Happy Sunday, everyone! I just got back from The Big Traveling Potluck. It was wonderful for so many reasons and I am beyond happy that I went! Maggy and Pam from Three Many Cooks and Erika from Ivory Hut really know how to make everyone feel loved. I am so grateful they are my friends!

The weekend was filled with wonderful speakers, a walk through the avocado groves, an Ethiopian coffee ceremony, an amazing locale with breathtaking views, great food and, most importantly, time spent with good, good people. Now that I am inspired and energized, back to the blog!

MONDAY:
– Hamburgers
– Fruit and avocados from my trip this weekend!

TUESDAY:
– Chicken Caesar Wraps (nice idea, Jen!)

WEDNESDAY:
– The girls and I are going to Disneyland! Boys have to fend or themselves 🙂

THURSDAY:
– Anna has requested noodles, which we are interpreting as spaghetti. I’m sick of spaghetti, I think I’ll try to find some other pasta or noodle dish. Suggestions welcome!

FRIDAY:
– Pulled Pork Sandwiches

SATURDAY:
– Eat out

SUNDAY:
– Leftovers and/or breakfast for dinner

As usual, reading through your menus from last week was such a help and inspiration. I am so grateful for all of you posting each week and being a part of this community! You know the drill…post your menu for the week, no matter how plain or fancy!

One of the great things about moving back to San Diego is reuniting with my beloved book club. Originally there were 6 of us. Three of us moved away. And now 1 has moved back (me!). While we very much missed the 2 who were not there yesterday, reuniting with these women did my heart good. Despite planning our get-together with less than 24 hours notice, we were able to find a time to all meet AND put together an amazing spread of food. My body and soul were nourished yesterday. (And in case you are wondering, Unbroken was the book of choice this month. We all recommend it!)

Surprisingly, I pretty much followed my menu last week. Which means I actually have to think of new things to cook this week. Bummer!

MONDAY:
– Quiche (it’s been ages!)

TUESDAY:
– Chicken Burritos with Aunt Kathy’s Sweet Black Beans

WEDNESDAY:
– Hamburgers
– Carrot sticks and ranch dip, fresh fruit

THURSDAY:
– Leftovers

FRIDAY:
– I am heading to Big Traveling Potluck. I can’t wait!
– Lasagna for the family!

SATURDAY:
– I’ll be at BTP
– Nate will do leftover lasagna or takeout with the kids

SUNDAY:
– Waffles and fruit

As usual, your menus from last week were wonderful inspiration. It’s so easy to get into a meal planning rut, but seeing your menus snaps me out of it every time! I am so grateful to all who post your menus! Can’t wait to see your plans for this week!

After two weeks of Spring Break fun (Anna one week, Cate the next) and throwing caution (or at least responsibility) to the wind, it’s back to real life this week. Perhaps that means I’ll actually make more than one or two items on the menu plan! But, really, who cares about meal plans when there are zoos to be visited, beaches to play on, and flower fields to gaze upon?

MONDAY:
– Chicken and Bok Choy Stir Fry (from Real Simple’s Easy, Delicious Meals)
– Rice and dumplings

TUESDAY:
– Island Pork with Sticky Coconut Rice
– Green Veggie

WEDNESDAY:
– White Chicken Chili (from America’s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook)

THURSDAY:
– Leftovers

FRIDAY:
– Breakfast for dinner

SATURDAY:
– Takeout

SUNDAY:
– Roast chicken with mashed potatoes and glazed carrots

Crossing fingers I actually cook this week! 😉 As usual, I can’t wait to see what your menu plan is for the week! Remember, we don’t care how fancy or un-fancy your menu is, and feel free to share any day of the week!