My First Mozzarella Sucks.

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6 жыл бұрын

Cheesemaking Time ! I tried to make Mozzarella Cheese from scratch but I failed miserably 3 times. I AM SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS ! (wtf??) Well, my 3 mistakes are at the very core of the Mozzarella Making process. They are the keys elements to understanding cheesemaking. Coincidence ? I don't think so...
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@FrenchGuyCooking 6 жыл бұрын

"Don't be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try." Even though social medias only showcase successes, keep in mind that failing is an essential part to learning. In fact, I fail all the time, not that I am pleased with it, but it just happens. So, try again and be nice(r) to yourself ! Also, about the initial joke, you shouldn't be offended. ( In fact I am not even familiar with the event mentioned in some comments). To clarify, here's my joke, broken down : "There is some irony in me wearing a Nasa shirt (aka : I pretend to be smart by wearing a shirt from the smartest guys out there) when MY "Rocket" ( in this case : my unsuccessful mozzarella making attempt ) is a just disastrous failure. No references whatsoever. Peace.

@lIIllIllIlllIlIl 6 жыл бұрын

Alex French Guy Cooking I'm so dissapointed in the world we live in where a normal joke has to be deconstructed and explained to not "offend" anyone. Great video though

@1louis941 6 жыл бұрын

A joke is only good if it offend someone nowadays... it's the new measuring stick for jokes !

@igotes 6 жыл бұрын

Phew. Haha. NOW I GET IT.

@DataStorm1 6 жыл бұрын

I understood the joke, but the reference (while unintentional) was still painfully obvious imo. I agree on that a good joke can be offensive, but when its meaning is unintended, it doesn't work. Sure its like 30+ years ago now (and now I feel old for having seen it on TV), but it still stood out in my memory. Can't blame him tho for not knowing bout it. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nLmEpdB72a6wdok.html

@michaelb2999 6 жыл бұрын

Again Alex, I'M not offended, I was merely stating that some people would be...and I knew that was not your intention.

@Ipergorilla 6 жыл бұрын

> Sponsored by the French National Center for Cinema > Uses sponsorship to make an Italian cheese Alex, my man! You earned my subscription.

@euengelion 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you've embraced failure and just go ahead and keep on iterating :) That's something I remind myself everyday to lessen the fear of starting something up. You're my personal hero. Thanks for you and your channel, Alex!

@keetrandling4530 6 жыл бұрын

"No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better." -Samuel Beckett

@Fanie36vv 6 жыл бұрын

Next test, grow mushrooms

@Sir_Godz 6 жыл бұрын

literally a shit storm series

@francismeowgannou5322 6 жыл бұрын

Grow some Psilocybin mushrooms

@Forke 6 жыл бұрын

With a Space Bucket

@Seudaren 6 жыл бұрын

Try lion's mane, or enoki.

@belac48621 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly I appreciate this channel so much more than others, is because failures, are not failures, but learning experiences. It's real, it's raw, it's rough... It's refined. And that is what makes for a good show to watch. I always look forward to new episodes form you!

@onniruoho2064 6 жыл бұрын

Make whey protein powder from the whey

@MarkWladika 6 жыл бұрын

Which whey?

@RaphaelAguirre 6 жыл бұрын

Que pasa wey? ok, I get out...

@felipellrocha 6 жыл бұрын

These jokes are whey out of line

@fernandokawano 6 жыл бұрын

no whey

@seignee 6 жыл бұрын

Felipe Rocha Yeah. The jokes are super cheesy.

@marinab548 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for this series!! I love that you explain the science behind everything

@AlecSteele 6 жыл бұрын

Just a great opportunity to make some badass mozzarella another day 🎉🙏 awesome video!

@bixou69 6 жыл бұрын

i would love to see both of you guys in a video!

