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.

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Thanks Gina xx

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

15 күн бұрын

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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. 💗

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Omg 😧 xxx sending love too xx

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

18 күн бұрын

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 ❤😅

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Thank you lovely Jane xx

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 ❤❤

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

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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

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Ahhh!!! X

@PerilousRainbow

22 күн бұрын

@@BudgetFoodieUK 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.

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

I think I like with egg x

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

15 күн бұрын

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!

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Basil pesto sounds amazing!! I’m sorry for your loss too xxx

Love Kallo stock cubes! ❤

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Hoorah! 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

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Jack says hi! Grief is so so weird x

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20 күн бұрын

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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

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Ah great info xx

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Yes fabulous! Xx

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Great tips!! Eww greasy kallo xx

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

I know xxx

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?

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Good tips xxx

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

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Oh no I didn’t know xx

Very lucky so much choice in pasta and oil

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Yes 😊 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

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

Thank you Belinda 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

@CharleyB60

21 күн бұрын

Filling your time will help I meant.

@BudgetFoodieUK

20 күн бұрын

That is a lovely idea xx

Oh dear I’ve accidentally poisoned myself on more than one occasion with food experiments.

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

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I like your green glasses! Grief...everyone does it their own way. Be kind and gentle with yourself. What did you buy in Milan??

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

Thank you! Bought clothes and food 😀

“What is grief if not love persevering?”

@BudgetFoodieUK

22 күн бұрын

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