*Afterthoughts & Addenda* I got the calorie value too high on the white sugar (that is to say, I unsuccessfully googled the correct number). Should be about half what I wrote on screen. *People keep asking "did you say eggs/milk/honey require killing animals?"...* Firstly, no, I said the opposite of that; I actually said these words: "...eggs, milk and honey - those sorts of things you can get *without killing the animals* " Nextly, in point of fact, whilst it's true (and of course what I meant) that animals aren't typically killed at the immediate point of production of eggs, milk and honey, none of those foods can be produced without animals being deliberately killed at some point; Dairy cows only produce milk after calving (what happens to the calves?) - and at the end of their lives, dairy cows don't die of natural causes, the egg industry kills a lot of birds (and as with dairy, the 'retirement' of the animals is not lovely frolic in green pastures). Even beekeeping is pretty mercenary on the bees, particularly queen bees, which are often culled to prevent swarming. Finally, I'm not a vegan; I don't have an agenda as such - these are just facts.

@schiz0gamer889

3 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna do a $100 on doordash challenge for a single meal

@ishitaananya8649

3 жыл бұрын

This is unrelated to your comment but I missed the shopping section,it was very interesting seeing how you picked certain items and not other more 'obvious' items and what kind of things are commonly available in the departmental stores where you live. Wonderful video as always,I really enjoy your challenge videos,they're always fascinating to see because you go about them in a very resourceful and creative way every time.

@RandallHallKaizenReiki

3 жыл бұрын

The calves born from dairy cows either goes to more dairy cows or veal production. And calves raised for veal have horrible lives.

@maxhamilton3260

3 жыл бұрын

A fun little fact, you're basically gameifying your eating! Creating unnecessary obstacles to promote good puzzle solving. It's incredibly interesting what you're doing here Atomic, love it and your videos!

@kylemcdaid6829

3 жыл бұрын

I eat a keto diet and always struggle to find cheap meals. I challenge you to do a low carb/keto diet on a low budget.

pretend to be broke? Dude... my parents have send me out into the world with zero skills, I didn't know how to handle groceries and wasted so much money over the years. I'm chronically broke and your videos have helped me so much! As in managing my nutrition and wallet. I'm eating so well and that on a budget. I'm even capable of saving some money each month. People need to shut up.

@terrydaktyllus1320

3 жыл бұрын

And that makes you one of life's "survivors", you should take credit from that. You faced up to a problem and began finding your own solutions, you should also take strength from that. I wish you every success in the future.

@themudpit621

3 жыл бұрын

I agree about the last sentence.

@mgodbee

3 жыл бұрын

Was just thinking the same thing

@oweeb5909

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck to you brother

@einyathings5349

3 жыл бұрын

I wish you good journeys.

My housemate overheard me watching this in the kitchen and said "Oh, for a second I thought that was the scam baiting guy". Long story short, after hearing of your wide range of skills, we've agreed that youre a modern Renaissance Man

@lumonetic1124

3 жыл бұрын

Now i'm thinking of each of his different video types as a different guy with a similar voice

@SapioiT

3 жыл бұрын

@@lumonetic1124 Now *THAT* would be interesting!

@flynna

3 жыл бұрын

He has multiple identical siblings slaving away to produce videos

@byroboy

3 жыл бұрын

Scam baiting are the only videos of AtomicShrimps I don't watch. To each his own I guess.

@flynna

3 жыл бұрын

@@byroboy they are good videos you should check them out. I prefer the food videos myself but the scam videos are still interesting and informational

Oh, here's a good idea for a food challenge: start with ONLY fresh ingredients then make a certain number shelf stable foods. Then eat them 3 months later.

@marycanary86

3 жыл бұрын

this really screams atomic shrimp. i hope he does it some time

@TheDevilchilly

3 жыл бұрын

He just hearted your comment, that means we might see that video very soon :eyes:

@madchad7385

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheDevilchilly well, "very soon" as in "in three months" lol

@ruinfox4108

3 жыл бұрын

This would be pretty interesting. i second this

@garethbaus5471

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the type of problem that can be solved with canned soup.

12:58 These limited budget challenges are so unrealistic, not everyone knows how to teleport like this!

@bobmcguffin5706

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, he should really check his privilege with that

@dandavis5767

5 ай бұрын

We have got to cancel this teleportation shit it’s unacceptable and putting those who can’t teleport at a large disadvantage in this teleportative society.

despite what people say about this being "you playing at being poor" or whatever, i've found that these videos are great for ideas for how to get by when making a less than ideal amount of money, personally, so thank you for that

@liriodendronlasianthus

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah his videos are helpful because I am broke

@birdgirl8390

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah like I'm a student and I'll soon lose my parent's health insurance, like, each month is 130 for school and another 130 for my insurance, so uuuuhhhh times will be tough and I'm glad that I've learned a lot from him.

@thany3

3 жыл бұрын

Or just some new cooking ideas in general.

@therabidscorpion

3 жыл бұрын

These videos have definitely taught me to be more creative with the ingredients I have when money is low.

@amandashare1281

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

I might have misunderstood this, but I think it's just a challenge he created for himself, he's not trying to imitate any conditions, he's just playing his own challenge, it's just a challenge he enjoys doing. Just like a speedrun in a game, it's not trying to simulate anything, it's just a challenge. You can also learn a lot by watching these videos, about the different edible plants you can find around and how to avoid the poisonous ones, as well as how to cook different ingredients and combine them to get something tasty! It is amazing how these simple ingredients can become something that complete and nice-looking.

@anothersujufan

3 жыл бұрын

This comment said everything I want to say.

@vegancam

3 жыл бұрын

Yep as Shrimp said, it's an exercise in looking at things differently and trying different approaches, it can really give you a new perspective. From what you choose to put in your body, what you cook and prepare in your own kitchen right down to maybe discovering what nature is producing around you that you might not have been aware of before. It can give you an appreciation for life and where you sit in the grand scheme of things.

@niklas.seyfarth

3 жыл бұрын

Some of those videos inspired stuff that I later cooked; not on a challenge, but that's not the point.

