Grocery Haul, Meal Prep & Restocking My Orthodox Sephardic Jewish Home After The Holidays

[@Beeaura88]

Your husband is a VERY lucky man. Woman just makes the house a home in so many phenomenal ways. Peace to this beautiful woman 💗

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌 Thank your so much 💕

[@jazzyjune3]

Amen

[@kaycee625]

Yes he’s a very lucky man. She’s so capable.

[@belfiore_18]

I second that emotion! :)

[@mariasirico7365]

My beautiful Sonya ❤️ so happy to see you ! If your new to Sonya’s channel it’s very addicting…she truly is joy to watch, she has an amazing family she’s a super mommy and a wonderful wife, you can see how proud her family is of her….she puts her heart and soul with everything she does and makes you feel part of the family…she very close to 100k viewers and deserves it ….much love ❤Sonya

[@SonyasPrep]

Maria you are the sweetest! Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mariasirico7365]

Hiya Sonya! You really need to write a cookbook ❤ you cannot believe how much I’ve learned from you both cooking and your religious beliefs . My daughter calls you a ray of sunshine 🌞 and you are 😊😊

[@SonyasPrep]

Awww how sweet, thank you

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

I adore your channel. I learn from you each time. Your children are precious. You and your husband are a beautiful example. With sincere gratitude, Suzy

[@SonyasPrep]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 thank you Suzy

[@donnahejnal4198]

I saw you use the sweetened condensed milk. You also buy caramel. I have the perfect idea that I use to make caramel without opening the the can of SCM. Take the can of milk and DO NOT OPEN. Put it in a tall pan, add enough water to cover at least 3 in. Bring water to boil and continue to boil for 3 hours. Do not open can it cools. Enjoy.

[@wondroussoul5414]

Sonya, you are a superwoman. I’m new to your channel and I’m in awe of you. You should make a video about time management and or how you get soo many things done while still being a working mother. May god bless you and your family ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, I do have a few routine videos on my channel which show you how I Time manage my life.

[@helenahelena210]

Dear Sonya, I am watching you from Ireland. I cannot thank you enough for posting your videos. You are bringing the warmth and the security of a family out to the world. I love you to prepare some videos from the book. I tried to order the book, but it is entirely sold out. May God bless and protect your family! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes I saw, maybe they offer it on a different site.

[@yaffadonath953]

I have a grill pan. I usually spray it with olive oil spray b4 using. I see that you are very much into health. I notice that you use a lot of different sauces when you cook and a lot of oil. I use it too when my grandchildren come for Chinese food. My husband would not eat it. Sauces are not healthy either they have loads of sugar and garbage. Once in a while, it is ok. Thanks for a wonderful and informative video.

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Sonja, you are getting so close to 100K subscribers!! Pretty soon you'll be there and I'm so happy for you!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰 My mother used to make compote - and she would put in small dumplings. She would thicken it and we would eat it like a soup. It was so delicious and how I miss that!

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh wow that’s so interesting!! Thank you for your support, Watching commenting and liking it means so much

[@passionfruitfruit]

​@@SonyasPrep indeed, my grandma used to do the same, the soup was thickened with potato starch slurry, served warm. The best with pancake noodles (thin crepe-style pancakes cut into stripes. Also great way to use any leftover crepes). Try apple soup with a pinch of cinnamon, or strawberry soup😊 (cut apples/strawberries/other fruit into small cubes to leave them in the soup)

[@lyndaalterio1027]

@@SonyasPrep You are my favorite person on KZbin and I just love your videos and you are such a very kind-hearted, beautiful person with such a magnificent family. I cannot say enough about you, my dear!!

[@lyndaalterio1027]

@@passionfruitfruit You're recipes also sound delicious! I'm going to try them, but I sure miss my mother's compote soup!!

[@passionfruitfruit]

@@lyndaalterio1027 I hope you'll like it😘

[@wendyhoward2699]

I would like to hear more about your book. I love your videos! Blessings.

[@cootriley6]

80K Subscribers- Good for you, Sonya!

