How Many Days a Week Do You Cook Dinner?

on January 27, 2009 at 2:22 PM

pot on stove I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this poll in the Stay At Home Moms group asking how often you cook dinner: Many CafeMoms cook dinner EVERY NIGHT. I am beyond impressed by these women—although I think they could use a break!

I cook about four times a week. The rest of the time we either eat leftovers or grab something quick. I love to cook, so I wish I could do it more, but all too often work, busy schedules, and life get in the way.

About the author Kim Conte

has shoes that make people stop her on the street and ask "Where did you get those?" but it doesn't work for taxi cabs as she was hit by one ... and lived to tell the tale. She has more freckles than Lohan but way less attitude. And she's a fierce cook with tons of recipes to share -- and wishes she could share some with Bourdain.

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Comments (19)

Acid

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:07 PM

I don't like to feed my kids fast food unless its really unavoidable. There really isn't a reason to pump them full of hormones if I can cook healthy, good food at home.

I cook everynight unless I am really sick. Then my husband will cook something the night before, put it in the fridge so all I have to do is reheat it.

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RJSMOMMA

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:08 PM

every day less one per month or so, I will say

May-20

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:13 PM

Every night, except maybe once a month when we order pizza. Plus I cook hot breakfast every day and lunch Fri, Sat, Sun. I do lots of cooking around here. LOL

kristie190

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:15 PM

i make dinner every night on a rare night I get to order out that is the best and we do eat leftovers sometimes but I usually cook

girl_in_the_D

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:18 PM

I cook large batches 3 times a week and we eat leftovers in between...

MAyers

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:33 PM

I put 5-6 nights a week. But that's not entirely true it's usually nightly, except if one night we had enough leftovers for another night but that's rare.

my2boysandgirl

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:36 PM

I cook almost every night. We have dinner with my in-laws every Sunday and there are times when the kids eat at a friends house and so we have something quick and easy.

Logansmommy81

on Jan 27, 2009 at 3:39 PM

i cook every night. its more economical and i can make sure my son gets good nutrients. it relaxes me after a long work day to go home and cook for my family. if its something my 2 1/2 year old son can help with, he pulls his chair up to the counter and pitches in.