what i ate this week (vegan lazy/comfort foods) + ALDI grocery haul

[@ManateeGhost]

Never apologize for making soup. It's truly the elite food.

[@bboat42069]

Did Jenna Marbles post this?

[@sippinlean277]

Please turn to Jesus he loves you so much and wants a relationship with you

[@goblinlibrary280]

Aldi used to have the reputation of being lower quality. They’ve done A LOT of rebranding over the last decade, but I wonder if some folks still think of them that way. I’ve always loved them anyway. I kind of miss the days when people avoided them though, because the stores were a lot less crowded. 😄

[@julieannelovesbooks]

I see this with a lot of my friends that they grew up when Aldi had lower quality foods and their parents really drilled it into them that Aldi and Lidl etc aren't good to shop at. They still hardly ever shop at Aldi even though I save so much money by going there and I mean, the food is pretty good quality now. The only difference I notice is the one in my wallet.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

In the UK a recent survey was done and Aldi came out as the cheapest supermarket it got 5 stars for price but 3 stars for quality so as the saying goes you get what we paid for and when you go to Aldi and unfortunately Lidl also had the same quality standard problem you are paying for low quality.

[@julieannelovesbooks]

@@davidthescottishvegan In the Netherlands I haven't found that to be the case at all. Especially the produce is really high quality. Some things like the crisps will obviously not taste the same as something like doritos but that's also not something that I get regularly so those items I do get at a more expensive store. But like day to day stuff like bread, canned stuff, pasta, hummus, condiments, bread toppings like peanut butter and of course produce are really good and I don't notice a difference in regards to quality. Of course they don't sell things like vegan cheese so I get that at a more expensive store every once in a while and my soy milk I get from a brand, because the Lidl one really really sucks. But that's the only thing really. A lot of the lidl meat replacements are some of my favorites aswell.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

@@julieannelovesbooks The products i have bought usually canned tomatoes, beans and the plant menu (their vegan brand in the UK) items have been 👌 and I would buy them again. In the UK it is only Violife the hard cheddar block and the grated vegan cheese Aldi sell. They haven't got round to introducing their own vegan cheese or vegan yogurt.

[@julieannelovesbooks]

@@davidthescottishvegan yeah the Netherlands is pretty behind on good quality vegan cheese (only from violife) or good quality yoghurt products (only from alpro) we have seen some yoghurt products from oatly but due to so weird things with investors in China(?) or something like that???? I have stopped buying those products (I’ve never liked oatly in the past so the thing that’s been going on basically insured that I won’t be tryin them again for a while).

[@MULTIMILLIONSFLAX]

“Didn’t have any protein right now” Chickpeas: what am I to you?

[@popcornball]

soup is always a right answer also your green top is so pretty the color really sits well on u

[@skelet0r23]

i’m so happy you’re uploading more often again, your videos are so comforting

[@skelet0r23]

also i love the soup content

[@skelet0r23]

ALSO that green turtle neck is looking fantastic on you

[@kelseyreeree1]

I didn't like steel cut oats the first time I tried them either. The secret to them is soaking them overnight and then cooking them. I actually really enjoyed them after I did that step!

[@alainadacosta1222]

I used to go to Aldi with my mom when I was younger but she stopped shopping there for some reason so when I went back after years it was so great. Even their blueberries had great prices. I always get their meatless meatballs and their dark chocolate. Also I love soup too, I started putting nooch in after your suggestion ~ now I always add it lol

[@necromancer-x]

I like to mix about 40% steel cut oats with 60% quick oats... I usually just pour in boiling water and then cover my bowl with a pan or lid and let it sit for about 5-10 mins... Comes out perfectly! I prefer the texture of rolled oats but I love the extra thickness that the steel cut oats add.

[@RazzleRed543]

The shot of you with your green hair in front of all the plants was so cute!!

[@A.x3]

Emily, can you please add the cookie recipe for the air fryer?? Also, please make a video for baked goods in the air fryer in general. I don't have an oven and just have an air fryer ,but I'm too intimidated to bake in it 😖

[@emlyewng]

it was just the same cookie recipe we normally use! just experiment with how long to cook it in there because it will cook differently / usually faster. the recipe is in the description! we used a lil extra flour than the recipe says in ours but thats just cuz thats the way my roommate likes them. idk how much of a difference it makes

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

I think steel cut oats are infinitely better when made with a plant milk! You do have to use a bigger bowl to account for overflow but i find it gets a lot creamier when u cook the oats in it rather than just pour it on top

[@crystalh1402]

I ❤️ cereal and I ❤️ Emily

[@VeganPanda4]

For pizza we have a similar tray and one trick we learned from either Isa Chandra or Lauren Toyota can’t remember, is to put the pizza directly in the bottom of the oven, it really helps crisp up the dough, and then finish by broiling for a bit. Have the oven set really high

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Don't stop doing the soups!! Any kind you make are inspiring and helpful!!!

