Brothers Green, Pro Home Cooks, MikeG… whatever it is or whatever it changes to - you’re still the cool dude that taught me how to make sourdough bread. You have a special spot in my heart! ☺️
What started as two obviously stoned roommates cooking stuff turned into a gardening and using your own produce to make good home meals type channel. I'd call that a success.
It still is fun to see the old footage, despite the low video quality. It was a different time, but also I don't think this could have existed without it. A natural progression of a young man growing into adulthood.
I am a Mom of 12, 11 adopted out of foster care and they have expectations of 3 meals a day and snacks. I hate to cook. I have no creative ideas at all. Watching your videos and others on UA-cam have helped me so much to get better at something I don't like to do. I have a instapot and airfryer because of you and they get used everyday. It has made my life so much easier and I have actually made some great things and I've found that it really isn't that hard if you have good inspiration. You have provided that and your realness and passion show through your videos. Thank you for sharing your life.
I began watching this channel when it was Brothers Green. When it became pro home cooks it felt it was what I needed at that time. Now, I am buying my first house with a garden and I love that feeling that this channel will evolve to what I need again. 😊 Keep the great job!
After the Brothers Green breakup I honestly thought I was done watching this channel, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and Pro Home Cooks really delivered. If the audience could survive that, surely we'll survive this. I look forward to watching whatever you put out! Also I would love a collab with someone like Gaz Oakley if you ever get the chance, and of course more Josh content :)
You know your gold when you get great comments from the older generation (me included). And your time line is awesome! "Do what you can with what you have" Never be afraid of change, no one stays the same over the course of a lifetime. Good job and great respect to you.
As a qualified Australian chef, that's worked in too many places to name but including catering for Buckingham palace and Windsor castle. I love watching your content for me to cook stuff at home, which is weird but it works..
congrats brother, big stuff! I enjoyed our Brothers Green days together and so happy to see all the epic changes you've made and the direction you've taken things in your life.
I remember watching the two of you back in the day when I was getting stupidly blazed and wanted something to watch and chill with. Glad to see you two are still around in one form or another.
I am elderly, and we eat plant based for health. In the past I enjoyed many of your videos, observations on ferments, bread, plant foods. Always something to learn and explore. I appreciate cooking that keeps in mind the animals and climate more everyday. Don’t forget to lean into that! Thanks.
I'm 60 years old, and YOU are the one who taught me how to quickly and easily dice a stupid onion with zero effort. I've watched all kinds of other cooks and chefs do it, but your method RULES. I find your shows to be fun, educational, and engaging, and I look forward to your new content. Keep having a great Life!
I’m heading to 80 now and I can assure you you will have many evolutions in your life. Cuz life is too long to be content with one passion. You don’t wear the same clothes you wore 20 years ago; you won’t wear the same interests - hopefully. If you’re ready for change and seek it, it’s less hard. Looks to me like you are just diversifying. Nice way to evolve. I’m excited for your upcoming videos.
Pro Home Cooks is one the channels that showed me how to cook healthy food, when I got out of college instead of just boxes of pasta or frozen whatever. Thank you for all that I've learned and I'm excited to see what happens in upcoming content!
To those who watch the video, the fully thing, you are the ones that will be here forever, always part of the community , because we all know if you watch all the videos you appreciate the work he does more.
This world is in so dire need of transparency, honesty and authenticity. It's so obvious. You hit all 3 so eloquently here in this "rant" as you called it, but I think everyone will notice and appreciate this video for what it was. I have been around since BrothersGreen and have enjoyed watching you grow. Looking forward to the new adventure of incorporating your gardening into your channel. Good Luck Mike.
I found Brother's Green as an exhausted mom trying to find yummy meals my kids would actually eat that wouldn't break the bank. I binged the videos. I can't say I've watched many of your pro home cooks. Even though I am subscribed with all new videos notifications on, I wasn't sure how you got on my UA-cam😂. I think I've watched 3-4 videos as pro home cooks. This video has put all the pieces together. Thank you for explaining it! I'm excited to hear that you're pulling away from pro home cooks and letting your creativity go wild again.
Started watching when it was Brothers Green Eats, subscribed back then, stayed for Pro Home Cooks, and took cooking more seriously and here we are. You're the reason why I have a set of Tupperware containers, and why I want to pack lunches for work or any long outing (involved with packedlunchpact, but it inspired me).
Hi I’m 73 years old , and I’ve been watching your videos . I’ve learned a lot from you ! Congratulations to you , Lifebymikeg ! I will continue to watch your videos ! Best of luck always !
Dude, your air fryer videos have transformed my eating habits. You underlined, and reaffirmed my belief that cooking can be SO flexible, and I've since been eating SO MUCH healthier with just a few tweaks thanks to you. Lifebymikeg all the way good sir!
It took 18 minutes to get to the point. That’s how much I enjoy your videos. The vibe you have created really speaks to who you are and what I hope to learn from you going forward. You’re awesome. Keep growing.
Ive grown with you from the college, quick meal life style in the “city”. To now being a family with a home and garden now as well. You’ve taught me so much when it comes to cooking! I’ll always be here following along.
I started watching in the Brothers Green era while I was in my college dormitory. I don't believe I have ever cooked anything that you or your brother featured. The channel has inspired me culinarily but the cooking alone was not what kept me coming back. In other words, I'm here for you, your aesthetic, your style, your passion, etc. I was disappointed when you went solo but you kept delivering! I am glad that you've chosen to re-plant yourself in a way that will nourish you with newfound motivation and creativity
Started with a 15 minutes cooking videos, then decided to rewatch all old videos, felt the brothers green vibe, then watched you first talking video about becoming pro home cooks, now it's life by Mike g and I love it, honestly I love watching you grow and change and openly talking about it. You made me make kombucha, own bread, learn fermentation, making stocks, butchering, making burgers and pastas and so much more, and most of the stuff I did first time watching your videos. Love from Kharkiv, Ukriane by Valerii
I am sick of youtubers sharing their sob stories. But you had me hooked from the start. I have been following PHC for a couple of years. Thanks for sharing. That was so inspiring. Looking forward to a new season with Lifebymikeg!
I would absolutly love seeing more in depth garden videos with these new changes! Like, what vegetables you should plant when and general gardening tips.
