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Hello everyone!
I just wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to all of you for helping my channel reach the amazing milestone of 50,000 subscribers. When I started this journey, I never imagined having such an incredible community of supporters.
First and foremost, thank you to everyone who has subscribed, commented, liked, and shared my videos over the years. I would not have made it this far without your views, interactions, and encouragement. Your loyalty and positivity have kept me going through the ups and downs.
I also want to give a huge thank you to KZfaq and Google. The tools and platform you provide have allowed me to share my passion with the world. Thank you for all your help along the way in overcoming obstacles and resolving issues. Your customer service has been fantastic.
Of course, I have to thank my wonderful wife for sticking by my side through this wild ride. Thank you for always believing in me and supporting my dreams. I couldn't do any of this without you.
To anyone out there considering starting their own KZfaq channel - don't get discouraged. With hard work and persistence, you can achieve your goals. Stay true to yourself, and keep creating.
This journey has meant so much to me; reaching 50k subscribers is an accomplishment I'll never forget. Once again, thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Here's to many more great videos and memories ahead!
Cheers,
Rik
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@user-it7rn1fi9u 5 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@trevordavies5486 5 ай бұрын

It´s not just the cooking and recipes ( plus the nostalgia and memories) but you are just a nice fella.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Trevor you say the nicest things! Best, Rik

@Marton3951 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@debrajessen7975 4 ай бұрын

@@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 😊🙏🙏🏿🙏🏽🙏🏾

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik@@debrajessen7975

@bellaferman 4 ай бұрын

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!!!

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thank you. Best, Rik

@countesscable 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Best, Rik

@Tracy_R 4 ай бұрын

Great idea... British official foods & history behind it

@maurasmith-mitsky762 5 ай бұрын

You have a lot to give. We learn from you and absorb some British culture and history. Thanks.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Lovely. Thank you for looking in. Best, Rik

@angelaeastwood3938 5 ай бұрын

I agree 👍

@Tracy_R 4 ай бұрын

Loved learning about the British culture & foods🎉

@rumiengineer1977 3 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChefwhat do you mean,"looking in?" I watch you almost every day.

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

@@rumiengineer1977 Thank you. Best, Rik

@KayakTN 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Best, Rik

@sparkz9803 5 ай бұрын

Looking at the comments, it is clear that you have an international following. Very well done Rik. 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇨🇦

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. There are some amazing people on here - I take my hat off to everyone of you. Best, Rik

@gracereciever 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much - nowt poncey here. Best, Rik

@trinitywright7122 4 ай бұрын

My favorite as well

@sarahkelson8386 5 ай бұрын

Your cooking is honest, old fashioned and done the way I cook. Naturally I love it.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I appreciate that. Best, Rik

@melbapomeroy1984 4 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Will do. Thank you. Best, Rik

@larsen8059 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story! Looking forward to more of your videos for years to come!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Will keep plodding. Best, Rik

@teresahughes4926 5 ай бұрын

I live in USA, it's interesting to watch & learn about British foods, thank you, continued success to you!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Love to the USA, Best, Rik

@chiccabay9911 5 ай бұрын

Bless your cotton socks Rik.We really appreciate you. x

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@301250 5 ай бұрын

My condolences to you Rik for your bereavement.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! Best, Rik

@trinitywright7122 4 ай бұрын

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.

@TPT6148 5 ай бұрын

We love your good honest food recipes, and the regional classics. Glad to help!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@paulcampbell6316 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Paul. Appreciated. Best, Rik

@audreykeenan2226 5 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. You are right age has no boundaries at times. Thank you. Best, Rik

@Ricimer671 4 ай бұрын

I wish to thank you for showing that British cooking doesn't begin and end with fish and chips.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you too! Best, Rik

@lisamessiana1032 18 сағат бұрын

THANK YOU, RIK!❤ U r an amazing chef & teacher!🌟 God bless u for being a blessing🙏

@BackyardChef 8 сағат бұрын

Appreciated. Lets keep it all simple. Thank you. Best, Rik

@dahlyiadubonnet 5 ай бұрын

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!!! 🥰🥰🥰

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

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

@garyneilson3075 4 ай бұрын

"hold fast"! (1Thess.5 :21)

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

😊 Thank you. Best, Rik@@garyneilson3075

@katkat5484 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 50 thousand! Well deserved. Thank you for what you do, I appreciate the time you put into this channel!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Its my pleasure. Best, Rik

@pixie3760 3 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq.

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Wow! Thank you very much! Best, Rik

@carolinascouser 4 ай бұрын

Rik, you're such a lovely person. Thanks so much for all you've shared. Much love and gratitude from Columbia, South Carolina!

