You are such a wonderful baker- would you ever consider creating a baking/spice & seasoning capsule list? Thank you so much for everything you create- I love it all!
Love the concept of a capsule grocery list. Like anything else, it shows that simple is best and that delicious, wholesome meals can come from simple pantry staples. It would be fun to see a weeks worth of meals that you cook from this capsule. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day 😊.
I would probably add pasta and fresh lettuce... And maybe sour cream. I've never tried the health blend and my family doesn't like avocado so if I removed those two, I'd still have close to 20. I've never thought about groceries in regards to a capsule, but it's a GREAT idea! Thank you for another wonderful video.
I've never thought of it like this but it's a great way of thinking of it. I find grocery shopping really overwhelming so this mindset could help. Especially if I separate 'weekly shops' from say a monthly big store cupboard top up one. For our family I'd add tofu, kale, apples and bell peppers.
A valuable video for many. Lessons learned about feeding a family, usually by those so much older than you. Basic groceries that have allowed people to prepare meals, easily. Over the years, especially when I had children at home, meals, especially meat, were based on sale items that week. A freezer, worth its weight in gold for so many reasons. I fill it with sale items, and as you've done, a time saver as well. You've done a service for many!
I just wanted to mention, I think it's recommended to use ground flax seeds instead of whole. The whole seed passes through virtually undigested so you lose out on nutritional benefits. You can soak or grind the others as well for easier absorption. I was just reading about it & wanted to share!🙂
I have been eating flax for years..... & yes you have to chew them up to get the oils...also Drs recommended the flax tablet oil ....for your pets and yourself of course ...really a great for inflammation & bloating..... I also put the seeds in oatmeal muffins...
We have a lot of similar likes! I don't use lemons much but one thing that I always have on hand is stock, mostly chicken and beef. It bumps up the flavor of meats, stews, beans, soups, and you can make it yourself or like me, have a few containers on hand at all times! Great video Hilary. Blessings, Arlene
I really love the list and the idea of core items. I am sure many of us have them without realizing it. I definitely think celery onion carrots is the top veggies to have on hand.
Great advice! I do this and didn’t even realize it! Makes things so much easier. For a budget friendly tip I prepare my lentils in a large batch in a crockpot then divide and freeze, works with beans as well. I don’t even thaw sometimes just throw it in. Of course my 4 kids are a season or 2 ahead of yours(7-13) so I can squeeze in time for a little extra meal prep.
Great tips Hilary, especially about the canned tomatoes. I am 67 so this is how I have always cooked but not many younger people were taught this type of intuitive cooking style. My daughter and I were diagnosed with celiac disease back in the 90s and thank goodness I cooked in this style because it was fairly simple to switch out a few gluten ingredients for gluten free ones as they really didn't sell gluten free in groceries back then. My two main staples are something I pressure can, beans and chicken breasts. I can make a million things out of them!!
Hilary, your capsule grocery idea is practical on so many levels. I, too, have certain items that I keep stocked in my pantry and fridge at all times. Even though it is just the two of us now, I try to cook dishes that are simple and nourishing. Being younger seniors, we just don't eat as much as we did in our 20's and 30's and that's a good thing. I may add a new recipe once in a while, but for the most part I just rotate our favorite meals. My husband, bless his heart, has never been a picky eater, so I am very blessed in that way. Hugs and blessing to you and your sweet family!!💗
When I stayed at home with my kids, I also cooked from scratch every day. Today, however, I have six kids left at home, most of them teenagers and I work full time. I cook less and count on all sorts of things I didn’t use when I was at home. I love watching your channel, it brings back a lot of memories!
I always called myself the boring cook because I buy the same thing over and over but I fix it so many different ways like you mentioned. I boil 2-4 chicken breasts each week - we use it for our salads and lunch meat sandwiches. I will season it and brown it in the skillet to add more flavor.
I also have core items I re-order & use all the time. I've never heard it called a capsule list. I think people who cook a lot at home always have their go-to things... We don't eat animal products anymore. So I always keep things on hand like lots of nuts, fruits, veggies, beans, etc...
