Meal Prepping for Two: A Boomer's Guide

Alright, welcome back to the kitchen—where cooking for two somehow turns into feeding a small village for four days. Today's mission: meal prepping without losing your mind… or your appetite. **Chapter 1: The Overcooking Epidemic** Somewhere along the line, we learned to cook like we still have teenagers in the house. You start with good intentions: "I'll just make a little extra." Next thing you know, you've got: Enough chili to survive a snowstorm Three containers labeled "eat soon" And one mysterious dish you're afraid to open **Chapter 2: The Smarter Way** Here's the trick—we don't cook less. We cook smarter. Think of it like this: 3 proteins 3 sides A couple of breakfasts That's it. No culinary Olympics required. Cook once, then remix: Chicken today becomes tacos tomorrow and a salad the next day. Suddenly you're not eating leftovers—you're eating variations. Fancy, right? **Chapter 3: Freezer Wisdom (or Regret Prevention)** Now listen carefully—this is where experience kicks in. Some foods freeze beautifully. Others come back looking like they've been through a rough divorce. Freeze: Soups Chili Cooked meats Avoid freezing: Anything creamy Anything leafy Anything you want to actually enjoy later **Chapter 4: The Real Win** Meal prepping isn't about perfection. It's about opening the fridge at 6 PM and thinking: "Look at that… I already handled dinner." That, my friends, is victory.