Hi Rik you are the only chef I watch you are an amazing chef to follow . I'm so sorry to hear you lost your mum very tough call . And had failing business in Thailand. But so pleased you are onwards and upwards now and you deserve every bit of success as you are the best . Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas 🎄 and keep up the good work all the best .
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.
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 😊🙏🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏾
Love your non pretentious recipes and your easy going nature Rik, also your take on different dishes from the British Isles, Irish, Scottish etc...every thing I made from your videos turned out well thanks to your expert description and instruction...love from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
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
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 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
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.
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 RUclips.
Thanks so much. That is what this channel is about - cooking that we all can do - no fast talking nonsense and recipe ingredients that no one has heard of. I very much appreciate you being here. 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
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?
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
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
You are so kind. It's amazing to part of a fantastic worldwide community. I have learned more from this channel than 40 years of cooking. 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.
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!
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!!!!!
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.
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!
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....
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
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.
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.
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. 😎
I recently found your channel and LOVE it! Simple, delicious food, such a lovely presentation of warmth and stories! I live in USA and my mother moved here in 1956 after marrying my dad, and I love the connection I feel toward your world. Thank you for being real, and I shall continue watching, learning, cooking and connecting. 💜💜💜
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.
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....
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
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
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
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
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.
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 !!!!!
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
Hello from Wyoming, Rik, just saw this video pop up, but in all fairness you published it before I found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for everything you do. I'm very sorry about the loss of your mother. I lost my father 3 years ago and he is sorely missed. I love watching your videos and the recipes you share. I actually made your Golden Syrup Sponge Pudding last night, complete with Bird's packet custard! It turned out beautifully, even though Lyles Golden Syrup and the Bird's custard powder is not available here (it was available in a store 2 hours away in Montana, needed to go to that city anyway). Due to our elevation, I'm assuming, it took just over 2 hours to cook, but it was worth it! I'd never tasted the Golden Syrup before, and it's dangerous! I could quite literally drink the stuff! I may try the recipe again but use maple Syrup instead. Again, thanks for you and your channel. A lot of us appreciate you. ~James
You’re doing an amazing job. I love all your foods. I am Irish and Welsh by descent. So I relate to your cooking. Thank you so much. Don’t give up ! You’re helping a lot of people. God bless you and yours.
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!
Rik - I lost my wife and then my mother within a couple of months. I could have stayed in bed, locked away from the world, but I knew I had to engage with life again and needed something to focus my attention on, thats when I found your channel. Since then I've made many things that I never believed I ever could, and they actually came out great. Your channel was the biggest thing that saved me from spirreling down to depression. Thanks Rik!
Clive, I'm inspired everyday! You have made my day. Keep going my friend. Head up - not just chin up! You got this. I can tell you every recipe will work on here - you just have to taste and adjust - chuck in what you like to eat. Wishing you all the very 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 🏴🏴❤
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.
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!
Rick, your genuineness is invigoratingly refreshing. Thanks for your simple and authentic approach to good old fashioned recipes. Greeting from Melbourne Australia.
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. ❤️
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.
What an amazing story Rik, you've made one of the best cookery channels I've ever had the pleasure to subscribe to. I look forward to every dish you make. Keep up the great videos.
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 the real deal. I don't care if you aren't a philanthropist, you haven't adopted 4-children from the slums,.. or created an animal refuge... Judging by what you say and your persona, .. I don't doubt you HAVE done some of that in some accessible way. You bring back trust in our fellow man just with your enthusiastic videos. I only discovered you a week ago. I am watching THIS particular video as I am making rumblethumps. WISH me luck! Ha-ha! I am a new subscriber. I am just today watching THIS video of yours and today is March 31st. Happy Easter to you Sir, and your whole family. Corliss
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"
Well deserved success Rik mate. Genuine, lovely fella and a fellow yorkshireman! brilliant cook too. Thanks for all vids mate always a pleasure to watch your videos they often cheer me up and make me hungry & also thanks for sharing your personal story with us all. The cream always rises to the top!. Can't keep a good man down. All the best Rik, Dan.
Cheers, Dan. Only share a little - it's been interesting! Thanks for being on here - you have commented on so many videos which I really appreciate you taking the time. Keep wrapped, mate. Best, Rik
A fantastic channel Rik and while it's extremely difficult at times, don't loose sight of what you want to achieve, just remember the product WD-40 thats on sale all over the world, it's creator had 39 previously failed attempts before finally landing the product most of us use today, hence the name WD-40. Keep doing what your doing Rik and thank you for so many wonderful culinary delights.
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.
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
Thank you Rik, for telling us about your journey in the cooking world. We love you and your cooking videos. Have a great day and God bless you and your family.
