I Didn’t Buy Groceries for a Week | Simple Recipes
2.9K views · Feb 1, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@SimpleMealPlanPrep · 7 months ago · pinned
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@kjybutterfly · 7 months ago
Thank you for making the effort to film. The lentil soup looks delicious.
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@brilliantbutblue · 7 months ago
The fresh salad items from your garden would have been a welcome addition to meals given some of the extreme heat we have had in Melbourne recently. A hearty lentil stew in the freezer will be perfect when the cooler weather comes. You are very creative with your Leftovers and ability to use what you have on hand. Thanks for sharing 👍
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@annieamiguet7356 · 7 months ago
Somehow I missed this video. Wonderful ideas thank you. I live in outback Qld and our only 'big store' a little way away is an IGA, for which I am grateful for - but expensive. I am getting ready for a 'mega shop' from a place a few hours away that has Coles and Woolies - woo hoo, Yes making bread and everything from scratch is cheaper and you can make specialty breads at the fraction of a cost than buying. I would not change where I live, over the years it has taught me how to do things for myself, frugality and to live a satisfied life. Take care, Annie 😊
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@Rebecca-m5r · 7 months ago
Great session, I really enjoy seeing how you use up the leftovers!
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@AstralAu · 7 months ago
Fabulous video as always Emmy! Loved the lentil stew, will definitely be trying that in the cooler weather... I might tear some tofu in to it so my vegan friend can enjoy it. I am liking your salad thoughts... I might cook up some green lentils and add them for protein. Really enjoy the extra video output, I know it takes ages for you to make and edit... hoping it isn't too taxing on you! Ta hand om dig!
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@janetwright3111 · 7 months ago
Another great inspirational video - thanks for sharing 😀
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@amyk3020 · 7 months ago
Emmy, watching you from the States....the lentil soup looks fabu. Thanks for sharing we need a hearty thick soup for the East Coast and the frigid conditions. I do the same and love to put together some new and old recipes and clean out the pantry and freezer. Your garden looks great, have to check out what you're growing.
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@hmsmile1225 · 6 months ago
😊🙃😊
@lisavandam3273 · 5 months ago
Off topic: as you said the word "dinner", my food-obsessed cat suddenly turned his head and looked in the direction of my phone. 😂
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