Absolutely agree. I have kept a well stocked pantry, fridge and freezer for years. I have meal planned for a month, just to refer to as a guide. Keeping multi use foods on hand means you can put together anything anytime, including visitors. I make the hemp, chia and flax seed hot "cereal" too. It's so good . I add a little brown sugar, a tiny bit of butter and milk and sometimes walnuts and dried cranberries. tfs 🥰💐🌷🌞🌛☔🏜💗✝
Mrs Dan Dare here. Hello, I feel I'm a bit late replying today but sadly a busy day got in the way of viewing you. I have to say I find you both an inspiration while at the same time being amazed how similar your approach to being a home maker is to mine. We are the other side of the Atlantic from one another yet I see so many echos of you in me (and vice versa). Your capsule shopping list is practically the same as mine. I buy all those ingredients for the same reason you do. Namely versatility. I think it is amazing how many different meals you can make from core ingredients. I would say feta cheese is also a capsule ingredient for me. Other similaries is the joy of thrifting, upcycling, reusing from what you have and not having an excess of stuff. I have adopted some of the more traditional elements you have in your home into mine such as floral curtains, cosy rugs and a cohesive but not matchy matchy look. Thank you for your videos. Twice a week I feel you're a welcome visitor into my home. Just a pity I can't reciprocate
hello Hilary, I love all your videos and i get so much inspiration from you. I would love to see from you a "what we eat in a week" type of video for each meal especially breakfasts and dinners
This is a wonderful concept. I've been buying groceries this way just never "named the concept". Yes if you know what you have meal time creates itself. Having a stocked "pantry/fridge" it's a comfortable feeding. I enjoy your content.
This is a great video! I was just working on decluttering seasonings and spices that fill an entire cabinet and drawer and was thinking about you because you keep those simple too. Maybe sometime you could share what you keep on hand and how you use them?
Hillary, I 💚 and also keep all of your 20 at all times. Scratch cooking & baking are the best for soo many reasons; nutrition, budget, resourcefulness, goodness, and teaching those kiddos! For Bananas check out Frugal Money Saver Banana Bread Granola for your very ripe bananas. Amazing! Also canned lentils with barbecue sauce on rice or baked potatoes with a sprinkle of cheese melted over the top! Love all your content!
This is such a great idea.....especially now with rising food costs and supply chain issues. It's simple, whole food ingredients which are healthier and more economical! It's a win-win!!! 😀👍💕
Never heard of this, but a GREAT idea!! 👍I have tried to meal plan, as well, but just can't quite do it at the end of the day...😒I like this idea!! Can you give us that "oatmeal" recipe exactly? Wanna try that! Thanks!
So the recipe she describes, actually follows a Keto principle of No Grains... so the Flax, Chia, Hemp are actually Seeds... the reasoning behind this is Grains are Carbs... seeds are not... so if one is diabetic, or wanting to lower their carb intake... seeds are great! A good recipe for making this into a 'bar' form, is found on the Dot2Trot website... we make it all the time.... and if we omit the eggs from the recipe, it makes a great 'grain free granola' that we use on greek yogurt with some sugar free homemade jam! Super yummy! Never have made the porridge/noatmeal version though..
Thanks again for your videos. Yes, the holy trinity or Mirepoix of onions, carrots and celery! Great items to have on hand. Off to organize my refrigerator!!
What a great idea, taking the minimalist concept of a capsule wardrobe and applying it to grocery shopping! That noatmeal recipe is brilliant too... I'll probably take pieces from both videos and use just one pot like in your video and add in some protein powder like in Autumn's video. We have a vegetarian in the house so we're basically all vegetarian now and need all the protein we can get. I'm glad you discovered canned lentils. LOL We use them in place of ground beef for tacos, shepherd's pie, etc. Of course, it's not quite like the real thing but loads of seasoning helps!
I finally realized I use the same ingredients once I started doing curbside pickup. I am just repeating the same order adding in some seasonal items. Love seeing your food videos!
I love your capsule grocery list, Hilary! If I don’t know what to make for my husband and me for dinner, I start with sautéing onion, carrot, potato, cabbage, a bit of sea salt and either pork, chicken, hotdogs or ground beef. It makes a delicious stir fry!
Trilogy? Great tip, thanks! I totally agree with your capsule. I find if I can keep st stocked on eggs, frozen fruit/veggies, fresh greens, nuts/nut butter plant based milk, cheese. & chicke breast, I have what i need to put together my 3 favorite S meals, Salads, smoothies & soups It's always a joy to see you!
Love the ides of naming this capsule grocery ! Always keeping these basic needs on hand is certainly a key ! I love lemon water too! I’ve been drinking lemons water consistently now for over 20 years ! Thank you for sharing all of your inspiration ! Blessings to you from my home to yours! 🏠❤️🏠🇺🇸🙏🏻☕️
I've done this for years. It's not only practical but also economical and reduces waste. All 20 of these are on my list except I add/rotate at least one leafy greens each week and I replace meat with fish or chicken since we don't like beef or pork.
