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If it’s Wednesday it’s steak and kidney pie.

(14 Posts)
teabagwoman Tue 08-Sept-26 16:06:49

For years my Mil cooked exactly the same meals each week. You could tell the day of the week by what was on the table. I always said that I would never live like that but now, as I enter my 80s, I’m beginning to feel that it’s a jolly good idea. Does anybody else feel the same?

Sago Tue 08-Sept-26 17:11:58

Absolutely not!

I was brought up by a nasty Mother who was a resentful cook, her repertoire was very limited.

I have always loved to cook and try new recipes all the time, this Autumn I am going to try more Thai food so we are going to try a different Thai recipe each week.

Yes we have our staples, roasts, casseroles, risotto etc but I love to experiment.

It’s also better for your gut biome to have a large variety of vegetables, pulses and legumes.

M0nica Tue 08-Sept-26 17:35:06

I am still trying new recipes, extending my repertoire. I am 83.

Norah Tue 08-Sept-26 17:38:05

M0nica

I am still trying new recipes, extending my repertoire. I am 83.

Happy belated Birthday!

Norah Tue 08-Sept-26 17:39:34

We make new recipes weekly, why not?

No age restrictions on new recipes.

Mollygo Tue 08-Sept-26 17:40:19

Essential when we did childcare for DGS when he was younger, but now he’s happy with whatever’s on offer when he visits.
Our routine really only consists of the 1/2 price fish and chip meal offered at lunchtime, which we get after Monday’s trip to the gym.

MollyNew Tue 08-Sept-26 17:45:58

We both enjoy cooking so we often try new recipes but we usually do a Monday to Friday meal planner as we find it reduces our food waste and therefore saves money.

MT62 Tue 08-Sept-26 17:46:41

I am told I am a good cook, only to be told I’ve overcooked the food by my eight year old GC (means I’ve put too many spices in my cooking) 😂
Sometimes though, I just fancy a fish finger butty with lashings of homemade butter on sourdough bread 😋

MT62 Tue 08-Sept-26 17:49:42

Sago

Absolutely not!

I was brought up by a nasty Mother who was a resentful cook, her repertoire was very limited.

I have always loved to cook and try new recipes all the time, this Autumn I am going to try more Thai food so we are going to try a different Thai recipe each week.

Yes we have our staples, roasts, casseroles, risotto etc but I love to experiment.

It’s also better for your gut biome to have a large variety of vegetables, pulses and legumes.

Risotto is the one food I can’t seem to get the hang of.
Looks like something the dog has brought up 🤮

Oreo Tue 08-Sept-26 18:25:23

MT62
🤣
You’re right, it really does!

Oreo Tue 08-Sept-26 18:27:08

No, to the OP as I like spontaneously chosen meals😄 sometimes it may just be a… shock horror, bought pizza.

fancythat Tue 08-Sept-26 18:45:13

Gosh no.
I know someone who does chores like that.

She lives by routine.
Anything not, sends her into a mini panic.

teabagwoman Tue 08-Sept-26 18:58:49

Well so far it’s a very definite no! Funnily enough I did try a different recipe this evening and it did turn out well.

M0nica Tue 08-Sept-26 19:14:43

I plan my menus and shopping list a week at a time, but then continually adapt as the week progresses. I originally planned a ham salad for this evening, then changed it to an omelette and grilled tomatoes. Then at the last minute deciding to have scrambled eggs on toast. We will have the ham salad tomorrrow, I think!!