[@rachelburns9640]

Found out about the aldi brand oat milk after I noticed it was the oat milk used at a coffee shop that I used to drop the big bucks at

[@chimchar545]

those bucks do be big doe 😳

[@jack________ward]

Emily I made your chicken not chicken noodle soup this week and it was completely fire thank you so much for putting us onto it!!!

[@vickyrich824]

Love the soups, please keep them, such cozy vibes!

[@alyssa_vs]

After you roll out the pizza dough, try letting it rise again for a minimum of 30 minutes. That usually gives me a fluffier crust. (:

[@straberryshinigami15g97]

hi emily! greetings from japan! i always love your humor!

[@emlyewng]

💕💕💕hi thank you!💕💕💕

[@hollywebster6844]

I make soup about every 2 weeks from all the leftover veg in the fridge. Keep on with the soup! Not enough people realize how easy and delicious homemade soup is! My roommate acts like it's gourmet 5-star food! 😄

[@DecayingWhisper]

People made me feel trash about liking minute oats too and I also came to the conclusion that I do not like steel cut oats. We should not apologize for our minute oats 🤣🤣

[@sarahhendrickson5030]

PREAACHHH!

[@shannonbrown1993]

"Here's the thing.... I don't really know anything..." what an utter mood

[@paolathomas4568]

Yesss pecans, walnuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds are like my go-to for my oatmeal/yogurt mixes! It's the best combo handsss down!

[@rieperedo4173]

your classic soup makes me want to make some every time

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

Sameeee but i need celery lol

[@emlyewng]

i have been cutting up celery when i have a bunch & freezing it in a bag to pull out just for soups lol

[@rieperedo4173]

@@emlyewng kinda genius thoo

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

@@emlyewng 🤯 as someone who lives alone, thanks for the tip!!

[@ambientdroning]

that not chicken noodle soup looks so yum!

[@nicolemiller6570]

omg don’t apologize for making the same foods a lot i have been watching since like 2017 and i’m still entertained

[@JaynaEM]

These videos are literally so helpful

[@the17yearcicada49]

As far as the pizza layering ive always been told sauce down and spread then put down some cheese for protection. Then toppings + more cheese. That way its easier to spread the sauce

[@Jasmine-yt5ds]

“But you can’t just eat bread” painful thought 🤧

[@Becky-wu3zv]

If u like that egg substitute stuff, u can scrambled it up with ur mushrooms and spinach and other veggies!! That’s how I like to use up a bunch of my veggies and it’s super good 😳

[@Eligar16]

I bought $8 wifi on a southwest flight to watch this

[@alyssaha.studios]

where did u get ur green velvet turtle neck top!!! its so cute!!

[@BooksBitsNBobs]

If you don't want to buy a pizza stone just leave your cookie sheet in the oven while it preheats then as quickly as possible make your pizza on the hot cookie sheet! Works for me! Speed is your friend because the hot metal cooks the pizza.

[@Angelas.Eye_]

I'm always so sad when your videos end bc watching your vids makes me feel like im hanging out with a really chill and sweet friend :)

[@VeganPanda4]

I just had surgery on my stomach and you keep making me laugh and it hurts, but it’s worth it. ❤️

[@SaintSabre]

wishing you speedy healing, friend! :)

[@johnyoutube3053]

she posted her last video the day I had nose surgery and it helped me so much!! I'm doing well now, I hope you have a speedy recovery too :)

[@aminaminaXD]

omg i literally own those metal frame warby parker glasses and i love them sm

[@mario-mario822]

I never had the sauteed veg and chick peas with 🍞🍞 but I always have them with 🍚 and 🍝. All my nonvegan coworkers always compliment me on it. If only they knew how easy it was.the magic of chick peas! 🤓Loving that hair color (: love those bags of 🥑+baby 🥔 with chickpeas and bell 🌶️ s.(: Aldi rocks.