@SirFleetingFury

3 жыл бұрын

This was exactly my first impression as well. Struck me as an interesting thing to try. I was surprised to see anyone’d taken offense.

@mistitby1500

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree!

These challenges are amazing. History, botany, chemistry, physics, cookery. Mr Shrimp is an urban Bear Grylls. At intervals, I find myself shaking my head in wonder and asking "How does he know all this stuff?"

@franwilson203

2 жыл бұрын

I'm exactly the same 😄 I'm wondering if secretively he's either a scientist or a chef

@rainbowytbutterfly8130

2 жыл бұрын

Mhm! Plus all the food he makes looks so yummy and scrumptious 😋 🤤!! 🥰❤️💕

@rainbowytbutterfly8130

2 жыл бұрын

@@franwilson203 lol! Probably he’s just a normal human being yeah

@franwilson203

2 жыл бұрын

@@rainbowytbutterfly8130 thanks for your atagonististic response. Obviously he is a human being. Just a very clever, academic one....maybe read between the lines before you comment. Or maybe you could do what this guy does? 🤦

@TeddyOG

2 жыл бұрын

@@franwilson203 I feel like he's a professor or some education/science type. For a 'normal guy' he has a lot of knowledge in different fields that goes beyond the average hobbyist in my opinion. Also he seems to have a somewhat variable or flexible schedule that suggests being in education

Atomic shrimp, its astounding that someone would take time out of their day to share how incensed they are about a stranger creating unbelievably enthralling content about human resourcefulness and engenuity. The amount of stuff you did with flour in your £2 for 2 days challenge video, I mean, unreal. You don't have to explain yourself, or justify your reasoning for doing what you do, keep it coming good sir!

I love how a literal wizard is just running a KZread channel

@symbungee

3 жыл бұрын

And he has magic mushrooms 😂

@RoNPlayer

3 жыл бұрын

And he is even tech-savvy. So the wizard can install your programs.

@allistrata

3 жыл бұрын

We're gonna need another Timmy

@firstnamelastname8903

3 жыл бұрын

And he teleports!

@jwilker94

3 жыл бұрын

Not the only wizard…

I love this....

@noahjohnson4830

3 жыл бұрын

How did u comment 21 hours ago?

@cerealenjoyer3000

3 жыл бұрын

this video was released 1 minute ago and you comment this 21 hours ago???

@Inko_Inko

3 жыл бұрын

Video release: 1 minute ago. Comment: 21 hours ago

@Bea._.

3 жыл бұрын

this comment says posted 21 hours ago when this video was posted one minute ago

@tcp124

3 жыл бұрын

The reason it says 21 hours ago is because he has gained the video link before everyone else therefore being the first to comment Click read more for a more detailed awnser Alright so, you have the abillity of putting a video on 3 settings which are , Private (Only the creator of the video can see it) Unlisted (Anyone with the video link will be able to watch it) And public (Anyone who sees this video can watch it) Atomic has decided to give the link to everyday africa when the video was unlisted , he decided to comment on the video before it was public

As someone who grew up having to put back 60p chocolate bars in the shop because my mum couldn't afford them, I do not find your videos offensive or "playing at being poor" at all. I love the way you do these challenges without being like "ohhh these poor little people that have to live on £1 a day! poor things!" I love the recipes you come up with from such cheap and simple ingredients! These videos are super helpful and inspiring, to everyone, but especially those struggling with money. Keep doing what you're doing Shrimp! ❤️

@arizonagreenbee

2 жыл бұрын

and all these recipes are GREAT, especially as a poor person myself. These is healthy nourishment. That shit's hard to find, especially when you live in America and everything's expensive.

@AlisonBryen

2 жыл бұрын

These are brilliant videos. With the cost of living rising as it is, a lot of people are going to have to become more creative and resourceful with their groceries. Plus we're so wasteful in this country and Shrimp's videos address that too.

"I won't eat all of these prunes" meanwhile me: "That seems like a nice pack for one serving"

@vanguardiris3232

Жыл бұрын

People who can leave prunes in the packet have always baffled me. They're the second most moreish dried fruit (after slightly old cheap raisins that have developed those crystals inside)

The idea of using the oil from a jar of roasted peppers is genius, I would have never thought of that

@AtomicShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

Fat or oil has been a really difficult point on previous challenges. It was really nice to just have it this time

@riccardo5089

3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicShrimp fair enough but the way you managed to incorporate it was genius!

@mollysequoia7127

3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people in general do use the oil out of jarred foods as it adds more flavour and prevents waste

@callumpearce9242

3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was obvious

@evamichaelis9455

3 жыл бұрын

@@riccardo5089 a former flatmate always bought a glass of olives with herbs preserved in oil. She used the seasoned oil for cooking and didn't need any seperate oil or herbs.

when you had the 4p left over i was begging you in my head to go to tesco and buy a small carrot

@ballsmcballs7067

3 жыл бұрын

wait i forgot the no fresh produce rule 😅

@spicyramen5532

3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping for a mushroom and a Brussels sprout

@shittymcrvids3119

2 жыл бұрын

Ah yes

@wickedwildwallace

2 жыл бұрын

@@spicyramen5532 no fresh produce rule

I like the subtle introduction of "teleportation" and actually rewarding it later on in the video, while not treating it as anything special and just continuing the video as if something normal occurred.

Is your cooking skill just from home kitchen experience? Your descriptions of flavours and the way you put seemingly random ingredients together are very impressive. Overall it was a brilliant video.

@AtomicShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

I'm just an enthusiastic amateur

@maxime11041

Жыл бұрын

@@AtomicShrimp i know im a year late but I will use this quote forever

@sowmyoats

Жыл бұрын

@@maxime11041 me too

@bluebery4130

8 ай бұрын

@@maxime11041 me too

as someone who is about to be a broke-ass trade school student, I find this series to be incredibly helpful.

