Martine's House

Change in Menu

2009-03-03T13:25:00.001-05:00

Thursday and Friday's lunch will switch. Thanks

Menu Plan Monday

2009-03-02T23:27:00.002-05:00

Monday - Chicken Fingers, Mini Bagels
Tuesday - Turkey with Gravy
Wednesday - Beef Fried Rice
Thursday - BBQ Pulled Chicken
Friday - choice of Ham or Egg Salad Sandwiches

Smart Smoothies

2009-02-26T12:10:00.003-05:00

I love adding smoothies to our menu to get in all that veggie and fruit goodness.

In my Vitamix blender I added (measurements are approximate)

1 cup fresh spinach
1 cup carrots
1 banana
1 cup mixed frozen tropical fruit
1/2 cup frozen cranberries
3/4 cup orange juice

I blended until completely smooth, adding a few ice cubes to make it thicker.

It turned an absolutely yucky colour but smelled and tasted delicious and everyone drank it up.

Chicken Taco Scoops

2009-02-23T19:01:00.002-05:00

Today's recipe is so easy it almost doesn't qualify as a recipe!

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 lesss frustrating than cracking tacos.

Chicken Taco Scoops

Left over cooked chicken
Taco spice
Rice
Can of Beans
Salsa
Enough water or chicken stock to coat rice

I stir fry the above ingredients together, adding enough water or stock to form a "gravy".

Top with grated cheese, I like a blend of mozzarella and cheddar. Serve with corn chips to scoop up the taco filling.

Menu Plan Monday

2009-02-23T18:54:00.002-05:00

Sorry, I have been bad about posting.

Monday - Chicken Taco Scoops
Tuesday - Steak with Raspberry Sauce
Wednesday - Pasta with Bacon
Thursday - Egg McMuffins (homemade)
Friday - Pizza

Menu Plan Monday

2009-01-11T18:35:00.003-05:00

Monday - Homemade Chicken Veggie Soup

Tuesday - Pasta in Tomato Bacon Sauce

Wednesday - Waffles & Fruit Salad

Thursday - Roast Beef

Friday - Chicken Fried Rice

This weeks fruits are: Clementines, Apples & Bananas

This weeks veggies are: Sweet Peppers, Celery & Baby Carrots

Menu Plan Monday

2009-01-04T11:23:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year and back to Menu Planning!

Monday - Pork Tenderloin

Tuesday - Chicken Ragu

Wednesday - Turkey Sausages

Thursday - Roast Beef

Friday - Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

This weeks veggies are: broccoli, carrots & potatoes
This weeks fruits are: apples, bananas & pineapple

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-10-13T20:05:00.000-04:00

This weeks menu plan:

Tuesday - Ham & Cheese Sandwiches (we had a ham not a turkey this year)

Wednesday - Grilled Mango Chicken

Thursday - Penne with Sausage

Friday - ??Fish?? (have to ask the parents) or if not Crock Pot Beans & Cornbread

Menu Plan Monday

2008-09-29T18:20:00.000-04:00

Monday: Pasta and Veggies

Tuesday: Loaded Potatoes - Chili, Broccoli & Cheese (better than Wendy's!)

Wednesday: Thai Inspired Chicken Breasts

Thursday: Pumpkin & Black Bean Soup & Ham Slices

Friday: BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Fruit of the Week: Local Apples, Nectarines and Bananas

Veggies of the Week: Broccoli, Snow Peas & Carrots

Menu Plan Monday

2008-09-24T09:14:00.000-04:00

Oops! Forgot to post this weeks menu plan.

Monday - Grilled Cheese

Tuesday - Chicken Quesadilla

Wednesday - Roast Beef Croissant sandwiches

Thursday - Pasta & Tomato Sauce

Friday - Ham & Broccoli Quiche

September Weather

2008-09-17T16:03:00.000-04:00

It turned out to be lovely today. I hope that this weather last, I love a warm fall.

Tuesdays Lunch

2008-09-16T22:15:00.001-04:00

Ham, cheese string, bananas, snow peas and tomatoes

Mondays Lunch

2008-09-16T22:12:00.001-04:00

Lemon Rosemary Chicken, Tomatoes from my garden, bananas and mini potatoes

Menu Plan Monday

2008-09-16T22:07:00.000-04:00

Monday - Lemon Rosemary Chicken Breast

Tuesday - Ham & Cheese

Wednesday - Orange Sesame Steak

Thursday - Eggs

Friday - Pork Tenderloin

Veggies of the Week: Mini Potatoes, Tomatoes, Green Beans

Fruit of the Week: Bananas, Apples, Grapes

Menu Plan Monday

2008-09-08T10:09:00.001-04:00

Monday: BBQ Pulled Chicken

Tuesday: Herb Roast Beef

Wednesday: Peachy Pork

Thursday: Chicken Sandwiches

Fridays: Pita Pizza

This weeks veggies are: cauliflower, baby carrots and cherry tomatoes

This weeks fruits are: new apples YEAH! so glad to be buying local, nectarines and grapes

As always if you need supper ideas, http://www.orgjunkie.com/ has lots of menus plans and http://www.supperworks.com/ (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's menu is from there).

