It can be quicker, but does it taste better & is the total time invested lower in the long run? You do have to spend a good portion of time planning out what meal you're going to make, go shopping for the ingredients then prepare & package the meal properly so it's ready to reheat later. Also things like diced fresh veggies do not hold up well in the fridge, freezer or microwave.
Re:Eating Healthily for $3 a Day
by miketuritzin on Thursday April 28, 2011 @01:19AM
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True. I think it's all about how important saving money is to you. Everyone has a price-effort curve that depends on their financial situation and how frugal they are.
Re:Eating Healthily for $3 a Day
by infinite8s on Friday April 29, 2011 @12:30PM
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Some things taste much better the next day (like soups and stews which have had time to meld their flavors).
You are right about preparation time, though you can cut down on prep time a lot if you cook a bunch of food at once and then reheat it when hungry over the next few days. That can actually be even faster than walking to get a burrito on the days you reheat.