Admiring your bravery here to share your experience with alcohol in a public space, Kenji. 678 days sober here, and I want you to know that I am proud of you and recognize the mindfulness that sobriety requires in a culture soaked in booze. I coupled my sobriety journey with walking 10k steps per day as my “meetings,” as I found my local AA options too God-heavy for my liking, but routine, persistence, pushing through guilt and shame, and enjoying clarity will enrich your life exponentially. Love what you’ve offered in all the time I’ve known about you - a lot longer than 189 days. Keep kicking ass.
@@jycegaming8530 Absolutely. Let me start with a disclaimer: I don’t discount anyone’s personal experience with a positive association between specifically religious “higher powers” and sobriety. I consider myself what Rhett and Link from GMM have identified as a “hopeful agnostic,” but due to a negative fundamentalist Evangelical Christian upbringing, I have placed some intentional distance for myself from religious themes of unworthiness and inherent depravity. I live in the Southern United States, and my local AA resources meet at churches. I wasn’t in a place at the beginning to consider myself a failure in additional complicated ways, though I was ready to admit I had a problem. I’d say that technically speaking, I do find strength in areligious higher powers outside of myself, but in my personal experience, my local AA resources tend to highlight the religious themes that I did find additionally “heavy” to deal with while tackling alcoholism. I have not looked extensively into other resources that people have mentioned in these comments, but let me be clear that I support anyone’s means by which to seek help and support, and friends of mine have had great experiences seeking faith as a source of strength in sobriety. For me, I needed to focus on one thing at a time. Thanks for asking!
Nice! Day 693. We are both coming up on two years. Everyone’s experience and journey is different. Cooking really helped me through it along with just a frightening amount of sparkling water. Booze is EVERYWHERE. it really has permeated our entire lives and culture. Congrats!
@@DrewKatsock9 Hey, thank you! Happy almost-two years. And yep -- similarly frightening amounts of Coke Zero for me, to the point that my family got me a Coke Zero Christmas ornament last year. Like Jason Isbell says, "It gets easier, but it never gets easy." Proud of you!
4:25 - Talking about time in UK 7:10 - Ooni pizza ovens 9:30 - new cookbook 13:50 - cleaning tips 15:50 - scientific method 18:45 - baking 23:00 - investing in expensive knives 26:00 - When does a recipe become “yours” 28:27 - where do you find new recipes? 31:55 - Easy “go to” dinner ideas 34:28 - Any foods you are sick of eating? 38:05 - Culinary school worth it? 41:55 - update on Teriyaki tour 43:27 - owning a restaurant 45:48 - would you consider a move back to CA? 46:43 - hot sauce 47:05 - deep dish recipe 47:45 - would you ever move to Colombia? 48:50 - how do you now make recipes that traditionally require alcohol?
I just want to say proud of you in your journey with no alcohol. I come from a family of alcoholics and I don’t see any good in it, some people live for it and can casually drink and some people can’t be around it period. When I drank I recognized dependent tendencies and I’m glad I married someone who wants nothing to do with it either. I lost my brother last year at the young age of 43 and his health issues are likely due to the amount of alcohol he consumed, you’re making the best decision for your family.
Congrats on day 189! It only gets easier as you add those days. I've got a few years and man, time flies once you reach a certain point. I still keep going to my SMART meetings because I don't want to let down my guard too much. And I recommend the same to anyone who is in the early stages of sobriety. Find a meeting you like and keep attending. Also, if you're struggling, there are medications that can help as well. I firmly believe in taking all the assistance you need to stay strong.
Couldn’t agree with you more! Tommorow will be 2 years for me, and the second year felt like it went by quicker than the first 7 days lol. All about developing healthy habits. I started pickin on my guitar everytime I felt the urge to drink, which was about 5 hours everyday for the first 6 months. Now I almost get the shakes if I don’t do any pickin for over 24 hours
As an alcoholic who is passionate about cooking that was a great tidbit with the wine powder. I hope to get a handle on it as well as you have. Inspirational as always, Kenji.
I have a few years of sobriety under my belt, but I don't know how far along you are so I don't know if my advice will help. Get into a group, and there's more than just AA. I do SMART recovery which I find to be so much better (it uses therapy techniques and basis a lot on science). Don't be afraid to ask for prescription help. I know for a lot of people taking something that helped do away with the cravings while working on themselves and their environment makes a big difference. Also, therapy. Most of us are drinking because of some underlying issues and dealing with those will make it easier to not feel the urge to drink. I'm at a stage now where I can have alcohol in the house and cook with it, without being tempted. (It helps that I use dry vermouth instead of wine, as suggested by Julia Child, and that is not something that sounds appealing as a drink........ anymore)
Sorry to have missed the live stream! Just wanted to say that you have been a huge inspiration to me! Appreciate all your hard work and in-depth analysis of various cooking techniques and overall recipe development. Thank you Chef!
