[jodi]

Used to be a few times a week - maybe 2 lunches and a dinner out. But since going on the South Beach diet, I have had to watch what I eat a lot more (no fried foods, lots of veggies - harder to find when you eat out). I probably eat dinner out once a month, lunch 1-2 times per month. I will rarely have breakfast out. Much better for the pocketbook and the waistline.
I had the same problem with cooking when it was just DH and me (now there are 6 in the household). It was very hard to cook for 2, and fresh fruits and veggies always seemed to go bad before they were used. Try making casseroles and soups that freeze well. Old Cool Whip containers are perfect for freezing leftovers.