Menu Plan, er, Tuesday - Week of March 6, 2011

The Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake I made for Thanksgiving! (Before adding the powdered sugar topping.)
I just thought this looked yummy tonight...

We made a big 'stock up' run this weekend and spent $65 for a whole bunch of stuff.  We also received a large cooler full of meat - venison and bear - from my cousin who bagged two bucks and a very, very (~600lbs) large bear this year.  I'm grateful that we received some 'extras' with that - it makes it easier to 'stretch' things with fabulous gifts like that.  Don't worry, my cousin gives most of his meat to his son - who has a very low income and 4 children to feed, so we get the leftovers after he helps them and himself!  I should be easily able to stick to my budget of $15 for this next week with all the 'stuff' we have in the house presently. 

With all that, what are we eating this week?

Sunday, March 6:
Breakfast: Cereal and Milk
Lunch: French Bread, Cheese, Fruit
Dinner: Salmon, Tortilla Chips, Mango Salsa, Grape-Strawberry-Banana Salad

Monday, March 7:
Breakfast: French Toast with Bananas
Bag Lunches:  PB&J, applesauce, popcorn, carrots or tomatoes, cookie
Snack for Mom: Yogurt with Granola
Dinner: Baked Beans, Tortilla Chips, Spinach Salad, Grape-Strawberry-Banana Salad

Tuesday, March 8:
Breakfast: Cereal and Milk
Lunch: Leftovers
Snack for Mom: Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Dinner: Chicken Noodle Soup, PB&J, Grapes

Wednesday, March 9, Ash Wednesday:
Breakfast: Oatmeal Muffins and Bananas
Bag Lunches: Apples with Peanut Butter, Carrots or Tomatoes, Popcorn, Cookie
Snack for Mom: Yogurt with Granola
Dinner: Fundraiser at Church

Thursday, March 10:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Walnuts and Peaches
Lunch: Leftovers
Snack for Mom: Almonds and Dried Fruit
Dinner: Cracker Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Roasted Potatoes, Grape-Apple-Banana Salad

Friday, March 11:
Breakfast: Chai Spiced Oatmeal
Bag Lunches:  Hot Lunch for Kids, Leftovers for Mom and Dad
Snack for Mom: Apple with Peanut Butter
Dinner: Leftovers

Saturday, March 12:
Breakfast: Cinnamon Bread, Banana-Peach Smoothies
Lunch: Minestrone Soup, Tuna Sandwiches, Grapes
Dinner: Macaroni and Cheese, Apple or Pear Slices for the Kids, Out for Mom and Dad

Even though the Lutheran Church observes Lent, we do not do the fish on Friday thing that our Catholic friends do.  So, we'll stick with Leftovers! 

What are you eating this week?  Check out I'm an Organizing Junkie! to share and be inspired.


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