LOL! No problem, I don't ignore anyone here, and I apologize if I sounded rude.
Yes, storage space is definitely a problem in some apartments! We're fortunate to have an extra room as a pantry with a lot of cabinets and a huge freezer chest, alongside the space in the kitchen. So keeping things on hand and taking advantage of sales is a lot easier. I still shop every second or third day, though, since like you said, produce and meat should be as fresh as possible. For the rest, I keep inventory lists and update those weekly, which helps me remember to replace anything that's running low or we're out of. If we had less space, of course, it'd take even more planning and shopping, so I think I get where you're coming from. It'd also mean less variety, probably, since leftover ingredients take up space too.
We live in a suburb, and the supermarket here isn't huge either. I don't drive at all, so since I'm in charge of the shopping, I do it on foot. Sometimes it takes several trips and I have to supplement the things in the grocery store with extra trips to the bakery, produce farmer, butcher and so on. Anything more "exotic" requires a trip downtown, to places like a bigger grocery or the ethnic supermarkets. My partner drives, but his work schedule is chaotic (swing shifts) and gruelling, so I only bum a ride in the car if there's no other option.
Sounds like you put a lot of effort into your meals, which I think is a great thing. At our house, we usually eat at different times, and eat different things. We're on completely different schedules meal-wise and also prefer very different foods, so that works for us. My partner usually does his own cooking, I just have to buy the stuff, and two, three times a week I'll cook for him since he gets off work so late on those days. Fortunately, I love cooking and since I'm unemployed at the moment, I have time to prep a good Cassoulet over three days, or go to three different places to find REALLY fresh mushrooms. Not everyone can do that, so I see your point that it can be a lot of work. Still, with a bit of planning and list-making, baby steps with more easy recipes until you've got the hang of it, it's do-able, I think.
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Yes, storage space is definitely a problem in some apartments! We're fortunate to have an extra room as a pantry with a lot of cabinets and a huge freezer chest, alongside the space in the kitchen. So keeping things on hand and taking advantage of sales is a lot easier. I still shop every second or third day, though, since like you said, produce and meat should be as fresh as possible. For the rest, I keep inventory lists and update those weekly, which helps me remember to replace anything that's running low or we're out of. If we had less space, of course, it'd take even more planning and shopping, so I think I get where you're coming from. It'd also mean less variety, probably, since leftover ingredients take up space too.
We live in a suburb, and the supermarket here isn't huge either. I don't drive at all, so since I'm in charge of the shopping, I do it on foot. Sometimes it takes several trips and I have to supplement the things in the grocery store with extra trips to the bakery, produce farmer, butcher and so on. Anything more "exotic" requires a trip downtown, to places like a bigger grocery or the ethnic supermarkets. My partner drives, but his work schedule is chaotic (swing shifts) and gruelling, so I only bum a ride in the car if there's no other option.
Sounds like you put a lot of effort into your meals, which I think is a great thing. At our house, we usually eat at different times, and eat different things. We're on completely different schedules meal-wise and also prefer very different foods, so that works for us. My partner usually does his own cooking, I just have to buy the stuff, and two, three times a week I'll cook for him since he gets off work so late on those days. Fortunately, I love cooking and since I'm unemployed at the moment, I have time to prep a good Cassoulet over three days, or go to three different places to find REALLY fresh mushrooms. Not everyone can do that, so I see your point that it can be a lot of work. Still, with a bit of planning and list-making, baby steps with more easy recipes until you've got the hang of it, it's do-able, I think.