Thank you for mentioning Ask Izzy. The app was on,y new when I needed it the most :) grateful now I can eat whatever I want and need. One thing I will say though: usually the soup kitchens won’t ask you for anything, any special requirements. If you do go to the charities they will mostly expect you to at least prove you are on benefits. And I think that’s fair considering they’re usually the ones that need it. Also, ringing the local council can tell you or point you to things that aren’t listed on Ask :)
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
Thanks Meow Meow. I'm going to pin this comment so others who may need those services are aware.
@joellanewitt7232 жыл бұрын
Always save your vegetable peels and onion ends and skin and make veggie stock. If you add bones it's chicken or beef or whatever stock. Keep in fridge or freezer. Completely free, just made from food scraps and water. Really good for adding flavour
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Great tip. Thanks for sharing!
@TaylahLouiseBudgets3 жыл бұрын
Yay! These are all meals I would eat or edit 🥳🥳 love this type of content ❤️🔥
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!
@aussiejubes2 жыл бұрын
Aldi fruit salad is THE BEST. Plenty of grapes, it's not just peaches and pears like all the other ones are now. If I wanted two basic urch fruits I'd buy two fruits! The only real fruit salad available these days. Lol Yummo.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree!
@Sonja...3 жыл бұрын
Just started watching and looks like a great mix of veg, fruit, protein, carbs etc. Can't wait to see what you make..
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you xx
@bethhunnicutt99983 жыл бұрын
You could have scrambled those last 2 eggs and added that to your lunch meal. I loved the soup recipe. 🤗
@rowenasutton5483 жыл бұрын
Was going to add the same comment, or hard boiled.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely 👍
@Iheart2cook2 жыл бұрын
Came down here to see if anyone said this before I commented.
@janagnew93973 жыл бұрын
Although nothing wrong with oats 🤣💕👌🏻
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
👌
@leannewith33 жыл бұрын
I actually have similar to the couscous dish for lunch often. I use regular couscous and any leftovers from the fridge. Sometimes leftover salad vege or roast vege. Sometimes some leftover meat or a small tin of tuna. It’s always yum and I just use the kettle when making the couscous.
@Sonja...3 жыл бұрын
Sounds yum... I bought a box of cous Cous a whole ago and don't know what to do with it...
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thanks!
@sallygordin28693 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Blessings!!
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! xx
@romanqueen78682 жыл бұрын
Very relevant video especially now with cost of food prices so high can you plz do a budget one for the week feeding family of 4
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! And thanks for the suggestion 👍
@joanneruth11682 жыл бұрын
I’m impressed 🙌
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tonyboles3106 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the budget tips
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Iheart2cook2 жыл бұрын
You should include the fact that most if us have basic spices and some sort of fat to cook with. This would help tremendously I believe. God bless 🙏🏼❤️
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@jerrieanderson22453 жыл бұрын
Love a good pantry soup! I would never think of using cream cheese on toast. But now I want to try that with my next vegetable soup! Thanks for sharing!
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
It's not something I normally do, but it worked! Trying new things is one of the things I like about these types of challenges.
@creativeminded793 жыл бұрын
Love when you share these.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you xx
@ThaUnit2 жыл бұрын
Absolute madness! That was brilliant.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bismillahir2 жыл бұрын
This’ll definitely help me a lot throughout the covid, thanks
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@sheenamaclean8324 Жыл бұрын
I just costed this up at UK Dec 22 prices, but it was cheaper to get 15 eggs than 12, our cans of fruit cocktail are smaller so I costed up 2 cans and can't find condensed soup so just costed1 regular and it came to £7.50. I doubt anyone wants to know this except me, lol.
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
I love it!! I usually do this when I'm watching UK or US KZfaqrs and convert into AUS dollars! LOL. I usually have to sub some items or sizes, but it doesn't matter - it's a great way to get some new ideas :)
@sheenamaclean8324 Жыл бұрын
@@NikkiBeal having Aldi internationally helps with cost comparison. Been making porridge with apple and cinnamon for the last few days, also add a tbsp of chia seeds 😋
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
@@sheenamaclean8324 Yum!!
@lilyandrose85572 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'm doing this for the next week, I'll substitute the couscous for polenta, only because I have plenty in the pantry.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Exactly! Use whatcha got!! Love it xx
@wendyelainedonald3 жыл бұрын
Couscous is something I have lways meant to use but never have. I'm going to change that this coming week. Lockdown AGAIN i Melbourne is a time to try a few new things.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@traceycosta91963 жыл бұрын
Love watching these challenges. Awesome !
