Comments on: Menu Madness

By: shan

shan — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 13:21:27 +0000

hi,i think this is a great idea,i have started preparing all veg except potatoes once a week, then when the meal is to be prepared all veg has been prepared this has saved me alot of time, a lovely lady called carol made me aware of this, this has saved me so much time and saved on take away meals to as we have to watch with our money thankyou for all your idea,shan xxx

By: Robin Dunn Bryant

Robin Dunn Bryant — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:19:53 +0000

Please, please, please post a recipe for turkey jambalaya. I promise to try this whole menu planning thing if I have a recipe for turkey jambalaya.

By: Bramble

Bramble — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 15:01:49 +0000

i’m a fan f two things- buying in huge bulk, and ocne a month cooking. that way if theres something on your menu that you dont feel like eating you can go to the freezer and find something else (at least up until that last couple days where you are indeed stck with anothr hamburger casserole lol). once a month cooking for those who’ve never done it is taking a weekend and basically preparing all your meals for a month, so all you have to do is heat and serve. it helps to have a deep freeze for this. premake anything that can be premade, soups, stocks, casseroles, can your summer fruits and vegetables (i love having fresh strawberry jam year round its soooo good when you’re feeling blue in winter), pre cook hamburger crumbles, cook and shred chicken for fajitas, barbecue, salads, etc. it makes for a funa nd productive feeling weekend, you’ve got meals for weeks, and it will save you time and probably money in the long run.

By: lcreekmo

lcreekmo — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:21:35 +0000

Hello! I have been lurking til now but I had to chime in and say, menu planning is SOOO critical. I fall on and off the planning wagon, but when I’m doing it, my life is much easier and my kids are happier. I have been out of town so much lately I’ve been a bit adrift in the menu department. Thank you for this timely reminder.

By: Blogarita

Blogarita — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 21:15:51 +0000

I couldn’t agree more! I’d be completely lost without my menu plans. I wouldn’t know what to put on my grocery list…or what to make each day…without it.

By: Nashville is Talking » Schedule Your Supper

Nashville is Talking » Schedule Your Supper — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:10:46 +0000

[...] Have a hard time keeping up with weekly menu planning?: Perhaps you are too regimented with your attempts. I loosely plan the menu, knowing it will get shuffled depending on activities, energy, and whims. Each week I list six meals, assuming one night will end up being something simple: sandwiches, leftovers, or a treat. At least once a month we try something new. This also helps avoid a rut and use up planned overs. This week’s example: [...]