RRH Class: Basic Menu Planning

We go into detail about the principles and steps needed to become an effective menu planner. We also discuss the benefits you will enjoy as you succeed. A practice exercise in menu planning is also offered.
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[@kedd2318]

I could listen to Pam all day. If the schools had more teachers like her, kids would be a lot more successful.

[@Mouserjan0222]

I agree What a blessing she is

[@jonniricard5383]

I couldn't agree more. She really sets the standard for me. I appreciate her helpful spirit and earnest nature so much.

[@moe9265]

I so agree!

[@Jenniferscrazylife]

Yessss ,I told my hubby this same thing 🎉🎉

[@nitababcock3977]

True

[@AmyLouiseDens]

I'm sorry people are persnickety about your white board etc. You are a WONDERFUL teacher!

[@sunny4849]

Love the board. Like a classroom!!! Thank you.

[@cbass2755]

I love the board too. We’re getting free university education here

[@Nancy-zk9dj]

I love it too! Your students were lucky to have you, now we're the lucky ones. Thank YOU!

[@diannamc367]

They know she's a wonderful teacher. That's why they wanted to be able to see the board!😊

[@kaesmomFitz]

Your students were so fortunate to have you as their teacher. You're a wonderful teacher. You make things so interesting. Never in a million years did I think listening to someone talk about meal planning would keep my attention for an hour. Thank you!

[@TanteEmmasKitchen]

I enjoy your classes. I never attended college and now I have a professor teaching me. Can’t it get any better?! I am 58 years old, worked most of my life in food and hospitality and I am never too old to learn new things. We recently took a road trip in our truck and I made the oatmeal you mentioned to take. Made and froze breakfast sandwiches and warmed them up in a food warmer while my husband was driving. The whole week we mostly lived from prepped and preserved meals and just ate out when we wanted to. Planning right is everything.

[@corysmama1]

I agree Doris6411. I giggle knowing I have a professor to teach me things.

[@tracyg4783]

Pam, so many people don’t realize how great menu planning is. We started when we moved my husband’s parents into our home. We had 7 people ranging in age from 7 years old to 70 years old. We made sure everybody got a dinner choice each week. That cut way down on the complaining about people not liking what we had because they got their favorite at least once per week. It makes it much better at the grocery store because we had a list based on what we were cooking and did not waste a lot of food.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds like a great way to work it. Jim

[@margaret-annwood5727]

No problem seeing the white board. Good job Jim!!

[@janettarothmeyer1217]

I love this! Meal planning seems to have gone by the wayside. If only people would realize preparing meals at home is more economical and healthy for your family.

[@yoopergardener3508]

Pam, I wish I had a teacher of your caliber during my schooling years. However, you are a delight to learn from even now at my age. Thank you for your efforts. You too Jim!

[@gloriajackson2021]

The students who had you for a teacher were very lucky but Im glad we have you now! I have learned so very much from you!

[@colleenstinton-czuprynski9894]

Great class. Thanks. I’m one of 9 kids in my family and our Mom posted a month calendar on the bulletin board in the kitchen. She did it for herself so she could plan and shop but I liked looking at it.

[@wayne2091]

We had 7 children we had a 2 week menu with exceptions for birthdays and Holidays that we rotated thru with seasonal adjustments.

[@janepestick2998]

Job well done, that was a great class. You and Jim are awesome, knowledgeable and inspiring. I appreciate you both so much. I learned so much today. I am single and just recently lost my job of 23 years due to budget cuts. One thing I don't have to think or stress about is food, cleaning products, pet food and essential items because I have been stocking up and have everything I need for a good year. If it wasn't for you and your videos, I would have never thought to have so much food on hand. I owe you a HUGE THANK YOU!

[@Kerrin77JIH]

Good luck in this stressful time! I’m so happy that you have so much prepared!!! Take care. ❤

[@TigerlilyMal]

That kind of life changing event can really rock our world. Planning skills are an asset in life as well as to an employer. Best wishes that everything works out for you!

