Sorry had to reupload as some of you couldn't see the video! Make sure to pre-order my new ebook Plant Kitchen Comforts with 10% off AND if you pre-order before the release on the 1st of December, you will be entered into a giveaway to win a Nutribullet! Good luck!// www.madeleineolivia.co.uk/ebooks/plant-kitchen-comforts ALSO for Black Friday week use code MADELEINE for 47% (!!!) off MyVegan (affiliate link) // tidd.ly/2IN6XVk
so true, I always allow myself to buy a little out of list- around 5-10%. To let myself keep fun of shopping and make some boundaries :) usually this are the sweets that I by ;)
It’s your money...shop away. I spent $165.00 at one store, and I have to go to another tomorrow. I don’t mind spending money on food since it fuels my body.
Hi Madeleine, despite being an avid youtuber watcher for years now I think this is actually the first comment I've ever left on a video. I'm not sure if you'll see this, but on the off chance you do I just wanted to say how much you have helped me over the past year. I bought your e-book and have pre-ordered your new one. I love how accessible your recipes are, I've never yet found someone who makes vegan recipes that aren't super fancy and uses exotic ingredients except for you. I was veggie for years, then dairy free for a year or so, but finding your channel helped me take the plunge into cruelty-free eating because I was able to learn so much from you about how to cook easily and cheaply as a vegan. Also, your disclaimers around disordered eating are an absolute breath of fresh air. I used to stress so much about food because every recipe online is calorie counted and tells you how many portions it is. Hearing someone say, simply, that everyone's appetites are different, eat consciously but eat til you're full, and all that other good stuff you promote, I honestly think it saved me. Especially as a fellow tall girl I used to always feel self conscious about how much I ate, despite never really being overweight. I'd never even considered that hey maybe my body is bigger so I need more fuel. Anyway I've rambled, but I've been wanting to say this for a while now. So thank you for all you do, you help me so much. Peace and love
Good for you for telling people you'll block them if they leave negative comments. Its so refreshing to see people taking a stand on youtube about negative comments. Its just not on saying rude and personal comments that harm people. I'm just loving your attitude Madeline, you go girl and Alex too of course, he's such a sweetheart and a funny guy. xx
Also we all have the right to choose how and where we spend our money. I'm so happy you mentioned the joy of shopping small. I have to do most of my shopping in supermarkets as I don't have the budget to shop all local but I allow myself some leeway to buy from small businesses because of how it makes me feel. I've had a bit of a hiatus from youtube, so happy to be back watching you again xxx
Frankly, it isn't cheap, buying food. After the pandemic, lots of foods became more expensive due to transportation. It's hard for me, a single person to not spend around $100 for a few bags of groceries. So I can't judge the two of you for what you spent. :D
Buying as a single person can actually be more expensive than buying for a couple or a family, because you don’t go through stuff quick enough to justify buying the bigger value pack and end up paying more for the same amount, so shopping for one or two people is about the same cost from my experience
Brexit will make it cheaper, because the EU slaps high food tariffs on non-EU food imports to protect EU farmers at the expense of impoverished countries around the world.
Actually coming from a different country and going back home 2x a year I can tell you that food in England is cheap!! I'm always so shocked how expensive food is in my country.People in Austria earn 3x as much as people in Slovakia and yet it's cheaper to shop there.but it is what it is. The only thing I find is that buying vegan food is very expensive (I'm not talking about fruit and veg.)and I feel that people with allergies or different dietary preferences have to pay more.
Honestly it doesn't seem that expensive for all that great food! A really enjoyable vid Madeleine, loved seeing the views in the shops and in the street, such a beautiful atmosphere! And the banter between you guys is always a joy xx
I think for me mostly the “kid in a candy shop” attitude comes from my early vegan days, when not so much vegan stuff was around so finding a new vegan cheese or biscuit or treat was super exciting so when I saw one (which was mostly in organic shops) I just went nuts! :)
Thank you for supporting small local businesses. It’s absolutely no ones business how many cookies you buy! We are thankful for the service you provide us.
Loved seeing how you're supporting small businesses in Cornwall. Also loved seeing you walking around Falmouth. I miss it and can't wait to be back there permanently!
It's great to see the support for local business. No need to justify your spend. If you have the means then it's up to you entirely. The things you got look gorgeous x
Yes, yes, yes for setting boundaries!ive only recently learned the power of this, and I still struggle but it's been so good. Well done for stating you will block those who are mean, I think it's important for people to realise that sometimes this has to be done to protect one's mental health. I'd love to see a video on how you set boundaries/how they help you as I feel I'm only now learning about this myself. Big love x
Totally agree with you blocking people spreading nastiness. It upsets/angers me as a viewer so it must be even worse as a creator. None of us need those people in our lives! Really enjoyed this video and how excited you both are by good food 😊 Some things I already buy but lots of things that were new to me that I will look out for!
Thank you for your words at the start, I work in Infinity Foods and its soo important to continue supporting your little local businesses and more appreciated than you know
Hi Maddie, just wanted to say thank you for posting so many of your recipes online. I’ve been in a bit of a slump recently with cooking/ eating quick and mainly unhealthy food. Made your Dahl the other day and it was so delicious. Can’t wait to try more.
