KITCHEN HACKS | healthy, minimalist kitchen + food tips

[@sleepysartorialist]

Washing fruit before you put it away causes it to rot faster. It’s better to just wash stuff off when you’re going to eat it unless you’re not sticking it in the fridge. Enjoyed the rest of the tips though! You have some great suggestions.

[@thebritfix]

The Mad Lolita how does it cause it to rot faster?

[@Meg20008]

TheBritFix it has to be totally dry before refrigerator otherwise it can be rot faster. The reason is the rest of water in the fresh food. In Brazil is common to leave fresh food in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before wash but I don’t know how to explain the reason for that, it regards to bacterias 🙂

[@sleepysartorialist]

TheBritFix Contrary to common belief water doesn’t actually preserve anything. Additionally evaporation is sped up by the movement made by the cold air blowing in the fridge. It leeches moisture out of the fruit speeding up decay.

[@JazzManLaf]

Very true Sleepy. Most definitely, you shouldn’t wash strawberries until right before you eat them! They start going bad as soon as they get wet. If I’m at a party and I see strawberries that have been out, I know right away to stay away!

[@sameoldlove55]

True.

[@ShabbyChick89]

I'd Like to Share a Tip with You :-) When washing fruit and veggies, Put a large Bowl in the sink to Reserve the water. You can use it to water plants f.e. this saves me a Lot of water.

[@meghanlivingstone]

Wonderful tip, thank you!! 🤗

[@evacarvalho7758]

You can also use it to clean your floor.

[@miniMbellyDance]

I totally disagree with 1st point. Washing some kinds of produce, especially berries, would enable them to rot faster (unless it is full of chemicals and pesticides, then probably not) - so do not wash all of it right after bringing it home - unless you'll eat all of them right away :) If you wash all of it and then forget about it for 2 days or so, you will have an unpleasant surprise in your fridge or wherever you keep them. Other than that, nice video :)

[@thebritfix]

I would write how obsessed I a with your channel in 10 different languages if I could. I LOVE the peace and simplicity of your tips/channel that I unsubscribed from the others. please never change your calm videos.

[@meghanlivingstone]

TheBritFix aww I’m so happy to hear this! Thank you so much!

[@chandaharkins4418]

I cannot stand a cluttered countertop! I feel like my house is a total mess until the kitchen counter is clear. :) These were good tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@momof2momof2]

I prep and freeze so many things. Avocados, peaches, bananas, berries, kales, spinach, peppers, onions....so many thing.s They are always ready for smoothies and stirfries. tfs 💐💐💐💐

[@ionelafessler5564]

Great video Meghan! I'm with you on the washing veggies before storing. When it's time to eat it won't take me an hour to wash them then cook. Sometimes my laziness is winning and then I wash the veggies after a week being in the fridge. Bad bad! Love all your hacks 🥰🤩

[@maryswisher3358]

I have recently begun using the silicones bags for Smoothie Prep. I'll put in my frozen fruit my spinach or whatever else I'm going to need for a smoothie (vegetable and fruit wise), then put it in the freezer and pull out a bag when I need one.

[@j.kaimori3848]

Wash your produce. Store herbs and vegetables in water. Fruit bowl. Freeze ripe peeped bananas/food. Use reusable silicon bags. Use glass food storage containers for reheating. Parchment paper for baking. Store compost in the freezer. Baking soda in fridge to reduce smells. Use leftovers first, keep at front. Clean as you cook. Avoid countertop clutter. Make commonly used things easy to get.

[@arfana5230]

Your video is very calming lots of love from India

[@MarissaCollison]

I almost laughed out loud, when you said does anyone leave cupboard doors open. I turned around and I literally had one open. SO, yes, alllll the time. Loved your video as always.

[@SnigdhaParida]

I used to often stuff a bowl or two of the items that I could not finish in the fridge to consume later. Somehow it would sit there for next 4-5 days and I would come back only to throw it away. Now a started to put that stuff into the freezer instead of the refrigerator in small glass jars for those days when I am absolutely lazy to cook and pull one out of the freezer jars to reheat and eat. Or on those days when I reach home very late and don't have the time to cook up a meal even from prepped items (which I regularly do). Feels much better to not waste food. Yay!

