Shopping list is in the description! Stay tuned and make sure to subscribe for the week of meals and food coming next! Let me know where we should hit up next in the comments below!

@welcomeback2mychannel

5 жыл бұрын

Madeleine Olivia have you thought of an internet shop? Some people are unable to get to major supermarkets for many reasons. Would also be great to see what they offer on the net vs in the shop.

@j.z.7337

5 жыл бұрын

£12? The video title is very misleading since you paid at least the double of it.

@Hildegardaa90

5 жыл бұрын

@@j.z.7337 12 pro person. She explains that at the very beginning

@clairerogers4925

5 жыл бұрын

Do Lidl next!

@hassnakch6959

5 жыл бұрын

Could you guys do Lidl next please?

I agree with the whole plastic issue, I shop in Aldi and I feel awful about all the plastic but I'm a student on a budget as well :( but I do what I can

@mult1coloured

5 жыл бұрын

in the end it's down to the companies to make the changes, so try not to blame yourself x

@emilyhniebergall8975

5 жыл бұрын

While I agree often plastic packaging is wasteful and excessive, some of it greatly helps reduce food waste. For example, wrapping a cucumber in a thin layer of plastic extends the average shelf life from 3 days to 14, which helps reduce food waste (and carbon emissions) and has serious cost reduction implications for businesses.

@lolaash9503

5 жыл бұрын

@@emilyhniebergall8975 you do have a point! However that also can go both ways. Some people buy the stuff in plastic which most of the time is a bigger amount of the produce they need and that sometimes doesblead to food waste

@hymkemeijer

5 жыл бұрын

I messaged my local store about the plastic and they were like "yeah it's mandatory for safety reasons" which is ridiculous to me, especially since a lot of supermarkets don't wrap as much!

@muktofreedom

5 жыл бұрын

@@emilyhniebergall8975 not only , basically it's our responsibility 2 do something about, u can write 2 the Firma , that u don't want the plastic. ..

I think a huge issue with spreading zero waste awareness is that a lot of people think that they’re being attacked? So I really like how you brought up that it’s the big companies’ faults, because it really is hard for people to go zero waste when people with money and power don’t give a shit

@zsejkemore1794

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Sara :) I have to disagree with you :) every little change matters in my opinion and it's not so hard to go zero waste if you are persistent. It's true, that big companies have a huge impact on the environment, but i consider, firstly, we have to change our style of life maybe we will get there to have an impact on big companies too :)

@liliths_gf3075

5 жыл бұрын

zsejke more oh I absolutely agree that it’s important to try. My point is just that big companies cause way more pollution than any individual, and they don’t even try to do better. I work at a Whataburger because it’s the only place around that was hiring, and the amount of plastic that I’m forced to throw out every day is panic inducing. And that’s only me. There are probably thirty or forty other employees just at the one I’m working at and each one of them has to go through maybe eight pairs of gloves every shift, more if they accidentally touch something or go on break or to the bathroom. Then there’s the plastic packaging, the cups we have to throw away, the straws that fall on the floor, not to mention all the food waste. If they just switched to recycled cups and paper straws that would at least be a start, but they don’t give a shit. And for every customer who says no when I ask if they want straws, there’s 100 others who say yes. If Whataburger took the first step and switched to paper straws then those 100 wouldn’t be an issue. Do you see what I mean? It’s very important for us to try, but if the people in power don’t care then how much good can each individual really do? The companies who are switching to greener practices aren’t doing it because we want them to, they’re doing it because the people in charge of the companies give a shit. I mean, some of it is influenced by us, but so many companies don’t give a shit. People who are poor or uneducated can’t be blamed for the actions of major corporations who know full well what they’re doing.

@555starangel_

3 жыл бұрын

@@zsejkemore1794 not the passive aggressive ":)'s"💀💀

Why is all of the food so insanely cheap in the UK?

@catrionagarde4410

5 жыл бұрын

Where are you from? I am Irish and there is no chance I would be able to buy for these prices. 😣

@laurak2610

5 жыл бұрын

Because it's a budget video haha! There are expensive things too! But yeah we do have a good amount of non branded cheap "value range" stuff but a lot of people don't really trust non-brand products but I think that's silly :)

@jannabi_happy

5 жыл бұрын

My thought too.. here in France I find things so expensive (even more if you eat for 2 or 3 - like me)

@zoedark7101

5 жыл бұрын

Because it's Aldi.Sainsburys and Tesco and Asda are expensive.