Thanks for addressing the alcohol issue. FWIW, my mother was an alcoholic and she loved French food. When she gave up alcohol I became the family cook I asked her and she said she still orders French food made with wine when she dines out. So I was able to add wines back into stews, braises, etc. She lived 39 years after quitting with no relapses so I can say, at least for some people, cooking with wine is not a problem.
I one of the things draw me to your videos how you credit people and cultures. Especially cultures. Not just you credit cultures but how thoughtfully you do it. I love you for that.
very funny that u worked in barnsley, im in huddersfield and ive been watching your vids for years now. congrats on sobriety too, im currently into my 10th month off opiates (not sure the exact date) and it takes a LOT of willpower and determination. u are inspiring many people in many ways, keep it up!
Congratulations on 189! I spent 20 years in kitchens. And actually spent the last 8 years there sober. I'm now sober 22 years and am a contributing member of society. Thank you for your dedication. I have the food lab and the wok is next. Can't wait for the pizza book. Enjoy today my friend
Will have to try using powdered wine! My husband and I don't really like the taste of alcohol, but will still cook with it when necessary and having powdered wine sounds so much easier than keeping bottles around that we use only a few times and then go bad.
As a longtime fan, hearing Kenji talk about North England, let alone Barnsley, is truly cool. I hope we welcomed you with open arms, or you maybe learned what a barmcake was?
talking about cleaning hacks - I credit an induction cooktop with improving my cooking - because they're so easy to clean I no longer shy away from sautéing and oil splatter etc
When I'm looking to try something new in the kitchen or on the grill, my first stop is your RUclips channel, then Cooks Illustrated and Serious Eats, in that order. But... If I'm looking for Ashkenazi recipes, I start with Daniel Gritzer and if I'm looking to use my smoker, then I start with Jeremy Yoder. I"m glad you mentioned Milk Street, by the way. I'm definitely on Team Kimball rather than Team Bishop. ;-)
No way! Been living in JP for a couple years and have loved every bit of it, glad you’re stopping by! Check out the pond if you haven’t yet btw, it’s really nice with the weather we’ve been having
Also, it’s a bit tricky to get into right now since they’re fully reserved for the next few months but I highly recommend Tonino in JP for Italian, their tiramisu is the best I’ve ever had
Would love to see you deep dive into cooking for metabolic health/chronic disease reversal- diabetes, insulin resistance, inflammation, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s, etc. Cheers
As a person who also struggles with alcohol, thanks for sharing. The powdered wines is a great tip to look for. My daughter is about the same age as your oldest and Every Night is Pizza Night is still a favorite. Any chance we will see a sequel with Pipo any time soon?
I’m still using a cheap Rachel ray knife that came I. A set and I’m comfortable using it u just didn’t know to use a honing rod to make it sharper and that’s what made it more enjoyable. I’m not sure about the metal but when I see old grandmas using paring knives and they make amazing food it’s not exactly the tool, it’s more the user.
I have been wanting to ask you this for a while not and this seems like the perfect opportunity 😁 Since moving to Colombia I have a difficult time finding which cut of beef to use for a stew, many butchers recommend sobrebarriga (flank steak, I think?) but I would prefer chuck (either chuck roast or chuck), however I haven't been able to find (the correct name) for this particular cut. I hope you can help me out.
Hi Kenji!! A) Was your fingernail colors your choice or your kids’? lol B) Speaking of cleaning hacks, what is your dish sponge technique? I always think you clean very fast with the sponge and maybe I overdo my use of soap lol
Admiring your bravery here to share your experience with alcohol in a public space, Kenji. 678 days sober here, and I want you to know that I am proud of you and recognize the mindfulness that sobriety requires in a culture soaked in booze. I coupled my sobriety journey with walking 10k steps per day as my “meetings,” as I found my local AA options too God-heavy for my liking, but routine, persistence, pushing through guilt and shame, and enjoying clarity will enrich your life exponentially. Love what you’ve offered in all the time I’ve known about you - a lot longer than 189 days. Keep kicking ass.
I’ve not heard much about sobriety journeys not involving a higher power of some kind, care to share a bit more? Very curious
@@jycegaming8530 Absolutely. Let me start with a disclaimer: I don’t discount anyone’s personal experience with a positive association between specifically religious “higher powers” and sobriety. I consider myself what Rhett and Link from GMM have identified as a “hopeful agnostic,” but due to a negative fundamentalist Evangelical Christian upbringing, I have placed some intentional distance for myself from religious themes of unworthiness and inherent depravity. I live in the Southern United States, and my local AA resources meet at churches. I wasn’t in a place at the beginning to consider myself a failure in additional complicated ways, though I was ready to admit I had a problem. I’d say that technically speaking, I do find strength in areligious higher powers outside of myself, but in my personal experience, my local AA resources tend to highlight the religious themes that I did find additionally “heavy” to deal with while tackling alcoholism. I have not looked extensively into other resources that people have mentioned in these comments, but let me be clear that I support anyone’s means by which to seek help and support, and friends of mine have had great experiences seeking faith as a source of strength in sobriety. For me, I needed to focus on one thing at a time. Thanks for asking!
