Extreme Grocery Challenge | New Extreme Grocery Budget Challenge

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thanks for watching! Let me know what kind of extreme budget challenge you’d like to see next! $10 for one person? $50 for a week? Multiple stores, Dollar Tree, Aldi? More Walmart? You are all amazing thank you!

[@Evie329]

Do $50 for the week for a family! ✌

[@megg.8084]

$50 for a week for a family! I prefer Aldi and Walmart because the sizes at dollar tree tend to be less of a deal than Walmart or Aldi

[@susanprather5962]

Yes! 😂

[@beckywszalek726]

Yep I like that too. Sometimes it's not practical to hit up more than 1 store either so Wal-Mart for $50 would be great to see.

[@Ktd1013]

Would love to see a budget challenge at my most favorite store... Aldi! 💖

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

Bouillon! Chicken bouillon in your pantry is a must. When a recipe calls for broth, you have it in a cube for pennies. It's handy for sipping if you have a sore throat or if you've been sick and trying to get back to eating.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Huge fan over here! I keep a large jar of it and use it for everything!!

[@annzamora6943]

I am glad that you allow your children whatever they want to eat. Alot of parents would allow them to eat what they want & then lie about it. It's nice to see someone who is honest. That is a quality that is missing now a days. I love your videos.

[@shellyturner2766]

So fun hearing your husband's participation. Great content overall.

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗 I loved it when he started narrating ❤️❤️ so fun! Had to put it in! Glad you enjoyed too!

[@joyford6574]

He was too cute with the narration 🤣

[@kimberlynw1799]

Your husband is good with that accent lol he was hamming it up love those little inserts

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤣🤣

[@carenleggero9622]

Black bean liquid goes nicely in brownies or and dark soup/stew. For use in brownies I simmer it down to about half, use instead of eggs.

[@tirshasmith5999]

I watch all these types of videos. It’s crazy to think pre pandemic how even Walmarts great value brand let alone the cost of a dozen eggs went from $1 to over $3 a carton. I live in the Midwest when I was placing my Walmart instacart order and last week eggs went up again to $3.12 for a dozen when they were just $2.88 the previous week. I am 42 years old and I live alone, I can’t imagine having to cook/meal prep for a family. God bless you and your family, Maria. 🤍

[@lilirayanne98]

Omg your husband with the spaghetti 😂😂😂totally made my day!!!! Thank you for the smile!

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗 he was nervous about it! So you saying that will make his day! So glad you enjoyed!

[@Lynn_ie1]

Me and my Husband are both chefs by trade and I love when he's "training" me how to cook in the kitchen. Reminded Me of him 😆

[@sideshowtink]

Hi Maria! YES we need spices! Very important! This was super fun to see what you found for the price allowance! Lots of options!

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗 glad you liked it!

[@frugalcampermama]

Love your grocery budget challenge videos! One thing I wanted to mention is I use my black bean broth as my soup broth. My family loves it. I also save my veggie peels and freeze them in a baggie, and when I have a lot and a good variety I make veggie stock! ❤️

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes yes! I kept telling myself I was going to mention freezing the scraps. Then of course 🤦‍♀️ great mention! I appreciate it! I really think so many people read these comments and it’s so helpful when you make recommendations! I love the community aspect and helping others!

[@empresswb641]

Wow great tip

[@frugalcampermama]

@@MealsWithMaria you are very welcome. Saving the scraps has save me lots of money not having to buy broth or bouillon!

[@mmmanduh5713]

@@frugalcampermama I do this too - I slow cook the veggies when I have enough for a pot (and good variety as mentioned above), I usually throw in a whole onion, some spices/herbs and chili garlic sauce.. I like my broth to have bite!

[@heavenlee1965]

When I was broke as dirt and the family was craving sweets, I made no bake chocolate/pb oatmeal cookies. Pennies to make and would last the week in the fridge. It helped to not feel so drab. And most families always have oatmeal/cocoa/pb and sugar around.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yum! It’s the little things for sure!

[@jamiecee4960]

Nice meal prep. It all looked healthy and clean. Ty for the ideas. Love watching these. Would love to see more. 💝🙂

[@meghanhertzog2426]

I love your videos, and your husband's voiceover for the spaghetti was hilarious!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you Meghan! So glad you thought it was funny too!

