I have always been a wife/mum that cooks from scratch - I was lucky enough in school days to learn a lot of basics in cookery lessons which obviously are not high on the curriculum these days. However, for anyone taking your great advice to heart to start cooking for themselves - I suggest going to a charity shop and finding a few basic, with pictures and good instructions cook books to give you ideas or borrow (free) from the library. Delia, Hairy Bikers, Jamie O for example but there are loads of others available plus BBC Good Food recipes online. Sometimes, all these whizzy cookery programmes we have on TV can either put people off trying or think they can rustle up food from their own imagination. Honestly? You can't - so do a bit of recipe reading to get you started and see how much your diet and your bank account thanks you for it.
@alegna4132 Thank you so much for sharing this! It's a great idea - starting with classic cookbooks and easy recipes is such a practical way to build confidence in the kitchen. Plus, you're right-those basics save so much money and bring a sense of accomplishment too. I’m glad you took the time to watch my vid, and I hope others can take your advice onboard..! Cheers...
Honestly I dont like cooking..unless it s a snowy day outside and I am in the mood(so rarely) but I like eating.Have stopped ready meals(tv dinners) cos they are just so overpriced.My best piece of advice...get yourself a modest slowcooker.LEARN TO MAKE SOUP.once you learn the basics..you can make up your own recipes .You can feed yourself all winter on soup.Oh and Aldi s is a lifesaver for this brit expat in usa..double gloucester and stilton and all sorts at reaonable prices.❤ Aldi s.
So many people here in the states, including us, spent way more than we would have during the pandemic. There was never a time in my life where delivery was something I used until that happened. We ate way too much takeout, and had so many convenient things delivered. Not doing that anymore. Delivery fees alone are too costly. We save it for when we are sick, or in need and can't make it to the store ourselves. We have always been frugal up until that time period. Heading into winter cleaning, organizing, and sorting out now. Thanks for the video share, it is always good to get tips and helps where possible. I hate to see community businesses being hurt by the recession and the trouble preceding it. I do hope there is a time when we can go out and enjoy ourselves again. Even fast food has become outrageously expensive and no longer affordable.
Thanks vm for your comment... I hope things move in the right direction for you there, I really do. Small steps taken each day sometimes make the mountain easier to climb. ***you inspired me to do this vid on the problems Uber Eats is causing people... th-cam.com/video/59AaZ5qJFIE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DWtLYszpLlsTY-pF
To the herbs and spices list I would definitely add salt and pepper, if they are not there already. These are basic ingredients that have turned so-so homemade meals into at least palatable ones 🤣
I recently found out that I apparently use way less sauces than most people. It's because I season the food. That said, I decluttered my spice cabinet a few years ago. Cut the quantity by more than half, and now I use more of what I have but they make the food taste great. And pretty easy to buy by the pound online and spend way less over time.
@@GoingGreenMom great comment..ty!! Yeah, I think some folks go the other way where salt is concerned and don't touch the stuff...my mother's like that! My dad on the other hand used to have jars of spices in the cupboard that were 10 years old... Wonder which ones people throw out the most..??!
@grocerydad lol, I had a wide range, some inherited from my Grandmother who had passed in 2003..... and some from Mom who passed in 2008. I was decluttering in 2020 and 2021. Couldn't even tell you what I got rid of, but I could say what I kept or keep in rotation pretty easily. Lol. Garlic (granulated form), onion (granulated form), salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, dill, rosemary, oregano. Less used but that I keep around, chili powder, thyme, marjoram, mustard seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and I am missing cardamom for my crescent rolls at the moment but will pick up before Christmas. Oh, and I make my own ranch seasoning as well that is dairy free.
What’s life without good coffee huh..? But seriously, if two people buy a coffee a day from their favourite cafe they’ll be at least $3k in the hole after one year. Buy yourself a good machine, grind your beans and you’ll make that back inside 12 months (and your coffee will be a s?&!load better than whatever you’re buying out).
Not really my field of expertise but I would suggest plenty of protein, healthy fats and a good exercise regime including weight bearing activities. This is exactly what my wife and I are trying now and we’re seeing the results we want after only eight weeks. Good luck with it!
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Are you trying to make better food decisions? What’s your top tip for others..?
I have always been a wife/mum that cooks from scratch - I was lucky enough in school days to learn a lot of basics in cookery lessons which obviously are not high on the curriculum these days. However, for anyone taking your great advice to heart to start cooking for themselves - I suggest going to a charity shop and finding a few basic, with pictures and good instructions cook books to give you ideas or borrow (free) from the library. Delia, Hairy Bikers, Jamie O for example but there are loads of others available plus BBC Good Food recipes online. Sometimes, all these whizzy cookery programmes we have on TV can either put people off trying or think they can rustle up food from their own imagination. Honestly? You can't - so do a bit of recipe reading to get you started and see how much your diet and your bank account thanks you for it.
