How I FELL IN LOVE with COOKING All Over Again (A Feel Good Story)

[@JKenjiLopezAlt]

Really beautiful video, and I can’t imagine how long it took to script and Edit all that disparate footage. The vertical video really works here and the stitched together angles and ratios are the perfect choice for capturing the energy that I felt there when I stopped by.
Congrats, Stephen. You should submit this video for a James Beard award next year. Seriously.

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Kenji! Thank you so much. That means a lot. and yes it was a nightmare to edit but the result brings me so much joy that it's all worth. Pleasure having you apart of it.

[@yitziyyb]

Please please can we see a Collab between you 2?!?
Bout time you had a new video Kenji.
Might I suggest Stephen.....

[@rlazzaro30]

My thoughts exactly!

[@kikk0r]

Heh, if you want to create an air of 'look at us, all busy with our social media branding and likes', yeah I guess incorporating vertical videos are the way to go. But thanks to both of you for all the quality content regardless ♥️

[@chefsteps]

Awesome having you in Studio in our kitchen! It was great to have all these wonderful people collaborating, cooking, and sharing their skills and knowledge with everyone. We can't wait to have you all back soon!

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Thank you for having us! you guys are the best

[@RoryStarr]

Send the man his joule, haha

[@gabrielalibanio]

I want to be there… I want to bring my Bacalhau…

[@SpoookyBooogie]

Please do more

[@MikeGorga]

I’m 40 years in the production business and I really want to give you kudos for the post here. Massive edit. Assembling random footage with your planned stuff and finding shots in other people’s shot to support your edit takes a ton of commitment and culling it from hours of footage…just awesome. Congrats on a massive edit, fun outcome and most of all GO GIANTS! 😊

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Thank you Mike! You're not wrong, this was a literal nightmare to edit and to add to it, Final Cut pro was buggy, It went non responsive about 100 times while editing. But in the end, Im very happy with how it came out and was worth all the effort. GO GIANTS

[@Gigaamped]

@@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW I’d imagine it’s a similar effort for Kenji’s food science experiments, albeit not quite as nerdy in nature 🤓

[@Jeanelleats]

This video made me feel so warm and fuzzy. You were able to beautifully put how I felt about this week in video, thanks Stephen. I can’t wait to see you again soon! ♥️

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Thank you jeanelle!! Can’t wait to do it again soon!

[@rraddena]

Dude, a fellow paesano here LOVES to cook and have been binge watching your vids. I don’t know what it was but watching this video I got emotional like, teary eyed emotional. Everything you said resonated with me especially about the joy you get when you watch others eat the food you prepare with LOVE. Keep ‘em coming. Alla prossima volta!

[@marsh3825]

This is literally my favorite video you have have ever made. The way you put this together and narrated it makes the audience feel like you're right there with all of you! What a cool concept to all get together and cook for a day. Had to have been such a fun time! Thanks for sharing

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Thank you! so glad to hear that!

[@barnster9]

Seconded!

[@obtuseangler768]

Tripled.
Awesome and unique, thank you for sharing!

[@CookingwithShereen]

This was beautiful! Kitchen therapy created our family bond. Friends for life. Love ya man ❤

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Shereen!!! thank you so much! loved your roll in the video

[@sarhan_]

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[@annebradley3125]

I am 63 with 4 sons. i have spent almost 40 years cooking dinner every single day..i just wanted everybody fed. i did my 10 standard meals over and over and over again. then i found you. your easy to understand. no super weird ingredients . your moms meatloaf is now our #1. i thank you for helping me think and really succeed at making really wonderful new things..next is the 15 layer lasagna..looks to die for..thank you..hope you dont leave you tube

[@PhilipLemoine]

This was beautiful! It was an absolute pleasure meeting you, cooking, and talkin shit this whole trip! Let’s bring this to O’ahu!

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

My man! See you in hawaii

[@Yakitoriguy]

What an amazing capture of all the positive love and high creative energy of the event!! Also happy to hear that I was able to pump you up into this energetic cooking with Yakitori! Love you food fam!

[@acooknamedMatt]

Love you brother ❤

[@sarhan_]

Same

[@ChrisTomatoPie]

For a severe fucked up guy (mental health) like me its really eye tearing beautiful to see you smiling andd laughing like that, sharing what you do best. This is so perfect, much love from the bottom of my heart to everyone who reads this

[@toxicmustardwasabi]

Kenji is one of the cooking instructor / cookbook author GOATs, and it was insane to see stephen teaching him. Stephen is going to end up being one of the youtube chef GOATs the way his trajectory is going.

