem, Alex. Keep doing this, you're making people happy!
+Kyli Perez Love that verrrrrrry much.
great video, you should do some more $10 challenges, this is exactly what I need to be inspired
josh mcgee agreed!! More more!!
I agree too !
Outstanding guy you are ...like a food scientist meets art meets chef ..love that amazing mind of yours ❤🇦🇺👍😁
your videos are so dynamic! I like it when you are silly and laugh 😝
That's a crazy amount of food for that much money. Impressive!
Also, glad to see you still have the homemade pizza peel/paddle hanging around!
Alex is genius, isn't he? :)
+Mark Isabelle Always :)
That was a stroke of genius, what a great video, Alex!
+Naeem Khan fixed, whoops
i love the way you cook... the simplicity... the anarchy... You just inspire me Alex!!!
+The Moordenaar Simple yet chaotic = Alex's definition.
Oh that's brilliant Alex
Alex in new studio, yes! Finally, all fingers crossed for you buddy. Keep doing great content!
Awesome video. Recipe 4 was awesome. Most people love to complain about cost when it comes to food as the reason they buy processed but the real reason, and I think we all know it, is they don't want to waste time with food. Which is a shame really.
Also, I would love to have had that much time and these kitchen facilities when I was working in an office! Many people would be lucky to have a microwave. I've worked in places that just had a kettle and a small fridge. I don't know anyone who could do this regularly unless they worked from home and didn't have children.
Raining outside, has to study for tests, didn't sleep enough...
Sees Alex's video in the morning,
*Yes! Perfect day!*
Chill time : D
+Ermude10 I swear I am in the exact same situation, raining, study for tests, didnt sleep enough, it's the morning and Alex!
+Ermude10 Glad to bring some loving
next video; how to buy a proper cooking table for 10euros.
+Diogo Abreu HAHAHA !
Just noticed you already hit 100k subscribers, congratulations!! though you should have at least a million, I'm sure you'll be there soon your videos are very well made, great production quality, great recipes you even throw in some comedy! Greetings from your biggest mexican fan ;)
+MIguel Mata Muchas gracias and VIVA MEXICO
You're so creative in the kitchen. And I love your sense of humour!
One of my favorite of your videos so far! Interesting dishes and approach to cooking. I agree with the the person below that the convenience is why we buy apple slices and premade sandwiches, but as a money concept this was fun to watch
I came for the accent and stayed for the recipes. I am now obsessed. Thanks Alex for being such a wonderful cook and entertainer.
This was very cool, but it seems like you missed the point of why people eat those awful lunches--- a lack of time, not money. This lunch does not solve that problem. I'd like to see you do something along these lines, but making everything ahead of time, or how to make different portable items, or how to make a weeks worth of lunches from one set of ingredients...
Amen, would love to see that as well.
From my point of view, I would tend to think that's it's not really the lack of time but rather the lack of time given to the activity of cooking. As long as people consider cooking as swappable with other activities, they will keep on skipping it. Cooking takes time, not a lot, but it does and therefore require to give up on some activities. I like Alex way of showing that cooking can bring exciting and good things in your life :-) I answer a year after your comment but I felt compelled!
But if it was not lack of money then you would be able to order and pick up something much more healthy than what shown above. Of course I'm not saying person can't have lack of time and money. But I have to say that I agree with Monsieur de Bonobo on it being prioritization issue, rather than just lack of time. You can also get into a pretty severe downward spiral by eating unhealthy, lowering your energy levels and feeling like you have less and less of available time.
Many more people need to know about this channel, your videos are always fun to watch, and super informative in a way that a lot of cooking channels are not.
I am able to assimilate a lot more technique from you than typical cooking shows since you tend to explain some of the nuance and reasoning behind your decisions. I appreciate your approach and your energy.
I'm going to continue to share your videos often =)
It's great that you felt that
+Alex French Guy Cooking absolutely =) every time I watch another of your videos I am inspired to do something new in the kitchen. like just recently I bought some Apothecary Drawers to organize my spices in because that was such a wonderful idea. I have them organized by region, I cook a ton of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese foods.