I would add garlic, lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers. Steel cut oats are a staple for us as well. Avocados and the flax blend would not be big sellers over here. Love this idea. I only plan for dinners. Every other meal/snack would come from our “capsule” groceries I suppose. God bless 🙏🏼❤️
I did this when our boys were young and I had no time, but found meal planning was a must as they grew. They wanted to help and try new stuff. Having said that, my capsule list is very similar to your’s.
HI Hilary.:) Great list! I would add fresh spinach. We use it a ton in so many things! From smoothies to adding in to a pasta dish, or adding to a sandwich. Would you possibly do a little video on the measurements for the notmeal?
Cottage cheese. I have always adored it, but it seems to have been gaining popularity recently. I will eat it with some black beans and frozen broccoli for a balanced, quick meal. Store your cottage cheese upside down to extend it’s shelf life.
Love this Hilary! I always liked how you cook simply. This is how I cook too this how my mom cooked but at times felt pushed or felt I should be meal planning but I really don’t need to, just keep core ingredients stocked and buy a variety of meat and you are good to go. I can always come up with a meal on the fly. 💜
Great topic! Interesting to see what everyone has on their list. The item I like on my list in addition is dates. So many uses. I make energy bites, chocolates ( peanut butter inside covered with chocolate) , sweetener in smoothie or on oatmeal. My husband just eats them as snacks!
Just happened to find you. I love this idea of capsule grocery shopping. And after watching this is something I kind of do already. I did subscribe and I look forward to watching your previous videos especially when you shop at Aldi's. Glad I found you!
I pretty much buy the same items every two weeks and whatever meat is on sale at that time I buy and then just plan my meals around that. I also can veggies from my garden so just have to add a few ingredients to a jar to make a meal. Like with tomato sauce I can make spaghetti, chili, vegetable soup, etc. I didn't get to can this past year because I had my other corneal transplant so I really miss the homemade can goods, but am looking forward to canning next year.
Great info. We have cooked home made all our lives but we usually have certain things on hand also. But it's good to know how to cook from scratch. I always said if you have meat and potatoes you got it all but I like to can vegetables to go with it. I like one pan meals. Great video. 💖
Good tips....Vie been eating Flax seeds for years ....you have to chew them up to get the oil :-)) I put them in salads oatmeal muffins....with walnuts. My Vet highly recommend Flax tablet for my Dog ....when I traveling I take the tablet ....its great for inflammation & bloating.... Some of my Arthritic patients use it 3xa day ... But I have to say BARLEY ...Lentils .& GARLIC I always have barley on hand....makes great soup....and a bulgar salad with lentils...& feta...chopped tomatoes ...garlic & onion (scallion) delicious... But over all Momma always taught us to make our own pastas.... And breads....and above all always have a chicken in the freezer :-)) coming from a large Italian family .....well I think you get it 😉🌹🏡
Hello Hilary!!! Great video! I have some of the same staples in my kitchen too 😊. Lol, garlic an onions are two things that I never go without 😂. Have a nice weekend.
This was a excellent video with valuable tips. I go to the store because it’s that one thing I do. I’ve learned to shop the perimeter of the store and there are all my staples. Seems like I buy the same thing but like you I do not meal pan and as long as I have “ my capsule groceries” I’m good to go. One item I can not live without is broccoli 🥦 gosh I love broccoli
I was very much like you and had a capsule food list that I would order each week. That all changed in December when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I can no longer have flour, sugar, pasta, rice, bread, oatmeal, bananas, oranges, grapes, apples, potatoes, carrots, peas, milk and the list goes on and on. I am now trying very hard to create a diabetic compliant capsule. It is very difficult but I will get there.
Wow - this list is so close to mine - I now want to know your recipes!!! My 18 and 20 are different - I use apples and oranges and limes more often than lemons, and I had never heard of the chia/hemp/flax mix but now I want to try it!
I cook very similarly to you. Most of my staples are the same as yours. I would add coconut milk. My oldest's favorite rice is coconut rice. I use it in chia pudding, curry, even smoothies. A few other things I like to have on hand are chicken broth, and pasta.
I basically buy the same vegetables and fruit every week as you do…, I add on my list lentils, split peas, lots of low sodium vegetable broth , northern beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans…. Oatmeal and berries and flax seed, we use oat milk since I am dairy free, I love the dairy free yogurt but so high in sugar I only buy it as a real treat… I love to prepare dinner in the morning if I can, right now on the stove I am making for the first time a potato and leek soup, it looks like it’s going to be delicious..