This made me go to the local farm shop this afternoon instead of the huge sainsburys where I normally shop! For anyone in London, highly recommend Ben's - one in Chelsea and another in Westbourne Park! Great produce and friendly staff
I can’t imagine why someone would even comment on how much you spent. Like honestly that’s just absurd and a waste of energy. You and Alex are doing an excellent job. Really enjoy your content. Thanks so much for all your hard work.
I agree. However, I've read posts and blogs in the past where the author would tell people to only shop organic and/or in zero waste shop regardless of their means so I understand why people react with anger. I feel sorry for Maddie though, because she is not part of that clique and doesn't deserve the backlash.
I love that you're keeping it real in your videos. It's hard to always avoid plastic. So it's nice to see low waste living TH-camrs not being ashamed of showing it when they buy things in plastic or unhealthy food. Life (or is it live? Ah, the struggles of writing in foreign language sometimes get real) isn't about being perfect, but about doing your best and having joy. ☺️💚 Have a great day, I'll snack a little bit more of my chocolate now 😁
Hello from Australia Madeleine, I'm one of your silent viewers but wanted to say how much I love this video, it's real and I really appreciated you saying that if someone says anything mean you will block them. I often read comments on other channels as well as yours and I can't believe how some comments remain on, especially when they are being horrible, good on you for saying you will block them. I live in Australia so our prices of food is very high at the moment and always going up. Take care and say hello to Alex, his so funny and makes me laugh
I loved how you talked over the different options. It’s so important to see sustainability as a spectrum. I’d certainly rather buy non organic local farm produce to organic big label producers, but I’ve lived all over and availability has always waivered for either.
Love this video! Always a fan of your budget videos and it great to see a shop where because you have the means you spend you £ intentionally and with purpose with who you support. This is usually how I try to shop, weekly riverford box, refill store and the local small businesses, due to the pandemic and lockdowns ive had to close my business, I'm just making ends meet if the lockdown is extended I fear we may be at the food bank. I've been feeling awful for not supporting other people in the way i would like but you reminded me that sometimes you just don't have the means to do so and that's ok. You're videos always calm me and help me see that doing you lr best at the time is OK. Thank you xx
Oh wow please do not beat yourself up at all for not being able to support local business if you have been through everything you have been through! The onus is not on us to change the food systems. Yes we can do our bit, but honestly those with money are usually the ones who are causing the most harm. If you’re struggling the last thing you need to be thinking about is your food footprint or reducing waste etc. Your priority is taking care of you! This is not your responsibility. We can only do so much, and it’s not on your shoulders. Sending a huge huge huge hug xxx
I don’t want to step on any toes but it’s naff all to do with anyone else what you do or do not spend. You’re grown ups, you work hard and you’re supporting local. I wish there were more shops like that in Nottinghamshire. I’d love to buy in bulk, locally and I might sound daft but buying food in plastic hurts my heart. I can’t stand it. My brother and his family live in Cornwall. I can’t wait to go and visit them.... I’ll make sure I go in the shops you mentioned. Completely off the “shopping” topic, I’ve been struggling with my mental health and your videos lift me up.... so, I’m re-watching your videos from the beginning. I’m up to your move to Brighton and you’d cooked LM rosemary sausages, roasted potatoes and veg! You look completely different with short hair and a fringe. 😘 Thank You for being a distraction, I’ve not self harmed today.xxx
Organic farming is a debatable topic. I do agree with you that is more environmentally friendly in the pesticide, herbicide area but they do still use them, it's not like they ditch it all together and only use manure, compost and so on. You definitely need to check UK's guidelines to organic farming as the amounts of pesticides are different in every country, but it definitely doesn't mean they are ditching it all together. Also they usefar more land than conventional farming in order to make comparable amounts since the land isn't as productive. And there is loads of more aspects to it, I am actually studying agronomy so I know a few bits about it. I am not suggesting you should stop buying organic, definitely not, just be mindful and know it's not all that great and sometimes paying such a higher price just isn't worth it.
I think supporting local/ethical/vegan/organic businesses is a great reason to be generous with our money, if anything spending more honestly is best, putting money into our communities! I need to find local shops around me, though surely they couldn't be more beautiful than the lovely shops of Cornwall!! Thank you for showing us, and I hope to see them one day soon...
another really important thing to remember is that, whether you shop in premium, low waste stores or Lidl, your shop fluctuates! Some weeks I'll spend more because everything needs replenishing at the same time, and other weeks I will just get the veg that I need for my meals and I won't need anything else. Such a great video and so important to shop local where you can! x
Looooong time viewer here, and I just love the dynamic that you two have. Alex's humour just tickles me and the videos are such high quality. I'm so glad you're back, and too true about blocking the haters! Can't please everyone all the time. Big love xx
I visited Berlin some years ago and it has several organic supermarkets and I got so excited! My partner just let me browse them forever while he patiently followed me around. I felt the need to "take the lot" as well
I think it sounds quite expensive, by my swedish measures. But sometimes that’s what you need to pay for good quality, locally sourced food! Quality and sustainability costs what it need to cost, to get people a reasonable and livable salary 👍
I love your budget videos but equally loved this video. We were supporting a local grocer at the start of lockdown (one man and his van) but he unfortunately couldn’t continue due to losing too much money. We actually found it a really affordable option and supplemented our supermarket purchases. We just haven’t been able to find a replacement for him locally so I do feel bad buying all my veg at the super market. This has inspired me to search again!
