I Made 11 Dinners For Two People On A $20 Budget (In NYC!)

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  • Опубліковано 28 лют 2021
  • Senior food producer, June, is challenged with making as many dinners for two people as she can with a $20 budget while living in New York City. Spoiler alert: She somehow made more (?!) meals with $20 than she did with $25. Watch to find out how!
    Watch June's first budget challenge video: • I Lived On A $5 A Day ...
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    HOST: June Xie
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    EDITOR: Zach Lennon-Simon
    ART: Sarah Ceniceros + Allie Folino
    ANIMATION: Vineet Sawant
    POST-PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Philip Swift
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  • @krrimy
    @krrimy 3 роки тому +6594

    She is probably the only chef I see who never wastes a single item! I'm impressed!! Have a lot to learn from her :)

    • @BenSwagnerd
      @BenSwagnerd 3 роки тому +175

      June really inspires me to be more mindful of how I use my scraps. I always learn something new from her content. What a gift June is to the world ❤️

    • @Grow3Glow
      @Grow3Glow 3 роки тому +53

      Very great point this is one thing I like most about her. Also she's just creative and uses all fresh ingredients

    • @idalaursen8935
      @idalaursen8935 3 роки тому +42

      She has really taught me to stretch me food budget!

    • @Pekkle7755
      @Pekkle7755 3 роки тому +26

      @@idalaursen8935 I wish I had some shops like she does here we don't have the bargain places like she does

    • @prmm218
      @prmm218 3 роки тому +33

      The expiration date on this sour cream is January but.........😂

  • @AnnaNicoleBee
    @AnnaNicoleBee 3 роки тому +3704

    This woman is the definition of "there's food at home".

    • @heaven6354
      @heaven6354 3 роки тому +113

      In a good way

    • @anahansen8909
      @anahansen8909 3 роки тому +22

      So true

    • @AnnaNicoleBee
      @AnnaNicoleBee 3 роки тому +76

      @@heaven6354 oh definitely! I watch her and get inspired to figure something out in the kitchen instead of complaining that there's no food! I love her videos!

    • @brendabowman4661
      @brendabowman4661 2 роки тому +8

      no one should go hungry, if they can see her in action.

    • @fayeyupanogmail
      @fayeyupanogmail 2 роки тому +2

      🤣

  • @dnyellebaldwin8737
    @dnyellebaldwin8737 3 роки тому +7219

    This is the “ June needs a raise” petition. Delish, if we get June 2,000 signatures aka likes, will you give her a raise?
    UPDATE: we are now at 3k signatures. Delish, we know you’ve seen this comment. What’s it going to take to give our girl a raise?

    • @xchristena
      @xchristena 3 роки тому +49

      I'm here for this ❤❤

    • @victoriaandersonn
      @victoriaandersonn 3 роки тому +127

      On another video, I have over 6,000 likes on a comment stating that June needs a raise. Soooo I think that should count. Come on, Delish.

    • @victoriaandersonn
      @victoriaandersonn 3 роки тому +16

      @@dnyellebaldwin8737 I would 100% be on board!!!!

    • @anindyarastogi1
      @anindyarastogi1 3 роки тому +37

      @@devonwaddup it's possible to compliment without being mean and toxic

    • @hannahbirch7313
      @hannahbirch7313 3 роки тому +63

      Seriously everyone at delish deserves a raise. It’s a lot of work to be making videos like this in your tiny apartment, and probably goes beyond what they would have been doing pre pandemic

  • @CamziVonZombie
    @CamziVonZombie 3 роки тому +423

    Aaron getting her an ice cream sandwich in the middle of dinner to help with her spicy mouth was really cute.

    • @jalifritz8033
      @jalifritz8033 2 роки тому +17

      I loved his suggestion of ice cream sandwich week.

    • @carmelita4855
      @carmelita4855 2 роки тому +26

      I like Aaron!! I think they teeter totter in perfect harmony.

    • @jalifritz8033
      @jalifritz8033 2 роки тому +9

      @@carmelita4855 totally agree

  • @0987jy
    @0987jy 2 роки тому +365

    June I have been dealing with eating disorder for over a decade but watching your video is helping me to define what food should be and I'm beginning to appreciate food in its entirety again. You are the only one UA-camr I can watch the entire hour long video joyfully the whole time. Thank you for your endearing videos, pockets of vulnerability and just your awesome self! ❤️

    • @justmaleigh6313
      @justmaleigh6313 2 роки тому +18

      Congratulations and stay strong. I'm sending a digital hug, recovery can be the best and worst all at once. 💜

    • @jeanetten.s.8557
      @jeanetten.s.8557 Рік тому

      I can't imagine how tough that is Holy. I just finished a really rough diet cycle and after reaching my weight goal, I can now eat more than I have for the past 6 months,and I did not expect eating again to be this rough. Three months, for me to reach my eating goals. So Im so sorry you had to go through an eating disorder. I hope you fully rediscover what food means to you.

  • @Eviltopia
    @Eviltopia 3 роки тому +5085

    Back solely for June content. I hope y'all gave her a raise. I don't sit around watching anyone else for an hour and a half in the middle of the day.

