Weekly Menu ~ June 25th

Monday
Breakfast:  Bagels with Fresh Fruit
Lunch:  Garden Salads
Dinner:  BLT with Pasta Salad (recipe coming this week)

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Cinnamon Struessel Muffins (Gluten Free)
Lunch:  Hummus with Veggie Sticks
Dinner:  Community Dinner at Church

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Yogurt and Fruit
Lunch:  Cream Mac & Cheese
Dinner:  Hot Dogs with Baked Beans

Thursday
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch:  Quinoa with Sauteed Veggies
Dinner:  Chicken Enchiladas with Salad

Friday
Breakfast:  French Toast
Lunch:  Tuna Wraps with Apples
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  Yogurt with Granola
Lunch:  Egg Salad Sandwiches with Grapes
Dinner:  BBQ Pulled Pork, Corn On the Cob, Ranch Seasoned Oven Fries

Sunday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Pot Luck Birthday Party

Linking up over at I'm an Organizing Junkies Menu Plan Monday.

Weekly Menu ~ June 18th

Monday
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast
Lunch:  Leftover BBQ Chicken and Macaroni Salad
Dinner:  Baked Penne, Garden Salad and Garlic Bread

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies
Lunch:  Hummus and Veggie Sticks
Dinner:  Ham and Potato Fritatta and Sauteed Veggies

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Yogurt and Fruit
Lunch:  Nut Butter Sandwiches and Orange Smiles
Dinner:  Camp Fire Dinner - Hot Dogs, Potato Pockets and Roasted Corn

Thursday
Breakfast:  Swiss Oats
Lunch:  Spinach Salad
Dinner:  Quinoa with Sauteed Veggies

Friday
Breakfast:  Blueberry Banana Sourdough Muffins
Lunch:  Popcorn
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  Crepes with Ricotta Filling and Fruit
Lunch:  Tuna Sandwiches and Apples
Dinner:  Grilled Chicken Broccoli and Tomato Pasta Salad

Sunday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies
Lunch:  Left Overs
Dinner:  Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Potato Salad and Alyssa's Special Green Beans

Linking up over at I'm an Organizing Junkies Menu Plan Monday.

Weekly Menu ~ June 11th

Dare I say I think summer is here!  After a week of rain the sun is shining and the mercury is climbing.  Of course that means more grilling, more salads, and more fresh fruit and veggies.  The farmers markets and stands are starting to open.  Oh I just love being able to get local produce.  And hopefully our garden wont be far behind.


Monday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies and Bagels
Lunch:  Spinach Salad
Dinner:  Mini Burgers and Three Bean Salad

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Cinnamon Struessel Muffins (Gluten Free)
Lunch:  Hummus, Raw Veggie Sticks and Pita Wedges
Dinner:  Sausage & Potato Fritatta and Garden Salad

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Swiss Oats with Fruit
Lunch:  Grilled Cheese and Carrot Sticks
Dinner:  Taco Pie

Thursday
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch:  Orzo with Pesto and Grape Tomatoes
Dinner:  BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad and Corn on the Cob

Friday
Breakfast:  Homemade Yogurt and Granola
Lunch:  Tuna Wraps with Apple Slices
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  French Toast with Fruit
Lunch:  Nut Butter Sandwiches with Orange Smiles
Dinner:  Sloppy Joes, Ranch Seasoned Oven Fries and Peas

Sunday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Grilled Steak, Macaroni Salad and Alyssa's Special Beans

Dessert this week with be frozen covered chocolate bananas, gluten free chocolate chip cookie pie and raw chocolate torte.

Linking up with Menu Planning Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

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Weekly Menu ~ June 4th

We are in a season of change and at times that makes menu planning difficult for me.  However I have learned that to throw the menu planning out makes the times of change and chaos even more chaotic.  That having my menu plan gives me at least one place that is grounded and from there I can begin to bring more peace and organization to our days.  So really if you are feeling a little crazy or disorganized and think menu planning is just one more task that will add to that chaos think again.  And then give it a try.  I don't think you will be sorry.