Nice! Day 693. We are both coming up on two years.
Everyone’s experience and journey is different. Cooking really helped me through it along with just a frightening amount of sparkling water.
Booze is EVERYWHERE. it really has permeated our entire lives and culture.
Congrats!
@@DrewKatsock9 Hey, thank you! Happy almost-two years. And yep -- similarly frightening amounts of Coke Zero for me, to the point that my family got me a Coke Zero Christmas ornament last year. Like Jason Isbell says, "It gets easier, but it never gets easy." Proud of you!
4:25 - Talking about time in UK
7:10 - Ooni pizza ovens
9:30 - new cookbook
13:50 - cleaning tips
15:50 - scientific method
18:45 - baking
23:00 - investing in expensive knives
26:00 - When does a recipe become “yours”
28:27 - where do you find new recipes?
31:55 - Easy “go to” dinner ideas
34:28 - Any foods you are sick of eating?
38:05 - Culinary school worth it?
41:55 - update on Teriyaki tour
43:27 - owning a restaurant
45:48 - would you consider a move back to CA?
46:43 - hot sauce
47:05 - deep dish recipe
47:45 - would you ever move to Colombia?
48:50 - how do you now make recipes that traditionally require alcohol?
Thank you!
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It’s Colombia.
02:10 Setting up a new kitchen
I just want to say proud of you in your journey with no alcohol. I come from a family of alcoholics and I don’t see any good in it, some people live for it and can casually drink and some people can’t be around it period. When I drank I recognized dependent tendencies and I’m glad I married someone who wants nothing to do with it either. I lost my brother last year at the young age of 43 and his health issues are likely due to the amount of alcohol he consumed, you’re making the best decision for your family.
Congrats on day 189! It only gets easier as you add those days. I've got a few years and man, time flies once you reach a certain point. I still keep going to my SMART meetings because I don't want to let down my guard too much. And I recommend the same to anyone who is in the early stages of sobriety. Find a meeting you like and keep attending. Also, if you're struggling, there are medications that can help as well. I firmly believe in taking all the assistance you need to stay strong.
Couldn’t agree with you more! Tommorow will be 2 years for me, and the second year felt like it went by quicker than the first 7 days lol. All about developing healthy habits. I started pickin on my guitar everytime I felt the urge to drink, which was about 5 hours everyday for the first 6 months. Now I almost get the shakes if I don’t do any pickin for over 24 hours
No person has taught me more about the joy and art of cooking!
As an alcoholic who is passionate about cooking that was a great tidbit with the wine powder. I hope to get a handle on it as well as you have. Inspirational as always, Kenji.
I have a few years of sobriety under my belt, but I don't know how far along you are so I don't know if my advice will help. Get into a group, and there's more than just AA. I do SMART recovery which I find to be so much better (it uses therapy techniques and basis a lot on science). Don't be afraid to ask for prescription help. I know for a lot of people taking something that helped do away with the cravings while working on themselves and their environment makes a big difference. Also, therapy. Most of us are drinking because of some underlying issues and dealing with those will make it easier to not feel the urge to drink. I'm at a stage now where I can have alcohol in the house and cook with it, without being tempted. (It helps that I use dry vermouth instead of wine, as suggested by Julia Child, and that is not something that sounds appealing as a drink........ anymore)
You can do it! This internet stranger sure believes in you!!
Sorry to have missed the live stream! Just wanted to say that you have been a huge inspiration to me! Appreciate all your hard work and in-depth analysis of various cooking techniques and overall recipe development. Thank you Chef!
Excellent to hear you talk about your recovery. Proud of you!
Love you Kenji! Appreciate everything you do! I hope you and your family are well!!
Thanks for addressing the alcohol issue. FWIW, my mother was an alcoholic and she loved French food. When she gave up alcohol I became the family cook I asked her and she said she still orders French food made with wine when she dines out. So I was able to add wines back into stews, braises, etc. She lived 39 years after quitting with no relapses so I can say, at least for some people, cooking with wine is not a problem.
42 years clean and sober here. Congratulation on your start! Staying out of Slippery Places is important.
I one of the things draw me to your videos how you credit people and cultures. Especially cultures. Not just you credit cultures but how thoughtfully you do it. I love you for that.
Thank you for sharing your journey in recovery! I’m on day 139.
very funny that u worked in barnsley, im in huddersfield and ive been watching your vids for years now. congrats on sobriety too, im currently into my 10th month off opiates (not sure the exact date) and it takes a LOT of willpower and determination. u are inspiring many people in many ways, keep it up!
