how to grocery shop + feed yourself as a college student // adulting 101 🍎

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[@sun_e_rose]

As someone whose also trying to adult a little tip for the fridge: don't let social media fool you! Organize your fridge how YOU see it! For example, I ALWAYS need to keep track of my fresh produce, SO I put condiments, etc. in those "produce" boxes in the bottom and put my produce in the sides/bottom shelves of my fridge. Helps keep everything within "eye-sight!" Thus less food waste (hopefully---that's the goal)

[@sophie3869]

I like to do that too! Those drawers are meant to keep produce fresh though (they have humidity controls) so I will put things that could bad quickly in there and then I have a dry-erase board on my fridge where I write what perishables I have and when I put them in the fridge :)

[@bcrain2733]

I agree! I organize my fridge by “meal” and “ingredients” - meal prep goes all the way at the bottom/in the back bc I know I’ll remember it and look for it. Ingredients that get grouped by meals can go together too (like bread, eggs, and cheese, or yogurt, granola, and nuts), produce in the middle/top so I don’t forget about them, and condiments go in the produce drawer hidden away. Change it up as needed…. just a note that this really only works when you live alone LOL I’m sure a roommate would go mad at my organization

[@middirain4058]

there are some food safety things to consider here though! like not storing raw meat in the top section as it can contaminate the other food if it leaks and drips down

[@swimminginthestars_]

sobbing because i was literally just thinking of this and on the brink of crying because it feels like everyone already knows how to do everyrhinf… i have this need to be so hyper independent but it feels like basic skills i lack. thank you

[@L-pk9iv]

Hey just wanted to remind you that you're not alone and you're doing great! It takes a little time and practice but you shouldn't be so hard on yourself and it's very brave of you to try ❤

[@fairyfarms]

i’m crying because i’m just finding out my school doesn’t have a cafeteria and i’m flying tomorrow. i have to buy so many things and i don’t even know how to cook 😭

[@moths.for.valentine]

hi deb - just wanted to say your videos are so comforting. i'm going through a breakup and since i don't have many friends it's very hard for me, your vids make me feel like i'm just hanging out/facetiming a friend

[@fienlovesaioli13479]

Yessss exactly

[@mariaandcrobat]

Hey, just wanted to say that I also recently got through a big and messy breakup and it breaks my heart to read that you don't have many friends to support you. You are worthy and precious any way and you'll get better, slowly, but you will, and trust me, love will find a way to enter your life again, as friends, lovers or even family. Best of luck and I am here supporting you

[@moths.for.valentine]

thank you so much lovely i hope you're well@@mariaandcrobat

[@dobochobo]

i'm sorry love :'( sending you a big hug ❤️❤️

[@cloudybillows]

recently been trying to get over a breakup as well :( but deb's videos are a nice constant for me as well!! i hope you've been healing ☹️☹️

[@samanthays]

I LOVE go to the grocery store!! Buying essentials and processing groceries is so fun, made me feel like an adult

[@dobochobo]

ME TOO i feel like a lil character doing my sidequests

[@changjinius1499]

I'm not even an adult but I love it honestly! Seeing all the different stuff there is and what I could potentially do with it!? It's actually kinda fun lol

[@momay2670]

but i’m broke :/

[@staeriix]

@@changjinius1499 im trying to cook more so same!

[@otto6518]

Important saving Tip: DON'T BUY VEGETABLES AND FRUITS AT SUPERMARKETS!!!! Instead go to shops with certain quisine like asinan, mexican or polish. Groceries are WAY cheaper and better quality. Also locate nearest markets and go there also for cheaper products. Also theres a lot of apps and online groups of people who give away food so it doesn't go to waste. I use too good to go, but i dont know if it works in USA

[@cuppa.j0o]

YES!! and farmers markets if available! so cheap

[@cuppa.j0o]

too good to go works in US as well!