@Maussiegamer

3 жыл бұрын

foraging can be very dangerous for people without experience so try to avoid that and if you must only pick stuff you are absolutely sure off

@mdukasa

3 жыл бұрын

@@Maussiegamer True, as he said in the video these series are more focused on finding creative ways to do with little budgets rather than some sort of survival guide

@Paralyzed-rm6vc

3 жыл бұрын

Dont worry bro the trades pay extremely well i do welding and currently in a apprentice ship they pay you while you learn it has to be a union on though even if don't like what they are about good benefits good pay and job security the trades skipped 2 generations and no one wants to gets there hands dirty anymore and anyone that looks down on you for being a tradesmen don't give a shit about them you will have a very stable life im currently 18 going on 19 instead of caring about high drama i went to welding school during high school and awaiting for entry into the pipe fitters union. They will take care of you if you work hard

@wariolandgoldpiramid

3 жыл бұрын

These videos are meant to be self-imposed challenges. You can learn some cooking tips (and, in fact, i have discovered several meals I want to make), but they are not a survival guide.

@raerohan4241

2 жыл бұрын

You should get some practice in before it becomes necessary. Try to do your own one/two day challenges. Building the habits and know-how now will help you prevent a lot of stress later on

Why would people get upset about this? It's literally "food" for thought and a bit of fun.

@kitchenworker446

3 жыл бұрын

Yep...that what i thought...theres always someone wants to have a moan though...keeps em happy...

@jinn194

3 жыл бұрын

People will always find a way to be depressive twats even if there’s zero reason to be.

@ClownDoggo

3 жыл бұрын

@@jinn194 mhm the people complaining more than likely aren’t even poor.

@lumonetic1124

3 жыл бұрын

I've found that people in youtube comments to and find ways to be just as suppresive, limiting, and down trodden as possible. They try and make dark out of light for no reason other than to just be snarky.

@BrunodeSouzaLino

3 жыл бұрын

"Most people don't think I'm rational. They're too busy featuring their hurt. They think is not rational to not feature your hurt. That's how fucked up they are." - Frank Zappa.

"Carroty flavored starchy thing, what's not to like?" Truer words have never been spoken

there’s no youtuber with this many subscribers and this successful that remains organic and genuine

@miriam8026

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more with you! His ordinary kitchen is refreshing to see.

As someone in poverty, I'm not sure why people are getting offended. These videos are really interesting as a challenge, and still have the potential to spark ideas on how to get by with less than ideal budget. Really cool to see a vegan one, as well!

@rayskitten78

3 жыл бұрын

Poverty... yet you have wifi?

@littlekitsune1

3 жыл бұрын

@@rayskitten78 Not hard to get access to wifi in this day and age.

@birdgirl8390

3 жыл бұрын

@@rayskitten78 oh no, look at us being poor with our cheap ass knock off phones and limited phone contracts, boohoo

@germyw

3 жыл бұрын

@@rayskitten78 Lady, you can’t be serious. You MUST be American because we are the only ones this day and age who still think that the poor, LIVING IN MODERN AMERICA, are supposed to live like serfs or poorhouse workers. How in the WORLD are they going to get on without internet these days. Grow up.

@germyw

3 жыл бұрын

@@birdgirl8390 Even if you had an expensive phone and a top tier plan, that’s your own business and no one else’s. You have a right to decide your own priorities as a human being. Don’t let these kind of people get to you. Be well.

Wow you may be the first person in history to make peanut milk from bombay mix, I applaud your commitment

@AtomicShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

It was interesting enough that I am thinking about trying it outside of the context of this video - sweetened porridge with smooth peanut butter and some curry spices in it. I think it could be good.

@JehanineMelmoth

3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicShrimp Quite a few vegans put peanut butter on their porridge. I’m more of a golden syrup vegan, but that’s less healthy.

@Lisawhatshersname

3 жыл бұрын

I thought that soup was an amazing idea also!

@Bedtime_Bunny

3 жыл бұрын

That was a very interesting idea! You could also have tried to make oat milk with the oats you had though!

@mrjackbenny

2 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicShrimp peanut butter and chilli powder and a crack of a sea salt is my go to porridge topping

if it makes up for any of the other people, I am a vegan student and I watch these regularly to see how I can stretch my budget. I actually think these are really helpful for other people with limited budgets to be more creative.

Something mildly interesting for the language nerds out there that I have just realized: there is garlic and wild garlic, also called bear leek. In German, these are called Knoblauch and Bärlauch, and then there is also of course leek, or Lauch in German. So lic = leek, it is just spelt differently.

@atypicalgeek88

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks from this language nerd! I was just struck by the idea that etymology is like plant identification (for example, evolutionary history & families of words) and writing/speaking is like cooking. You can use ingredients without knowing how to identify them that way, like getting them from the store or growing them yourself from identified seeds, but it's fun and satisfying knowing the 'secrets' of the word-plants. And it's danger-free! :)

@lili9000c

2 жыл бұрын

On a similar kind of note here in Portugal we call leek "french Garlic" - (alho francês) not sure where that's from though.

I don’t get how people can hate on this. I just sat for forty five minutes nonstop watching this video, and was entertained the entire time. Atomic Shrimp is the only youtuber that has that power over me haha

@RingxWorld

2 жыл бұрын

I think people are seeing it with a political lense. Such as fear of someone linking this video as 'proof that poor people are bad, etc.'. Its a valid fear, theres a lot of terrible people with power out there

@jimmy5516

2 жыл бұрын

@@RingxWorld Not saying poor people are bad, but sometimes i hear people say "i dont have money for that" and in the meantime they buy useless things for survival. This is the majority of poor people as far as i have seen. People who cannot go around with money. Even begging on the street or performing on the street for some extra cash 1 or 2 days can get you through at least a week or more with the money you get. Atomic uses only 4 pound. Some beggers get like... 20 pound or 10 pound a day? thats more than double and they could get some decent things to survive. Yes they might not have a stove or whatever but with just fire, a knife, a pan and/or pot and some water you can get a long way to making some great stuff with just 10 pound.

@AtomicShrimp

2 жыл бұрын

I think it's probably unsound to make judgments about what other people should do unless you've been in their exact situation. I was able to do this challenge because I didn't have to worry about how I would stay warm or dry that day, or how much of my time it would take me to do things, or whether I would have a bed to sleep in, shoes to wear, medicine for my ailments, etc. This video, if it proves anything, proves that stretching a £4 budget to 2 days requires quite a lot of effort.