[@SonyasPrep]

🥳🥳🥳🥳 thank you

[@jamonscott]

Hello Sonya, just wanted to stop in and how much my family and I absolutely love your channel! You have a very beautiful, and blessed family. It's wonderful how involved your children are with the helping as well. I pray God continues to bless you and your family!!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Amen! Thank you Jamon 🙌.

[@lyndaalterio1027]

Good morning, Sonja! I am so happy to see another video. I love your kitchen - I wish I had as many drawers and cabinets in mine as you do - you're so well organized. I always wait for your videos, because you know how much I love them. Thank you for all that you do and for letting us into your home to share some time with you and your wonderful family.

[@SonyasPrep]

I have missed your comments Ms. Lynda. It’s good to be back.

[@lyndaalterio1027]

@@SonyasPrep I've missed your videos, too! I always wait to see if your on or if I've missed you! I'm so happy I can always go back and see your videos, dear Sonja. Bless you and your wonderful, beautiful family!! Thank you for being such a wonderful, gracious, kind person! I just adore you!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ThriveMarket]

💚

[@AlanAbraham1998]

Shalom,Love from Usa

[@EllasTastyWorld]

Thank you for the book recommendation and I agree to start the day with fruits and have a raw salad for lunch which I do most of the time.

[@AlanAbraham1998]

May God bless you and your family

[@SonyasPrep]

Amen thank you

[@ohmeowzer1]

I love thrive market. ❤ thank you for the wonderful video .we are Kosher

[@susanhopkins8430]

I love your videos. You are a precious lady and mom. Sending love.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Susan

[@vromashka]

Favorite Kampot from my childhood😋

[@annilab4683]

Dear Sonya , How wonderful to see u again on youtube. I just wanted to tell u for the pasta ... after u drain the water from the pasta , u put a little bit of olive oil on it and mix . This way its not sticking one to eachother. No cold water... this is the Italian way to cook pasta .

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks for the tip

[@Numunuyee]

Bless you ❤️❤️am Ethiopian Jew 🇮🇱

[@alizafuchs4867]

THANK YOU for your wonderful compote recipe. I never had the guts to make it and your recipe was so clear. My husband and kids LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you and your family had a nice Pesach. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

[@SonyasPrep]

yayyyy thats amazing Im so happy

[@Doobiepuu]

Way to go Sonya....almost at 100k.❤ As usual, everything looks delish!!!!! You make it look so easy, it gives me courage to try to make the egg rolls😅

[@SonyasPrep]

So exciting!!

[@Casper7762]

Sonya, I would suggest that once you use your seasonings out of those cute little seasonings jars that you put them in the sink to rinse out and then dishwasher them. Also, I would of put the stickers of what the seasonings were on the top because the tops are normally not dishwasher safe. Otherwise, a big purchase for you would be a Cricut Machine and the supplies you would need to make your own labels. I just made the big purchase of the Cricut Machine and the supplies to do my own labels. I also did the big order of OXO Containers too and hopefully as I get my kitchen in order it will be organized like your kitchen.

[@SonyasPrep]

Isn’t it so exciting? So happy for you. It’s a great feeling looking at an organized space.

[@Casper7762]

@@SonyasPrep I also wanted to let you know that I may be of another faith but, I wholly enjoy your videos. I have been watching several ladies who do organizational stuff and watching their kitchen videos especially well. Someone I suggest is Emily Norris and she may be from the UK but her cleaning and organizing videos are wonderful. She recently did a build on to her house and did a custom kitchen. You both have a lot in common with the way your kitchens in some ways are alike. You both give me suggestions and things to do in the kitchen and how to make things a bit easier when finding things to make it a bit easier cooking for your families and how to make it easier for cooking for my own. Also, I did a few of your recipes for Passover and I did a few more recipes from your videos and from 2 other ladies who cook for Passover. I did a few recipes that were non-traditional and when I did them for my family and we had leftovers from each of the dishes. I also bought divided dishes that I got on Amazon. They were glass storage containers that I sent home with my kiddos and their families. When I ordered them I did 3 different colors and my youngest took all of mine because she cleaned out my refrigerator and went home to cook. She is a Home Economics Teacher and anytime Mom has a full refrigerator she raids it and takes all my containers and goes home and dishwasher everything and then cooks up a storm. Within 2 days I have all the containers full and even the ones I bought for her and my deep freezer is filled with those containers. I now have her watching you as well. You are such a blessing to have in our lives as well.

