Hi Erica, I've cooked professionally for many years, and raised 6 children with a big emphasis on nutritious home cooked meals. This is how I like to plan a meal prep session in my own kitchen. Timing is everything. Have lots of things on the go at once, clean as I go. It's so satisfying at the end. Loved watching. Great recipe ideas, and you're such a happy, motivated person to watch buzz around the kitchen. Thanks, please do more of these, love from Australia xxx
love this one! it was cool that because you were both creating content and open to that, you could take us along for more of the whole process in brooke's kitchen :)
I'm here from Brooke's channel and just subscribed! I've been watching all your videos this evening and I love your positive uplifting vibe! You are so charming you actually make me want to cook :) Haha. I can't wait to see more videos from you!
Very awesome video Erica I definitely learned some things and I loved how you put in the chopping and cutting sounds gave me satisfying ASMR vibes! For some reason I’ve always found chopping and cutting noises from a knife very soothing haha 👩🏻🍳😝
So happy you enjoy the ASMR! One of my very good friends loves it too, so I try to include a little in every video as a little wink to her :) now I'll think of you when I edit these into the videos too!
Came from Brooke’s channel! Loving your content. And this was great. Would love to see a gluten free meal prep. Most content that has gluten free meal ideas is typically also dairy free or vegan. I’m here for the meat and cheese! Subscribed!
Love love love your meal prep video! Just want to get up from my sofa and start meal prepping lolol! Sad that I’m so far from you because I would call you for sure!!!! Have a great weekend Erica!😃
@@fresherica4402 love your Thursday’s videos. It’s my little me time from spending the day alone with a 3 month old 😂. I would LOVE to live in NY , my favorite city in the world but my life is in Montreal and I try to go 1-2 a year to get my NY dose ! 😀
New viewer here! I have a question - what is the reasoning behind cooking in the client’s kitchen versus cooking the meals in your kitchen and delivering them to the client ready prepped? Just curious!
Great question! Here in NYC, there are technically laws against selling food outside of the place it was cooked if the kitchen isn't registered as a commercial one. Prepping food in the kitchen it's going to be consumed in is the way to avoid breaking that law!
@@fresherica4402 thank you for explaining, and wow genius way around the rule! Plus it must be fun to visit so many different kitchens and apts! Just subscribed! :)
Just discovered your channel yesterday and I’m obsessed 😄 probably have watched every single video in record’s time now so I wanted to leave you some love here. Looking forward to many more videos 🥂
Hi! I came from Brooke's Channel! I was wondering what would be the proper way to reheat these meals, since some of them have tomatoes, lettuce (which are better cold) but also sweet potatoes and farro which I prefer heated!
Hi Elizabeth! So happy you're here! So, for the green bowl and taco salad, those are both meant to be enjoyed chilled or at room temp! The sweet potato black bean bowl gets reheated in the micro! I always design my menus with reheating in mind :)
Saw brooks video and I was so interested how you prepared her meals.. I would love to see more bowl options I sadly eat once a day mon- thurs and I need a more healthy option I can nuke in the microwave or eat cold at work in 30 minutes
Hola que tal?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por tus vídeos..
Hey Erica, I meal prep religiously and I always try to delegate work to my crock pot and rice cooker. Could you do that? could you do a stew or chicken dish on a clients crockpot? I would love some inspo
Hi there Guido! I love that you do this because it means so much better multitasking! I don't have a crockpot or rice cooker (though I'd absolutely love the latter!) but I might try to do something with the crockpot setting on my pressure cooker...hmmm...something to consider!
Hi Erica! I came from Brooke, and I was very intrigued to watch the video when Cava was said, because I LOVEEEE Cava, and tend to make my own order at home which is actually a greens and grains bowl. I am looking for another way to make the bowl and I loved this one. Is there anywhere that the recipe is listed to be used? I am especially intrigued for what seasoning you put on the chicken for it. Thanks in advance! Also FYI for any cava lovers who has a Whole Foods near them, Cava may sell some of their sauces and dips there! I use them all the time and having them for making Cava at home is life changing and a money saver!
Hi Rachel!! YAY SOOOO glad you enjoyed and very glad you're here. I'm also a big Cava gal and love the hot tip about their sauces--I didn't know that! Re: recipe, this one lives in my head, but it's actually SO simple--just farro with parsley and cilantro topped with a classic cucumber/tomato/onion/feta greek salad and the chicken. I seasoned the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano! Secret is to use a little more salt than you think and not to overcook! And any of the cava sauces would work PERFECTLY on this type of bowl.
Yay Lauren so glad you enjoyed! For the Greek dressing, I eyeballed Greek yogurt, red wine vin, and olive oil. It’s 1 part oil, 1 part yogurt, 2 parts vinegar about. Oh and salt! Sometimes I do pepper and oregano to slice things up!
VAL!! You’re a real one! So happy you’re here🥰🥰🥰 re sweet potatoes- I did these at 400F (so 200C, I think ) for 30ish minutes- maybe 40. Trick is that everyone’s oven is different, so checking every 15 minutes and stirring until you’re comfy with your oven is key!
