This week's menu plan is of course inspired by my CSA pick up. I did pass on the beets again this week as well as the radishes to my husband's grandmother. She really loved the last ones and I like that she gets some fresh veggies as well.
Sunday April 15th:
Breakfast: donuts
Lunch: fried chicken and corn on the cob
Dinner: smoked sausage, steamed corn and homemade mac-n-cheese
Monday April 16th:
Breakfast: raisin toast
Lunch: pizza rolls with fruit
Dinner: grilled cheese
Tuesday April 17th:
Breakfast: raisin toast
Lunch: pizza rolls with fruit
Dinner: Creamy chicken Tomato Skillet from Cooking Light magazine served over rice with toasted sourdough.
Wednesday April 18th:
Breakfast: raisin toast
Lunch: Pizza for work birthdays
Dinner: Sausage& Rice One Skillet Meal from All Things Mama
Thursday April 19th:
Breakfast: raisin toast
Lunch: pizza rolls and fruit
Dinner: Spaghetti Carbonara from Damn Delicious with toasted sourdough
Friday April 20th:
Breakfast: raisin toast
Lunch: pizza rolls with fruit
Dinner: Egg Roll Skillet from Mrs.Happy Homemaker
Saturday April 21st:
Breakfast: cream cheese danish
Lunch: ham, turkey and cheese sandwich
Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup with toasted sourdough
Monday, April 23, 2018
Wednesday, April 11, 2018
Second Week of April
This food week started with the CSA pick up on Saturday. This week I chose to pick up the all veggie basket as I still had some eggs and sausage. I may alternate depending on what is available but will have to learn on the fly since this is a new CSA
This week I passed on the beets and 1 head of cabbage to grandma as I knew we would not eat them. I still had pickles from last week so I passed those on to a coworker. From there I worked out the following menu
Sunday April 8th:
Breakfast: donuts
Lunch: hamburgers with friends
Dinner: Baked spaghetti using up the leftovers from last week
Monday April 9th:
Breakfast: leftover kolaches
Dinner: Moo Shu Pork from Gimme Some Oven with a couple of changes and some steamed rice. I did not have coleslaw mix and had picked this for the menu to use up some cabbage so I cut some up as well as "shaved" a carrot and used that instead. I also used up the leftover pork chops cut thin so I was able to skip the cooking step for that.
Tuesday April 10th:
Breakfast: leftover donut
Lunch: Wendy's with a friend
Dinner:Flanken style ribs, Parmesan asparagus and cinnamon apples
Wednesday April 11th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Gyro and fries with friends
Dinner:Leftover Steak Hash from That Susan Williams. I used the last potato from the BB pickup and some of the leftover roast from a couple of nights ago.
Thursday April 12th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Salad, lunch meat and cheese with a friend
Dinner:Grilled chicken, ranch roasted carrots and black beans
Friday April 13th:
Breakfast: Pig in a blanket
Lunch: chicken strips
Dinner: One Skillet Chicken Enchilada Pasta from Chelsea's Messy Apron. I used leftover chicken and black beans in mine.
Saturday April 14th:
Breakfast: cinnamon rolls
Lunch: pizza rolls
Dinner: frozen pizza
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
First Week of April
This past weekend was a constant whirl, we had family Easter and then Easter at church with a potluck and egg hunt. That coupled with payday, first CSA pick up and getting grocery shopping done has left me drained. This weekend was going to be the beginning of strawberry season and I really wanted to take the boys to a pick your own farm but we have an 80% of rain which may force me to stay home and get neglected tasks done.
Let's start with pictures of all the produce I picked up on Saturday morning
This was the first pick up from bountiful baskets
I then headed to the farmer's market and picked up the following plus a cream cheese pastry that I promptly ate.
