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We have Portillos here in Chicago. FYI, The "L's" are sounded out por-till-o - it's Italian. And their food is terrific.

I just absolutely love your videos. You do everything right. Quick and informative, no stupid music playing, no weird background scenes. Just perfect!! Thank you!

Being a good steward of the wine 🤣🤣 well played

I made breakfast for dinner last night: fried smoked sausage coins, blueberry/lemon muffins, scrambled eggs w/peppers and onions and potatoes. Used up a bunch of odds and ends and it was easy peasy to throw together after a long day.

enjoy the mountains and i pray that things work out for you all.

I loved how you made sort of capsule meal in a bag to take with you! So smart.

I hope you have a wonderful time in the mountains! I’m excited to what you have coming up! I really love how your channel has grown so much yet you still seem so down to earth and realistic- especially about grocery shopping and budget meals! Thank you so very much- I’m grateful for the wisdom you share! 🌻

I’m in the panhandle of Texas and we’re dealing with 100° weather as well. I found a recipe for a cucumber, chicken salad that makes amazing sandwiches on croissants. Super refreshing and really easy to make. If you use a rotisserie chicken, it takes maybe five minutes to throw together.

I enjoy challenging myself to use things up before I go shopping!

Loving the escape to the mountains. That’s my goal every summer here in New Zealand, we are trying to get around all the back country of the south island one summer at a time with the kids. Also love the too hot to cook cold fridge dinners! And highlight of the video - being a good steward and finishing the wine. 10/10!

Love the idea of getting away while virtual working to somewhere cooler. My husband and I were just discussing we need to be reverse snow birds- snow bears- finding a cool place in the summers. Excellent travel meal idea- chicken tortilla soup.

I love how easy you make these recipes! And canned chicken in the soup is brilliant. Saves time and effort of cubing and cooking it ahead of time. 🙌🏻

Great to get outta Dodge for a bit! It'll feel so great to get home, and you'll go back refreshed and renewed.

That potato and sausage looks delicious! oh and with a can of rotel or salsa on top! Yum! Thank you for your content ❤

I cook at night now. It is too hot to cook in the day. I also prepare salads (i.e. bean salads, Coleslaw, lentil salads, and sprouts) and my smoothies (i.e. banana and oat smoothies. I also make lighter meals like Tacos and maybe a sandwich. I also chill my teas and coffee. Generally speaking I want nothing to do with cooked food when it's so hot, unless I eat the food cold. It was 88 degrees in my house today. It was 94 outside. Ain't nobody got time for an oven with that heat.

Some good recipe ideas I can try and give my wife a break in the kitchen.

We are doing the reverse right now! Trying to eat everything out of our summer vacation home this week before leaving!

I'm in Chelsea ok it's so hot here. I hope everyone keeps cool and drinks lots of water.

Hi Mindy… we are sweltering here in Southern California! I totally related when you said it’s too hot for makeup and hair, that’s been me all Summer. It’s so hard to find the motivation to cook when it’s hot. Enjoy your time in the mountains. Sounds wonderful.

I made the dump and go soup in this recipe (adding peppers and onions) and it is delicious! Thank you for sharing.

Het Mindy, can't wait for more videos, but don't forget to enjoy your vacation.

Great idea heading to the mountains to get out of the heat!

Definitely cleaning out the fridge, pantry, and freezer. Unexpected bills and expenses came in. Thank goodness its stocked. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

I hope that you and your family have a wonderful time of rest and rejuvenation.

Oh my gosh you are using fiesta ranch! My childhood right there. My mom put it in everything! She still uses it now at 60 lol😂 nostalgic for me that flavor. Her aunt used to use it as a dressing on a taco salad she made using Doritos as croutons

When we lived in KS we had a rule that over 100° made ice cream for dinner ok!

I’m in Central Texas and I get the no make up no oven feeling. Thanks for the ideas

I alwasy love a good pantry/fridge cleanout video. 😃Sounds like a great new adventure! NM is lovely and looking forward to the content you develop in the mountains!⛰

Truly hope your family has a wonderful time. All too soon kids are working summer jobs and changing their social lives...and the ability to take a family vacation or get-away is nearly impossible.

The scenery you showed in the beginning of the video was so beautiful, just loved it. Hope your vacation is wonderful. God Bless all of you 🙏🙏 Melody

purchased. thank you 😊

Great ideas for summer travel preparation in the kitchen at home before leaving and good idea for easy meal while away at our timeshare. Love your helpful practical suggestions. Enjoy your time away.

