With our maid Jane not returning, I had to step up. Hubby was still having mobility and health problems. The girls were basically not used to chores and would take time to learn.
That first shell-shocked weekend, I cooked meals.
Pasta lunch
And I prepped for SE's school lunches.
Beans to add to soups and salads
Slow-cooked soups with meat. Carbs and veg to be added
Meat for salads, stews, sandwiches
I remarked to hubby that after a lot of effort, I hadn't produced many lots of results.
The food for SE is going further than expected though. Some days there were additions eg extra food from eating out. I had earlier prepped a few lots of cooked chicken. SE has lunch at home on Fridays which means one day less a week.
Inspired by the food list idea, I have set up a spreadsheet to track stocks and usage. Now to do this for a few months until a replacement maid can arrive.
Hi Stacy, great that you cooked. The first dish has a lovely presentation. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada.
ReplyDeleteJust wonder, SE's school canteen doesn't sell lunch? Or those food not suitable for her?
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't want to, says too expensive. After her recent bout with anorexia, I'm extra careful that she gets food that she wants to eat.
DeleteYou are really a super woman 💪your daughters and husband are very blessed to have you ❤️
ReplyDeleteHeh actually I often feel that I'm just barely holding it together. The number of times I have forgotten something! Though it is much harder with our 3 'home base's when compared with the average person.
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