This is the first year we’re staying home for the entire Pesach. A couple years ago, we went to my in-laws for the first days and came back chol hamoed, hosting my in-laws for the second half of Yom Tov (they are easy guests AND helped cook, so it was actually pretty fantastic). I don’t recommend … Continue reading »
As of late, I have slacked off to the max on the meal planning. A combination of energy level, disorganization, and a reluctance to acknowledge that my cooking needs have shifted have made a different strategy a must. Instead of developing that new strategy, I’ve just avoided menu planning entirely. And how’s that working out … Continue reading »
We didn’t live near any relatives when I was growing up, and since my mother doesn’t particularly enjoy cooking (I think her motto is something like “cook to survive”), Thanksgiving wasn’t ever a big to-do for us. However, when my family moved to St. Louis twelve years ago, we found ourselves close to family, and … Continue reading »
I’ve been doing some thinking about my menu planning. While I do love the monthly planning concept, I found that I usually didn’t make at least one meal from the plan per week. That resulted in a lot of leftover ingredients. Also, I didn’t feel like I was utilizing the ingredients I have on hand … Continue reading »
I have a confession to make: I didn’t menu plan at all in August. Not once. You can imagine me, wandering the aisles of the supermarket aimlessly, with only a list of essentials, without focus and drive. Our dinner situation was less than ideal many times. It was a disaster! Thankfully, my husband is supremely … Continue reading »
It’s hard to believe that the Nine Days are already upon us. They just snuck right up. In case you’re not familiar with the rules for food during Nine Days, meat and wine are off the menu. Last year I posted some menu ideas, but they were a little light on the protein. This year, … Continue reading »
Shortly after I moved, one of my friends asked me when I was going to make a menu plan again. “After I finish unpacking,” was my reply. However, wandering the aisles of my new grocery store (I love you, Seven Mile!) with considerably less focus than usual was not super pleasant, or productive. Cue heroic … Continue reading »
Since we’re moving in less than a month (Aaaaahhhhhh!), my June menu plan’s focus is on using up everything that I have in my house. In the fridge, the freezer, the cupboards (I found a ridiculous amount of corn meal. Go figure). I was not looking forward to this inventory of items. At all. I … Continue reading »
Well. It’s the beginning of the month again, which means it’s time for menu planning! Last month I didn’t post my plan because we were out of town for eleven days, and I kept having that nagging feeling that it’s not good practice to advertise extended absences (not that I have much to burgle anyways, … Continue reading »
