tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48253347897081731872024-03-13T07:18:26.687-04:00Martine's HouseDaycare, Lunch Ideas, Menu PlanningMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-29942927633123225932009-03-03T13:25:00.001-05:002009-03-03T13:26:51.086-05:00Change in MenuThursday and Friday's lunch will switch. ThanksMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-37357896783204259082009-03-02T23:27:00.002-05:002009-03-02T23:32:29.039-05:00Menu Plan MondayMonday - Chicken Fingers, Mini Bagels<br />Tuesday - Turkey with Gravy<br />Wednesday - Beef Fried Rice<br />Thursday - BBQ Pulled Chicken<br />Friday - choice of Ham or Egg Salad SandwichesMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-14818605343613110182009-02-26T12:10:00.003-05:002009-02-26T12:32:24.135-05:00Smart Smoothies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKs671oLWgXrCgogVRlwD_WWV7UtYF_FrJ9b84cTlfJEGmIfuBMz2KXu2a22Bzb4ep29RdcR49cMe4be2cH1U4o-AIkIGi40ZR374pSDBhHU2WH3dj9WnslGORKXP2Oh8VQlepmjbMwNU/s1600-h/IMG_2438.JPG"></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4SZLf1PZT-fuSKGCkcIzXWUIaGti-Z3wl3qZdDQYetti5sKzdXk-dKSipigpdbPtBHlKRL-eG2X885FP1Wn1mL_d2jjjrd1osMPBCt5hUwtDohHximIsSKdxGtC-29pV6qhbroI6DcY/s1600-h/zorro.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307159380091195298" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr4SZLf1PZT-fuSKGCkcIzXWUIaGti-Z3wl3qZdDQYetti5sKzdXk-dKSipigpdbPtBHlKRL-eG2X885FP1Wn1mL_d2jjjrd1osMPBCt5hUwtDohHximIsSKdxGtC-29pV6qhbroI6DcY/s200/zorro.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div> I love adding smoothies to our menu to get in all that veggie and fruit goodness.<br /><br />In my Vitamix blender I added (measurements are approximate)<br /><br />1 cup fresh spinach<br />1 cup carrots<br />1 banana<br />1 cup mixed frozen tropical fruit<br />1/2 cup frozen cranberries<br />3/4 cup orange juice<br /><br />I blended until completely smooth, adding a few ice cubes to make it thicker.<br /><br />It turned an absolutely yucky colour but smelled and tasted delicious and everyone drank it up.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaW97WVcFCwZ3ugHH35wmL3eJVp_MbZJzPyWwZTJrg4JxRsLv2UqbgD9Bh5SgIB5IKr-curKco28vazqgiBoxg-BhPQZYDw-OsVebSfaKaT0uYEO5RH0jEMeTeuFOjB8x3FCB8fHpx704/s1600-h/IMG_2439.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307159380345983346" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaW97WVcFCwZ3ugHH35wmL3eJVp_MbZJzPyWwZTJrg4JxRsLv2UqbgD9Bh5SgIB5IKr-curKco28vazqgiBoxg-BhPQZYDw-OsVebSfaKaT0uYEO5RH0jEMeTeuFOjB8x3FCB8fHpx704/s200/IMG_2439.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-51136159739572636152009-02-23T19:01:00.002-05:002009-02-23T19:08:56.427-05:00Chicken Taco ScoopsToday's recipe is so easy it almost doesn't qualify as a recipe!<br /><br />Regular tacos break the first time you bite into them. I serve the filling separate with the corn chips for scooping up (along with a spoon for the children who will not mix food). A lot <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lesss</span> frustrating than cracking tacos.<br /><br />Chicken Taco Scoops<br /><br />Left over cooked chicken<br />Taco spice<br />Rice<br />Can of Beans<br />Salsa<br />Enough water or chicken stock to coat rice<br /><br />I stir fry the above ingredients together, adding enough water or stock to form a "gravy".<br /><br />Top with grated cheese, I like a blend of mozzarella and cheddar. Serve with corn chips to scoop up the taco filling.Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-43655086770493977372009-02-23T18:54:00.002-05:002009-02-23T19:00:47.910-05:00Menu Plan MondaySorry, I have been bad about posting.