Our fridge is fixed! So far, so good! Must admit, the cynic in me says to hold my breath because the first time it was fixed it went strong for three weeks before dying.
I did a half-weekly shop on Tuesday, used up some stuff, and the camping fridge was turned off. Feels good not to bend to get the milk ;P
Today is the first 'real' menu planning session I've had in a while, due to the fridge kerfuffle, and it comes in several parts. First, the pantry needs a big clean out. I bought three shallow baskets at the grocery store today (sort of like these, but white) and I'll group like items with like this afternoon.
Next, I need to do actual pantry and freezer inventories.
Then, I'll shop this afternoon based on the menu below:
Monday ~ Ravioli (garlic bread, salad)
Tuesday ~ Homemade Crispy Strips/Nuggets (chips, vegies)
I did a half-weekly shop on Tuesday, used up some stuff, and the camping fridge was turned off. Feels good not to bend to get the milk ;P
Today is the first 'real' menu planning session I've had in a while, due to the fridge kerfuffle, and it comes in several parts. First, the pantry needs a big clean out. I bought three shallow baskets at the grocery store today (sort of like these, but white) and I'll group like items with like this afternoon.
Next, I need to do actual pantry and freezer inventories.
Then, I'll shop this afternoon based on the menu below:
Monday ~ Ravioli (garlic bread, salad)
Tuesday ~ Homemade Crispy Strips/Nuggets (chips, vegies)
Wednesday ~ Soup & Sandwiches (Tomato & Vegetable, plus ham and cheese toasted sandwiches)
Thursday ~ Tacos / Soft Tacos
Friday ~ Fridge & Freezer Fare (leftovers)
Friday ~ Fridge & Freezer Fare (leftovers)
Saturday ~ Chicken Stirfry (rice)
Sunday ~ Homemade Pizza
Baking ~
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread Sticks (just to try the recipe - maybe serve them tonight with the ravioli)
Sunday ~ Homemade Pizza
Baking ~
Quick & Easy Garlic Bread Sticks (just to try the recipe - maybe serve them tonight with the ravioli)
Marilyn's Famous Whole Wheat Bread (from the e-book "Fast & Healthy Meals For Busy Women" at The Urban Homemaker - click here for a free download of the e-book, and the recipe is on page 23)
Nothing too major in the baking stakes this week - too busy, plus I just made a double batch of choc chip cookies over the weekend which filled my massive Ikea glass cookie jar. Best leave well enough alone. I'm beginning to question my own decision to buy a CLEAR GLASS COOKIE RECEPTACLE though - they've been mocking me since Saturday, sigh. Divide and conquer ladies, divide and conquer!
Oh, before I go - I zipped off a fast article this week - Menu Planning The Easy Way - which you can download in PDF format from the "Lizzie's Original Articles" section in the left sidebar. I'm so glad I got that PDF converter thing worked out :)
Happy cooking! Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends for this week! No Turkey Day here on Thursday :(
Knock on Org Junkie's door for more Menu Plan Monday participants.
Cheers,
Lizzie
Nothing too major in the baking stakes this week - too busy, plus I just made a double batch of choc chip cookies over the weekend which filled my massive Ikea glass cookie jar. Best leave well enough alone. I'm beginning to question my own decision to buy a CLEAR GLASS COOKIE RECEPTACLE though - they've been mocking me since Saturday, sigh. Divide and conquer ladies, divide and conquer!
Oh, before I go - I zipped off a fast article this week - Menu Planning The Easy Way - which you can download in PDF format from the "Lizzie's Original Articles" section in the left sidebar. I'm so glad I got that PDF converter thing worked out :)
Happy cooking! Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends for this week! No Turkey Day here on Thursday :(
Knock on Org Junkie's door for more Menu Plan Monday participants.
Cheers,
Lizzie
8 comments:
there is nothing better than a homemade pizza!! Have a wonderful Monday.
Yummy menu! I love homemade pizza- it's the best :)
I'm glad all is well with your fridge! Have a good week!
Homemade pizza sounds great ...hmmmm maybe next week! it all looks good have a great week! love your side intro of yourself quite funny!
I'll keep my fingers crossed that your fridge keeps on humming! Sounds like a wonderful week... I always love homemade chicken strips... AND homemade pizza!
Sounds great, I love Homemade Pizza too :)
Mom Chatter -
Care to share your recipe?
Cheers,
Lizzie
Great menu, heaps of yummy meals. Have a great week!
Rachel xxx
A Juggling Mum
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