    • @Nogames2281
      @Nogames2281 3 роки тому +37

      I agree

    • @mollyricee
      @mollyricee 3 роки тому +155

      She carries this whole channel 😭 at least for me! I hope they treat her very well!

    • @brandybaldwin4939
      @brandybaldwin4939 3 роки тому +25

      this 1000000%

    • @CindyDongcindy__dong
      @CindyDongcindy__dong 3 роки тому +8

      lmao this

    • @gigia.3574
      @gigia.3574 3 роки тому +28

      Hour and a half!? You are slacking. I'm up to four hours a day...work from home is great...

  • @Holly-Pocket
    @Holly-Pocket 3 роки тому +2797

    I want to see a whole series where June goes to *someone else’s* pantry and finds what they have to make an impromptu dinner.

    • @lizjolly5454
      @lizjolly5454 3 роки тому +41

      I would watch that!

    • @dokaplan1
      @dokaplan1 3 роки тому +111

      Tough during the pandemic but that would be great! Maybe Aaron goes shopping with a budget but no direction on what to get?

    • @laurafillebrown9776
      @laurafillebrown9776 3 роки тому +36

      Great idea. She would have a ball in my pantry. I get all these ideas, shop for them, and then never use the stuff.

    • @dianapovero7319
      @dianapovero7319 3 роки тому +6

      YES!!! YES!!! YES!!!

    • @kjsworld4920
      @kjsworld4920 3 роки тому +6

      That would be awesome!

  • @badmomba
    @badmomba 2 роки тому +88

    Your grocery haul diagrams make my little organized heart so happy.

  • @krisanthonysilveira8244
    @krisanthonysilveira8244 3 роки тому +510

    The amount of respect this woman has garnered is incredible. She just powers through her meals, I'm humbled and will be returning to learn more!
    And khichdi she pronounces it right aaron!! I must say you are lucky to have a thrifty wife. Love from India.❤️

  • @lk11605n
    @lk11605n 3 роки тому +2599

    Your honesty about your depression was a gift to us all, as i think so many of us are going through similar things. Thanks for staying so real

    • @Rachel-ul8et
      @Rachel-ul8et 3 роки тому +33

      Well said. It was a gift.

    • @hayleygolding4187
      @hayleygolding4187 3 роки тому +57

      I find June such an honest and giving soul, and sharing such an intimate piece of her life was truly a gift, you are so right ❤

    • @amp4038
      @amp4038 3 роки тому +8

      Hear! hear!

    • @karlapdelmoral
      @karlapdelmoral 3 роки тому +8

      I love her!

    • @cynthialevy1541
      @cynthialevy1541 3 роки тому +4

      I very much agree!!

  • @rachelbarr6712
    @rachelbarr6712 3 роки тому +1827

    June’s budget eat series is truly the best thing the internet has to offer

  • @cassandramalfoy
    @cassandramalfoy 2 роки тому +36

    Seeing June reuse washed food containers and jars for storing things and seasoning/spices is wonderful.

  • @annawallace3383
    @annawallace3383 2 роки тому +70

    You know how you re-watch episodes of your favorite show as a background comfort? I do this with Budget Eats.
    I adore you, June. You are endlessly creative, entertaining, and comforting.

  • @jessicagulbraa8007
    @jessicagulbraa8007 3 роки тому +1646

    June's depression meals: salmon tacos with homemade jicama slaw
    My depression meal: a sleeve of saltines while watching June cook.

    • @nerdynerdstrom
      @nerdynerdstrom 3 роки тому +25

      This comment is amazing, and Straight facts!😂🥰

    • @kylebowers1582
      @kylebowers1582 3 роки тому +14

      Mine was bacon fried rice. June we love you!

    • @ImNotaRussianBot
      @ImNotaRussianBot 3 роки тому +23

      Mine: spoonfuls of peanut butter.

    • @Didenne
      @Didenne 3 роки тому +31

      My depression meal: go to bed.

    • @wildsuburbia
      @wildsuburbia 2 роки тому +11

      My depression meal - cheese and crackers and fruit.

  • @wenifredstewart255
    @wenifredstewart255 3 роки тому +136

    I know frugality is important to all of us and June especially, but she deserves a raise! June deserves to be a millionaire.

  • @idilg5787
    @idilg5787 3 роки тому +206

    the butternut squash rice pudding is very in the spirit of Turkish Noah's Ark Pudding (the recipe in the back of the shelled wheat packet). It's a pudding made during certain religious celebrations in Turkey. My mum and grandma make it with whatever fruits and grains that are available to them, so it's different each year (and every family has their own recipe). This pudding is then given to neighbours and relatives in little bowls and it helps bring people together. The reason it's called Noah's Ark Pudding is because it is believed that "when Noah's Ark came to rest on Mount Ararat, Noah's family celebrated with a special dish. Since their supplies were nearly exhausted, what was left (primarily grains, dried fruits and the like) was cooked together to form a pudding".

    • @pipe.smoking.modern.cat.
      @pipe.smoking.modern.cat. 2 роки тому +6

      Ashora?

    • @idilg5787
      @idilg5787 2 роки тому +7

      @@pipe.smoking.modern.cat. exactly! in Turkey we call it "aşure"

    • @krislanc1239
      @krislanc1239 2 роки тому +4

      Koliva in Greece

    • @HoneyRowland
      @HoneyRowland 2 роки тому +3

      THIS is a beautiful story and share!

