what i've been eating & buying lately 🍠🍞🥬🛒 grocery haul & meal ideas ~

[@emlyewng]

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[@jadez57]

Steel cut oats are great with canned pumpkin purée, coconut milk, cinnamon & maple syrup. Mix all together & pour into a buttered baking pan. It’s like pumpkin bread. Fall will be here before we know it but this is tasty all the time.

[@Eva-im3zx]

Omg I cant unsee Finn sitting there in the cupboard

[@lauradevereux9117]

FIFTY CENTS for the mini Ben&Jerry's?? that's so good, here in ireland they're like 2.50/3 euros (like $3.50 I think...) outrageous !

[@buuh7592]

right?? i only buy b&j when they're on sale cause it's so expensive and those little ones go for 2,50

[@christianaunderwood]

@@buuh7592 I know right. 6/7 euro for the full tub. It's outrageous!

[@Vegan.animal.lover12]

Not trying to be nosey but my last name is Devlin (if that’s your last name too) and I have cousins in Ireland! Don’t know anyone else here in the US with that last name ❤️so I just got excited haha

[@lauradevereux9117]

@@Vegan.animal.lover12 Hahah dw, aw my last name is Devereux so I guess we're not related :((

[@marthaatakora7340]

that’s exactly what i was about to say i’m in the US but a different state and i just bought the oatly icecream on sale for 4.49

[@thowaibabenslema1811]

hi emily, i'd love to see you try like a zero waste/ sustainable "what I've been eating" week. we love to see the sustainability!

[@emmab.1328]

I second this!!

[@carriesmith2991]

Yessss plz do this!

[@jewelrolli_77]

Even a "lower waste"/ conscious waste routine would be cool too. Zero waste can be near unreachable for most people.

[@eeviu]

She did a reducing plastic waste video a while back! Not completely what you suggested but similar so you might be interested, just letting you know in case it'd passed your attention :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ-6e5Vpgb9jm9U

[@leaf2576]

I'd like this too!'

[@lauradevereux9117]

I can't wait to one day move out and make loads of video like this, they're so chill and comforting(and full of yum food) I feel like i always annoy my family when I film in the kitchen hahaha

[@daniellaemanuele6271]

You can chop and freeze all of those fresh herbs! They keep super well.

[@anseladams23]

Just watched this. LIVING for the commentary on fonts on the cans

[@Milioem]

Grocery outlet does go hard. I love that you take the time to make food for yourself.

[@HelloKittysFriend418]

cold brew tip!!! I always bloom my grounds with some hot water before adding the cold water and steeping. The heat really helps release lots of the delicious flavours in coffee. pretty sure if you just type hot bloom cold brew there's a really great article that comes up!

[@sarahwaterman9501]

"I love a good smell of a mushroom in the evening time." Iconic.

[@tiredapplestar]

The QCO (quick cooking oats) community thanks you for your loyalty and service! However, we strongly advise members to abstain from eating steel cut oats in any form unless throughly blended and milked.

[@Corn22]

why?

[@tiredapplestar]

@@Corn22 Because steel cut oats, and their users cannot be trusted.

[@justinehelene4831]

This was odd

[@tiredapplestar]

@@justinehelene4831 I bet it is odd for those that didn’t catch the reference.

[@rachelalicia8752]

emily, you might not smoke but your in my dream blunt rotation!

[@christiegrant408]

I Know you were stressing about the netting the oranges came in, whenever we get anything that comes in them we ball them up and use them as scapers when washing up

[@lauradevereux9117]

that's such a good idea!!!

[@christiegrant408]

@W S did you say “Noah fence” in place of no offence Christ I’m dying Thanks for the comment about micro plastics. I am full aware of them but like would it be better to go straight to a landfill? It’s alright criticising people’s efforts but please offer something constructive well , being sustainable isn’t about being perfect it’s about trying your best

[@hannahcamp3415]

packaged starbucks at grocery stores is made by nestle btw! and nestle is super unethical and bad for the environment. not to crush ur starbs vibe :( stok coffee is good imo

[@jamiejars]

steel cut oats are rly good for making homemade oat milk with!!! they dont get as slimey as normal oats. u can also make oatflour from it!!

[@allysonforseth493]

No need to justify your purchase of "processed" foods. Eat what you want! Trying new things is so fun!

[@denahout]

You are the epitome of chaotic good and I am here for it!!!! Had me laughing my ass off 😂

[@leahelizabeth3]

I’ve been loving making cold brew in my Bean Envy cold brew coffee maker. It is a glass container with a stainless steel filter. I brew it at room temp for about 16-20 hours, then take out the filter and put it in the fridge. It’s really easy to make and clean. Just make sure you buy coarse ground coffee!

