Plan out a 3-week menu of favorite meals and shopping list.

“Generally it’s worked well, although there have been a couple of times where I’ve had to shift things where I’ve run out of something earlier than planned. Or where we’ve had leftovers to use up instead. [...] That meant a couple of adjustments too, but as long as I’ve not defrosted meat it’s usually ok.”

“We’re now into week 7 of lockdown and I’m still enjoying menu planning and cooking. We’ve not had any disasters yet although N wasn’t impressed with my super loaded savoury tart. Sometimes before a shop the food choices do get limited, and last week I did get a bit desperate for veg. We just about eked it out.”

“People often don’t know where to start with meal planning, but I find it’s most helpful to keep a list and just add to it – both for recipe ideas and jotting down ingredients to add to a shopping list.”