Singletons -- what are you cooking?

If you keep bread in the fridge it lasts far longer. We don't eat a lot of bread but I always have toast before work so I want to have it on hand. It's not very nice straight from the fridge but if you just need it for toast it's fine.

Sometimes I even stick mine in the freezer and hack off a slice at a time for toast.

On the subject of ready meals, I have to say that they're much nicer than they used to be. Last night I had pumpkin ravioli -- which came with a mini bottle of infused olive oil and a packet of coarsely grated parmesan. It was delish!

I have to eat bread almost every day to finish the loaf before it goes off, and I can never seem to buy fresh fruits or veg without it spoiling before I eat it all.  It's completely maddening.

I don't have the bread problem -- can't eat bread or any flour products for that matter -- but the opposite with fruits and veg -- can't keep them in stock!  Always out of freshies (fresh fruit is my fave snack, dessert, etc). 

Cooking is evil and to be avoided at all costs.

Unless I am in the mood for it.   

I tend to make pots of soup on Sunday and eat the leftovers till they are gone. It really does not bother me to eat the same thing over and over.

Another *bread in the freezer* person here since I only eat it occasionally and I get sick of throwing things out because I can't eat them fast enough too.

Some day I would love to:

A. meet a man who will cook for me
or
B. find the inspiration to go to cooking school and learn how to do it properly.

I'd prefer A really.....

I was thinking about this thread today and thought... "hey, why is this a singleton thing?"

I don't eat any better or worse when I have guests or when it is just me.

My brother is married and he and is wife eat out all the time or they dip in their ready made shelves way more than I ever do. I rarely like going out to restuarants when I have friends or family around and much prefer to throw something together at home.

I do agree with the frustrating point that food can get wasted, but really, with a little planning ahead this can be minimized.

I strongly believe a kitchen stocked with the right ingredients and tools can be just as motivating as having another person to cook for. I am always trying new things... not all successes but I don't complain. 

Can you tell I am very happy being single? 

Can you tell I am very happy being single? 

Yes and it's part of what makes you such a wonderful person! 

Yes and it's part of what makes you such a wonderful person! 

aw, thanks! 

Very happy as well with the single life -- been divorced 23 years(!).    

But since my daughter and granddaughter are now on their own (finally!), I'm having to learn to cook smaller amounts, and hate to waste . . . looking for other ideas about what to cook, how to shop and freeze sensibly, etc.  Gotten some good ideas!

I was thrown into it when I lived in Africa for 2 years with no electricity!! You learn how to buy and use foods wisely. 

I notice I buy a lot of fresh foods and foods you have to prepare. This seems to stretch things further than instant meals from a box, can, freezer whatever! But it does take effort and time.  so it is not for everyone!

I was thrown into it when I lived in Africa for 2 years with no electricity!! You learn how to buy and use foods wisely. 

I notice I buy a lot of fresh foods and foods you have to prepare. This seems to stretch things further than instant meals from a box, can, freezer whatever! But it does take effort and time.  so it is not for everyone!

I was thrown into it when I was diagnosed with coeliac -- nearly impossible to eat ready-made foods -- there is gluten in all the obvious things, and lots of not-so-obvious things as well . . .  I pretty much have to go to whole foods, but as you say, effort and time (but worth it!).

I've done the whole living without electricity thing, but for never more than three months at a time each time . . . two year, huh??   

I've done the whole living without electricity thing, but for never more than three months at a time each time . . . two year, huh??   

rolly eyes?   

apologies if my comment was taken the wrong way... I write generally unless I use someone's name.

I have a boyfriend now, so I cook for two.  But here are some quick ideas:

Stir-fry - I always have rice on hand and clean out my veggies before they go bad.  I add frozen shrimp if I forget to defost some chicken.  The frozen shrimp defosts quickly in a sink of warm water.

Soups - I too make soup on Sunday, but instead of eating them for a week I would freeze individual portions.  They work good for lunch or those nights you don't want to cook.

Marinate a piece of pork in soy sauce and garlic overnight or for at least 30 minutes.  Then either bake it or cook it on a George Foreman.  It goes nice with mashed sweet potatoes and seamed veggies.

Enjoy!

Soups - I too make soup on Sunday, but instead of eating them for a week I would freeze individual portions.  They work good for lunch or those nights you don't want to cook.

I do the same thing.  It's a very nice treat to have a few to choose from.

I tend to do quick cooking during the week, eggs one night, roasted of veg and tofu, cous cous.

I probably eat salad at least 4 nights a week.  I usual throw different stuff in it every night, different cheese, fruit, nuts.