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MASTER THE CHALLENGE OF COOKING FOR 2
There’s one part of empty nesting almost no one talks about: After feeding a family for years, how do you rethink your kitchen to cook for two? Classic recipes like pot roast and roast chicken are challenging to cook in two-person portions and will create a metric ton of leftovers. But that doesn’t mean you have to eat from your freezer for weeks or survive on cereal and pizza rolls! Here are three tips to help you cook for two without compromising healthy eating.
of Eat This Much (EatThisMuch.com). It costs $9 per month, and you can use it from your phone or computer. Once you choose your recipes, it will automatically create a grocery list and even give you the option to order grocery delivery! 2. Invest in a meal kit service. If you’re exhausted by cooking and don’t want to build a new repertoire, you might want to use meal kits through your golden years. Dozens of companies will deliver ready-made meals or pre-portioned ingredients directly to your door, including Blue Apron, HelloFresh, Sunbasket, Home Chef, Dinnerly, EveryPlate, and Purple Carrot. Read up on each service (they’re all recommended for two!), and choose the best fit for your diet and budget. A meal kit can be a permanent fix or a temporary tactic to find two-person recipes you love.
1. Meal plan like you’re a young parent again. This will be a familiar tactic for big families. Back in the day,
you probably had “Taco Tuesdays” and “Pizza Fridays” to keep your grocery shopping on track and your kids happy. Now, it’s time to develop a new meal plan! Work with your partner or spouse to choose your favorite recurring meals and find new two-person recipes that fit your preferences. If you’re not sure where to start, consider using a digital meal- planning tool. The editors at CNN recently compared the top meal- planning apps and recommend downloading the premium version
3. Turn to the experts. For more inspiration and advice, pick up books like “The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook” by America’s Test Kitchen or “One Pan, Two Plates” by Carla Snyder.
If all else fails, buy backyard chickens — they’re fantastic at gobbling up leftovers!
VENTURA COUNTY MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CORNER Be Aware of Plan Changes!
We would like to alert our members in the following plans to consider taking action during this Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
Blue Shield 65 Plus is ending service in Ventura County: Members of this plan must proactively enroll in another plan for Jan. 1. While we have made a first contact attempt with all of our members in this plan and have met already with several for plan changes, if we have not yet reached you for consultation and enrollment, let’s get together!
WellCare GiveBack and No Premium: Please review your Annual Notice of Change mailed to you in September. The Part B “giveback” is trimmed
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