Cooking Up a Storm

2008-09-05T20:37:00.000-04:00

Yogurt

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.

Fun in the Sun

2008-09-03T21:42:00.000-04:00

Finding the best rocks.

Going up the slide (never down)

Playing together

Getting wet at the water table

Going with the Flow

2008-08-28T21:15:00.000-04:00

Today 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.

Menu Plan Monday, Back to Work!

2008-08-24T22:24:00.000-04:00

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 LOL.

Monday - Egg McMuffins. I love poached eggs!

Tuesday - Pasta Carbonara

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.

Thursday - Pita Pockets. Did a BIG Costco shop so the choices for fillings are endless.

Friday - Chicken Tenders

For more menu plan ideas visit http://www.orgjunkie.com/

Menu Plan Monday

2008-08-11T13:31:00.000-04:00

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:

Monday - Crock Pot Chili, recipe is made up as I go along

Tuesday - Mango Chicken, from http://www.supperworks.com/

Wednesday - Chicken Fricot, from Harrowsmith's Best of Pantry

Thursday - Bourbon Molasses Pork Tenderloin from http://www.supperworks.com/

Friday - Citrus Grilled Salmon http://www.supperworks.com/

Saturday - Gluten Free Pizza

Sunday - Summer Veggies & Bacon Pasta, from Epicurious http://tinyurl.com/6e37mz

Check out http://www.orgjunkie.com/ for many more menu plans.

Freezer Plan for a Month

2008-08-09T09:04:00.000-04:00

It 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 http://veganlunchbox.blogspot.com/2008/07/summer-veg-out-part-iv-smoothies.html for pictures and her master recipe for smoothies.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-08-04T19:14:00.000-04:00

We are on vacation for the next three weeks but I am still menu planning dinners.

Monday - Lasagna

Tuesday - Sherry/Honey BBQ Chicken Thighs

Wednesday - Stir Fry

Thursday - Beans and Rice

Friday - Vegetable Korma

Saturday - Chicken Vindaloo

Sunday - Clean Out the Fridge

Menu Plan Monday

2008-07-29T13:49:00.000-04:00

Monday - Daycare is closed for C's surgery

Tuesday - Picnic Lunch, choice of cheese sandwich or peanut butter, apple slices, nectarines, carrot sticks.

Wednesday - Pizza, cherry tomatoes from the garden, carrots

Thursday - Sausages, carrot & raisin salad

Friday - Restaurant Day, where everyone gets a choice of leftovers. Ham, sausages, pizza, Greek salad etc. Last day of daycare before my holidays.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-07-21T15:01:00.001-04:00

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 jalapenos.

Monday - Mixed raw veggies with dip and Pasta

Tuesday - Chicken and veggies

Wednesday - Ham Sandwiches and tossed salad

Thursday - Egg Salad Sandwiches with veggies and dip

Friday - Tuna and fruit salad

Check out some other delicious dinner ideas at www.orgjunkie.com.

Almost There

2008-07-17T17:59:00.000-04:00

The 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 definitely be spent playing in the water in the backyard. Make sure to send a spare set of clothes.

Mud, Stone Dust & New Backyard

2008-07-16T21:38:00.000-04:00

Sorry for not posting lately but construction is underway in my backyard. Everyone has had fun watching all the trucks and work going on. The backyard is done, the crew is now working on the side of the house. Two more days then all should be complete.

The backyard is wonderful. I am looking forward to spending the rest of the summer enjoying splashing in our yard. I will start up the menus again next week, though with the backyard done, I am guessing it will be mostly simple sandwiches so we can eat outside :)

Nature

2008-07-11T13:16:00.000-04:00

Today we went for a nature walk in the neighbourhood. We saw moths, butterflies and a cardinal. Someone had cut down a birch tree and we were able to peel the bark to make paper. Of course we came home with lots of different shaped leaves and shiny rocks.

Planes

2008-07-11T13:11:00.000-04:00

Thursday we went to the Aviation Museum and had a great time. The children all made kites and then had fun "flying" a plane. They were allowed to play with the controls and adjust all the wing flaps, turn on lights and generally have fun. Very hands on. Then it was off to watch an IMAX type movie of landing planes in all kinds of situations like fog and snow.

