WHAT I EAT IN A WEEK VEGAN | ‘Shrimp’ Po Boy, Breakfast Tostada, Kimchi Fried Rice, & More #29

[@cookingwiththehaitiantwist]

When I was a kid, I used to spend hours flipping through the pages of different cookbooks, and daydream about having superpowers so that I could just grab the food displayed on the pages. I wish that I could do that right now while looking at your video…. The dishes are so creative and they look so delicious.

[@abetweene]

thats so sweet 💕hopefully u get a chance to remake some at home

[@chaoticneutralprofile5988]

That's the best superpower I've ever heard of 🤣🤣

[@vanamarkarian]

@@chaoticneutralprofile5988 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@EButterball]

@@chaoticneutralprofile5988 literally 🙌🏽

[@hereiam1041]

Same ❤.

[@yanaijahthompson]

If this series was two hours long I would still happily watch every second.

[@ashleighkinsey]

I don’t know about that not washing cast-iron with soap thing but we have had cast-iron pans for years and we wash them with soap we just season them again. We have never had any issue my 94-year-old grandmother left me her cast-iron and it still looks brand new.

[@haveaniceday6292]

Season? What does that mean? Please teach me.

[@ashleighkinsey]

@@haveaniceday6292 You basically dry it really well rub it down with some oil and put it in the oven to heat up. It makes cast-iron nonstick. And you can do it over and over again!

[@tiffanymoore1026]

I love cast iron, I converted just over 2 years ago and I've never looked back haha. You can definitely wash them! You just reseason afterwards, which I think is fun to experiment with different oils while reseasoning. A solid seasoning will allow you to simply rinse everything off right after cooking (nothing is as non-stick in my experience as a well seasoned cast iron) and then you heat the pan on the stove until it's dry and it looks brand new. Any remaining bacteria will die with the heating process used to dry the pan after rinsing. I love the versatility of the pans, I can use them to cook and to bake. The only shift for me was how HOT they get and they require a little more caution while using of course. Also they are heavier than any other cookware so use good ergonomics, while transporting the pans (and I know you love some good ergonomics). Lastly if you decide cast iron isn't for you, the great thing about them is they always retain their value (if not increase in value!). As always, love your channel and hearing all your ideas for future videos.

[@chloe-qh9mq]

since finding your channel i've made my diet like 80% more plantbased lol

[@abetweene]

love that for u 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@alleycatchamp]

We would love an updated q&a video - do you do KZbin full time? What are your food/chef inspirations? Etc.

[@naerainbow1]

Fave!.. It's a God day when your Fave influencer post..

[@abetweene]

☺️ flattered to be your fav

[@gingerbearrr]

You can wash your cast iron! just not with soap haha. Just warm water and a good scrubbing brush. And dont forget to season it after every wash!! It might take a couple uses/seasons to get the full non stick experience with the cast iron so dont give up! I used to be a non believer as well because the "not washing" it grossed me out too. But trust!

[@RondaSmith144Empress]

I swear on everything that if a non vegan person had you for a chef they would convert with quickness 🤣🤣. I have my mostly plant based days but I would inhale EVERY single thing you made because it has all of the flavors( extra onions and heat) and variety I love plus it looks so delish 😋. Dragon fruit drinks are so bomb🤣🤣. Thanks for sharing A💛💛

[@abetweene]

tysm! 😊

[@elianarodriguez6947]

Love this! And your breakfast would be considered a "toston" which is the singular version of "tostones". Coming from a Dominican ❤❤❤

[@abetweene]

thank you!

[@NolaWorld]

I need a ebook on how you film, cause ma'am these videos be looking flawless...

[@abetweene]

aww thanks

[@sandyc.5017]

You just popped up on my feed a few days ago. So happy you did. Loving your videos so far. I wish you were my super generous neighbor that loved to share her food.. I'm in awe of your cooking skills.