@g09h

2 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicShrimp what was your favorite budget meals video you made?

@ciberkid22

2 жыл бұрын

@IWillBeBannedSoonAnyway NoPointInCreatingAName For real, if this is what society is coming to, then I wonder how society will turn out in a decade or two

Don't let those trolls get to you shrimp, I love these challenges, and I love seeing how inventive and creative you are, its always super fun to watch.

@brianartillery

3 жыл бұрын

It's a waste of time trying to troll Atomic Shrimp - he'll just shoot them down with logic and sense. Which are two things trolls don't understand.

@nowdefunctchannel6874

3 жыл бұрын

Both of you sound like 40 year olds by not understanding the idea of a "troll", please stop embarassing yourself

@TankardShaw

3 жыл бұрын

@@nowdefunctchannel6874 Ello there chap, the only one that's embarrassing them self's is you, The fact that you even left a comment like that ahahahaha. I hope you have a wonderful day. May the gods smile upon you in all there glory.

@nowdefunctchannel6874

3 жыл бұрын

@@TankardShaw nice try at a comback, stay mad

@TankardShaw

3 жыл бұрын

@@nowdefunctchannel6874 lol I'm playing Grim Dawn and listening to a zombie apocalypse audio book, I'm not mad at all, I'm having good time, i just wanted to check up on ya, you cute little sprout you.

I love “problem solving” cooking. I always look for things to do with the leftover components of cooking. “I’ve got this lovely oil I’ve fried onions in- what else can I make?” for an obvious example, but I can go on for multiple iterations.

I love these videos! Not sure why people think it's "playing poor". It's about setting limitations and creative ways to overcome them. I don't see anyone complaining about surviving in the wilderness videos as "playing homeless". It's just a bit of fun to see someone think outside the box...

I like these videos very much, especially because you always try to do it a little differently every time with your chosen rules for a challenge. you would not do these challenges if you are not interested in them. I know that it takes a lot of planning and a purchase then takes at least 30 minutes, and that's why I think it's great that some people make this effort. You grow with your tasks.

Idea for your porridge: I cook something similar every morning but add the prunes in while warming up. Makes it sweeter without adding sugar

@ruthsmith2367

3 жыл бұрын

Yes I thought that to. Put in whilst warming up x

@BLY99

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, it will also soften and reconstitute the prunes and bring out the flavor.

@ragnkja

Жыл бұрын

I always add a tiny handful of raisins to my oat porridge right at the beginning. They swell up and soften nicely, and make it unnecessary to add any other sweetener.

One could ask why someone would pick up a weight just to put it back down again. It's an exercise. In doing it, one is better able to go about daily life with more strength. Same with mental / problem solving exercises. Skill is developed that applies to other circumstances. Plus it's fun. :)

As an American, I was sitting here wondering how tax was going to play into it, how would he know if he would go over the initial budget. And then I remembered why, and was jealous. Either way, I love the series of budget meals

@shittymcrvids3119

2 жыл бұрын

You should start including tax in your prices uwu

@user-en7dx1qp3k

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know where you live in the US, but aren't store-bought produce items tax-exempt?

@fractalgem

2 жыл бұрын

@@user-en7dx1qp3k not here they aren't

@michellevietor

2 жыл бұрын

Here in Minnesota, groceries are not taxed. 🖤😁

@mattymerr701

2 жыл бұрын

@@michellevietor that you see. The tax is there somewhere along the line

don't know why people get angry about "the rules" I thought these videos and the challenge are just fun!

@curmudgeon1933

3 жыл бұрын

It seems many people misunderstand the concept of 'fun'. Most activities are judged on whether they are financially advantageous, or can be made competitive, so reinforcing ones superiority. Children 'play', not to win, but to learn vital life skills. At school the competitive element is introduced, to accustom kids to the ideas of 'ambition' and 'winning', and prepare them for the workplace. Playing for 'fun' is not encouraged, in fact, it is actively discouraged as a 'waste of time'.

@Northerncantaim

3 жыл бұрын

@@curmudgeon1933 i think he just does these videos to challenge himself and learn with more types of food, aswell as entertainment, its definitely fun but i never heard of anyone who doesnt know what fun is, idk, i never looked at these comments lol

@app103

3 жыл бұрын

These are fun games, edible logic puzzles.

I could eat that whole bag of prunes in one sitting without any serious issues. Also, gotta love how people get upset over a harmless food challenge. It's not like you are preaching that everyone should be vegan.

@tacocatt6808

3 жыл бұрын

He’s not even vegan lmao. He’s done tons of recipes that use meat, milk, eggs etc.

@ster2600

3 жыл бұрын

Everyone should be vegan

@ster2600

3 жыл бұрын

Vegans get upset over a very harmful industry of exploitation

@whitewolf262

3 жыл бұрын

@@ster2600 yeah man soybean farming is incredibly exploitave and terrible, I'd be mad too

@killerbean5006

3 жыл бұрын

@@whitewolf262 Really? I didn't know that. Why is it harmful? Could you please elaborate or give any sources?

I’d ignore the negative nitwits, they will moan about anything and everything. If they don’t like foraging or watching you make recipes and dishes from very little, they shouldn’t press the play button, doh! Or stop moaning and make their own! The followers and likes 👍🏻 you have accumulated would indicate you’re loved and enjoyed by so many. We watch your videos and we enjoy learning about wild plants and how everyday ingredients can be used in creative ways. Hope you do make a video on foraging, it’s interesting to know what’s out there and appreciate everything we needs is waiting in the wild. That’s if we wanted to go down that route, or just dip in when we want, either way we are extremely grateful for KZreadrs like you making truly interesting and educational vids! Thank you M&Jx

When I was describing to my girlfriend how I chop up veggies and meat, she said you sound like that guy you watch on youtube (Atomic Shrimp). What a compliment!

Dear Mr. Atomic Schrimp, would you consider creating a Patreon so that we can appreciate your Interesting videos and all the entertainment you are providing?