@zoedark7101

5 жыл бұрын

@Lidllohntsich I've bought chia seeds in pound land for a £1

Aldi in Germany doesn’t have plastic on most of the fruits and vegetables ✨🙌🏻

@michellelockett6518

5 жыл бұрын

Well Aldo uk take note! It’s upsetting the amount of plastic in an otherwise great store

@myprettysunshine

5 жыл бұрын

Same in Portugal! :D

@dreamcatcherrs

5 жыл бұрын

Same in Australia!

@FreakiiGiirl13

5 жыл бұрын

noe1992 we have Aldi everywhere ! Because Aldi is from Germany ✌🏻🙌🏻

@KvetaFreedom

5 жыл бұрын

Can't agree I'm afraid. Yesterday I went shopping to Aldi in Germany (on board with the Czech Republic) and most of the fruits and veg was wrapped in plastic. Maybe it depends on the location :-(

As a fellow Brit I can confirm that a week without crisps is a week wasted. 🇬🇧

I just can't believe how cheap Aldi is at your location. Aldi is fairly cheap in Germany as well, but not that cheap

@viviansteen7668

5 жыл бұрын

That could also be because of the currency difference, having the pound in England and the euro in Germany :)

@franziskaschlott3081

5 жыл бұрын

Ich kaufe Mittlerweile auch wieder mehr bei Aldi. Sonst bei Rewe / hit und der Preisunterschied ist nicht bestreitbar. Wenn ich sonst 50-60€ bei Hit lasse (auch wegen der Auswahl natürlich) zahle ich bei Aldi um die 25-30€

@lieskedejong6148

5 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought (from The Netherlands)

@musji25022011

5 жыл бұрын

Ireland as well! For reference, that pasta is 49 c and they bought it for 23 C. More then double!

@josephinewinter

5 жыл бұрын

weirdly, aldi and lidle in germany aren't so cheap but are much posher. What's amazing is their own brand toiletries, all organic!

Thank you for addressing the plastic vs cost issue - for some people it isn’t a choice. Keep making these videos, they’re great!

I know this is an Aldi video but... in lidl they have wholewheat fusilli for 39p (I think) for 500g and it has 12g of protein per 100g. This is much more than the typical 5-8GB of protein in typical pasta ☺️

@annaszemes5587

5 жыл бұрын

They have the same wholewheat pasta in Aldi too and it is 39p as well.they have wholewheat spaghetti too.but I haven't checked the protein in it I must admit.

Please do one with LIDL! loving this series

@PrincessKoss

5 жыл бұрын

I believe LIDL is the same as ALDI actually, same company, just running under different names in different countries across europe

@dukannstmichma

5 жыл бұрын

@@PrincessKoss that is actually not true. Both companies come from Germany and are not related in any way. Even the aldi in the UK is the aldi South. In Germany we have Aldi South and Aldi noth. They're brothers who split the company. And in america it's mostly Aldi noth, but it's called 'trader joes' there. :)

@oliviagrace5685

5 жыл бұрын

dukannstmichma whaat? Trader joes is (kinda like)aldi north? Howw, the products of trader joes seem so much nicer than the products of Aldi, in general, the Aldis I see in videos from other countries often seem so much cooler/cheaper etc. than here in germany

@EmmaHope88

5 жыл бұрын

@@oliviagrace5685 Trader Joe's is owned by the part of the family that owns Aldi Nord and the other part of the family owns Aldi Süd. The US have Trader Joe's and Aldi Süd. I don't know if you've ever noticed, but Aldi Nord in Germany actually has some products that are being sold under the Trader Joe's label. The nuts and seeds come to mind.

@oliviagrace5685

5 жыл бұрын

EmmaHope88 yeah, I noticed that. Still, I’m confused why aldi seems to be such a huge thing in America etc. Compared to Germany

Going along with the plastic thing, Aldi's porridge oats used to be in paper bags until not long ago and they've now changed into those plastic bags, like whyyyyy do that, I was so happy when I found them in paper bags then they just went and changed it, it's so odd going backwards!

