Today marked my dedicated session for mapping out our meal plans for the upcoming month of February.

Last month’s experience, I meticulously took inventory of the items in my freezer and crafted our meals around those available ingredients. Surprisingly, I discovered that minced meat has a shelf life of only three months in the freezer, leading to a substantial cleanup of my frozen stock.

For the month of February, I created a menu that not only aligned with my culinary preferences but also embraced a Weight Watchers (WW) Friendly approach. Whenever possible, I adapted recipes to suit my Thermomix.

I must express my gratitude to Anna Van Dyken for her invaluable contributions through her two exceptional books, Cookidoo and the WW app. The past month has been a delightful culinary journey, and I’ve managed to shed nearly 2 kilograms along the way.

As I transition into February, I set a goal to incorporate a diverse range of meals into our plan. Specifically, I aimed for 10 chicken dishes, 7 fish-based meals, 3 featuring red meat, and 2 vegetarian options. Thanks to the guidance from Anna, the resources on Cookidoo, and a few recipes from our personally created, I successfully achieved this goal.