The Plan to Eat Podcast

We're back! In this episode, we recap our summer meal planning, what shifted for each of us, and how we're resetting our approach heading into Fall. We make a case for doing a pantry clean-out now, why Fall is actually a smart time to stock up on holiday baking staples, and how to use what you already have to stretch your grocery budget a little further this season.

We also geek out a little over our favorite planning tools, from paper planners to sticky notes, before wrapping up with a rundown of everything new in the Plan to Eat V4 app, including new customization features, recipe photos on the planner, and some shopping list updates we think you're going to love. Enjoy!

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This is a replay episode, and with grocery prices where they are right now, we thought it deserved another listen.

In this episode, we share what our meal plans looked like during a week of strict budgeting, and walk through all the ways we cut costs without sacrificing good food. 

We talk about shopping your freezer and pantry before you make a list, carrying one ingredient across multiple meals, keeping your recipe list simple, and going into the store with a focused mindset.

If you've been feeling the pinch at the grocery store lately, this one is full of practical ideas you can put to use this week.

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This is a replay of one of our favorite episodes! Even though we're heading toward the end of summer, there is still so much fresh produce available and plenty of reason to give this one a listen.

We walk through everything that's in season during the summer, talk about farmers' markets and CSAs, and why they're worth exploring. We get into how to pick a good melon, which vegetables you can regrow right on your counter, and do a mini deep dive on eggplant and cherries that includes some facts we think will genuinely surprise you. 

We also share a handful of summer recipe ideas to help you make the most of what's still fresh and in season. Enjoy!

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This week we're talking about building a meal system, which goes beyond the weekly task of picking recipes and making a grocery list. A meal plan is the action. A meal system is the infrastructure behind it, and having one makes everything work so much better.

We walk through all the pieces that make up a meal planning system:

• Your planning routine
• Recipe organization
• Your grocery shopping strategy
• Fallback meals
• Your household reality
• Cooking habits
• Your planning tools

The goal is to help you figure out what your system can look like based on your real life. We hope you enjoy!

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This week we're talking about planner personalities! After years of talking to Plan to Eat customers, answering dinner dilemmas, and reading your emails, we've noticed some pretty distinct patterns in how people approach their planning. We put together five meal planning personality types, and we think you're going to recognize yourself in at least one of them.

We walk through each type, the pros and cons, and make the case that most of us are actually some combination depending on the season of life we're in.
If you think there's a meal planning type we missed, we'd love to hear about it at [email protected].

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This week we're trying something a little different! We each picked a topic to deep dive into without telling the other person what it was, and we're sharing what we learned live on the podcast. 

Riley kicks things off with a deep dive on food cravings. What they actually mean and what your body might be trying to tell you. We talk through what common cravings like sugar, salt, carbs, red meat, and dairy could signal about your nutrient levels, and why kids might actually be the best at listening to their bodies.

Then Roni takes us through a breakdown of every type of onion and when to actually use them. If you've ever wondered why a recipe calls for a shallot instead of a yellow onion, or why your onion tastes "hot", we've got answers!

If you have a topic you'd like us to deep dive on, send us an email at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

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Sometimes, the meal plan doesn't make it to the end of the week, but in this episode, we're getting into the reasons why and what you can do about it so your whole week doesn't go off the rails.

We walk through six of the most common reasons meal plans fail, from not planning at all to planning so rigidly that there's no room to breathe when life gets in the way. We talk about why looking at your schedule matters so much, how to include your family in the process, and why somebody else's meal plan from Instagram probably isn't going to work for your household. Plus, we share some practical ways we've pivoted our own plans midweek. 

Enjoy!

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This week, we're talking about one of our favorite parts of summer, getting together with people over food. In this episode, we're getting into all things potlucks and group gatherings, from the nostalgia of food to the practical side of actually hosting a group meal. 

We talk through what makes a potluck successful, what dishes hold up well (and which ones you might want to reconsider), how to handle dietary needs for your guests, and why a themed potluck might be the best idea you haven't tried yet! We also get into the stressful parts of hosting, and share some advice for making it feel more enjoyable and less overwhelming.

Listen to Linda's interview about party planning and hosting here! 

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This week, we're talking about the full lifecycle of food in our homes, from the moment it's planned all the way to the moment it's eaten (or thrown away). 

We talk through the most common breakdown points in the planning, cooking, and shopping, and why every ingredient needs a clear purpose. We also cover how to shop your fridge and pantry before you head to the store, how to build flexibility into your meal plan, and what it looks like to treat your leftovers with the same intention as a planned meal. Enjoy!

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In this episode, we’re talking about the pros and cons of weekend meal prep vs. weeknight cooking. We’re breaking down the different ways people make dinner work for their schedules, energy levels, and preferences. We talk about food fatigue, leftovers, decision fatigue, unpredictable schedules, and why there’s no “right” way to meal plan. Whether you love prepping meals on Sunday, prefer cooking fresh every night, or fall somewhere in between, this episode will help you figure out which approach best fits your real life! Enjoy!

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