Another birthday has come and gone…and with it delicious cake. Nate picked up this chocolate mousse cake from Mayfield Bakery for my big day yesterday. Perfectly moist chocolate cake layered with bittersweet chocolate mousse…and a few raspberries mixed in here and there, but not overpowering in flavor. Mmmmmm.
It was a good birthday. On Friday night a few friends held a little fête, where they gave me an adorable loaf pan and their favorite recipes. I am blessed to have such thoughtful, good friends. Yesterday we went on a picnic in Alameda, where we could look across the bay at San Francisco while we ate and enjoyed the sunshine. Then, after dinner, we ate this beautiful cake and the girls and Nate gave me a BIKE. I’m so excited about it! (In case you’re wondering, riding a bike is not like riding a bike…I’m a little scared to get on that thing after, oh, 15 years or so of not riding. If Cate can do it, I can…right?)
We ended the day with a babysitter coming over so Nate and I could go to a movie. All day people asked, “What are you going to do for your birthday?” And I would respond, “Nate and I are going to go see The Town.” EVERY time they said, “Oh, fun! What are you going to do in the city?” That movie name is confusing, people. The movie was a good shoot-em-up-and-end-up-rooting-for-the-bad-guy kind of film and had me thinking in a Boston accent for a few hours. The North End chase scene was awesome.
Enough about me, time to get to business!
MONDAY:
– Lasagna
TUESDAY:
– Going with my girls to a Muppets Kitchen event, cooking with those crazy puppets. Should be fun!
WEDNESDAY:
– Omelettes
– Muffins of some sort
THURSDAY:
– Leftovers
FRIDAY:
– Pasta Primavera
SATURDAY:
– Eat out after soccer
SUNDAY:
– Chili
Now it’s your turn – share those menus, fancy or not! And have a wonderful week!
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Scott was out of town, and this week is my turn. Away from Scott & Shelby for the whole week! Then, my parents are coming in on Friday! So, it’s going to be a no-frills menu! I cooked up a vat-ful of rice as a go-to “toddler alternative.” So, they should be set!
Sunday: Out with friends visiting from Seattle
Monday: Applesauce Pancakes (made mix ahead of time…and the applesauce! Yum! I hope there’s some left when I get home)
Tuesday: Burgers on homemade buns
Wednesday: Chicken on the grill
Thursday: Pasta
Friday: Italian Beef in the slow cooker
Saturday: Out with the grandparents
Sunday: Out with the grandparents
Yesterday was my birthday too! Happy Birthday! Don’t have my menu set yet, but will hopefully post later!
bonnie – I love those no frills weeks!
kayla – happy birthday to YOU! it’s my uncle AND my nephew’s birthdays, too! Sept 25 is a good day for birthdays 🙂
Glad you had a nice birthday! The cake looks amazing!
Monday-Stuffed Shells: http://bit.ly/abHwoK
Tuesday: Veggie sandwiches with spring mix salad
Wed: Pear, Brie, and Honey Quesadillas: http://bit.ly/bJXMtI
Thursday: Pita Pizzas
Friday: Out and baking Pumpkin Nutella Bread for Dessert: http://bit.ly/bpFRta
Have a good week!
Sunday – Potato soup
Monday Grace’s turn to make dinner – she’s doing something with blue cheese and prosciutto?
Tuesday – Tom’s turn – cheese stuffed buffalo burgers
Wednesday – My turn – pasta carbonara
thursday – Neil’s turn – ?
Friday – leftovers or out
Sunday – Chicken and Rice bake, green beans
Monday – Teriyaki Steak, grilled veggies, rice
Tuesday – Scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast potatoes, toast
Wednesday – On our own (I have class in the evening!)
Thursday – Sloppy joes, chips, fruit
Friday – Pizza
Saturday – I am on my own. Hubby is going to a football game.
Happy Birthday cute friend!
And Boston accent? That is just fabulous (says the lady who hears it everyday and still has a hard time not laughing at it sometimes).
Glad you had a wonderful day!
Still on the go with football, my husband is coaching…and pre-soccer madness. Looked at the calendar last night to discover only a few free weekends left between now and Christmas!!! Sigh…that is why I call this time of year the chute….seems I step in at the end of August and emerge in January wondering what happened! So here is a chute week menu 🙂
Monday: BBQ Hamburgers (on the new grill)
Tuesday: Make your own subs before football (we are tired of take-out subs)
Wednesday: Salad Rolls (adults) and Costco Pizza and Veggies (kids)
Thursday: Cashew Chicken (everyday foods) and Rice
Friday: Satay Beef Skewers and Rice
Saturday: Friends over? Menu? I need to sort this out ASAP.
Have a great week!