I looove a good ol' grocery haul ! I totally agree with you, I love the atmosphere and comfort you get from local shops and farmer's market. I go more and more to my local organic coop and it's so cosy and human there, plus all the products are ethical and sustainable so that makes it way easier for me to shop. It also makes me feel calmer, which is a huge benefit these days 😊 Thank you for sharing your little adventure, I love budget hauls but I also love sometimes to have a little fanzy and buy nice food. Since becoming more minimalist and consuming less objects I find it nice to spend a little bit more on very good quality food :) Thanks for inspiring and spreading your good energy around 😃 P.s : cannot wait to buy your two ebooks (new and old) on the 1st !
Alex 'You'll be instantly blocked!' Love it, no need for negativity, it doesn't help anyone and we're all having a tough time at the moment especially, so we to encourage and not put down.
Loved this reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses. And all the food in this looks amazing! Your videos recently have been so enjoyable and comforting during this second lockdown.
Lovely! This is what financial freedom means to me, being able to buy good vegan food that is local, organic and low waste. x + you two look hella stylish in this video
i loved this video! it's nice to see you supporting local businesses and buying organic and being conscious about where your money goes, rather than how much money goes. i know not everyone can afford this, and it can be hard for some people to find local business in their city/town/country (like me, i live in singapore and 90% is imported and packaged in plastic), but it warms my heart to see others doing their best to support their community and buy sustainably. lots of love from me :)
Maddie we love you! I’ve never ever thought you’ve needed to apologize for anything on your channel! We love you and your content whatever it is-budget shop, local shop, you being you 😉
I hope that one day I’m in a position to support local and sustainable businesses more, but meanwhile I’m a skint student so I’ll enjoy watching you do it instead! x
Same, I'm spending £15-20 a week on food currently and I'm considering cutting back because it's getting too expensive, I wish I could buy organic but it's just not in my means atm
I’m glad I’m not the only one who metaphorically (sometimes literally) skips with joy around “health” food shops, ooh look at that, oooh I’ll have one of those, and those and those! It’s such fun. Big love 🌱
So connected to your comment about joy of shopping. I really dislike shopping but after watching this realised I actually like shopping in small local family shops. Will definitely be making more of an effort to shop small and local 👍
bravo its ur money spend it how u would like ...its awesome u r doing it organic and to support local...id love to b able to do that but we do what we can ...i can say i spend a lot of food for my son(28) n i we r vegan whole food plant based no gluten sugars processed of any sort and we love it he even works out ...ty for sharing
I don't see why people have a problem with what you spend. It's YOUR money and you can spend it on what you want if it's vegan as you are putting a demand there for vegan food! Well done and enjoy it! Xx
My dog does that 😂. He doesn't accept strokes if he's asking for something else, like food, walks. Really makes my family laugh as sometimes he even backs away.
This haul is goals 😍 I LOVE going to health foods shops I’m literally in my element in them. The shopping list goes out the window. The Tony’s Chocolonely you got is DELICIOUS! I hope you loved it. Also the Taifun tofu omg, I love the olive one and the curcuma one. So much joy in shopping locally, it’s so much more fun than supermarkets.
I live in fal and I’m a student and I do a lot of my shopping like in this video and when you choose the right things you can really limit your spending and still enjoy organic and package free food!
Loved this video! My local morrisons do ‘wonky veg’ boxes and for only £3 (yes, £3!!!) we scored : 6 white onions, a massive cabbage, a swede, 4 baking potatoes, 2 courgettes, loads of loose carrots and parsnips, and a few loose new potatoes too - packaged in a big cardboard box with a recyclable plastic film cover. It’s so great seeing more and more options coming together for a wider range of budgets and lifestyles 🧡
Ohhhh I used to live in Penryn and seeing you walk around Falmouth makes me miss it so much! I absolutely love The Natural Store and it's so nice to see you supporting local businesses there. You might have just convinced me to move from Plymouth back to Cornwall . Love your videos Xxx
About the rude comments: people tend to forget that you also have to include staples in your shopping. Also, you're in lockdown, you're going to get food for everyday and a treat to break the monotony. Everybody does it and nobody should make anyone feel bad for doing so. With that said, LOVED the grocery haul. Unfortunately, I am in the Appalachian region and some of these things are not available to me but it is good to know that there are a lot more companies willing to go organic, ethical, and sustainable. Looking forward to more videos supporting local shops.
Thank you so much for being so real and honest with us and for doing your best to support local businesses and the planet! Excited to see what recipes you'll make out of this :)
ALSO locovore (the company that did the tinned black beans) is an environmentally conscious grocery chain based in Glasgow! They also sell a lot of tins cheaply to food banks and are just a generally great company. So great that they have expanded and are selling across the country!
Hope there are no nasty people that you have to block on this video! I really don't get why anyone would do that, especially with you two. I find you so wholesome and adorable and inspiring (thanks to you and your recipes I learnt to finally love oats and porridge, yay!!).
I left a comment on one of your most recent grocery shopping videos about taking us along to the local grocers and farms. I didn’t know this one was here! Yay!!! Love supporting local!! ❤️
Thank you for uploading this one finally, it nice to see how you normally spend. Being able to not use a budget it a luxury, don't feel guilty for being able to do this. I really enjoyed it. Also, watch Bobby Parrish - Flavor City, he has good videos about organic vs non organic and you should definitely research your garlic. So much garlic is bleached!
