$21 A Week Grocery Challenge #12 - Potatoes, Potatoes, Potatoes!
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- This is WEEK #12 of my $21 A WEEK GROCERY CHALLENGE (2023) where I buy $21 worth of groceries a week, make 21 MEALS, CARRY OVER my groceries every week and TRY TO BUILD A UP A PANTRY OVER TIME!! I got a good sized bag of bulk potatoes and try to come up with some yummy recipes! I hope you enjoy the meal ideas!
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Whew! I almost didn't get the video up this week lol It was a great week with some YUMMY MEAL IDEAS and I hope that you all enjoy it! 😀We had some very hot weather but today it is stormy with thunder and lightening! I'm crossing my fingers that the power doesn't go out! LOL
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Hi Christi! I haven't set one up yet...why...do you want to send me something?! I could be convinced! lol
Did you know you can make your own ketchup using that leftover tomato paste? Just add a little (pinch) sugar, celery seed, oregano, basil, and salt & pepper. Add or subtract the seasonings to your taste. Add a little water if you want to thin it out. 😉
Ahh thanks for the tips! I just ran out of packet ketchup! :P
Use a little vinegar from a packet or even a little from a pickle jar, too. also a pinch of onion powder.
I saw a post in my Facebook feed about birds eating strawberries and it said if you put red painted rocks in the similar size of your berries and lay them around the plant bed birds will come try to eat them and realize they are not food and its considered to be a deterrence. I haven't tried it as yet but its worth a try to see if it helps!
Ohh that's an interesting idea! If we give it I try I'll have to report the results :D
I don't like molasses beans so I think I will try a general version of your beans they look great. Just to offer a tip for cooking with liquids, they always lose liquid as it evaporates during cooling time. So just a tip for next time, even if it looks a bit too liquidy that's actually the time to take them off the heat...they will continue to cook and absorb those juices as they cool off
@@JessicaWanders let me know if you try!
Yay shepards pie! And seriously potatoes are one of the BEST things on the planet. I love them. There are lots of channels in the US that do EBC! Frugal fit mom, See mindy mom, cookies and bacon, flourishing miranda, Julie pacheao, a bunch!
Hi Robin :D Yay! Potatoes! The potatoes in my garden are doing well too! I love all those channels! It's a great bunch of TH-camrs
Chia seeds don't taste bad. But, i add them for texture more than anything else. And then they end up being healthy too so that's a bonus. They add a nice little crunch in a way. But they're not really crunchy. Maybe you could get a tablespoon or so from the Bulk Barn and start small. Personally, I take chia seeds and mix them with coconut milk to make a sort of pudding that's healthy and doesn't have a lot of carbohydrates as long as I use sugar alternative.
Interesting 🧐 Does it compare at all to tapioca?
@JessicaWanders yes, it kind of reminds me of that texture a bit. But you don't have to cook it. You just soak it overnight in the coconut milk and it makes a sort of pudding. Some people eat it in the morning with fruit as a low-carb oatmeal. I tend to eat it in the evening with fruit as a before bed snack or dessert.
If you don't soak it in the liquid overnight and you just add it to Yogurt, it has a crunchy sort of texture.
Isn't that cottage pie? And Cumberland pie if you have breadcrumbs on. I love all the British pie and pudding recipes!
Yes! I think so with beef. I’m just in the habit of calling it shepherd’s pie. They even sell it in the stores at Shephard’s Pie 🤦♀️
Tamari is basically the same thing as soy sauce. Its more natural and gluten free. Most soy sauces have gluten in them.
Thanks! The recipe was a vegan recipe so I imagined that it must have been something like that :D
Great job with all the potatoes. I love potatoes. I see some potato salad in your future lol. Shepherd’s pie is one of my favorite easy meals and freezes well too.
Thanks so much! I was looking forward to some potato meals! Always comfort food :D
I was looking at your shepherds pie. In Australia a shepherds pie is made with lamb. A cottage pie is with beef. Because you have used beef and pork and a substantial amount of potato, it can also be considered a potato pie.