It was SO fun prepping for Brooke! Lemme know if I can answer any questions for you pals!
Do you have any tips on eating raw onions that have turned a little ~spicy~
the meals were INCREDIBLE as are you!!!!!! So much fun!!!!
The *influencer* herself!! Truly TRULY loved cooking for you🥰🥰🥰🥰
Hi Erica, I've cooked professionally for many years, and raised 6 children with a big emphasis on nutritious home cooked meals. This is how I like to plan a meal prep session in my own kitchen. Timing is everything. Have lots of things on the go at once, clean as I go. It's so satisfying at the end. Loved watching. Great recipe ideas, and you're such a happy, motivated person to watch buzz around the kitchen. Thanks, please do more of these, love from Australia xxx
love this one! it was cool that because you were both creating content and open to that, you could take us along for more of the whole process in brooke's kitchen :)
yessss it was SOOO fun to work with Brooke on this!
PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZ do more meal prep videos!!! they're so lovely and satisfying to watch xD
weee! Your wish is my command!
I'm here from Brooke's channel and just subscribed! I've been watching all your videos this evening and I love your positive uplifting vibe! You are so charming you actually make me want to cook :) Haha. I can't wait to see more videos from you!
AHHHH this is THEEEE nicest comment, thank you Danya!!! I'm so glad you're here.
I love your meal prep video! This was was great with Brooke! Would like to see more meal preps for families…🤗
Will Definitely do some for families in the future!
Very awesome video Erica I definitely learned some things and I loved how you put in the chopping and cutting sounds gave me satisfying ASMR vibes! For some reason I’ve always found chopping and cutting noises from a knife very soothing haha 👩🏻🍳😝
So happy you enjoy the ASMR! One of my very good friends loves it too, so I try to include a little in every video as a little wink to her :) now I'll think of you when I edit these into the videos too!
Aww that’s really funny!! And fun! And aww yay! That makes me happy! 🙂
Came from Brooke’s channel! Loving your content. And this was great. Would love to see a gluten free meal prep. Most content that has gluten free meal ideas is typically also dairy free or vegan. I’m here for the meat and cheese! Subscribed!
WEEEEE yessss so glad you're here for the cheese because I AM TOOOOOOOO
Love love love your meal prep video! Just want to get up from my sofa and start meal prepping lolol! Sad that I’m so far from you because I would call you for sure!!!! Have a great weekend Erica!😃
NADIA! My heart is truly warmed that you make time on a dang Thursday afternoon to watch my videos!!! Move to NYC 😘😘😘
@@fresherica4402 love your Thursday’s videos. It’s my little me time from spending the day alone with a 3 month old 😂. I would LOVE to live in NY , my favorite city in the world but my life is in Montreal and I try to go 1-2 a year to get my NY dose ! 😀
It would be nice to view a menu planning/ shopping video. Thank you
It all looks so yummy!
It was a blassst to put together. I can't lie, I get so much satisfaction out of getting the meals in their little boxes :D
Came from Brooke's channel! Love the video, looking forward to watching more on your channel!
weee welcome! Brooke inspired me to do a little more vlogging, so stay tuned for that next week :)
omg i loved this!!! coming from brookes channel! you did such a great job yummmmmm!
Yayyy hi Suzy welcome!! So glad you enjoyed and vv glad you found me :)
New viewer here! I have a question - what is the reasoning behind cooking in the client’s kitchen versus cooking the meals in your kitchen and delivering them to the client ready prepped? Just curious!
Great question! Here in NYC, there are technically laws against selling food outside of the place it was cooked if the kitchen isn't registered as a commercial one. Prepping food in the kitchen it's going to be consumed in is the way to avoid breaking that law!
@@fresherica4402 thank you for explaining, and wow genius way around the rule! Plus it must be fun to visit so many different kitchens and apts! Just subscribed! :)
Loved the video! I have a dairy allergy and would love to see a dairy free meal prep that still includes meat!
Would love if you started posting the recipes or the links to them in the description box
Thanks for the feedback Michelle! Some of my videos do (Meal Prep for Fall)
cool video!! Would you consider making a video about your experience in culinary school? :)
I definitely plan to soon!! I had the best experience and definitely want to share about it!
Just discovered your channel yesterday and I’m obsessed 😄 probably have watched every single video in record’s time now so I wanted to leave you some love here. Looking forward to many more videos 🥂
Welcome!! So glad you're here hanging with me :):)
I'd love to see a dairy free meal prep! I feel like I'm constantly making stir frys and curry and would love some inspo.
Okay love this idea! I'll get to work on it!
Enjoying your content so much! Subscribed. Your food looks amazing ♥️
weeee I'm SO glad to hear that!!!
obsesed with this!! I really love these cooking with you vlogs!
WEEEE I'm SO glad to hear that!
