It depends on how experienced with cooking you are ^_^ If you are new to cooking and you follow a recipe, having a scale makes it so much faster to just weigh everything (for instance if you know how much a cup of flour/sugar etc. weighs, and you need 4 cups, it's just some fast simple math and dumping everything into the same bowl. The result is faster cooking and less cleaning. If you don't follow a recipe, and freestyle more, which I mostly do, using a scale is nice to have an idea of the proportions between the different ingredients you put in. It sounds like a useless step, but trust me, if you end up loving the new dish you have created, you will hate yourself for not including this step. Because if the dish turns out amazing you will be ready to write down the recipe quickly, and use it over and over again (with the scale ;) ) in the future ^_^ Standard I always, always have a food scale, cutting board and a good knife and a composting/garbbage bowl next to it. whenever I food prep. The rest of the things depends on what I am making :)
Virginia Stockwell hey Virgina, I would love to ask some questions as i’m looking to get into this, I have a passion for cooking. how did you get started? What foods are not good for reheating and should be avoided?
Your videos inspires me from randomly helping my friends and/or family meal prep, to actually think about doing it for a living. You do an amazing job of presenting your knowledge to others! Thank you!
Thank you. (For me, vanilla too perhaps? dried fruit (dates, apricots, almonds, walnuts)? conserved fruit compotes, tomato coulis, organic veg box (delivery if you can or grow your own, conserve, freeze, dry what you don't use), za'atar, dried chickpeas...)
I have regular balsamic and reduced balsamic for when I don't want to go too acidic. A balsamic glaze is great on salmon! Also I always have chicken stock, coconut milk and red curry paste. You can turn any protein and veggie into a nice quick meal with those.
Good on her!! She seems to do well for herself and is in kitchens of people who do very well, and her kitchen essentials are just that, essential! Like I expected a LOT more things but yeah, you need this at least!
Erica, could you provide a link to the glass “Tupperware” that you use? Given that you’re constantly using these with your clients, I’m sure that they must be very sturdy.
Something I noticed, but Chef didn't mention... All 4 of her pots/pans are stove top AND oven safe. Growing up, my parents always had plastic handles on their cookware. As an adult who grew up eating boxed and take out meals, I started cooking/eating "real" food which a lot of times has you start on the stove top (browning ground beef, for example) then finishing in the oven. Chef's cookware handles both. Another thing I always have at least 2 of is glass casserole dishes - 1 big, 1 small. That's just my personal preference. 👩🏽🍳🔪🍳😷
We’ve had wooden spoons and spatulas and cutting boards, but I only learned recently that you should really be waxing them regularly. Learned the hard way that the wood quality goes down (rough, cracking, etc) if you don’t think about it for a couple of years. Also who needs tongs when you’ve got a good pair of chopsticks?
(1:50) It was really cool that you can see the reflection of the person recording her video. I like this girl and I LOVE animals, however I do have a problem with pets in the kitchen. Since she is cooking in her own apt, how can she prove her kitchen is sanitary in spite of having two cats?
@@purr-maw-ee I have seen her past videos. I do know she usually does cook in her client's kitchen, but this time she was cooking at home. There are times that happens. The health department has no jurisdiction over a private residence, so she can have cat hair flying everywhere if she wanted. I was questioning the sanitary conditions of her kitchen with two cats.
@@CC-si3cr this time she is simply talking about meal prepping not actually making any food for clients so basically any cat hair is only going to her food, you have no way of knowing if she even cooks for clients in her home or not. And if she did may be she keeps the cats at a different room while she is, surly she wouldn't risk her job for sth like that.
I'm a bit disappointed tbh. That video should be titled "Essentials for your kitchen". I hoped to see more details on storing, multitasking, scrape usage etc.
I’m sorry but if you are going to charge money for meal Prepping and you often prep at home get the 2 cats out of the kitchen That’s disgusting Have pets in the room If you cook for yourself but once you charge money for a service be professional !!!!!!
You know when she said Tupperware I was wondering if they came out with a glass storage container line. I am the same way...a stickler for saying things properly. ESPECIALLY since she IS doing a video on the proper things to have in your kitchen. She should be using the correct names for items. That way we know what to buy.
She buys fresh groceries for her clients and cooks in their home if you watch her other videos. And in the beginning it clearly states that normally we see her in her clients kitchens, but today she is showing her staples from her kitchen. ... it helps to actually listen.
@@blacknbougie8021she does pay for it, but I believe the cost of food is covered when they pay her. There is a rate she gives them based on food, and has mentioned that if they want special ingredients that session she will leave a note if they need to reimburse her for it. Then she will cook the food there, and clean up afterwards (dishes and trash). But it is very hygienic because she buys the food straight from the store and cooks at her clients house. Hope that helps!
Please more videos with Erica. She‘s the best!
So that’s why I’m not a good cook.... lack of cats....
