The Farmer’s Frittata - Italian-Style Omelet - Food Wishes

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  • Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
  • I love all types of omelets, but the humble frittata is probably my favorite style. One of my earliest food memories is that of my grandfather making and serving me a frittata loaded with fresh garden vegetables. This is just like his, except much easier. Enjoy!
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  • @Altairw
    @Altairw 3 года назад +41

    I'm Italian farmer and I approve this recipe. We make frittata with any kind of vegetable, in winter we use broccoli, chicory, brussel sprouts, savoy cabbage etc. We use a tiny bit of pancetta or salami as condiment to give more flavor, but the meat is optional and its flavor should never stand out. We often use Parmigiano cheese, rarely the goat cheese shown in this video because we prefer to only use cheeses that melts, and caprino cheese doesn't melt properly. Any cheese that melts will be good for frittata. We also never use chili or paprika because it's not a traditional ingredient in rural Italy, instead we use fresh herbs from our fields like thyme, mint, santureja, oregano, etc.

  • @kabovill
    @kabovill 3 года назад +503

    You John turned me in to a good cook 👩‍🍳👊 8 years and getting better with time. God bless

    • @JohnyScissors
      @JohnyScissors 3 года назад +20

      The man's recipes don't miss.

    • @nokorus6035
      @nokorus6035 3 года назад +12

      @@JohnyScissors and he goes into detail that is really needed when you show/teach recipes and or cooking

    • @CookingwithYarda
      @CookingwithYarda 3 года назад +4

      He is a good inspiration, like many other cooking channels around ;-)

    • @evanking920
      @evanking920 3 года назад +5

      I agree completely. Chef John's demos and recipes are like a Culinary School for the masses.

    • @Gun5hip
      @Gun5hip 3 года назад +6

      Same I've learned so much from this man.

  • @mimiohnine
    @mimiohnine 3 года назад +104

    I’m so happy to tell you…I used zucchini, squash, peppers, onions and eggs from my own homestead!! It’s satisfying to eat what you grow!!

    • @user-fw8wt4qo3o
      @user-fw8wt4qo3o 2 года назад +3

      Squash has always been my best growing veggie. I always end up with so much more squash than anything else

    • @K0HAKU_97
      @K0HAKU_97 2 года назад +8

      You are the farmer

  • @sparkmagea99
    @sparkmagea99 3 года назад +104

    Holy cow, this was absolutely amazing. My wife "doesn't like Frittatas", so I was taking a risk when I chose to make this for her birthday breakfast. It was absolutely mind-blowing and she says it was one of her favorite breakfasts of all time! Thank you Chef John for teaching me this!

  • @TaylorSmith-godbucket
    @TaylorSmith-godbucket 3 года назад +14

    Baaahahaha I made this for dinner, the entire family was complaining like I was driving them to Whataburger... One bite, ONE BITE and they were in food heaven. Thanks Chef John!!!!!!!

  • @cangaroojack
    @cangaroojack 3 года назад +69

    Man that is so nostalgic, my nan always used to make a humongus frittata with all the veggies, and leftover pasta for good measure, and then we would eat it through the day while at their farm, bless your soul gran

    • @joddle23
      @joddle23 Год назад +1

      this is such a wonderful comment! food is something that really brings everyone together

    • @daniel.lopresti
      @daniel.lopresti Месяц назад

      Leftover pasta omelette is the best ;)

  • @bethbeynon
    @bethbeynon 2 года назад +11

    Made this today with a few tweaks. I had a little ham to use up as well as cold cooked potatoes. Absolutely delicious way to clean up all the bits and bobs of veg and cheese before Saturday grocery shop.
    I also had a couple aging oranges and some ‘leftover’ Chardonnay. Saturday brunch, complete 😋

  • @jakemitchell1671
    @jakemitchell1671 3 года назад +13

    Chef John, I happen to know The Farmer personally. I showed him your video and he gave it an enthusiastic two thumbs up.

  • @TheBalls2thewalls
    @TheBalls2thewalls 3 года назад +118

    This is a recipe my girlfriend will absolutely adore, i will cook it for her this upcoming week. Thanks chef John!

