Mom goes viral for her salad bar hack

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  • Опубликовано: 13 сен 2024
  • Melanie Cade, a mother of nine from Alabama, went viral on TikTok after sharing her restaurant-style salad bar she sets up for family mealtimes every week.
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Комментарии • 474

  • @Publiclighthouse
    @Publiclighthouse 16 дней назад +347

    The fact that she has 9 kids and has the energy to come up and execute these creative ideas is amazing.

    • @AnonymusLeConnu
      @AnonymusLeConnu 8 дней назад +3

      If she doesnt go to work..maybe she just maybe she has time whe they are at school

    • @AnonymusLeConnu
      @AnonymusLeConnu 8 дней назад +3

      She has the energy cos she get paid by social media duuuh. I work 8h/day + 4h on the way. I dont think her salad bar takes her 12h

    • @greatgownsbeautifulgowns
      @greatgownsbeautifulgowns 6 дней назад +11

      ​@@AnonymusLeConnu
      Awww someone sounds jealous!😁

    • @BigIndianBindi-jy1cz
      @BigIndianBindi-jy1cz 4 дня назад

      it's called adderall.

    • @captainobvious6070
      @captainobvious6070 2 дня назад +1

      ​@greatgownsbeautifulgowns she's correct..not jealous. Yall just want women to cook and clearn and u r the ones who r jealous of women😂. U

  • @gerardacronin334
    @gerardacronin334 19 дней назад +424

    That’s genius! Presenting healthy food in an attractive way makes it feel like going to a restaurant.

  • @carolyncruse5495
    @carolyncruse5495 21 день назад +563

    This story is well deserved. I admire the family so much.

    • @cairokali4508
      @cairokali4508 19 дней назад +10

      Very smart mum!

    • @Concepcion30
      @Concepcion30 19 дней назад +9

      Yes, and I think it's just so nice to bring attention to a story like this. I had seen the video on a youtube short and loved that the news actually covered it.

    • @chriskibodeaux9818
      @chriskibodeaux9818 16 дней назад +2

      No it’s not!

    • @Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth
      @Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth 2 дня назад

      @@chriskibodeaux9818 okay what could she have done better in your opinion?

  • @pixpusha
    @pixpusha 11 дней назад +58

    She's beautiful. Amazing spirit, smile, hair and skin.

  • @isamarie1631
    @isamarie1631 22 дня назад +274

    I’m 24 but do they want another kid? Her food looks so good😊

    • @Nabzilla1
      @Nabzilla1 21 день назад +22

      😂😂😂

    • @stacyfranceschi585
      @stacyfranceschi585 19 дней назад

      When she said they were not planning to have a big ground, Birth Control would have been an or the answer. 😮

    • @faithtvonline
      @faithtvonline 18 дней назад +7

      Consistently so. She makes dinner look SO good, but seems to do it with such ease.

    • @Smarty2able
      @Smarty2able 18 дней назад +3

      She's married so why care if she wants more. As long as she has a husband they're good. She's not complaining lol. Both of my grandmas had 7-8 each and they never complained

    • @faithtvonline
      @faithtvonline 18 дней назад +22

      ​@Smarty2able I think the person was saying "does she want another kid" because THEY want to be her child (because of the food).

  • @allenalexander2700
    @allenalexander2700 20 дней назад +285

    I was about to say something slick like "if you have the money, go for it." But really, you could do a smaller version of this too. It won't be as aesthetic and pretty, but you can salad prep 10+ tupperware containers and keep them in the fridge at all times too. There are ways to make this idea work for most tax brackets honestly so good for her.

    • @createyourlegendarylife
      @createyourlegendarylife 19 дней назад +34

      True, she has a vid on her IG/RUclips showing how she did it with just her refrigerator before getting the bar.

    • @renel7303
      @renel7303 19 дней назад +19

      I do this on a scale for one person. Lol. I prep stuff Sunday evening and Thursday morning so it's fresh. Weekly selection varies. It saves me time and I eat better.

