For How Many Persons Do You Cook at Home?

Baked spaghetti Bolognese

@thelme55 (77619)

Germany

December 9, 2020 1:00pm CST

We are only 2 at home, my hubby and me but what I always cook is for more than 2 persons. We always have leftovers to be eaten for the next day or I freeze it for later use when I am not in the mood to cook. Since last week, I don´t have to eat often leftover. I told my son that if he likes, he can collect what I cook so he doesn´t have to cook at home or orders anywhere when he has no time as he is busy at work. Well, he comes after his jogging almost every evening to collect his dinner. It was a good idea that came into my mind so I could see my son often although with social distancing.

Anyway, I am happy about it. I see him often and I am sure that he is not eating junk food for dinner.

Thanks for reading. The photo is baked spaghetti bolognese for tonight's dinner.

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@LadyDuck (486429)

• Italy

10 Dec 20

Just like you, only for two people, my husband and I. My husband is not a fan of leftovers, I only cook the quantity we can eat, exception made for very few dishes.

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@LadyDuck (486429)

• Italy

11 Dec 20

@thelme55 I love to cook and it's not a problem to cook.

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@LadyDuck (486429)

• Italy

11 Dec 20

@MALUSE I know how to use leftovers, but my husband does not like so much. I love to cook, it's not a chore, why should I cook more and "recycle? It takes the same time as cooking from scratch.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

I am thankful that my husband eats leftovers or else I would only cook for 2 persons only. Thanks @LadyDuck

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

10 Dec 20

@thelme55 That is great that you can feed your son and also help him save on money. You are welcome for reading.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

Thank you @Hannihar. He is earning well with his job and also buys some things for us.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

11 Dec 20

@Hannihar Thank you. I am a blessed mother.

Have a wonderful weekend.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

11 Dec 20

@thelme55 What a nice son you have.

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@May2k8 (19123)

• Indonesia

9 Dec 20

I don't cook, I only enjoy a 4-person meal.

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@May2k8 (19123)

• Indonesia

11 Dec 20

@thelme55 My mother and I help as much as I can.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

Who cooks for you? Do you have a helper? Thanks @May2k8

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

11 Dec 20

@May2k8 That is good that you are helping each other.

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@much2say (57376)

• Los Angeles, California

9 Dec 20

We have a family of 4 here (Hubby, me, and our 2 kids). But sometimes I cook extra to deliver to my parents. Or if our leftover portions are too small for another meal, I will just give that to my parents since it is just the 2 of them. Your baked spaghetti looks so yummy!

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@much2say (57376)

• Los Angeles, California

10 Dec 20

@thelme55 They are happy to receive food - my mom doesn't particularly enjoy cooking any more

. Thank you - you have a good day too!

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

@much2say You are very welcome. Have a wonderful rest of the day.

@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

That is nice that you cook for your parents sometimes. I would do that if they were still alive and living nearby. Thanks and have a nice Thursday @much2say

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Hillary Ralston

@hillhjill (23761)

• United States

9 Dec 20

Just the two of us, but sometimes I feel like I'm cooking for more, I have learned not to cook such big portions as they just go to waste.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

9 Dec 20

I feel like cooking for more, too @hillhjill. So usually, the leftover would be eaten the next day or it will be frozen for later use. Thank you.

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Hillary Ralston

@hillhjill (23761)

• United States

9 Dec 20

@thelme55 my husband don't like leftovers unless it's meatloaf or chili.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

9 Dec 20

@hillhjill I see. It sounds like the husband of one of my friends. Thank you.

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@porwest (110628)

• United States

12 Dec 20

We are only two here as well, but I always cook more than we can eat. But it works out because I can make other things with the leftovers, plus we have something to take to work for lunch which saves money.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

16 Dec 20

@porwest Yes, that can be expensive.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

12 Dec 20

That is good that you can bring the leftover to work. That´s great. Thank you @porwest

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@porwest (110628)

• United States

16 Dec 20

@thelme55 Beats spending money every day to eat. That can be expensive, and probably unhealthy to boot.

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@RebeccasFarm (90731)

• Arvada, Colorado

12 Jan 21

Just two of us myself and son

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@RebeccasFarm (90731)

• Arvada, Colorado

12 Jan 21

@thelme55 Yes he is thanks Thelma

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

12 Jan 21

That is good that your son is with you. Thank you @RebeccasFarm

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@marlina (154111)

• Canada

10 Dec 20

I often make spaghetti top with tomato sauce and put it in the oven, Deliciouse

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@marlina (154111)

• Canada

10 Dec 20

@thelme55 Yes, before baking

@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

Did you put cheese on it before baking? Thanks @marlina

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@TheHorse (231958)

• Walnut Creek, California

10 Dec 20

It looks good! I usually only cook for me. Especially during the pandemic.

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@TheHorse (231958)

• Walnut Creek, California

10 Dec 20

@thelme55 "See" you soon.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

Thank you for the info @TheHorse

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318787)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Dec 20

That's great your son comes to get his dinner. It was a very good idea you had. Dinner looks delicious. It's only me.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (318787)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Dec 20

@thelme55 You're welcome.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

Yes, indeed @just4him. Thank you.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

10 Dec 20

that is a great plan - and a very nice thing to do!

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

I think it is @DocAndersen. Thank you.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

11 Dec 20

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66032)

• Serbia

10 Dec 20

It’s a really great decision to give your son food and see him that way more often.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

I think it is @Nevena83. I think as a mother, I will find a way to see my son often.

. Thank you.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66032)

• Serbia

10 Dec 20

@thelme55 Mothers always find a way.

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@Nakitakona (58463)

• Philippines

10 Dec 20

We are only 4 in the family.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

That is good @Nakitakona.Thank you.

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@Nakitakona (58463)

• Philippines

11 Dec 20

@thelme55 You're welcome.

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@nigelkoay (67)

• Malaysia

15 Dec 20

Wow, the dish in the picture looks delicious! anyway, i still live with my family, so i usually cook for 4.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

15 Dec 20

Thank you very much @nigelkoay

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@snowy22315 (198252)

• United States

11 Dec 20

Usually just myself but when friend comes down I cook for him, and once in a blue moon for roomie, but mostly we just share food we have bought elsewhere, and we only do that like once a month.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

11 Dec 20

Thank you for the info @snowy22315. Have a nice Friday.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

10 Dec 20

Oh yummy and what a great idea you had.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

Thank you @bunnybon7

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@Hate2Iron (15725)

• Canada

10 Dec 20

Hubby does the cooking in our family and I do the baking... usually just for the two of us!

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

That is great @Hate2Iron. Thank you.

@Juliaacv (54603)

• Canada

10 Dec 20

It is only the 2 of us here also. I usually cook only what we can eat, but on Sundays we will often have a large meal that we'll eat leftovers from a couple of days later.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

11 Dec 20

That is good @Juliaacv. Leftovers are very handy and can save us time. Thank you.

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@everwonderwhy (7355)

•

10 Dec 20

We are eight people most times at dinner.

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

10 Dec 20

That must be fun eating together at home. Reminds me of my family in the Philippines when we were still small. Thanks @everwonderwhy

• Philippines

11 Dec 20

For 4 people

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@thelme55 (77619)

• Germany

11 Dec 20

Thank you @mochang