SUSTAINABLE KITCHEN TOUR | PANTRY + FRIDGE

[@jasmineford2113]

I really appreciate this. Not a cupboard of uniform jars with bamboo lids, or drawers filled with fancy silicone stasher bags and whatnot (no shade to those moments because we stan any and all low-waste endeavours). It's refreshing to see a real kitchen where you don't have to spend a ton of money or energy on making it aesthetically pleasing. Just reusing what you have already accumulated! 10/10 v nice

[@meghanhughes]

yes!!!! thank u so much! u dont have to spend $ to make ur kitchen ~aesthetically pleasing~ although u TOTALLY can if u want to! i just never had that desire, so everything is just in different tuppers & a total clusterfuck of bulk section goodness 😂

[@haileymiller5584]

Couldn’t agree more!!!!!

[@alexisbobeen8328]

Meg: “don’t want this video too long” “sorry if this was boring” Me: MORE PLEASE

[@meghanhughes]

hahahaha thank god honestly! glad u enjoyed!

[@joshualong717]

So you are so yummy

[@joshualong717]

Alli Jaggie right

[@danaguthrie3120]

Just by the way, it’s better to store olive oil in a darker container! You may have noticed in stores that they normally come in green bottles. This is because exposure to light can cause the oil can go rancid much faster! The more you know :) hehe

[@__mcat]

and here i was thinking they did that solely for the aesthetic lol

[@theawkwardnesstvkaraterzano]

you inspire me to get my shit together for the planet

[@meghanhughes]

woo!

[@audreycreel7693]

"we got frickin lentils" I just love that energy !! frickin lentils my dude !! :))))

[@wheelbyte9619]

An odd request but it would be awesome to see some homemade ketchup, vegan parm, Vegan ranch.. 😊

[@knoelle438]

Love this! I'm sliiightly grossed out by uncovered food being kept in the fridge... not sure why though but I just feel like the top gets crustier and the fridge gets kinda stinky when stuff isn't covered in some way. It's possible that I'm just making that up though and it's totally fine! Lol

[@meganchristian5476]

Ksenia N same! I get so grossed out by uncovered food in the fridge, haha. When i refrigerate leftovers in bowls i ALWAYS cover them with a plate. I think It blocks the fridge-flavour. Maybe its all in my head and the plate doesn’t do anything, but it makes me feel better at least (>◡

[@MorgansBeauty22]

some baking soda can help absorb stinky smells!! and some food NEEDS to be covered(yogurt, cut fruit, etc) but others can just be covered with a plate/left uncovered!

[@fuzzles93]

So not boring... inspired me to consider what I can use glass jars for after the condiment is done. I always find it interesting whether people store something in the pantry or fridge. For me nooch goes in the fridge, same as some of the other things you out in the cupboard

[@cleoroback4732]

your burp & then Finley laughing in the background was everything

[@ultraspecialblahblah]

Love that you just reuse containers from when they were store bought. So many people feel like they need to get new stuff to start shopping in bulk, but most of the time you can use what you already have!

[@meghanhughes]

exactly!! 😁

[@hibajibawat]

We love a sustainable sister!!!!!!!

[@meghanhughes]

yes we DO!

[@cosmicangelmoon]

my favorite thing about your channel is your zero waste and vegan recipes and especially your room declutters and cleaning!!! I love that shit meggie

[@beautybunny08]

So the people I live with are not very eco-friendly at all and every time I try to mention some alternative like getting beeswax instead of plastic wrap or using socks/old rags to clean they ignore it because "it's just not easy". Can you maybe make a video or leave some tips on how to be sustainable with unsustainable roommates?

[@LizMelody]

I know what you mean. My roommate constantly buys bottled water because , "Filtered water from the tap doesn't taste as good." It drives me nuts.

[@Rollimggiant]

You make the rules and purchase what is needed. Nobody will use paper towels if they are not in the house. I would set up a basket with cleaning stuff and rags and thats it done. I honestly believe friends learn from example

[@meghanhughes]

yes! got a lot of suggestions for this 👍

[@53Jsams]

Agreed! its hard not to overstep and judge every decision they make but it irks me that its in my own home!