I meal plan because by the end of the day I end up with decision fatigue. I also have a capsule of sorts that works well on the weekends when I’ve cleared up some mental space.
Because I also enjoy the channel Pick Up Limes, I also grab at least 1 lime lol!! Olive oil and balsamic vinegar need to live in my pantry too, but I don't typically have to buy them every 2 weeks so, they wouldn't be on the regular list anyway. Hilary, I am now unable to buy or enjoy premade salad dressings lol!! Because of you, I have to make them all fresh and I look so forward to delicious salads with my dressings now!
This is a really great idea! I do have a question, can you link or share any good lentil recipes you have tried? I learn from you in each video. I truly appreciate your common sense approach to life, you remind me a lot of myself.
Ask utube and Google, there are LOTS recipes online! Also on vegan sites. I love them: taco, BBQ, burgers, loaf, sloppy joe's, as soup/stew with carrots, celery, garlic and onion, sometimes with added tomato paste, rice potatoes and veg, smashed on toast. Infinite possibilities, cheap and versatile protein, complex carbs and fiber! I've never seen them in a can. Make a bag and freeze them.
Hi Hilary, I just found your channel recently and have been watching many older videos. I loved, loved, loved your 2018 video on inexpensive home DIY projects. You are so innovative and creative! I have a question and hope you can help. I moved to another city for three years and rented my house out. When I came back, I had to spent days cleaning. The kitchen cabinets (laminate surfaces over plywood) still have some cooking grease/smoke from renters. I'd like to prime them and paint with chalk paint. Can you suggest a cleaner for super tough grease/smoke? Also, what should I use to prime after cleaning? I'd greatly appreciate all tips. Courtney
I roast almost everything in the oven, straight from the freezer, with olive oil salt and pepper or even just salt alone if I’m adding it to a dish and want to flavor after. Or I’ll add to soups and just throw them in 💛
I didn't realize they had canned lentils either. I am also a mainly Aldi shopper. I do get some items at different stores but it's typically like the meat section for gluten free stuff or snack items. I will say that's up every time I'm in a different store other than Aldi I have sticker shock over the regular prices. 😱
You are such a wonderful baker- would you ever consider creating a baking/spice & seasoning capsule list? Thank you so much for everything you create- I love it all!
Love the concept of a capsule grocery list. Like anything else, it shows that simple is best and that delicious, wholesome meals can come from simple pantry staples. It would be fun to see a weeks worth of meals that you cook from this capsule. Thanks for sharing. Have a lovely day 😊.
I would probably add pasta and fresh lettuce... And maybe sour cream. I've never tried the health blend and my family doesn't like avocado so if I removed those two, I'd still have close to 20. I've never thought about groceries in regards to a capsule, but it's a GREAT idea! Thank you for another wonderful video.
She listed pasta in her basic pantry staples that she keeps on hand at all times. I agree that this is a great idea!
My family uses fresh spinach in almost every recipe that needs lettuce, so I would definitely add spinach to the list
I really enjoyed reading your comments. I agree with you very much.
I've never thought of it like this but it's a great way of thinking of it. I find grocery shopping really overwhelming so this mindset could help. Especially if I separate 'weekly shops' from say a monthly big store cupboard top up one. For our family I'd add tofu, kale, apples and bell peppers.
Love this! We do the same thing, with the addition of apples and oranges. Simplifies the process so much!
A valuable video for many. Lessons learned about feeding a family, usually by those so much older than you. Basic groceries that have allowed people to prepare meals, easily. Over the years, especially when I had children at home, meals, especially meat, were based on sale items that week. A freezer, worth its weight in gold for so many reasons. I fill it with sale items, and as you've done, a time saver as well. You've done a service for many!
Brilliant! I do similar, but had never thought of it as a capsule list!
I just wanted to mention, I think it's recommended to use ground flax seeds instead of whole. The whole seed passes through virtually undigested so you lose out on nutritional benefits. You can soak or grind the others as well for easier absorption. I was just reading about it & wanted to share!🙂
yes, I had heard that as well... good tip!
I have been eating flax for years..... & yes you have to chew them up to get the oils...also Drs recommended the flax tablet oil ....for your pets and yourself of course ...really a great for inflammation & bloating.....
I also put the seeds in oatmeal muffins...
I watched the recipe Hillary linked, I think because it’s boiled is why you can do whole because it breaks it down. I could be wrong though
We have a lot of similar likes! I don't use lemons much but one thing that I always have on hand is stock, mostly chicken and beef. It bumps up the flavor of meats, stews, beans, soups, and you can make it yourself or like me, have a few containers on hand at all times! Great video Hilary. Blessings, Arlene
I really love the list and the idea of core items. I am sure many of us have them without realizing it. I definitely think celery onion carrots is the top veggies to have on hand.
