Lemon Meringue Pie: "Basics" with Alvin & Kendall

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  • čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
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    This week on a very special episode of Basics, Kendall Beach and Alvin Zhou show us how to make a lemon meringue pie just in time for summer.
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Komentáře • 822

  • @aka_felix8824
    @aka_felix8824 Před 2 lety +3869

    The contrast between their outfits and personalities are so perfect. It feels like two kids who randomly got paired for a school project. One wants to be as productive as possible and the other one wants to immediately start throwing glitter on a poster board. I love it. Please make more episodes with this duo!

    • @Tyranzor64
      @Tyranzor64 Před 2 lety +86

      A surprisingly accurate description

    • @Aisha_Luv
      @Aisha_Luv Před 2 lety +17

      Which one is which?

    • @Aisha_Luv
      @Aisha_Luv Před 2 lety +84

      To me, kendall was the kindergarten teacher and alvin was the curious but relatively quiet and well behaved toddler.

    • @chromeaces
      @chromeaces Před 2 lety +39

      Absolutely Hermione and Ron energy

    • @sethgaston845
      @sethgaston845 Před 2 lety +26

      They're killing it man! I was bummed but happy for Andrew when he said he was taking a rest, but it's like instead we got a whole new and unique take on the Babish recipe for success. This has been great!

  • @cindigo796iskijonali
    @cindigo796iskijonali Před 2 lety +710

    This had both "school project vibes" and "children trying to impress parent vibe" and I want more of it.

    • @neanderthalknight9417
      @neanderthalknight9417 Před 10 měsíci

      i babish getting down to buiness. I here for cooking instructions not filler.

  • @Neoxon619
    @Neoxon619 Před 2 lety +2816

    Alvin & Kendall are a surprisingly great team. Even though Andrew is back from his vacation, I hope we get more episodes with these two making food.

  • @micknick1997
    @micknick1997 Před 2 lety +802

    I've never heard Steve's name before, but in the half second that he was shown I can tell he's just as chaotic as the rest of the crew. Excellent

  • @kyleruiz2091
    @kyleruiz2091 Před 2 lety +384

    I love how babish is a cameo in his own channel 😂

  • @nickr1818
    @nickr1818 Před 2 lety +302

    the 1000-yard stare from Alvin at, "you're explaining how ice is made" had me rolling.

  • @motherofmonsters818
    @motherofmonsters818 Před 2 lety +405

    17:40 the way that Alvin almost said 'my child is now in you'- i'm wheezing
    Love their dynamic, a nice balance of chaos and order, we need more basics with them!

    • @AccAkut1987
      @AccAkut1987 Před 2 lety +19

      There's probably a fanfic brewing already with these two 😅
      Also really noticeable how more used Kendall is to being on screen. I remember how in her first appearances she was much more mousy

  • @Contrerasj1337
    @Contrerasj1337 Před 2 lety +1749

    Alvin is so quick on his feet. “I got them hot hands”
    Kendall:”No, you *don’t* want hot hands”
    Alvin:”Oh… I got ice in my veins baby.”
    Please have these two on more often
    Edit* Wooo first comment to reach 1k likes. Thanks yall

    • @Muenni
      @Muenni Před 2 lety +7

      I didn't know how perfect they are together!

  • @ideamissing
    @ideamissing Před 2 lety +240

    I am glad that Andrew has returned, but Alvin and Kendall are fantastic teachers and cooking buddies, so i hope we will continue to see videos like this

  • @Benni777
    @Benni777 Před 2 lety +760

    Alvin: “This is not a baking competition!”
    Me: *secretly wants Alvin and Kendall to do a baking competition, a la The Great British Baking Show* 😏🙏🏼

    • @MinistryOfMagic_DoM
      @MinistryOfMagic_DoM Před 2 lety +7

      Alvin would need about 100 hours to make sure he got that dub though. His long duration desserts are amazing

    • @FantomMind
      @FantomMind Před 2 lety +22

      The Great Babish Baking Show

    • @robertbrookes2000
      @robertbrookes2000 Před 2 lety +26

      Always weird to hear an American call it the Baking Show instead of the proper title Bake Off.