Love this video, Erica! Thank you as always for sharing. 🥰
Yayyy Maddy! Thank YOU as always for coming back week after week!
Hi! I came from Brooke's Channel! I was wondering what would be the proper way to reheat these meals, since some of them have tomatoes, lettuce (which are better cold) but also sweet potatoes and farro which I prefer heated!
Hi Elizabeth! So happy you're here! So, for the green bowl and taco salad, those are both meant to be enjoyed chilled or at room temp! The sweet potato black bean bowl gets reheated in the micro! I always design my menus with reheating in mind :)
Another amazing video Erica thank you so much 💓.
SOOO glad you enjoyed Gabriela!
Amazing content as always!! 🥰
Yayyy Em, so glad you're here!
Saw brooks video and I was so interested how you prepared her meals.. I would love to see more bowl options I sadly eat once a day mon- thurs and I need a more healthy option I can nuke in the microwave or eat cold at work in 30 minutes
Okay yay glad you're here and yes will definitely work more bowl type meals in!!!
I’m glad I found you through her video!
I’m SO glad too! Brooke is the best so I know anyone who came here through her is too🥰🥰🥰
Hola que tal?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por tus vídeos..
Hi there! So glad you're here! Thanks for the congrats :)
Hey Erica, I meal prep religiously and I always try to delegate work to my crock pot and rice cooker. Could you do that? could you do a stew or chicken dish on a clients crockpot? I would love some inspo
Hi there Guido! I love that you do this because it means so much better multitasking! I don't have a crockpot or rice cooker (though I'd absolutely love the latter!) but I might try to do something with the crockpot setting on my pressure cooker...hmmm...something to consider!
Hi Erica! I came from Brooke, and I was very intrigued to watch the video when Cava was said, because I LOVEEEE Cava, and tend to make my own order at home which is actually a greens and grains bowl. I am looking for another way to make the bowl and I loved this one. Is there anywhere that the recipe is listed to be used? I am especially intrigued for what seasoning you put on the chicken for it. Thanks in advance! Also FYI for any cava lovers who has a Whole Foods near them, Cava may sell some of their sauces and dips there! I use them all the time and having them for making Cava at home is life changing and a money saver!
Hi Rachel!! YAY SOOOO glad you enjoyed and very glad you're here. I'm also a big Cava gal and love the hot tip about their sauces--I didn't know that!
Re: recipe, this one lives in my head, but it's actually SO simple--just farro with parsley and cilantro topped with a classic cucumber/tomato/onion/feta greek salad and the chicken. I seasoned the chicken with salt, pepper, and oregano! Secret is to use a little more salt than you think and not to overcook! And any of the cava sauces would work PERFECTLY on this type of bowl.
@@fresherica4402 thanks girl! You just made an apartment living college student very happy!
Please do a IG story or a video on how you sharpen your knives. You cut through those cherry tomatoes like butter!
hehehehe it will be about how my husband does it :D:D:D:D he's talented
I love these recipes thank you for sharing them! I want to re-create the greek inspired bowl and I was wondering how you made the dressing for it?
Yay Lauren so glad you enjoyed! For the Greek dressing, I eyeballed Greek yogurt, red wine vin, and olive oil. It’s 1 part oil, 1 part yogurt, 2 parts vinegar about. Oh and salt! Sometimes I do pepper and oregano to slice things up!
@@fresherica4402 Thank you! 😃
@@fresherica4402 honey??
I usually keep this one tart at home! I’d say add honey to taste if you’d like!
Hiiii I’m a sub of Brooke’s and just subscribed 💜💜💜
WEEE welcome!!!!
@@fresherica4402 😍😍
Which meal prep containers do you use? The link seems to be missing from your description. I loved your video and you are so inspiring🥰
WHOOPS! :) Added it in the description, but here it is for you too! And I'm SOOO glad you're here :) amzn.to/3m5f6WO
I would love to see a gluten and dairy free meal prep!
I have a GF vegan (so of course DF) one a few videos back for ya :):):) but I’ll definitely try to work a GF/DF one in too!!
What was the recipe/ measurements for black beans ?
oh man, I eyeballed everything so can't say for sure! Will note the interest so if I do it again, I write it down :)
I tend to burn sweet potatoes in the oven - how long and how high? (I usually do 180C)
LOVE your videos btw, been following on IG since your buzzfeed videos and I'm here weekly! Just signed up for the newsletter as well
VAL!! You’re a real one! So happy you’re here🥰🥰🥰 re sweet potatoes- I did these at 400F (so 200C, I think ) for 30ish minutes- maybe 40. Trick is that everyone’s oven is different, so checking every 15 minutes and stirring until you’re comfy with your oven is key!
It would be so cool if there was a company like this that did meal prep for people who have physical disabilities!
I agreeeee!!!
Does 900 IG followers make me an influencer because I need you to meal prep for me.
Whenever you visit, it'll be a cooking bonanza!
Didn’t like the video format, we could hardly see the procedure for cooking, wondering if you can post the recipes!
thanks for the feedback!