HOW TO EAT FOR $10 A WEEK | EXTREME Budget Grocery Haul & Meal Plan | Vegan On A Budget

[@FrugalFitMom]

You are so sweet, thank you for the kind words! And I agree, the bread is FOOL PROOF!

[@KarisaKitty]

Yay! Christine!! You're sweet too! Haha...I watch your channel religious ly too even though I'm mostly vegan...

[@flourishingmiranda]

Omg!! When I saw your comment I was shocked! Thank you for your wonderful videos they’re always encouraging and fun! ❤️

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@KarisaKitty she’s wonderful isn’t she?!

[@viviannichols3582]

Christine... I have to know because I heard this twice today on two different channels: Do you get offended when people refer to you as “Fit Frugal” instead of “Frugal Fit?” I have to know! 😂

[@FrugalFitMom]

@@viviannichols3582 No, I have friends that mess it up all the time. Just don't call me Kristen or Chrissy. ;)

[@VirgoVibe]

Wow, all these look great! I luv Frugal Fit Mom too. She and her followers are very respectful towards vegans :)

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you! And Yes!! I've noticed she has done some vegan videos or said hey if you're vegan just swap this or whatever and I love that!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@JenninKanata how did you find me through Christine?! That’s amazing!

[@relentlesspursuitofshade1234]

Wow great job Miranda. It’s funny because I think that I have just about all the ingredients that you purchased in my house already. Maybe I could do a week of cooking without even going shopping at all thanks for all the tips!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yes! That’s amazing! I do really try to use pantry staples and showcase HOW we can use the same ingredients over and over with a twist!

[@ayela562]

New here and I am on a similar journey ! We are $2516 away from paying off all consumer debt ! We’ve also switched to a WFPB diet and we are losing weight and getting healthy. Loving your channel 😊

[@flourishingmiranda]

You’re killing it! That’s amazing!! Welcome I’m so glad you’re here❤️

[@JuLia-qc6he]

I love how your cooking is so very authentic! No 20 tiny bowls with salt being meassured blah blah. Please never stop making these Videos! All the love from Germany 🇩🇪🤗

[@flourishingmiranda]

Hahahaha no I’m way to busy for all that! You guys are basically my kitchen guest and getting me first hand making my meals!

[@SeeMindyMom]

So many good ideas here. I always forget about pineapple with rice. That’s a great flavor combo, and I also hadn’t thought of the edamame in the ramen! You know I love a good budget video! Well done!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you for always inspiring me to think outside the box!!! Fruit with rice is so delish its a big staple for me! It adds so much flavor!

[@jessicathompson236]

The fruit and rice is good for any meal.

[@sstag83]

Also with your issue with the brown rice. Soak it in water with some lemon juice added. I'm not sure if you knew to add the lemon but I was told to do this with oats to help me digest them better.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I add lemon to my oats! I’ll try it with my rice!

[@rulabo8834]

You can always pour your pancake batter into a sprayed/lined sheet pan and then there’s no babysitting them. They won’t be round, but you gotta pick your battles, right?!? I am loving your extreme grocery budget videos. Here’s to the shortest journey to financial freedom!

[@no_peace]

Just rewatching this one and wanted to mention that I qualified for SNAP like a year ago but didn't know, because the income limit was raised by like $8000! I only just got approved because I waited longer than I should have, and I've been struggling. It's worth looking into even if you know you didn't qualify in the past

[@CourtneyRobinson]

I love the simplicity of your recipes. All of the ingredients are readily available at almost any store. Living in the country many of the ingredients I could find at the Dollar General. This can be challenging being WFPBNO. Thank you. I love your authenticity.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I think WFPB you have to always stick to basics and get a tad creative! Adding in that new sauce this week really was a big help in my creativity! I'm glad I can help keep things simple but also in a way that you can grab what you need without too much effort!

[@carmenwheatley7316]

@@flourishingmiranda. Did you say that you found that sauce at Winco? Do you remember if it was on the canned tomato aisle?

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@carmenwheatley7316 yes from Winco! And it was near the salsa! Next to the enchilada sauce!

[@CourtneyRobinson]

@@flourishingmiranda :)

[@bethanykluender785]

"El Pato" is the brand name, and pato in Spanish means duck :)

[@flourishingmiranda]

I literally had no idea 😂 I feel so silly but the duck really confused me!