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you. Kind words. Its about 23 years since I was in South Carolina. Best, Rik

@stacierichardson4475 5 ай бұрын

Congrats Rik, we all thank you!!!🎉🎉🎉💖s from Arizona!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Stacie. Love to Arizona. Best, Rik

@sheilafoster6383 5 ай бұрын

Keep them recipes coming I’ve learned so much …it rains on the good and the …bad ..That’s the way it will always be but yes go ahead and hit the delete button😂

@elainehazel4854 5 ай бұрын

I love your no nonsense approach you are a wonderful teacher your channel deserves even more subscribers, my favourite by far

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Elaine, you have made my day, thank you. Best, Rik

@ricatkins4918 5 ай бұрын

Rik, you are a legend!! It’s funny how people watch KZfaq, but don’t always realise the truth behind it.. very heart warming. I salute you. 👏🏻✊🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

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

@martyn6977 5 ай бұрын

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?

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha. Thank you. Best, Rik

@carolynknight7670 5 ай бұрын

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. ❤️

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

You are a star! Thank you. You have made mine. Best, Rik

@RobertMoodey-t5v 13 күн бұрын

Thank you Rick. Your videos have been inspirational with some of the old classics. I've cooked some of your foods you have shown on KZfaq. Continue with the good work as I continue to follow you.

@BackyardChef 12 күн бұрын

Thank you, Robert. Appreciated. Best, Rik

@esthersnyman1238 4 ай бұрын

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....

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Thanks for the kind words. You must have some good recipes. Love to SA. Best, Rik

@BrannanTunstall 12 күн бұрын

Awwww! Love from Alabama USA

@BackyardChef 11 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@pixxz4737 5 ай бұрын

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. 😊

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! I appreciate that. Best, Rik

@Arrian1111 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Great Idea, that you will definitely have to let me know about? Best, Rik

@Milou1395 5 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Best, Rik

@olivdunord582 4 ай бұрын

I'm French, I promise I appreciate your channel ! Rick you're a good guy !

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Love to France. Thank you. Best, Rik

@marylynas5223 5 ай бұрын

Well done Rick, loving your old school recipes, keep up the good work. Love from NE England ❤

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Mary. Best, Rik

@ruthkirkparick3535 4 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. Yes I agree. Good luck with the cooking. Best, Rik

@eveb446 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Many folks had asked how I started on youtube so old. Best, Rik

@fionnmalone6201 3 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Best, Rik

@brianmacadam4793 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, Brian. You keep cooking with the boy - that is time you will never get back. Best, Rik

@isabelkassan5244 4 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Go for it, Isabel. Start cooking away. Thank you. Best, Rik

@braveangel262 12 күн бұрын

You inspire me in so many ways. Thank you for sharing. Love and Light

@BackyardChef 12 күн бұрын

Thank you. Good luck to you. Best, Rik

@lindayoung9834 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎉 on 50K. Just love this channel. A lovely wife you have a blessing to ya.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Best, Rik

@maureenmuller6190 3 ай бұрын

Really nice heartfelt video. Thank you.

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best. Rik

@franklettering 5 ай бұрын

All the best.!!! You should be on a winner with these videos. WHAT EVER YOU DO.! *DO NOT* CHANGE .

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Will do. Best, Rik

@marjorieorveau6707 4 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you. Best, Rik

@stevenphillips4494 4 ай бұрын

Love the old northern English recipes, takes me back to schools dinners and meals at my grandma’s house. Keep them coming 🙏

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

I will. Thank you. Best, Rik

@AFPB11 5 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you. Love to Melbourne. Best, Rik

@hhdunlap 5 ай бұрын

Best wishes for the path ahead. I really appreciate your personality, practicality, encouragement, and the free range culinary education!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too! Best, Rik

@user-vv1vh8pm6e Ай бұрын

Thank you, Rick. You are genuine as well.

@BackyardChef Ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@mchughniall1 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. You know how many uses WD-40 has. It's an amazing product. I have it here. Best, Rik

@user-il6jm9mi4z 3 ай бұрын

Please don't cook with WD 40 though 😂😂😂

@eggtimer9693 3 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Appreciated. Best, Rik

@gailcullinan349 3 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Love to SA. Best, Rik

@coralbelrost1635 Ай бұрын

God bless you heaps Rik, keep on giving us pleasure in food

@bonnie5601 5 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

You are so welcome. Thank you for being here! Best, Rik

@mrdangiles90 5 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

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

@mrdangiles90 5 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef my pleasure Rik! and very sorry about your dear Mother mate. She will be looking down well proud of you. Top man!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Your'e a star, Dan thanks mate. Best, Rik@@mrdangiles90

@kerstinshadbolt1003 5 ай бұрын

50 thousand subscribers - a well deserved achievement. This touching video of gracious humility touched me deeply. Best wishes for the future of both your personal and professional life. 🌷

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. Best, Rik

@mariamuschajew2761 5 ай бұрын

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 !!!!!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. I will take the good health, Best, Rik

@ej7260 4 ай бұрын

I saw eggs, potatoes and leeks and I subscribed instantly 🛎 That is indeed a world class to make humble ingredients so appetising 😋

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@Sylvia-Storm 5 ай бұрын

We should thank you for sharing your skills. It’s a win win situation.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you. Best, Rik

@edsteenhorst6484 5 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Cheers, thank you. Best, Rik

@user-fc9qy1ky4j 4 ай бұрын

Love your channel and the traditional food you cook - keep up the good work!!

