I plan if there’s a reason to, e.g. guests or special occasions. Otherwise I just look at what I have in the refrigerator and freezer, and try to think of what I could do with what’s available. If I’m feeling inspired, I might try a new recipe. It tends to be pretty random. Luckily for me, my husband will eat anything I make and he never complains. 🙂
Cyranny's Cove 
During Covid I planned shopping and meals. Now unfortunately I’m back to winging it
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I do both.
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I plan if there’s a reason to, e.g. guests or special occasions. Otherwise I just look at what I have in the refrigerator and freezer, and try to think of what I could do with what’s available. If I’m feeling inspired, I might try a new recipe. It tends to be pretty random. Luckily for me, my husband will eat anything I make and he never complains. 🙂
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I have become more of a planner in recent years.
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