How do you cook meals?

I get this question in emails from people occasionally. I can see how it might seem like we have a odd diet. I have cupboards and a freezer stocked. I keep it stocked and buy what we need (milk and perishables) as needed but canned goods, meats and other staples when i can get them for a great deal.

I didn't grab a picture of my freezer but here are my cupboards. We eat a very balanced diet and a variety of meals can be made with what I have on hand at any given time.




Also not pictured is the abundance of cereal above the cupboards. Once you get a stock in your pantry or cupboards saving a lot and keeping it stocked gets to be a very easy job. Meal planning is also easier.... you get a variety to plan from without having to run to the store for that 1 item you forgot!