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Showing posts with label Baking. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Week #51 Crazy Christmas Season

“The Herdmans were absolutely the worst kids in the history of the world.”
“I couldn’t understand the Herdmans. You would have thought the Christmas story came right out of the F.B. I. files, they got so involved in it–wanted a bloody end to Herod, worried about Mary having her baby in a barn, and called the Wise Men a bunch of dirty spies. And they left the first rehearsal arguing about whether Joseph should have set fire to the inn, or just chased the innkeeper into the next country.”

Who's Pageant Was This?
That move/book is truly one of my favorites from childhood. The Herdman kids reminded me much of myself and my siblings. Dirty little faces, absurd and lude antics, never knowing what "those" kids might do next. Come to think of it they remind me of my children as well. I can't image any of my Aunts or Uncles partaking in any such sananagans. Just see how prescious and well behaved they all look. 




My son on the other had… 
You cannot see (in my mommy brag moment here), but my son was busy picking his nose, yawning, and elbowing the young lady beside him every time her exuberant arm motions entered his personal space. I laughed so hard I was easily disrupting all the well behaved parents around me. We enjoied ourselves so much I even forgot for a while just how hectic the last couple weeks of this busy season has been. Speaking of which, please forgive me for getting this blog out 5 days late. I'll work on keeping the future weeks on time.


This Week We Purchased The Following: 
This was a restocking week, 40# flour, 20# sugar,
10#brown sugar, 5# powdered sugar, various spices
and extracts. 10# ground turkey, 3 dozen eggs and the remaining
meats, veggies, fruits, cheese

 The total spent was $116.25

Our allotted budget is $130 but the goal is to stay under $100
Now before you say, "Hold the phone lady, you totally 
blew this one." Remeber we've been saving for several weeks now.
This go round  had some major restocking. This is the time of year
when baking supply prices drop so it's a good time to load up.
Breakfast Options For The Week
Minimal breakfast prep  means more time
for making cookies!
Monday:
Lunch - LO Chicken Pot Pie
Dinner - Tacos

Tuesday:
Lunch - LO Taco Wraps
Dinner - Sweet & Sour Grilled Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, Pickled Beets, Homemade Applesauce


Wednesday:
Lunch - Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
Dinner - Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Side Salad

Thursday:
Lunch - PB & J
Dinner - Baked Ham, Green Beans, Yeast Rolls, Apple Pie

Friday:
Lunch - Meatloaf Sandwiches

Saturday:
Lunch - LO Ham & Broccoli Mac & Cheese
Dinner - Christmas Party - Walnut Date Balls

Sunday:
Lunch:  Split Pea Soup with Ham (Crockpot), Biscuts
Dinner: Dinner At Friends House

Snacks:

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

Friday, November 28, 2014

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
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:
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

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 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.