Menu Plan Monday - Week of February 2, 2014

Pickled Golden Beets - I made these for my Dad this summer. They were super yummy!
We're slightly warmer this week - by slightly I mean we're actually above zero and don't have to worry about school getting canceled because of wind chill.  We do have to worry about snow though - we're supposed to get more this week!   Spring can come any time it likes, I tell you!
We're trying some new-to-us recipes this week.  I'm rather excited about that and I'm starting to dream and plan my garden already.  With three feet plus of snow outside I think it's probably good to daydream about those things and do a little planning.   Valentine's Day is around the corner and I'm thinking about what to make for dinner for my family - if you have any ideas, please share!

Even with our $20/wk grocery budget for the last two weeks, we're eating very well.  Here's what we're eating this week:

Sunday, February 2:
    Breakfast: Cereal and Milk
    Lunch: Scrambled Eggs, Cinnamon Biscuit Twists, Oranges
    Snack: Best Ever Chocolate No-Bake Bars, Candied Orange Peel
    Dinner: At a Super Bowl Party (bringing chips and salsa from our recreation budget)

Monday, February 3:
    Breakfast: Oatmeal with Almonds and Dates
    Lunch: Hot Lunch for the Children, Wheat Berry Salad and  Yogurt for Adults
    Snack: Best Ever Chocolate No-Bake Bars, Candied Orange Peel
    Dinner: Wild Rice Casserole, Homemade French Bead, Tossed Salad

Tuesday, February 4:
    Breakfast: Chai Spiced Oatmeal
    Lunch: Hot Lunch for Children, Leftover Casserole and Salad for Adults
    Snack: Yogurt
    Dinner: Tuscan Tomato Bread Soup, Tossed Salad, Orange or Grapefruit Wedges

Wednesday, February 5:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal Muffins and Bananas
   Lunch: Hot Lunch for Children, Wheat Berry Salad and Leftover Soup for Adults
   Snack: Yogurt
   Dinner: Applesauce BBQ Chicken, Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Oranges

Thursday, February 6:
   Breakfast: Oatmeal with Cranberries and Almonds
   Lunch: Hot Lunch for Children, Leftover Casserole and Salad for Adults
   Snack: Yogurt
   Dinner: Sandwiches from leftover Chicken, Tossed Salad

Friday, February 7:
   Breakfast; Pancakes with Bananas and Almonds
   Lunch: Hot Lunch for Children, Leftover Casserole and Cut Veggies for Adults
   Snack: Yogurt
   Dinner: Taco Soup, Tortilla Chips, Orange or Grapefruit Wedges

Saturday, February 8:
   Breakfast: At Bible Study for All of Us
   Lunch: Minestrone Soup and Tuna Sandwiches
   Snack: Popcorn
   Dinner: Homemade Pizza and Bread sticks

What are you eating this week?

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