Simplifying Expat Life with Meal Planning

After college, I worked at a pregnancy resource center where a fantastic team of volunteers taught classes for our moms-to-be. I got to sit in on one about meal planning, shopping, and preparation.

“Make a list of dinners,” the instructor told us, “and repeat it every week.”

She assured us that it would save time, energy, and money if we had a weekly meal rotation. Monday is always spaghetti, and so on. Your grocery list is nearly identical from week to week and you don’t have to panic over what’s for dinner.

“Great idea,” I thought. “I’m going to do that!”

Well, I didn’t.