Cats help LOL
I have 8 cats, so I must be 4x more savvy than her. 😎
The Pessimist She’s not a crazy cat lady.
Instructions unclear, adopted two dogs.
I have 6 cats and we have good food around here.... maybe ita true
I have been foodprepping for years now, and I would add a foodscale to the list: it makes all the work much faster! :)
Great tip thank you
what do you use a food scale for when meal prepping
It depends on how experienced with cooking you are ^_^
If you are new to cooking and you follow a recipe, having a scale makes it so much faster to just weigh everything (for instance if you know how much a cup of flour/sugar etc. weighs, and you need 4 cups, it's just some fast simple math and dumping everything into the same bowl. The result is faster cooking and less cleaning.
If you don't follow a recipe, and freestyle more, which I mostly do, using a scale is nice to have an idea of the proportions between the different ingredients you put in. It sounds like a useless step, but trust me, if you end up loving the new dish you have created, you will hate yourself for not including this step. Because if the dish turns out amazing you will be ready to write down the recipe quickly, and use it over and over again (with the scale ;) ) in the future ^_^
Standard I always, always have a food scale, cutting board and a good knife and a composting/garbbage bowl next to it. whenever I food prep. The rest of the things depends on what I am making :)
@@saowsan I'll keep that in mind thanks!
is it necessary to be a chef as meal prep?
Does Erica have her own channel I want to know how she started to get a professional meal prepper for others
I have been meal prepping for a living (personal chef) for years if you have any questions!
Virginia Stockwell hey Virgina, I would love to ask some questions as i’m looking to get into this, I have a passion for cooking. how did you get started? What foods are not good for reheating and should be avoided?
I didn't know that glass cutting boards will dull knives. Thanks for the tip.
You are so sensible, Zen, knowledgeable, charming, fresh... in a helpful/unpretentious way.
Has anyone talked about how bouncy and beautiful her curls are
Probably would also need a can opener
We need to see more of this woman! PLEASE! Desperate mom here 😂
I have been meal prepping for a living (personal chef) for years if you have any questions!
Your videos inspires me from randomly helping my friends and/or family meal prep, to actually think about doing it for a living.
You do an amazing job of presenting your knowledge to others! Thank you!
I have been meal prepping for a living (personal chef) for years if you have any questions!
I have 2 cats. I'm halfway there!
Thank you. (For me, vanilla too perhaps? dried fruit (dates, apricots, almonds, walnuts)? conserved fruit compotes, tomato coulis, organic veg box (delivery if you can or grow your own, conserve, freeze, dry what you don't use), za'atar, dried chickpeas...)
I have regular balsamic and reduced balsamic for when I don't want to go too acidic. A balsamic glaze is great on salmon! Also I always have chicken stock, coconut milk and red curry paste. You can turn any protein and veggie into a nice quick meal with those.
Good on her!! She seems to do well for herself and is in kitchens of people who do very well, and her kitchen essentials are just that, essential! Like I expected a LOT more things but yeah, you need this at least!
Erica, could you provide a link to the glass “Tupperware” that you use? Given that you’re constantly using these with your clients, I’m sure that they must be very sturdy.
I’d love to see the miso vegan cheese recipe!
Something I noticed, but Chef didn't mention... All 4 of her pots/pans are stove top AND oven safe. Growing up, my parents always had plastic handles on their cookware. As an adult who grew up eating boxed and take out meals, I started cooking/eating "real" food which a lot of times has you start on the stove top (browning ground beef, for example) then finishing in the oven. Chef's cookware handles both. Another thing I always have at least 2 of is glass casserole dishes - 1 big, 1 small. That's just my personal preference. 👩🏽🍳🔪🍳😷
This video was great! I just have one question: how many cats would be necessary for optimal cooking? 😎
I like you. You seem genuine and down to earth. Thanks for the tips. They are great for college.
You must have Proud Parentals, Outstanding tips !! Please continue.... 💪🏻💕
Thank you so much! Great information from a young person!!
Thankyou for making this video
I get to know a lot of new things 👍
Do you have your own channel? Looks like this Goodful is a mix of all sorts of stuff.
More Erica (and her cats)!
Meal prep = time management and efficiency... My ADHD brain 🧠 is LOLOLOL 😂
We’ve had wooden spoons and spatulas and cutting boards, but I only learned recently that you should really be waxing them regularly. Learned the hard way that the wood quality goes down (rough, cracking, etc) if you don’t think about it for a couple of years.
Also who needs tongs when you’ve got a good pair of chopsticks?
I would add a neutral cooking oil for frying and other stuff such as canola, grapeseed or (controversial choice) palm oil.
Thanks erica! Love your videos
I guess I am well stocked. Thank you.
I NEED more videos of herrr
Beautiful kitchen
In love with her salt jar
Yay! Love Erica
Can anybody tell me what knife that is? I’m looking for a nice lightweight multipurpose chef’s knife, and this one looks to fit my needs.