[@Stephanie-ir6ki]

I make my pizzas in a cast iron skillet and it’s amaaaazing. Preheat the skillet in a 500° oven, then lay the dough into the hot pan, add toppings, and cook for like 10-15 mins. It crisps up the bottom of the crust nicely while keeping it chewy

[@erinblackwell3680]

the mushroom dip you’re talking about may be on the back of the label it was on!!

[@suupanoova]

Haters gonna hate I stay eating minute oats and forever will 💁🏾‍♀️

[@NatalieWisler]

You literally inspired me to start my vegan channel & I just wanna say thank you 😭💕 you are the best

[@123MangoTango123]

Thank you for captioning

[@MissCarlyJoy]

Aldi is the spot. The rice squares and corn squares are always on my list. They have great hummus, the best high pulp OJ, organic almond milk for cheap, instant cook brown rice, plus lots of vegan chocolate. I like to shop at the organic bulk shop near me but Aldi is where I get all my staples. You’re cool and I wish we were friends

[@SamElle]

aldi is amazing!!! Its super affordable and I find really cool goodies in there

[@rachelwolk1813]

I also prefer quick oats, but if youre making steel cut, I definitely recommend making it on the stove! It's absolutely delicious and you can make a bulk amount and throw it in the fridge :)

[@catcoffeeviolin]

Two things that I actually crave are soup and pizza, and both are in this vid! They all look super delish ;)

[@Hannakingz]

you're my all time favourite comfort youtuber

[@camillequinn167]

that first meal veggie stir fry on bread is literally my go to

[@anabelsama]

19:07 Use your fingers! If you use something so strong, the bubbles will leave the dough, if you want it fluffy, use only your fingers, be gentle Sorry my English has leave my brain today

[@MariaVitoria-to2wm]

Your soup is very valid! It's nice to explore with another receipts but if that's the soup that makes u happy im here to watch it being made every video And btw those glasses look great on you!!!

[@pigeonqueeen]

Not sure how US Aldi compared to UK Aldi but it's honestly my favourite place to shop. Sometimes I gotta top up somewhere else if I want some ~~fancy stuff~~ but overall Aldi has my heart

[@relaxing9108]

I love the background music I hear it in my dreams !!!!!!!

[@nadines_moments]

18:43 "Here's the thing: I don't really know anything." Same.

[@forestgreen9002]

Pro tip with pizza dough let it fall off edge of counter while constantly turning it to roll it out. Don't roll it out with pin it flatens the bubbles which flattens the taste by getting rid of the gases in the dough. Also cook on highest setting of your oven most conventional can get as high as 500 degrees. The high heat and the gas in the dough will create very complex flavor and emulate the heat in a wood fire oven! Be sure to not cook for more than 7-10 mins or it'll burn. Or just cook with oven light and watch untill golden brown. Bon appetit!

[@reinag.1018]

the cereal tho!!! I microwave berries sometimes and top waffles w them. Love the idea of adding dates.

[@emmadodsworth7318]

I appreciate the time stamps ( Even though I watch the whole video anyways)

[@kasandramartinez1648]

Wait video idea: make the food that’s on the label of the groceries for like a day

[@ericachow5275]

I love a good soup! Maybe try soups inspired by other cuisines? My personal fav this winter was a turmeric chickpea soup/stew that uses coconut milk

[@yasmin3858]

I'm so happy that I'm not the only one that just makes a random dish with random things .

[@shannon3834]

Literally just finished and clicked off the avatar video, I have been blessed.

[@charlotte092689]

Get an oven thermometer. They’re pretty cheap (under $10) and hang out in the oven. The temp you input might not actually be the temp inside the oven, so then you can adjust as needed. Also for pizza, get your oven ripping hot - max it out and let preheat for like 30 min.

[@scarlettk1590]

YAY I MISSED THESE

[@milkiecookie2321]

I finally found a KZbinr who loves soups as much as I do ❤❤❤

[@brookegeno3917]

I just found you and your content is greatttttt. Thank you for you time and effort. And I am soooo appreciative of the time stamp/chapter thing.💙🤗😊

[@DancingWithSatan]

Please consider doing a kombucha tutorial!! I wanna make it too but have no idea

[@marciw2794]

Love these videos Emily! Can you share the pizza dough recipe?

[@cassiejames2830]

we love the soup!!! this was so great, aldi is my fave grocery store hands down

[@rachelb1874]

can we have a week of soupy things? like even soupy sweet foods if that's a thing (lol not me just thinking of watery/milky oats)

[@frogiwthoutahat]

yasss

[@tiredapplestar]

I prefer minute rolled oats too! They’re much creamier than regular/steel cut oatmeal.

