My Minimalist Kitchen and Simple Foods I Eat (Simple Living & Travel)

[@amandamurray5302]

I am seriously impressed. This is the best minimal kitchen Ive seen yet. Next grocery shopping trip is all about the fruits and veggies ! :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

AmAnda Murray Yay! I'm so glad that you enjoyed! It's comments like these that make me so glad I shared. Enjoy your next shopping trip!

[@rosemay2000]

***** I also like that you can grow most of this yourself

[@BrittanySTaylor]

rosemay2000 Yes! I have just moved and am doing just that in the garden in my new place. Great point :)

[@leb4123]

Great video. I would like to recommend a blender called the Nutri-Bullet . It works great! I make a smoothie every morning with it. I use a handful of baby spinach, a banana, a cup of frozen mango chunks, about a quarter cup of kifir, and a handful of almonds. Blend this with the nutribullet and it is delicious.

I just realised that this kitchen is the same as Connor's "thriving minimalist". Fantastic! 2 alike minds living together is super awesome! :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Sandra García Gata haha, yes! It's great to find like-minded people to share in life with! Good noticing too!

[@margoseeley2108]

A hand held noodler!!!! I had no idea there was such a tool, i must check the stores for one!!! Thank you!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Margo Seeley Yes! They are amazing! This packet of 3 is my favorite, if you want to check them out. I've only found these particular ones online: www.shimono.com.sg/multi-purpose-peeler. Thank you for watching!!

[@sweetlilella1983]

I love your videos. I just went through my pots and pans. I donated the small ones because i realized I can use the bigger ones in place of the small ones. I have a family of five. When my kids are grown I would love to live from a backpack and travel the world. Only 17 years left to go ;)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Lisa Harris It's great to hear from you! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos. It's awesome that you found a way to downsize your pots and pans, especially considering you have a family of five. That must feel so good! The adventure of being a mom and backpacking around the world both sound awesome. Sounds like you are rocking life :)

[@eightstars]

I really appreciate this video. I have been gravitating towards a more minimalistic lifestyle lately (I still have way too much stuff, but I'm trying!). I am also a vegan that is looking to move away from processed foods and eat a more whole foods diet, so this video was inspiring for multiple reasons! Thank you for sharing.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+eightstars Yay, I'm so glad this video offered you inspiration. Thank you for watching! All the best to you on your minimalist, health, awesome, badass journey!

[@therandeydenyah]

I would never be without my Vitamix! Thank you!

[@HeatherSpoonheim]

I couldn't hear what you were saying - all other videos (even the ad before this one) are fine so I think my system is not the problem.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Heather Spoonheim Thanks for letting me know! I have had issues on and off with my microphone, so this is very helpful :)

[@Fredinotmercurybut]

Bonjour Brittany. I wish you had shown closer the figs you like so much. I particularly appreciate the calabacita ones. They are not as dried as the others, though I rehydrate them anyway. I used to be a big fan of zagros ones as well but hadn't find any for a long time. My minimalist choice for my kitchen would be you. Thanks for the vid.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Fredinotmercurybut Bonjour! Here is a picture of those same figs I like from my Instagram feed: instagram.com/p/zBp38Elt6Q/?taken-by=simpleliving13 They are actually fresh figs that have been frozen, as opposed to dried figs. Rehydrating them is a great idea. Thanks for reaching out and sharing!

[@Fredinotmercurybut]

***** Hello Brittany. Woah, organic frozen figs for $2,79 per pounds, you're blessed guys in Austin. I would so wish to find these in France. I have never come across even non organic frozen ones. That gives me the idea of growing a fig orchard to sell the figs frozen.Thanks also for the links to the peelers I saw in other of your reply comments here cause I was about to ask you to show them in use. Would make an interesting video if you shown us meal preps of yours. I'm so grateful I found your channel that is spot on with my aspirations.

[@pianomasterette]

Hey Brittany! I really enjoyed this video and it was super inspiring for me to simplify my diet! My question for you is, what do you eat to get protein in? What are some simple sources? Thank you

[@BrittanySTaylor]

FitMommy4Life It's great to connect with you! Thanks so much for reaching out. I'm so glad you found inspiration in this video. I get my protein from veggies and fruit. Andrew Perlot does a great article about vegetable protein here if you are interested in reading more: www.raw-food-health.net/VegetableProtein.html . He does a much better job explaining the science behind it than I could. I just know that I have felt better these last 3 years eating this way than ever before and have gained more muscle and overall health.

