FINALLY! This is the one of the video I have been hunting for! Due to my financial circumstances I can't afford the costly price at my local zero waste refill stores unfortunately. I obviously want to do my part but it's hard so I've been searching through TH-cam on how to accomplish zero waste food shopping in the UK on a very tight budget and this video is a brilliant aid for that. Thank You ☺️
Hi there! Thanks for the nice video! :) Just wanted to mention for the people that are not aware; you can actually eat the stalks of the broccoli too! Just peel off the hard outer skin and cut it into small pieces. Then you can treat it just like the flower heads themselves and you waste less of the vegetable. Love the recipes!
Bravo! As an older mum who is a bit stuck in her ways, I need a bit of inspiration. Easy to follow and sooo relaxing to watch! Love the Lasgana - looks so crispy! Yum! Well done and keep up the good work - I will be making efforts to follow your shining example
Thank you so much. I’m so glad to be able to inspire different generations. I’ve learned a lot from people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. It’s important to keep an open mind if we’re looking to grow and evolve.
Loved how this was all oil- free for the most part! These recipes looks so good, I am definitely going to give them a try. I will sometimes use algae oil if I have to add oil on the bottom.
I absolutely love your recipes and your videos. Always look forward to these food-related ones. I'd love to be vegan but have so many food allergies: nuts, seeds, banana and all in that family- including avocado, coconut, etc. Any tips or suggestions would be so gratefully appreciated. :)
I do most of my shopping at local low-waste shops so perhaps I’ll take you along with me on one of those trips. I wanted to be sure to give practical advice to those who don’t have access to those places, too.
You've got me really hungry now! Great to see you back doing this kind of video again, it was really good. I loved the look of all the dishes and must try them.
I have noticed in Tesco that if u bye the non pre plastic wrap it just a little bit more cash wise, in London anyway. I shop in Aldi and find most fresh produce, a good quality. BTW that lasagna does look delicious and pretty easy. Thanks :)
Thanks for the video Blue, I always learn so much from you. A tip from me would be to use the water that you boil the potatoes in as veg stock. I also like to cook rice or paste in leftover potato water (what I call it haha)
Really enjoyed this video. I liked the chill music and all of the food looks SO good. Produce is a bit more expensive where I live but I definitely learned some tips here. Thanks!
Did you know that you can eat the broccoli stem, too? Maybe you can give it a try it tastes like kale and this way you get more use of your broccoli which is great when being on a budget and it also creates less waste 😊
Never thought about just putting the veg straight in the shopping trolley unless its something with a skin or peel, like bananas or melon. Do the supermarkets clean the trolleys i wonder? That omelette looked fab.
For finding another purpose for glass, see if there are artists that could use them for glass-blowing or something nearby. I know you had a dilemma about that recently.
Did you use oil for the chickpea flour omelette or do you have a very good non stick pan? It looked so beautiful, but mine are always sticking to the pan and falling apart!
I didn’t use any oil. The trick is to let it cook for about 2 minutes on high heat without touching it. It’ll stick if you try to move it too quickly. Be patient and it’ll come right up.
Yes, it gives it much more flavour and keeps unhealthy fats out of my meals. I’d be happy to talk more about this in a future video if you’re interested.
I am absolutely shocked to see that the food there is so cheap!!! Here in Romania sweet potatoes can get to 3£/kg, 1kg of flour for 1£, canned coconut milk 2£...very expensive food for the misery salaries we have....
@@ariilynton-smith1256 I bought it from an independent seller at a vegan festival. They're fairly common, though, and I know you can buy similar ones online.
I honestly never time anything. Just wait until it looks good 😆 it was around 30 minutes I’d say. Just enough time for the pasta to cook through and the top to golden.
Hmmm, that's not been my experience. But if you can't find any, perhaps you could grow your own! There are also lots of veg box delivery services that offer plastic-free produce that could be worth looking in to.
FINALLY! This is the one of the video I have been hunting for! Due to my financial circumstances I can't afford the costly price at my local zero waste refill stores unfortunately. I obviously want to do my part but it's hard so I've been searching through TH-cam on how to accomplish zero waste food shopping in the UK on a very tight budget and this video is a brilliant aid for that. Thank You ☺️
It’s so funny to see you cook in Madeleine’s old kitchen! Loved this video ❤️
That lasagna looked absolutely insane! I can’t wait to try it!