This was so satisfying to watch, it's making me want to go to my local health shop right away 😅 Also yesss, that basil tofu is incredible - pricey, but amazing, especially in a salad
My husband and I are not vegan. My husband has his normal lunch routine of turkey and rice. Meat is expensive now during covid. We used to be able to buy our groceries for about $80 a week. But now we are spending closer to $150 for all that we need. Everything has raised in price. Good for you for supporting local businesses! My area does not have a lot of small shops or farmers markets. I have to go to 3 different stores to get all that we need. Aldi, Valli Produce(they are the cheapest in the area for produce, and that's all I buy there) and Target(I can get better deals on certain items with their 5% off using Redcard and coupons through an app). I hope everything goes back to normal soon.
How wonderful to find a vid which includes some Organic items.....I consider Organic to be a big step to "Cleaning The Planet Naturally", I do hope to see more. SOON !
I love this video!! It's so important to try support small local business where you can. It can definitely add up, but I know where I am it's actually cheaper a lot of the time to buy fresh produce local. Amazing to see all the cool things you found! Congrats on the eBook as well, so excited for it to be released.
Hi Maddie, I live not far from you in Cornwall. You’ve probably seen recently the press that the CPR Foodbank is getting. It’s a cause very close to me who I volunteer with often and would love for you to bring some attention to it x
yes I'm the same in health food shops!! especially being vegan and gluten free there's always so much choice so feels like christmas!! I could spend all day there too looking at everything too hehe
You shouldn't feel guilty or be shamed for how much you've spent or bought. That's what I keep telling myself too, everything got more expensive, plus we can't go outside whenever we want, of course we'll spend more in one trip. I hope you'll get through this lockdown safely. 🤗
Northern California not in lockdown yet. We're in purple tier eating outside at restaurants, gyms are closed, stores can only have so many people. We have a 10pm-5am curfew. It feels like over here food cost has gone up or the size box (oz) has been smaller. The BOGO free is now BOGO 20%off. So spend more over here too. I too felt good trying to support local businesses because we don't want the to close. Thanks for letting me know what's happening over there. Stay safe.....
Me to I always get carried away shopping in those shops and when I have to pay my husband is like 😳 😂.... I've been shopping locally for so long, and it's great because you get to know the owners and its like creating a great community ❤️
Love natural,Zero waste shops.they have so many amazing things there and I'd like to get everything especially all their biscuit and crisps selection!!
Excellent video Madeleine and I agree with trying to support local stores. In Dundee where I live there's a store called The Little Green Larder which is a zero waste store so I buy my bamboo toothbrush, reusable dishwashing brush heads from there. They also stock a soap brand which is based in Blairgowrie that makes vegan and plastic free soap( the company might make non vegan soap but the store only stocks the vegan products) so i buy the vegan products from that company. I also refill my jars with the dried foods sold in the Little Green Larder.
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Sorry had to reupload as some of you couldn't see the video! Make sure to pre-order my new ebook Plant Kitchen Comforts with 10% off AND if you pre-order before the release on the 1st of December, you will be entered into a giveaway to win a Nutribullet! Good luck!// www.madeleineolivia.co.uk/ebooks/plant-kitchen-comforts
ALSO for Black Friday week use code MADELEINE for 47% (!!!) off MyVegan (affiliate link) // tidd.ly/2IN6XVk
The whole “I always make a list so I never buy what I don’t need” to “ok don’t judge me for going off list” is so relatable 😂😂
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so true, I always allow myself to buy a little out of list- around 5-10%. To let myself keep fun of shopping and make some boundaries :) usually this are the sweets that I by ;)
Good observation about the "joy" of shopping in smaller, local shops. Slow down now and then and enjoy the outing.
It’s your money...shop away. I spent $165.00 at one store, and I have to go to another tomorrow. I don’t mind spending money on food since it fuels my body.
Hi Madeleine, despite being an avid youtuber watcher for years now I think this is actually the first comment I've ever left on a video.
I'm not sure if you'll see this, but on the off chance you do I just wanted to say how much you have helped me over the past year. I bought your e-book and have pre-ordered your new one. I love how accessible your recipes are, I've never yet found someone who makes vegan recipes that aren't super fancy and uses exotic ingredients except for you. I was veggie for years, then dairy free for a year or so, but finding your channel helped me take the plunge into cruelty-free eating because I was able to learn so much from you about how to cook easily and cheaply as a vegan.
Also, your disclaimers around disordered eating are an absolute breath of fresh air. I used to stress so much about food because every recipe online is calorie counted and tells you how many portions it is. Hearing someone say, simply, that everyone's appetites are different, eat consciously but eat til you're full, and all that other good stuff you promote, I honestly think it saved me. Especially as a fellow tall girl I used to always feel self conscious about how much I ate, despite never really being overweight. I'd never even considered that hey maybe my body is bigger so I need more fuel. Anyway I've rambled, but I've been wanting to say this for a while now. So thank you for all you do, you help me so much. Peace and love
Good for you for telling people you'll block them if they leave negative comments. Its so refreshing to see people taking a stand on youtube about negative comments. Its just not on saying rude and personal comments that harm people. I'm just loving your attitude Madeline, you go girl and Alex too of course, he's such a sweetheart and a funny guy. xx
I agree.