Monday
Breakfast:  Ham & Tomato Egg Cups
Lunch:  Creamy Mac & Cheese with Peas
Dinner:  Spaghetti and Garden Salad

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Bulgar with Fresh Berries
Lunch:  Sauteed Veggies over Red Quinoa
Dinner:  Hot Dogs, Bartlett Baked Beans and Corn on the Cob

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Oatmeal
Lunch:  Grilled Cheese with Peaches
Dinner:  Spinach Quiche with Fruit Salad

Thursday
Breakfast:  Pancakes
Lunch:  Hummus with Veggie Sticks and Pita Wedges
Dinner:  BLTs with Three Bean Salad

Friday
Breakfast:  Homemade Yogurt and Soaked Granola
Lunch:  Tuna Melts with Kale Chips
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  Sour-cream Coffee Cake
Lunch:  Nut Butter Sandwiches with Orange Smiles
Dinner:  Balsamic Honey Chicken Legs with Macaroni Salad

Sunday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies
Lunch:  Left Overs
Dinner:  Pork Chops, Brown Rice and Green Beans

Linking up over at Menu Planning Monday hosted by I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Weekly Menu ~ May 26th

Monday
Breakfast:  Blueberry and Banana Sourdough Muffins
Lunch:  Tomato and Cheese Bites
Dinner:  Spaghetti, Salad and Garlic Bread


Tuesday
Breakfast:  Swiss Oats with Fruit and Seeds
Lunch:  Garlic Hummus with Veggie Sticks and Pita Bread
Dinner:  Grilled Pork chops, Quinoa and Black Beans and Sauteed Summer Squash and Zucchini

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch:  Veggie Pockets with Apples
Dinner:  Chicken Divan with a Garden Salad

Thursday
Breakfast:  Pancakes
Lunch:  Tuna Wraps with Kale Chips
Dinner:  Black Bean Burritos

Friday
Breakfast:  Cereal
Lunch:  Hot Dogs with Baked Beans (watch for the recipe this week)
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  Homemade Yogurt and Soaked Granola
Lunch:  Egg Salad with Carrot Sticks
Dinner:  Steak Tips, Macaroni Salad

Sunday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies and Toast
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Roast Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots, Celery and Onions

Linking up over at I'm an Organizing Junkie's Menu Planning Monday.

Weekly Menu ~ May 21st

Ahh I must say it is good to finally be slowing down, to be back in the kitchen, the garden - to just be home.  I really am a homebody.  I love my home.  I love hanging out with my family and keeping a home for them.  After a very hectic month during the production of Sarah's play, I am so glad to be home.  Getting back into a familiar routine.  The sounds, the sights, the smells.  Really there is no place like home.

Monday
Breakfast:  Overnight Sourdough Waffles (recipe coming later this week)
Lunch:  Chicken Enchiladas
Dinner:  Cheesy Bow Tie Pasta with Peas and Ham

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Swiss Oats with Berries
Lunch:  Vegetable Fried Rice (made with brown rice, sucanat and grape-seed oil)
Dinner:  Church Community Dinner

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast
Lunch:  Tomato and Cheese Bites
Dinner:  Crock Pot Chili and Cornbread

Thursday
Breakfast:  Homemade Yogurt and Soaked Granola
Lunch:  Tuna Salad Wraps with Kale Chips
Dinner:  Roast Chicken, Potatoes and Carrots

Friday
Breakfast:  Pancakes
Lunch:  Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Raw Veggie Sticks
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  Blueberry Banana Sourdough Muffins
Lunch:  Egg Salad on Wheat Rolls with Apples
Dinner:  BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad and Dilly Beans

Sunday
Breakfast:  Green Smoothies
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Burgers, Baked Beans and Potato Salad

Linking up with Menu Planning Monday over at I'm An Organizing Junkie!

Weekly Menu ~ May 14th

The play is over and life is settling down a bit.  Meals will be easier to get on the table and have everyone gather together.  That's the way I like it.  Don't you?

Monday
Breakfast - Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast
Lunch - Tomato Cheese Bites
Dinner - Cod with Brown Rice and Sauteed Veggies

Tuesday
Breakfast - Blueberry Banana Sourdough Muffins
Lunch - Grilled Cheese with Raw Veggie Sticks
Dinner - Spaghetti and Meatballs with Salad and Garlic Bread

Wednesday
Breakfast - Smoothies
Lunch - Picnic (field trip and play clean up)
Dinner - Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole with Salad

Thursday
Breakfast - Swiss Oats
Lunch - Creamy Mac & Cheese with Peas
Dinner - Veggie Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage

Friday
Breakfast - Pancakes
Lunch - Tuna Melts with Apples
Dinner - Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast - Homemade Yogurt and Soaked Granola
Lunch - Spinach Salad
Dinner - Roast Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots, Celery and Onions

Sunday
Breakfast - Smoothies
Lunch - Leftovers
Dinner - Chicken Enchiladas 

Linking up with the Organizing Junkie for Menu Planning Monday.  Come on over and share what your eating this week.