@gregfar6398 6 жыл бұрын

Alec Steele love ur vids Alec

@CultureStress 6 жыл бұрын

I love it so much when you show us your failures. Thank you for being vulnerable so that we all can learn :)

@Comment117 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and judging by the editing and your energy I can tell you put a lot of work into making them, and it shows! Keep up the good work. PS: I totally got the joke at the beginning, you said it was ironic that you were wearing a NASA shirt and failed so that is actually a compliment to NASA and lighthearted joke. Seemed obvious to me but hey, someone on the internet will always find a way to be mad at you. Much love from Canada

@jasonslavin2570 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this Alex! I think it is super important for aspiring cooks and aspiring people too see that there can be failure but persistence. No ones first crack at a recipe is perfect, but after persistence, you can make amazing and wonderful dishes! Thank you for all the hard work!

@maulive9142 6 жыл бұрын

I am more and more hooked to your series everytime, thanks a lot Alex !

@stephensayers4 6 жыл бұрын

Alex Frenchie GUI ROCKS!!!!! My laughter was endless three minutes into this video and I couldn’t stop laughing… You’re the best! I really enjoyed how you edit this video is just nonstop humor from the beginning I haven’t finished watching yet I had to comment thank you! :-)

@aaronmckenzie8869 6 жыл бұрын

@Alex French Guy Cooking , I just followed your soft boiled egg video and made the most delicious eggs ever! Thank you so much! I can't say how much I love your videos! Cheers from USA!

@magicaardvark1 6 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video Alex, I secretly love it when you fail so hard at stuff. It reminds me of why I need to try and try again to get things right. I admire your determination and I'm looking forward to seeing the amazing, delicious mozzarella that I'm sure you will produce in the next video! Love your videos, keep making me laugh and inspiring me!

@jamesgoel2256 6 жыл бұрын

Alex, this is a fantastic series on food and cooking! Keep up the great work!

@mohammedmiyaji6799 6 жыл бұрын

Man, I love this guy! His passion is contagious.

@joyzinhachan 5 жыл бұрын

Salut Alex! Wow! You know... in this selfie era when we can cut, edit and add filters, i love the way you are not embarrassed to show us your mistakes and flaws making it part of a learning process! That's the most inspiring and human thing i saw in ages! Thanks for your courage! Also i always have a good time learning your food science! That's awesome! Thank you so much!

@jay91bable 6 жыл бұрын

I failed making mozzarella twice. I have literally just been sitting around hoping you would make this series. Thanks Alex! you are my chef spirit animal

@himdus 6 жыл бұрын

I dunno why I keep watching this video and the other again and again and again. .. so satisfying

@megapaladin 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as ever Mr frenchie, just saw the ammount of subscribers you got. So happy the channel grew so much you deserve it!

@ashlesh666 6 жыл бұрын

Great work Alex! always looking forward to your uploads. The journey to success is what makes the challenge worthwhile and eventually rewarding. This has been the motto of your videos and I love it. keep em coming!

@trublgrl 6 жыл бұрын

@5:08 the best shot of the entire series. Wins this year's KZfaq Oscar for special effects.

@mmmppp555 6 жыл бұрын

I never made mozzarella, but I made regular cheese for years, and it's always satisfying to make your own food. I enjoyed your video so much, as usual! You are too interesting to watch! 😊 I would enjoy even more if it was in French, but your English adds something special to these cute videos! I'm so lucky that I found your channel. 🍀😇

@nukie404 6 жыл бұрын

I love that you make videos on unsuccessful attempts like this. Cooking has been my hobby for a while now, and I remember failing multiple dishes so many times, and that moment when you realise what you did wrong, that aha moment is so .... blissful. Also makes me scared to try certain dishes as I do need to eat the product afterwards, but anyway. Cooking at home made me realise how much effort and science goes behind all the food you find in the markets... and also leaves you wondering how much chemicals they add to make this process easier. Hope to see a great mozzarella ball!

@annachan8151 6 жыл бұрын

Sooooo looking forward to these series

@kushmeeta5493 6 жыл бұрын

its really inspiring how alex never gives up looking forward to the next video!

