How Not to Season a Wok

How Not to Season a Wok

Something went dreadfully wrong. Instead of a smooth, lightly seasoned wok, I ended up with sticky blotches that were thick, bumpy and impossible to burn off.

How a New Wok Lit a Fire Under Me

How a New Wok Lit a Fire Under Me

The wok’s benefits have extended further than I expected. It has certainly been good for our meal plan, but all this learning has also been very good for my brain.

Storing Foods to Avoid Waste

Storing Foods to Avoid Waste

Spoilage is sometimes hard to avoid. Proper storage can help delay the inevitable degradation of food and reduce food waste. 

Meal Planning Part Three–The Plan

Meal Planning Part Three–The Plan

You can make your meal plan any way you choose: scribble it on paper, write it on a calendar, keep it in your phone, use a meal planning app. 

Recipe Roster

Recipe Roster

Here is my recipe roster for supper/dinner. I’ve aimed for a good variety of main dishes, including vegetarian options, fish, a fair amount of chicken, and some beef and pork. I’ve also included sides and vegetables.

Meal Planning Part Two: Recipe Roster

Meal Planning Part Two: Recipe Roster

A recipe roster is simply a list of recipes and meal ideas that you can cycle through when making your meal plans. Rotating these recipes over various weeks means you won’t be serving the same thing week after week.