MONDAY:
leftover lasagna, mac n’ cheese for Sam, side salad, crusty bread and baked apples for dessert.
TUESDAY:
tilapia with lemon pepper, squash and broccoli
WEDNESDAY:
black bean burgers (from Costco) with avocado, side salad and Rocky Road pie for dessert (jello pudding recipe – will post later).
THURSDAY:
pasta with alfredo sauce, peas, fresh mushrooms and cubed ham, spaghetti for Sam, Italian blend veggies (from bag) and crusty bread.
FUN FRIDAY:
breakfast for supper! Scrambled eggs with peppers, onions and cheese and whole wheat pancakes (freeze remainder for breakfast next week
I’ve got to get back to planning now that we’re back in school, soccer, etc.
Sun- baked salmon, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob
Mon- tortellini, steamed garden veggies
Tues- shepherd’s pie
Wed- chicken salad croissants, fruit
Thurs- leftovers
Friday- Potato bar
Saturday- out
Happy Belated Birthday! Sounds like a lovely birthday weekend. 🙂
I had fallen off the meal planning wagon for awhile but have jumped back on with such gusto that I’ve cooked virtually a whole week’s worth of meals this weekend – and even planned my work outfits for the week!
Sun: Stracoto (Italian pot roast) with mashed potatoes
Mon: Chicken enchiladas (from Simply Recipes)
Tue: Turkey Bolognese
Wed: Mushroomn risotto
Wed: TJ’s artichoke ravioli
Thu: Leftovers or eggs
Fri: Out
Sat: Leftovers or out
Less meat than normal this week- let’s see if the hubby notices!
Sunday: Sourdough Strata with Tomatoes and Spinach, fruit
Monday: Green Chili Enchiladas, Grapes
Tuesday: Egg rolls, Stirfried vegies, rice
Wednesday: Hubby cooks. Baked chicken, rice, CSA vegies
Thursday: Hubby cooks. Crockpot ribs, sweet potato fries, CSA vegies
Friday: Breakfast for dinner: Eggs, hashbrowns
Saturday: Pesto Lasagna, salad, bread
Sunday: Chili
Monday: Pasta with Sausage and Peppers
Tuesday: Chili and Baked Potatoes
Wednesday: Chicken Enchiladas
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pizza with Sausage and Peppers
Saturday morning: Banana Pancakes
I have never posted my menu after a year or two of reading, but we just went shopping and I can see the future clearly now so here goes!
Sunday: Tofu stir-fry with kale and peanut sauce (we are trying kale for the first time and figure anything tastes good with peanut sauce! 🙂 )
Monday: Turkey Mushroom Risotto w/ green beans
Tuesday: Leftovers
Wednesday: Taco Soup – the easiest, yummiest crockpot meal that ever was
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Out?
Saturday or Sunday: Coconut Chicken Curry
Fun! 🙂
Hey! I actually have my menu planned before the week is up 🙂
Monday = chicken tortilla soup
Tuesday – ham, green beans, baked potato for me and mac n cheese for the kids
Wednesday – crock pot pork chops with brown sugar and apple juice, not sure of the sides to go with this yet.
Thursday – buffalo chicken wraps and corn
Friday – grilled chicken cola marinade, savory couscous, green salad
Saturday – bell pepper steak wraps, green beans, rolls
Sunday – chicken taquitos, black beans, mexican rice
S: Chicken Cordon Bleu with supreme sauce, butternut squash, green beans and sliced tomatoes
M: Grilled sliders, sweet potato fries
T: Citrus grilled chicken, jasmine rice & grilled summer squash
W: Turkey tacos, white bean salad
T: Gemelli with tomatoes & sausage for the guys; vegetable lo mein for me
F: Out
S: TBD
Don’t have as much time for cooking now that school work is really picking up, but I’m looking forward to making a Tuna Noodle Casserole and some Lentil & Swiss Chard soup this week. And I made some super easy donuts today that I’ll be posting tomorrow. 🙂
Glad you had a good birthday. Personally, I insist on celebrating mine for a good month, and do suggest that tactic.
Here’s our week…
Sunday — out
Monday — husband works late, I eat a Lean Cuisine and make like I’m 23
Tuesday — Bacon and Cheese Panini
Wednesday — Parmesan Burgers with Spinach Salads
Thursday — Breakfast for Dinner: Egg McMuffins and Stewed Apples
Friday — Hearty Minestrone Soup and Garlic Herb Biscuits
Saturday — leftovers
Sunday: Homemade Chicken & Noodle Soup
Monday: Chicken Salad Wraps ^^^one bird, two meals 🙂
Tuesday: Tilapia or whatever
Wednesday: Broccoli Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Pizza
Saturday: Spinach pasta w/ sun dried tomato sauce
Sunday:chicken noodle soup and fresh foccacia
Monday:lamb breakfast sausage, fresh scrambled eggs, biscuits, fruit salad
Tuesday:Cincinnati style turkey chili, spaghetti, cheese, onions (5-way chili), cut up carrots, celery, cucumber
Wednesday: fried green tomatoes, okra and tomatoes, corn bread
Thursday:hot and sour soup, crab spring rolls
Friday: salmon with lentil salad, green salad (kids will eat leftovers or tilapia)
Saturday: pizza and salad
So glad you had a nice birthday!
