Meal plan, again

Here we go to try again. Confession: I'm not good about sticking to a meal plan. I usually actually fix 3 or 4 of the 7 ideas. Making the plan does at least give me ideas, though!

Saturday - Monday: Cookouts. Seriously. Three in a row.

Tuesday: Leftover burgers. Not that I really want another burger (see above)

Wednesday: Roast chicken

Thursday: Pasta

Friday: Chicken pot pie?

Saturday: Eating out at Paradise Bakery at a blogger get-together. Josh will probably eat with his brothers

Sunday: Grilled cheese & tomato soup - I'm working Sunday night to do some after-hours processing at work, so this will be quick. Also, it's my dad's birthday, so we may go to lunch with them after church, so won't be that hungry.

Boring menu plan

The goal for the next 2 weeks is to do no grocery shopping- we've got a full freezer and should start eating through it, at some point.

Monday - Beef stew
Tuesday - Asparagus soup? I should probably have a back-up plan, in case Josh hates this.
Wednesday - Breakfast (toast, eggs, bacon)
Thursday - Lasagna
Friday - Pizza or leftovers
Saturday - Cookout with friends
Sunday - Roast chicken

Next week - Chicken leftovers

Trying a menu, again

I planned my meals last week, and it worked really well, except we ended up eating out with guests more than I expected.

Can I do the menu-planning thing again? We're going out of town, next weekend, so this is a short week.

Monday: Fettuccine alfredo & garlic bread
Tuesday: Beer brats & green beans
Wednesday: Breakfast (bacon, eggs, toast, maybe hashbrowns)
Thursday: Chicken & rice (didn't happen last week)
Friday: Dinner at rehearsal dinner
Saturday: Dinner at wedding reception
Sunday: Oh geez, I'm not going to feel like cooking since we'll just be getting back. We'll see.

Menu Plan for Guests

Dan & Larissa are coming to visit Friday through Sunday, and I'm super-excited! This is an impromptu visit, since I just found out they're coming two days ago. Thing is, they don't eat much meat, and when they do, they prefer "happy meat" (free range, organic, local). I totally get that, and want to plan a local menu for them while they're here.

• Monday - Leftovers
• Tuesday - Cinco de Mayo! Mexican something- probably tacos & refried beans.
• Wednesday - Biscuits & gravy
• Thursday - Chicken & rice
• Friday - "Happy" Burgers & green beans & salad w/ dill dressing
• Saturday
• Breakfast - Crepes (filled with local, organic apple or pear butter)
• Lunch - Brown rice & veggies
• Dinner - Eat out? (Conners will be at a party; this will be just Josh & me)
• Sunday
• Breakfast/Brunch - Quiche & strawberries & yogurt
• Lunch (if we have lunch rather than brunch) - Fettuccine alfredo & garlic bread
• Dinner - Leftovers, then go see Star Trek!

I need to buy:

• heavy cream
• fruit
• white flour
• local veggies & salad stuff- maybe asparagus?- if I have time to get to a farmers market this week

I'm in the middle of the book Animal Vegetable Miracle, and, from the book, am convinced its possible to eat seasonally and locally- and am motivated to try! This weekend will be a fun experiment, and hopefully a treat for our guests!