My blog turned 10 on Friday, and I did nothing to commemorate it. Not only that, but I didn’t write anything at all the entire month of October. Sorry, poor little Butterscotch Sundae. It was a crazy month.
I’ll attempt to make up for my unplanned Never Blog Posting Month by posting every day in November, because it’s National Blog Posting Month and that’s what we do here (see: 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 20072006). In the past I’ve gone into NaBloPoMo with at least some sort of plan, but this year we’ll be flying by the seat of our pants.
I’ve had a subscription to Cook’s Country magazine for a few months, and last week Rockford picked up the October/November issue. He oooooo’d and aaaaaaaah’d through the whole thing, so most of this week’s menu is culled from there. We aim to please.
Monday: Burgers
We’re big fans of the Culver’s butter burger, so Rockford was pretty excited to see an article on the Wisconsin Butter Burger in Cook’s Country. Pete has a friend over this evening, and when he heard we were having burgers he asked to stay for dinner. Sometimes life is just like a TV commercial.
Tuesday: Red beans and rice
This one isn’t from the magazine. It’s from last week, when I didn’t make it as planned. I’m a big fan of Mark Bittman’s Red Beans and Rice recipe. This time around, I’m going to try to convert it to the CrockPot.
Wednesday: Baked Mustard Chicken
Rockford’s next pick was Baked Mustard Chicken, which I think sounds kind of gross. We’re going to try it, though, and I have plenty of Lucky Charms on hand if it’s awful.
I’ve never braved the ski lift that runs from one end of the fairgrounds to the other, but based on the pictures other people took from its terrifying heights I might try it. Next year. Maybe.Which exciting story of our weekend would you care to hear? The one where we spent hours and hours at the soccer fields? The one where we went to the fair with a gaggle — a herd? a pack? a pod? a convocation, crackle or charm? What is the appropriate collective noun in this instance? — of homeschoolers? The one where I went to the grocery store alone? The one with both sleepovers and birthday parties? Or perhaps the one where I hurt my back whilst emptying the kitty litter?
As you may have surmised, it was a very busy weekend. I think that, instead of telling you any of those riveting tales, I will share with you our menu plan for the week and go back to my heating pad.
Monday: Chicken Parm Meatballs
It would seem that I’m on a Rachael Ray kick again. Her Chicken Parm Meatballs are the first of two RR recipes this week. We’ll have them with orzo and a salad.
Tuesday: Tacos
Taco Tuesday, but with more avocado and less kragle.
Wednesday: Chicken & Dumplings
Remember when my dad was coming to town and he wanted chicken & dumplings so I put them on the menu again? We went out to eat instead. He’s stopping by again after spending the weekend at my brother’s house, though, so here again are the chicken & dumplings.
Thursday: Out?
We’ll probably go out, but we may just have cereal instead.
Friday: Pizza
Screamin’ Sicilian frozen pizzas are (1) delicious and (2) usually above my self-imposed frozen-pizza price-acceptability guidelines, but they were super-crazy on sale this week.
How was your weekend? I hope it was fun and free of feline-related hijinks and/or injury.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out the Menu Plan Monday link up at OrgJunkie.com!
My blog turned 10 on Friday, and I did nothing to commemorate it. Not only that, but I didn’t write anything at all the entire month of October. Sorry, poor little Butterscotch Sundae. It was a crazy month.