Genius Ways To Cut Your Grocery Bill

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  • Here are a few of my go-to tips for saving money on groceries (while still eating well!). What strategies did I miss? Let me know in the comments!
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    00:00 Introduction
    00:25 1. Meal Planning
    01:21 2. Take Inventory
    02:07 3. Plan Around Sales
    03:00 4. Check out your local "ethnic" grocery store
    04:02 5. Go Bulky or Go Home
    04:31 6. Save big with these beans
    05:28 7. Members Only
    05:54 8. Avoid impulse buys, the easy way
    06:30 9. Eat cheaper with plants
    06:59 10. Anchor your meals with these staples ⚓
    08:50 11. Rely on cheap but impactful flavor boosters
    10:52 12. Streeeetch out your meals
    11:19 13. Don't sleep on your pantry
    11:36 14. Get creative with leftovers
    12:45 15. Store your foods correctly!
    13:48 16. Upcycling is the new recycling
    15:06 17. Save your veggie scraps
    15:22 18. Use an "eat first" bin (this tip is genius!)
    15:43 19. Try a "no-buy" week
    16:09 20. Your freezer is your best friend

Komentáƙe • 623

  • @YEUNGMANCOOKING
    @YEUNGMANCOOKING Pƙed rokem +425

    Watching Rainbow Plant Life and saving some Dough is a good day 😎

    • @katsweeterly2039
      @katsweeterly2039 Pƙed rokem +26

      ❀ seeing this comment from my other favorite vegan foodie on CZcams 🎉 also you both are now both have one million followers, well-deserved and "- with confidence!"

    • @AmandaJYoungs
      @AmandaJYoungs Pƙed rokem

      You're not wrong there, Wil! (I knew you were a man of good taste!)

    • @abbeyshell23
      @abbeyshell23 Pƙed rokem

      ❀ your channel

  • @tmnprlsaicntr
    @tmnprlsaicntr Pƙed rokem +262

    Hey Nish! You missed out an important but a crazy tip - start growing your own greens! I know, this doesnt apply for everyone. But if you have been keeping a good inventory for long, you would know as to which veggies are your favourite and which are considerably pricey at your nearest groceries. You can always start small. Most leafy greens actually grow well in tiny pots that you could keep next to your kitchen window or at your patio/balcony. If you have the space - try growing onions, garlic, radishes, carrots & beets BUT eat more of their greens rather than just the tubers/roots. I even sneak in carrot leaves in salads and told people that it was parsley! I've sneaked green onions & green garlic into home-made vegan chocolate milk and trust me, no one ever found out!Furthermore, these plants eventually would start producing seeds which you could collect, store and use in the future. It does require a lot of hard work & patience but please trust me when I say that this tip goes a long way as it is a long term thing which I have definitely benefited. I am on intermittent fasting now eating 2 meals daily 6 days a week. All these tips that you have given in this video are truly a blessing! Stay cheerful as you always do! Lots of love to everyone at home!

    • @tdustonpcd5762
      @tdustonpcd5762 Pƙed rokem +9

      Sprouting is excellent, nutritious, easy, and inexpensive.

    • @spankcak3s
      @spankcak3s Pƙed rokem +11

      This is an awesome tip. I dont have a lot of space, but I do grow my own herbs. Fresh herbs can get really expensive and If they are still stuck in the ground they won't go bad.
      Another plus is that you cant forget to buy them!

    • @ludicrousone8706
      @ludicrousone8706 Pƙed rokem +1

      carrot greens make a tasty pesto or dip

    • @yaheshaturner2843
      @yaheshaturner2843 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      I agree!

    • @11laila11
      @11laila11 Pƙed 7 dny

      @@spankcak3s In addition to growing fresh herbs: Store bought pottet fresh greens can often be separated into several plants and repotted individually, enhancing the plants's survival rate. Especially useful for basil and parsley. Also: Spread the plants around your home so if one catches a bug/illness, it doesn't contaminate the rest of your plants.
      And propagate the living death out of any store bought plant. In particular lemon balm, mint, and basil are very easy to root and turn into loads of new plants. Lastly: Plant a few of the seeds when using store bought bell peppers, chili, or tomatoes. They all sprout readily, grow fast and give a good yield - also in the window sill. I find though, that I need organic parent plants for the seeds to sprout.

  • @karrelaw
    @karrelaw Pƙed rokem +190

    I'm an old lady, so I learned these things over time by trial and error, but you really nailed it. This is a wonderful video for people to get started on wasting less money and especially wasting less food, and yet having wonderful meals.

