Just wondering if any other single people on here would like a place to chat about this - sharing any tips or simply to have a vent.
On the one hand, there are “benefits” to being single - less showers, less washing, no-one else to feed etc. On the other hand, having sole responsibility for a roof over your head, bills to be paid etc can feel stressful. Heating needs to be paid for and food needs to be cooked whether it’s for one or more people.
Ive got a heated throw which is great, will be using that and only putting the heating on for an hour or so if I’m desperate. Will obviously be layering up on clothing.
Lighting doesn’t worry me, I only ever light the room I’m in anyway.
Cooking will require more of a change for me. Am aiming to use the oven less. I’ll be finding a lot more recipes for stews, curries, soup etc for batch cooking. Normally, I’d then reheat portions in the oven, but will be ensuring that majority of meals can be reheated on the hob.
Re batch cooking. My mum doesn’t live too far away. We’re going to sit down and choose meals that we both like. Will then select a few recipes each to cook and then split the portions between us to give us both a bit more variety in the freezer.
Not going to lie - I sometimes find it a PITA cooking for one/buying food for one. Any hints or tips so that things don’t go to waste would be great.
I’m debating whether to get an air fryer. If anyone single has one, please could you advise if it’s working out for you - and any advice on what you cook in it well for one person would be great.
These are my initial musings, am sure I’ll have more once the price rises have sunk in a bit more.
Just to add that this post is in no way meant to be suggesting that I/single people have it harder. I feel worried sick for families worrying about themselves and their children, for the elderly etc. I’ve posted because some money-saving tips etc don’t apply as well when living on your own.