"4 Days Without Mom": A Mother's Grocery List to Prepare Home-Cooked Meals for Her Son

The grocery shopping process of a mother and son has been revealed, where the mother visited a mart for her son who will stay home alone before she leaves for a 4-day trip. In the video from the YouTube channel 'My Mom TV', the mother fills her shopping cart with ingredients for simple home-cooked meals and frozen foods, so that her son does not rely solely on delivery food during her absence.

'Cost-effective' home-cooked meals and simple cooking chosen instead of delivery food

The video shows the mother's desire for her son not to eat only delivery food during her trip. The son already knows how to make egg fried rice, and the mother suggests it would be good if he learns simple side dishes such as braised tofu, steamed eggs, or rolled omelets. In particular, the son expressed his intention to try making dishes like gambas himself if the mother just prepares the ingredients.

The mother and son also talked about the economic efficiency of home-cooked meals. The son agreed that it is much more economical to buy rice and cook for himself instead of ordering delivery. The mother mentioned that living with a mother significantly saves on food expenses, emphasizing the sincerity contained in home-cooked meals. The son mentioned the economic benefits of home-cooked meals, saying that eating lunch and dinner with his mother is almost like not spending any money on food.

Shopping cart composed of frozen foods and convenience foods

The grocery list included various items considering the son's food preferences. For ramen, they chose Samyang Ramen, a box of Yukgaejang, and Tempura Udon. They were also seen carefully deciding on the types because the son has a tendency to be picky with the ramen he chooses. Additionally, frozen retort products such as chicken nuggets that can be cooked in an air fryer were added to the list.

For frozen dumplings, they purchased meat dumplings with a perilla leaf scent, Xiaolongbao, and Cheorongba. For beverages and fruit, they chose the apple juice they had previously purchased at Costco, and for milk, they picked 500ml packs that are easy to put in the refrigerator door. For fruit, they chose tangerines, which are easy to eat after ripening at home. The son also mentioned his habit of buying triangle kimbap and such at a convenience store on his way to Seongsu Station. Meanwhile, wine was also included in the list for the mother's trip.

Meal at the mart and final greetings before the trip

After finishing the shopping, the mother and son spent time having dinner at a restaurant inside the mart. They chose dumpling soup and anchovy noodles as their menu and shared them. At the end of the video, the mother expressed her hope that her son would do well with the food prepared during her trip, and the video concluded with her saying goodbye to her son before leaving for the trip. At the end of the video, the mother shared her thoughts, saying that because she bought items centered on what the son could cook himself, the menu was somewhat limited, but she hopes he will also order delivery and do well.