Jobs and their drive time often keep us from having time to cook like we want. One solution? Assign a couple of hours to get as much done for the week as possible. I call this bulk meal prep.
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Preparing for winter
The bounty of summer and fall produce raised outdoors locally will soon be done in Tennessee. You may be wondering how to take advantage of the last fresh veggies to start preparing for winter…read on!
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Never plan a menu again!
Yes, I’ve covered menu planning…how to do it by your sales flyer, how to do it by randomizing the meats, veggies, and flavors your family likes (links to these posts at the bottom). But what if I told you I could fix it so you never plan a menu again…would you be intrigued?
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4 Easy steps for planning your menu by the sales flyer
Way back in January of last year, I posted the way I plan my menus and re-use the shopping lists (check that out here). But I realize everyone is different, and that might not work for all. Particularly for people without a lot of storage space (fridge, freezer, or cabinets) and with a smaller budget or even people who don’t like to shop, let’s take a look at planning your menu by the sales flyer at your favorite/closest grocery store.
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Figuring out what to cook for dinner
I know you’ve seen it…the meme that says, “Who knew the hardest part of being an adult was figuring out what to cook for dinner every night for the rest of your life before you die!” That is SO spot on it’s not even funny. It is SUPER hard to constantly figure out what to cook for dinner…I’ve definitely felt this struggle.
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5 best weapons against a bad grocery shopping trip
We all know the shopping MUST be done, and most folks these days seem to think grocery shopping is THE single most annoying task they face. Example…the many people in the pickup order line at my local stores.
But if you’re armed with these 5 weapons, grocery shopping isn’t bad…in fact, since I’ve employed these tactics, I think it’s really fun. You just have to protect yourself against a bad shopping trip!
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Bulk buying could boost your savings (and save your sanity!)
Life is ever changing and more challenging…today our big concern is the Coronavirus COVID-19. There’s so much unknown that we face free-floating anxiety…with no way to relieve it! When everyone hit the stores for toilet tissue, chips and cooking oil (really? Why was that what they went for in my neighborhood?), I stocked up on meat that was happily on sale!
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Planning a weekly menu your family will love!
The key to getting supper on the table each day is being ready. That means planning…menu planning: what you’re gonna have, what ingredients you need, what method you’ll use, and how long it’ll take.
But have you heard the phrase “reinventing the wheel?” Why would you do that if it’s already been done? Same goes for a good menu. If you have ONE, you can use it over and over. How are you at planning a weekly menu your family will love?
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Use up groceries BEFORE they go bad!
We’ve all had great plans to cook everything we bought at the store, but somehow things get hidden and not found until MUCH later. Oh, the guilt of finding the “science project!” The key is to use up groceries BEFORE they go bad!
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5 Things You Should KNOW to Cook Smarter
There’s so MUCH to know to cook smarter…but where do you start? What’s most important? How do you choose? How do you focus in the midst of SO MUCH information available? Here’s the bare bones of 5 things you should know to cook smarter. ANYONE trying to feed themselves or their family a healthy, budget-friendly diet should KNOW these things.
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