I always enjoy your grocery hauls. Our tastes are so similar! My adult grandchildren are visiting from Florida, and I was startled by the cost of some extras I purchased for their visit! I feel sorry for younger families and how they're struggling with today's prices!
Denise I heard just this week that Smithfield was bought out a bit ago by the Chinese. You may want to check the label of ingredients especially noting bioengineered food which is not good.
Love long videos. When I was married and my daughter was home, I’d always clean the fridge out before I made grocery. But now since it’s just me I can kind of maneuver around that. I do give it a good cleaning but not as often as I use to. It’s always a pleasure watching, forge ahead and much Love.
Wait! What? “Made groceries!” One of my best friends from college talked about “making groceries”. We would tease her and ask her how she was going to make them. She just laughed and gave it right back to us. I haven’t thought of her in a long time. Thank you for this sweet memory. My friend was from Hazlehurst, Mississippi. And yes…clean the fridge before buying groceries but as I said, I was off schedule. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Is there something in particular I can make for you?
@@homemakingwithdenise Hi Denise, i just enjoy seeing what other homemakers purchase at the store and their meal plans. It’s fun just listening to you chat about your grocery finds and your plans for what you will make that week. I was also recently gifted a freezer bag food storage that I’m excited to use, so it’s nice to see you using yours. I’d actually would love to see more cooking videos too! It’s motivating and relaxing to listen to while I’m cooking and cleaning in the kitchen.
Denise I heard just this week that Smithfield was bought out a bit ago by the Chinese. You may want to check the label of ingredients especially noting bioengineered food which is not good. Also just today heard that at Kroger etc the water spray that is constantly being done to fruits and vegetables has Appel or appeal in it which is very bad.
Denise, vacuum sealed food stays good forever! I wrap meat in parchment paper or put it in a zip lock bag (same with casseroles, soup, stews, etc) and flash freeze. Then open slightly and vacuum seal. This way, no liquid gets sucked into the Food Saver. I found a rib eye once that had gotten lost for almost 5 years ... can you tell I'm not a good manager LOL? It was delicious.
Hi Dannie, I like that idea and agree that vacuum sealed food will last a long, long time but…according to the FDA (I think it’s the FDA, the one that deals with food and agriculture) we should not keep meat frozen indefinitely. Now, whereas I will keep things frozen longer than is recommended, I just don’t share that. I try not to teach young homemakers poor habits. I try to be as accurate as possible so I don’t get the trolls coming after me. Once you get some experience under your belt you might branch out and try to do things a little differently and be okay but that comes with personal trial and error, But I hear you. I will admit I did try vacuum sealing after packing in a ziplock bag to preserve bags and oh my goodness…the uproar. And they were right. I wasn’t accurately following the process. I wouldn’t do that now or if I chose to, I wouldn’t encourage my young homemakers to try it. Hahaha! This was probably not what what you were expecting but it was a good “talk.”
@@homemakingwithdenise No problem. I just like passing on tips that I have learned over the years. I admire you and other creators who have to deal with trolls while trying to help others. Oh, well, as the saying goes, "It takes all types."❤️
Lately I’ve been eating salads. I put spinach leaves, a butter salad mix, mini cucumber, a meat like slice turkey, and cottage cheese. Since I’ve got some fresh tomatoes I’m adding some tomatoes. My favorite salad is spinach leaves, butter salad mix, a few strawberries or blueberries, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds with Ken’s vinaigrette. I really prefer the strawberries but since I’m now allergic to raspberries I have to stay clear of strawberries since I’m sensitive to them now. My favorite Ken’s vinaigrette dressing is the raspberry vinaigrette but since I’m allergic to them I can’t have anymore so the dressing I have to use is balsamic. I’ll even eat a mini cucumber on the side or even some carrots.
To prevent juices from getting on the edges of the foodsaver bags, i fold them down...like a cuff and then put items in the bag and then unfold the cuff. I also pack my ground meats very flat. It may use a little extra bag, but it thaws out VERY quickly and stacks nice and flat in the freezer. Uses much less space.
Now that is a good idea. I will be doing that from now on and share that I got this tip from a viewer. I don’t know what I didn’t think of this because it makes so much sense. Thank you.
Hi Denise... my favorite tomatoes are the one's on sale!😅 But I do like the vine ripened med. Size. That is a good tip on the grapes... I always keep a small bowl of washed grapes out on the table.. to encourage snacking.. and keep the rest .. unwashed ..in the fridge Better than Bullion.. Yes! So glad I discovered that. 👍 As far as my fridge goes.. I am OUT of Control this week. 😮 We had family visiting and everyone liked something different... so now I'm eating through all what's left. I know things are in there.. but WHERE??? Next week will be easier. 🙏 One should never complain about too much food right?