[@nr1896]

Hello! Ingredients I recommend (of course, you can take out those you are sure you dislike) to make almost anything: - onions (cheap, useful for literally everything) - garlic (easier to have a garlic paste: lasts longer, you only use a tiny bit, and it gives tons of flavour) - tomatoes (can be used for sauces, cooked for hot meals like pasta, raw for salads) - carrots (can be eaten cooked or raw, usually cheap, last long - RICE!! (LASTS SO LONG, will save your life, always have rice, also not expensive and it's nutritious) - SPICES (salt, pepper, lemon (idk, I'm putting it here), paprika, cumin, ginger, etc) - corn starch!! (if you mix a bit with cold water and a sauce you like, and add it to whatever you are cooking, let's say hot vegetables, you will have a LOT of sauce! Corn starch + water thickens what you are cooking!) - Pasta (fast, simple, cheap) - any fruit that you like, for example, I love oranges and apples, they are not expensive and are very nutritious. - Maggi Cubes or chicken stock/broth (you can make a soup easy and quick with it) - TEA TEA TEA (cheap, good for you, easy asf to make) When you grocery shop you need to make sure you are getting the following things: - Vegetables - Fruits - Carbohydrates (ex: rice or pasta) - PROTEIN (make sure it has what you need. If you are vegetarian, for example, you might want to add spinach to your diet because the lack of iron from not eating meat might affect you) - something that makes you happy and that isn't too big of a cost (snacks, for example)

[@kinseylise8595]

Added recommendation: canned tomatoes may be cheaper where you live, and then you don't have to fight to finish them before they spoil. Also, cheese if you can eat it! Especially something like a block or bag of shredder cheddar will last a long time and you can use it as a sauce base (same way you use tomato as a sauce base). It can be nice to alternate tomato flavor, cheese flavor, and soy sauce flavor. Also potatoes for similar reasons to carrots.

[@nr1896]

@@kinseylise8595 oh yeah, canned tomatoes are a good option, but not 24/7, because they are very high in sodium :(

[@kinseylise8595]

@@nr1896 Store brand usually has no sodium added! I'm a salt lover and you can also just not add salt when cooking if the canned tomatoes do have salt added, but if you have a few minutes I highly recommend checking the ingredients of the cheap brands. I do buy diced tomatoes and crushed tomatoes so it's literally just tomatoes if you buy the organic store brand, or tomatoes and a common preservative if you buy the regular store brand one (no salt) which is what I do.

[@Moocow2003]

top tip, if you don't have any corn starch, you can use plain flour mixed with a little cold water. it's not quite as good but it does work to thicken sauces :)

[@Moocow2003]

also one thing I like to do as a student with ADHD is buy a pack of meat (chicken, pork, etc) and make a marinade for it and marinade the entire pack as soon as I get home from the store (keep track of the expiry date tho). That way, when it's time to eat I can simply cook the meat and not have to worry about how I'm going to season it or make a sauce for it to make a full meal. Veggies and rice can also be stir fried in some of the marinade.

[@maliakaiser5111]

this video was honestly so comforting, as someone who has been struggling with their relationship with food for most of my life and especially in college now, hearing you talk so passionately about how much food can provide us made me feel so good because I used to feel so guilty for literally eating and would see it as a punishment. i watch your videos whenever I eat because they calm me down! Id love to see more chef deborah videos!! also my tip is to buy some frozen produce like broccoli or frozen blueberries if you have trouble finishing fresh produce before it goes bad because it's cheaper and that way I dont waste it and alot of times you can buy a giant bag!

[@dobochobo]

:") sending you a hug!! and yes the frozen produce tip is so good >>>

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Keep taking care of yourself and nourishing your body with love and kindness.❤

[@bhaavyaj23]

no cus the grocery list idea is actually so helpful!!

[@dobochobo]

shopping for meals >>> ingredients

[@baibhabi9879]

hi, I was watching this video while studying. i heard you say 0:35 "eating nutritious food is so important because they help you study, go to class..." and i remembered it was almost late afternoon and i had skipped dinner last night, breakfast this morning and would also skip lunch if i didn't hear your words. I kept my books aside and came to eat. thank you for being there

[@celiabee4263]

When I first started cooking in college I was a mess! I'd either only eat two types of meals or try out recipes I didn't like just because college blogs recommended it. Starting to cook is scary and there isn't a good guide for newbies getting started, but your video would have been SO helpful to me a year ago! Although I'm still a bad cook, I've been able to try new things and discover new recipes and it's honestly been so fun! Love the video, and can't wait to try a few of your recipes!!

[@hellishangst]

7:23 That tomato egg soup looks DELICIOUS. I am DROOLING

[@dobochobo]

SO EASY AND SO YOM

[@ferviduum]

@@dobochobowhats the basic recipe? tomato, egg, broth? or should i google a recipe? id love to try making it!

