I went to one of the coolest things you can go to in the WORLD last night. I know I’m prone to hyperbole, but this time I’m telling it like it is. This is a once in a lifetime (or hopefully, if your lucky, once a year!) experience – the Jaffrey Fireworks!
If you can ever work it to get to Jaffrey, New Hampshire the third Saturday of August, you should. Atlas Fireworks, a world-class, big player in the fireworks world, is based in Jaffrey and every summer they put on a show with their latest and greatest. No words or pictures can even come close to describing one of their shows. It’s simply unreal.
Starting Wednesday, it’s back to real life. Wow, I can’t believe vacation is almost over. What a month! Gotta keep the menu items simple this week, ease back into things. 
MONDAY:
- Driving from NH to MA
TUESDAY:
- Flying to California!
WEDNESDAY:
- Spaghetti
- Salad
THURSDAY:
- Homemade pizza
FRIDAY:
- Quesadillas
SATURDAY:
- Eat out
SUNDAY:
- Orange chicken
- Rice
- Veggie
Time for everyone to share their menus – bring it on!
Hello! My name is Jane Maynard and you've landed yourself on my blog, This Week for Dinner™. Every Sunday I share a weekly menu...and then count on you to share your own! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
I’m so excited to finally share my menu here! I am working hard to improve my planning/organization skills and I hope to contribute often!
Mon: seared scallops + green salad
Tues: zucchini fedelini + bread + fresh fruit
Wed: french onion soup + bread
Thurs: quinoa salad + turkey sandwiches
Fri: chicken fajitas + fresh pico de gallo
Comment by Kiasa — August 16, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
My first time posting!
Monday–Chicken Pesto Linguine
Tuesday–Parmesan Pork Chops
Wednesday–Lattice Top Chicken
Thursday–Fiesta Crock Pot Chicken Burritos
Friday–Beefy Bowtie Pasta
Looking forward to everyone’s menus!
Comment by Sara — August 16, 2009 @ 8:21 pm
Didn’t get many veggies this week. Felling a bit uninspired.
F – Chicken Cacciatore
S – Vegetarian Nachos
S – Dijon Chicken with Rice and Zucchini
M – Homemade Pizza
T – Spaghetti & Meatballs
W – Fried Rice
T – Leftover Night
Comment by Jessi — August 16, 2009 @ 8:37 pm
Getting back into the swing of things after vacation is rough, but here’s a go
M – Homemade Gnocchi and marinara
T – broiled mackerel, miso soup & green beans
W – Homemade spinach and eggplant Raviolli(I’m feeling adventurous, can you tell?)
Th – beef/green pepper/carrot/goya stir fry with brown rice
F – Costco company picnic w/ The Man
Weekend adventures in Daddy’s cooking.
Comment by soybeanlover — August 16, 2009 @ 9:19 pm
I made Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourginion this weekend (I am SURE I am spelling that wrong!) and it was…I just can’t tell you how amazing. And the movie is pretty great too! Meanwhile, on to this week:
Monday: Chicken Picatta with Roasted Asparagus
Tuesday: Caesar Salad with Poached Eggs on top
Wednesday: Spaghetti with Fresh Tomatoes, Bacon, Cream and Worcesteshire Sauce (new recipe!)
Thursday: Thai Beef with Chilies and Basil over Coconut Rice
Friday: Out to Dinner!
Saturday: Grilled Pizza!
This past week’s dinner is up on the blog at http://www.framed-mylifeonepictureatatime.blogspot.com
Happy Monday!
Comment by Kate — August 17, 2009 @ 4:38 am
I’ve started putting the dinner plans on our joint calendar (Google Calendar) so that my husband, who gets off work earlier than I do, knows what to do to help me get dinner prepped. It’s working well so far!
Monday- Pasta and Chicken w/ Tomato Basil Cream sauce (from Tasty Kitchen)
Tuesday- Baked (ground) Turkey Chimichangas
Wednesday- BBQ Chicken, Baked or Mashed Potatoes, Corn Pudding Casserole
Thursday- Our anniversary: out for dinner and a concert
Friday- Out to Dinner with Colleagues
Saturday- Pizza
Comment by Jenn E. — August 17, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Monday:
-Rosemary Bread Pizzas
-Salad
Tuesday:
-Black Bean & Corn Stew
-Cornbread
-Salad
Wednesday:
-Paul McCartney concert!
Thursday:
-Pancakes (Wheat or Cinnamon-Oat)
-Eggs
-Fruit Smoothie?