I have been back to regular menu planning for a few weeks now and I can tell you it’s eased the chaos at home as well as helping me save money!!
Monday- Crockpot chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce with whole wheat egg noddles and sauteed Brussell Sprouts
Tuesday- Pasta probably- mom is heading out for dinner with the girls!
Wednesday- Breakfast for dinner
Thursday- Deviled Microwave drumsticks, roasted asparagus and couscous
Friday- Tacos with mini pork meatballs
Saturday- We’re out apple picking all afternoon so I think it may be pizza or take out or leftovers!
Glad you had a nice birthday! Here’s my menu for the week:
Sunday: Chicken Tikka Masala w/ basmati rice
Monday: Homemade pizza & salad
Tuesday: Coconut chicken fingers
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Honey lime chicken enchiladas & pinto beans
Friday: Out for our anniversary 🙂
Saturday: Tailgating for USC football game… BBQ something
Enjoy your week!
Sunday- Hawaiian Haystacks (or as I call it meal with a thousand bowls)
Monday- Leftover HH from Sunday
Tuesday- Taco Salad
Wednesday- Potato Bar
Thursday- Grilled chicken, zucchini & tomatoes from the garden
Friday- Brinner (breakfast for dinner)
weekend — easy stuff, not sure yet
Mon – Lemon and herb chicken, couscous, salad
Tues – Out for our anniversary!
Wed – Chicken cesear salad
Thurs – Beef stroganoff, pasta, peas
Fri – Thai curry with egg noodles
Sat – Alpine meatballs and rice
Sun – ?
Happy Birthday!
Mon-lemon pepper fish & veggies
Tue-baked potatoes w/ lots of toppings
Wed-Taco Soup
Thu-Plain Pasta with Parm. cheese and french bread and veggies
Fri-Leftovers
Sat-I don’t wanna be mean but its our anniversary and I sure hope I don’t have to cook lol
Sun-Meatball Subs
Thanks for the ideas I got my menu as I read everyone’s comments!
M – Chicken w/ Zucchini and tomato(I’m thinking about baking it), garden salad
T – gyoza, boiled spinach with benito flakes, miso soup and rice
W – stew or if I can find swiss cheese Cordon Bleu(it looked like a good pick from a few menus up)
Th – Lasagne
F – Sukiyaki udon
S – ask daddy
Sun – Breakfast!
Monday- Potato Cheese Soup
Tuesday- Chicken Taco Salad and homemade salsa
Wednesday-Quick or out, we have small group
Thursday- Fish Sticks and baked French Fries
Friday- Homemade Pizza
Saturday- Out
Sunday- Chicken, Broccoli, Cheese and Rice Casserole
I finally got a chance to menu plan this week!
Su: Chili
M: Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
T: Mini Meatloaves and Potatoes au Gratin
W: Chicken Mac & Cheese with Bacon
R: Honey Chicken with Rice and Broccoli
F: Pizza Night
Sa: Manicotti/Cannelonni
M- tomato basil soup I made from our garden and homemade maple oat bread (and likely the Boy will make a steak, since soup and bread don’t fill him up)
T – Apple chicken sausage with grilled potato packets
W – Pioneer woman’s grilled chicken with lemon basil pasta (a FAVORITE in our house)
Th – Out to dinner to Fire & Oak to celebrate my new job!!
Fr- Turkey meatloaf muffins and homemade au gratin potatoes
Happy Birthday to you! It sounds like a wonderful weekend, fun AND relaxing.
This week we have:
M: Baked meatloaf, mashed potatoes and peas
T: Pan-fried fish filets, steamed broccoli and couscous
W: Parmesan crusted chicken, leftover mashed potatoes, fresh salad
Th: Blue cheese and cauliflower soup with fresh dinner rolls
F: Apricot pork chops, hash browns and fruit salad
S: Homemade pizza night
Su: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic toasts, green salad
Man… there’s some homes that I love to show up for dinner Everyone’s menus’ sound so much better than mine. Very uninspired to cook this week. 🙂 Happy Late Birthday Jane!
Monday: Shepherds Pie
Tuesday: Creamy Chicken Casserole
Wednesday: out to dinner – volleyball game & a middle school band concert in one night!