Glad I'm not the only person who goes shopping for brocolli and beans and comes home with giant stash of cookies and chocolate!
Also we all have the right to choose how and where we spend our money. I'm so happy you mentioned the joy of shopping small. I have to do most of my shopping in supermarkets as I don't have the budget to shop all local but I allow myself some leeway to buy from small businesses because of how it makes me feel. I've had a bit of a hiatus from youtube, so happy to be back watching you again xxx
Frankly, it isn't cheap, buying food. After the pandemic, lots of foods became more expensive due to transportation. It's hard for me, a single person to not spend around $100 for a few bags of groceries. So I can't judge the two of you for what you spent. :D
Buying as a single person can actually be more expensive than buying for a couple or a family, because you don’t go through stuff quick enough to justify buying the bigger value pack and end up paying more for the same amount, so shopping for one or two people is about the same cost from my experience
brexit won't make it cheaper, either :-/
greetings from austria
Brexit will make it cheaper, because the EU slaps high food tariffs on non-EU food imports to protect EU farmers at the expense of impoverished countries around the world.
Actually coming from a different country and going back home 2x a year I can tell you that food in England is cheap!! I'm always so shocked how expensive food is in my country.People in Austria earn 3x as much as people in Slovakia and yet it's cheaper to shop there.but it is what it is.
The only thing I find is that buying vegan food is very expensive (I'm not talking about fruit and veg.)and I feel that people with allergies or different dietary preferences have to pay more.
@@annaszemes5587 yes. My sister lives in Poland and food is really expensive there. I'm in Ireland and prices are higher here too.
Tony's chocolonely makes me proud to be Dutch maaaaaaan their stuff is so addicting and the almond seasalt one is 15/10
Every time I had a bit of the almond sea salt bar I was taken aback at just how good it is! I didn’t learn. It was too good.
It's so delicious! All the flavors really:)
Honestly it doesn't seem that expensive for all that great food! A really enjoyable vid Madeleine, loved seeing the views in the shops and in the street, such a beautiful atmosphere! And the banter between you guys is always a joy xx
Yeah true! I was just trying to pre-empt all the mowing comments 😅 Thank you so much xx
I think for me mostly the “kid in a candy shop” attitude comes from my early vegan days, when not so much vegan stuff was around so finding a new vegan cheese or biscuit or treat was super exciting so when I saw one (which was mostly in organic shops) I just went nuts! :)
I actually thought the video ended when Alex said bye lol
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Thank you for supporting small local businesses. It’s absolutely no ones business how many cookies you buy! We are thankful for the service you provide us.
Loved seeing how you're supporting small businesses in Cornwall. Also loved seeing you walking around Falmouth. I miss it and can't wait to be back there permanently!
Falmouth is my fave!!
It's great to see the support for local business.
No need to justify your spend. If you have the means then it's up to you entirely.
The things you got look gorgeous x
You've made SUCH an important point when it comes to supporting local businesses you like! Thank you so much for that
Yes, yes, yes for setting boundaries!ive only recently learned the power of this, and I still struggle but it's been so good. Well done for stating you will block those who are mean, I think it's important for people to realise that sometimes this has to be done to protect one's mental health. I'd love to see a video on how you set boundaries/how they help you as I feel I'm only now learning about this myself. Big love x
Totally agree with you blocking people spreading nastiness. It upsets/angers me as a viewer so it must be even worse as a creator. None of us need those people in our lives!
Really enjoyed this video and how excited you both are by good food 😊 Some things I already buy but lots of things that were new to me that I will look out for!
BYE *blank* that got me 😂😂😂 Alex's editing is just 💯👍👏
I've been coming to your videos a lot recently as they really help to calm my anxiety.
This makes me very happy as someone who is also very anxious! ❤️❤️❤️
Your videos are perfect for anxious peeps thanks Madeleine ❤️❤️❤️🌎🌎🌎 enjoy the weekend
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Thank you for your words at the start, I work in Infinity Foods and its soo important to continue supporting your little local businesses and more appreciated than you know
Hi Maddie, just wanted to say thank you for posting so many of your recipes online. I’ve been in a bit of a slump recently with cooking/ eating quick and mainly unhealthy food. Made your Dahl the other day and it was so delicious. Can’t wait to try more.
This made me go to the local farm shop this afternoon instead of the huge sainsburys where I normally shop! For anyone in London, highly recommend Ben's - one in Chelsea and another in Westbourne Park! Great produce and friendly staff
I can’t imagine why someone would even comment on how much you spent. Like honestly that’s just absurd and a waste of energy. You and Alex are doing an excellent job. Really enjoy your content. Thanks so much for all your hard work.
I agree. However, I've read posts and blogs in the past where the author would tell people to only shop organic and/or in zero waste shop regardless of their means so I understand why people react with anger.
I feel sorry for Maddie though, because she is not part of that clique and doesn't deserve the backlash.
I also feel like a kid in a candy shop in natural/health food stores 🙈 always want to buy everything
I love that you're keeping it real in your videos. It's hard to always avoid plastic. So it's nice to see low waste living TH-camrs not being ashamed of showing it when they buy things in plastic or unhealthy food. Life (or is it live? Ah, the struggles of writing in foreign language sometimes get real) isn't about being perfect, but about doing your best and having joy. ☺️💚 Have a great day, I'll snack a little bit more of my chocolate now 😁
I absolutely love to watch people’s food shops vegan or not 🙂 it’s fab for ideas!
