BY LEIGHA BENFORD
For Wild Northerner
It’s been a busy, busy summer in this neck of the woods. In May, the Lumberjack and I were thrilled to welcome our first little Wild Northerner, Grace Mary. Gracie comes from a long line of people that love the outdoors, and we can already tell that she has a wild side!
While I was pregnant, everyone told me to make freezer meals. It didn’t seem to matter what, or how, as long as some sort of sustenance could be thawed at a moment’s notice. It was one of the last things we did before welcoming the baby, and I’ll tell you, I’m so thankful that we did.
At first it felt like more work turning frozen meat into frozen meat creations. I was certain I’d have time (and the desire!) to cook after having a baby. I was wrong. So, so wrong. I barely even went to the kitchen during the first week, and I can’t even say I personally turned on the stove at all in the first month. Freezer meals were the absolute win.
In addition to hearty part Wild Northerner, our Gracie is also part Italian. It’s a small part, but big enough to have a catchy last name and a good helping of pasta now and then. One of the best freezer dishes that we ended up with was this cheesy moose lasagne. Ground moose has a great mild flavour that blends well with the other ingredients. If you’re fresh out of moose, or prefer a more traditional dish, beef also works perfectly. (I don’t recommend using venison, as the “gamey” taste can be a bit too overpowering here).
Now, you don’t have to have recently given birth to enjoy the benefits of wholesome, homemade freezer meals. Any busy family, or any busy individual can benefit from popping something delicious in the oven without the daily prep. You can’t freeze time, but you can definitely freeze food!
Dinner is done