Sunday, June 12, 2022 Week 750. Sounds like a number to celebrate for some reason. It’s like the third quarter reprimand times 100. (It’s a plot from Hunger Games.) It’s three-quarters of the way to 1000. It’s been a lot of years, that’s for sure. Anyway…happy 750 menus, Blog! MONDAY: Smoked turkey breast with salad … Read more
Thursday, July 7, 2022 Hello foodie friends! I shout “Uncle!” and I’m going to take a summer break from meal planning (since I already am). We don’t eat a ton or anything, but we take a very relaxed approach to dinner each night. I’ve never officially taken a summer break from blogging to plan my … Read more
Sunday, September 18, 2022 Hello everyone! Hope you had a great summer! School started a few weeks ago, that’s when I was planning on getting back to meal planning. But then we ripped out all of our cabinet doors and painted the kitchen (still working on the cabinets) and then this heat wave hit. But … Read more
Monday, September 26, 2022 Well, the first week of the meal planning train went really well. In fact, at some point last week, Anna said, “What’s that magic book that means home-cooked meals every night?” It was so cute! So far I completely love The ultimate cookbook for meal prep. (Thanks, Bonnie!) Although this week … Read more
Monday, October 3, 2022 I’m here, I’m here! Finally have a minute to sit down and cook dinner this week. It’s been a wild and crazy week…let’s go if I can clean it up! MONDAY: To go (starting the week strong! 😉 ) TUESDAY: Ancho BBQ Sloppy Joe, salad, fries WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: Order … Read more
Monday, October 10, 2022 You know what is mad? I started this blog just before I got pregnant with our second child, Anna… who is now a freshman in high school. This fact is a bit mind-boggling. Anyway, start late planning this week after a very eventful reunion weekend with the kids and my niece! … Read more
Monday, October 17, 2022 This week I’m pulling out a bunch of old recipes that I haven’t used in a while. Here we are! MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: Bistro chicken with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables (which I like when I go to the store!) Please share your own menu in the … Read more
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Happy November! My first menu of the month arrives a day late because we were just too busy with the Halloween festivities on Sunday and Monday. Here we are! MONDAY: Candy. Not really. Candies and random foods have been scrounged. TUESDAY: Leftovers (smoked pork base! the best!) WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: … Read more
Monday, November 14, 2022 Good morning! Excuse me for missing last week… I run my company’s communications and we announced a proposed merger, so basically I haven’t done much but work. But I’m back to normal, thank God! MONDAY: TUESDAY: WEDNESDAY: THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: Spicy Chicken Tacos (go get the pre-marinated chicken thighs from … Read more
Monday, November 21, 2022 You know what’s amazing about having family around, something we never had until two years ago? Culinary help for Thanksgiving! Not only do I not have to cook everything, but we get even more food. It’s a dream. MONDAY WEDNESDAY: NO IDEA. We’re painting our kitchen, which needs to be done … Read more