It's such a great one to whip up and eat leftovers through the week!
That lasagne looked amazing!!!! I always get spices from Sainsbury’s as their containers have a tin lid 👍🏻
Hi there! Thanks for the nice video! :) Just wanted to mention for the people that are not aware; you can actually eat the stalks of the broccoli too! Just peel off the hard outer skin and cut it into small pieces. Then you can treat it just like the flower heads themselves and you waste less of the vegetable. Love the recipes!
I always eat the stalks and heads (I wasn’t aware some people don’t). I’m not sure what you mean about the skin... I’ve never peeled a broccoli!
I made a broccoli stem soup today. Was lovely x
Blue that was a great grocery haul and we liked the meals you made.
Bravo! As an older mum who is a bit stuck in her ways, I need a bit of inspiration. Easy to follow and sooo relaxing to watch! Love the Lasgana - looks so crispy! Yum! Well done and keep up the good work - I will be making efforts to follow your shining example
Thank you so much. I’m so glad to be able to inspire different generations. I’ve learned a lot from people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. It’s important to keep an open mind if we’re looking to grow and evolve.
I love your recipes! I noticed you use non-stick pans for cooking. I use only cast iron, even for making pancakes and omelets etc.
Loved how this was all oil- free for the most part! These recipes looks so good, I am definitely going to give them a try. I will sometimes use algae oil if I have to add oil on the bottom.
Love these types of videos!! Also it still confuses me when I see your apartment and have been watching maddie’s old videos, haha!
Such a great video! Will be nice to see more like this. Just shows that low waste shopping can be done anywhere!
Thank you! I’m excited to make more content similar.
Wow, I've never seen a lasagna like that before - thank you for sharing such an inspiring dish!!
Oh really? Haha, this is pretty much how I’ve always eaten lasagne.
Love this :) Definitely going to try the chickpea version omelette. The filming is so lovely and calming too
Hey, I live in Brighton in the USA
I love your outfit in the first part of the video!
I absolutely love your recipes and your videos. Always look forward to these food-related ones. I'd love to be vegan but have so many food allergies: nuts, seeds, banana and all in that family- including avocado, coconut, etc. Any tips or suggestions would be so gratefully appreciated. :)
I’d recommend continuing not to eat the things you’re allergic to. No need to eat animals either!
Great work! The lasagne looks epic. I'm definitely going to try it :)
Even loose mushrooms i will just chuck in the shopping basket, just wash them at home!
Hi! I really like your video! I will be interested to see you shopping in a zero waste/bulk grocery to compare! 😊
I do most of my shopping at local low-waste shops so perhaps I’ll take you along with me on one of those trips. I wanted to be sure to give practical advice to those who don’t have access to those places, too.
You've got me really hungry now! Great to see you back doing this kind of video again, it was really good. I loved the look of all the dishes and must try them.
I have noticed in Tesco that if u bye the non pre plastic wrap it just a little bit more cash wise, in London anyway.
I shop in Aldi and find most fresh produce, a good quality.
BTW that lasagna does look delicious and pretty easy. Thanks :)
I find that all loose items are cheaper because they're non-organic.
why not use the tomatoes you bought and chop them instead of can tomatoes.love the store and no.pkg. option.looks great!
Your outfits and jewelry are so stylish
Thank you.
Thanks for the video Blue, I always learn so much from you. A tip from me would be to use the water that you boil the potatoes in as veg stock. I also like to cook rice or paste in leftover potato water (what I call it haha)
Yes, it gives it more taste! I definitely do this when I use organic potatoes.
Lovely video! Great ideas for shopping and cooking ethically.
Really enjoyed this type of video - so helpful, thank you 😊
Very helpful video! Definitely want to try them all!
Really enjoyed this video. I liked the chill music and all of the food looks SO good. Produce is a bit more expensive where I live but I definitely learned some tips here. Thanks!
I’m so glad!
