$21 A Week Grocery Challenge 2024 #1 - Garden and Spices!

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • It's a NEW YEAR of the $21 A Week Grocery Challenge! I spend $21 Canadian a Week and try to come up with 21, hopefully tasty and interesting, meals in one week! 7 BREAKFASTS, 7 LUNCHES and 7 DINNERS; always aiming for $1 MEALS! My goals this year are to see how much of a difference garden produce makes, find out how much food prices have gone up and continue to explore tasty budget meals! I love getting new ideas from viewers so if you have ideas feel free to let me know in the comment section! LET ME KNOW which GROCERY PRICES IN CANADA seem OUTRAGEOUS to you! Keep in mind that $21CAD is around $15USD!
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  • @JessicaWanders
    @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +7

    The 1st $21 Challenge video of 2024! I spend $21 and try to make 21 meals! It's a new year with new adjustments to the rules I've set for myself! Hopefully we have FUN 🙂 LIKE&SUB for more! 🧡 Feel free to post meal idea suggestions in the comments! I love to try your ideas!

  • @NeverBreakXPact
    @NeverBreakXPact 3 місяці тому +5

    Oh while I'm commenting I want to mention my experience with currency conversion... Just converting the exchange rate doesn't always accurately reflect the buying power of that currency in its native country. Maybe US and Canada is similar enough that it works, I wouldn know about that. I'm American but have been living in Japan over a decade. Pre-covid, 100 yen was equivalent to 1 US dollar, but in recent years the value of the yen has tanked so now it's more like 150-160 yen to a dollar. But here in Japan, 100 yen still has the buying power of what a dollar would get you in the US. A bottle of coke that was 160 yen before the international value of the yen dropped still costs 160 yen now. We are a family of 4 living on one primary income from my husband's job and he earns a bit over 4 million yen a year. Previously that would've been roughly 40k USD but right now if we took his entire annual salary and exchanged it into USD it would only get us bout 22k! But we still manage to live just fine (frugally but not destitute) with 2 cars and a home mortgage on that salary. So if I use my US credit card to buy groceries here in Japan and (pretending there're no fees for international currency transactions) by the time the credit card bill would get to 21 USD being charged to my account I could probably take home about 3600 yen of groceries. However, if I went to the store here in Japan with 2100 yen of japanese cash in hand, the amount of food I'd take home would probably be similar to what I'd get for 21 dollars in the US.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +2

      I would agree. It is more complicated than just exchange rates. In Canada our grocery prices are just higher as well but I have learned that we also have higher wages and much less to pay for other services, such as medical services than in the USA so our standard of living is very high even with the high grocery and gas prices I would say. A straight comparison of grocery prices including the exchange rate does show that the same groceries in the USA are often significantly cheaper but for some items it can be comparable. Obviously $21USD converted to $28CAD would just buy me more groceries in the challenge of course here but I suspect it would still be less than what I could buy for $21USD if I was shopping in the USA. All interesting thoughts! Thank you for your input :D

  • @KateMoranHere
    @KateMoranHere 3 місяці тому +7

    I vote smoked paprika. It would be a great addition to your spice collection. :)

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +2

      Thanks for your thoughts! It might end up being the winner! :D

    • @cynthiaschupp1864
      @cynthiaschupp1864 3 місяці тому +2

      i totally agree... smoked paprika!!!

  • @regularmompantrylife2587
    @regularmompantrylife2587 3 місяці тому +7

    About the garden...I say use as much as you can. If there was someone on a tight budget they would certainly use their garden food. Oh, don't forget that you can roast radishes like potatoes!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your thoughts! Mmmm roasted radishes! Love them :D

    • @briandurham-hj1ct
      @briandurham-hj1ct 3 місяці тому

      I LOVE roast radishes ❤

  • @peredhillover1
    @peredhillover1 3 місяці тому +6

    Yay! I'm so glad you are doing this challenge again.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Awesome! It's great to have you watching again :D

    • @Zyxwvutsrq
      @Zyxwvutsrq 3 місяці тому

      Me too!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @patriciayarber3356
    @patriciayarber3356 3 місяці тому +1

    I understand what one sub said about your alarm clock a little too loud!!!😬😬😬.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I got the message and made changes for the second video! I hope you find it less annoying :D

  • @adriennej8730
    @adriennej8730 3 місяці тому +3

    Just started the video and the last jar should be SMOKED PAPRIKA! I love it on chicken and also in chili. Now, back to the video I go! =)

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +2

      That would be an awesome throwback to the original series! Like the first time…but now it’s SMOKED! Priceless!