Best of luck with the new changes. I only recently discovered your videos, but I will continue to follow you. I appreciate the sensible, realistic, supportive approach that strives for delicious food for healthy eaters and a healthy planet while pushing me, an average home cook, to expand my skills and repertoire. Thank you so much. 😊
I started watching Brothers Green at the recommendation from my son. You have inspired him to be the meal provider and creator for his growing family (2 children 1 and 3 y/o). I am glad you are adapting your channel to what works for you. We all evolve and become better. Congratulations on your new channel!
I was in a band once and it stopped being fun. That's when I had to get out. I had such a sense of relief. I've left other bands but none of them ever got me as down as this one. You are so smart to follow your passion. I discovered you as Pro Home Cooks. I look forward to your expanded content, especially gardening and composting (on a postage stamp.) I'm an apt dweller for life. Congrats on the change!
Hey Mike, one piece of unsolicited advice: Consider using capital letters at the start of each 'word' in the new name - LifeByMikeG or Life By Mike G or Life by Mike G. The use of only the one capital and smooshed together words looks very amateur. Been here since the Brothers Green days and I hope this rebranding give you all that you need to find contentment!
Couldn't agree more. In the UK we have a restaurant chain called Wagamama's and they don't use capital letters ever. Anywhere. I absolutely hate having to go onto their website because of it.
I found you this year during my first few months of marriage and it helped me become more confident in the kitchen! I am excited for you new brand. I always loved how you incorporated being a dad and gardening! Can't wait for this new chapter.
I don't usually comment on videos but I just wanted to let you know. Pro home cook really helped me with my beginning cooking skills when I started years ago. The thing I loved about you, over other cooking channels, was how you taught about improvising and substituting rather than following exact recipes. And learning from mistakes. Like the fact that you would leave those in videos and talk about what you did wrong and how you fixed. It really inspired me and showed me that it wasn't uncommon to mess up a dish. Now I'm constantly challenging myself to new ways of cooking.
Here from the beginning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This felt so sincere and really thought out, i was so invested in every word. funny, i don't cook or garden but i love this channel! Keep growing Mike, we love it!
Glad you found your joy, Mike! Thank you for sharing your heart with your audience. Loving the cooking and lifestyle videos and the evolution of your channel. Keep up the great work. Your content is tops. Cheers!
Hey Mike! The first thing I noticed after I saw a new upload was, why isn't it from PRO HOME COOKS coz you've literally made it a household name. But, it also means LifebyMikeG will turn into a household name too :) What the viewers, or I love about you is your smartness and creativity and we'd love to see it in any form :) All the very best for the journey ahead and ready to experience all changes with you :) Lots of love & positive vibes ✨
God, I couldn't say it any better than that, so I won't! Except ditto! Great comment @Child_Prodigyyy, and good luck Mike, am always a watcher! (dyslexia, I can sure relate to that, I see words that aren't even there!)
ProHomeCooks helped give me the confidence and organization to begin to pickle and ferment, and to generally look for a way to make the things I needed to start eating. You never gave us a recipe for gluten-free, sprouted sourdough bread, but having made a bunch of pickles, salad dressings and pre-cooked meals and ingredients through your channels guidance, I knew enough to branch out and search for someone to show me how to make the "bread" that my body currently needs to be eating. (And believe me, it's "bread". Think Pacha Bread.) But the flatbread and pancakes i can make from this superfood batter are simpler than the loaves and make it worth it for me so I can make a flatbread sandwich that's 100% superfood--no problems. You showed us we can powerfully rule our own kitchens and diets beautifully--and without a lot of brouhaha or creepy "influencer" vibe. Thanks so much man. I'm still subscribed. Wondering what you’ll do next. Glad you're on your way back to happiness in your work.
Started watching you because you’re and your brothers funny stoner recipes were something I’d see myself making at 1am high af, as well as the change to pro home cooks around the time I went off to university, I matured, now as a fully grown man myself you’re going your own way and rebranding again. People can’t expect everything to stay the same, I’ve changed since I first discovered you like 7+ years ago, you’re brother moved onto his guru channel, and you carried on with the food oriented side of things. Yet the last maybe 4 years, moving from a studio back to a home, and foraging and growing your own stuff. Whatever works best! I’ll still be here recipe testing and watching along with you, keep it up Mike.
This message resonates to my core! I'm 60, trying to find clarity on my 'passion' to start and youtube channel to build my coaching business, but I'm losing inspiration to the pressure to make it profitable. I found your channel last year and was drawn to your authenticity and creativity. I'm thrilled you are taking this step of finding and protecting your joy!! I'm thrilled for your family and the overflow it will have for them!! Thank you for inspiring us to keep coming back to what truly matters!!
Mike, I appreciate the history behind this and your content! I've just discovered you a few days ago. Awesome stuff! I've been working in various culinary fields for 20+ years now and am 10 years away from retirement. Covid really helped me get back to my passions in cooking and not just managing behind a kitchen office desk. Thanks for the inspiration! It looks like you really enjoy what you do and think too many of us sacrifice our passions for the almighty dollar or security. I'm going to carefully start a channel of my own in the next decade to roll into retirement. Cheers!
Man. Pro Home Cooks was a strong name and brand, I feel like this could have been a 2nd channel idea or something rather than this huge change-up to the core audience of this channel (again). I understand that your IG is already by this name, and I hope this change is a positive one for you and for the content. Dig your content, always have and probably always will.
totally valid point and you're not the first person to tell me this. In my case it wasn't worth keeping up the brand of Pro Home cooks since it wasn't serving me anymore. Im not the type of person to keep two channels going. I would rather put all my passion and inspiration into one brand ad channel that is aligned with where i'm currently at. Thanks for writing in.
@@LifebyMikeG I can definitely respect that. I genuinely do wish the best for this new direction for the channel and plan to keep watching, myself. Thanks for the reply!
I think you have already learned a lot in being a "pro hone cook" that yoh want to explore different avenues. Besides, you're a dad now and you've grown in so many ways that being only a pro home cook is definitely limiting now. You are a lot more than just a pro home cook.
Super inspiring! Reminds me a lot of my own journey with my channel. I built a huge e-commerce business, walked away from it, back with a smaller team and trying to be inspired.