Following this I headed to the farm to pick up my CSA share
All of this great stuff of course led to overload making the menu again. I want to use up fragile produce first and other items I have on hand and this is what I ended up with
Sunday April 1st:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Easter potluck at church
Dinner: Smoked sausage and baked potatoes
Monday April 2nd:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Wendy's with friend
Dinner: Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup from Foodie Crush. I did use canned beans and kale instead of spinach since that is what I had on hand. The sausage was from the CSA pick up and the kale from the farmer's market. Served with toasted sourdough also from the farmer's market.
Tuesday April 3rd:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Pizza with a friend
Dinner: Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken from The Recipe Critic. This one was really good and I will definitely be making again although I may cut back on the liquid as mine was a bit overwhelming.
Wednesday April 4th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Chicken Fried Chicken with a friend
Dinner: One Pan Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Asparagus and Sausage from Chelsea's Messy Apron with toasted sourdough.
I made this one using up the leftover smoked sausage, 1 potato from the BB pick up and some onion from the CSA and asparagus from the farmer's market.
Thursday April 5th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich at work
Dinner: Spaghetti and meatballs with toasted sourdough.
Friday April 6th:
Breakfast: Kolache
Lunch: Subs with friend
Dinner: Grilled pork chops, sauteed asparagus and mushrooms and grits
Saturday April 7th:
Breakfast: Biscuits with butter and jam
Lunch: Grilled cheese
Dinner: Crock Pot Cuban Beef from Paleo Hacks with steamed rice
Let's start with pictures of all the produce I picked up on Saturday morning
This was the first pick up from bountiful baskets
I then headed to the farmer's market and picked up the following plus a cream cheese pastry that I promptly ate.
Following this I headed to the farm to pick up my CSA share
All of this great stuff of course led to overload making the menu again. I want to use up fragile produce first and other items I have on hand and this is what I ended up with
Sunday April 1st:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Easter potluck at church
Dinner: Smoked sausage and baked potatoes
Monday April 2nd:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Wendy's with friend
Dinner: Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup from Foodie Crush. I did use canned beans and kale instead of spinach since that is what I had on hand. The sausage was from the CSA pick up and the kale from the farmer's market. Served with toasted sourdough also from the farmer's market.
Tuesday April 3rd:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Pizza with a friend
Dinner: Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken from The Recipe Critic. This one was really good and I will definitely be making again although I may cut back on the liquid as mine was a bit overwhelming.
Wednesday April 4th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Chicken Fried Chicken with a friend
Dinner: One Pan Roasted Garlic Potatoes, Asparagus and Sausage from Chelsea's Messy Apron with toasted sourdough.
I made this one using up the leftover smoked sausage, 1 potato from the BB pick up and some onion from the CSA and asparagus from the farmer's market.
Thursday April 5th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich at work
Dinner: Spaghetti and meatballs with toasted sourdough.
Friday April 6th:
Breakfast: Kolache
Lunch: Subs with friend
Dinner: Grilled pork chops, sauteed asparagus and mushrooms and grits
Saturday April 7th:
Breakfast: Biscuits with butter and jam
Lunch: Grilled cheese
Dinner: Crock Pot Cuban Beef from Paleo Hacks with steamed rice
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Resolution Progress
I am still trying to be easy on myself about this process. I worked on the medicine cabinet or in our case it feels like a closet. I cleaned it up and took some stuff to be destroyed. I also used items to make up a first aid kit for the car and set aside some for our trip to FL this summer.
Phillip's project car is coming home so we worked on cleaning out the garage this weekend to make room. I listed a bunch of stuff on my trade site as well as sale sites and craigslist. Tonight I am meeting someone to trade some canning jars for tomato, basil and broccoli plants.
Last night I managed to clean out one dresser drawer, it was only one drawer but that is one less drawer that I have to clean out.
Phillip's project car is coming home so we worked on cleaning out the garage this weekend to make room. I listed a bunch of stuff on my trade site as well as sale sites and craigslist. Tonight I am meeting someone to trade some canning jars for tomato, basil and broccoli plants.