[@bridgetkline2073]

I seen that a good way to make cold brew is to use a french press so there’s no sock to clean out and let it sit at room temperature, not in the fridge. I think softpourn on tiktok has some videos on cold brew

[@yanness5183]

it’s five in the morning and im tired but ITS FINE CUZ WE HAVE A NEW EMILY VIDEO YOOO

[@hannahspelledbackward]

best cold brew is in a french press: 4oz ground coffee to like 4-5 cups cold water, mix it up, press the plunger abt half way down to submerge the grounds and leave on the counter overnight!

[@noorelmasri9803]

This channel is such a safe space for me ❤️✨

[@crystalh1402]

“It’s basically summer now” reminded again you live only a couple hours away and totally get the weather 😁 Westsoy unsweetened is my absolute number one favorite plant milk. PS applauding yourself at the end ❤️

[@carmeninherlife2137]

For my fruit snacks, I have a nice glass jar with air tight cap that is super easy to open in the fridge all time, and I’ll keep cut up apples and peeled orange etc in it. This make me grab the fruits so much more often!

[@annalisajohnson5759]

I’m so glad I found you! Finally a real person 💚

[@515aleon]

In cook's terms a "pinch" is not a fingernail full, it's you take your pick up salt in an pinch (kind of need kosher salt to work), but you are absolutely right on the mom kitchen pinch.

[@jillianw3600]

When I was in college I used to make cold brew in a French press. I stand by using freshly ground coffee beans (coarse ground in this case), the flavor is so much better. I used to get the coffee from the bulk section at Whole Foods and it was super cheap and I was able to grind it there too. I’d do one cup ground coffee with 3.5 cups water and I think I let it brew for 36 hours. There are certain optimal amounts of time for cold brewing coffee that I do not remember but it’s a bit of science so I’d look into that!! Hope this helps lol

[@swagger1021]

I LOVE cold brew so I invested in an actual 'cold brew maker' (Ovalware RJ3). I use dark roast beans, grind them medium/coarse, then let it brew in the fridge for 24 hours. I strain it into a mason jar over cheese cloth and it keeps really well for over a week.

[@potsofjoie]

dude hell yea grocery outlet is such a plug, mine has violife cheeses for $2 like what bro !!

[@LileePurdy77]

brew 1 cup course ground coffee to 4 cups water in a french press, add cinnamon and vanilla(or whatever spices or flavors you like), let sit at room temp for 18-24 hrs this makes a 1:1 concentrate so just use the same amount of milk or water!

[@msjkramey]

My favorite oatmeal recipe: one serving of oats, half water and half milk, one to two tablespoons of chia seeds, half a mashed banana, and cinnamon to taste. Mix it all together and leave it in the fridge overnight. Perfect balance of sweetness plus some sneaky protein and some nice textures. Plus it's pretty cheap considering how healthy it is. The only expensive ingredient is the chia seeds and you don't need that much

[@reaganfrenier8312]

idk why but u remind me so much of amber alexander and cavetown personality wise and they are very wonderful people so this is very much so a compliment. love ur content

[@LJH093]

I like to take those Cuties orange bags, stuff them full of bird nest goodies, like cloth stripes, feathers, twigs, moss, drier lint, even my dog's hair after brushing her. (Just not any type of string or yarn, it can wrap around the bird) Then hang the bag outside for a fly by nest kit!

[@kerrmason9655]

"...and there's broccoli in here, which is somewhat suspicious" I loled

[@faithshelton5905]

I also do not like steel cut oats, but I found that they’re good in smoothies! I like banana, peanut butter, almond milk, cinnamon, and the oats. Sometimes vanilla protein powder if I want it to be filling. It’s like cinnamon crunch ish.

[@BushnellEntertainmnt]

we love cream of what it is way creamier than oat meal...put vegan butter sugar and vegan milk in!!

[@Sirsockbuddy]

i love the transition of having accessible healthy things to ice cream varieties lol

[@haleywinters1653]

you could freeze the herbs in olive oil and an ice tray and use it to cook later, or dry them out and keep the to use later! :)

[@itssabrinab]

rolled oats gang wya 😔🤝

[@allwhowander390]

I like both

[@mayan373]

Here I am love 😔

[@hudsonrylee]

Rolled only

[@ominous4]

I give them to birds. I ain't one of em, so I'm letting them have it..also oats taste gross in my opinion. I can't even hide the taste with anything....

[@chloe-qh9mq]

if you put a lid on the pot the pasta water will come to boil more quickly and you save energy. and you don't even have to wash it because no food touched it

[@rickies321]

Perfect timing for me to watch while eating my lunch!

[@champagneandgummybears]

I love sweetened condensed coconut milk. If you want to ruin a full 24 hour period in your one human life make a strong as hell thai coffee with it. It is absolutely delicious but it makes me feel like my chest cavity is filled with distressed hummingbirds for the rest of the day

[@inasubmarine]

Your straws when making cold brew. So cute. 😭

[@callthembryden]

hiyyyaaa you can knot the cuties net into 'knots' and use them as pan scrubbers when washing up. eventually they'll have to be binned but at least they get another use!