<br /><br />Monday - Chicken Taco Scoops<br />Tuesday - Steak with Raspberry Sauce<br />Wednesday - Pasta with Bacon<br />Thursday - Egg McMuffins (homemade)<br />Friday - PizzaMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-11582412821281601012009-01-11T18:35:00.003-05:002009-01-11T18:41:20.479-05:00Menu Plan MondayMonday - Homemade Chicken Veggie Soup<br /><br />Tuesday - Pasta in Tomato Bacon Sauce<br /><br />Wednesday - Waffles & Fruit Salad<br /><br />Thursday - Roast Beef<br /><br />Friday - Chicken Fried Rice<br /><br />This weeks fruits are: Clementines, Apples & Bananas<br /><br />This weeks veggies are: Sweet Peppers, Celery & Baby CarrotsMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-30486492956771286452009-01-04T11:23:00.000-05:002009-01-04T11:37:30.510-05:00Menu Plan MondayHappy New Year and back to Menu Planning!<br /><br />Monday - Pork Tenderloin<br /><br />Tuesday - Chicken <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ragu</span><br /><br />Wednesday - Turkey Sausages<br /><br />Thursday - Roast Beef<br /><br />Friday - Pasta with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bolognese</span> Sauce<br /><br />This weeks veggies are: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">broccoli</span>, carrots & potatoes<br />This weeks fruits are: apples, bananas & pineappleMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-85731201884507560282008-10-13T20:05:00.000-04:002008-10-13T20:15:07.267-04:00Happy ThanksgivingThis weeks menu plan:<br /><br />Tuesday - Ham & Cheese Sandwiches (we had a ham not a turkey this year)<br /><br />Wednesday - Grilled Mango Chicken<br /><br />Thursday - Penne with Sausage<br /><br />Friday - ??Fish?? (have to ask the parents) or if not Crock Pot Beans & CornbreadMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-2339278219328216372008-09-29T18:20:00.000-04:002008-09-29T18:32:59.628-04:00Menu Plan MondayMonday: Pasta and Veggies<br /><br />Tuesday: Loaded Potatoes - Chili, Broccoli & Cheese (better than Wendy's!)<br /><br />Wednesday: Thai Inspired Chicken Breasts<br /><br />Thursday: Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup & Ham Slices<br /><br />Friday: BBQ Pork Tenderloin<br /><br />Fruit of the Week: Local Apples, Nectarines and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bananas</span><br /><br />Veggies of the Week: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Broccoli</span>, Snow Peas & CarrotsMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-84710656867866874782008-09-24T09:14:00.000-04:002008-09-24T09:26:56.194-04:00Menu Plan MondayOops! Forgot to post this weeks menu plan.<br /><br />Monday - Grilled Cheese<br /><br />Tuesday - Chicken Quesadilla<br /><br />Wednesday - Roast Beef Croissant sandwiches<br /><br />Thursday - Pasta & Tomato Sauce<br /><br />Friday - Ham & Broccoli QuicheMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-84491782204143778102008-09-17T16:03:00.000-04:002008-09-17T16:10:43.974-04:00September Weather<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOEi3WRGNNSYYADPx4tP7hCfNwoDIjx_I-n_skC1R1VWi9_qrjZS9fSPqHKPq0lt3OLCupJSYAiCdkqVk1EFmMWnhFZMXqTxxhjokeKhHCGyNqJ8vK9G0xW7w6PHbNnhFe4oJIy_8jSk/s1600-h/IMG_1998.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247084660839969170" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOEi3WRGNNSYYADPx4tP7hCfNwoDIjx_I-n_skC1R1VWi9_qrjZS9fSPqHKPq0lt3OLCupJSYAiCdkqVk1EFmMWnhFZMXqTxxhjokeKhHCGyNqJ8vK9G0xW7w6PHbNnhFe4oJIy_8jSk/s200/IMG_1998.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3an40vegPH9it7E8IWHhyphenhyphenhZtQaA2E3e4LrAVEOXu8PBfQKt-ugeQ3sV0xzzDSHc9B4LqtsqtJslb-iXY8RB4635a6jNltGeG0tS0lHbCT375Xk21dfvuSch7ZitJ8pfk6WslbkSWoQRQ/s1600-h/IMG_1995.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247084665547318754" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3an40vegPH9it7E8IWHhyphenhyphenhZtQaA2E3e4LrAVEOXu8PBfQKt-ugeQ3sV0xzzDSHc9B4LqtsqtJslb-iXY8RB4635a6jNltGeG0tS0lHbCT375Xk21dfvuSch7ZitJ8pfk6WslbkSWoQRQ/s200/IMG_1995.