Friday:
-Out
Comment by Jessica — August 17, 2009 @ 5:50 am
Monday – crispy chicken salad
Tuesday – GONE
Wednesday – GONE
Thursday – hopefully back home; if so, we’ll be having tacos
Friday – almond apricot chicken with parmesan basil orzo and green beans
Comment by Tessa — August 17, 2009 @ 7:40 am
Nothing really imaginative this week, perhaps next week.
Monday – Turkey, Pea, Carrot, Golden Mushroom Casserole
Tuesday – Salmon Belle Mer, Steamed Veggies, Salad
Wednesday – “Happy Anniversary” – Steak, Twice Baked Potatoes, Veggie, salad
Thursday – Turkey Casserole leftovers
Friday – Orange Chicken, rice, salad
Saturday – Tortelinni’s, Salad, Garlic Bread
Sunday – Tri-tip, garlic potatoes, salad
Comment by Robb — August 17, 2009 @ 7:52 am
Haven’t posted my menu’s for a few weeks: summertime:) But still here and actually just got back from Cannon Beach, Oregon and an amazing lil’ cooking experience at a place called EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). All you foodies would love this lil’ gem. (www.evoo.biz)
It would be a fabulous getaway weekend for 2 or make it a family vacation.
My menu:
M: fish/spinach
T: out to dinner
W: turkey something
TH: chicken something
F: out to dinner
S: breakfast for dinner
Comment by annemarie — August 17, 2009 @ 9:06 am
First time post!
S: rotisserie chicken, roasted veg (carrots, potatoes, mushrooms)
M: tacos w/ leftover chicken
T: frittata w/ leftover roasted potatoes/mushrooms, spinach salad
W: leftovers or soup & sandwich
Th: herb crusted salmon, spinach salad (from Everyday Foods)
F: out to dinner
Comment by Jessica — August 17, 2009 @ 10:31 am
Finally, my husband is back so we have actual food on the menu this week
Monday: Cream of Chicken Soup, Corn and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday: Lime Chicken Tacos, Pico, and Guacamole
Wednesday: Macaroni and Cheese and Apples
Thursday: Baked Chicken with 5 Spice Powder and Ginger and Veggie Stir Fry
Friday: Queensland Chicken and Shrimp copy-cat and Salad
Saturday: Rosemary Garlic Tilapia and Potatoes and Peas
Sunday: Left Overs or Breakfast for Dinner
Comment by VIcki Tunell — August 17, 2009 @ 1:58 pm
Hi Jane,
I just wanted to let you know that I made your recipe for Rosemary Chicken with Artichokes & White Beans
tonight and it was awesome! I tend to play around with recipes and tweek them a bit to our taste so, I used fresh rosemary instead of dried and added about 1/4 cup red wine to the sauce. I served it with whole wheat couscous, a ceasar salad and vegetable medley.
Beth
Comment by Beth Snow — August 17, 2009 @ 9:30 pm
whenever my little one wakes me up at night with cries of “mama, sleep with me”, and i can’t get back to sleep after he does, i find myself here, at 1:58 am, posting our meals:
sunday: thai food take-out after climbing mt antero
monday: whole wheat pinto bean burritos with green bell pepper and mango peach salsa, (nachos for our gluten free little one) blue chips, and steamed broccoli
tuesday: farmers market corn on the cob and yukon gold potatoes stuffed with vegetarian chili
wednesday: gluten free veggie pizza, backyard garden salad
thursday:buffalo tacos, black beans, fresh fruit
friday: lasagne with brown rice lasagne noodles and goat cheese, backyard garden salad, garlc bread
saturday: family movie outing to city… eat out, qdoba???
Comment by ekastner — August 18, 2009 @ 1:05 am
LOVE you first time posters! I hope you keep the menus coming!
I’m happy to see I”m not the only one coming off of vacation and feeling uninspired…hoping to get back into the groove sooner rather than later.
Jenn E – what a great idea, using Google docs so your husband knows the plan as well. very smart!
beth – so glad the recipe worked out, and thanks for sharing the tweaks that you did – love getting this kind of feedback!
ekastner – oh the joys of being a mother, eh?
I’m just glad we’re all benefiting from the baby waking you up!
thanks everyone, keep the menus coming!
Comment by Jane Maynard — August 19, 2009 @ 8:41 am
Late commenting/planning/shopping this week.
Sunday – dinner with family and friends in NH
Monday – Anniversary Dinner
Tuesday – Pirogies with a side of fresh tomato
(much easier planning the past)
Wed – eating alone… chicken, kale, tomatoes and some pasta
Thu – eggplant rollantini, steak, corn salad
Fri – potentialy out for dinner, if not salmon, greens beans, and barley
Sat – pork chops, smashed potatoes, peas
Comment by Matt — August 19, 2009 @ 11:19 am