[@HealthyLivinAlex]

Awesome video Brittany! Loved it

[@BrittanySTaylor]

HealthyLivinAlex Alex! It's so great to hear from you! I'm really glad you enjoyed. Ooh, I'm excited to check out your channel now!

[@HealthyLivinAlex]

***** yes! Great to see a video from you too :) Yes please check out my channel and let me know what you think!

[@Ariel737]

I love your videos!!!!!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Ariella Victoria

[@Gevedon]

Yummo! I am having my blueberries, seedless grapes and strawberries watching you talk about delicious whole food!! I love it!! I have not had the pleasure of using a VitaMixer. I have a juicer and I do like my Ultimate Chopper, I can make awesome Cucumber Dressing or Pesto type sauces, mmmmm pine nuts!! ;b You must share an Ice Cream with us sometime!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Gevedon Ooh, that sounds so delicious! What a great snack. The ultimate chopper sounds great for all the sauces you make with it. Oh man, banana ice cream is the best! I just chop up my ripe bananas and freeze them. Then I put them in the vita mix with a tiny bit of water and mix until it's creamy smooth! Sometimes I add carob to make it like "chocolate ice cream" sometimes I add chunks of frozen cherries and blend just a bit, or I add frozen blueberries. Or sometimes I make a chocolate sauce to go over my nice cream... clearly you can tell I am quite fond of it :)

[@grahamambridge8370]

Loving the vids. Great inspiration. Thanks. Blentec blenders are usually compared to vitamix. They have electronic programmes and are shorter so they fit under the counter and the container is designed so you don't need to use the stick thing. Check out the Blentec vids on tube. Thanks again. Sheffield, England.

[@Jubiby]

Great video! Thank you!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

***** Thank YOU, Ana. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@gypsyvigil3522]

great video!!! Made me hungry just watching it. he he.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Gypsy Vigil Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed and found it hunger-provoking ;)

[@LauraCastillejos]

Excellent video! Thanks for all the great ideas! :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Laura Castillejos Thanks Laura! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video and the ideas! Thanks for sharing your gratitude!

[@tjohannam]

Are you still using the same minimalist kitchen items today? Can you make an update video if anything has changed? I am an aspiring raw vegan living abroad for six months and this video already helped a lot re the travelling aspect of kitchen utensils. Much love!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Thanks so much for reaching out about this! This is basically still what I have and travel with!

[@moondustie]

Thanks for sharing! You have amazing energy. So you are with Conor? (Same kitchen). He is my favorite youtuber, such a sweet and caring person.. 💜💜 blessings!

[@skybaby444]

I was gonna say that.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Cecil Sparrow Thank you so much! This feels really great to hear. OMG Conor is such a sweet and caring person! We are sharing a living space right now in Austin, which is just about the coolest thing in the world! Thanks for sharing your curiosity. It's fun to get to connect with you in this way.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

sillyogi Replied above ;)

[@RealNowTruth]

Those romaine hearts can be a great substitute for the dinner carb. One way to prepare them is to coat them in olive oil, fry on both sides, then salt, pepper, and garlic. Not quite the whole food approach, but tasty.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

***** It's cool to hear about how you use romaine in your dinners! I like to use them as "taco shells" and fill them up with veggies and a sauce. Yummm.

[@bee4679]

Love your channel and your positivity! How often do you shop and what would you say is the average you spend per week/month on food?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Bee Thank you so much! I'm so glad you are enjoying. I shop about every 5 days and I spend around $350/month on food when I'm living in the US. In the winter in tropical countries I spend much less. I could spend less money on food right in the US as well, but I don't have a reason to and I really enjoy spending money on the foods I enjoy.

[@Inverted314]

they have a 2 in 1 peeler that replaces both of those if you wanted to save a little space. Under $10 on amazon look for julienne peeler

[@andrewtimms4299]

Great video. I think basic cooking skills are essential to a frugal lifestyle

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Andrew T. Thanks Andrew!