Did you know that you can eat the broccoli stem, too? Maybe you can give it a try it tastes like kale and this way you get more use of your broccoli which is great when being on a budget and it also creates less waste 😊
The stem is my favourite part!
Look at the coconut percentage in the milk!
I have and only buy cheaper items when they're comparable quality wise to their counterparts and these ones totally are... sometimes better even!
Loved this video Blue. Looking forward to trying the Lasagne recipe 😋 🌿
Oooh, let me see when you do :)
Chickpea omlette is actually a traditional Indian dish called Besan Chilla/Cheela.
It’s so delicious and simple to make.
@@blueollis yes, I agree. I make it at my uni.
Your dinner looks lovely
Never thought about just putting the veg straight in the shopping trolley unless its something with a skin or peel, like bananas or melon. Do the supermarkets clean the trolleys i wonder? That omelette looked fab.
Just wash all the loose veg when you get home, theres no knowing how many people have touched them already
HI Blue. I like radish and cucumbers but I have never seen any which are selling loose. Any tips? Thank you.
Most larger supermarkets have loose cucumbers. As for radishes, I'm not sure but perhaps you can grow your own!
Yey I've been missing your vibe!
For finding another purpose for glass, see if there are artists that could use them for glass-blowing or something nearby. I know you had a dilemma about that recently.
Did you use oil for the chickpea flour omelette or do you have a very good non stick pan? It looked so beautiful, but mine are always sticking to the pan and falling apart!
I didn’t use any oil. The trick is to let it cook for about 2 minutes on high heat without touching it. It’ll stick if you try to move it too quickly. Be patient and it’ll come right up.
Loved these meals ❤️
Yes to all this! I notice you use stock or water to fry your onions. Is there a reason you don’t use oil? Just wondering, everything looks sooo good x
Yes, it gives it much more flavour and keeps unhealthy fats out of my meals. I’d be happy to talk more about this in a future video if you’re interested.
Oh my, I can’t wait to try the lasagna! Yum
Where’d you get your cooking utensils from?
All thrifted, second-hand or vintage!
I am absolutely shocked to see that the food there is so cheap!!! Here in Romania sweet potatoes can get to 3£/kg, 1kg of flour for 1£, canned coconut milk 2£...very expensive food for the misery salaries we have....
Nice garlic chopping plate.
Thank you! It’s a great time-saver.
Blue Ollis where did you get it / what is it ? Asking from the US
@@ariilynton-smith1256 I bought it from an independent seller at a vegan festival. They're fairly common, though, and I know you can buy similar ones online.
Hi Blue, loved the video.
Wich supermarket you went?
Where can i find bulks here in London.
Thank you
Can you let me know please
she went to Tesco in Brighton and in London you can search it up on google- ‘zero waste stores in London’ there are many
@@helena-boatengthanks. I will 🙏
I'll try the lasagna recipe for sure :)
Wow i want to cook some of your food
Give it a go!
Truly inspiring and your hair is looking so nice!! 😻
Thank you so much.
How long did you bake the lasagne for Blue?
I honestly never time anything. Just wait until it looks good 😆 it was around 30 minutes I’d say. Just enough time for the pasta to cook through and the top to golden.
Ah, Thanks! First home made Lasagne yet for us. Looking forward to it :D
really clever!
I love lasanga
Me, too!
Inspiring ❤️
I love those tortillas
I didn’t make tortillas... do you mean the eggless omelette? I have a recipe for that on my blog if you want to try it for yourself.
Wow those omelletes look amazing i so want to make your omelletes
What a video! I LOVED it!
Kisses to you and to your partner! (I've seen what Mc Donald's security did to him.. it's a shame! Be strong, we're right!)
Thank you!
95 p for a sweet potato is a dream😭 They cost up to 3€ for us for one
Produce prices vary all over the world but I’m sure you have some produce that is cheaper than here 😊
Hiya. All the cucumbers(main supermarkets) are wrapped in plastic. So annoying.
Hmmm, that's not been my experience. But if you can't find any, perhaps you could grow your own! There are also lots of veg box delivery services that offer plastic-free produce that could be worth looking in to.
Man i want to cook your oatmeal
Hiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are beautiful