dustbunny
01/07/13 1:28 am
1. I learned to cook from my mom, we are 7 in my family so I am used to making enough for 7 people.
2. Leftovers (mostly) are great. Don't feel like cooking? Take a thing or two out of the freezer and reheat. Some things are better reheated.
Mable
01/02/13 9:08 pm
We make a point of it when we cook and then vacuum seal the leftovers so they last much longer and so we have ready made home cooked meals. Saves a lot of time and money since we both work late and often don't feel like cooking each night.
Wink
01/02/13 7:37 am
Yes. My husband takes dinner's leftovers to work for lunch the next day. If there's enough, I get some too. So much cheaper than going out for lunch.
Obie
01/01/13 8:22 pm
I just started using smaller casserole dishes to split a recipe for two meals. Less wast no leftover and less overeating.
boboli
01/01/13 7:31 pm
Usually no, but my parents alway overestimate and we end up with a lot left over. However sometimes we make a lot of food on weekends to last the majority of the week.
Sinora
01/01/13 4:16 pm
When you are a broke college student you know exactly how many packs of Ramen will fill you up
bb1884
01/01/13 1:01 pm
There is nothing like the feeling of opening your fridge and realizing you don't have to make anything to have a satisfying meal... Nothing.
cowboy Dog Father
01/01/13 12:20 pm
No. Most restaurants give me way too much food. When I can go out that is. But when cooking at home its expected to have some left over.
treegardner San Diego
01/01/13 11:14 am
Not ordering food, but cooking for sure. Cook once, eat twice! For example, grill a bunch of chicken for dinner one night, have leftover chicken sandwich for lunch the next day, use leftover chicken for stir fry for dinner another night.
ElSrLimon
01/01/13 10:19 am
When I cook soups and stews and 'long-cook' items, I typically aim to have leftovers. Otherwise, they usually don't keep we'll enough to be worth it. (Lasagna and most pastas are another good candidate for leftovers)
whatnow
01/01/13 9:32 am
Made a huge pot of super delish lentil soup Sunday. Tastier still last night and more for today. Froze a bunch for letter use.
gonzoboy Northern AZ
01/01/13 9:31 am
With exception of pizza, I never order with the idea of take-home. Cooking, a different story. I cook for a gang of one, and I usually end up with leftovers. That's why one of my favorite 'one dude' cookbooks is "A Man, A Can, And A Plan"!
gjb2779
01/01/13 7:32 am
No but ordering from a place with big portions is appealing if they're a good price and can be a consideration when choosing one restaraunt over another
gtgconfused
01/01/13 5:42 am
We like to freeze leftovers for days when we're too busy to actually cook. It's also much easier to take a container of soup or stew to a sick family member or neighbor. We only eat out once a month, can't afford to do it more often.
PSU.labtech
01/01/13 3:36 am
I do this because I live alone. I cook 2-3 times per month and never eat out. Gov gives me BAS of $350 per month and I spend about $40 of it on food and the rest on strippers, it works out great.
2katz I live in Nebraska
01/01/13 3:19 am
Being alone, I find it more efficient and save time and money to freeze extra portions for later meals. Is no one here aware of OAMC -- Once A Month Cooking -- many families use this strategy. Google it, there are collections of recipes that freeze especially well. Surprising how much you can save.
FreeBird1
01/01/13 1:16 am
Person1: Why are Americans so fat?
Person2: Because they order food and don't eat it all.
Person1: *stares blankly*
Person2: Derp.
mphantom99
01/01/13 12:08 am
Almost always. I'm a working mother with a demanding job. I would rather spend time with the hubby and daughter than in the kitchen. Makes life easier, plus a lot of what I cook is better the next day!!!
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