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~We are stretching our dollars to the extreme. First and foremost we believe GOD IS OUR PROVISION. We are honoring Him with our finances! Join us as we take you on a FRUGAL ADVENTURE & we will show you how to save money on everyday items so that you can splurge on things for your family!Frugal Frenzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13305286410005343175noreply@blogger.comBlogger3948125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-42090238195250195902013-04-02T18:32:00.000-04:002013-04-02T18:57:05.724-04:00Tasty Tuesday: Crock pot BBQ Chicken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I thought I really liked<i> MY</i> BBQ chicken recipe -that was -until I tried Reagan's (sister #2). We enjoyed this little number in Washington, D.C. a couple of weeks ago. Oh my! how delicious it is. The house smells so good when this little guy is cooking too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you give this recipe a try even if you have one you already use. :) </span></div>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com59tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-21282493173729555892013-03-26T06:30:00.000-04:002013-03-26T13:31:46.596-04:00Menu Plan - March 24 - 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My first baby girl is now FIVE. I'm not so happy about it either. :( She received some baking tools and has been begging me to use them. Sunday since the weather was rainy and cold I decided we'd just have a baking afternoon. She was ready to put her new hand mixer and mini muffin pan to use!! She selected the recipe, gathered the ingredients and then went to work. I, of course, helped a little but she mostly did it herself. We had her muffins yesterday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are trying a few new to us recipes and I am really looking to them. I hope everyone here likes them. Here's to hoping...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sunday, March 24th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lentil Chili with corn muffins (brought by precious friends)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taco Soup (from freezer) avocado slices</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Monday, March 25th</b></span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/chocolate-chocolate-chip-muffins"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.390625px;">Chocolate</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.390625px;">Chocolate </span></span></span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/chocolate-chocolate-chip-muffins">Chip Muffins</a> (made by Davis)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sloppy Joe Corn Muffins, Carrot Sticks</span><br />
<a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/05/04/vegan-enchiladas-with-cilantro-avocado-cream-sauce-2/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;">Vegan Enchiladas with Cilantro Avocado Cream Sauce</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;">, mango</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;"><b>Tuesday, March 26th</b></span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Giant Breakfast Cookies</a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;">, apples</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.4em;">Leftover over Sloppy Joes, peas, apples</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.390625px;">Crock pot BBQ chicken (recipe next Tuesday), slaw, green beans</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 22.390625px;"><b>Wednesday, March 27th</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies">Giant Breakfast Cookies</a>, grapefruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.skinny-vegan-food.com/p/recipes.html?recipe_id=6019743#.UVHWKhxUe7Y">Special Stir-fried Quinoa</a> (omit soy sauce & edamame, add sugar snap peas)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tasty-tuesday-basil-jack-meatloaf.html">Jack Basil Meatloaf</a>, sweet potatoes, </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">asparagus</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thursday, March 28th</b></span><br />
<span style="border: none; color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; line-height: 30px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.colourfulpalate.com/2011/06/22/vegan-banana-oatmeal-pancakes/">Vegan Banana Oatmeal Pancake</a>s (thanks Heather), fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.colourfulpalate.com/2013/02/25/5-minute-creamy-corn-chowder/#more-4092">Corn Chowder</a>, some kind of veggie side, fruit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Roasted chicken, potatoes, brussel sprouts</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Friday, March 29th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-sourdough-biscuits">Sour Dough Biscuits</a>, fruit/smoothie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.colourfulpalate.com/2012/05/09/potato-and-cauliflower-curry-aloo-gobi/">Potato & Cauliflower Curry</a>, collard greens</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken fajitas, refried beans</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, March 30th</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Darrell's choice</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tacos</span><br />
<br />Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-4456901958708154592013-03-18T09:11:00.000-04:002013-03-19T09:11:39.343-04:00Menu Plan: March 17 - 23<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FnjcVL4RJHU/UUhdTWsnBJI/AAAAAAAADDA/huZZhLEwTTo/s1600/wash+dc.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FnjcVL4RJHU/UUhdTWsnBJI/AAAAAAAADDA/huZZhLEwTTo/s1600/wash+dc.png" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Washington Monument under repairs from <a href="http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2012-08-23/local/35493077_1_earthquake-damage-pyramidion-louisa-county">Earthquake</a>, scheduled to reopen 2014</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FsT88gkDXU/UUhhUZlG2lI/AAAAAAAADDQ/3021NCfbZ9U/s1600/nat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1FsT88gkDXU/UUhhUZlG2lI/AAAAAAAADDQ/3021NCfbZ9U/s1600/nat.png" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.mnh.si.edu/">National Museum of Natural History</a> (we do this pic once a year)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week we enjoyed our trip to Washington, D.C. The weather was great for early March so that made it even better. We packed our lunch and hit the road/metro during the day. I have to say we go there at least twice a year so we don't have to rush around trying to see "all there is to see". We pretty much take our time and decide the night before what we'll do the next day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We returned from DC late in the week then headed west to the mountains for a birthday party, my niece turned ONE-<a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2012/03/menu-plan-march-18-24.html">Happy Birthday Dagen!</a>! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While last week was busy and fun I am happy to be home and can return to our normal routine (whatever that is). :) Plus get back in my kitchen and cook/bake! </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday, March 17th</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steel Cut Oats via crock pot</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mexican</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BBQ, slaw, strawberries</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday, March 18th</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken salad w/ diced apples, orange slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/yummy-and-easy-sloppy-joes">Sloppy Joes</a> (sans bun), asparagus, okra</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tuesday, March 19t</b>h</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cranberry Bread, grapefruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers/Sunbutter on Rice Cake, raw veggies, fruit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shrimp and Quinoa (Instead of Grits)</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday, March 20th</span></b><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Giant breakfast cookies</a><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">, applesauce</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meatless </span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/taco-potatoes" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #131880; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Taco potatoes</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px;">, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://melissaknorris.com/2012/04/18/pioneering-today-slow-cooker-cabbage-rolls-recipe/">Crock pot Cabbage Rolls</a>, </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday, March 21st</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Waffles, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/chicken-noodle-soup-with-homemade-broth-and-noodles">Chicken and Noodles</a>, carrots</span><br />
