Tuesday fish sticks

[kayre]

My mom did not love cooking, especially cooking for a family of six. She made it easier for herself by generally following a weekly menu with very little variation. It wasn't great cooking but we were always fed on time, so we could get to all our evening activities.

Today I started reading a book by someone who has worked for the Food Network, and she begins by talking about the food of her childhood. It's a similar story to mine-- and it's the SAME menu, except that my mom uses some cheaper versions. Tuna casserole on Monday; fish sticks on Tuesday; steak and potatoes/meatloaf and potatoes Wednesday; roast chicken on Thursday (mom used economical "city chicken" which was actually pork); spaghetti on Friday, TV dinners Saturday. Sunday was a wild card-- out to eat, or leftovers, or make your own sandwich. I wonder where they both got that schedule? It has to have been published.

Comments

[kayre]

It made me crazy, especially since I didn't much like several of the menus. I have craved variety in food ever since. We have a family 'menu' of more than 50 options, to help with planning, and frequently change it.

[sine_nomine]

I totally hear you on the crazy. Clearly one of the better parts of adulting is getting to choose your own meals!

Here's to variety!