    • @allenalexander2700
      @allenalexander2700 19 дней назад +4

      @@renel7303 for sure! I do too in a fridge

    • @user-um8zt2ke8o
      @user-um8zt2ke8o 18 дней назад +3

      This family went a little out of the way for it but they're making it a regular habit. If you're still interested but on a smaller scale, you can purchase these condiment containers online and store them for easy access in the fridge! They're similar to what barkeepers use for the lemons and limes. Couple packs of those, a pack of tongs, easy peasy and not super expensive (unless you're Gucci and buy organic lol).
      Or, you could purchase a couple of salad choppers with the bins attached, they dice everything into one container and you just add dressing!

    • @Shakali33
      @Shakali33 17 дней назад +18

      Some of y’all love pocket watching. People invest in what they value. Ain’t no such thing as broke- just broken perspectives on money and values.

  • @user-iw8jf7lp6x
    @user-iw8jf7lp6x 21 день назад +295

    Im glad that she was honest and realized that she needed to make a change. some of us are to stubborn to make those changes, or deny that there is an issue. much respect!

    • @sdowdy9965
      @sdowdy9965 13 дней назад +2

      Couldn't help it, could you?

  • @Meileehere
    @Meileehere 19 дней назад +62

    Children are often skeptical of combined meals because it has ingredients that they don’t know about, but with a salad bar, they trust their food more because they controlled all the ingredients. That way, they learn to eat vegetables.

  • @justmejenny7986
    @justmejenny7986 22 дня назад +356

    Now I want a salad bar.

  • @glendasexton4777
    @glendasexton4777 22 дня назад +289

    So excited to see this mama on the morning show. Congratulations hard working Queen 🎉🎉

  • @kaiymariewalker8823
    @kaiymariewalker8823 19 дней назад +42

    This mama is brilliant ✨

  • @mscarter731
    @mscarter731 22 дня назад +122

    GMA!!! This is SO Exciting...Way to Go Melanie!!!!👏🏾🥰🤗💛

  • @Dachozan1
    @Dachozan1 19 дней назад +18

    She's a very good mom with very good meals I know people that went to school with her husband theyre both great people

    • @monstermcboo7282
      @monstermcboo7282 14 дней назад +3

      It’s so good to see a committed couple raising healthy kids together! 🩷

  • @surlespasdondine
    @surlespasdondine 22 дня назад +109

    Self serve and salad bar-I do this all the time. Makes a lot of sense.

    • @TheresaHunter-zi3ic
      @TheresaHunter-zi3ic 19 дней назад +1

      RIGHT, IM SHOCKED THIS IS NEWS! THAT JUST SHOWS YOU HOW UNHEALTHY BABYLONIANS REALLY ARE.

  • @TheGlamorousLifeofNae
    @TheGlamorousLifeofNae 22 дня назад +75

    Raising Cades!!! I love her!!! 💖🥰💖

  • @user-yz9yg4yx1k
    @user-yz9yg4yx1k 20 дней назад +88

    I did this small scale for my kuds in the 70's. A large rectangle tupperware container, full of cleaned and cut veggies, pickles, olives, etc. Each in its own section. Kids want food now. Not later. No one likes to wait. So grab and go veggies works. A dip and a drink and its done. I did the same with meats and cheeses, and then added fruits in a large basket on the counter. Start with what you have and use what you like and whats manageable. Lol. My kids also ate as they walked through the garden,tomatoes, carrots, peas, cukes. They learned to love veggies.

  • @jenniferhansen3622
    @jenniferhansen3622 22 дня назад +71

    Beautiful family!!
    I just realized that I think I've watched them on RUclips but didn't realize that it was her just now. 😊

  • @Beemagnolia
    @Beemagnolia 19 дней назад +26

    Finally a family that is doing something great when it comes to food!

