I got a $30 mystery veggie box from QVM and am planning my weeks food. Thought I would share here for a bit of fun to see what other suggestions I get. I also have some chuck steak in the freezer and a pretty good pantry.

My ideas so far include

• pumpkin and parsip soup
• maybe grilling those capsicums as a side dish
• mashed potatoes and a hearty stew (onions and carrots)

But I am open to suggestions!

What is your meal planning style? Any good meal planning tips?

I am trying to get better at meal planning because I always start off strong then get bored / run out of food at the end of the week. For while I have been doing a big cook on Sunday but this week I am trying a basic menu and cook as I go. Hoping that having a plan will make it easier.

My plan (one person) is

• red lentil curry + coconut rice (3 serves made today)
• instant pot spag Bol (3 serves made Monday night)
• a beef stir-fry (X 2 serves) made wed night
• quick ramen noodles + stock and frozen veg in between

Ideally I would prep veg today but I have been away and am tired and can't be bothered so will prep as I go.

What other things are people doing?

Fingers crossed its not H5N1.

My old xps13 is old in the tooth and the new ones have some things I don't like. So I am after recommendations. My preferences

• Linux (Ubuntu/Debian friendly). Happy to wipe and install and will check compatibility beforehand but if anyone has a Linux daily driver they love let me know
• good CPU and decent RAM (32gb would be nice)
• Lightweight - smaller preferred (currently on a 13" and happy)
• Touchscreen would be nice
• Usb-c
• Decent battery life

I have access to other machines for heavy GPU stuff that's not as important as CPU and RAM.

Uses:

• Programming/terminal use
• Reading docs and papers
• Watching movies etc
• No gaming

That's my wishlist. What do you suggest, Aussie tech friends?

Anyone have an instant pot? Any foolproof recipes? I just got one (thanks Santa) and wondering where to start.