  • @sarahtreadgold4393
    @sarahtreadgold4393 Pƙed rokem +176

    I often have a competition with myself to see how long I can go without doing grocery shopping 😄If you have a reasonable cooking ability, it's amazing how many delicious meals you can pull together when you think you have "no food" in the house

    • @susanlybarger8185
      @susanlybarger8185 Pƙed rokem +6

      Sarah, I do the very same thing! If I can shop once a month I feel like I made an accomplishment!!

    • @rubyscott6685
      @rubyscott6685 Pƙed rokem +4

      I do this as well. It keeps me interested in cooking when I am challenged to cook and eat what I have. It also helps me become a better cook.

    • @chloe_steward
      @chloe_steward Pƙed rokem +2

      Omg! Me too!

  • @blendedchaitea645
    @blendedchaitea645 Pƙed rokem +63

    Two very important tips: 1, never shop hungry. 2, optimize the use of freezer produce! I would let so many heads of broccoli or cabbage go wilty or gross because I couldn't be bothered to chop them. The solution? Frozen veggies! Never go bad, no need to chop. I use frozen fruit for prepping overnight oats for breakfast. I never have to worry about wasting the fruit because it will last just about forever.

    • @LucRio448
      @LucRio448 Pƙed rokem

      I mean I'd love to buy, process and freeze food, like a lot - but then I remember, I got some blocks of butter, a small ice cube tray thing and a single like...700g bag of frozen veggies in there. Oh and a really small container with frozen herbs. And now whenever I open it to get to the ice cubes, get a pack of butter, get some herbs or some veggies, I'm always afraid the second I open, everything is gonna fall out because it's already full with that little stuff in there.

  • @sahamal_savu
    @sahamal_savu Pƙed rokem +90

    It's also helpful to take into account the region of the world you live in. Many of your recipes use serrano peppers or other Mexican ingredients that are readily available in California, obviously because there's a large Mexican population there. Here in Ontario, Canada, not so much. There's a little local Mexican grocery store where I live but the items are insanely expensive, probably due to having to be imported (and Canadians love to price gouge, seriously, not sure what that's about.)
    On the other hand, lentils are so plentiful here that they're really cheap (Canada is the world's leading producer and exporter of lentils.) Also, there's a large Indian/Muslim population in my city so there are several local shops that stock all the beans, lentils and spices necessary for many of your recipes.
    TL;DR - It's all about where you live, shop local and see what is available for cheap in your area.

    • @trishk.7876
      @trishk.7876 Pƙed rokem +9

      I didn't know that Canada was the world's leading producer and exporter of lentils - how cool! I was just thinking this morning that Canadians have such a great claim to fame with their maple syrup. 😋

    • @kreestuh4367
      @kreestuh4367 Pƙed rokem +8

      Yup, the ethnic grocery tip is great if you live in a large city with a lot of resources, but they aren't typically available in a rural area. I would kill for an Asian market but the nearest one is over an hour away by car-- and that's one way. Same with the bulk stores. But the trade off is that I can garden more readily where I am, saving money on a lot of staple veggies that I'd normally pay a premium for.

    • @rajg7037
      @rajg7037 Pƙed rokem +4

      I also live in Ontario! Our local "ethnic" store has a pretty good selection of Mexican / !Latin ingredients even though it's technically an "Asian" supermarket. And I always sub Cayanne or Thai chilis for serrano... Baby mouths beware 😂

    • @sourdoughsavant22
      @sourdoughsavant22 Pƙed rokem +4

      On top of this, shopping in season helps too

    • @kjw79
      @kjw79 Pƙed rokem +1

      I’m in Canada, yet very very far away from any area that can produce Maple Syrup so it is expensive to purchase.
      I do find various peppers here but they are not of the same quality seen on cooking channels. I have to be realistic when recreating a CZcams recipe because the flavour just isn’t there due to shopping times!

  • @emilyx8377
    @emilyx8377 Pƙed rokem +36

    Here's a tip from me: if you want to freeze leftover tomato paste or any other condiment that you typically use in small portions, dole out spoonfuls into an empty ice cube tray and put it in the freezer. Then you can remove one frozen spoonful whenever needed, while the rest stays in the ice cube tray for future use.