[@maurac953]

Thanks, Pam and Jim! You're so supportive and upbeat. Love that! I added one column to my meal planning chart, since I'm starting from scratch and don't have anything prepared/frozen to draw on. I added a "Leftover Ideas" column for what to do, for example, with the rest of the roast chicken my husband and I won't finish in one meal. Ideas included quesadillas, enchiladas, chicken salad, and of course broth. Writing them down will help me remember what I have on hand, rather than letting it go to waste. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

I’m giving myself 100% siince I’ve been trailer camping and tent camping with five kids for 35 + years. I plan all of our meals just like your showing. I absolutely love the fact that you are showing others what can be done. Thank you

[@hometown215]

This Topic Should be a Mandatory Class for Every High School in America!

[@brendamillican8166]

This is one of the best videos you’ve done! So well organized with such useful information. I watch every video you make, because I always learn something new (and I’ve been in the kitchen for decades😊). Having our meals planned keeps us from having to re-create the wheel every day! Thanks Pam and Jim for what you do.

[@Psych911]

Thank you Pam. I am a single man in his 30s and I struggle with all aspects of menu planning - to the point that I've had to resort to meal prep services to enjoy a balanced diet (and don't just run on black coffee and hershey bars)... This is really valuable information for me.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We are happy that we were (are) able to assist you in your meal planning. [I agree, the black and Hershey bars do not make a very balanced diet. I know, I was there for the 10 years I was divorced before I met Pam.] Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@karikelly2797]

Fun. This is exactly how I plan meals for my household. I do pick Sundays to meal prep and I always double recipes and freeze the leftovers for another meal if we liked it. Such a smart way to go. I am a teacher (year 25) and the whiteboard is a throwback for sure, but I love learning and appreciate all the work that you two put into making these videos. I have been working through my canned meats (salmon, chicken, and pork) so far this fall and may need to do another big bulk run to Costco because that chicken is such a good deal! BTW, corn is NOT a vegetable. Botanists call it a starchy fruit. Most people call it a grain. I WISH it was a vegetable. LOL. Leafy green vegetables are the hardest food category to get in to the meal plan for me since they usually taste best when they’re fresh and raw or lightly cooked rather than cooked and preserved in advance. I can only eat so much canned spinach, you know?

[@tinyacres2827]

This was a great tutorial. I most appreciate the nutritional plate diagram. Over the years, I've become very meat/starch based. I need to keep that plate in mind to fight that. I only have a standard freezer on top of my fridge, typically used for meat. But I keep dehydrated veg on hand: onion (sliced and diced), celery, garlic, mushrooms, kale, carrots, potatoes, corn, broccoli, packed in jars, ready to go for soups and stews. I try to keep fresh veg on hand in the form of fermented and pickled products that keep well on the shelf in my fridge. Fermented broccoli stems with garlic, and bread and butter style cauliflower, radishes and carrots. From time to time, I grow sprouts. I guess where I mostly run short is fruit. Does wine count as a fruit?

[@paulas.8089]

Jim’s commentary is hilarious and adds to the fun you have together. I love it!

[@carlaeskelsen]

When I was a mother of five, we had an extremely limited budget. I went to the store once a week, with $35 in my pocket. I knew exactly, to the penny, what I had in my cart. My meal planning took place in the produce (and occasionally meat) section. I bought what was on sale, considered what meals I could make with that, leftovers, and what I had in the pantry, and picked up anything else I needed to make that work. It gave me lots of practice learning or inventing new recipes on the fly, and worked really well for a family of seven with a limited budget. We also ate lots of beans at lentils and spilt peas, but we all liked that a lot, so no one minded.