@barsoktay2119 6 жыл бұрын

Dude I LOVE the concept of this channel. I'm an engineering student and like cooking and the experimental approach and cinematic way you present it makes me jealous:D I also love your workplace, engineering at the back cooking up front:D Keep up the good work!

@anonpal8998 6 жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAAAAAAH, NEW EPISODE YAAAAASS!!! Best thing to wake up to first thing in the morning!

@julianmata6377 6 жыл бұрын

The way you push yourself as a chef is really inspiring.

@mariedegn2692 6 жыл бұрын

I am so excited for this series!

@sitha4441 6 жыл бұрын

I've watched your other videos but this one got me to subscribe. Great video. Can't wait for the next one!!

@lelizzard3589 6 жыл бұрын

This is amazing I was just looking into making mozzarella yesterday and now we get the full process probably until perfection from Alex. Nice. Merci

@DerpLeSqueege 6 жыл бұрын

hey alex, been watching your videos for a while now, love the humor and the almost good eats vibe with all of the science work you put in. its like watching a french Alton brown learn his trade. accept with more hair =P keep it up, cant wait to see more

@andrewwmitchell 6 жыл бұрын

I love it that you can make a whole video about failures and not even get to a final success. We're generally too scared of failure but we can't grow and learn without it!

@RC-bl2pm 6 жыл бұрын

Wow....what a great new series...when you get there I'm going to follow you in!!!!!!!!

@ajujuadoidoi 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us that failure always has a part in the process of making something extraordinary. Nothing comes at the first attempt and these days people forget that when everything looks so effortless and clean on camera! Cheers

@yourmomonastick 5 жыл бұрын

YOU NEVER FAILED! Mistakes were made, and thats the best part of learning and becoming better!!! No such thing as failures...or only learners and quitters!

@Jwend392 6 жыл бұрын

First you visit Wisconsin, now you're making cheese! There's a reason I like your videos!

@The_Alumil 6 жыл бұрын

YES! I'm so hype for a new series!

@joshjese 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very well thought out in it's production.

@PrettyBoyKii 5 жыл бұрын

I love how you approach everything like a scientific experiment and you identify the problems and adjust accordingly and you don't get discouraged or distracted by the problems and keep moving forward.

@MicheleRamli 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for your efforts, i learned so much!!!!! cant wait for the next episode!

@GotirisLp 6 жыл бұрын

I really love your way of making videos and telling a story.

@hellosunshine8019 6 жыл бұрын

YESS!! It’s the most acclaimed series and now is HERE❤️🧀

@thequantaleaper 6 жыл бұрын

Whole raw milk, liquid animal rennet, and you will have no problems.

@redhousepress 6 жыл бұрын

Yup. whole raw milk. No risk and fabulous results.

6 жыл бұрын

did you even watched the video?

@abouttime837 6 жыл бұрын

wouldn’t get a good video if he made his research

@thequantaleaper 6 жыл бұрын

Hélène André of course. Just summarizing the big ticket items. Learned the same way just a few years ago on my own cheese making journey. In fact, it led me to find a local merchant who sells raw milk for animals; now, I get my milk and dozens of other fresh produce and meats from him.

@thequantaleaper 6 жыл бұрын

And I would have mentioned the bit about acid, but most instructions are fairly particular about using citric acid in specific amounts that have always worked for me. But using raw whole milk really is a must for beginners and definitely liquid rennet and not improperly prepared powder ones.

@WendohLAG 6 жыл бұрын

Ah yes trop content de te voir faire une série sur ça

@jaybiiii1 6 жыл бұрын

T’es vraiment un grand fou ! Très impatient de voir l’épisode suivant, il y’a peu de chances qu’un jour je me lance dans la réalisation de mozza maison mais c’est extrêmement satisfaisant de te voir te lancer dans ces projets dingues! Quel sera la prochaine folie ?? 😅 La bise de Bx ;-)

@og95 6 жыл бұрын

No shit, I love the way your videos are :D Keep going man, you lovely french guy

@Nemisari 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful failures. Seeing where failures can occur is sometimes more useful to us home cooks than watching perfect execution.

