“If humility is a Christian duty, then the everyday life of a Christian must show forth humility.
If we are called to care for the sick, the naked, and the imprisoned, these expressions of love must be a constant effort in our lives.
If we are to love our enemies, our daily life must demonstrate that love.
If we are called to be thankful, to be wise, to be holy, they must show forth in our lives.
If we are to be new people in Christ, then we must show our newness to the world.
If we are to follow Christ, it must be in the way we spend each day.”
~William Law (1686-1761)
Old advice- timeless lesson!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Monday Menu
We are back from Haiti and back to the reality of cooking for my family again. We had great food in Haiti and were taken care of so well. I will post pictures soon.
Monday
Leftovers from Grandma! yeah
Beef and Noodles and mashed potatoes or
Potato soup
Homemade apple sauce- we are headed to the apple orchard after school today.
Tuesday
Barbeque chicken breasts
Beans and rice- Haitian style
apple pie
Wednesday
Chicken and dumplings with veggies
apples
Thursday
Lone Star Chicken enchiladas
Apples
Friday
Leftovers and a dessert night at our house for our prayer partners on our trip to Haiti!
Brownies
Apple dumplings
Chocolate chip cookies
Sugar cookies
mmmm ... I'm hungry already!
Saturday
Broccoli Cheese soup
bread
apples
Sunday
Small group
Monday
Leftovers from Grandma! yeah
Beef and Noodles and mashed potatoes or
Potato soup
Homemade apple sauce- we are headed to the apple orchard after school today.
Tuesday
Barbeque chicken breasts
Beans and rice- Haitian style
apple pie
Wednesday
Chicken and dumplings with veggies
apples
Thursday
Lone Star Chicken enchiladas
Apples
Friday
Leftovers and a dessert night at our house for our prayer partners on our trip to Haiti!
Brownies
Apple dumplings
Chocolate chip cookies
Sugar cookies
mmmm ... I'm hungry already!
Saturday
Broccoli Cheese soup
bread
apples
Sunday
Small group
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Follow us as we follow Him
You can follow us on Haiti journey at : http://aweekinhaiti2011.blogspot.com/
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
1 1/4 c peanut butter
1 1/2 sticks butter or margarine
2 cups powdered sugar
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
Melt and mix together. Press into a 9x13 pan. Refrigerate.
Melt 2 cups Chocolate chips(milk or semi-sweet)
3/4 cup peanut butter.
Frost the bars with this mixture and refrigerate until cool. Cut and enjoy!
Yummy and so easy!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Desert Song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=79055I6o-NQ
This is one of my favorite songs right now, preparing for our trip.
This is one of my favorite songs right now, preparing for our trip.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Menu Monday
Monday
Kielbasa with black beans(we didn't get to it a couple weeks ago)
Apples
Tuesday
Spaghetti and Meatballs(freezer)
Garlic Bread
Wednesday
Chicken Parmesan(different recipe)
(uses leftover spaghetti sauce)
Salad
Thursday
Beef Stew in crock Pot
Friday
Haiti!
Joe and I are leaving Friday for a week long mission trip to Haiti with our home church, Grace Community Church-Noblesville.
I originally told the kids they were going to be eating beans and rice all week while we are gone so they will be in on the experience too. They said "yeah, we love beans and rice". Yesterday Andrew said, "do we really have to eat beans and rice ALL week?" I told him I was just joking, but they could have it one day if they wanted!
I have a freezer full of meals for my mom to fix, but I am sure she will fix some of their favorites like, beef and noodles and mashed potatoes, and maybe even some fish!
Kielbasa with black beans(we didn't get to it a couple weeks ago)
Apples
Tuesday
Spaghetti and Meatballs(freezer)
Garlic Bread
Wednesday
Chicken Parmesan(different recipe)
(uses leftover spaghetti sauce)
Salad
Thursday
Beef Stew in crock Pot
Friday
Haiti!
Joe and I are leaving Friday for a week long mission trip to Haiti with our home church, Grace Community Church-Noblesville.
I originally told the kids they were going to be eating beans and rice all week while we are gone so they will be in on the experience too. They said "yeah, we love beans and rice". Yesterday Andrew said, "do we really have to eat beans and rice ALL week?" I told him I was just joking, but they could have it one day if they wanted!
I have a freezer full of meals for my mom to fix, but I am sure she will fix some of their favorites like, beef and noodles and mashed potatoes, and maybe even some fish!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
How to Make a Menu Plan
Menu planning can be overwhelming to some, but if you start out simple it won't be. Here are some tips I have learned along the way.
1. Look through your pantry and freezer and see what you already have on hand. I freezer cook with a group of friends, so I usually have a stash of ready made meals in my freezer. I also double recipes and stick one in the freezer for later a lot.
2. Ask your family what "sounds good" and what they would like for dinner. Sometimes I get the same responses all the time, but other times I get "we haven't had .... for a long time". Since it is fall, we eat a lot more stews, soups and crock pot meals. In the summer we grill out more, so marinated meats are better.
3. Try something new. I try to attempt a new recipe once or twice a month. If I have planned for it then I know I will have the ingredients on hand.
4. Checkout the grocery ads. See what is in season or on sale. I stock up on things and put them in the freezer too.
5. I also try to balance meats. A couple beef, a couple chicken, a pork, a meatless etc.
I have found that having a menu helps me so much in a few different ways.
I go to the grocery less, because I have the meals planned out.
I am less stressed about dinner in the evening.
The kids complain less, because they are helping in the planning, and they know they will get their "favorite" soon, if it isn't today.
It reminds me of how grateful I am that I can feed my family and buy food for a week or more at a time. A lot of moms around the world can't say that.
Don't be a slave to your menu. Mine is just a guideline. We don't always eat what it says on a certain day. A lot depends on our schedule. I was at the grocery last night and found a cut of meat on clearance for the crock pot, so it needed to be used up soon. So that is what we are having tonight instead of spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs are in the freezer, so it can wait.
I also like to have a list of available meals on the side of my fridge, so I don't forget and let something go to waste. Luckily I have a big freezer and can store a lot of extras.
1. Look through your pantry and freezer and see what you already have on hand. I freezer cook with a group of friends, so I usually have a stash of ready made meals in my freezer. I also double recipes and stick one in the freezer for later a lot.
2. Ask your family what "sounds good" and what they would like for dinner. Sometimes I get the same responses all the time, but other times I get "we haven't had .... for a long time". Since it is fall, we eat a lot more stews, soups and crock pot meals. In the summer we grill out more, so marinated meats are better.
3. Try something new. I try to attempt a new recipe once or twice a month. If I have planned for it then I know I will have the ingredients on hand.
4. Checkout the grocery ads. See what is in season or on sale. I stock up on things and put them in the freezer too.
5. I also try to balance meats. A couple beef, a couple chicken, a pork, a meatless etc.
I have found that having a menu helps me so much in a few different ways.
I go to the grocery less, because I have the meals planned out.
I am less stressed about dinner in the evening.
The kids complain less, because they are helping in the planning, and they know they will get their "favorite" soon, if it isn't today.
It reminds me of how grateful I am that I can feed my family and buy food for a week or more at a time. A lot of moms around the world can't say that.
Don't be a slave to your menu. Mine is just a guideline. We don't always eat what it says on a certain day. A lot depends on our schedule. I was at the grocery last night and found a cut of meat on clearance for the crock pot, so it needed to be used up soon. So that is what we are having tonight instead of spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs are in the freezer, so it can wait.
I also like to have a list of available meals on the side of my fridge, so I don't forget and let something go to waste. Luckily I have a big freezer and can store a lot of extras.
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