tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post2088390413055559784..comments2023-10-04T10:14:54.500-06:00Comments on Food Garden Recipes: Menu Planning and CONTESTGlendahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04235268495034052160noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-18287921361027792122008-11-11T22:41:00.000-07:002008-11-11T22:41:00.000-07:00I have a magnetic whiteboard monthly calendar on t...I have a magnetic whiteboard monthly calendar on the fridge that I write the menu plans on. I do the shopping list on the magnetic post it list next to it that came from the Target dollar spot. I allow myself to veer from it or rearrange as needed, but having a plan is a huge part of the battle.KMDuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15192746631875517201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-88182509964671841902008-11-09T14:27:00.000-07:002008-11-09T14:27:00.000-07:00I am here via Norah! I try to plan my meals -- I r...I am here via Norah! <BR/><BR/>I try to plan my meals -- I really need to do better!! You have inspired me!! <BR/><BR/>I do know that if I have it planned in advance the days go better --- I can prep in the morning or during nap time!!Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207240826243115784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-67584910867440749562008-11-06T11:34:00.000-07:002008-11-06T11:34:00.000-07:00Hi, I found you from Norah's blog. Fun contest! I ...Hi, I found you from Norah's blog. Fun contest! I like to menu plan, I just get out of the habit sometimes. And then my life is much more hectic. You have great ideas on here, thanks!Marnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16510374117604167816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-65822872606060293622008-11-06T08:39:00.000-07:002008-11-06T08:39:00.000-07:00I usually try to write out a list at the beginning...I usually try to write out a list at the beginning of every month. I label it with the days of the month and then write down all of the meals I have on hand to fill the list, taking into account the days we will be gone. This allows me to have a long list of things to make, but I am not stuck with only a few choices. If the meal for that day doesn't sound good I can choose another. I cross off Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04033444982837803967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-23842808924195822962008-11-05T21:12:00.000-07:002008-11-05T21:12:00.000-07:00Kim, welcome to my blog! Being a vege girl should ...Kim, welcome to my blog! Being a vege girl should really mean less grocery shopping!! Planning the menu gives you more time for meal preparation and other fun things! I look forward to your comments and let me know how you like the recipes.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235268495034052160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-26314714536754420712008-11-05T21:09:00.000-07:002008-11-05T21:09:00.000-07:00Ruby, click on this link for the bean dip, or go t...Ruby, click on this link for the bean dip, or go to my archives (right side of blog)and click on October. It was the second post in October. <BR/><BR/>http://thelittleredhenfoodsite.blogspot.com/2008/10/parmesan-white-bean-dip.htmlGlendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235268495034052160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-12387245638855948102008-11-05T18:27:00.000-07:002008-11-05T18:27:00.000-07:00we tend to shop every 2 days or so here with daugh...we tend to shop every 2 days or so here with daughter becoming a veggie girl :) <BR/>But I do like the menu idea more than the deciding a day or two before like we've been doing.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682909560171994601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-33823207904756582492008-11-05T17:27:00.000-07:002008-11-05T17:27:00.000-07:00Hi! Dori sent me to search for your white bean di...Hi! Dori sent me to search for your white bean dip recipe (haven't found it yet). Menu planning is not second nature for me...but I am trying. I recently started a blog about food/recipes/menus. I have more menus than anything else, but at least it's a start. And like you said, it helps. For me if I have something in mind I at least have a start. Sometimes plans get changed at the last Mama Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10828269090325232796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-15481332917016359252008-11-01T15:28:00.000-06:002008-11-01T15:28:00.000-06:00angel, I think flexiblity is key. If I find a dea...angel, I think flexiblity is key. If I find a deal on something perishable that can't be frozen, then I will just bump the planned meals ahead one day. No big deal. I think the beauty of menu planning is that you have something planned and aren't tempted to do fast food or eat out because you are too tired to figure it out.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235268495034052160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-38710209072193781762008-11-01T15:10:00.000-06:002008-11-01T15:10:00.000-06:00See... this is one of those "I used to do this an...See... this is one of those "I used to do this and it worked for me - why did I ever stop?? moments. I need to get back to planning, but I really need to figure out how to incorporate last minute freebies or deals I find.Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17271645787934322722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-53226926072580007252008-11-01T08:46:00.000-06:002008-11-01T08:46:00.000-06:00kathy,glad that you are liking the blog! Try this ...kathy,glad that you are liking the blog! Try this way of menu planning...it saves a ton of time and money. I tend to not spend as much at the store and I have less waste.Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235268495034052160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-44719594177205557382008-11-01T00:43:00.000-06:002008-11-01T00:43:00.000-06:00Thanks for the menu planning tips. I am going to ...Thanks for the menu planning tips. I am going to try this. You know me, I am the world's worst cook. I have really enjoyed your blog. It sounds like things are going great down south. We miss you tho!Kathy Edmundshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02225769800250632965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-9408442392159601192008-10-30T16:56:00.000-06:002008-10-30T16:56:00.000-06:00Great blog! If you need help planning your meals ...Great blog! If you need help planning your meals and you live in Utah, check out our service..it is awesome!! We plan your weeks meals for you, BASED around those items on sale each week in the ads from the five major grocery stores. <BR/><BR/>www.myfoodstoragedeals.com<BR/>Sign up and enter the promo code FREE TRIAL to try our service for FREE for two weeks! There are NO contracts. See if Shandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305502081991600969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-44657486576339521712008-10-30T09:56:00.000-06:002008-10-30T09:56:00.000-06:00We definately aren't the best - but one thing we t...We definately aren't the best - but one thing we try to do is incorporate our planning into our family night. When we go over our calendar for the week we talk about what we would like to eat the upcoming week - but somehow, it always comes back to what the wife is going to cook...why is that?Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275289866673713255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-27161235669821789372008-10-30T09:47:00.000-06:002008-10-30T09:47:00.000-06:00Actually I guess I do menu plan but its a basic pl...Actually I guess I do menu plan but its a basic plan. Mainly just the meat or dish and then I go from there.Norahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965551247581101308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-69983997918623525702008-10-30T08:10:00.000-06:002008-10-30T08:10:00.000-06:00I understand where you are at on the menu planning...I understand where you are at on the menu planning trish and norah. There are weeks that I don't write it down. However, when I do have a plan in writing, everything flows a little better. I will often look at the meal for that day and exchange it for another day's menu. It works for me! It also helps me plan ahead to use my food storage. Thanks for posting!Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235268495034052160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-83212317743976035832008-10-29T23:35:00.000-06:002008-10-29T23:35:00.000-06:00I always have the best intentions to menu plan but...I always have the best intentions to menu plan but like Trish I'm impulsive. I try to decide on something the night before but I like to keep my options open.Norahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965551247581101308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6027910709824891861.post-48353276659447717752008-10-29T21:29:00.000-06:002008-10-29T21:29:00.000-06:00See, I have this problem. I'm secretly impulsive b...See, I have this problem. <BR/>I'm secretly impulsive by nature.<BR/>At one point in my life I was impulsive about money/spending and I had very meticulous meal plans.<BR/>But now, I have meticulous financial plans and dinner is my impulsive indulgence. I do try to keep a loose eye on the coming 2 or 3 days, but just as often I go a completely different direction just before dinner time.<BR/>LOLTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00304041406861720022noreply@blogger.com