Grocery haul for one
Grocery haul for one in New York City, my local Williamsburg Brooklyn Foodtown to be exact. Can you go grocery shopping in NYC on a budget for $30 or less per week, so $4 per day and get cheap but healthy food including veggies and meat options? Find out as I show you what I buy and the mistake I missed at the register so you can learn from my shopping trip, get recipe idea inspiration and cut your next grocery bill down! Thank you to my sponsor Stoyblocks, my favorite place for everything from stock video, SFX, and After Effects templates: click here to learn more: storyblocks.com/Jenniferobrien
A few of my favorite meal or dinner or recipe ideas:
- Tofu: Tofu scrambled, stir fry, tofu tacos, lettuce wraps
- Chicken: Lemon garlic chicken, honey baked, Thai coconut chicken curry
- Eggs: Shakshuka, breakfast tacos, quiche, udon soup, pasta carbonara
- Tortillas: Breakfast burritos, pinwheels, quesadillas, tortilla lasagna, pizza
- Beans: Stuffed peppers, salad, taco pasta, veggie burgers, southwestern pizza
- Lentils: Lentil fritters, shepherd's pie, lentil meatballs, bolognese, soup
- Broccoli: Broccoli caesar, bolognese, quiche, ricotta bruschetta with hot honey,
- Arugula: Arugula pizza, watermelon feta salad, bacon-arugula-tomato, pitas, pesto
- Watermelon: watermelon feta salad, ice cream, salsa, balsamic chicken salad, margarita poptails
What are some other affordable food options and recipes you recommend, comment down below!
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What are some other affordable food options and recipes you recommend, comment down below!
@davidellis5141
3 жыл бұрын
Check closely if a sticker says 5 for 10 , often the item is on sale for 2 , the store is just trying to entice you ! But sometimes it's the only way to save.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
YES agreed such a good tip thank you! :)
@thani2720
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Taiwan when the epidemic is over
Very good shopping. If I lived in NYC, I would be living off from 99 cent pizza slices. 🙈
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
OMG yes you could do 4 a day in this budget :)
You Look So Enchanting.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Oh why thank you!
Excellent as always. Love all your videos. Whatever you do you do it perfectly. Very creative and well presented with a lot of personal charm.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, appreciate it!
@humansmirrorearth
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien I can even give you a tip. Do not bother when you see on any package expiration date and maybe in some stores, they reduce the price because the date is close to expiring. You can buy them and all will be fine. That expiration date very often is put so that people will always buy fresh and pay more. I experienced many products are good even the date of use expired. The prof is that I am still here. So, save even more money. Be well Jenn.
So glad you can still survive on a budget in the big city! Thanks for all the tips, that was very informative!
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, so happy to help, I feel like we all need helpful budget videos right now, I know I'm way more on top of my budget right now and I learn by sharing and learn from these awesome comments and am happy to help!
Keep up the good work Jen
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! :)
Unwrapping a nice smile makes for a good meal too, thanx..! ;)
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks! :)
@iainsanders4775
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien As a treat, usually after being out among the masked masses, I've been popping an 'artisan' (extra good ) marshmallow, fruit & liquor flavour, into a mug of coffee. After it dissolves the drink is Reeeally delicious! Just a foodie contribution...
Love Your Hair !! Looks So Nice !!!
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much :)
@sherrycambridge1531
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien You Are Ever So Welcome !!
the first precut watermelon doesnt have the rind and outer layer. the 2nd and 3rd has it.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
True, good point!
Thanks Jennifer. --- I really can't get my weekly shopping down this low.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
No worries at all just a fun challenge!
@obtomSD
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien Yes indeed.....
@robertparker1180
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien and a valuable lesson on how to use wisdom when shopping for the best bargains that fit your budget
Great video like always Jennifer 👍 👍
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
Love the meal ideas too!
I always watch the bloopers!
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yay so glad also my favorite part!
@thegeneral123
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien Indeed! Shame you over paid for those eggs though (yes I watched all the way through).
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Omg yes I was so sad thanks so much you’re the best!
@thegeneral123
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien All good, I work as a marketing manager in social media so I know how important it is to watch a video all the way through. Even if I don't have the time I will leave it running all the way through to help with the analytics.
Keep up the good work, love your videos!
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am so glad, appreciate it!
After watching your video , I immediately wanted to eat 🙏💛💚❤
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Omg yes me all the time and especially editing this video lol!
Thank you. This is actually a timely topic for me. Was just concerned about my expenses in recent months.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Same so happy to help!
Another top notch shopping wisely video from Jennifer. 29.29 ! Nice. 👏
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yay thanks so much!
Great video! I can never my bill this low
Good buy on chicken. See what day the grocer marks down chicken nearing expiration (Sunday afternoon for mine) . Buy and freeze til you need it.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yes agreed great point!!!