[@bethannslusser4254]

Nice recipes as usual Sonya! I made your roast beef with potatoes from your Passover prep. I made my own barbecue sauce and my husband loved it!! I broke my leg so I can’t cook but I can’t wait to try this chicken recipe! Keep the awesome recipes coming! I am embracing kosher cooking!

[@SonyasPrep]

oh no!! Hope you get well soon dear

[@kishgrant4078]

I love frozen watermelon! I cut it up into triangles and remove the rind then freeze in a ziplop. Once frozen take out a piece at a time to eat. Its like a watermelon popsicle.

[@articufixrubin3106]

Eishet Chayil!!! You inspire me

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌 oh thank you ❤️

[@EllasTastyWorld]

I love thrive market, have been a a member for a third year now and we always get that ketchup, rice cakes and seven Sundays cereal. Also love that they offer free gifts with purchase and delivery comes in 2 days for me which is great. ❤❤

[@SonyasPrep]

They are pretty awesome

[@galiaelad3073]

תודה רבה על התרגום לעברית

[@sherryarmstrong4683]

I did your compote recipe. I must say it was the best juice I've ever had.

[@SonyasPrep]

Awesome and all natural

[@debracubitt6191]

Yummy banana bread Sonya a favorite of our family♡

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes!! It’s so good

[@LatinEarthAngel]

Yes please do a video about the book. I am intrigued about the Quinoa. How will you prepare it after you soak it?

[@SonyasPrep]

After it soaks for a minimum of 6 hours. I boiled it and made a salad out of it with lots of fresh herbs, lemon juice tomatoes and cucumbers

[@LatinEarthAngel]

@@SonyasPrep sounds delicious 😋

[@arch1752]

Definitely going try the banana bread it looks amazing. Thank you Sonya, I’m enjoying watching and learning so much from your channel . May the Lord bless you and keep you x

[@SonyasPrep]

Amen!! Thank you so much for your sweet comment

[@robingd]

Sonya, if you have ever been to a steakhouse and had the sweet potatoes where the skins were black and the potato flesh was syrupy and yummy, I asked them how to do it. It's no more work, just more time. Poke them a few times with a fork and wrap each one in foil and put on a foil or parchment lined baking pan. Bake at 350° until they are VERY soft when squeezed and the syrup is maybe leaking from the foil. Be patient, it takes 2 to 3 hours depending on the size of the potato but the wait is worth it!

[@SonyasPrep]

Mmmmm sounds delicious

[@beccasteele6874]

Sonya, I love Thrive Market too ❤

[@laverite1050]

I think you could write the book on healthy cooking. You are a fabulous cook already.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@oldskoolgirl54]

Hey, I really enjoyed your videos...I'm retired now, so now I have the time to make family meals from scratch..my family is loving it..Sunday dinners is back!

[@SonyasPrep]

That's awesome

[@jessicaburali2295]

Hola from Cuernavaca, Mexico, Sonya. Always love your videos. Hope your holidays were joyful.

[@SonyasPrep]

They were so nice Jessica, thank you

[@debracubitt6191]

What a fabulous idea for the egg roll wrappers 😀

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes a little less calories

[@ChyarasKiss]

How interesting! I just saw the Sherbet (juice, punch) on a channel from Turkey. A recipe from the Ottoman Empire.

[@O_DoodleMom5]

I can’t wait to try all of these recipes!!

[@SonyasPrep]

Hope you enjoy them

[@janices6370]

Buy crock pot liners. You’ll love them. Simply throw the liners away after use and the crock will still be clean.