[@DB-xo6xh]

It’s also NOT enchilada sauce. Not at all. Enchiladas are a specific dish. That’s blended tomato with some jalapeño. Enchilada sauce can be much more complicated but sometimes is made easily by just blending more items. But to me, enchilada sauce is toasted and/or soaked dried chilies(multiple varieties) with charred onion, garlic, tomatoes, and various dry seasonings/herbs. Enchiladas sauce is very special to families as recipes and the balance of chilies vary by family and are handed down generation by generation. I’m sorry but it was like nails on a chalkboard hearing that tomato sauce called enchilada sauce.

[@courtneylangworthy5345]

I'm so glad I found your channel !! I have been watching budget meal videos, but to actually find a vegan video is so amazing. Thankyou !!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad you’re here! More to come!

[@sheneiaparks4745]

You came up on my recommendations. I love these types of budget challenges. I've been watching frugal fit mom for awhile and her bread recipe is so fail proof. One new subscriber here 😁.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad you found me!!! Frugal Fit Mom is one of my favs! She’s wonderful!

[@cindystrother7710]

LOVE, LOVE that you PUT ALL YOUR YUMMY EASY RECIPES in the DISCRIPTION BOX AWESOME

[@christinasstuff83]

Miranda, I love your channel and your style. You are one of my top favorite KZbinrs to watch. Thank you for all the work you do and for typing out your recipes. I really like your ideas for simple, quick meals which is perfect for my needs. And I have a backlog of your recipes to try! Keep it up, you are appreciated!!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

You made my whole day! Thank you so much for the kind comment!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Hey everyone!! Welcome to another budget friendly grocery haul & meal plan! As always, all of the recipes are in the description box along with a FREE holiday ebook for each of you! Make sure to download it, get to cooking and share with me over on IG whenever you make one of the recipes!!

[@Magdalena287]

Hello new viewer! How do you deal eating plant based with your stomach? I would live to switch ua to more plant based but my husbands stomach does really bad with beans and whole wheat products, any tips would be wonderful!

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@Magdalena287 I can’t do a lot of whole wheat or brown rice. Here or there is okay, but my stomach doesn’t love it either! As for beans, in the beginning when I went plant based I was told by a close friend who follows the same way of eating to increase my bean eating a lot so that my stomach would get used to all the fiber. I ate beans 2-3xs a day and it did bother my stomach for about a week but now I have no issues! Now that’s not for everyone! My husband eats beans here or there when I cook them!

[@EmpressoftheLibrary]

So glad to find your channel. I've found other great channels with budget menu ideas, but these tend to be for large families. We are a family of three living in a small apartment, not vegan but looking to significantly reduce our meat and dairy consumption. Your channel will be a big help!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you I’m so glad!! I have a few videos like this so dive in and find some good ideas!

[@tacos_are_life]

Omgosh I love this one! I love that it is simple and affordable. I am not creative when it comes to thinking of recipes, but I can follow other recipes just fine. I never would have thought to try a carne asada seasoning in the flatbread! Videos like these give me hope that I can actually switch to a wfpb way of eating, and still satisfy others in the household that are not wfpb. Thank you!!! ~Kathy ❤️ p.s. Can’t wait to see your vlogmas videos!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so happy to help!!! I really try to think outside the box and create meals I know my husband will like! It’s important to me that he loves what he’s eating! And yay!!❤️ VLOGMAS 2020 coming soon!!

[@BolofromAvlis]

I enjoy your channel very much. Even though I can not use a lot of your recipes because I stay away from potatoes ( renal disease so the potassium is just too much for me), but the creativity you show gives me good ideas to use.And it helps get rid of the myth that eating healthy is expensive. Kudos.

[@jpaulswan]

I'm obsessed with ffm's bread recipe! She does a cool yummy looking flatbread/pizza with a bean puree as the sauce!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yummm! I need to check out that recipe!

[@suzyq6767]

I am super impressed with your resolve to get out of debt and to do it by cooking at home from scratch. When you think about it, cooking this way will help you save money in a second way. You'll stay out of the doctor's office if you don't eat immune depressing junk and animal foods. It's win/win all around. El Pato was a staple in my mom's kitchen and mine too, so I guess you'll know that I like your idea of Mexican-ish flatbread. I'm going to make that one this week. If Thanks for posting these videos as a testament that my kid's generation isn't a bunch of spendthrifts. You are wonderful.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Amen to that! I truly feel blessed to be able to create so much for so little and sharing what I do is also a step of inspiration for me! I can admit I was at fault at one time for spending a heck of a lot more on groceries and thinking it was necessary but taking the time to learn to cook from scratch is a game changer for your health and your wallet like you said!