@breakshetheon 6 жыл бұрын

A good teacher passes on his failures as well as his successes. Great video, you'll get it next time!

@georgerobertson1054 6 жыл бұрын

Alex, check out gavin Webber. He makes cheese on his KZfaq. I made mozzarella first time from his video.

@igotes 6 жыл бұрын

The Curd Nerd guy? He's great.

@danimaravi89 6 жыл бұрын

Oh, I 've just made the same recommendation lol! Hahaha the curd nerd! 😄

@jeroenkuppens7626 6 жыл бұрын

Shit me too hahaha. Curd nurds hehe

@duallove6909 6 жыл бұрын

George Robertson yes! I was thinking about him throughout the video. Alex, you have to check that channel

@CymrilTaran 6 жыл бұрын

Came in here to make the exact same recommendation.

@bufferam 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex, I've been trying to make Mozzarella and have had a few failures ( although, people should be aware, even the failures are delicious, I press mine as much as possible, slice it and use it on Pizza, it has a great toasty quality when cooked) I'm grateful to have learned as much today that explains my incomplete attempts. You are an awesome teacher sir :) Merci, Merci mille fois!

@futureframes 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah man ... you are so right ... what you say in the end about failing :) ... this is exactly one of the points why I love your channel and why it is so entertaining and teaching to watch it ... "failing is so likable" :) ... "on your costs" ... it shows in an impressive and funny way that failing is just >the very< important ingredient in achieving a skill/something/anything ... and you are just proofing that in each and every series XXX ... love you for that :) ... also you made me laugh in this one ... when I saw your first crumbly hopeless mozzarella ball lol hahahhah ... I could feel with you ... but I knew that at the end (of this series) everything will be fine :) ... mastered :) ... as always :) Bravo Cudos Alex!

@drakeroz1138 6 жыл бұрын

I would love to see you try and make Dongo. I have tried it myself, and, while the sauce is not that difficult, I have been struggling to get the right texture and flavor for mochi. It always seems to turn out like a bit of a pancake. There seem to be a bunch of different ways to make mochi and I would be excited to see a video exploring what works best and the best process, as it seems impossible to find online.

@forgivenessisasixgun 6 жыл бұрын

Watch Gavin webber he's An Australian dude that knows his cheese

@quintmylodonrecorders8387 6 жыл бұрын

pellet man I've learned a tonne from Gavin Webber

@gizanked 6 жыл бұрын

#curdnerds

@forgivenessisasixgun 6 жыл бұрын

I agree his videos are great and easy to follow. He makes it easy to get into cheese making

@chybz 6 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable episode, I can't wait to see more failures, learn from it and enjoy you typical way to success ! Merci Alex !

@uncleW 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome Alex!!. Like John J said -- It's not just about making food, but all the process and learning that goes in it. That Makes good COOKING!! Love your Vids. Pretoria, South Africa

@asgeirbergmann 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, I love that you are doing cheese series! Cheese is on my list of things to this year and like wise I have failed miserably at goat cheese mozzarella. I believe it had to do with rennet and acid. Can't wait to see you go through this process and join you on the journey. PS I hope you are already making all your butter your self. #spreaditlikebutter

@davidaleksoski8480 6 жыл бұрын

knowing you, you already know how to perfectly make mozzarella cheese, you're just getting us hooked on watching these. which by the way I have nothing against 😀

@TheCrathes 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly, I spent half an hour researching how to make mozzarella about a month ago, and from that I already knew the things that caused your failures. I'm guessing you did as well, but this video was very helpful in demonstrating some of the principles behind making mozzarella. Good video!

@David-go4ot 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the rest of this series! Salud

@AustiuNoMatterWho 6 жыл бұрын

YES YES YES Alex I am the same way. I want to be overwhelmed at first but, finally and slowly get it step by step and i love the pasta series now

@josephbollacker2893 6 жыл бұрын

Gavin Webber..... I have been interested in cheeses for a while. Definitely the most informative videos I’ve found.