[@bettyadkisson1681]

Yes and you can grow all your spices. Recipe for egg rolls: 2 cups water,2 beaten eggs,slowly a 1 cup flour& 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook 1 tablespoon of batter in a greased 6" skillet on low heat spread around rolling into a pancake turn out on a plate and cover with a damp clothe til ready too use.

[@kathleenmccandless7553]

You are so much fun to watch! I love your cheery personality!! 😃

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗 thank you!

[@carriedugan6769]

You do really well with your cooking classes!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome!

[@purplewildflower1031]

Excellent and very, very helpful! I would love to see a $10/week for 1 person vegetarian challenge! And also a vegan one!

[@SuperLovelessgirl]

This all looks great, but I am mostly impressed with the pizzas. I never seen that dough mix at Walmart before. My nephews would love that definitely gonna try that. Thanks for the great ideas 🖤

[@MealsWithMaria]

Absolutely and super fun to use for personal pizzas too! So if you want to have a make your own pizza party they might love that!

[@alwayslearning9272]

One idea for how to use bean liquid is to add it to any savoury rice dish. I saw the girl from Spend Savvy do this and recreated it and it adds so much flavour, plus then you're retaining the nutrients from the beans, really yum! :) You just put the bean liquid in instead of water and cook as usual, can fry off some onions first and then add everything else, just boosts the flavour so much and is a great way to repurpose the liquid instead of it going to waste. :)

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you! This is helpful and makes sense!!

[@jessicathompson236]

Agreed. I hate when the juices go to waste in so many videos.

[@Kashmine]

But isn't the water to high in salt?

[@pattysizemore2489]

Thank you you are amazing and I am learning so much....you are the best

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome Patty 🙏🙏❤️

[@joannhammond3583]

Great job! Wow! All of the meals look yummy! Thank you!!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandip2287]

I'd love to see a budget challenge for one person. Right now I work m-f 8-6, so not a lot of cooking time either.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you for the input! I will likely do one like that next month 🤗

[@lindahayes2215]

Mornings With Granny has lots of meal, planning, shopping and cooking for one person.

[@sandip2287]

@@lindahayes2215 thanks. I'll check her out

[@jessicathompson236]

A weekly meal prep for you could work. A couple of hours each weekend tops.

[@joycepedercini3841]

I am by myself also and I like to watch these as it gives me ideas of stuff I can make and put in my freezer! They make great grab and go meals for me to take to work

[@TracyLynn589]

I truly LOVE your channel!! I'm doing Weight watchers but I can tweak any recipe and you have such great ideas! Beautiful family! Hubby was hysterical! Tyfs!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you Tracy! That is so true! Weight Watchers is awesome like that!

[@pamfrey1528]

Looked like you had fun! Going to try the oatmeal bars. Loved your husband’s Italian accent

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yah we did! They are a healthy breakfast for sure! Glad you enjoyed his fun!

[@marilynryan7822]

Wow was I surprised to see your kitchen under construction! I liked your “ old” kitchen😌 My son and fiancé just bought an older home(. 1786)in a quaint CT. town. Theses houses have so much character. Back to your wicked video. Enjoy watching your challenges even though it’s only me I get many ideas finally getting the hang of how to break down for one.Love your husbands voice over!! He did the accent perfectly. Thx for sharing!

[@MealsWithMaria]

That’s so cool about your son! The kitchen was great, but the cabinets were beyond repair, doors missing in some areas. Not all of them closed. And the floor in the kitchen was completely worn🤷‍♀️ unfortunately, after much debate, we decided starting over was really the only option! I hope your son enjoys his home🍾

[@lindalowry1513]

Wow wow excellent job. We are in a depression time. Folks need to watch your videos to save money. It's hard times. Thank you. Greetings from South Dakota.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you! Glad you enjoy them!

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

That's funny, I just found I missed your extreme from Oct and just watched it right before this video. I commented about doing cheese toast instead of grilled cheese when you're low on cheese... and you did it in the very next video I watch. Your husband's participation in this video is adorable. Such fun. I'm so excited to see you're still doing videos even during your kitchen reno. Thank you.

[@marilynryan7822]

I can’t remember the last time I made “grilled” cheese. It was easier to make” toasted “ cheese sandwiches for kids..they certainly didn’t miss all the butter. I still make toasted- grilled cheese for myself😌

[@MealsWithMaria]

I grew up on the toasted grilled cheese too! I had no idea you could make it with butter until I was an adult!

