Category: MENU PLANS

Good morning ladies. I can’t believe we are almost 3/4’s of the way through 2023! Seems like the summer has flown by. Now, I know I’ve been excessively busy, but still where did summer go? I thought I was done with work at the Eagles, but lo and behold we forgot a few things so there are a couple things to do today. Despite that I will be able to regroup this week and play catch up. I can’t wait to visit you all again!!

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This week our daily highs are predicted to be in the high 80’s and 90’s edging us towards an Indian summer, but fortunately our night time lows will still be in the low 50’s meaning that those 80’s and 90’s will be only for a couple hours each afternoon. I can live with that 😀

I have on Levi’s with a favorite old t-shirt for my truly FINAL day of my Eagles building work! Well, for this week anyway. We did find a few more MUST DO SOON projects that HAVE to be done, but will be waiting until after the conference at the end of September to do them.

Hot water and black cherry yogurt

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING I spent Saturday doing a deep clean, several loads of laundry and setting up the new TV we had to buy for the bedroom. GROCERIES & ERRANDS I have a hair cut and pedicure on Thursday so will arrange my grocery shopping and errands around those appointments to save time and gas. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS no travels planned right now, but I do NEED to get the paperwork and calls up to date. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING Last night I was able to get the menus and recipes organized for a plan through October.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

CABLE We’re binge watching Justified Primeval right now and watching The Middle reruns. We’re about to finish BIG BANG reruns (AGAIN) at night. We will start getting caught up on the DVR now that we’re not so tired every night.

I’ve FINALLY forced myself to read at night again, but I’m reading slowly to savor reading Marie Force’s State of Denial #5 in the First Family series.

	MONDAY 9/11	TUESDAY 9/12	WEDNESDAY 9/13	THURSDAY 9/14	FRIDAY 9/15	SATURDAY 9/16	SUNDAY 9/17
BREAKFAST	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	QUICHE LORRAINE	PANCAKES & BACON
LUNCH	TUNA SALAD	FRUIT & YOGURT	SOUP & SANDWICHES	OUT	OUT	PASTRAMI SANDWICHES	FOOTBALL FOOD
DINNER	PAN SEARED PORK CHOPS with PARMESAN BUTTER POTATOES	SALISBURY STEAKS with MUSHROOM GRAVY	CHICKEN GUMBO and SALAD	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own or Clean Out the Refrigerator	OUT for my birthday	BUNLESS BURGERS CRY BABY BURGERS with	SEAFOOD SALAD with PARMESAN CRUSTED ROLLS
DESSERT						SNICKER DOODLES

I saw this on a table at our favorite pub and thought it was kinda fun! And this quilt was made by a friend of mine to raffle off at the Eagles for our scholarship fund. I’m definitely buying tickets for this one!

• PAN SEARED CHICKEN IN LEMON WINE SAUCE
• CHEESY CHICKEN PANCAKES
• ORANGE CHILE CHICKEN
  

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Our weather has turned pretty perfect in my book. High 40’s and low 50’s at night with mid 70’s during the day. Rain has also returned to the Pacific North West and the rain has helped tamp down the fires, ash and smoke in our area.

AWESOME NEWS the train is approaching the station on this overwhelming Eagles trip I’ve been on. My attitude is much better and I think things will iron themselves out with those causing the drama that the rest of us has had to live in.

It looks like we’ll be reopening as early as Wednesday. Today and tomorrow are a bunch of small finish projects and a little shopping to replenish the fresh produce. A friend and I will be preparing the first BIG meal which I consider an honor and privilege after all my hard work.

Peach yogurt and coffee before I’m off to meet with the plumber (AGAIN). We thought all was well, but the left side of the sink leaks since they hooked it up.

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING Despite not being home much, laundry is completely up to date. Cleaning is so-so, but I’ll get caught up next week. GROCERIES & ERRANDS Definitely need to do lots of shopping and several errands this week. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS Next week will be my catch-up week. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING I’m so glad it’s time to start meal planning for fall.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

Who has had time? BIG BANG reruns are the most I’ve had time for this past week.

I’ve FINALLY forced myself to read at night again. I’m savoring my reading of Marie Force’s State of Denial #5 in the First Family series.