Its A Wrap

2008-07-07T20:39:00.000-04:00

I love wraps, you can put anything in them and they are tidier to eat than sandwich for kids.

Today we had shredded chicken breasts that I cooked in the crock pot the night before with beans and salsa. I grated a bit of cheese on top of the filling and voila a yummy wrap.

On the side with had cherry tomatoes and red, orange and yellow peppers and carrots.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-07-07T20:34:00.000-04:00

Monday -Chicken & Bean Wraps

Tuesday - Mini Pizzas

Wednesday - Omlettes

Thurday - Croques Monsieur

Friday - Salmon in Dill Sauce

Menu Plan Monday Wednesday

2008-07-02T12:08:00.000-04:00

Everyone had fun over the long weekend but all the children seem very tired. I know my own children stayed up late to watch the fireworks.

Today we had a simple lunch of ham and cheese sandwiches, grapes and cucumbers. Sorry no pictures today I have to recharge my camera batteries.

Short Week Menu Plan. I believe in living with weather during the summertime. If it is beautiful and we are outside I will switch a hot meal for a sandwich.

Wednesday: Ham & Cheese Sandwiches

Thursday: Chicken & Veggie Stir Fry

Friday: Hot Dogs

Fish Friday

2008-06-27T21:42:00.001-04:00

Pan fried fish fillets, broccoli with grated cheddar cheese, strawberries & tomato wedges.

Happy Canada Day everyone. See you again on Wednesday.

Strawberry Fields

2008-06-26T13:57:00.000-04:00

After we spent the morning ~~eating large amounts~~ picking strawberries I decided that good old fashioned Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Rice Krispy Squares was a fitting ending to a fun summer morning.

Everyone will be going home stained red this afternoon, MP said he could not eat even one more strawberry. I am betting by tomorrow they will be ready for more.

On Top Of Spaghetti

2008-06-25T22:09:00.000-04:00

We have been singing that children's song all day.

Spaghetti, meatballs, mini pitas, banana and cucumbers.

Tuesday Lunch

2008-06-24T14:26:00.000-04:00

Unfortunately my tomato rosettes bombed, and we were stuck with plain old tomato wedges. We had chicken, tomato wedges, carrots, lemon dill dip and mini pitas.

Butterfly Garden Lunch

2008-06-23T12:41:00.000-04:00

Ham butterfly wings, carrot body. Apple flower, craisin centre, and cheese leaves. Goldfish on the side.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-06-23T12:07:00.000-04:00

Thank you to Laura The Organizing Junkie for hosting Menu Plan Mondays and these great banners.

This weeks' lunches:

Monday - Ham, Cheese, Apples, Craisins & Carrots

Tuesday - BBQ Chicken, Broccoli & Apples

Wednesday - Pasta, Fruit Salad

Thursday - Chili Con Carne, Broccoli & Bananas

Friday - Tuna or Salmon Salad Sandwiches, Cucumbers & Tomatoes

Shrimp Friday

2008-06-20T13:33:00.000-04:00

I changed my mind, instead of Fish Friday we switched to shrimp. This is A's favourite and I am happy to say yes.

Shrimp, cocktail sauce, cucumbers, carrots, cheese and rice crackers.

Green Eggs & Ham

2008-06-19T12:15:00.001-04:00

Scrambled eggs with spinach, carrots & dip, goldfish crackers and ham

Today's Lunch

2008-06-18T13:22:00.001-04:00

Broccoli with Grated Cheese, Cucumber, Steak & Mini Pizza
Cucumber went first
Yum

Just A Reminder

2008-06-17T10:53:00.001-04:00

I will be closed June 30 and July 1st.

It's in the Genes

2008-06-17T10:25:00.000-04:00

Girls love shoes, especially high heels. They could play for hours with my shoes.

Menu Plan Monday

2008-06-16T13:52:00.000-04:00

Lunches for this week

Monday - Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Veggies & Dip

Tuesday - Roast Chicken, Rice, Corn

Wednesday - Steak, Steamed Broccoli, Crackers

Thursday - Green Eggs & Ham (Scrambled Eggs with Spinach & Ham)

Friday - Pan Fried Fish Fillets, Steamed Broccoli

Traffic Stopper

2008-06-10T22:08:00.001-04:00

I stop traffic! It's my Runabout Stroller, http://www.bergdesign.net/runabout.htm the daycare equivalent of a Lamborgini - my kids ride. Every where we go we are stopped. I am now known as that lady with THE stroller.

Introduction

2008-06-10T21:57:00.000-04:00

I have decided to join the rest of the world and start blogging. Right now this is a general site with my lunch menus for daycare, upcoming events and holidays, and the general musings of someone who has up to 7 kids in the house and still loves her job.