Honest, sensible, inspirational- it seems regardless of what your channel is named, today’s “content” is on brand. Bravo, Mike. Cheers to continued joy, honesty, & creativity. ❤
I've been loving the new content - gardent stuff, raising chickens, kombucha, how to cook for adults & kids at the same time, etc. You'll continue to be a success because you do what you love. Keep it up Mike! Can't wait to see how your channel grows.
Im happy and proud of you for showing up for yourself, family and art ❤ It can be mentally chaotic being a creative stuck in a box, I am thankful for your content. It sure reflects the amazing man you are 😊
I'm so happy for you! I started subscribing about 8 years ago, and it has been great following your journey. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming content.
Onwards and upwards Mike! I was just thinking the other day that I haven't seen a video recommended to me by you in a long time and here you are. As an artist, I get it. You can do what you love for a living but it's still a job and you will eventually get burn out from the repetition if you end up doing the same thing over and over, it's stifling. You need some novelty, something that feels like a natural progression and I think that is where your channel is at. I think this is going to be fantastic! We will get more of a vlog style that shows a day in the life behind your old series. I would love to see some day to day stuff where you are just taking care of your garden and chickens etc, maybe some tips on how you grow your veggies. (I have more of a black thumb than green lol, I'll take all the help I can get! haha). This is opening up your options for creating content on your own terms without putting yourself in a box again hopefully. I know a lot of youtubers will just create a new channel for separate types of content and urge viewers to go sub there too, sometimes it works, sometimes It doesn't. Sorry for the long, disjointed message, I am excited to see what you're going to do, I'm wishing you and your family the best!
watching this was so wild! I started watching when it was brothers green on youtube, i still have the first sourdough pdf! but it was just ahead of me then, the quick and easy stuff was where i was at, so i stopped watching when it got more technical, but now, ive been watching pretty consistently since the brooklyn studio, my own life lead me to wanting to feed myself, with gardening and then covid shutdown (no work) sent me back to my parents farm, where i have a garden now too. my struggle is i went back to uni later, so at 30, I'm looking at the latter part of my course thinking i want to explore food, live healthier and eat good stuff that you just cant buy. You've put huge stamp on my life Mike and I've loved watching it all evolve and adapting your ideas for myself, all the way over here in Australia!!
Wow. Been around for a very (very) long time…you changed the way I cook and operate in my kitchen. My hubby learned to make bread from your Sour Dough U. Love these transition videos that you post. So very real. Thanks for sharing the journey! ❤
As someone who's been making various content for 13 years now on UA-cam just starting to try and build a cooking channel, it's hard to not feel like I missed the boat and it's a losing battle so I can defs relate to the imposter syndrome stuff people talk about. I try to remember now it's not my job to be the best youtuber, it's just my job to be me ✌️
First video I ever watched of yours was the "15 Mistakes Most Beginner Cooks Make (part 1)" from 2017, and that was the first time I was following a framework instead of a recipe. By the end of it, I remember feeling like I was genuinely cooking on my own instead of following specific instructions exactly. That continued with Conquer the Kitchen, sourdough recipes, and many more videos of yours. And now that passion has grown, and I am a professional cook just turned professional bread baker. So I owe a huge debt of thanks to you, especially early on in my cooking journey. Looking forward to what comes next!
came here to the comment section to post almost exactly this, i was already a restaurant manager back then, making simple dishes over and over again, but had a problem thinking outside the box when it came to my at home meals. after seeing the channel, alongside a few others it reignited my passion for being in the kitchen and propelled me to make better career decisions to work in restaurants with more creative freedom and a better work-life balanced hours of operation, and doing a much more well rounded job of preparing my meals at home. so crazy that we started with the exact same video, i was just about to scroll through all of the videos on this channel to find the year it was posted, but you ended up saving me some time, thanks, and congrats on your success
I found your channel just in the last couple of months. Pro Home Cooks resonated with me 'cause that's what I aspire to be. I also recently retired from graphic design and have been looking for inspiration in how to combine design and cooking. So thanks for the pep talk on keeping your passion for life growing and always changing. I still plan to watch lots of your previous videos. I'm making your 15 minute pasta sauce tonight with my garden tomatoes.
Your content truly changed everything in my life when it comes to cooking. Keep doing your thing - love that you keep all the older content for those who enjoy a bit of nostalgia lol.
Love your sincereness ❤ ! It’s also inspiring how you are following your alignment. It’s the path that I’m on right now and you sharing is almost a confirmation for me to keep going in that direction! Thank you 🙏🏻!
Awesome! Congrats on the new page for the channel! Thanks for the history of you and your channel! My family and I love your content- keep on knocking out the great shows! Love from TEXAS- Matt
Been watching since Brothers Green and the small apartment kitchen, confused during the intial changeover to Pro Home Cooks but loved the studio flat, have found the move to your Long Island home both comfy and personable, and I'm positive that I will be completely entralled with wherever Life By Mike G might go. Never give up your passion, but continue to evolve into whatever life requires of you. Thanks for all of your inspiration, and I'm looking forward to how you choose to share your life's journey.
Congrats Mike; following the natural flow of your path and choosing to blaze it. Makes sense. And, I wonder about all the key people you have around you over this last decade that have helped get you here as well... Love the story about you; and, I assume you've had a community of support along the way. Maybe some acknowledgment for them (your chosen family) and what they've contributed to you and your family up until this point? Takes a village. Way to go man; excited to see your continued growth.
Benn watching your videos 10+ years amazing content got me into cooking and cheap meals at first and trying new recipes and making things work with what i had then now to fermenting and getting alot more creatuve in my cooking process love you guys hope everything keeps progressing love watching your videos.
Started watching a couple years ago because I HATE cooking. I don't know what it is but your channel keeps me inspired to at least try and to try new things. I am so appreciative of you. Its crazy but sometimes I feel like the channels I subscribe to are like friends who are cheering me on and when someone stops altogether, it is crushing. I love seeing people rebrand and do what they love because it creates energy again while keeping up with the people who love and support you. Anyway, thank you, Mike.
@@chrisweldon6076 Mike always had good advice and techniques on how to cook. If you know what you like, then you can make good food. Just learn how it works and how it works for you. I've loved cooking since grade school.