[@melinaz3385]

Thank you for this class, it may help me rethink my methods. So far, when I had a meal plan written out, it was always changed by my mom's food wants that day. So The reasons I haven't made any kind of meal plan in the last few years is simply because I cook for my mom, (as mom's companion and step and fetch it. it's a good life. I love my mom.) Mom's food ideas change along with her health and then her tastes, (Bless her, she's almost 90!) I do have a list of food groups though. A bunch of ideas for meals, and the flavors I ask her if she wants Mexican or Italian or regular American, hamburger or casserole or stuffed peppers, etc. , and then if it's Mexican, is it enchilada's which are extremely easy to make in the microwave as she likes cheese enchiladas and salad, or Taco's or Burritos, and etc. Tamales take more time. But Hormel has some canned ones in a pinch. I can list the style of foods, Italian, American, Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranean and then list a few dishes below that, that helps me run down the list of possible foods for MOM to enjoy, and we have a good pantry of spices and flavorings so that's all it takes for a good meal. a main weekend meal would be a roast chicken or a pot roast and then the left overs turned into taco's or spaghetti or a casserole.

[@lindalukasik1332]

I love that you teach concepts instead of rules. Thank you.

[@sandramckinley8929]

I meal plan on Wednesday or Thursday based on sale flyers. I LOVE what you are doing and hope you include some more on building food storage for food security. That is my focus. I have been watching you videos and am working on taking it one small step at a time

[@nancychaffin7826]

I’m so glad to find someone who hates kale as much as we do! 😊. We are so lucky to have you….your organization, your passion and your expertise.

[@ruthl359]

Weight Watchers taught me so many things about menu planning. Though I haven't attended in many years and the program changed annually during my tenure, they didn't categorize Grains but Breads which included not only grains (like your corn) but also high-carb vegetables, like potatoes, beans, and winter squash. Starchy vegetables were NOT counted as no-point/unlimited vegetables. I can't help but think that way to this day.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

That makes sense. Jim

[@PattyLU2]

I could listen to Pam all day too! You know, this IS a "basic" Meal Prep class but so many things I have not thought about and breaking things down into smaller steps makes it not so overwhelming. The biggest gem I got from this was freezing leftover broth!!!! What the heck?!? I'll open a quart, use a cup or two and think "I'll need to use that in the next few days" only to find it in my fridge a month or two later and watch it go down the drain! Ridiculous! Just use what I need and get the rest in the freezer! Duh!!!!!!!!!

[@nadinehansen9241]

Thank you, Pam. This was timely for me as I have been planning to work out a meal planning schedule. I have about zero hope of being as organized as you are, but I decided a while back that the most stressful part of preparing meals is the planning. I think I am going to do something more like a 28 day meal plan so that by the end of 28 days I can just repeat myself and nobody will remember what they ate 28 days ago. In fact I think I'll do two of them so I can do two months before too much repetition. Now that I've made that commitment in writing maybe I can kick myself in the pants and actually get it done.

[@barb7014]

I haven’t finished watching, but just have to interrupt to say, “I love your cameraman!”

[@terrym5786]

I ran a four day test of my emergency preps about 20 years ago. Had variety, taste, attractive plating. I was starving at the end of the test. I pulled out my cans from the trash and discovered I had planned lovely meals that had only 900 calories each day. So plan, then test your plan.

[@lforsythe2722]

I'm 64 yrs old and sporadically planned meals. As our income grew, my menu planning faltered, and wastage increased, I'm ashamed to admit. No calculator at the grocers, no plan. Thank you for reviving my frugal side! On our retirement income, i find this will serve us well. Thank you so very much.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for finding our videos and that you have been able to place them into practice. Jim

[@NanaB1219]

I love watching all your videos. I bet you were the most loved professor ever!! You have a way of teaching that I’ve never enjoyed before now. I can’t wait to see your freezer cause I need to do mine. It’s awful!!

[@harriettejensen479]

Thank you. The class pointed out to me where I actually do some of the steps, but not others, and where I need to do a lot more bulk cooking of meals so that I have meals prepared. I also do parts of the preservation, but not others, i.e., I freeze meat after shopping, but not in a form that is ready to use. Now I know where I need to improve and how it will help me eliminate the waste of produce that I sometimes experience.