Hello from Australia Madeleine, I'm one of your silent viewers but wanted to say how much I love this video, it's real and I really appreciated you saying that if someone says anything mean you will block them. I often read comments on other channels as well as yours and I can't believe how some comments remain on, especially when they are being horrible, good on you for saying you will block them. I live in Australia so our prices of food is very high at the moment and always going up. Take care and say hello to Alex, his so funny and makes me laugh
We need the bread video!!!!!!!!! It’s looks friggin delishhh. Love you two!
Sooooon! But the recipe is in the new ebook!
I loved how you talked over the different options. It’s so important to see sustainability as a spectrum. I’d certainly rather buy non organic local farm produce to organic big label producers, but I’ve lived all over and availability has always waivered for either.
Love this video! Always a fan of your budget videos and it great to see a shop where because you have the means you spend you £ intentionally and with purpose with who you support. This is usually how I try to shop, weekly riverford box, refill store and the local small businesses, due to the pandemic and lockdowns ive had to close my business, I'm just making ends meet if the lockdown is extended I fear we may be at the food bank. I've been feeling awful for not supporting other people in the way i would like but you reminded me that sometimes you just don't have the means to do so and that's ok. You're videos always calm me and help me see that doing you lr best at the time is OK. Thank you xx
Oh wow please do not beat yourself up at all for not being able to support local business if you have been through everything you have been through! The onus is not on us to change the food systems. Yes we can do our bit, but honestly those with money are usually the ones who are causing the most harm. If you’re struggling the last thing you need to be thinking about is your food footprint or reducing waste etc. Your priority is taking care of you! This is not your responsibility. We can only do so much, and it’s not on your shoulders. Sending a huge huge huge hug xxx
@@MadeleineOlivia 100% agree with those comments.
I don’t want to step on any toes but it’s naff all to do with anyone else what you do or do not spend. You’re grown ups, you work hard and you’re supporting local. I wish there were more shops like that in Nottinghamshire. I’d love to buy in bulk, locally and I might sound daft but buying food in plastic hurts my heart. I can’t stand it. My brother and his family live in Cornwall. I can’t wait to go and visit them.... I’ll make sure I go in the shops you mentioned. Completely off the “shopping” topic, I’ve been struggling with my mental health and your videos lift me up.... so, I’m re-watching your videos from the beginning. I’m up to your move to Brighton and you’d cooked LM rosemary sausages, roasted potatoes and veg! You look completely different with short hair and a fringe. 😘 Thank You for being a distraction, I’ve not self harmed today.xxx
Organic farming is a debatable topic. I do agree with you that is more environmentally friendly in the pesticide, herbicide area but they do still use them, it's not like they ditch it all together and only use manure, compost and so on. You definitely need to check UK's guidelines to organic farming as the amounts of pesticides are different in every country, but it definitely doesn't mean they are ditching it all together. Also they usefar more land than conventional farming in order to make comparable amounts since the land isn't as productive. And there is loads of more aspects to it, I am actually studying agronomy so I know a few bits about it. I am not suggesting you should stop buying organic, definitely not, just be mindful and know it's not all that great and sometimes paying such a higher price just isn't worth it.
I think supporting local/ethical/vegan/organic businesses is a great reason to be generous with our money, if anything spending more honestly is best, putting money into our communities! I need to find local shops around me, though surely they couldn't be more beautiful than the lovely shops of Cornwall!! Thank you for showing us, and I hope to see them one day soon...
another really important thing to remember is that, whether you shop in premium, low waste stores or Lidl, your shop fluctuates! Some weeks I'll spend more because everything needs replenishing at the same time, and other weeks I will just get the veg that I need for my meals and I won't need anything else. Such a great video and so important to shop local where you can! x
Looooong time viewer here, and I just love the dynamic that you two have. Alex's humour just tickles me and the videos are such high quality. I'm so glad you're back, and too true about blocking the haters! Can't please everyone all the time. Big love xx
I visited Berlin some years ago and it has several organic supermarkets and I got so excited! My partner just let me browse them forever while he patiently followed me around. I felt the need to "take the lot" as well
I think it sounds quite expensive, by my swedish measures. But sometimes that’s what you need to pay for good quality, locally sourced food! Quality and sustainability costs what it need to cost, to get people a reasonable and livable salary 👍
We follow quite a few vloggers and the sound is usually pretty poor. Your sound is fantastic. Really clear and easy to hear. Spot on.
Maddie! You are glowing, girl! And everything looks so yummy
I love your budget videos but equally loved this video. We were supporting a local grocer at the start of lockdown (one man and his van) but he unfortunately couldn’t continue due to losing too much money. We actually found it a really affordable option and supplemented our supermarket purchases. We just haven’t been able to find a replacement for him locally so I do feel bad buying all my veg at the super market. This has inspired me to search again!
As soon as Alex shouted bye an advert came on and I genuinely thought he'd edited it to end there!! 😁
I think for £120 for all that is a bargain! Organic too! Amazing 💚 thank u for the video guys 😊
Watching this while eating quesadillas made using your recipe! Have a lovely weekend x
Ooooh yum I want them now 😅 and you!
