Moving In! grocery shopping + my first time cooking

[@juliii_g]

Coming from a dietitian 🥰 Vegetable oil is actually not bad for you! Some vegetable oils are worse than others so you have to differentiate. Like sunflower oil isn't great because it contains more of the "unhealthy" fats but I wouldn't choose avocado oil either because of it's bad for the environmental even though it contains healthy fats.. ideally you would use olive oil for salads or steaming veggies and rape seed oil for frying stuff 🤗

[@gabrielleg.1347]

I don't know how up to date you are on the latest research but vegetable oil and especially seed oils are terrible for you! Coconut oil, avocado oil, grassfed butter, and olive oil are best. Rape seed oil tastes terrible too IMO.

[@BeccaBender37]

what seed oil?

[@tabikat100]

@@BeccaBender37 its a crazy name for english speakers, but rape seed oil come from rapeseed is actually a flower! the oil is made from the seeds of the plant :)

[@AprilShowers560]

Most rapeseed or canola oil found on supermarket shelves is genetically modified. Generally speaking, I think most nutritionists would agree that avoiding GM foods altogether is best. Olive oil (particularly Greek or Italian) all the way for my family.

[@Jessn247]

Your dad is such a nice and positive human being 🥺

[@lizz.pixie.]

like frr and when she lifted up her plate he did it too 😅

[@Fortheloveofbon]

Jen I highly recommend cooking with avocado oil because the burning point is wayyy higher than most oils so it is much harder to accidentally burn. However, make sure you aren’t cooking for anyone with a latex allergy bc there’s natural latex in avocados. Buttttt otherwise it is def the best oil to cook with

[@juliii_g]

Avocado plants need SO much water though.. I wouldn't use it regularly because of it's bad environmental impact 🙊

[@justcourtney345]

Great job! Moving forward I recommend getting a plastic cutting board specifically for raw meat. Not sure of the order with editing but always prep veggies on the cutting board before raw meat (or use a separate board) to avoid cross contamination. Plastic cutting boards can also go in the dishwasher while wood boards shouldn't so clean up is easier. Food safety!

[@gabrielleg.1347]

That looked so good! Maybe I missed it but did you use any seasonings on there (besides oil and salt)? Once you build up your seasoning collection, that really takes cooking to the next level. I love seasoning blends especially because they make it really easy. Other staple seasonings to have on hand are garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.

[@Meelameels]

I was wondering the same thing!

[@JENerationDIY]

I didn’t season it lol, but I’m working on it!!!

[@boredtomysoul]

Jen I need you to remember that ilysm and your videos make mine and everyone else's day a million times better. Keep doing you ilyyy❤❤❤

[@ifmmm]

i love you and ur dad trying ur meal it was the cutest thing ever

[@theantolihouse3110]

ur dad is literally the sweetest human ever ☹️

[@catsinbooks_]

your videos feel like a ft call with your bsf and i love it sm 🥹

[@kathynguyen6409]

I learn being an adult is to make things easier for yourself. 1. Cut your time in half to cook the air fryer and use less oil in your cooking. There are certain types of cooking oils have high saturated fat contents. 2. Tiktok/ Pininterst. There are so many different recipes you can try to cook meals less than 30 mins. 3. Meal prep. Prepare the meals ahead of time if you have a busy schedule in the week. This will help you avoid snacking late at night and lean toward a healthy lifestyle and maintain weight. 4. Build a budget around grocery shopping. It is tempting to go out to eat but it adds up quick!! This is the stuff I didn't learn until I am in my early thirties! 😢 I hope this helps , Jen. I am so proud of you! Keep it up with the vlogs! Can't wait for a new one and have fun cooking types of foods!

[@kariikosmos3005]

I live for papadiy content!

[@MH-nr4cj]

This was so wholesome

[@phoebeex]

the food looks amazing 🤭

[@sopheatsonyoutube]

This was so wholesome, I’m crying 🥲

[@carolinayuri308]

your dad is so cool

[@Sandy_artist102]

Oh my word, i have been waiting for this. ❤

[@appleciderwitch]

If you're going to put honey on avocado toast, you owe it to get some hot honey. So good!

