There is something so satisfying about knowing exactly what is in your food. In this video, I’m sharing three staples I’ve started making from scratch at home—not just to save money, but because they’re healthier, tastier, and help us cut down on unnecessary packaging and food waste.
I’ll walk you through how I make 900ml (about 1kg) of fresh yoghurt for just $2 using an Easiyo yoghurt maker I picked up second-hand for $5. It only takes a few minutes of hands-on time each week. I also share how making our own chicken stock and bread has become a simple part of our routine that makes a huge difference to our health and our bin.
Videos Mentioned:
* How I make my own chicken stock: https://youtu.be/IyEGQvqUSAg
* How I bake my own bread: https://youtu.be/dQtzu30v0Zw
* Similar Easiyo yoghurt maker: https://amzn.to/4mz6nJw (All Amazon links are affiliate links, which supports my work at no additional cost for you.)
Free Resources for You:
* Recreate my $5/day (7day) budget meal challenge: https://simple-essentials.com.au/extreme-budget-grocery-challenge-australia/
* Download my free meal planning & grocery budgeting templates here: https://simple-essentials.com.au/meal-planning-resources/
About Simple Meal Plan & Prep:
I’m Emmy, and I’m passionate about helping you eat well and reduce stress in the kitchen. My focus is on practical, sustainable habits that work for real life—no fancy techniques, just simple food that makes you feel good.
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