[@joshualong717]

Party all night

[@NyaalaStyles]

“maybe get a lil high first” DEFINITELY ME ✨💀💀💀 I’m gonna start making list because I really walk in the grocery store trying to buy stuff for salads, and walk out with the newest flavor of chips, cake, etc

[@julianapadilla4161]

are you kidding! 👏🏽freaking awesome content! 👏🏽love to see it!👏🏽

[@brookie7778]

I never thought I would enjoy this type of video looking back at what I watched as a teen. Look how much we evolve because I freaking loved every second !!

[@AuraoftheForest]

Question what’s your staple cook book for basic ingredients, like nut milk, butter, fermented things, veg broth etc

[@carlysss]

this is so fascinating and it's making me dream of my dream kitchen in my dream house lol thanks for showing us!!! love u

[@meghanhughes]

aw that's amazing! dream on baby! u can totally make it a reality! woo!

[@CodySimpsonnator]

Can you do a video of some dinners that you make in a week or maybe like a what i eat in a week video?

[@juiceboxJAYMIE]

Hi Meghan 😊 I loved this video! Also I’m not sure about where you shop, but a lot of stores that offer bulk items will allow you to weigh your jars and containers BEFORE you fill them, mark it down as a tare weight, and subtract it from the final weight after you fill them 😊 but I do know of a few grocery stores where I live that won’t let you do it, but might be worth asking! 😊

[@53Jsams]

Amazing YEs!!! Moved to a new place that actually has bulk stores :') . Would love a video on jarring/canning/preserving fruits and veggies that you grow. (Summer food for the winter!)

[@CaldoDeJess]

I LOVED this video! I’m so fascinated with how people make sustainability work for them thus giving me inspiration. More please 😊

[@ANASantos519]

I watch your old videos.. Girl, i’m proud!! 👏🏻👏🏻 You inspire me! 🙏🏻 Love from Portugal 😌🇵🇹

[@jennieriffel7864]

Love this! The kitchen is my low waste 2020 goal/concentration. Super jealous of your bulk shopping! I wish I had a bulk store!!!

[@dreamngo4it943]

I think a great video would be if you could take us along to your store. I’ve never heard of Waco (sp?) and so don’t know how it works.

[@carleebarleyprod]

Love this video! “We got friggin lentils....”

[@amyl.8508]

I struggle the most with being sustainable in the kitchen so I’m excited to use some of your tips!! I also live in an urban city and my apartment doesn’t have a recycling service🙄 I’m really trying to just reduce my waste overall since the recycling system is shit anyway... but yay for bulk items!!!

[@meghanhughes]

this was me in my last LA apt! it fully had no recycling service & it was horrible but i wish while i lived there it just encouraged me to produce less waste!

[@sammimulhern8900]

hello beautiful woman! i just wanted to share that you can take your empty containers such a jars to the cashiers at the beginning of your shopping trip to get the weight of the container. That way when you check you can give the cashier the weight to take off (called the tare) and only have to pay for the weight of the item! i would recommend doing it with your muslin bags too bc they can actually be heavier than you think. I used to work as a cashier at whole foods and it was never a problem! I do it now at sprouts on my own shopping trips

[@meghanhughes]

omg dope! thank u!

[@stephaniebyrne7706]

store celery in water: it will last a month🇨🇦❤️

[@meghanhughes]

thank u!!

[@wellDUHitsSarah]

Ooooo. So have you made seitan? I would love a recipe for that or other vegan meats!

[@rebe6132]

Hey! just a recomendation comming from a spanish gal (we basicaly owe our cousine to olive oil), but oil in general (and specialy olive oil) is better kept on a glass container. The fat on the oil sucks all the bad stuff from the plastic. Not very scientificaly explained, but believe me, glass bottles for olive oil are always the way!