[@faithfullee9689]

No everything is closed to avoid those incidence where I can get hurt. I’m clumsy. I love the tips. I don’t like clutter either. I love the silicone ziplock & putting vegetables in water. Great idea!

[@NomadeDigital]

Instead of parchment paper I bought a silicone mat for my oven, it works great and has unlimited use so I think it's the best solution to reduce waste, plus you don't need oil for cooking since food won't stick to it (if you want to avoid oil)

[@meghanlivingstone]

Lakston I’ve been on the lookout for a silicone mat, but most of them contain a fiberglass mesh which I don’t like. I actually bought a set of three recently and returned them 👎🏼

[@ririrodriguez3395]

Simple and effective, love this. Especially cleaning as you go- my mum taught me that so I’ve done this all my life- it’s game changing!

[@meghanlivingstone]

RiRi Rodriguez it makes such a difference while cooking 😊

[@peaceseeker5121]

Compost bin in the freezer! Brilliant, thank you!

[@blindcanadianbear6010]

I really agree with you on the use of parchment paper -- it's way more practical than aluminum foil and comes in both the traditional paper or a reusable silicon format. But, I'm not sure that we actually need to promote the use of any more plastic bags and containers, when glass options are so much healthier and far more eco-friendly. Some of the small veggie end-bits can be used for making soup instead of simply discarding it as compost. Keep spices way from the top of the stove to avoid drying-out nutrients and flavours. If you’re leaving cupboard doors open, it may mean that you don’t actually need them, so feel free to simply remove them for a more practical workflow and to avoid injuries. You've provided some really great tips, so please keep up the good work! ***Side Note: Your audio signal on this one video is a little weak***

[@jefferymccauley9548]

Thanks for the tips on storing compost containers and ripe bananas in the freezer. Great ideas!

[@laurah6381]

Love your channel! I've always read that you shouldn't wash your produce/fruit before storing it? It adds moisture and speeds up decay.. 🍓 either way, I love your content. Thanks for sharing!

[@meghanlivingstone]

laurah6381 good point! It will really depend on how quickly you use up your fresh fruits and vegetables. I tend to use them up fairly quickly 🤗 you can also dry them afterward with your dish towel or line them with a bit of paper towel :)

[@brightpurpleviking]

Great tips! And yes, I leave cupboards open and even drawers. Ouch! And then run into them haha. One thing I am going to do is to reduce the number of herbs and spices I use. I mean, is it necessary to have three different forms of dry mustard and mustard seeds? And then the herbal blends AND the individual herbs as well? I was looking at the ridiculous amount of space I have for herbs and spices in my little kitchen and decided at least a third of them must GO!

[@meghanlivingstone]

brightpurpleviking good point!! It’s so easy to collect so many variations of the same thing 😛

[@agamazurek9592]

Even better than parchment paper is reusable silicone mat :)

[@meghanlivingstone]

I agree except most of them contain fiberglass-I’ve been on the lookout for one without!

[@Havanah2006]

Thank you Megan, I love to “relaxed” you make me feel 💕💖

[@alittlebitlaura]

My husband leaves cupboard doors open all the time, along with drawers, his wardrobe, everything. It’s like poltergeist around here. LOL. Really great tips - love your channel! ♥️

[@meghanlivingstone]

HaveLouisWillTravel hahah oh man. Yep I always leave them open but I never notice I’m doing it!

[@i.e.presents638]

If you plan to use some of your frozen bananas for smoothies, Dr Alan Christianson (NMD) recommends the resistant starch in them, BUT ESPECIALLY in the peels. You can easily blend them into a smoothie with no discernible taste difference. I have lots of quirky habits, but I cannot stand cupboard doors or drawers being left open.

[@MarielaMerino]

so helpful, thank you for sharing! I always look forward to your videos xx

[@AnokinaShahbaz]

I leave them open ALL THE TIME! So happy to hear I'm not alone lol.