[@MQTAful]

Love the intro music! Also, love your teaching technique. Easy to follow and build on...and best of all...not dogmatic!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@MQTAful]

🙂@@RoseRedHomestead

[@irmibullinger1421]

Rose, you are a treasure! Every cook, whether man or woman, can learn so much from you. Plus you present it with understanding that not everyone likes the same foods, or the same way of doing things. I done a lot of those things over the last few years. I just wish I had known about this when my childern were young and I also worked outside of the home

[@onamuir4985]

I have been doing this with Everything in my head. Always start with frig fresh and build. Real planning, with proper rotation and shopping will ship-shape the process. Looking forward to your freezer organization video-all tips welcome. Paper notes rule! 🥰🥰🤗

[@RVFreeDa]

You are the best teacher in the world! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ I wish I could have seen your videos when I was young. Maybe in my next life! But for now at 76 I’m going to watch every video and plan around them as I travel the USA. It’s just me and my German Shepard. I feed him real food that I want to can in my new InstaPot Max. Although I mostly camp on BLM land for my canning day I’ll be heading to an RV park to do my canning. Thanks again! ❤️ ❤❤❤

[@GinxHorne]

Dear Pam and Jim @RoseRedHomestead. I so enjoy your presentations and learn so much. I would sincerely like to thank you for all the research and effort you put in to developing your curriculum. Keep up the excellent work; and I'll see you in your next RRH Class video. God bless you and yours from South Africa.🙏❣

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for your sincere comments. Jim

[@kimiyemlsmallgardendream8115]

Jim cracks me up! I’d be saying the same. I look up to you as I’m a 1st year instructor for a newly instituted VN program. I learn so much just by listening on how you speak as an instructor / KZbinr . As an instructor, we have a way of speaking to others. I appreciate you. Thank you. 📝✏️

[@tamera621]

My mom was a single mom. It was during a time when very few families were “ broken”. My mom went from being a full time mom to a working mom. Because she had parents and grandparents that grew up in the depression, she knew how to stretch a meal. She would buy whole chickens ( always on sale) and she taught us how to make 3 meals from it. She baked bread (days off we’re spent in the kitchen), we made homemade Mac n cheese, we ate liver and beets ( yuk), we never snacked, we never went out to dinner. I am now a 65 year old wife of 45 years, mom of 4 and grandma of 13 and my mom just died from dementia. I will always appreciate what she taught me, I continue to do all the things that I learned from my mom. BTW, she always did a monthly meal plan.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for letting us know about your experiences with your mom, the information you have passed on to your kids (what you learned from your mom and learned on your own). Hopefully, all that information will be passed on to the each succeeding generation. We are sorry to her about your mom's dementia and death. We appreciate you watching our channel. Jim

[@kimmckillips7522]

You have done all the research, shared the knowledge,showed us how to prepare and preserve and how to do it all! Even cook the food! How I love you both! Thank you for giving me the knowledge to prepare and take care of my family

[@naibunty8909]

I'm in class, all the way in 🇹🇹 Trinidad...

[@reniermeyer1866]

Joining from a very warm South Africa. 😅

[@elliecat111]

I love watching your videos. I have learned so much. I have gotten back into canning, thanks to you. After watching you for awhile, I realized that I used to be best friends with your sister Camille! We were neighbors in Ferron. She was a great friend and I think of her often. Keep up the good work.

[@corinne7126]

You are awesome, the fact you read the comments is wonderful. I have a calendar for meal planning so that I can put a homemade nutritional meal on the table. I also would be stressed all day thinking about the meal.