    • @bearclaire
      @bearclaire Pƙed rokem +3

      You can also use silicone muffin trays for a slightly bigger portion. Once frozen pop them out of the tray and keep in a zip lock bag. Handy for soup, left over sauces etc

    • @Alina_Schmidt
      @Alina_Schmidt Pƙed rokem +3

      Ice cubes are perfect for lemon juice. Adding the peel too of course. Easily defrosts while you cook.

    • @tobleroonie5043
      @tobleroonie5043 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

      You don't even need an ice cube tray! Spoon the tomato paste out onto wax paper, then carefully lay it in the freezer. This is good if you don't have enough room for an ice tray--the paper can bend.

  • @socladriana
    @socladriana Pƙed rokem +53

    Great tips! I'd add this personal one: keep an updated list of what's inside your freezer on the door. This way you'll actually use up what you already bought and froze... plus you save energy by not having to open it to check what's inside.

  • @mrsnulch
    @mrsnulch Pƙed rokem +166

    I'm pretty financial savyv in general and don't tend to waste money, but groceries are definitely my kryptonite. Whether I'm hungry or not, I get so easily enticed by literally everything. This video is helpful, very good points made. Always check what you already have, make a plan, and of course vegan food is just generally cheap af.

    • @snashley
      @snashley Pƙed rokem +5

      I'm the same way! Going to the grocery store on an empty stomach is theee worse idea & tend to do it more often than not 😅

    • @DiscoChixify
      @DiscoChixify Pƙed rokem +5

      If you have a piece of fruit or a quick sandwich before you go to the store you can avoid impulse buying foods that are bad for you just because you’re hungry

    • @mrsnulch
      @mrsnulch Pƙed rokem +9

      @@DiscoChixify That doesn't work for me sadly. I don't impulse shop because I'm hungry, I impulse shop because I get curious or think I might need something down the road. I'll buy a bunch of random ingredients whether I'm hungry or not haha - I just get too excited!

    • @snashley
      @snashley Pƙed rokem +5

      @@mrsnulch Trader Joe's is my weakness when it comes to seasonal items. Like the new Cinnamon Bun Joe Joe's magically appeared in my cart đŸ€·đŸŒâ€â™€ïžđŸ€Ł Now I can't find them again, so I'm proud of my past impulse buy, haha!

    • @mrsnulch
      @mrsnulch Pƙed rokem +5

      @@snashley True, that's why it's sometimes good to shop hungry lol! There's nothing worse than not buying something, then later realizing you actually would have really used it! There's definitely a balance to be had here.

  • @jacquecomposanto3792
    @jacquecomposanto3792 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

    I would LOVE a video on food storage to prevent waste. (I don't fully understand why crispers work or how I should be using them!)

  • @Kx____
    @Kx____ Pƙed rokem +45

    My best advice, if it's available to you, is to order your groceries online. It has helped me so much with budgetting. I just put the items into my online card and go back to it after checking what I already have and i can easily take them out again if i end up not needing them. Haven't been over-buying ever since and it's really handy to immediately see how much the total cost is.

    • @plantbasedbri_
      @plantbasedbri_ Pƙed rokem +5

      This is expensive though. Also they never end up picking good quality produce.

    • @Kx____
      @Kx____ Pƙed rokem +3

      @@plantbasedbri_ oh too bad you have had such bad experiences. in my country (EU) i always get good produce!

    • @violetqueen450
      @violetqueen450 Pƙed rokem +3

      I love that too! You always have a running total of what you're spending and it's so easy to add or subtract items.

    • @cute_axolotl
      @cute_axolotl Pƙed rokem +2

      @@plantbasedbri_ How is it expensive? Most grocery stores won't charge any fees for online orders.

    • @bearclaire
      @bearclaire Pƙed rokem +4

      Downside with this is that you can't pick out your own fruit and veg..

  • @shipse1
    @shipse1 Pƙed rokem +61

    I’m not vegan, but I love incorporating plant-based meals in my everyday diet, and your recipes are always so good! Some of my favorite recipes of yours are red lentil curry, bbq tempeh, and buffalo chickpea quesadillas.

  • @intuitiveinspiredart4366
    @intuitiveinspiredart4366 Pƙed rokem +19

    'You can make that happen with plants" Love it! Sounds like the title of another cookbook...

  • @SarahP_official
    @SarahP_official Pƙed rokem +23

    I got an instant pot (and your book) 2 years ago and have been using it sooo much. It is ideal for dried beans and all your recipes are amazing. Your soups are 😍😍😍
    For those wondering, IP doesn't use a lot of energy and your beans get ready super quick. So in total, even with the high energy costs, I believe it is cheaper to bulk buy dry beans and use the IP than use canned beans.