    • @jalifritz8033
      @jalifritz8033 2 роки тому +1

      Wow interesting thanks for sharing this beautiful tradition!

  • @Luis-gb3ru
    @Luis-gb3ru 3 роки тому +1131

    Aaron was probably that kid running around in winter with just a t shirt on while it’s literally freezing saying “it’s not even cold”

    • @aheddle1623
      @aheddle1623 3 роки тому +24

      I laughed aloud reading this - so true!!

    • @lidakynigou4528
      @lidakynigou4528 3 роки тому +12

      My boyfriend is like that 😂

    • @exxology1
      @exxology1 3 роки тому +49

      Lol I love how he thinks he’s a food critic!

    • @BenSwagnerd
      @BenSwagnerd 3 роки тому +53

      @@exxology1 I’m glad he takes his role seriously. He is married to a chef which gives him a lot of experience (im sure anyway) as a taste tester.

    • @ranggawimbawati3043
      @ranggawimbawati3043 3 роки тому +6

      You are describing finnish people. 🙈

  • @yettismama6361
    @yettismama6361 3 роки тому +925

    June's hair gets increasingly rockstar as quarantine goes on. I'm here for it.

    • @Gigi-fv9ky
      @Gigi-fv9ky 3 роки тому +17

      Me, too. I love it.

    • @Kaosbabe161
      @Kaosbabe161 3 роки тому +10

      I came here for this comment. :D

  • @alexf9901
    @alexf9901 3 роки тому +686

    I kinda just want to give Aaron a meal that consists of just a giant spicy pepper

    • @donlandwilliams8298
      @donlandwilliams8298 3 роки тому +1

      Hello what part of the world are you from ?

    • @rachelc586
      @rachelc586 2 роки тому +47

      He still wouldn't be satisfied

    • @kateb6893
      @kateb6893 2 роки тому +75

      It gets really old watching this guy troll his brilliant, inventive girlfriend.

    • @Sadesfaction
      @Sadesfaction 2 роки тому +46

      @@kateb6893 I totally agree. He is very hard to watch and listen to.

    • @conjodel
      @conjodel 2 роки тому +9

      I think he'd still want to spice it up with chilliflakes.

  • @Mysassafrasroots
    @Mysassafrasroots 3 роки тому +125

    I love watching these. So calming. I'm going though a rough patch with my depression right now and legit burst out crying when she gave the "it's ok to not feel ok " right now. I'm watching as I make some enchiladas suizas. Because cooking brings me joy

  • @ceejuu0517
    @ceejuu0517 3 роки тому +691

    The fact that June acknowledges her depression being a little worse on Tuesday and gives us all a little self care reminder 😭 straight up brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

  • @edstella
    @edstella 3 роки тому +1235

    This might get buried and this is never the focus of June's videos, but I always wanted to say this... Thanks for being a positive and relatable person in these videos to showcase a fairly typical Asian-American style of cooking and methodology in the kitchen. Especially with all the anti-Asian vitriol going on more than ever. Lots of media both fiction and "reality television" like depict how Asians eat and cook as challenge foods or somehow demean it as ghoulish and disgusting. It's showcasing "the exotic" to ridicule and for people to gawk at and scorn. My parents are Filipino and my dad had a strong ethnically Chinese background and did not grow up in a really developed area. So much of style of cooking and flavors are simple with Chinese roots and focus on not wasting and making either simple or cheap ingredients delicious-- and they were. I hate the relationship many Americans have with Asian food, either seeing it as unclean and disgusting, cheap and inauthentic, or needing to be "polished" and elevated to something unrecognizable to be palatable. Along with June's innovation, respect for other cultures by having dishes inspired by them, and June's ability to maturely discuss topics like depression and racist-based, outdated ideas about MSG, seeing her stuff is always so validating. Thank you, June.

  • @caro1732
    @caro1732 3 роки тому +60

    "June lied to me. I almost died"
    "That was kind of my plan."
    😂😂😂

  • @Ashley-bx5yx
    @Ashley-bx5yx 2 роки тому +66

    I would love to see a “splurge” June meal. Where the budget is as big as she’d like.

  • @kaybangx3
    @kaybangx3 3 роки тому +550

    Aaron feeding June ice cream was the most intimate PDA I’ve seen yet

  • @sum1tra
    @sum1tra 3 роки тому +1424

    Can Netflix give June her own show stat?

  • @melainenicholson
    @melainenicholson 3 роки тому +73

    Not that I'm some kind of PROFESSIONAL PERSON, but I normally avoid commenting on vids because if I comment, I'm almost compelled to read the comments. That's always a mistake.
    However, I'm breaking my own rule to tell you this: You are absolutely delightful! I'm so deeply impressed with your skill, your attitude, your level of compassion and and obvious empathy for others, and your use of food as an opportunity to show your love.
    Thank you, so much, for sharing your life and abilities with all of us. This has been an especially difficult year (duh), but you, and others like you, have been lights in the dark and I know I'm not the only one who appreciates your efforts.
    Also, capsaicin raises serotonin and oxytocin levels, which assist in creating feelings of happiness and strengthening bonds with those we love. Your unfettered attempts to seek joy in the midst of a mental health slump are beautiful and inspirational. The fact that you chose to share your struggle is simply, and without hyperbole, heroic. 💜

  • @laciemcdonald4411
    @laciemcdonald4411 2 роки тому +40

    I've watched every budget eats like 2-5 times each, and every time I still love them and take away more ideas. These are comfort videos!