Oh shit, I laughed so hard at the start, subbed straight away lol
+Lego Brick Bienvenido on esta canal :)
This was actually stunning, and i watch really good cooking shows all day long.
"Using a weak fork and an unstable table..." Alex, you crack me up.
I'm so glad you did this! So many people go on about how it's impossible to make a cheap meal, and you just made 6 of them! You just need to know where to look and have the creativity to cook :)
I love cooking 'challenges' like this, great video man :)
# 5."Using a weak fork and unstable table"....had me in stitches, Brilliant!
You're the casey neistat of cooking channel, very impressive!
+Alvin Cornelius Tapes and jazzy hiphop is not Casey Neistat. However I love both Alex's and Casey's channel!
+Alvin Cornelius Although the curly hair is accurate :D
agree!
omg yes haha
It's the music lol
You are such a delight to watch, not only for your expertise but your wit is sharp and fun! Thank You!!
"It's not very healthy!"
*proceeds to pour it down the throat*
+Jimmy Yang A man has to have a code.
Just found this channel like an hour ago and can't stop watching. Thanks for helping with my grocery list.
Excellent video Alex! I really like the idea of simply going to a market and let yourself be inspired.
Honestly you have such a beautiful personality and mindset of life its really inspiring
Just wanted to say I think you are great Alex :)
'' Le Studio'' has changed so much , shows how much work has been put in it
you're so amazing! this was your best video so far!! i loved it :)
One awesome thing about the salad with the chicory is that, because it's a hardy leaf, dressing it before you run to lunch isn't going to make is a soggy, sad mess.
Great lunch! If I was to pick a criticism (very hard to do), people buy that food because they don't have the time on their lunch breaks to cook. That and most people are too lazy or don't know how to cook beforehand. Still, we do so more power to us right Alex? :D
+Sum Ting Wong Quite true
This was a BRILLIANT video! I am going to a new school tomorrow and i want to bring food from home instead of buying because the food at my new school is quite expensive. This video has given me some inspiration on what to make for this week's lunch! If possible, you should make this a series! because it is quite hard to find new ideas for meals sometimes haha
Ouh no!, I can't make this meal. I don't have a unstable table and I can't stand seeds.
Salut, Alex! From California, USA... loving your videos, this was my favorite one yet! Learning to accept that I know much less about cooking than I pretend to and open to inspiration from all viewpoints! Have a great day!
+Zealousy Have a great day too.
That looks like the best lunch ever
Your enthusiasm is contagious! Couldn't stop smiling the whole video and I can't wait to try these out for myself :)
Those meatballs were just absolute genius!!
So impressive, your passion for taste and food in general is inspiring.
I made shrimp and sausage meatballs today, loving it (not loving deshelling and deveining frozen shrimps tho)
You might have reheated them in medium temperature water, and then put them on absorbing paper. The better, but taking more time, option would also be to let it defreeze gently outsight the fridge.
It's good to see a cook choosing Peccorino Romano cheese over Parm. I love it's brighter, saltier flavor. It's such an independent contributor and elevates my dishes without losing itself in my food. Love! And you are wonderful at plating the food. It always looks exciting.
people buy premade food because they don't have time or they just dont know how to cook. or even both.
Or they get lazy. I tend to fall into that category, and I get bored with the things I do make. It's like I get "stuck" in this cooking bubble, and haven't poked my out. I'm trying, though!
RainbowTea it's just an excuse... People are lazy, that's it.
when i hear people say they cannot cook, its like hearing somebody say they cannot count... it like... .the basics for survival and it comes naturally too... i mean i never learned cooking but i know what to do with the produce around me i may not be able to make a sophisticated meal (this is why youtube is a blessing and optional) but everybody knows what to do with an egg and a pan, or a packet of pasta and cheese etc. Therefore pre-made food is not a last resort but a choice, therefore it cannot be used as an excuse. Time is not an excuse either, even at fast food restaurants, I guarantee you that the time it takes to get there, possibly stand in line, place your order, pay, leave etc. will take longer than making an average generic meal familiar to the western hemisphere.
