"Kalmia" > wrote in message
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> I'm going to turn over a new cooking leaf. I'm sick of panicking at 4
> pm and then trying to thaw something, finding out I am lacking an
> ingredient, feeling rushed, and then resorting to going out.
> Today I decided what to make when I woke up, pulled the needed
> ingredients, thawed the meat -- things went smoothly and I had a more
> relaxed day. I won't utter a clue on how many years ago I should have
> started this plan.
>
> Is this your routine or what?


It depends on the day. For example, yesterday when I woke up I knew I
wanted to make a pot of Red Beans & Rice for dinner. I knew this because
the thread on "Mexican rice & beans" set off a craving, although not for the
Tex-Mex type. I don't wake up every day with a meal plan in mind. What
sounded really good the day before (or even that morning) isn't necessarily
going to have the same appeal by dinner time. I try to plan ahead but it
doesn't always work out that way. How's that for a non-answer? LOL

Jill