[@MealsWithMaria]

😊 so glad you found the other video! 2 for 1 day for you!! He’s a fun guy! Was happy to have him in the video ( since he refuses to be on camera lol)

[@jillygirl2024]

I do too ! I often add Tomato , Spinach or Peppers to make it yummier

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

@@marilynryan7822 Sometimes I still add the butter, lol.

[@ayoung9441]

Great Job Maria!!! Add some Italian Seasoning or brush on some Italian Dressing to your Tortilla Chips and they are Awesome!!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Ooooo sounds great!

[@beckywszalek726]

Love all the ideas. That was a LOT!

[@MealsWithMaria]

These videos are the longest, most time consuming, AND MOST REWARDING ❤️❤️❤️🤗

[@toadflaxfarm3032]

I LOLed when your husband started talking and then I felt bad for laughing. I'm glad you said he was joking. My husband has a strong Boston accent (we now live in NH)...so I get it. 😂

[@MealsWithMaria]

😂😂 yes we are in NH too!!!

[@megg.8084]

I recently learned how to regrow my green onions in the mason jar with water and a tiny sprinkle of salt I use the same ones for about 2 weeks before planting them into soil in a pot on my patio

[@MealsWithMaria]

That is so amazing! I keep meaning to try that!

[@laurenzolinski3308]

How do you plant them? I have a black thumb

[@megg.8084]

@@laurenzolinski3308 I cut them down til there’s a tiny bit of green and set them in a mason jar on my counter until their roots are about 1.5 inches long then plant them in a pot with potting soil and let them grow

[@laurenzolinski3308]

@@megg.8084 thank you, I appreciate your reply!

[@frugalcampermama]

Oh and the clip of your husbands voiceover was hysterical 😂😂😂😂

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗🤗 he’s a gem 😂

[@johnsloan4987]

I grew up on a lot of spaghetti and left overs we made sandwiches with. I little butter on each slice of bread and then spaghetti. Loved it!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Ohhh I love spaghetti sandwiches! So glad I’m not alone 😂

[@janicehaney1771]

Thanks for sharing these videos! It goes to show whether we have a small,or large grocery budget, anyone can have food to eat! Love your videos 🤗

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome! It’s great to get down to basics!!

[@a31656]

Every time I go to the dollar tree I get a bottle of dried onions, and chopped garlic to have on hand if I don't have fresh ones. I also buy carrots onions and celery and if I don't think they will get used quickly enough I chop them up and freeze them. They are great a soup starters for for casseroles. I also buy basic spices there or at a grocery store if they have them for about a dollar. I keep a large bottle of beef broth powder and chicken broth powder to flavor things as well.

[@tawanacooke4438]

Thanks for sharing 👍.. blessings to you and your beautiful family 🤗

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome as always Tawana! Thank you for always watching 🙏🙏

[@amyak09]

Just found your videos yesterday and I love them!

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗 I’m so glad you’re here!!! It’s a lot of fun😊 Enjoy!

[@belb4978]

Would love to know where you got those taco plates !

[@MealsWithMaria]

Aldi, years ago but there are similar ones here www.amazon.com/dp/B078RW7FFN/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_9TMW3HWW5C5EX8MS0KZ2?linkCode=ml2&tag=thestayath07b-20

[@belb4978]

@@MealsWithMaria ty so much!

[@christinatareski8882]

I love your challenges!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you Christina!

[@michellekulas282]

Wow, that New York/New England Italian accent caught me by surprise! 😄❤️

[@leem200]

I was a bit confused with the voice over, hahahha! Fabulous menu plan and buy. So enjoyed it. I sub.

[@MealsWithMaria]

😊😊

[@debimorsette1685]

You did a great job with your budget, your menu, and working in your make shift kitchen!! Debi in Vicksburg, MS. 🥰🥰

[@MealsWithMaria]

😀😀 thank you!

[@KeliLyn001]

I try to keep my grocery budget low and this had some good inspiration. I got the free muscle milk on ibotta too, and was wondering how to use it, I think I'll try that baked oatmeal. Yum!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yah! That’s awesome! Glad I could give you a new idea 🙏

[@jccastle3452]

Another winner. Thank you.

[@MealsWithMaria]

🙏 you’re so welcome!