+Flameberries I think when people say they don't know how to cook they more likely mean they don't know how to cook well I'm pretty sure everyone knows how to boil a cup of water and make instant noodles or pasta or make a grill cheese the real home cooking basics
They didn't have time because they were watching telly. Now I put TH-cam videos on whilst cooking - I could be there all day!
I just found your channel today, and I already love it. So much creativity and inspiration! Salute!
In Japan vegetables are expensive T_T. I love eating vegetables so I spend a lot of money buying it. I can assure you that much vegetables in Japan can cost easily double the amount you spent T_T.
japanese take supplements lol, veggie blends
jmiquelmb consuming a larger amount of seafood - of course, Japan is surrounded by the ocean lol but "low in meat"? - not really, come to Japan and see how much meat people consume in a day, Karage (fried chicken) and Katsu/chashu are super common and popular daily dishes on every table
jmiquelmb Spain has a different agricultural background with a pretty abundant amount of veggie/fruit produce, unlike Japan, also for the Spanish diet you can see more vegetable dishes.
Yeah here in the US it's pretty expensive to eat healthy. That's why you always hear about college kids eating ramen day in and day out xD
jmiquelmb True, but I wouldn't know. I'm a year away from college.
you are so professional omg. you make something so simple look perfect
Love the menu. I'm always looking for pack lunch ideas for kids or office. Its the end of the school year coming and I need some inspiration to make it to the finish line. Perhaps you can indulge?
+jrmint2 Pack lunch for kids ? hum why not...
Remember at the outdoor market, nothing stays after dark. Supermarkets have a 24 cycle when they can sell, the sellers at the market have maybe eight or ten. Anything they don't sell they have to take home and deal with somehow. Their best outcome is to sell everything, pack up only the crates, and go home and relax. If they take home food that isn't sold, it's more labor which yields no revenue. While the best produce is going to be found in the morning, the best deals are to be found closer to the end of the day. Everything is negotiable in the green market.
No butter!!??
+Bill Boucher incredible right ?
+Bill Boucher Well played sir
Spread it like olive oil!
I'm so entertained, I always enjoy you Alex, stay humble.
Impressive! Did you buy only 1 egg at the market?
+Cooking Lessons for Dad yep. 30c.
:)
This is one of the best cooking shows I have seen in TH-cam.
God you are so lucky. In my country with 10 bucks I cannot buy even bread.
In America a fast food meal is around $10.00
+Jeff Stein I live in Brazil. Check out some of our weakly adds, and you will see some breads costs more than ten Reais. PS: Minimum wage is about 900. We do not live, we survive.
+Camila Mustrange Onde?? Ta querendo comprar o pao chique? hshs Ontem eu comprei um pao de forma 3 RS, e eu moro em RS que e caro, mais e verdade, nao compro o melhor.
+Lucía Ayala aqui no Rio de Janeiro começam com 7 e podem chegar a 20. Nem lembro a última vez que paguei R$3,00 em um pão de forma. Ainda assim, aí no sul você consegue comprar tudo isso aí do vídeo pelo valor proporcional? Lembrando que o salário mínimo na França é de 1400 euros mais ou menos. Se a resposta for afirmativa vou me mudar pro sul.
+Camila Mustrange naaaum nem pensar em comprar tudo isso, so achei exsgerado um pao 10 euros. agora, eu almocei uma sopa de abobora e grao de bico uma delicia e saiu bem barato!
You are a very talented guy. Been watching a ton of your videos. Most chefs can cook with good ingredients but not everyone can make something amazing of of random items - chickpeas/sardines etc. Also that music - love it. Xx
+princessnoni76 Real life cooking
Oh, Alex, I am so hungry right now, what are you doing to me.. xD
Going out, gotta gem me some prawn. xD
I feel like I could listen and watch you cook for hours. Great video.