  • @sapstomarz
    @sapstomarz 3 роки тому +483

    June: *critiquing salmon salad in lots of detail*
    Aaron in the background: *DUMPING SPICES ON SALAD*

    • @SunshineInCA14
      @SunshineInCA14 3 роки тому +30

      I was cracking up at that scene. I was thinking "aaaand there goes Aaron chili peppering his bowl out." 😂

    • @reoladnon5741
      @reoladnon5741 3 роки тому +3

      Yess so true. I was laughing so hard

    • @Ambziie
      @Ambziie 3 роки тому +6

      I don't know how he does it. 😂😂🌶🌶

    • @withness
      @withness 3 роки тому +2

      I was laughing so much at that🤣

    • @rosiannetoupin1714
      @rosiannetoupin1714 3 роки тому +3

      I was just watching that grinning and came looking for the comment. Thank you!

  • @rangerlove7
    @rangerlove7 3 роки тому +554

    An hour and a half of June?? Delish, you're so good to us.

  • @CallMeNeecko
    @CallMeNeecko 3 роки тому +90

    Sometimes I find myself wondering what June does in between meals...and then I realize: dishes. June does dishes in between meals.

  • @arson8510
    @arson8510 2 роки тому +17

    June honestly makes me feel more comfortable in everything I do in the kitchen and in life because she just shows what it’s like to be a human to make mistakes to learn from them and show her mental state it’s strangely comforting

  • @madisonl3401
    @madisonl3401 3 роки тому +870

    Can we give June like $200 for the week? So she can splurge and buy allllllll the best products and not be limited by her budget? I would LOVE to see that

    • @colleendekoning3926
      @colleendekoning3926 3 роки тому +60

      Pretty sure she isn't hurting for money. I doubt her channel would be popular if she was doing $200-a-week "challenges"? I personally don't want to see an $800 a month budget food channel.

    • @sunshine2lace
      @sunshine2lace 3 роки тому +49

      @@colleendekoning3926 but what if the challenge is to feed a school, or homeless shelter.....I think that would be very cool

    • @silehancock
      @silehancock 3 роки тому +25

      Maybe she could buy an Ikea table with that $200. They need to sit down to eat!!

    • @doctorradish8650
      @doctorradish8650 3 роки тому +26

      @@colleendekoning3926 that's not the point....... she saying she wants a challenge where June has no limits.

    • @doctorradish8650
      @doctorradish8650 3 роки тому +16

      @@colleendekoning3926 she wants to see what June would treat herself with.

  • @SillyStokey92
    @SillyStokey92 3 роки тому +379

    You know, Aaron is growing on me, especially this episode where he seems to genuinely be trying to take care of June during a bad week. I like to imagine he suggested sweet dinner because he knew June would want sweet on a bad day. I actually love their dynamic these days. Plus June is a total rockstar and carries this channel.

    • @evae.9111
      @evae.9111 3 роки тому +18

      Loving Aaron , so supportive. ❤️

    • @cmclark7
      @cmclark7 3 роки тому +5

      Hey what ever makes our leader, June

    • @cmclark7
      @cmclark7 3 роки тому +26

      What ever makes our leader June happy will make me happy... I don’t have to understand her and Aaron as long as she likes him..... of course if he hurts her then.... ya know

    • @Ratsonfire
      @Ratsonfire 3 роки тому +56

      I always like their dynamic, i feel like people judged too quickly we don’t really know them after all

    • @rinwesley3092
      @rinwesley3092 3 роки тому +10

      I noticed that too! He generally doesn’t like sweet but he knew she needed that.

  • @EchoKey
    @EchoKey 3 роки тому +19

    The real feelings and the wisdom from 11:58-12:22 has really gotten me through the past few days... thank you for being so wonderful, June.

  • @mel9001
    @mel9001 2 роки тому +16

    How this woman is able to power through is awe inspiring. I cant even get up to throw something in the microwave when im having a low day. You’re such a trooper June 💕

  • @PenguinRainbow
    @PenguinRainbow 3 роки тому +501

    Yo... Delish should update june's blender game.
    Considering the fact that she is using her appliances for her job, her job should hook up her kitchen

    • @naurrr
      @naurrr 3 роки тому +30

      Delish BUY HER A NEW VITAMIX

    • @nerdynerdstrom
      @nerdynerdstrom 3 роки тому +18

      This comment is hilarious, I love how your mind works!🥰
      However it's most likely her choice to use it until she can no longer use it. She seems to be not materialistic at all, and to be honest it's cute and kind of charming!also super relatable because most people don't have fancy kitchen appliances, and honestly we can see those on practically every other cooking show.

    • @lindaha3614
      @lindaha3614 3 роки тому +1

      I thought I saw her use a vitamix in another video actually.