  • @meganforness3046
    @meganforness3046 3 місяці тому +2

    The boycott of Loblaws is more about their record profits, when food prices are rising. I’m trying to do Costco more as they seem the most ethical.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +2

      Ahhh I see. I'm sure it's a tough topic. I imagine that more people are shopping at lower cost stores with the rising prices as well. Interesting!

    • @elissapoh7782
      @elissapoh7782 3 місяці тому +1

      @@JessicaWandersexactly. I’m boycotting Walmart instead - have you seen what they call “discounts” on their produce??? Ridiculous. They put discount stickers on crazy looking produce that is 10c less than the original price. I think people are trained to the stickers and aren’t paying attention. At least Loblaws you know it’s going to be 30% discount.

  • @margueritecorbett883
    @margueritecorbett883 3 місяці тому +2

    Hello, I've really enjoyed several of your series, and I hate to complain, but could you please get a different sound effect for you meal counter? It is really loud and piercing and seriously hurts my head. I don't know if it bothers others, but I don't think I'll be able to watch this year if the counter noise remains the same. Thanks for your consideration.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for your input! I do appreciate it :) There has been another complaint and I will be looking at it going forward

    • @bethdurbin3203
      @bethdurbin3203 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes..way too piercing!

  • @sandrabryan9106
    @sandrabryan9106 3 місяці тому +1

    I would add bay leaves for soup and stews. Looking forward to this challenge. I would use the radish leaves for pesto and soup. I also like marjoram in pasta salads and soup.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great ideas. I was thinking bay leaves! I do use them a lot in soups! Marjoram is very nice too! Thank you for the suggestions :D

  • @emeraldcity789
    @emeraldcity789 2 місяці тому

    Amazing. So if you didnt have a garden, all you would have to add is lettuce, chives ( or garlic scapes), and radishes which are pretty cheap in the states and you can use the radish tops for a
    pesto. Though I've never seen ground beef that cheap in the U.S., you could get ground turkey for enchiladas.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  2 місяці тому +1

      Even though it isn't a lot, adding those green veggies to the meals make a big difference! Feels healthier and keeps things interesting :D I think I'll have to give ground turkey a try!

  • @renasinor1471
    @renasinor1471 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Jessica great job on the challenge , sometime if you have cottage cheese it is really good on toast with a fried egg on top , doesn't sound good but it is really good 😊

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the tip! I've never had that but I love cottage cheese so I bet it would be great! :D

  • @kelleywalker2117
    @kelleywalker2117 3 місяці тому

    That dinging noise is extremely annoying! Otherwise, I love your videos, esp. The creativity

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Sorry about that! I've had a couple of comments so I'll be making some changes next week! I'm so glad you're enjoying the videos!

  • @marjimcmillan9265
    @marjimcmillan9265 3 місяці тому +1

    You did really well!
    I think that you could have done a $24 per week in 2024, but using your homegrown stuff was great.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you! I think adding the produce will make the challenge much easier going forward too! I do love the challenge of only spending $1 a meal and it’s even interesting to see the different ways to keep that possible with the higher prices. Gardening is definitely a way to keep costs down!

    • @cynthia57169
      @cynthia57169 3 місяці тому +1

      That’s a clever idea!

  • @MelanieW-kr3tg
    @MelanieW-kr3tg 3 місяці тому +1

    I vote for paprika! Awesome challenge, Jessica! The chive pancakes looked amazing! And the enchilada casserole-wow! You never disappoint!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your vote Melanie! It's looking like paprika is definitely in the lead :D I'm so glad you enjoyed the ideas this week :D

  • @pengle
    @pengle 3 місяці тому

    Love the content but the sound effect for each meal completion is like a faulty smoke alarm and is very grating. Need to mute the sound when I fell it's coming and then I miss parts of what your'e saying

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      I have had a few people comment on it so I'll have to try a different sounds in the next video and try to get the volume down too! Thanks for the feedback!