[@dobochobo]

@@ferviduum if you scroll down on this website you'll find a recipe for egg drop soup! sundaystack.substack.com/p/all-about-eggs-eggs-eggs

[@Mika-lk4bv]

this was such a much needed video for me honestly. i've recently started cooking for myself because of my health but instead i found myself eating that 1- 5pm meal that acted as both a dinner and lunch. these tips are such a common sense but i needed to hear it thanks love!!

[@dobochobo]

the 1-5pm meal is SO REAL 😭 its okay we give ourselves grace

[@Moocow2003]

ngl that 1-5pm meal followed by a 9pm sandwich really hits

[@Mika-lk4bv]

IKRRR!!! @@Moocow2003

[@adoresyoonkook4278]

As a high school student, your videos seriously motivates me a lot. From living a healthy lifestyle to being a better person in general. Thank you for uploading this video 🌼🤍

[@soobinsdolphin]

from one baby adult to another, here's a couple more tips! - meal prep is your best best friend. there are some meals i cook in a big batch and just eat the same dinner three days in a row. this works better for some things than others, for example curry and salads are good. make sure it's something u really like tho, obv! - regularity is v helpful. while I like testing out new dinner recipes, for breakfast i always have overnight oats w fruit, and lunch is nearly always cheese and tomato toast, maybe with some greens or nuts. that way, I know I always need a supply of ingredients for those two meals, so less thinking required. plus, not cooking lunch and breakfast saves a lot of time (and I meal prep the oats) - ik she mentioned it, but the FREEZER. loml. you can freeze nearly anything. put vegetables and fruit in there and they'll come out tasting largely the same. spinach. chopped onion. banana. you name it. especially good to put fruit in there and then blend into a smoothie - this might not be something for other ppl, but whenever I make a recipe off social media, i always physically write out the ingredients and directions on a piece of paper. often influencer foods add unnecessary stuff or things I dont like, so by writing it down although it take a bit longer it saves time in the long run because I dont have to keep rewatching the video. also I normally add a couple notes to it when I'm done cooking like "leave in oven for longer" or "use less chilli powder it's too spicy" so I know what to do next time. - if you have time and money (ik most college student dont but) having cute plates and utensils and making your meal look pretty can be really motivating! I send pics to my bf all the time and him being impressed makes me want to cook more, so make sure to share your achievements too! - if you live close enough to the store, go a couple times a week instead of doing one big shop. it will help you prevent food waste, let you plan better, and feels less overwhelming - on that topic, this may sound obvious but stores differ a lot. for example in the uk, a bell pepper from lidl is not going to last as long as one from tesco. shop around to find what suits you and your budget

[@dobochobo]

these are such good tips, thank you for taking the time to write them!!

[@josearskog187]

From a biology major: Every seedcarrying body for angiosperms are fruits:)) With generally four categories: nuts, berries, capsules, stonefruits. Tomatoes are actually berries, since they're fleshy fruits with multiple seeds:) Those are botanical terms.. wherein there is no such thing as a vegetable:) if you're talking gastronomic terms.. So no harm at all in calling a tomato a veggie.. It doesnt matter technically, heheee :))

[@sakushini]

Ive been recovering from an eating disorder for about 6 years now, ans im still no where near being healthy, but i am trying. Recently ive been spending a lot of time trying to learn how to cook and take better care of myself, and its hard, but seeing video's like this give me hope. Hopefully one day ill be able to make delicious and healthy meals too, but until then ill keep learning and trying new things everyday ❤

[@michaelar2188]

I’m also in recovery, and man is she right about just feeding yourself being the goal. It’s awesome if we can also have nutritional and delicious meals, but we need to fuel our bodies, and food is food man. Now I’m out of survival mode recovery, and I’m ready to start exploring how to actually cook. I’m so grateful to creators like her for doing these types of videos

[@angellelee]

As an independent adult, I am always setting my mind on certain things. Good news is food is on my list of certain things I’m passionate about. Thanks for giving us heads up on the most quintessential ideas on prepping and making food/grocery shopping. I am always grateful for all that you post so far. I can’t wait to see what’s more to come in your vlogs!

[@fuchion15]

Love seeing this side of you and getting to understand what you study in school.