  • @lettienugent
    @lettienugent Pƙed rokem +29

    Yes please. Show us how to store leftovers optimally.

    • @Alina_Schmidt
      @Alina_Schmidt Pƙed rokem +6

      And fresh veggies and fruit themselfes. Makes quite a difference.

    • @rachelh2176
      @rachelh2176 Pƙed rokem +1

      Yes i need this!! 🙏

  • @laranadesign4764
    @laranadesign4764 Pƙed rokem +9

    ONE MORE TIP!
    Eat before you grocery shop. If I am mildly hungry, I will subconsciously grab ready-to-eat items that are not on my list and those tend to be the more expensive and not always healthy items.
    BONUS TIP
    I also keep a list on my phone called "Price Check". It includes staples and how much (by weight) it was purchased and where. It's SO helpful to see how you can lose the money you saved on a few sale items when buying the rest full price, if you only shop at one store. It's not critical but if you are able, it's very rewarding and more fun than coupons. 😅

    • @partlyart
      @partlyart Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

      The price check is such a smart idea!! I always try to make a mental note but we all know how that goes
 i’ll definitely be trying it out next time!

  • @claires2096
    @claires2096 Pƙed rokem +46

    Definitely interested in a proper food storage video! Thank you for all you do, you’ve changed my life and how I view food

    • @222Arlene
      @222Arlene Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

      Yes please! Love the tips from this video.

  • @rebekahyoungers831
    @rebekahyoungers831 Pƙed rokem +7

    These are some great reminders - thanks! One tip I would add is to be realistic about what you and your family actually enjoy eating. I used to fill my cart with "aspirational" items that nobody was really excited about, and then when it came time to make myself a lunch, I would feel obligated to eat them, but I wouldn't really want to. For example, nobody at my house likes quinoa, so I simply don't buy it anymore!

  • @chelseaannis4306
    @chelseaannis4306 Pƙed rokem +34

    This video was super thorough! I would love a video on how to store food so they stay fresh longer!

    • @hayankitty6134
      @hayankitty6134 Pƙed rokem +2

      Same!

    • @ankedegroot3239
      @ankedegroot3239 Pƙed rokem +2

      Me 2!

    • @Alina_Schmidt
      @Alina_Schmidt Pƙed rokem +1

      Also me!
      Check which foods emit ethylen and which are sensitive to it. Store them in different parts of your fridge or pantry. Ethylen is a natural gas that can speed up some foods ripening.

  • @KatieSWeber
    @KatieSWeber Pƙed rokem +100

    This video feels like an entire book's worth of information! Thank you Nisha, *always* love your recipes and feel so inspired after watching your content! ♄

  • @rashkavar
    @rashkavar Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +2

    One thing to consider with those membership programs: they are a major source of data on you being sold off to the highest bidder. Grocery stores don't operate on huge margins, so if they're not making their money on you, they're making their money by selling you on the data market.
    This is not to say don't join those membership programs, just be aware that it's not *just* a free discount. I leave your priorities vis a vis cost saving vs maintaining personal privacy up to you, some people don't see data as an issue and some people don't have the financial stability to look at a discount program and say "no thanks."

  • @sandygrow5698
    @sandygrow5698 Pƙed rokem +5

    I have made that cabbage sauce + roasted cabbage steaks at 7:26, and I too was blown away! So good and so cheap!

  • @Sarah-un3vk
    @Sarah-un3vk Pƙed rokem +16

    I started going to my local Indian and Korean grocery store after watching one of your other videos, and it's my favorite way to save money on rice, lentils, soy sauce, seaweed, spices, and more. Also love the upcycle tip about herbs!

  • @melissadepillolozano365
    @melissadepillolozano365 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci +2

    I make a batch and freeze half of them. It makes it easier when cooking beans from scratch.

  • @elpretender1357
    @elpretender1357 Pƙed rokem +117

    A tip to avoid sweet impulse buys: before going to the grocery store, eat two oreo cookies or whatever you think tastes sickly sweet. Then at the grocery store when you walk by the sweet snacks aisle you will remember the overly sugary taste of the cookies and that will turn you off, specially if you take a look at the cookies for sale.
    It works for me at least.