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbv0gwFY45gsDubx6a1YOo3w8iU_ZgARxfJ1LDR2TCeLcWBNlDThyHSmADUCCLXcVaj3nV6oELCFdSkJz3ZjWrE1WfSDOf_DUk8tH0H2_uBtTmCpPpuPcEu8Nt3YMIIZaRSMppldeNy8/s1600-h/IMG_2003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247084668230271474" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbv0gwFY45gsDubx6a1YOo3w8iU_ZgARxfJ1LDR2TCeLcWBNlDThyHSmADUCCLXcVaj3nV6oELCFdSkJz3ZjWrE1WfSDOf_DUk8tH0H2_uBtTmCpPpuPcEu8Nt3YMIIZaRSMppldeNy8/s200/IMG_2003.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It turned out to be lovely today. I hope that this weather last, I love a warm fall.</div>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-57708606906434242422008-09-16T22:15:00.001-04:002008-09-16T22:17:48.031-04:00Tuesdays Lunch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvl6YiEga6uLSglosQ6AcknTv_UlRwH25YE707aohTn3bYcppxooGQ5M6h8G5nwrLi57fgOOopXq-m0V-KsLPMOrYaJBmkxu5S16PCdj1RTvobTVJVJvjJqVnlPuyk5DyPOlgXeCHjjU/s1600-h/IMG_1991.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246808501793467618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdvl6YiEga6uLSglosQ6AcknTv_UlRwH25YE707aohTn3bYcppxooGQ5M6h8G5nwrLi57fgOOopXq-m0V-KsLPMOrYaJBmkxu5S16PCdj1RTvobTVJVJvjJqVnlPuyk5DyPOlgXeCHjjU/s200/IMG_1991.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div>Ham, cheese string, bananas, snow peas and tomatoes</div>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-69929640136527034252008-09-16T22:12:00.001-04:002008-09-16T22:14:53.653-04:00Mondays Lunch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSREvIQXyAwOiYNF0meOrIBz3gRuLAXU7c8muYDQ6rwomy518PrnsPvdNVnqTDy8EAtM9I5KJiYtT0jpGe_gD1wdsfUPjSkSLml-kNFiQ-Llaz9nm24nybkFVgcqKS0srVT2pJfrQDqoQ/s1600-h/IMG_1989.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246807821633985682" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSREvIQXyAwOiYNF0meOrIBz3gRuLAXU7c8muYDQ6rwomy518PrnsPvdNVnqTDy8EAtM9I5KJiYtT0jpGe_gD1wdsfUPjSkSLml-kNFiQ-Llaz9nm24nybkFVgcqKS0srVT2pJfrQDqoQ/s200/IMG_1989.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div>Lemon Rosemary Chicken, Tomatoes from my garden, bananas and mini potatoes</div>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-40667607318469760562008-09-16T22:07:00.000-04:002008-09-16T22:12:27.208-04:00Menu Plan MondayMonday - Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast<br /><br />Tuesday - Ham & Cheese<br /><br />Wednesday - Orange Sesame Steak<br /><br />Thursday - Eggs<br /><br />Friday - Pork Tenderloin<br /><br />Veggies of the Week: Mini Potatoes, Tomatoes, Green Beans<br /><br />Fruit of the Week: <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bananas</span>, Apples, GrapesMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-29769364538085019922008-09-08T10:09:00.001-04:002008-09-08T10:17:03.571-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdAehtrlSX-VVTPipEt3B5KD0Ah8dWpHtmSng8CCi9RyE1FoEBO0IN1txLoFm99E4Ukrqv_8J0ib4yaF02lYu-HfL7teZDzIj3VJS6DzcGAmhodiNVsNBjlBNR9RlPYnHYSfp7T9IaKs/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243652635298371842" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVdAehtrlSX-VVTPipEt3B5KD0Ah8dWpHtmSng8CCi9RyE1FoEBO0IN1txLoFm99E4Ukrqv_8J0ib4yaF02lYu-HfL7teZDzIj3VJS6DzcGAmhodiNVsNBjlBNR9RlPYnHYSfp7T9IaKs/s200/mpm8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Monday: BBQ Pulled Chicken<br /><br />Tuesday: Herb Roast Beef<br /><br />Wednesday: Peachy Pork<br /><br />Thursday: Chicken Sandwiches<br /><br />Fridays: Pita Pizza<br /><br />This weeks veggies are: cauliflower, baby carrots and cherry tomatoes<br /><br />This weeks fruits are: new apples <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">YEAH</span>! so glad to be buying local, nectarines and grapes<br /><br />As always if you need supper ideas, <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a> has lots of menus plans and <a href="http://www.supperworks.com/">http://www.supperworks.com/</a> (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's menu is from there).Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-27626326523726066002008-09-05T20:37:00.000-04:002008-09-05T20:43:36.065-04:00Cooking Up a Storm<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcQ5tfx9RR6B1Cn3YSxLykut5XWcDuHY13FEJVAQYi7eB56GCPFplTicpPKLdau4yWBC74-A9RdRsFvvu4JaWiQy2-q6FaVAWI0fY_jdQh8H6rpxyNB1V7TQp7irEE04FPWgy1VgjCnU/s1600-h/IMG_1985.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242702128172370162" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcQ5tfx9RR6B1Cn3YSxLykut5XWcDuHY13FEJVAQYi7eB56GCPFplTicpPKLdau4yWBC74-A9RdRsFvvu4JaWiQy2-q6FaVAWI0fY_jdQh8H6rpxyNB1V7TQp7irEE04FPWgy1VgjCnU/s200/IMG_1985.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Yogurt<br /><br />Could it be because my air conditioner is working again? Back to school fever? Whatever the reason I have felt like baking. Muffins, cookies and cakes - oh my! I also did some healthy treats too and made a batch of homemade yogurt.Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-48346395572352043462008-09-03T21:42:00.000-04:002008-09-03T21:52:27.316-04:00Fun in the Sun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKszD3I0AyJ4VKk_ZRf_V-iSaELivjyt6Jz0C4ZBi8i3QwU4CjosKe2BPF_XIs6zTzxD-tOLA7ikYlFvGVntVhyWeBHKiMMCslBQ0LTKwiRPrZ3R2fjZSj_7iePvYq2aBdVorM6xg-MO0/s1600-h/IMG_1974.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241977641484787090" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKszD3I0AyJ4VKk_ZRf_V-iSaELivjyt6Jz0C4ZBi8i3QwU4CjosKe2BPF_XIs6zTzxD-tOLA7ikYlFvGVntVhyWeBHKiMMCslBQ0LTKwiRPrZ3R2fjZSj_7iePvYq2aBdVorM6xg-MO0/s200/IMG_1974.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Finding the best rocks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFdplBRV8w596-3yXws4OsSytAgDT6_7fQrz4t5QurC4qqAYppHZaWjS5-GEC0GSc8JPB-ImnjLyNxBNZU1JTTmujTDvndRyIa3lWVHOJ7gomrNd7Y6pmv8qExar4nQa8wB9PqpBOwl0/s1600-h/IMG_1972.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241977644857041074" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFdplBRV8w596-3yXws4OsSytAgDT6_7fQrz4t5QurC4qqAYppHZaWjS5-GEC0GSc8JPB-ImnjLyNxBNZU1JTTmujTDvndRyIa3lWVHOJ7gomrNd7Y6pmv8qExar4nQa8wB9PqpBOwl0/s200/IMG_1972.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Going up the slide (never down)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4-Zip0xyyb3JaDdPqX7DKh-AlB8_8JttPkpKJsAYiY_CkGghBLxfVo_jtH6uYHnTzdC9okXRas5nDLhAz2QdiZUR9gZSjeeSenXJJn_yFuMfTqFH5LAnB5pfQ1pTMSkoM-__HQxDWRs/s1600-h/IMG_1977.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241977645778344178" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN4-Zip0xyyb3JaDdPqX7DKh-AlB8_8JttPkpKJsAYiY_CkGghBLxfVo_jtH6uYHnTzdC9okXRas5nDLhAz2QdiZUR9gZSjeeSenXJJn_yFuMfTqFH5LAnB5pfQ1pTMSkoM-__HQxDWRs/s200/IMG_1977.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Playing together<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhibNMl0sCGCc8413tjnnbGUcLcKRYXD36DtC_BIUjV650A29RawmzdKCtIwLjB-agYmCAQHf7U_MBA9uOwtzuS8fRd4c3y69QzGkHVajJd8m_D1ixKURh31mBuKgF3WNZy8Zs9jvfMg/s1600-h/IMG_1963.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5241976576454984130" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdhibNMl0sCGCc8413tjnnbGUcLcKRYXD36DtC_BIUjV650A29RawmzdKCtIwLjB-agYmCAQHf7U_MBA9uOwtzuS8fRd4c3y69QzGkHVajJd8m_D1ixKURh31mBuKgF3WNZy8Zs9jvfMg/s200/IMG_1963.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Getting wet at the water tableMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-6788933629103260112008-08-28T21:15:00.000-04:002008-08-28T21:21:06.933-04:00Going with the FlowToday we went to the library and had a great time. We took the long way home to enjoy the nice weather and no one wanted to go inside even when we got home. So we didn't eat what was on the menu plan today because I needed a very quick lunch. Sometimes it is just better to have fun outside - our winters are long enough I want to make summer last.Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-81988101994231912892008-08-24T22:24:00.000-04:002008-08-24T22:47:44.022-04:00Menu Plan Monday, Back to Work!