[@christinemaurer996]

Save your carrot tops, onion skins, mushroom stems, greens stems, etc. that you would normally compost in a large sealable bag in your freezer until it is full then put all in a pot with water to make really yummy vegetable broth.

[@MsBubu26]

I was annoyed by my mom to clean as I go, but it stuck and I'm glad I got this habit :) I never leave the drawers and doors open but my bf does! Grr! I always love your vids Meghan, they're useful and relaxing!

[@raya7256]

My Mom thought me to clean right away while cooking. F.e. you cut veggies - wash cutting board and knife right away after that. That helps to not having apocalypse of dirty dishes and other stuff after cooking 😄

[@beatryzmenezes3292]

I'm starting to build a no-doors kitchen with shelves and wood boxes.

[@AverySymone]

I like your approach to minimalism. And I enjoy your personality! Very good video

[@wegotthepower]

Those silicone bags seems so handy! Are they easy to clean? I have zip lock bags of plastic now but I want i replace them

[@angelablackburn6268]

Yes! Always leave my cupboard doors open. 😂 Your videos are so calming. Thank you!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Angela Blackburn 🙈

[@JazzManLaf]

Hi there. I think your video is very well done. Enough people have already talked about the strawberries, so I won’t say anything about that. But I do wish you had put the camera on the kitchen as a whole more rather than on yourself and close-ups of things. We can still listen to you talk while the video shows us other things. That way we could see how the kitchen is laid out. Other than that, great video.

[@tomomi8861]

I have been wondering whether I should buy silicon bags. I decided to buy those after watching your video.

[@inesperenyi3004]

Very helpful, especially as I have a very small kitchen with limited counter space . I do have a problem - some of the cupboards are very high and difficult to reach and I don't have space for a stepladder. Any suggestions?

[@MorganKrystina]

A little confused with the parchment paper vs aluminum foil thing. Is aluminum foil not recyclable (aluminum being one of the most widely accepted and recycled materials out there)?

[@meghanlivingstone]

MorganKrystina it’s cooking with aluminum in regards to its potential to leach into food that I’m referring to here! I prefer parchment paper, or 100% silicone mats :)

[@LynneMilne]

Is silicone safe? Does it not leach? I need to research this 😊

[@turena8745]

Meghan Livingstone oh good point! I always use aluminum on a baking pan. I will start to use parchment paper instead.

[@madalinavladulescu]

Hey Meghan! How's it going😉? Weher do you buy your kitchen towel from and what do you do to keep them so clean and unstained? Kisses from Romania😘

[@ruthacuna4385]

Loved all the ideas, i just put in an order for the silicon bags!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Ruth Acuna wonderful!! They’re great bags 🤗🤗

[@malcoby]

Loved it! As always!!! 😘

[@Terahzilla]

I swear I leave the cupboard doors open like it's a disease or something! Also I'm new to your channel and I'm in love with it! Your outlook and relaxed demeanor is so refreshing. :)

[@meghanlivingstone]

Haha so true - I can't seem to NOT leave them open all the time. :P

[@kimberlynewsom9876]

Okay possibly a stupid question - but storing the greens and herbs in jars of water - can you just keep them out on the counter then or do they need to go in the fridge? (I assume out on the counter due to the comment about making it look like a bouquet).

[@ionelafessler5564]

Storing in the fridge is best even if it's in a nice bouquet 👍

[@pnkldy74]

Has anyone ever told you that you look like the teen/young adult version of Mary McDonough (Erin, from The Walton’s)? Btw...really enjoying your channel! Have started working at getting healthy and also new to becoming a minimalist! Although I enjoy other channels regarding one or the other I like that you have both AND that your videos are SO relaxing too! Much easier to keep up and catch every thing being said!

[@tayarocarda2504]

Can you tell us more about where do you compost and how do you do it?