I looove a good ol' grocery haul ! I totally agree with you, I love the atmosphere and comfort you get from local shops and farmer's market. I go more and more to my local organic coop and it's so cosy and human there, plus all the products are ethical and sustainable so that makes it way easier for me to shop. It also makes me feel calmer, which is a huge benefit these days 😊 Thank you for sharing your little adventure, I love budget hauls but I also love sometimes to have a little fanzy and buy nice food. Since becoming more minimalist and consuming less objects I find it nice to spend a little bit more on very good quality food :)
Thanks for inspiring and spreading your good energy around 😃
P.s : cannot wait to buy your two ebooks (new and old) on the 1st !
Alex 'You'll be instantly blocked!' Love it, no need for negativity, it doesn't help anyone and we're all having a tough time at the moment especially, so we to encourage and not put down.
Who can not like maddy??? She is the sweetest and nicest person in the world
Loved this reminder of the importance of supporting local businesses. And all the food in this looks amazing! Your videos recently have been so enjoyable and comforting during this second lockdown.
Lovely! This is what financial freedom means to me, being able to buy good vegan food that is local, organic and low waste. x
+ you two look hella stylish in this video
i loved this video! it's nice to see you supporting local businesses and buying organic and being conscious about where your money goes, rather than how much money goes. i know not everyone can afford this, and it can be hard for some people to find local business in their city/town/country (like me, i live in singapore and 90% is imported and packaged in plastic), but it warms my heart to see others doing their best to support their community and buy sustainably. lots of love from me :)
Maddie we love you! I’ve never ever thought you’ve needed to apologize for anything on your channel! We love you and your content whatever it is-budget shop, local shop, you being you 😉
I hope that one day I’m in a position to support local and sustainable businesses more, but meanwhile I’m a skint student so I’ll enjoy watching you do it instead! x
You’ll get there! I could never have shopped this way as a student, but I wished I could haha
Same, I'm spending £15-20 a week on food currently and I'm considering cutting back because it's getting too expensive, I wish I could buy organic but it's just not in my means atm
You will get there. I finally can at 44 xx
@@carolinaalmeida3782 I am on a similar tight budget too! it is nice to hear from other people like me
I just love the ‘no shits given’ attitude towards the end!😂
Love you Maddie!! Thank you for being my source of happy content in these terrible times =)
It’s so nice to watch a vegan TH-camr who doesn’t just buy broccoli and rice! Yay for snacks and the odd over priced fun treat haul! 😀
I’m glad I’m not the only one who metaphorically (sometimes literally) skips with joy around “health” food shops, ooh look at that, oooh I’ll have one of those, and those and those! It’s such fun. Big love 🌱
Loved this, I also can totally relate to the joy when shopping at smaller local businesses ☺️
I loved this video!!! Do more of your „normal“ weekly shops! I‘m so jealous of your nice zero waste shop, it looks so amazing! Such nice options 🥰🥰🥰
So connected to your comment about joy of shopping. I really dislike shopping but after watching this realised I actually like shopping in small local family shops.
Will definitely be making more of an effort to shop small and local 👍
bravo its ur money spend it how u would like ...its awesome u r doing it organic and to support local...id love to b able to do that but we do what we can ...i can say i spend a lot of food for my son(28) n i we r vegan whole food plant based no gluten sugars processed of any sort and we love it he even works out ...ty for sharing
That selection of VioLife products omg
I know!!! 🤤🤤
I know, so jealous right now! 😂
I know, right. I have only a fraction available in my area so I'm really jealous.
Alex looks good in his beige sweater!
I don't see why people have a problem with what you spend. It's YOUR money and you can spend it on what you want if it's vegan as you are putting a demand there for vegan food! Well done and enjoy it! Xx
My dog does that 😂. He doesn't accept strokes if he's asking for something else, like food, walks. Really makes my family laugh as sometimes he even backs away.
This haul is goals 😍 I LOVE going to health foods shops I’m literally in my element in them. The shopping list goes out the window. The Tony’s Chocolonely you got is DELICIOUS! I hope you loved it. Also the Taifun tofu omg, I love the olive one and the curcuma one. So much joy in shopping locally, it’s so much more fun than supermarkets.
“I usually don’t buy that many sweets” .... 😬🙄 i do 😂 bring on the biscuits
I live in fal and I’m a student and I do a lot of my shopping like in this video and when you choose the right things you can really limit your spending and still enjoy organic and package free food!
Loved this video! My local morrisons do ‘wonky veg’ boxes and for only £3 (yes, £3!!!) we scored : 6 white onions, a massive cabbage, a swede, 4 baking potatoes, 2 courgettes, loads of loose carrots and parsnips, and a few loose new potatoes too - packaged in a big cardboard box with a recyclable plastic film cover. It’s so great seeing more and more options coming together for a wider range of budgets and lifestyles 🧡
Re-post success!!! Always love your grocery hauls and meal ideas!
Yay! Thanks! ❤️
Ohhhh I used to live in Penryn and seeing you walk around Falmouth makes me miss it so much! I absolutely love The Natural Store and it's so nice to see you supporting local businesses there. You might have just convinced me to move from Plymouth back to Cornwall . Love your videos Xxx
About the rude comments: people tend to forget that you also have to include staples in your shopping. Also, you're in lockdown, you're going to get food for everyday and a treat to break the monotony. Everybody does it and nobody should make anyone feel bad for doing so.