[@d_b_]

Seeing talented chefs/creators together with a shared passion for food was fun. Everyone collaborating, laughing, and creating extraordinary dishes was a heartening experience. The way people came together to contribute their unique skills and passion created a cool viewing experience, and the audience is lucky you shared this with us.

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

I need more of it

[@user-yx2we4xm3p]

@@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW We need more of you!

[@bri2658]

literally cried at the end this was so inspirational. starting to remember why you became my favorite cooking guy on youtube. keep it up man

[@mhamid8529]

Grow up

[@ghostofthefuture]

Very cool seeing Stephen as part of a community instead of solo Max Headroom style.

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

I crave more of it

[@aetrew5499]

It's weird I don't normally get inspired by things like this, but the way you described focusing on things alone but still be proactive among others was really inspiring and actually pretty helpful. Please make more videos :)

[@CookingWithCJ]

Brother, I followed all you guys along the journey on IG, watching with wonder, joy and straight jealousy... Looked like a hell of a weekend! Love this video too!

[@RoryStarr]

Chefsteps are fantastic. I have been a member on their website for close to a decade.
For those who don't know, it's people that worked on "Modernist Cuisine" doing a hybrid homestyle and modernist approach to cooking. Fantastic stuff.

[@markpowers7197]

Sounds like you're starting to figure things out. That's awesome. Your passion is why we all tune in.

[@SauceStache]

This looked amazing! Congratulations on being a part of it man! Had to be pretty damn inspiring to be a part of something so big!

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Brother! thank you so much

[@shan-junlu8238]

Your eagerness to learn, and the way you weaved together the narrative of how you learned so much, and were able to impart your own knowledge towards others, truly showcases the passion and dedication you have for your craft.
It's evident that you not only cook with your hands but also with your heart. Your humility and genuine self are refreshing. Remember, it's okay to feel burnt out sometimes; it's a testament to how much you care about things.
Please take your time - recharge, and know that us viewers are always here to cheer you on. We've learned so much from you, and we're excited for all the culinary journeys you'll take us on in the future. Keep shining and keep cooking!

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

Thank you so much my friend!

[@Eogeaux]

We were just in Seattle and thought the Chef Steps location had so much potential, but it was empty during our visit. It makes me so happy to see so many people using the space to share their food. ❤ What an incredible experience.

[@foranken]

This was by far my favorite episode of yours, which is not in any way a criticism of any others at all. You were right, you NEEDED that involvement with others and the camaraderie to break the chains that form within our minds. I've not seen you look so happy before, and you've now personally met and interacted with many others whom you've just met or have enjoyed their content. I am very much looking forward to the effects that this experience will have in your future videos as you learn how to integrate it. May the joy that you felt there stay close by you and warm your heart each day.

[@Y2JFan25]

Big fan of Daniel’s and of an enormous fan of yours and Kenji (two cooks who legit taught me a lot of the cooking skills & savvy I now know). seeing this big collab take place was real heartwarming stuff.

[@stluanne]

I'm just a simple home cook who loves to make others happy with my food. I watched this after DH and I shared his amazing barbecued chicken with good friends last night. Just a simple Sunday dinner - no fancy; no fluff; no falderal. Just a typical Summer Sunday dinner. It could not have been more lovely.

[@DarqChildNYC]

This was so much fun to watch so I know it was way better to be a part of! Thanks for sharing this excitement and energy with us all! I loved every single minuet of it!

[@victoriacavaliere9333]

It's nice to see you step out of your comfort zone! Proud of you Stephen! More content like this in the future would be awesome. :)

[@justinkhanna]

Such a joy getting to finally meet in person man! Appreciate you feeding everyone and coming out 🙌🔥

[@a1hindes]

This video is everything! Not only did I make it through this video, I made it through twice. And took notes. Seriously. In April I start a 6-month sabbatical working on a project about cooking/gardening/communion-eucharist-mass/community/connections/belonging. Chefs/cooks get this on an intuitive level that others often miss. Here’s why:
“The magic of community and spontaneity”
“Heaven on earth”
“All these oddballs together around the table making pasta”
“Almost everything in life is better when shared together”
“I need a little more heart and soul out of my RUclips experience”

[@GuyNamedRy]

im glad you understood that it was about people coming together and learning from one another.. i feel like sometimes New yorkers can be me me me.. my time, my project, what I need to accomplish its nice to see just sharing time to just help others when they need help

[@Kyu1LL]

This video was amazing for so many reasons. As someone who is also a creative, I felt and feel the same way as you did / do now… it’s amazing to feed off of energy and others inspiring you. You fed your soul in this video.

