WEEKLY VLOG | FOOD HAUL, BEHIND THE SCENES & SATURDAY SALE

[@madelaine2551]

your lil vlogs in the thrift changing rooms are my fave things ever

[@nicolemarie0001]

Your weekly vlogs are so great!

[@mayswildman]

Smelly's makeup when she's talking about pinterest is sooooooo pretty

[@mayswildman]

+aprilshowers also steph you need to use more water/use a bigger pot for your pasta! And set a timer.

[@teresarivera8743]

Mel needs to make a video on nail care and how she shapes her natural nails. They look gorgeous!

[@bestcoastz]

the turtleneck mel is wearing at 13:25!!!!!!!!!! it's so perfect and you're literally glowing omfg

[@stephanieschotte7953]

i love your vlogs! they are so nice to unwind to before i go to bed i always kind of forget that you upload them on a Sunday so it's always such a nice surprise when i look in my subscription box

[@discobizcut]

Everyone became pasta experts reaal quick haha

[@jordanpuyear8331]

You vlogs are life, they are so amazing and they help me destress after a long day!!!!

[@CaffeinatedInFL]

Your vlogs are my absolute favorite. You two are funny and I love your interactions.

[@smileBIGtime]

Love that nail color and Melissa's shirt on Saturday ! You guys inspire me through fashion and ... Food. Because let's be real . Food.

[@gabimaza780]

I think it's cool you guys are always trying to recreate your favorite dishes from restaurants ☺️

[@izabellaposadowska]

love your vlogs!

[@prestonwoolford1918]

Every time I watch your vlog is makes me really crave Starbucks lol😅

[@SashaElaine]

your skin, the both of you ladies, is freaken AMAZING!

[@internetdiary]

loved hearing about the inspiration behind the visual mood video ☺️💕

[@Starlette115]

LOL when Mel said hot sauce in my bag swag 😂 honestly truly it was a moment

[@eathughn]

I kept refreshing the page until the vlog was up!! my Sunday is complete!

[@v3nus1nfurs]

Mel's nails are so cuute, love the color! also thanks for the food inspiration, I'm going grocery soon lol, love you girls, always looking forward to your blogs! 😄💕

[@pathways678]

I live for the wkly vlogs ❤

[@Eagleeyeshopper1]

Having a great time catching up on your vlogs. Missed watching them.

[@thefrugaIfashionista]

living for these thrift finds 💖

[@Wildchile]

Add salt to cooking water. After you strain pasta you can rinse for one second with cold water to prevent overcooking. Toss with oil, I like to use a mix of olive, grapeseed, & butter.

[@ANbeautylove]

Ok is it just me or does steph look so adorable and gorgeous without makeup in the morning?

[@NinaLon]

Game of thrones is amazing! Glad you're getting into it. It only gets better...

[@BonhomiePark]

I collect robes like that to wear over jean shorts-great festival look!

[@supersoap4]

The weekly vlog is a part of my Sunday routine. :)

[@casiestrosnider8879]

You add salt to the boiling water for pasta. Helps it not stick together.

[@rosemonje]

and a bit of oil!

[@painttheworldgrey]

I always salt was to season the pasta. And to help not make the pasta stick together = make sure the pasta is like on a boil so it's continuously rolling whilst cooking. So you need a bit of water.

[@adisajakupovic6184]

+rosemonje i heard you're not supposed to put oil to the boiling water, but you can after you strain the pasta.

[@cherryfaise]

+Casie Watson Yes! Bringing salted water to the boil and then cooking the pasta in it (and adding oil after draining) is how I've always done it - and what we did in the kitchen of the pizza and pasta restaurant I worked in for years! :))

[@painttheworldgrey]

+ruby rose or pasta water 🙌

[@ptaylor7385]

Fountain is best. I also love the sounds your key chains make when you're locking up or walking out to the car'😊

[@marcialaur1825]

add half a tbsp of olive oil in the water when you're cooking your pasta, that should help! great vlog btw xx

[@savannal1867]

that's what I was thinking, even a small bit of margerine or butter right? I think that would help

[@dryldendy8039]

yes! Margarine Or butter will do as well

[@TheRadiohead77]

+Márcia Boaventura The sauce would not stick if you add oil. It would slip wright off the pasta and be messy. I don't add oil, just some little salt with boiling water.