@rgilroy1909 6 жыл бұрын

prof. Chef for 25 years here.....huge fan!!!! I learn so much......especially for OUR.... Yes our.........failures!!!

@professordanielarauj 6 жыл бұрын

You are amazing, man! Can’t wait for the next episode. :)

@edwardfrederick1836 6 жыл бұрын

The only thing you learn from immediate success is arrogance! That being said I love your commentary and your enthusiasm for the process! Also might I suggest the following resource if you are not aware of it, Gavin Webber has tons of vids detailing every aspect of home cheese making focusing on lots of different cheese styles (including mozzarella). Helped me a lot when I was getting started you should have seen some of the bio-hazards I made at first, some of them were capable of independent movement !! Anyway keep up the good work, look forward to the next video!

@celticlass8573 6 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you did this! I tried several times, with several kinds and brands of milk, to make mozzarella, and all I ended up with was the same as you. Tasty, but not stretchy at all!

@lonabremer9884 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Can't wait for the next episode!

@joneskirkland6735 6 жыл бұрын

Liked before even watching. I love your videos coz they're so inspiring! Keep up the great work.

@torjones1701 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex! Loving the new series, as always, so I expect that these minor setbacks won't keep you down for long as they never have in the past! I saw this episode, and it recommended your old Crepe & Galette video, and after watching both, it kinda got me wondering, Combine them! :) If you dig back into the annals of the interwebs, you may just find some recipes and (low resolution) videos on making what are called "Chupaqueso" which is cheese filled fried cheese. I would love to see you take a try at Chupaquesos at the end of this cheese series! (the basic chupaqueso structure is making a tortilla or crepe like shell of cheese in which you melt cheese and other ingredients like bacon and then wrap/fold it all up like an omelette.)

@suckerfree23 6 жыл бұрын

Seeing failure and learning lessons from it is better than watching a perfect video were everything goes to plan. You should make a video series called, Kitchen Failures with Alex

@DMan44487 6 жыл бұрын

YES! I just started getting into making my own cheese. This couldn't have been more perfect timing!

@steendierks8118 6 жыл бұрын

Best producted Cooking-Videos existing!

@maggiethebalancer 6 жыл бұрын

god i clicked the notification because i thought it said mozzarella sticks and i was very excited

@satoshiketchump 6 жыл бұрын

birds suck same

@justmythoughts88 6 жыл бұрын

I’m not alone! My life is complete. *snaps fingers*

@ashc3385 6 жыл бұрын

You are not alone...

@sophieh2902 6 жыл бұрын

Also me

@Anarchy1080p 6 жыл бұрын

Its still well worth watching...he might fail a couple times at the start but he always gets the job done....and by done i mean splendidly done

@henrikfisch 6 жыл бұрын

I think this is going to be my 2nd favorite series from you, Alex. 1st will be (probably for a very long time) the Ramen-series. Feel yourself hugged for all those great videos and all the good time we - your watchers - have while ... well ... watching you doing the things you do! :-)

@Florianidc 6 жыл бұрын

Very interesting video. I can't wait to see the next one ! And who cares if you are failing it means you are getting there ! Courage Alex !

@nymalous3428 6 жыл бұрын

I don't know why this popped up on recommended videos, but it did, and I'm glad. I've wanted to make mozzarella myself for a long time. I also appreciate the failures, not enough people share meaningful failures so that others can learn. Since I like cooking myself, I will gladly subscribe.