Thank you for sharing this with us 💛 I’ve been watching your videos for the last 5 years as I began my own cooking/homesteading journey. Thank you for being open with us about your experiences and I’m looking forward to seeing where your creativity takes us!
thanks for the explanation! I’m so happy you’re happy! I’ve been watching about five years, for most of the Pro Home Cooks period, and I absolutely love watching because of YOU. What you share is interesting and helpful, your enthusiasm and personality is infectious and encouraging, and I’m truly looking forward to following what you’re up in real life and continuing to learn. Your happiness and enthusiasm will make the channel even more enjoyable for us, so thanks for making this change and bringing us along. Thanks for all your hard work!
I began watching your channel about two weeks ago! 😆 I’m liking what I see, I’m glad you & your brother reconciled, and I’m glad you found your joy! 🥰I’ll be watching…
Thank you Mike for the past, current and future content. I learned a lot from you, you kept me engaged and I used the knowledge in my own cooking at home. Best of luck !!!
Excited for you! I’ve been following you for several years now. I have learned a ton from you. Your journey has been so inspiring. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store.
Ever since I found Brothers Green Eats around 2017, I've watched almost every one of your videos! Been following you since and can honestly say your channel is my favorite cooking channel and my go-to for meal ideas! Keep showcasing your talent and doing what you love! Best of Everything to you always.
Mike, I’ve been around your content since the early days and I gotta say, you helped and inspired me a ton as a home cook. You are a true pioneer of the home cook community! Thank you (and Josh) and everyone else who contributed I am so grateful.
I'm 77 now & I remember finding your channel when it was you & your brother. When you guys split up I was really bummed but kept watching your channel. You have always done a great job keeping the interest in finding new things with cooking, although my brother & I always liked cooking because my Mom & Grandma were excellent cooks and we like eating really tasty food. Life is always a moving target and things will forever change. I hope you stay satisfied in what you do & I know whatever that may lead you it will always be good. Keep it up !
Honestly the name (no offence) never made sense to me...whenever I saw it I was expecting a company or a group or something. So tying your brand to your name makes way more sense. Looking forward to what you're gonna do next! 😊
Glad you were able re-steer that cruise ship! I just started watching your content after I got my air-fryer last week. It's your approach to cooking is what makes you very approachable to everyone!
Happy that you were able to identify and work through a shift in your creative & professional work that allows you to keep inspired and happy! I'm feeling that myself in my current work and it's such a shame to do a job that is fun and exciting but it no longer feels fulfilling.
I’ve enjoyed/learned from your channel for several years. I never knew the inception of your journey. WOW. Being a suburban gardener. Vegetarian for 45 yrs. I know I will enjoy and absorb all,your new content. Keep up the good work. 🎉
HI Mike! So happy to see you growing and expanding and truly staying true to your north star. Way to go! I will be still following and learning from you.
Been watching you since you and your brother were cooking in that old apartment on the Brother's Green channel. Still, loved to hear about your journey. I remember some of the old clips you showed. I'm glad you and your brother are close again. As you grow and change, your audience is growing and changing too. I think youll find most of us stick around to see what you do next.
First off, whatever you call it, this old man is in! But more importantly, listening to you talk and tell the story of the journey so far, well, that all just hit me at the right time I guess, It was something I needed to hear. So, thank you.
As a creator, this is really inspiring to see. You have taught me so many kitchen skills and I’m really excited to learn even more little life skills from you!
I'm another person who's been watching you since he Brothers Green days and getting inspired by your recipes. I will continue to watch no matter the branding of your channel/account, and I give kudos for understanding yourself enough to pivot. Wishing you much success.
Ok. I didn’t expect to watch it all the way thru. But.. here we are 😂 I got here mid pro home cooks era and watched almost every video I could find. Since then I’ve opened my own restaurant, and use a LOT of what I learned from you in my day to day cooking there. Thank you 💜
Back in mah day it was Brothers Green
yeah... what ever happened to that other brother anyhow?
That’s when I started watching
@@YOUENJOYLIFE he went all in on the hippie holistic type happy go lucky "life counselor"
@@YOUENJOYLIFE OH THATS YOU HAHA realized the name after i commented thats so funny
@@jzubs Awkward lol
Brothers Green, Pro Home Cooks, MikeG… whatever it is or whatever it changes to - you’re still the cool dude that taught me how to make sourdough bread. You have a special spot in my heart! ☺️
Same!!
What started as two obviously stoned roommates cooking stuff turned into a gardening and using your own produce to make good home meals type channel. I'd call that a success.
Haha pretty much nailed it
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It still is fun to see the old footage, despite the low video quality. It was a different time, but also I don't think this could have existed without it. A natural progression of a young man growing into adulthood.
I am a Mom of 12, 11 adopted out of foster care and they have expectations of 3 meals a day and snacks. I hate to cook. I have no creative ideas at all. Watching your videos and others on UA-cam have helped me so much to get better at something I don't like to do. I have a instapot and airfryer because of you and they get used everyday. It has made my life so much easier and I have actually made some great things and I've found that it really isn't that hard if you have good inspiration. You have provided that and your realness and passion show through your videos. Thank you for sharing your life.
Adopted 11?! What an accomplishment!
Well done to you!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
WOW!! Your the real supermom!!
Whatever you name your channel this 84 year old will continue to watch. Good luck.
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Exactly! me too 👍😊
My 83 year old father has no idea what youtube is lol.
@@LifebyMikeGcan we get a colab with Kevin from @epicgardening ?
damn, wish you many more years to come!
I began watching this channel when it was Brothers Green. When it became pro home cooks it felt it was what I needed at that time.
Now, I am buying my first house with a garden and I love that feeling that this channel will evolve to what I need again. 😊 Keep the great job!
After the Brothers Green breakup I honestly thought I was done watching this channel, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and Pro Home Cooks really delivered. If the audience could survive that, surely we'll survive this. I look forward to watching whatever you put out! Also I would love a collab with someone like Gaz Oakley if you ever get the chance, and of course more Josh content :)
love it and let hime know! he's certainly been on my radar for a collab
@@LifebyMikeG love Gaz Oakley! family trip to Wales???