You won’t believe this but I do the same thing. I make hot chocolate late in the evening and doctor it up with Caramel sauce and ID Caramel Macchiato creamer. I love it. So sweet and so relaxing.
That is the best. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. Thanks, Ms. Denise, for your videos. I really enjoy them. My mom and I watch them together. I'll see if I can get her to try our secret recipe for hot cocoa. 😉😊❤
Hello Denise! I always enjoy your grocery hauls and this one was no exception! I haven’t heard you mention your prepper pantry lately and so I was wondering if you still have one? Mine sure has dwindled down quite a bit and it got me wondering if yours had also. Thanks so much for the great video! Have a wonderful weekend! 🌸
You know…I haven’t talked about it lately. I must admit I get tired of addressing that topic. And sometimes, I get accused of being an alarmist or a little crazy but I’ve been thinking I need to bring it up again. The economy is doing well but food prices are crazy so I must encourage my young homemakers to put something by. Oh…and I have been using from my extended pantry. I need to replenish much of it.
@@homemakingwithdenise Our food prices here in CA are out of control. It’s ridiculous! But I’m slowly starting to add to my pantry again after using most of it. I want to try to be prepared for the unexpected things life throws at us…..especially as kids go back to school. 😊☀️ Thanks so much for all of your hard work in making these videos. I truly enjoy your channel! ❤️
I usually buy the Roma tomatoes also. I am so glad this is not a live video. I do not like to watch live videos and so I know I miss out on a lot of information you put out.
Hmmm. Tell me why you don’t like live videos. If there is something I can do differently when I do a live, let me know. I want to make them good for everyone. I’d appreciate your input.
Hi Lucy ❤ looks like my bff is on top of the grocery game! Was this prerecorded? Because you already went on your cruise and im not sure which holiday you are referencing? I am home from the hospital recovering from surgery to remove an abscess from my leg which caused sepsis and then i contracted covid while being an inpatient so its been a long recovery, i was hospitalized 10 days! But i am blessed with an excellent medical team including my surgeon and wonderful nurses at my hospital. Nothing is more impotant than a caring wisdom filled kind nursing staff! We leave for our vacation next weekend will be gone two weeks with our 15 year grandson visting cedar point , cedar point shores water park, Hershey park, kings island and great wolf lodge, i will have my electrical scooter to help me beacause im weak and my chronic back surgery fail. I plan on rest periods and not over doing it. I so want to visit Indiana aometime and have lunch together you are like a mentor and sister and bff to me❤i have learned so much from you and you are such a blessing in my life. I hope all of your covid symptoms are gone! I wanted to request the holly apron i dont have that one and its adorable! And maybe a kitchen witch one or Halloween ghostie one for Halloween that would be adorable! You have my personal email so please feel free to email me anytime and send my love to beautiful mickey blue skies❤ as always your bff Ethel 💓
Ethel…I am sorry that your health has been so precarious. I am glad that you are finally on the mend. And Covid…OMG. Would you believe that I got Covid about 10 days before our vacation? I didn’t get it during the pandemic and after only to get it about three weeks ago! I luckily had a mild case since I’d had all my vaccines and boosters. But I will say I did feel absolutely miserable for a couple of days. I will say me and Micky Blue Skies think of you often. I told her you were hospitalized. Now about that sepsis…I’m glad God has provided appropriate care and treatment to bring you back to health. Have a good time on your vacation but do take care. Lucy
I always enjoy your grocery hauls. Our tastes are so similar! My adult grandchildren are visiting from Florida, and I was startled by the cost of some extras I purchased for their visit! I feel sorry for younger families and how they're struggling with today's prices!
Denise I heard just this week that Smithfield was bought out a bit ago by the Chinese. You may want to check the label of ingredients especially noting bioengineered food which is not good.
Love long videos. When I was married and my daughter was home, I’d always clean the fridge out before I made grocery. But now since it’s just me I can kind of maneuver around that. I do give it a good cleaning but not as often as I use to. It’s always a pleasure watching, forge ahead and much Love.
Wait! What? “Made groceries!” One of my best friends from college talked about “making groceries”. We would tease her and ask her how she was going to make them. She just laughed and gave it right back to us. I haven’t thought of her in a long time. Thank you for this sweet memory. My friend was from Hazlehurst, Mississippi. And yes…clean the fridge before buying groceries but as I said, I was off schedule. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Is there something in particular I can make for you?
