Alicia, you are very wise to do this ahead of time. I used to do things like that, esp with babies around. I NEED to again. We have moved and I am out of the habit. but htis fast food thing is rediculas and unhealthy! I have teens now and am shocked att he kids who end up here for dinner and say their moms never cook! I am afraid I may be slipping into that catagory, thanks for the "push" in the right direction ... Crock pots are heaven sent as well. page<>< Oh tip I've heard and one I've done ... boil hamburger to loose fat. I don't like smelling hamburg boiling so I place buger in broken chunks on a "broier pan and baked. lay a slice or 2 of damp bread in the bottom pan to soak up some of the grease |