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
BREAKFAST	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	OUT	SCRAMBLED EGGS & BACON
LUNCH	BURGERS	TACO TUESDAY	HOT DOGS	SALADS	SALAD & FRUIT	PASTRAMI SANDWICHES	APPETIZER PLATES for the RACE
DINNER	ROTISSERIE CHICKEN & COLESLAW	SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS	CHICKEN GUMBO and SALAD	POT ROAST for THANKFUL THURSDAY	TAPAS PLATES for EAGLES REOPENING	BUNLESS BURGERS & POTATO SALAD	SEAFOOD SALAD with PARMESAN CRUSTED ROLLS
DESSERT					OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

These are the before, during and after photos of what I’ve been doing this past 6-8 weeks. We went from a plan to change the linoleum and replacing the cabinets to gutting out EVERYTHING including a bit of the sub-floor due to rot which we found after removing 4 layers of peel and stick tiles and old linoleum, removing 4 layers of interior walls and re-framing the walls etc… after the water main break and subsequent additional breaks. In a weird way the water line breaks were a godsend as they “forced”/”allowed” us to do things right and bring them up to code.

• HUMMINGBIRD CAKE
• CHICKEN CHILE RELLENOS CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

GOOD MORNING dear friends. Can you believe September is upon us? I used to think September was my favorite because it was my birthday month, but as I get older I realize it’s one of my favorite months because the temperatures calm down and the nights get cooler, the foods become more comfort oriented and I LOVE flannel. I’m so excited!

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter and making it possible to see the end of this Eagles remodel project. I have been away way too much from blogging the way I love to and from cooking in ways I enjoy. But, we have a completion date, well we have a date we’re aiming for and that will allow me more time to get back to cooking and blogging and some quilting too!

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Unfortunately, last Thursday we had a HUGE thunder and lightning storm that lit our poor state on fire again. 19 fires just in our county according to the news. A few of the more local lightning strikes started fires about 8 miles out from here in unreachable (except by helicopter) areas and they are still burning making our air quality extremely poor, our cars and houses are covered in ash and beautiful, but deadly sunsets. 🙁 It’s currently over 1800 acres in treacherous terrain with 0% containment. Our county needs all the prayers it can get.

As I’ve said before I WILL finish my commitments through the conference we’re hosting in September, but I’m seriously considering stepping back at that point from MANY things associated with this particular group. I am a BIG believer in what The Eagles as an organization are all about – “PEOPLE HELPING PEOPLE”. 

BUT, there are some “members” that are not getting their way about many things so won’t play nice in the sandbox. Unfortunately, they are officers or related to officers and creating more drama than most of us ever saw in high school. And like I told my girlfriend I didn’t do drama back in high school so I’m not about to start now. Hubby wants me to bow out all together.

The organization has 2 parts, the AERIE which is responsible for the building, bills, making a profit to cover those things etc… and the AUXILIARY which is responsible for the fundraising.

I’m technically auxiliary, but am so tired of being on the “outside” looking in to a group (that has become a serious clique) that’s supposed to be a sisterhood…. and why? Because I’m playing nice with “them (AERIE)” and not taking sides? I just don’t get it ☹️ GROW UP PEOPLE!!

Black Cherry yogurt and coffee – 2 sips anyway. The 2 sips seems to help satisfy me enough 🙂

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING I am so far behind on many things! Like ironing and organizing. As soon as we complete the building I’m doing a serious deep clean! GROCERIES & ERRANDS I postponed my hair appointment until the 14th (which is actually nice because I can pamper myself for my birthday the next day), but I HAVE to get some groceries this next week. PAPERWORK, CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS I’m EXTREMELY behind in the category also, but will get caught up after the 8th. Unfortunately, there are no travels planned in the foreseeable future 🙁 but we are planning to do a trip in mid October. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING I am so happy we’re almost to the ‘BER months.  I LOVE planning fall menus 😀

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

When we watch TV, we’ve been watching old reruns of NCIS, BIG BANG, The MIDDLE and The DONNA REED SHOW

I’ve FINALLY forced myself to read at night before sleep again. The latest issue of a series I’ve been reading came out a few days ago and I’m already 25% done so the second meme here REALLY applies!

I’m reading Marie Force’s State of Denial #5 in the First Family series.