@marycanary86

3 жыл бұрын

we can all chip in to provide the 3 quid for his next challenge xD

@mistakay9019

2 жыл бұрын

+1 on that bud

There's something uniquely English about these culinary creations. The combination of wildflowers and garden herbs with exotic fruits and spices puts me in mind of an Edwardian tea party.

You might try toasting some of your aromatic seeds to get them to 'bloom' and take off a little bitterness/add a bit of nuttiness. Especially for the cumin-esque seeds!

I don't know if you read the comments on your older videos, but I just wanted to let you know that I'm a vegan and I really appreciate your budget cooking videos (including the ones featuring animal products). Watching you do so much with so little has really helped me with my own cooking. I especially appreciate the way you show the experiments that don't work, since the mistakes are just as important a part of learning to do for yourself as the successes.

your videos always make me happier. I've unfortunately grown up without a dad or a grandad or uncle or really any male family member, your videos on the other hand make me feel so comfortable. the way you're always so calm and so funny and turn everything into a life lesson is amazing. also, your wide range of skills is jaw-dropping. if someone asked me "if you could only watch one youtube channel for the rest of your life, what would it be?" I would probably say you. I'm 14 now and I only discovered your channel a few weeks ago. you're awesome dude, please keep making content that you enjoy, and don't change yourself for anyone else. thank you from the bottom of my heart.

For those saying it's playing poor or breaking the rules, what's the point etc. I find these videos really useful not because I'm 'poor' (although I am frugal), but because I'm quite transient at the moment and don't have a solid base so my ingredients need to fit in a box. So I like to find foods that are multi purpose that allow me to make 5 different things from one packet. Things like I made a really thin curry the other day and didn't have any corn flour to thicken it with, but I did have a potato and leek cup a soup that not only added thickness, but made it tastier! These are the situations that putting yourself in these mindsets benefits.

34:14 - I fell into a patch of stinging nettles as a child. I still almost cannot bear to watch you handle them. I know they're edible and I do enjoy nettle tea. But the bright green leaves revive a decade's old pain.

@sagard.yenchilwar1379

2 жыл бұрын

I know What's your hell loop aunt Carol

@anfearaerach

Жыл бұрын

Once you do that enough you don't feel them anymore even 15 years after the last pricking incident. Yes i found this out the hard way. Yes I'm still insensitive to nettle stings.

@Ashni1

Жыл бұрын

Same here. My cousins didn’t warn me there were nettles by the stream on their property and I was the only one in shorts. We were playing an intense game of hide and seek and I had a habit of hiding in long grass.

Despite there not being much in the way of concrete recipes in this type of video, I feel like I've learned so much about cooking thanks to them. Really pushing yourself to be inventive with what you have, even if it's only a few ingredients is such a valuable skill both in and out of the kitchen. I can really feel my culinary intuition developing! Thanks so much for this series!

These limited budget challenges are always so fun to watch! A vegan variant of this series is definitely an interesting twist.

Again, never mind the naysayers and malcontents. For years you've been putting out interesting, education and genuinely entertaining content. As I've said before, you're channel's an excellent example of what a good channel's about. Keep it up mate: for every troll or Opinion Manager, there's innumerable subscribers and passers-by who look forward to your content. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SlartiMarvinbartfast

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Also worth remembering that a lot of the naysayers are just miserable people who will criticise anything and everything. They are best ignored.

@Zogerpogger

2 жыл бұрын

Steesher comment lad

The wild thyme reminded me of a funny incident in my childhood. I was doing a flower project at primary school which involved finding and drying wild flowers. While we were out collecting my mum said “I know a bank where the wild thyme grows”. And I said “ do you? Where?” Not realizing that she was quoting Shakespeare. Thanks for reminding me of that and for the inventive cooking.

These videos always make me think about the efforts that must’ve been undertaken to overcome limitations put on people during the rationing in World War II and other times if you don’t want to be focused on the UK. I’m an American and I’ve always lived in America but found the British rationing interesting. A budget food challenge based on World War II rationing would be amazing. Another channel I follow did one. Also hearing my own relatives talk about the hardships of the great depression and the dust bowl really drive these ideas home for me

@rosegreensummer

2 жыл бұрын

there's a good video somewhere with an American lady who lived through the depression cooking some recipes - she did a few ,but the nettle soup one's best

You could add more elements like only allowed to buy products from a season and or only buy British grown and produced I'd also like to see the urban foraging element again its nice to see what you can do with everyday things

@davidvraj8172

3 жыл бұрын

Only local (or UK grown) ingreidents sounds fun! And also keeps the foraging, I love it!

@cesariojpn

3 жыл бұрын

Should also make a requirement he goes only to Farmers Market or New Spitalfields.

@dk439911

3 жыл бұрын

I really like the seasonal angle! Something that dominated human existence for hundreds of millions of years we don't even think about today lol

I can’t fathom getting up in arms about these videos, which are some of the most neutrally presented things ever.

@orosedobheathaabhaile

2 жыл бұрын

Probably the compition.

These kinds of videos is an exercise in problem solving and doing something different. Like practicing adversity even though it's not necessary, to get a different perspective. I do these days now and then where I don't eat, sleep on the floor, walk miles in the rain. I don't have to do this, I do it because I want to. I do it to keep my resilience up, to challenge myself and I've done this my whole life, it's natural for me. Which means that when I don't have access to food it's not the first time. People should really try these kinds of things, for themselves. It has nothing to do with "playing poor".

@AtomicShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed - even if all it does is to make you *feel* like you have overcome something, that's still valuable, because keeping your spirits up is important.

As someone who grew up in poverty there were often times in the past that we would receive food from the food bank or bought really odd items to stretch the food stamp budget and at the end of the month we would be left with just a handful of very eclectic items. Yeah it was stressful but I always found it fun trying to come up with meals you could make out of whatever is left over. You get, or at least I get, such a great sense of pride creating something that isn't just passable but actually tastes good! These videos are in a very similar vein to that and it makes me sad to see so many people take these videos in bad faith because I really do think it's grade A content.

"No thanks, I'm vegan" is a fun thing to say when somebody tries to hand you their baby.