Weekly Menu ~ May 7th

This is one of those weeks when make ahead meals as well as quick and simple meals are key.  Performance week for Sarah's play is finally here!  That combined with a day the food pantry is open and a field trip for Hannah is making getting healthy meals on the table a challenge.  The answer a few quick sandwich meals, a few make ahead favorites and even a lunch of popcorn!

MONDAY
Breakfast:  Pancakes
Lunch:  Red Quinoa with Sauteed Veggies
Dinner:  Taco Pie

TUESDAY
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch:  Tuna Wraps with Pears
Dinner:  Grilled Havarti with Dill Sandwiches with Roasted Tomato Soup

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast:  Bulgar with Mixed Berries
Lunch:  Pizza Party after Sarah's matinee performance
Dinner:  Hot Dogs and Potato Salad

THURSDAY
Breakfast:  Banana Bread
Lunch:  Creamy Mac and Cheese with raw Veggie Sticks
Dinner:  Baked Ziti, Garlic Bread and Cesar Salad

FRIDAY
Breakfast:  Homemade Vanilla Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch:  Popcorn with Nutritional Yeast and Apples
Dinner:  Being treated to dinner out before Sarah's performance

SATURDAY
Breakfast:  Swiss Oats with Coconut and Berries
Lunch:  Tomato, Cheese Bites with Bananas
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

SUNDAY
Breakfast:  Green Berry Smoothies
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Cod, Brown Rice and Roasted Veggies

Linking up over at Menu Planning Monday over at I'm an Organizing Junkie.

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Weekly Menu ~ April 30th

Our weeks are getting crazy as the opening of Sarah's play creeps closer and closer.  Lots of trips to the theater, long hours of rehearsal, and a few nights she wont even make it home.  All this lead to a menu that has easy meals that hold and reheat well as well as some grab and go lunches.  The craziness makes cooking whole food meals a little bit more of a challenge, but with planning it can be done.  My family's health is worth the planning and extra time.  Wouldn't you agree.


Monday
Breakfast:  Pumpkin Muffins
Lunch:  Roast Tomato Soup and Spelt Crackers
Dinner:  Black Bean Burritos

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Spinach, Brie and Tomato Quesadilla
Dinner:  Cheesy Bow Tie Pasta with Peas and Ham

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Bulgar Wheat with Wild Berries
Lunch:  Tuna Salad in Pita with Apple Slices
Dinner:  Roast Chicken with Potatoes, Carrots, Celery and Onions

Thursday
Breakfast: Sour-cream Coffee Cake
Lunch:  Garlic Hummus, Raw Veggie Sticks and Pita
Dinner:  Chicken Enchiladas

Friday
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch:  Almond Butter, Apples and Celery
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza

Saturday
Breakfast: Pancakes
Lunch:  Grilled Cheese and Pears
Dinner:  Roasted Cod, Brown Rice, Sauteed Veggies

Sunday
Breakfast:  Smoothies
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Chili with Cornbread and Salad

This menu is being shared on Menu Plan Monday hosted by I'm an Organizing Junkie.  Hop on over and see what others are eating this week.  There is always lots of inspiration!

Weekly Menu - April 23rd

This is one of those crazy weeks when funds just need to go to other things.  It is these weeks that I'm thankful for a stocked pantry and freezer, for our homeschool co-op buying club and  produce day.  My shopping list is only six items long!  God is good and we are so thankful for His provision!


Monday
Breakfast: Maple Almond Granola with Raw Milk
Lunch: Nut Butter Sandwiches with Oranges
Dinner:  Sausage & Potato Fritatta with Garden Salad

Tuesday
Breakfast:  Swiss Oats with Mango and Coconut
Lunch:  Garlic Hummus, Pitta Bread and Raw Veggie Sticks
Dinner:  Hot Dogs with Sauerkraut and Corn

Wednesday
Breakfast:  Crepes
Lunch:  Tomato & Cheese Bites with Pears
Dinner:  Roasted Cod, Brown Rice and Steamed Veggies

Thursday
Breakfast:  Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Lunch:  Salad
Dinner:  Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole with Salad

Friday
Breakfast:  Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast
Lunch:  Tuna Sandwiches with Apple Slices
Dinner:  Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

Saturday
Breakfast:  Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner:  Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots and Celery

Sunday
Breakfast:  Smoothies and  Sourdough Toast
Lunch:  Leftovers
Dinner:  Chicken Enchiladas

This menu is shared on Menu Plan Monday hosted by I'm and Organizing Junkie.  Hop on over and see what others are eating this week.  There is always lots of inspiration.

