I made a deal with myself to cook dinner every weeknight for my family. This was after years of take out 2-3 times during the work week which I justified by the fact that I was a working mom with two young kids and my husband gets home after dinner time most days. It was tough going at first but once I got into a habit, it didn't feel like a burden anymore. Now I easily can get through an entire week (including weekends!) without takeout. We're not talking fancy meals every night but I've learned to stock certain staples so that even if all I can whip up is something super simple and basic, it's still better for us health-wise and money-wise to cook. Take-out is now a genuine splurge we enjoy from time to time rather than an immediate go to for those busy days.
I cook at home about 80% of the time. On weekends is usually when we eat out. Week nights rarely unless I'm sick or something. I make my husband's lunches he takes to work to eat and I make my own at home for myself (housewife). Some of my go to dishes are stir fry, fish (sauté, bake, or in parchment paper), and curry. Easy dishes for when I'm tired my favorite is pasta aglio olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil) - it's cheap, easy and sooo good!! Make pasta and sauté garlic in olive oil, mix with pasta and season salt and pepper; top with a little parmesian grated. Another is baked potato; also cheap and easy. For those new to cooking I recommend thinking seasonally (what's good in cold weather?) and using YouTube to help you learn how to cook - it's free and visual. Above all be brave enough to try new things; a world of cuisine awaits.
I cook at home about 80% of the time. On weekends is usually when we eat out. Week nights rarely unless I'm sick or something. I make my husband's lunches he takes to work to eat and I make my own at home for myself (housewife). Some of my go to dishes are stir fry, fish (sauté, bake, or in parchment paper), and curry. Easy dishes for when I'm tired my favorite is pasta aglio olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil) - it's cheap, easy and sooo good!! Make pasta and sauté garlic in olive oil, mix with pasta and season salt and pepper; top with a little parmesian grated. Another is baked potato; also cheap and easy. For those new to cooking I recommend thinking seasonally (what's good in cold weather?) and using YouTube to help you learn how to cook - it's free and visual. Above all be brave enough to try new things; a world of cuisine awaits.
Pretty much every night. We only go out to eat once or maybe twice a month with a coupon, and every now and then if my husband has a meeting during the dinner hour (they often feed him dinner) I'll just throw together something cold for myself. I also have a very restricted diet because of health issues, so that makes it necessary to cook nearly every meal anyway.
Interesting article. During a time when I was laid off, and then again now that I work from home, I realize how much money it costs to be employed. The clothes, the gas, the lunches. It really added up. I was really amazed at how much further the money I had went when I wasn't working.
I cook on most Sundays and Tuesdays. Because I have an extra job and work late on Mondays, I try to cook the day before so I won't go out to eat and will have leftovers. Cooking twice a week works well since dinners last 2-4 days. On some days, I choose meatless options to save even more.
I cook on most Sundays and Tuesdays. Because I have an extra job and work late on Mondays, I try to cook the day before so I won't go out to eat and will have leftovers. Cooking twice a week works well since dinners last 2-4 days. On some days, I choose meatless options to save even more.
We cook just about every night. I could count on one hand the number of times we had dinner out in the past year -- and a couple of those times were the kosher-dog-and-soda dinner for $1.50 at Costco on the way to a show.
My partner likes cooking more than I do, so I will not get in his way. ;-) But I'm OK in the kitchen myself, and we cook because:
1. We like the peace and quiet of being in our own home, and
2. We know how much food costs and it drives us nuts to pay top dollar for a meal we could have done at home for very little money. That cash has better places to go in our budget.
We have every meal at home except one or two a week out. I used to hate the idea of a menu plan, but it gets me to cook every night without making the same thing too much.
I cook at home about twice a week. I make something that I can get several meals from like chicken and black bean burritos and chili. I also make a lot of sandwiches, especially when it's hot outside.
I cook at home about 80% of the time, grabbing something out once or twice a week. Meals are pretty consistent which helps when watching calories and portion size. Small egg/half tortilla wrap first in morning for protein and fiber, then small bowl of oatmeal a little later. Lunch is usually turkey or salmon patty with lots and lots of greens, sautéed. Dinner is often whole grain pasta with veggies either steamed in microwave or roasted, in a simple butter and yeast flakes sauce. Favorite snack: popcorn with sriracha.
I cook dinner about five times a week and take leftovers for lunch! It's much more cost effective than eating out and I can make healthier versions of my favorite things.
According to Washington's Department of Ecology, it is not true that you must own the water rights permit to collect rainwater from your roof. So, good news for those of us in WA state. :-)
"On October 12, 2009, Ecology issued an Interpretive Policy Statement clarifying that a water right is not required for rooftop rainwater harvesting. There is also a Focus Sheet on this subject – see the links in the right column."
I cook almost every night with the exception of Saturdays. Saturday is our family bookclub where we gather at my parents' home for dinner, book discussions and late night fun! I am a stay at home mom and although busy with 6 kids, a husband and a home to care for, I feel it is a nice tradition to have a home cooked meal around the dining room table for our family. Of course, ordering pizza every once in awhile is perfectly acceptable and a much needed break sometimes.
I made a deal with myself to cook dinner every weeknight for my family. This was after years of take out 2-3 times during the work week which I justified by the fact that I was a working mom with two young kids and my husband gets home after dinner time most days. It was tough going at first but once I got into a habit, it didn't feel like a burden anymore. Now I easily can get through an entire week (including weekends!) without takeout. We're not talking fancy meals every night but I've learned to stock certain staples so that even if all I can whip up is something super simple and basic, it's still better for us health-wise and money-wise to cook. Take-out is now a genuine splurge we enjoy from time to time rather than an immediate go to for those busy days.