    • @sdowdy9965
      @sdowdy9965 13 дней назад

      Finally? What are you really saying here? I dare you to be honest.

    • @Beemagnolia
      @Beemagnolia 13 дней назад +2

      @@sdowdy9965 exactly what I said. Every video of families making food is Twinkies, potato chips, basically all processed foods. Why are you so upset about what I said? It must hit home if you feel so insulted about food.

  • @pamelamoore8188
    @pamelamoore8188 17 дней назад +7

    I love her and her beautiful family. She is creative with her meals for her family. deserves to go viral.

  • @santiam780
    @santiam780 21 день назад +35

    The Cascades family rock👏👏👏 and mom’s such a gem.

  • @roudiamondgh92
    @roudiamondgh92 21 день назад +52

    I am so happy that she was able to do this. For years I’ve said if I buy a new house I would love a restaurant style salad bar. I wish my current house had the space. I’ll try the plastic containers in the fridge for now.

    • @faithtvonline
      @faithtvonline 18 дней назад

      I've done it with glass containers and it definitely still works that way. Gives you something to grab whenever you need to.

    • @monstermcboo7282
      @monstermcboo7282 14 дней назад +1

      I love wide mouth quart and pint mason jars and the plastic lids for produce prep. They’re easy to find in many stores, easy to clean, and they’re pretty tough. I bought Rubbermaid Brilliance glass containers last year and they’re truly fantastic but I still use my mason jars, too. We live in a tiny home with a tiny fridge so I know the jars would work in a regular sized fridge. HTH.

    • @tammi67able
      @tammi67able 11 дней назад +1

      Me Too ❤❤❤

  • @ahill4642
    @ahill4642 6 дней назад +3

    So respectful of the kids. So healthy. I love it.

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 15 дней назад +3

    I love the practice of getting the kids to help with the food prep. Once you have them more or less trained as sous chefs, it cuts down on prep time, increases family activities, promotes a healthy relationship wih food and important self sufficient life skills. It also nurtures their self worth and confidence. They will also treasure those memories for a lifetime and pass he traditions down to their own children.

  • @jaynewallace8592
    @jaynewallace8592 21 день назад +29

    I don't have any kids but I legit want a salad bar in my kitchen

  • @brandonrivera8112
    @brandonrivera8112 22 дня назад +45

    I love this. I love a good salad bar.

  • @feistyqt1
    @feistyqt1 22 дня назад +26

    Can she adopt me, please?! I love the salad bar (such a great idea!) and all the meals she makes for her kids!

  • @moseyburns1614
    @moseyburns1614 17 дней назад +15

    The hack is having a full industrial salad chiller setup

  • @PhillyGirlLivefromthe215
    @PhillyGirlLivefromthe215 22 дня назад +31

    Go Mrs. Cade 🙌🏾

  • @gynger1672
    @gynger1672 22 дня назад +11

    That’s awesome! She is a mom inspiration!!! ❤

  • @marylose1298
    @marylose1298 22 дня назад +21

    This lady amazes me

  • @sparkle3000
    @sparkle3000 18 дней назад +4

    Look at our girl Mel.
    Yesssss..... we love her. 💜

  • @pumpkinspice7905
    @pumpkinspice7905 22 дня назад +25

    I'm subscribed to her channel, and I love every minute of her videos ❤

  • @TheLivingLife9
    @TheLivingLife9 3 дня назад

    So refreshing to see news like this. Amazing mom

  • @jgp1294
    @jgp1294 10 дней назад +1

    That’s awesome she’s working on redirecting those habits at a young age. I moved to the US at 7yo from Spain and my eating habits I learned there while growing up have affected me negatively for life.

  • @radley3519
    @radley3519 19 дней назад +7

    Good to see positive stuff

  • @glw5166
    @glw5166 7 дней назад

    Brilliant! Beautiful mom and how wonderful to have such a loving family.