    • @chaotic_lesbian
      @chaotic_lesbian Před 2 lety +5

      @@robertbrookes2000 I was just thinking that... I always feel a bit weird when its not the Great British Bake Off.... do you reckon Americans get as irritated by the missing raspberry as we do?

    • @johndcoffee632
      @johndcoffee632 Před 2 lety +3

      Just get Babish to narrate the whole thing impersonating Mary Berry

  • @Lectrikfro
    @Lectrikfro Před 2 lety +122

    8:00 Did you know that you wouldn't have to stretch the dough twist if you had measured the diameter of the dish and multiplied by... pi

  • @ericnewburger6837
    @ericnewburger6837 Před 2 lety +337

    So I’m totally ready for Kendal and Alvin, the movie. Something in the road movie genre, traveling through Europe after they miss the Babbish bus in Rome and have to make it to a particular bakery in Paris for the next shoot, but they also lost all their money somehow. Wacky high jinx ensue.

    • @psvradamlevine6215
      @psvradamlevine6215 Před 2 lety +7

      What will their stands be I wonder?

    • @ericazimmerman4110
      @ericazimmerman4110 Před 2 lety +4

      They get a job on a ferry or train kitchen and chef/boss want them to stay.

    • @Psykel
      @Psykel Před 2 lety +3

      @@psvradamlevine6215 Stand mixers.

    • @psvradamlevine6215
      @psvradamlevine6215 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Psykel I was making a Jojo's Bizarre Adventure reference my friend

    • @Psykel
      @Psykel Před 2 lety +3

      @@psvradamlevine6215 Yes, and their stands are stand mixers.

  • @KirbyCom
    @KirbyCom Před 2 lety +33

    Alvin's chemistry with literally anyone is insane

  • @Adonis-fz2tk
    @Adonis-fz2tk Před 2 lety +51

    "I can't handle the stress, I really can't". At this point, I feel like I connect with Kendall on an emotional level.

  • @ScarletxCupcakes
    @ScarletxCupcakes Před 2 lety +29

    Really enjoy the awkward but not too awkward energy they have together. Like 2 high school kids paired up in cooking class

  • @medioreblatherskite
    @medioreblatherskite Před 2 lety +33

    i'm really liking the older responsible sister-daring younger brother that needs guidance teamwork here. really great team and i hope it becomes a permanent segment on the channel

  • @Ish3r
    @Ish3r Před 2 lety +216

    We need more Kendall cooking

    • @HiddenWindshield
      @HiddenWindshield Před 2 lety +1

      @@trevorkn7239 Fun fact: bots can't read, so replying to a bot does nothing besides leaving a link to the bot's channel in your reply.

    • @HiddenWindshield
      @HiddenWindshield Před 2 lety

      @@Ish3r See my reply to @TrevorKn

    • @amontpetit
      @amontpetit Před 2 lety +4

      Kendall has the best energy. Definitely would love to see more.

    • @owenJCC
      @owenJCC Před 2 lety +1

      @@amontpetit same

    • @Ish3r
      @Ish3r Před 2 lety

      @@trevorkn7239 should we just delete our replies?

  • @Yogi127
    @Yogi127 Před 2 lety +37

    Alvin and Kendall have like a strong sibling energy.

  • @bensonsj98
    @bensonsj98 Před 2 lety +39

    Kendall: I'm not afraid of anything.
    Alvin: Why are you putting on gloves?
    Kendall: Because I'm afraid.

  • @eivind261093
    @eivind261093 Před 2 lety +44

    Alvin and Kendall have such great on-screen chemistry. Loving their episodes - I hope we get to keep seeing them once in a while!