  • @shazzump
    @shazzump 3 місяці тому

    i see a return of victory gardens and community gardens and a beginning of balcony gardens because its just getting so expensive

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I agree! I think that would be amazing. In my community we do have some community gardens and in my suburb almost everyone has a garden or a fruit tree but there could be so much more!

  • @anitab6436
    @anitab6436 3 місяці тому +1

    How about poultry seasoning for your spices. It's a nice blend to have.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the suggestion 👍🏻😃 I haven’t used that much. It would be fun to try it out!

  • @sharonhall2277
    @sharonhall2277 3 місяці тому +1

    Some good tasty meals there but that Bell is super annoying

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Oh! Sorry that was bugging you! Thank you for the input. I was trying a fun way to keep track of the $21 meals.

    • @sharonhall2277
      @sharonhall2277 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders yes, it definitely got my attention. Maybe just not so loud.

  • @JAWELSH2008
    @JAWELSH2008 3 місяці тому

    You could use 1 of your eggs and your vegetable oil to make mayonnaise.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Very true! It's a lot to sacrifice an egg! lol After I use up my condiment packets I'll probably give this a try!

  • @janiegoodman6301
    @janiegoodman6301 2 місяці тому

    They put horse monor in my garden this year and nothing grows like it did last year

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Місяць тому

      Oh no! Adding manure should help! Was it well rotted??

  • @KimberlyBaker-v3w
    @KimberlyBaker-v3w 3 місяці тому

    Italian seasoning or taco seasoning as the added seasoning?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great ideas! I'm thinking about combining some spices into some blends to make room for more of the great suggestions!

  • @helenswanson1403
    @helenswanson1403 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for giving us the challenge. Garden produce is essential when it's in season. Made strawberry lemonade concentrate today. So easy.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Hi! I think that the garden produce is going to make a huge difference in the challenge! I love that strawberry lemonade concentrate

  • @Home_with-Mr.penguin
    @Home_with-Mr.penguin 3 місяці тому

    The spice rack is missing a spice like chili powder or smoked paprika

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great ideas! A ton of people are suggesting the smoked paprika!

  • @kenyonbissett3512
    @kenyonbissett3512 Місяць тому

    Just the cost of the 3 items - Creamo, butter and cheese come to $18.66. Amazing what points can get you. I set my sister up and she still doesn’t use her points.
    My store is 100 points =$1 or you can get offered food items for less points. An example would be 300 points for a rotisserie chicken 30 oz ($7.99), milk for 200 points ($3.59), dozen eggs for 200 points ($3.99), 100 points for $3 off produce or 100 points for $3 off fresh meats.
    You have so much left over, you could include a snack for hungry days.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  Місяць тому +1

      Points can really add up! It seems a shame not to take advantage of them if you can :D I did end up with a fair amount left over! Life got a bit too busy to carry on that challenge unfortunately but I'll do it again eventually and hopefully plan better for a longer challenge!

    • @kenyonbissett3512
      @kenyonbissett3512 Місяць тому

      @@JessicaWanders I’ll look forward to it.

  • @sukesamoore5787
    @sukesamoore5787 3 місяці тому

    Blackening seasoning or white pepper

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I wouldn't have thought of those so thank you for your ideas! :D

  • @Nancy-lc8jw
    @Nancy-lc8jw 3 місяці тому

    i feel like that soup would have been better blended

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      It could be! Someone else suggested blending it just a little even would make it better! It did have a good flavour to it...

  • @tanyamcswain2607
    @tanyamcswain2607 3 місяці тому

    Sumac is great, adds lemony sourness.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Interesting! I don't think I've used it before!