I’ve been around for years and I’m glad you found your joy again! All the best.
yep i thought it was done for
@@tracyehrenberg6074Gaz is Vegan and pretty committed to that.
You know your gold when you get great comments from the older generation (me included). And your time line is awesome! "Do what you can with what you have" Never be afraid of change, no one stays the same over the course of a lifetime. Good job and great respect to you.
i was like who tf is mikeg😂
Same lol
One of the beastie boys, so this channel will be fire 🔥 😂
😂 same ..
@@Realmoflonah, his name is Mike D and he gets respect
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As a qualified Australian chef, that's worked in too many places to name but including catering for Buckingham palace and Windsor castle. I love watching your content for me to cook stuff at home, which is weird but it works..
You catered for the rulers of the world?
congrats brother, big stuff! I enjoyed our Brothers Green days together and so happy to see all the epic changes you've made and the direction you've taken things in your life.
You two are amazing, wether working together or separately! So glad you've worked to maintain a great relationship!
I remember watching the two of you back in the day when I was getting stupidly blazed and wanted something to watch and chill with. Glad to see you two are still around in one form or another.
I'm looking forward to the new stuff. But please don't delete anything. I still come back to rewatch things
14:05 The wave of nostalgia I got from the clip of you cooking the steak with an iron in a hotel room. Legend.
I am elderly, and we eat plant based for health. In the past I enjoyed many of your videos, observations on ferments, bread, plant foods. Always something to learn and explore. I appreciate cooking that keeps in mind the animals and climate more everyday. Don’t forget to lean into that! Thanks.
I'm 60 years old, and YOU are the one who taught me how to quickly and easily dice a stupid onion with zero effort. I've watched all kinds of other cooks and chefs do it, but your method RULES. I find your shows to be fun, educational, and engaging, and I look forward to your new content. Keep having a great Life!
Which episode is that?
I’m heading to 80 now and I can assure you you will have many evolutions in your life. Cuz life is too long to be content with one passion. You don’t wear the same clothes you wore 20 years ago; you won’t wear the same interests - hopefully. If you’re ready for change and seek it, it’s less hard. Looks to me like you are just diversifying. Nice way to evolve. I’m excited for your upcoming videos.
Such wise advice! I agree with you it IS a nice way to evolve and I’m also excited for the new videos
Pro Home Cooks is one the channels that showed me how to cook healthy food, when I got out of college instead of just boxes of pasta or frozen whatever. Thank you for all that I've learned and I'm excited to see what happens in upcoming content!
To those who watch the video, the fully thing, you are the ones that will be here forever, always part of the community , because we all know if you watch all the videos you appreciate the work he does more.
This world is in so dire need of transparency, honesty and authenticity. It's so obvious. You hit all 3 so eloquently here in this "rant" as you called it, but I think everyone will notice and appreciate this video for what it was. I have been around since BrothersGreen and have enjoyed watching you grow. Looking forward to the new adventure of incorporating your gardening into your channel. Good Luck Mike.
thanks for sticking around !
I found Brother's Green as an exhausted mom trying to find yummy meals my kids would actually eat that wouldn't break the bank. I binged the videos. I can't say I've watched many of your pro home cooks. Even though I am subscribed with all new videos notifications on, I wasn't sure how you got on my UA-cam😂. I think I've watched 3-4 videos as pro home cooks. This video has put all the pieces together. Thank you for explaining it! I'm excited to hear that you're pulling away from pro home cooks and letting your creativity go wild again.
Dude! It's more than just a couple of million of subscribers! 4.5M today! Own it! 💕🌞🌵😷
Started watching when it was Brothers Green Eats, subscribed back then, stayed for Pro Home Cooks, and took cooking more seriously and here we are. You're the reason why I have a set of Tupperware containers, and why I want to pack lunches for work or any long outing (involved with packedlunchpact, but it inspired me).
awesome stuff! thanks for writing in
Big moves, my man. Excited to see what the future holds for you. If you're happy, we're happy.
Crazy it's already been 5 years since pro home cooks started. It's been an absolute joy to watch the channel evolve and grow.
Hi I’m 73 years old , and I’ve been watching your videos . I’ve learned a lot from you ! Congratulations to you , Lifebymikeg ! I will continue to watch your videos ! Best of luck always !
Dude, your air fryer videos have transformed my eating habits.
You underlined, and reaffirmed my belief that cooking can be SO flexible, and I've since been eating SO MUCH healthier with just a few tweaks thanks to you. Lifebymikeg all the way good sir!
this is amazing. happy to read this
It took 18 minutes to get to the point. That’s how much I enjoy your videos. The vibe you have created really speaks to who you are and what I hope to learn from you going forward. You’re awesome. Keep growing.
Brothers Green was how I was introduced to you, always loved your content.
Ive grown with you from the college, quick meal life style in the “city”. To now being a family with a home and garden now as well. You’ve taught me so much when it comes to cooking! I’ll always be here following along.
0:57 I have been watching you for last 7 years when your brother was there with you.. Will keep watching too.. Go Mike!
I started watching in the Brothers Green era while I was in my college dormitory. I don't believe I have ever cooked anything that you or your brother featured. The channel has inspired me culinarily but the cooking alone was not what kept me coming back. In other words, I'm here for you, your aesthetic, your style, your passion, etc. I was disappointed when you went solo but you kept delivering! I am glad that you've chosen to re-plant yourself in a way that will nourish you with newfound motivation and creativity
Started with a 15 minutes cooking videos, then decided to rewatch all old videos, felt the brothers green vibe, then watched you first talking video about becoming pro home cooks, now it's life by Mike g and I love it, honestly I love watching you grow and change and openly talking about it. You made me make kombucha, own bread, learn fermentation, making stocks, butchering, making burgers and pastas and so much more, and most of the stuff I did first time watching your videos. Love from Kharkiv, Ukriane by Valerii
I am sick of youtubers sharing their sob stories. But you had me hooked from the start. I have been following PHC for a couple of years. Thanks for sharing. That was so inspiring. Looking forward to a new season with Lifebymikeg!
I would absolutly love seeing more in depth garden videos with these new changes!
Like, what vegetables you should plant when and general gardening tips.
Sounds like another channel! Maybe Mike could partner with someone on that?