[@camelliacutie]

I have a similar story to the vinegar one! I had a classroom party in kindergarten and my mother made me bring Bin-Bin rice crackers to the party. I was anxious when I saw people making eww faces and spitting it out into the trash. I didn't understand why because me and my sister LOVED those rice crackers. Needless to say, there were many unfinished rice crackers by the end of the party 🥲

[@jinastab9822]

So happy when you post😊😊😊

[@JENerationDIY]

😭💖💖

[@metaphorcheese]

Aww how exciting!

[@ambersiyin]

You bought all the sauce but didn’t use them for cooking?

[@celinelew]

Jennn would like to watch you do a only speaking Chinese for a day vlog

[@mayoyo011]

u really need a rice cooker, a life saver

[@AliciaLeShay]

I love seeing Jen adulting !!!

[@AliciaLeShay]

I love a queen that wants to elevate

[@anushreehota4554]

Who doesnt

[@viivi4196]

you should get separate cutting boards for different foods, especially a different one for meats! I bet you can find a cute one to match the checkerboard one

[@giuliarisiko]

Yeah, I was thinking this too. Especially for cutting raw meat or fish, it’d be better to have a separate one, made of plastic or bamboo, which are less porous

[@anapaulabazan4063]

I loved how wholesome this episode was. This literally resembles my life because I still ask my parents how to make things as a 26 year old old 😂. And the way you mix in English when you’re talking to your dad is how I talk to them too but in Spanglish.

[@susienajaryan9006]

You have such amazing parents! So genuine and family oriented. I love to see it! Need more of this nowadays

[@sarahhowe6582]

For the salmon, I recommend baking it!! it's super easy, and you can let it bake while you cook the other sides so that it doesn't take so long and nothing gets cold!! I usually use lemon juice, olive oil and blackened seasoning!!

[@amandarachlee]

DAD DIY

[@JENerationDIY]

MVP

[@craftymom7748]

You did really good for making a meal on your own for the first time.❤ Just know that there will be many more mistakes to learn from when you cook, but keep going! Your amazing!

[@Angryoyster]

Okay because I love y’all so much imma share Mumma’s secret recipe to a good base for a lunch that can be meal prepped. 1. Preheat oven to 350 conv roast 2. Scrub potatoes peel carrots 3. Chop in quarters (I like mine bite sized so real tiny) 4. Put parchment paper in baking pan 5. Place chopped potatoes and carrots on parchment paper 6. Pour in a glug of olive oil (or avocado oil) 7. Stir all together 8. Sprinkle with all the herbs you can find (I like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chilli powder, Italian seasoning, and a little bit of pepper and salt. But I’m also extra). 9. Add corn if you feel craycray (I really like it) 10. Roast in oven for at least 1 hour just keep and eye on everything sometimes around the 30 minute mark I’ll give everything a good mix Also if you really wanna spice things up for all my Canadian babes. Safeway has this garlic butter that is to die for. And I’ll talk about 3 tbs of that and smear it in, which is so good. The best part of this recipe is you can add whatever you like to it. Mushrooms, peppers onions you can add meat. It’s so easy to make and you can make a huge batch then save it, it re heats amazingly in the microwave. 💛💛💛💛💛

[@JENerationDIY]

Omg 😍

[@cindyhh]

You did so well with cooking your first meal, it looks delicious !

[@Ilikeflowers22]

Love seeing the usual Jen chaos even in the adulting video, cuz like that's what it's all about. Be adult but be fun also.

[@gulcecicekbalak783]

It's really wholesome to see you with your family, like the fact that you made your first meal for your dad in your house and your mom showing you how to shop groceries and i know she used to want not to be seen in the videos...

[@livingonlyfor_yeshua2289]

@JENerationDIY Please, please stop calling the Lord's name in vain......please!