[@SonyasPrep]

I used to. But I prefer not to use plastic in my food even though they claim it’s safe…

[@blumberg1982]

I only wish I had a home as large and as beautiful as this.

[@sweetg12651]

Hi Sonja. With so many to cook for and so many holidays to prepare feasts for, I was wondering if you use air fryers, pressure cookers, etc. Love watching your videos and I'm constantly amazed at how much you accomplish with a full time job, five kiddos and a husband!

[@mariakoufalis1487]

Great question. In over the year I have been watching I have never seen an air fryer or pressure cooker. Not an instant pot either.

[@SonyasPrep]

I do use an air fryer and crock pot from time to time. Would like to get a pressure cooker and a rice cooker eventually.

[@Flowers4Everyone]

The meatballs and sauce over squash is amazing. We eat it at least 2-3 times a month😊

[@SonyasPrep]

😋😋

[@shirinyusupov3009]

thank you!

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure

[@wendystephenson407]

I have no idea how you fit everything in your life?? Wonderful wife and mother, so enjoyable to watch..thankyou ❤❤❤

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh thank you so much Wendy 💕

[@barb7014]

Everything looks AMAZING! ❣️

[@SonyasPrep]

I appreciate that, thank you

[@Skatejock21]

I am not jewish, I am christian of another faith. However I appreciate the recipes you have and I aspire to have such an organized kitchen like yours.

[@SonyasPrep]

Oh thank you ❤️

[@hodayabrin1152]

Good luck dear sonya.l like your chanel.Shalom from Israel.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you

[@tessab.2065]

Love your videos! Everything looks so delicious!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Tessa 💕

[@OpenSesame33]

The book sounds very interesting! Thank you for the recommendation. I’m going to look for it today. Eichler’s has it but I’ll check for it used first.

[@nightscape2008]

You've had luck finding this book? When I look online, every place is out of stock, and I mean, every place. I went as far as to look at amazon, ebay, and not one copy is available to buy :( If you find any websites that carry it, please let me know. Thank you :)

[@OpenSesame33]

@@nightscape2008 Per my post yesterday, Eichler’s had it but they are sold out now. It’ll come back; you might have to wait a bit.

[@devorahfonn613]

Shavua Tov,love compote.with the friut..made it for Pesach....had it with yoghurt for breakfast...looking forward to celebrating Yom ha'zmaut here in Israel on Tuesday night/Wednesday...have a wonderful week ahead lots of love

[@SonyasPrep]

How exciting!! What a beautiful time to be in Israel ❤️

[@f.m.5498]

Sonya, I look forward to watching your video’s. I do love your recipes you make it looks so easy. You have a beautiful family and many Blessings to you .

[@deedeebak6991]

Love your channel, seems I missed a few videos as my algorithm is off kilter. I’m getting videos from four years ago yet the newer topics are missed, go figure. I had chemotherapy the other day and your videos help me relax and I love your recipes. God bless sweet family, your babies are adorable.

[@Ieudit18]

I enjoy watching your videos. Beautiful family ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌

[@donnazalewski8090]

Thank you Sonya ❤️❤️your the best. Love how you made the fruit drink I will have to try that👍👍👍

[@SonyasPrep]

Easy simple and delicious

[@zefcha4670]

the book i guarentee does make sense and be applied to dietary function.

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes

[@laurenannkattner7030]

A place for everything and everything in its place. Love it!

[@SonyasPrep]

❤️❤️❤️

[@YaelSharon3410]

You have such nice dishes and utensils, everything matches and is so pretty and well put together. Love your videos!

[@Itzyagirlchloe]

I'm so glad to see you switch to sea salt also Himalayan salt it very good too.

[@SonyasPrep]

Yes 🙌

[@Tonila-jz1lc]

Hi Sonia thank you for a beautiful video that dinner looks great I love it many blessings from above B”S ❤

[@dashanovokreshchenov8836]

Yummmy!! I love your videos! I make compot for my son every week! Simmer it on low for 2.5 hours and my son is the happiest boy ever!