Very interesting
Wow, I wouldn't have thought you could get that for $30 even in Middle of Nowhere!
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Haha agreed, a lot for $30 in NYC!
Wow, the groceries you bought are cheaper in the states than in the netherlands. Where I live the drumsticks alone would be €3-4. Great video, Jennifer. Will have to look for a more affordable store outside of where I live.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much good to know!
I love u videos.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yay so glad thank you!
Uhmmmmm. I love those meals. The most I like are lentils and black beans. with whatever it comes with.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yes so many great possibilities!
Nice video. Sometimes watermelon chunks are ok, 'cause you're not paying for the inedible rind. Haha, I always pick the broccoli crowns with shortest stems...
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Oh yes such a good point on the rind, thank you! Yes shortest stems for the win!
What’s up Jen? I hate it when they screw up at the cash register and you don’t realize until you get home. 😞
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
UGH yes same such a sad moment when I realized the eggs price on the receipt :(
House brand eggs must be cheaper than Land o Lakes,no,yes? What about buying a small whole watermelon 🍉? I didn’t know if you got my last question on your last video about a quick video on how you cook your tofu..I’d like to start using it. Thanks Jen..love your videos.G
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Yes usually house brand but not this time, they were all $2.49+ and yes I would buy a whole watermelon but I can never get through that much just 1 person! Oh I don't do anything fancy with my tofu, but a lot of tofu grilled on the stove with soy sauce and broccoli or veggies like a stir fry - that's my go to, I do need to experiment with more tofu recipes!
@georgekelly9797
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer O'Brien - Thanks Jen for the tips on Tofu. I guess you right on the bigger watermelon being much. Yes you did the right than with the Land o Lakes eggs. I’m a sale hound, I love a good Bergen. I have a recipe for banana, chocolate chip oatmeal cookie to die for. Takes no time to make, uses two older bananas and the best part there only 50 cal. each.. Be Well, Be Safe Jen.
We can expect many multi vitamins from this...delicious Jennifer.
@Jack-rg6xf
3 жыл бұрын
Jennifer is a multi vitamin!!!
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks!
Sorry if this sounds dumb as I am British but what is Arugula ? 🤔🏴
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
No dumb questions! Oh just checked in Britain it's called "rocket" from the French word "roquette" for this green leaf for salads!
@greenscorpion8195
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien ahhhh now I know ...... thanks Jennifer 😊 🙏 😘
Hey Jennifer, In around two weeks we are launching a podcast "Life of Freedom" and we would like you to be the guest for an episode in the podcast. This podcast will focus on alternative lifestyles people are leading instead of the more common 9-5 job lifestyle . Since you have been a digital nomad and quit the nomadic lifestyle i would love to hear your perspective. Please let me know if you're interested. And topics you would like to discuss. Best Regards, Ayesh LKZ
How I would love to live in New York, far from France, which is on the way to becoming a prison! B [France]
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
:( sorry to hear that, hope you can visit when things get better! :)
Jennifer, I wish I was more health conscious like you when it comes to choosing the foods I eat. Unfortunately my shopping basket gets filled with bacon and ice cream and sodas and...well, if it's unhealthy, it's in there. Of course, I still maintain my manly physique. Oh wait, I haven't seen that for over 20 years.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Haha you're not alone many a time ice cream or bacon or chocolate just gets in my basket before checking out at the register... not sure how it gets there... but I won't complain lol!
how much more, percentage wise are organic, free range, no pesticide items?
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Great question, it totally depends on the item! I will show more organic vs not versions in the next video - grocery shopping in Manhattan!
@cdnsilverdaddy
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien yeah.. I think people would be interested in the comparison and where they can find "deals" for organic items
That was enjoyable but your 'meal ideas' all included ingredients not included in this shop...
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
True just for inspiration, might change that section for the next video headed to Trader Joe’s!
Jennifer is 4 dollars a day enough to fill you up? I run 6 miles a day so I need 3000 Calories a day.
3:04 you need to sign up for the "club card price" you don't use such cards? the cashier should have asked you for their card to get the discount.
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, they usually just take it off automatically but they should ask, no worries, thanks so much though! Next time I'll double check while they ring up cause I wont be distracted filming too!
@hyrocket
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien thank you for filming this-very interesting NYC grocery shopping.
Hi you so beautifull, i passion to you now ♡ . See you at Brazil :)
You're single. How about those that are married and or with kids?
@Jenniferobrien
3 жыл бұрын
There are way more options and videos on families cause you can buy more in bulk!
@robertparker1180
3 жыл бұрын
@@Jenniferobrien Like me. I'm married and we use BJ's and Costco for our grocery shopping