@nunnabeeswax2397

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@RadhE-ug6on

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha fabulous

@Sthilboy56

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I can’t eat a whole one anymore 🤣

@GlasgowGallus

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@lookatthisidiot274

3 жыл бұрын

Last time I ate one I got put in a very weird looking room. Plus the taste of it is horrendous. 0/10 would not recommend

i love your speech when you separate the peas. youre a wise man

@JehanineMelmoth

3 жыл бұрын

I was impressed that he could do both at once!

The bombay mix soup and beet root dish was so ingenious, loved the teleportation bits, i'd like to suggest trying a college dorm room food challenge, and as always love you content mr shrimp :D

These videos give me some good ideas. People call these "unrealistic" but in the past I've been in situations where I had literally nothing but time. Being between seasonal jobs, time off when in school, etc. I made challenges for myself, too, out of necessity! I've foraged (even here in Minneapolis), stealth "gardened" in public spaces (planting food in untrimmed areas of parks, etc), used condiment packets to make up the majority of a meal, and even bartered with friends for homemade bread and homegrown herbs. As someone who has lived this, I have to say it's not unrealistic at all.

@busymom7936

Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! I'm from Minneapolis to! I pawn my extra baked goods off neighbors

@SerenityM16

Жыл бұрын

I did not know stealth gardening is a thing and now I feel like I have to do it, I still wonder if I can get cherry tomatoes by removing the seeds and the bit of mucus that coats them and just toss them into some open grass

@michellevietor

Жыл бұрын

@@SerenityM16 I recommend a good watering, too (a bottle of water is innocuous) and just waiting. I had a regular bike route and used it as a marker. Sadly my old mushrooming/growing spot downtown along the Grand Rounds has been developed, but Minnehaha falls is still pretty wild! 😉

Previous comment (left too early): Still waiting for an episode where teleportation is allowed... I need to know how to use my newfound superpower. New Comment: Notes taken: Lightnight effect increases coolness. Teleport to open fields first for safety. Foraging optional.

@AtomicShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

Ummm... 12:54

@tcp124

3 жыл бұрын

@@AtomicShrimp Loool

@espeon200

3 жыл бұрын

In addition to teleportation, Atomic Shrimp also has limited clairvoyance to be able to predict this comment and answer it in the video.

@megsmith6758

3 жыл бұрын

Look in the description box 😂

@InFmouseGmer-wk8in

3 жыл бұрын

HAHA HE CHANGED IT FOR U OMGG

12:57 :OOOOO He actually used teleportation for once! haha nice one!:)

@D-REN

3 жыл бұрын

Most people can't even teleport. Completely unrealistic challenge. Unsubbed

That was fantastic and it truly amazes me that some people can find fault with such positive and life affirming narratives. It's really making me want to forage and fortunately, I have one friend who likes that sort of thing too

talking about hemlock: “even though it looks lovely, it wants to kill you” didn’t know my ex was in this vid

@christalvanlear9314

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 I actually laughed out loud when he said “even though it looks lovely, it wasn’t to kill you” I thought to myself. Hmmm. He is on to me.

I love limited budget challenges. They bring out creativity and resourcefulness of using your surroundings and knowledge with foraging and culinary skills.

im 18, make £9.20 an hour and have the next 8 years of my life planned out.. ill still live like this, i save too much money, but thats not a bad thing. thanks for the video mr mike!

@lumonetic1124

3 жыл бұрын

Is that your first job? That's really good pay

@cammymillard7385

3 жыл бұрын

@@lumonetic1124 first proper full time tax paying job yeah, long late/early hours tho, 5 days 6am-2pm and then 2pm-10pm. i think the times push up the wage. Under 18s cant work these hours, at least in the UK

@lumonetic1124

3 жыл бұрын

@@cammymillard7385 I see, honestly, really good for you!

@cammymillard7385

3 жыл бұрын

im into the army in november, going into Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, i forsee a lot of my money going into hooning about ha

@cammymillard7385

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers big man!

"I'm not going to go and try and spend that 4p" the fact that there is even the potential to buy something for 4p is amazing to me. I can honestly say I have never seen anything for sale for less than 25 cents and that would be an amazing deal. Here in Canada we dont even have pennies anymore - we just round up or down to the closest 5 cents.

@MsRainingDays

2 жыл бұрын

I doubt that even when this was filmed there would have been anything to buy for 4p

@ohseespolice7419

2 жыл бұрын

you can weigh out one vegetable probably

@moonloversheila8238

Жыл бұрын

He did buy one mushroom for 3p in another challenge.

Rewatching this one. It's easily your best limited budget food challenge due to the creativity exhibited

I really enjoy these videos from you. They kind of remind me of my love of Project Runway. On the show, they're given impractical scenarios, like they can only use in materials found at a dollar store, and they have to make something successful from it. That's how I view your show as well. These episodes are about creativity not about practicality.

@AtomicShrimp

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed - the brain needs exercise or it goes all mushy

Thank you so much for pointing out what Giant Hogweed looks like. It's the season for it here in the UK, and it could have some very nasty consequences for anyone unaware.

"Not giving up is a happier way to exist" Wiser words haven't been truly spoken.

Me "doesn't seen like he can make an awful lot from the shop bought ingredients" Atomicshrimp "hold my beetroot oatcake" Nice!

When I make porridge I add chopped dates to the pot while it’s heating so the flavour mixes in with the porridge and I don’t need to add any sugar. Might try that with prunes.

@valeriavagapova

3 жыл бұрын

It actually sounds like a great idea to use dates for this sort of thing! They're a lot sweeter than prunes, have plenty of calories and are not that expensive either (although not sure what prices are like in the UK)

@davidvanboven2576

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeriavagapova in the Netherlands u can get a pack of 200 g of dried dates for 1 euro

@davidvanboven2576

3 жыл бұрын

So I assume in the uk it'll be around the same

@j.kaimori3848

3 жыл бұрын

Sultanas make a good addition too

@absolutechad8126

3 жыл бұрын

have you tried Dates and nuts? its an amazing combo!