[@ThereSheGoess]

Ouh that grid top really does remind me of AA! 😱 I'm so stoked that you're getting into GoT! Can't wait till you catch up on this season 😳

[@lebeautedolce]

so soothing watching you girls! Xx

[@prestonwoolford1918]

I love your guys' vlogs so much!

[@cristinaolivarria4549]

to cook pasta i have 3 rules/tips: water salted as the dead sea, put the pasta in only utill you have let it boil till the bubbles form, and the pasta is ready when you can gran one piece, throw it to the wall and it sticks

[@bookgirlification]

I love your videos Sunday is the best day of the week. I add a little bit of olive oil in the water to keep the pasta from sticking.

[@Oscaxr]

Melissa is hilarious 😩😂

[@Musicnotes17]

After I drain the noodles I spray them with spray olive oil. Helps them from sticking.

[@SandraNyasha]

that nail colour is everything. 😍😍

[@yclyncrz]

you guys just gave me the idea to make a visual mood board for a class project!

[@TheSocialite1]

I love your vlogs I swear every time y'all eat I get hungry lol💥

[@BonhomiePark]

Add a little oil to your water when cooking the noodels and then rinse noodles in cool water after draining. Great video guys!

[@lolapinky123]

You're overlooking it!

[@lolapinky123]

Cooking

[@kalis856]

I loved the mood board video so much! I was wondering how you made the shadow part 😊😊😊 so cool. About the pasta-- make sure the water is boiling before you add it. (Also, some people add a tiny amount of oil right after it's done cooking. If it's rice pasta you might try rinsing it before you cook it? Idk.)

[@thefashioncitizen]

+K Linda Thanks for the suggestions, I really appreciate it :)

[@freespiritsglide]

+The Fashion Citizen not 100% sure if cooking rice noodles (vermicelli) is similar to pasta. but try rinsing the just finished boiling noodles under cold water when you take it off the stovetop. I drain it in a strainer under cold water. it supposedly stops the cooking process.

[@missaliyah]

first time watching your vlog and I´m loving it! keep them coming #liked 🙌🏽

[@StyleSweetie]

So cool seeing around the area you live. Have a good week x jess

[@gabimaza780]

Are you guys gonna do a good old fashion thrift haul soon?(: I love those from you two

[@vallllll_]

when they are sticky you're overcooking it. get your water to roll to a boil and when you put the pasta in, keep your eye on it and lower the heat a bit. every now and again take one out and throw it against the wall until it sticks and then they're done, this usually works for me :)

[@TheRadiohead77]

I Love CORN too:) I could eat that All day. You're are Not a failure Dear, no one ever taught me how to cook so I had to learn from my mistakes. Boil the water and add some light salt if desired, then throw in the pasta and stir the pasta often as it cooks, it should not get sticky. You carefully pick one out and touch the pasta to see if it's done but be careful you don't burn you're self. Hope it helps :)

[@PashionuetSutaruu]

Vlogging Steph vs. the Mailman round two, lol.

[@2purplecows]

Add some olive oil to your pot and let it reach boiling point before you add your pasta in. Also I like to run it under cold water after its cooked and drained. I may have read somewhere that the sudden change of temperature stops the pasta/noodles from cooking further and keeps them from sticking together.

[@TheAliJoJoHo]

Salt the water, wait for it to boil before you put the noodles in. Time the pasta/noodles based on the package directions. Usually it's around 7-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. That should help prevent stickiness!

[@432katmandu]

Hey girl! You should always save some of the pasta water before pouring it out to strain, then add some back in to the pasta to prevent it from sticking! Just got back from vaca and was so excited to watch your vlogs!