[@abetweene]

awww thanks! i would totally share if i could

[@charlotteyapvegancooking2251]

Stopped work to watch your video! Always look forward to your What I Eat in a week videos! 😍💜

[@shyleftridge4132]

Girl me too dead ass in my car like I'm right.

[@BiaHue]

Girl your Spanish is good! I really appreciate your effort in tying to pronounce the words! I love it!!!

[@abetweene]

thanks!

[@u9d78dkls]

Dude I wish you had a restaurant at the end of my street with a new 👏 menu 👏 everyday 👏 your fruit game always gets me hungry and man would my toddler love all your meals 😂

[@Noname12333]

As a Philly native you’re absolutely right about what you said about us. Lol

[@cocoaallure5879]

You can absolutely wash your cast iron pans, but just lightly oil with a dime size of olive oil so it doesn't rust.

[@abetweene]

Right, i just didn’t know that initially when I was in the market for a pan and I was too intimidated by the whole seasoning process I thought I wouldnt be able to be consistent

[@ALUnderhill]

When are we getting a cookbook? I always look to the things you've made to recreate them for myself so that I have variety. Left to my own devices and I would be bored eating some of the same things over and over again.

[@abetweene]

judging from how long its taking me to even finish the blog, quite a while 🥴

[@anamarijabogataj2529]

living for the what i eats ❤️!

[@abetweene]

glad youre enjoying them 😊

[@LindaThao]

I’ve been trying to eat more vegan based, this came out at the perfect time! 💖🥰

[@abetweene]

hope u enjoy 💕

[@user-bv7mk8id5t]

I’ll be that annoying cast iron commenter, know it all… 😂 I use to not like cooking with my cast iron, but now I use it all the time. I wash my cast iron if I need to, I don’t really use soap though, but I don’t think it’s horrible to do so (but very lightly soap if you must). For this instance in your video maybe it’s not necessary to wash, just warm it and wipe it down.. Just never soak! After washing, re-season it. Don’t scrub! If you must scrub I use a small amount of salt and then rinse, not soap, then re-season. This seems to still be recommended, but again I only do this if I must, which is rare. To re-season veg oil or even avocado oil are both fine (I’ve read flax is good too but that seems expensive). Do stay clear of olive oil (I think coconut oil is not recommended either, but do look into that). Those commercial sprays are even worse, I wouldn’t even cook with those sprays in my pan! These oils (even olive) makes the pan get gross and sticky when it cools. Just wipe down after cooking with these oils while the pan is still warm (not hot of course). After washing dry dry dry! I’ll put it on top of the stove and warm it up, or the oven, to fully dry, then season. You will figure out what works for you though. *Oh and when heating to cook, gradually heating seems to work the best, I let mine get hot for 10 min on low-med heat I graduated to carbon steel 😵. Best

[@teacupdreams5735]

Heirloom tomatoes are the bees knees I wish they weren't so expensive where I live 😩😭❤️

[@arkiabethay7276]

I love cast iron pans I have 9 of them and you can wash them with soap just dry them really really good and season them and it’s like new and if you ever so happen get rust in one of them you just need baking soda a potato and some good old elbow grease……. But my next pan is that always pan…. I just love the way it look…. It is so beautiful…….

[@janeecelamadieu1136]

You are like the last straw keeping my idea of becoming vegan together.

[@AnnnnnnnnnnnLeona]

Since my ex and I broke up around 2 months ago I lost the joy of cooking and eating really good food - he is a chef so cooking and experiencing food was one of our love languages. I decided to slowly get back so thank you for this video ❤

[@abetweene]

im sorry to hear that its been a struggle, but proud of you for working thru it.

[@Gothmother78]

Love!! And am a huge fan of all the cutting up of the fruits clips! I find it very therapeutic! Lol 🤍🤍🤍 and wow the toasted bread! Yum!

