Do allow yourself time to grieve after such a major loss. Your videos are so inspiring and your personality shines through. Jack can be a great comfort and he is such a beautiful kitty. Take it slow and keep you cooking going - its so enjoyable to watch! Take care.
Grief is love with nowhere to go....please dont bury your grief i know its hard my lovely....but the gift is in your vulnerability ❤ love your channel and all your content ...xx
Rechenda, grate the cheese and then freeze it, it works well from frozen. So pleased you had a good trip to Milano! Please give yourself grace, your grief is still raw. Don’t buy a bistro table for the front - save money and just carry a chair out from inside when needed! I hope you are now better?
Ooh yes get a little bistro set from Asda or tk maxx n a privacy screen n u can sit out in your dressing gown (that’s what I do on the back garden lol) x
RIP Your lovely Mom. I lost Mom and Dad in the last five years so know what you're going through. Wishing you all the best and grieve how you want to grieve not how other people would like you to.
As a counsellor, may I suggest that you give yourself grace and 'allow' the grieving process? Running from it and 'keeping busy' is kicking the can down the road. Grief can be an all consuming and 'lonely' journey. Only you knows what resonates best with you, but some suggestions in navigating it are seeing a grief counsellor, journalling, meditation and exercise. Take care of yourself and Jack. My thoughts are with you. x
Everyone grieves differently. It took me 6-12 months before I could talk about my father. I put off grieving, clearly not intentionally, but I wasn't able for it. I did end up sick, along with 2 others of the family, 3 out of 5 of us were in hospital for different reasons about 12-18 months after he died, I think the stress had kicked in. I think if I'd grieved a bit more at the time, it would have been better, but I just couldn't and didn't know any better - Its like telling yourself to relax when stressed, you only do your best. You do what's best for you. Grieving takes months and years. 💗
My mum died in 1984, and in some ways I'm still processing it. My dad died in 1999 and again it's still with me. We manage to integrte it into our general psyche but the pain remains. I've had arthritis since I was 29 and on good days it's just a pale reflection but when it hurts a lot, well you just get on with life..... You have to find a way to feel it but not mind it. I find sometime music or film can help me get a good cry going and that cleans out the system. Hope this helps. Hugs Jacques Mexico
Sorry to hear you’re struggling, sounds like your lovely family are taking good care of you. Crying can be cathartic, you don’t always have to be strong . Sending love ❤❤
Palm oil is fine nutritionally, it is a fruit oil and has a good fatty acid profile (unlike the seed oils), though some worry about environmental factors
I honestly think you should open a bistro/cafe since cooking is your passion. What better way to remember your mum tha toi name the place after her. Cups & plates can gave poppy emblem on them. What do you think?❤
It will take time . Take each day at a time . Hope you feel better after being sick . Did you no that ice cream and rice are the worst for food poisoning xx
My mum passed 13 years ago. Soon afterwards, my dad was diagnosed with dementia. He's still going strong at 91. The other day he asked me if I'd ever met his wife. 😢 Sending loads of love ❤️
Really sorry, you are having a tough time. I tried a couple of other Kallo versions of the stock cubes to the ones you looked at, found them to be very greasy. Would not buy again as I thought they were healthy but they weren’t xx I cube my Parmesan cheese or similar and freeze it, easy to grind when required so stays fresh. I keep the cheese rinds and use them in my risotto. Fishing them out before serving gives added cheeziness. X
Really sorry, you are having a tough time. I found a couple of other Kallo versions of the stock cubes you looked at, to be very greasy. Would not buy again as I thought they were healthy but they weren’t xx
On pasta shapes, pasta is pasta is pasta basically, the differences are what flour was used and if there’s egg or not, then fresh or dried. The most important thing is just using the right shape for the sauce you want. For example, a meat ragu, you would want to use something like rigatoni cause the texture of rigatoni will hold the sauce better
@@TheBudgetFoodie yeah honestly it’s not nearly as complicated as all the options make it seem. The different flours change the texture and sometimes taste of the pasta, and the egg vs no egg is I believe mostly a matter of the color and protein content and shelf life, and then with fresh vs dried there can be some texture difference but mainly it’s a cooking time difference.
Bless you my lovely, really sorry to hear this, I do hope it gets easier for you soon 😟 thank you for taking us to Sainsbury's with you....I do like sainsburys xx
Rechenda that will take time, it’s still very early darts you need to experience processes in life to come out the other side, thank you so much for the vlogs I really enjoy them ❤😅
Thank you Rechenda (and cutie Jack) the food looked lovely grief is a strange emotion one minute your ok then it comes over you as I always say 1st year is the worst 2nd year its a bit easier and the 3rd the world starts to turn again lots of hugs to you during this first year .xx
Grief is a very personal thing it’s different for each one of us. It will get better but it never goes away in my experience. I am really enjoying your channel getting caught up on earlier videos now.