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/01/18/maple-baked-lentils-with-sweet-potato-healthy-comfort-food/">Maple Baked Lentils with Sweet Potato</a>, served over salad greens</span></span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday, March 22nd (Happy 5th Birthday Davis! - her choices)</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-blueberry-streusel-muffins-plus-a-little-project-announcement">Blueberry Muffins</a>, grapefruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-corn-dogs-and-corn-dog-muffins">Homemade corn dogs</a>, peas, broccoli, fruit salad </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pizza (no surprise here!!), honey mustard & salad, raspberries</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Saturday, March 23rd</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers!</span>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-23834645181671052632013-03-11T18:29:00.000-04:002013-03-11T20:29:53.890-04:00Menu Plan: March 10 - 16<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<pre><tt><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is a fun and busy week for us. We (my three children, mom and Brittany (sister #3) are visiting Reagan (sister #2) in Washington, D.C. We made our menu last night and I meant to post it but completely forgot. Now after a long day I remembered I better get this posted. </span></tt></pre>
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<pre><tt><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reagan made Chicken Pho for us Sunday night. I had never eaten this before. Can I just say, it was delicious! If it didn't take all day I might even try this one myself. Who knows I still may but just not anytime soon!! Thanks Reagan it was delicious!!!</span></tt></pre>
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Banana bread, Grapes
Wraps (greens, ham, hummus, avocado), kiwi
Pho, salad, RaRa's French bread
<b>Monday, March 11th</b>
Cranberry bread, fruit
Wraps and fruit on the National Mall
Salmon, couscous, kale strawberry salad, broccoli
<b>Tuesday, March 12th</b>
Overnight orange spice steelcut oats with pomegranate and orange blossom honey,
fruit
Chicken salad, kale chips, fruit salad
Naked enchiladas served over quinoa
<b>Wednesday, March 13th</b>
Breakfast cake, fruit
Leftovers
BBQ chicken, coleslaw, baked beans
<b>Thursday, March 14th</b>
Banana Muffins, fruit
Spaghetti, broccoli
Meatloaf, potatoes, okra
<b>Friday, March 15th</b>
Steel cut oats via crockpot, fruit
Leftovers
Chicken, asparagus, peas
<b>Saturday, March 16th</b>
Breakfast cake, fruit
Attending BBQ fundraiser
Leftovers </span><span style="font-size: 9pt;">
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-29700408168043909982013-03-04T16:53:00.000-05:002013-03-06T16:54:19.348-05:00Menu Plan: March 3 - 9th<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/11/08/eggplant-parmesan/">Eggplant Parmesan</a> (vegan) served last week - Delicious!!!!</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This afternoon I did a quick inventory of our deep freezer. I hadn't done it in a while plus I wanted to make sure I hadn't forgotten about any meals I had prepped before Merritt arrived. While I didn't discover any 'forgotten</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">' meals I did forget about the stock of garden fresh corn and squash. I filled (more than filled) a Trader's Joe's paper bag of creamed corn from my MILs garden last summer. I guess I will be making some corn/creamed corn recipes in the coming weeks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday the children and I leave for Washington DC. I decided to make nuggets for Darrell one day this week so he doesn't think he is going through withdrawal (mostly of honey mustard sauce-I think). ;) I will also be making meals for him for next week. I typically toss everything in the freezer (labeled) and leave a menu so he can see what his options are. This way I know he eats for a week and also know it isn't frozen pizza every night. Although I will say someone gave me a MIR (mail in rebate) for pizza so I bought him a frozen one from Whole Foods (I know he'll be thrilled). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sunday, March 3th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Burritos</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pizza Party with fruit (we celebrated the children's birthday(s) this weekend on a overnight trip!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Monday, March 4th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Bread, apples</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wraps made by Auntie B (they're the BEST, partly because I don't have to make them) ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dinner Out</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tuesday, March 5th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean out the Fridge, apple/orange slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Naked Enchiladas, oranges</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wednesday, March 6th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cranberry bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Nights dinner, mango</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/02/tasty-tuesday-quinoa-veggie-chili.html">Quinoa Veggie Chili</a>, <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-butterhorns-real-food-makeover">butterhorns</a>, probably a salad and fruit too </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday, March 7th</b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://cottagemagpie.com/blog/chocolate-chip-muffin-vegan-recipe/">Chocolate Chip Muffins</a>, grapefruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Nights Dinner, smoothies</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-cfa-nuggets-and-sauces.html">Chick Fil A chicken nuggets</a>, creamed corn, cauliflower, colorful fruit salad (what a boring colored meal)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Friday, March 8th</b></span><br />
<a href="http://cottagemagpie.com/blog/chocolate-chip-muffin-vegan-recipe/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate Chip Muffins</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">,</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black eye pea soup (via crockpot), bread, fruit salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make your own pizza night!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Saturday, March 9th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cinnamon Rolls (last batch from freezer), fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-26532146999044135532013-02-26T08:30:00.000-05:002013-02-26T08:30:04.338-05:00Tasty Tuesday: Chocolate Syrup (homemade, of course!)<span style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">I am excited to share </span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-healthier-chocolate-milk" style="line-height: 16px;">Heavenly Homemakers homemade chocolate syrup</a><span style="line-height: 16px;"> with you today. It is so simple. Now you don't have to buy the stuff with extras in it from the grocery store OR spend an arm and leg at the health food stores buying the "better for you kind." You can have this whipped up ready to go in ten minutes or less depending on how hot your stove top runs! ;) </span></span></span><br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; border: 0px; line-height: 16px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Homemade Chocolate Syrup</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">1 cup </span>sucanat (you can use white refined)<br /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">1/2 cup cocoa</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">dash of </span>sea salt<br /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">1 cup water</span><br style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;" /><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Mix your sugar, cocoa, sea salt and water in a pan. Whisk together and cook over medium-high heat until boiling occurs. Allow mixture to boil for one minute. Remove from heat, after cooling a bit add the vanilla. Store in the refrigerator. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 16px;">Now how easy was that! </span></span></span>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-25772937341281435552013-02-25T14:47:00.000-05:002013-02-25T14:57:47.005-05:00Menu Plan: Feb 24 - March 2<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4J7hG3qSuA/USu6_l2egoI/AAAAAAAAC-0/IB3VViydOb4/s1600/pasta.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4J7hG3qSuA/USu6_l2egoI/AAAAAAAAC-0/IB3VViydOb4/s320/pasta.png" width="318" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.25em;"><span style="color: black;">Creamy Tomato Mushroom Pasta, Whole Wheat Butterhorns and Apple slices</span></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week all of our breakfast breads will come from the freezer. I made huge batches just for this occasion: a brand new baby and not wanting to spend all of my in the kitchen. Some of the main dishes are also tucked away in the freezer and will be pulled out too. Yeah to planning ahead!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Sunday, Feb. 24</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal, Breakfast Cake leftover, banana</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lunch Out </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Monday, Feb 25</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pumpkin bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Burritos, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Taco Soup, sliced avocado, tortilla chips</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Tuesday, Feb 26</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">English Muffin bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">BBQ chicken/cilantro roll up, collard greens </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.25em;"><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/02/11/quick-easy-creamy-tomato-mushroom-pasta/"><span style="color: #cc0066;">Quick
& Easy Creamy Tomato Mushroom Pasta</span></a> (this is delicious!!!), </span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-butterhorns-real-food-makeover" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #cc0066;">WW
butte</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-butterhorns-real-food-makeover"><span style="color: #cc0066;">rhorns</span></a>,
apple slices (pictured above)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Wednesday, Feb 27</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Muffins, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black Bean Burgers, Sweet Potatoes, cauliflower</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Curry Chicken</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Thursday, Feb 28</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cinnamon Swirl Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Leftovers</span><br />
<a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/11/08/eggplant-parmesan/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eggplant Parmesan</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> served on greens</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Friday, March 1</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monkey Bread, applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/11/08/eggplant-parmesan/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eggplant Parmesan</span></a> leftovers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tasty-tuesday-basil-jack-meatloaf.html">Meatloaf</a>, Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Saturday, March 2</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-whole-wheat-cinnamon-rolls"><span style="color: #cc0066;">WW
cinnamon rolls </span></a>(from freezer), fruit</span><br />chicken Pot Pie</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Make your own pizza night, salad, fruit</span>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-43888471816686378662013-02-19T15:23:00.003-05:002013-02-19T15:28:11.871-05:00Menu Plan: Feb 17 - 23<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bw8HEaKYKTg/USPa4kJsW3I/AAAAAAAAC-g/UYyvEnSPEsw/s1600/merritt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bw8HEaKYKTg/USPa4kJsW3I/AAAAAAAAC-g/UYyvEnSPEsw/s1600/merritt.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Merritt Kennedy via Instagram</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been overjoyed at the arrival of Merritt Kennedy. We welcomed her bright and early Friday morning (2:27am). Needless to say, that is why this post is a tad late. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have had friends reach out offering to bless our family with meals. We are so grateful for their willingness to minister to our family. Thank you ladies!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mother is here and is being the extra set of hands needed around here while adjustments are made. I'm so thankful for her and her love that she shows others! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The meal week looks something like this...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal with fruit</span><br />
<a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/11/tasty-tuesday-stuffed-peppers-with.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">S</span></a><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/11/tasty-tuesday-stuffed-peppers-with.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tuffed Peppers</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (stuffed with quinoa not rice), fruit salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blessed by a sweet friend</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Clean out the fridge - leftovers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blessed by a sweet friend</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuesday, Feb 19<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cranberry Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers from last night – Awesome Mexican :)</span><br />
<a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-cfa-nuggets-and-sauces.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baked Chicken Nuggets</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, baked sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday, Feb 20<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/02/tasty-tuesday-oven-baked-pancakes_12.html">Oven baked pancakes,</a> fruit salad</span><br />
<a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-baked-beans-and-coleslaw.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baked beans, slaw,</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-corn-dogs-and-corn-dog-muffins"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Corndogs</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, baked potato fries, peas, fruit</span></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday, Feb 21<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/mom-is-great-she-gives-us-breakfast-cake"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast cake</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, fruit</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/sloppy-cornbread-muffins"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sloppy joe muffins</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, green beans, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blessed by a sweet friend</span><br />
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<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-sourdough-biscuits" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 16px/20.79px Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: underline; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Simple Sourdough Biscuits</span></a><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: white; color: #222222; display: inline !important; float: none; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 16px/20.79px Arial, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(will use soured coconut milk-will have to soak overnight), fruit</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blessed by a sweet friend</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday, Feb 23<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>rd</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vegan version of </span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/winter-comfort-warm-vanilla-soother"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warm Vanilla Soother</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Pumpkin muffins,