Weekly Menu ~ April 16th

The weather is finally warming up again! I'm hoping the soups and stews are really gone until next month. We're all looking forward to spring and summer meals. There wont be fresh veggies from the garden any time soon, but I am hoping that some of the local farms will start having spring greens soon.

Monday

Breakfast: Soaked Breakfast Muesli

Lunch: Pita Bread, Garlic Hummus and Veggies

Dinner: Chicken with Kale Casserole and Beets

Tuesday

Breakfast: Sourdough Muffins

Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese with Peas

Dinner: Hamburger Sauerkraut Subs with Ranch Seasoned Fries

Wednesday

Breakfast: Yogurt, Fruit and Maple Almond Granola

Lunch: Cheddar & Tomato Cracker Bites

Dinner: Cod, Brown Rice and Veggie Saute'

Thursday

Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast

Lunch: Veggie Stir fry over Red Quinona

Dinner: Grass Fed Burgers, Crock Pot Baked Beans and Veggie Sticks

Friday

Breakfast: Green Smoothies

Lunch: Tuna Pockets and Pears

Dinner: Sourdough Pizza with Spinach, Tomato and Feta

Saturday

Breakfast: Pancakes and Sausage

Lunch: Garden Salads

Dinner: Seasoned Pork Roast, Roasted Potatoes and Honey Glazed Carrots

Sunday

Breakfast: Fruit Smoothies and Sourdough Toast

Lunch: Left Overs

Dinner: Spaghetti, Cesar Salad and Garlic Bread

So what is on your menu as the season changes? Do you have dishes you only eat at certain times of the year? I'd love to hear. If you blog your meal plan, leave me a link in the comments. I'll pop over for a visit, promise. And if you are looking for some more menu inspiration head on over to I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Weekly Menu - March 25th

Well we had a burst of spring which really got me in the mood to leave the soups and such behind. However, I think the temperatures are heading back into their normal range for March and soups may end up back on the menu at least for a couple more weeks. I am looking forward to some early greens and such. I am thinking that a salad garden in the window may be a good idea.

SUNDAY

Breakfast: Green Smoothies with Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Lunch: Quesadillas

Dinner: BBQ Pulled Pork, Ranch Seasoned Fries and Corn

MONDAY

Breakfast: Oatmeal Bar with all the fixings

Lunch: Red Quinoa with Sauteed Veggies

Dinner: Lentil Soup with Kefir Biscuits

TUESDAY

Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast with Fruit

Lunch: Roasted Tomato Soup with Spelt Crackers

Dinner: American Chop Suey, Cesar Salad

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola

Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese with Apples

Dinner: Black Bean Burritos

THURSDAY

Breakfast: Sourdough Muffins

Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Peaches

Dinner: Cod, Brown Rice and Sauteed Veggies

FRIDAY

Breakfast: Fried Egg Sandwiches

Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches with Raw Veggie Sticks

Dinner: Pizza

SATURDAY

Breakfast: Pancakes

Lunch: Leftovers

Dinner: Roast Chicken, Barley and Carrots

So what's on your menu this week? Are do tired of winter food? Have you gotten your grill out yet?

Menu Plan ~ Week of March 4th

While life gets crazy with evening meetings, play rehearsals, the end of the ski season, baby sitting jobs and a husband with a crazy work schedule our menu plan is something that actually keeps the day grounded rather than adding to the stress. I will admit coming up with meals I can make in the time available can be a bit of a challenge, but that is still easier than trying to come up with dinner when tummies start growling and I really haven't got a clue. So with one daughter out of the house most of the week and a mom who is out three evenings the menu isn't quite our normal fair, but this mama know everyone will be well fed.