  • @trenee23000
    @trenee23000 19 дней назад +5

    Their channel is Raising Cades on RUclips. I just love them.❤

  • @TheeHoneyBadger7093
    @TheeHoneyBadger7093 20 дней назад +8

    She has great content…I follow her on RUclips…and I liked her salad bar idea…neat, especially , if you’re growing veggies from home…

  • @shansbo217
    @shansbo217 22 дня назад +19

    I am getting one of these in my kitchen. I ❤ this.

  • @stacym5135
    @stacym5135 22 дня назад +13

    All that food for $100?! Where and how? Where is she shopping?

    • @Sndyj457
      @Sndyj457 21 день назад +5

      Probably Aldi

    • @LapOfLuxury009
      @LapOfLuxury009 19 дней назад

      Easily at Aldi

    • @chard60971
      @chard60971 18 дней назад +1

      I’m a subscriber to her channel. She definitely doesn’t shop ALDI

  • @gracielarojas3200
    @gracielarojas3200 22 дня назад +12

    Dang, I want some broccoli 🥦 now 😂😂😂. SOOOO smart 🤓 and true.....kids and grown-ups tend to eat with their eyes. The Presentation is Beautiful 😍. I'd eat healthy 24/7 if I lived there. YUM 😋.

  • @teachthem4ever
    @teachthem4ever 20 дней назад +9

    The amount of jealousy in the comments is hilarious…Ya’ll really hate to see it 😂🤣😂

    • @LadyAtheOnly
      @LadyAtheOnly 19 дней назад +1

      Fr!💯🎯🤦🏾‍♀️😂

    • @highlovevibration
      @highlovevibration 13 дней назад +1

      Ikr, over a d@mn salad bar 😅😂 I mean c'mon 😂 I'll never understand the mentality of certain people..

  • @quirkyviper
    @quirkyviper День назад

    I love that the kids are making their own salads. I don't have kids but I imagine thats at least a little bit of parental relief, not having to decide or customize ingredients for each person. Plus, they get to practice healthy decision making around food! Love this

  • @sophtheghost
    @sophtheghost 7 дней назад +1

    not only is she drop dead gorgeous she is running a household of 11!!

  • @nicoleraheja8302
    @nicoleraheja8302 21 день назад +5

    Love this idea! When I was a kid we had a salad bar one day a year at school and everyone loved it! I didn’t even like vegetables back then but I loved how much choice I had at the salad bar!

  • @kelsblair5963
    @kelsblair5963 20 дней назад +6

    Girl let me make a plate.

  • @iLLWiLL510
    @iLLWiLL510 19 дней назад +6

    Do people not know what the definition of a " Hack" is?

  • @toempower
    @toempower 22 дня назад +6

    This is an amazing 💡 idea. She is amazing 💪🏾👏🏽🙌🏾🙏🏽

  • @thecutehermit7952
    @thecutehermit7952 18 дней назад +2

    i've been following her for a while now. Her food options are great

  • @vixxa
    @vixxa 20 дней назад +5

    fabulous idea! 🥰

  • @ABSG7
    @ABSG7 22 дня назад +33

    Wow, her grocery bill must be hiiiigh

    • @arfriedman4577
      @arfriedman4577 22 дня назад +17

      I'm sure she uses coupons and buys bulk. She has a family of 11.

    • @LorrieChacon
      @LorrieChacon 22 дня назад +6

      she said she spends $100 a week. Which is expensive, there are so many other ways to introduce health foods but on a lower budget. she does it for show.

    • @arfriedman4577
      @arfriedman4577 22 дня назад

      @@LorrieChacon it's for 11 people. I don't know where she lives. It might be expensive where she lives.

    • @surlespasdondine
      @surlespasdondine 22 дня назад +10

      I'm sorry she has 9 kids😂

    • @frndlyblckhttie
      @frndlyblckhttie 22 дня назад +53

      @@LorrieChacon do you expect her to spend less than that with 11 people in a household? Are you delayed?