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
BREAKFAST	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	YOGURT and COFFEE	BACON & EGGS	BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
LUNCH	Clean Out Refrigerator	TACO TUESDAY	SANDWICHES	THANKFUL THURSDAY	SALAD & FRUIT	OUT	APPETIZER PLATES
DINNER	HAM STEAKS AND PASTA SALAD	PORK CHOPS & PEARS with OVEN ROASTED CARROTS	TEXAS RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE & SALAD	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own or Clean Out Refrigerator	CASSOULET & SMASHED POTATOES	OVEN BRISKET & POTATO SALAD	CHICKEN & CHEESE PIE with SALAD
DESSERT		RUM RAISIN NOODLE BAKE				APPLE PIE SNICKER DOODLES

Poor Chevy’s pond is taking a HUGE loss this year from our current drought. Not 3 months ago it was overflowing onto the road between the ponds because of excessive rain. Go figure.

• BUTTER SWIM BISCUITS
• SLOW COOKER HATCH CHILE RIBS

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We don’t have any fires in our area (yet and pray we don’t), but the way the wind has been blowing off the coast the ones around us (there are 2 – one southwest and one southeast, but both 100 miles away) feel and smell like they are in our backyard.

All in all our weather hasn’t been bad this summer with the exception of a couple days in the 90’s with HIGH humidity. Today is supposed to be in the high 80’s. So far our mornings have been absolutely gorgeous because our evenings are still getting a cool coastal breeze and cooling off quite well overnight. I’ll be working at the eagles today so have on my “paint” clothes and an old pair of POPs.

The Fraternal Order of Eagles, a 125 year old international non-profit organization, unites fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills, and by promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope or more simply put has a motto of People Helping People.

That said, as with all things made of human components, there are dissenters and critics. While we aren’t supposed to speak ill of one another, I will voice my opinion in generalities and not use specific names.

Hubby and I along with a VERY SMALL (6? people) handful of others have been working EXTREMELY hard for weeks now to overhaul our AERIE nest which is a building that is over 100 years old and shows its age in many, MANY places.

Obviously this work is NOT happening overnight and the work is being done when we are closed for business which can be limiting with people’s schedules. We have bands every Saturday night and are open to public guests.

There have been several critics who have voiced a few opinions, but on this past Saturday one particular woman who spends the majority of her time doing nothing BUT complaining about EVERYTHING was found to be moving things like chairs and decorations as well as removing things to her liking which prompted me to make this sign to post. 🙁

Breakfast is still not my favorite meal so some yogurt and kiwi lime strawberry Celcius water is all I’m having.

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING mostly up to date. GROCERIES & ERRANDS I am taking some time this week to get a pedicure, do some shopping and take some time for myself. I also need to take hubby to an eye doctor appointment because he won’t be able to drive afterwards. I have to pick up some trophies that we were having repaired for the Lodge as well as ingredients for the Tuesday special meal. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS I’m waiting for some calls back regarding a few things that need to get handled. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING My menu is made through August, but as always at this time of year is subject to change based on farmer’s market available produce.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

NETFLIX We watched a movie that was fun (though I could have lived without the subtitles), HIDDEN STRIKE with John Cenna and Jackie Chan and one in particular that was quite good and a bit surprising as the star was Allison Janney who I’d only ever seen in the comedy, MOM, but this was a serious drama. The hidden gem was Tom Hanks as A MAN CALLED OTTO.

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
BREAKFAST	YOGURT & COFFEE	YOGURT & COFFEE	YOGURT & COFFEE	YOGURT & COFFEE	YOGURT & COFFEE	OUT	OUT
LUNCH	SAMMIE WRAPS	GRILLED CHICKEN	SOUP & SANDWICHES	MAC & CHEESE	SALAD & FRUIT	PASTRAMI SANDWICHES	APPETIZER PLATES
DINNER	PIGEON RIVER CHICKEN & POTATO SALAD	GASPACHO & CORN BREAD	CARNITAS with PINEAPPLE SAUCE & BUTTER ROASTED POTATOES	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own or Clean Out the Refrigerator	TEXAS RANCH CHICKEN & COPPER PENNIES	SALISBURY STEAKS & SALAD	SALAD with AVOCADO LIME DRESSING & BUTTER SWIM BISCUITS
DESSERT			COOKIES OF SOME SORT

Once again I have failed to take any pictures this week. I’m only working 2 days this week and will take some time for myself AND take some pictures!

