Today we are hopping in the car and heading north to Los Angeles for 3 days and then down to Anaheim. We are going to be staying at the Hotel Angeleno in LA in one of their suites. I’m super excited because, as many times as we’ve been to LA, we’ve never gone and seen the sites or spent any time there. Any suggestions of fun things to do are welcome! We are for sure going to hit the Getty, the La Brea Tar Pits and the Griffith Observatory. Geesh, that might fill our three days right there, but would still love to hear your ideas!
After LA we are heading south to Anaheim, where we’ll brave the spring break crowds for one day at Disneyland and then spend a few days exploring the area. Our hotel the Carousel Inn & Suites is literally across the street from the park, which will be super convenient (I hate parking at Disneyland, it’s bananas). Nate and I are both taking off time from work, which I think will be the best part of the trip, honestly!
Needless to say I am not cooking this week. Woohoo! I’m sure we’ll be sick of eating out before the week is done, but I am excited to get a little break from the kitchen.
It’s weeks like these that we need you even more to share your menus and provide inspiration for one another. So, please post those menus!
Hi! 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 count on you to share yours! You'll also find other deliciousness that I hope you'll enjoy!
Sun: Hawaiian Chicken, rice
Mon: Halibut, corn, baked potatoes
Tue: Stuffed shells, salad
Wed: Business Travel
Thu: Business Travel
Fri: Shrimp scampi on whole wheat angel hair, salad
Sat: Leftovers
Enjoy your trip!!!
Here’s my plan for the week:
http://wp.me/p30jaF-2iM
Enjoy the time off!!
Sunday: Steaks on the grill and sweet potato fries
Monday: Italian beef with homemade buns and roasted broccoli
Tuesday: Burrito bowl (with black beans and leftover beef)
Wednesday: Homemade pizza and spinach salad
Thursday: Baked pasta and asparagus
Friday: Leftovers
Saturday: Out!
Sunday – pizza
Monday – chicken breast, roasted brussels sprouts
Tuesday – samosas, chicken curry, rice
Wednesday – Burgers with fries
Thursday – leftovers
Friday – out
Saturday – leftovers
Monday – Pork Stroganoff with Rice
Tuesday – Ham and Peppers Pasta Bake
Wednesday – Mini Meatloaves and Mashed Potatoes
Thursday – Spaghetti Bolognese
Friday – Cheesy Grilled Ham Sandwiches and Coleslaw
Saturday – Free Day
Sunday – Curry Potato Gratin
Mon – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Peas
Tues – White Chili, Celery & Jicama Salad, Cornbread
Wed – Pork Roast, Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans
Thurs – (Leftovers)Pork Sandwiches
Fri – Homemade Pizzas, Salad
Sat & Sun – Winterguard Competition at UCI Eat Out!
Have a great time! Can’t wait to read all about it!
Sunday – Baked halibut, new potatoes with parsley butter, peas
Monday – Spaghetti with meatballs, tossed salad
Tuesday – Hot dogs, French fries
Wednesday – Chicken enchiladas
Thursday – Pizza, salad
Friday – Tuna casserole with peas, missed last week
Saturday – Last high school band sub for this school year
Sunday: Chicken Quesadillas, Corn Salad
Monday: Grilled Pork Chops, Celery/Parmasean salad, Applesauce
Tuesday: French Toast Casserole, Fruit Salad
Wednesday: Farfalle with Chicken & Broccoli
Thursday: Chicken Cesar Wraps, Chips
Friday: Cheese Burgers, Cesar Salad
Saturday: Out!
When you go to the observatory I recommend having lunch at Trails (closed in Monday) It’s a just down the hill from the observatory, there a little cafe called Trails (it’s like a gourmet/ rustic cafe in a campground) Yummy sandwiches, scones and other baked goods (lavender shortbread cookies!!!) and then across from the cafe is a playground and little walking trails to an area called Ferndell. It’s such so serene. My son and I usually the observatory and then trails or vice versa. The observatory can be a little intense with little ones so the combination of 2 makes for a great afternoon. Have fun while your here!
thank you for that great tip! we ended up only being able to drive to the top and then back down, but my sister lives right there and we are going to be going back for SURE so well definitely go to Trails!!!!
I just emailed you some more LA ideas! Have a great time! 🙂
I got your email, it was super helpful, thank you!!!