[@zvezdoblyat]

Fact: adding green bell peppers to your kimchi fried rice elevates the flavour! (So does mushrooms but you don’t like mushrooms)

[@abetweene]

funny i actually thought about adding red bell pepper but had just used them all. I dont buy green ones though since they arent ripe

[@yalazha]

That french tableware! Ma'am that was gorgeous.

[@abetweene]

thanks! i love them so much 💕

[@elad946]

Que belleza de platos!!! La presentación abre el apetito ! Tostones/ patacones rellenos, quizás? Saludos de un corazón 🇵🇦 Panameño. 🙏🏽 Salud!

[@abetweene]

gracias!

[@edombelihu5571]

i have never been so impressed by a smoothie. the recipe and the videography had me shook!!

[@Yonni.P]

I love it here and it’s not even been an hour 😂

[@sofiaskitchen2878]

Everything looks so good! And lovely to watch

[@abetweene]

thank you!

[@aislycarrillo]

girl im spanish and your pronunciation of the spanish words is on point👌🏽💁🏽‍♀️

[@abetweene]

thanks 😊

[@sweetcynsation]

cast irons are the best. just gotta coat it properly and it'll last forever. i was passed down my grandmother's set. these pans are older than my parents and well kept.

[@shanatan9837]

I love your videos because they're really peaceful to watch! Even your voice is soothing to the ear 🥰 TBH, your videos can be featured on cooking shows😊

[@abetweene]

tysm!

[@akisearu93]

You just made me crave some kimchi fried rice! One of my favorite things to eat with super sour kimchi! 😍😍

[@abetweene]

😋

[@purpleplumtrinkets]

You are not the only one...I call them Plouts too! As I was typyng the word Plouts spell check underline it . lol FYI Amazon grocery store sells the pink / Purple dragon fruit .

[@KateRussellVideos]

I get the BEST vegan meal ideas from you

[@thriftysimplicity]

This was so calming. I love that color for smoothies. ♥️💙

[@mikeishashaw6923]

Girl!!! This food looks amazing! I gotta try it! Thanks for sharing

[@abetweene]

tysm!

[@abbey2139]

I love your channel it’s so relaxing 😂 MORE BEAUTY VIDEOS PLEASE 🤩💅🏼✨

[@Breea32581]

Her & those plouts... 🤣🤣🤣 I cant!🫐

[@yaniraramirez3775]

I don't usually comment on anything, but I love your videos so so much. You always make me crave fruit and vegetables. Also, question: do you go thrifting? I never see anything thrifted on your channel. Weird question, I know.

[@abetweene]

thanks for taking the time to comment. yes, i love to thrift, but dont have a ton of reasonably priced options in my area.

[@imanielliott8242]

Love this content would be Interested in seeing more grocery hauls/ shop with me's

[@abetweene]

will do! ✍️

[@cassiettajefferson7558]

Evertthing looks so delicious! Thanks for the much needed inspiration.

[@abetweene]

aww thanks! 😊

[@lisamaddox5711]

That itty-bitty whisk🥺😍😍😍

[@chanteyshescookinguplife5352]

Watching this made me so so so hungry!😋😋😋

[@amandajohnson4428]

Great video. Everything looked so delicious!💕

[@abetweene]

thank u! ♥️

[@reinaAndrob562]

Co-tee-ha Cotija 😊 You do all the Spanish word justice 😊

[@abetweene]

thanks hun!

[@addiejansen4285]

Oh my gosh I just found out youre from Philly and I love you even more

[@s.g.4823]

You post so randomly! It’s always a trrrreat!! 🥰🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@abetweene]

srry, i try to post once a week but perhaps i need to commit to a specific day 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@s.g.4823]

@@abetweene 🤗Please don’t apologize! I love looking at your vlogs! They are always aesthetically pleasing and they provide me with ideas fir cooking. Each one is a gift. Thank you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@rjsmiley89]

love the video and the information you provide thank you

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@Ohno724]

my excitement when seeing you posted new video: 📈📈📈

[@KENNZO]

immmm hollering at the turmeric and aave rant bc i know that’s right! baby if a syllable is dropped don’t correct me i said what i said😂

[@KENNZO]

also as always everything looks SCRUMPTIOUS

[@abetweene]

ty!