    • @sahamal_savu
      @sahamal_savu Pƙed rokem +17

      If I ate a couple oreos I would probably fall asleep on the couch and not end up going out at all 😆

    • @ThePrimeTimer100
      @ThePrimeTimer100 Pƙed rokem +18

      Eating anything before the grocery definitely helps out!

    • @DiscoChixify
      @DiscoChixify Pƙed rokem +18

      An apple with peanut butter will help you curb cravings for baked goods. Eating an avocado with a bit of tajin chili powder helps me curb cravings for salty or fatty foods.

    • @HaidukeNT
      @HaidukeNT Pƙed rokem +13

      eat a good meal before buying groceries

    • @townsendstephen
      @townsendstephen Pƙed rokem +3

      That is very clever. Thanks for sharing this

  • @ANEWCreationLimited
    @ANEWCreationLimited Pƙed rokem +6

    I never realized you could check off items on your website's recipes 😅 So handy!

    • @ANEWCreationLimited
      @ANEWCreationLimited Pƙed rokem +1

      And yes, I'd love to see a video about how to keep fresh vegetables longer.

  • @medusa4944
    @medusa4944 Pƙed rokem +2

    This is satisfying to watch, because I figured out most of the tips already over time (yet don't always follow them).

  • @CristinaMolinaYoga
    @CristinaMolinaYoga Pƙed rokem +18

    Yay for legumes which have been a little demonized by the nutrition health whatever industry! I am from Puerto Rico and we eat A LOT of beans. It's part of our standard diet! So YAY! Also, you're amazing, and funny, and greatttt and I need you in my life because all this food stuff is overwhelming to me.đŸ˜”â€đŸ’« 😂

    • @cocoaxo6126
      @cocoaxo6126 Pƙed rokem +3

      omg right ! i’ve been eating a ton of beans and i LOVE it because there’s so much variety. i recently even started cooking white beans and pinto beans. everyone freaks about carbs so they avoid beans but beans will forever be my favorite !

  • @dag118
    @dag118 Pƙed rokem +1

    I enjoy your videos, usually, but this one was my favorite. Just missed your parents, they are always adorable.

  • @ruffles9158
    @ruffles9158 Pƙed rokem +9

    Most important measure:
    Fight for higher wages with your local trade union!

  • @Sam-ms7ih
    @Sam-ms7ih Pƙed rokem +9

    This was a superb video. I'm pretty tight on money lately for this exact same reason and I've been doing the first half of the video, but I'm going to start applying the second half. Unfortunately where I live, buying in bulk is more expensive than buying packaged and there's a monopoly in terms of supermarkets, only 2 very popular ones and 2 smaller ones. One thing I like to do is check online which ingredients are cheaper in which supermarkets and get them from there. I'm extremely jealous you have so many options, it's almost overwhelming!

  • @sofia_palmeiro
    @sofia_palmeiro Pƙed rokem +5

    Amazing video! One tip for hard bread: cut in and put in a pan with a little bit of water, with the lid on. The bread will rehydrate and taste very good again :) I think you can also put water on it and toss it in the oven, if it's already on!
    Love from Portugal (and Italy!)

  • @assiuuskallio2960
    @assiuuskallio2960 Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +1

    Veggie scraps can also be used for soups. In my opinion, you can make a mashed soup out of almost any veggies. If you just season it the right way, it’ll be delicious. I live alone and often have much more veggies than I can eat before they go bad (cabbages are huge, spinach is often sold in massive bags, etc) so making a soup of whatever veggie leftovers I have has become my favorite way of using them up.

  • @thediligentdoc
    @thediligentdoc Pƙed rokem +18

    Meal planning with what I already have in my fridge and pantry has helped save so much money! I like that your recipes often include similar ingredients too. I go to your site at least once a week for meal planning!

  • @lorimanville7954
    @lorimanville7954 Pƙed rokem +2

    Got so many great ideas. Thank you for this video! I always use a silicon cupcake pan to freeze soups, beans, rice,etc. Once frozen I move them to a freezer bag and have single servings to pull out. Works wonders for actually eating my leftovers.