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hoping for leftovers</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I <strike>like</strike> love simple Sunday dinners so when I found this I was most excited: Oven Baked Pancakes. Toss in a bowl, mix, pour, bake. No slaving over a griddle/pan. Yes, please, sign me up!!!</span></div>
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<span class="footnote" style="background-color: #fffdf4; line-height: 21px;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2 1/2 c whole wheat flour <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">(I use</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">freshly ground hard white wheat</span>)</span></span></div>
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<span class="footnote" style="background-color: #fffdf4;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 21px;">2 T sucanat (white sugar would be fine)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am excited to share my popcorn with you. Not really sure why. Maybe because I remembered to buy some corns at Whole Foods while on a date night (I guess I could think clearly without kiddies). Maybe because we haven't eaten any in over two years (Lawson never). Who knows. However, my family was <i>so excited</i> when I popped it Saturday night for "dessert". I think the eating part was just as exciting as the watching it explode in the pot stove top!! Needless to say, I popped WAY too much but that's alright it's made a great snack. The brown popcorn, I promise, is chocolate. I tossed some mini chocolate chips in to melt at the last minute...sure satisfied my sweet tooth for the night!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Another fun thing I discovered Saturday is that you can bake pancakes. Yes, bake pancakes! Now why I am just now learning about this I have NO idea. I can say I will probably never make <i>normal </i>pancakes again. (Admittedly, I am a TERRIBLE pancake maker!) There's a program that my mother's business participates in called <a href="http://www.rainbowinmytummy.com/">Rainbow In My Tummy </a> and I was looking at some of the recipes and found it. I'll gladly share if there is interest mostly because I'll have to convert from a recipe serving size of 30 to something a bit more "normal" family sized. ;)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy your week as you celebrate Valentine's Day!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sunday, Feb 10th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lunch out <a href="http://www.emmakeys.com/">Emma Keys</a> (wanted burger and fries, what can I say)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pancakes baked in the oven, fruit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Monday, Feb 11th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal with cranberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BBQ chicken roll up, steamed broccoli, orange slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-cfa-nuggets-and-sauces.html">Chicken Nuggets</a>, sweet potatoes, green beans</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Tuesday, Feb 12th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies">Giant Breakfast Cookies</a>, grapefruit</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.25em;"><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2013/02/11/quick-easy-creamy-tomato-mushroom-pasta/">Quick & Easy Creamy Tomato Mushroom Pasta</a>, </span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-butterhorns-real-food-makeover" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">WW butte</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-butterhorns-real-food-makeover">rhorns</a>, apple slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strike>Some kind of chicken</strike>, okra, corn, beans/quinoa</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Wednesday, Feb 13th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-banana-bread-and-muffins">WW banana bread</a>, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/11/tasty-tuesday-stuffed-peppers-with.html">Stuffed Peppers</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deer roast (via crock pot), carrots, potatoes, <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-butterhorns-real-food-makeover">WW butterhorns</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Thursday, Feb 14th</b></span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/mom-is-great-she-gives-us-breakfast-cake" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast Cake</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers or </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunbutter on rice cake, raw veggies, fruit </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Friday, Feb 15th</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-whole-wheat-cinnamon-rolls">WW cinnamon rolls </a>(from freezer), fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://ohsheglows.com/2011/12/13/naughty-nice-vegan-enchilada-casserole/">Naughty and Nice Vegan Enchilada Casserole</a></span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/creamy-crock-pot-chicken-and-rice" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crock Pot Chicken and Rice</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, carrots, salad</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Saturday, Feb 16th</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Homemade Pizza Bar, salad, fruit</span><br />
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<br />Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-25190119584413841892013-02-05T08:00:00.000-05:002013-02-05T19:15:20.303-05:00Tasty Tuesday: Quinoa Veggie Chili<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now this a hearty chili loaded with veggies and protein. It makes plenty and freezes well too! Just grab from freezer toss in crockpot and be on your way. Yes, my kind of recipe! </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">While quinoa is cooking....in a large pot, heat the olive oil over med-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, jalapeño, carrot, celery, peppers, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Add the black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">Stir in the cooked quinoa.</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 15px;">Simmer chili on low for about 30 minutes or until desired warmness (yes, I made that up).</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What you'll need:</span></div>
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<li class="item" id="41893386" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1/2</span> cup quinoa</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893387" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> cup water</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893388" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> tablespoon olive oil</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893389" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> small onion, chopped</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893390" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1 to 3</b> cloves garlic, minced</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893391" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> jalapeno pepper, diced (optional)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893399" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> large carrot, chopped (yes, I leave the peel on!)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893405" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2</span> celery stalks, chopped</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893407" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> green bell pepper, chopped (grabbed from freezer)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893408" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> red bell pepper, chopped (grabbed from freezer)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893409" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> medium zucchini, chopped (optional, have some in freezer but going to use for muffins)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893410" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>4 cups</b> (or so)<b> </b>black beans, cooked and drained</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893411" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="content"><b>2 cups </b>(or so) red kidney beans, </span>cooked and drained</span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893412" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>1 - 1 1/2</b> cans diced tomatoes</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893413" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>2 cups</b> (or so) tomato sauce (yes, I use homemade spaghetti sauce)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893414" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">2 to 3</span> tablespoons chili powder, depending on your taste (I used 2-3)</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="41893415" style="margin: 4px 0px;"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity" style="font-weight: bold;">1</span> tablespoon ground cumin</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a medium sauce pan, combine the quinoa and water. Cook over medium heat until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While quinoa is cooking....in a large pot, heat the olive oil over med-high heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, jalapeño, carrot, celery, peppers, and zucchini. