Comments on: I’m Going To Menu Plan - Shock Horror

By: LaskiGal

LaskiGal — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:22:04 +0000

Such a great idea. I always have grand plans, but they seldom pan out. Maybe when my little one is consistently eating solids.

Until then, we will keep trying. I like the idea of making it simple and quick in the beginning. I might be able to handle that!

If only I could afford a personal chef . . .

By: lightening

lightening — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 02:42:27 +0000

Once upon a time I planned them a month at a time….. Feels like a long time ago. One of these days I’ll do another “restaurant menu plan” for y’all but thought I’d better start off simple.

This week’s menu plan has already changed…but that’s okay. That’s pretty normal.

By: A Juggling Mum

A Juggling Mum — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:40:26 +0000

Good on you Lightening for planning your meals. I couldn’t imagine not doing it, I used to get so cranky and irritable around dinner time because I had to think of something to cook and then make sure I had all the ingredients for the meal and then actually cook it….lol!

And hey, I just saw my Entrecard on your blog…. hehehehe…. how cool

Rachel xxx

By: river

river — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:02:04 +0000

I’m staying away from menu planning altogether. Hubby drives me almost to tears some days because he can’t decide what he wants to eat. So I plan meals, then he either doesn’t like “it”(whatever I’ve cooked), he’s not hungry, he doesn’t want me to cook at all because it “stinks up the place”or makes too much mess (dishes), or he wants me to cook something that will do two meals so that I don’t have to cook the next day. Then of course on the next day he doesn’t want the leftovers…………..I sometimes try for simple quick meals only to be told that maybe tomorrow I can cook a “proper” dinner…..Aaaaarrggh!!!!

By: jeanie

jeanie — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:39:43 +0000

I realise that I always do it even though I didn’t call it that.

When I do the grocery list, I make a “what will we eat” wish list in my head.

Some nights are set in stone, some very flexible.

Then when I check out the specials, I slot in good deals with the flexibles…

This week:
Saturday - Cannelloni (I blogged the recipe)
Sunday - Grilled chicken and steamed veg
Monday - Grilled lamb chops and steamed veg
Tuesday - tacos and burritos
Wednesday - Sri Lankan Pork Curry for adults, Spag Bog for kids
Thursday - Roast beef and veges
Friday - Fish, chips and salad.

By: Erica @ Cook Quick Easy Recipes

Erica @ Cook Quick Easy Recipes — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 21:31:10 +0000

Yummy menu. I enjoy pancakes for dinner too

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:33:47 +0000

I menu plan every week - otherwise we end up eating out way too much and spending too much money at the grocery store on food that doesn’t get eaten. So glad you are doing this again, I always liked your menus - they always sounded so delicious!

By: DebtDieter

DebtDieter — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:37:39 +0000

Do you think you would notice an extra 39 year ‘kid’ at your dinner table? *lol*

That menu for the week sounds so wonderful, it’s winter comfort food heaven!

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:15:08 +0000

Rissoles & corned beef, that is a great menu plan, I love them. I have my menu on MPM, under MyThreeDaughters.

By: PlanningQueen

PlanningQueen — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:09:48 +0000

I find that when you are busy (and it seems that you are!) menu plans are fantastic for ensuring you eat healthily and stick to budget. Excitement is very rarely part o fmy menu plan .