    • @donlandwilliams8298
      @donlandwilliams8298 3 роки тому

      Yes you are very right

    • @shannakelly490
      @shannakelly490 3 роки тому +5

      She has a vitamix, are you joking? You know how much those things cost?

  • @hannawozniczka6063
    @hannawozniczka6063 3 роки тому +700

    June : double peel your butternut squash because it has a second layer of skin that’s tough and terrible to eat
    Also June : I’m going to eat fish bones

  • @Vivianreviews3
    @Vivianreviews3 Рік тому +9

    Didn’t regret watching this video the whole way through. Omg In love with how she’s so creative with her ingredients. Her personality makes it 100x better too I just can’t stop watching

  • @veronicavatter6436
    @veronicavatter6436 3 роки тому +62

    Sometimes I wonder if Aaron's taste buds work without the aid of chili pepper

    • @AstarionWifey
      @AstarionWifey Рік тому +1

      I think he numbed them 😂😂😂 it’s lost to us

  • @portraitsalt2143
    @portraitsalt2143 3 роки тому +722

    I’m literally only subbed to this channel for June’s content

  • @rachelelphick389
    @rachelelphick389 3 роки тому +205

    What ive loved learning from June is how she’ll find an ingredient she’s never cooked with before and decided that she’s buying it and going to feature it in the week’s meals. Ps. I bought MSG and it’s borderline life changing

    • @erraticshockwaves9770
      @erraticshockwaves9770 3 роки тому +4

      What does MSG taste like? My parents always disapproved of it, but I think so long as it isn't used constantly, I think it's fine.

    • @badgerrambler
      @badgerrambler 3 роки тому +7

      @@erraticshockwaves9770 it’s kind of salty, but it really just amplifies whatever you add it to - try it!

    • @checat001
      @checat001 3 роки тому +4

      @@erraticshockwaves9770 June has a video on MSG...

  • @jungtothehuimang
    @jungtothehuimang 2 роки тому +10

    June's laid back attitude about food is just so enjoyable to watch I just love watching her cook.

  • @MsShinchanlover
    @MsShinchanlover 3 роки тому +104

    As someone who lives near her. I need to know where she gets the dollar stock bones from.... it’s killing me

    • @erinhowett3630
      @erinhowett3630 3 роки тому +29

      I'd guess they're probably from a Mexican, Asian, or Indian grocery store. Generally, much better deals at non-American supermarkets.

  • @Joy-qj5kk
    @Joy-qj5kk 3 роки тому +169

    As a wheat farmer myself, I have to say that cooking wheat grains like that is an art - congrats on the execution!

  • @Gjigfvniyf
    @Gjigfvniyf 3 роки тому +184

    June saying “but that’s okay because that just means we’re gonna take our time” was honestly something I needed. Love the honesty and love the advice, hope your feeling a little better now

  • @jazmannjones
    @jazmannjones 3 роки тому +17

    I think June should try a "mediterranean" diet budget eats! I love these so much

  • @anja3221
    @anja3221 3 роки тому +25

    June really deserves a raise, a full set of grade a kitchen appliances and a bigger apartment! So many people are watching for this content only

  • @IsraelFamilyandJesus
    @IsraelFamilyandJesus 3 роки тому +238

    This is exactly what I need: A video of Budget Eats where Aaron is the one cooking all week. June will be the one doing the ranking and judging on the food and yes! Aaron has to accommodate to June's preferences and not so spicy taste.
    Thank you and... end of transmission.

  • @balmaur5826
    @balmaur5826 3 роки тому +144

    I just felt the love in their relationship when he broke out the ice cream sandwich.

  • @Ambeezyyx3
    @Ambeezyyx3 2 роки тому +8

    I think Aaron is very sweet and loving. You guys are adorable. When you were having a sadder-day (as I call them), he was very supportive of your dish..(Not saying he wouldn't of been) because he knows how happy you get when he is happy; Especially when he enjoys your cooking. I hope your days stay bright June, you make many of us happy and entertained!

  • @WelfareChrist
    @WelfareChrist 3 роки тому +22

    I love that u knew what to do with the jicama. U prepared it almost exactly how my Mexican cook friend made it, like a slaw salad with carrots. He even used pepper flakes and citrus too.

  • @mjking9019
    @mjking9019 3 роки тому +171

    Aaron feeding June the Ice Cream sandwich, telling her she needed it was so sweet.
    I also second his suggestion of an ice cream sandwich series.

  • @caitlinallen8907
    @caitlinallen8907 3 роки тому +122

    Being Alaskan native we have to find our own food because it's so expensive to shop here. With salmon we brine them shortly then smoke it and dry til ready to eat, all the oils make it soft but yet chewy. Because our foods are primarily from the land and that's mainly where we get our nutrients and vitamins from is fish oil, halibut oil, seal oil. It might sound crazy but we can't really grow veggies or much fruit naturally unless it's from tundra. Crazy right? 😁 love your budget eats!!! You're the best!!

  • @bweikie
    @bweikie 2 роки тому +32

    I am in love with June!!! I've been watching several of her videos (love how long they are) and omg what a find. She's an absolute gift! I'm so happy to see there is SO much more content to explore and be inspired by. Creativity, personality, humor, knowledge, heart.....love, love,love!