@nordicnoirbuzz

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! That bugged me too.

@kittyjade5629

5 жыл бұрын

Phoebee Ruth in our Aldi we still have paper bags for a lot of products 😊

@michaelahorakova9129

5 жыл бұрын

can anyone explain me how is paper packaging better? Do you realize we use trees to make paper right? Trees are human too..

@phoebsreadss

5 жыл бұрын

Michaela Horakova I cant actually tell if this is a serious response but paper is recyclable...

@AlexA-mg8ut

5 жыл бұрын

I don't know about your location but in the UK in lids there's rolled oats in paper ! And it's the same price and pretty good quality !

Just got out of a chem lab to this and my day has turned around. As a broke college freshman this really helps. I want to go vegan but I’m broke, don’t have time/energy/options, and am currently on a meal plan- but I’m making steps (I cut out meat!) and want to fully transition :-) thank you for making it a tad easier

@welcomeback2mychannel

5 жыл бұрын

Hannah Ashley vegan is way cheaper than not-vegan. Beans, rice, lentils, and veg are MUCH cheaper than meat.

@hannahashley2882

5 жыл бұрын

Kate W trust me, I have watched all the videos and read all the books etc. I know eating a Whole Foods, plant-based diet can be very cheap. However, it would be presumptuous and ignorant to disregard price as a factor for the average American. The vegan KZread bubble is very unique in that many are satisfied by only eating Whole Foods, or their 20% “unhealthy” foods are still healthier options. Veganized options are expensive compared to its non vegan counterpart- including milks, burgers, etc. Vegan restaurants are more expensive. Organic foods are more expensive. You get more for your money buying a bag of chips than fruit. This isn’t veganism’s fault, but rather supply/demand, the culture, and the government’s. Regardless, it needs to be accounted for. Its important for vegans and those who want to go vegan to not only show ways veganism can be cheap (which is GREAT!) but also work to make veganism cheaper- whether that be by starting a business, spreading veganism to increase demand, going into law to lobby for change (ie placing a tax on junk food and using the revenue to offset the prices of healthier/vegan options), etc.

@twinklintootsies

5 жыл бұрын

Hello, I’m a fellow broke college student on a meal plan. I went vegan a while back during my freshman year and found it incredibly hard to find time to cook, meal plan, grocery shop, and balance school work at the same time. I live in the Midwest, so some vegan foods aren’t a thing, very hard to come by (like a good vegan cheese!), or just plain expensive. I eventually figured it out though! It’s all about finding out what works best for you. :) All that matters is that you’re trying and learning on the way.

@davidthescottishvegan

5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately vegan alternatives are expensive especially with brand name products so I buy store's own brand and only buy vegan cheese, vegan ice-cream occasional for a treat. Vegan cafe's and restaurants are expensive but if you go to non-vegan takeaways, cafe's and restaurants their vegan options can be cheaper than vegan only places.

@josiesteed7573

5 жыл бұрын

Price is not a limiting factor for the MAJORITY of Americans. I agree vegan restaurants and substitutes are generally more expensive, but if you know what to buy you can 100% afford to be vegan in America. You may not be able to afford going out as often or having vegan cheese but it is less expensive overral, in the US at least. Its also important to realise you can get a bag of lays for 25$ cents at walmart. Many chips and junk foods happen to be vegan and are cheap. Its all about educating the public on their opitions. I like you idea of pushing for cheaped substitutes. :)

I'm not a vegan, but watch your videos because I find that I always learn something. I'm also going more plant-based and these are sooooo helpful. Much love ❤

In the order of your grocery presentation my thoughts about your concerns about too many onions: + Put slices of fresh onions onto your burgers to add crunch and freshness, + enrich tomato salad with fresh coriander - and crunchy onions (rings or chopped), + add roughly chopped onions to your wok noodles with vegetables, + add pureed onions to your chick pea masala for a deeper flavour and tanginess, + consider fresh onions in the wraps to maybe add crunch, freshness and tanginess, + enrich your tomato sauce with chopped or pureed onions, + before you prepare fried rice you might want to deep fry diced onions (until brown and crispy; be very careful to not burn them) to add texture and roasting flavour to the fried rice, + mushroom soup with black pepper and chopped or pureed onions (depending on the type of soup (watery or creamy)) and diced or mashed potatoes (seperately or incorporated, again depending on the type of soup (watery or creamy (very rich when mashed potatoes are incorporated (goes very well with your toasted (garlic-) bread))), + make French Onion Soup. Onions are underrated, often ignored or simply forgotten. Onions are good and healthy. Investigate on them, you vegans in particular should know about your food. Does your ALDI-UK provide separated rubbish bins in the exit area for you to dispose packaging waste like plastic or cardboard packaging (and batteries) ? [Edit: Layout/sections]