  • @SandyL9316
    @SandyL9316 Pƙed rokem +4

    Really good tips overall and I am so excited to try some of the recipes featured. One thing I do differently, first I go straight to the "manager's discount" or markdown bins and buy things from there - but only healthy things that I normally would buy, and no treats or junk. Also paying attention to the "loss leaders" - those items marked down on special that week. As grocery stores tend to buy some things on a regular basis, but with supply chain issues sometimes one order will be delayed and then it will come in practically on top of the next one, they don't have enough space so often reduce the price. I have saved so, so much money doing these things, and prices are too high for me to just come in and only buy what was already on a list. Then I go home and plan my meals on what I have on hand and what needs eaten soon. I really don't have much food waste. But I am very disciplined and organized, I don't end up spending more than I budgeted. Money is too tight.
    FYI, you can freeze pasta. Just be sure it's al dente before freezing, defrost in fridge and warm in microwave.

  • @janethomas4885
    @janethomas4885 Pƙed rokem +3

    Thanks for the tips. I would love to see a more detailed video on how to keep produce in refrigerator longer without spoiling.

  • @mwmentor
    @mwmentor Pƙed rokem +5

    Cool tips - and one that I have never thought of - taking a pic of the cupboard/fridge to see what's in them when at the store - that's really smart. Thanks for sharing and I am looking forward to your next video... 👍😄

  • @sheilab9572
    @sheilab9572 Pƙed rokem +3

    Very nice job Nisha. I learned this myself as a young wife and you just presented it to everyone. This generation is so blessed to have teachers like you ❀

  • @missk4934
    @missk4934 Pƙed rokem

    This video is amazing! I especially found your suggestions for repurposing leftovers SO helpful!!!!

  • @s.rajagopalan5221
    @s.rajagopalan5221 Pƙed rokem +2

    Pls share your tips on how to store produce.

  • @chrisshelton9836
    @chrisshelton9836 Pƙed rokem +4

    More food storage tips. BTW, I started using an herb keeper (basically a tall vase) for keeping herbs fresh in the fridge. If you have the space, it really will help to extend the life of herbs by a week or two. Highly recommended.

  • @Silvia_Trich
    @Silvia_Trich Pƙed rokem +2

    Nisha, I just noticed your 1mln milestone! Hooray!🎉🎉🎉 this video is pure gold (as usual!) and I would really appreciate a video about storing and conserve food, thanks! 😊

  • @tofuneverbleeds
    @tofuneverbleeds Pƙed rokem +4

    Great video! So helpful. I’d like to add that you can save seeds and easily regrow certain fruit, veg, and herbs from the grocery store. I always regrow green onions and get a few bunches for the price of one 😊

  • @cltinturkey
    @cltinturkey Pƙed rokem +2

    Great video! For my "eat-first" strategy, I keep 2 rectangular bins on the top shelf of the fridge. When I cut up onions, garlic, peppers, carrots, avocado, broccoli, or other veg, I put the unused part in a small glass bowl with lid and put it in one bin. In the other I keep lettuce, spinach, cabbage, and other leafy greens. I pull these out to make a burrito, stir fry, loaded salad, or veggie bowl. Cheap, quick, and fast!

  • @Cyd1057
    @Cyd1057 Pƙed rokem +3

    Lots of great tips - thank you! One thing I do with fresh cilantro and parsley that I may not use right away, is to chop them up and lay on a tray in the freezer (on waxed paper or parchment). When the herbs are frozen, I transfer them into a container and they're ready to go into a soup or stew. Not so great for garnish, but this works well for cooked dishes.

  • @izabelflorence
    @izabelflorence Pƙed rokem +1

    Your videos are getting better and better every time! Thank you :)

  • @taylorpresswood5341
    @taylorpresswood5341 Pƙed rokem

    I have had your recipes on repeat for the past few years! Congrats on the 1 million

  • @grandpaczki979
    @grandpaczki979 Pƙed rokem +1

    Had dealt with 2 power outages last month I've really changed my way of shopping especially frozen items. And eat what you have is so good for saving money. Love your videos!

  • @donnabrooks1173
    @donnabrooks1173 Pƙed rokem

    I just love you!!! Your videos are so packed with useful information no matter what the subject is.

  • @mariasegoviano1471
    @mariasegoviano1471 Pƙed rokem +2

    Definitely interested in a video about how to properly store produce! And how to know what to store separately 🧡

  • @wheremagicbeginsnow
    @wheremagicbeginsnow Pƙed rokem +1

    Hi, regardless of where you live, these basic step’s always help
 I live in The Netherlands and find your advice so helpful. Keep up the good work! Keith

  • @shaliniagarwal5808
    @shaliniagarwal5808 Pƙed rokem +2

    What a treasure trove of tips. Thank you! Would love to know more about preventing food waste.