[@abetweene]

period 😅

[@davidthescottishvegan]

A great what abetweene ate in a week video and the food is amazing and it wouldn't bother me if I can taste the peanut sauce because what is the point of making it if you don't want to taste it? Love 🥰your vlogs and love 💕❤you and all your viewers and subscribers.

[@Pandamomentum]

recognized that miyokos cheese on sight! definitely the best vegan cheese i’ve had in the us.

[@abetweene]

😏

[@a.j.1819]

Tip: Use sesame oil instead of butter for the kimchi fried rice!

[@abetweene]

definitely, i just didnt have any at that moment 👍🏽

[@SadaSunshine__]

Always love your videos, all the food always looks good.

[@abetweene]

tysm ♥️

[@mewmew6158]

Your recipes make me wish I cooked more!

[@abetweene]

start now 😉

[@artsncurls182]

Where do you get your specialty fruits from (like pluot, dragon fruit, etc.)?

[@abetweene]

usually whole foods or sprouts

[@myrnaj4502]

Yess I love it. As I always do 👍🏾📝❤

[@Eli-rw2eu]

Oh man I'm drooooooling. These look so good 😋

[@abetweene]

thanks! ☺️

[@cynthiaali2980]

Don't be intimidated with cast iron. I'm from the ole school. My grandmother only used cast iron back in the day, lol😊 and she used soap and water to wash it. This is how I take care of mine except, to dry it I dry it with heat from the stove top and wipe it with a little oil.

[@BlowUpTheOutsideWorld]

I love seeing these fancy tomatoes!

[@shy_sorai_vlogs]

This all looks so amazing!

[@abetweene]

thanks !

[@tandt119]

Around the 10:05 minute mark you use a little spoon to add something to your pan, can you drop a link. I have been looking for the little spoons that you use to scoop out your dragon fruit in perfect half spheres shapes for fruit bowls

[@abetweene]

sure! i use a measuring spoon set; ill see if they’re still available and update the description box with the link 👍🏽

[@tandt119]

@@abetweene you are amazing!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@abetweene]

done ✅ yw! 💕

[@DaiColoriaiSapori]

Mhm sooo good! Your meal seems to be delicious 😋🤤🥰

[@abetweene]

thanks!

[@aakriti9634]

Aesthetics queen 😍

[@chizeller3510]

i'm also a cast iron skillet newbie, thanks for the inspiration :)

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@chasitycaughman59]

what is the white stuff in the jar that you scoop out with a spoon for the Green smoothie? Coconut oil?

[@abetweene]

sea moss gel.

[@fabiolavalle7130]

Love your content ❤️

[@abetweene]

thanks!

[@fabeebabee785]

Does the wooden bowl keep the smoothie in your smoothie bowl from melting quickly? I find mine melt fast, idk of that’s because I use glass.

[@abetweene]

yea, id say the consistency keeps pretty well. Its pretty thick so its not affected by heat from my hand (holding it) and as long as the room isnt too warm it doesnt soften too quickly

[@dblccole]

Misha's Kind Foods is the best vegan cheese. They're in CA, but they ship 😁

[@abetweene]

thanks for the recommendation. Ill have to check it out!

[@laiska9890]

That kimchi fried rice looks amazing!! Is the kimchi homemade?

[@abetweene]

thanks! its store bought

[@sadvelvetgirl]

Absolutely divine, as per.

[@hannahbellemua2870]

Which brand do you have for your blender to make your smoothies??

[@abetweene]

vitamix

[@SC-vi9jd]

Love your page! Enjoyed this video, anatomy for gel extension video doesn't show device you use to seal the gel and do you know where I can get the primer because it's sold out?