  • @NeverBreakXPact
    @NeverBreakXPact 3 місяці тому +1

    My opinion is that anything you are resourceful enough to grow yourself is free. I grow most of my garden from seeds I pull out of vegetables from the grocery store. People can grow their own food on balconies, in window boxes, even on a table or top of a dresser placed near a window.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      There are inexpensive ways to garden, definitely! Thank you for your thoughts on it :D

  • @shawnarlyn4385
    @shawnarlyn4385 3 місяці тому

    Onion powder/salt or an Italian seasoning

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Good ideas! I was thinking about Italian seasoning but I thought that I had some of those spices separately in the collection... It is handy to have all together though!

  • @deborahoakey3560
    @deborahoakey3560 3 місяці тому

    Maybe blend some to thicken it😊

  • @shandricanunnally5064
    @shandricanunnally5064 3 місяці тому +1

    I absolutely love dill…great for slaw

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for the idea! I should have dill growing in the garden eventually! :D

  • @twistedfrannie9311
    @twistedfrannie9311 3 місяці тому +1

    Egg slicer best thing for cutting mushrooms and strawberries

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great tip! I have a few strawberries at the moment and I hadn't thought of that! :D

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 3 місяці тому

    What kind of flower was that

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Which flowers? 🌸 The chive flowers!

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 3 місяці тому

    Do you have a aldi store

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 3 місяці тому

    Why did you use sugar

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Sugar is great for a lot of things! Sometimes I like to cut the acidity of things.

  • @jackiephillips9042
    @jackiephillips9042 3 місяці тому

    I would add paprika.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Cool! It’s looking like a possible winner!

  • @ednashaver3011
    @ednashaver3011 22 дні тому

    Red pepper

  • @klopke36
    @klopke36 3 місяці тому

    Smoked paprika

  • @samanthadodd8112
    @samanthadodd8112 3 місяці тому +1

    I love these challenges.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Me too! I think it’s going to be a blast!

  • @adventuresingroceryland
    @adventuresingroceryland 3 місяці тому

    For the empty spice jar, what about summer savory or sage?
    I love soup. The bean/spinach soup looked interesting to me. The enchiladas looked good. Great job on the sauce. You were using the butter/cheese/cream so generously. Lol, I admit, I'm miserly with those big ticket items. Ha. Great job!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Hi Melanie! 🧡 Great idea! Sage is very nice to have! Ohhh I know…I find it hard to pace myself with cheese haha 😂 The enchiladas were a great budget meal this week! I’d make them again with more cheese maybe…lol

  • @lorita3488
    @lorita3488 3 місяці тому

    SPICES
    FIVE-SPICE POWDER, FOR ASIAN COOKING
    YIELDS Prep time: Cook time:
    Ingredients
    1 TEASPOONS GROUND STAR ANISE
    1 TEASPOON GROUND FENNEL SEED
    1/2 TEASPOONS CINNAMON OR CASSIA
    2 TABLESPOONS GROUND CLOVES
    1 TEASPOONS BLACK PEPPER

    Directions
    MIX ALL TOGETHER STORE IN CONTAINERS IN DRY PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Excellent! I do have some bought in the cupboard but it's great to mix up your own when you can't get to the store! :D

  • @lorita3488
    @lorita3488 3 місяці тому

    SPICES
    BOUQUET GARNI
    Ingredients
    3 SPRIGS PARSEY
    1 SPRIG FRESH THYME
    1 BAY LEAF
    OPTIONAL: 1 SPRIG EACH OF :
    BASIL
    CELERY LEAF
    FENNEL
    MARJORAM OR
    TARRAGON
    Directions
    USING 2 LAYERS OF CHEESECLTH PUT ALL THE SPICES YOU LIKE IN THE MIDDLE AND TIE UP WITH STRING OR
    OR JUST TIE ALL WITH A STRING

  • @lonapritchett7786
    @lonapritchett7786 3 місяці тому +1

    Cocoa for the empty jar

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Ohh well...that'd be awesome! I never even considered cocoa!

