Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio

10 Year Throwback: Mad French Food Scientist Alex Aïnouz Cooks Up YouTube

Dec 2, 2025
In a delightful conversation, Alex Aïnouz, aka Alex French Guy Cooking, showcases his food-science experiments and offers tips on achieving the perfect French omelet. He shares insights on modern French cuisine, emphasizing its approachability. Meanwhile, Dan Pashman shares a touching segment about seniors celebrating Shabbat at Wendy's, highlighting the power of food and community rituals. Together, they explore how culinary traditions can adapt while preserving their essence.
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INSIGHT

French Cuisine Is Evolving, Not Dying

  • French cuisine is evolving as young chefs blend classic technique with international experience to refresh Paris's dining scene.
  • Alex aims to make French food inspiring and approachable rather than intimidating.
INSIGHT

YouTube Is Short Movie Storytelling

  • YouTube succeeds through storytelling with challenge and arc, not just recipes or outcomes.
  • Alex uses his engineering research and failures as narrative elements to engage viewers and teach cooking.
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How To Make A Perfect French Omelet

  • Start French omelets with good eggs and a 24 cm pan, beaten to a smooth uniform texture.
  • Heat the pan very hot, use plenty of fat, shake and fold vigorously, and finish by flipping onto a plate.
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