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Best, Rik

@shellyirby9828 4 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😋 Best, Rik

@Cornflower27 4 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

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

@paulaspriggs3140 5 ай бұрын

You are great love you keep going i have learned so much thank you

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will. Best, Rik

@lindalettman624 3 күн бұрын

Thank you for this. Wishing you, your wife and family good health, happiness, and great success. ❤

@BackyardChef 3 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@brigittethierens928 5 ай бұрын

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!!!!!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Ha ha ha - its usually "God help us" joking. Thank you very much. Best, Rik

@user-sj7jh6vh2f 5 ай бұрын

Congrats Rik and wishing you good luck with your chanel. 🎉❤ From Johannesburg SA 🇿🇦

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you. Been a while scince I was in JoBerg - Love to SA - has a big part in my life - I love the place. Best, Rik

@patriciathompson350 5 ай бұрын

Thankyou for reminding me of some the old recipes and for the school dinner recipes. There is a line in one of Helen Steiner Rice poems and I'm paraphrasing because I don't have my book with me Rick but it goes something like this. God never sends the winter without he sends the spring. Today your heart may break, but tomorrow it will sing. Your heart is singing today. Congratulations and God bless. Boro lass living in Ontario. ❤❤❤

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Amazing! Thank you, Patricia. Love to Ontario. Best, Rik@@patriciathompson350

@fussyrenovator7551 5 ай бұрын

Your jam and coconut sponge came up on my feed the other day. I made it yesterday. Absolutely fabulous. So quick. Subscribed.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Thanks for trying and sharing. Best, Rik

@fussyrenovator7551 5 ай бұрын

@@BackyardChef Best to you too from Australia. 🇦🇺

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Good on ya mate. Best, Rik@@fussyrenovator7551

@QUIGS102 4 ай бұрын

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....

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you. Yep keep going! Its what we make of it. You got 15 on me. Best, Rik

@SC-de5to 5 ай бұрын

Love you Rik ❤You can’t beat good ole British grub especially when made with a no nonsense approach. The world thinks we have no decent or exciting recipes well thank goodness for you showing everyone how delicious and reasonable cooking at home can be. Your channel is indispensable. Can’t wait for whatever comes next.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Love you too! Thank you. Many to follow. Best, Rik

@patricekanagy5898 3 ай бұрын

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. 🇺🇸❤️😎

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, lovely to have you on here. Love to Florida. All the very best, Rik

@1phoenix346 4 ай бұрын

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. 😎

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you. Best, Rik

@user-by3ss4zp9n Ай бұрын

We love your channel & you so please keep up the great work thank you x

@BackyardChef Ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@sallyjeffrey2803 4 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words, Sally. We all keep going. Best, Rik

@raphaelahons3479 4 ай бұрын

New to your channel. I know the grief of losing our mothers too, and life is forever changed. Blessings 🌤🍀🌟

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@caroleyoung1868 8 күн бұрын

It's a pleasure to watch your channel Rik. Your a great guy and a fantastic cook! Thankyou for all you do.

@BackyardChef 7 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@katehobbs2008 4 ай бұрын

Just noticed - one month ago you had 50K subscribers - today you have 80,000. You are on a roll. Congratulations.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@harmoniefaerielove 4 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

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

@harmoniefaerielove 4 ай бұрын

@@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

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

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

@mikejohnlloyd912 4 ай бұрын

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.

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@janesteffens8054 15 күн бұрын

I love your videos. I’m an expat living in the US, I’m homesick, and you bring me a little bit of home. Thank you 😊

@BackyardChef 15 күн бұрын

Jane, I've been away from Blighty for 20 years - I understand - Thank you. Best, Rik

@Chefmorris2010 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations, and thank you for sharing your knowledge and style of cooking, Chef Rik. Warm greetings from the other side of the pond. Cheers!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Cheers, Morris. Keep cooking! Best, Rik

@gmac9667 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations man. What you said about your mum rang really true with me. The hardest part for me about living in another country is knowing that sort of thing could be round the corner.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Just when its unexpected - keep in touch I always did spoke all the time. I just wasn't there at that moment. Thank you. Best, Rik

@diannegoodwin6561 4 ай бұрын

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!!!