Congratulations Rik! What a humble lovely man you are!! I notice this video was 8 months ago and look how your subscriptions have grown! Well done to you ! You have done amazingly well! And it’s well deserved! It won’t be long till you reach 250k subs !
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.
I understand where you are at, but your recipes truly cheer me up. A fusion of stuff really. Watched your savory bread pud, never would have thought of that!
Thank you, yes the savoury pud is one of my recipes. Needs must as they say. Its delicious. I'm really pleased thank you. Lets hope I can keep cheering you up! Best, Rik
Lots of love from a Malaysian living in Australia 🦘🌏 love your recipes, they look so yummy. I can't wait to make the Anglesey eggs - mouth was literally watering watching your video and yes i think the traditional style would be my fave too!
Great to hear your story rick for all your ups and downs 😢 but i am so glad you did start your you tube channel because im obsessed with watching your cooking and trying it all out ❤❤❤
Big congrats Rik. Best Indian restaurant chef on RUclips. 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.
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
Hi Rik you are the only chef I watch you are an amazing chef to follow . I'm so sorry to hear you lost your mum very tough call . And had failing business in Thailand. But so pleased you are onwards and upwards now and you deserve every bit of success as you are the best . Wishing you and your family a very happy Christmas 🎄 and keep up the good work all the best .
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
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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
I've made some of your recipes & thankyou...you make it look so stressful...Well done Rik ...Good luck with the future👌
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
Thats right, Charley Ronce has no place in British cuisine!
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
Love your non pretentious recipes and your easy going nature Rik, also your take on different dishes from the British Isles, Irish, Scottish etc...every thing I made from your videos turned out well thanks to your expert description and instruction...love from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
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
You are a chef after my own heart: no fancy approach, just great results! Thanks right back at ya! 😎🤙
Cheers, Thank you. Best, Rik
You are one top notch guy. So honest, genuine and kind. All the very best to you and your wife.
Thank You. Appreciated. 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
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
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
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 RUclips.
Wow! Thank you very much! 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
You deserve the best Rik. You make me feel at home in your kitchen. ❤🎉
Thanks so much. That is what this channel is about - cooking that we all can do - no fast talking nonsense and recipe ingredients that no one has heard of. I very much appreciate you being here. Thank You. 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
Rick, thank you.
Thank you, Brian. 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Just noticed - one month ago you had 50K subscribers - today you have 80,000. You are on a roll. Congratulations.
Thank you. Best, Rik
You are the one who is amazing. Wishing you and your Family a very Happy and successful year. Than you for all those wonderful recipes.👍💖💖💖💖💖
You are so kind. It's amazing to part of a fantastic worldwide community. I have learned more from this channel than 40 years of cooking. 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rick what a Gentleman and what chef and you are right the best friend you will ever have is your mother all the best from Scotland
Thank You. Appreciated - All the very Best, Rik
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
I recently found your channel and LOVE it! Simple, delicious food, such a lovely presentation of warmth and stories! I live in USA and my mother moved here in 1956 after marrying my dad, and I love the connection I feel toward your world. Thank you for being real, and I shall continue watching, learning, cooking and connecting. 💜💜💜
Thank you. 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
Rik, you are a legend!! It’s funny how people watch RUclips, 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
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
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
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
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
Love your channel and the traditional food you cook - keep up the good work!!
Thank you so much! 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, 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
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
Bless your cotton socks Rik.We really appreciate you. x
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
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
I’m sure glad to have found your channel and Thanks for the great videos 👍
Thanks for watching! Thank you. Best, Rik
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
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
Hello from Wyoming, Rik, just saw this video pop up, but in all fairness you published it before I found your channel and subscribed. Thank you for everything you do. I'm very sorry about the loss of your mother. I lost my father 3 years ago and he is sorely missed. I love watching your videos and the recipes you share. I actually made your Golden Syrup Sponge Pudding last night, complete with Bird's packet custard! It turned out beautifully, even though Lyles Golden Syrup and the Bird's custard powder is not available here (it was available in a store 2 hours away in Montana, needed to go to that city anyway). Due to our elevation, I'm assuming, it took just over 2 hours to cook, but it was worth it! I'd never tasted the Golden Syrup before, and it's dangerous! I could quite literally drink the stuff! I may try the recipe again but use maple Syrup instead. Again, thanks for you and your channel. A lot of us appreciate you.
~James
Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik
You’re doing an amazing job. I love all your foods. I am Irish and Welsh by descent. So I relate to your cooking. Thank you so much. Don’t give up ! You’re helping a lot of people. God bless you and yours.