@SasukeWR 6 жыл бұрын

Alex, you didn’t gave up making that omellete, and i belive that you’re not gonna give up this time. A scientist always strives for perfection

@LilytheFrilly 6 жыл бұрын

Aww. I hope this will end up a fun series on cheese making like the ramen series. Will you be visiting farms for advice and ingredients? I personally miss the French countryside and would love to see how it's done there

@truckywuckyuwu 6 жыл бұрын

Love this channel, I started making homemade mozzarella about a year ago. It's really not all that difficult, the only real thing you need is space, and a good milk and a really good thermometer(ingredients need to be added at specific temperatures to produce the best curds). I found the best way to heat the curds was to use a microwave though, the boiling/hot water method works but is really messy. If you use a microwave you can strain off most of the whey, and continue straining as you heat and form it. Takes less than 5 minutes to get it into a workable stretchable state. Also, try adding a pinch of salt to the cheese while you're stretching it(non-iodized kind kosher/sea salt). The cheese tastes SOOO much better. You can almost eat the whole thing immediately after making it.

@MunifTheGreat 6 жыл бұрын

finally a new addictive series

@ricorori 6 жыл бұрын

I am the same way with learning! I love seeing you get excited about learning from mistakes. Here's to soon-to-be successful mozzarella! Salut!

@UrbanPanic 6 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you found inspiration in Wisconsin!

@recoil53 6 жыл бұрын

Your comment about the pasteurization chart wasn't quite right. High temperature & ultra high temperature pasteurization aren't safer than regular low temperature pasteurization, they are merely faster. Because the cost of energy is relatively low, it is cheaper to take the milk to a high temperature for a short period of time than it is to hold it at a lower temperature for longer. It allows a factory to process more milk in a day. Flavor is being destroyed for cost savings.

@madisonm9896 6 жыл бұрын

YAAAAAY CHEESE MAKING!!! So excited for more cheese!!

@val4238 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing Video as always even failing is interesting when you do it, Cant wait to See you succeed

@arashikitty2873 6 жыл бұрын

I feel you. I needed to make Mozzarella for chemistry and I just couldn't do it until I used Acid. Lactate did'nt work for me at all. But it came out pretty good (my class mates rated the cheeses and said it was the best even though it was not made like my teacher told us to do :D) so in conclusion: Acid is easier. After it is made put it into a salt bath to give it more flavour and keep it fresh.

@aviation737pilot8 6 жыл бұрын

Love this video, I was waiting sooo much time!!!!!!

@kevincossio6173 6 жыл бұрын

I had this exact same problems as you in this video. I am glad I am not alone. I look forward to seeing how you are able to achieve exactly the right acidity. I also had difficulty finding anything other than UHT milk in the local stores of my city. Maybe I missed it, but how does homogenization (or lack of) affect the resulting cheese?

@laraliske6932 6 жыл бұрын

Ouuuui, I'm looking forward to this series! :)

@moshadj 6 жыл бұрын

You've really leveled up your editing skills.

@sognestephane8365 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, j'ai appris il y a environ deux ans à faire la mozzarella grâce aux super vidéos de "Ataaable". D'après mon expérience pour bien "filer" la mozzarella et pouvoir la former il faut enlever un maximum de petit lait (n'hésite pas à laisser égoutter ton caillé et à le presser) et ensuite le chauffer (aussi chaud que tes mains supportent) pour le former. Bonne chance et bravo pour tes vidéos !

@greendeat401993 6 жыл бұрын

Merci merci merci de nous faire part de tes échecs! Ca c'est de la vrai éducation positive

@mohnomoosik 6 жыл бұрын

The jab at NASA in the beginning was golden

@DrunknFist 6 жыл бұрын

Am I only the one watching this and thinking how amazing it was to discover this way back when it was first created? Getting all these acidity/ph/temp levels etc. correct and the process in a more primitive age, so fascinating and amazing.

@LigerZero1985 6 жыл бұрын

dont give up, im looking forward to the good outcome

@matthewjamestaylor 6 жыл бұрын

You are my hero! Great video. Cheers

@midgemidgeotto2922 6 жыл бұрын

I love your videos Alex! And they've inspired me to cook more myself, I've also started a fresh herb garden! Hello from Canada, I am vegetarian so maybe if you are stuck for video ideas I'd love to see you try making some more vegetarian dishes? Maybe venture into soy, tofu can be fun to make