“Leftovers Save My Life (Most Days)”

Practical Cooking for Busy Lives

Cooking used to stress me out. Every night felt like a new decision. Then I realized: I don’t have to cook every day—I just have to cook smart.

Now, I batch cook twice a week. A soup, a protein, some grains, and roasted veggies. From that, I get 5–6 meals with zero panic. Sometimes I make a wrap. Sometimes a salad. Sometimes a cozy bowl. The trick isn’t becoming a chef—it’s feeding yourself with calm and consistency.

Tip:

• Invest in good containers and a freezer stash.

• Cook once, eat twice (or more). Use meal themes: Monday = soup, Tuesday = grain bowl, etc.

Quote: “Good food doesn’t have to be fancy. It just has to be ready when you are.”