  • @RobertKeeleyTV
    @RobertKeeleyTV 2 года назад +10

    You're a treasure Chef John. Such a great teacher and absolutely funny. Thanks for making cooking so enjoyable.

  • @analuizanb
    @analuizanb Год назад +3

    Another success 😋This is the first cooking channel where, if I follow the directions, everything turns out great. A professional chef who shares all his tips and tricks with non-trained cooks 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @deemoe4394
    @deemoe4394 2 года назад +11

    I grew up eating this often. It came from my nonnies garden and small 2 acre farm. It was inexpensive, nutritious and delicious. I still make it frequently for my family. Thanks Chef John, you took me back to my childhood. 😘

  • @earthmancometh7416
    @earthmancometh7416 3 года назад +15

    Awesome food, recipes, instructions, music, good jokes and friendly attitude and ALL for FREE! Can we really ask for more??? Beautiful, as always, Chef John! Peace to the awakening ones.

  • @charlesprice1390
    @charlesprice1390 3 года назад +22

    Chef John never ceases to amaze. Even if we dont make a lot of the recipes, you inspire us to go cook with what we have. Thank you!

  • @kevinbyrne4538
    @kevinbyrne4538 3 года назад +5

    I made this frittata on August 27, 2021 -- because a friend (?) dumped a load of zucchini on me.
    This frittata tasted as good as Chef John claimed that it would.
    (If you suddenly receive a load of zucchini, this dish is one way to dispose of it.)
    BTW Make sure that you prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking because this dish is cooked quickly. You won't have much time to chop stuff.

  • @onogrirwin
    @onogrirwin 3 года назад +4

    I made one of these, it turned out amazing. I used no full size onions, just the green ones. Also one red bell pepper instead of the small ones he had. I also added some milk to the eggs when whisking them. Oh, and 4 bacons.

  • @HoDoBoDo
    @HoDoBoDo 3 года назад +4

    I could listen to this man all day

    • @UltimateRadeScene
      @UltimateRadeScene 3 года назад +1

      Why does he sound like a robot who’s voice programming was set “on always sound like you’re about to ask a question.”

  • @corinneone
    @corinneone 3 года назад +26

    God bless the Farmer- God bless you and Michelle Chef John. You keep us cheered up and encouraged . Hello from Seattle

  • @jeffmccormick9131
    @jeffmccormick9131 3 года назад +2

    I should have waited another 5 minutes or so before transferring from the cast iron skillet. Fell apart a bit but boy was it good. I used feta vs. goat cheese because that's what we had. Squash was delicious. Used sweet peppers from our garden. Definite keeper. Thanks

  • @janfelshaw8217
    @janfelshaw8217 3 года назад +5

    I tried this and it turned out great. My husband who doesn’t really like zucchini ate half of the smaller version of your recipe 🤗. Thank you ☺️

    • @ctins4364
      @ctins4364 3 года назад

      You can slice zucchini thin and bake in oven to su for bacon... can batter I use cic pea flour ND water and lightly coat with cornflake crumbs. Can back on cookie sheet/ parchment or pan fry in griddle with oil. Can use dry herbs or hot spices. Fooled a buddy at brunch, a friend was like you can bring zucchini he hates it.. screw him and her. He ate it and did not have a clue till he asked and then stopped eating his 4th slice and walked away. I use this in place of BLTs for vegans.... oh many I'm hungry.

  • @charleswinning4182
    @charleswinning4182 2 года назад +2

    This was so incredible. My family loved it. Chef John is the best.

  • @curtl2207
    @curtl2207 3 года назад +15

    Chef John, every spring could you make a video showing us what you're planting for the year? Based on the number of zucchini dishes recently, I can tell you've planted some squash, and I did too this year! So the timing of your recipes is particularly helpful. I'm hoping in the future we could make it not-coincidental!

  • @iveo83
    @iveo83 3 года назад +3

    this was AMAZING! I'm also a gardener so I used all my own veggies and your salting zuc. trick is game changing. Thank you Chef John!

  • @WiglyWorm
    @WiglyWorm 3 года назад +1

    Low key best zucchini advice i've ever heard.