SUNDAY

Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast and Bananas

Lunch: Leftovers

Dinner: Meatball Vegetable Soup

MONDAY

Breakfast: Sourdough Blueberry Muffins

Lunch: Picnic at the Ski Mountain

Dinner: Apres Ski Party - Pizza

TUESDAY

Breakfast: Oatmeal with Apple Butter

Lunch: Mac & Cheese with Apple Slices

Dinner: Cod, Brown Rice and Broccoli

WEDNESDAY

Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola

Lunch: Grilled Cheese with Carrot & Celery Sticks

Dinner: Pork Chops, Fried Potatoes and Corn

THURSDAY

Breakfast: Green Smoothies and Toast

Lunch: Toasted Tomato Soup with Spelt Crackers

Dinner: Hamburger Stroganoff over Brown Rice with Peas

FRIDAY

Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast with Peaches

Lunch: Tuna Melts with Orange Smiles

Dinner: Homemade Pizza

SATURDAY

Breakfast: Pancakes

Lunch: Chicken Noodle Soup

Dinner: Hot Dogs and Sweet Potato Fries

Menu Plan - Week of February 5th

SUNDAY
Breakfast: Green Smoothies
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos

MONDAY
Breakfast: Blueberry Almond Muffins
Lunch: Ski Picnic - Hummus, Veggies, Fruit, Cheese, Kale Chips
Dinner: Apres Ski Party - Pizza

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Oatmeal with all the fixings
Lunch: Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese
Dinner: Cod, Barley and Mushroom Casserole, Creamed Kale

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Polenta Chicken Nuggets, Apples and Veggie Sticks
Dinner: Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes
Lunch: Mac & Cheese with Mixed Veggies
Dinner: Meatloaf, Fried Potatoes and Corn

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch: Tuna Wraps with Butternut Squash Chips
Dinner: Homemade Pizza on Sourdough Crust

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Lunch: Quinoa with Roasted Veggies
Dinner: Baked Chicken with Brown Rice and Carrots

SNACKS for the week: almonds, bananas, oranges, yogurt, cheese & crackers, apple sauce

Menu Plan ~ Week of October 23rd

Sunday

Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast

Lunch: Leftovers

Dinner: Black Bean Burritos

Monday

Breakfast: Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins

Lunch: Red Quinona with Sauteed Veggies

Dinner: Cheese Ravioli, Garden Salad and Garlic Bread

Tuesday

Breakfast: Bulgar Wheat with Fruit

Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese with Peas

Dinner: Hamburger Stroganoff over Brown Rice with Broccoli

Wednesday

Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast with Fruit

Lunch: Hummus, Veggie Sticks, Crackers and Apples

Dinner: Potato Leek Soup, Garden Salad and Sourdough Bread

Thursday

Breakfast: Oatmeal

Lunch: Roasted Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Dinner: Pork Ribs, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Friday

Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola

Lunch: Tuna Melts with Kale Chips

Dinner: Homemade Pizza

Saturday

Breakfast: Pancakes with Sausage

Lunch: Nachos

Dinner: Chili with Cornbread

Looking for even more menu planning inspiration? Head on over to Menu Planning Monday hosted by I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of October 16th

Can I just tell you how frustrating it is when events are scheduled during the dinner hour?! We have always eaten dinner as a family. There are very few dinners that we miss and there usually is a really good reason for not eating together. Gathering the family around the dinner table nutritious not just our bodies, but also our souls and the soul of this family. It is when, after a long, day that we are able to come together and share our joys, our accomplishments, our failures and our needs. It is a time when memories are made. And while I have know that gathering around the family table for supper is becoming a thing of the past, I now truly morn this loss especially for those who don't even know they have lost anything.

You see, our daughter Sarah is in a local production of Peter Pan. And while she loves theater and this company is fabulous, rehearsals begin at 5:30pm a little more than 1/2 hour from our home. That means at least three nights a week our dinner has been a little crazy. Sarah and I eat before we leave for practice, the rest of the family eat when Dad gets home. At first planning meals that would hold or could be reheated and still taste fresh was the hard part. However, then I started to miss the family dinner table, I missed the stories shared, the laughter, the bonding. All these so much more important than the food that was actually served.

So while Sarah will continue with the play - the show must go on, and will audition for next years production (yes she is already talking about it) I will cherish all the family dinners we do have together and look forward to the end of the show when all our dinners can be shared together.

If you aren't eating your dinners as a family or are eating them in front of the TV I challenge you to set your table, light a couple of candles and share your meal together. I guarantee you wont regret it.

So now that my rant is over, on with the meals for the week.

