Evening Dinners

[ElegantAura]

About your evening dinner routines.
How far in advance do you usually plan out your dinners?
Are you the type to meticulously plan your meals for the week, or do you prefer a more spontaneous approach?

 

[Sir Chivas]

Spontaneous approach. I cook or buy when I'm hungry. I sometimes don't have dinners. It be upsetting my stomach when I eat pretty late, ( after 6pm )

 

[ElegantAura]

Ok to answer also

Sometimes i don't always plan them, but there's usually some kind of plan. When I go grocery shopping each week, I decide what I'll eat for the whole week beforehand.
If something comes up unexpectedly, I can switch things around because I can make so many different dishes.

If something's defrosting, I plan at least a day ahead. So, I always have a general idea from the day before, especially with things like veggies that don't last long.

In the past, I used to plan every meal. Plus, I've got plenty of food stocked up at home. Even if I don't have a specific plan, I've got more than one freezer, and there's another cupboard full of food that lasts a long time in the spare room. But like I said, there's always some kind of plan.

If I were on my own, you can bet my plan would be on point, though

 

[Crys]

About your evening dinner routines.
How far in advance do you usually plan out your dinners?
Are you the type to meticulously plan your meals for the week, or do you prefer a more spontaneous approach?

Spontaneous approach given our work schedules. If I'm off, I'll be like "I'm making a salad or salmon today." so I will prepare from that morning then have what I need done and in the evening just cook.

 

[Nebulous]

My partner usually plans out the meals. He'll leave cuts of meat and various ingredients he's gathered from the grocery store in the fridge (usually enough for a week) and come dinner time, he'll have all the things he needs to whip up something good.

 

[PixelPioneer]

I tend to be quite spontaneous with my dinner plans. There’s something exciting about deciding what to eat based on what I’m craving at the moment. I love the freedom of whipping up a meal with whatever ingredients I have on hand or grabbing a bite from a local eatery if I’m not in the mood to cook. Planning meals too far in advance feels a bit too rigid for my taste. Plus, I find that my appetite changes day by day, so what I plan on Sunday might not be what I’m eager to eat by Wednesday!

 

[ElegantAura]

You're right, planning too far ahead can be challenging and inflexible. However, keeping a well-stocked kitchen simplifies cooking, as you don’t need to plan much with so many ingredients at your fingertips.

I tend to be quite spontaneous with my dinner plans. There’s something exciting about deciding what to eat based on what I’m craving at the moment. I love the freedom of whipping up a meal with whatever ingredients I have on hand or grabbing a bite from a local eatery if I’m not in the mood to cook. Planning meals too far in advance feels a bit too rigid for my taste. Plus, I find that my appetite changes day by day, so what I plan on Sunday might not be what I’m eager to eat by Wednesday!

 

[PixelPioneer]

You're right, planning too far ahead can be challenging and inflexible. However, keeping a well-stocked kitchen simplifies cooking, as you don’t need to plan much with so many ingredients at your fingertips.

I totally agree with you. A well-stocked kitchen is a game-changer, especially when you’re in the mood for some spontaneous cooking. It’s satisfying to whip up a meal with what you have on hand.