  • @irishis3
    @irishis3 3 года назад +1

    I've been making a ' clean out the fridge fritatta' for 40 years. No recipe just whatever needs to be eaten. Very forgiving and a surprise every time. It amazes me when people will ask for the recipe years later and then think I'm holding back some magic ingredient. Ha Ha who knows BTW sweating all the watery veg to concentrate the flavor is the magic

  • @jtcarbonaro7566
    @jtcarbonaro7566 3 года назад +15

    I've been preparing my frittata in almost the exact same way for years (swapping the goat cheese with feta and a few small lumps of heavy cream cheese) but have never tried the salting method with my zucchini. Will do this next time and am already excited! This is some very valuable advice.

  • @BillTiemann
    @BillTiemann 3 года назад +3

    Hey chef John I made this frittata this morning after church. It was wonderful. However I only had some zucchini on hand and no yellow squash, but, I had some leftover creamer potatoes in garlic butter and parsley so I added that. Oh and I didn't have any goat cheese but I did have some Brie so I topped it with that. Everything else in the recipe was according to the recipe you presented. Not exactly your recipe but it was over the top wonderful just the same. I'm a big fan your chanel.

  • @BakersTuts
    @BakersTuts 3 года назад +50

    Will this recipe still work if I substitute the eggs with pizza dough? And can I use pepperoni instead of veggies? Thanks

    • @lagerregal6561
      @lagerregal6561 3 года назад +5

      This will probably be a nice and flavorful vegetable pizza (if you maybe add some sauce too). But with dough instead of eggs you will get a totally different outcome.

    • @robbyjessica84
      @robbyjessica84 3 года назад +1

      You mean a Fr-izza....eggs on a pizza dough may not go well. But let us know. After all, You are the Pizza Bizzaro, of Luigi and Mario. Stay thirsty my friends. "WINK"

    • @GeorgeSemel
      @GeorgeSemel 3 года назад +4

      Sure you can! Hell, you can skip the eggs the veggies and just eat the bacon with an olive oil chaser if you like.

    • @BakersTuts
      @BakersTuts 3 года назад

      @@GeorgeSemel as long as there's cheese involved, I'm in

    • @Jenn-ie5vf
      @Jenn-ie5vf 2 года назад

      I have no idea but I do like how your brain works LOL Sounds delish if possible.

  • @tarasilverman5143
    @tarasilverman5143 2 года назад +2

    I have made this over 10 times! Thank you! It’s awesome 👏

  • @AngelaRichter65
    @AngelaRichter65 3 года назад +1

    I've come to believe that most of Italian cuisine is just cleaning out aging produce, and making it delicious. I want to try this!

  • @hawaiidispenser
    @hawaiidispenser 2 года назад +1

    This turned out very well, using even frozen zucc/squash and frozen peppers. Used feta cheese at the end.

  • @it4eric
    @it4eric 3 года назад +5

    I literally made this before I watched this video today, just different herbs but exactly same technique. Delicious!! You have taught me well Chef John!

  • @nancyfriedberg9516
    @nancyfriedberg9516 3 года назад +1

    Three professional food people were impressed by the zucchini given the pre-salting treatment. It makes a big difference even if you are just eating zucchini.

  • @aggieengineer2635
    @aggieengineer2635 3 года назад +1

    My food wish is that we both enjoy long lives during which I gain culinary skills from you for the enjoyment of my family and friends. It's been a good run so far! Merci!

  • @curiouslyme524
    @curiouslyme524 11 месяцев назад

    I made this with diced potatoe & broccoli instead of the zucchini & squash. Absolutely delicious!

  • @jaha5761
    @jaha5761 3 года назад +1

    I have always ignored instruction to salt or wring out vegetables. This video convinced me to try it. I get it now. This recipe rocks. It just became my go-to way to use up extra eggs. Many thanks, Chef John!

  • @MickaelaFrostFit
    @MickaelaFrostFit 3 года назад +59

    This looks mouth watering, can’t wait to try this out😍

  • @hoogmonster
    @hoogmonster 2 года назад

    For simplicity and taste Italian cooking is peerless. This Fritata looks so good, especially with the addition of goats cheese. Will deffo be making this.