[@dobochobo]

i never thought about it that way! thanks for watching xx

[@emmanuellaa.2621]

I've been watching you since I was in highschool and now I'm getting ready for college !!! This couldn't come at a better time. Love ya

[@dobochobo]

YAYYY

[@kenwhite3464]

I have a tip for someone who lives part time with my bf (who only cooks big fancy meals when I'm there). Your freezer is your best friend. If you don't eat sandwiches every day, freeze your bread. I don't drink milk but I'll cook with it sometimes so I put it in the freezer when I'm not gonna use the rest for a while. Bought a large bag of carrots for cheap and don't want them to go to waste?? Freeze it. Don't forget, freezer burn is a thing so I recommend freezer paper (butcher paper). Just wrap it up good, tape it and label it so you don't forget what's what. This is all especially helpful when you're on a budget or hate food waster like me. You can freeze just about anything.

[@pheonixrises11]

do you thaw out the milk each time or separate it before freezing somehow? I only freeze meat, and I always portion it out before I freeze it (I buy pork butt a lot). But I don’t really use the freezer that much besides that and foods that are already frozen.

[@kenwhite3464]

@@pheonixrises11 Freezer bags work best because it's easier to thaw that way than a huge jug. (Place in fridge to thaw so it wont spoil at room temperature). And yes, it's easier to measure it out that way too. I make sure they're freezer bags to prevent freezer burn. I usually just buy like little cartons, less than half a gallon, so I usually don't separate it out very often. I just use the half cup I need and throw it in there for next time. You can freeze whole jugs but leave like 2 inches on top for expansion.

[@Tsuyu145]

Y'all it's a dobo notification you gotta come here 😆😆💞

[@dobochobo]

lets gooooo (im in my comeback era)

[@bun__]

I love all the positive food content lately coming from creators like you that focus on our health and well-being whilst also being realistic. I struggled with food in the past I felt bad not being able to eat the healthiest options because I had little money back then but seeing these videos helped me achieve my health goals realistically and be more gentle with myself and my relationship with health and food

[@makerbilly]

I love this type of video talking about basic life activities, I've actually been thinking about this exact topic (grocery shopping, cooking) a lot lately

[@purplesuitcase5815]

Also with groceries, the internet is your friend! I always look up things like "can I freeze this", "does that have to be in the fridge" etc. One more thing i realised is that some things like pickels or tomatoes in oil last basically forever in the fridge So you can buy it once and have it for a while and dont have to throw away food Thanks for the great video :)

[@tdikaleidoscope]

hi again! as a law student im so happy you made this video- it makes eating sm easier, specially with ed when all i wanna do is give myself excuses for not eating when if you have a fridge full of food thats going to get rotten, you have to use them, conserving money and less food wastage obv.. thanks!

[@pardisrahimi5095]

another amazing tip ive discovered recently is to look up the menu of one of those fancy healthy restaurants, and pick your favorites to make at home. it’s cheaper!

[@louisejackson233]

As a texture issues girlie, I am a huge fan of the tricking myself like a toddler method!

[@elliotRust29]

how do you do that? because soon i'll live by myself for college and i am an extremely picky eater and im really scared of trying new things and im worried that i will lead myself to malnutrition lol

[@denpachan_]

@@elliotRust29 saw this and remembered how my mum would sneak veggies into foods, she would grate / cut up carrots and zucchinis and things and put them in like chocolate muffins for example !!! i could never tell and because they were so fine and mixed with the muffin i took no notice to it, i saw it obviously but texture and taste wise i couldnt tell, you can do the same thing in soups for example, blending veggies together and include ones you usually arent a fan of or veggies that dont have a taste that way the flavours of everything else you add can mask it !! i hope this helps :3

[@gastronomee_]

fellow young uni creator here - loved this so much. i can relate to so much of what you said. your videos rock! they're cinematic, hilarious, touching, and feel like a friend all at the same time. you're part of the reason i started my own channel and you inspire me every day.

[@sofiariquelme1609]

This video is so useful. I just moved to Italy from Chile with my husband and it's been really hard to live far away from my parents. These tips will be very useful to me, thank you so much Deb

[@dobochobo]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@arieljaq]

I really enjoyed this video! As a public health major, I find satisfaction in content that can encourage people to make smarter purchases when it comes to grocery shopping. I struggle with this as a college student, but I have been working on learning what works best for me. I hope you continue incorporating what you have learned as a nutrition major!

[@dobochobo]

AHHH thank you that means a lot to me!!

[@veronicarodriguez2036]

You are a lucky person. Really, the reality for many is different... many people cannot access certain products or directly a plate of food... Food is a blessing, but a blessing that not everyone has..