Last night I managed to clean out one dresser drawer, it was only one drawer but that is one less drawer that I have to clean out.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Groceries for March
I really thought I had done better this month until I pulled all the receipts and it looks bleak. We will see what this totals up to and get a verdict.
Winco Trip #1
2 jars spaghetti sauce $1.98
2 liter of Pepsi $.98
3 gallons apple juice $10.14
1 gallon milk $1.50
2 boxes gnocchi $5.76
1 pkg naan $2.08
1 kid's sippy cup $7.85
3 lbs chicken tenderloins $5.98
1 pkg bottle nipples $1.86
2 cans refried beans $1.36
2 boxes cereal $3.96
1 head garlic $.48
1 pkg cheese and cracker snacks $4.68
3 pkgs mini donuts $5.49
1 pkg gum $1.75
1 lb fajita beef strips $4.98
~1/16 lbs ginger root $.20
1 bag baby spinach $1.78
1 pkg colby jack cheese slices $3.18
1 pkg white American cheese slices $2.65
1 donut $.58
2 turkey pot pies $1.48
1 lb breakfast sausage $2.98
1 (16 oz) sour cream $.99
1 pkg chips $1.28
2 lbs sliced salami $5.98
5 cans diced tomatoes $2.70
3 cans beans $1.71
2 cans bean dip $3.96
1 pkg pepperoni minis $2.98
1 pkg frozen broccoli $1.14
1 pkg feminine napkins $3.88
~3/4lbs raw sugar $.63
~3/4lbs whole cashews $6.59
~1/8lb gummy bunnies $.30
~1/2lb fresh broccoli $.50
~3/4 shell pasta $.62
~1&1/4 lb spaghetti pasta $1.11
1 pkg fish sticks $2.98
1 quart whipping cream $3.38
1 pkg freezer bags $2.63
2 cans biscuits $3.16
1 can apple pie filling $2.18
1 can cinnamon rolls $1.58
3 (8 pks) powerade $11.94
1 bottle Dublin soda $1.28
1 spreadable cream cheese $1.80
2 spin brush toothbrushes $7.92
1 pkg frozen corn $1.13
1 pkg frozen peas $1.19
~1&1/4lbs white rice $.46
1 bag chips $1.98
~3/4lbs elbow pasta $.62
~3/4lb penne pasta $.72
~2&1/4lbs flour $.52
~1/4lb taco seasoning $1.15
~1/16 lb lollipops $.23
7 teabags $.63
~2&1/4lbs sugar $.74
~2 lbs bananas $.92
~1 lb asparagus $.93
~11&3/4lb watermelon $3.84
1 lb carrots $.98
1 tube tomato paste $1.86
1 bag chips $1.98
1 bottle ketchup $.78
1 bag chips $1.98
1 bag chips $1.28
pkg 2 pork roasts $5.06
Total::: $177.48
Kroger Trip #1
1 veggie tray $6.49
1 pkg turkey lunch meat $2.99
1 cheese loaf $4.39
3 pkgs cheese $2.37
2 pkgs m&ms $1.00
2 lbs butter $3.00
2 pkgs cinnamon rolls $2.00
3 cans cherry pie filling $5.97
Total::: $28.29
Winco Trip #2
~ 2 lbs bananas $.89
1 pkg tic tacs $1.01
~1/8 lb gummy fish $.38
1 gallon milk $1.50
~1/16 lb cinnamon bunnies $.12
~1/16 lb orange slices $.15
Total::: $4.19
Kroger Trip #2
2 pkgs pepperoni $3.58
2 pints blackberries $1.98
1 head lettuce $1.29
1 pkg mushrooms $1.29
Total::: $8.14
Winco Trip #3
~2&1/4 lbs bananas $.94
1 loaf French bread $.95
~1/16lb lollipops $.19
~1/4 lbs cinnamon bunnies $.40
1 (1/2) gallon of orange juice $1.74
1 gallon milk $1.50
Total::::: $5.77
Trip to the Farmer's market
Gouda cheese $8.00
Total for the month:
$231.87!!!!!! I am under budget for the month!!!
