Menu Plan - Week of May 26, 2019

My beautiful hanging baskets!

Wow!  I am having a hard time believing that May is almost over - it just went -zip- and now it's almost done.

It has been so chilly here for the month of May. Typically we're into the 50's and 60's F for early morning temperatures.  Right now we're in the 40's F.  And rainy!  Wow, the amount of rain we have received lately.  What it does mean is that things are greening up nicely.  But we have had to cover plants at night a few times.

We have had rhubarb in the garden as well as a little asparagus from our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) share.  Other than that, the lettuce is almost in and the radishes are making a good start.  In about another month we'll start having a larger amount of garden produce.  In the meantime, we will enjoy the rhubarb!

Here is what we are eating this week:

Sunday, May 26, 2019:
    Breakfast: Toast, Mango-Banana Smoothies
    Lunch: At a Baptism Party
    Dinner: Sausage, Asparagus, Sweet Potato

Monday, May 27, 2019, Memorial Day:
    Breakfast: Oatmeal with Walnuts, Figs and Cinnamon
    Lunch: Ham Sandwiches, Cut Veggies
    Snack: Cookies
    Dinner: BBQ Ribs, Fried Potatoes, Apple-Grape-Strawberry Salad

Tuesday, May 28, 2019:
     Breakfast: Pancakes
     Lunch: Leftovers
     Snack: Yogurt
     Dinner: Wild Rice Casserole, Apple-Strawberry Salad

Wednesday, May 29, 2019:
     Breakfast: Yogurt with Granola
     Lunch: Leftovers
     Snack: Cut Veggies
     Dinner:  Out for a Date Night with a Gift Card

Thursday, May 30, 2019:
     Breakfast: Cottage Cheese with Strawberries
     Lunch: Leftovers
     Snack: Yogurt
     Dinner: At Different Events

Friday, May 31, 2019:
     Breakfast: Yogurt with Granola
     Lunch: Leftovers
     Snack: Cottage Cheese
     Dinner: Roasted Veggie Couscous, Tortilla Chips

Saturday, June 1, 2019:
     Brunch: Egg Bake, Bacon, Strawberries
     Snack: Homemade Soft Pretzels
     Dinner:  Homemade Pizza and Breadsticks

What are you eating this week?

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