[@Ginnybellebeauty]

hear me out, but I think this si the most wholesome JENerationDIY video. Learing to cook from your parents. them taking you grocery shopping. them helping you not just live and enjoy your culture but really learn it too, so that you can pass it down to your kids (if that's in your future). It just really really beautiful to see such loving parents and your love for them as well. :)

[@eshaalz]

jen LITERALLY your videos feel like coming home - i watched this one after a tough exam at school, then a long evening shift at work, and i collapsed on the couch with dinner and i’m like “oh my gosh jen posted again!!” your videos are so real and so utterly, rawly you. the perfect mix of chaotic and aesthetic and realistic. i ADORE you like you don’t even get it at this point!! absolute queen - keep doing what you do and keep slaying. ALSO YOUR PARENTS ARE SO CUTE IM OBSESSED 😫❤️

[@JENerationDIY]

💖💖

[@audreyfreguin2236]

Omggg I'm Chinese and I so get what you said about the vinegar and dumplingsss 🥟

[@zoecharlotte]

Hahaha the whole gym bro thing had me in tears, I’ve been through the exact same who am I but it’s actually hilarious

[@Hall_Meli]

Wait. You went off to college without knowing how to cook? How did you survive there?

[@morganephilippe3524]

hey Jen, rly glad to see u adulting like that! jfyi oranges shouldnt be stored in the fridge but in romm temperature so they last longer and i would recommend to get the veggies out of the plastic bag b4 u put them in the fridge so they can last longer too. or u can use reusable grocery bags! i personnally made mine from old thrifted curtains, it's a rly easy diy;) also i was wondering if u compost cuz i know there is a system for urban composting in Vancouver?💚

[@eatsleepplay247]

Omg aw so cute seeing Dad DIY compliment your cooking🥰🥰 also if u use a rice cooker, it probs take about 30 mins to cook 1 cup of rice

[@izzy8285]

It's amazing to see you and your dad together, the way he's always there to help and support you is 😭😭😭😭😭 I remember a video where you said something like "and of course my dad is here, we're a duo, you can't have one without the other" and I thought it was soooo cute!!! I don't really have a good relationship with my dad, we're not that close, so seeing you two together makes my heart warm ❤ lots of love from Brazil (sorry bout my english, It's not that good)

[@jasminelambert3753]

I hope you document more of your cooking journey! One tip is to not be afraid of seasoning! That salmon would’ve been even better if you put some soy sauce and whatever seasoning you like in a little marinade (garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, some chili flakes if you like spicy, a little brown sugar if you wanna get a sweeter flavor or even marinade in just premade teriyaki or whatever you’re feeling and sounds like it would be good together) you can put the salmon in a ziploc bag and then put the marinade in and let the flavor soak in to the salmon for as long as you have (at least 20-30 mins is good but you can do a few hours if you have the time to get extra flavor) and then you can just dump it all in and you can even cook down the marinade and make a sauce. If you want a richer flavor you can add a little butter off the heat and let it melt into the sauce while stirring and you’ll have a really nice thick and rich sauce. I recommend following a recipe at first to get especially timing down and stuff but you can always go off script for seasoning and play around! With repetition and practice I know you’ll get it down and you’ll be able to enjoy it a lot more once you get more familiar with your appliances and cooking utensils and stuff. I’m so happy for you starting this journey!

[@jj2517]

Ooh, I might try that recipe. How much soy sauce should be used for one fillet? I am worried it might get too salty if I let it soak for 30 min.

[@banaattar1994]

What language are you speaking

[@phoebeex]

wait its so cool that your dad grew the choy!!!

[@geliclouds]

YAKULT CHILDRENNN!!! proud moments 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@aangelazhao]

season the tofu & salmon w soy sauce and seasame oil next time!!

[@JourneyWithAjah]

I'm proud of you for actually using your expensive cutting board

[@eleonoresix3481]

Hey Jen! I don't know if it was on purpose but "riz" (rice) is actually pronounce "ri" ... I know french is really not logical...😂 also love what you do❤❤❤❤

[@Colormeajungle]

Girl next time put some salt, pepper, garlic, onion Powder, blackened seasoning and old bay seasoning up on that salmon lol

[@racheliannucci4720]

Did you ever try roasted broccoli? It's delicious. Cut up the broccoli and toss with olive oil, S &P and fresh garlic. Put on a cookie sheet and roast at 400 for 20-30 minutes. You'll love it .

