Tommy Winkler: The Food type that has eaten his way to millions
“(I) posted another day the next day. One million views. Another day. Two million views,” Tommy recalls, and still sounds easy. His approach was refreshingly uncomplicated: honest, unfiltered and always with a sense of fun. The spectators found comfort, curiosity and a little deputy thrill to watch Tommy hung from high -towering sandwiches to international sweets.
Balancing compensation and discipline
It is easy to assume that a man who spends his days with eating for the camera has to deal with balance, but Tommy quickly scatters this myth. “I prioritize the fitness so much,” he explains. Behind the scenes, he follows what he eats, compensate for the calorie intake with movement and practice the portion control. “It is really balance, portion control and discipline, it day after day, day.”
Madness has a method – even the most decades’ challenges follow of days of moderation and a focus on achieving its protein goals. “You can’t eat, you cannot eat and burn all of these calories. It will catch up with it at some point,” he says.
Snack hacks and culinary pranks
Tommy’s content is not just about food, but about playing. His snack hacks range from really useful (toaster quesadillas, someone?) To shelter. “My top hacks are more like pranks for my audience,” he confesses, grinning over time when he lured the spectators with a grape that was wrapped with an obstruct-up and poured sugar over and frozen. “It was really good. I mean it would be like sugar.”
It is also not over a small “rage”, deliberately bites a fork or eats an orange with the shell to provoke a reaction. “I love the commitment … I can get someone to comment on a video or how you know that people see content to get away.”
British snacks, brutal honesty
During a recent visit to the UK, Tommy put his palate to the test with classic British snacks. Quavers? “I like how light and airy … a small hint of cheese at the end.” However, pig scratches did not win him. “They are terrible. It has like a soft, a little tough piece … two textures that shouldn’t be in a pocket.” But Percy Pigs? “This is a 10 of 10 in the design. It is a tougher, sweet sugar.”
Tommy’s willingness to be open – sometimes brutally – has made him popular for fans worldwide. “British food is not … not good,” he admits before he quickly adds: “I am open -minded. I love London, I love Great Britain. People are great. But the food has never been like an outstanding place for me while I’m here.”
Global taste, home comfort
Despite his international fame, Tommy’s food memories are rooted in home and comfort. After his favorite dish, he does not hesitate: “Pot sticker. I don’t know what it is … the juicy filling and steamed.” Steak is another staple food, especially after a trip to Japan, he demonstrated to melt in Wagyu.
His guilty joys are calming – ice cream and flaming hot chetos over the list. “You can also eat so much of it,” he says of ice cream, the eyes that light up at the thought.
The future: more than just social
What’s next for the food type? Tommy keeps it open. “I love taking things every day … there are endless things that I can do with food.” While his heart stays online, he strives for ways that go beyond the screen – podcasts, television programs and everything that enables him to share his love for eating with a wider audience.
The importance of good food
For Tommy, good food is more than a taste. “Good food means the five senses: luck to hear the food, the smell, what you see, the feeling, the textures and the most important thing.” Every meal is an opportunity to connect, to experience joy and to share it with millions.
As Tommy Winkler proves, sometimes the simplest ideas – such as filming a first bite – can lead to the most delicious adventures. And for the Foodie believer there is always another snack, another hack and another story that is only waiting to be devoured.