I live on a pretty fixed income..and the food budget is pretty strict. I like to get trail mix with dried fruits and separate it out and put various bits in my oatmeal in the mornings..made with water and a bit of butter. I've also added fresh mulberries when they are in season....oh and also dried mulberry leaves to make a great green tea...it's all about being resourceful. I don't see this as some git " pretending to be poor".... he's challenging himself... challenging his cooking skill, forging skill, and his creativity in finding a solution to a problem...I am amazed at some of the ideas he comes up with and have even been inspired to reevaluate how I myself can incorporate this way of thinking when I hit the shop to get my budgets worth of food. Kudos and cheers from a ole gal in Kansas 👍😊

@sarahmellinger3335

2 жыл бұрын

mulberrys slap hard there so sweet there practically a sugar substitute

Honestly not only does the budget mindedness interest me, but I also find the creative diversified utilization of your ingredients a great lesson on cooking, and improvising. It inspires me to do similar challenges to force me to think out of the box in relation to food. Your content is unique, and extremely informative - don't let anybody take that away from you, though I doubt it bothers you at all, lol. Thanks, Shrimp.

Love the open-minded ness. Just a quick point (I know the challenge isn’t for this, but it is just a note for why people say veganism is expensive). For a lot of vegans, it isn’t the meals themselves which are expensive (beans on toast and peanut butter sandwiches are not expensive), it is more about hitting all their nutritional targets for the day, this is where pre-fortified plant milks come in useful, which can be expensive, (but you do get cheap ones) also for omega-3’s, which are sourced from linseeds, chia seeds, walnuts etc, although chia and linseeds are cheap, walnuts aren’t so much. Although it is possible to meet all nutritional targets for a day cheaply, the cost is usually spread over a few days and then averaged out.

@hayleykelly1754

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah vegan diets are actually super cheap if you eat whole foods mainly and cook from scratch, it’s really the processed alternatives that cost more, soya milk is cheap compared to the other milk alternatives. Really it does depend what to choose to eat just like if your eating meat it would be expensive if you chose the expensive branded things or steak and lobster etc.

@BiggestNightmareJim

3 жыл бұрын

I know this is also not the point of veganism, but I honestly don't understand why people that want to be vegan for whatever reason and struggle, don't just eat a few (organic local sourced) eggs, and maybe have 1 fresh piece of fish a week. But hey if they wanna keep eating stuff made with soy beans and palm oil thats their right. Anyway I guess my thoughts are completly irrelivant since im not a vegan/vegatarian but it's just a thought

@marcya4428

3 жыл бұрын

@@BiggestNightmareJim because... they don't want to?

@bexywexy4040

3 жыл бұрын

@@BiggestNightmareJim being a veggie who doesn't eat eggs...I can't think of anything worse tbh (well apart from meat itself lol) not every vegan eats soy either. I get where you are coming from in a way, but as you said it's completely not the point of being vegan

@ster2600

3 жыл бұрын

@@BiggestNightmareJim because organic free range eggs still involve grinding baby chicks up alive

I don’t know why, but I can just sit and watch atomic shrimp going around the shops with that same jingle going explaining why you should go for “these” sardines, instead of “those” sardines, turned shopping into something we call boring and tedious, into something quite magical.

Mr Mike is officially some kind of wizard - and I'm not talking about the teleportation. :)

As a poor vegan I really appreciate this video. Lately I have been buying too much junk food. Your video has helped inspire me to make use of the shelf stable items in my pantry and think outside the box. I remember that I once made an AMAZING chickpea miso gravy that works well as cream of chickpeas soup. I don't have miso. But I do have Ssamgiang. Which is a spicy korean soybean paste. It's kind of like spicy miso. I have mild Ssamjang, which will allow me to get plenty of the soy flavor without making it too spicy. Right now I some dry chickpeas cooking away in my Instant pot. Looking forward to a delicious soup. I will also have to try making some oat crackers. Thanks again for the inspiration.

I am interested in the transporter you used to go foraging. I have a long lost uncle who died and left me $5m USD in gold bars in Nigeria. As soon as I pay the shipping and documentation fees, it will be sent to me. I'm willing to have it sent directly to you in exchange for that transporter.

@KSPRAYDAD

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Moffitt Lyall, I say this in confidence. Please do not send money for the gold bars as you are being targeted by SCAMMERS! I am Rev Deans John and work with the U.N. Interpolice and say you must help us to arrest such unGODLY people. I will send you my Western Union information, please send your shipping information and fee to myself and together we can stop this bad thing from happening. I trust and know you are a good person and deserving of the reward of $10m for helping.

@dogwalker666

3 жыл бұрын

But is it Glarded?

@shanepower9201

3 жыл бұрын

The funds must be glarded through Moneysquirt sir as I am not a small boy who wastes peoples time sir!!!

@Kayla-rd5jd

3 жыл бұрын

did your long lost uncle happen to go by the name of john warosa? i’m only interested in the john warosa fund.

@farahsali1

3 жыл бұрын

Good laugh guys..... liked your sense of humour.

Every day this channel pushes further ahead of all of the others in my sub feed! So incredibly underrated

Atomic Shrimp is the only channel where I would watch a 48 minute video and enjoy every minute of it.

I love your videos mate! It also helped me learn to think outside the box to get away from the boring same old lunches.

You basically summed up the premise of the book "Flow: the psychology of optimal experience" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. For an activity to be a flow activity, it must provide a challenge that is slightly higher than our current skill. This will push us to a higher level of performance and provide a sense of achievement. When the level of challenges and skill is mismatched, however, it will often result in anxiety or boredom.

@germyw

3 жыл бұрын

This is exactly how Montessori education works for babies and toddlers. You present them activities that are possible for them to do but with some effort precisely for the reasons you mentioned- improves performance and gives a sense of achievement. It’s a very hands-on education because you, as the adult, have to carefully observe the child to ensure that the right balance of challenge is being offered as not to frustrate the babe. That’s the back bone of Maria Montessori’s philosophy.

@nikkireigns

3 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure that book is in my TBR pile. Thanks for the reminder!

I had really bad day today, but your videos help me get through hardest times. I know it may sound stupid, but you have no idea how important content creator you are for me.