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZapprX4WBoRchyphenhyphenGyafYz-u9te4cmzKs4584uOFXpoVQjaY30O1m1iosefeDKgfcz1eGw4pSl8tWmxWs4GftCz6vtVBXHP2agdq0us0BuYy7x3T2hgDpnwgqoKDFXHp0_BYF8EE65AdQ/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5238279550421143874" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZapprX4WBoRchyphenhyphenGyafYz-u9te4cmzKs4584uOFXpoVQjaY30O1m1iosefeDKgfcz1eGw4pSl8tWmxWs4GftCz6vtVBXHP2agdq0us0BuYy7x3T2hgDpnwgqoKDFXHp0_BYF8EE65AdQ/s200/mpm8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Back to work tomorrow. As much as a never ending vacation sounds good, I missed everyone: did they grow bigger, what new words did they learn; I guess I will find out tomorrow morning. I also missed my schedule; I am like the children and need some routines. I will miss sleeping in though <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">LOL</span>.</div><br /><div></div><div>Monday - Egg <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">McMuffins</span>. I love poached eggs!</div><div></div><br /><div>Tuesday - Pasta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Carbonara</span></div><br /><div></div><div>Wednesday - Black Bean Chili (maybe). I bought a great smelling spice mix, but I am unsure how spicy it is until I make it. It might end up being sandwich day.</div><div></div><br /><div><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Thursday</span> - Pita Pockets. Did a BIG Costco shop so the choices for fillings are endless.</div><div></div><br /><div>Friday - Chicken Tenders</div><div></div><br /><div>For more menu plan ideas visit <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a></div><br /><div></div>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-65471575885104700032008-08-11T13:31:00.000-04:002008-08-24T22:48:05.063-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZOXVwiObUeRzwFUuRNZU6kna48GVuA1ZoLS0AYm8eR-zNnCz5AnDeNsw1FW9JncBKVkHPuIGPf-ZFylqm70Z6Dg0FD2IsJ5wwrxDbyREaSl42xvWly1VXhE04Qf86QwsB4_sjmtHvFg/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233322180242897090" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyZOXVwiObUeRzwFUuRNZU6kna48GVuA1ZoLS0AYm8eR-zNnCz5AnDeNsw1FW9JncBKVkHPuIGPf-ZFylqm70Z6Dg0FD2IsJ5wwrxDbyREaSl42xvWly1VXhE04Qf86QwsB4_sjmtHvFg/s200/mpm8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Because we are on vacation, we have been eating lunches on the go, so I did not menu plan for lunch. Dinners we are always home for:</div><div></div><br /><div>Monday - Crock Pot Chili, recipe is made up as I go along</div><div></div><br /><div>Tuesday - Mango Chicken, from <a href="http://www.supperworks.com/">http://www.supperworks.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><div>Wednesday - Chicken Fricot, from Harrowsmith's Best of Pantry</div><br /><div></div><div>Thursday - Bourbon Molasses Pork Tenderloin from <a href="http://www.supperworks.com/">http://www.supperworks.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><div>Friday - Citrus Grilled Salmon <a href="http://www.supperworks.com/">http://www.supperworks.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><div>Saturday - Gluten Free Pizza</div><div></div><br /><div>Sunday - Summer Veggies & Bacon Pasta, from Epicurious <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6e37mz">http://tinyurl.com/6e37mz</a></div><br /><div>Check out <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">http://www.orgjunkie.com/</a> for many more menu plans.</div>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-15513769061712982242008-08-09T09:04:00.000-04:002008-08-09T09:18:14.981-04:00Freezer Plan for a MonthIt is done, my freezer plan for the rest of August until the end of September! Not all of it has been prepared yet, but the hard part is done. Once the plan is in place it is easy to see what I need to make next (school lunches & breakfast). I also set up my kitchen freezer to be a smoothie bar that my kids can help themselves. Check out the Vegan Lunchbox <a href="http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/2008/07/summer-veg-out-part-iv-smoothies.html">http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/2008/07/summer-veg-out-part-iv-smoothies.html</a> for pictures and her master recipe for smoothies.Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-25741286818944991162008-08-04T19:14:00.000-04:002008-08-11T10:59:12.702-04:00Menu Plan MondayWe are on vacation for the next three weeks but I am still menu planning dinners.<br /><br />Monday - Lasagna<br /><br />Tuesday - Sherry/Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs<br /><br />Wednesday - Stir Fry<br /><br />Thursday - Beans and Rice<br /><br />Friday - Vegetable Korma<br /><br />Saturday - Chicken Vindaloo<br /><br />Sunday - Clean Out the FridgeMartinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-57830045072688621552008-07-29T13:49:00.000-04:002008-07-29T13:57:52.222-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzgECJkTTG5_aD7pky4Xj6w9Z2jwPCh5PE2zzD-VSazlQRiCpnP8X96jLzIq_L6NlWjkfFLWk-6DCgksvqKR4ttqPbi-fB97mFiO_h9kdZT8FkTyUyFmCofRYOhAoc7f6I27BLy1EOaM/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228494978244840098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPzgECJkTTG5_aD7pky4Xj6w9Z2jwPCh5PE2zzD-VSazlQRiCpnP8X96jLzIq_L6NlWjkfFLWk-6DCgksvqKR4ttqPbi-fB97mFiO_h9kdZT8FkTyUyFmCofRYOhAoc7f6I27BLy1EOaM/s200/mpm8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Monday - Daycare is closed for C's surgery</p><p>Tuesday - Picnic Lunch, choice of cheese sandwich or peanut butter, apple slices, nectarines, carrot sticks.</p><p>Wednesday - Pizza, cherry tomatoes from the garden, carrots</p><p> Thursday - Sausages, carrot & raisin salad</p><p>Friday - Restaurant Day, where everyone gets a choice of leftovers. Ham, sausages, pizza, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Greek</span> salad etc. Last day of daycare before my holidays.</p>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-49986317190854397762008-07-21T15:01:00.001-04:002008-07-21T15:12:25.931-04:00Menu Plan Monday<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoBZu79MXi1BqAE8ksD-wFpJaEf-AZHjTsZYasZoY6J3tbu2U-eqHrMCrVtCve9zrbQiXh8PCfc151N8yHRwCQNrlrjTF76qLjFv8u5FUAG-__OWQ3yEJRgGumSXQCAUAlhbM7pKADfg/s1600-h/mpm8-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225544760637881010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoBZu79MXi1BqAE8ksD-wFpJaEf-AZHjTsZYasZoY6J3tbu2U-eqHrMCrVtCve9zrbQiXh8PCfc151N8yHRwCQNrlrjTF76qLjFv8u5FUAG-__OWQ3yEJRgGumSXQCAUAlhbM7pKADfg/s200/mpm8-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>This weeks' menu we will be eating lots of veggies, even my small veggie garden is starting to ripen. I have my first ripe tomato and some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">jalapenos</span>.</p><p>Monday - Mixed raw veggies with dip and Pasta</p><p>Tuesday - Chicken and veggies</p><p>Wednesday - Ham Sandwiches and tossed salad</p><p>Thursday - Egg Salad Sandwiches with veggies and dip</p><p>Friday - Tuna and fruit salad</p><p>Check out some other delicious dinner ideas at <a href="http://www.orgjunkie.com/">www.orgjunkie.com</a>.</p>Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825334789708173187.post-52613194716230048152008-07-17T17:59:00.000-04:002008-07-17T18:02:57.470-04:00Almost ThereThe construction crew have gone home. Their part of the job is done, and now it is my turn. I will be spending the weekend building a screen to go around the air conditioner, washing away the stone dust and setting up the slides and toys. Monday will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">definitely</span> be spent playing in the water in the backyard. Make sure to send a spare set of clothes.Martinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03046158342031244241noreply@blogger.com0