A 92-year-old TikTok star with over nine million followers has shared a kitchen rule he has followed for nearly a century. Joe Allington, known as Grandad Joe on the platform, rose to fame by cooking British classics from the 1930s and 1940s, including bread pudding and beef dripping chips.
In a recent video, Allington revealed that he never weighs or measures ingredients. 'I’ve been cooking since the 1930s, and I’ve never used scales. Everything I make is measured from the heart,' he explained.
The TikTok star demonstrated his approach while cooking a viral chicken recipe using a Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Steam Airfryer. The appliance features one drawer for steaming and another for air frying, allowing him to prepare chicken and vegetables simultaneously.
Allington also highlighted the airfryer's steam cleaning function, which loosens grease at the push of a button. Despite the modern gadget, he insists his cooking relies on intuition rather than precise measurements.
Grandad Joe, whose videos often feature his daughter Wendy, has been a social media sensation since the Covid-19 lockdown. He credits his decades of experience for his ability to cook without scales, a habit he has maintained for over 80 years.