 

• MASHED POTATO ARTICHOKE BAKE
• GARLIC CREAM CHICKEN
• CARNE ASADA & CARAMELIZED GRILLED PINEAPPLE

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It really has been quite pleasant though quite warm (high 80’s-low 90’s) compared to the rest of the country so I won’t spend time complaining. Plus our evenings still cool off quite a bit.

I’ll be working over at the Eagles again most of the day so I have on paint clothes, but will come home to change between work and my evening meetings.

Debating on what projects need to be done first, both here and at the Eagles.

The backyard work here to finish working on irrigation leaks. The work at the Eagles has a time limit on it as we are hosting the South West conference at the end of September and will be putting in a whole new flooring and kitchen the first week of August so we need to finish the other projects that lead up to that during the closed hours.

It’s like working full time again 😀 But I’m loving it.

Toddler squeeze and a couple sips of coffee before I move on to ice tea.

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

GROCERIES & ERRANDS I don’t have anything on this week’s calendar fortunately except the Costco shopping on Wednesday. LAUNDRY & CLEANING I have a little ironing to do, but am caught up on most everything else. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS No travels until October, but am waiting on a couple call backs for some projects. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING Menus are made through August, but I’m starting to think about Fall recipes.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

SUBSCRIPTIONS I’m watching the new season on Sweet Magnolias and just started a new series on Paramount+ CABLE Watched the NASCAR races over the weekend and a couple Hallmark Christmas movies.

I just started the next in the Nantucket series, A Vineyard Lullaby,  I’ve been reading by Katie Winters.

	7/24 MONDAY	7/25 TUESDAY	7/26 WEDNESDAY	7/27 THURSDAY	7/28 FRIDAY	7/29 SATURDAY	7/30 SUNDAY
BREAKFAST	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE	TODDLER SQUEEZE & a COUPLE SIPS of COFFEE
LUNCH	LEFTOVERS	LEFTOVERS	LEFTOVERS	LEFTOVERS	LEFTOVERS	LEFTOVERS	LEFTOVERS
DINNER	FRUITY SPINACH SALAD	BBQ CHICKEN & APPLE CASSEROLE with PINEAPPLE PUDDING	ALMOND CRUSTED PORK CHOPS with SWEDISH GREEN POTATOES	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own or Clean Out the Refrigerator	STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD	CHICKEN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE	CARNITAS with PINEAPPLE SAUCE and BUTTER ROASTED POTATOES
DESSERT		RUM RAISIN NOODLE BAKE				SNICKER DOODLES

Other than pictures for the Eagles I didn’t get any pictures this past week.

• SPINACH FRUIT SALAD

I missed last week completely so will be using those same links this week.

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I know it’s HOT everywhere so I won’t complain!  All I can say is that I don’t usually mind the heat as much here because the humidity is so low, but lately our humidity has been quite high – might as well as be in the south high. This week we’ll continue with temperatures in the 90’s during the day. Our saving grace is that we’re still cooling down quite a bit at night into the 50’s so we have absolutely beautiful mornings!

Do you realize we are significantly into the second half of the year? I went to the Hallmark Ornament Premiere this past weekend to pick up a few ornaments (NOT that I needed any), but there were a couple this year that called out to me 😀 I also picked up a couple Christmas presents this past weekend.

This is a super early morning so just a couple sips of coffee for now.

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING I’m all up to date with the laundry. The ironing is another story though 😀 GROCERIES & ERRANDS Just a couple appointments this week, but no real shopping to do which is awesome because there isn’t any decent shopping here in this small town. I’m doing more and more online to be able to get everything I’m looking for. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS The projects lately consist of the building maintenance that we’re doing for the Eagles in preparation of hosting the South West conference at the end of September. I do need to make a couple phone calls, but have been procrastinating because of the frustration of getting through the robotic menus. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING The menus are planned through mid August, but I’m really looking forward to planning fall recipes soon.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

It’s summer so we’ve been trying to watch a few movies here and there and some reruns of The Big Bang Theory and Wings.