  • @acandrea
    @acandrea 3 роки тому +19

    is it me, or should she give herself 10/10 in every meal? I eat jicama often, and she used it in so many ways- totally inspired me. I would love to see more fruit incorporated into savory dishes

  • @Pour_La_Victoire
    @Pour_La_Victoire 3 роки тому +422

    I'm a simple person. I see June, I click. LOVE THIS SERIES!

  • @boglarkakurucz
    @boglarkakurucz 3 роки тому +808

    My search history be like:
    What is jicama
    Can you eat fish bones
    Where can you buy wheat berries

  • @ececavcav8257
    @ececavcav8257 2 роки тому +6

    The wheat berries are called Bugday in Turkish and you did them justice with rose water and cinnamon without even knowing they are commonly used in Turkish desserts together 😍😍😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @anab5248
    @anab5248 3 роки тому +24

    This guy tastebuds are already dead by the spicy foods, thats my theory 💀✌

  • @channah64
    @channah64 3 роки тому +455

    June has been showing up in my youtube recommendations for months, but I never clicked til tonight. WOW. It is such a joy to find someone who is both frugal, frank, creative, and open about her mental health. And she is hilarious and I am going to cook more with fish this month. June, I am an official, Instant fan!

    • @donlandwilliams8298
      @donlandwilliams8298 3 роки тому +2

      Hello there

    • @nosirrahm
      @nosirrahm 2 роки тому +1

      I just found her today via FB. Instant love.

    • @Auxiliawack
      @Auxiliawack 2 роки тому +1

      its hard to hate her, i fell in love with her instantly months ago with this video so i rewatched it

    • @jackwilliamss5636
      @jackwilliamss5636 2 роки тому

      Hello Shannon!

  • @jcel4378
    @jcel4378 3 роки тому +139

    I think this is, by far, my favourite series. This series feels like a mixture of food adventures, cooking shows, with a dash of light hearted comedy. I have massive respect for June's attitude for food, whereby she utilizes every last bit of the item - which isn't something you see on a lot of these cooking shows by these "top chefs". The amount of food bits they throw away is wasteful.

  • @sandranorum6125
    @sandranorum6125 2 роки тому +8

    I cannot believe how creative June is! I’ve never watched a more creative chef, in a realistic kitchen (which is a huge plus for me!) and with such a sweet and charming personality! I will watch anything you make June! 👏🏻🥰

  • @tyhina2718
    @tyhina2718 2 роки тому +16

    I love how real and fresh this channel is. Perfectly imperfect and absolutely charming. Definitely subscribing.

  • @abitearoundtheworld6125
    @abitearoundtheworld6125 3 роки тому +890

    This woman is carrying this channel. She don't need a raise she need to go out on her own and make $$$$coins

    • @beckbabej
      @beckbabej 3 роки тому +42

      Seriously! Maybe she needs to watch some "why I left Buzfeed videos" or a Safiya Nihgard house tour, I don't think she understands the literal millions she could be making right now!

    • @Katjjjes
      @Katjjjes 3 роки тому +23

      Wait a minute, are there more people on this channel? I've never noticed 😮

    • @imawkward1005
      @imawkward1005 3 роки тому +1

      IKR I'd totally watch all her videos if she had her own channel

    • @nerdynerdstrom
      @nerdynerdstrom 3 роки тому +6

      @@imawkward1005 She does have her own channel! It's called @junelikethemonth enjoy!

    • @jojokimnyambura3852
      @jojokimnyambura3852 3 роки тому +2

      @@nerdynerdstrom thanks. Never knew

  • @angieloria2086
    @angieloria2086 3 роки тому +622

    In Mexico we eat jicama with a little bit of lime, Tajín, Chamoy and other spicy spices/sauces like that. It may seem weird but it’s the best thing ever. You need to try jicama like that June!!

    • @themaddiemads
      @themaddiemads 3 роки тому +15

      That sounds absolutely delicious!! I swear Tajin makes everything so much better

    • @Kittykatt96
      @Kittykatt96 3 роки тому +4

      Honestly I’ll eat jicama in any shape or form but I enjoy it the best when it’s on its own. It doesn’t even need the tajin!

    • @lesliemartinez143
      @lesliemartinez143 3 роки тому +13

      That’s all we eat during the summer in SoCal!🙌🏾♥️😋
      We add cucumber, mango and melon to it too!

    • @ashleyegan6949
      @ashleyegan6949 3 роки тому +3

      Tajin makes everything better!!

    • @ivannaloria1349
      @ivannaloria1349 3 роки тому +1

      I absolutely agree with you kitty

  • @rebekahfritz3396
    @rebekahfritz3396 3 роки тому +20

    I would love to see one of June's shopping trips. Where does she get such great deals and how does she pick everything?

  • @catsclaus
    @catsclaus 2 роки тому +7

    Watching Budget Eats is always so relaxing. Almost a form of meditation. Thank you, June!

  • @fluffinsky2990
    @fluffinsky2990 3 роки тому +157

    The fact that she is so open with her bad days and with her depression makes me like her even more. Love you June, you just inspired me to keep on going on a dark day, too!