  • @charlenekrepel1702
    @charlenekrepel1702 Pƙed rokem +3

    Best video ever to keep $ in mind. I have your instant pot cookbook and LOVE it. Had the sweet potato dal last week. Thank you for keeping us inspired, under budget, and full! ;)

    • @Jeffersonmorant.
      @Jeffersonmorant. Pƙed rokem

      That’s so thoughtful of you Charlene. Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

  • @skyeorpheus
    @skyeorpheus Pƙed rokem

    Another great video Nisha!!! Love all of these ideas!!!!

  • @thatdaniperson
    @thatdaniperson Pƙed rokem +9

    I would recommend this video to absolutely EVERYONE if you didn't miss these two important points: growing your own veg/herbs, and using frozen and/or canned vegetables instead of fresh ones. Game changer for people without much money to spend. I would love an updated version - the format is so beautiful!!!

  • @KickrocksWKim
    @KickrocksWKim Pƙed rokem

    yesss, a video about storing food would be so helpful! Thank you for sharing these tips :)

  • @jellyhead777
    @jellyhead777 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you so much for sharing your gifts with us ♄ I’m a much healthier happier person ever since I found your channel. Healthy eating used to intimidate me, but you made it achievable and it changed my life. Thank you so much 🙏

  • @JessieMarieVilla
    @JessieMarieVilla Pƙed rokem

    this is so helpful and well done, thank you!

  • @jenp5413
    @jenp5413 Pƙed rokem +4

    that no buy week is smart. i'm solo so ALWAYS overspend on groceries bc i enjoy cooking and like trying new things. then 6 months later i find black squid ink next to 4 different types of paprika

  • @rosanastimson9385
    @rosanastimson9385 Pƙed rokem

    That was truly incredible and helpful!! Thank you so much, Nisha!!

  • @deniseconsiglio-lahti6443

    So much good information and your video was so uplifting. I would love more produce storing tips, like celery cabbage and mushrooms.

  • @EllasTastyWorld
    @EllasTastyWorld Pƙed rokem +3

    Love the detailed video and agree with all mentioned, love your cookbook and I always cook beans in my instant pot as well, tried many of your dishes and even my non-vegan husband approved! 💚💚💚 like you mentioned it’s all about the flavouring and prepping the veggies is a must 💯

  • @user-fi1ql4rn8j
    @user-fi1ql4rn8j Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    I love your channel!! So many good ideas and recipes!!

  • @PenniP
    @PenniP Pƙed rokem

    I just started watching your videos
 I am hooked! Great content, love your sense of (dry) humor!â€đŸ˜‚â€

  • @sandys209
    @sandys209 Pƙed rokem +1

    If you don’t have an InstaPot a regular crock pot will also cook your beans. It does take longer but you can set it to cook overnight or while you’re at work.

  • @galapagos1809
    @galapagos1809 Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    I really enjoyed this vid, so many great tips. TY NIsha!

  • @Weeem
    @Weeem Pƙed rokem

    Congrats on hitting 1M subs :)
    What a milestone. Your family must be so proud :)

  • @brighteez
    @brighteez Pƙed rokem

    This was awesome and fun to watch, thanks Nisha!! â€đŸ˜Š

  • @sharvanisivakumar4792
    @sharvanisivakumar4792 Pƙed rokem

    amazing, amazing, amazing!!! forever in awe of how information-packed yet engaging your videos are!

  • @pinkdaisy5934
    @pinkdaisy5934 Pƙed rokem +1

    terrific video!!!! thanks so much =) & YES, please. Would really appreciate a video by you - on storing food!

  • @christineduncan3940
    @christineduncan3940 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    This was pure gold, thanks Nisha!!

  • @sharonlong8177
    @sharonlong8177 Pƙed rokem

    This video had so much content definitely saved this one as will need to watch a few times for sure! Thank you ❀

  • @memorelaine
    @memorelaine Pƙed rokem

    This video is GOLD, thanks Nisha! â€đŸŒ±

  • @japsowinkaur525
    @japsowinkaur525 Pƙed rokem

    So many great tips! Thanks for sharing Nisha.

  • @monicacrosby1733
    @monicacrosby1733 Pƙed rokem

    This was so helpful!! Loved the section on food waste and tips for preserving food!

