This week, I
am focusing all my energy on cleaning the kitchen and getting ready for the
holiday cooking and baking season. All the cabinets will be emptied out and
thoroughly scrubbed down.
The pantry
will get the same treatment. I am putting a bag of items together for the food
bank, as they always need goods and the grocery stores have such wonderful
sales this time of year.
I will also
be starting on side dishes that freeze beautifully for Thanksgiving. Tomorrow,
we will be planning Thanskgiving together and I will show you which dishes
freeze. I tested a turkey this weekend to see if I can prepare it ahead of
time. We are eating it today. I will give you my thoughts tomorrow.
I still have
flower beds that need cleaning out. The bulbs are finally all planted and I
think I have the new perennials done. We will see next spring if I missed a
couple of spots.
Friday,
Veteran’s Day, the University is putting on a wonderful tribute to all the
military veterans. They are asking current military students to read all the
names of the fallen soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan war. My daughter will
be reading in the morning. The ceremony will start with taps and the names will
be read until they are finished. It will be a very somber and emotional
ceremony. This ceremony, the National Day of Remembrance will be held
nationwide in 140 other universities and college. As a member of a military
family, you know this day will be very special to our family. Try to attend one
of these events if you get a chance to honor those who have paid the ultimate
price for not only our freedom but those in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Here is this
week’s menu:
Monday
Buffalo Chicken Pasta
Cesar Salad
Italian Bread
Tuesday
Salmon with Dill Butter
Hasselback Potatoes
Roasted Asparagus
Wednesday
Club Sandwich
Orzo Pasta Salad
Thursday
Out
Friday
Shrimp Po Boys
Grits
Tomato Caprese Salad
Saturday
Potato Soup
Green Tossed Salad
Beer Bread
Sunday
Ham with Pecan Glaze
Scalloped Potatoes
Roasted Green Beans with Almonds
Have you
thought about your plans this week?
I am thinking about my plans for this week and already have my menu halfway planned out! But I'm concentrating more on my cleaning schedule for the holiday! Trying to get things done before my daughter comes home for her first college break. My hubby teaches at a local university now and they are doing something special on Friday also. I'm planning on attending as well. As usual, your menu looks delicious!
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