tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post2576285796971753150..comments2024-03-29T07:08:08.948-04:00Comments on *The Handcrafted Life*: Do You Plan Out Your Meals?Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17611423035852851829noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-90009985518138800582011-08-11T10:16:01.274-04:002011-08-11T10:16:01.274-04:00@Hannah, ohmuhgawd! I want to make garlic cakes no...@Hannah, ohmuhgawd! I want to make garlic cakes now! And now that I think of it, the jumbo lump crab meat sort of looks like roasted garlic in my photos....I think I'm inspired now to figure out a way to make garlic cakes! And then I think I will die and go to heaven :)Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17611423035852851829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-16022295502746884452011-08-11T10:16:01.114-04:002011-08-11T10:16:01.114-04:00I plan meals about a week in advance, but I try no...I plan meals about a week in advance, but I try not to plan for more than four recipes per week. I suck at making large amounts so we can eat leftovers, and if I try to plan any more than that, all my veggies go bad before I can get to them! Bah!Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02222240447265955469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-60349345218732393162011-07-28T07:37:18.055-04:002011-07-28T07:37:18.055-04:00I must have totally missed this post the first tim...I must have totally missed this post the first time around because I certainly don't remember drooling over those appetizers like I am now! YUM!!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03723465188234385624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-22828450889970674112011-06-05T21:51:39.545-04:002011-06-05T21:51:39.545-04:00@Hannah, ohmuhgawd! I want to make garlic cakes no...@Hannah, ohmuhgawd! I want to make garlic cakes now! And now that I think of it, the jumbo lump crab meat sort of looks like roasted garlic in my photos....I think I'm inspired now to figure out a way to make garlic cakes! And then I think I will die and go to heaven :)Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17611423035852851829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-22620559806154797422011-06-05T20:49:56.744-04:002011-06-05T20:49:56.744-04:00Is that crab or garlic? Because I know you. And I ...Is that crab or garlic? Because I know you. And I could see you make "crab cakes" but really they'd be garlic cakes.<br /><br />And delicious.<br /><br />And heck no, I don't meal plan for more than a few days (week?) at a time. And I hate leftovers for dinner. So I would suck at what you do. Except its smart. I'll give y'all that!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17998209409220136371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-54175637289595661732011-06-05T20:16:05.739-04:002011-06-05T20:16:05.739-04:00I plan meals about a week in advance, but I try no...I plan meals about a week in advance, but I try not to plan for more than four recipes per week. I suck at making large amounts so we can eat leftovers, and if I try to plan any more than that, all my veggies go bad before I can get to them! Bah!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222240447265955469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-12839214080323650572011-06-03T16:02:41.508-04:002011-06-03T16:02:41.508-04:00I wish I could plan like that but I'm too much...I wish I could plan like that but I'm too much of a procrastinator to shake off the habit :P Those appetizers looks scrumptious though!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180985994173045265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-6185276784672750032011-06-01T23:54:35.339-04:002011-06-01T23:54:35.339-04:00You are definitely the queen of planning and organ...You are definitely the queen of planning and organization, but I do plan out my meals too (at least for a week). I'm not the type that can just whip up something from whatever is around, or add things to my cart willy nilly and figure out what to do with them later. Your food looks delish! I know how you love your crab cakes so it's good to hear you found a recipe that works for you.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10882952194282592771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-34862145890073770832011-06-01T19:57:30.052-04:002011-06-01T19:57:30.052-04:00looks delish!! You are super organized! I buy fres...looks delish!! You are super organized! I buy fresh food at local markets and buy dry staples once a month-ishSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016963796201775781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-80830859384026140872011-06-01T16:51:37.580-04:002011-06-01T16:51:37.580-04:00Dang girl - what an intense (but useful) system!