Best of luck with the new changes. I only recently discovered your videos, but I will continue to follow you. I appreciate the sensible, realistic, supportive approach that strives for delicious food for healthy eaters and a healthy planet while pushing me, an average home cook, to expand my skills and repertoire. Thank you so much. 😊
I started watching Brothers Green at the recommendation from my son. You have inspired him to be the meal provider and creator for his growing family (2 children 1 and 3 y/o). I am glad you are adapting your channel to what works for you. We all evolve and become better. Congratulations on your new channel!
That’s such a nice message! 😊
I was in a band once and it stopped being fun. That's when I had to get out. I had such a sense of relief. I've left other bands but none of them ever got me as down as this one. You are so smart to follow your passion. I discovered you as Pro Home Cooks. I look forward to your expanded content, especially gardening and composting (on a postage stamp.) I'm an apt dweller for life. Congrats on the change!
Hey Mike, one piece of unsolicited advice: Consider using capital letters at the start of each 'word' in the new name - LifeByMikeG or Life By Mike G or Life by Mike G. The use of only the one capital and smooshed together words looks very amateur.
Been here since the Brothers Green days and I hope this rebranding give you all that you need to find contentment!
Couldn't agree more. In the UK we have a restaurant chain called Wagamama's and they don't use capital letters ever. Anywhere. I absolutely hate having to go onto their website because of it.
Been here since Brothers Green. Mike, I appreciate how honest you are with yourself. Thanks for letting us watch you grow through life.
Brothers green to pro home cooks to lifebymikeg 🤯
I think we'll have couple more name changes in future. Like, oh, I have an idea, let's change things. 😁
There were too many cooks in the kitchen and this time there was too much kitchen in the cook
Crazy to think I’ve been here long enough for a second rebranding.
Yes, I also remember the brothers green!
@@DmitryPolovka cap bruh
I found you this year during my first few months of marriage and it helped me become more confident in the kitchen! I am excited for you new brand. I always loved how you incorporated being a dad and gardening! Can't wait for this new chapter.
Dude I've seen bits and pieces of this but the full timeline is such a cool story. Congrats to the years past and many more to come!!
I don't usually comment on videos but I just wanted to let you know. Pro home cook really helped me with my beginning cooking skills when I started years ago. The thing I loved about you, over other cooking channels, was how you taught about improvising and substituting rather than following exact recipes. And learning from mistakes. Like the fact that you would leave those in videos and talk about what you did wrong and how you fixed. It really inspired me and showed me that it wasn't uncommon to mess up a dish. Now I'm constantly challenging myself to new ways of cooking.
Here from the beginning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This felt so sincere and really thought out, i was so invested in every word. funny, i don't cook or garden but i love this channel! Keep growing Mike, we love it!
Glad you found your joy, Mike! Thank you for sharing your heart with your audience. Loving the cooking and lifestyle videos and the evolution of your channel. Keep up the great work. Your content is tops. Cheers!
Hey Mike! The first thing I noticed after I saw a new upload was, why isn't it from PRO HOME COOKS coz you've literally made it a household name. But, it also means LifebyMikeG will turn into a household name too :) What the viewers, or I love about you is your smartness and creativity and we'd love to see it in any form :) All the very best for the journey ahead and ready to experience all changes with you :) Lots of love & positive vibes ✨
thanks for the support!
God, I couldn't say it any better than that, so I won't! Except ditto! Great comment @Child_Prodigyyy, and good luck Mike, am always a watcher! (dyslexia, I can sure relate to that, I see words that aren't even there!)
Hey, this is from India, loved your rant . As long as ur doing it I love it.
I took a plunge in fermentation due to you🎉
He’s a nice man.
ProHomeCooks helped give me the confidence and organization to begin to pickle and ferment, and to generally look for a way to make the things I needed to start eating. You never gave us a recipe for gluten-free, sprouted sourdough bread, but having made a bunch of pickles, salad dressings and pre-cooked meals and ingredients through your channels guidance, I knew enough to branch out and search for someone to show me how to make the "bread" that my body currently needs to be eating. (And believe me, it's "bread". Think Pacha Bread.) But the flatbread and pancakes i can make from this superfood batter are simpler than the loaves and make it worth it for me so I can make a flatbread sandwich that's 100% superfood--no problems.
You showed us we can powerfully rule our own kitchens and diets beautifully--and without a lot of brouhaha or creepy "influencer" vibe.
Thanks so much man. I'm still subscribed. Wondering what you’ll do next. Glad you're on your way back to happiness in your work.
Started watching you because you’re and your brothers funny stoner recipes were something I’d see myself making at 1am high af, as well as the change to pro home cooks around the time I went off to university, I matured, now as a fully grown man myself you’re going your own way and rebranding again. People can’t expect everything to stay the same, I’ve changed since I first discovered you like 7+ years ago, you’re brother moved onto his guru channel, and you carried on with the food oriented side of things. Yet the last maybe 4 years, moving from a studio back to a home, and foraging and growing your own stuff. Whatever works best! I’ll still be here recipe testing and watching along with you, keep it up Mike.
This message resonates to my core! I'm 60, trying to find clarity on my 'passion' to start and youtube channel to build my coaching business, but I'm losing inspiration to the pressure to make it profitable. I found your channel last year and was drawn to your authenticity and creativity. I'm thrilled you are taking this step of finding and protecting your joy!! I'm thrilled for your family and the overflow it will have for them!! Thank you for inspiring us to keep coming back to what truly matters!!
Been around since brothers green. Learned so much from you on pro home cooks. Excited to hear you found your joy!
Mike, I appreciate the history behind this and your content! I've just discovered you a few days ago. Awesome stuff!
I've been working in various culinary fields for 20+ years now and am 10 years away from retirement. Covid really helped me get back to my passions in cooking and not just managing behind a kitchen office desk. Thanks for the inspiration! It looks like you really enjoy what you do and think too many of us sacrifice our passions for the almighty dollar or security. I'm going to carefully start a channel of my own in the next decade to roll into retirement. Cheers!
Man. Pro Home Cooks was a strong name and brand, I feel like this could have been a 2nd channel idea or something rather than this huge change-up to the core audience of this channel (again).
I understand that your IG is already by this name, and I hope this change is a positive one for you and for the content.
Dig your content, always have and probably always will.