How exciting about the cookbook!

We have Portillo's here in central Florida, and, since we have many Spanish-speakers here, I often here it pronounced the Spanish way, the same way you pronounced it. It just seems weird to pronounce those two Ls! :D I love these fridge clean-out videos!

Nothing wrong with drinking wine. God turned water into wine not beer or soda 😂 love all of your videos and ideas. Thank you for sharing with us ❤

I have been trying to clean out pantry and freezer also. Definitely helps cut the grocery bill down!

Thank you for the pantry cookbook! I purchased it before the video ended, I’m so excited! Enjoy Angel Fire! We lived in Santa Fe for a bit several years ago, and visited Angel Fire a couple times. It’s beautiful!

I’m hyped for whatever the big fall project is! I have a guess, but anything you make turns to gold!

Great ideas Mindy ! I am interested in how your family liked each meal you made. Also if you are still in New Mexico, go to Taos and eat at Guadalajara Grill. There are two locations in Taos and it is our favorite place to eat there. Have a great time there !!! Enjoy the cooler weather !

Enjoy the holiday! Thank you for the video!

In Oklahoma city. So tired of this heat. Glad you guys got away from it for a while. And I have those same dollar tree soup bowls. They are my favorites!

Aw man I missed the sale by one day! Bummer. So excited about this!!!

This is the kind of cooking I'm trying to learn. Thanks for a timely post!

We drive to Angle fire from Minnesota to ski over Christmas!

I love these recipes and meal creations. I'm from HOT Arizona and I understand your situation completely. I've made many a cool dinner on those hot hot days. Enjoy Angel Fire, NM. I've always wanted to go there. Have fun! And God bless y'all

I just did this too for a 2 week vacation. I strangely enjoy it...

You always look so good with so many great ideas!

Denver is in the 90s and my freaking swamp cooler broke again. Going to get a portable air conditioner tonight or I too and going to go stay in the mountains for next two weeks before school starts

So glad you are able to get away. Enjoy the time! Just printed the new ebook! Can't wait to try the recipes.

Great ideas that my family will enjoy and benefit from!

I know when the heat and humidity ramp up it makes me feel ill 😢

Ahhh! I just found your channel from watching a collab on Frugal Fit Mom's channel and the reason I came is because you said you were from Oklahoma! I just had to find out if you were also in Tulsa and you are! You're the first KZfaqr I have watched from Oklahoma! I'll be on the lookout for you in the stores. Us Okies have to stick together! :)

Can dehydrated potatoes be used in this recipe?

Looks like a great getaway for your family!

I live in Chicago and Portillos is so good ! You can get beef or the famous Chicago style hot dogs delivered to your home .

I love when you do these videos! It’s always inspiring!

Cool enjoy your trip.

Love this idea! Cannot wait to get a copy of all your favorite recipes.

Fav kind of videos !!!

What the heck is LEFTOVER bottled wine???🤔🤣😂😭🤣 NO such thing in this household lolol😭. Love your fridge clean-out menu ideas!👍❤️

Soup sounds amazing! 😋

Glad you got to get away but unless you stay until October, OK will still be hot when you return and I’m sure that’s middle of August with school starting. There is no escaping the heat for awhile (Texas here).

Hi Mindy This video was well needed Thanks for sharing great ideas 😊❤️👍

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Portillo's is the best!! I sure wish they had them in TN!

Please consider a vegetarian ebook from some of your past videos ❤

@SMM Awesome idea to vacation in New Mexico! Love that idea, such a gorgeous state.