  • @sooz9433
    @sooz9433 18 дней назад +2

    Very smart Mother!!

  • @Moving_Forward247
    @Moving_Forward247 20 дней назад +3

    What a blessing!

  • @rondajefferson729
    @rondajefferson729 18 дней назад +2

    Good job all of you did on GMA!!!

  • @user-yz1pr3hq8e
    @user-yz1pr3hq8e 22 дня назад +4

    Best mom ever!

  • @jeaninekivimaki5593
    @jeaninekivimaki5593 20 дней назад +3

    This is awesome. What a great idea

  • @RobynViolet
    @RobynViolet 18 дней назад +2

    I love this Family 🙌🏽

  • @Purpose-es8ce
    @Purpose-es8ce 20 дней назад +3

    Seems like the only way to get veggies to last is buying me a salad bar. I loved stocking them at work ❤

  • @tiffanyluckett6166
    @tiffanyluckett6166 7 дней назад

    I enjoy watching this family’s content.

  • @domainmailbox3850
    @domainmailbox3850 7 дней назад

    Mrs. Melanie is a genius.💯Respect.💪🏾💕

  • @CREEPYJUNKMAIL
    @CREEPYJUNKMAIL 19 дней назад +3

    😳 🏆 oh wow! What a genius! She put vegetables on her countertop in different compartments!!! This is the best invention ever!!! The internet is no longer the greatest invention! It's this "salad bar" that's the best.

    • @corninyourpoop
      @corninyourpoop 18 дней назад

      I’d place bets that this was “viral” due to her skin color. If it was a white mom, it wouldn’t make news. Gotta put those people on a pedestal for doing the least I guess.

  • @lbennaugh
    @lbennaugh 17 дней назад

    Her entire indoor and outdoor kitchen is a restaurant setup 💜💜💜

  • @lawabidingbaddie9595
    @lawabidingbaddie9595 7 дней назад

    I love that salad bar. It looks so fresh and appetizing.

  • @kioloup
    @kioloup 15 дней назад +1

    I have just started cutting veggies, putting them in containers, and leaving them at the front of my fridge. When I open the fridge to get a snack, I see the veggies ready to go and am much more likely to grab them! Only takes about 10 minutes every 3ish days to prep.

  • @lisagoldsmith7435
    @lisagoldsmith7435 21 день назад +3

    Look at God!!! He just keeps blessing them!!! I watch them all the time!!!

  • @FineNaturalHairROCKS
    @FineNaturalHairROCKS 13 дней назад

    This is fantastic! I loved this so much!

  • @jesstrivisano2309
    @jesstrivisano2309 19 дней назад +3

    NICE SALAD BAR!!!!

  • @yaszit2210
    @yaszit2210 3 часа назад

    Yeah to raising cades 🎉 so happy for them…

  • @latasha6288
    @latasha6288 16 дней назад

    Oh yea I’ve seen some of her videos. So inspiring what she can do for her family.

  • @sunshinejones1775
    @sunshinejones1775 22 дня назад +4

    Wish I thought of that when I was raising my kiddos.

  • @lisettegarvin5030
    @lisettegarvin5030 20 дней назад +3

    Wow...love this.

  • @flormorena3778
    @flormorena3778 18 дней назад +1

    She has a great YT Channel. 😊 I luv her ideas ! Bravo 👏!

  • @Smarty2able
    @Smarty2able 18 дней назад

    God bless you! We need more people like you. Inspiring me!

