I buy exactly what I will eat for the week, and eat it all. I don't waste any food. At the end of seven days, my refrigerator is nearly empty, except for things that last me more than one week, like milk.
I buy exactly what I will eat for the week, and eat it all. I don't waste any food. At the end of seven days, my refrigerator is nearly empty, except for things that last me more than one week, like milk.
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toynbee@lemmy.world · 85 pts · 292d
So what's the meal?
clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works · 55 pts · 292d
Kinda uncool to post this and not tell us the meal, OP!
toynbee@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 292d
Hey, I'm on your side.
clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works · 9 pts · 292d
Totally. I was addressing OP!
Denjin@feddit.uk · 13 pts · 291d
Human flesh
baggachipz@sh.itjust.works · 12 pts · 291d
Fun fact: humans have everything the human body needs.
toynbee@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 290d
'Long pig.'
over_clox@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 283d
Except Brawndo...
protist@mander.xyz · 4 pts · 292d
And is it the same meal three times a day? And how do they drink milk that's over a week old and not vomit?
ladicius@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 292d
Milk keeps fresh for more than two weeks if you keep the container closed, doesn't it? And after opening one container you simply use it up within several days where it stays fresh.
Never had a problem with that.
protist@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 291d
If you keep it unopened, yes, it'll definitely keep longer than a week. I gathered that OP is talking about an opened container of milk though
victorz@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 290d
Resealable holds more than a week np 👍
NotSteve_@piefed.ca · 7 pts · 292d
I buy 3 one litre bags of milk every two or three weeks and they last just fine, what kind of milk are you drinking?
spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 292d
For those not in the know, eastern Canada has bagged milk. Look it up. I know of nowhere else that does this
SolarMonkey@slrpnk.net · 4 pts · 291d
The upper portion of the Midwest US used to, specifically kwik trip gas stations. They have their own line of goods, and until like 2 yrs or so ago that included bagged milk. Very disappointing it’s no longer available. They said it wasn’t worth replacing the old bagging machine.
ladicius@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 291d
Germany had them until the 80s. Cool concept with less trash.
protist@mander.xyz · 2 pts · 291d
Do you open all three bags when you get them and then keep using them for three weeks? I'm going to guess no, that you instead open them one at a time and use each one within a week of opening.
Blackmist@feddit.uk · 4 pts · 291d
Milk usually lasts just over a week...
blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 292d
Could be UHT?
toynbee@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 292d
Sadly, I do not know the answer to either question. Hopefully OP comes through.
MrsDoyle@sh.itjust.works · 1 pts · 290d
I bought fresh milk today, the use-by date is 11 December. It'll still be fine by then. It only goes off if you leave it out of the fridge.
socsa@piefed.social · 0 pts · 291d
phanto@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 292d
I like your tiles. I even bought a t-shirt with one on it!
toynbee@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 292d
Thank you! I actually got the username from something else, but the tiles are super interesting.
socsa@piefed.social · -3 pts · 291d
Cum
Edit - cum
Buffalobuffalo@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 290d
Well if youre buying it for the week its polite to not waste it.
9point6@lemmy.world · 27 pts · 292d
I'm almost the exact opposite, if I have the same meal two days in a row I'm not going to want it again for a couple of weeks.
I know it's kinda against the spirit of this community, but if you reject enjoying the sheer variety of food this world has to offer, I can't help but feel you're missing out on one of the greatest joys of life.
I'm curious do you not get cravings for stuff? I know I'm deficient in B-vitamins if I'm suddenly craving Marmite, for example
tiramichu@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 291d
As someone who loves food, I agree with you.
Food is my #1 carnal pleasure, and I like to have meals that are varied in taste and in texture. When I visit a foreign country, the biggest joy of the trip is sampling their food, and experiencing all the local flavours.
But, I understand that isn't the same for everyone. For some people food is just fuel, and they'd rather spend their energy on other things which matter more to them. I can't agree with that, but I do respect it.
LH0ezVT@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 291d
I am wondering that too, it must be a very well rounded meal. When my body tells me "go eat that" I take it as a sign that I really need some stuff.