  • @thatdudebro
    @thatdudebro 3 года назад +3

    i loved watching chef john devouring the 75% of it and a piece of toast in the span of 24 seconds

  • @machinearmature
    @machinearmature 3 года назад +3

    I've been a fan for years and years and I can say truly without exaggeration that this is your best video/recipe of all time.
    I enthusiastically nodded, not unlike a madman, when you salted the squash.

  • @yeastori
    @yeastori 3 года назад +1

    I switched out zuccinis with chayote and added potatoes to the mix. It's amazing, I also didn't have goat cheese so I just smear pesto on my bread instead

  • @1951kvk
    @1951kvk 3 года назад +6

    My mom made us this and always called it an omelet. After leaving home I had a real omelet and realized the difference. Frittatas are my favorite egg dish. This looks delicious.

  • @PeterParker-yg6fc
    @PeterParker-yg6fc 3 года назад +3

    easily my favorite cooking channel. i've made so many of his dishes

  • @therealchickentender
    @therealchickentender 3 года назад +3

    I love what you do, Chef. I've loved it for years and I have plans to continue.

  • @lhfirex
    @lhfirex 3 года назад +3

    This farmer seems to know a lot about making good food!

  • @notgonnaduit6315
    @notgonnaduit6315 3 года назад +1

    Delicious. I add a pinch of cayenne and turmeric to my eggs sometimes a bit of curry powder too.

  • @judylee1860
    @judylee1860 Год назад

    Thanks for the squash trick. That dish looks fabulous.

  • @tony_25or6to4
    @tony_25or6to4 3 года назад

    We make a frittata once a month, but the bottom layer is thinly sliced potatoes. Zucchini is also sliced. Always use more bacon or smoked sausage. Goes into a preheated oven after adding the eggs. Cheese at the end when it has set.

  • @TexaSurvival
    @TexaSurvival 3 года назад +46

    I’m gonna need the fall recipes to start up.

    • @annajoie700
      @annajoie700 3 года назад +3

      Yes! I am absolutely here for this!! 🍂🎃

  • @martinXY
    @martinXY Год назад

    The Bob Ross of the kitchen. Well done. Amazing result.

  • @freeholdguy
    @freeholdguy 3 года назад +1

    Perfect for breakfast, luncheon or dinner. Another success for Chef John!

  • @katherinecornette5315
    @katherinecornette5315 3 года назад

    Perfect for tomorrow’s Sunday breakfast. Fresh eggs, veggies & cheese.

  • @asiagrabowska5092
    @asiagrabowska5092 2 года назад +1

    Love your recipes and narrative. I will become huge fan of cukini

  • @JuliaJulia007
    @JuliaJulia007 3 года назад +3

    I do love a frittata!

  • @lawrencetaylor4101
    @lawrencetaylor4101 3 года назад

    I am so glad that you know farmers.

  • @TwizleShinysword
    @TwizleShinysword 2 года назад +2

    Tried this a few weeks ago and family has been hooked. Made a few substitutions for the cheese and still great (montery and fontina).

  • @annajoie700
    @annajoie700 3 года назад +35

    How did the former mind-reader turned Chef know that I was in the mood for an egg type food item.. ?!? 🤔🙌🏼

    • @balasmj
      @balasmj 3 года назад +7

      Its an eggsellent question...
      How..?? 😐

  • @c0ldlight1
    @c0ldlight1 3 года назад +5

    Every recipe of yours that I have made has been amazing. This also looks amazing! Can’t wait to make it!

  • @dougeisen1503
    @dougeisen1503 3 года назад

    Made it this weekend. I was worried that there was too many vegetables and I wimped out. It was still good but I should have listened to Chef John. Even still, a new family favorite. Thanks from us to the farmer. :)

  • @MHarenArt
    @MHarenArt 2 года назад

    I make fritattas all the time! Just forage around in the fridge for whatever I have and they ALWAYS turn out super delish!

  • @paulditzen2708
    @paulditzen2708 3 года назад

    Hooray!! A keto friendly recipe!! On behalf of all us sugar and carb avoiders, thank you so much.

    • @dolcevita713
      @dolcevita713 3 года назад

      BS that large amount of olive oil is not keto dude!