Congratulations on 189! I spent 20 years in kitchens. And actually spent the last 8 years there sober. I'm now sober 22 years and am a contributing member of society. Thank you for your dedication. I have the food lab and the wok is next. Can't wait for the pizza book. Enjoy today my friend
Great to see you back chef. Peace and Love from Scotland
Thank you Kenji
You look really great Kenji. Good work !!
Will have to try using powdered wine! My husband and I don't really like the taste of alcohol, but will still cook with it when necessary and having powdered wine sounds so much easier than keeping bottles around that we use only a few times and then go bad.
You're an inspiration Kenji, not just in cooking... but most definitely in that too 😅
As a longtime fan, hearing Kenji talk about North England, let alone Barnsley, is truly cool. I hope we welcomed you with open arms, or you maybe learned what a barmcake was?
Hey, beautiful man. Sorry I missed this live stream. Thanks for all you do..such a great teacher. God Bless!
talking about cleaning hacks - I credit an induction cooktop with improving my cooking - because they're so easy to clean I no longer shy away from sautéing and oil splatter etc
Thanks for being honest about your sobriety❤ makes me feel less self conscious about not drinking alcohol
Very informative, thank you for doing this and all of your thoughts and opinions!
This was a great AMA. Thank you! I learned a lot.
congrats on 189 kenji!
it was a ton of fun to watch - thank you 🥰🥰
I really enjoyed this! I am happy to support you on Patreon!
When I'm looking to try something new in the kitchen or on the grill, my first stop is your RUclips channel, then Cooks Illustrated and Serious Eats, in that order. But... If I'm looking for Ashkenazi recipes, I start with Daniel Gritzer and if I'm looking to use my smoker, then I start with Jeremy Yoder.
I"m glad you mentioned Milk Street, by the way. I'm definitely on Team Kimball rather than Team Bishop. ;-)
Love the AMA. Please do more!
Be excellent to yourself ❤
No way! Been living in JP for a couple years and have loved every bit of it, glad you’re stopping by! Check out the pond if you haven’t yet btw, it’s really nice with the weather we’ve been having
Also, it’s a bit tricky to get into right now since they’re fully reserved for the next few months but I highly recommend Tonino in JP for Italian, their tiramisu is the best I’ve ever had
Thanks for the AMA!
Out of all the places I thought you’d say you’d been in the UK, I wasn’t thinking Barnsley 😂
Would love to see you deep dive into cooking for metabolic health/chronic disease reversal- diabetes, insulin resistance, inflammation, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer’s, etc. Cheers
Thanks Kenji! I could have phrased my question better but I got my answer regardless :)
You're right up the street! Neat!
Outfitting a new kitchen/cook: yes please.
Always and anything from you guides me. Sorry you can't drink, the beers in the YT's were fun to try to identify. Be healthy and happy please 🙂
Thank you If you ever come to Ottawa Ontario Canada it would be my pleasure to meet you
As a person who also struggles with alcohol, thanks for sharing. The powdered wines is a great tip to look for.
My daughter is about the same age as your oldest and Every Night is Pizza Night is still a favorite. Any chance we will see a sequel with Pipo any time soon?
Loved Mr. Wizard’s World!
Would love to read the *anti-splatter* article!!!! Great talk.
Cooking classes: yes, please!
I’m still using a cheap Rachel ray knife that came I. A set and I’m comfortable using it u just didn’t know to use a honing rod to make it sharper and that’s what made it more enjoyable. I’m not sure about the metal but when I see old grandmas using paring knives and they make amazing food it’s not exactly the tool, it’s more the user.
who would have thought it? kenji, a barnsley lad! (even just for a while)
The thing about culinary School, at least some also teach the business end of the industry that can be helpful.
I have been wanting to ask you this for a while not and this seems like the perfect opportunity 😁
Since moving to Colombia I have a difficult time finding which cut of beef to use for a stew, many butchers recommend sobrebarriga (flank steak, I think?) but I would prefer chuck (either chuck roast or chuck), however I haven't been able to find (the correct name) for this particular cut. I hope you can help me out.
Have you seen the new Ooni koda 2 max? I think it has a 24”x 21” cooking area.
Did you go to the Barnsley Metrodome for a swim much?
Someone missed your deep dive into chocolate chip cookies!
Hi Kenji!!
A) Was your fingernail colors your choice or your kids’? lol
B) Speaking of cleaning hacks, what is your dish sponge technique? I always think you clean very fast with the sponge and maybe I overdo my use of soap lol
When are you going to branch out East of Lake Washington?
I'm a guy but I'm happy relinquishing the first entry in your departing slogan. Maybe change it up a little!
It rhymes
Gals guys non binary... fries?
The thumbnail looks like Detroit become human
blink twice
Colorful fingernails.
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