The Plan to Eat Podcast

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Join Roni and Riley, Plan to Eat's meal planning experts, for conversations about meal planning, food, and wellness to help you save time in the kitchen, reduce your grocery bill, stress less about food, and delight in dinnertime! Sign up for a free trial at plantoeat.com or contact us at podcast@plantoeat.com.

  1. #119: When Nothing Sounds Good for Dinner

    4D AGO

    #119: When Nothing Sounds Good for Dinner

    This week, we're diving into dinner dilemmas that hit close to home because even meal planning pros get stuck in ruts! Ever meal plan for "fantasy you" only to realize real you has karate, dance class, and zero energy? We've all been there. In this episode, we're tackling picky eaters and food sensitivities, breaking free from the same-five-recipes cycle, and making meal planning work with tiny kitchens and limited storage. Plus, we share our go-to hacks for when nothing sounds good. You'll walk away with practical strategies to keep dinner interesting without spending hours in the kitchen or breaking your budget. Because meal planning should make life easier, not harder. Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    46 min
  2. #118: Advanced Meal Planning Strategies

    OCT 22

    #118: Advanced Meal Planning Strategies

    This is the final episode in our Meal Plan Like a Pro Series, and today we're helping you go beyond the basics with advanced meal planning techniques. When you are an advanced meal planner, you're able to adapt and make changes on the fly without getting flustered. You become a meal planning strategist. In this episode, we discuss three strategies that advanced planners can use to get the most out of their meal plans. Plus, we break down how you can make these strategies possible with Plan to Eat! Find Amylee's interview mentioned in this episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1869657/episodes/10944566 Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    46 min
  3. #117: Your First 3 Weeks of Meal Planning

    OCT 8

    #117: Your First 3 Weeks of Meal Planning

    We're going back to the basics! In this episode, we're helping overwhelmed listeners get started meal planning and feel successful quickly. Our three themes for today's episode are Foundation, Adjustment, and Personalization. Build the foundation of creating a meal planning habit, learn and adjust future plans, and start to personalize your planning to your life and personality.  We're here to guide you and encourage you to just get started and let the pieces fall into place as you gain more confidence. Enjoy! Read about some possible meal planning frameworks that could work for you! Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    40 min
  4. #116: How to Build a Plug-and-Play Meal Plan System

    SEP 24

    #116: How to Build a Plug-and-Play Meal Plan System

    This week, in our Meal Plan Like a Pro series, we're helping you build a repeatable system you can rely on. The best part about having a meal planning system is that it takes the decisions out of planning!  In this episode, we discuss creating meal planning templates for easy drag-and-drop planning, "capsule" meal planning (and what it means), and how to plan around what you already have at home. These systems are going to help you save money, waste less food, and take a lot of brain drain out of meal planning! Learn more about our referral program and how you can earn 20% for every referred subscriber! Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    45 min
  5. #115: The Plan Once, Shop Once Strategy

    SEP 10

    #115: The Plan Once, Shop Once Strategy

    Welcome back to Meal Planning Like a Pro! Today, we are covering a few more "advanced" meal planning strategies to help you streamline grocery shopping and reduce decision fatigue. In this episode, we talk a lot about meal planning for a longer stretch of time and then only grocery shopping once to save time and energy. We also cover coordinating your recipes to save money and adapting your plan for sales or seasonal ingredients. If you’re working on building your meal planning habit this month, you’re not alone. Find us on Instagram, where we’re sharing more tips for staying consistent, even when life is chaotic. Get Riley's Grocery Swap Guide by emailing us at podcast@plantoeat.com. Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    47 min
  6. #114: How to Stick to Your Meal Plan (Even When Life Gets Busy)

    AUG 27

    #114: How to Stick to Your Meal Plan (Even When Life Gets Busy)

    Welcome to our new Meal Plan Like a Pro Series! Whether you’re brand new to meal planning or a seasoned pro, we’re going to help you become a better planner and take a deep dive into meal planning in the next several episodes. Today, the topic is sticking to your plan! In our recent listener survey, staying consistent with planning came up as one of the biggest challenges, so we're here to help you tackle it.  In this episode, we cover:  - Why your plan might be failing (and how to fix it). - The power of flexible planning. - The importance of back-up meals. - And when to intentionally go off plan.  We also answer a few of your dinner dilemmas, so stick around to the end for all our good advice! :) Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    52 min
  7. #113: Final Tips from Grocery Shopping Secrets: Seafood, Lamb, and the Deli Counter

    AUG 13

    #113: Final Tips from Grocery Shopping Secrets: Seafood, Lamb, and the Deli Counter

    In this episode, we share a mix of surprising facts and practical grocery tips from the final chapters of Grocery Shopping Secrets.  We dive into the seafood section! Learn how to pick the freshest fish and the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon. We also explore the deli counter, which isn't just about deli meat! Carol Ann provides a great breakdown of how to create your own veggie and fruit trays, plus extensive info on how to self-cater a party! Don't miss our final episode of this book club breakdown! Find the Lasagna Roll-ups recipe here: https://app.plantoeat.com/recipes/45609682/ Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    1h 3m
  8. #112: The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Chicken, Turkey, Pork, and Beef

    JUL 30

    #112: The Smart Shopper’s Guide to Chicken, Turkey, Pork, and Beef

    In this episode, Roni and Riley dig into the meat chapters of Grocery Shopping Secrets by Carol Ann Kates, from choosing the best cuts to making your dollars stretch further at the store. We talk about how meat is labeled, how to select the best cuts, and why the freezer is your best friend when it comes to reducing waste. You don’t have to buy the most expensive cut to cook a great meal. With a little knowledge and smart planning, you can make a delicious meal, reduce waste, and save money at the store! Jump ahead to 54:35 to skip the meat discussion and hear answers to your dinner dilemmas! Learn more about our annual sale here: https://app.plantoeat.com/annual-sale/ Sign up for a free trial + get 20% off your first annual subscription: plantoeat.com/PTEPOD Contact us: podcast@plantoeat.com Connect with Plan to Eat online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

    1h 12m
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Join Roni and Riley, Plan to Eat's meal planning experts, for conversations about meal planning, food, and wellness to help you save time in the kitchen, reduce your grocery bill, stress less about food, and delight in dinnertime! Sign up for a free trial at plantoeat.com or contact us at podcast@plantoeat.com.

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  • Creator
    Plan to Eat
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    128
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Plan to Eat Podcast
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    The Plan to Eat Podcast

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