Yes, I think a Shephard's pie is usually made with lamb but here it's called Shephard's pie when it's made with beef as well. I've heard it called "cottage pie" with beef before too. Everywhere here, at restaurants and in the grocery stores I can buy Shephard's Pie made with beef though! It always seems to be yummy regardless :D
Chia seeds seem like natural jello to me like they thicken stuff like a pudding while they sit so I think it is more of a texture thing instead of taste. Another great week! So many great creations from what you have. Love butter wrappers. I keep them in the freezer to use for everything. So helpful to grease pans or muffin tins. I currently have too many and I have to clean out my freezer.
I agree with the texture of chia seeds. You need to be careful not to eat too many to avoid stomach issues.
You could make some potato wedges or jacket potatoes to go with the beans.
Definitely! Thanks for the great idea :)
Add at least one tablespoon of bbq sauce to the Sheppard pie sauce . Its a great substitute for when ketchup is not available.
Great idea! Thanks for the tip :)
I just found your channel this week and have watched your $21 A Week Grocery Challenge #1-#12-both of years! I am now a subscriber! I think you are absolutely wonderful-you share so many great ideas on how to make money stretch. And, you are able to continue to succeed week after week. For people struggling, you are a godsend.
I do have a question…. Why do you use McDonald’s ketchup instead of just buying a bottle of ketchup?
When I start the challenges I usually decide to try and use up any left over packets that I have around in my fridge so you see those packets show up in the challenges. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the challenges! 👍🏼😀
Seeing you have so many potatoes, google Bamborak. It's a Czech potato pie which is potato heavy. I make it several times a year. Just some trivia - my maternal great grandfather was Czech.
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That looks so tasty! Thanks for the recipe idea Lee :D
Cottage Pie! 😊
Yes! Yum 👍🏼😁
I lived for years without a microwave, partially to see if I could, partially to see if I really missed it at all. Recently got a new microwave and my favorite thing to do is bake my potatoes in there for fast lunches or dinners so I don’t heat up the kitchen.
I still don’t use it for a lot but that’s one thing I’m like “how did I live without this”
Interesting! So you cover them in oil or butter first before you "nuke" them? I always thought that they would end up dry in the microwave so I've never tried it! I usually only use mine for reheating things rather than cooking.
The microwave can be used to cook in too. My ex father in law use to make a wonderful chicken dish( similar to Teriyaki with whole breast) that he served with rice he cooked in the microwave also.
Nice job with all the potatoes! Thought of you today as I was dehydrating kale and dill 😁
Haha! I didn't grow kale this year...I think I might be missing it by the middle of the winter lol
Chia seed have a neutral taste. It makes chia pudding and chia and fruit jam. Delicious. Thank you for this week
Interesting! Neutral is okay lol Then you can add anything to it :D
Yay! You used the bacon! 😂
Finally, right?! lol Nothing is allowed to escape haha
Chia seeds don't really have a flavor, but they are gelatinous (thickener)
I'm going to have to pick some up I think! Maybe they are a bit like tapioca?
Jessica I just googled this for all of us that might be out of baking powder…if you use 1/4 tsp of baking soda + 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar it is equal to 1 tsp of baking powder. You can use this in baking as a substitution for baking powder. This will only equal out to 3/4 tsp., but has same effect as one tsp of baking powder. If you are out of or just never buy cream of tartar, you might be able to buy it cheaper than baking powder…plus we all know the great uses of baking soda…if you have a discolored pan you can rub it then soak it with a little of the cream of tartar and it will bring back to its natural state. Just google substitutions for baking powder and it gives other options too. Though I think this one will probably give the lightest texture in baked goods. I would have not passed up that bag of bananas! That was a steal! You want bananas that are very ripe( even ones with black skins) give a sweeter taste to muffins and bread…even pancakes and bread puddings. Recipes you have to mush the bananas up. Freeze the ones that are still in shape and measure out the ones that are not for recipes you use measuring cups of. Label : bananas for muffins/ 3 cups then all you have to do is thaw in frig over night and put in your already pre measured dry ingredients to make breakfast the next morning.
Thanks for sharing Nancy! I have some baking powder...just have to pick up some baking soda next! ;) Ohhh I stared at those bananas for a looong time lol They weren't black or even brown but were still mushy which makes me think that they either got too hot or too cold being transported and I wasn't too sure about them. If there were any that looked alright in the bag I would have grabbed it I think. Next time!
