Less Time in the Kitchen, More Time for Life
No matter where you are in the world, there are only 24-hours in a day that an individual must use to meet a plethora of goals and expectations. A 45-minuet commute to the office, an 8–12-hour work shift, a one-hour workout, two hours getting the little ones washed up and ready for bed. Not to mention finding some time to catch those Zzzzzzz!
A common issue that can arise includes finding time to cook. And not only finding the time of the day to cook; also finding time to cook food that tastes good. A quick meal on the go is always an option. However, if you have specific lifestyle goals, having more control over the ingredients on your plate may require time to create those home-made delicious meals.
Here are 3 ways to start saving some time throughout the week to enjoy tasty meals made to your liking:
Plan Meals for the Week Ahead
This part will take a few minutes of contemplation of course, but will save you time in the long run. These steps include being proactive with your shopping list and purchasing your ingredients ahead of time. Think of one or two staple meals that can be stretched out throughout the upcoming week and list out the ingredients needed. Having every ingredient at hand while cooking is half the battle.
Pick a Day to Meal Prep
· Depending on your personality, the term, “meal prep” can either conjure feelings of joy with the relief of being organized, or feelings of dread and drawn-out boredom. Don’t despair, just prepare! Buy produce and begin to slice and dice ahead of time. Prep any proteins that may need to be tenderized or marinated (Flavour-O-Rama always lends a helping hand in adding flavor to foods in seconds). On the day that you cook your meal, all you will need to do is gather the ingredients, combine, and cook/bake/fry/steam! Now you have more minutes to sit and enjoy a meal that you made.
Utilize Your Freezer
For the sake of preservation, consider using the freezer to save some of the ingredients, for example, the produce that was previously chopped, in the freezer. Its helpful to use this method, especially when these ingredients may not be cooked right away. It is a way to prolong shelf-life, in turn, extending the shelf-life of your meal when it is finally prepared.
Fun Fact!
Do you know that using Flavour-O-Rama seasonings actually enhances the taste of leftover?! Due to the unique combinations of the selected ingredients, the longer the dish stays in the fridge, the more intense the flavor becomes. Who says leftovers have to be lack-luster!
Of course, these suggestions are just a starting point to saving time in the kitchen. Using Flavour-O-Rama always contribute to delicious meals instantly! This way, you can begin to get those precious hours of your day back and use that time to invest in the people and activities that you love and enjoy.