[@phoebeex]

i loove cooking asian food ❤

[@RachMei]

I came here thinking I was being unproductive for not studying and then your mom speaks mandarin so subconsciously now I’m studying mandarin ahaha yay! Win win! Also your mom seems so nice

[@NadaMaher]

Why didn't you season the salmon lmao season your food before cooking it'll taste better plus heat the pan well before putting the salmon in so it gets crispy skin

[@j17p43]

Nobody asked but I'm literally drinking yakult light while watching this. Just wanted to put this out there :)

[@samie1915]

Click immediately of this. I'm so happy for you jen and absolutely amazing and lovable. You are amazing sis

[@ririmiri_9116]

I recommend not cutting veggies on the board as meat or fish bc of salomella 🙈 Keep going Jen🌸🐥 Nice greetings from Germany xx

[@MrCupcakeMonkey]

Omg where is the seasoning???😭you've gotta season before you cook and more than just salt and pepper

[@phoebeex]

aaa so exciting!!

[@MeganJester]

If you don’t have a crockpot I highly recommend you get one for days you don’t have time to cook in the evening. You can put things in early on in the day on a low heat and by dinner time they’re done! I’m from the Midwest US so we do a lot of meat and potatoes here, so my go to is a chuck roast in the AM with some broth (or bullion cubes and water) with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Then around 2 hrs before eating you can throw in some red potatoes, I cut them into 1/4s. Then you can add some baby carrots about an hr before eating. You can cut everything in the am, leave the roast alone almost all day and add the potatoes and carrots pretty quickly. If I do have time before dinner, instead of red potatoes I’ll sometimes do russet potatoes, peeled and cut, then boiled, I drain them and then make mashed potatoes with a hand mixer (more whipped texture and very smooth). And if you have time in the evening asparagus is quick to throw in the oven while everything finishes up, I usually just put the same seasonings that I put on the meat! I usually start the roast around 7-9am, then eat around 6, but it varies. The low heat will prevent it from overcooking, and the liquid helps. I also will make soups and stuff in the crockpot, but the roasts are fairly easy and low effort for a good meal!

[@spoonhands]

You should never cook with olive oil or vegetable oil because the boiling point of these oils is quite low. If you're sautéing or stir frying (as you usually are in Chinese food), you'll end up burning the oil. Use canola oil. Olive oil is fine for low temps. You can also use it as a flavoring oil afterward. But I wouldn't cook with it. I also wouldn't cook with sesame oil either - at high temperatures sesame oil loses all fragrance so it should only be added at the very end as a finisher. Science rules! XD

[@aineb2000]

It’s so nice to see you enjoying the kitchen you worked hard for! Can’t wait to do that myself soon. 🥰 You’re an inspiration 🌈

[@michelen2903]

hi jen!! I would like to suggest you try cutting hard veggies like broccoli using more of the bottom half of the knife near your hand. you'll have more control and are less likely to stress out your wrists, which we all have problems with in this computer age.

[@isabelj3029]

I love your videos but why do you always say “wifed up” when referring to things like cooking and cleaning?

[@ButtonGirl22]

As someone likes home cooking but hates actually cooking: get an instant pot! It’s a little expensive and has a bit of a learning curve but I’m able to get near perfect rice in 10 min. along with so many other things!

[@claudiaribeiro9052]

Jen omg I love your white cardigan with the frilly wrist part AND the white top u wore with it 🫶🫶🫶 where are they from ? pls let yo girl know !!!!