[@noel8807]

would love a video about good herbs or smaller plants to grow yourself ! living in a small apartment with no yard makes having a garden difficult :(

[@noname-hp4vv]

Those sunflower containers!! 🌻

[@meghanhughes]

they’re so perfect! my mom gave me them for a xmas gift in 2018

[@ramblingcaroline2411]

This is the best type of video in my eyes! Please do a follow up of staple meals you make with things?

[@Frannyp4ck]

This was really interesting, its fun to see how you personally go about low waste methods and what has or hasn't worked for you. Its gives me great ideas about my own methods. Also at my food co-op we can pre-weigh the reusable bulk containers so that weight is taken off the amount your paying for, maybe this is something to ask about doing at the store you shop at?

[@joshualong717]

Francesca Canepa I got you

[@larisaterd892]

Do you know where I could get Bulk zero waste seasonings? Like pepper, garlic powder etc

[@IzzyK13]

gonna be moving out soon! My family is already pretty sustainable but I'm trying to get more ideas

[@theeworldatlargee]

Love this video! I just wanted to give a tip for anyone that lots of single use plastic has chemcials that leak over time and is not safe longterm use! Glass is better or make sure it's safe plastic 💕

[@harmonyraye9986]

MAKE A VIDEO OF THE SHEPPERDS PIE!!! It’s my favourite

[@Lolaleeeelalol]

Meg, if you want really good Jamaican curry I suggest beta pak I usually buy it on Amazon. Its $10 and you can curry alot of veggies mine is curried cabbage and carrots and you can make curried potatoes. All you need is a teaspoon or less and it's really good! I wish I was closer to make you some❤️

[@juliagrace5469]

Just so you know! If you weigh the jar in advance and like write the weight on it at check out they will subtract the weight of the jar for you :)

[@marrisssaa]

Hi! Could you make a video showing how to make extracts??? I’m super interested in that annnddd you’re videos are so chill and relaxing to watch lol

[@stevenellis9801]

You are a real"trip" young lady. I mean that in the best possible sense, your amazing! Do the bags you use keep items fresh longer? Thanks much!

[@mel.litts22]

actually cackling at the “give it to the pigs!”

[@lastcry7027]

It wasn’t boring! I love videos like this! :)

[@taylormarieherrington4799]

The vid I didn’t know I needed!!! Thanks meg!

[@glassplastic]

Does your winco tare your glass jars? Mine said they won't tear, so I use plastic containers. But I'd rather use glass

[@glassplastic]

just saw your note about using bags. yep

[@glassplastic]

love this video! One tip: cover things in your fridge, because the fridge dries them out. Plus food germs flying all around in there.

[@ajbuchanan234]

hewwo!!! did u mention making your own vegan mayo? or is that something you get in bulk/just buy containers of.... i’m on the hunt for a vegan mayo recipe and that’s why i ask!

[@aertskato]

Put soymilk in a tall measuring jug together with some mustard, lemon juice/vinegar and salt. Then put in a hand blender, turn it on and add in (double the amount of the soymilk) a neutral oil like sunflower seed oil! That's the easiest homemade vegan mayo! 😁 (You'll probably be able to do it in a blender with a hole in the lid for the oil as well, but this is how we do it in Belgium 😊 )

[@toriharris8762]

This spring or summer can you do a garden to table video where you harvest veggies and then prepare a dinner and show us the aftermath?.

[@meghanhughes]

YESSSS

[@GSFL1]

Ugh sis i love this, I've been trying so hard to buy less plastic

[@vulpinelinguini]

Welcome to my keetchine. We hav bananies. And avocodies.

