Pre-lockdown, food prep and batch cooking were things most of us only encountered in the heavily filtered world of Instagram (#foodprepgoals). Then along came a global pandemic and suddenly we were forced to reconsider the way we shop, cook and eat. The big weekly shop is back in fashion. Indeed, research by Tesco showed that the number of transactions in its stores halved in the months of lockdown, while the size of the average trolley load has doubled. We’re shopping the way our parents’ generation used to, when planning meals and writing shopping lists was second nature.
If you’re not used to thinking beyond what you’ll be eating for your next meal, this type of planning can seem daunting. But once you’ve got the hang of it, a little food prep brings a wealth of benefits: helping you save money, reduce food waste, and generally eat more healthily. Here’s how…