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add the black beans, kidney beans, tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the cooked quinoa. Simmer chili on low for about 30 minutes.</span></li>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-55804050776626819702013-02-04T11:20:00.001-05:002013-02-04T22:06:57.604-05:00Meal Plan: Feb 3 - Feb 9<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was able to get a few things made for the freezer. We had plenty of Taco Soup and Quinoa Veggie Chili (recipe tomorrow) that went into the freezer as well. My brain isn't allowing me to remember what else I did last week (I am schooling two children while trying to get this posted). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>UPDATE</b>: I remembered! Freezer additions: 3 quarts of spaghetti sauce - 2 loaves of Cranberry Bread </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(recipe soon)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> - started a batch of cookies and bought 9 green bell peppers to chop and freeze as well. Wouldn't you know we are almost out of all of the ones from the garden!?! We do eat tons of peppers though so it only makes sense. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Food this week: I am using things (ie beans, veggies) leftover from last week in recipes this week. I didn't want to freeze them and had rather use them up. I only had to purchase fresh fruit and veggies (cabbage, kale, spinach, broccoli). I also grabbed several cans of organic diced tomatoes from Aldi as a stock up, can't beat $1.49 for 28oz. Meat is frozen and ready to go. Coconut milk is low (only one gallon) I am going to have to order some or hold out for a "better sale" at HT or LFs. Fingers crossed on that one!</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday, February 3<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">rd<o:p></o:p></span></sup></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal with cranberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taco Soup</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken Salad, Applesauce (canned last fall), Greens</span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday, February 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-healthy-poptarts" target="_blank">Poptarts</a> (made Saturday-today first day serving them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Davis already asked, “What’s a poptart?”), fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-baked-beans-and-coleslaw.html">Baked Beans, Coleslaw</a>, green grapes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/easy-chicken-pot-pie-real-food-dollar-menu">Chicken Pot Pie</a>, oranges (sorry Reagan this is much quicker than what you sent me) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cranberry Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taco Bean Salad (chips, refried beans, guac, spinach with fruit)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/shepherds-pie">Shepherds Pie</a></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday, February 6<span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>th</sup><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://thegrizzlykitchen.com/2012/09/14/rajmah-red-kidney-bean-curry/" style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: blue;">Rajmah(red kidney bean curry)</span></a><span style="color: #444444;">, </span><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://cooktraineatrace.com/naan-bread-recipe/">Naan Bread</a> </span> (new recipe-hope we like!)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crock pot chicken BBQ, peas, potato wedges</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">English Muffin Bread (new recipe), fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/sloppy-cornbread-muffins" target="_blank">Sloppy Joe Muffins</a>, Baby Carrots, Apple Slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Veggie Soup, Cornbread (maybe, I might change this depending on the weather and if I feel like eating this because truth be known I don't like Veggie Soup)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Pancakes, fruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tasty-tuesday-basil-jack-meatloaf.html" target="_blank">Jack Basil Meatloaf</a> (venison, no eggs or cheese), Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-sourdough-biscuits" target="_blank">Sourdough Biscuits</a> (they are our favorite WW biscuit recipe to date!), Grapefruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-calzones" target="_blank">Whole Wheat Calzones</a> (pulling from freezer), Spinach Salad, fruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Blueberries – Blackberries – Strawberries – Bananas – Grapes- Oranges – Apples – Grapefruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast breads from above</span><br />
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-56412112481912967202013-02-04T10:53:00.000-05:002013-02-04T11:32:15.875-05:00Tasty Tuesday: Response to Comments<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Before I respond to the comments I thought I'd say this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I mentioned <a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/menu-plan-january-27-february-2.html" target="_blank">here </a>that I would make <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-healthy-poptarts" target="_blank">Poptarts </a>this week. I made them Saturday afternoon. As I started gathering ingredients Davis asked what I was making. When I said poptarts she wrinkled her nose and asked what those were. I got a kick out of that and told her she'd have to wait and see. I wasn't so impressed and probably won't make them again any time soon. There isn't anything "bad" about the recipe just other things we'd rather eat. Lawson didn't approve at all and he eats ANYTHING! Instead he begged for banana bread this morning which I had so that's what he ate</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. Davis ate them just fine and would probably like them on special occasions. </span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sara: Wow Morgan this is awesome. I would love to know more about your grocery budget..is it significantly higher? What store do you you buy most of your bulk? Also, alphabetically I totally agree. The only way it should be when you have that many. Also, what link is a referral link? You had several of them? Thanks for sharing :)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our food budget is higher, yes. Worth every penny? Most definitely. I love knowing exactly what I am serving my family (and guests). Some months it is even more if I need to purchase grain, coconut milk or coconut oil since that runs close to and over $100 per purchase (not the milk). </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It depends on what I am buying as to where I purchase the bulk items.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Coconut Milk:</b> Whole Foods by the case lately. They've had it on sale plus a WFs coupon AND they have the added bonus of 10% off if you purchase a case. A case of So Delicious Coconut Milk (what we use) is 6 half gallons. Right before Christmas I bought three cases at an amazing price. While that milk is LONG gone and the awesome sale WF has still been running decent sales and put out another So Delicious coupon so that's where I've been getting it. :)</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Grain</b>: Yoder's Amish Market When I'm there I usually pick up other random things they carry (spices and such) I might be low on. While they are located in Salisbury and Blanch. I make half day fun trips out of it during the week or we'll do a family Saturday trip to Blanch, NC. Blanch is a nice two lane country drive so we take our time. This location also has a little deli so we've picked up a snack there too. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Spices</b>: Earth Fare, Whole Foods, Deep Roots Market Co-op Depends. EF has more of everything I need. I feel like WF has a very limited selection. Deep Roots-lots to choose from too- I just don't frequent there as often.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Sucanut:</b> I haven't found an unbelievable price on this very expensive sugar. I scoop from the bulk department at EF and WFs for now. Although <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/" target="_blank">Heavenly Homemaker</a>s does post when she or someone has spotted a good deal! :)</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Coconut Oil:</b> <a href="https://www.vitacostrewards.com/IorPBuL" target="_blank">Vitacost </a>or <a href="http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/" target="_blank">Tropical Traditions</a> (depends which I need)</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Dry Beans:</b> Not exactly in bulk but kinda. Aldi, Walmart, Whole Foods or Earth Fare (looking for a serious bulk purchase of these but can't seem to locate anyone that beats the listed above, especially after shipping!)</span><br />
