A peculiar issue has risen that is bemusing and slightly troubling and of course, it has to do with food.

If you were to look in my fridge or freezer right this moment you would think I was feeding a platoon. The freezer is crammed full of things to cook and the fridge is crammed full of leftovers.

It's just myself and my son in the house yet, my eyes keep telling me I need this chicken and that fish and those steaks. When I cook I want what I want but usually I cook in much too large quantities with the intention of freezing some. Then, I find that I have no interest in the leftovers.

I know it's going to take cooking less, buying less, etc. to fix the problem. I'm just a little amazed that it's occurring.

Has anyone else had this compulsion to hoard food yet knowing you're not going to eat it?

Edited February 4, 201016 yr by Chapamar

i think this happens alot what i do is pack my left overs and send them to my inlaws they love my cooking so its a treat for them lol

we have 3 boys, so i have some excuse for stockpiling, but frankly, lately, i am a bit obsessed by food. i'm not eating a bunch of it, mind you. i just like watching it, cooking it and reading about it. weird.

EXACTLY Missy. I cook more now than I ever did pre-band. I try loads of new recipes and just want to do the whole process but actually eat it. I still eat a little but it's totally not about eating it, it's obsessing with it, I guess. The reading, the looking, the recipes, etc. So weird for me.

And soocalchic. I unloaded my freezer this weekend and took it to my parents for Superbowl. The crowd there enjoyed all the Soup and pot roast. Hallellujah, I've found some takers.

lol, DH likes leftovers, so he takes lunch most days.

We have always enjoyed cooking together. I am so happy that we don't have to give that up.

Chapamar and MissyMS -

I totally hear you! I, too, am obsessed with food. My bf just doesnt get it! lol And I'm a Foodie down to my bones. I subscribe to 11 different food / cooking magazines, and Food Network is my Mother Ship :-)

I love to cook as well... but i can't very much at all. The problem in my house is that neiter of us really likes leftovers. I also love soup, stews, chili, etc... So i make huge batches and then freeze it. However, it seems I never get around to wanting it again, and I end up thorowing it out or giving it away. Then a week later I'll make another batch! I also horde food, but I know why I do that. It stems back to my childhood and never having enough.

So yes, I literally dream of broasted chicken and pasta, I obsesse over my cookbooks - which I read cover to cover like any other novel I may be reading - they're like children! hehehehe

I just wanted you to know that you're not alone ... EVER!!

too funny. I would pass along my leftovers to my mom!

i'm sorry you are having to deal with confounding issues along with this. that has to be difficult.

I believe it is because our eyes are much bigger then our stomachs. I think it just takes a while to adjust. I am 10 mos. post op and still order way more food in a drive thru or restaurant then I can ever eat. Oh well, there are worse things I suppose.

Chapamar and MissyMS -

I totally hear you! I, too, am obsessed with food. My bf just doesnt get it! lol And I'm a Foodie down to my bones. I subscribe to 11 different food / cooking magazines, and Food Network is my Mother Ship :-)

I love to cook as well... but i can't very much at all. The problem in my house is that neiter of us really likes leftovers. I also love soup, stews, chili, etc... So i make huge batches and then freeze it.

OMG - this is so me. I've always spent my Sundays cooking and prepping food for the week, but now what used to last a week could easily last a whole month! I'm having a hard time learning to cook in smaller portions. I keep saying I'm going to have a "clean the freezer" week (or two or three), but I'm always seduced by a new recipe, or I just get plain bored! I'm going to try to stay out of the grocery store this weekend. No inspiration/temptations!

I'm a HUGE fan of TopChef. I keep thinking about trying to come up with my own "amuse bouche." :thumbup: I did get a Spanish Tapas cookbook for Christmas. Still, I don't need 18 appetizer portions. I just don't know how to shop or cook in such small amounts!

OMG - this is so me. I've always spent my Sundays cooking and prepping food for the week, but now what used to last a week could easily last a whole month! I'm having a hard time learning to cook in smaller portions. I keep saying I'm going to have a "clean the freezer" week (or two or three), but I'm always seduced by a new recipe, or I just get plain bored! I'm going to try to stay out of the grocery store this weekend. No inspiration/temptations!

I'm a HUGE fan of TopChef. I keep thinking about trying to come up with my own "amuse bouche." :thumbup: I did get a Spanish Tapas cookbook for Christmas. Still, I don't need 18 appetizer portions. I just don't know how to shop or cook in such small amounts!

I love top chef! And a good handful of other cooking programs.