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Non-Perishable Food Meal Plan [Use What You Have!]

by Stephanie

Non-Perishable Food Meal Plan [Use What You Have!]

Do you feel like you’re in the Twilight Zone? 

I sure do. 

Like you, I’ve been stuck in my house with my family for what seems like an eternity.

With this self-isolation comes challenges with making meals. 

I’m used to meal planning, but I also love the challenge of making something out of ‘nothing’.

Meals from the pantry, many times using non-perishable food, are some of my favourite meals to make because they’re a fun challenge. If you follow me on Instagram you can see some of the meals I’m cooking from my cupboards.

Now I get that some people don’t love this particular challenge.

If you’re like my husband, you might look in the cupboard and a semi-bare fridge and get a bit stressed out. What the heck are we supposed to eat right now anyway?

Well, I’ve got something that might help you!

This month I have a super cool meal plan that features meals using only non-perishable food.

It’s chock-full of ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks using only food you likely grabbed from the store on one of your last outings of ‘regular life’ a.k.a. BCV (Before Covid).

Here’s what’s included:

  • Simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and two snacks for 7 days.
  • A full grocery list if you need it. Just go through the list to see what you have in your cupboards. If you don’t have something, look at the notes to see what can be substituted (or give me a shout and I’d be happy to help you).
  • A prep plan to help you make everything. This is especially helpful if you still have to work, homeschool and parent while isolated. Do as much as you can on the weekend!
  • Tips for shopping your cupboard

Here are the recipes that you’ll find in the meal plan:

  • Berry Baked Oatmeal
  • Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
  • Mexican Street Corn Soup
  • Peanut Butter Rice Krispies
  • Cinnamon Ginger Energy Balls
  • Slow Cooker Black Beans and Rice
  • Brown Rice Chips with Salsa
  • Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup
  • Sea Salt & Coconut Popcorn
  • Sweet & Crunchy Chickpeas

Get it today and start prepping and eating these awesome recipes next week!

All recipes are gluten-free and dairy-free

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From what I’ve heard so far, our property used t From what I’ve heard so far, our property used to be an apple orchard called Hope Farms in the 1800s. That’s all I really know (oh and that there’s a ghost we’ve yet to experience).

I was so excited to learn there were still 3 apple trees. But when we moved here no apples came.

The former owners must have trimmed them because truthfully they can be a bit of a pain when they fall and the animals and bugs get at them.

This year we started to see apples and then more apples and now all three trees are full of them. 

Many of them are wonky or blemished but they taste good! 

I picked this one today. It looks like I bought it from a store. 

‘Is that from *our* tree?’ The kids asked.

How cool and rewarding it is to pick food from your own yard. ❤️🍎🍏
Fun garden stuff! 🌱I picked some bush beans! M Fun garden stuff!

🌱I picked some bush beans! Most of them didn’t take. I think I have a furry little muncher eating the leaves…

🌱I harvested my garlic! I planted 16 cloves in November and now I have 16 bulbs! Pretty sweet return right there.

🌱My cauliflower is coming along! Almost there. 

🌱Not pictured are my mini watermelons! They’re so cute!

I’m learning lots and already thinking of what I’d do differently next summer.
Well, guess what? Our wellness retreat was cance Well, guess what? 

Our wellness retreat was canceled on June 24 because it was calling for thunderstorms all day - we had to make a call and guess what else? It barely rained! 

Such is life!

We managed to move most of the attendees to Sunday, July 16 and we'd love to open it up one more time to see if you would like to attend with them.

We'd love to see you!

As a reminder, here is the plan for the day:

❤️Welcome Circle
❤️Yoga + Group Reiki Class with Sonya Brar
❤️Cooking Class with me!
❤️Lunch together
❤️Meditation
❤️Closing Circle

I'm finalizing the yummy recipes we'll be cooking and eating. Fresh and local ingredients as much as possible. 

I'm also keeping the recipes simple because you're coming to recharge right? 

Join us on July 16! Link is in my bio @lealoucooks 
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@soar_wellness
Eat the rainbow(ish). 🌈 I find kids (and adult Eat the rainbow(ish). 🌈

I find kids (and adults) are more likely to eat veggies when we offer them like this. 

Sounds simple, but I find my kids eat more like this than when I put them in lunches or directly on their plates at dinner. 

Plus, it’s pretty on the table! 

I’m serving this with pulled chicken sandwiches for dinner tonight! 

Soccer night! ⚽️

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About Stephanie

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Hey! I'm Stephanie. I'm a Writer, Culinary Nutrition Expert and Cooking Instructor helping families cook nourishing meals. Read more about me {here}.

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