I have decided that we are wasting too much food around here. I usually plan for leftovers, but we can only eat one dinner so many times before I’d rather just not eat at all. So, anyway, I’m trying to plan a little bit better to cut down on the leftover wasting!
I’ve also started something new to help me plan in advance. I really want to get to the point where I am planning monthly menus instead of weekly. So, I when I think of a recipe or dish that I want to try or have, I immediately write it on my monthly calender that’s in my household notebook. I think this is going to help a lot!
Monday/Tuesday – Chicken Fried Rice and Egg rolls
Wednesday/Thursday – Marinated Pork Tenderloin
Friday – Family Night at the Rhinelander
Saturday – Pulled-Pork Sandwiches (cooked in the crock pot)
Sunday – Pizza
For more menu planning ideas, visit Menu Plan Monday.
Mindy says
We miss you guys!! Luke asks about each of you, but doesn’t seem to quite understand why he can’t walk over to your house to see you. When I mention friends – he automatically says, “Ibby Anne – Ary Kaburn?†It’s so cute and so sad at the same time! We miss you guys terribly!
Stephanie says
I freeze leftovers so that we can have them the next week or a few nights later. That way I don’t get burned out on a meal. Iti s also nice to have something quick in the freezer for those nights that are just too crazy to cook from scratch.
Rachel Childress says
Monica, I am with Stephanie…start freezing some of them! That way you will have something ready when you don’t want to cook, and you won’t be sick to death of them! I hope you are having a great day!