smartypants71
Drama Llama
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Location: Houston, TX
Jun 25, 2014 22:47:49 GMT
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Post by smartypants71 on Apr 24, 2019 13:32:26 GMT
I cook for myself all the time. I hardly see SO for dinner during the week, and my son doesn't want to eat any of my "keto crap." I make small portions and take the leftovers to work for lunch everyday. We do eat out almost every meal on the weekend though.
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Post by workingclassdog on Apr 24, 2019 13:59:49 GMT
Nope (or at least not much.. maybe a few things that I love to eat..)
It would be cereal, takeout or just whatever I could scrounge up.
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Tearisci
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by Tearisci on Apr 24, 2019 14:05:22 GMT
I enjoy cooking and have been taking a lot of cooking classes for fun at Sur La Table to learn new techniques. Sometimes it bothers me that I cook just for me. I've been on my own for about a year and a half after being married and cooking for my family for 20 years.
I really like to entertain though so my nearby family gets the benefit of my cooking and they seem to enjoy it!
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Post by txsweetpea on Apr 24, 2019 22:20:28 GMT
I have developed a lifestyle that works very well for me and makes me very happy. I do cook for myself, but I only cook one day a month. I usually cook four main course dishes. I then portion they out in single serving size (I use mini aluminum loaf pans), label and date them, and then pop them in the freezer. The next month I will cook 4 different dishes so there is a greater variety of choices. I arrange them by date so that none of them get too old before they are eaten.
Each evening an hour and 15 minutes before I want to eat dinner, I pop one in the oven. I'll throw a handful of salad on my plate with my entree when I take it from the oven. No cooking and very little cleanup makes me a happy camper every evening!
I will add that this works great when I have guests, as well. Everyone gets to have what they like and time together is not wasted away slaving in the kitchen!
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StephDRebel
Drama Llama
Posts: 6,691
Location: Ohio
Jul 5, 2014 1:53:49 GMT
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 24, 2019 23:36:01 GMT
I do meal programs and eat whatever I feel like the other nights. This week ive done smoothies for dinner twice and I might have one tomorrow too.
I think this weeks meals are from sunbasket. I hop from plan to plan every now and then.
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Sept 29, 2024 21:39:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2019 23:48:43 GMT
I would eat Cheerios, and buy rice rolls. Or make rice.
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Post by SockMonkey on Apr 25, 2019 0:54:27 GMT
My husband is picky and hates most food. I absolutely cook for myself, and I make what I like.
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RosieKat
Drama Llama
PeaJect #12
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Jun 25, 2014 19:28:04 GMT
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 25, 2019 0:58:58 GMT
I would probably cook something like a casserole one or two times a week, and eat that interspersed with easy things like sandwiches, cheese and crackers and fruit, or scrambled eggs and toast.
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Post by littlemama on Apr 25, 2019 1:52:46 GMT
If it was just me, I would probably eat a lot of eggs, pierogies, mac and cheese, and one pot stuff that is easy to scale down, like kielbasa and sauerkraut. I cant see dirtying a bunch of pots for just me.
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Apr 25, 2019 3:40:00 GMT
I would probably live off of eggs and sandwiches.
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Post by anniefb on Apr 25, 2019 5:20:51 GMT
Yes, I cook for myself all the time. I also take home made meals in to work with me. I don't cook every single day though, I'm happy to eat the same thing 3 or 4 days in a row, therefore in winter I'll make a soup or pasta sauce etc enough for several days at a time. This is me as well. I always cook several portions (usually 4-6) and keep some for future evenings, or freeze for later.
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Sept 29, 2024 21:39:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2019 17:16:33 GMT
Yes, I cook for myself all the time. I also take home made meals in to work with me. I don't cook every single day though, I'm happy to eat the same thing 3 or 4 days in a row, therefore in winter I'll make a soup or pasta sauce etc enough for several days at a time. This is what I do often...as my kids and DH do not like the same food as I do. I have often been referred to as "Joey from Friends" when he eats the trifle that includes all the Thanksgiving food in one dish, lol. I like a lot of Asian food, particulary Thai and enjoy trying to cook that. My family would rather have a pizza.
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Post by hop2 on Apr 25, 2019 17:30:26 GMT
I do sometimes. And often I just have a salad from a mix. I did however just sign up for a farm CSA boxto be delivered once a week June thru November. It was $21/weekand im trying to get myself to eat healthier than picking up fast food.
I do freeze stuff when I make it so I have another meal at a later time.
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Post by katiekaty on Apr 25, 2019 23:47:01 GMT
Now that it is just me or me and one other, I have started looking on Pinterest for Meals for One or Two and have come up with quite a few recipes and meals. When I cook meals for two, I have lunch for the next day or dinner the next night. I can also make desserts for one or two if I am in the mood. DH is out of town for most of the weekdays and the kids are grown up and out most days/nights. This has been a great resource!
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