  • @KimoyaFTW
    @KimoyaFTW Před 2 lety +35

    Alvin and Kendall feel like when your teacher assigns your partner for a project and even though you're not from the same group of friends, you end up absolutely vibing and killing it.

  • @alexanderclark973
    @alexanderclark973 Před 2 lety +69

    I love Alvin and really loved having Kendall join and host the video too. She did great and was calming to listen to!

  • @KickyFut
    @KickyFut Před 2 lety +47

    Loved this! Kendall is so incredibly adorable and her sheer knowledge can be seen behind the awkwardness of being on camera! Alvin has a chaotic feel when paired with someone else, which can be entertaining as long as it can be steered.😅

  • @lt9922
    @lt9922 Před 2 lety +375

    Oh man that was a hilarious episode. I love Kendall & Alvin together (and actually every person on the team - you all have great chemistry on camera!!) Pie looked delicious too 🤤 (But what did Alvin do with his sacrificed pie crust??)

  • @nickm7728
    @nickm7728 Před 2 lety +119

    Loving these videos with Alvin and Kendall, I hope they continue as a regular part of the BCU

  • @JaySay
    @JaySay Před 2 lety +17

    I really hope Kendall and Alvin stay with the Babish team for a long time! Super happy to see them, and I love what they give to the channel; thanks for all you do, guys!

  • @yowwn8614
    @yowwn8614 Před 2 lety +201

    Andrew truly is a fan of Community. The timing is really like Dan Harmon's work.

    • @Leto_0
      @Leto_0 Před 2 lety +11

      Andrew has nothing to do with this video lol why would he edit his own videos when he has his own camera crew. Pretty sure he even said that Sawyer does the editing

    • @drivethru6155
      @drivethru6155 Před 2 lety +5

      @@Leto_0 What you said, totally reasonable, but to be fair to the OP Andrew must talk to his editor on creative direction of the video.

  • @ladyrazorsharp
    @ladyrazorsharp Před 2 lety +25

    My grandpa used to call merengue “calf slobbers.” Didn’t change the fact that he loved lemon merengue pie. He also said he liked two kinds of pie: Hot and cold. RIP Grandpa, I miss you 🥰

  • @FoulKnave
    @FoulKnave Před 2 lety +18

    Would love to see more from this pairing. They have such perfect on screen chemistry.
    Also poor Steve

  • @lando-z4534
    @lando-z4534 Před 2 lety +170

    As a wise individual once said, “When life gives you lemons, make lemon pie! Hey, I’m hungry!”

    • @potatonope9774
      @potatonope9774 Před 2 lety +2

      Or lemon poppyseed muffins, so tasty

    • @chaotic_lesbian
      @chaotic_lesbian Před 2 lety +6

      Funnily enough, lemons were selectively bred (I believe from a sour orange and a citron, and the sour orange was bred from an orange and a pomelo) so life will literally never deliberately give you lemons. When life doesn't give you lemons, make them yourself😂

    • @rubymeaddle
      @rubymeaddle Před 2 lety +3

      Demand to see life's manager

    • @pachangamarrana1
      @pachangamarrana1 Před 2 lety +1

      A wiser one said: "if life gives you lemons, ask for salt and tequila"

    • @Ketharuil
      @Ketharuil Před 2 lety +1

      @@pachangamarrana1 No, no. That's when life gives you LIMES. Easy mistake.

  • @KungFuWombat
    @KungFuWombat Před 2 lety +73

    These past couple of weeks have proven that Andrew isn't Babish, we're *all* Babish.
    ...But mostly Kendall and Alvin.

  • @huskyswordsman95
    @huskyswordsman95 Před 2 lety +35

    They're so cute together! And I love how Andrew is in the background watching. Then coming in at the end to taste the pie like a proud dad lol

    • @Woodshadow
      @Woodshadow Před 2 lety +4

      I kept thinking the same thing.

  • @someguywholikesanimeopenings

    Just made this yesterday and it tastes great!!! Just a reminder for anyone trying to make it, use 1/8 tsp of cream of tarter PER egg white.

