The new year is upon us and so are those resolutions that you have written down in that journal of yours. You know, the one all decked out in pink camouflage? Yes, that one.
If learning about kitchen management made your resolution list for 2014, congratulations! This post is meant for you. If it didn’t but you wouldn’t mind learning how to juggle your time in the room that gets used the most in every household every day, then read on.
Planning and preparing meals can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Especially when your spouse is working those long hours, or he/she has been deployed or TDY. Use these 5 tips to save time in the kitchen so you can spend time enjoying the now!
1. Make a menu
Make a list of everything you have in your cabinets, refrigerator, and freezer. Then, make a menu (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for each day of the week based on what is on the list. Your menu can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. By making menus, it takes the guess work out of what to have for each meal every day.
2. Make a grocery list from the menu and go shopping
Make a grocery list from the menu. It’s ok if you need a few extra ingredients to make the meals, just as long as the grocery list includes the items from the menu. Making the list ensures that you will have everything you need for that particular meal, so you aren’t running to the store at the last minute before it’s time to cook. Purchase only what is on the list and you will also save yourself money as well.
Read the rest at NextGen MilSpouse, Five Culinary Time Management Tips for the New Year!