[@danasandlin2435]

you can use the root ends of the spring onions--but them in soil and grow your own spring onions...not difficult...dts

[@MealsWithMaria]

I love this!!

[@stitchergary]

First of your videos I've watched....you are an amazing shopper.. I can't believe some of the prices you were able to buy the products for... I need to learn from you...thanks for the video...

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome! I have many more!

[@amberleestevens2052]

I loved the accent! It was so funny! Any budget meals are great. I found your channel through the Thanksgiving challenges.

[@MealsWithMaria]

❤️ that’s awesome! The Thanksgiving ones were so fun! I love making a whole meal from beginning to end and sharing with everyone on here 😊

[@empresswb641]

We get to see Maria in a different room each episode 🤣🤣🤣 I need this challenge I want to spend less on groceries in 2021.

[@MealsWithMaria]

You can do it! It’s even more efficient to set a monthly spend goal. You can plan out the month and get even better deals by shopping in bulk! Also, you’re right! Maybe I’ll show you all the rooms in my house 😂 might be fun 🤗

[@FaithFoodandFamily]

Great ideas! Enjoyed seeing what you came up with on a small budget.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you Amanda!

[@scottanthony8240]

Hello! Faith, how’re you doing?

[@empresswb641]

I just want to keep giving you applause 👏 You are making extreme budget challenges for a family, healthy.... annnnnd... wait for it..... no kitchen!!!!! Great job!!!!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Aw you’re the best! Thank you! So glad you liked it!

[@amaizeingndn]

I was not ready for that accent😂

[@MealsWithMaria]

😂😂😂

[@PurpleRose8725]

For real, lol

[@lizaw.7313]

I love it!! He's got it down...

[@tinekedemol1269]

Love it! And i love the sweater too! You make great video's and you also speak "clear " I do not need translation for your video's 😁

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you! I always worry about that so it’s good to have feedback! My mom got me the sweater for Christmas 😍

[@Lisawhatshersname]

She speaks very clearly, true. I also very much appreciate the captioning, though!

[@gloriapeel6887]

Good job! Everything looks really. Good

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you Gloria!

[@gina4569]

First video ive seen from you and it was super informative! New sub :)

[@MealsWithMaria]

Hi Gina! I’m so glad you are here! Love fun to come!

[@easternhillbliss50]

Your husbands accent was a surprise! Love it!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Haha!! He doesn’t always sound like that 😂😂

[@Iheart2cook]

Boston at its finest!!!

[@pinkbnnyslprs]

How wonderful! So glad I found you. Everything looks really good. Looking forward to making your pizza.

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗 I’m glad too Monica! Enjoy the pizza!

[@DebrasDeliciousDishes]

I so enjoyed this video as well

[@brendabeelee]

Haha yours husbands description. lol. So funny. That’s not his normal accent?! Hilarious 😆

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤣 no, it’s not

[@nicolebullock8704]

Good job I been doing 35 dollar a week this month went over 2dollars this week but I did meal prep to

[@MealsWithMaria]

Way to go!!!

[@norahalmquist1345]

I want your hoodie love it

[@MealsWithMaria]

My mom gave it to me as a Christmas gift 🙏 I just asked her where she got it. I’ll post the link if I can ❤️

[@MealsWithMaria]

So my mom is not impressed with the vendor. Says she’s still waiting on things she ordered in early December 🤷‍♀️ however, with that warning, this is the site and sweatshirt: lilicloth.com/products/in-a-world-where-you-can-be-anything-be-kind-hoodie-9786041

[@katrinbivens3723]

Great job!vLoved his voiceover!

[@angiebega2444]

Good recipe i love bean and rice bowls you can throw in anything and it tastes so good and beans and rice are so cheap you can stretch it and make different meals with it👍

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes! They are the best! Eat some version of them every week!

[@tamsondarland8951]

I will bake a bunch of sweet potatoes on a large sheet pan. Wash potatoes and rub oil over sweet potatoes skins. Then lay on sheet pan and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool and place baked sweet potatoes in a vacuum seal bag and seal. Can place in freezer. Use sweet potatoes as needed and reseal vacuum bag and place back in freezer. I also chop fresh onions up when they are on sale. I then lay them out on a sheet pan in single layer. Then place sheet pan in freezer. Freeze onions and after frozen remove onions off sheet pan and place frozen onions into a vacuum seal bag and seal up. Can use onions as needed. Then reseal bag up and place bag back into freezer. Loved your video. Thank you so much for your great ideas. Will be so helpful for this 58 yr old lady....👍😇💗Love Tamson

[@MealsWithMaria]

I love your ideas Tamson! I need to get better at saving vegetables in the freezer when they are on sale!

