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Just One!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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Oftentimes, those who are living by themselves opt to eat out because it can be very time consuming and sometimes wasteful to cook. I definitely can't criticize because I did the same for many years. I would spend my Saturday afternoons trying to create the next best meal; only to find myself throwing half of it away by the end of the week.This was until I decided that I would have to learn to make this work, or my waistline and wallet would suffer. In the past three years, I have learned many shortcuts when cooking just for one. Here are a few that you may find useful:
· Purchase non-perishable items or those than can be frozen in bulk on sale. Then, separate packaging to single or double size servings before final storage.
· Plan more than one meal with the same ingredients. For example, a leftover roasted whole chicken can be boiled, chilled and chopped to make chicken salad or chicken tacos.
· Freeze your leftovers. Make sure to separate leftovers into single portions before freezing.
I hope these help, but I know that I am not alone in this; if you have more tips to help those who cook for one, then please share!
Navalee, MS, RD
Nutrition Specialist
"A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety." - Aesop
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