I’ve been working so much that I’ve been tired enough I haven’t been getting any reading done at night.

I finished book #6 A Vineyard Vow from the series I’ve been reading and started #7 A Vineyard Lullaby.

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
DINNER	ALMOND CRUSTED PORK CHOPS with SWEDISH GREEN POTATOES	BBQ CHICKEN APPLE BREAD PUDDING with PINEAPPLE CASSEROLE	STRAWBERRY CHICKEN SALAD	CHICKEN GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE	CARNITAS with PINEAPPLE SAUCE and BUTTER ROASTED POTATOES	YOYO	SPINACH FRUIT SALAD
DESSERT

The Eagles Auxiliary did a breakfast yesterday morning as part of the 1st Annual BBQ Competition and Corn Hole tournament. The event was a HUGE boon to our little town and I’m sure it will be back next year and many more to come. They even auctioned off some awesome granite corn hole boards – I never knew it was such a serious sport. Here’s a couple pictures:

• BROCCOLI CHICKEN DIVAN
  
• HAWAIIAN SPARE RIBS
  
• GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADA DIP

• CHOPPED BACON SALAD
• CREAMSICLE CHICKEN
• SATURDAY NIGHT BAKED BEANS aka COWBOY BEANS

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Good Morning dear friends. I hope you had a wonderful week. It sure seems like the past week sped by! I think it was the holiday being on a Tuesday that messed me up the most! While I didn’t get as much done as I hoped, I did get done what HAD to be done 😀 And then we were able to spend yesterday at 2 different picnics to relax.

It’s been quite warm, but only for part of the day. We are still getting some beautiful cool ocean breezes of an evening though. Levi’s and a comfy paisley blouse are what I’m wearing today as I have a couple meetings.

A couple sips of coffee with yogurt, granola and blueberries.

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING / PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVEL/ GROCERIES & ERRANDS /RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING We’re still working on the water issue and hoping to get to the bottom of things yet this week after the concrete cutting guy digs up an area around the main. I have a few other errands to do this week, but the grocery shopping is done and the menus are made.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

We didn’t have much on the DVR to watch last week, but we did spend the 4th relaxing and watching old movies – The Back to the Future trilogy, Dante’s Peak, Independence Day.

I’ve been working so much that I’ve been tired enough I haven’t been getting any reading done at night. I’m STILL hoping that this is the week to pick up with #6 A Vineyard Vow from the series I’ve been reading.

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
DINNER	CHICKEN CAPRESE BOWLS	YOYO	HAWAIIAN SPARE RIBS	YOYO	ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS & SPICY RICE	SPINACH FRUIT SALAD	CARRIBEAN CHICKEN & 3 CHEESE HASH BROWN BAKE
DESSERT

Our last stop yesterday was at a friend’s mother’s house for dinner. It’s a beautiful setting and was so relaxing as well as peaceful. It’s on a hilltop with a great view and many, many trees. There was also a cute little pond where we took these pictures – one of me with my friend Dana and one with Dana and her sister who was visiting, but left this morning for home in Idaho. We stopped and fed the leftovers to her goats on the way home.

• DOUBLE BANANA CAKE
  
• CRISPY GREENISH SALAD
• PORK CHOPS & POTATOES

• CHICKEN MADEIRA
• ORANGE CHICKEN
• VANILLA CHERRY CAKE

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It has been warm, but ABSOLUTELY beautiful with a decent ocean breeze. The next few days are supposed to near triple digit, but nothing unbearable compared to the rest of the country!

Toddler squeeze (apple carrot pineapple) and coffee 😀

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING I was able to get the laundry done last night when I got home, but now have a good sized pile of ironing to do! GROCERIES & ERRANDS I have several errands and groceries to do this week, but will probably wait until Wednesday, Thursday and Friday when I head to town for a haircut and my mammogram. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS lots to do and will try and get through at least one pile this week. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING fortunately menus are planned for the next several weeks.

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

With working so much I haven’t been watching much TV, but will have to clean out the DVR soon. We did catch Back to the Future last night.

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I’ve been working so much that I’ve been tired enough I haven’t been getting any reading done at night. I’m hoping to pick up with #6 A Vineyard Vow from the series I’ve been reading. 

