Before, you had to watch food programs on TV to watch the master chefs teach recipes and techniques. From Ingrid Espelid Hovig and Julia Child to Eyvind Hellstrøm and Jacques Pépin – linear TV was the best option. This is no longer the case. Everything from established celebrity chefs to inexperienced teenagers with mobile cameras create creative and educational food videos on social media. Here are nine YouTube channels for you who are not fed up with traditional cookbooks: Babish Culinary Universe BACON AND CHOCOLATE: Andrew Rae with a somewhat unmatched combination. Andrew Rea has become almost a food god online with almost 10 million subscribers. It started with the series “Binging with Babish”, where Andrew recreates dishes from famous series and movies. Over the years, the canal has grown to become a kind of mecca for food enthusiasts. It is now called “Babish Culinary Universe”. Andrews videos show how to make everything from fresh pasta to homemade bacon. He combines humor and enjoyment of food in a down-to-earth and stylish way that makes you always want to see more. Suitable for: Those who want to learn how to make simple as well as complicated dishes from scratch, and who have time to spare to experiment in the kitchen. Others in this category: Cooking Tree PLEASANT STRAWBERRIES: Strawberry cake that makes it tingle. Do you know the tingling you feel in your neck or scalp when you hear certain sounds? This is called ASMR, and YouTube is full of videos that evoke this feeling. Some people love it because it makes them relaxed. Others hate it and think it’s disgusting. If you belong to the former category, you should check out “Cooking Tree”. Here you will find beautiful cakes and desserts, presented at a relaxed pace with pleasant colors and just the right amount of ASMR sound. Whether you want to make a really nice cake for a party or you just need to zone out a little, this is the YouTube channel for you. Suitable for: Those who are a little stressed during the day, and who like to watch beautiful and relaxing videos. Others in this category: Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person «DANISH» WITH BLUEBERRY: A delicious pastry conjured up by Claire Saffitz. Claire Saffitz became a sensation online through the Bon Appétít series “Gourmet Makes”, where she recreated famous sweets and snacks in gourmet versions. In 2020, she left Bon Appétít in the wake of racism controversies around the canal. Instead, the charming chef took his impressive baking and cooking insights to a separate YouTube channel. She explains not only what to do, but also why you need to do it. The recipes range from fairly simple, such as focaccia and brownies, to more complex ones, such as croquembouche and pastry. At “Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person” you get recipes and guidance of the highest quality. Suitable for: Those who never say no to dessert, and who would like to improve your baking skills. Others in this category: Munchies NOT EVERYDAY SUSHI: But sabla good. See Vice’s reporter eating exclusive fish. For many years, the media house Vice has given us worthwhile recipes and exploratory food journalism. On the YouTube channel “Munchies”, food culture is served through recipes, restaurant and chef portraits, reports and much, much more. Learn how to make fried ravioli in vodka sauce, or join Milan’s most exclusive sushi restaurant to see the journalist eat sushi with gold leaf, roe and truffle. You get fed up just by watching the tempting videos of Vice’s talented journalists and chefs. Suitable for: Those who are interested in the culture around food, and who are not afraid to revel a little sometimes. Others in this category: Maangchi KIMCHI FOR DUMMIES: Learn Korean cuisine by Emily. Emily Kim, better known as Maangchi, is known for making authentic Korean food available to a global audience. That may be why The New York Times compared her to Julia Child in 2015. Then she had 610,000 subscribers – now she has almost 6 million. The combination of a playful attitude and an exceptional cooking talent has made her loved and respected by food-loving internet users. Suitable for: Those who love Asian food, and who have not yet tried your hand at recipes from Korea. Others in this category: Rainbow Plant Life VERY GOOD VEGAN: Nisha Vora is ready to convince you. Nisha Vora uses broad knowledge of taste compositions so that you do not miss animal products in her dishes. Try her vegan reconstruction of the supreme crunchwrap or simple flavor bomb of a curry if you need to be convinced. With “Rainbow Plant Life”, Nisha Vora refutes the myth that vegan food is boring. Suitable for: Those who find it difficult and boring to quit meat, or who need to convince friends and family that vegan food is digg. Similar channels: J. Kenji López-Alt «GOPRO-COOK»: J. Kenji López-Alt cooks from the chef’s perspective. J. Kenji López-Alt first became known through his column “The Food Lab” on the website Serious Eats. There he wrote with a scientific approach to food. In detail, he went through how each and every small variable could have an effect on the dish’s appearance, texture and taste – to the great delight of all foodies. Now he can be found on YouTube, where he films with a small camera on his head while making quick and easy dishes. Minimal editing makes the videos extra valuable. Suitable for: You who want to learn how to make everyday food as simple and digg as possible, using sensible and effective tips. More in this category: Mark Wiens MARK IN THAILAND: Mark Wiens travels the world and shows both known and unknown food delights. Are you the type who plans destinations based on where you most want to eat? Then you need to check out Mark Wiens. On his channel, Mark takes you to all the nooks and crannies of the world. He explores places and dishes you may not have heard of before, such as big cities and famous street food. Mark’s passion and infectious enthusiasm draws you in and makes you want to taste everything he eats. Suitable for: Those who love travel programs, and would rather just explore new food all the time. More in this category: Steve the Bartender MIX IT UP: Bartender Steve shows you how. Time to expand your drink repertoire? At the Australian “Steve the Bartender” you are in safe hands. Steve shows you how to make different fresh, smoked, sour, sweet, ragged and elegant drinks – and demonstrates that it is easier than you might think. Suitable for: You who have mastered gin and tonic and screwdriver, and are ready to step into the ranks of the adult drinkers. More in this category: All reviews and recommendations from news can be found at news.no/reviews. Recommended further reading:
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