It looks to be a santoku knife based on the texture.
vegan cheese using the miso recipe pls!
I don’t like vinegar can you use lemon juice instead?
Dry oregano.......I use it in Mexican, Italian, Indian, and just a lot bbn of dishes
We love her
Love what you do
I know draw my life videos are no longer a thing, but I would love to get Erica's origin story...
Boring
I have been meal prepping for a living (personal chef) for years if you have any questions!
What’s the brand of pepper grinder?
The brand MENU is Danish
Thanks so much
She should have her OWN UA-cam CHANNEL!
Ghee
Coconut oil
Tumeric
Very helpful / thank you!
(1:50) It was really cool that you can see the reflection of the person recording her video. I like this girl and I LOVE animals, however I do have a problem with pets in the kitchen. Since she is cooking in her own apt, how can she prove her kitchen is sanitary in spite of having two cats?
Yes! I love animals too, but I don't have animals in my house. They has a tiny house in backyard.
If you have seen her past videos, she cooks in the client's kitchen not hers.
@@purr-maw-ee I have seen her past videos. I do know she usually does cook in her client's kitchen, but this time she was cooking at home. There are times that happens. The health department has no jurisdiction over a private residence, so she can have cat hair flying everywhere if she wanted. I was questioning the sanitary conditions of her kitchen with two cats.
@@CC-si3cr this time she is simply talking about meal prepping not actually making any food for clients so basically any cat hair is only going to her food, you have no way of knowing if she even cooks for clients in her home or not. And if she did may be she keeps the cats at a different room while she is, surly she wouldn't risk her job for sth like that.
I have 2 cats and have never had a hair in my food. Hair doesn't just fly around in tornado 🌪 😂
Anyone knows where to get that salt swivel container?
yvonnealexy I have a wood version of that from target. Try target!
if you have a TJ Maxx or Marshalls around you they usually always have some cute ones there
SO helpful! And practical! Thanks
6:42 salad dressing
I like that none of the pieces match
I wish I get paid to meal prep. 💛 thanks for sharing! 🙏
Why a wood cutting board and not bamboo?
K I T T Y!!! 😻👀
Does anyone have any meal prepping tips for teenagers?
Or just healthy cooking in general?
Go vegan!
👏👏🙋♀️🙋♀️ thanks for the helpful tips
I literally have all of these things lol
Hi I’m here
She looks like Ned (try guys)
iwant her apron
i dont even have an oven. tbh i think only people with a large kitchne will have an oven anyway
Cats!!!!
I'm a bit disappointed tbh. That video should be titled "Essentials for your kitchen". I hoped to see more details on storing, multitasking, scrape usage etc.
Yeah
A staple is an essential, the title wasn't very misleading.
She has an ebook that goes more in depth. fresherica.com/shop/
3:54 Pun intended?
No
Lol
If we only knew...
Do you have your own channel?
Not sure, but I know she has an Instagram! She posts great pics of her prepped food! @fresh.erica
@@elainecasper713 Thank you!!
A good 8inch. Closes video
..I do hope you wash your hands after handling your pets..x
Gourmetizaram a marmita kkkkm
She forgot wine.
Your beautiful
I’m sorry but if you are going to charge money for meal
Prepping and you often prep at home get the 2 cats out of the kitchen
That’s disgusting
Have pets in the room If you cook for yourself but once you charge money for a service be professional !!!!!!
She meal preps at the home of the family she is cooking for; this was just an informational video she made in her kitchen :)
OMG that drives me freaking crazy THATS NOT TUPPERWARE. That’s a freaking glass dish with a PLASTIC lid.
calm down barbie
You know when she said Tupperware I was wondering if they came out with a glass storage container line. I am the same way...a stickler for saying things properly. ESPECIALLY since she IS doing a video on the proper things to have in your kitchen. She should be using the correct names for items. That way we know what to buy.
It’s like people saying Jacuzzi when they mean hot tub. It’s really not that big of a deal.
Well, we have found the Tupperware MLM sales rep.
Glass is better for reheating. I don't use plastic bc in afraid of chemical leaching
Very unhygenic...cats in your kitchen..and handling them 🤒🤢🤮.Especially when your preparing food for clients. No thank you.
She buys fresh groceries for her clients and cooks in their home if you watch her other videos. And in the beginning it clearly states that normally we see her in her clients kitchens, but today she is showing her staples from her kitchen. ... it helps to actually listen.
@@sarahjane6615 does she pay for the food or the clients do?
@@blacknbougie8021she does pay for it, but I believe the cost of food is covered when they pay her. There is a rate she gives them based on food, and has mentioned that if they want special ingredients that session she will leave a note if they need to reimburse her for it. Then she will cook the food there, and clean up afterwards (dishes and trash). But it is very hygienic because she buys the food straight from the store and cooks at her clients house. Hope that helps!
"it's always good to fit more than one thing in there"
"what you keep in your pant.... ry"
Brain why are you like this :(