Meal Planning S4: Plan and Shop

I typically do my meal planning and shopping close together.  This round I was coming back from being away on vacation and didn’t have as much of my typical pantry items.  I suppose this is because up till now I really didn’t need to replace...

Meal Planning S4: Cleanout Food Storage

This is definitely more than my fourth series of meal planning sessions, but I’ve been learning quite a bit with each time through the cycle.  I have found that I can batch meals that will last through the month which is why I’m only really doing the...

Meal Planning S3: Make Meals

This week doesn’t include any new meals.  The plan was to use up some of what was already in the freezer and prep a few meals to the freezer. How did the meal plan work: Overall, better.  I am so out of practice with checking the meal plan and...

Meal Planning S3: Prepare Meats

I mentioned in my last post that my groceries were delivered 30 minutes late.  I was also informed that my Saturday company was arriving early…though that changed too.  After groceries arrived, I prioritized deboning chicken before my guests arrive. Meats to prepare:...

Meal Planning S3: Grocery Delivery

When I lived close to a large grocery store, I had groceries delivered and it was heaven!  It only took $5/order and saved me the insane stress that comes with grocery shopping (made much worse by a brain injury).  The delivery was reliable and they almost...