  • @dallasapollo
    @dallasapollo Před 2 lety +5

    When I first saw this wasn't going to be Babish, I was disappointed. Now, after watching these two, I'm like "Bubby who?" These kids need their own show. Love!

  • @magsinthe
    @magsinthe Před 2 lety +4

    This is the most emotionally jarring saga with two of the most sweetest people in the world.

  • @ThisIsMyFullName
    @ThisIsMyFullName Před 2 lety +18

    If you want to be 100% sure the dough won't get wet from the filling, you can give the dough an egg wash before putting it back into the oven a second time. This will also add more color to the dough, that can otherwise end up looking pale in comparison to the brown meringue.

  • @cruachan1191
    @cruachan1191 Před 2 lety +4

    I know I keep saying this, but love hearing the real time audio rather than the voiceover on these episodes. Kendall and Alvin are such a great pairing.

  • @sketchyskies8531
    @sketchyskies8531 Před 2 lety +27

    Yum I love pie
    Andy being chaotic with the thermostat is hilarious

  • @jaylek55
    @jaylek55 Před 2 lety +7

    This collaboration was so amazing. Thoroughly entertaining. And for the record, Steve leaving was HILARIOUS. More videos of these two.

  • @jacobsmith-hi6ey
    @jacobsmith-hi6ey Před 2 lety +5

    I gotta say I love Kendall and Alvin working in the kitchen together. Her expertise and his character match up really nicely for some controlled chaos.

  • @Erikachu98
    @Erikachu98 Před 2 lety +4

    I met Alvin at a convention this weekend and got his autograph. He was a super nice guy!!

  • @krithisubramanian5344
    @krithisubramanian5344 Před 2 lety +6

    "We still have it on the TV..." "WHY?!"
    alvin and kendall have me wheezing😭😭😭

  • @kdmichaels2310
    @kdmichaels2310 Před 2 lety +6

    Quick pro tip if anyone watching wants to make this pie: when making a crust like this, you can actually grate the butter before hand with a cheese grater. This gives you super small pieces and allows you to keep the butter super cold while ingot paying it in your flour. It also just cuts down on time

  • @1sydangla1
    @1sydangla1 Před rokem +1

    The combo of personalities and editing was 10/10 for this vid

  • @jgrec13
    @jgrec13 Před 2 lety +3

    I really like the energy Kendall and Alvin have while working together. I’d be interested in seeing more collaborations!

  • @williamr8026
    @williamr8026 Před 2 lety +4

    Lemon meringue pie turned into my quarantine project. I made 35 LMPs in 2021. Great video. FYI - you don't need the plastic wrap - what you do is just shake the custard while it's chilling a few times to smooth it out. I started with plastic wrap but the shake method works just as well.

  • @jazzy_taste
    @jazzy_taste Před 2 lety +85

    Great culinary master class! So beautiful and juicy, this pie launches desserts into another galaxy!

  • @PieceBoxHeid
    @PieceBoxHeid Před 2 lety +5

    This video is adorable. Smiling the whole time
    More of this wonder duo please 🙏

  • @edithlostinspace
    @edithlostinspace Před 2 lety +5

    Kendall is honestly the relatable character we needed in the BCU

  • @user-cs5mq7tw2v
    @user-cs5mq7tw2v Před 2 lety +9

    I love the chemistry between the two :)
    They make a fun team!
    I hope we get more of this(even though Andrew is back)

  • @R.J._Lewis
    @R.J._Lewis Před 2 lety +56

    Question for the internet, with a little bit of lead in: I frequently find that lemon pies/bars/cookies don't really have enough lemony-ness to them for my tastes, so would adding lemon zest kick that up to acceptable levels?

    • @BenChilds
      @BenChilds Před 2 lety +25

      Put some lemon extract in your merengue while it's whipping up.