	MONDAY 7/3	TUESDAY 7/4	WEDNESDAY 7/5	THURSDAY 7/6	FRIDAY 7/7	SATURDAY 7/8	SUNDAY 7/9
DINNER	MARSALA PORK CHOPS & 3 CHEESE SOUFFLES	CARNE ASADA, GREEN CHILI DIP & CHIPS	ORANGE GLAZED MEATBALLS & RICE DRESSING	CHOPPED ITALIAN STEAKS & CAULIFLOWER AU GRATIN	YOYO YOU’RE ON YOUR OWN	SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SALAD	RED BEANS & RICE WITH CHICKEN & SALAD
DESSERT		GRANS APPLE CAKE

• CHEESY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
  
• PAN SEARED CHICKEN with LEMON LIME SAUCE

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Summer has FINALLY arrived to the Pacific North West. It’s been pleasant and sunny with warmer temperatures during the day, but the night times have bee GORGEOUS with temperatures in the 50’s and a cool ocean breeze.

This is how I’m feeling as I continue to get more organized and get those damn ducks in a row instead of all over the place! This feeling is tinged with some nostalgia and sadness though. Tomorrow marks the 30th anniversary of my father’s death. They say time heals all wounds, but they’re wrong. You do learn to cope with the loss, though it never truly goes away 🙁 But, he is also the man that taught me to get up each day and put one foot in front of the other to carry on, so that is exactly what I have done and (will continue to do) all these years.

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS & APPOINTMENTS

LAUNDRY & CLEANING Laundry is up to date, but I do have some ironing to do. GROCERIES & ERRANDS I did the majority of the grocery shopping last Friday, but I will be doing the normal shopping for the Eagles on Wednesday as well as the shopping for the Cribbage event we will be hosting next weekend. I’ll pretty much live at the lodge from Thursday through Sunday. PAPERWORK, PHONE CALLS, PROJECTS & TRAVELS FINALLY got the family reunion information straightened out and everyone is getting their reservations locked in. WHEW that was a job! Now I’m working on getting the company that will do the concrete cutting to call me back so we can move forward on the pressure regulator/water problem. Hubby with the help of the neighbor did get the sprinklers all replaced and eliminated the minor leaks. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING I sat and prepared my menus through July on Saturday afternoon. Literally 5 minutes after I finished a girlfriend called with a party invite for yesterday that changed everything 🙂 You know what they say – Man plans, God laughs 😀

WHAT’S ON THE DVR/TV

AMAZON PRIME The Wheel of Time, Picard CABLE Some NASCAR and a few odd cooking shows. Other than that it’s summer 🙂 who is indoors anyway?

	MONDAY 6/26	TUESDAY 6/27	WEDNESDAY 6/28	THURSDAY 6/29	FRIDAY 6/30	SATURDAY 7/1	SUNDAY  7/2
BREAKFAST	PUREE COFFEE	PUREE COFFEE	PUREE COFFEE	PUREE COFFEE	BREAKFAST BAKE	BACON & FRENCH TOAST	BISCUITS & GRAVY
LUNCH	SALAMI & CHEESE	OUT	OUT	PASTRAMI SANDWICHES	FRIED CHICKEN WINGS w/ MAC SALAD	PULLED PORK SANDWICHES & COLESLAW	APPETIZER PLATES??
DINNER	CAPERLESS CHICKEN PICCATA with LEMON SAUCE & SWISS POTATOES	FRIED CHICKEN WRAPS & CORN SALSA SALAD (EAGLES)	CHICKEN & BROCCOLI DIVAN with JASMINE RICE	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own OR Clean Out the Refrigerator	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own OR Clean Out the Refrigerator	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own OR Clean Out the Refrigerator	YOYO or CORN You’re on YOUR own OR Clean Out the Refrigerator
DESSERT		CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Jean noted last week that my recipes were already leaning towards Christmas 😀 I’m always in the mood for Christmas and am planning ahead. I have a new book/project that I’m hoping will inspire some new ideas for BLOGMAS 2023 😀

• HONEY ROASTED RIBS
• ULTIMATE COFFEE CAKE
• SATURDAY NIGHT BAKED BEANS

• MISO GINGER CHICKEN
• BIG SUR ROAST CHICKEN
• HALIBUT ENCHILADAS