[@cindystrother7710]

Thank you so much I appreciate all the time you put in putting ALL YOUR YUMMY EASY RECIPES IN THE DISCRIPTION BOX AWESOME

[@mrsmichellegardner]

Hi, I just found your channel. We eat plant based too so I’m excited to see more of your recipes!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Welcome I’m so happy you’re here!

[@proudmammaof6148]

I have used El Pato sauce for years. So delicious. You don't need a lot for flavor. The can will last for flavor if you need to stretch it.

[@flourishingmiranda]

it is SO GOOD! I never would have considered it had I not been looking for a cheap salsa and now I think it'll be a staple in our kitchen! I feel like I've been missing out! You're right--- that can will stretch to add a lot of intense flavor! it was great on the flatbread I want to try it in a pasta bake with a taco vibe!

[@proudmammaof6148]

@@flourishingmiranda Oh that sounds delicious. The pizza was a great idea. I like making pizza with veggies to used them up before they go bad. I think a little of the salsa in a black bean burger would be delicious. I haven't tried it yet but I will be. I think it would give it a good flavor. One of my favorite dishes is to dice a sweet potato and toss it in a little olive oil and fajita seasoning. I make tacos with it. I also like to season lentils with either fajita or taco seasoning for tacos. I think adding some of that salsa to the lentil when they are cooking would be delicious. As always thanks for sharing your videos. They are great. Stay safe.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you for so many ideas! You’ll be happy to know I took notes so when I do another video make sure to check back I’ll probably be using some of your tips!

[@proudmammaof6148]

@@flourishingmiranda thank you. I will continue to watch.

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@proudmammaof6148 thank you!❤️

[@KP-us5pq]

Hi! I’m new here! That’s amazing you guys are tackling debt it is so freeing! My husband and I spent last year doing that and paid all our student loan debt off it is the best feeling and worth the effort! I recently became vegan so I’m so excited for all the plant based recipes!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you so much!! We are really going at it so you’ll see a lot of this style of videos but also just a lot of easy vegan recipes! Welcome to vegan- I hope you love it as much as I do!

[@KP-us5pq]

Running On Plants absolutely love it best thing that came out of 2020 for me!

[@tracyc1121]

Definitely going to try the bread recipe!! For shredding hash browns try using the big side of a box grater, the shreds will be bigger.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Tracy thank you! I was wondering what I was doing wrong with the hashbrowns!

[@gotchaz45]

Your meals are life savors for those of us of a certain age and on Social Security. Thanks so much...

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad!

[@rue21girlkjh]

I’m new here! I’m a college student graduating this May, with $25,000 in student loan debt. I have a very limited budget this last semester as I lost my job, so I’m here to try and get the most out of my budget!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I hope you find some good ideas here!!

[@pattiupton1499]

All about those budget videos!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yay! Look for another really soon!

[@woolgathered]

I love that Ohio cutting board, as a native Ohioan who now lives elsewhere! NC for me. Thank you again for your amazing ideas, I have all the ingredients for ramen minus the SF blend bag of veggies.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Your ramen will still taste amazing! Ramen + edamame is sooo delish! 😍 and thank you! I got the Ohio cutting board as a moving away gift!

[@veronicasummer8879]

El Pato is my FAVORITE! Tacos and burritos in my house are never served without it!

[@flourishingmiranda]

It is SOOO GOOD! We’ve bought it a few more times since and I’m hooked!

[@alykatbuttercup836]

Tou inspired me to use what I have in the pantry and freezer to keep my grocery budget low this week

[@flourishingmiranda]

Oh that’s awesome! ❤️ I hope you get some good meals cooked using up what you have!

[@alykatbuttercup836]

@@flourishingmiranda Thabk you for lunch I made peas and macaroni with vegan cheese sauce. I used a can of peas I had, the macaroni from a box of macaroni and cheese. I threw out the cheese packet of course and I used some vegan cheese sauce I had in the fridge it was delicious. Those boxes macaroni and cheese are super cheap and you can just use it for the macaroni.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yes that’s a brilliant idea! Pasta with peas is one of my favorites and I eat it all the time!! I’ve started doing vegan cheese sauce + a dash of hot sauce- Delish!