More potato recipes, please. My husband just harvested his first crop of potatoes, at least 50 pounds! Need ideas.
I think we're going to have a pretty good haul this year as well! I'll have to do some more meal ideas :D
I use chia seeds in energy bites with nut butter, dried fruit, oatmeal, honey etc
Thanks for the ideas!
Chia seeds are used to thicken the oatmeal made with milk instead of cooking to plump it. I tried it without and won't do that again. I just have to find the chia seeds for sale. Tamari is a umami rich substance that is similar to soy but so very delicious. I don't know what it is made from but so worth the flavor and to find even more recipes to use it with. I had it only once and when I asked what was in the dressing that tasted so delicious, she said, oh that is just tamari. I really need to try that agin. So I need to add both tamari and chia seeds to my list this week. Sprinkle some mini choc chips on the breakfast oatmeal and you would have an Elvis bowl - LOL.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing, I’ll have to try that tamari some time!
I like to do the potatoes in the microwave.. wash them poke some holes in them so they dont explode and nuke them for about 6 minutes
Thanks for the info! 👍🏼🧡
All I think is potato salad. Funny. Maybe you don’t need the entire $20 or use it all and end it with a bang. And when I say bang I mean something sugary and maybe frosted. Lol. I’m doing a freezer clean out now cause it’s too full. Can’t wait to see yours!
Ohhh maybe something to celebrate the end of the challenge?! Great idea Carol :D
Great video, as always. I was so excited to finally see it up. I was watching all day for it! Loved your homemade baked beans idea.
To answer your question, chia seeds don't have much flavour...kind of like poppy seeds. However, when moistened, they swell up and gel which in turn makes them filling. I believe they can be a source of protein, too, but not positive. I think you can use them as an egg substitute in some recipes, similar to a flax egg. I suggest researching that a bit further, though.
Since next week is your last week, I think you could use up some of the food you gathered over the weeks. I see a dilly potato salad as an option. You could use the salsa combined with the pasta or rice for a dish. Or maybe use some flour to make homemade tortilla wraps. I wonder if you could add the pineapple juice to a rice pudding for a different flavour. Or a pinapple banana smoothie is always an option. Bannock is always an option!😅
Hey Rhonda 👋🏼 I’ll have to try to figure out what nutritional value chia seeds have as well!
Just a “blow out” cook everything week would be fun! 😂 Great ideas! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼🧡
Chia seeds in overnight oats are yummy!
I'll have to give them a try I think! They are getting mixed reviews lol
I think you could add a squirt of ketchup without anyone being mad. ❤️ love these videos
Chia seeds have no taste but have a texture similar to fresh aloe vera. Very slimy and goey which I cant stand.
Hmm…fresh Aloe Vera isn’t my favourite…😒 🧐 Maybe I’ll have to check it out just to figure it out lol
we use brown sugar in our over night oats..
Yummy!
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Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Are you doing a garden this year? I'd love an update
I’m doing a much reduced garden this year but I have been putting together a video update of sorts.
Is beans on toast common in Canada? I live in the U.S.
I'm not sure how common it is but my British family and friends often have had British beans for breakfast or on toast. Not quite the same kind of beans but the same idea :)
We had beans on toast with eggs this morning for breakfast, I think that it is a pretty common thing in Canada. We actually tell our kids that if money is tight - then eat beans & toast for a week so that you get ahead on your bills and not behind.
@@boogieman2k1 I do often have it with eggs as well!
It's often made with cut-up hotdogs cooked in the beans in my area.
I’ve tried overnight oats, but can’t stand the cold texture. Give me warm oatmeal any day! Chi seeds=meh. Gelatinous glue.
That's what I was worried about with the oatmeal but with all the things mixed in it was pretty good. You're not inspiring me to give those chia seeds a try LOL
The curry rice reminded me of dirty rice or fried rice .
I was a kind of fried rice. I've never tried "dirty rice" but maybe I should give it try!
Microwave has a potato button for a reason 😂I wouldn’t heat up sour cream on my potato,do you or are you eating that potato cold?
Both! I don't mind heating up sour cream and I don't mind baked potatoes cold lol
Can you really have too many mashed potatoes? I don't think so. Go For it!
I agree! 😉
Aldi has bananas 49 cents a pound
That's great! I wish we had your prices! :D