Take the time to heal and make delicious, nutritious food for yourself or to share with friends and family and even make things your late mum would have enjoyed eating. Even in that small way your mum will be with you in spirit. 💖
@@TheBudgetFoodie I have lost my dad, my mum and (very recently and suddenly) my stepmum within the last 6 years - my parents went within 20 months of each other, in June 2018 and Feb 2020 respectively - plus a host of other deaths. 😿 I have certainly found that eating and preparing the foods that they used to enjoy has helped me a lot in the grieving process, though I don't think one ever truly gets over losing a parent, especially a mum. 💜
Thank you! I did pasta flour, yeast, water, salt olive oil. Mix and knead. Rest for 45 mins. Stretch into an oiled tray. Let it rest again for 45 mins. Then bake x
It's such early days following your loss. I lost my Mum (and final living family member, my family was very small) 11 years ago, almost exactly, and it's still hard sometimes. Those of us on our own have to be everything and do everything for ourselves and it can be a lot. Be kind to yourself please. On the cooking front :) I made basil pesto at home inspired by your Italian week -smooshed everything in a food bag as no food processor - and used with roasted mediterranean veggies with balsamic, chicken thighs and a bit of gluten free pasta. Was so good although with the price of EVOO and pine nuts these days I think it's cheaper to buy it in a jar!
Do allow yourself time to grieve after such a major loss. Your videos are so inspiring and your personality shines through. Jack can be a great comfort and he is such a beautiful kitty. Take it slow and keep you cooking going - its so enjoyable to watch! Take care.
Thanks Gina xx
Oh dear I’ve accidentally poisoned myself on more than one occasion with food experiments.
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Grief is love with nowhere to go....please dont bury your grief i know its hard my lovely....but the gift is in your vulnerability ❤ love your channel and all your content ...xx
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Rechenda, grate the cheese and then freeze it, it works well from frozen. So pleased you had a good trip to Milano! Please give yourself grace, your grief is still raw. Don’t buy a bistro table for the front - save money and just carry a chair out from inside when needed! I hope you are now better?
Good tips xxx
Ooh yes get a little bistro set from Asda or tk maxx n a privacy screen n u can sit out in your dressing gown (that’s what I do on the back garden lol) x
Yes fabulous! Xx
Panzanella (?) italian bread soup will be brilliant with your stale focaccia 😊
Sounds great! Xx
RIP Your lovely Mom. I lost Mom and Dad in the last five years so know what you're going through. Wishing you all the best and grieve how you want to grieve not how other people would like you to.
Thank you x sending love x
As a counsellor, may I suggest that you give yourself grace and 'allow' the grieving process? Running from it and 'keeping busy' is kicking the can down the road. Grief can be an all consuming and 'lonely' journey.
Only you knows what resonates best with you, but some suggestions in navigating it are seeing a grief counsellor, journalling, meditation and exercise. Take care of yourself and Jack. My thoughts are with you. x
I know xxx
Everyone grieves differently. It took me 6-12 months before I could talk about my father. I put off grieving, clearly not intentionally, but I wasn't able for it. I did end up sick, along with 2 others of the family, 3 out of 5 of us were in hospital for different reasons about 12-18 months after he died, I think the stress had kicked in. I think if I'd grieved a bit more at the time, it would have been better, but I just couldn't and didn't know any better - Its like telling yourself to relax when stressed, you only do your best. You do what's best for you. Grieving takes months and years. 💗
Omg 😧 xxx sending love too xx
Extra Virgin Olive Oil and make sure it isn't refined so if its produced by mechanical means that's ok!
My mum died in 1984, and in some ways I'm still processing it. My dad died in 1999 and again it's still with me. We manage to integrte it into our general psyche but the pain remains. I've had arthritis since I was 29 and on good days it's just a pale reflection but when it hurts a lot, well you just get on with life..... You have to find a way to feel it but not mind it. I find sometime music or film can help me get a good cry going and that cleans out the system. Hope this helps. Hugs Jacques Mexico
Ma Chere Amie, Prosciutto is pronounced pro-SHOOT-to. pas de quoi.
We will not discuss the irony of getting sick from Tira-Mi-Su.......
Sorry to hear you’re struggling, sounds like your lovely family are taking good care of you. Crying can be cathartic, you don’t always have to be strong . Sending love ❤❤
Thank you xxx ❤️❤️❤️
Grieving is knowing how much you love and will miss your mum! Be proud to grieve! You only get one mum!
Palm oil is fine nutritionally, it is a fruit oil and has a good fatty acid profile (unlike the seed oils), though some worry about environmental factors
Ah great info xx
I honestly think you should open a bistro/cafe since cooking is your passion. What better way to remember your mum tha toi name the place after her. Cups & plates can gave poppy emblem on them.
What do you think?❤
Awww xxxx love it x
It will take time . Take each day at a time . Hope you feel better after being sick . Did you no that ice cream and rice are the worst for food poisoning xx
Oh no I didn’t know xx
My mum passed 13 years ago. Soon afterwards, my dad was diagnosed with dementia. He's still going strong at 91. The other day he asked me if I'd ever met his wife. 😢
Sending loads of love ❤️
Omg sending love xxxx
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"Proshooto croodo" . . . Well done on your shopping, a beautiful haul. ❤
Thank you! 😊
@@TheBudgetFoodie you're very welcome. 😺
Really sorry, you are having a tough time.