[@isriindahwanti3855]

for fruit and vegetable, i just buy i need. thanks for your tips from indonesia😘

[@LisaMarie0627]

Love your videos!! Silicone baking sheets work great too!! They're reusable!! :)

[@lacroixal]

I used to leave all the kitchen doors open to the point where my husband would reference the sixth sense each time I left the room. He called me on it enough that I eventually changed my habits!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Alanna L haha such a tough habit to break 🙈

[@Trainerlife8805]

Great vid! Have you tried silicon baking mats? It eliminates the need of a disposable liner. 😀

[@meghanlivingstone]

I’ve been on the lookout for one, but most of them contain fiberglass weaving which I am not pleased about!

[@Trainerlife8805]

@@meghanlivingstone thank you for that info. I wondered if you knew something about them that I didn't, since you weren't already using them. Does the fiberglass weaving affect the food or environment?? Thanks so much!

[@glennamartin193]

How about a tour of your apartment kitchen. I have a tiny one and “real estate” is just not available so it always feels cluttered.

[@hastih3067]

Thank you for this, Meghan 😍🙏🏻 You are glowing, by the way! 🌸💕✨✨

[@meghanlivingstone]

Thank you so much!! So sweet of you xx

[@traceycosta9196]

Great tips, thank you for sharing💕

[@rafaelrivas19]

thanks for the video Meghan :)

[@kavitamaharaj1448]

Where do you get the reusable bag? I'm here in Nova Scotia!

[@Galmatic]

Lovely video darling. And yes, every draw, every time! Especially when unpacking the dishwasher 🤦‍♀️

[@meghanlivingstone]

Galmatic yes!! Haha

[@lorimelton7458]

Thank you; love all your videos :)

[@PriscilaCastroChm]

Nice video and tips 💕

[@Reneecb419]

Great video and tips! Also, yes I always leave cupboards open!!!....drives my husband nuts 😂 He always knows where I have been in the house

[@meghanlivingstone]

Renee Barrett haha exactly! I don’t know how I hardly ever notice

[@holliejenniferparry810]

Your eyes are so beautiful! Mine are so red and strained, do you know much about eye health? This would be a great ep!

[@jacquiheywood3142]

OMG.....the open cupboard door and drawer issue does my head in. My partner does it. Its sooooo annoying. LOL

[@La_muneca500]

I love your content!

[@marialuisadeidda4666]

La traduzione andrebbe bene, grazie💐🌻🌞🍀

[@momof2momof2]

Aren't your glass container tops plastic?

[@jennasotelo2405]

GUESS what? Ziploc bags are reusable too! Just wash/rinse and re-use, reuse, reuse until you actually cant then think about buying those stash bags... or reuse your food containers!

[@annwilson9803]

Hi..BeAutful.sister...🌷 Love❤..your.updates And.tips❗❗👋🖒 Healthy.options..awsome❗ Happy..day🌞❗❗🌷🐝🌷🤗🌷 ❤.from.the.sisterhood❤

[@TRuth.T]

I never leave the cabinet door open. I don't want to see the disarray/mess...

[@KristySlicker]

I don’t leave doors open but my s/o does and it drives me nuts. 😂

[@marialuisadeidda4666]

Ciao Meghan, vorrei seguirti puoi mettere i sotto titoli per favore in, Italiano grazie bacione 🍀🌞😘

[@danniosgood1362]

Open cupboard doors drive me nuts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My in-laws do it at their house and I'm just the right height to hit my head on the edge of them!

[@meghanlivingstone]

Oh man haha that's me alllll the time!!

[@mariavictoriafiscella9551]

Youre solo pretty!!

[@agreenscorpio]

You are soo beautiful!

[@keith.gabrielson]

You’re on famous birthdays

[@111-k4d9m]

What are erbs. Have only heard of herbs. H..er bss😁😁😁

[@victoriaring3846]

I say erbs. H is silent.

[@111-k4d9m]

@@victoriaring3846 The 'H' is dropped in the word herbs in the French language, when actually speaking French. In the English language it is said. In USA it is dropped, but this is not contextually correct. Thanks- from an international linguist. Merci.