BannedVoice@lemmy.zip · 26 pts · 292d
Landless2029@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 290d
Tomato soup was never a thing for me.
First time I had it was after a root canal. Made a grilled cheese, cut it into small cubes, tossed them into a bowl and poured hot tomato soup over it.
I had a mouthgasm. Pizza soup.
I think I try it again about once a month.
ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.zip · 17 pts · 292d
If you don't have variety over time please be at least taking a multivitamin too. It's not perfect but it helps against nutrient deficiencies
ladicius@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 291d
There's meals that provide a wide range of nutrients probably enough to cover everything. Chicken curry (bell pepper, carrots, chicken breast, rice) could be one I think.
Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 291d
Potatoes and butter is enough.
spankinspinach@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 292d
I guess the nutrient variety could be built into the repeat meals ?
panda_abyss@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 291d
Is been way too long since this was posted without any update, what is the meal damnit!
ladicius@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 292d
I enjoy preplanning my food throughout the week and then going to the discounter exactly once a week and getting everything for the upcoming week in one strike. I cook big portions and shove parts of the food into the freezer. Fresh produce sometimes is a problem to keep fresh for a week in summer so that's when there may be a second short visit at the grocery department in such weeks. What I do different to your approach is that I cook a variety of meals because I enjoy preparing them and eating them.
Mastering the schedule and the shopping makes me feel good and proud of myself. It's important to me.
psivchaz@reddthat.com · 2 pts · 290d
I do this but with two trips exactly because of produce and such. I try to do a lot of fresh vegetables so like half my cart is usually produce but then I had to throw things away too often. Two trips seems like the minimum.
etchinghillside@reddthat.com · 10 pts · 292d
Yup. My current every day meal plan:
Eggs, bacon, cheese, pico de gallo, avacado and flour/Greek yogurt bread
Greek yogurt, oatmeal, protein powder, sweetener, chocolate chips, blueberries
Cheese hamburger, ketchup/mustard, pico de gallo
This pretty much means my meal prep is making a batch of pico de gallo and processing 2 gallons of milk into Greek yogurt over the week.
The rest of the cooking I’ve got figured out with a microwave only and an oven for the bread.
I certainly won’t claim 4 years solid on it thought - so interested to here what your meal plan is. I can certainly go for months with the same thing and then maybe I’ll cycle in another meal and go for months with that.
BartyDeCanter@lemmy.sdf.org · 8 pts · 291d
So what’s the meal? When I lived alone I did a similar thing, but it was 3-4 meals.
ArgumentativeMonotheist@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 292d
Out of curiosity, and if it doesn't offend you, what's your ethnicity and cultural background?
Akasazh@feddit.nl · 4 pts · 291d
Why is that relevant?
Pat_Riot@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 291d
OP has given no clues as to the meal they are continuously consuming. Perhaps the commentor to whom you are responding is try to pry out some indication of at least the flavor palette OP is working with.
JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 292d
All hail the king.
Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 292d
I hope you've done your research on the nutritional value of your unvarying meal. And do you only eat one meal a day? Or is there variety in other meals?
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 290d
That's pretty Dull 👍
abfarid@startrek.website · 6 pts · 291d
Isn't not wasting food the default? You don't have to eat the same meal all the time for that, you just buy what you intend to prepare/eat before it goes bad.
felixwhynot@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 292d
Nice
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 5 pts · 291d
Every time I try this, I immediately get bored of what I bought to eat the whole week. 😔
sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 292d
I did this my first few semesters of college. Honestly it was great
Jumi@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 290d
It would be actually dull if you told us the meal
theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 292d
Hey, me too! Well not always 4 years but it has gone on that long before. I find something I like then just eat that same thing constantly. Shopping is easier that way too.
Bo7a@piefed.ca · 2 pts · 289d
Damnit. what is the meal?
JandroDelSol@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 291d
my boyfriend does this too lol. ill never understand
BigTrout75@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 292d
I'm pretty sure this efficient lifestyle turn my family against me. 🤔
paraphrand@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 292d
I need to do this myself.
lessthanluigi@lemmy.sdf.org · 0 pts · 291d
Least Based Dull Man