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</b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Hana: Hey Morgan, thanks for sharing. Where do you buy your chicken? We are buying a portion of a hormone/antibiotic free, grass fed cow from a local farm and I'd love to do the same with chicken. Would love to never have to purchase meat from a grocery store again.</b></span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I purchase our chicken from Fresh Market (usually only during the $2.99 lb chicken breast sell), or Summe<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Summerfield-Farms/126247257461770?v=info" target="_blank">rfield Farms</a> (WFs or EF just price depending!). I'm not sure when they will be selling chickens again but I'm sure you could call to find out. Summerfield Farms also sells be<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 14px;">ef and eggs. They are grass fed ~ never fed antibiotics, hormones or animal by products. The hours are odd so make sure to you see their Facebook page for those. </span></span><br />
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</span></span>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-63848659301862670952013-01-29T16:10:00.000-05:002013-01-29T22:10:12.678-05:00Tasty Tuesday: In My Kitchen<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Sorry</strong>. No recipe today. With family here last week I didn't get around to taking any photos of food I prepared. Instead I thought I would give you a peak into my kitchen. I hope it helps at least one person out there...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Wheat</strong>. I also purchase 50 pound bags of whole Hard White Wheat berries (more info <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/what-kind-of-wheat-flour-is-best" target="_blank">here</a>, she does a great job explaining). Our family (2 adults, 5 year old, 2 year old and one on the way) can easily go through fifty pounds in less than three months. Crazy but true. Since everything I make is from scratch it doesn't take long to use it. I store it in plastic buckets with lids. To keep things <strike>frugal</strike> free I collected them from local grocery stores. Just call and ask the bakery for their icing buckets. They gladly handed them over to me (5 gallon and 2.5 gallons). Note: I recommend a warm day outside when you can use your garden hose to clean those lard ridden things. Talk about a job cutting the grease...and to think people eat that. :/ Not judging, just saying!) I digress. Back to wheat. I grind and store in the below container. That's the start to some cinnamon swirl bread in the bowl, yummy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Success! My sister and her little enjoyed all of the meals last week. At least that is what she told me. Her son, who tends to be a bit picky, did an excellent job eating. I think he surprised her at every meal except breakfast and with the spaghetti! I was thrilled she now has new recipes to serve at home that they both enjoyed. Lucky for her for DH eats anything so she's sure he'll enjoy too. :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Success x2 at adding food to my freezer. I added the following tasty treats: Black Bean Burgers, 1 Sicilian Chicken Kit, 1 loaf of Monkey Bread, large and mini Banana Muffins (would've been more if Whitney and I hadn't snacked on the mini's right out of the oven-yummm delish!), <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/easiest-tastiest-healthy-pizza-crust-freezable" target="_blank">Pizza Crusts</a>, Tortillas (but used those Sunday at lunch) and I also most forgot, <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-whole-wheat-cinnamon-rolls" target="_blank">Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls.</a> We enjoyed one dish and I froze three more!! Highly recommend her recipe. It makes and ton and they won't disappoint.</span><br />
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Fa-burittos (mix of fajitas/burritos, wrapped like burrito), blueberries<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I never buy beans in a can, always dry. <a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2012/03/bulk-buying-beans.html" target="_blank">Here's a post</a> about them. (I now use only glass to store our food in but who's paying attention? Yes, I love my glass containers now!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">+beans are cooked BEFORE making baked beans.</span> Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-46790045862721750392013-01-22T06:56:00.000-05:002013-01-29T15:34:58.892-05:00Menu Plan: Jan 20 - 26<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My sister and her children are visiting for a week or so. I just hope she and her little one enjoy our meals this week. They survived the Succotash last night so I'd say they're off to a good start. ;)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Last week Calico Beans and Black Bean Burgers didn't happen. I ended up with <em>way </em>more leftovers so I didn't need to make them. Hopefully, I have planned better this week and with visitors we won't have many leftovers anyway. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cold Cereal (so glad I had on hand-running super late for church-thanks to a great deal at Whole Foods)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dinner out with my sister</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Pancakes, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken Salad with apples, Pretzels and Mango</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Succotash, Cornbread (egg/dairy free cornbread)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuesday:</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/mom-is-great-she-gives-us-breakfast-cake" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast Cake</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Strawberries (no buttermilk, I use coconut milk with vinegar to "sour it")</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/taco-potatoes" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taco Potatoes</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (meatless), Oranges</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fajitas, will make WW tortillas</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday:</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Giant Breakfast Cookies</span></a>, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strawberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black bean burgers, <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/high-five-recipes-ranch-potato-wedges" target="_blank">Ranch Potato Wedges</a>, Blackberries</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sicilian Braised Chicken and Couscous with Celery</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday:</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-treat-for-today-whole-wheat-cinnamon-rolls" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Cinnamon Rolls</span></a>, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apple slices (milk=coconut milk, butter=coconut oil)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-crock-pot-recipes-calico-beans" target="_blank">Calico Beans</a> (but I'll leave out the meat)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, Cornbread (didn't make last week) (egg/dairy free cornbread)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Split Pea Soup, </span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/making-homemade-soft-pretzelsagain" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Soft Pretzels</span></a> <span style="font-family: Arial;">(milk=coconut milk, butter=coconut oil)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday:</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/kids-in-the-kitchen-pt-5-monkey-bread-and-monkey-business" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monkey Bread</span></a>, <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mango (milk=coconut milk, butter=coconut oil)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pizza, Salad, Kiwi (using this dough, freeze extra for later use)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday:</span><br />