[@meghanhughes]

lmfaoooo is this a vine

[@marissapacheco4459]

I got so excited when I saw this new video pop up on my phone💛

[@mydivadoggirl]

I love your comment on the frozen chickens in the freezer- the amount of people have said to me ‘your going to have to cook meat eventually for your boyfriend’ .... well guess what I’m 28 and - like you have never touched meat. If he wants it he can cook it lol

[@leocoll4]

idk if this is completely accurate but i'm pretty sure that if you use extra virgin olive oil and storing at room temp try to get an container thats dark as it preserves it for a lot longer! ofc you'd prob want to find a use for the old container but i'm sure you could find something

[@rachelderieu]

You're supposed to store Olive Oil in a dark container, so I'd suggest switching to a tinted glass bottle if you can! :) It helps the oil stay fresher

[@jaimebh30]

I loved the video! I love reusing glass jars. Any tips for getting labels off jars?

[@thebartlettbaker]

Jaime Brooke30 I use hot soapy water and scrub them with steel wool and it works for me! 🥰

[@meghanhughes]

i just leave them on & they fall off eventually when i wash them a few times!

[@Kris-ej4ik]

Jaime Brooke30 you can get “goof off” in a tin bottle, or a bottle of “goo gone”....I take labels off jars immediately after they are empty. I rip the label off as much as I can, spray goo gone all over the label area, let it sit for a few minutes in the sink, then scrub off all the adhesive w a little bamboo toothbrush I keep under my sink. Then I take my used coffee grounds and put them in the lid and set the lid on a window sill. Between the grounds & the sun, it takes out all smells in the lid...including pasta sauce!

[@jaimebh30]

@@meghanhughes This is my current method to remove labels. I am inspired to finally bring my own containers to the bulk area. I need to try the snack mix.

[@aertskato]

Rub some oil and baking soda on the labels! 😊

[@laceyberfield1514]

We love a low waste queen! Yesss

[@alexisbieberx3]

Very inspired by you (and it's easier now living in California) I am on my way to becoming zero waste! My bf is on board too. You are changing the world

[@sustainablehomestead1974]

Great video! (: Just a small tip for the potatoes, when you are growing them make sure they stay covered because the sun can poison them, if you have green potatoes don't eat them!

[@meghanhughes]

yes!! totally a lesson learned this past season! our potatoes grew out of the hill formed around them & were exposed to the sun for sure, so some are green on the inside & some are not! i’ve been composting all the ones that are green but it’s a bummer cuz we had a huge harvest!

[@AuraoftheForest]

I saw the thumbnail and was like OH MY GOD YESS okay brb gunna watch it all now ✨✨

[@thisisahandle158]

Meghan!! Make sure you store your yeast in the fridge!!! It lasts longer and is more effective at raising your bread if kept in the fridge or even the freezer!

[@meghanhughes]

omg who the hell knew!

[@StrollingThroughLife]

I love how realistic this is! I've seen a few of these that look so "perfect" and I just don't get it haha. So thank you!

[@sabrinacorrea3216]

You’re so cool, been watching you forever

[@meghanhughes]

[@sarahcarroll3269]

Maybe a dumb question... but storing things in glass jars in the freezer, do they explode? Is it fine and safe to do? LMK!

[@theyellowjourney9520]

It wasn't boring!

[@vibingvegan]

The reason I like to store things in jars and not reusable plastic is because overtime plastic can leak chemicals into your food. It’s a good way to reuse them but eventually you should make the switch to glass containers. I’m sure you’re already aware though

[@kellyschertle6733]

Love that I'm not the only one who keeps random bulk goods in old yogurt containers. My lentils always go in the old hummus tuppers :)

[@nicoletrone3820]

This was such a good video idea

[@meghanhughes]

thank u!!

[@sairadelrey]

Oh thank god a video to watch. I’m so bored at work lol

[@joshualong717]

Sincerely Saira wat up sexy

[@emmamunro9544]

The burp at the end KILLED me 😂

[@MeanderingMeagan4]

Also...what? People don't pay for the weight of the jar when they buy in bulk like that - you get the tare weight of the jar and they subtract at the register. It can be less convenient than a lightweight bag, sure, but....people are not paying for the jar lol can you imagine

[@meghanhughes]

i use self-checkout whenever i shop! so i just pay by weight for everything but just realized from the comments on this that people take their containers up to get weighed ahead of time! who knew!

