A good thing to do to help organise yourself (this is so funny because I am NOT an organised person) so that you keep on track is to compile a menu for the week. This was a tip given to me by a vegan friend and I'm finding it to be a big help.
- Compile the recipes that you want to make or try for that week.
- Familiarise yourself with the recipes and the necessary ingredients.
- Check your refrigerator and pantry to rule out what you have from what you don't.
- Make a shopping list of the things you need.
Doing this has helped me in many ways. When I get home from a long day at work I don't have to try to figure out what I'm going to cook and I may or may not have all the necessary ingredients to make dinner. Also if I know exactly what I'm going to make and have a list of the things I need, I am less likely to pick up things I may not use therefore saving myself some money.