[@robingirven4570]

You two crack me up. I love it when Jim acts up and you guys start giggling. It’s my favorite 🌺 I’ve always meal planned. Working full time with 3 sons at home, I had too. Even though we’re both now retired, I still do. 2 or 3 meals lasts us a whole week. We’ve always eaten leftovers. Sometimes I turn them into something else but mostly, we eat them as is.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

It's never planned, it's spontaneous. Jim

[@karencovington9960]

I incorporated your oatmeal cups into my meal planning and they are wonderful. I am having knee surgery next week and they will be so easy for my husband to add boiling water too for my breakfast. He does not eat oatmeal like I do so they are perfect for me. Thanks for the wonderful idea! Also, I am very much an analog person as well and think better with paper and pencil☺️. Love your videos! God bless!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We are happy we could assist you in making it easier for both of you when planning for your post-surgery meals. Both Pam and I agreed (as former university professors), that providing whiteboard information and handouts would assist viewers in being a able to refer back to the classes so they could be more accurate and confident they were following the procedures to achieve the best results. Thanks for watching our videos. Jim

[@susanbell7252]

I just love feeling like i am in class at 57. Thank you both for all this valuable information.

[@kaesmomFitz]

Can you share your mini quiche recipe please? I'd love to have some in my freezer!

[@k.p.1139]

THANK you so much for this class! We have been discussing getting a 3 month pantry together and this is the answer. This was the last step that I needed to do. But, what I REALLY like, is the idea of taking a day or 2 and writing down SUPPERS. I get so stinkin tired of day after day after day trying to decide what I'm going to cook. Every day I stand, staring at the ingredients and then deciding. We love sloppy joes, and It's been a very long times since I made them. I always forget about it. Making that list, eventually becomes your kitchen menu, which is a bonus.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We agree! It is so much easier and less anxiety provoking to have it planned and on-hand. Jim

[@karenclark1419]

OUTSTANDING, absolutely OUTSTANDING...huge thanks!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You're very welcome! Jim

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I just helped my son do a meal plan for 5 days. It looked almost exactly like yours. We did the meals wanted, then did the grocery list next to the meal area. We just used notebook paper..lol. but, he wanted to get a handle on his food spending. And this is the best way, I think. Great video

[@robinwinslow1867]

As always, I learned some things I didn't know before watching this video. This makes menu planning seem doable. Thank you! You are such a good teacher, and I enjoy the banter between you and Jim so much. I will be passing along this information to my daughter. She is in the early years of her marriage, and I believe this will be extremely beneficial to her especially once they start their family. I do think about what I have on hand, but the only time that I have ever done this was when I was planning a get together for a holiday. I don't know why I never thought about doing it daily/weekly/monthly. It would have saved me so much money, time, and stress. Thank you, again. I was so excited to see that you had a new class up for us. I look so forward to all of your videos, but especially the classes.

[@cherylperkins7538]

I HATED school. I went school in the 50s and 60s and teachers were mean. I love learning now and learn a lot from her. Jim is a blessing to be quietly behind the sceens. Like a professional director

[@RoseRedHomestead]

So glad you are enjoying learning now.

[@patriciagregory7824]

I love your teaching and I’m in my late 60’. Thank you so much ,

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for your comments. Jim

[@tiffanyguynn8852]

So, my mom was raised in 60s 70s and is so wistful. I had to learn all your stuff now. I have bee doing all this and they all think I'm crazy. But they all want eat and sabbatoge my ingredients which ruins my meals. Guess I need a lock on freezer and fridge.

[@christineh9822]

Love your RRH CLASSES! I would love to see one of fermentation. Particularly saurkraut and other options. All with the ins and outs about the health benefits and storage. Maybe even include kombucha. Thank you! Love love love your energy and expertise!! ❤

[@lindamcclellan8434]

I prefer to meal plan around seasons and holidays. I sometimes get overwhelmed but it’s best for us. I started and stop at least a dozen times. Sometimes good, sometimes not so good. Thanks Pam, for the encouragement.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

We totally agree! Jim

[@christychester1713]

Great class! 👍🏻👍🏻🙂

[@onamuir4985]

Pam and Jim this was Brilliant. Thank You! 💖

[@JamesParrottBleuParrot]

Love the new updated pictures in the intro.

[@annette2407]

Better shape that cameraman up. He was kind of spunky today! Lol!!! Love it!