With that said, LOVED the grocery haul. Unfortunately, I am in the Appalachian region and some of these things are not available to me but it is good to know that there are a lot more companies willing to go organic, ethical, and sustainable. Looking forward to more videos supporting local shops.
Thank you so much for being so real and honest with us and for doing your best to support local businesses and the planet! Excited to see what recipes you'll make out of this :)
Interested in the pesto with the 🥦 broccoli stork sounds nice. I usually throw mine in soup. Great video
ALSO locovore (the company that did the tinned black beans) is an environmentally conscious grocery chain based in Glasgow! They also sell a lot of tins cheaply to food banks and are just a generally great company. So great that they have expanded and are selling across the country!
I loved the variety of products in this video. Also, your voice is so easy to listen to. :)
12:15 totally agree with you! 🥰 Having high quality food and making the shop and planning enjoyable is definitely a priority for me too.
Hope there are no nasty people that you have to block on this video! I really don't get why anyone would do that, especially with you two. I find you so wholesome and adorable and inspiring (thanks to you and your recipes I learnt to finally love oats and porridge, yay!!).
I left a comment on one of your most recent grocery shopping videos about taking us along to the local grocers and farms. I didn’t know this one was here! Yay!!! Love supporting local!! ❤️
Thank you for uploading this one finally, it nice to see how you normally spend. Being able to not use a budget it a luxury, don't feel guilty for being able to do this. I really enjoyed it. Also, watch Bobby Parrish - Flavor City, he has good videos about organic vs non organic and you should definitely research your garlic. So much garlic is bleached!
Hi maddie great video. :)
I’ve grown loads of onions leeks potatoes carrots ect this year so binging your videos to give me some inspiration :)
Yay! That’s awesome!
omg im the same sis, love the organic grocery shops!! our Cheltenham wholefoods store closed so i was gutted! it was like paradise for me 🤣
This was so satisfying to watch, it's making me want to go to my local health shop right away 😅 Also yesss, that basil tofu is incredible - pricey, but amazing, especially in a salad
It’s sooooooo 🤤🤤🤤
My husband and I are not vegan. My husband has his normal lunch routine of turkey and rice. Meat is expensive now during covid. We used to be able to buy our groceries for about $80 a week. But now we are spending closer to $150 for all that we need. Everything has raised in price. Good for you for supporting local businesses! My area does not have a lot of small shops or farmers markets. I have to go to 3 different stores to get all that we need. Aldi, Valli Produce(they are the cheapest in the area for produce, and that's all I buy there) and Target(I can get better deals on certain items with their 5% off using Redcard and coupons through an app). I hope everything goes back to normal soon.
How wonderful to find a vid which includes some Organic items.....I consider Organic to be a big step to "Cleaning The Planet Naturally", I do hope to see more. SOON !
Here in Vancouver we have an entire grocery store of just vegan things and nothing brings me more joy than a visit there!
Vegan Supply? 😊
I love this video!! It's so important to try support small local business where you can. It can definitely add up, but I know where I am it's actually cheaper a lot of the time to buy fresh produce local. Amazing to see all the cool things you found! Congrats on the eBook as well, so excited for it to be released.
Hi Maddie, I live not far from you in Cornwall. You’ve probably seen recently the press that the CPR Foodbank is getting. It’s a cause very close to me who I volunteer with often and would love for you to bring some attention to it x
This video is so fun! It’s almost like a ‘what a buy during a stay-cay’....highlighting the best of your area!
Alex’s editing always cracks me up
Yes! I love the Natural Store, Un Rap too! So many vegan and low waste options. 😻 Love from Falmouth!
Enjoyed this! I too feel like a kid in the candy shop/ Harry Potter when at the Natural food shoppes.
Your videos are so enjoyable, because you're both so calming and positive!
yes I'm the same in health food shops!! especially being vegan and gluten free there's always so much choice so feels like christmas!! I could spend all day there too looking at everything too hehe
You shouldn't feel guilty or be shamed for how much you've spent or bought. That's what I keep telling myself too, everything got more expensive, plus we can't go outside whenever we want, of course we'll spend more in one trip. I hope you'll get through this lockdown safely. 🤗
Northern California not in lockdown yet. We're in purple tier eating outside at restaurants, gyms are closed, stores can only have so many people. We have a 10pm-5am curfew. It feels like over here food cost has gone up or the size box (oz) has been smaller. The BOGO free is now BOGO 20%off. So spend more over here too. I too felt good trying to support local businesses because we don't want the to close. Thanks for letting me know what's happening over there. Stay safe.....
Me to I always get carried away shopping in those shops and when I have to pay my husband is like 😳 😂.... I've been shopping locally for so long, and it's great because you get to know the owners and its like creating a great community ❤️
Yummy ! That’s not a leek, that’s a dribble ! Good Life reference.
Love natural,Zero waste shops.they have so many amazing things there and I'd like to get everything especially all their biscuit and crisps selection!!
Excellent video Madeleine and I agree with trying to support local stores. In Dundee where I live there's a store called The Little Green Larder which is a zero waste store so I buy my bamboo toothbrush, reusable dishwashing brush heads from there. They also stock a soap brand which is based in Blairgowrie that makes vegan and plastic free soap( the company might make non vegan soap but the store only stocks the vegan products) so i buy the vegan products from that company. I also refill my jars with the dried foods sold in the Little Green Larder.