A $5 FOOD ADVENTURE – EPISODE 2
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In this $5 food adventure I’m going to El Super hispanic market to look for new foods to try. #$5FOODADVENTURE MY AMAZON …
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Hi, Michelle. π Interesting video. El Super looks like a nice store with some good prices. I didnβt know either, that Crush had more flavors than grape and orange and the occasional strawberry. Thatβs all we have in the Northeast that Iβve seen. The sopes look good. Iβd like to try them, too. Last but not least, βthatβs Justin, lol.β Well, Hi, Justin! Nice to βseeβ you. π
Soursop is a great for your immune system. I'm from Cali. Born and raised. Moved away when I was 50. I miss markets like this. Thanks for making this video. I wish I could find one close to where I am now. Still looking and haven't given up hope. Lol
I enjoy the simplicity and clarity of your cooking videos. Your voice is very pleasant to listen to and the meals you prepare are fresh and took delicious.
If you like the hibiscus I would suggest you just get some hibiscus leaves and steep yourself some tea-it's delicious and it's something that we drink a lot here in the Middle East. It's sometimes sweetened a little and sometimes it's put in wine glasses because it looks so pretty and alcohol isnt served here in the kingdom (ksa) We can just buy a big bag of hibiscus flowers but you can get tea bags of it, too. Some organic stores will have it in bulk.
While you're in your exploring mode maybe you should go explore a nice Middle Eastern store. Google for a really good one- not all are created equal. You might find the leaves there too.
From what I understand chayote can be sprouted at home and planted to climb a large structure. They usually end up becoming huge, and making tons of fruit. If anyone is interested I've seen quite a few YT video how tos. Hope this helps somebody! personally I think they're delicious, and I've successfully sprouted several from the store, but not managed to time the planting of them right yet. Maybe next year.
Yummy looks amazing ! Those meat prices are unbelievable . I made your Mexican cornbread other night from.your last video we will loved it !! Another amazing video from you cant wait for the next 1 !! π€
I don't know how many YouTube subscribers you would need in order to make a living but your content is so superior to many others that I think it would be a goal you could reach. I threw together the most disgusting vegetarian chili tonight, just a can of beans, rotel, tomato sauce and spices. Now I'm stuck with a pot of yuck. I need to watch your videos over and over for inspiration.
I just used chyote squash as an apple substitute in a keto version of apple strudel muffins it was really good! it has a very mild melon type/ cucumber type taste raw unless you flavor it with something else. it seems to take up flavor well. and doesnt brown when you cut it real quick like apple does. which i was thankful for since i would up with about 10 that i cut up all at the same time to use in desserts.
That looks like a great store! Sopes are new to me so I am going to need to find a Mexican food store to explore. Thank you for the video.
What a fun store! ***25,000 subscribers***πππ
I know them as Chocko's. I just peel them then cut out the seed part and boil what's left til tender. Serve with butter and salt and pepper
Thank you so much Michelle for your infinite sense of adventure and money saving tips that always is entertaining and educational. I have seen chayote in my supermarkets but had no idea what to do with them, but thanks to YOU, I will try them now! You are a blessing, dear Friend!
I bought the TJ vegan Italian sausage last week and really like it.
Awesome Michelle! π₯°π I love these videos ππ»π
Here in Australia we call the chayote a Choko, we love them roasted in the oven or air fryer along with other roasted vegies. Chokos take on the flavour of anything they are cooked with. When roasting them, they need to be not overcooked so they retain texture and are lightly browned. Absolutely delicious. They can also be peeled, sliced and cooked with apples to use in an apple pie or crumble as they take on the flavour of the apple and have a similar colour and texture. We have a choko vine growing in our yard at present as it is spring here. They also come in a white variety which we've grown in the past. Your $5 adventure was interesting as always. I have never heard of a sope before, it looks delicious.
Thank you for telling us about the chayote. I knew nothing about it before this video, and now I want to get some!
I grow hibiscus and the I dry the flowers and make tea from it. You may be able to find the dried hibiscus at the El Super for a very affordable price in the bulk bins. You don't need very much to make tea either, so a little goes a long way. Very healthy and nutritious too. Thanks for another great video.
Inspired to try a chayote now. Have seen them many times in store, but did not know what it was. Nice to learn something new today!
I love it love it love it when people try new foods—the world of food is endless! (Can you tell I get excited??) Again, great job! I loved the video! π Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN π
Thank you for introducing me to food Iβve always wanted to try.
My take on Mexican Crema…I love the natural version best! Creamy & tangy…oh, just love it! The food looks so good, I'm salivating! π Great job! π Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN π
What a great find! That place is awesome! If I lived closer, I'd be all over it! π Great job and wonderful video…kept my interest…of course, food! π Dawn @ Rich & Dawn in MN π
More often than not, you will see cabbage as a topping, not lettuce, especially in Mexico. On Wish, I found a fabulous grater that slices it so super thin, making it taste better and of course it last longer and it it better for us. Lasts longer in the fridge than lettuce. Lettuce is mostly water so in the long run, cabbage is a better nutrient and more fiber. I live in Corpus Christi, Texas and our local restaurants tend to use more lettuce. To me, the key is to slice the lettuce real thin. Love your videos!
I LOVE your videos!!
Awesome work
I enjoy your videos so much. Great recipe ideas. I love chayote squash in salads and soups. Adds an interesting flavor. I love sopes but find a hard time finding them in my city. Thank you for the ideas. β€
I love these kinds of supermarkets ! I also love going away and seeing what the grocery stores or markets carry. We have chayotes over here in Australia, called them chokoes and if you have a vine of them down the back yard you are for ever trying to find people who would like one of two. I think more of a 60's thing when people grew more at home. Like most squash its rather bland but takes on the flavours of other things. Nice roasted in duck fat or chopped into chilli π
Hi Michelle, can you do some more extreme budget videos?
I'm happy to see you venture out to El Super. I remember a few months back suggesting that you check out some of the Latino markets. Even with inflation they still have excellent prices on produce and fresh meat. I am cooking a Mexican chicken soup right now ( caldo de pollo) and added chayote. One of the things I wanted to mention was that if you like Mexican food. El Super and the Mexican markets like Northgate sell hot food as well. I often like to stop by and just pick up some carnitas or even a couple of tamales already hot and prepared and just add my own cooked rice and beans.
My family is Panamanian. My mother would cut it into 1/4's and steam it put some butter salt and pepper on it. It can also be used in soup. I think I have seeing it used in Asian food as well.
Thanks!
Another inexpensive supermarket is Super King International Market on corner of MacArthur and Fairview in Santa Ana. Great prices on produce and chicken
Interesting & informative as usual. I had to chuckle when I could actually hear you chewing the squash. π Everything looked delicious.
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Fun and interesting videoβ¦did you use your toaster oven to bake the sopes?
I heard you say you have been working a lot. Did you find a new job? Thanks for trying new things so we can learn about them with you.
I love your breakfasts, always very interesting.
Iβm on a food adventure today too! My nephew is a chef at a restaurant in Echo Park. Called quarter sheets and itβs a super trendy pizza spotβ¦ iβve been trying to get here for almost a year as well Iβll compare my adventure with yours later!!!