If you prepare one meal, why not prepare two?
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
December 30, 2019 4:00pm CST
We like to make enough when preparing a salad or whatever we are eating that there will be some for the next day also.
We recently made a very large fruit salad and put what was left in glass jars in the refrigerator.
Yet we hear some don't want to eat the same thing two days in a row or twice in one week. What?
For us, it is easier to have meals for the next day or two good to go. Even though much of what we eat is raw, it is work to prepare and if we can save some time making enough for later, we will.
Have to say too, it works especially well when making large amounts of soup from fresh veggies!
Do you do this?
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
30 Dec 19
Yes indeed I do Pat.
I make the food last and make extra whenever I can. Nothing is wasted here.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Dec 19
No waste here! Can't believe how much food some put in the trash rather than eat the same thing twice.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Dec 19
We find it just makes life a little easier for us. So many hours are already spent in the kitchen!
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@rebelann (112879)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Jan 20
Not lazy @PatZAnthony it's so much easier to cook a large quantity. With small quantities it comes out lacking or so it has for me.
I am doing well, I haven't seen you here all that much lately, life got busy for you didn't it.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
If the house is full here, there won't be much left to save. But, the days when we know there will be a gang we make way too much just to not have to do it again. Lazy or easy? Not sure @rebelann Hope you are doing well.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
1 Jan 20
My husband and I do this. But sometimes to avoid eating the same thing for two days in a row, we'll freeze some and make something different the next day. Then that way, 2 or 3 days within that same week we don't have to prepare meals from scratch.
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@Lushlala (4028)
• Gaborone, Botswana
27 Jan 20
@PatZAnthony Oh, absolutely, I agee! It saves so much time in the week.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
It's just a good idea to me. Freeze some for later and enjoy it again @Lushlala
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Dec 19
For us @marlina it makes good sense to make extra and not have to worry about the next meal.
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
31 Dec 19
@PatZAnthony , It makes perfect sense to me.
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@dgobucks226 (35615)
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31 Dec 19
I have become very agreeable with eating the same dinner two days in a row. Leftovers are now my friend 
And yes, good point about time saved!
And yes, good point about time saved!2 people like this
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Jan 20
@dgobucks226 We find certain foods really do taste better after sitting a day or two. From fruit salad to soup, it seems the second day is better.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
Leftovers make life so much easier for many of us @dgobucks226. The time saved alone counts for something, doesn't it?
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@dgobucks226 (35615)
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28 Jan 20
@PatZAnthony Yes, and you know to me they taste just as good the next day some meals even better, lol.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
We don't mind eating the same things for days. Odd maybe, but it's all food!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
Sharing is the best!
We have always tried to make extra so there will be something the next day.
@Debscrochet (1947)
• United States
31 Dec 19
I do that when i make meatloaf or lasagnas sometimes. Just freeze the extra.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
Yes, just freeze the extra. Always nice to have some goodies in the freezer for another day.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
Getting hungry for a large salad right now! Will make enough for tomorrow also. Just so much easier to have extra ready @jstory07
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
That is a good idea. Just pull out all of what if left and dinner is ready @sallypup
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
Chili soup is one of our favorite cooked meals. We also like chili. We eat many raw foods and a scoop of chili on the side or a bit of chili with our raw choices are delicious with both.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
31 Dec 19
@PatZAnthony
I make enough salad for a few days and make a main meal for a few of our Sabbaths and put them in the freezer.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
26 Jan 20
This is such a good idea. It is always nice to be prepared @Hannihar
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
27 Jan 20
@PatZAnthony
Thanks. I love to do it ahead of time so do not have to make the main meal every time.
@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
27 Jan 20
I did a post recently about fixing meals for 5 days in advance!
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Dec 19
It gives us a break if we prepare for a few days at once. Some with more time might not need to do this, but it certainly helps us.
@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
30 Dec 19
I do that also. I am single but I like to make huge pots of soup and freeze it for future meals. I make potato salad which keeps in the fridge for many days and goes with anything. Instead of having to cook each separate meal every day I only cook one and make it last many days.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
31 Dec 19
It makes good sense to do what you do. Potato salad goes with so many things.
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