It could be really interesting to see a "nearly" zero waste week on a budget, to see if it's possible to be zero waste when we have a tiny budget (sorry for my english, I'm belgian)

@zsejkemore1794

5 жыл бұрын

I think it's possible. :) I buy a lot of stuff from bulk shop and the market, and if its wrapped in plastic.I JUST DON'T BUY IT. It's hard to find alternative for everything,but for most of the part is do-able.

@marta7973

5 жыл бұрын

hey , there's nothing wrong with your English :)

@sallybaaby6165

4 жыл бұрын

your english is better than people from America

@rachelw5960

4 жыл бұрын

I manage it but I go to multiple supermarkets a week

@pierhead12345

4 жыл бұрын

Has anyone else tried unwrapping unwanted plastic ar the till? I usually do and hand it back to the checkout person, but it doesn't work in Aldi - no room. I heard some Sainsburys even provide facilities for this but I have never seen it in Scotland.

This type of video I find super helpful! My mum always asks me what food I can eat as a veggie / vegan that isn’t super expensive and this is just super helpful to show others that eating vegan does not have to be really expensive! Thanks for the effort you put into your videos it’s super appreciated

Lidl are meant to be introducing a 5kg box of wonky fruit and veg for only £1.50 which I think would be super great if you do Lidl in this series. Plus the added bonus of minimising plastic and food waste which I know you’re passionate about. Also another series idea it would be great to try and see you do a weeks worth of shopping at each supermarket with zero plastic and interesting to see how much more expensive it would be comparatively :)

@BeautyYaya

5 жыл бұрын

yes they are all over england now but you have to get them before 12 pm and they restock everyday

@thedemonpigs5272

5 жыл бұрын

It isn't wonky they are advertising incorrectly it is stuff that would have been thrown out as waste, if you are lucky you might get a decent box but the boxes I have seen look mouldy and really off 😢

Love love Aldi. I always buy the reduced stuff at 50% off and freeze it.

@Charlzton

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I remember Lidl in Oranieburhg had loads of large produce bins all around

@themcennsisters9269

5 жыл бұрын

Same! That’s what we do! I’ve also just started a KZread channel and I would really appreciate some support! Ty

@trishb5738

5 жыл бұрын

Same here I buy stuff with 50% sticker on

Omg you absolved so much of the guilt I have around the plastic at Aldi, I tried to shop at my local zero waste shop and get a veg box but they were both unsustainable for my budget. Thank you!

Aldi honestly is so much cheaper. I remember I used to spend £125-30 a week in Tesco or Iceland. Now I go to Aldi I spend around £80! It's crazy!...

I looove this series even though I don't "use" it in practice. Perfect combo - vlog, haul, food/mealprep. Love it!

My aldi here up north has plastic free veg options!

@hannahashley2882

5 жыл бұрын

In America as well!

@sofiasilveira8153

5 жыл бұрын

Same in 🇵🇹

yessss! these are my favorite videos of yours! can't wait to see the recipe videos, they're so helpful. please do more! these help me so much as I don't can't really make the meals as I go because I'm scared it's gonna taste horrible as I don't have have experience and your recipes are life saving!

Thank you Maddie for making these videos; the budget series is so helpful! ⭐

I really love these videos! You not only inspire me to stay vegan even though I am a poor university student, but also help me get ideas for meals to make

Although I live between two different Aldi stores, I very rarely shop there. Perhaps that has something to do with why our food bill runs around $1000 per month for our vegan family of SIX! You've inspired me to give it another go and do my shop at Aldi's this week!