Great advice! I do this and didn’t even realize it! Makes things so much easier. For a budget friendly tip I prepare my lentils in a large batch in a crockpot then divide and freeze, works with beans as well. I don’t even thaw sometimes just throw it in. Of course my 4 kids are a season or 2 ahead of yours(7-13) so I can squeeze in time for a little extra meal prep.
Yes different life seasons definitely allow for different styles of cooking and prepping 💛
Great tips Hilary, especially about the canned tomatoes. I am 67 so this is how I have always cooked but not many younger people were taught this type of intuitive cooking style. My daughter and I were diagnosed with celiac disease back in the 90s and thank goodness I cooked in this style because it was fairly simple to switch out a few gluten ingredients for gluten free ones as they really didn't sell gluten free in groceries back then. My two main staples are something I pressure can, beans and chicken breasts. I can make a million things out of them!!
Hilary, your capsule grocery idea is practical on so many levels. I, too, have certain items that I keep stocked in my pantry and fridge at all times. Even though it is just the two of us now, I try to cook dishes that are simple and nourishing. Being younger seniors, we just don't eat as much as we did in our 20's and 30's and that's a good thing. I may add a new recipe once in a while, but for the most part I just rotate our favorite meals. My husband, bless his heart, has never been a picky eater, so I am very blessed in that way. Hugs and blessing to you and your sweet family!!💗
When I stayed at home with my kids, I also cooked from scratch every day. Today, however, I have six kids left at home, most of them teenagers and I work full time. I cook less and count on all sorts of things I didn’t use when I was at home. I love watching your channel, it brings back a lot of memories!
I always called myself the boring cook because I buy the same thing over and over but I fix it so many different ways like you mentioned. I boil 2-4 chicken breasts each week - we use it for our salads and lunch meat sandwiches. I will season it and brown it in the skillet to add more flavor.
Listen, I LOVE CHICKEN so that sounds awesome to me haha.
@@katiethomas5889 Thanks! Me too and I never tire of having it several times a week. HA!
Capsule grocery list 🤯🤯🤯 mind blown 🙌
Lettuce, cucumbers, gluten free pasta and coffee 😉 would be other musts in our house, but …. Yep 👍 that covers it !
Ah yes, coffee. Definitely a requirement.
I also have core items I re-order & use all the time. I've never heard it called a capsule list. I think people who cook a lot at home always have their go-to things... We don't eat animal products anymore. So I always keep things on hand like lots of nuts, fruits, veggies, beans, etc...
Absolutely agree. I have kept a well stocked pantry, fridge and freezer for years. I have meal planned for a month, just to refer to as a guide. Keeping multi use foods on hand means you can put together anything anytime, including visitors. I make the hemp, chia and flax seed hot "cereal" too. It's so good . I add a little brown sugar, a tiny bit of butter and milk and sometimes walnuts and dried cranberries. tfs 🥰💐🌷🌞🌛☔🏜💗✝
Mrs Dan Dare here. Hello, I feel I'm a bit late replying today but sadly a busy day got in the way of viewing you. I have to say I find you both an inspiration while at the same time being amazed how similar your approach to being a home maker is to mine. We are the other side of the Atlantic from one another yet I see so many echos of you in me (and vice versa). Your capsule shopping list is practically the same as mine. I buy all those ingredients for the same reason you do. Namely versatility. I think it is amazing how many different meals you can make from core ingredients. I would say feta cheese is also a capsule ingredient for me. Other similaries is the joy of thrifting, upcycling, reusing from what you have and not having an excess of stuff. I have adopted some of the more traditional elements you have in your home into mine such as floral curtains, cosy rugs and a cohesive but not matchy matchy look. Thank you for your videos. Twice a week I feel you're a welcome visitor into my home. Just a pity I can't reciprocate
Brilliant concept! Thanks 😊
hello Hilary, I love all your videos and i get so much inspiration from you. I would love to see from you a "what we eat in a week" type of video for each meal especially breakfasts and dinners
I also shop pretty much in a capsule capacity too - one big thing I order each week is cilantro; it’s good on eggs, taco night or in Asian dishes!
A brilliant video that will help so many viewers, regardless of age / season of life !
Great idea. Eating Whole Foods is a good thing.
Why is no one talking about this? I have never ever heard of a capsule grocery list and I will implement this asap. Thank you!
