Everyday Food
Getting dinner on the table: five simple words that aren’t so simple. In today’s world of dual-income homes and our fast food culture, getting a good dinner on the table isn’t easy. Quick, nutritional, cheap….. pick two. I’ve been able to get by with quick and nutritional for long enough because I have an ample grocery budget. But after eight years of marriage without the pitter-patter of little feet, we’re now staring down the barrel of adoption. With the adoption costs and the additional complication of having children (in general), I’m going to have to change my ways. I can’t cook gourmet or expensive meals every night because they take up lots of time and money. I need to find my creative streak so we’re not eating the same thing every week.
I’ve tried using some of the menu services on the internet. Unfortunately the services themselves are expensive and they give menus either with recipes that my husband just won’t eat or include ingredients that are expensive or difficult to find. In short, they don’t work for my family, and you may find that they don’t work for yours either. So what are we to do?
The keys to cooking good nutritional meals in the time you have available are 1) good planning and 2) knowing that you’re not perfect. You’re not always going to provide the exact amount of fat or protein they need, but you can still cook good food without having a box of Hamburger Helper in the house. Good home-cooked food nourishes your family’s bodies and minds (just think of all of the great conversation you’re missing at McDonald’s)!
If you’re looking to bring your family back to the table for good food without a ton of time or expense, grab your coupon box and follow me as I reform my evil menu and cooking habits.
– Patti