  • @ambermoore7239
    @ambermoore7239 3 роки тому +335

    I appreciate that you mention a small snip-it of mental health. Lots of people don’t know, including me - sometimes, it’s ok to not be ok. Lots of hugs to you! 🤗

  • @emilykahn8927
    @emilykahn8927 3 роки тому +8

    She has such a talent for stretching food! I want to hear her tips for stretching a dollar in NYC! I can never find grocery store deals like she can!

  • @ichhajain3738
    @ichhajain3738 2 роки тому +5

    The way I’ve watched each budget eats video over 4 times in one go; this series is amazing! Love and respect June💜

  • @mosarratsiddika6086
    @mosarratsiddika6086 3 роки тому +268

    Please don’t overwork June. We love her, don’t want to lose her.

  • @carolyong
    @carolyong 3 роки тому +40

    Aaron standing behind June, shaking endless amounts of chili powder into his food, is such a mood

  • @starrwinter
    @starrwinter 2 роки тому +4

    I put on June’s videos as reruns almost everyday while working for the soothing, asmr, cooking voice content. The best home cook 💕

  • @lindsaywesner3615
    @lindsaywesner3615 3 роки тому +6

    Just wanted to say really appreciate your honesty with depression as I’m going through that too and just starting to explore meds again. Always love your videos and your quirky banter and wittiness! Keep it up chica! You’re awesome and are a treasure wherever you contribute!

  • @leilalesueur8077
    @leilalesueur8077 3 роки тому +52

    The openness about her emotional state and the garlic meditation....I love her so much I can't handle it sometimes

  • @Jilly_Neutron
    @Jilly_Neutron 3 роки тому +74

    Aaron feeding June the ice cream sandwich (while requesting "ice cream sammy week) was the cutest part of the video.

  • @lisapotter9956
    @lisapotter9956 3 роки тому +8

    She needs her own show. She's amazing 👏

    • @alpamasya9208
      @alpamasya9208 3 роки тому +3

      I think now she has her own channel called junelikethemonth

  • @carriejohnson7221
    @carriejohnson7221 2 роки тому +4

    I really appreciate how authentic you are and I look forward to the taste test with Aaron. Mostly I appreciate how you find options for your budget and meal. Somethings I might not think to eat but would totally want to try. This is a great series and I truly appreciate all your passion and love that you try... I haven't seen you balk at any challenge. Amazing. Love love love

  • @sambrustad3300
    @sambrustad3300 3 роки тому +222

    Does anyone else love how clean June's kitchen is? All. The. Time.

    • @candacewashburn4085
      @candacewashburn4085 3 роки тому +21

      It's baffling. How can you cook that much and have a clean kitchen!? Even WHILE she's cooking its clean. She's a wizard.

    • @angelacontreras-murillo44
      @angelacontreras-murillo44 2 роки тому +1

      You see her kitchen all the time to know this 😂

    • @angelacontreras-murillo44
      @angelacontreras-murillo44 2 роки тому +1

      Also they film and edit these. Its not happening in real time 😂

  • @99leadpencils
    @99leadpencils 3 роки тому +227

    Commenting for the algorithym and to tell Delish that June is a treasure and basically the only delish chef I watch. You better be taking care of her!! 😍

    • @dianapovero7319
      @dianapovero7319 3 роки тому +5

      June is the only delish chef I watch, she's what's keeping this Channel alive, if Babish ever finds June there dead in the water.

    • @sammavacaist
      @sammavacaist 3 роки тому

      Yes, I hope she can stand up for herself and demand to get paid what she's worth.

  • @simonacurry4756
    @simonacurry4756 2 роки тому +4

    I must say after watching several videos in a row... you have inspired me to jump off the take out route and find my confidence in cooking at home again. Talk about a long AF rut. Love how brave you are with your ingredients/recipes. Keep it coming, June. Love Aaron's brutal honesty, too. Everyone needs a good critic in the kitchen. You're awesome, June.

  • @cc-qg9sq
    @cc-qg9sq 3 роки тому +4

    I LOVE THIS SHOW! Your engenuity is amazing and such a blessing to learn from! ♥️

  • @sdiponioXx
    @sdiponioXx 3 роки тому +145

    I find it mind-blowing how she comes up with so many meal ideas 🤯

  • @karengarner9839
    @karengarner9839 3 роки тому +1273

    Who could possible give June a thumbs down? Offended.

    • @crystalsimpson6252
      @crystalsimpson6252 3 роки тому +27

      7 thumbs down out of 8 thousand views...i consider those thumb down accidents lol i love her

    • @denaahern
      @denaahern 3 роки тому +12

      I know! How could you not love her videos like

    • @humblefaith9
      @humblefaith9 3 роки тому +7

      Exactly, pluck them 😪. June is my fave UA-cam cousin

    • @valorieperez5436
      @valorieperez5436 3 роки тому +1

      @@crystalsimpson6252 😁

    • @queenbee4441
      @queenbee4441 3 роки тому +5

      Competitors?😂

  • @ceciliaviveros4631
    @ceciliaviveros4631 2 роки тому

    June! Where have you been my entire life!? Your videos popped up on my feed and I have been staying up all week to binge on your videos! I wish I found you sooner. 💛 Your joy and your creativity for what you are creating....the way you pour so much care into each plate of flavor brings so much joy to be able to watch you work. Thank your sharing your passion for flavors with us in these budget videos! May success continue to bloom 100 fold continuously into 2022 and beyond! You are magical June!!!