[@jillygirl2024]

Great challenge ! Libraries are still closed in Maine since March 2020

[@MealsWithMaria]

Aw, I didn’t think of that. That’s such a bummer! There is ample room for social distancing at our library and no ones ever there anyway. But I suppose the set up is different depending where you live 😕 sorry to hear that but hopefully they’ll open back up soon!!!

[@Tbroo-o8z]

Thnx for your Channel I'd like to see casseroles I could do on a budget (tried the breakfast 1 and delicious)

[@MealsWithMaria]

You got it!

[@danasandlin2435]

bean broth uses: soup base; cook veggies in it instead of water (grean beans, brocccoli, zucchini, etc)...full of protein--also use in a lot of places where you would use oil or water--use it to make bread, pizza dough (instead of water), etc--adds extra nutrients and protein...dts

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you for the ideas!

[@robinswan5831]

I can't believe you did all this without access to your kitchen!! Wow, well done!

[@MealsWithMaria]

😊 thanks! Gotta feed the fam!

[@MsGoddess4]

great ideas. thanks.

[@charlenejenks833]

It was wonderful watching prepare meals for the week your little one are cute

[@MealsWithMaria]

So glad you enjoyed Charlene! And thank you 🙏

[@appletinImom0f5]

We eat rice for breakfast here also!! Arroz con leche

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yum!

[@fulltimeonadime4442]

Glad you included ibotta deals !

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗👍🏼 gotta take advantage!! There will always be different deals but it’s worth grabbing especially if the item is free or a money maker!

[@LoriFalce]

A potato masher is perfect for bean soup - and much easier to clean than a blender.

[@MealsWithMaria]

True!!!

[@deborahsantos6849]

You can also do sweet potatoes in the microwave- so much faster if you don’t care how soft they get!

[@MealsWithMaria]

Great idea!

[@karinarobles2136]

OMG your husbands voiceover!!! I’m from New England and I was dying 🤣🤣

[@MealsWithMaria]

😂😂😂 love it!!

[@vjc4502]

Such an accent! Love it! Twist lift pinch pull. Lol

[@MealsWithMaria]

😂😂😂 that and when he says it’s not rocket science, but it ain’t easy either 🤣

[@momof2momof2]

Well done! tfs ❄️☃️🏜️💗❄️☃️🏜️💗❄️☃️🏜️💗❄️☃️🏜️💗

[@MealsWithMaria]

You’re welcome!

[@danasandlin2435]

also, bean broth--if you have dogs, pour some over dry dog food to make gravy for the dogs--they love it...dts

[@MealsWithMaria]

Oh I can totally see that!

[@Veronica-tk9rl]

Brazilians drink the black bean juice! Add some additional bouillon and spices or even some hot sauce and drink in a mug. It's like a filling, nutritious savoury cup of soup/broth. 🥰👍

[@MealsWithMaria]

Oh! So interesting!

[@budgetrebelgoals]

Love these challenges!!

[@MealsWithMaria]

🎉🎊👍🏼 so fun!!! Love that you love them too ❤️❤️

[@SabrinaBree1]

New subbie here, I really enjoyed your detailed vid! I'm definitely not vegetarian, but considering like a "Meatless Mondays" type deal just to change it up and be a bit healthier. I really wanna try making your vegetarian chili, and definitely the baked oatmeal.😋😁

[@MealsWithMaria]

Enjoy the recipes!

[@oviedo2912]

Black beans: add a bay leaf, lots of garlic(one head), olive oil and green pepper.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Even better!

[@taraangel6102]

Yay can’t wait to try it!

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗🎉🎊 so exciting!!

[@midlifeandnailingit6342]

I’m super impressed! I’ve been seeing a lot of these challenges lately. Maybe I’ll try one coming up. :)

[@MealsWithMaria]

🤗🤗 thank you! I noticed that too! Everyone is doing an awesome job! I bet you’ll nail it too! I’d love to see what you come up with!

[@lifemix5710]

Knocked it out of the park! TFS 💖

[@MealsWithMaria]

😊 thank you! So glad you enjoyed!