This is a wonderful concept. I've been buying groceries this way just never "named the concept". Yes if you know what you have meal time creates itself. Having a stocked "pantry/fridge" it's a comfortable feeding. I enjoy your content.
This is a great video! I was just working on decluttering seasonings and spices that fill an entire cabinet and drawer and was thinking about you because you keep those simple too. Maybe sometime you could share what you keep on hand and how you use them?
I usually rotate between chia, flax and hemp. I’m going to have to look for the trilogy to get all three!!
Hillary, I 💚 and also keep all of your 20 at all times. Scratch cooking & baking are the best for soo many reasons; nutrition, budget, resourcefulness, goodness, and teaching those kiddos! For Bananas check out Frugal Money Saver Banana Bread Granola for your very ripe bananas. Amazing! Also canned lentils with barbecue sauce on rice or baked potatoes with a sprinkle of cheese melted over the top! Love all your content!
This is such a great idea.....especially now with rising food costs and supply chain issues. It's simple, whole food ingredients which are healthier and more economical! It's a win-win!!! 😀👍💕
An apple Applesauce. Barley cereal or oatmeal. Red grapes. Foil lined tubes of purees. Mediterranean.breads
Never heard of this, but a GREAT idea!! 👍I have tried to meal plan, as well, but just can't quite do it at the end of the day...😒I like this idea!! Can you give us that "oatmeal" recipe exactly? Wanna try that! Thanks!
So the recipe she describes, actually follows a Keto principle of No Grains... so the Flax, Chia, Hemp are actually Seeds... the reasoning behind this is Grains are Carbs... seeds are not... so if one is diabetic, or wanting to lower their carb intake... seeds are great! A good recipe for making this into a 'bar' form, is found on the Dot2Trot website... we make it all the time.... and if we omit the eggs from the recipe, it makes a great 'grain free granola' that we use on greek yogurt with some sugar free homemade jam! Super yummy! Never have made the porridge/noatmeal version though..
Definitely agree that these items are so good for the basis of many delicious meals!
Thanks again for your videos. Yes, the holy trinity or Mirepoix of onions, carrots and celery! Great items to have on hand. Off to organize my refrigerator!!
Good list. I'd add tortillas, quinoa, dry pasta, apples, oranges, fresh broccoli, fresh cabbage, and fresh mushrooms and butter.
Good choices. I cook everyday and on my list every 2 weeks also is pasta and fresh tomatoes, lettuce, chicken stock and almond milk
That is pretty much how I stock my pantry, too. I'm a farm wife, and plans can change real quick, so it's nice to have options.
What a great idea, taking the minimalist concept of a capsule wardrobe and applying it to grocery shopping! That noatmeal recipe is brilliant too... I'll probably take pieces from both videos and use just one pot like in your video and add in some protein powder like in Autumn's video. We have a vegetarian in the house so we're basically all vegetarian now and need all the protein we can get. I'm glad you discovered canned lentils. LOL We use them in place of ground beef for tacos, shepherd's pie, etc. Of course, it's not quite like the real thing but loads of seasoning helps!
I finally realized I use the same ingredients once I started doing curbside pickup. I am just repeating the same order adding in some seasonal items. Love seeing your food videos!
I love your capsule grocery list, Hilary! If I don’t know what to make for my husband and me for dinner, I start with sautéing onion, carrot, potato, cabbage, a bit of sea salt and either pork, chicken, hotdogs or ground beef. It makes a delicious stir fry!
You forgot dark chocolate chips! Useful in so many ways, including mood stabilizer.
Trilogy? Great tip, thanks! I totally agree with your capsule. I find if I can keep st stocked on eggs, frozen fruit/veggies, fresh greens, nuts/nut butter plant based milk, cheese. & chicke breast, I have what i need to put together my 3 favorite S meals, Salads, smoothies & soups It's always a joy to see you!
Love the ides of naming this capsule grocery ! Always keeping these basic needs on hand is certainly a key ! I love lemon water too! I’ve been drinking lemons water consistently now for over 20 years ! Thank you for sharing all of your inspiration ! Blessings to you from my home to yours! 🏠❤️🏠🇺🇸🙏🏻☕️
I've done this for years. It's not only practical but also economical and reduces waste. All 20 of these are on my list except I add/rotate at least one leafy greens each week and I replace meat with fish or chicken since we don't like beef or pork.
