A Hunting We Will Go & Week #49

Time Honored Tradition… 

If you want a hunting story, all you have to do is mention deer and walla my Papa will keep you entertained for hours. It was and is something that has always brought him great joy. Mind you, his hunting wasn't just for pleasure but also for sustenance. 

The Grand Huntsman

 I have one horrific memory of walking into my grandparents garage only to be met by the hanging carcase of a gutted deer. I assure you that put me off on the whole thing instantly. But I also grew up eating many meals utilizing the catch, when it was prosperous. I may not be a huntress at heart but I can appreciate the provision that one who does supplies their family.

So, Where's The Meat?

You really can't tell in these images, but my husband took on a deer going 60 mph at 5am. You would think the first thing I would say is "are you alright", but nope, I wanted to know where the deer meat was. Good news the truck is fixable, thank goodness for insurance. Bad news, no free venison in the freezer. Looks like I'll have to come up with meals minus the deer meat.

Tip #3 Baking = Savings

I am a horrible baker, but I'm learning. One big thing I have learned is just how much I save by making my own breakfast goods. Now I do not make all these delicious foods at once. I generally make 1 very large batch of one or two of them and throw them in the freezer. Each week I add to the stock pile means that much less I have to make of buy for the following weeks and everyone has a plethora of options to choose from.

This Week We Purchased The Following: 

5# Chicken Leg Quarters ,5# Chicken 
Breast, assorted veggies and fruits, 
 & restocking cleaning supplies

 The total spent was $93.77

Our allotted budget is $130 but the goal is to stay under $100

Anything not spent gets rolled into the pot for restocking

or end of the year reallocation, like Christmas shopping

Breakfast Options For The Week

• Oatmeal
• Blueberry Pancakes (in the freezer)
• Carrot Cake Donuts
• Sugared Chocolate Donuts
• Eggs & Toast
• Tropical Fruit Risotto
• Banana Bread (LO from last week)

Looks like I have some serious breakfast baking to 
do. It's not that bad, really.

Monday:

Lunch - Chicken Parm wraps (last weeks LO's)

Dinner - Pulled Pork Sandwiches (remember all that pork we made and froze),  Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Tuesday:

Lunch - Tuna Pasta Salad

Dinner - Italian Chicken Sauté, Cheater Garlic Bread (I have buns that need to be used)

Wednesday:

Lunch - LO Chicken Wraps

Dinner - Halibut BLT

Thursday:

Lunch - Egg Salad Sandwiches

Dinner - Honey Chipotle Sticky Chicken, Cauliflower Au' Gratin

Friday:

Lunch - Egg Fried Rice

Dinner - Grilled steak, Southwestern Cheddar Fries, Side Salad

Saturday:

Lunch - $0.50 Soup

Dinner - Pizza Calzones

Sunday:

Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Tomato Soup.

Dinner: Going out

Snacks:

• Oranges, Bananas, Apples, Pears, Grapes
• Granola Bars

Drinks:

• Coffee and Hot Tea
• Water - that's a biggie here
• MYO Arizona Green Tea
• MYO Lemonade Concentrate

I Don't Leave Home Without It

I generally plan on Wed when I have 30 minutes  before mass chos begins.

I shop on Fri so our family menus (posted on the fridge) run from Fri to Thur.

How do I keep it all straight without pulling my hair out? I use Pepperplate.   

This site/App keeps all my recipes, super easy to upload from other sites, 

my shopping list which automatically uploads, my weekly/monthly planner, 

AAAND  (with best infomercial voice I can muster)   So Much More! (Nope I 

didn't get paid to say that either.)

Proverbs 31:15

She gets up before dawn to prepare breakfast for her household and plan the day's work for her servant girls.