Frozen Assets, 2E: Cook for a Day, Eat for a Month [Paperback]

Deborah Taylor-Hough (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2009

The best-selling freezer-based cookbook, with more than 22,000 copies sold.

This breakthrough cookbook delivers a program for readers to cook a week or month's worth of meals in just one day by using easy and affordable recipes to create a customized meal plan. Deborah Taylor-Hough, who saved $24,000 on her family's total grocery bill during a five-year period, offers up kid-tested and family-approved recipes in Frozen Assets, plus bulk-cooking tips for singles, shopping lists, recipes for two-week and 30-day meal plans, and a ten-day plan to eliminate cooking over the holidays.

Cooking for the freezer allows you to plan ahead, purchase items in bulk, cut down on waste, and stop those all-too-frequent trips to the drive-thru. The hands-down authority on once-a-month cooking, Frozen Assets gives you a step-by-step plan to simplify and revolutionize the way you cook.

"Finally, a realistic way to combine the cost-effectiveness of cooking from scratch with the convenience of quick and easy meals!" -Mary Hunt, author of The Financially Confident Woman

"Belongs in every family's kitchen! One of the best time - and money - savers a busy family can have." -The Dollar Stretcher

"Offers relief to those tired of eating restaurant fare or expensive, over-packaged convenience foods at the end of a hard day." -Library Journal

Editorial Reviews

Review

Honestly, the book is written with plenty of thought, a lot of tips and ideas on how to make this successful (including tips on cooking things for freezing/reheating (undercooking is better than overcooking))...For busy cooks who still want home-cooked and want to save some money? Frozen Assets (and F.A. Light and Easy) make for an interesting option. (Barb Freda Florida Table 20090909)

About the Author

Deborah Taylor-Hough has appeared on both national television and radio and is an expert on once-a-month cooking. She lives with her husband and three children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Sourcebooks; 2 edition (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1402218591
• ISBN-13: 978-1402218590
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Over twenty years ago, we bucked the tide of late-20th Century American life. Our family of five became a one income family in a two income world. We set out on a journey toward frugal living and simplicity that quickly became an education in itself -- and a rewarding, joy-filled lifestyle.

Through hard work and determination, our family:

~ paid off outstanding consumer debt and medical bills...
~ radically reduced spending in every area of our lives...
~ and most importantly, lived to tell about it!


During our family's lean times, we learned creative ways to stretch our limited finances while not sacrificing our quality of life. Between the demands on our time and a very limited budget, I discovered the benefits of preparing meals ahead of time to store in the freezer. My family of five regularly sat down for homemade meals -- for less than $300 per month -- without sacrificing nutrition, variety, or flavor.

I share my knowledge of cooking for the freezer in my first book, Frozen Assets: How to Cook for a Day and Eat for a Month (Champion Press, ISBN 1891400614). I've taught freezer-meal techniques to thousands of people through in-person workshops, discussion groups, radio programs, television spots, and a variety of on-line resources.

In my second book, A Simple Choice: A Practical Guide for Saving Your Time, Money and Sanity, I share some of what I've learned firsthand about raising a family and managing a household with limited time and money. And staying sane in the process.

I have several other books on the market including Frugal Living For Dummies (Wiley Publishing, Feb 2003), Frozen Assets Lite & Easy, Mix and Match Recipes: Creative Ideas for Busy Kitchens, and Frozen Assets Readers' Favorites.

I regularly teach classes and workshops through women's groups, churches, conferences, and community education programs on the topics of:

~ living within your means
~ simple living
~ cooking for the freezer
~ general homemaking
~ identifying personal priorities
~ simplifying the holidays
~ easy educational ideas for children
... and more!


I also edit several free email newsletters including Simple Times, one of the longest running consistently published email newsletters online. You can subscribe via my website at: TheSimpleMom.com

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book November 20, 2009

By Amy

Format:Paperback

I just wanted to say that this is a great book! I have read a couple other "once-a-month" cookbooks, and have found them to be too complex for the stage of life I am in. This book was simple to understand and the ideas were easy to do! The recipes are very family-friendly. They were very easy for me to adjust for my youngest son's food allergies, and both of my children love the food I've made from this book. So far it has been cost-effective, and doing one big shopping trip this month has allowed me to keep my kids out of the grocery store during flu season, which I'm very thankful for. I worked very hard the first two days of cooking, and spent a large portion of my "grocery money" in one shopping trip, but it has been so worth it. No more running to the store every few days (and tracking all those receipts!), no more spending a couple hours each day on top of my other work preparing dinner and cleaning up, no more wondering what to make for dinner tonight...that time is now being spent on more important things. Having enough food in the house and meals prepared in my freezer for a whole month has taken a huge amount of stress off my shoulders. Thanks Deborah!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars this book changed my life November 3, 2010

By patsylevi

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm trying to start a small business from home and I don't always have time to cook Dinner for my husband and myself. I ordered this book and it really has "Changed My Life" I cook a couple days a month and cook large amounts of what ever I cook and freeze it in indivual servings. I have several casserols in portions for 2 people and I have cakes and cookies. I have meatloaf, spaghetti sauce, etc. At night we just look in the freezer and choose what we want. I love cooking for a group but cooking for 2 stinks, so this way I can cook for a crowd and freeze it in small servings for us. GREAT BOOK, GREAT RECIPES. Frozen Assets, 2E: Cook for a Day, Eat for a Month

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to freezer cooking. July 21, 2010

By C. J. Van Alst

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I have been wanting to get into freezer cooking for some time now as a way to avoid going out to eat on days where I am busy. This was a great intro book on how to get started and with tried and true recipes. This is the first book that actually made me feel like I can do it. Wish there was more variety in the recipes as it seems that most are heavier, heartier meals for colder weather.