[@shawnvogt888]

Love seeing you hanging out, having fun, and really reinvigorated about cooking. I enjoy your usual style of videos, but this one was great to see, as well. Glad you had a blast.

[@LadyMaltese]

Excellent storytelling. Fun characters sharing techniques, talents and good food. I hope you do more of this.

[@void.reality]

Loved, loved, loved this video. I'm what my wife calls "a feeder" too. We show our love through food. Food literally keeps us alive, so by feeding people - friends, family, even strangers - you are giving them life and celebrating life. Next time you get burnt out from cooking, just remember this. Love your work Stephen.

[@BerryBoi13]

Dude, your super-long-form videos are always some of your best work. This captured so much communal energy, that it was impossible to not feel the vibes from the start of the vid, to the end. Truly enjoyed watching this. Can't wait to watch it again. Also, you and Daniel seriously need to collaborate soon. The chemistry is there for sure.

[@recapmodotti]

Such a cool surprise to start watching and then see so many people that I already follow start showing up. Great video!

[@kingtalentt]

This was awesome, warms my heart to see you having so much fun.

[@martysoulard7349]

Take care of yourself. You can't bring love to our kitchens if you don't first nurture the love in your kitchen. PS. I love the way you deliver your message.

[@michaeltran1269]

I love these long form story driven videos as much as I love the short cooking videos. This honestly looks like something you guys should do annually if everybody could fit it in their schedules.

[@Reichstaubenminister]

I like these videos way better than your usual stuff, which I already like, it's way more real and personal. I can feel your passion, which someone either has or doesn't have - you can't really attain or fake that.

[@ginafriend1690]

"Inadequate" 😂 yuck!! This was a Great share!! 🙌 Nice experience!

[@robmarais]

Awesome that you shared this experience! I love collabs and this was next level. Your Italian food is incredible but hey, branching out is fun!
Proud to continue to support you In Patreon.

[@suzannevega2289]

I enjoyed and loved everything about this video, Thanks for sharing! At any given time, la famiglia is everything!💓

[@thomasparra18]

Ps!!? The comedic timing and presence to call out that joke!!! And make it a laugh , make it funny.. because it is.. outstanding 👌🏽

[@zombaaa1979]

What a beautiful video. The way everything is told and every message behind it is truly amazing. Award winning potential even.
Thank you for sharing your experience in this beautful way, to the point it felt like I was there with you.

[@debbyd5729]

This was a great video! ❤ From the editing, narration, and the story arc… The joy you felt from this community of chefs and creators was palpable.

[@_lowcountry]

Dude. More of this please. I love all your stuff but this is by far the best video you’ve put out. Seeing you just fuckin around and enjoying doing what you do and sharing it with others was so much fun.

[@BoxedMusic]

That was so heartwarming to watch, I felt the joy and fun everyone had both cooking, feeding, and sharing with each other. That's why I love cooking for others when I can! Watched your videos for a long time, and while I love your weekly cooking videos, this one put a smile on my face and I'd LOVE to see more events and content like this 🥰

[@melaneymattson3733]

Loved seeing you in this different element, you shined and were energized!! Exhilerating, thanks Stephen. Maybe you needed this infusion of talent and energy around you. I enjoyed it very much, Melaney from SoCal

[@BuffaloPicture]

You are just about the only food youtuber I am following (not to take anything away from all these lovely people in the video, but a day only has so many hours) and it was amazing seeing you just relax and funk around with friends & newfound family. If you're making more of this, I am definitely here for it.
I have some folks invited over for dinner tomorrow, told them I am gonna make onion soup (which I have never done before) and I am very excited to spend a night in good company and prepare some food for my friends. So I am with you all the way!

[@joeb6705]

This is beautiful footage. Reminds me of the one you did in the Italian restaurant a while back. These are always worth the wait.

[@ashefaels]

Your overall energy in this video is readily apparent. I watch, or have watched, most of your videos. It seems that you got out of your headspace and were reinvigorated, you should try to do something like this every 4 months or so (although I wouldn't mind one of these a month or two). Thanks for all the great videos and keep up the amazing work. I truly appreciate them.