I agree
totally valid point and you're not the first person to tell me this. In my case it wasn't worth keeping up the brand of Pro Home cooks since it wasn't serving me anymore. Im not the type of person to keep two channels going. I would rather put all my passion and inspiration into one brand ad channel that is aligned with where i'm currently at. Thanks for writing in.
@@LifebyMikeG I can definitely respect that. I genuinely do wish the best for this new direction for the channel and plan to keep watching, myself. Thanks for the reply!
@@cawrhy thanks!
I think you have already learned a lot in being a "pro hone cook" that yoh want to explore different avenues. Besides, you're a dad now and you've grown in so many ways that being only a pro home cook is definitely limiting now. You are a lot more than just a pro home cook.
Super inspiring! Reminds me a lot of my own journey with my channel. I built a huge e-commerce business, walked away from it, back with a smaller team and trying to be inspired.
Honest, sensible, inspirational- it seems regardless of what your channel is named, today’s “content” is on brand. Bravo, Mike. Cheers to continued joy, honesty, & creativity. ❤
I've been loving the new content - gardent stuff, raising chickens, kombucha, how to cook for adults & kids at the same time, etc. You'll continue to be a success because you do what you love. Keep it up Mike! Can't wait to see how your channel grows.
Im happy and proud of you for showing up for yourself, family and art ❤ It can be mentally chaotic being a creative stuck in a box, I am thankful for your content. It sure reflects the amazing man you are 😊
I'm so happy for you! I started subscribing about 8 years ago, and it has been great following your journey. I'm really looking forward to your upcoming content.
Onwards and upwards Mike! I was just thinking the other day that I haven't seen a video recommended to me by you in a long time and here you are. As an artist, I get it. You can do what you love for a living but it's still a job and you will eventually get burn out from the repetition if you end up doing the same thing over and over, it's stifling.
You need some novelty, something that feels like a natural progression and I think that is where your channel is at. I think this is going to be fantastic! We will get more of a vlog style that shows a day in the life behind your old series. I would love to see some day to day stuff where you are just taking care of your garden and chickens etc, maybe some tips on how you grow your veggies. (I have more of a black thumb than green lol, I'll take all the help I can get! haha). This is opening up your options for creating content on your own terms without putting yourself in a box again hopefully. I know a lot of youtubers will just create a new channel for separate types of content and urge viewers to go sub there too, sometimes it works, sometimes It doesn't.
Sorry for the long, disjointed message, I am excited to see what you're going to do, I'm wishing you and your family the best!
watching this was so wild! I started watching when it was brothers green on youtube, i still have the first sourdough pdf! but it was just ahead of me then, the quick and easy stuff was where i was at, so i stopped watching when it got more technical, but now, ive been watching pretty consistently since the brooklyn studio, my own life lead me to wanting to feed myself, with gardening and then covid shutdown (no work) sent me back to my parents farm, where i have a garden now too. my struggle is i went back to uni later, so at 30, I'm looking at the latter part of my course thinking i want to explore food, live healthier and eat good stuff that you just cant buy. You've put huge stamp on my life Mike and I've loved watching it all evolve and adapting your ideas for myself, all the way over here in Australia!!
Wow. Been around for a very (very) long time…you changed the way I cook and operate in my kitchen. My hubby learned to make bread from your Sour Dough U. Love these transition videos that you post. So very real. Thanks for sharing the journey! ❤
As someone who's been making various content for 13 years now on UA-cam just starting to try and build a cooking channel, it's hard to not feel like I missed the boat and it's a losing battle so I can defs relate to the imposter syndrome stuff people talk about. I try to remember now it's not my job to be the best youtuber, it's just my job to be me ✌️
First video I ever watched of yours was the "15 Mistakes Most Beginner Cooks Make (part 1)" from 2017, and that was the first time I was following a framework instead of a recipe. By the end of it, I remember feeling like I was genuinely cooking on my own instead of following specific instructions exactly. That continued with Conquer the Kitchen, sourdough recipes, and many more videos of yours. And now that passion has grown, and I am a professional cook just turned professional bread baker. So I owe a huge debt of thanks to you, especially early on in my cooking journey. Looking forward to what comes next!
wow amazing journey! thanks for writing in
came here to the comment section to post almost exactly this, i was already a restaurant manager back then, making simple dishes over and over again, but had a problem thinking outside the box when it came to my at home meals. after seeing the channel, alongside a few others it reignited my passion for being in the kitchen and propelled me to make better career decisions to work in restaurants with more creative freedom and a better work-life balanced hours of operation, and doing a much more well rounded job of preparing my meals at home.
so crazy that we started with the exact same video, i was just about to scroll through all of the videos on this channel to find the year it was posted, but you ended up saving me some time, thanks, and congrats on your success
@@vexyzdlurkinglegend That's awesome, same video too! Congrats on the journey
I found your channel just in the last couple of months. Pro Home Cooks resonated with me 'cause that's what I aspire to be. I also recently retired from graphic design and have been looking for inspiration in how to combine design and cooking. So thanks for the pep talk on keeping your passion for life growing and always changing. I still plan to watch lots of your previous videos. I'm making your 15 minute pasta sauce tonight with my garden tomatoes.
Your content truly changed everything in my life when it comes to cooking. Keep doing your thing - love that you keep all the older content for those who enjoy a bit of nostalgia lol.
Love your sincereness ❤ ! It’s also inspiring how you are following your alignment. It’s the path that I’m on right now and you sharing is almost a confirmation for me to keep going in that direction! Thank you 🙏🏻!
Awesome! Congrats on the new page for the channel! Thanks for the history of you and your channel! My family and I love your content- keep on knocking out the great shows!
Love from TEXAS- Matt
Been watching since Brothers Green and the small apartment kitchen, confused during the intial changeover to Pro Home Cooks but loved the studio flat, have found the move to your Long Island home both comfy and personable, and I'm positive that I will be completely entralled with wherever Life By Mike G might go. Never give up your passion, but continue to evolve into whatever life requires of you. Thanks for all of your inspiration, and I'm looking forward to how you choose to share your life's journey.
Why is it Lifebymikeg and not Life By Mike G? Is there a UA-cam algorithm reason?
great question
Probably because he wanted it to be the same as instagram
better q is why not lifebymikeg?