[@cindystrother7710]

Love that you make easy cheap meals because I am retired

[@valeriechapman6056]

I'm new and I love watching you. You are helping me find so many great ideas

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you! I’m so glad!

[@jasonb4321]

This is what people really want. Simple, inexpensive meals. 👍👍

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you so much!!

[@itstime3976]

Frugal Fit Mom is one of my favorite channels

[@flourishingmiranda]

Same! I watch every video she puts up!

[@GoddessLadyRei]

You are great. I don't follow your meals to the T. I buy in bulk, so I have a lot of what you have on hand. Like when you did the dollar tree nachos. I substituted a baked potato for the chips and banana peppers for jalapenos. I had everything else and it turned out great. You are helping me become creative.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad! I think with a WFPB diet we all need to pick idea from each other! Using the same foods over and over you need to be creative!

[@sallyyoungsma2432]

I LOVE the El Pato sauce. Next time try the green one- it’s my fave : )

[@flourishingmiranda]

I think that’s the one I grabbed the first time!? Now I forget! I’ve tried a few- they are SO GOOD

[@sarabecker4695]

Congrats on another great video 😀. I love how you thought up creative meals and had a lot of variety!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you so much! 💛

[@meikeabonnema3832]

Hello! I just ran across your videos recently and I am loving them!! I am getting married this summer and this is so helpful for getting ideas on affordable meals we can make in our first years of marriage as we need to save as much as we can! Thank you so much!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad you found this helpful!

[@kelleyrooks6735]

New to your videos and started binge watching them. You do a great job.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you so much!❤️ Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@no_peace]

Rotel (or WinCo equivalent) is another thing that works for salsa in certain recipes

[@jamiemboley827]

This is wonderful. We have a large family. Much of our money is spent on food. Thank you 😊

[@flourishingmiranda]

You’re so welcome!

[@sandragutterman5407]

I watched most of your videos this weekend. They look so easy. Thank you.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I am very simple and I need easy in my life!❤️ Thank you for watching!

[@cindystrother7710]

Love that you explain as you go THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊

[@Suzy12678]

Another great video! Just an FYI - found your channel from see mindy mom who also does a great job - had no idea potatoes had some much protein. Great ideas!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Mindy is one of my very dear friends! I'm so happy you watch her too!! and yes!! plant based proteins always sneak in and it makes a big difference!!

[@catherinekostecki5740]

You’re amazing! ❤️

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you!

[@gaylekarr5318]

Enjoyed your prep ideas. Since you have a high speed blender, it would work well if you add the yam skin for the extra nutrients into your pancakes. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I had wondered if I should throw in the sweet potato skin!! I usually throw in my banana peels but than the comments are outrageous 😂

[@Sonja25997]

@@flourishingmiranda banana peels? That sounds interesting. I never thought about using them in recipes.

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@Sonja25997 I use them in smoothies and whenever I make banana pancakes!

[@Sonja25997]

@@flourishingmiranda I'll definitely try that! Thank you so much for the idea!

[@nancyolson2784]

I am a new FAN! I love your frugal budget videos! I am one that can also eat the same thing most of the week so these work great for me!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I love that you’re like me! I feel a lot of us who eat plant based would agree!!

[@ednashaver3011]

I’m. New and loving your recipes thank you.

[@flourishingmiranda]

You’re welcome!! I’m so happy you’re here!!

[@amythorne806]

When trying to save money for a $$$ goal 1 pkg yeast will leaven up to 50 pounds of flour (Pizza Shops homemade crusts) so make the bread recipe for multiple days with 1 Tablespoon yeast and however many cups of flour and corresponding salt and water and proof in refrigerator for up to a week...(CAN make over 50 loaves with 1 pkg yeast)

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’ve heard this before but I have no reason to make so many loaves I’m only a family of two. This isn’t meant to be an obsessive budget haul- it’s just an easy way to cut back and still eat healthy ❤️

[@KarisaKitty]

I just got back from the store and am following this video for the week! I'm so excited and appreciative of your hard work putting this video together! Much love from WA! xxoo

[@flourishingmiranda]

Aww thank you so much!

[@KarisaKitty]

And starting the new year I'm going to be watching all of your vids, over and over. Because I know this way of eating is so healthy and I have about over 100 lbs to lose! So thank you so so much for all of your videos. And can't wait for what's to come! Xxoo

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@KarisaKitty aww thank you! I hope you find all the ideas and inspiration you need here!