Thank you. 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
Rik - I lost my wife and then my mother within a couple of months. I could have stayed in bed, locked away from the world, but I knew I had to engage with life again and needed something to focus my attention on, thats when I found your channel. Since then I've made many things that I never believed I ever could, and they actually came out great. Your channel was the biggest thing that saved me from spirreling down to depression. Thanks Rik!
Clive, I'm inspired everyday! You have made my day. Keep going my friend. Head up - not just chin up! You got this. I can tell you every recipe will work on here - you just have to taste and adjust - chuck in what you like to eat. Wishing you all the very 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What an amazing story Rik, you've made one of the best cookery channels I've ever had the pleasure to subscribe to. I look forward to every dish you make. Keep up the great videos.
Thanks so much, appreciated. 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
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
We love your good honest food recipes, and the regional classics. Glad to help!
Thank you. Best, Rik
You are the real deal. I don't care if you aren't a philanthropist, you haven't adopted 4-children from the slums,.. or created an animal refuge... Judging by what you say and your persona, .. I don't doubt you HAVE done some of that in some accessible way. You bring back trust in our fellow man just with your enthusiastic videos. I only discovered you a week ago. I am watching THIS particular video as I am making rumblethumps. WISH me luck! Ha-ha! I am a new subscriber. I am just today watching THIS video of yours and today is March 31st. Happy Easter to you Sir, and your whole family. Corliss
I have actually done some of that, which is personal to us. You don't need any luck, you got this. Happy Easter. 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
Congratulations Chef. Please keep up the great work ❤.
Thank you. Best, Rik
Well done Rick, loving your old school recipes, keep up the good work. Love from NE England ❤
Thank you, Mary. 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
Well deserved success Rik mate. Genuine, lovely fella and a fellow yorkshireman! brilliant cook too. Thanks for all vids mate always a pleasure to watch your videos they often cheer me up and make me hungry & also thanks for sharing your personal story with us all. The cream always rises to the top!. Can't keep a good man down. All the best Rik, Dan.
Cheers, Dan. Only share a little - it's been interesting! Thanks for being on here - you have commented on so many videos which I really appreciate you taking the time. Keep wrapped, mate. Best, Rik
@@BackyardChef my pleasure Rik! and very sorry about your dear Mother mate. She will be looking down well proud of you. Top man!
Your'e a star, Dan thanks mate. Best, Rik@@mrdangiles90
A fantastic channel Rik and while it's extremely difficult at times, don't loose sight of what you want to achieve, just remember the product WD-40 thats on sale all over the world, it's creator had 39 previously failed attempts before finally landing the product most of us use today, hence the name WD-40. Keep doing what your doing Rik and thank you for so many wonderful culinary delights.
Thank you. You know how many uses WD-40 has. It's an amazing product. I have it here. Best, Rik
Please don't cook with WD 40 though 😂😂😂
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
Really nice heartfelt video. Thank you.
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
Recently discovered, this channel is so very instructive and enjoyable. Kiwi Tim
Thanks, Tim. 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
New to your channel. I know the grief of losing our mothers too, and life is forever changed. Blessings 🌤🍀🌟
Thank you. Best, Rik
Your dishes are so down to earth, just how I like it! Love your channel!
Glad you like them! Thank You. 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
I ate my first Welsh Rarebit because of you. Also, I tried several of your recipes. Thank you!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Look at you now! 27,000 new subscribers more!
Thank you. Best, Rik
Thank you Rik, for telling us about your journey in the cooking world. We love you and your cooking videos. Have a great day and God bless you and your family.
Thank you. Many folks had asked how I started on youtube so old. Best, Rik
Congratulations Rik! What a humble lovely man you are!! I notice this video was 8 months ago and look how your subscriptions have grown! Well done to you ! You have done amazingly well! And it’s well deserved! It won’t be long till you reach 250k subs !
Wow, thank you. A long way to go. 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
I understand where you are at, but your recipes truly cheer me up. A fusion of stuff really. Watched your savory bread pud, never would have thought of that!
Thank you, yes the savoury pud is one of my recipes. Needs must as they say. Its delicious. I'm really pleased thank you. Lets hope I can keep cheering you up! Best, Rik
Lots of love from a Malaysian living in Australia 🦘🌏 love your recipes, they look so yummy. I can't wait to make the Anglesey eggs - mouth was literally watering watching your video and yes i think the traditional style would be my fave too!
Thanks so much 😊 Hope you enjoy it. Love to Australia via Malaysia, Best, Rik
Great to hear your story rick for all your ups and downs 😢 but i am so glad you did start your you tube channel because im obsessed with watching your cooking and trying it all out ❤❤❤
I appreciate that. Thank you. Best, Rik
Big congrats Rik. Best Indian restaurant chef on RUclips. 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