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Yes. So much perfectly good merchandise gets tossed daily. I understand that some people are grossed out by this, but I've been doing this for years and know what I'm doing. Aside from what I post here, I also rescue shelf stable non-expired items from landfill and donate to local charities.

Thanks so much Anne!

Thanks so much!

It was delicious! I typed in the link to the recipe in the description, I think it works. Have a great week!

I hope to someday have my own place with a little land to grow my own edible garden. Kudos for your savvy shopping!

Thanks so much Anne! It's so easy to overspend - I actually had 2 items on my grocery list that decided not to buy - I don't need them right away, and I really wanted the cheese. With summer coming and my teaching jobs winding down until September, I need to make sure what little I've saved gets me through the next few months.

Hi Mary! I have made oat flour for some recipes, but haven't tried making tortillas from it. Thanks for the idea!

Thank you! I'm glad you are enjoying them.

Thanks!

Hi! Yes, I have made lentil wraps, they're great. I thought of making them this week, but then I saw these keto wraps on sale so I figured I'd go the easy route. These were ok, I wouldn't buy them again though. I didn't know about minimum cooking times for certain beans - thanks for the useful info!

@@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj You're welcome. Thank you for your effort with your channel.

Aww, thanks!

Thanks!

Thanks so much! I do indulge in not so "healthy" foods mindfully from time to time - it helps that the budget I set for myself has made me focus on feeding my body for long term health over instant gratification. Thanks again for supporting me in this journey!

Thanks! I'm taking advantage of the opportunities before the weather makes certain items too risky.

Thanks for your concern - I am aware of the risk and am very careful. I listen to my instincts - I have taken stuff and after thorough inspection thrown it out because my gut said too iffy. I've been doing this for years and have never gotten sick from it. I only take meat/chicken when outside temperatures match refrigeration, which is why I don't dumpster dive as much in the warmer months, and then only for things that are safe to leave out.

Thanks!

Hi Lindy. Yes, Lidl is a German owned Supermarket chain similar to Aldi. My mom gave me her Dansk when I got my first apartment. I love them.

I have no way of really knowing. I first check if it's cold to the touch, then check to see if seal has been broken. If that checks out, then I check the date. Does it look good? Then I'll take it home, open it and use my nose. No smell or clean smell, I'll use it. If it smells off, I toss it. I also cook it THOROUGHLY. There was only one package of meat I took home a few months back that I questioned and ended up tossing it. I trust my gut. Another thing I look for are packages that are vacuum sealed liked the ground beef - harder for bacteria to get a hold. I also take from the top of the bin, because it's usually the last thing thrown out and hasn't been there a while. Now that it's getting warmer I will probably pass on meat unless it's freezing. The highly processed things like bacon I've never had an issue with. Overall, I usually don't find that much meat, so I'm guessing I was just there at the right time. Score for me!

Thank you for explaining your process of Dumpster Diving. I may stand to be corrected but Dumpster Diving is not a common practice if at all in Australia.

@@annea7526 The amount of food waste from supermarkets here is just sad, especially with so much food insecurity in this country. There are stores that do donate to food banks, but not all. I rescue what I can use or donate so it doesn't end up in landfill. I originally did not intend to show my dive finds in the videos, but as it is a big factor in my ability to eat well on such a small budget, I decided to be transparent about my process.

I am on the same page as you in regards to food waste.@Supermarkets and independent food suppliers like Bakeries and fruit shops donate a lot of unused stocks etc food outlets to Food Banks and Church run which at the moment have their resources stretched to capacity. The cost of living here is at crisis point and rising. @Groceryvlog2024

Thanks! So happy when I find still very cold/frozen meat and dairy- I still do the sniff test though before cooking. Taking advantage now before it gets too warm to safely rescue those kinds of perishables.

Thanks so much!

Hi Lindy. I plan to use the thighs in different ways - I like to roast some, boil some, braise, crockpot, etc., depends on the dish. I dumpster dive sporadically (been going more often when it's cold outside)- there are a couple places I check from time to time - lately I've been having luck at one store, but it can be hit or miss. I'll probably go less often going into summer for obvious reasons. Some good channels to check out on dumpster diving are "Dumpster Diving Momma of 2" and "Freakin Frugal".

Thanks! I will try to include more in future videos.

Thank you!

Thanks Anne!

Thanks so much! 😊

Thanks. I used the stalk ends in the quiche.