Winco Trip #1
2 jars spaghetti sauce $1.98
2 liter of Pepsi $.98
3 gallons apple juice $10.14
1 gallon milk $1.50
2 boxes gnocchi $5.76
1 pkg naan $2.08
1 kid's sippy cup $7.85
3 lbs chicken tenderloins $5.98
1 pkg bottle nipples $1.86
2 cans refried beans $1.36
2 boxes cereal $3.96
1 head garlic $.48
1 pkg cheese and cracker snacks $4.68
3 pkgs mini donuts $5.49
1 pkg gum $1.75
1 lb fajita beef strips $4.98
~1/16 lbs ginger root $.20
1 bag baby spinach $1.78
1 pkg colby jack cheese slices $3.18
1 pkg white American cheese slices $2.65
1 donut $.58
2 turkey pot pies $1.48
1 lb breakfast sausage $2.98
1 (16 oz) sour cream $.99
1 pkg chips $1.28
2 lbs sliced salami $5.98
5 cans diced tomatoes $2.70
3 cans beans $1.71
2 cans bean dip $3.96
1 pkg pepperoni minis $2.98
1 pkg frozen broccoli $1.14
1 pkg feminine napkins $3.88
~3/4lbs raw sugar $.63
~3/4lbs whole cashews $6.59
~1/8lb gummy bunnies $.30
~1/2lb fresh broccoli $.50
~3/4 shell pasta $.62
~1&1/4 lb spaghetti pasta $1.11
1 pkg fish sticks $2.98
1 quart whipping cream $3.38
1 pkg freezer bags $2.63
2 cans biscuits $3.16
1 can apple pie filling $2.18
1 can cinnamon rolls $1.58
3 (8 pks) powerade $11.94
1 bottle Dublin soda $1.28
1 spreadable cream cheese $1.80
2 spin brush toothbrushes $7.92
1 pkg frozen corn $1.13
1 pkg frozen peas $1.19
~1&1/4lbs white rice $.46
1 bag chips $1.98
~3/4lbs elbow pasta $.62
~3/4lb penne pasta $.72
~2&1/4lbs flour $.52
~1/4lb taco seasoning $1.15
~1/16 lb lollipops $.23
7 teabags $.63
~2&1/4lbs sugar $.74
~2 lbs bananas $.92
~1 lb asparagus $.93
~11&3/4lb watermelon $3.84
1 lb carrots $.98
1 tube tomato paste $1.86
1 bag chips $1.98
1 bottle ketchup $.78
1 bag chips $1.98
1 bag chips $1.28
pkg 2 pork roasts $5.06
Total::: $177.48
Kroger Trip #1
1 veggie tray $6.49
1 pkg turkey lunch meat $2.99
1 cheese loaf $4.39
3 pkgs cheese $2.37
2 pkgs m&ms $1.00
2 lbs butter $3.00
2 pkgs cinnamon rolls $2.00
3 cans cherry pie filling $5.97
Total::: $28.29
Winco Trip #2
~ 2 lbs bananas $.89
1 pkg tic tacs $1.01
~1/8 lb gummy fish $.38
1 gallon milk $1.50
~1/16 lb cinnamon bunnies $.12
~1/16 lb orange slices $.15
Total::: $4.19
Kroger Trip #2
2 pkgs pepperoni $3.58
2 pints blackberries $1.98
1 head lettuce $1.29
1 pkg mushrooms $1.29
Total::: $8.14
Winco Trip #3
~2&1/4 lbs bananas $.94
1 loaf French bread $.95
~1/16lb lollipops $.19
~1/4 lbs cinnamon bunnies $.40
1 (1/2) gallon of orange juice $1.74
1 gallon milk $1.50
Total::::: $5.77
Trip to the Farmer's market
Gouda cheese $8.00
Total for the month:
$231.87!!!!!! I am under budget for the month!!!