    • @elijahharris1113
      @elijahharris1113 Před 2 lety +28

      Lemon zest might work. You can also add some more lemon juice or a little bit of lemon extract.

    • @kjdude8765
      @kjdude8765 Před 2 lety +18

      Lemon zest (or lemon extract) is the trick. Lemon juice itself looses its "lemon-y-ness" when it's cooked.

    • @JazzIsAwesomeMG
      @JazzIsAwesomeMG Před 2 lety

      I personally don't love the taste of citrus juices. I like them fine, but I don't adore them. Citrus zests, on the other hands, have OILS which taste so much better than the juices, in my opinion. So I'm always a fan of adding citrus zest. But if you want the tart lemony-ness, you're probably better off adding more lemon juice.

    • @rubymeaddle
      @rubymeaddle Před 2 lety +2

      It *might* but citrus fruits notoriously lose flavor when heated

  • @ElectericSpace
    @ElectericSpace Před 2 lety +1

    The random moments plus the music gives this a really Bob Ross feel

  • @kerrischlosser1823
    @kerrischlosser1823 Před 14 dny

    We absolutely need more of these videos, please!!!

  • @bratisme121
    @bratisme121 Před 2 lety +3

    This level of awkwardness resonates with me, I need more of Kendal and Alvin together!

  • @hojirick
    @hojirick Před 2 lety +2

    The Babish universe is the best universe there is. It's the most wholesome show of any I've seen. We love you guys so much!!

  • @estamj
    @estamj Před 2 lety +1

    This was the most charming thing ever. I love these two together.

  • @Cunnysmythe
    @Cunnysmythe Před 2 lety +1

    These two mesh really well

  • @Discotechque
    @Discotechque Před 2 lety +4

    When the pie hits your eye
    And the pie tastes so fly
    That's amore

  • @kremit_frog4031
    @kremit_frog4031 Před 2 lety +2

    I love the dynamic between the two
    “I want to eat it”
    “don’t though”
    “I kinda do”
    “But don’t”
    “But don’t”
    “Yeah”

  • @sarahlove950
    @sarahlove950 Před 2 lety +3

    I love how babish is like a proud parent eating the pie

  • @Vinzenz1337
    @Vinzenz1337 Před 2 lety

    I cannot express how much I love this duo

  • @oliviaboadi7167
    @oliviaboadi7167 Před 2 lety +1

    The vibe between them is funny 😁 😂 😀

  • @nromagnola
    @nromagnola Před 2 lety +1

    The chemistry between Alvin and Kendall is perfect!

  • @jayn1nja
    @jayn1nja Před 2 lety

    I hope episodes with Alvin & Kendall become a regular thing! Love your dynamic :)

  • @acdameli
    @acdameli Před 2 lety +1

    The dynamic duo I didn’t know I needed.

  • @marvelfan281
    @marvelfan281 Před 2 lety

    Kendall and Alvin: the GOAT combo

  • @jamespeters3507
    @jamespeters3507 Před 2 lety +1

    Kendall and Alvin are a duo we need to see more of. They have such a fun on screen chemistry. I laughed a lot during this vid and it makes me want to make a pie

  • @taylorstein3402
    @taylorstein3402 Před 2 lety +5

    This was amazing! Please give us more “Basic” Kendall & Alvin 🎉

  • @Reckoner755
    @Reckoner755 Před 2 lety

    I loved this duo.

  • @ruthgrossman9231
    @ruthgrossman9231 Před 2 lety

    The switch between live audio and dubbed audio throws me every time. I'm like, wow, their mouths aren't even MOVING. Truly warlocks

  • @halifrasure7756
    @halifrasure7756 Před 8 měsíci

    The vibes are top notch in this vid.

  • @Leukothea
    @Leukothea Před 2 lety +2

    YESSSSS we got another Kendalvin episode!!! 🤩 I could watch a 100 of these episodes. Their energy on the screen is amazing.