<a href="http://onceamonthmom.com/chocolate-chip-quinoa-muffins/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate Chip Quinoa Muffins</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken, <strike>Sweet Potatoes</strike> Cauliflower, Fruit Salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Spaghetti, Salad and <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/easy-overnight-no-knead-yeast-bread#" target="_blank">No Knead Overnight Bread</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Our substitues to linked recipes are:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">milk=coconut milk</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">butter=coconut oil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">butter for cornbread=Earth Balance Soy Free</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">eggs=flax eggs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">buttermilk=coconut milk + vinegar</span>Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-70115003141546188332013-01-15T00:31:00.003-05:002013-02-11T15:15:24.819-05:00Tasty Tuesday: CFA Nuggets and Sauce(s) <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago I stumbled on <a href="http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/" target="_blank">this website</a>. If you can get past her beautiful food photography you'll actually see that she has recipes too! ;) Once I wiped my drool away I found <a href="http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/2012/02/27/chick-fuh-lay-nuggets-sauce/" target="_blank">THIS RECIPE</a>, copycat CFA ( you know what it stands for). I KNEW I had to try it. You see, I love some <em>me</em> Chick Fil A but what I don't love is the extra <em>stuff </em>aka MSG they add. :( So now we rarely eat there anymore. Yes, big tears but what'd ya do? Avoid junk, that's what we do. Anyway, I recommend checking out her mouth watering photos of her CFA nuggets and sauce that way you'll be inspired to make your own.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I made the above one Saturday for lunch. Nuggets, sauce with sweet potatoes fries (baked) and honey mustard sauce. Don't worry we ate some fruit too so it wasn't all bad fried stuff... Anyway, I think the nuggets are great not exactly ChickFila-ee but pretty close! I do think the sauce is spot on. This recipe doesn't have eggs (like the package) so we can eat it here! Wahoo!!!!! Random: Darrell confessed later that afternoon that when I wasn't looking he drank some of the CFA sauce. Really?!? I just hope no one else (being the children) witnessed him doing that. I guess you can say he liked it. Okay, here's the recipe-dairy free...</span><br />
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<li class="item" id="39546581"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">1/4</span> cup powdered sugar (ground sucanat in my vitamix) </span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39546582"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">4</span> tsp. sea salt </span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39546583"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">3</span> tsp. pepper </span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39546584"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">1</span> tsp. paprika </span></span></li>
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<li class="item" id="39545945"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">1/2</span> cup soy-free vegenaise</span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39545946"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">2</span> tbsp. mustard (regular prepared yellow mustard or dijon works too) </span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39545947"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">1/2</span> tsp. garlic powder </span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39545948"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">1</span> tbsp. vinegar </span></span></li>
<li class="item" id="39545949"><span class="content"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="ingquantity">2</span> tbsp. honey </span></span></li>
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Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-30036696790739077722013-01-14T13:05:00.000-05:002013-01-29T15:35:37.295-05:00Meal Plan: Jan 13 - 19<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here it is. The meal plan for the week. I didn't mean to do pizza for dinner and then lunch the next day (who is complaining anyway?). But I have cilantro that needs to go before it gets only smoothie worthy and I'd like it on a copy cat Brixx pizza first!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Does anyone have a recipe for Sticky Fingers Carolina Sweet Barbecue Sauce? I'd LOVE to find one but can't seem to find one on the internet The one I made for this pizza isn't quite there. I'm still 'doctoring' it but probably won't get close or even be able to do it again. :/ </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday:</span><br />
<a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Giant Breakfast Cookies</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken salad, raw veggies, pretzels and berries</span><br />
<a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-cfa-nuggets-and-sauces.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Homemade Chicken Nuggets</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, carrots, apple slices</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pumpkin muffins</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2013/01/tasty-tuesday-cfa-nuggets-and-sauces.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Homemade Nuggets</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, oranges, coconut yogurt</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-calzones"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whole
wheat calzones</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, salad, apples</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuesday:</span></div>
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</span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/mom-is-great-she-gives-us-breakfast-cake" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast Cake</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, smoothies</span><br />
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BBQ chicken pizza (Brixx copycat, minus cheese), salad,
fruit</span><br />
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Curry Chicken, mixed veggies </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday:</span></div>
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<a href="http://special-breakfast-whole-wheat-waffles-with-blueberry-syrup/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whole Wheat Waffles</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, blackberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Black bean burgers, peas, strawberries</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Baked Beans and slaw</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday:</span></div>
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Banana Bread, grapefruit</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/sloppy-cornbread-muffins"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sloppy Joe Muffins</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">,
cauliflower, blackberries</span><br />
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Birthday Party at a restaurant</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday:</span></div>
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Banana Bread, fruit</span><br />
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Hummus, carrots, cucumbers, oranges and pretzels</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2010/03/tasty-tuesday-basil-jack-meatloaf.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jack