[@allenmurphy4979]

Man, I've been watching cooking videos on RUclips for over a decade at this point, and this is hands down one of the most enjoyable videos I've watched in this genre. Reminds me of all the things I love about cooking. Thanks man, keep doing what you do

[@brucebaby77]

Stephen, I've been following your channel for a couple of years and first time commenting. This was an absolute joy to watch and I don't think I've ever seen you smile so widely and so often. I'm a singer/songwriter here in AZ and also am a Licensed Massage Therapist in private practice. My lead therapist Kelsey and I spend so much time in isolation with our clients, as do I with my music. It's required for artists to spend vast amounts of time alone, and it's something I'm quite comfortable with, as are you by your remarks. When we get out and around our tribe of therapists and bodyworkers, it's just a wonderful communal experience and a reminder we need that connection much more frequently than we realize. You reminded me of that and it was a joy to see you mixing it up with other passionate food artists and creators. I'm delighted you got that shot in the arm and rejuvenated your passion for cooking and creating content. Your channel is just awesome, and Kelsey is a avid photographer and loves your creative editing. She trains and films her two dogs and your videos have served as an inspiration for her. Thanks so much again for your fantastic content and infectious energy. And for the awesome and scrumptious food! I've made the fish n' chips several times for my roommate, and she said that tartar sauce is the best she's ever tasted. Bravo, dude!

[@georgepapp3913]

I’ve enjoyed your show for so long… I am very happy for you to feel rejuvenated. You’re the best! I can’t wait to see where your journey takes you now. 👍

[@colinbrash]

One of your best videos ever. Maybe your best. Love this.

[@AdamWitt]

PastaPapi in full effect. It was great. Thanks for being a grandma.

[@tesselate8nowait262]

Humans have become more isolated than ever, so it’s beautiful to see that you were able to find your community. I had the same feeling watching this as I had watching the Bon Appetit crew back in the day. I wish this was a regular thing for you! What a lovely video♥️

[@wessaidred]

Definitely one of the best videos you've ever made. The joy in this video is amazing. It's always what I want to feel and every time I step in my kitchen.

[@JonEnge]

This is amazing! Absolutely my favorite video you've done. I love your asides, "This is called 'foreshadowing.'" LOL. It's incredibly edited, you really achieved the sense of community, the love, the laughter and the vibe of that whole event. I must admit, I even got choked up a couple of times. I would 100% watch every moment of a series like this. Great work and I'm so glad you're reinvigorated!

[@jsanc4]

absolutely loved this video! The story is sometimes more impactful than anything else that could have come from something like this!

[@TheJoshElkin]

This was one of the best times I’ve had in a while. Great work dude.

[@monikallard9772]

Sure wish I could have been there! All of my favorites chefs together 😮! A dream come true…. Glad you enjoyed and got what you needed. Take care

[@ummabudee]

I really really enjoyed this video. So much comradery joy laughs😂 love and respect.
You guys are the best👍🏾

[@roje7296]

Fabulous, I loved it. Please continue with that kind of movies from time to time

[@SatchmoBronson]

Never thought I'd see some deep, philosophical insights about how to live life in a cooking video, but in retrospect I shouldn't be surprised. Food is a special thing. Thanks for the great vid!

[@mikehamel1622]

easily one of, if not the best video you made man. congrats on finding that spark!!!!

[@santicordoba3463]

This is probably my favorite RUclips video, all my favorite food creators in one video

[@wylldflower5628]

This is such a fabulous video!! So much going on, yet it’s still coherent and has a story!!
I was also SO HAPPY you included a clip of Randy Lau-that made my night!!! (~23 min. mark) Watching his dad the last almost 3 years has both saved my sanity and made my Chinese cooking far better. Post you-know-what, my sense of smell is still barely a wisp-I can get a whiff of bacon or garlic if I put my nose almost in the pan! His dad’s instructions are so good that it helped enormously with the fact that I can’t smell! Plus I taste them better.

[@eswillie]

Brooklyn represents in Starbucks land, gotta get that Nona feel and taste. You clearly got energized with this convo, and I got happy just watching and getting hungry. Some great folks and some great dishes made in concert. Kudos for an inspiring and exciting video. Gettin' ready ta go feed ourselves.

[@kmbarnett1200]

Wow wow wow! Loved seeing all the chefs and cooks feeding off of all creativity in the kitchens. One of the best cooking vids I've seen in a long while! Grazie!