Thursday: pan-fried grouper
Friday: Black Bean Stoup ( combo between a stew & soup – Rachel Ray’s recipe)
Saturday: out for dinner or leftovers…
Sunday: Green Chile Burritos
Happy birthday Jane! I can’t wait to see you in a few weeks. The cake looks delish.
This week my husband is away most of the week and I’m playing with a sous vide machine I get to demo til Friday. So this is what the menu will look like:
Monday: Butternut Squash, Apple, and Honey Soup
Tuesday: Salmon with some sort of asian sauce + sugar snaps
Wednesday: Chicken Breasts
Thursday: Filet Mignons to get that perfect pink center
Friday: scrambled eggs with cheese
Sunday: Chili, Cornbread
http://thepioneerwoman.com/tasty-kitchen/recipes/main-courses/simple-chili-2/
http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/green_chile_cornbread/
Monday: Leftover Chili
Tuesday: Greek Panzanella Salad
http://annies-eats.com/2010/08/12/greek-panzanella/
Wednesday: Red Coconut Curry Noodles
http://www.melskitchencafe.com/2010/08/red-coconut-curry-noodles.html
Thursday: Left Overs
Friday: Out to eat!
I just found this site, and love it!
Here’s our menu this week:
Sunday: BBQ veggie burgers & corn on the cob
Monday: Caprese sandwiches & minestrone soup
Tuesday: Taco Tuesday (tacos made with Morningstar crumbles)
Wednesday: Pasta Primavera & salad
Thursday: grilled cheese sandwiches & tomato basil soup
Friday: bean burritos & Spanish rice
Saturday: ricotta stuffed pasta shells
Monday: Lasagna and Salad
Tuesday: Basil Cream Chicken and Salad
Wednesday: Tacos with Guacamole
Thursday: Queensland Shrimp and Pasta and Broccoli
Friday: our Anniversary, out to eat and kids get mac and cheese
Saturday: Pizza
Sunday: Left Overs
Happpppppppppppppppppy Birthday Janey May! I love you!
Crazy crazy weeks, but actually have been planning meals.
S: Pork/corn empanadas with bean and tomato salad
M: Roasted maple butternut squash with barley and broccoli
T: Spaghetti squash with marinara
W: brick chicken, breaded acorn squash, sautéed carrots
T: bacon, kale carbonara
F: Roasted Eggplant curry with potatoes
Glad to hear that you had a happy birthday, Jane!
Here’s what I THINK we’ll have this week:
Sun…Leftovers
Mon…Beef Stroganoff, noodles, broccoli
Tues…Chicken & vegetable curry, rice
Weds…Stuffed peppers, sausage, rice
Thurs…Spaghetti & meatballs
Fri…Chicken burgers
Sat…I want some fish…need to choose!
Sunday: we went out
Monday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes,broccoli & cauliflower
Tuesday: Chili
Wednesday: Leftovers
Thursday: Butter chicken, brown rice
Friday: pizza
Saturday: probably take out chinese food
Happy B-Day! This week is more of a guess than usual. Being Optimistic.
Sunday-Bread and Cheese, Summer Squash and Raspberries
Monday-Out with a friend. Indian Food!
Tuesday-Dutch Baby Pancakes, Strawberries and Salad
Wednesday-Pasta with Veggies ?
Thursday-TBD
Friday-Out or Mac and Cheese
That is one gorgeous cake! I love the design.
You have a bike! We should go on a [very mellow] ride sometime! I’m rather out of shape…
I’ve actually been doing some good meal planning lately, but don’t have one for this week yet.
S: manicotti
M: out to eat, too hot to cook
T: spinach, zucchini, goat cheese frittatas
W: coconut chicken curry soup
T: roasted tomato pasta
F: croque monsieur sandwiches
S: jane’s honey goat cheese and sauteed onions pizza
Very sad story. I actually did a menu this week, shopped for all the stuff, and then forgot to post it and lost the menu. Here is my better-late-than-never haphazard list:
Calzones
Chicken Divan
Sausage and White Bean Stew
Baked Stuffed Pork Chops
Something super soft because another kid just got braces put on
Concession stand at (very far) away football game
Pumpkin Chili
thank you for the birthday wishes! and thank you for all the fab menus! love love love love them!
and, collette, that IS a sad story 😉
We’re heading out of town soon, so menu planning reflects meals from what’s on hand… no leftovers please.
Roast Chicken & veggies
Happy Hour Sushi with friends at a local restaurant
Grilled Marinated Steak & veggies
Chicken Taco Soup & Quesadillas
Thai Beef Salad
Cast Iron Skillet Salmon, Baby Bok Choy & rice
Anything Goes Pasta or Stir Fry