  • @elissapoh7782
    @elissapoh7782 3 місяці тому

    The protein from the bugs on the produce 😂😂😂😂 omg. The old fussies deserve the cheeky though. That was awesome. 😂😂😂

  • @editpinter4622
    @editpinter4622 3 місяці тому

    I like the idea to make 21 rice/pasta/potatoes/bean dishes from 21 dollars with 7 recipes.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      That would be interesting! I have a couple of rice and a pasta recipe in this week's challenge video :D Not 21 meals that include those things though. 6 recipes in the week total :D

  • @hellotherefriend6714
    @hellotherefriend6714 3 місяці тому

    I'd love to see some wild dressings using the condiments, your spices, and creativity. Or just fun sauces generally. Life can get repetitive with just bottle dressing!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I agree! I'll have to find a balance between using up those condiments in the drawer (which are only there because I don't regularly use them lol) and finding some new interesting dressings! I did have fun making up the enchilada sauce :D

  • @gp2570
    @gp2570 3 місяці тому

    You weren’t in my feed for like two years now you’re back haha Thanks for sharing Canadian content. It’s hard to find

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Welcome back! UA-cam is weird about when and who it pushes things out to but I'm glad you found the channel again :D

  • @lindabader-acosta7808
    @lindabader-acosta7808 3 місяці тому

    I think for spices it looked like you didn’t have onion powder. I would say US $, any pantry staples ( like a kitchen clean out) & garden veggies.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I do have onion powder in there :) $28 CAD would add a lot to the challenge. I have a fairly large pantry that I'm not really trying to eat down but I do have some things in the fridge and freezers that I might think about trying to use up!

  • @lorita3488
    @lorita3488 3 місяці тому +1

    I think the spice you need is herbes de Provence or fresh Nutmeg---- I love to use fresh or dry thyme and fresh grated nutmeg in anything creamy. On the first evening when my husband were married we went to in Sacramento, CA the Crow Nest and had my favorite New England Clam chowder that had fresh thyme and fresh grated nutmeg at the table and it was wonderful. Since that I have used fresh or dried thyme and fresh grated nutmeg; I even have my own big nutmeg grater that hold the whole nutmeg in it

    • @lorita3488
      @lorita3488 3 місяці тому

      HERBES DE PROVENCE
      1 tsp. fresh thyme
      1 tsp. fresh summer savory
      1/2 tsp. fresh lavendar
      1/4 tsp. fresh rosemary
      Optional: 1/4 tsp. fresh fennel. 1/4 tsp. fresh basil, 1/2 tsp. fresh oregano, and/ or 1/4 tsp. fresg sage
      Mince together. Once prepared, herbs may be used fresh or dried
      Use this easy formula as a fresh-to-dried herb converter: 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs. In other words, use three times as much fresh herbs when the recipe calls for dried and 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs when the recipe calls for fresh.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      What a great recipe and awesome conversion tips! Priceless 🧡😃

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      What a wonderful memory 🧡 I have thought about nutmeg too. There are so many spices but limited space in the camper spice rack. Perhaps I need to make more spice blends rather than individual spices to free up space 🤔

    • @lorita3488
      @lorita3488 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders can you show us were you have to store your spices in the camper? and do you have a spice rack or narrow spice cabinet

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      @@lorita3488 I will try to show it when I load up the camper! It's the same one that I bought in the last $21 challenge that all these small jars fit in. I just store it inside it's box that it came in when we are bumping around on the backroads :)

  • @AthenaRelihan
    @AthenaRelihan 3 місяці тому

    I would have blended part of the soup, the beans would go kind of creamy, so even without dairy you'd be off to a good start, but then coupled with the yogurt, especially if the yogurt was in with the part you blend or in before you used a immersion blender

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great idea! That would have worked really well! Thanks for sharing :D

  • @DioneN
    @DioneN 3 місяці тому

    A nice seasoned salt would be a good thing to add to spices. I will always think 21CAD is cruel and unusual punishment, but at least you have spices, flour etc this time👍🏼 and the garden!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Great suggestion! I think that the garden and the spices are going to make a big difference! At least I hope so…lol

  • @nancyculp6968
    @nancyculp6968 3 місяці тому

    You can sauté the radishes. Also, radishes are best when picked about medium to smaller in size…not so hot or dried out like the big one you showed. They can be thinly sliced and eaten on some buttered bread. If you had some pasta could make some pasta E Fagioli or garlic Parmesan sauce with pasta, spinach, some tomatoes and chicken if you have some.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Wonderful suggestions Nancy! I agree, that big radish was well past it's prime! It wasn't bad in the soup though :)