[@TheEmptyMoon]

my favourite video you've ever done! what a joy! i'm a young chef and seeing a video like this makes me want to cook and travel and meet awesome people. thank you chef. maybe this weekend i'll make pasta from scratch.

[@amandal7364]

I loved this video!!! I loved the horizontal and mix of vertical shots too!!! SUPER INSPIRING. It was so fun watching you all have fun!

[@samgeorge191]

Loved this - absolute delight to watch - all the food looked fab 😊

[@seanloughran6714]

Looked like a great amount of fun! Thanks for sharing!

[@PhilipLemoine]

Dude I smiled this entire video!

[@shepherdfree]

This looks like heaven, what an experience. Thank you for sharing!

[@j3annie1963]

I am so Glad you got to the chance to find a perfect "IN" Moment! Here's to Stephen, may he keep finding those unexpected opportunities of the pure Joy of being! Follow your heart and don't let yourself get isolated. Being alone may be easier than living with drama, but look how you bloomed in sharing your passion. No Limitations, no regrets, no box.

[@djm6683]

This is one of the BEST videos I have ever seen on RUclips. Thank you for making this. “Beautiful” is a good description

[@acolytetojippity]

food and music are the two things that bring people together like nothing else in this world. this was an incredible video, and sounds like it was an amazing experience. I'm honestly laughing at the fact that there was so much crazy cooking and techniques being showcased by so many content creators, and then you're just there on a balcony all day with the simplest ingredients bringing everyone together. next to a full yakitori setup, across the way from sous-vide nitro-fried tomahawk steaks, etc etc you're making such straightforward food still shine. You said it yourself a few times: community. That's what it's all about.
I've been a fan of yours for a long while, and love your normal style of instruction video/recipes. Your bolognese recipe is still the gold standard I use to this day, (my Italian nana, before she passed, was absolutely in love with it and always asked for me to make a batch whenever her birthday came around) and hearing you be so excited to cook and share food is honestly inspiring. Can't wait to see what you might come up with next.

[@AnthonyWhite37]

Absolutely love this video and the creative energy flowing throughout!

[@GaryWare]

Wow literally brought tears to my eyes. So great seeing you inspired.

[@tek3freak]

Can't believe i missed y'all in Seattle! Love this crew!

[@AussieMom5353]

Loved it all…made me really want to cook for a ton of people!!! Thanks for the inspiration 💕

[@TheEsjjse]

Amazing and inspiring. Keep this experience on rewind and it can only get better. Thanks

[@macycharmin]

From a lil 'ol somewhat basic home cook, this was a really cool, fun, wonderful video!! Thanks for sharing and letting us see great chefs having a great time with their friends! Cheers to you man.

[@kiriaioulia]

EPIC video! Looks like a great time, and so glad it re-invigorated you!!!!!

[@ashalorena8906]

You did say it was gonna be a special one! I enjoyed every second of this! I think you are a great story teller and look forward to seeing the ways in which you incorporate community into your craft! p.s. Please come to England to do a supper club!

[@prosam]

Loved this from beginning to end. Great job!

[@amyouhl2253]

Great show! Darn! I would’ve loved to have been there! So much good food in Seattle… I hope you got to enjoy it!

[@jesselanning8801]

Incredibly heartwarming, thanks for this

[@zestyorc6506]

That was one of you best videos, thank you for sharing.

[@marysweep197]

This is absolutely wonderful!

[@kyleriv519]

Genuinely loved this whole thing. The sharing of food and your version of it with people is so purely human and honest. Feeding those you care about and seeing them enjoy the thing you love the most is so fulfilling.

[@jordancantlow9906]

Loved this video and if you are thinking of doing more videos like this, that is a brilliant idea! So you should do it!!

[@dingleberrymore9725]

Honestly I loved this video. Not too long at all. One of the best I’ve ever watched on this channel!

[@jennifernichols9832]

This is just the "pick-me-up" I needed tonight! What an absolutely perfect weekend. Thank You for letting us be a part of the excitement. 😃

[@HyperDash]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch!!!! Hell yeah!! I hope you enjoyed our city!

[@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW]

So glad to hear it, thank you!

[@legoshi6531]

The side eye Daniel gave you waiting for you to make the joke was perfect! Y'all have some great chemistry

[@BrianNYC]

This is phenomenal. Truly showcases your passion. Great content, great edit. RUclips gold. 😊