  • @janedoe805
    @janedoe805 3 года назад

    I wonder if the “Unidentified Farmer” 👨🏻‍🌾 is Old MacDonald? After all he’s all, he always running around singing... “Ee i ee i oh, With a moo-moo here, and a moo-moo there, with a cluck- cluck here and a cluck-cluck there, and a oink-oink here and a oink-oink there”! Your Farmer’s Frittata looks so darn yummy! You’re simply the best Chef John, l sincerely love watching your Channel! (Listening too, l love voice!) Thank you 😊♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @setibamrahk
    @setibamrahk 3 года назад +1

    This looks amazing. It reminds me of something I used to make that was similar, but on a much smaller scale, about the size of a personal pan pizza. Made it in a small cast iron skillet, and did everything about the same but used some spinach in there and used mozzarella and topped it with feta and some diced romas on the top.
    I will definitely have to try the salting of the zucchini and squash. It's the little things like this that make the difference in how food cooks!
    I love all of Chef John's recipes! It's become my weekend thing to watch these videos.

  • @dcmc7383
    @dcmc7383 3 года назад +1

    I've never had very good luck with adding veggies to omelets or quiche even when I've precooked them so I've stuck with meats and cheese and herbs. I think this salting method is going to fix my issue of having my veggie & egg dishes be loose and runny. This frittata looks so good, and I can't wait to try it. Thanks, Chef John!!!

  • @zigwil153
    @zigwil153 3 года назад

    Making a frittata and fresh pressed coffee before waking the family... good stuff... brownie points never hurt, too

  • @dallasl3688
    @dallasl3688 3 года назад +7

    How is this man so brilliant? He does everything that I would do, except better.

  • @markm1514
    @markm1514 2 года назад

    I don't usually "like" a video until I've watched it all the way through, but when I scrolled up to this one it was "like" at first sight.

  • @susannaschnell4147
    @susannaschnell4147 3 года назад

    Chef John your enthusiast, soothing tone is just what I needed. The added benefit of new meal ideas. Thank you chef John.

  • @deviantsid18
    @deviantsid18 3 года назад

    A classic win win win?! Never in my life have I been so fortunate

  • @KS-uv7yc
    @KS-uv7yc 3 года назад +1

    Bravo...I make a similar frittata, and, after your salting and rinsing, pat dry and sear the zucchini alone, followed by sauteeing everything else as you did. The seared zucchini takes on a wholly different, somewhat umami-like flavor.

  • @rasaliepa2334
    @rasaliepa2334 2 года назад

    My family loves this omelette as a late breakfast.

  • @Ultrazilla
    @Ultrazilla 3 года назад

    Thank you, Chef John and Farmer Gianni!

  • @frogjump10
    @frogjump10 9 месяцев назад

    Love you, Chef John! You are my cooking hero! 😂

  • @evanking920
    @evanking920 3 года назад +4

    The Kismet vegetables must really add to the flavor of your creations.

    • @levonschaftin3676
      @levonschaftin3676 3 года назад

      what a stupid way to describe vegetables.

    • @evanking920
      @evanking920 3 года назад

      @@levonschaftin3676 Kismet is his ranch moron.

  • @carolelindagonzalez1087
    @carolelindagonzalez1087 17 дней назад

    Love this recipe. Tried it and it was wonderful!

  • @mariapacheco7995
    @mariapacheco7995 3 года назад

    In Brasil "fritada" is an everyday dish probabily due to italian influence specialy in South.
    We make this with left overs, it's a simple version

  • @The_Other_Matt
    @The_Other_Matt 3 года назад +2

    Tried the quick salt cure on some zucchini that I tossed in a Thai red curry. Amazing. This recipe looks really good too. Will have to give it a try!

  • @libertyandjustus8258
    @libertyandjustus8258 3 года назад +1

    For such a simple and humble dish it's SO tempting and delicious looking! Can't wait to try this!

  • @nixhixx
    @nixhixx 3 года назад

    Brunch of champions! YUMMO!

  • @teddybare1
    @teddybare1 3 года назад

    You are the farmer of your karma. Chef John, you certainly are brilliant.

  • @pwmailloux
    @pwmailloux 3 года назад

    Thank you Chef!

  • @schwiftychicken4319
    @schwiftychicken4319 3 года назад

    I recently stumbled across this channel whilst looking for a lemonade recipe and subbed because all these dishes look great. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us all.