  • @regularmompantrylife2587
    @regularmompantrylife2587 3 місяці тому

    Having the garden produce and seasonings really made a difference. Everything looks so much more nutritious and flavorful.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I agree! None of my previous $21 challenges had so much green so early! A little bit from the garden makes everything better and it's so easy to make inexpensive food choices more interesting with the right spices! I think it's going to be a tasty challenge! :D

  • @tamaliraney8165
    @tamaliraney8165 3 місяці тому

    Onion powder your extra seasoning I am looking forward to watching this challenge

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      That’s a good one but I have it in the spices already 😉 Anything else you can think of?

  • @CarriesCulinaryCrafts
    @CarriesCulinaryCrafts 3 місяці тому

    I would add Paprika spice - regular, smoked or hot. my favorite is smoked paprika

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great idea! It's seems like a popular suggestion :D

  • @NattyHomeMaker
    @NattyHomeMaker 3 місяці тому

    All your meals look delightful. 😋 You did great stretching that food :) I can't wait to see what you will come up with next week

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much! 😊 It's really such a game changer just having some spices and fresh things out of the garden to work with!

  • @adriennefoote1775
    @adriennefoote1775 3 місяці тому

    Yay, looking forward to this new $21 challenge! After some big expenses I need to refill my savings so I will be eating on a stricter budget than usual for the next few months to have more for savings. Cant wait to see what you make

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      That's great! Maybe we can share a few budget meal ideas! :)

  • @lisadurant883
    @lisadurant883 3 місяці тому

    Radishes are a good sub for potato. There is a really good Italian white bean and spinach soup!!!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      It is a bit like potato once it’s cooked. I love them roasted! I did see that white bean soup but those beans were more expensive 😜

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd 3 місяці тому

    I missed the Premiere!!!! I am so interested to watch the new incarnation of this challenge I think you’re gonna do great!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I'm pretty excited about allowing other things into the challenge! I think it will spice things up a bit ;) It's great to have you watching!

  • @TXJan0057
    @TXJan0057 3 місяці тому

    We used to eat at a restaurant that served bean soup as a free appetizer. If you got there late, there was hardly any beans left. My husband called it bean water, we used to laugh about getting there too late and getting bean water, but he liked the flavor.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      lol I would say that with the very few beans I had it was a LOT like "bean water" haha It did have a great flavour to the broth though!

  • @desireelovell8440
    @desireelovell8440 3 місяці тому

    Love your challenge videos. Can't wait for next week to see what you create next.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Yay! Thank you! Great to have you watching :D

  • @robinswan5831
    @robinswan5831 3 місяці тому

    YAYAYAYAYAY! So sorry to have missed the premiere! Been gardening all the live long days!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      No worries! It's a busy gardening time of year!

  • @deborahoakey3560
    @deborahoakey3560 3 місяці тому

    Zattar a middle east blend ...goes on every thing

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Mmm that would be wonderful too! Great idea :D

  • @robinswan5831
    @robinswan5831 3 місяці тому

    Oh fun this means there's an upcoming garden update too!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I have been keeping track of everything coming out for the garden updates too :D

  • @auntrowdy
    @auntrowdy 3 місяці тому

    Remember you can make mayonnaise with an egg and oil.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! That is a very timely reminder! ;)

  • @chargalbreth3052
    @chargalbreth3052 3 місяці тому

    I would make the extra spice either paprika or rosemary.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Rosemary would be nice! Thank you for the idea :)

  • @robinswan5831
    @robinswan5831 3 місяці тому

    Ok I'm back to finish the video! And I have a question. I can finally harvest my lettuces and have never grown any before. How do I store it so it doesn't wilt in a couple days???

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      That's great Robin! I wash mine in cool & very slightly, soapy water, spin it in my lettuce spinner thingy and then pack it in plastic bags in the crisper. I try to do it as quickly as possible after I harvest it but putting it right into the fridge and washing it later works too. Just get it cool and keep it cool as fast as you can and it will last longer!