Imagined if your date hate peas
I would make her love this.
haha love 'Using a weak fork and an unstable table, mash the spicy sausage in a plate'! Your honesty is hilarious! ;)
admit it! that french accent is a bit fake ! ;)
+svensken37 i wish
+Alex French Guy Cooking önstablö-tablö (unstable tabla haha) I love your accent :)
No need for faking when we have our langage educational system ;) In France, if you don't spend time on your own trying to get the accent or the intonation, don't expect the teachers to learn you that xD We have the vocab and sometimes the grammar (for the most determined ones) but we still pronounce everything like we talk in french (i.e. like shit)
That olive oil with shrimp shells was actually fantastic. Amazing video as always.
i love your videos Alex, everyone of your videos gave me inspiration and really does cheer me up. the reason why i love your videos is that i can feel the enthusiasm in every single one of them and also the sincerity of your intention . thank you for making this videos of yours and i appreciate it. hope your channel became more recognize Alex. thank you much love from malaysia
How wonderful! I love the grated mushroom and the flavoured oils - practical, saves time and money, and incorporates creativity in the cooking process. Thanks for showing me a new way to use an old ingredient! :D SUBSCRIBED.
This was one of my favourite videos of yours! Brilliant
your videos give out a heart warming vibe and you look like a great guy.
wish you all the success in the world.
Wow! You are a genius with cooking! Oh how you have inspired me. No beautiful markets like that in my city but I grow a lot of vegetables. Now I have so many more ideas. Now I know more about how to work with Chicory.
I love your style of cooking, you and the green brothers cook so well!
Making my way through this culinary heaven. This is what food should look like! :o I bow to you!
WOW!! Look how far you've come since this video!! Your studio was just a little baby then!!
The open faced baguette sandwich loooked awesome! I feel like I could make it in a million different ways with pretty much any fresh produce!! So good!
Alex I have had the pleasure of watching your videos for quite some time, I applaud you sir for when life is getting harder and more expensive you shed a ray of light on in, I like many thank you for the entertainment but also the knowledge factor you have installed upon us all. Stay well and good luck with everything you do on and off camera :)
+Chris Voodoo You = Awesome
"with a knife and an unstable table" hahaha your hilarious. Lot's of great new ideas for lunch, thank you Alex!
that market looks so upscale! i have never seen more beautiful fruits and veggies, seriously..
Please do more of these, I love the idea of cooking with special restrictions
i'm amazed at how you can reinvent some dishes that I couldn't think of!
I discovered your channel a few days ago and I am so in love with it I cant stop watching! You are amazing, Alex!!
This is the most Fantastic Budget Lunch that I have ever seen! I must try this at home!
Excellent Alex, your sound is much better now! Thanks for the video and inspiration!
+magicaardvark1 Ruling over the world, one mic at a time.
The youtube kitchen space is coming along great!! lovely video, very helpfull ^^
+Annesways yeah that food thingy is coming along
I love watching your video's. Keep on doing what you are doing. I will keep on watching!
Big thumbs up. Very eye opening.
We'll have to scour the Oceanside Thursday market a bit more and see what we get!
i have to say, everyone of your videos was a pleasure to watch, i'm sure i'll stick around!
It's great, when you live in warm country, and have fresh food all seasons
Brilliant and super inspiring! We have a large permaculture garden so I have an easy access to first class seasonal veg and fruit I'll try to be a little more creative when it comes to lunch :-)
Hahahaha. "Use a week fork and an unstable table" perfect
Such clear explanations, I love it +humor
love your channel, all your food looks incredible and I love your personality:)
Wow you are brilliant! That mashed pea open faced sandwich looked particularly delicious.
OMG....soooooo adorable. just told the bro about you too...he LOVES it. Great videos. we love it. We took french in school too....even tho from USA!