[@TopazAngle]

I COMPLETELY understand the eating apples forever thing. Like when I crave an apple I just want a lil snack. I don't want to eat like a million bites of it.

[@shaneranaidoo5999]

This really helped with do-able ideas. Really grateful! Thanks so much ♥️

[@n00n3ynight]

woow, all these glasses suit you so well! prettyyy

[@kamsiyonna2372]

I love your what i eat in a week videos there so good 💞💞💞

[@alliem8497]

I absolutely despise most oatmeal but steel cut cooked in a pressure cooker is a game changer

[@christianperchaluk6514]

You are so calming.

[@anjelkastipanovich1815]

U kno we love all ur soups equally Em 😤😤😤

[@simpking01]

bran is absolutely my favorite cereal especially with chocolate soy milk

[@emlyewng]

its got that good cronch

[@3SHEST]

i love your work! POST ALL THE SOUPS U WANT

[@katieburns1119]

Those cookies and cheesecake looked so good!!

[@tofulia3946]

loved this vid!! I cant eat onion/gluten so I would love to see a video where you omitted one of these for a week x

[@biancajingles2690]

All the steel cut oats hate in the comments makes me so sad ☹️ cooking them in an instapot/pressure cooker with some soy milk, water, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar makes them SO delicious! Also, adding the toppings to the pizza and letting it test for 30 minutes will help it get fluffy again bc it’ll have time to rise back up. It’ll also help to just stretch it with your hands so you keep some of the air in instead of pushing it out with a rolling pin.

[@abbieburke5297]

minute oat and soup stans unite! 😤

[@bolivia7882]

made the soup tonight for dinner and it was bomb and so easy :)

[@emlyewng]

hell yeah 🍲🍜🥣

[@catbeara]

Agree with you 100% about frozen strawberries and blueberries. 👌

[@stardusstie]

Oat Yeah unsweetened is the best oat milk there is no debateeeee

[@Alysiipeice]

I love these! Please keep making them 😄

[@kookeypookey]

YOUR SALAD IS IDENTICAL TO THE ONE I MAKE LMAO OMG! I also add pumpkin seeds and cranberries to it!

[@n00n3ynight]

I love noodle soup, you really give me some craving every time I see it in your videos :D

[@franciskabalogh5114]

You could do a video where you make the dishes that's on the packaging of stuff (like the one that's on the potatoe bag or the mushroom dip) 🙃

[@EricTang]

Omg aside from smushing the blueberries I eat my cereal the exact same way HAHA I really love Oatmeal Squares!!

[@joicarmel1]

🙂I’m new so to your channel so it’s all new to me and it looks super good!

[@Melhut65]

Okay yes, hi. I think you have to be old like me to enjoy the steel cuts. Gotta get the slow cooking ones and really let them cook for long enough. AND for the liquid use half water and half soy milk. I love all oats, but the steel cuts sustain me for longer.

[@biancajingles2690]

I’m 23 and I love steel cut oats! I also use half soy milk half water and cook them in a pressure cooker with some cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar. So so good!

[@Melhut65]

@@biancajingles2690 That's awesome and thanks for your reply! I'm kind of obsessed with Steel cut oats right now. I literally eat them every morning and they make me feel so good. Cool that you make them so similar to me! I add walnuts, maple syrup, ground flax and frozen mixed berries - very similar to many of the concoctions Emily has shown on her channel. Have a great day.

[@emilyletoski2106]

Larabar came out with cereal. It's stupid expensive ( I paid 6.99 for it) but it does taste great. You might want to try it.

[@miacopeland4418]

explain to me how to just be this good of a cook

[@mikailagray]

I really like the top that you are wearing!

[@julieallwein7791]

you should get an oven thermometer for your oven! i was always burning things in mine and i found out it gets 100 degrees hotter than what you set it at lmao. now i just leave it in there so i can see what temp its at and I've never had an issue

[@Asmr_ee]

I made tofu noodle soup tonight for the first time from that one video you posted that one time(??? Lmao idk when) but it is the best vegan “chicken” noodle soup(maybe chicken noodle soup in general) I’ve ever had, and idk why I hadn’t attempted to make it before?? Bless

[@NatalieWisler]

Cereal is the best 🙌🏽✨

[@annaboucher7135]

would love to see your attempt of some of the Great British Baking Show vegan week bakes (not sure if you watch it, but I'd recommend!) great video as always :)

[@M00nwater]

Omg is that GTs mango kombucha!? Its my favorite!!