tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post3161094959854935357..comments2023-06-09T04:10:20.842-06:00Comments on Loosen Your Belt: And now for some meal planning.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-3241244672865599232011-02-05T09:34:14.992-07:002011-02-05T09:34:14.992-07:00Thanks, Court! I'm surprised we've rounded...Thanks, Court! I'm surprised we've rounded week four to be honest, but it's working well. Staying two weeks ahead is definitely key for us.<br /><br />I'm not sure what kept me from doing this before, but I think I'm more lazy when it comes to figuring out what to make for dinner the evening of. Thus we ended up going out often. Honestly, to do a week + grocery list takes about half and hour with both of us working on it, so not too bad at all.<br /><br />Absolutely. The planning has definitely helped us create meals that are a bit more balanced. And it's also been great for the wallet - always nice!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596984524928434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-60760554994345693742011-02-03T13:12:01.917-07:002011-02-03T13:12:01.917-07:00I'm really impressed - I really should do some...I'm really impressed - I really should do something like this, but I always get too lazy :-( When time is short though, this must make sure you eat a lot better than you would otherwise. Love it!Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363021957241648360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-80042234141060783352011-01-14T20:30:21.276-07:002011-01-14T20:30:21.276-07:00Thanks, Caitlin. Not that my classes aren't in...Thanks, Caitlin. Not that my classes aren't interesting, but I don't know how I'm going to get through all the reading, essays, etc. Hope yours has started well!<br /><br />Thanks for that! I'll definitely take a look. I'm glad you've started a blog and love the idea!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596984524928434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-1047984480642487602011-01-14T19:42:34.238-07:002011-01-14T19:42:34.238-07:00Hey! Hope you're semester is getting off to a ...Hey! Hope you're semester is getting off to a good start. :) I've been really getting into meal planning, too. I found this amazing tool for it. It's an Excel spread sheet you can download and input various meals under certain categories, then you can select them from the drop-down menu in the actual meal planner. I've done a poor job of explaining it but you should check it out. You can get it here: http://www.vertex42.com/ExcelTemplates/meal-planner.html<br /><br />This reminds me, I should really get to updating my blog!Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031260839636559734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-44083691281554650292011-01-14T15:27:05.973-07:002011-01-14T15:27:05.973-07:00Whoa! Isabelle is a wealth of knowledge in this de...Whoa! Isabelle is a wealth of knowledge in this department, isn't she? Great to have someone who can steer you in the right direction. I think you are amazing just thinking of cooking under the circumstances!<br />:)<br />valerieA Canadian Foodiehttp://www.acanadianfoodie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-69531243129313214292011-01-13T18:54:31.246-07:002011-01-13T18:54:31.246-07:00Definitely, Isabelle! This has been one of the lea...Definitely, Isabelle! This has been one of the least stressful weeks re. dinner plans in recent memory.<br /><br />The Hot and Sour Stir Fry sounds great, and I will attempt to get Charles to eat the Scrambled Tofu. I'm loving their recipes so far - really quick and simple. I made the Navajo Stew this past fall, and it was great!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00868596984524928434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7932402443588591547.post-66542385467715906292011-01-13T07:18:53.748-07:002011-01-13T07:18:53.748-07:00This is such a great idea - we started doing it a ...This is such a great idea - we started doing it a few years ago and it works really well. Way fewer worries when you get home from work or school! We've cooked nearly everything from Simple Suppers and there's lots of great stuff in there. Some favourites are the Scrambled Tofu with Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, the Roasted Vegetable Curry, The Hot and Sour Stir Fry, Navajo Stew, Potato Salad with Green and White Beans, and lots more.Isabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10871870739292897018noreply@blogger.com