Sunday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast and Apples
Lunch: Harvest Supper at Church
Dinner: Baked Cod with Spinach and Tomatoes served with Brown Rice

Monday
Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Chicken Cesar Salads with Garlic Bread
Dinner: Cheesy Beef and Rice Casserole with Broccoli

Tuesday
Breakfast: Buckwheat Porridge with Blueberries and Cream
Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese with Peas
Dinner: Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Wednesday
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Wheat Toast with Cantaloupe
Lunch: Picnic - Hummus, Rye Crackers, Veggies Sticks, Apples and Cheese
Dinner: Spaghetti , Garden Salad and Garlic Bread

Thursday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch:
Dinner: Baked Chicken, Red Quinoa with Roasted Veggies

Friday
Breakfast: Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins and Kifer Smoothies
Lunch: Tuna Melts with Kale Chips
Dinner: Sausage with Onion & Pepper Subs with Tater Tots

Saturday
Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes with Sausage
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos

I'd love to hear your thoughts on family meals.

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of October 9th

So assigning a meal category to each day is definitely making meal planning easier. but I am finding that I need to work the plan and not let it work me. You see Sarah has a part in a local production of Peter Pan and most of their rehearsals begin at 5:30. This is definitely throwing a kink in my menu planning. Trying to come up with meals that I can have ready for her and I to eat at 4:30 that will still be yummy and not a lot of work for hubby and the other girls to eat at 6:15 isn't all that easy. The play opens the first week of November so this really is a short term obstacle, but I need to be flexible and let the organizing plan fall be the wayside for a bit I think. Other than crock pot meals (I don't have one), what are your fast favorites that hold well? I'd love it if you would share.


SUNDAY
Breakfast: Wheat Bagels and Cream Cheese
Lunch: Garden Salads
Dinner: Pot Roast, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Maple Gingered Carrots

MONDAY
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Whole Wheat Toast
Lunch: Quinoa with Roasted Veggies
Dinner: Cheesy Bow Tie Pasta with Peas and Ham

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Bulgar with Fruit and Milk
Lunch: Roasted Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Dinner: Sausage and Potato Frittata with Cantaloupe

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast and Apple Sauce
Lunch: Hummus, Pita, Veggies Sticks with Apples
Dinner: Meatball Tortellini Soup with Sourdough Bread

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt with Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese and Broccoli
Dinner: Baked Chicken, Brown Rice and Green Beans

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Oat and Fruit Scones
Lunch: Tuna Wraps with Apples
Dinner: Homemade Pizza

SATURDAY
Breakfast: Waffles and Sausage
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos and Corn

Menu Planning Monday is hosted by I'm an Organizing Junkie. Head on over for some more menu planning inspiration.

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of October 2nd

Simplicity has been a big word around here lately. The whirlwind that life has become just doesn't appeal to me. I long for the slower days of years gone by. Where gathering around the table to a home cooked meal was a daily event, not one that just happened at the holidays. However, with three busy girls and a husband with a crazy schedule that isn't always easy. So I have set out to simplify my meal plans a bit.


I have been loving adding a wider variety of grains to our diet. So I am planning to continue trying to follow the daily grain. I'm still looking for millet, barley and rye recipes so please share if you have any fabulous and kid friendly ones. The next step in simplifying the menu is having a category for each day's evening meal. Once I assigned a day a category, I made up index card for each day with our favorite meals. Now I quick look at the index cards and I can plug dinners in quickly. I think we will end up with more variety as I often get stuck in a rut and make the same chicken, rice and veggie or casserole far to often. Of course I will still be on the look out for new family favorites. This is only week one for this new little plan so only time will tell if it really simplifies things a bit.


Sunday~wheat/roast
Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast and Yogurt
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Ham, Mashed Potatoes and Glazed Carrots

Monday~rice/pasta
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch: Roasted Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese
Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Stuffed Shells, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Tuesday~barley/casserole
Breakfast: Barley Porridge with Honeyed Almonds and Roasted Apples
Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese with
Dinner: Chicken Divan with 90 Minute Rolls

Wednesday~millet/soup
Breakfast: Pumpkin Muffins
Lunch: Perform It Picnic
Dinner: Ham and Bean Soup with Corn Bread

Thursday~rye/meat-starch-veggie
Breakfast: Oatmeal Bar with all the Fixings
Lunch: Ham Salad Sandwiches on Rye Bread
Dinner: Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy, Fried Potatoes and Green Beans

Friday~oats/pizza,burger,sandwich
Breakfast: Oatmeal and Fruit Scones
Lunch: Fryeburg Fair
Dinner: Hot Dogs, Baked Beans and Corn

Saturday~corn/Mexican or Chinese
Breakfast: French Toast with Sausage
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Tacos

So do you have any menu planning tips or tricks? I'd love to hear what works for your family. And if you haven't taken the plunge into menu planning you really should. You can find more inspriation at Menu Planning Monday hosted by I'm an Organizing Junkie.