Are your kids into Harry Potter yet? There’s a cute “shopping experience” on Wilshire Blvd called Whimsical Alley. Enjoy your vacation!
oh my goodness, are you kidding? that looks so awesome! cate is finishing up the last book now, we’ll have to head back up soon and go shopping wizard style!!
Have a wonderful break!
Mon: Chicken with mushroom sauce, brown rice and spring veg
Tue: Salad with goat’s cheese crostini
Wed: Merguez sausages, roasted pepper couscous, salad
Thur: Gammon, leek and potato hotpot, broccoli
Fri: Pasta with asparagus, lemon and goat’s cheese, salad, apple tart
Sat: Pizza
Sun: Dinner at Mum’s
While adding stuff to the freezer this past week I realized there were several pork loins in there. The menu this week greatly reflects that. I don’t want to end up with another month of eating from the freezer because it is too full of food to fit anymore in there. 🙂
Lunch:
1. Eat Out
2. Pizza, pepperoni and ground chicken
3. Chinese Style BBQ Pork, rice, beets
4. Caribbean Pork Chops with Mango Salsa, side salad
5. Eat out (with gift card)
6. Sweet-n-tangy Roasted Pork Tenderloin, carrot salad
7. Spaghetti and Meatballs
Supper:
1. Russian pancakes, scrambled eggs, grilled salami
2. Domino’s Pizza (using rewards code) – if the event we are going to isn’t serving supper
3. Tangy Black Bean Soup, corn bread
4. Curried chickpeas, rice
5. Grilled Peaches and Pork, side salad
6. Veggie and Cilantro Hummus Sandwiches, chips
7. Tomato soup, peanut butter and honey sandwiches
Good for you…have fun !
Here’s my GF menu
Sun – Pizza
Mon – Portabello Lasagna
Tue – Leftovers
Wed – Creamy Mushroom Soup in Crockpot
Thu – Asian Lettuce Wraps
Fri – Date Night or Pineapple S&S Chicken
Sat – Date Night or Pineapple S&S Chicken
Monday: Clam Chowder and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Tuesday: Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches with Coleslaw
Wednesday: Sizzling Shrimp in Garlic Sauce and Avocado Pine Nut Salad
Thursday: Burgers, Tater Tots and Fresh Veggies
Friday: Breakfast for Dinner–Coffee Cake and Eggs and Fresh Fruit
Saturday: My 2nd son’s birthday, he wanted tacos, queso fundido, and fresh fruit tart for his cake 🙂
Sunday: Out To Eat for Family Birthday
Sounds like fun!
Sunday – Grilled ginger pork chops, grilled romaine salad, jello
Monday РSoy and garlic salmon, wild rice, saut̩ed green beans with almonds
Tuesday – Thai chicken pasta, salad
Wednesday – leftovers
Thursday – Sandwiches, soup, fresh pineapple
Friday – out
Saturday – Taco night
I used to live in the condos next to the Angeleno! Be sure to go up to the top at night and enjoy the view.
There is a starbucks, pan quitotian and lemonade right down the road from the hotel on Sunset and Barrington if you need a quick bite (plus some other nice restaurants). people used to look at us like we were crazy walking down Sunset but it’s a nice, easy walk.
Sun – Dodger Game
Mon – turkey taco salad
Tues – crockpot pesto chicken
Wed – grilled lemon chicken, artichokes, kale salad
Thurs- sausages, broccoli and couscous
Fri – Disneyland!
Sat – TBD
oh, those condos are so cool looking! how fun to live there!
Have a fabulous spring break! We just returned back to school.
Su: l/o
My mom & aunt were visiting and there was a lot of cooking, so I have tons of yummy leftovers.
M: crock pot black beans & Mexican rice bowls w/ radishes, green onions, avocado, & salsa/green chili & cheese empanadas
Tu: corned beef, cabbage & potatoes w/ sourdough toast
W: sandwiches/pickles, apple slices, carrot sticks/chips
We have a late baseball game so were going to picnic at the park before the game.
Th: fish tacos w/ green onions, cabbage, radish & chipotle cream/black beans/lime-cilantro rice
F: BBQ pork steaks/cheesy grits/kale some way…not sure how yet. Any suggestions??? Im tired of our same old kale salad.
Sa: Storm Baseball Game, so its hot dogs, pretzels, popcorn, & beer!
thanks for all the happy vacation wishes and, as always, for posting menus!!