@rabbitquartet9273

5 жыл бұрын

Marie Johnson aldi is amazing definitely try it

@ambeegaming76

5 жыл бұрын

Wow doing the math each person get's $41.66 each week to spend on food. I'd opt for a PB&J day once a a week if my food spending was that high. lol Even one person at that spending would $166 a month to feed alone over double what I end spending in Canada tho.

You are just amazing. Your recipes are lifechanging. I'm taking care of a teenager niece right now and suddenly I have to cook more (but don't have much time) and healthier. Last time I made your one pot zucchini pasta. It was delicious. Also, unlike many youtubers, you are so natural, so honest in what you do. Like you're not afraid to spend little on shopping and show it on youtube. And say: ''yes, that's what I did at uni, I only had 15 pounds a week''. THank you a lot for every single youtube film.

This came up in my feed as I searched for vegan meal ideas. Absolutely love your approach, style and the content. Can’t wait to watch the meal video now! Brilliant inspiration....I just wish I hadn’t already done my weekly shop....next week I’ll try this!

If you have more onions than you can use in a week. It's a good idea to chop and freeze the remainder. You will save time on future meals as well as save waste (but you probably know this). Thank you for this series it is also very helpful to (new to plant based, and needing to count the pennies) pensioners like myself, as well as students (although I am also a student). I have cooked up many of your recipes now and they are all delicious, as well as affordable. I particularly enjoyed the tofu recipes. Also your smiles are infectious, your channel brightens my day.

This is so helpful. I shop at aldi, I'm a vegan but my mum eats meat and dairy. Also try the frozen lentils and vegetables with tahini mix! It is incredible!!

Soooo happy to see you’re not only looking for vegan but also no palm oil, good work!

I absolutely admire you for being realistic and true to budget. So many videos like this can be a bit click-baity which is frustrating for people that can’t afford to go outside the lines in terms of budgeting. I am looking to transition to a plant based diet and you have truly inspired me. Thank you so much 😊

Maybe you could do a farmers market + supermarket one next time? Farmers markets can be cheap and often they save you from buying plastic. Love your videos 🥦

I made your vegan choc chips cookies!! OMG, they’re the best thing I’ve ever eaten! 😃👍

Love that you’re showing realistically that it’s possible to do vegan on a budget! A lot of youtubers seem to forget their old budgets and that can make their content very hard to relate to. But love that you’re still trying to reduce plastic where you can and encourage people to do the same ✌️💚

The packs rustling is so satisfying These guys made the exact videos I wz lookn for

Thank you! I shop at Aldi because it’s so much cheaper. Grateful in Australia they have package free produce

Loved this video Madeline really helpful. I am disabled and do not work so on a very small budget... I'm trying to go vegan at moment I'm kinda flexatarian. I'm also a single mum and my son is autistic and super fussy eater so I'm trying to buy for him and as healthy plant based for myself on a shoestring.

I'm already in love with this series! Keep up the good work!

Fab video. If you buy too many onions - or any veg for that matter - just slice or chop them up and freeze. I used to be under the impression that you have to faff around blanching veggies first - but you don't. It took me a while to realise. The amount of plastic is shocking you're so right to point it out. Would love to see more of your budget vids :)

Loved this! Waitrose please.. I’m interested to see how you’d get on in a more high end supermarket and what kind of vegan goodies u can find.. I’m new to veganism and a bit lost to be honest on how to meal prep and what to cook!! Thx xx

Ahhhh!! I’m loving these vids! It helps out so much, especially that I’m new to Ireland here with a tight budget and trying out Vegan meals that won’t be costly. This defo is an eyeopener to what smart choices we can make if we really pay attention Thanks for making these I really appreciate it!! xoxo

This is my first time commenting on your channel, but I just have to say thank you! Your videos are amazing and inspiring. Thank you for providing an easy approach for those starting off on a vegan and minimalist lifestyle. You have been such an inspiration to me and have helped push me to reevaluate my life and the things I fill it with. Also I have purchased your cookbook and have already made many of the recipes and might I say they are delicious! Thanks for everything! Sending you and Alex blessings and good vibes as you renovate your new cottage.

I'm really looking forward to the meals you are going to make with this food! Love this style of videos ♥ And also by this you can show that eating a vegan diet does not have to be very expensive. Thank you 😊

can you please do a healthy pack lunches video? Im so bored of everything I take into uni and getting tired of eating salads every day!