Basil Meatloaf</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, okra, potatoes (mashed most likely)</span><br />
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Biscuits, turkey bacon (maybe), fruit</span><br />
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</span><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/healthy-crock-pot-recipes-calico-beans"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Calico
beans</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> (I’ll leave out beef and just do turkey bacon/beans), cornbread</span><br />
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Shrimp, broccoli, quinoa dish (not sure what to call it
really)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Going to add to the Freezer:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Calzones, because the recipes makes a ton!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Black bean burgers (again recipe large enough for two meals)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Baked breads (probably banana and pumpkin)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's been a while. Sorry. I stopped blogging when morning sickness kicked in full swing, well, in June. A weekly menu was the least of my worries. However, it was suggested today that I post my meal plan's again. So here I am. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">In case you are new here we eat whole foods, period. I try to make most everything from scratch except rice cakes. I grind our wheat into flour for yummy breakfast items, bread and even tried and succeeded with pasta. I linked to <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-corn-dogs-and-corn-dog-muffins" target="_blank">Heavenly Homemakers</a> recipes since she too grinds her wheat and has the same food philosophy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We don't eat diary, eggs, nuts, peanuts or soy. So I make the necessary substitutions to make her recipes for our family. We just came off a complete vegan diet not too long ago. I know my dear huband is excited about that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">If you have any questions, leave a comment or email me at splithitter at aol dot com and I'll happily try to answer them. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sunday Nov 11</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pumpkin muffins, pears</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shepherd's Pie, salad</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken salad on <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-whole-wheat-pita-bread#" target="_blank">homemade pita</a>, fruit salad</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday Nov 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/giant-breakfast-cookies" target="_blank">Giant breakfast cookies</a>, grapefruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Vegan Veggie Loaded Lasagna, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/creamy-chicken-and-rice-casserole-with-no-cream-soups" target="_blank">Creamy chicken and rice casserole</a>, green beans</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuesday Nov 13</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast cake, applesauce</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Taco soup, tortilla chips, apple slices</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chicken BBQ, slaw, okra with fruit</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday Nov 14 </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/mini-apple-pies-a-part-of-this-complete-breakfast" target="_blank">Mini apples pies</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tacos</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday Nov 15</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal, pears</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thanksgiving Feast with Homeschool Group</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/homemade-corn-dogs-and-corn-dog-muffins" target="_blank">Corn dog muffins</a> (chicken dogs from Whole Foods, Shelton brand maybe), green beans, roasted cauliflower</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday Nov 16</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/special-breakfast-whole-wheat-waffles-with-blueberry-syrup" target="_blank">Whole Wheat Waffles</a> (I recently subbed water for buttermilk, worked great!!) topped with applebutter</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Homemade Pizza Night, salad, pomegranate</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday Nov 17</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Banana bread, fruit</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hosting our Thanksgiving Feast with our families</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Leftovers</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breakfast:</span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Oatmeal x2</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Chocolate Chip Banana Bread</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Zucchini Muffins</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Bacon, Biscuits with homemade jam (per request of Davis)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fruit Pizza on homemade tortilla's</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Toast with honey</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">All served with fruit and a cold glass of coconut milk</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Lunch:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Burritos</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Chipotle, so another burrito (good thing we LOVE these)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Hummus w/ cucumbers, oranges</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Homemade beans and slaw</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Black eyed pea dip, veggie chips for dipping</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/high-five-recipe-popcorn-chicken" target="_blank">Popcorn Chicken</a>, baked sweet fries, roasted asparagus</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Dinner:</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Burritos</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mexican Pizza (tortilla/pinto beans/salsa/avocado)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Fajitas</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Homemade beans and slaw</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Veggie Delight (squash, zucchini, asparagus served on a bed of quinoa)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>Other fun food projects:</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">*Batch of <a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2012/04/patch-to-freezer-in-just-few-easy-steps.html" target="_blank">sugar free strawberry jam</a> (sweetener with honey this time)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">*Making batch tortillas (hence many recipes using them)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">*<a href="http://frugalfrenzy.blogspot.com/2012/03/bulk-buying-beans.html" target="_blank">A batch of beans a night</a>: black eye peas, chick peas, pintos, black, red, northern</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">*Still in search of the PERFECT chocolate chip cookie recipe made with COCONUT OIL...if you have a tried and true PLEASE let me know!! (yes, I'm begging!)</span><br />
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<br />Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-40226027707874307812012-06-05T23:04:00.001-04:002012-06-05T23:04:45.674-04:00Educational Freebie: Mail Carrier Unit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Download a </span><a href="http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/blog/2012/06/kindergarten-mail-carrier-unit.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">free Kindergarten Mail Carrier Unit</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">"<span style="font-size: small;">This unit is designed for preschoolers and kindergartners. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">THANKS! <a href="http://www.confessionsofahomeschooler.com/" target="_blank">Confessions of a Homeschooler</a>.</span><br />Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03377929951473442328noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4809706929361294495.post-52818465104006466192012-06-05T22:39:00.000-04:002012-06-05T22:48:59.466-04:00Grocery Gatherings: June 6 - 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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