    • @bethdurbin3203
      @bethdurbin3203 3 місяці тому

      Put into glass jar with lid..will be nice and crispy...do not wash ahead

  • @lorigrim5811
    @lorigrim5811 3 місяці тому

    I roast radishes and they taste like peppery potatoes.

  • @PerilousRainbow
    @PerilousRainbow 3 місяці тому

    Raw cilantro is 🤢 cooked cilantro tho? Danggg. Cooking it kills the chemical that makes it taste soapy. Lamb karahi is a dish I am obsessed with, and I actually do extra cilantro because it’s cooked and it’s incredible that way. So I recommend cooking it in something and then see how you feel

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Hmm maybe I’ll try cooking it in the soup next time. I’ll have to give it a try! Thanks for the tip 👍🏻🙂

    • @PerilousRainbow
      @PerilousRainbow 3 місяці тому +1

      @@JessicaWanders can’t wait to hear what you think about it! I was shocked that I like it so much once it’s cooked because I react so badly to it raw.

  • @Wheelchairspeeder
    @Wheelchairspeeder 3 місяці тому

    Haha hey Jessica just joined and you can take your garlic sauces and mix it up with your soy sauce and have your own Asian garlic & soy butter sauce..😂

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Yay! New Member shout outs definitely next video! Thank you for your support :D

    • @Wheelchairspeeder
      @Wheelchairspeeder 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders I'm not fancy I'm a cheap skate and I actually hate soy sauce but I'm all for everything in the bottles condiments where you mix all your condiment packs together and hope to God it taste good and you don't get a stomach cramp lol ...I do that junk all the time to stretch the bottom of a condiment container as long as it's not expired lol..

  • @hello-vs4me
    @hello-vs4me 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful french bread. ❤😊

  • @Wheelchairspeeder
    @Wheelchairspeeder 3 місяці тому

    You can always get a hunting and fishing license and learn to forage lol..if your Walmart does Walmart cash you can always do that and save some money..it's a coupon and savings thing....btw if you don't have vinegar but you want to make a good pickle if you have any Holland house or any kind of cooking wine lying around it's a good substitute for the vinegar you can even use lemon juice and a shot of whiskey or any hard liquor but you can even make pickles with beer..I've done this before and it works 😊

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Wow! That all sounds really interesting! Thanks for sharing all the tips :D

    • @Wheelchairspeeder
      @Wheelchairspeeder 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders no problem plus vinegar is made from wine anyway so cooking wines a good substitute..but even the alcohol in beer and hard liquor is good for pickling and canning as well

  • @mustwereallydothis
    @mustwereallydothis 3 місяці тому

    Personally, I would fill that extra jar with lemon zest. Or better yet, ground dehydrated lemons and limes

    • @mustwereallydothis
      @mustwereallydothis 3 місяці тому

      There's also dehydrated tomato powder or a tomato and red sweet pepper blend

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great ideas! Thanks for your thoughts :)

  • @ooprincessoo7113
    @ooprincessoo7113 3 місяці тому

    If it was me I'd add basil as the spice, I use a lot of it in pizza and spaghetti sauce

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Hi oOPrincessOo :) I agree, basil is one of my favourites! I do have it in the collection already though. Anything else you can think of that I don't have? I was thinking Italian Seasoning but I basically have all the separate ingredients for that...

    • @ooprincessoo7113
      @ooprincessoo7113 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders oh jeez sorry I didn't realise. I feel like you already have all the spices that make up italian seasoning in your collection. Do you have dill?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      @@ooprincessoo7113 no worries! Dill might be a good one to throw in there! 👍🏻

  • @notherwannabe
    @notherwannabe 3 місяці тому

    Love the changes you have made to the 21 for 21 challenge. So necessary these days. Thanks for sharing!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Glad you like them! I really believe that having a garden can make a huge difference if you have the space! I'm so excited to see the difference it can make and how it helps out with the meals!

    • @notherwannabe
      @notherwannabe 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders My garden is miniscle compared to yours but I love it.

  • @arecreatedlife5500
    @arecreatedlife5500 3 місяці тому

    I love this challenge with the addition of your garden produce and spices added

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Awesome! It's so great to hear that you like the additions :D

  • @bevdwyer2509
    @bevdwyer2509 3 місяці тому

    Couldn’t you hear me yelling use that broken egg and oil and vinegar to make mayonnaise for you egg sammies!