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! xx
@traceycosta91962 жыл бұрын
@@NikkiBeal Noticed you havnt uploaded any videos recently. Hoping all good you’re way🤗
@emmabeer56903 жыл бұрын
I have the LAZIEST way for poached eggs. Empty the egg into a small coffee cup, microwave for 30seconds. Swirl after 30 seconds to loosen it from the cup. Now if you like it super runny let it set whilst you get your toast ready. If you're like me and like it cooked another 15 seconds max some times 7 seconds. Eggs aren't going in a pot being wasted with strings of egg yoke, no vinegar required either. The more eggs you use in more cups increase the time in the microwave. I personally just have 1 egg on toast. There's other times I have 2 eggs in one cup but mix it with spices, after 30 seconds I flip it over and do another 30 seconds. It rises heaps I joke and call it egg soufflé lol. That's when I'm doing my protein days as no added fats go into it. Same with no dairy, no added salt.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
We do these too! But we call them "Fluffy Eggs". Sometimes we break them up like a scrambled egg, sometimes we leave them runny and dip toast in them like a hard boiled egg. They're so quick and easy, our kids have been making their own since they were about 6-7 👌
@Sonja...3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Miss your content
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sonja, thanks for your message, it means a lot. I'm hoping to be back with another video very soon xx
@Sonja...3 жыл бұрын
Great video and ideas as usual, thankyou
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@shaehoppner6712 жыл бұрын
Nikki are you going to do more videos I've been waiting and wondering if everything is okay with you and your family. Best wishes and look forward to seeing more videos ❤
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Hi Shae, thank you for your message. I've taken some time away for personal reasons but I'm hoping to be back with another video very soon. Thank you for checking in on me, it means a lot xx
@shaunaleessnackidies2 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lisadurant8832 жыл бұрын
Loved the video!
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! xx
@thegmanviews113 жыл бұрын
These looked great 😊
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😋
@FmehulSingh2 жыл бұрын
Love from india
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Hello from Australia!
@bubbajubba2 жыл бұрын
Love your channel! Thanks. What state in Australia do you live in? I’m in Brisbane and I’m looking for the best grocery shops.
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We're in regional Victoria (at the moment!)
@emmabeer56903 жыл бұрын
12:15 where did you get your tray for the soup pot to rest on? We have crap benches. You can see my crap benches (painted wood) on my channel. So after ways all times to try and make them last before that lotto win so we can rebuild the whole house lol. Must say I'm going to try the cous cous and veg with tuna. I often use cous cous with morrocan spice and butter. I find the butter helps it stop clumping. I have put 4 bean mix in it too along with corn. Just as a side dish though and serving of Chicken next to it and other vegetables as the 3rd side dish (broccoli for example for it's high protein)
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
My mum bought the pot stands years ago, unfortunately I'm not sure where from or if you can still get them (sorry!) I'd love to do more couscous dishes, but I'm the only one who really likes it in my household 😢
@emmabeer56902 жыл бұрын
@@NikkiBeal I put cous cous in one of their dishes the other day, it was way to runny. They didn't even realise that they were eating it. It was only a little bit sprinkled into the fry pan it thickened it up
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
@@emmabeer5690 👌 nice tip! I like it!
@kaykringle82412 жыл бұрын
Hope to see of this content
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
@Lkb1903 жыл бұрын
Missing the videos! Hope you are doing well 😊
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you xx I took some time away for personal reasons but I'm hoping to be back with another video very soon. Thanks for checking in on me, it means a lot xx
@Lkb1902 жыл бұрын
@@NikkiBeal I hope you’re okay x
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
@@Lkb190 we are all okay, just a lot going on and I've been a little overwhelmed and needed a little down time. Hoping to be back this week though.
@lucindatyrrell49032 жыл бұрын
I'm going to check my local Aldi. I think our prices are higher
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
👍
@Jessica_Alternative892 жыл бұрын
I just want to ask how do you start all this do you just do one massive shop and then just eat from that as the weeks go on? I don’t actually have a lot in my pantry/fridge and freezer so I need to spend at least $150 on groceries just to fill everything up as I don’t have pasta, rice, no frozen veg, no milk, butter, no meat no fruit literally nothing. How would this even work?
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jessyka. For these specific challenges, I only eat what I purchase in the video. Outside of challenges like this, we work off a grocery budget of $100 per person, per month plus $100 for the house (so our monthly grocery budget is currently $400 per month for our family of 3. When our older kids were still at home, it was $600 p/m for the 5 of us). I usually shop once a week, and rotate through purchasing things we keep in bulk (ie: bulk rice one week, past the next, etc). I meal plan each week from the things I already have at home, and aim to only purchase a few things to filling the gaps / complete meals, that way I can use any leftover funds to 'stock up' (ie: buy marked downs, bulk buys, etc). Our weekly spend can ebb & flow a bit, so long as we don't go over our monthly allocation. Slowly we've ended up with a rotating stockpile. That's what has worked for us, but everyone is different.
@Jessica_Alternative892 жыл бұрын
@@NikkiBeal thanks for that it does help me out. Hopefully today I can get some markdowns with whatever is actually left on the shelves with this craziness of the world. I’m trying to save a bit of money due to us having a baby on the due in March so just wanna be more frugal and healthier options too. Again thanks for the advice
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
@@Jessica_Alternative89 it's tough at the moment. Most of the meat & dairy shelves at our Coles are empty, and there are limits on what is left (so even if there were marked downs, there would be limits on how much you can purchase). But they are still running weekly specials and they are a good opportunity to stock up on the things you regularly use at half price.
@Jessica_Alternative892 жыл бұрын
@@NikkiBeal well I managed to get my groceries down to $136 for the week but a lot of that will last is longer than that and I’m going to be doing a lot of baking as well with that.
@hairyfrankfurt3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see the macros for this
@NikkiBeal2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, that's not something I will be doing on this channel
@sylwiawojda7685 Жыл бұрын
try to make it in 2023
@NikkiBeal Жыл бұрын
I took your idea & did a price comparison video. In 18mths the items on this list have increased by $5.31 (total). That's quite a lot.