c/meal-prep-sundays

My grandma's kitchen taught me meal prep is about more than just food

Back then, Sundays meant the whole family chopping and laughing while pots bubbled for hours. Now I see friends just heating frozen trays alone in their apartments. It feels like we traded community for convenience, and that's a shame. Sure, my tree job keeps me busy, but I still try to cook big batches like she did. Honestly, if your meal prep doesn't bring people together, you're doing it wrong.

PSA: A simple batch of prepped lunches caused a silent standoff at my team meeting. What would you have done?

Pro tip: Hide your meal prep from judgmental in-laws at family gatherings.

Their comments ruined my Sunday vibe.

Honestly, prepping all your veggies in advance is killing their flavor

Tbh, I used to chop everything on Sunday and store it, but now I realize how much taste you lose. Ngl, last week I compared bell peppers I cut on Sunday to ones I sliced fresh on Wednesday, and the difference was night and day. Honestly, the pre-cut ones were soggy and bland, while the fresh ones had that crisp, sweet punch. I think we get so caught up in saving time that we sacrifice quality. Why bother meal prepping if the food doesn't even taste good by Thursday? From now on, I'm only prepping the base components like grains and proteins, and doing veggies daily. It adds maybe five minutes to my evening routine, but the payoff is huge. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you.