[@SonyasPrep]

How sweet ❤️

[@lynneanthony168]

Hi Sonya, I'm delighted to see you posted today!! I love your meal ideas, everything you make looks delish 😋

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed the video

[@Deep_Blue_Sapphire]

I am totally interest in a healthier diet. Bless you for bringing this to us!.

[@claires1177]

Hi Sonya, your video arrived just in perfect time! Loved all the recipes in it, especially the vegetable egg rolls and the fruit compote! Blessings to you and your loving family.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you and to you as well

[@marybee4734]

SONYA more great recipes and they all look so delicious 😋 like always thanks for sharing your recipes with us❤🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🐝

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure Mary thank you for watching

[@debramede3735]

I would love to know more about the book and the diet. Please share the link/info about the book, and yes, if you can do more videos using the book's ideas/recipes, that would be great.

[@SonyasPrep]

www.shopeichlers.com/products/i-guarantee-the-rambams-promise/2062

[@debramede3735]

Thanks so much

[@cathysabat2877]

LOVE the eggroll idea! I'm going to make a bunch and freeze them!

[@SonyasPrep]

great idea Cathy

[@cathysabat2877]

Now to get my hands on that book...out of stock everywhere

[@JayJS1410]

The book sounds like it's a good read! The things you mentioned from the book also fall in line with Indian Ayurvedic advice too. I would also suggest looking into the diets of the 'blue zones' of the world. These are people who live the longest and healthiest. It's interesting what their diets consist of. A lot of health problems are related to what kind of food is eaten, how it's cooked and how it's eaten. Most western countries, to put bluntly, do it all wrong. If you look at eastern/Asian/some middle eastern cuisines and ways of eating, you learn a lot and in turn your body will thank you. Your channel is lovely and watching how you manage your kids and life is just so encouraging to watch!

[@SonyasPrep]

Makes a lot of sense

[@amorettebharath2096]

I tried the banana bread recipe today. It was absolutely delicious! Thanks again.

[@SonyasPrep]

Yay so happy

[@kathleencasella4703]

I very much enjoy watching your videos. You have such delicious dishes.

[@SonyasPrep]

Thanks

[@orland0110]

Sonya, your videos just keep on getting better! I love your content so much and this video was wonderful. Great job! ❤

[@SonyasPrep]

🙌💞

[@sherrywarren8377]

You are amazing ❤ I love watching your videos.

[@sigalm8065]

Hi Sonya, I'm watching you from Israel. you are an amazing woman🇮🇱🤩

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you Sigal. I appreciate you watching

[@MiriamEff]

Yes!!! I love your videos and I would love if you can make a video of that book you were reading thanks so much for your content it’s really inspiring!!

[@Casper7762]

Sonya, I watched this video a second time today. Just a thought. But, have you ever thought to take the cooked and cooled fruit and put it through a juicer or a Vitamix Blender? Of course the hard parts must come out but, you can take the cooked soft parts and put them through the blender for example and it will turn it into a liquid, the you can stain all the solids out over the pot or pitcher and use more of the product. Then, you can take the pulp and add it into a electric composter like the “Pela Earth Lomi” which I just got and then add other food scraps to it and then not throw so much into the trash after cooking?

[@SonyasPrep]

Great tip

[@CarinaPiersay]

All of your food looks so delicious!

[@SonyasPrep]

Thank you so much

[@betsyiserns3543]

Awesome

[@audreyjackson6057]

Thank you for sharing this video ❗🤓 I enjoyed watching the organization you use, making things look so flawless ❗👍✝️🛐✡️🕎☮️🇮🇱🇺🇸💖💖💖

[@SonyasPrep]

So happy you enjoyed it

[@carolyngross7664]

my mom and my grandmother made fruit compote all the time for us! yum!