[@MsSassyMT]

This was interesting. I have a ton of kitchen tools because for some reason, I like kitchen gadgets but I really don't use them all so I'm slowly purging them.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

MsSassyMT Yes, I can totally appreciate that. We had a lot of kitchen tools at my mom's house growing up and I really became accustomed to it and liked the gadgets in a way, but as you said, I didn't really use most of them. Purging really has its own, satisfying fun to it too :) Always great to hear from you!

[@Veg-Power]

very nice have to get such a small noodler aswell :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Marvin Fruit Yes, these are great! I got mine here :) www.shimono.com.sg/multi-purpose-peeler

[@Veg-Power]

haha thanks! :D I'm from germany so I'll just popp in the name at amazon or ebay haha :D greets

[@just.be.youtself]

great video, although we are a family of 4 we can still use some of your ideas, thanks

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+B Fab I'm so glad that you are finding value in them and adapting them for your fam!

[@SSTrueLoveMarinus]

Hey Brittany, what is the brand of the knife (with a *sheath*) that you carry with you? Thanks!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Great question! I just found it at Target a while ago I believe!

[@wavesubz]

where did you get the cuttingboard, noodler, and wooden bowl?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

wavesofjoy I got the cutting board at Target, the noodler here: www.shimono.com.sg/multi-purpose-peeler and the wooden bowl from a previous roomate, who ordered it online at Amazon.

[@CourtneysCockpit]

Great Video!!! Thank you for this one. Thats true about rinsing off dishes. Never thought of that. Where did you get your noodle thing and the mason jar? I love that lid too. I watched a video the other day where a lady made her own dressing and did a layered salad in a mason jar. She said it keeps well and its easy to just toss in her bag for lunch when shes on the go. That would be something cool to throw in your bag for when you get on a plane :) What's your preferred source of protein? Can you freeze watermelon??

[@BrittanySTaylor]

FiftiesFatimah It's great to hear from you. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, I love not having to spend a long time washing things! I got the mason jar from my parents, who buy them in bulk. I think you can get them at places like Walmart and also a lot of supermarkets. The lid I found at a hardware store. The peelers are amazing. You can order them online here: www.shimono.com.sg/multi-purpose-peeler. The salad in a jar idea is great! Fruits and veggies are my favorite source of protein. Andrew Perlot does a great article on veg protein here if you are interested in learning more: www.raw-food-health.net/VegetableProtein.html You can totally freeze watermelon.

[@CourtneysCockpit]

***** Thanks! That site was cool to read up on. I've been looking up videos on how to freeze fruits and vegetables to not only help save some money and eat healthy but to help keep the stuff from going bad by sitting on thee counter. I'm a fat girl, I like food, but I have never been this excited about food! Makes me even more happy that its healthy stuff :D :D

[@BrittanySTaylor]

FiftiesFatimah Yes! Freezing stuff can be a great way to save it once it ripens if you can't eat it right away. I'm so glad to hear that you are excited about healthy food! Keep on enjoying!!

[@kimw921]

Thanks so much for your videos - inspiring! I would love a video talking about the amount/types of exercise you do, and how you increase your strength and flexibility for the amazing acro you do. I'm quite active and pretty fit, but have ZERO gymnastics type skills, and would like to start working on this area of my fitness. Thanks again!

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Kim M I'm so glad that you are enjoying my videos and finding inspiration there. I am honored! I like that idea for a video. I did do one "minimalist fitness" video, but it's more geared towards body-weight exercises you can do anywhere. I find they are really helpful and fun for building strength, cardio, agility. For flexibility I like stretching and yoga. Acro is by far my favorite form of play, though. And I think you can start no matter where your ability level is! All you need is a willing friend or two to play with :). There are some great beginner videos, which is how I originally learned (I had no gymnastics type skills either). If you are interested, here are some good ones to start with: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZmTm3eBirtqhrc. I hope this is helpful! Have fun and thanks again for reaching out!

