We all love a good meal we haven’t prepared, delivered right to our doorstep, or served to us in a fancy restaurant along with a glass of wine or freshly squeezed juice, but boy does it hurt your bank account.
For this month, remind yourself that there’s food at home. Do not eat out (unless, of course, it’s on someone else’s bill)
You can have a feast at the end of the month when you successfully only eat what’s in your refrigerator or pantry.
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 31 Lessons
- 31 Days
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- Week 1: Getting Started – Pantry Potential8
- 1.0Day 1: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without.”
- 1.1Day 2: Necessity is the mother of invention.
- 1.2Day 3: “A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe.” – Thomas Keller
- 1.3Day 4: “Leftovers are for quitters” – Said No One Ever
- 1.4Day 5: The way to a person’s heart is through their stomach.
- 1.5Day 6: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
- 1.6Day 7: Sunday Brunch Challenge
- 1.7Weekly Check-In2 Questions
- Week 2: The Joy of Cooking8
- Week 3: Mastering Meal Prep8
- Week 4: The Final Stretch11
- 4.1Day 22: Home is where the food is.
- 4.2Day 23: A clean kitchen is a happy kitchen.
- 4.3Day 24: Good food is good mood.
- 4.4Day 25: Cooking is an art
- 4.5Day 26: Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
- 4.6Day 27: Family Fun
- 4.7Day 28: Feast Mode: Activated.
- 4.8Day 29: Celebrate Wins
- 4.9Day 30: Future Plan
- 4.9Day 30: Future Plan
- 4.10Weekly Check-In2 Questions
Yes, it’s completely free! It’s all about saving money, not spending it.
That’s okay! This challenge encourages beginners to start small and build confidence over the month.
Of course! The idea is to prioritize using what you already have before shopping.
No worries—just try to stay consistent moving forward. Remember, progress over perfection!
Requirements
- A COMMITMENT TO HOMECOOKING: You don’t have to be a pro in the kitchen, but you must be ready to explore the food in your refrigerator, freezer, and pantry before considering other options.
- BASIC KITCHEN TOOLS: Pots, pans, utensils, and some essential spices. A willingness to use what’s already in your home before shopping for more.
- CREATIVITY & RESOURCEFULNESS: Embrace your inner chef. Experiment with recipes, try substitutions, and think of cooking as an adventure!
- A CHEAT DAY CLAUSE: Eating out is allowed if someone else is paying (treat yourself to their generosity), but otherwise, resist the urge.