[@barbaraduncan9524]

Great class about menu planning. In my household, I cook 2 or 3 times per week. To make is easy for myself, I freeze dry onions, celery, mushrooms, and vegetables. I also can chicken, beef broth, and pasta sauce. I can put together a soup, casserole, or other simple meal very easily. Being prepared is the key, as you outlined in your video.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Sounds great! Jim

[@reesewhitt5495]

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you both!

[@jingles.1228]

This is wonderful!! I never knew meal planning could be so much fun. Thank you for this class lesson. Jim - I'm with you on the cross-contamination. Cookies and bread maybe....lasagna and cookies, not so much. 🤣 Thank you both for all you do to help keep us educated, informed and ready for the unexpected.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you for the very kind comments and watching our videos. Jim

[@SeashellGarden]

This was outstanding! A game changer for me! Thanks so much! Btw corn is not a vegetable, it’s a grain 😁 I agree, doing this on paper is better-for prepping too, in case of grid failure I wouldn’t want to use my phone charge, when a notebook is handy 👍🏻

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@hjkroeger1]

You are fabulous! Thank you ❤

[@teresaforsyth6185]

I truly appreciate how you organized your breakfast in the freezer!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you! 😊 Jim

[@cherlaneharris100]

Rose Red, I love your videos. This one helps us to work smart, not hard. I will keep these money and time economic tips in mind. Thanks-a- Million!

[@anitalee9097]

Love your teaching style and whiteboard!

[@gcook9221]

First of all, thank you for doing all of the work for us! I also want to say, I can absolutely read the white board as it doesn't have any glare! Thank you, Jim! Not sure what I am doing wrong as I can only find page 1 of your handout. I've looked everywhere on your website and cannot find it. It is not attached to page 1.

[@gcook9221]

Dang, this is so common sensed - I can't wait to implement this. I have always loved the idea of meal planning. Now I see, I was making it too complicated and therefore, didn't want to do it! Again, thank you!!!!

[@jingles.1228]

I also could not find the second page. Only page 1 with the graphics, but I might be doing something wrong?

[@rachelseibert7882]

You are an excellent and fun teacher! I learn so much! Thank you!!

[@Zbee167]

LOVE THIS! Thanks for sharing.

[@nancyj.8203]

Great class! One of the best things about meal planning, "the nutrition of variety" is obvious, once it's written down. I.e., Chicken, fish, beef, meatless, turkey, fish, pork. or white potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice, noodles. Shopping when things are on sale..also helps. Look at those store ads!

[@marygallagher3428]

Enjoyed the class!

[@lindabudzik9583]

I do meal planning for lunch and dinner a week or two at a time using small post it notes on a laminated sheet of cardstock. I like the post it system because I can easily move things around-especially when I have some unexpected leftovers that I need to try to use within four days or freeze. My husband won’t eat the same protein two days in a row, so dinners need to be balanced by protein type, but leftovers are my first choice for lunches. I also keep a list of things I’d like to try or ideas for meals with my meal planning things. So when there aren’t leftovers, I can scan through my post it notes knowing I can make anything on them because I have all the ingredients. It’s easy to switch when I have more or less time than I anticipated. I also have some ace in the whole things for lunches like brunch for lunch, hot dogs, cold sandwiches, baked sandwiches, and grilled sandwiches. One of my favorite things to keep on hand is precooked bacon. I bake a pound at a time, serve it for a weekend breakfast and freeze the rest to be used over the next few weeks for quiche or brunch for lunch or on a sandwich. I am having so much fun learning about meal planning and how to simplify things. My husband and I are both retired and like to cook. Learning to freeze some instead of just keeping it around for leftovers (which then sometimes go bad) has been revolutionary for us. Most recipes are enough for 4-6 servings and is just too much for us at one time. Thanks for all you and Jim do to share your practical advice!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Great idea! So glad you have a system that works for you!

[@suebadger92]

Love the music! And the video 😊

[@steviemclean9598]

Thanks Jim, looking good.

[@decormiamour]

I love this intro!!!

