$25 grocery challenge - Week 28/2024

How I'm managing on a tight budget. Also, playing around with video filming and editing.
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Sweet potato muffins:
thebigmansworl...
I had some issues with this recipe. My average size blender could not accommodate all the ingredients so I switched to a bowl and hand mixer. I substituted peanut butter since I didn't have almond butter. The batter was extremely thick so I added an additional 1/3 cup liquid. That said, the flavor was really good - not too sweet, and the hint of nutmeg was delightful. I think I would want to add more spices next time. My batch yielded 14 muffins, so I'll be freezing half for a future easy on-the-go meal or snack.
Spicy Black Bean and Corn Salad:
1 can black beans, drained
1 can whole kernel corn (I used 2 cobs fresh)
4 oz. Monterey Jack Cheese
3/4 cup scallions (@ 3 stalks)
3/4 cup thinly sliced celery
1 small red bell pepper, diced
3/4 cup picante sauce (I didn't have picante, but used salsa and added harissa paste and cayenne)
2 TBSP vegetable oil (I used olive il)
2 TBSP lemon juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Better when made ahead.

[@LCorona414]

I’d love to see a fridge/freezer/pantry tour! And talking through how you come up with meals based on what you have.

[@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj]

@@LCorona414 Hi! I'm thinking about doing something like that but I probably won't get to it until late December - I have a pretty packed semester.

[@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj]

@@LCorona414 And my pantry is really small. Really!

[@nuttybar9]

If you have any tomatoes going bad, just throw them out in yard for the wildlife and the seeds from the tomatoes will soak into the ground and start tomato plants.

[@Cassieroll]

I just found your channel. Thank you for the black bean salad recipe. I have all the ingredients on hand. Also if you put a kitchen towel or a wet paper towel or napkin underneath your cutting board it won't slide around on the counter.

[@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj]

Thanks for the tip! I was thinking I might have to invest in a cutting board that sticks to the counter top, but I will try the wet paper towel and hope I can save a few bucks.

[@Cassieroll]

@@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj I have so many warped cutting boards and refuse to buy more and I remembered my mother doing that. Works great!!

[@kathryndockrey1477]

Great job! Do you find it hard to stay within the $25 a week? Do you find your stockpile is slowly increasing? My husband and I also eat for about $50 a week (Nova Scotia, Canada)

[@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj]

@@kathryndockrey1477 It varies. Sometimes I have to forgo something in order to stay within the budget, sometimes I'll go over and make the next week's budget smaller. Right now I have a decent freezer stockpile so am holding off on buying certain items ( mostly meat) while I clear out some space using what I have. Kudos on your $50 budget for 2 people!