  • @JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst
    @JaniceWithTheTarlovCyst Před 2 lety +2

    I almost didn't watch this, because I've never had better lemon meringue pie than my Mom's homemade lemon meringue pie; I haven't watched one single video about lemon meringue pie since my Mom passed in 2019 because I knew nobody could perfect it. At least that's my opinion, but today I decided to watch this wonderful video.
    Please, the people have spoken. More Alvin and Kendall together!

  • @DuWi
    @DuWi Před 2 lety +3

    They're both great on their own but their chemistry here was better than it needed to be. Great video!

  • @clashwithkeen
    @clashwithkeen Před 2 lety +2

    They are hilarious together. I love this.

  • @chloechartier2707
    @chloechartier2707 Před 2 lety +1

    i LOVE this dynamic duo!! also RIP to steve ahahahah

  • @terribIe.
    @terribIe. Před 2 lety +1

    Absolutely adore this duo! They’re great 😌

  • @icyboi13
    @icyboi13 Před rokem

    Love Alvin & Kendall! Their different vibes came together well!

  • @JM-yp8du
    @JM-yp8du Před rokem

    I love Kendall's explanation of cooking concepts!

  • @oliviagroza9353
    @oliviagroza9353 Před 2 lety

    Love their dynamic.

  • @lauriegelinas257
    @lauriegelinas257 Před 2 lety

    The prettiest lemon meringue pie I've ever seen. Learned a new way to prep meringue and torch it the right way!

  • @moviemoment247
    @moviemoment247 Před 11 měsíci

    12:09 Kendall: We can let that chillax
    Alvin: Reaching for the whisk.

  • @bunnycrofts8127
    @bunnycrofts8127 Před 2 lety +1

    I loved everything about this.

  • @TheRexisFern
    @TheRexisFern Před 2 lety +6

    Ah yes, the team of 'Kendall and Smiley". Love the work you all do!

  • @sybilq2509
    @sybilq2509 Před 2 lety

    I love their chemistry together on screen. more please!

  • @scaredsquee
    @scaredsquee Před 2 lety +3

    This was wonderfully delightful, slightly chaotic, and I look forward to more K&A content.

  • @user-ek3ks2xb3y
    @user-ek3ks2xb3y Před 2 lety +1

    2:02 i had to rewatch this so many times, the way he’s so confused😭😭😭

  • @mexicndeals420
    @mexicndeals420 Před rokem +1

    We definitely need more episodes like this one!

  • @anthonyguidas2012
    @anthonyguidas2012 Před 2 lety +8

    That was great I’d love to see more segments like this with Kendall and Alvin👍

  • @sallybanner
    @sallybanner Před 2 lety

    DREAM TEAM! love them both

  • @pokemon1895
    @pokemon1895 Před 2 lety +1

    This is so great! I love the full universe we have here! Thanks to the whole team!

  • @anti8
    @anti8 Před 2 lety

    This was my favorite babish video in all the years I've watched

  • @PsiVolt
    @PsiVolt Před 2 lety

    the energy is incredible

  • @DanielMatulich
    @DanielMatulich Před 2 lety

    That was a friendship pie. I loved this. Both of you are treasures.

  • @jooberboober4609
    @jooberboober4609 Před 2 lety +1

    I like this format

  • @Xepherya
    @Xepherya Před 2 lety

    These episodes are the controlled chaos I need in my life

  • @graeme5048
    @graeme5048 Před 2 lety +1

    Love some Kendall and Alvin on camera!

  • @megsb1018
    @megsb1018 Před 2 lety

    Love these two!!! Great pairing!!!

  • @kaylam3694
    @kaylam3694 Před 2 lety +1

    Alvin and Kendall are such an endearing cooking team to watch. I know andrew is back but I hope we still see them cooking together every now and then Dx

  • @BetweenTheBorders
    @BetweenTheBorders Před 2 lety

    Been watching since the Frasier/Star Trek days, and I'm glad the channel expanded to things I didn't know I wanted.
    Keep on making me smile while you make me hungry.