The quicker you get your corn cooked the better it is!!! Good job getting to it right away
Hi Denise! Your grocery hauls are my favorite 😊
Hi Sara, I’m glad you like them. Can you tell me what you like best about them? That way I can make sure to do more of that.
@@homemakingwithdenise Hi Denise, i just enjoy seeing what other homemakers purchase at the store and their meal plans. It’s fun just listening to you chat about your grocery finds and your plans for what you will make that week. I was also recently gifted a freezer bag food storage that I’m excited to use, so it’s nice to see you using yours. I’d actually would love to see more cooking videos too! It’s motivating and relaxing to listen to while I’m cooking and cleaning in the kitchen.
Enjoyed the episode. Good suggestion to clean the refrigerator the day before shopping 🍓
Denise I heard just this week that Smithfield was bought out a bit ago by the Chinese. You may want to check the label of ingredients especially noting bioengineered food which is not good. Also just today heard that at Kroger etc the water spray that is constantly being done to fruits and vegetables has Appel or appeal in it which is very bad.
They were bought out by China years ago. A good deal of our pork comes from china
Hey Mrs Denise ❤
Hey Tessa, it’s always good to have you drop by. What’s your takeaway from this grocery haul.
Simply juice is the best. Tomatoes that are on sale! 😉
Great grocery haul. I get Roma tomatoes or the tomatoes on the vine.
I like how firm Roma tomatoes are. Even after a few days, they tend to hold up better.
Denise, vacuum sealed food stays good forever! I wrap meat in parchment paper or put it in a zip lock bag (same with casseroles, soup, stews, etc) and flash freeze. Then open slightly and vacuum seal. This way, no liquid gets sucked into the Food Saver. I found a rib eye once that had gotten lost for almost 5 years ... can you tell I'm not a good manager LOL? It was delicious.
Hi Dannie, I like that idea and agree that vacuum sealed food will last a long, long time but…according to the FDA (I think it’s the FDA, the one that deals with food and agriculture) we should not keep meat frozen indefinitely. Now, whereas I will keep things frozen longer than is recommended, I just don’t share that. I try not to teach young homemakers poor habits. I try to be as accurate as possible so I don’t get the trolls coming after me. Once you get some experience under your belt you might branch out and try to do things a little differently and be okay but that comes with personal trial and error, But I hear you. I will admit I did try vacuum sealing after packing in a ziplock bag to preserve bags and oh my goodness…the uproar. And they were right. I wasn’t accurately following the process. I wouldn’t do that now or if I chose to, I wouldn’t encourage my young homemakers to try it. Hahaha! This was probably not what what you were expecting but it was a good “talk.”
@@homemakingwithdenise No problem. I just like passing on tips that I have learned over the years. I admire you and other creators who have to deal with trolls while trying to help others. Oh, well, as the saying goes, "It takes all types."❤️
Lately I’ve been eating salads. I put spinach leaves, a butter salad mix, mini cucumber, a meat like slice turkey, and cottage cheese. Since I’ve got some fresh tomatoes I’m adding some tomatoes.
My favorite salad is spinach leaves, butter salad mix, a few strawberries or blueberries, feta cheese, and pumpkin seeds with Ken’s vinaigrette. I really prefer the strawberries but since I’m now allergic to raspberries I have to stay clear of strawberries since I’m sensitive to them now. My favorite Ken’s vinaigrette dressing is the raspberry vinaigrette but since I’m allergic to them I can’t have anymore so the dressing I have to use is balsamic. I’ll even eat a mini cucumber on the side or even some carrots.
To prevent juices from getting on the edges of the foodsaver bags, i fold them down...like a cuff and then put items in the bag and then unfold the cuff. I also pack my ground meats very flat. It may use a little extra bag, but it thaws out VERY quickly and stacks nice and flat in the freezer. Uses much less space.
Now that is a good idea. I will be doing that from now on and share that I got this tip from a viewer. I don’t know what I didn’t think of this because it makes so much sense. Thank you.
@@homemakingwithdenise can't remember where I saw that tip or I'd definitely give them credit. I can assure you I didn't think of that on my own😅
Coucou ❤️🤗 super vidéo
Bises de France 😘🤗
Hi Denise... my favorite tomatoes are the one's on sale!😅 But I do like the vine ripened med. Size.