@LiveForTheLols

5 жыл бұрын

YES! I find lunches impossible

@lorenholmes1978

5 жыл бұрын

ilylouis agreed!! Would love this

@MollyMalone1983

5 жыл бұрын

So what do you take to uni? Apart from the salads (and I mean, you have veggie salads, pasta salads, rice salads, potato salads) you could opt for wraps filled with roasted veggies and tofu, sandwiches with like a million different options AND in many cases, if you have a pasta or rice dish for dinner, these taste great as a cold snack as well, so you can just pack up the leftovers and take them with you. Otherwise, as long as you're waiting for Madeleine's video, you might want to check the pickuplimes channel for inspiration, she has great lunch box ideas. Hope that helps :)

@mook1481

5 жыл бұрын

MollyMalone1983 thanks !! Tryna stay away from bread at the moment but the others seem really good

@highhat5229

5 жыл бұрын

Skip it and have breakfast instead

Only recently started watching you and you are my favourite youtuber, I've recently turned vegetarian (nearly vegan) and you help so much ♥️

@rootedinplants

5 жыл бұрын

YES I agree, love her!

This is a great video. I actually love that you mention plastic so much. It is an eye opener that it's not so easy to purchase items zero waste when you're in a budget ar certain shops.

You came up in my random suggestions and I can’t help but binge watch I just had your pizza wrap thingy for my tea and it was actually amazing and so easy I’m going to keep trying the recipes I’m not vegan but trying to wean myself into the lifestyle and correct choices and these budget videos followed up by what you actually make really helps and the fact your British haha

I love this new video style! I'm studying abroad in York right now, so I would love to see a Sainsbury's or Morrison's version. ☺️♥️

Haha! The way Alex said “4p off” killed me 😂 I always think yay red label when I shop in Aldi then I’m like 2p off wow how ridiculous but still pick it up 😂 can’t wait for the next videos ❤️

100% agree with you and the overuse of plastic. It's so hard to shop for fresh veg and not have it wrapped up

This weekly budget shop idea makes such a great video really! Looking forward to these already!!

I always buy that large bag of red onions and it usually lasts 2-3 weeks. They don’t seem to go off if you put them in the fridge. I also do those bean burgers in the seedy wraps for lunches 😍😂👌🏻 x

You could chop the onions you don't use and freeze them and just take what you need as and when. X

@80sgirlvhsandcassette

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I do that with most of my veg. That way I can mix and match what you like, when you like.

@misshorrorgeek5326

5 жыл бұрын

Onions last quite a while in the fridge too.

@spencerwilton5831

4 жыл бұрын

Miss Horror Geek They last even longer if you don't put them in the fridge! Onions used to be stored for months before we started importing them.

I don't usually comment on videos but I've recently fallen in love with your videos and I can say you have become my favourite KZreadr, so I thought I'd share my appreciation. I just think your content is so very real and I can tell that you put a lot of effort into creating original and interesting videos. I hope you'll continue making these videos because they always make my day! ❤️

I love when you share these videos! Definitely very insightful to other vegan friends. 🥦✨

Yes! Just what I needed. I love your content, because it's so easy and simple which I love! Also my bf recently watched "what the health" on netflix and he now wants to venture out and try a more vegan diet. We were already dairy free and egg free due to allergies. So thanks for the amazing content 💞

omg, yesss. Honestly, Aldi is a hidden gem!

Love these videos!!! so interesting! I'd love to see Lidl and the farmer's market !! thank you Maddie for showing us ideas of shopping lists for great meal prep!

The older I've gotten the less I think about the daily food cost, regretfully. When money was tighter I was so much more aware. I am getting back to being more aware! Watching these weekly shopping videos has reminded me of this. Good work on these videos. You are educating people.

Love these videos! I’m really trying hard to be vegetarian and cut down on my plastic (and as a student, I’m vegan most weeks anyway bc soy milk is SO much cheaper than cows milk) and these videos are so helpful for making cheaper meals so thank you! I was wondering if you could do a budget video shopping at Iceland? They’ve got some amazing vegan stuff and as far as I can remember, they’re quite good with their plastic as well x

Hi I would love to see how you turned your trolley of food into meals! I always need inspiration! Thanks for a great video 🙂

Great to see you shopping and sharing what to make with what you buy, love it!

