Posts Tagged ‘planning’

Mix & Match Meals

Wednesday, April 25th, 2012

While I'm out this week, I thought I'd give you another look at how I use my Fundamental Foods. ********** Last week, I talked about Fundamental Foods - ingredients I prepare on Sunday to enjoy during the week. Here's exactly what I made last week: black rice quinoa roasted vegetables (mushrooms, sweet potatoes, parsnips, shallots) sautéed broccoli rabe sautéed kale beans bell pepper slices leeks ...Read More...

Fundamental Foods

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

It's been a busy couple of weeks. I'm playing catch-up from having the flu last week, and I'm in a workshop most of this week. I refuse to let my eating slide, however. Every weekend I like to prepare batches of food I can mix & match for a variety of meals and snacks. I ...Read More...

What’s In Lisa’s Fridge

Monday, January 16th, 2012

I have a nice, full fridge/freezer today.  Some of the highlights: cooked quinoa steamed collard greens roasted cauliflower pasta eggs sardines baby carrots hummus guacamole chickpeas grapes cut pineapple vegetable soup almond milk hot sauce cooked Brussels sprouts shelled edamame chickpea/brown rice burgers frozen bananas frozen blueberries This makes it so easy during the week to throw together my breakfasts, lunches and a dinner or two. Lunch today could be the vegetable soup with edamame. ...Read More...

How Do You Pay For Food?

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Did you ever stop to think about how you pay for the food you eat? You may be paying more than money. Check out my new video to learn more.

My Favorite Cooking (and Pre-Cooking) Tips

Friday, January 14th, 2011

You know I do a lot of cooking. Not only do I enjoy it, I love knowing exactly what's in the meal I'm serving. And let's face it, I love the compliments that I get when I make a really great dish. After years of cooking both professionally and at home, I've come up with ...Read More...

Getting Ready For The Week

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

If you've followed me for any length of time, you know I'm a big fan of planning and preparing for the week ahead. To me, this means setting aside time one day (for me it's Sunday) to review my upcoming week and prepare food that I can use for multiple meals. This past Sunday, I spent ...Read More...

My Thanksgiving Game Plan

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Green Apple

I will wake up the day after Thanksgiving feeling grateful for the time spent with my family, and not feeling like I need to buy bigger pants. I will enjoy the food I do eat, and not feel deprived. The secret to my success? I know exactly what I'm eating that day. Thanksgiving is a sentimental ...Read More...

Quick & Easy Meals

Monday, November 2nd, 2009
preparing food

I don't know about you, but I don't have time every day (or even most days!) to make a full meal from scratch. My secret to success? Planning out my week in advance so I know what and when I'm cooking. I figure out which nights I can easily cook dinner, and which nights are ...Read More...