I cook at home about 80% of the time. On weekends is usually when we eat out. Week nights rarely unless I'm sick or something. I make my husband's lunches he takes to work to eat and I make my own at home for myself (housewife). Some of my go to dishes are stir fry, fish (sauté, bake, or in parchment paper), and curry. Easy dishes for when I'm tired my favorite is pasta aglio olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil) - it's cheap, easy and sooo good!! Make pasta and sauté garlic in olive oil, mix with pasta and season salt and pepper; top with a little parmesian grated. Another is baked potato; also cheap and easy. For those new to cooking I recommend thinking seasonally (what's good in cold weather?) and using YouTube to help you learn how to cook - it's free and visual. Above all be brave enough to try new things; a world of cuisine awaits.
I cook at home about 80% of the time. On weekends is usually when we eat out. Week nights rarely unless I'm sick or something. I make my husband's lunches he takes to work to eat and I make my own at home for myself (housewife). Some of my go to dishes are stir fry, fish (sauté, bake, or in parchment paper), and curry. Easy dishes for when I'm tired my favorite is pasta aglio olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil) - it's cheap, easy and sooo good!! Make pasta and sauté garlic in olive oil, mix with pasta and season salt and pepper; top with a little parmesian grated. Another is baked potato; also cheap and easy. For those new to cooking I recommend thinking seasonally (what's good in cold weather?) and using YouTube to help you learn how to cook - it's free and visual. Above all be brave enough to try new things; a world of cuisine awaits.
Pretty much every night. We only go out to eat once or maybe twice a month with a coupon, and every now and then if my husband has a meeting during the dinner hour (they often feed him dinner) I'll just throw together something cold for myself. I also have a very restricted diet because of health issues, so that makes it necessary to cook nearly every meal anyway.
I cook at home almost everyday for my family, friends, and guests. I love to be in the kitchen.
Interesting article. During a time when I was laid off, and then again now that I work from home, I realize how much money it costs to be employed. The clothes, the gas, the lunches. It really added up. I was really amazed at how much further the money I had went when I wasn't working.
Every couple of days I cook a giant meal, then I live off of the scraps from that for a few days. It is easier that way.
I never cook at home, but my husband cooks at home 4-5 times a week. We eat with my parents once a week, and we have one or two dinners of take out.
I cook on most Sundays and Tuesdays. Because I have an extra job and work late on Mondays, I try to cook the day before so I won't go out to eat and will have leftovers. Cooking twice a week works well since dinners last 2-4 days. On some days, I choose meatless options to save even more.
I cook on most Sundays and Tuesdays. Because I have an extra job and work late on Mondays, I try to cook the day before so I won't go out to eat and will have leftovers. Cooking twice a week works well since dinners last 2-4 days. On some days, I choose meatless options to save even more.
We cook just about every night. I could count on one hand the number of times we had dinner out in the past year -- and a couple of those times were the kosher-dog-and-soda dinner for $1.50 at Costco on the way to a show.
My partner likes cooking more than I do, so I will not get in his way. ;-) But I'm OK in the kitchen myself, and we cook because:
1. We like the peace and quiet of being in our own home, and
2. We know how much food costs and it drives us nuts to pay top dollar for a meal we could have done at home for very little money. That cash has better places to go in our budget.
Around three or four times per week.
5-6 times a week
We have every meal at home except one or two a week out. I used to hate the idea of a menu plan, but it gets me to cook every night without making the same thing too much.
I cook at home about twice a week. I make something that I can get several meals from like chicken and black bean burritos and chili. I also make a lot of sandwiches, especially when it's hot outside.
My family cooks almost all the time - it's so much cheaper and often tastier. Plus I enjoy cooking!
I cook at home about 80% of the time, grabbing something out once or twice a week. Meals are pretty consistent which helps when watching calories and portion size. Small egg/half tortilla wrap first in morning for protein and fiber, then small bowl of oatmeal a little later. Lunch is usually turkey or salmon patty with lots and lots of greens, sautéed. Dinner is often whole grain pasta with veggies either steamed in microwave or roasted, in a simple butter and yeast flakes sauce. Favorite snack: popcorn with sriracha.
I cook dinner about five times a week and take leftovers for lunch! It's much more cost effective than eating out and I can make healthier versions of my favorite things.
Hey, Heidi. Thanks for letting me know. Mine's due for renewal any time now, so the last time I paid for it, it was $79.
Every day!
I cook everyday. If I'm in a hurry I just cook steak which only takes a few minutes. I do bulk cooking on weekends to last the week.
According to Washington's Department of Ecology, it is not true that you must own the water rights permit to collect rainwater from your roof. So, good news for those of us in WA state. :-)
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wr/hq/rwh.html
"On October 12, 2009, Ecology issued an Interpretive Policy Statement clarifying that a water right is not required for rooftop rainwater harvesting. There is also a Focus Sheet on this subject – see the links in the right column."
I cook almost every night with the exception of Saturdays. Saturday is our family bookclub where we gather at my parents' home for dinner, book discussions and late night fun! I am a stay at home mom and although busy with 6 kids, a husband and a home to care for, I feel it is a nice tradition to have a home cooked meal around the dining room table for our family. Of course, ordering pizza every once in awhile is perfectly acceptable and a much needed break sometimes.
I cook 3 out of 7 night per week, and usually some leftovers for another meal.
Every day...unless I can bribe one of my kids to do it. :)