@HPB1776

2 жыл бұрын

Me too. You're not alone.

Hi! I've always loved all your videos and even though I'm in a fortunate position to not need to be so careful with food, you've given me ideas on how I can live more simply. I'm vegan myself so whilst I also loved your regular challenge video, I admit I was extra happy to see this video :) I'd say ignore the negative people, but I scrolled down for at least 10mins and didn't see any, so positive comments and people have drowned them out. Keep up the good work, you're an amazing person.

7:40 sadly I'm unable to digest milk, one of my favorite porridges is: Oats, Raw tehina (about a spoonful per portion? maybe up to two?), Good amount of salt and pepper, garnish with olive oil. The tehina soaks up half a ton of water so you have to adjust. And ofc you can add nuts and stuff, but the point is a savory porridge.

I find these budget food challenges to be great exercises in creativity, adaptability and just good fun in the kitchen. It's not really about the money. If someone takes inspiration from them to buy and use a cheaper ingredient they'd not otherwise buy, then that's great. If someone on a budget takes inspiration from them to make their money stretch just a little bit more, then that's also great! If someone draws inspiration from them and forages their own foodstuffs at least once, then that's great too. It's not patronising, lecturing, demeaning or a "poor safari".

No reason to get angry at him for doing this, he’s helping people out and providing entertainment at the same time. If you don’t like it, don’t watch it.

@jamiepassmore9268

2 жыл бұрын

Hi these people who are mocking this man are not people who would survive in difficult situations they would cry to there mum's this man is showing how to live on basics to survive or not to spend so much if you are in the shit I love it good fucking skills to him at least he's doing something to help others! You don't like the channel get off it easy!

Jelly ear fungus is amazing in cold salads. There's a chinese smashed cucumber and fungus salad that's pretty unique in flavour and texture.

@legaldeer4292

Жыл бұрын

Any recipe suggestions?

Can I offer a suggestion for porridge, particularly if there are ever limited with sweet ingredients again? Savoury Porridge. It’s my favourite way to have porridge these days. Super versatile and can be very cheap using what you have available. I use a savoury broth or stock instead of water or milk, cook as normal, then add some wilted greens, mushrooms, or an egg etc, but you could use just about anything to flavour or fill it out, depending on what’s on hand. Thanks for the wonderful videos!

When you wanted to use up beetroots with soup and decided to make beetroot crackers instead of making beetroot soup my Slavic brain short circuited :D But that's actually a really fresh idea, tbh I never thought beets could be used in such a way at all! Loved the video, these budget challenge series is just the greatest thing.

Hello from Cape Town, South Africa. Ever since I stumbled upon your channel some time last year, I've been addicted. I especially enjoy your food challenges. Anyone who whinges about them is just being annoying. :)

@absolutechad8126

3 жыл бұрын

same just from Gauteng!

@tillievantonder

3 жыл бұрын

Same here, love the budget challenges! Hello from Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape!

Like you said, these are challenges with constraints and I appreciate you for em. Anyone that sees these videos as some sort of spite towards the poor or a reflection of the financial situation at [x] country should probably reassess why they're watching this at all. You will never be at a loss to find things to piss you off, look for the gems.

That’s what I love about your videos…. The “What can I do….?” component. Great challenging yourself like that. I love it.

Elderflower is just amazing. You could almost do a whole video dedicated to just making delicious drinks and foods with elderflower.

@emiliofernandez7117

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree 🥰

@pennycarter3433

3 жыл бұрын

Make sure the tree isn't one of the ones that smell of tomcat. A few do!

@sirop591

2 жыл бұрын

in the spring we make drinks and in the autumn we make jam with the fruits, its delicious!

0:00 intro explantion ( new rules and a FAQ) 1:44 shopping time! 2:20 Back from Shopping 4:09 Breakfast Prep 7:18 Breakfast (Eating) 8:06 Dinner Prep 12:59 Foraging Time 24:20 Dinner prep cont. 27:16 Lunch Prep 30:37 Taste Test 31:29 Lunch prep Cont. 35:14 Lunch Eating 36:16 More foraging!! 39:04 Timelapse Of Jelly Ear Fungus 40:28 Dinner Prep 45:24 Dinner Eating 47:49 Outro ** sorry if somethings wrong**

I'm quite surprised at the criticism these videos attract. I find them fascinating, entertaining and good fun. They are your rules, and really, there's always the off button. I will watch and enjoy any of these you do.

Love your videos. They are so informative. I especially like that you tell us what is poisonous. That message needs much repetition. I also like it when you have your dog with you.

I wish foraging was practical here. Unfortunantly there's no wild areas for miles upon miles and anything edible is considered a weed and sprayed in poison. I just wanna fulfill my feral brain and munch some dandelions.

@dionysus7653

3 жыл бұрын

Where do you live?

@phantasmagoria5782

3 жыл бұрын

the city is just a piece of wasteland with less greenery, the air you inhale partially is the air another exhaled. Eating actually untouched plants and inhaling actual fresh air is what cities lack.

Fun fact: "Borscht", the russian soup, is a descendant of a much earlier hogweed soup of the same name; even the plant itself was called that up until 18th century, but then the definition shifted towards the beet variation we know today.

In the US you can buy boxes of "Quick Barley" which can be thrown in rice cooker/presto recipies along with beef/chicken/tuna and a mix of mushroom bean and veg. It loves to brown up a little and you just have to use a little over 3x water to barley instead of the little over 2x water to rice. It mixes well with rice in the cooking too so you can do half-and-half with them.

Amazing video! I'm tempted to bob down to Home Bargains now and replicate this. I know the beetroot has gone up to 39p now which would take it up to £4.00, however I'm sure all the other bits will have increaased in price too. Hogweed is a bit further gone where i am so I'll have to look a bit harder for the buds, however i might go for hogweed seeds, which are meant to taste like cardomom, rather than the cow parsley seeds as im not confident at identifying that. Could do nettle crisps for a soup garnish. Toss in a bit of the oil from the roasted peppers. Add a bit of seasoning. Oven at 200 for 5 minutes...