Last week of March
You can tell in my last post when Phillip arrived home. This week I need to work on cleaning out the freezer and getting it ready for April's grocery run.
I have not managed to make a meal plan and have just been pulling stuff out of the fridge and freezer for meals. This is not the best method for me since it leaves me in a panic when I get home but it is how this week is going.
Sunday Mar 25th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Chicken Enchilada with friends
Dinner: Brinner! Pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs
Monday Mar 26th:
Breakfast: kolaches
Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich, diced peaches and chips
Dinner: Baked Gnocchi with Bacon, Tomato and Mozzarella from Simply Delicious. I used leftover bacon for this so I skipped the cooking bacon step. Because I skipped that step I dug out the jar of bacon grease from the fridge and used a smidge to cook the paprika and garlic. I followed the recipe from there.
Tuesday Mar 27th:
Breakfast: kolaches
Lunch: Chicken strips with a friend
Dinner:Pulled Pork Enchiladas from Recipe Tin Eats. No picture but this was on the menu last night using the last of the leftover pork and some leftover tortillas from Sunday lunch.
Wednesday Mar 28th:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch:Black Pepper chicken and Lo-Mein
Dinner: Fish Sticks and steamed rice
Thursday Mar 29th:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: Ham and Cheese sandwich with banana chips and diced peaches
Dinner: Steamed some broccoli, mixed it with the leftover rice and leftover chicken. I covered in cheese and baked.
I have not managed to make a meal plan and have just been pulling stuff out of the fridge and freezer for meals. This is not the best method for me since it leaves me in a panic when I get home but it is how this week is going.
Sunday Mar 25th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Chicken Enchilada with friends
Dinner: Brinner! Pancakes, bacon and scrambled eggs
Monday Mar 26th:
Breakfast: kolaches
Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwich, diced peaches and chips
Dinner: Baked Gnocchi with Bacon, Tomato and Mozzarella from Simply Delicious. I used leftover bacon for this so I skipped the cooking bacon step. Because I skipped that step I dug out the jar of bacon grease from the fridge and used a smidge to cook the paprika and garlic. I followed the recipe from there.
Tuesday Mar 27th:
Breakfast: kolaches
Lunch: Chicken strips with a friend
Dinner:Pulled Pork Enchiladas from Recipe Tin Eats. No picture but this was on the menu last night using the last of the leftover pork and some leftover tortillas from Sunday lunch.
Wednesday Mar 28th:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch:Black Pepper chicken and Lo-Mein
Dinner: Fish Sticks and steamed rice
Thursday Mar 29th:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: Ham and Cheese sandwich with banana chips and diced peaches
Dinner: Steamed some broccoli, mixed it with the leftover rice and leftover chicken. I covered in cheese and baked.
Monday, March 26, 2018
Third Week of March
This week Phillip was out of town on a business trip so it was just the boys and I so dinner was all about what they wanted.
Sunday Mar 18th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Dinner:
Monday Mar 19th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Wendy's kid's meal
Dinner: pizza
Tuesday Mar 20th:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: leftover pizza , yogurt and blackberries
Dinner: Rosa's for taco Tuesday with a friend and the boys
Wednesday Mar 21st:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: wendy's for kid's meal
Dinner: grilled cheese and ice cream from the ice cream truck
Thursday Mar 22nd:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: leftover pizza, yogurt and blackberries
Dinner: Little Smokies in BBQ sauce and homemade mac-n-cheese
Friday Mar 23rd:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: Fresh pizza with a friend
Dinner: Pan grilled chicken with Mesquite seasoning, sauteed asparagus and garlic toast.