  • @pumpkinsmiles
    @pumpkinsmiles 2 роки тому +5

    June is SO resourceful omg I could never. Thank you for the inspiration

  • @morgysmith7785
    @morgysmith7785 3 роки тому +47

    I think a episode of June just doing a kitchen pantry clean out for the week would be interesting (like just cooking with what she has no shopping) I know her kitchen probably has lots of interesting stuff from pass projects

  • @Chaoticcoffeesideofhumor
    @Chaoticcoffeesideofhumor 3 роки тому +159

    When June was talking about her delicious salad, and than you just see Aaron behind her adding his spice to it 😆 love these two .

    • @lucindaarchuletta2590
      @lucindaarchuletta2590 3 роки тому

      I thought that was insulting of him.

    • @jalifritz8033
      @jalifritz8033 3 роки тому +4

      @@lucindaarchuletta2590 why?

    • @billyjean3118
      @billyjean3118 3 роки тому +11

      People can add spice to their food, nothing insulting in it :)

    • @lucindaarchuletta2590
      @lucindaarchuletta2590 3 роки тому +2

      @@billyjean3118 he isn't very nice sometimes, and she works so hard. Im a new subscriber to her channel, and i find her much kinder then I would be.

    • @billyjean3118
      @billyjean3118 3 роки тому +16

      @@lucindaarchuletta2590 they’re a 9 year old relationship, not everybody is comfortable on camera. I understand that it might seem that way when seen for the first time but I would give analyzing someone’s behavior based on one video a rest :)

  • @adrianbumaat7662
    @adrianbumaat7662 11 місяців тому +1

    June: *entire paragraphs of her observations on salmon oil*
    Aaron: *dousing his meal with gochugaru in the background*

  • @allyk.2334
    @allyk.2334 2 роки тому +5

    I wish June could cook for me everyday! I love her style! So many ideas I get from her. Keep these videos coming! Thank you. You’re amazing!

  • @jennyhuls
    @jennyhuls 3 роки тому +417

    June is the best please more June always. but also let her rest too. So June at a regular cadence that lets her take time off. Juuuuune.
    Aww the depression remarks. We love you, thank you for taking care of yourself

  • @georgiaisaak9398
    @georgiaisaak9398 3 роки тому +128

    June is the cutest person in the planet literally protect her above everything

  • @xskullsonmyshoes
    @xskullsonmyshoes 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for being honest about your depression. Some days are hard and we don’t try as hard but you’re still amazing.

  • @paolynch
    @paolynch 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you!!! I’m so happy to see you making all these recipes. I felt so sad when you said you were depressed :( the tacos looked amazing. I’m sure you did the best you could with it. Don’t be hard on yourself. You are so inspiring. Thanks for giving us these videos.

  • @ZZCool123
    @ZZCool123 3 роки тому +689

    Delish get June and Aaron outta that small studio apartment. Y’all really doing her dirty by letting her carry the entire team, yet not providing her the means to live in a better place.

    • @AMATCHALATTE
      @AMATCHALATTE 3 роки тому +96

      Or maybe she's satisfied with where she lives now? I don't really want to assume how June feels.

    • @parisinthe30sx
      @parisinthe30sx 3 роки тому +50

      What exactly is wrong with their apartment? They are lucky. Some people don't even have that, and some people aren't materialistic and need the best of everything

    • @CatharticCreation
      @CatharticCreation 3 роки тому +69

      She lives in in New York. That place probably is a lot more expensive than it looks.

    • @carolyong
      @carolyong 3 роки тому +40

      That’s also what makes her so relatable. This is a typical NYC kitchen

    • @OMGAnotherday
      @OMGAnotherday 3 роки тому +2

      It’s only a matter of time! 💕

  • @MP-fi2fi
    @MP-fi2fi 3 роки тому +181

    You're the only channel that's honest about the taste. Everyone else acts like their food is a 10/10.

    • @astridjaye6224
      @astridjaye6224 2 роки тому +1

      Often so you buy their cookbook lol but not always

  • @MellowWitch
    @MellowWitch 2 роки тому

    these are probably in my top 3 favourite video series ever. so calming and I love learning about how to use up everything you're cooking with. also June is just delightful!

  • @riddhisharma5394
    @riddhisharma5394 3 роки тому +41

    khichdi is literally the best dish ever, (I'm from india) and my fav khichdi combo is basically a simply salted yellow dal khichdi with a simple lemony salad (you can also just skip the lemon if you want) with some dahi (yogurt) AND sone beautifully delish aachar (pickle) ((the pickle we have in india is v different from the standard american pickle but ig you can find some reallllyyyyy good spicy sour indian pickles in your asian/indian grocery stores)
    p.s. I think y'all should try some indian chilly pickles (mirchi ka aachar) since arron likes spicy food SO DAMN MUCH
    EDIT- omg I forgot but please PLEASE don't forget to add some (a lot) of ghee on top of your khichdi bowl bec ghee just alleviates the whole dish!!?