[@kimw921]

***** Thanks so much for the link! I'd tried searching for instructional videos but hadn't come up with much of anything. Your handstand and gymnastic skills are amazing now - you must have had SOME abilities before :)?!?! I've watched your minimalist workout video. It was great. I do crossfit when I'm at home, and am following a good bodyweight program right now, so |'m pretty good for general fitness ideas. I guess I just enjoy getting a peek into the life of other people - weekly workout routines, etc. Thanks for sharing all that you do :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Kim M Thanks for your interest- it's great to get to share this. I am planning to do a "day in the life" video soon and talk more about what I do for exercise, so this is helpful to have in mind before I film that. I did a lot of ball sports growing up and then yoga, running and some bodyweight stuff before I found Acro. Crossfit is a lot of fun- awesome that you are doing that along with your bodyweight program. Great to connect with you!

[@kimw921]

***** Thanks for sharing :). Looking forward to your day in the life video (I feel like a creepy stalker but oh well haha, I promise I'm not :p)

[@JessicaBowen01]

Are you still eating this way? Just curious. I love the simplicity of this.

[@andrewtimms4299]

What method of cooking do you use? I have started looking at the bad effects of fluoride in drinking water. I wonder if steaming is the healthiest method of cooking?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Andrew T. I actually don't cook my food- I just eat it raw. But if I were going to cook some veggies I think I'd steam them.

[@mrmagoo9901]

Cool video...

[@BrittanySTaylor]

mr magoo So glad you enjoyed :)

[@eduardoorama3990]

impressive

[@serenexsara]

Are there any supplements that you take in addition to your diet? Also do you exclusively eat fruits and vegetables, no nuts or anything? Thank you :]

[@BrittanySTaylor]

sara keith I don't currently take any supplements. At different times in the past I have supplemented with D3 when I was not getting enough from the sun and b12 at one point when I was low. I occasionally eat nuts and seeds, but really not often any more. I find they do not digest ideally for me and always tend to give me acne. Thanks for reaching out!

[@serenexsara]

Thanks for commenting back! I stumbled across your channel and I have to say, your minimalist lifestyle and diet is inspiring.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

sara keith Thank you so much! I'm honored and so glad I can offer you inspiration!

[@PunkstaQ]

I would love to have the recipe for banana ice cream!!! :)

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+Kayla Wickstrom Ooh, heck yes! It's just frozen chopped banana blended together in the vitamix or a food processor with a tiny bit of water! I totally recommend trying it- it's epic! I've got a recipe for it and others here: www.simplelivingandtravel.com/products/

[@Charles77598]

Yummy!

[@estuardoe8]

Nice video......thrivingminimalist.com.......same kitchen....same topic....awesome

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Gabriel Alvarado haha yes! We are loving sharing a minimalist living space right now :)

[@tehhron]

***** oh ok....thought i was losing it

[@NoProGoPronto]

Raw food only? If any cooked foods, what would that be?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

NoProGoPronto Just raw fruits and veg feels best for me. If I were going to have cooked food I'd stick to steamed veggies that digest well for me, like mushrooms, zucchini, and peppers. I don't do well with starches or legumes. If I had to have a cooked starch I think I'd go for steamed sweet potato or potato.

[@chip-arkansashillbilly2900]

what are some good chopsticks? thank you

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Arkansas Hillbilly Ooh, good chopsticks seem pretty easy and fun to come by! I've seen them in a lot of super markets lately, and you can always find them at Asian markets. Also, I'm sure you could find some online. My preference is to get ones that are pretty long (but still short enough that they fit in my backpack pocket ;)) with pointed tips.

[@clarawithlove7575]

really nice, informative video ! :) it makes one want to become raw vegan ! But I am afraid of not being able to get back to a more conventional diet if I decide to stop eating raw, as the body might not be able to digest other foods anymore... do you feel like your diet bothers your family/friends when you see them and they want to share a turkey for thanksgiving for example ?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

+joys simple freedom Thanks so much for watching and reaching out about this! Great questions. I have noticed that my body is definitely more picky about what I put into it than when I ate a more conventional diet, or maybe I am just more in tune with it and notice the contrast of not feeling so good. Since I've been eating this way for nearly 4 years my family and friends are all accustomed to it. Many of them have gained inspiration and actually changed their diets since, which has been fun to watch unfold. There was definitely a time when my loved ones didn't seem to know how to react to what I was eating. The more I felt comfortable with it, the more I noticed they did too. And by emphasizing that I wanted to do what felt best for me and encouraged them to do whatever they wanted for them, letting them know that I supported their own self care seemed to really make a difference. Just another chance to practice supporting one another in all our beautiful differences and sharing what matters and feels good- love, connection, compassion, etc. Thanks again for asking about this. Great topic :). All the best to you!