Capsule grocery list! Nice! I’ve never heard it have a title before! We pretty much do this….we just didn’t title this! Nice
I've always kept staples as such in my home and still do...you're an inspiration to all young mom's everywhere. ❤
Yes this plan really works.. I buy the same basics every week and with imagination I can make all my family's healthy meals. Loved the video:)
I would add garlic, lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, and cucumbers. Steel cut oats are a staple for us as well. Avocados and the flax blend would not be big sellers over here. Love this idea. I only plan for dinners. Every other meal/snack would come from our “capsule” groceries I suppose. God bless 🙏🏼❤️
Great idea!!!
I did this when our boys were young and I had no time, but found meal planning was a must as they grew. They wanted to help and try new stuff. Having said that, my capsule list is very similar to your’s.
HI Hilary.:) Great list! I would add fresh spinach. We use it a ton in so many things! From smoothies to adding in to a pasta dish, or adding to a sandwich. Would you possibly do a little video on the measurements for the notmeal?
I found the recipe on Autumn Bates’ channel 💛
First I have seen anything on a capsule grocery list! Brilliant idea! If I were to add anything it would be pasta
Oh, it's such a good concept and super easy. Why is this the first time I hear about it?!
Cottage cheese. I have always adored it, but it seems to have been gaining popularity recently. I will eat it with some black beans and frozen broccoli for a balanced, quick meal. Store your cottage cheese upside down to extend it’s shelf life.
Love this Hilary! I always liked how you cook simply. This is how I cook too this how my mom cooked but at times felt pushed or felt I should be meal planning but I really don’t need to, just keep core ingredients stocked and buy a variety of meat and you are good to go. I can always come up with a meal on the fly. 💜
My favorite feature of Walmart grocery pickup is the reorder button. Click and that’s it.
Agree with this strategy 100% Worked well raising 3 kids. Still works well for two of us as empty nesters.
Would you mind sharing recipes for some of the dishes you know you can make easily from the staples… Love your channel ❤️❤️❤️
Great topic! Interesting to see what everyone has on their list. The item I like on my list in addition is dates. So many uses. I make energy bites, chocolates ( peanut butter inside covered with chocolate) , sweetener in smoothie or on oatmeal. My husband just eats them as snacks!
Just happened to find you. I love this idea of capsule grocery shopping. And after watching this is something I kind of do already. I did subscribe and I look forward to watching your previous videos especially when you shop at Aldi's. Glad I found you!
So glad you’re here! ❤️
Great video!
I loved this Hilary....thanks!
Hilary this is brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
Loved this! Great video Hilary!
I pretty much buy the same items every two weeks and whatever meat is on sale at that time I buy and then just plan my meals around that. I also can veggies from my garden so just have to add a few ingredients to a jar to make a meal. Like with tomato sauce I can make spaghetti, chili, vegetable soup, etc. I didn't get to can this past year because I had my other corneal transplant so I really miss the homemade can goods, but am looking forward to canning next year.
Excellent information. Admire you so much.🇨🇦🌺🤗
Great info. We have cooked home made all our lives but we usually have certain things on hand also. But it's good to know how to cook from scratch. I always said if you have meat and potatoes you got it all but I like to can vegetables to go with it. I like one pan meals. Great video. 💖
Great video Hilary! This gave me more ideas. Very helpful as always. Thank you.
Good tips....Vie been eating Flax seeds for years ....you have to chew them up to get the oil :-))
I put them in salads oatmeal muffins....with walnuts.
My Vet highly recommend Flax tablet for my Dog ....when I traveling I take the tablet ....its great for inflammation & bloating....
Some of my Arthritic patients use it 3xa day ...
But I have to say BARLEY ...Lentils .& GARLIC I always have barley on hand....makes great soup....and a bulgar salad with lentils...& feta...chopped tomatoes ...garlic & onion (scallion) delicious...
But over all Momma always taught us to make our own pastas....
And breads....and above all always have a chicken in the freezer :-)) coming from a large Italian family .....well I think you get it 😉🌹🏡
Hello Hilary!!! Great video! I have some of the same staples in my kitchen too 😊. Lol, garlic an onions are two things that I never go without 😂. Have a nice weekend.
Loved this!! Full of wisdom!!
Great list! I would add fresh salad greens and pasta as they would be in my list if I made a top 20. Also butter.
Great ideas, Hilary!
I make a hot seed porridge too. It's a great way to get that oatmeal texture without the sugar spike.
I love this idea! I’d have to add cheese though. 😁
This was a excellent video with valuable tips. I go to the store because it’s that one thing I do. I’ve learned to shop the perimeter of the store and there are all my staples. Seems like I buy the same thing but like you I do not meal pan and as long as I have “ my capsule groceries” I’m good to go. One item I can not live without is broccoli 🥦 gosh I love broccoli
Our capsule grocery items are very similar. Great video.