[@AnitaMelanie]

Ugh I'm so excited every time I see an upload of you

[@sm-rz7jp]

Coffee Toddy! Buy the giant filter bags unless you compost your grounds. So perfect and easy and cheaper than buying premade.

[@ezbh810]

For the cold brew coffee I found it depends on the coffee used. I have a cold brew pitcher and if it sits at least overnight it’s good. Also I saved a bottle of purchased cold brew container so I could have some ready.

[@monicacordero3579]

the key to a good cold brew is making sure the proportions are 3:1 as in 1 cup of grinded coffee to 3 cups of water... any french press from a quick target run will do the trick and after anywhere from 8 to 12 hours of sitting in a fridge,, boom cold brew 4 at least days unless its a uhh ruff week 🐶 please enjoy if you read this we love thw jazz soundtrack !!!!

[@geezbee]

Thank you my depressed self needed some inspiration to eat lol

[@graymayhem2410]

Your smiley face reusable bag is so cute. The alfredo looked really good! Some fresh herb garnish goes a long way to make food look less 'ugly' if you're worried about that. Was it coconut-y?

[@LS-mi4pg]

I also have steel cut oats that I don't want in my life lol. I read somewhere that you can use them for granola, so I'm gonna try and get rid of them that way!

[@idkwhattocallmyself5579]

OMG Another Emily vid we love

[@reinag.1018]

lololol "we've been trying to have more snackable fruits and veggies on hand"... "I got 3 ice creams!" Love your content Emily!

[@eqs.6992]

Oatly oat ice cream is peak! there is also a vanilla (and other flavors) but honestly I like the oat best :) also just wanna say your videos are amazing and are so inspiring for an aspiring vegan!

[@stevethecatcouch6532]

Sweet potatoes are great steamed in the microwave. In a glass dish with a plastic sealable cover put a 1/2 inch of water. Wash the sweet potato and pierce it with a fork. Put it in the dish with the water and seal it in. Microwave it for 6 minutes.

[@stephaniesantos78]

okay this is gonna sound gross but i swear it works: to use up steel cut oats, make them savory. they work almost exactly like arborio rice in risotto. I make a big batch for the week because they also cook like risotto and take forever lol BUT if you like mushrooms, just look up any vegan mushroom risotto recipe and replace the rice with steel cut oats I promise its not gross!!!

[@nancy4577]

i can't believe how long you've been vegan. I'm very impressed.

[@jumpingspiderrr]

hello two weeks later! the plastic nets typically aren't recyclable, nor are the bags from the produce stand. unless you know the number of plastic, (1-4 are more widely accepted in most commented) its recommended not to recycle :)

[@chichi2538]

Bestie make some oat flour with those steel cut oats! Just blend it til it becomes a powder!!! Might be good to have around the house. Tbh I make dog treats with my oat flour 😭

[@NatalieWisler]

Most relatable vegan 🤗 love your videos!

[@reelupeeru]

You can freeze dill, russians do that all the time :) chop it up and but it in the freezer

[@deannarampant6344]

I love cold brew! I invested in a french press. I got mine from Bodum, its made specifically for cold brew (its a decent size, makes about 24oz). I like it because I can use it to hand froth my milk too. I use coarse grounds and I let it sit at room temp for awhile before putting it in the fridge (about 2+hours) and I leave it for at least 24hrs. I like to use a caramel roast from a local shop for that extra bit of flavour, I tried syrups but they were NAAASTY.

[@thisiswhackokay]

YAAS I don't know where the shame for quick oats came from in the last few years but I'm happy they're coming back to knock steel cut oats off its pedestal. I found the best way to use up my steel cut oats was literally to make a big pot of it in the beginning of the week. I just made it plain to use as a base every morning. Then you can just add whatever toppings and eat it hot or cold. Bada bing bada boom

[@yin6177]

Those West Soy milks are great for making soy yogurt! I know you had some failures with making homemade yogurt in the past, but you should try it out again with those!

[@MrNioMoon]

EMILY, your vids are so chill! I love them! And, omg, I watch VeganBodegaCat too!!!

[@kiddo7858]

i can’t unsee finn!! that can’t be a coincidence :‘D

[@slefievero5336]

Honestly the pasta looks super yum

[@cathleenmcdonagh6391]

I LOVE everything about your vibe and peraonality. I love your confidences with soup I make like 2 kinds and there....hmm okay. But am such a big soup fan and your soups always look so freakin good but am not confident enough to try it as I am scared I will ruin all the veg. I've been on such a binge of all your old videos.