[@judytaylor325]

Excellent! I'm definitely going to employ this for my holiday season.

[@sharonshoyat2979]

I use the Paprika app. You can use the free app of this, but I did pay for the app and have the extra features. One tip though, I email my shopping list to myself before I enter the store. If I accidentally touch the screen with my grocery list, I may accidentally tap an items which is then removed from the list. LOL. I live by this app. Meal plan, shopping list and recipes all in one. I love your videos. You have helped me with so many different things, canning being one of them.

[@deborahbiggers7350]

Love your channel so much. Thank you so much!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@RC-pf2qi]

I use to plan for the month when my kids were little. We had a tight budget and I worked and it was way less stressful to do it that way.

[@nitababcock3977]

I enjoyed the class.

[@susantreadwell1770]

I loved this video. I do a lot of menu planning and always have, but you have given me so many great ideas and refreshed my mind! I would like to share with you something that I also do. I cook a big pot of pasta, drain it, and rinse it in cold water. Then I place 2 cups of pasta in ziplock bags and freeze it. It is so nice to have on hand when I need some. I also do the same with rice. I am anxiously awaiting the video on how you have organized your freezer with your bins. Thanks for all you do..

[@rikkim4818]

Your amazing Pam.

[@ediemurray1692]

Ty

[@helenswanson1403]

Enjoyed the class today

[@whterry6]

Pam you are absolutely amazing! Thank you, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with all of us. You are priceless!!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thanks for watching our channel. Jim

[@LiRaby5173]

It's been a long time since i meal planned, thank you so much for reminding me i need to do it! I used to meal plan each week because that's all the room we had on our semi truck for food was about a weeks worth. I taught my son how to cook, meal plan and many other things along with his core subjects while team driving with my hubby. I miss those days, I've been grounded from the truck for several years now due to health problems but i still have the wonderful memories.

[@TheDollyLady]

Great class! Thanks Pam and Jim.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad you enjoyed it! Jim

[@JadiesJars]

Loved the video. Meal planning is something I have been inconsistent with. My plan is to get better. Thanks for the wonderful suggestions

[@laurasimpson2870]

That was an excellent presentation. I have done meal planning for years, but I’ve certainly learned a few tips and tricks today. Thank you.

[@cherylbeckett2432]

I loved this video. Pam, you are a fabulous teacher! I meal plan most times but the review was very nice and I'll be more mindful of the plate diagram.

[@deborahkemp7143]

I grew up in a family of 5 kids. My dad really liked mashed white potatoes for dinner. We had them frequently. To this very day, and i am 64 years old, most times potatoes are a no go for food for me. I do make them for my family sparingly. My kids love them, as does my husband. Funny thing that childhood thing can be so important. Thank you for your knowledge and passing it on to us. We are the lucky ones!

[@jeaneschmidt2970]

So wonderful to hear you teach. Thank you

[@RoseRedHomestead]

You are so welcome! Jim

[@doreenakers658]

Pam I love your intro, it's great. When I finally got to watch this video I was in the process of making meatballs to freeze for future use. My recipe makes 48 so it covers a lot of meals and I vacuum seal them for the freezer since it makes quite a few meals ahead for just the 2 of us. When you were going through this great video I remembered that when all my kids were home years ago I would make a weekly menu and stick it up on the side of the refrigerator and that way I knew what I was going to have and I could move it around as maybe my schedule changed for the week and something on way day might have worked better on another. Thanks for your hard work and looking forward to the next class.

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Thank you, we appreciate your comments, and we are working on more RRH Classes. Jim

[@caroljohnston4699]

Thank you for the reminders my mom taught. Will now b freezing my left overs

[@chrisbalcerek9226]

These are excellent-thank you for your knowledge!

[@RoseRedHomestead]

Glad you like them! Jim

[@rachaelharms]

I've been a meal prepper for more than 30 years, but still picked up some good tips! Thanks, Pam!

[@zooperdooper4223]

Great lesson. Thank you Professor{s}. I learned alot.