I was very much like you and had a capsule food list that I would order each week. That all changed in December when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I can no longer have flour, sugar, pasta, rice, bread, oatmeal, bananas, oranges, grapes, apples, potatoes, carrots, peas, milk and the list goes on and on. I am now trying very hard to create a diabetic compliant capsule. It is very difficult but I will get there.
Wow - this list is so close to mine - I now want to know your recipes!!! My 18 and 20 are different - I use apples and oranges and limes more often than lemons, and I had never heard of the chia/hemp/flax mix but now I want to try it!
This video is genius! Thank you! Going to edit my pick up order now 😆
I cook very similarly to you. Most of my staples are the same as yours. I would add coconut milk. My oldest's favorite rice is coconut rice. I use it in chia pudding, curry, even smoothies. A few other things I like to have on hand are chicken broth, and pasta.
I basically buy the same vegetables and fruit every week as you do…, I add on my list lentils, split peas, lots of low sodium vegetable broth , northern beans, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, black beans…. Oatmeal and berries and flax seed, we use oat milk since I am dairy free, I love the dairy free yogurt but so high in sugar I only buy it as a real treat…
I love to prepare dinner in the morning if I can, right now on the stove I am making for the first time a potato and leek soup, it looks like it’s going to be delicious..
Hi Hilary could you some day suggest the bean dishes your kids eat the most likely.
I have trouble with incorporating beans in meals for my child 😉🌷
Sounds SO good! Thanks for sharing! 😙
great video.. thanks
Awesome rule of thumb!
👏👏👏💞 We definitely need 2 add Chicken? 🐓
Thanks for sharing this. I never realized that I do the same thing!!!
I loved this video, so many great ideas!!
I meal plan because by the end of the day I end up with decision fatigue. I also have a capsule of sorts that works well on the weekends when I’ve cleared up some mental space.
That is a great idea. Thank you.
Because I also enjoy the channel Pick Up Limes, I also grab at least 1 lime lol!! Olive oil and balsamic vinegar need to live in my pantry too, but I don't typically have to buy them every 2 weeks so, they wouldn't be on the regular list anyway. Hilary, I am now unable to buy or enjoy premade salad dressings lol!! Because of you, I have to make them all fresh and I look so forward to delicious salads with my dressings now!
Tastes so much better right ❤️
@@OldWorldHome incredibly better, there's no turning back! It's the same with frosting and soup!
Loved this video. I would have to have peppers,
Great
I wish there was an Aldis here where I live in Texas.
Just finished Behind Her Eyes on Netflix...Wow I was not expecting the ending!
I haven’t watched! But the ending, right!?
@@OldWorldHome Tempted to read the book to see how similar they are. I bet the book was better!
This is a really great idea! I do have a question, can you link or share any good lentil recipes you have tried? I learn from you in each video. I truly appreciate your common sense approach to life, you remind me a lot of myself.
Ask utube and Google, there are LOTS recipes online! Also on vegan sites. I love them: taco, BBQ, burgers, loaf, sloppy joe's, as soup/stew with carrots, celery, garlic and onion, sometimes with added tomato paste, rice potatoes and veg, smashed on toast. Infinite possibilities, cheap and versatile protein, complex carbs and fiber! I've never seen them in a can. Make a bag and freeze them.
Do many great ideas thanks 😊
Hi Hilary,
I just found your channel recently and have been watching many older videos. I loved, loved, loved your 2018 video on inexpensive home DIY projects. You are so innovative and creative! I have a question and hope you can help. I moved to another city for three years and rented my house out. When I came back, I had to spent days cleaning. The kitchen cabinets (laminate surfaces over plywood) still have some cooking grease/smoke from renters. I'd like to prime them and paint with chalk paint. Can you suggest a cleaner for super tough grease/smoke? Also, what should I use to prime after cleaning? I'd greatly appreciate all tips. Courtney
Any chance you’d share a video on different ways you cook frozen veggies?
I roast almost everything in the oven, straight from the freezer, with olive oil salt and pepper or even just salt alone if I’m adding it to a dish and want to flavor after. Or I’ll add to soups and just throw them in 💛
@@OldWorldHome thank you!!!!!! ❤️
I didn't realize they had canned lentils either. I am also a mainly Aldi shopper. I do get some items at different stores but it's typically like the meat section for gluten free stuff or snack items. I will say that's up every time I'm in a different store other than Aldi I have sticker shock over the regular prices. 😱
I feel you on that last point!