[@lisavandyke8833]

First time watching and I just subscribed! I also love frugal fit mom! She’s great as well!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!

[@blahblah579]

I’m new to your page! Love the content. Thank you for doing what you do. ☺️

[@flourishingmiranda]

You’re so welcome!!!

[@birdmad9]

I love love love budget grocery videos but I rarely find vegan ones. (I’ve been vegan 3.5 years now) I hope you do more!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I have a whole playlist ++ LOTS more coming your way!!❤️

[@travels360]

That bread looks bomb 💣

[@flourishingmiranda]

It is!! I hope you give it a try!

[@BeenMangoed]

Great meal ideas as always :) that bread tho...made it today was so simple and came out perfect, thank you x

[@flourishingmiranda]

So glad!! Thank you! And yes that bread-- its really sooo good and it never gets old having homemade fresh bread with a meal!

[@jeibodega7467]

I am loving your channel so much. I’m on a real strict budget so your ideas are awesome. I know you make a lot of bread so you have to buy flour but if you want to add some more nutrition/fiber to your pancakes you can use oats instead of flour. I always make my waffles with oats & bananas, some plant-based milk. I can also hide a bunch of other healthy things in there for kids to not notice like chia seeds, etc. (I don’t know if you already do this). I really love the idea of using a yam though! I’m going to try to substitute the banana for sweet potato sometimes. Thanks!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I do this a lot too! I use oats with a banana or sweet potato or pumpkin for pancakes!

[@yvettev.1299]

Great as always! And yes, have used El Pato. I really love it. I use it to make Mexican rice, in place of regular tomato sauce, adds a little heat in addition to the color.

[@flourishingmiranda]

The El Pato is so great!! I’ve been making notes all week on different ways to add it to meals!

[@suzannetalbert8799]

Funny, I was just unpacking my groceries from Winco when I clicked on your video. Thank you for always showing budget friendly meals!

[@flourishingmiranda]

You're out early getting all your errands ran!! I love Winco SO MUCH!! Thank you!

[@suzannetalbert8799]

@@flourishingmiranda when I keep waking at 4am it’s nice to go to Winco at 6am. No one there!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@suzannetalbert8799 that actually sounds REALLY nice! It’s always really busy when I go!

[@nicolemetzger9611]

Love this video!!! Being a family of 4, new cheaper recipe ideas are always welcomed! We are going to try some of yours this coming week. Excited to have stumbled upon your channel.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so happy you stumbled on me too!! I have a few videos like this but more to come so stay tuned! I should have another ready to go next week!

[@nicolemetzger9611]

That's awesome! I'm excited! Will they be vegan again? (We are newly vegan) which makes this even better for us!

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@nicolemetzger9611 yes! They’ll always be vegan here on my channel!❤️ and yay! Welcome to a vegan life!

[@donnyt857]

Rice has arsenic in it. You should par boil it and rose it before cooking it. Or soak overnight and rinse before cooking it. 💛👍

[@flourishingmiranda]

I rinse it but I don’t soak it overnight! With brown I have been!!

[@liztorres7291]

I use pato sauce drizzle in dice potatoes eggs and plain ground bewf

[@flourishingmiranda]

Oh interesting! I may have to try it with potatoes!

[@liztorres7291]

Yessss gives it a lot of flavor 🙂👌

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@liztorres7291 I’m vegan so wouldn’t be trying it that way but I am going to try it on potatoes and get back with you! That sounds like something I’d love!

[@kellyschaefer5735]

Such great ideas. Winco has both rice and black beans in the bulk bins section. This could reduce your cost even further.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yes!!! Our bulk isn’t complete set back up yet but when it is I’ll be shopping it often!!

[@margoalba908]

I’m new here, this is my second video I watched & now I’m hooked😊

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yayy! I’m so happy you’re here!!

[@suzanneknight2145]

Hi Miranda, thanks for another great frugal vid. El Pato means The Duck in spanish. But you are right to check the ingredients not knowing that. :)

[@flourishingmiranda]

Okay but why is it called “duck” tomato sauce essentially?!! I was very confused in the store and I bet I stood looking at it for about 10 minutes trying to figure out if it was enchilada sauce, salsa, or what! I took a chance and it’s delish and I will definitely be repurchasing!

[@suzanneknight2145]

@@flourishingmiranda it's a company name. You're right people will think it has something to do with ducks. Kinda of an odd choice for enchilada sauce makers.