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

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

@julieannecarlson6507 20 күн бұрын

You are a gem! 😊

@BackyardChef 20 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@jamessefton3680 4 ай бұрын

I’m sure glad to have found your channel and Thanks for the great videos 👍

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Thank you. Best, Rik

@henriettagoldsmith5056 5 ай бұрын

Well done young man ❤❤❤❤❤ Henrietta.❤❤❤❤❤ ❤❤ You deserve it.❤️‍🩹💗♥️💕💘❤️🌹

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

You are the best; loved having you here, Henrietta - you inspired me to make a couple of things; thank you. Love the young man - in my 60's now. Best, Rik

@ont.cobbles 3 ай бұрын

And you've now hit 100k!!! How incredible is that?! So happy for you and thank you for your wonderful videos!

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Best, Rik

@dianecollins9426 15 күн бұрын

😢 RIK ,you are a true measure of a man and no it’s not BABBLE It’s part of your story ,I’m so glad I I found your channel ,THANKYOURIKspoken straight from the heart ❤️ I will ALLWAYS support your channel . THANKYOU RIK 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍Diane 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺👏

@BackyardChef 15 күн бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@rogergleason Ай бұрын

All your success is deserved, because you are personable, and a very good teacher. All the best

@BackyardChef Ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik

@MichaelMertes-ks4pj 4 ай бұрын

You are a chef after my own heart: no fancy approach, just great results! Thanks right back at ya! 😎🤙

@BackyardChef 4 ай бұрын

Cheers, Thank you. Best, Rik

@jennyt966 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 50k subscribers. You deserve it, you've had more than your share of tough times. You are an honest, down to earth guy and cook lovely food. The cakes etc taking me back to my childhood and school days. Looking forward to seeing your next recipe. Good luck. 😃👍

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you, Jenny. No more than anyone else. Best, Rik

@lilyanaharforde3374 5 ай бұрын

All the very best with the channel, Rik, to you and your wife, the struggle is real for sure. I lost my Mam to cancer back in 2005 and my world has never been the same since, I still miss her every day so I understand your loss (((((Sending a BIG virtual hug across the miles... and to anybody else who needs one))))). Many thanks and appreciation for all the lovely recipes you re-create for us to replicate at home - I always share my favourites to my Pinterest account for others to enjoy, I hope it helps out in some way!

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, loved reading this. Best, Rik

@gillianhill3196 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your amazing video today. After all your hard work, you've earned your 50,000 subscribers and many thousands more to come in the future. Your story is inspirational and will give hope to so many of us in these hard times. There are more good people in this world than bad, and we always need to remember that.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Gillian, you are so right! Thank you. Best, Rik

@deirdrelewis1454 5 ай бұрын

I’m obviously South African but my grandparents came to Cape Town from England and Wales. I absolutely love your regional dishes. You have inspired me to try making pastry again, something I’ve never been any good at. You’ve had a very interesting life and you’re clearly a hard worker. I have no doubt that you’ll be successful again…you absolutely deserve it! Since you love curries, I would like to encourage you to try a Cape Malay lamb curry. Google the Woolworths version. It’s not as hot as most Indian curries but I think you’ll enjoy it. Thank YOU for sharing your expertise with us.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

I love Malay curry, will do - I was last in SA 2006 I think memory failing me. Anyhow I loved SA the food the people. I had a fantastic time there. Best, Rik

@jen9774 3 ай бұрын

So did you have bunnychow when you were here in SA ?

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Indeed. Best, Rik@@jen9774

@wendyburston3132 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations Rik! My husband found your videos last week. We're both retired and I wondered what was so interesting.... So I watched the corned beef Rissoles recipe. We made them! I'm sold! We're working our way through your recipes. ❤ My husband is originally from Redditch England and loves his comfort food😂❤. He also lost his mom in 2019 add his sister from cancer soon after. She was my best friend! You never really recover, you just adjust. God bless you.

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Wendy. Yes we just all move on in our own ways. Hope you find something to enjoy on here. Best, Rik

@juliewest8358 Ай бұрын

Great job. Happy for you. Happier now that I found your channel.

@BackyardChef Ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Best, Rik

@fishnchips2423 5 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS on 50,000 subscribers and I pray you and your family will continue to be blessed in every way. But most of all, a big THANK YOU to you, because I recently came across your channel and have you have brought me so much joy with recipes from back in the day. Recipes I would not have even been attempting because had no idea how to make them. You've also made cooking so quick and easy rather than slaving over the oven for days doing one dish. So a bundle of thanks again mate. Wishing you a lovely week and looking forward to what you cook next. Cheers.

@BackyardChef 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your prayers. Best, Rik

@gracereciever 5 ай бұрын

Here, here.

@clumsydragon 3 ай бұрын

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

@BackyardChef 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. Best, Rik