@alegna4132 Thank you so much for sharing this! It's a great idea - starting with classic cookbooks and easy recipes is such a practical way to build confidence in the kitchen. Plus, you're right-those basics save so much money and bring a sense of accomplishment too. I’m glad you took the time to watch my vid, and I hope others can take your advice onboard..! Cheers...
Honestly I dont like cooking..unless it s a snowy day outside and I am in the mood(so rarely) but I like eating.Have stopped ready meals(tv dinners) cos they are just so overpriced.My best piece of advice...get yourself a modest slowcooker.LEARN TO MAKE SOUP.once you learn the basics..you can make up your own recipes .You can feed yourself all winter on soup.Oh and Aldi s is a lifesaver for this brit expat in usa..double gloucester and stilton and all sorts at reaonable prices.❤ Aldi s.
So many people here in the states, including us, spent way more than we would have during the pandemic. There was never a time in my life where delivery was something I used until that happened. We ate way too much takeout, and had so many convenient things delivered. Not doing that anymore. Delivery fees alone are too costly. We save it for when we are sick, or in need and can't make it to the store ourselves. We have always been frugal up until that time period. Heading into winter cleaning, organizing, and sorting out now. Thanks for the video share, it is always good to get tips and helps where possible. I hate to see community businesses being hurt by the recession and the trouble preceding it. I do hope there is a time when we can go out and enjoy ourselves again. Even fast food has become outrageously expensive and no longer affordable.
Thanks vm for your comment...
I hope things move in the right direction for you there, I really do.
Small steps taken each day sometimes make the mountain easier to climb.
***you inspired me to do this vid on the problems Uber Eats is causing people...
th-cam.com/video/59AaZ5qJFIE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=DWtLYszpLlsTY-pF
I always have eggs and some sort of cheese in the fridge along with cucumbers.
Eggs are super-versatile, and cheese tastes good. Some onions, garlic and a little protein and you’re away..!!
To the herbs and spices list I would definitely add salt and pepper, if they are not there already. These are basic ingredients that have turned so-so homemade meals into at least palatable ones 🤣
100% spot on!! A pinch of salt works incredible miracles, even in mediocre meals!!!
I recently found out that I apparently use way less sauces than most people. It's because I season the food. That said, I decluttered my spice cabinet a few years ago. Cut the quantity by more than half, and now I use more of what I have but they make the food taste great. And pretty easy to buy by the pound online and spend way less over time.
@@GoingGreenMom great comment..ty!! Yeah, I think some folks go the other way where salt is concerned and don't touch the stuff...my mother's like that! My dad on the other hand used to have jars of spices in the cupboard that were 10 years old... Wonder which ones people throw out the most..??!
@grocerydad lol, I had a wide range, some inherited from my Grandmother who had passed in 2003..... and some from Mom who passed in 2008. I was decluttering in 2020 and 2021. Couldn't even tell you what I got rid of, but I could say what I kept or keep in rotation pretty easily. Lol. Garlic (granulated form), onion (granulated form), salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, dill, rosemary, oregano. Less used but that I keep around, chili powder, thyme, marjoram, mustard seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and I am missing cardamom for my crescent rolls at the moment but will pick up before Christmas. Oh, and I make my own ranch seasoning as well that is dairy free.
A good coffee machine!!
What’s life without good coffee huh..?
But seriously, if two people buy a coffee a day from their favourite cafe they’ll be at least $3k in the hole after one year. Buy yourself a good machine, grind your beans and you’ll make that back inside 12 months (and your coffee will be a s?&!load better than whatever you’re buying out).
Take out is an American term. It's take away in Australia
Yes!
And in UK
The change in camera angle is unnecessary and weird. Keep it still.
Ok, appreciate the feedback. Wanted to try it to see how it went down.
Any idea to get a few kilo's on my bodyweight? 69 Kgs and need to pick up a few kilo's. I'm 1.7 meters tall.
Not really my field of expertise but I would suggest plenty of protein, healthy fats and a good exercise regime including weight bearing activities. This is exactly what my wife and I are trying now and we’re seeing the results we want after only eight weeks.
Good luck with it!
A take out a couple of nights a week? I do it every night 😂...not so funny i am massive.
It’s (almost) never too late to make a change mate!
This must be costing you a small fortune
Make soups.
I always have a soup on the go, have it for lunch