Love these videos. Keep ‘em coming! Also really looking forward to seeing what you do with all the ingredients x

Hi! Did you know you can reuse those single use bags as freezer bags? I have a few i reuse to put leftovers in. The Fruit mix bag would be perfect for that use.

Lidl or Sainsburys please 😊 this was such a great video! ♥️

Love that this video is realistic and as healthy as possible:) got some great ideas for my own shopping

Even before going vegan i realized that I spent way too much at the super market on a daily basis. I've reignited my passion for cooking and am now spending on average 4£ a day, and with better meal planning instead of deciding what to eat on a whim, i could bring that down further. This video is a great help and jumping off point! Thanks so much ^^

2:28 let me tell ya, after coming off a binge of watching Unnatural Vegan and Abbey Sharp and learning about problematic ultra restrictive vegan diets, this sentence was music to my ears

This is so helpful! I am 11 and vegan. And I have to use my own money to buy my clothes and groceries. Yesterday I was at the store crying because I did not have enough money to buy food for myself and I was low £0.38. ily ur the best please reply!!!🤗

@GabrieleMBest00

5 жыл бұрын

ahh you're vegan at such a young age, I applaud you 🤗🤗 I had to buy my own groceries with pocket money too. Rice, pasta, beans, sauce and cheap veg go me through a lot. Also you can find some very cheap veg in the frozen aisle.

You’re not alone on veg and fruit in plastic, a lot of stores in the USA do it too. You can chop up some onions and put them in a freezer container but use small ones for use later which is really easy. As much as I hate plastic bags, the small ones are not bad and you can wash them out and reuse them. Saw my mother do that yrs ago when I was a girl, now I’m 72. Love your video, and just found you and subscribed. Trying to become of a less meat eater to start. Have a great week.

Love these kinds of videos of yours. Here in South Africa the same kind of food you've bought here would be much more expensive. You'd never be able to buy as much or such good quality looking for the equivalent of +-£20. You guys have a huge amount of variety and options in your food shops. Very lucky. Will keep watching!

Love these videos! Been marathoning your channel(s) lately...love you alex & maddie ♡

Do Lidl next!! The ultimate university super market haha. Loved the video

I love these videos Maddie! You’re so thoughtful and kind ❤️

I love that you are so conscience about Palm oil. Not a lot know about how incredibly horrible it is to the environment and our health, thanks so much for being aware and touching on it.

I love these videos, took a break to watch you!!! xoxo

Black pepper and Sea Salt flavour crisps are my favourite too! 😍 (From another crisp obsessed vegan 😁 maybe it is a British thing?)

so true what you were saying about big companies. i read somewhere that like 2/3 of all the plastic in the oceans comes from fishing nets, of all things

I love the grocery haul videos. Would love to see what meals you make. Thanks Maddie. 👍🏻

It's been a while since I've watched you two and oh what a joy it is going back! Definitely horrid amount of plastic and I've find it frustrating too the lack of loose veg/fruit/nuts (especially nuts!) in almost any of the major supermarkets. Oh, and it's hOOmOOs, so more like Madeline's pronunciation (minus the British accent and with H in the Hebrew/Arabic pronounciation, if we're going all the way lol). Keep going Mad and Al! 🤘

Could you pre chop and then freeze the onions? just to save them going to waste.

@ellu...

5 жыл бұрын

I did that when I had to only use half an onion so I froze the other half

@papyrusrex

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. My mother used to do it growing up and still does, I learned to do it from her. We mix it with chopped peppers and freeze it. You’ll be good.

@louisemchugh416

5 жыл бұрын

I do this- I put them inside a clear freezer bag then lie them flat on something in the freezer so they don’t clump together whilst they freeze. Saves chopping them every time you want to cook with them too ☺️

@laylagrace4319

5 жыл бұрын

My mum buys frozen onions that are pre chopped lol

@anapalma2906

5 жыл бұрын

Chop up all of the onions and fry them. Then freeze them. You can freeze individual portions of onions into bags...(I know, more plastic. However you can re-use the plastic bags) Alternatively, freeze all of the cooked onions in a container and break off the amount you need for a meal. No waste. I hope you find that useful. :)

Thank you so much for these videos. I’m starting university in September and as a broke vegan they’re so helpful!