Saturday Mar 24th:
Breakfast: biscuits
Lunch: Chick-Fil-A with the boys
Dinner: Pork Roast, buttered pasta and field peas
Sunday Mar 18th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Dinner:
Monday Mar 19th:
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Wendy's kid's meal
Dinner: pizza
Tuesday Mar 20th:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: leftover pizza , yogurt and blackberries
Dinner: Rosa's for taco Tuesday with a friend and the boys
Wednesday Mar 21st:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: wendy's for kid's meal
Dinner: grilled cheese and ice cream from the ice cream truck
Thursday Mar 22nd:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: leftover pizza, yogurt and blackberries
Dinner: Little Smokies in BBQ sauce and homemade mac-n-cheese
Friday Mar 23rd:
Breakfast: cereal
Lunch: Fresh pizza with a friend
Dinner: Pan grilled chicken with Mesquite seasoning, sauteed asparagus and garlic toast.
Saturday Mar 24th:
Breakfast: biscuits
Lunch: Chick-Fil-A with the boys
Dinner: Pork Roast, buttered pasta and field peas
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Second Round of Letters
I had a previous new year's resolution to write more letters and managed to send everyone in my address book a letter that year. I also picked up a couple of pen pals in the process and have decided to send another round.
There have been several people really on my mind lately and I feel like another round of letters will help them as well as me out.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
2018 Resolutions 3 Months In
I have been working on my resolutions for 3 months now. In case you have not read that post or have forgot my resolutions while accomplishing yours they are:
For 2018 I am working on the following:
1.) Minimizing our possessions
2.) Spend more time present with friends and family
3.) Finish the backyard and spend a huge amount of time out there with the boys.
4.) Read the stack of books next to my bed
5.) Hike more
6.) Bike ride a lot with the boys now that I have a helmet.
Progress on #1 is going WAAAAAYYYYY slower than I hoped. We have passed on, traded and sold a lot of the larger items we wanted to get rid of. I have also made many trips to the thrift store with boxes of donations. There is still a ton of stuff that needs to get out of the house. This weekend I plan on dropping stuff at various charities and getting by the kids resale shop. This will still leave a large box of stuff I am working on trading and selling. I also have a lot of stuff still to go through and hopefully get rid of. Lately I have to keep telling myself that it is a year long resolution and speed is not everything. It will get taken care of.
Progress on #2 is going better. I no longer say no right off the bat when we are invited to do things. The stuff from #1 is going to be there when we get home so it will not hurt to go have fun with friends.
Progress on #3 is just getting started since the weather is warming up. I spent several hours over the last couple of weekends working on clean up. The back yard is like the house and I somehow want it to magically come together in an instant but it just takes lots of labor initially.
Progress on #4 is slow but I knew this one would be. I am on the last of the library books I kept checking out on a loop. I have been looking to see if some of the stack are available in audio form from the library as this will enable me to breeze through them faster. I have only moved one out of the stack thus far but I am optimistic that much progress will be made.
Progress on #5 has not happened yet but I do have plans for tomorrow night which I hope work out. A state park within a short distance of us is doing a guided night hike tomorrow night.
Progress on #6 is in progress. The boys have been riding more and Phillip has even gone out on the tandem with Clark but I have not got my bike out yet.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Second Week of March
This is spring break week for my boys but alas not for me. It also marks another week closer to the CSA beginning which is something I am infinitely excited about.
Sunday March 11th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Burger and Fries with friends
Dinner: Stir Fry using leftover beef from tacos.
Monday March 12th:
Breakfast: Donut
Lunch: Leftover Tuscan bean soup, watermelon and some chips.
Dinner:Going out to eat did not work as planned so I made cheesy pasta with broccoli and diced ham.
Tuesday March 13th:
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal
Lunch: Soup and Salad provided by work for birthdays
Dinner: Italian Chicken and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner from Yellow Bliss Road
Wednesday March 14th:
Breakfast: Donuts with the boys
Lunch: Chicken tenders and fries
Dinner: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork from A Mind Full Mom with corn and black beans
Thursday Mar 15th:
Breakfast: Toast with butter and jam
Dinner: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake from Tasty Kitchen but I used the leftover pork instead of chicken. and the leftover corn and black beans.