WORTH YOUR SALT LIME SALT: Mash together 1/2 cup fine sea salt and 1 Tbsp. fresh lime zest until well combined. Spread onto a paechment-lined baking pan and bake in a 225 degree oven until dry, about 50 minutes. Try it on: Grilled pineapple, steak, tacos, sweet poato fries. BASIL SALT: Pulse equal amounts of packed basil and coarse sea salt in a blender/food processor until basil is finely chopped. Spread onto a parchment-lines baking pan and bake in a 225 degree oven until dry, about 30 minutes. Try it on sliced tomatoes, corn on the cob, fresh watermelon. How to make Garlic salt from fresh garlic Ingredients ½ cup kosher salt or sea salt 6 garlic cloves Instructions Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Farenheit. Place the peeled garlic cloves and salt in a food processor. Process for about 1 minute until the garlic is finely chopped. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (important, otherwise it will stick!). Bake for about 45 minutes until dry and crumbly. Remove from the oven. Wash out the food processor. Pour the mixture back into the clean bowl of the food processor and pulse several times until the desired consistency forms. (We kept ours a bit chunkier than normal salt.) Store airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 year. Homemade Garlic Salt Ingredients 1 tbsp kosher salt 1 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic 1/4 tsp granulated onion optional: 2 tsp. grated parmesan cheese if serving over steamed veggies Instructions Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Use as needed. Can be stored in air­-tight container or shaker for up to 6 months (if not adding the parmesan cheese). If adding the parmesan, may be refrigerated and used for up to 3 days. For Garlic and Herb Salt: 1/2 cup sea salt + 2 minced garlic cloves + 1/2 to 2 cups ”loosely packed” minced fresh herbs (like sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, tarragon, chives, etc.) For Chile Pepper Salt: 1/2 cups sea salt + 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper + 1 + minced Chile peppers (from mild peppers to habaneros) For Citrus Salt: 1/2 cup sea salt + zest of 1 grapefruit, or 2 lemons, or 3 limes For (sweet) Baking Salt: 1/2 cup sea salt + seeds of 1 vanilla bean Seasoned Salt Ingredients 2/3 cup fine sea salt 1/2 cup sugar 4-1/2 teaspoons paprika 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram Directions In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 year. SRIRACHA SALT: Stir together 1/2 cup kosher salt 5 tsp. Sriracha sauce and 1/2 tsp. fresh lime juice spread evenly onto a parchment-lined 15 x10 x 1 inch baking pan. Let stand uncovered at room temperture for at least 8 hours or overnight. Store in an airtight container at room temperture. Chile lime salt (aka Tajín) For the chile lime salt blend 1 Tbsp Salt Kosher salt or pink himalayan salt 2 Tsp True lime 1 ½ Tsp Chipotle spice Or other spicy chile powder For the seasoning blend: With a whisk or slotted spoon, thoroughly blend together the salt, True lime and the chile powder 1 Tbsp Salt,2 Tsp True lime,1 1/2 Tsp Chipotle spice For the fruit: wash and peel the fruit you choose to use. Cut into planks or spears (see youtube video above for cutting illustration) 1 Small Jicama,1 Med Cucumber,1 Mango,1 Avocado, pineapple, papaya, etc. Place fruit spears in a large bowl and sprinkle with the chile lime salt. Cut wedges of lime and serve fruit/vegetable spears on a plate with lime wedges for people to squeeze over the fruit/vegetables.

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What a beautiful getaway.

yeah! New Recipe Book, love it!

Just bought your new recipe download so many great recipes can't wait to try them!!

Any idea why I cannot get the meal plan? From Sharon. It says something about capture? I have tried twice.

These are some of my favorite videos!!❤

Laughs in Dallas Texas… 111 degrees

Thanks for this great video, but PLEASE make sure that your rest and recuperate vacation has priority. Reruns/ best of videos are fine with me.

Portillo's! YUM!

Greek God's is my favorite Greek yogurt. Only one store near me has it.

I giggled when you said "Por-tee-yos", but it's a great salad! Perfect to use up leftovers! We say it "Por-till-ohs", and they have the best cheese fries as well. Great video!

As someone whose house doesn’t have air conditioning, I am curious if you do have air conditioning in your home? I would guess you do, but, if so, I don’t understand why it’s so hot inside that cooking is not possible?

I wondered if you have any Dollarama or Family Dollar stores near you? I was surprised that Family Dollar had a lot of spices for $1.00 and also canned Evaporated milk for $1.00

Awesome!!!❤

Angel fire us divine!!! Enjoy!!! Great video!!!

Loved this❤

Great job!!

Mindy, do you still have your See Mindy Vlog channel? I can't seem to find it.

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Goodmorning ❤

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It's awful in texas. Triple digits.

Try 119 n I have to cook on the stove or oven 😵‍💫

I accidentally dropped and busted my crockpot. I have an instant pot, but the slow cooker part just doesn’t work like it should. I see your recipes and have decided that I need to get a new crockpot.

PS you ALWAYS look beautiful ❤😊

Wow ❤❤❤😊😊😊

We have Portillo’s near me in So California. The chopped salad is my absolute favorite there. But I make my own Honey Mustard dressing. I love that I can alter it, because I can’t eat chicken

& 3 DAYS LATER IN EDMOND… it was 106 degrees outside when I went out around 5:30. It’s now cooled down to about 99 degrees 😂 & all of us Oklahoman’s know… it’s the humidity that will do you in… 🥵🥵🥵