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Haha! I might have to give it a try but I do have a bunch of things to use up in that darn condiment drawer too ;)

    • @cynthia57169
      @cynthia57169 3 місяці тому

      😂

  • @neverwares
    @neverwares 3 місяці тому

    Yay! I love this challenge! ❤

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      Great! So happy to have you watching :D

  • @anniejoyce7729
    @anniejoyce7729 3 місяці тому

    you could make mayo with oil and eggs, or i put yogourt in my egg salad instead of mayo

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for the suggestions! I bet I could make some interesting dressing out of yogurt and some spices too :D

    • @anniejoyce7729
      @anniejoyce7729 3 місяці тому +1

      Cant wait to see

  • @sarahdivakar5277
    @sarahdivakar5277 3 місяці тому

    Paprika or smoked paprika.😁

  • @corallarson
    @corallarson 3 місяці тому

    Lemon Pepper for spice

  • @charylliss3741
    @charylliss3741 3 місяці тому

    Hurrah ❣️

  • @cheapercouponingchristin7637
    @cheapercouponingchristin7637 3 місяці тому

    Paprika

  • @miscelany2
    @miscelany2 3 місяці тому

    Have you thought about catching some wild yeast and doing sourdough?

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      I have considered it...I've never done it before. How do you know if the wild yeast you catch is tasty? You know...? lol

    • @bern84
      @bern84 3 місяці тому +2

      I bake bread too infrequently for a sourdough starter to be worth the effort… but I love the taste of sourdough… so I have a “dupe” where I’ll use the whey that I strain off my yoghurt instead of the water in my dough, and I just use some instant yeast.
      It’s not sourdough but it’s similar and it’s low maintenance 😁

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      @@bern84 that sounds tasty! The whey would give it that tangy sourdough flavour without all the work! ;) brilliant!

    • @miscelany2
      @miscelany2 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders I've actually never done it but I have a recipe book on order. I think most wild yeast tastes good tho. I've never heard of anyone disliking the yeast they've caught :). You can even soak a few grapes or raisins to catch the natural yeast that forms on grape skins. Of course you would need grapes that weren't sprayed as you can only rinse them or you're lose the yeast. Perhaps it would be too much additional effort for youtube.

    • @miscelany2
      @miscelany2 3 місяці тому +1

      @@bern84 I've done that too. It's tasty! I've seen people tuck a small chunk of raw sourdough into a container of flour to save in place of the normal wet starter. Then when they want to refresh their starter they mix the dough with water to make the thinner slurry and they have to allow it to activate for a few days before it can be used. I have yet to try this but may in the future. :)

  • @BrowneyedGirlmjd
    @BrowneyedGirlmjd 3 місяці тому

    I’m adding an extra comment because it’s easier than going back and editing my other one. for the extra space I agree with two of the above posters. Smoked paprika is amazing on so many things. I also love poultry seasoning but you mentioned that you haven’t used it a lot. Either one would be great for that last empty jar.

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for sharing!! I'll have to really think about it! Maybe I should POLL the top contenders :D

  • @kathryndockrey1477
    @kathryndockrey1477 3 місяці тому

    Love the challenges...but don't forget to reduce your next purchase by 57c.
    What can you make with chive flowers? Loved the video

    • @christinejunk8184
      @christinejunk8184 3 місяці тому +2

      I put the chive flowers in a jar and add vinegar and it turns a beautiful purple-then I mix that with oil and spices for a yummy salad dressing.

    • @kathryndockrey1477
      @kathryndockrey1477 3 місяці тому

      @@christinejunk8184 thanks...learned something new

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому

      What a great idea! That would be yummy! Thanks for the idea 👍🏻

    • @JessicaWanders
      @JessicaWanders  3 місяці тому +1

      You can just eat them. I could have added them to salads 🥗 Also, which .57¢?? Did I math wrong again? 😜

    • @kathryndockrey1477
      @kathryndockrey1477 3 місяці тому

      @@JessicaWanders maybe I misunderstood, but you said the total was $21.57