Friday Mar 16th:
Breakfast: Toast with butter and jam ( blackberry from the farmer's market)
Dinner:
Saturday Mar 17th:
Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls
Dinner:
Sunday March 11th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Burger and Fries with friends
Dinner: Stir Fry using leftover beef from tacos.
Monday March 12th:
Breakfast: Donut
Lunch: Leftover Tuscan bean soup, watermelon and some chips.
Dinner:Going out to eat did not work as planned so I made cheesy pasta with broccoli and diced ham.
Tuesday March 13th:
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal
Lunch: Soup and Salad provided by work for birthdays
Dinner: Italian Chicken and Vegetables Sheet Pan Dinner from Yellow Bliss Road
Wednesday March 14th:
Breakfast: Donuts with the boys
Lunch: Chicken tenders and fries
Dinner: Slow Cooker Pulled Pork from A Mind Full Mom with corn and black beans
Thursday Mar 15th:
Breakfast: Toast with butter and jam
Dinner: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Bake from Tasty Kitchen but I used the leftover pork instead of chicken. and the leftover corn and black beans.
Friday Mar 16th:
Breakfast: Toast with butter and jam ( blackberry from the farmer's market)
Dinner:
Saturday Mar 17th:
Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls
Dinner:
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
First Full Week of March
March started with a bang, the weather is all over the place and I am trying to complete a ton of projects. In all the chaos I pre-paid for a CSA share that will start on the 24th and managed to go grocery shopping.
Sunday Mar 4th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Potluck at church
Dinner: Grilled cheese for all but Phillip, I made him a grilled turkey and cheese
Monday Mar 5th:
Breakfast: bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: pot pie and blackberries
Dinner: Chicken Florentine Gnocchi from Serendipity and Spice with a side salad. This came up a lot runnier than I thought and really was not for me. The boys did not think it was horrible but also did not rave about it. It will not be in regular rotation.
Tuesday Mar 6th:
Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Gyro with a friend
Dinner: BBQ pork, cinnamon apples and 5-minute Parmesan Ranch Broccoli from Yellow Bliss Road.
Wednesday Mar 7th:
Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Pot pie and strawberries
Dinner: Smashed potatoes and Rustic Chicken with Garlic Gravy from Seasons and Suppers. I trimmed the recipe in half and you still would really need to love garlic to eat this recipe. We liked it and Phillip was really happy to have some gravy.
Thursday Mar 8th:
Breakfast: bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Chicken fried chicken and okra with a friend
Dinner: fish sticks with homemade shells and cheese.
Friday: Mar 9th:
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal
Lunch: bean burrito and small nacho with friend
Dinner:Tostadas rather than tacos that were originally on the menu.
Saturday Mar 10th:
Breakfast: cinnamon rolls
Lunch: Worked in the yard for 5 hours, did not have a formal lunch
Dinner: Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup from Foodie Crush and buttered bread. I originally intended to get a good sourdough from the farmer's market but I never made it so we had buttered sandwich bread. This soup was really good and will be lunches for me for a few days.
Sunday Mar 4th:
Breakfast: Donuts
Lunch: Potluck at church
Dinner: Grilled cheese for all but Phillip, I made him a grilled turkey and cheese
Monday Mar 5th:
Breakfast: bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: pot pie and blackberries
Dinner: Chicken Florentine Gnocchi from Serendipity and Spice with a side salad. This came up a lot runnier than I thought and really was not for me. The boys did not think it was horrible but also did not rave about it. It will not be in regular rotation.
Tuesday Mar 6th:
Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Gyro with a friend
Dinner: BBQ pork, cinnamon apples and 5-minute Parmesan Ranch Broccoli from Yellow Bliss Road.
Wednesday Mar 7th:
Breakfast: Bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Pot pie and strawberries
Dinner: Smashed potatoes and Rustic Chicken with Garlic Gravy from Seasons and Suppers. I trimmed the recipe in half and you still would really need to love garlic to eat this recipe. We liked it and Phillip was really happy to have some gravy.