[@faeriegore]

You're putting it in a really nice way. She is privileged. I like her videos but should have called this one "... as a RICH college student".

[@veronicarodriguez2036]

​@@faeriegoreI totally agree with you...

[@salteey3534]

@@faeriegorewhile I agree with this sentiment I think it’s a matter of being the target audience, I don’t think she’s “RICH” privileged, she’s just privileged in the sense she has a job many people could only dream of, because she isn’t exactly rich, just high middle class.

[@sophie3869]

@@faeriegore fair, but a lot of her tips apply regardless of what you're buying and how much it is. Hell, a lot of her tips are meant to save you money

[@mh56487]

Ok but her tips still apply? Also she's not like millionaire rich. I could easily afford these meals and I'm a college student without a job lol. I live off grants and loans and this would fit into my quite small cooking budget. Let's not dismiss people for having money the second we see them. She really didn't buy anything that screams ultra rich. She bought tomatoes, bread, some other veggies, tuna, kimchi, etc. None of these are expensive whatsoever and if you think they are it just shows you don't cook/buy real food much.

[@Lilxmoo]

Watching this as I prepare for university in the UK. Thank you so much. I love your message about food being fuel and a blessing - as someone who’s had issues with food this was so lovely to hear x

[@sethkirkland338]

i love ur vids sm they are so pleasent to watch. This video was also very helpfull and interesting especially since you dont see alot of ppl talking about stuff like this. also the freezer always being full is so real.

[@pothospal]

this video is going to be so helpful for me next year when i actually have a kitchen! i'm bookmarking it to watch again later!

[@pieceaisa5046]

this was so informative and helpful - adhd makes cooking regularly, using my produce before it rots, and buying the right ingredients in the first place such a difficult task so i’m very thankful for this video

[@firebloom02]

These videos are cozy and comforting

[@lupusincidus]

I'm a recent graduate soon to turn 24 and I often feel very hopeless about my situation and life in general as I'm often struck with this feeling of failing my twenties, or falling behind in life, and I can sometimes get very in my own head about it all. I find your videos incredibly comforting to watch because they're peaceful, cozy, but also remind me that most people my age including those I look up to are in a similar boat. Thank you for reminding me that we are all still learning how to adult :)

[@svtsIover]

hi!! newly young adult here, this video was genuinely super helpful. it’s sort of embarrassing bringing up to people how i’m not quite sure how to cook for myself, but this will definitely help in the learning process 🤩 thanks for the help!!

[@chickenindoubleC]

Deborah, great video. You clearly put a lot of time and thought into each detail. I'm a first-time viewer and I really enjoyed it!

[@isabelleprentice6064]

Hey Deb ! This video was perfectttt im so excited because ive always struggled with meal prep and also shopping for groceries while also studying in college! love you deb I hope your doing well xoxo

[@dobochobo]

love u :') x

[@KinjalD-b2b]

dude i love your videos!! you became such a big inspiration for me TvT!!!

[@dobochobo]

😭❤️

[@helenevary2911]

I realized AS I WAS WATCHING that I haven't eaten anything today and it's almost 6pm :0 will get on it now! Thank you for this video, as someone who feels daunted by cooking and nutrition, it's lovely to hear someone my age explain it from a healthier standpoint

[@dobochobo]

go eat!! >:o

[@kohammy]

found this channel just in time!! i’ll be starting college in january next year and am so scared but also excited because i get to do things on my own. being an adult has always seemed kinda scary to me so i’m happy that i discovered you. thank you for the tips!!

[@AlyssaMariee]

i looveeee nutrition by kylie shes so comforting and she has the prettiest hair :,))

[@dobochobo]

omg fr

[@RageBeanInc]

i always plan my grocery list by what i'm making for the coming week, including my meal prep! it makes my grocery trip so much easier. if its in the budget i'll also buy a little more meat than I need and keep it in the freezer for future use.

[@kball4737]

This is a lovely, encouraging, grounded video. Thank you for creating such great educational art

[@hannichan024]

idk if anyone already mentioned but the hachiya persimmon needs to be SUPER ripened before eating (almost overripe)! It should be really really soft and squishy, too soft to cut (usually eat it by splitting open the skin and spooning out). If you eat it too early it’llbe bitter and it can make your mouth super dry/numb :’) but when done right it’s one of the best things ever

[@gingerbreadpop7068]

As a highschool student I love this vid. I’ve been so nervous trying to figure out what my day to day is generally going to look like in college, and most of the college vlog vids don’t cover practical stuff like this, but now I at least feel a little better about grocery shopping! That’s a step in the right direction.