Good idea

@ireneroy8820 I've just been taking pictures of the prep/cooking, and the finished plating of the meal, which I show at the end of the video. I'm keeping the videos @5 minutes or less right now. I don't always follow a recipe, and my kitchen is very tiny which would make filming cooking tricky, but maybe I'll do a cooking video in the near future, once the semester is over. Thanks for the input!

Thank you!

Awesome! Thank you!

Maybe one day!

Thanks Lindy! Before I set myself on this budget 2 years ago I was averaging $60-$80 a week. It took a lot of organization and planning to get down to my current budget. I made lots of lists and slowly built up a small pepper pantry/freezer. Dumpster diving also helps with my resources, but I'm confident I could manage without that. You can do it!

Thanks! Saving the chips for baking treats for the family. I store them in the fridge or freezer and they don't get that bloom.

O. Week 11. Sorry

@@dianaobrien463No worries. I'm still learning how to do this video thing.

Thanks! It went well, though I miss chewing, lol!

Hi Kelly. Thanks! Glad you are enjoying my videos.

I use half and half in my coffee, and add to recipes sometimes. I usually only drink 1 cup of coffee in the morning.

I don't think I could meet all those parameters and spend only $25 for an entire month. It may be possible for $25 a week. I'm not restricted food-wise other than being diabetic so my focus is on eating nutritionally dense meals by incorporating protein, vegetable, leafy green and healthy fat. I add in starchier carbs when I feel I need them. I do try to pay attention to ingredients, and limit consumption of processed foods, but I don't avoid them altogether. Finding the balance is my goal. Sometimes I hit it out of the park, and sometimes I barely cover the bases, but I keep trying.

Wow, $25 a month! Very challenging! That would leave potatoes 🥔 and sweet potatoes 🍠 for carbs. Veggies would be okay. Beans would work. Meat & fats. This last week I could get whole turkeys for $0.59lb. Carrots 🥕 2lbs for a $1. Eating for less than a $1 a day is probably impossible without using a food bank. My food bank gives out meats. Then your focus would be veggies and fruits. Can you eat oatmeal or is that considered a grain? Most food banks give out oatmeal. Definitely shop veggies and fruit mark downs. Food foraging would supplement the greens. I can do $1.50 a day with brown rice, not sure otherwise without food assistance. You would need to shop multiple grocery stores to shop loss leaders. Can you shop several stores? It might be possible if you had extra dollars to start a freezer supply. Example would be buying extra bags of carrots 2lb for $1 to chop up and freeze. Rarely I see 5lbs of potatoes for $1.99 that could be cooked and put in the freezer.

Thanks!

I also think in portions, but how much those portions are changes day by day according to how hungry I am. I try to make at least 2 entrees that I can switch between lunch and dinner - with cooking for myself there is a lot of repeat meals in a week, and it took me a while to figure out how much to make so I'm not forever eating leftovers (unless I'm doing it on purpose). I started by cutting recipes in half, and using specific pots, dishes as my overall measure for the amount of food I will go through in a given time. Prices are crazy everywhere - I am very blessed to have 5 grocery stores in a one mile radius of my apartment, so I can always find the best price for an item. Most stores here have "loss leaders", items they sell at a loss in order to get people into the store. I take advantage of those sales when I can, even if I don't need the item right away - especially if it's a pantry item (several weeks ago, one store had oats half price, I didn't really need them as I had a lot already, but I know it will keep so I bought it). I also supplement with the occasional dumpster dive, although my options there are very limited in my area. If I really had to spend more, I could - I've been on this budget for 2 years, and it is definitely getting more challenging. I visited Australia in 2015 - it was the best! So beautiful - swimming in the Great Coral Reef was definitely one of the top 5 highlights of my life. The Melbourne Cup race took place while I was there, that was fun to see all of Sydney shut down.

Thank you. I will try cooking in small pots and dishes. Nice to know you have wonderful memories of your trip down under. Melbourne Cup Day is a wonderful day because no matter where you are in the country everything seems to stop for the Melbourne Cup. It’s a tradition.

Thanks so much! Hemp hearts are delicious, but pricey. One of my sisters lives out of state near a "crash and dent" store - whenever I visit I go there - I can usually stock up on hemp hearts there for cheaper price, but they were out the last time I was there.

Yes! I make them once in a while. So good!

Thanks for your comment. There are many roads that lead to lowering A1C. I struggled for over 10 years before I found the balance that worked for me. My A1C is currently in the same range as non-diabetics. I just personally prefer using terms like managing and remission. According to my labs and my doctor, what I'm doing is working for me. I will check out some of those channels.

@Groceryvlog2024-uz9fj Ok great!! Thank you!! Thank you for your reply!! Wishing you all the best 💖💖💖