[@nitzaechavarria8246]

The army green and orange top❤️

[@christimora89]

For the pasta: make sure you don't put the pasta into the water until the water is boiling, add a bit of oil to water and you can salt water too once it's at a boil for better flavor.

[@TakeDownTheStreets]

u guys are my favorite

[@summerbrat9]

After you cook the pasta strain it and then rinse it with cool water and that will make them not sticky(: you can also add a splash of olive oil after you rinse them!

[@meetmein1953]

I always add butter to noodles right after I drain them. I think that helps with stickiness.

[@amandajuarez475]

I saw a Coke truck the other day & my fiancé could not understand my excitement!!! lol!

[@thefashioncitizen]

+Amanda Juarez Hopefully you had good look afterwards!

[@themoroseghost]

The best way to drink soda is from a fountain, haha. After that is can soda. I personally hate the way soda tastes from a plastic bottle.

[@wabiiiii]

+imaginekarma86 Best way: from a fountain... then comes GLASS BOTTLE and then the can XD haha

[@xandraortega370]

Would have been great if the beret was raspberry... "The kind you find in a second hand store" 🎤💜

[@TwoMuchSense]

Try using salt. I add salt to the water when it gets up to a boil. Then after I strain the pasta I put some olive oil or butter in the pot before adding the pasta back in.

[@McKenzieSteuber]

Love your food hauls. Sprouts Medjool Dates are THE BEST!!

[@NGXX92]

You guys remind me of me & my older sister we are thrift shoppers & I loved all the night gown tops

[@misscaccolo9852]

Steph the mainly trick it's to stir the pasta very often while is cooking 😊 i'm a chef so you can trust

[@redjagstang7]

Mel your nails look amazing!!! any tips for strong and healthy nails?

[@youayang124]

Just found you guys channel and you two are so cute. I just started getting interested in thrift shopping but was worry about how sanitary it is and how to clean the clothes once I get it home. How do you guys clean your thrift item.

[@Laaauren93]

put salt and oil in the water, let it come to a boil then put in the pasta. I usually add a little bit of butter after I drain the noodles so they won't stick

[@diadoranorman4605]

Could you do a video on what Mel does for her workouts at the gym? Thank you. P.S. Nice video. :)

[@brucelilstar]

love watching your vlogs! Also try adding olive oil to the water so the pasta wont stick.

[@claudiawrzec]

PASTA my mom always adds some olive oil or something alike, whatever you have at home, into the boiling water and then add the pasta - works for us!

[@briannawilliams1779]

For your pasta problem try putting olive oil in the water as you boil it! It shouldn't be sticky then :)

[@thefashioncitizen]

+Brianna Williams Thank you for the help!

[@briannawilliams1779]

You're welcome! btw love y'alls vlogs!

[@Zenzele.]

Yup was just about to say that 😅

[@billyetteh1102]

I came to the comments as soon as she said it to tell her this. You beat me too it grrrrr

[@bbyshila]

You could also wash the pasta beforehand, to get some of the starch off, because that creates the "stickiness".

[@DiscoCowboi]

for the pasta, try a teaspoon of E.V.O.O. in the water when boiling

[@coldtink93]

Steph your skin is looking especially amazing. like you don't even need foundation.

[@jessieperson]

Steph, you're overcooking the pasta if it's sticky. So try draining it al dente and then add a tiny bit of olive oil to the pasta after draining and toss it. It definitely shouldn't be sticky then!

[@anjelicaocampo9895]

Love your videos!

[@lindseyscrazyhouse]

i used to have the problem that every time i cooked pasta it turned out way too slippery! i found out it was because i was rinsing the cooked noodles pretty thoroughly when i strained them, which apparently washes the excess starch off. have you tried rinsing them after you cook them?

[@MrSherrybabiii]

First off, your vlogs MAKE my Sundays. If you like spicy food the House Of Tsang szechuan spicy sauce is bangin'. As for cooking al dente pasta, if it's sticky you're probably overcooking it. Wait until the pot is boiling to salt the water, then drain the pasta once there's still a little bit of a bite to it. Hope that helps!