[@lilla4521]

This is great. Most, if not all of these things were already known to me, but it's great to see someone actually *saying* them out loud, because I feel like so many people can learn from this, and there is no judgement. It's so true that sometimes, I just wanna eat something quickly, and I always have something ready in the freezer, and that's not something to be ashamed of.

[@BatoulBazine-ru1ff]

Little tip for the hachiya persimmons, they are a LOT different than fuyu persimmons. With Hachiya, you have to wait until they are basically turned to jello inside to eat them, or else they are insanely bitter and dry your mouth. Fuyu, on the other hand, you can eat when they are still rock hard. My favorite fruit are hachiya persimmons, but the first time I tried one before it was ripe I hated it.

[@Sofie2734]

As someone who grew up at a grocery store (family owned), remember to always check the dates on your food! The freshest food is in the back of the row because they want to sell produce before it expires. Dairy can sometimes expire on the shelf because there’s no visible signs of going expired so sometimes workers miss it. And always ALWAYS wash your produce because they’ve been A in the ground covered in dirt and mulch and B touched by at least 20 people on the way to the store and just by having it picked up and put down

[@luvtrbl6290]

after being in uni for two years now, it is so important to have meals throughout the day! i use to skip breakfast, but now im making sure i eat at least something in the morning because it can really help you get through the day :)

[@dobochobo]

me too! it really makes a huge difference

[@whatsyourname9581]

Something that also helps reducing the planning efforts for meal prep is to keep lists of recipes you like and have certain days assigned to certain meals. You could for example have a rice day, a pasta/noodle day, a potato day, a vegan day, a sweet day, a fish day, a soup day etc. If you keep lists for each day, it'll be less overwhelming to decide what you want to eat. You can also easily keep variety throughout the week, plan ahead easier, and even if you don't feel like eating this specific thing that day, you will have everything already bought to switch around the days if you like to.

[@cosmicquark]

so many helpful tips! re: gross persimmon - hachiya are best for adding to baked goods, and fuyu are better for snacking!

[@Tzippi]

I am so pleased that you made this video! I live very close to University of Virginia and going to the Kroger near there watching the students shop is actually comical. This Vlog needs to be broadcasted on every campus in the United States! ❤

[@nanada3444]

Hey little tip about that type of persimmon, you have to let it fully ripen for it to be edible. It all has to get soft bc if not ur gonna get cotton mouth (but with actual fibers in ur mouth). The other type of persimmon (the short round one) you don’t have to fully ripen it before eating it

[@hedgelord0]

I don't know why, but learning that I can just plan a few meals and make them whenever instead of trying to plan meals for specific days of the week was a game changer. Meal planning was always sort of overwhelming because I wasn't always sure if I was going to be able to make something on a certain day, but learning I can just plan the meal and make it whenever I need to/have the time felt like the enlightenment to me. Meal planning isn't so intimidating anymore because I know it's flexible.

[@priyamwadajoshi3283]

And she's back once again to slayyy

[@klatschhmohn]

i love using carrots, apples, cucumbers, and/or zucchini (not necessarily together) as base veggies/fruits. they taste good in sweet and savoury meals + i just feel most creative and the least restricted when i use them :) I am not really a great cook and a baby adult myself. this is what is currently helping me stay motivated. ps: this video inspired me to get apple slices with honey and cinnamon as a snack

[@SVT_dara]

Sadly I can relate to having perfectionism, creative block, and seasonal depression as well so I think I know how you feel. But look! The final product is amazing. I hope you're proud of it :)

[@dobochobo]

😭❤️❤️❤️

[@caitlynoiivia9173]

omg i love nutritionbykylie too!!! her tips have really helped me develop better eating habits. i really appreciate you sharing the healthy habits you've developed over the years and sharing them with everyone🧡

[@dobochobo]

i love her too!! thanks for watching

[@well5007]

thank you for this!! Im moving out this year and one of the more intimidating things I'll need to face is feeding myself- I've been really lucky to have parents with the time, dicipline and energy to cook for me all my life and now that I'm moving in with some of my best friends, I wanna be able to give them the same comfort. This makes me feel like it's very achievable.

[@dobochobo]

it definitely is! best of luck~

[@dittenyborg3411]

I'm am just about to move out for college this march, and this video felt like a absolute blessing Tysm for making relatable and jugdefree content!

