The sun is shining.

Hmmmmmm, I just realized most of my blog post titles are about the weather. It must be an easy way to segue into a post about food, not sure I can back that statement up but let's try. Today I woke up happy, the sun is shining, Mr. M made coffee and my children have yet to fight *knock on wood* I'm thinking a nice big breakfast is what will happen shortly after I finish my plan for this week.

Last week played out well, I don't think we had one meal that was on the plan but I'm not complaining. We ate, I didn't cook. I miss cooking. But I digress.

So this week, lets see. I'm thinking fresh, and delicious. I should be thinking hearts and love but the Hubster and I are forgoing V-Day this year. My idea not his :)

As always I would love to hear from you, share your menus or just say hi and until next time...


Monday- Beer Bum Chicken, salad and rolls ('cause nothing says romance like shoving a beer can up a chickens butt)
Tuesday - Chicken Pesto pizza (using leftover shredded chicken from Monday)
Wednesday- Perogies, kielbassa and raw veggies
Thursday- Tacos with homemade guacamole
Friday- Cheater chicken souvlaki, and roasted veggies
Saturday-BBq'ed Burgers & oven fries
Sunday- Chicken wings, and taco salad ( or dressed up nachos!)

Holy Snow Batman!

As I sit here planning this weeks meals the snow is falling outside my window. It's been falling ALL day. It's beautiful and white and looks really fluffy. It makes me think of warm things, like coffee and baileys errr I mean like soup and stew and pasta. I spent the morning with some of my favorite ladies and our brood of kidlets so I apologize for the lateness in this post. So without further ado here is yet another meal plan from good ole Meal Planning Mama!

Monday- Sweet & Spicy cashew chicken stir-fry (use frozen veggies, cashews, stir fry noodles, and chicken breasts)

Tuesday - Steak and peppers quesadillas

Wednesday- Winter Beef stew

Thursday- Pork tenderloin, rice and veggies

Friday - Munchies (meat, crackers, cheese, 7 layer dip & nachos)

Saturday- Leftovers

Sunday- Roast Beef, yorkshire pudding, veggies and potatoes



Perfect Winter Beef Stew (Slow cooker version)
Ingredients

3/4 cup zesty Italian dressing
2 lb. stewing beef, cut into 1-inch chunks
6 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
6 carrots , sliced
1 1/2 cups peas
1-1/2 lb. potatoes (about 5), peeled, cut into large chunks
1 can (19 fl oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 fl oz) beef broth

Directions
Marinate beef and cook bacon, onions and mushrooms as directed. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Add meat, onions, mushrooms and remaining ingredients to slow cooker; cook 10 to 12 hours on LOW (or 5 to 6 hours on HIGH). Stir in 2 Tbsp. flour mixed with 2 Tbsp. water. Cook 15 min. or until sauce is thickened.

The stuff I would cook this week, if only......

I had some difficulty with this post because truthfully, I probably won't cook once this week. I have to travel for work for the first half of the week which means restaurant food, then Mr M is gone for a guys weekend so I will pack up the kidlets and head to one of the other abandoned wives homes for the weekend :)I have to admit I am looking forward to it!
But I couldn't leave you all hanging for another week so here are some ideas to keep you going, and they have left my mouth watering!!!
So my friends, have a great week and enjoy!


Monday - The PW's Simple Sesame Noodles with peppers, snow peas, and baby bok choy
Tuesday - Buffalo Chicken Clubhouse Wraps (not buffalo'ed for the kids)
Wednesday- Jenny Mac's Cream of Mushroom Soup
Thursday - Tacos...
Friday - Chicken and Asparagus in white wine sauce
Saturday - Clean out the fridge or go out!
Sunnday - SUPERBOWL MUNCHIES!!!!!

I hit 70!

I know it may not be a *special*number but it was the reassurance I needed to keep blogging. Thanks #70 :)I'llput up a plan tomorrow!!!

My Get up and Go, got up and went!

I was having a horrible time focusing on writing this post today. I had zip for motivation, like ZERO. Could be the late night and the wine party, could be the snuggling with my minis and watching Ramona and Beezus, could be the fact that I don't seem to be sticking to my plans lately, you know with working and all......damn work ;)
So I came up with this one, to give all 6 of you that actually read my blog some meal inspiration! So my friends, ENJOY!


Monday - Steak Sandwiches with onions & mushrooms
Tuesday - Thai Chicken Wraps with spicy peanut sauce
Wednesday - Perfect Winter Beef Stew
Thursday - Leftover stew
Friday - Chicken Nacho Bake
Saturday-Honey Ginger Chicken Bites
Sunday-BBQ Beef Soft Tacos

You mean I have to work for 5 days in a row?!?!?!

It's true folks. It is a full work week for the first one in 3 weeks? It's going to be a strange one. I'm not feeling very wordy this morning but the plan is ready to roll!


Monday - Taco Soup
Tuesday - Whole wheat pasta with chicken, feta, sundried tomato, and spinach
Wednesday - Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
Thursday- Panko crusted chicken fingers and home fries
Friday- Take out sushi
Saturday- Better than ever beef enchiladas
Sunday- Wings and taco salad

So, somedays I get ready in the dark.....

As many of you know I recently returned to the world of the working. It's a really cool place to be and I do honestly enjoy the challenge of working outside of the home. I thought I would share with all of you one of my BIGGEST ANNOYANCES challenges of the whole return to the land of the adults thing and I bet it's not AT ALL what you would think.
Each morning as I drag my sweet sweet ate too much xmas goodies butt out of bed and sneak over our creaky floors to the shower in the dark, all I can think is pleasedon'twakethekidsordogpleasedon'twakethekidsordogpleasedon'twakethekidsordog. If I successfully make it into the bathroom, shower, put my face on and dress, my next challenge is using the light from the screen of my blackberry to navigate my way into the kitchen and get the coffee poured, a slice of toast or cup of yogurt and my lunch. *If* I make it to this stage without waking the kids, I continue to use my flashlight blackberry screen to find my coat, shoes, sales bag, purse and keys. I successfully accomplished this the other day. It felt great. Then I set off my car alarm. *sigh* Yep. I woke the kids.