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@suzanneknight2145 it really is!🤣

[@alishagriffin7059]

Thank you for the Holiday e-book! The recipes in it look fantastic!

[@flourishingmiranda]

You’re welcome!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@angthomas71]

I love the reindeer, blast from the past

[@candyvaldez3196]

I use el pato sauce for a Mexican breakfast dish called chilaquiles, super good 👍

[@flourishingmiranda]

Ohhhh I have never heard of those!

[@jenniegallegos5498]

The El Pato sauce is pretty good, but the yellow can is tastier.....at least to me. Thank you for your content.

[@flourishingmiranda]

It looks like I need to snag the yellow can next time!!

[@carmenwheatley7316]

New subscriber. I think all the recipes were great, but would really like to try the potato, onion mushroom one. I really enjoy seeing $10 weekly budgets for meals. At this time I’m sure there are some people that this could really help. Glad you encouraged those who might need help to seek it out in their area.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you! Welcome I’m so glad you’re here! The hashbrowns with the potato onions and mushroom we made again yesterday because it’s so delish!! And yes thank you so much! If I can be of help and someone lands on me searching for help I think it’s so important to seek it out without pride but knowing there are resources!

[@lifemix5710]

Looks really good. I need to do the mango rice dish. I have some frozen mango that I need to use. TFS your ideas, appreciate it! I hit the notification button to make sure I miss nothing lol. Have a great day😊

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yes try the mango rice! Mango or pineapple is so good with rice it really enhances the flavors! And thank you for turning on your notifications ❤️ you’ll always be in the loop when a new video goes up!

[@Blynn_]

Love this! I’m moving out on my own in April, so this will help a lot.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad it was helpful for you!

[@elizabethmcdonald1449]

Hi Miranda love your videos I think your amazing I love your recipes sending love from Glasgow x

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you!❤️

[@victoriavanderhoof2772]

I now follow you cause of frugal fit mom! 🥰 isnt she just a joy to watch!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I adore her!!! How did you find me through her?!

[@victoriavanderhoof2772]

Running On Plants I found you through being a “person that frugal fit mom” follows!! I’m so happy I found you through her!🥰

[@flourishingmiranda]

Awww that’s so cool! I’m so happy you found me!

[@cindystrother7710]

Thank you so much for THINKING of US BEGINNERS AWESOME THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@Equinox1.5]

Love this video and the bread looks absolutely delicious!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you!!

[@ashlynnelson2595]

New subscriber! So happy that KZbin suggested you!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Welcome! I’m not glad you’re here! And that youtube suggested me too!!

[@torrie_d]

I use El Pato whenever I make Spanish rice

[@flourishingmiranda]

Ohhh yum!!😍

[@Dana-LuLu2]

I'm new - really liked this video and can't wait to try the recipes! thanks Dd

[@flourishingmiranda]

Hope you enjoy!

[@Dana-LuLu2]

@@flourishingmiranda thanks! Have a few menus and recipes from your site can't wait to try them🌞☺

[@theonewhomjesusloves7360]

White rice is bettee for you because brown rice has a higher level of arsenic.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Oh I think you may be the only person who would agree with me!! I like white the best and so does my stomach!

[@cheysworldd]

So glad I found your channel, I was wondering if you could do an inexpensive lunch for work I'm constantly on my feet and hungry since I burn food off fast. Thank you I hope you see this post 🙏🏽💖 and my God bless you for these videos!!!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m so glad you found me!! I hope I can give you a lot of ideas for meals!

[@cheysworldd]

@@flourishingmiranda thank you🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@momof2momof2]

I love shopping at my Winco too. Great prices.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I’m with you!! I’m obsessed with Winco- clean store, great prices and friendly staff!

[@MSD9902]

Tried the bread recipe..fantastic! My daughter enjoyed it as well with a big bowl of soup. Would recommend to anyone who loves crusty bread.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I'm so happy to hear you tried it and loved it! Isn't it so simple!?!?! I'm really amazed that I never tried making my own bread before coming across this recipe!

[@meganmkinney]

You can use tomato paste to make your own ketchup-- a perfect way to use up the rest of your El Pato tomato paste!

[@flourishingmiranda]

I used it up on pizza LOL!