I tried a couple of other Kallo versions of the stock cubes to the ones you looked at, found them to be very greasy. Would not buy again as I thought they were healthy but they weren’t xx
I cube my Parmesan cheese or similar and freeze it, easy to grind when required so stays fresh. I keep the cheese rinds and use them in my risotto. Fishing them out before serving gives added cheeziness. X
Great tips!! Eww greasy kallo xx
Really sorry, you are having a tough time.
I found a couple of other Kallo versions of the stock cubes you looked at, to be very greasy. Would not buy again as I thought they were healthy but they weren’t xx
Thank you Belinda xx
On pasta shapes, pasta is pasta is pasta basically, the differences are what flour was used and if there’s egg or not, then fresh or dried. The most important thing is just using the right shape for the sauce you want.
For example, a meat ragu, you would want to use something like rigatoni cause the texture of rigatoni will hold the sauce better
Ahhh!!! X
@@TheBudgetFoodie yeah honestly it’s not nearly as complicated as all the options make it seem. The different flours change the texture and sometimes taste of the pasta, and the egg vs no egg is I believe mostly a matter of the color and protein content and shelf life, and then with fresh vs dried there can be some texture difference but mainly it’s a cooking time difference.
I think I like with egg x
Be kind to yourself through your grief, do what you need to do.
The upset tum was almost certainly the tiramisu fail, at room temp for too long 😢
It was gross haha x
Bless you my lovely, really sorry to hear this, I do hope it gets easier for you soon 😟 thank you for taking us to Sainsbury's with you....I do like sainsburys xx
I enjoyed my Sainsbury’s trip xx hope you are well Rebecca x
Rechenda that will take time, it’s still very early darts you need to experience processes in life to come out the other side, thank you so much for the vlogs I really enjoy them ❤😅
Thank you lovely Jane xx
Get to Clubbercise class it’s a great fun exercise and perks you up. Grief gradually lessens but yes filling your will help xx
Filling your time will help I meant.
That is a lovely idea xx
Thank you Rechenda (and cutie Jack) the food looked lovely grief is a strange emotion one minute your ok then it comes over you as I always say 1st year is the worst 2nd year its a bit easier and the 3rd the world starts to turn again lots of hugs to you during this first year .xx
Jack says hi! Grief is so so weird x
Grief is a very personal thing it’s different for each one of us. It will get better but it never goes away in my experience. I am really enjoying your channel getting caught up on earlier videos now.
Thank you xx grief is a funny thing x
Did your mum have the Covid vaccine?
Yes she did x
“What is grief if not love persevering?”
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Very lucky so much choice in pasta and oil
Yes 😊 xx
Take the time to heal and make delicious, nutritious food for yourself or to share with friends and family and even make things your late mum would have enjoyed eating. Even in that small way your mum will be with you in spirit. 💖
Yes! Thank you! Much love cat xxx
@@TheBudgetFoodie back atcha! Xx
Love the idea about making food mum would have liked xxx
@@TheBudgetFoodie I have lost my dad, my mum and (very recently and suddenly) my stepmum within the last 6 years - my parents went within 20 months of each other, in June 2018 and Feb 2020 respectively - plus a host of other deaths. 😿 I have certainly found that eating and preparing the foods that they used to enjoy has helped me a lot in the grieving process, though I don't think one ever truly gets over losing a parent, especially a mum. 💜
Hello, brilliant video. May I ask where your lovely pjs are from? 😊
Sainsbury’s Tu xx
Hey lovely I hope you are managing to find some light during the darker times. Your focaccia looks fab. Can I get recipe please x
Thank you! I did pasta flour, yeast, water, salt olive oil. Mix and knead. Rest for 45 mins. Stretch into an oiled tray. Let it rest again for 45 mins. Then bake x
Bella bella, bellisimo fantastico.😅 Great looking dishes rechenda🙋♂️
Gratia Mille
It's such early days following your loss. I lost my Mum (and final living family member, my family was very small) 11 years ago, almost exactly, and it's still hard sometimes. Those of us on our own have to be everything and do everything for ourselves and it can be a lot. Be kind to yourself please. On the cooking front :) I made basil pesto at home inspired by your Italian week -smooshed everything in a food bag as no food processor - and used with roasted mediterranean veggies with balsamic, chicken thighs and a bit of gluten free pasta. Was so good although with the price of EVOO and pine nuts these days I think it's cheaper to buy it in a jar!
Basil pesto sounds amazing!! I’m sorry for your loss too xxx
I like your green glasses! Grief...everyone does it their own way. Be kind and gentle with yourself. What did you buy in Milan??
Thank you! Bought clothes and food 😀
Sending you hugs from the States❤
Thank you friend 🇺🇸 x
Love Kallo stock cubes! ❤
Hoorah! Xx
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