[@abetweene]

thats the only retailer but u can sub for any product of your choice. device? after building the extension u can finish with either gel or regular polish as normal (base, color, & top)

[@SC-vi9jd]

@@abetweene Thank you

[@abetweene]

yw

[@smilez4dayz13]

Love 😍 all your content! Wondering are you working on a book? (🙏🏾 hoping you are!)

[@abetweene]

thank you! 😊 Not currently. Do u guys actually really want a cookbook?

[@sultrydoll]

@@abetweene Yes please!!

[@abetweene]

thanks for the feedback!

[@dearseoyeon]

Can I ask you where can I buy that lettering dish?🥳🥳

[@BronzeGirl]

I wish I was this discipline

[@GC-ed2yq]

Omg what knife do you use??

[@abetweene]

which one? my main knofe is linked in the description box box but i think i forgot the bread knife… will update

[@italy5153]

Great ideas! Have a great weekend 🍷🌇

[@abetweene]

thanks! you do the same 👋🏽

[@teyannaelevates]

Was the last ingredient you added to your smoothie bowl sea moss? Food looks smacking btw

[@abetweene]

yes & thank you!

[@caramelloveerr]

I know this video old😂 but I work at juice bar let me know if you need some ideas for a açaí or pitaya bowl

[@cherrinagoodacre4193]

Where do you purchase your sea moss gel? It’s hard to find the real sea moss gel. Thanks in advance

[@abetweene]

fruitsnrootz

[@MrsMrsJones]

I loooove your videos ❤️

[@abetweene]

😊💕

[@Hawk259]

What do/can you do with your papaya seeds!?

[@abetweene]

You can dry them then put them in your pepper mill/ grind them and add to meals. sometimes I’ll even just add like a teaspoon of raw seeds to my smoothie since they’re good for flushing parasites

[@AllHallows1000]

pronounce it like this. tostada : Toe-stah-dah Cotija :Co-tee-hah ( the J is an H sound like tajin)

[@robynturner2457]

Does anyone know if you’re supposed to store dates in the refrigerator or if they are okay in the pantry?

[@abetweene]

refrigerator 👍🏽

[@robynturner2457]

@@abetweene Thank you!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@cris617xd]

Where is the cookbook 😫🤤

[@niajohnson6718]

Do you put your green onions in water to keep them growing?

[@abetweene]

yes

[@niajohnson6718]

@@abetweene Wow, that's interesting. Thank you.

[@dearseoyeon]

Hm??? I would appreciate if you let me know what that dish is~~

[@socialitesue]

How did you know i was bored at work?

[@abetweene]

😂😂😂😂

[@levicornish6175]

me @ your smoothie bowls: DAMN BOI SHE THICC. they look so bomb!

[@abetweene]

thanks!

[@user-xe1wi9pt4f]

I might have missed it, what are the different types of tomato’s you used?

[@abetweene]

heirloom grape tomatoes 👍🏽

[@user-xe1wi9pt4f]

@@abetweene thanks!

[@abetweene]

yw!

[@cassplouis]

Def trying those tostones for breakfast soon!

[@abetweene]

enjoy!

[@MysteriousVampLover]

Is that one pot pan worth the money? I can't remember if that is the name of the pink/salmon skillet you used to cook breakfast.

[@abetweene]

i have a video with my full thoughts. it wont be best for everyone so what and how u cook will be huge factors in your decision making along with what other tools you do or dont have cause this isnt “Always” suitable

[@MysteriousVampLover]

@@abetweene Thank you for replying and for your insight on that pan.

[@abetweene]

my pleasure

[@SG-ib7me]

Pleaseeeee... where did you get your sea moss?

[@abetweene]

fruitsnrootz

[@pinkkat90]

Love this

[@emilijapencylaite7851]

How do people deal with how fricking loud vitamix blenders are? I bought my first one and not sure I can use it in my apartment.

[@abetweene]

not care 😂

[@emilijapencylaite7851]

@@abetweene I guess that's the only way 😂

[@abetweene]

exactly 😅