[@SonyasPrep]

Delicious

[@TasteOfLife-nq3sl]

So beautiful 👍 nice sharing friend, love from Taste of life ❤

[@amorettebharath2096]

Wonderful. Thanks

[@SonyasPrep]

My pleasure

[@slopez8243]

Banana bread looks delicious.....I will be trying that recipe

[@SonyasPrep]

You will love it

[@JoJo-se8tm]

Hi Sonya, Is it possible to make the banana bread recipe as muffins? How long would you bake them for? Thank you, Joyce

[@SonyasPrep]

yes about 30 minutes

[@JoJo-se8tm]

@Sonya's Prep Thank you!

[@cheryljones6677]

Hello there Sonya. I have not comment in a while because I have been busy. Now I really love and enjoyed watching your fruit juice banana bread egg rolls meatballs and slow cooked chicken. You are just very resourceful ... Like the idea of marinating chicken overnight. You have sooo many awesome recipes. I have a tendency to lose my best recipes ... Lol. I will write them down but will lose my recipe box. How can I keep all my great recipes together for safe keeping through the years. Again I so enjoy your videos and company. Hope you and entire family is in good health and doing well. Continue to take care of your self. Bye for now !!

[@SonyasPrep]

Hi Cheryl, missed your comments. I usually write mine down in a specific book designated for recipes this way I don’t lose them

[@rikim1693]

Beautiful Sonya Your plates with a gold touches are Beautiful. I love compote with yoghurt. Sending love from South Africa..We heading into winter. I never use tap water. Only kettle and filter water. Butternut nut squash roasted with cinnamon and a bit ir butter and brown sugar.

[@SonyasPrep]

Yummm

[@yootesa1515]

אשת חייל very nice!

[@Катерина-л2е]

Love Compot 😍hello from Ukraine🫶🏼

[@kirstymullan5020]

The crockpot chicken recipe sounds so good; might try it with cumin, coriander and paprika as the spices. Freezing leftover fruit for compote is a brilliant way to prevent excess food waste; will try it myself. When I have apples or pears which are a bit past their best, I chop them and stew them with a little water, brown sugar and cinnamon or cardamom to get a purée which I serve once cooled with porridge, granola or Greek yoghurt for breakfast. So tasty! Love your blue baking dishes. ❤️

[@SonyasPrep]

💞

[@gabriellabodis714]

You can roast squash seeds just like pumpkin

[@petshopgirl39]

A side comment: we saw the statue of Rambam (Maimonides) in Córdoba, Spain when we visited on holiday. Córdoba was his birthplace.

[@lisalevy6954]

Please give is info on the book....always interested

[@yazmingonzalez9280]

I’m happy to see another video. Since I saw your video I have been looking for that book at different places. Most of them are out os stock. Where did you find it. It’s not available at Amazon.

[@SonyasPrep]

I got mine years ago. I checked now too and I can’t find it

[@Ayslhyn]

Your food all looks so good. I could definitely go for the egg rolls (which we call spring rolls in the UK)they can be a bit greasy but your method looks great.

[@mariakoufalis1487]

So you only have spring rolls and no egg rolls? North America has both.

[@Ayslhyn]

Never heard them called egg rolls. No idea why :) So what is the difference between a spring and an egg roll?

[@Alex-cb2gf]

​@@AyslhynSpring rolls generally contain only vegetables, no meat. Egg rolls contain both. Also, the wrapper is thinner for spring rolls.

[@mariakoufalis1487]

@@AyslhynFor the most part an eggroll is bigger and fatter with filling consisting mostly of cabbage and pork or other variations of vegetables as well. Spring rolls have a thinner wrapper than the eggroll, and is usually filled with vegetables. But of course there are variations such as shrimp spring roll but the original is simply vegetables.

[@miriammisrahi9210]

את מקסימה

[@SonyasPrep]

❤❤❤

[@almatree4198]

Sonya, I am new subscriber Greatly appreciate your channel! It has so much to learn from!😍🌸

[@SonyasPrep]

So happy you like it

[@olhashcherban7608]

Hi ,Sonya I like you videos , and when you say компот

[@SonyasPrep]

😍

[@dominicsaviodominicsavio2671]

Hi friends shalom