✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

2.26 – Meal Planning for Special Occasions or Cultural Traditions: Special occasions and cultural traditions often revolve around food that carries meaning, memory, and connection. Planning ahead ensures you can celebrate fully while managing time, budget, and stress. Start by listing traditional dishes, their ingredients, and preparation times, then delegate tasks if cooking for a group. Schedule shopping earlier to avoid shortages, and consider substituting expensive or hard-to-find items with similar alternatives that still honor flavor and symbolism. Incorporate dishes that accommodate guests with dietary restrictions so everyone feels included. Organize cooking timelines over several days rather than all at once. Meal planning in this context becomes an act of respect, blending practicality with emotion. By balancing tradition with modern efficiency, you preserve what matters most—the togetherness and joy that shared meals create.

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