I go to the grocery story and buy what is on sale, then I choose a menu to match what I have for hubby and myself. Only exception is preparing for our weekly family dinner.....think Blue Bloods TV show..... Cooking and Serving 12 people requires a specific planned menu, and trip to grocery store and help from my 7 year old grand daughter. She and I pull it off every week! So, yes, menu planning still exists in my world.