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 3 года назад

      Chef John is great. Did you find this lemonade recipe as well? ruclips.net/video/sR8gN9Jonac/видео.html&lc=UgyaoCLN2nGoQboA9dV4AaABAg.9RP_4xyxyaW9RQFI06RAGC

    • @chezmoi42
      @chezmoi42 3 года назад

      Chef John is great. Did you find this lemonade recipe as well? ruclips.net/video/sR8gN9Jonac/видео.html&lc=UgyaoCLN2nGoQboA9dV4AaABAg.9RP_4xyxyaW9RQFI06RAGC

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 3 года назад +8

    I’ve been making something similar every morning. So good, but I’ll have to add the goat cheese and bacon to it.

  • @lezleyd55
    @lezleyd55 2 года назад

    So proud to say I’m using my [pandemic ]zucchini I’m growing in the backyard.

  • @justineclark5431
    @justineclark5431 3 года назад +2

    I'm drooling! This looks absolutely scrumptious!😃

  • @thebewitchinghour831
    @thebewitchinghour831 3 года назад +57

    Anyone else catch on that there is no “Farmer”. Chef John, you call yourself what ever you want. We’ll just call you “Amazing Man”.

    • @sbsphotographer
      @sbsphotographer 3 года назад +2

      Wow Chef John has Cows 🐄 Chickens 🐓 and Goats 🐐!!! Who knew???

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim 3 года назад +8

      Farmer Chef John had a farm ee i ee i o!

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim 3 года назад +7

      And on that farm he had frittata ee i ee i o.

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim 3 года назад +5

      With an egg break here, and some cayenne there...

    • @MrVovansim
      @MrVovansim 3 года назад +5

      Here a pun, there a pun....

  • @robertm4919
    @robertm4919 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video, and the salting method! I learn something every video. You Sir are awesome. Cheers.

  • @ivon2play
    @ivon2play 3 года назад +12

    “The Farmer does this … the Farmer does that” … You are nothing but HILARIOUS! Chef John!

  • @victoriap9116
    @victoriap9116 3 года назад

    I'm making this today! Wish me a food wish yall. Also thanks you and simply mama are the backbone of the cooking in my household

  • @SisterShirley
    @SisterShirley 3 года назад

    Please thank the Farmer for sharing this recipe

  • @d.h.fremont3027
    @d.h.fremont3027 3 года назад

    Thanks, Chef John!!!!

  • @Milubee
    @Milubee 2 года назад

    ohh my appetite returned from the war watching this

  • @ahnaahna7278
    @ahnaahna7278 Год назад

    Ohhhhhh! Great recipe and great clear instructions!!!! Thk you!!!

  • @emjdedios
    @emjdedios 3 года назад

    Welcome back, chef!

  • @ienekevanhouten4559
    @ienekevanhouten4559 2 года назад

    Fritatta has been a summer favourite for years, but I have never tried the squash that way. Will do soon,

  • @blanchekonieczka9935
    @blanchekonieczka9935 3 года назад +1

    When my little Italian mother made "omelets" she mixed the veggies, cheese and/or meat into the egg before cooking. She would often melt extra cheese on top. Didn't know this was a frittata. The first time I ordered an omelet in a restaurant I was upset because they put the extra inside a plain omelet and folded it over. My reaction was what the heck is this?!? When I make frittatas now I bake them after the bottom is set, flip the pan and turn them out onto a cutting. board

  • @will53e
    @will53e 3 года назад

    This is one of my favorites of all time

  • @tarasilverman5143
    @tarasilverman5143 2 года назад

    I always salt my squash & zucchini just like you do and everyone loves it!

  • @CookinWithSquirrl
    @CookinWithSquirrl 3 года назад

    I have never met a frittata I didn't like and I think this would be near the top of those. Frittata is my favorite way to get rid of leftovers of many and various types and it's also a crazy easy way to feed a large number of people.

  • @adamarcher3350
    @adamarcher3350 2 года назад

    Many thanks for this fine recipe Chef John. We would enjoy la frittata very often as kids. Growing up nonna would often make this for her grandkids using many variations each time depending on the season. Ahh, you took me back to my salad days. No pun intended!