[@theboftlady5022]

Those berry pancakes tho...🤤💯🙂

[@MealsWithMaria]

😊

[@TXJan0057]

If you are not msg sensitive dollar tree has small containers of Badia everything spice it has a great mix of spices and you only have to buy one thing. Another great one if you like things just a little spicy is Uncle Tony's creole seasoning and it is a larger container. The Festia ground turkey also comes in taco flavor or Italian flavor so you can save on some spices. In my experience little kids would like the chili better mix with rice.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Love the ideas!!

[@AClark777]

I love this and you encorporated some kind of meat! A lot of budget challenges don't put meat cause it costs too much. Great deals and meal ideas!

[@susanamariapereirasoares7188]

You could have used the bean broth in de casserole, the soups... Little bit. You can also cook the beans wirlth less water.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes! I should do that!

[@tanyaparker6296]

Yay!! Maria is on it

[@MealsWithMaria]

🙌👌

[@RevBTB]

lol @ the Mass accent lol (i was born and raised in Maine, Ayuh.)

[@MealsWithMaria]

😂😂

[@LisaIannucci]

I see a lot of cheap menus are with pinto and black beans. I'm not a bean person. Any other suggestions on substitute?

[@kimberlynw1799]

Chili over rice is delicious

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yum!

[@whatthecroc3483]

I have been so horrible with my grocery budget! My biggest downfall is when I don’t meal plan! We have a stocked up pantry and deep freeze, I’m going to be meal plan and use this food up, I’m only going to buy fresh fruits and veggies!

[@MealsWithMaria]

So awesome you can do it!

[@judithromijn]

Great how you do it. But I miss some fresh produce, so maybe 50 dollar is better to get also some fresh stuff.

[@MealsWithMaria]

I agree and I think there are a lot of people who would be thrilled to even cut down to $50 so I’ll do that soon!

[@judithromijn]

@@MealsWithMaria I have just calculated it to euros and it is exactly what I used for my budgetchallenge the last three weeks and I see the difference in the fresh produce. I have to say I love doing budgetchallenges. I do them for my dutch blog. But I did it this month with a pantrychallenge and freezer challenge. My pantry is empty now and my freezer is getting empty. So February will be more difficult. But I got some great ideas from your channel.

[@MealsWithMaria]

That’s awesome! I really need to do a pantry clean out too 😅

[@TheKierstenxoxo]

If you have a food processor or blender, you can sneak in some frozen veggies in your spaghetti sauce too. 😊

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes, that’s a great idea!

[@nicolecourtney8688]

I think everything looks super yummy the only thing i found strange was carrots in your chile lol but i get trying to shove veg into things my kids will actually eat.. So maybe I'll try it next time 🤷💞

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes! Carrots in chili are actually delicious and nutritious!

[@marythayer8439]

I totally heard a Massachusetts accent! I'm from NH and you said you were in New England. I haven't heard anybody use the phrase 'wicked' yet!

[@MealsWithMaria]

😂😂 we are from NH too 😊 he was just messing around cracking me up!

[@MealsWithMaria]

I try not to use it for fear of total harassment 😂😂😂

[@Devilduckie73081]

New England owns "wicked" use it as much as you want! 🤣

[@marilynryan7822]

@Mary Thayer- Really? I’m surprised at this 😳

[@Devilduckie73081]

@@marilynryan7822 I use wicked all the time. I live in MA.

[@DAYBYDAYCLOSERTOJESUS]

Hey Maria can yu do a grocery haul for some one person and some dinner recipes fro I leeson

[@shelzp7272]

You do such a great job...impressive... We don’t eat meat (although I do use eggs and dairy products) and it is an amazingly inexpensive way to eat...

[@MealsWithMaria]

Thank you! I agree! Meat costs a lot!

[@Devilduckie73081]

Always use a pot to soak ya beans! They suckers plump up so big! You could use the bean broth for making soup.

[@MealsWithMaria]

Yes! I normally use my Instant pot with no soaking, so I had no idea!!

[@Devilduckie73081]

@@MealsWithMaria I've always put a plain pot with beans (navy beans) and cold water on the stove overnight to soak and then boiled the enxt day. I haven't tried other beans, I'm not a bean person except baked beans lol. I have however gotten to like refried beans so I'll have to try making my own. With these fun times we're in I stocked up on all kinds of beans and rice so maybe I can get used to them and like them.