By Cheryl Norwood

April 25, 2008 3:40 PM | Link to this

I cook more on the weekends for two reasons: I love to cook, it’s a creative outlet for me (but I don’t like to be rushed); and it makes life easier during the week. I cook up a storm on Saturdays and Sundays, making things that will keep well or can be “disguised” as something else later in the week. There is just my husband and myself so it’s easy to cook for the week this way. I buy and keep those small boxes of our favorite frozen veggies which makes it even easier during the week to make a quick supper.

By Rodney

April 25, 2008 4:39 PM | Link to this

Less, actually, because the weekend for me is about spending time with friends and relaxing - therefore, more restaurants and meals out.

Sunday morning might be the exception - I try and have a rather chill Sunday morning and part of that is maybe an omelette or something breakfast-y.

But on the whole I cook far more during the week than I do on weekends.

By Anne

April 25, 2008 5:06 PM | Link to this

I think Cheryl and I were separated at birth because she pretty much does the same thing I do. Cooking for me is a creative outlet as well and I love cooking on the weekends for friends and family….and also for myself and my boyfriend for during the week.

By HS Teacher

April 26, 2008 1:26 AM | Link to this

While I cook during the week, Sat and Sun are my days to cook extra for the coming week. I take breakfast and lunch with me every day to school. Planned overs are good.

Sun I plan to cook a boneless pork loin and add vegetables to roast along with it. Depends on what I find at DeKalb Farmer’s Market. I love baby artichokes, Brussels sprouts, beets, and parsnips to name a few. I might add 2 chicken breasts and have the oven full. That will make several healthy meals as well as 2-3 meals to go in the freezer for later.

By Joye Leigh

April 26, 2008 9:19 AM | Link to this

Slightly more on weekends. My interest in cooking went missing for a while, but we just found out my husband’s cholesterol is 400+, which has gotten my creative juices flowing again to look for meal ideas to help bring his levels down. Unlike the frenzied work week, Saturday is a relaxed day when I don’t have to rush anywhere, so I will do something big, leaving leftovers for Sunday or later in the week. Unlike my H who unconditionally loves all things edible, boredom is a problem for me and I crave novelty so I enjoy looking for new ideas and have found a few really good crockpot recipes like a lower cholesterol moussaka. I’m thinking about spending even more weekend time cooking to be able to freeze meals for our convenience during the week.

By gailcallaway

April 26, 2008 5:13 PM | Link to this

I live alone and work two full time jobs. I cook all my evening meals for Monday trough Friday on Sunday. I cook meats and fresh vegetables and put each meal in divided containers. That way when I do get home all I have to do is warm it up. I am on Weight Watchers and have learned if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. I would come home hungry and eat something easy and not healthy.

By chocoholic

April 26, 2008 6:09 PM | Link to this

I cook almost every weeknight, but we generally eat out once on the weekends - it varies which night. I love to cook, but everyone needs a break every now and then. My husband usually handles the grill for one weekend evening as well, so I guess I really get off for most of the weekend.

By Atlanta Pearl Girl

April 27, 2008 4:56 PM | Link to this

I’m too impatient to cook. Sometimes I get inspired…. but would rather sit with my kids/family and enjoy the complete dinner time.

By JJ

April 28, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this

I too, cook up a storm on the weekends, usually Sunday. Something about sundays and being in the kitchen.

During winter, I’ll do a pot of chili or soup on Sunday, then work it all week long. This time of year, it’s a roast or a whole chicken. I can get up to 6 meals out of one chicken. Cook it on Sunday, have it sunday night, pull the meat off and have chicken salad Monday night, then boil the carcus for stock for soups, and freeze the stock for future use.

Lately, I cook a bunch of pancakes on Sunday, and freeze them, three to a stack. My daughter takes them out, throws them in the microwave, and she has a hot breakfast on the way to school.

I love to cook!!!!! I hate going out to eat. I don’t care what anyone says, I enjoy being in the kitchen. Once in a great while, we will go out for dinner, but not too often.

By One

April 28, 2008 9:02 AM | Link to this

Whatever you do, avoid cooking/warming foods int he microwave……….you’re killing yourself for a little convenience!!

By Stan

April 28, 2008 10:41 AM | Link to this

I cook on the weekends for the whole week, usually on Sunday. My wife puts the food into containers and puts them away. I start thinking about what food to cook on Thursday or so, then shop on Friday night after work. I may do a little prep work on Sat. but most of the cooking happens on Sunday.

I don’t like to use the microwave but it is what works for us right now. Though I wouldn’t say it is killing me, zapping off some of the nutrition but that’s about it.

Stan

By JJ

April 28, 2008 10:44 AM | Link to this

My microwave very rarely gets used. Only for popcorn, and re-heating leftovers…..

I certainly DO NOT “cook” in my microwave, that’s what the stove and oven are for - Cooking!!!

By NY Transplant

May 5, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

I also cook on Sunday for the whole week, breakfast, lunch and dinner. I like to be able to relax after working every day and not worry about what to cook. It makes weekends a little hectic but it’s worth the piece of mind the other five days!