Thursday Mar 8th:
Breakfast: bagel with cream cheese
Lunch: Chicken fried chicken and okra with a friend
Dinner: fish sticks with homemade shells and cheese.
Friday: Mar 9th:
Breakfast: Bowl of cereal
Lunch: bean burrito and small nacho with friend
Dinner:Tostadas rather than tacos that were originally on the menu.
Saturday Mar 10th:
Breakfast: cinnamon rolls
Lunch: Worked in the yard for 5 hours, did not have a formal lunch
Dinner: Slow Cooker Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Soup from Foodie Crush and buttered bread. I originally intended to get a good sourdough from the farmer's market but I never made it so we had buttered sandwich bread. This soup was really good and will be lunches for me for a few days.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Last Week of February, First Days of March
The last week of the month is always putting together random ingredients and hoping great meals come out of it.
Sunday: These 2 helped me make some no bake cookies and dark chocolate pumpkin bread. Due to all the baking I just did not feel like making a huge dinner. I baked the last frozen pizza that was still hanging out in the freezer.
Monday: Creamy Spinach and Tortellini Soup from Life Made Simple which Phillip really liked. I was on the fence and may still be as to my opinion.
Tuesday: Paleo Slow-Cooked Italian Pot Roast by Trina's Paleo newbie , garlic butter asparagus, ranch carrots. I was out of fresh mushrooms so I used some dehydrated and just upped the liquid.
Wednesday: Bulogi Korean Beef by Copper House Happy using the leftover roast and steamed rice. I put a smidge too much ginger in this time.
Thursday: Pigs in a blanket with homemade shells and cheese.
Friday: One Pot Thai Chicken and Rice Dish by Chew Out Loud. I used up the leftover chicken I had in the freezer and leftover rice.
Saturday: Sooo when it was time to cook dinner I could not remember what I was planning making the lettuce wraps from. After much staring in the fridge, freezer and pantry I went with meat loaf muffins, roasted potatoes and sauteed asparagus. I also had started eating before I remembered to take the picture.
Books Feb 3rd Through Mar 6th
The effort to read the stack next to my bed has brought up a lot of vintage books from authors I have not previously read. I am choosing to listen to as many as I can since this goes much faster for me that reading print books.
First up this month on audio was The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie. I have always loved Agatha Christie but had not read this one before or this series for that matter. The vintage feel of this was great while it was a bit confusing as first. This book is not told from the view point of the investigator which was something different. Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown was next and I surprisingly liked this more than a previous one by this author. It as the last was really short but heavy on subject matter. Another vintage book was up next. I chose Cover Her Face by P.D. James an author I had never heard of until a collection of short stories was published last year. This is an author that I enjoy and will likely listen to a lot more of in the coming months. Still in the vintage vein and one I heard recommended on the What Should I Read Next podcast was up next. My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse was that recommendation. I did not think it was the best thing ever but it was an easy and relatively short listen. The next book I listened to was also a recommendation from What Should I Read Next and an author I had not heard of previously. This book was stellar and Still Life by Louise Penny will lead to me reading all of her books in this series. A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman was started honestly at the recommendation of a friend and it's sheer popularity. It started with me really not liking Ove but by the end I loved this book! My only "complaint" is that it seemed to wrap up really neatly in the last couple of pages.
In Print I finished 2 books during this time span. I am down to just 3 more library books before reading from the stack ( at least the ones I can not find in audio). Dirt is Good: The Advantage of Germs for Your Child's Developing Immune System by Jack A. Gilbert, Rob Knight and Sandra Blakeslee. Maybe I like this book so much because it confirms my suspicion that we are to concerned with germs as a society. Our systems need a little dirt and a lot of microbes. I love biographies and auto-biographies which help lead to the next book, that and my favorite book is Where the Wild Things Are. There's a Mystery There: The Primal Vision of Maurice Sendak by Jonathan Cott was extremely interesting. Despite one of his books being my favorites I did not know anything about the author prior to this book. It was a great mix of his life, remembrances from friends and art work.
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