[@Mely_Universe]

This video inspired me a lot because I'm finishing my career in nutrition and a lot of the times I can't find inspo for making meals and I have tried to have a meal plan and know how much to buy and not overdo it, I love you for talking about this I needed it ❤️‍🩹

[@pinkypie3112]

Omg can we PLEASE get an adulting 101 series?👏🧎🏾‍♀️

[@dobochobo]

oooh if ppl are interested..? what other types of videos would you like to see?

[@pinkypie3112]

@@dobochobo ooh! I think you’ve already made videos like this but how do you schedule yt videos work & school? I’m in my second year and I have to work 30ish hours a week to make decent money. I rly want to try making yt videos but I never feel like I have time- so if you maybe had any additional tips on that as well? Thanks for asking! hehe🤭🫶

[@s4njnaaa]

​@@pinkypie3112oh my god SAME im going to start uni tjis fall and im gna work around 20 hours a week but i also love to document(?) my life n stuff so that would be so helpful 😭

[@lyse_rbs3326]

I'm very lucky to have a mom who's taught me a lot of things abt cooking, grocery shopping, tips to not spend too much money but this video was still very nice to watch ❤ Thanks for the vid

[@AngelinaQuintero_2006]

Currently going through a breakup right now and I’m going to your videos because yours and Lihns videos are so comforting so I’m hoping these lovely videos make me feel better. Also I hope you see this because I wanted to ask what your tips are when it comes to breakups. What should I do 😢

[@thescarediest]

I love making soup and then freezing individual portions! So easy when u need to eat something and don’t feel like cooking

[@elenaferry]

Omg I am absolutely going to rewatch this video in the fall when I am living without a meal plan 😭 I am so excited to cook for myself again but also TERRIFIED! Thank you for the advice :)))

[@K3mowavy]

Living in Korea has made this so simple because of the 3/8 market where fresh produce is available for cheap! Just buy, wash and store! Will be taking a list of meals into the next cycle for sure!

[@ashleylopez8234]

I wish I knew as much as you when I was a college student! You are dropping such great tips that I now use in my late 20’s. I really enjoyed your video, keep it up! ❤

[@Tsuyu145]

Hi dobo ! I really hope you see this! I've been following you a long time ago but this is actually the first time I say this. I just wanted to tell you that you have a great impact on my life and you're such an important part of it. You're literally my number one KZbinr 😄 ,and you helped me through the hard times :( Even the good times when I want to feel productive or happy I just watch your videos 😄♥️ So I hope you keep sharing your life with us to give us insbitation, hope, comfort and aesthetics ✨ Finally, to always be healthy and happy and achieve everything you want with your life 🥰♥️ Lysm!

[@dobochobo]

😭❤️❤️❤️ love u sm

[@landofiron]

my bf and i have been watching ur vids for awhile now and you genuinely make such cozy and relatable content ahhh (also grocery shopping is a hobby fr)

[@skaterdude14b]

getting a meal plan's GOTTA BE worth the extra cost

[@Caitlincycling]

Nutrition and communication major combination sounds amazing!! I graduated in nutrition in 2019, I’m an RD now, I love it but I wish I did something like what you’re doing!! Communication or counseling is what I would have loved to learn alongside nutrition. Love this video! ❤

[@Lyn-rm8ee]

6:39 persimmon is actually native to china!! my parents grew up eating fresh persimmons when they lived in china :)

[@frandoesntknow]

I just discovered your channel and recently I’ve been slipping back into my anorexic behaviors and I just haven’t had the energy to shop or eat, I quit a job because of a very creepy and predatory boss and your tips have been super helpful. I’m able to pick out food I know I’ll eat while still having money to do stuff with my friends. Life is so hard, but seeing other people thrive inspires me to eat healthy, fuel my body and my soul. Subscribed and I think I’ll stay for a while

[@wemdoto4201]

Best advice is also to learn how to coupon and get the cards from some of these shops. My school is next to a CVS and I get so many deals that help me pay less. Like I can always find some $4 off next purchase deals.

[@vananhnguyen6855]

This video of how to cook and grocery by oneself is 100% useful. I love your content 😊

[@aesceleeah961]

someething to add, make a couple of servings of something, and then you will have other meals ready for yourself, just do not let it sit in the fridge for more than about three days to be safe

[@elijahjohndatuin6498]

THE QUEEN HAS POSTED! GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR!!

