by Hope
Cooking for one SUCKS! For 12 years, I’ve had a full table. If the kids weren’t all here, there were friends of another. Food and meals have always been BIG. But now my one kid at home works at a restaurant almost full time so there is rarely anyone to feed but me. (And I am not a big fan of my leftovers so batch cooking doesn’t really work even in smaller portions.)
On top of that, I am still trying to make good eating choices in consideration of my diabetes and weight loss goal. I am down almost 30 pounds in the last 6 months. Woot, woot!
But meal time is hard, especially at night when I am tired of sitting in front of my computer.
Then there was TikTok foodie videos…
TikTok has become my food guide. In a 60 second video, people show you how to make healthy, quick food for one. And I am here for it. This is my favorite so far..and it literally took 10 minutes to make.
Steam bag of riced cauliflower, shredded, season rotisserie chicken and then Hellman’s Spicy Mayo to top it off. I add a side of bell pepper with cream cheese and everything but the bagel season. So good! And literally 10 minutes to make. Loaded the dishes in the dishwasher…which made for less then a minute to clean up.
Anyone else struggle with cooking for one?
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
Really, no offense but that meal sounds absolutely disgusting.
HA, thank you for the morning giggle. Reading through blogs and comments and I spit my water when I read your comment. That’s exactly how my kids react and why I haven’t been able to eat like this for oh, 18 years now. But really, it is very flavorful and good. Don’t know it til you try it.
I love cooking for one! If I want shrimp, I buy a pound and eat it all myself. I roast a whole chicken and make several meals out of it before I steam the bones for bone broth and make a pot of chicken soup. There is no more I don’t like this or what’s for dessert? Get yourself a cookbook for one or two and plan your meals before you go shopping… and what’s with Gymnast working almost full time- is he planning anything post HS? Nan