That is a good tip on the grapes... I always keep a small bowl of washed grapes out on the table.. to encourage snacking.. and keep the rest .. unwashed ..in the fridge
Better than Bullion.. Yes! So glad I discovered that. 👍
As far as my fridge goes.. I am OUT of Control this week. 😮
We had family visiting and everyone liked something different... so now I'm eating through all what's left.
I know things are in there.. but WHERE???
Next week will be easier. 🙏
One should never complain about too much food right?
Ms. Denise, we like the same type and flavor coffee creamer. In the winter, I even use it in my hot cocoa. 😊❤
You won’t believe this but I do the same thing. I make hot chocolate late in the evening and doctor it up with Caramel sauce and ID Caramel Macchiato creamer. I love it. So sweet and so relaxing.
That is the best. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. Thanks, Ms. Denise, for your videos. I really enjoy them. My mom and I watch them together. I'll see if I can get her to try our secret recipe for hot cocoa. 😉😊❤
LOVE COCONUT SHRIMP!
Hello Denise! I always enjoy your grocery hauls and this one was no exception! I haven’t heard you mention your prepper pantry lately and so I was wondering if you still have one? Mine sure has dwindled down quite a bit and it got me wondering if yours had also. Thanks so much for the great video! Have a wonderful weekend! 🌸
You know…I haven’t talked about it lately. I must admit I get tired of addressing that topic. And sometimes, I get accused of being an alarmist or a little crazy but I’ve been thinking I need to bring it up again. The economy is doing well but food prices are crazy so I must encourage my young homemakers to put something by. Oh…and I have been using from my extended pantry. I need to replenish much of it.
@@homemakingwithdenise Our food prices here in CA are out of control. It’s ridiculous! But I’m slowly starting to add to my pantry again after using most of it. I want to try to be prepared for the unexpected things life throws at us…..especially as kids go back to school. 😊☀️
Thanks so much for all of your hard work in making these videos. I truly enjoy your channel! ❤️
me like less of your fans love your grocery house explain some well the things that you buy and why and what you going to make with them I love it
I usually buy the Roma tomatoes also. I am so glad this is not a live video. I do not like to watch live videos and so I know I miss out on a lot of information you put out.
Hmmm. Tell me why you don’t like live videos. If there is something I can do differently when I do a live, let me know. I want to make them good for everyone. I’d appreciate your input.
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I love the hearts…especially the pink one!
Hi Lucy ❤ looks like my bff is on top of the grocery game! Was this prerecorded? Because you already went on your cruise and im not sure which holiday you are referencing? I am home from the hospital recovering from surgery to remove an abscess from my leg which caused sepsis and then i contracted covid while being an inpatient so its been a long recovery, i was hospitalized 10 days! But i am blessed with an excellent medical team including my surgeon and wonderful nurses at my hospital. Nothing is more impotant than a caring wisdom filled kind nursing staff! We leave for our vacation next weekend will be gone two weeks with our 15 year grandson visting cedar point , cedar point shores water park, Hershey park, kings island and great wolf lodge, i will have my electrical scooter to help me beacause im weak and my chronic back surgery fail. I plan on rest periods and not over doing it. I so want to visit Indiana aometime and have lunch together you are like a mentor and sister and bff to me❤i have learned so much from you and you are such a blessing in my life. I hope all of your covid symptoms are gone! I wanted to request the holly apron i dont have that one and its adorable! And maybe a kitchen witch one or Halloween ghostie one for Halloween that would be adorable! You have my personal email so please feel free to email me anytime and send my love to beautiful mickey blue skies❤ as always your bff Ethel 💓
Ethel…I am sorry that your health has been so precarious. I am glad that you are finally on the mend. And Covid…OMG. Would you believe that I got Covid about 10 days before our vacation? I didn’t get it during the pandemic and after only to get it about three weeks ago! I luckily had a mild case since I’d had all my vaccines and boosters. But I will say I did feel absolutely miserable for a couple of days. I will say me and Micky Blue Skies think of you often. I told her you were hospitalized. Now about that sepsis…I’m glad God has provided appropriate care and treatment to bring you back to health. Have a good time on your vacation but do take care. Lucy
Vaccines had nothing to do with it being mild. And they can't possibly know how it would have been if you hadn't gotten the shots. They're theorizing.
Impossible meat = frankenfood! Stick to real meat. It can never be replaced.
@@knothead35 I agree, Avoid all these products. Ultra factory processed muck made to resemble food for maximum profit.
If you watch The Hillbilly kitchen she has an excellent super easy way to shuck corn😘