[@honkystarrail]

there's been some rich uni student discourse on twitter where i live talking about whether eating at places like mcdonald's is cheaper than going to local eateries/canteens. obviously, it's the latter, but most of the food offered there is almost the same, if not the same, as fast food restaurants (minus one vegetable dish or two) but priced a bit less. but, not once have they thought it's more affordable to cook your own meals, not to mention it's healthier and there's less risk of getting food poisoning (if you know how to pick fresh ingredients). i know a lot of wealthy uni students where i live who still believe buying from fast food restaurants is cheaper than cooking your own food (it's not 😭) who really need to see this video. thank you so much for creating this guide.

[@sarajohanss0n]

i've missed u girl 😩🥹💗

[@mei.creates]

ok the rice in the freezer is a game changer!! i was already freezing my bread (my mama taught me well) but i never thought to do rice too! i always make a big pot of rice and stick it in the fridge, but i do worry sometimes about it going off after a week or two - i'll have to try this in the future!

[@adannayoutube4243]

thank you for this video!! i’m moving into an apartment for my senior year and i’m pretty anxious about the cooking aspect, but this helps me so much

[@uncletea5632]

Could we possibly get a cooking series with all your favorite meals to cook ? I always find that I want to recreate your meals 😭🤍

[@kou_isthatyou]

I will write these down in my journal for future use when I move out. Thanks deb!

[@irbiswirbis]

thank you so much for more cozy content!!! you have no idea how much of an improvement you've made on my life by providing such relaxing and helpful content 💘 we love you deb, ill def be using this when i move out

[@_peporo]

I know this video is a few months old but I had a note about the hachiya persimmon! Unlike fuyu(rounder and flatter, looks more like a tomato), hachiya can only be eaten once it’s red and fully ripened. I like just using a spoon and eating it straight from the skin! I made the same mistake as you before and I remember how dry it made my mouth feel :’)

[@kaylaerturk]

i’ve always wanted to food prep and cook for myself but i find it so hard when i’m still living at home. but after watching this i’m definitely going to give it a try!

[@kalliniki_]

wow - the grocery prices are literally shocking to me.. like 5 dollars for 3 oranges is crazyyyyyy

[@reg4428]

With that variety of persimmon, it is actually best enjoyed when it is extremely overriped to the point of having little brown spots and becoming very mushy! I'd recommend giving it another try and letting it ripen.

[@zainabmohamazubair6509]

You"re so comforting dobo

[@jay_swizzle_3625]

your vids always feel like home

[@dobochobo]

ily jae 😚😚

[@itselaika4lyfe]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! I’m a grad student and it’s really hard to grocery shop and cook for myself 🥺 your tips help so much!!! ❤

[@kikamayy]

I just got inspired by your videos and started trying rookie recipes recently :)

[@aisu696]

First off all thank you for making this amazing video. This is the actual problem i safe many time as a uni students for cooking my self and eat healthy food but I endoff ordering the junk food. And because of less time I don't time to cook my self,😩🥺I love you please make more videos on this topic

[@sup8668]

hi hi, i'm also a college student, just trying to find better eating habits and this was helpful ps. the persimmon you got is very very unripe, theres two types of persimmons, either the soft (more peach shaped) or the hard kind (more like a flat pumpkin), you bought the soft one- meaning when it's ripe, it becomes super sweet, if u eat it while its not ripe, it taste super gross and makes your mouth dry

[@daniellawinse5773]

this is a really late comment but BIG adhd/anyone who forgets what's in the fridge tip: for stuff that goes bad, make little magnets with that stuff on it and then when that thing is in the fridge, put the magnet in a designated area(eg move it from the bottom of the fridge to front and center) so that you only have to look at the outside of the fridge to know what perishables(often fruit + veg) you have available!!

[@bluemarmae]

Loved the video A quick protein that can stretch across a handful of meals are the already cooked rotisserie chickens. There are videos that show you how to break down the bird. White meat like the breast are best served in cold meals like sandwiches and wraps while the dark meat like the thigh is good in hot meals like soups or tacos. Plus the bones can be boiled to make chicken stock Canned fruit and vegetables are also a quick and cheap produce source (and you don’t have to worry about forgetting about it in the fridge and going bad). A tip tho is to try to find the reduced sodium form of the canned vegetables and the fruit canned in juice rather than syrup if you’re watching salt and sugar levels.