I had to subscribe because the integrity to actually purchase the dropped bread sticks…I would have just put them in the back and grabbed another package 😂
Genuine question, it would have been cheaper making the Gnocchi, it's not hard to make; right? I agree with the pasta sauce, you can make your own. $7.00 is crazy when you can make your own.
Then again, I know the goal of your channel is how to can budget. So, I don't know if you take space into account.
Like yeah you can make gnocchi but one does need a bit of space.
$20 is EASY, keep good work.
Suggestion: A soup or Paella, you can still cut the cost down for 2 people. like Use drumsticks, can throw maybe 6 in there for like 3-5 bucks. 1/4 shrimp, small ones ;ole 51/60 $1.25. Maybe some store brand sauces or hillshire farms, similar in price surprisingly. Still have about 8 bucks for salad.
Australia shortens a lot of their words. Veggi is no acception! McDonalds changed there display signs to read 'Macca's' over here! Ha, nobody calls Macca's 'McDonalds' in Australia! 😅
While i can't take credit for this I ran the meal plan through Chat GPT for a single parent with a child to see what the potential of this cost effective meal for two would bring – hope it helps.
📊 TOTAL (Entire Meal) Calories: ~2,100–2,350 kcal Protein: ~52–60g 👨👧 Per Person (Split Evenly) Calories: ~1,050–1,175 kcal Protein: ~26–30g
✅ Nutritional Assessment ✔️ Strengths Calorie sufficient and filling Balanced meal (carbs, fats, vegetables) Good fiber and micronutrients from vegetables ⚠️ Considerations Protein is moderate (not high) Main protein source: mozzarella cheese Secondary protein: gnocchi, breadsticks, vegetables
🧠 Bottom Line Yes — both individuals are eating well overall Calories are adequate Protein is acceptable but slightly low for an adult, fine for a child
Try marry me gnocchi with canneli beans. Tomato paste, onion, bunch of spinach, garlic, a little stock and gnocchi pan fried before adding all together. 😋
You can make croutons out of the breadsticks. Garlic, garlic salt, olive oil and Italian seasoning. You can even add parm to them. I die every time you say gnocchi because it's wrong, but the food looks amazing.
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Jose, tell people the story about your dogs and how you chose to live there so you could have your dogs with you.
Next video – feeding a family of 20 for $2.00
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I had to subscribe because the integrity to actually purchase the dropped bread sticks…I would have just put them in the back and grabbed another package 😂
Dairy and gluten free too??
Genuine question, it would have been cheaper making the Gnocchi, it's not hard to make; right? I agree with the pasta sauce, you can make your own. $7.00 is crazy when you can make your own.
Then again, I know the goal of your channel is how to can budget. So, I don't know if you take space into account.
Like yeah you can make gnocchi but one does need a bit of space.
$20 is EASY, keep good work.
Suggestion: A soup or Paella, you can still cut the cost down for 2 people. like Use drumsticks, can throw maybe 6 in there for like 3-5 bucks. 1/4 shrimp, small ones ;ole 51/60 $1.25. Maybe some store brand sauces or hillshire farms, similar in price surprisingly. Still have about 8 bucks for salad.
Brother, next time use some of that pasta water in your tomato sauce 😉
Bro that vegan mozzarella is completely disgusting, it’s like eating Elmer’s glue. Please don’t lie to yourself into liking that stuff 😂😂
Get yourself a wooden cutting board those plastic ones are contributing micro plastics to your meal every time you use them.
I love your videos man. If you could find a way to get some proteins into these meals that’s would be 🔥
Looks delicious 😋
Need protein
Australia shortens a lot of their words. Veggi is no acception! McDonalds changed there display signs to read 'Macca's' over here! Ha, nobody calls Macca's 'McDonalds' in Australia! 😅
When you buy lettuce in a bag you’re lying about 4x the value of lettuce
Show us how to get an eighth for under $20 LOL
While i can't take credit for this I ran the meal plan through Chat GPT for a single parent with a child to see what the potential of this cost effective meal for two would bring – hope it helps.
🍽️ Meal Breakdown (For Two)
1. Gnocchi + Marinara + Mozzarella
Ingredients:
1 lb gnocchi
3 Roma tomatoes
Olive oil (for sauce)
8 oz mozzarella cheese
Estimated Nutrition (entire portion):
Calories: ~1,300–1,400 kcal
Protein: ~38–42g
2. Zucchini + Potato + Cheese
Ingredients:
1 zucchini
1 russet potato
Portion of mozzarella (from above)
Estimated Nutrition:
Calories: ~300–350 kcal
Protein: ~6–8g
3. Salad + Breadsticks
Ingredients:
8 oz Italian salad mix
Olive oil + lemon juice + salt & pepper
5.3 oz breadsticks
Estimated Nutrition:
Calories: ~500–600 kcal
Protein: ~8–10g
📊 TOTAL (Entire Meal)
Calories: ~2,100–2,350 kcal
Protein: ~52–60g
👨👧 Per Person (Split Evenly)
Calories: ~1,050–1,175 kcal
Protein: ~26–30g
✅ Nutritional Assessment
✔️ Strengths
Calorie sufficient and filling
Balanced meal (carbs, fats, vegetables)
Good fiber and micronutrients from vegetables
⚠️ Considerations
Protein is moderate (not high)
Main protein source: mozzarella cheese
Secondary protein: gnocchi, breadsticks, vegetables
🧠 Bottom Line
Yes — both individuals are eating well overall
Calories are adequate
Protein is acceptable but slightly low for an adult, fine for a child
Salad was A1
Important that the veggies are getting washed prior to cooking
I love how resourceful you are. I think regardless of what your budget is, everyone can learn a little bit of something and be more frugal.
Nice
Ami’s thus guy drunk or what
Broken breadsticks are croutons.
Gluten free pasta with bread sticks?
Wish we could shop like that in 🇨🇦 Prices are out of control
Fingers are dirty!! Clean up bro!
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Try marry me gnocchi with canneli beans. Tomato paste, onion, bunch of spinach, garlic, a little stock and gnocchi pan fried before adding all together. 😋
How about using silverware or plastic ware to eat with?🤔
Keep doing what you’re doing brother, you’re an inspiration ❤
That salad looked amazing❤
You are making me hungry!! LoL. 😊
What kind of magic have the algorithm gods shown to me? ♥
$20/day?
You can make croutons out of the breadsticks. Garlic, garlic salt, olive oil and Italian seasoning. You can even add parm to them. I die every time you say gnocchi because it's wrong, but the food looks amazing.
We need him during these hard times he literally made a meal with a $1