One strange personal side effect of my self isolating is my shopping and eating habits.
I used to go to the grocery store two or three times a week. Just short trips. And I have two stores within walking distance. so I only bought the stuff I needed right away. Not much planning more than a day or two ahead and very little waste.
Now I do curbside pickup just once a week. So I have to do more planning. Not only do I have to plan my meals up to a week ahead of time but I also have to keep to my plan to reduce or even eliminate food going bad.
the supermarket is cheaper than the little markets I used to go to. so I'm saving money. I'm also spending nothing on restaurants and take-out too.
I also think that the conscious effort into planning the meals, making the shop list, cooking, and eating meals on a schedule makes for a healthier diet.
What kind of meal planning do you guys do? Any tips or tricks?
I used to go to the grocery store two or three times a week. Just short trips. And I have two stores within walking distance. so I only bought the stuff I needed right away. Not much planning more than a day or two ahead and very little waste.
Now I do curbside pickup just once a week. So I have to do more planning. Not only do I have to plan my meals up to a week ahead of time but I also have to keep to my plan to reduce or even eliminate food going bad.
the supermarket is cheaper than the little markets I used to go to. so I'm saving money. I'm also spending nothing on restaurants and take-out too.
I also think that the conscious effort into planning the meals, making the shop list, cooking, and eating meals on a schedule makes for a healthier diet.
What kind of meal planning do you guys do? Any tips or tricks?