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I read it as Lifeby Mikeg ... Odd formatting
Congrats Mike; following the natural flow of your path and choosing to blaze it. Makes sense. And, I wonder about all the key people you have around you over this last decade that have helped get you here as well... Love the story about you; and, I assume you've had a community of support along the way. Maybe some acknowledgment for them (your chosen family) and what they've contributed to you and your family up until this point? Takes a village. Way to go man; excited to see your continued growth.
I am one of the viewers that discovered your channel via MTV. Been subscribed ever since, that will not change.
there you go! at least there was one of you haha
@@LifebyMikeG Make it two!
Benn watching your videos 10+ years amazing content got me into cooking and cheap meals at first and trying new recipes and making things work with what i had then now to fermenting and getting alot more creatuve in my cooking process love you guys hope everything keeps progressing love watching your videos.
The name does not make the channel rather the man behind the camera is the reason i will continue to watch.😊
Started watching a couple years ago because I HATE cooking. I don't know what it is but your channel keeps me inspired to at least try and to try new things. I am so appreciative of you. Its crazy but sometimes I feel like the channels I subscribe to are like friends who are cheering me on and when someone stops altogether, it is crushing. I love seeing people rebrand and do what they love because it creates energy again while keeping up with the people who love and support you. Anyway, thank you, Mike.
Since the Brothers Green days, still love it
I actually remember that too! I think I joined late in those days because I remember the announcement happening in the first year I found him 😅
@@chrisweldon6076 Mike always had good advice and techniques on how to cook. If you know what you like, then you can make good food. Just learn how it works and how it works for you. I've loved cooking since grade school.
amazing!
Thank you for sharing this with us 💛 I’ve been watching your videos for the last 5 years as I began my own cooking/homesteading journey. Thank you for being open with us about your experiences and I’m looking forward to seeing where your creativity takes us!
I'm here for this.
Hey, I know you! Eric Gardening right? Lol
thanks for the explanation! I’m so happy you’re happy! I’ve been watching about five years, for most of the Pro Home Cooks period, and I absolutely love watching because of YOU. What you share is interesting and helpful, your enthusiasm and personality is infectious and encouraging, and I’m truly looking forward to following what you’re up in real life and continuing to learn. Your happiness and enthusiasm will make the channel even more enjoyable for us, so thanks for making this change and bringing us along. Thanks for all your hard work!
Brothers green to pro home cooks to lifebymikeg Keep it going Mike!
I began watching your channel about two weeks ago! 😆 I’m liking what I see, I’m glad you & your brother reconciled, and I’m glad you found your joy! 🥰I’ll be watching…
Wishing you the best in this new endeavor !
Qu'est-ce que tu fais là toi mdrr
Thank you Mike for the past, current and future content. I learned a lot from you, you kept me engaged and I used the knowledge in my own cooking at home. Best of luck !!!
Wish You all the Best! Love your content ❤❤❤❤
Excited for you! I’ve been following you for several years now. I have learned a ton from you. Your journey has been so inspiring. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store.
Gotta add the song “Dupe - CTM” to your playlist bro 😅
Ever since I found Brothers Green Eats around 2017, I've watched almost every one of your videos! Been following you since and can honestly say your channel is my favorite cooking channel and my go-to for meal ideas! Keep showcasing your talent and doing what you love! Best of Everything to you always.
maybe make the username Life By Mike G and not Lifebymikeg, i feel like it's really ugly
Yeah it looks weird...
Mike, I’ve been around your content since the early days and I gotta say, you helped and inspired me a ton as a home cook. You are a true pioneer of the home cook community! Thank you (and Josh) and everyone else who contributed I am so grateful.
Loving this change
Love the new logo and name! Can't wait For more
I'm 77 now & I remember finding your channel when it was you & your brother. When you guys split up I was really bummed but kept watching your channel. You have always done a great job keeping the interest in finding new things with cooking, although my brother & I always liked cooking because my Mom & Grandma were excellent cooks and we like eating really tasty food. Life is always a moving target and things will forever change. I hope you stay satisfied in what you do & I know whatever that may lead you it will always be good. Keep it up !
Honestly the name (no offence) never made sense to me...whenever I saw it I was expecting a company or a group or something. So tying your brand to your name makes way more sense. Looking forward to what you're gonna do next! 😊
What a fascinating journey you've had over the years!
I always enjoy your excellent videos and learn something new every time.
Keep up the good work!
Glad you were able re-steer that cruise ship! I just started watching your content after I got my air-fryer last week. It's your approach to cooking is what makes you very approachable to everyone!
Happy that you were able to identify and work through a shift in your creative & professional work that allows you to keep inspired and happy! I'm feeling that myself in my current work and it's such a shame to do a job that is fun and exciting but it no longer feels fulfilling.
I’ve enjoyed/learned from your channel for several years. I never knew the inception of your journey. WOW. Being a suburban gardener. Vegetarian for 45 yrs. I know I will enjoy and absorb all,your new content. Keep up the good work. 🎉
Good luck, Mike. Thank you for all your contributions so far, and keep up the great work.
HI Mike! So happy to see you growing and expanding and truly staying true to your north star. Way to go! I will be still following and learning from you.
Been watching you since you and your brother were cooking in that old apartment on the Brother's Green channel. Still, loved to hear about your journey. I remember some of the old clips you showed. I'm glad you and your brother are close again. As you grow and change, your audience is growing and changing too. I think youll find most of us stick around to see what you do next.
First off, whatever you call it, this old man is in! But more importantly, listening to you talk and tell the story of the journey so far, well, that all just hit me at the right time I guess, It was something I needed to hear. So, thank you.
As a creator, this is really inspiring to see. You have taught me so many kitchen skills and I’m really excited to learn even more little life skills from you!
I'm another person who's been watching you since he Brothers Green days and getting inspired by your recipes. I will continue to watch no matter the branding of your channel/account, and I give kudos for understanding yourself enough to pivot. Wishing you much success.
Ok. I didn’t expect to watch it all the way thru. But.. here we are 😂
I got here mid pro home cooks era and watched almost every video I could find.
Since then I’ve opened my own restaurant, and use a LOT of what I learned from you in my day to day cooking there.
Thank you 💜