You're my new favourite channel you're so helpful I'm 13 and the only vegan in my family so I needed this!! You also seem like such a nice person

Lidl is another option you can go for less plastic but still budget friendly.

That's unfair. I live in Germany where Aldi originates from and you guys in the UK have the cooler things to buy there, lol

@80sgirlvhsandcassette

5 жыл бұрын

As a devout Lidl shopper here in the UK , thank you Germany. 🇬🇧❤️🇩🇪🌱

@hendrikjefell6894

5 жыл бұрын

Not true, you have those tofu sausages, I love them! 😍

I have been watching your videos for a couple of weeks and I just wanted to say that you are really inspiring! I am not vegan but I tend to so thanks for the meal ideas!

This was so so helpful thank you! Honestly the most relevant and useful KZread video I’ve seen in ages

Holy shit, this makes me miss England! Food is crazy expensive in Denmark (especially Copenhagen), and although we have a lot of plastic free and organic stuff, I miss cheap food! For example, the cheapest plant milk is £2 equivalent 😭 only lived here 9 months but already forgotten what normal prices are 😂

I think it's so cute how Alex goes shopping with you 😍 I have to go alone cause my bf tries to rush me lol

@user-sq1gk3fr4i

5 жыл бұрын

Well if you both eat you both shop. Also you both work you both clean the house.

@martinaz4509

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-sq1gk3fr4i doesn't need to happen that way? one can shop, one can clean in the mean time for example

@user-sq1gk3fr4i

5 жыл бұрын

@@martinaz4509 Naturally that is so. As long as one does not always shop whilst the other always cleans. Providing it is thorough cleaning and not just surface cleaning. Luckily here in CH, sons are trained in all aspects of housework as are daughters. Works like a dream. Believe me, I married a Swiss man and was grateful as to how he helped with cleanig and..... plus even getting up in the night for the baby or kids to attend to their whatever needs.

@martinaz4509

5 жыл бұрын

@@user-sq1gk3fr4i I'm from Switzerland too, what a coincident :-) I feel like it depends from household to household though, I like to do the cooking and my partner does the washing up. We work best that way :) as long as everyone helps I guess.

@user-sq1gk3fr4i

5 жыл бұрын

@@martinaz4509 Yes help is surely important - or I say dump the partner. But most Swiss guys are great at helping. Cannot speak about the non- Swiss here though. About them I do not know apart from stories I have gathered along the way.

I love Aldi apart from the flaming plastic!! It’s amazing how the cost at the till is always way less than I think it will be. Looking forwards to seeing the delicious meals you come up with 😋

I’m amazed at the price there!! I have an aldis that we will be shopping at soon. I’ll have to compare. I spent $2 on onions recently!!

Omg I didn't realize groceries were sooo much cheaper in the U.K.!!

As a student Aldi’s is the most amazing thing ever ❤️😂

I'm in Canada so I'm not familiar with what stores you have there. I'm loving this series. It's so interesting to see prices of foods and such in another country. I also love seeing what meals you come up with. A crazy idea that may not be possible would be to have somebody else buy your groceries for the week. (Alternate have your followers choose your groceries or something)

so excited for this!! you're so right about the plastic, its exactly what I always think when I'm in Aldi

Make some onion soup! It would be mint with the spare garlic bread 😋

@Equinox1.5

5 жыл бұрын

Yum! Great idea.

I just realized why the other video took so much stress from my heart (this one did the same). I guess watching people really in love heals a little the ones that are heartsick. Keep it going, guys.

Hello! Love this series, looking forward to the next one! I have an Aldi a stones throw away and agree with you about the lack of loose options in Aldi and the overuse of plastic. Just wanted to say I fell for those ready to wok noodles -which are super convenient and don’t seem too different in price, but the dried medium egg noodles are cheaper overall as they have 4 nests and are dried, so the weight will increase, whereas the ready to wok ones are already at their cooked weight and you only get 2 nests of egg noodles worth. Can’t wait to see what meals you got out of this!

What a great haul! So many different things you could make in a week. Leftovers for lunch! Sea salt and cracked pepper chips are my favorite! Enjoying your videos here in Missouri, USA. we have an ALDI here!