  • @MH-wd2vd
    @MH-wd2vd 3 дня назад

    Let’s go #Cades🎉❤ I’m a follower and they deserve a reality series.. This family is adorable Mom Cades is a full force by herself so entertaining

  • @chareajohnson2320
    @chareajohnson2320 17 дней назад

    Amazing! This will change their lives forever! God bless you ❤🎉

  • @tosheacollier2039
    @tosheacollier2039 20 дней назад +3

    Super cool! Kids also love to self-serve 💕💕and get handsy with their food, which is a brilliant idea. Kudos to you, Mom, and your beautiful family. Bon Appetite 💕

  • @brittanybrown9536
    @brittanybrown9536 17 дней назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ one of theeeee best content creators on RUclips glad she’s getting her 💐 🪻🌹🌻🌺❤ love watching her family

  • @blackgirlhappyplanner3482
    @blackgirlhappyplanner3482 18 дней назад

    Great idea! I've started doing a mini version of this for myself but it does work and you can mix and match salad toppings with different meals like tacos, stir fry, and sheet pan meals.

  • @Sew-Ronica
    @Sew-Ronica 22 дня назад +2

    Beautiful family

  • @1080terrieh
    @1080terrieh 6 дней назад

    I saw her prior and thought I’d definitely eat mostly salad if I did that. I sometimes stock my fridge with salad and toppings and when I have cravings it’s nice and easy to eat salad which is a great thing😂

  • @Yukia76
    @Yukia76 21 день назад +4

    She opened a Subway at her home 🤦‍♀️

  • @JuniperLynn789
    @JuniperLynn789 6 дней назад

    She’s a genius!!!!

  • @lavernejones4471
    @lavernejones4471 3 дня назад

    I love her videos! She’s great and so funny!😊

  • @marciejade1408
    @marciejade1408 3 дня назад

    I can see all the portable versions popping up on Amazon and Temu as we speak!

  • @Shalondria
    @Shalondria 4 дня назад

    GRAND IDEA! Getting a salad bar!

  • @TheTan_Superman
    @TheTan_Superman 8 дней назад

    Respect and Blessings 💪🏾🇺🇲

  • @psnap1111
    @psnap1111 17 дней назад

    Now that’s a great mom. I am a single senior and I am my own personal chef. 🎉❤

  • @Eszra
    @Eszra 3 дня назад

    My mother would have loved this!

  • @a.r.r.i.9841
    @a.r.r.i.9841 7 дней назад

    Actually the mum of my daughter's friend did something similar on a very small scale ( as the family was smaller), she put fresh vegetables and fruits ready to eat on the table. Her kids loved it and would snack "healthy". She said it never got wasted.

  • @yolanda5756
    @yolanda5756 20 дней назад

    ❤❤❤❤I love this family's channel. Watching her cook is so amazing

  • @garryblack764
    @garryblack764 17 дней назад

    What a great idea!
    Thank you mom

  • @deec3561
    @deec3561 22 дня назад +8

    Love the idea but it’s expensive

    • @surlespasdondine
      @surlespasdondine 22 дня назад +2

      I do this to an extent and don't buy more food because of it... you buy the things you would buy anyway.

  • @vanessagrayman2194
    @vanessagrayman2194 8 дней назад

    God bless u woman…..9 kids

  • @raulramirez6155
    @raulramirez6155 13 дней назад +1

    Brilliant idea!😊

  • @meeky0420
    @meeky0420 22 дня назад +2

    I’m soooooo glad it’s just me!

  • @danastonerock
    @danastonerock 22 дня назад +4

    Love this!

  • @celieboo
    @celieboo 4 дня назад

    Please stop calling everything a hack.
    This mom has a great idea and it seems to work well!

  • @e.vargas4241
    @e.vargas4241 16 дней назад

    GIRL THAT'S AWESOME!!!! GOTTA GIVE IT TO YOU N HUBBY👍👍👍👍👍

  • @teresa4773
    @teresa4773 11 дней назад

    My mom did this in the 70's ..a very easy way to eat healthy when it's all prepared ahead of time.

  • @sochinese
    @sochinese 19 дней назад +1

    Millions of people have appliances at home that is sitting unused, wasting space and money. She might be the smartest person ever in utilizing an appliance