[@darcyschuster3269]

I’m also slightly grossed out at the uncovered food but I get it, I knew someone who used and rewatched shower caps(she used cheap plastic ones but you could probably use the fabric just as well) to cover containers if you were at all looking for a way to cover them. If anyone hear knows of anything other method let me know cause plastic wrap is disgusting and I’m trying to find something my family will use besides it.

[@dellkarxis]

When you store on bags have you had any troubles with insects or rats? And what are those bags made of or how is the product inside(without the original package or with the package)? The thing is that in my country there’s no way to save food that is in bags, any type of bag. We need to store things in the fridge, glass or hard plastic bowls and boxes.

[@dellkarxis]

It was not boring, very interesting and helpful. 👏🏽😂 I give an 7 to the burp tho.

[@cassidymaskell3963]

More please!! How to make cashew milk, cashew parm, homemade ketchup!! I want all the tea

[@JorNicole]

Meghan! Have you heard of the Ocean Cleanup? It brings me a lot of joy and I think more people should know about it :)

[@hannaheichinger8498]

The paper labels on cans usually end up dissolving off or just kind of disintegrating during the can's recycling process; not enough material to make it worth recovering.

[@MadiNeideffer]

ok but your life still is what I needdddd😍

[@18tellem27]

Haven't been on KZbin in a while. I didn't realize how much I missed your voice 😭

[@darinalitvina]

I think a lot of places actually let you subtract the weight of the jar:)

[@sparklenshine49]

This was so cool!!

[@karenramirez5332]

Meghan you’re amazing! ❤️ I aspire to be as food sustainable as you

[@jacquelinepruden]

We love a good pantry!

[@Hellometoworld]

i love this video so much

[@alisonsharp6797]

I love ❤️ this video. Please make more videos like this 🌻

[@liv4093]

I’m not sure if you’ve already done it, Meghan, but I would LOVE to see how you make your cashew milk!! Between myself and my S.O., we go through a 96oz almond milk every week. 😂 we need to change it up!

[@meghanhughes]

i have an IG story highlight on my profile showing how to make it

[@liv4093]

Meghan Hughes ty so much, you’re the best! 🧚🏻🥰

[@MeanderingMeagan4]

Sooo potatoes, onion, and garlic don't need to be in the fridge, and it really helps keep veg fresh longer if you can store them in the crisper! The fridge treats em different lol

[@lilianhennebryosborne8838]

what is a crisper?

[@MeanderingMeagan4]

@@lilianhennebryosborne8838 the drawer in a fridge. Different (higher, I think) humidity keeps veg fresh for longer

[@Rollimggiant]

Thanks Meg U really inspire me to do more for the environment. We can make a difference if we all try and do our part!!

[@emmalemma2]

if you know the tare weight of whatever container you fill with bulk things, you can tell the cashier and they will adjust the weight for you!!

[@lauren.is.explorin]

Meg! They will weigh your container before you fill it and subtract it from the weight of your bulk!

[@malialindsey4166]

I think I’m gonna be obsessed with your channel an may binge you’re videos to come to my final conclusion

[@erikaanderson3490]

I loved this so much

[@babyblue5503]

I heard from @Zerowastechef that if you put your wilted celery in water it will get hard again. (Yes I realize what I said...😅)

[@BonnieQualls]

Damn I loved this video so much. Such a quality upload.

[@margaretanderson1750]

I’d you don’t have pigs, make vegetable soup stock of the veg before they go bad. It freezes well and you’ll always have soup stock on hand.

[@jseri0us107]

Exactly what I needed today

[@goodtogo3]

I am 71....you so remind be of me in the '60...and still living that way.

[@kaitlynhuska5863]

Real talk I drove four hours to go to winco in Montana and they looked at me like I was nuts for wanting to use my own jars and they said they couldn’t do that.

[@madelineberger9612]

Skin looks beautiful!

[@Littlelivialife]

Would you do a winco shop with me? How you go about taking your containers.