[@traceyzvirblis4909]

Miranda, this was BRILLIANT honey, tyfs. You eat like I do, a few simple ingredients, done easy = stress free. That flat bread is going on my meal plan for sure. Looking forward to Vlogmas 😄 Cheers from hot & sunny Australia 🇦🇺👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you! Sometimes I think we simple ingredients it’s easier to get creative! And yay for VLOGMAS starting today!

[@sweetchks-fn5qm]

Did you use the seasoning packet from the Ramen? Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@SunshineVibezzz]

HellO! I'm New! Just found your channel and I am loving it! Interested in hearing how your new approach to brown rice went.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Welcome!! I'm so glad you're here!! The brown rice experiment went really well! Soaking the brown rice I guess helps with the digestion process and eating it cold does too! So I soaked it than ate it cold all week. Which too many might be unappealing and I get that, cold rice isn't as flavorful but I like cold rice so it was worth it to me!

[@craftycrafter1960]

Sure wish ai could buy all that stuff here in Ontario Canada for that price but no way. I do love your ideas, and a person could live on potatoes, people have ☺️

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yes regionally prices vary but this is what I have to work with where I live!

[@2413jonnielynn]

Great video! I love that you show us both the haul and meals. I dislike when people just show their haul. In regards to the duck on the can, you can use it pretty much with anything. My husband LOVES that particular sauce. It has the duck because the brand is called The Duck 🦆. There is no duck in it haha. Even just using it in my eggs, chicken and etc. Is good 😋

[@flourishingmiranda]

We LOVED the duck sauce!!! Like love love loved it and it’s been a staple for us!! And thank you so much I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@racheldiscepola1212]

El Pato is delicious and means duck in Spanish

[@flourishingmiranda]

It’s amazing! I got more this week and yesss! I know get why there’s a duck!

[@jmc8459]

So happy to find a plant based video!!!! Woo hoo

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you!! Lots more to come!!

[@jillygirl2024]

I am always looking for ideas on budgeting, frugal meals, and healthier ways of eating. I heart Frugal Fit Mom and Dad.

[@flourishingmiranda]

I love them too! She’s really relatable and down to earth!

[@billiecambron]

Wonderful, great video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you!!

[@michelle10261]

Hi thank you from michelle in Australia. Great vlog and challenge.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Thank you so much!

[@marilynortega-barba6508]

Awesome ideas even for someone like me (non vegan). Made me want to try these ty ❤❤❤

[@flourishingmiranda]

You definitely don’t have to be vegan to enjoy these meals! My husband is not and he loved them all! Getting extra veggies, starches, beans and such into your diet and saving you some $$$ can be inspiring to everyone!

[@DRUMLINERGURL12]

I love the patio sauces. I used mostly the yellow can

[@flourishingmiranda]

the can I had WAS SO GOOD! I will defiantly be repurchasing! What is the flavor profile on the yellow can?

[@proudmammaof6148]

@@flourishingmiranda it's a hot tomato sauce. It is really good. All of the El Pato sauces are delicious.

[@flourishingmiranda]

Now I need to try them all!

[@emtdispatcheronabudget]

@@flourishingmiranda The yellow can is more tomato sauce. but its also spicy and has different flavor then the red can

[@emtdispatcheronabudget]

@@flourishingmiranda Try the green can too, its jalapeno flavor

[@alykatbuttercup836]

My favorite meal I always eat is air fried potatoes and broccoli ❤

[@flourishingmiranda]

Yes same it’s easy simple and always tastes so good!

[@cheekycatzz]

The enchilada sauce has a duck on it bc in Spanish el pato means duck. Never tried it tho!

[@flourishingmiranda]

Ohhhhh 😂🤣🤣🤣 clearly I had NO IDEA!! It’s the brand logo to go with the name!

[@cheekycatzz]

@@flourishingmiranda yeah idk why they put a duck on it I’d immediately check the ingredients like you did to see if it had duck in it lol

[@flourishingmiranda]

@@cheekycatzz hahahaha well I’m sure people at the store were wondering why I was so concerned and spend to much time looking at the can but I was very confused

[@mstralwind29]

Love coming here for inspiration! Would you mind sharing a link for your fry pans, please?

[@flourishingmiranda]

You’re so kind! I’m so glad you find recipe inspiration with my videos! And yes! If you don’t have a copper Pan yet, they’re amazing! amzn.to/38Qu37t Easy to clean and the best option I’ve found for any oil free cooking!

[@mstralwind29]

@@flourishingmiranda Thank you so much. Will be looking forward to more from you ❤