[@clarawithlove7575]

+Brittany Taylor thank you for your answer ! I am definitely going to use your tip (supporting other peoples choices). Thanks for your inspiring videos

[@tributetoerasmus]

love all the fresh fruits and vegetables you're getting, but i worry you may not be getting enough essential fats in your meals. consider healthy olive oil dressings or hemp heart seeds

[@BrittanySTaylor]

tributetoerasmus I so appreciate you caring about my well-being and for sharing from your own experience here. All the best to you!

[@holyfrijoles6748]

I really hate zucchini noodles! Lol, I feel like such a weirdo in the Vegan community because of it. I've tried really hard to like them but I just don't. I haven't tried cucumber noodles yet (surprisingly) but I'm going too! Do you ever put a tomato sauce on top of them or do you stick with sweet and savory dressings for them? I was also wondering how you use your figs?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Rocky Mountain Fruity hahah, I totally feel you on the zucchini noodles! I was never a big fan and they didn't digest well for me. I found out about cucumber noodles about 2 years ago and I've been hooked ever since! The only thing is, you really need peeler that is smaller than a spiralizer to make them. I also recommend squeezing them out with your hands to ring out the extra juice before eating them with a sauce. I love making tomato sauce to go on top of my noodles. So delicious! Although, they are really great topped with just about any sauce. I like to eat the figs on their own as they thaw out. I also like to put them in smoothies. I don't usually drink juice, but I've been finding frozen fig and fresh apple juice to be amazing lately! The figs would be good with a number of other fruits in a smoothie too, like bananas. Or you could make a fig sauce of some sort to put over other fruits. Thanks so much for reaching out! It's great to connect with you!

[@holyfrijoles6748]

That's all great information! Thanks ***** !

[@fuzzyorangeroses]

I tried eating only raw fruits and veggies once, I found that I got hungry really fast, really quickly. I feel like if I only ate raw fruits and veggies, I would have to be eating almost constantly in order to not have that gnawing hunger feeling all the time.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

fuzzyorangeroses Yes, I can definitely understand this. I know a lot of people struggle with that initially- there is definitely a period of calibration where your stomach is getting used to handling a larger volume of food in one sitting. Since fruits and veggies are less calorically dense, we need to eat more to get our calories in. I think it's cool that you tried this out! I am sure wherever you are in your food journey is perfect for you- you know what is best. Thanks for sharing your experience here!

[@melindaoa8668]

Great video, tfs! I am curious about the corn. I thought corn was one of those GMO things that we should not eat. I try to avoid it.

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Melinda OA I am a big fan of fresh, sweet corn and enjoy it all season long :). I try to get it fresh from farm stands when possible. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@margoseeley2108]

+Melinda OA If not grown organically , monsanto has added a bug killer (Round up) to their seed ( genetically Engineered) and it is very unhealthy to consume, All other countries have banned ths use of these pesticides in our seeds that are put in the ground for us to eventually consume , but not the great USA!!!! Try to eat as much organic as you can , it is more expensive but so are cancer treatments later in life from eating these veggies. PEACE

[@willforster]

Hi Brittany, how is Winnie?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

Will Forster Hi! She is amazing. I'm going to be working on her more in these next few months and living in her in the summer and fall some. I'll definitely do some update videos then. I hope all is well with you!

[@Cdnlynx]

can't hardly hear you

[@peepthezoobazz]

lmao is your partner "The Thriving Minimalist"??? he had a video on his kitchen and diet and it is literally the exact same kitchen,,,

[@BrittanySTaylor]

peepthezoobazz Haha, good noticing! Conor and teamed up in that minimalist apartment for a while and both jumped on the opportunity to share our minimalist kitchens :).

[@ktrxs-old]

I thought you were living out of an RV?

[@BrittanySTaylor]

KTRXS Sometimes I am! I'll be in Winnie traveling and living during the month of August and probably some of the fall too :)