[@thewiildheart24]

i've heard that if you brew cold brew at room temperature instead of in the fridge for the same amount of time, it turns out better!! haven't tried but i really want to :)

[@gwynneio]

Can confirm, no fridge til its done!

[@Asmr_ee]

Ahhh I’ve been binging your old videos waiting for a new one to come out! Bless. Also, my bf and sister said you and I are so alike(humor, looks, name, vegan and style/mannerisms) lmao so that’s 😎

[@editholiva1217]

The crazier the font combination on your coconut milk the better the flavor

[@lottakalla5624]

If you want to support local farmers and whatnot, you could see if there's a farmer's market in your area. You can get single pieces of produce and use environmental bags, to be more low waste. I've been doing that for a couple years. Of course I guess not everyone has that option.

[@thewaroflions]

me tracking down and paying stupid money on steel cut oats after watching every american what i eat in a day, then watching emily slam them 👁👄👁

[@kirstinharvey4622]

oh that ice cream is SO cheap... grocery outlet i love you. also meatless farm co. we have in britain !! idk if they're originally british but i have seen them around here a lot (but have never tried)

[@beesknees1123]

Omg they used to have a Grocery Outlet in my region, but it closed. I LOVED shopping there!

[@Seitanic_panic]

HA. I was eating those exact Yves chicken nuggets from Grocery Outlet while watching your video! Not the best vegan nugs I've had, but for $1.99? Hell yeah dude.

[@kristynlucci9639]

I use the Takeya cold brew pitcher (I got it off Amazon for pretty cheap for what it's worth :D), and I just follow their instructions they have written. It comes out perfect every time. If you don't feel like buying that, maybe you could brew your grounds for longer to make it more concentrated if that's your vibe?

[@shaneranaidoo5999]

Laughed out loud and it’s been like a minute in 🤣🤗

[@daninye8082]

emily queen of eyeballing it but still making something delicious 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@doomdeluise]

2:35 "Its the salt! Its the sodium! *blank stare*" that edit was hilarious

[@hinaisaNOOB]

Buying some grocery outlet is definitely saving from landfill! Keep at it!!

[@LexiePersonForever]

i also use quick cook because altho i prefer the texture of traditional, rolled oats, they just take significantly longer to cook, and i don't have that kinda time in the morning

[@kristianneclemente9489]

PUTTING SALT IN UR OATMEAL IS LIFE CHANGING THANK U

[@loriramas3749]

Cream of wheat is amazing for anyone who's not super into oats (craZy inorite) it's a vegan wheat product and quite good with fruit, cinnamon, and honey.

[@sophieraut9723]

ALSOOO I LOVE THIS STYLE OF VIDEO

[@franciskabalogh5114]

You could try cooking your steel cut oats in veggie broth as a side (like rice)...I hate them too but my mum bought a huge bag and I didn't want to throw them away so I experimented with different recipes:D I know it might sound weird but it's actually really good and this is the only way I liked them🙃

[@chloemclean7058]

Lmao great tip for the steel cut oats they've been sitting in my cupboard for way too long.

[@catherinerousseau565]

You can also make oat flour with steel cut oats.

[@spiritofblue6610]

One time my grandma was making pumpkin pie right. And I was helping her, okay so we tasted it and it just like wasn't quite sweet enough, and I'm like it's not sweet enough. And she's like you know what we're gonna do we're gonna put some salt in it.... :O mind blown basically it WAS sweeter.... 12 year old me couldn't comprehend how adding salt to something could make it sweeter but YEA she told me it enhances any flavor, so go grandma for being amazing at cooking

[@niamhhughes1298]

Steel it oats are hoot for oat cookies or granola bars/ flapjacks

[@JeffRElliott]

I've never seen "quick" steel cut oats. Glad you're able to get through them even though you don't like them.

[@TS-eo9uf]

The Blueberry Pie flavor of Brave Robot is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend.

[@brianalefebvre5877]

I too was peer pressured to buy steel cut oats and they did in fact sit in my pantry for an UNGODLY amount of time

[@yanaflavia3712]

you can put green onion and dill on the freezer! you just have to chop it and put in a plastic container.

[@Pelemorra]

I think you made the right choice on the pasta. It looks yummy! For the small, maybe you can make a vegan cheeseburger pasta....with veggies? Oh that sounds yummy too, dangalang.

[@megg3977]

COLD BREW: buy the freshest beans possible and get them ground at a coffee shop on cold brew grind, put them in a muslim bag and steep in water for minimum of 24 hours (coming from a barista)

[@lillyrush2436]

So delicious cheese is the BEST I can never find it! So melty so yum

[@NatalieWisler]

Those bars look so good 🤩 might have to tryyy

[@TheGreatestH]

noooo steel cut oats are so good when you cook them right!! they require like 15 mins tho

[@Randilynn66]

I use mccanns Irish steel cut oats. They taste 45 min.