Each week I plan for 6 days of meals, with Friday as my free day where I take part in The Frugal Girls Food Waste Friday and my very own No Waste Tastes Great Challenge.
Because I’m a simple gal, I order my groceries on-line for the week ahead and they are delivered. This also means I do not have to step into a supermarket – hurrah! No impulse purchases and queuing for me!
I budget up to £100 per week to cover everything… and pretty much I keep to it apart from holidays and when I am doing extra catering.
Breakfasts consist of, cereal, toast, pancakes, bran loaf.
This week puddings/dessert consist of fruit, yoghurt, cake and custard.
Simple Meal Plan 26 February – 4 March 2011
Saturday
- Lunch – Ham Rolls and Salad
- Dinner – Eating Out with the Family!
Sunday
- Lunch – Beans on Toast with Marmite and Cheese
- Dinner – Slow Cooked Cottage Pie with Steamed Vegetables
Monday (Meat-Free)
- Lunch – Cheese, Crackers, Fruit and Crunchy Vegetables
- Dinner – Pasta with Tomato and Herb Sauce and Garlic Bread
Tuesday
- Lunch – Lunch at a Friends
- Dinner – Slow Cooked Spaghetti Bolognese with Garlic Bread
Wednesday
- Lunch – Jacket Potatoes with Tuna and Salad
- Dinner – Slow Cooked Rogan Josh with Home-made Chapatis
Thursday
- Lunch – Light Lunch out as PlayDay!
- Dinner – Chicken and Chips
Friday
No Waste Tastes Great – This is the day I challenge myself to use up any potential food waste, or if the fridge and cupboard is bare the Hubby and I get a take-away! The Kids (who have had a hot meal lunch-time) always get something nutritious rustled up from my store cupboard and freezer stocks.
At the end of the Simple Meal Plan I now like to include a link to a great read I have found during the week…
This week it has got to be Tanja – Minimalist Packrat’s post
The 2011 All Star List of Minimalist Blogs
If you are looking for a great resource on the Minimalist Bloggers out there, this is a fantastic read with over 120 Blogs listed.
Check it out!
Whoa, look at the snazzy new site design Jo. It looks great!
I’m impressed that you plan your menu a week in advance. I always wait to see how much time I have (unless I’m using the slow-cooker) and then throw something together. It seems to work out, but I could definitely be more organized with my dinner planning.
What do you reckon to the design? Not very minimal is it? I am undecided, but I fancied a change and I love the warm colours. I can always change back,,,
So pleased to hear you are a fellow slow-cooker! Have a lovely Sunday – Jo
Whoa, look at the snazzy new site design Jo. It looks great!
I’m impressed that you plan your menu a week in advance. I always wait to see how much time I have (unless I’m using the slow-cooker) and then throw something together. It seems to work out, but I could definitely be more organized with my dinner planning.
What do you reckon to the design? Not very minimal is it? I am undecided, but I fancied a change and I love the warm colours. I can always change back,,,
So pleased to hear you are a fellow slow-cooker! Have a lovely Sunday – Jo
Whoa, look at the snazzy new site design Jo. It looks great!
I’m impressed that you plan your menu a week in advance. I always wait to see how much time I have (unless I’m using the slow-cooker) and then throw something together. It seems to work out, but I could definitely be more organized with my dinner planning.
What do you reckon to the design? Not very minimal is it? I am undecided, but I fancied a change and I love the warm colours. I can always change back,,,
So pleased to hear you are a fellow slow-cooker! Have a lovely Sunday – Jo
Hi Jo! The site does look great! I’m going to check out some of these links, they look great! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Gena – How much do I wish I was in Hawaii this weekend? Think of us poor ole Brits in the rain! Jo
Hi Jo! The site does look great! I’m going to check out some of these links, they look great! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Gena – How much do I wish I was in Hawaii this weekend? Think of us poor ole Brits in the rain! Jo
Hi Jo! The site does look great! I’m going to check out some of these links, they look great! Have a great weekend!
Thanks Gena – How much do I wish I was in Hawaii this weekend? Think of us poor ole Brits in the rain! Jo
That Rogan Josh looks delicious!
Thanks Hun!
That Rogan Josh looks delicious!
Thanks Hun!
That Rogan Josh looks delicious!
Thanks Hun!