Preparing food can be a daunting task. Determining what to make, how much to make and when to make it can be a lot of decisions all at once. This series will break down some of the common meal planning problems and give tips for how to prepare nutritious food in appropriate amounts. Identifying one day to prep and cook meals for the month can result in saving time and money. It sounds a little scary, but it can be done, resulting in time with family, stretching our food budget and providing healthy meals to our loved ones. This info is taken from Kansas State Cooperative Extension Service.