[@Rachiesx3]

I don't normally comment, but I just wanna say that I'm not the only one who eats avocado (plain slices) with honey! :O

[@hannaswanberg5835]

make sure you get iodized salt or check that your cooking salt is iodized! it’s good for your thyroid and girlies have a higher risk of thyroid problems, and unless you eat salmon more often (realistically it’s going to suck to cook every night starting off if you’re used to take out) you may not get it in your diet (which is why salt is iodized in the first place)

[@Chae.]

loved watching you grocery shop for the first time but since there is a lot of plastic waste with the vegetable bags maybe you could make a video to diy some reusable bags for those types of things! maybe with crochet or something 💛💛

[@bibistream507]

Hear me out 9:40 best “sauce” for salmon is garlic, honey, soy sauce, a bit of butter on top and put it in the oven. Thank me later

[@melissak.l9734]

Ngl, seeing you racking up those glass bottles on the same tiny counter space I was expecting an accident 😅

[@sakurasharks]

Need more Mama&Papa Z food vids, I am learning so much 😂

[@T-T-T-T-T-T]

Hey Jen! Luv seeing u adulting but I just wanna share a tip with that my dad has taught me. You should cut your raw meat last so your don’t use the same knife and same cutting board for vegetables and other things! But I’m sure it’s fine tho! Just make sure to wash you knife and board throughly! ❤

[@vanerey_]

5:35 Was it a white boy? 😭 The ending was very cute!!

[@Dragonswyng]

grapeseed oil isnt bad and has a higher smoke point than some others. and take your fruits and veggies out of the plastic bags or theyll ripen/rot faster. and ramune is awesome and there is yakult in my fridge as we speak

[@shazzac]

You should get the oil splatter cover thingy for when frying, it will help!

[@jennaschmidt1484]

Your dad!! 😭😭😭♥️♥️🫶🏼 he’s so sweet

[@OhMyElounor]

No seasoning??? 😂 but hey at least it’s aesthetically pleasing lol

[@localtrashrat551]

girl get a rice cooker! you'd be more comfortable cooking bc then you could leave the rice to cook while working on other stuff

[@zsb99]

when she said she left stuff out for 8 hrs esp the salmon i was like whaaaa.. then i remembered u live in canada. so it was practically frozen the entire time lol

[@denija_3301]

ok literally the moment you said it I dipped a dumpling in a mixture of sesame oil and vinegar😂

[@nicolenoemi7869]

Looks delish but why barely any seasoning 😢

[@stephaniechung3974]

Gotta get a rice cooker!! My dad use to yell at me all the time cause I’d lift the lid up but it’s so much faster and easier

[@Gabriela-jw2dq]

I love listening to you and your dad speak chinese 🫶

[@lylahunt3268]

That looks so GOOD!! Also 'aaron and claire' is a great channel on KZbin for quick and easy Asian food tutorials btw

[@blueberrypie1997]

love ur dad!! would love to see more cooking videos it would b so fun :)

[@redsunflowers]

i did not expect to cry watching this video lol that moment with your dad was the sweetest thing ever

[@hannahbianca]

your dad is sooo sweeet. i always love seeing him on your videos..

[@jj2517]

Ahhh I really like this cooking show and it still fits in with the theme of jenerationdiy. I hope you do more of these simple, healthy homecooking vids.

[@isabellacarollissen431]

maybe next time instead of using table salt try sea salt or himilayan, it's a lot healthier and has more minerals

[@pepperminttree]

The way the salmon was sitting on the plate upside down lol

[@veronica-AM]

The thumbnail reminded me of Remi Cruz

[@maximevanderneut5439]

Your parents are the cutest!

[@tullyc8519]

Light means less dairy I think 😂

[@phoebeex]

lmaoo jen slowly turning into a gym bro

[@JENerationDIY]

Im having an identity crisis

[@phoebeex]

@@JENerationDIY you put my comment in ur ig story 🥹🥹 im literally freaking out

[@nataliec7635]

SO YUMMY DELICIOUS MAKE IT MAINSTREAM

[@maolor1603]

Your dad is sooooo sweet!! I wish I had a dad like u❤

[@mushy213]

no hes sooooooooo proud of you!!!!! im crying sis

[@Tidde]

Your mom has a great voice, she could be a voice actor