  • @smoothieshake1
    @smoothieshake1 Pƙed rokem +3

    Hey Nisha, Love these ideas! Especially the "eat me first" bin and raiding your pantry and fridge to cook a meal when you think you have nothing to cook with. I've been cooking this way for years and it has produced some of my most unexpected and tasty dishes. You've done a great job of explaining each strategy in a simple way, and the video quality, editing, and content are awesome. I'm not a vegan by far, but I've enjoyed your videos over the years - your recipes are yummy and easy to substitute with non-vegan products as needed. Thank you!

  • @tatyanasergeyevna8776
    @tatyanasergeyevna8776 Pƙed rokem

    Thank you so much for sharing all these tips!❀

  • @empresssk
    @empresssk Pƙed rokem

    I needed this list years ago! Lol Had to watch several other videos to understand food perseveration. Great job.

  • @gloriaarabitg395
    @gloriaarabitg395 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Great video format, very smart way to show us different recipes
. Great..!!!

  • @joannaking6217
    @joannaking6217 Pƙed rokem

    This was so insightful! Thank you! I would love to know about more in depth tips about proper food storage

  • @virginiemazy7054
    @virginiemazy7054 Pƙed rokem

    Thanks for this really interesting video. I knew some of the tips but still discovered new ones or you brought some back to my attention again 😊

  • @terribohn7588
    @terribohn7588 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    So I already know how to shop effectively but I still watch your videos because I love you! Oh and just bought your instant pot cookbook.

  • @monique.robert
    @monique.robert Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci

    Genius, and seriously practical and doable advice! đŸ€©

  • @gret1234
    @gret1234 Pƙed rokem

    What a great, informative and helpful video! Soooo many great ideas!!! Thank you!!

  • @marinacorreia1189
    @marinacorreia1189 Pƙed rokem

    This is such a great video!!! Thanks for all of the great tips 😄

  • @GAballetfan
    @GAballetfan Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    I have starred this one, I want to come back and watch 1-2 more times; lots of great info! Thanks

  • @doracsiky
    @doracsiky Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Super video! I was already doing a lot of these so I feel even more motivated to continue! And yes, I did notice savings since I switched to plant based food only - despite the high inflation times we are living in.

  • @SunflowerLover63
    @SunflowerLover63 Pƙed rokem

    Great tips! Thanks for video...and yes, I purchased your book! Can't wait to cook every recipe!

  • @Greeningermany
    @Greeningermany Pƙed rokem

    Another excellent video!! Thanks for the re-inspiration!

  • @judithrussell9162
    @judithrussell9162 Pƙed rokem +1

    What a great video Nisha. Now I feel proud that when I discovered I didn’t have all the ingredients to make a cake for a friend coming around for a cuppa, I subbed and changed rather than go to the supermarket.

  • @bylivena7566
    @bylivena7566 Pƙed rokem

    Oh Yess please! I would LOVE a whole Storage Video! ❀

  • @chelseaannis4306
    @chelseaannis4306 Pƙed rokem

    I love the eat first bin! So many great tips!

  • @susann9506
    @susann9506 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    I love your content and enjoy watching anything you do!

  • @idak1779
    @idak1779 Pƙed rokem

    Great information! I love your personality and the recipes. Yes, how to store the food would be a great video and I noticed how you have savvy and wonderfully organized pantry. Please, I would love some tips on that.

  • @jennibean71
    @jennibean71 Pƙed rokem +1

    I love your content. I went vegan about 10 years ago and felt so healthy and energetic. I don’t know what happened but I went back to my old ways and I’ve been sicker than ever! I’m going back to vegan and I’m going to get your book. You make it so simple to follow and less expensive. Thank you.

  • @LeeAnnahsCreations
    @LeeAnnahsCreations Pƙed rokem +2

    Number 15 please!!! Full video on how to store one's food properly please.

  • @AichaCT
    @AichaCT Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    I am shocked at how you are the only and i mean ONLY CZcamsr i watch without pressing the skip button. I actually replay them over and over again. I love your content.

  • @emilytxyz
    @emilytxyz Pƙed rokem

    so helpful, love this video nisha! thank you!

  • @katsweeterly2039
    @katsweeterly2039 Pƙed rokem +1

    🎉 congrats on ONE MILLION I have been here with you for years and you deserve all the good things and more ❀❀❀

    • @katsweeterly2039
      @katsweeterly2039 Pƙed rokem +1

      I am not in the US, not as many ethnic or bulk food options here in Europe, but watching nevertheless, for your wit, your smarts and the charm ❀ and for me, the algorithm and the animals ;)