As an admitted over-thinker, I welcome opportunities “to think about it so I don’t have to think about it”, and I love a good “framework”. There’s a reason why checklists work and project management tools are highly beneficial to successful project management. All cliches aside, “don’t try to boil the ocean”. 

Simplify is a pillar of Weekly Eats because simply put, there are things within our control and thing outside of our control — plan for what you can. Sometimes, just having a plan is comforting enough to reclaim time and energy thinking about eating. And as an essential function to everyday living, doesn’t having a plan make sense? 

Simplify takes many forms and lands differently for different individuals. 

For busy moms, Simplify might mean batch-cooking. 

For dorm-dwellers, Simplify could mean cooking in an instant-pot and air fryer. 

Busy professionals might need meals that travel well or don’t rely on access to a microwave. 

Simplify invites you to (re)direct your attention before you even start shopping or preparing meals.