Tools to make your day more efficient and FUN!
Hi everyone! I’m Rachel (@adventure_mama) I love van adventures, hiking adventures, good
food, a glass of wine, hanging out with my kids and husband, XC skiing in the winter, and being
on my bike.
With being someone that loves adventure, carving out time for meal planning used to be super
difficult. Deciding what we are making, trying to pick things that keep me entertained as
someone who loves to cook, but also making things that the kids will like as well. That’s the
tricky part! I love spontaneous short or long afternoon adventures after homeschool, but finding
the time for meal prep and cooking amidst all of that was definitely a challenge.
Until I introduced two game-changers into my routine: AI meal planning and a Traeger grill.
Both of these tools save me hours each week.
I start my meal planning by opening ChatGPT and telling it I need a meal plan for the upcoming
week, from X to X. I specify that I want it to include breakfast, lunches, dinners, and snacks. I
also emphasize the need for packable weekend food for our adventures. It’s helpful to let
ChatGPT know what kitchen tools I have on hand, especially the Traeger grill, to tailor the
suggestions effectively. You can even tell it what food blogs or cookbooks you prefer.
Before the Traeger, I felt intimidated by various cuts and cooking techniques, worrying I might
mess it up, and also actually messing it up (one steak incident in particular was really awful, we
went out for dinner ultimately). But now, the Traeger has simplified the process to the point
where I can confidently tackle any cut of meat. It’s incredibly user-friendly—especially with the
addition of a Bluetooth-connected probe called the Meater Probe. This alerts my watch or phone
when the meat reaches the perfect temperature, so I don’t even need to check the grill. I can
engage my kids in preparing the side dishes for dinner, not distracted by what’s cooking on the
grill.
Another major perk of using the Traeger is that it means fewer dishes to wash afterward, which is
music to my ears! I absolutely freaking hate doing the dishes, so anything that minimizes that
chore is a win in my book.
It’s typical to think that the Traeger is just another outdoor cooking tool, but it’s actually a
fantastic addition for anyone looking to streamline their cooking routines. If you’re feeling
overwhelmed or stressed about meal preparation, or if you’re like me and find joy in cooking,
embracing new methods and tools can be a game-changer. The Traeger and AI meal planning
have not only made my life easier but have turned meal prep into a streamlined experience rather
than a daunting task.
I hope this helps you eat more delicious food and go on more fun adventures. Because what is
life without fun and food =)
Rach