...Dang girl - what an intense (but useful) system!<br /><br />Since we don't have a lot of storage space, I shop only one week at a time. I mostly shop at Publix here, and their sales start on Thursdays and run for week. Each Thursday, I go online to see what is on sale, and I make my grocery list based on those items. I only buy produce that is in season, so when I get home from the store I take note of what I have and create meals from there. I typically have an idea of what meals I'll make, but I like having a bit of wiggle room for creativity (or laziness, depending on the day...)!Katiehttp://rufflesandtruffles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-31168895072902946432011-06-01T13:20:13.082-04:002011-06-01T13:20:13.082-04:00I plan meals a week at a time and shop weekly, too...I plan meals a week at a time and shop weekly, too. It's the darn produce that sends me to the store every week! And I hate grocery shopping. Hate hate hate with a major passion. Like you, I sort my list by sections of the store - I get so mad if I have to backtrack to produce when I'm all the way in dairy...Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01520727503951602393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-78943733840248553052011-06-01T13:00:20.319-04:002011-06-01T13:00:20.319-04:00OMG I love that you do this! We meal plan one week...OMG I love that you do this! We meal plan one week out, and I'm cool with one grocery store trip per week (we go to TJs almost exclusively, which I think is much less unpleasant than big supermarkets). We try to eat a LOT of fruits and vegetables, and there's no way we could keep everything fresh and crisp in the fridge for half a month. WHAT IS YOUR SECRET?!?!?! :)<br /><br />Anyway, I'm totally inspired now. We've been slacking a little on our planning, and if you can do it for a MONTH, I can totally do it through this Sunday, at least.A. Marigoldhttp://marigoldetc.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-69074870910493796112011-06-01T10:09:07.353-04:002011-06-01T10:09:07.353-04:00Ummm, I go to the grocery store almost every day. ...Ummm, I go to the grocery store almost every day. No joke - it's on my bus route home and I hate moving my car and losing my parking space over groceries. My hubs and I eat out at least once or twice per week, so a big casserole like veggie paella or risotto will get us through most of the other days. Your recipes look yummy and OMG, mini-caprese bites! Hope you had a great time at the BBQ!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724896577355920828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-55896561413155548262011-06-01T09:53:28.331-04:002011-06-01T09:53:28.331-04:00We plan our meals for a week and it makes things s...We plan our meals for a week and it makes things so much better!! Also, I love that Cheeseburger and Magic made it on to your dinner list. :)kelseyhttp://www.mintedlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-81659123419543262802011-06-01T09:52:23.359-04:002011-06-01T09:52:23.359-04:00We are big fat fails at planning our meals. And yo...We are big fat fails at planning our meals. And you are on top of it!! I'm with Jess, are you for hire? I'm a freak, because I love going to the grocery store! I just wish I didn't have to go to so many, all over the place. Publix is literally within walking distance, but we also shop at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and they're both about 30 minutes away, in totally different directions. I only visit those two once a month, but go to Publix at least once a day (I know, awful. They all know my name. It's sad.)Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421540686236873204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-33313480730516165102011-06-01T09:47:54.691-04:002011-06-01T09:47:54.691-04:00Are you for hire? Because I have no idea what'...Are you for hire? Because I have no idea what's for dinner TONIGHT, I have burger thawed but that's as far as my planning goes! HahaJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939653989946091321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-12201026457652085022011-06-01T09:09:08.964-04:002011-06-01T09:09:08.964-04:00WOW! Super organized, girl!
I hardly ever plan a...WOW! Super organized, girl!<br /><br />I hardly ever plan anything in advance because as soon as I do, I'll get home that evening, and whatever I planned sounds like the exact opposite of whatever I'm in the mood for.<br /><br />Now that we're going to the farmer's market once a week though, we do have to plan a bit more in advance so I can use all of the fresh produce. <br /><br />And omg, those little mini apps look delicious!!Mandyhttp://www.marriedupwithwine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2221719422844320229.post-86310217326331928732011-06-01T08:45:12.225-04:002011-06-01T08:45:12.225-04:00We plan our meals, but only for a week at a time. ...We plan our meals, but only for a week at a time. With leftovers/eating out, each trip usually ends up lasting about two weeks, so we only have to go to the store about twice a month. Not bad! Also, I totally plan my grocery list by store section too! I don't ever miss things that way!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919362264913621435noreply@blogger.com