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of September 12th

Monday (rice)

Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Green Smoothies
Dinner: Chicken Divan and Corn Muffins

Tuesday (barley)

Breakfast: Barley Porridge with Honeyed Almonds and Apples
Lunch: Creamy Mac and Cheese with Pears
Dinner: Taco Baked Potatoes

Wednesday (millet)

Breakfast: Banana-Millet Muffins
Lunch: Hummus with Pita and Veggies
Dinner: Hamburger Stoganoff over Brown Rice with Peas

Thursday (rye)

Breakfast: Pancakes and Mellon
Lunch: Rye Crackers with Cheese and Tomato
Dinner: Grilled Chicken, Red Quinoa with Roasted Vegetables

Friday (oats)

Breakfast: Homemade Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Tuna Melts with Carrot Sticks
Dinner: Pizza

Saturday (corn)

Breakfast: Swiss Oats
Lunch: Pigs in a Blanket with Corn on the Cob
Dinner: Spaghetti with Italian Sausage, Garden Salad and Garlic Bread

Sunday (wheat)

Breakfast: Cinnamon Toast and Apple Sauce
Lunch: Left Overs
Dinner: Sweet and Sour Pork with Peppers over Rice

Following the grain a day has been fun. We are still looking for recipes to make eating a variety of grains a little easier. It is amazing how few grains we really eat. I thought we ate a varied diet, when in reality it was a lot of the same things in different forms. So far rye has been a big hit. Everyone love the rye crackers as well as rye bread. Anyone know of any other ways to incorporate rye? We'll see how the barley porridge goes. We all like barley in our soup, but none of us has ever had it as porridge. Actually, I don't think we eat much porridge. Brings to mind scenes from fairy tales of my youth. I'll let you know how it goes.

So what are you eating? Are you in a rut or are you adding some variety to your menu?

Menu Plan Monday ~ Week of September 4th

Last week was a fun adventure in adding some new grains to our diet. While I am always excited to try new foods and recipes, my family isn't usually as excited as I am. I do have to say they are good troopers, but I have to add new things to our diet a little at a time. That being said I didn't make the millet cakes last week but will be making them this week. I'd love to add some buckwheat, spelt and quinoa to the menu. If you took a look at Becca's post that I referenced last week. You know that all the grains have properties unto themselves. I would love to know the properties that go with buckwheat, spelt and quinoa. If you know or can point me in the right place to look please leave me a comment.

Now on to the menu:


Monday
Breakfast: Poached Eggs on Toast
Lunch: Creamy Mac & Cheese with Peas
Dinner: Smothered Pork Chops Brown Rice and Glazed Carrots

Tuesday (Barley)
Breakfast: Yogurt and Maple Almond Granola
Lunch: Garlic Hummus, Pita Bread and Sliced Veggies
Dinner: Veggie Omelets, Home Fries and Mellon

Wednesday (Millet)
Breakfast: Green Smoothies and Millet Cakes
Lunch: Salmon Patties with Fruit
Dinner: Black Bean Burritos

Thursday (Rye)
Breakfast: Banana Muffins
Lunch: Rye Cracker Bites with Raw Cheddar and Tomato
Dinner: Mahogany Chicken with Vegetable Fried Rice

Friday (Oats)
Breakfast: Oat and Fruit Scones
Lunch: Tuna Melts with Tomato
Dinner: Homemade Pizza

Saturday (Corn)
Breakfast: Blueberry Pancakes with Sausage
Lunch: Corn Dog Muffins with Veggie Sticks
Dinner: Cheese Burgers, Ranch Fries and Corn on the Cob

Sunday (Wheat)
Breakfast: Cinnamon Wheat Toast and Banana
Lunch: Left Overs
Dinner: Spaghetti with Italian Sausage, Garlic Bread and Garden Salad

Don't forget to head on over to I'm an Organizing Junkie for even more menu planning inspiration.