[@niklashinze8693]

Melissa literally dresses like my mom

[@CarmelaDalisay]

add oil when u boil your pasta, oil and salt

[@jacquelinemoreno8818]

Cook the pasta in a boiling pot of salt and olive oil! That way the pasta won't stick

[@notinzane]

add a little bit of oil to your pasta, just enough to coat it !

[@gabimaza780]

Omg! I'm so jealous of the hot sauce in your bag!😰

[@inesdubois472]

You salt and boil the water then put the pasta then you taste it until it's ready. You drain it then add oil or butter!

[@spinpuff00]

Steph, your pasta is sticky because of the starchy water content. Rinse out your pasta after cooking and then drain. Then add a teaspoon or so of vegetable or olive oil and shake it up a little. That should solve your problem. :)

[@AbigailD23]

Mock beef from Yves tastes the best imo. I love the Italian flavoured one in pasta sauce, and the Mexican spiced one is great for tacos! Yves in general has good mock meat products. :)

[@sarcasm176]

you have to stir your pasta so it can un stick. and add a little drip of oil if you want. i never do but stirring works the best

[@jessicapantoja1967]

You girls should do more cooking vlog so would love to see and get ideas of veggie meals !

[@intestina5494]

Put some oil on the pasta after rinsing it to make it less sticky.

[@LILYnumber1]

Did you put a little bit of oil into the pan of water before you cook your pasta?

[@sumaliworld]

Pasta Noodles: Boil water then turn off the burner when it has bubbled for a few seconds. Add your pasta, pinch of salt, stir, cover with a lid and leave it off the burner for about 15 minutes stirring about every 5 minutes (basically let it soak in hot water). Taste the pasta around the 11-12 minute mark depending on the pasta it might be done early (I usually cut through it so I can see what it looks like then eat it). When you're done drain it and wash it with room tempurature water then cover it and put it aside until you're ready to eat it. :)) Enjoy !!!

[@mneedham05]

All those veggies and then ... *Hot Pockets* Hahahaha that's so me XD

[@tinypanther]

Their mock beef is probably seitan. It's used in a lot of "beef" veggie food.

[@tinypanther]

+Stacie Wood Add salt to your pasta water.

[@katiiee3000]

If your pasta is sticky trying using a bit of salt in the water, either that or lower heat for longer and perhaps different pasta.

[@nikaquiambao]

Whenever I cook pasta I make sure to use a big pot so the pasta has room to move around. I normally don't put oil in my pasta because my BIL is a chef and he hates that whole concept. So once the water boils I put a ton of salt. Salt it like the sea. Then when I put the pasta in, i stir them around. I cook it al dente. In the middle of cooking I stir again. When it's done I strain it. Don't rinse the pasta.

[@oliviafelk7834]

to keep the pasta from being sticky pour some olive oil into the water right after you add the noodles 😊

[@maryjeimz3903]

if its sticky, then more than likely you are overcooking it. you want to make it al dente, 9-13 minutes. because when you mix it with the sauce afterwards it'll further cook. you also want to make sure when you are done cooking the pasta you rinse it in cold water to stop the cooking. if you overcook it when boiling then mix it with the hot sauce afterwards, ovemixing it can also cause the sticky like texture.

[@GlamInMyVeins]

luckily my university provides us with HBO go, so I need to watch lemonade!!!! I keep seeing/hearing great things about it

[@nikaquiambao]

Lemonade is no longer on HBO go. It was a one day special.

[@GlamInMyVeins]

omg noooo

[@s1111rrah]

What festival is this? Worth it to come up from Tucson?

[@fromadreamersside]

When you go to strain the pasta under the sink, turn the water on cold and run it through the pasta pretty quickly for like, a second and maybe that should do the trick?? Haha 😌😌

[@Visuallynoisy88]

Those Tsang sauces, try the Korean Teriyaki. Best sauce ever.

[@TrendActivator]

Hey Steph, try putting a teaspoon of oil while boiling your pasta... Let me know how it works out 👌🏾