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Default At what time of day do you decide what's for supper?


"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:46:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
> > wrote:
>
>>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's rare I decide last minute. I typically have my main meals
> thought out some three days in advance. And I always prepare enough
> so that there are plenty of left overs (they are not really left overs
> since they are planned), so even if I decide I don't want what I
> planned I have a freezer full of choices. I hate having to cook from
> scratch every day. (snippage)
>I think that each time one cooks make lots, then there is rarely a day when
>dinner has to be
> figured out last minute... cooking lots is also a good way to reduce
> the grocery bill.



I don't plan three days ahead, but I definitely cook enough to have complete
meals stored in the freezer. No last-minute shopping required. I have
freezer/dishwasher safe divided/portioned plates with snap-on lids. Like
this:

http://www.collectionsetc.com/Produc...mr:referralID=

or Tiny URL:

http://tinyurl.com/75q4te9

They stack easily on the freezer shelf. Each is clearly labelled so if I
want, say, corned beef & cabbage with new potatoes, I just reach in and grab
it. Thaw, reheat in the microwave. Dinner is served! (Of course not
everyone has the freezer space for this.)

Jill