HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

I can't believe it's Monday again already! I had a cyber/virtual productive weekend cleaning up photo files and ridding my computer of unnecessary "space holders".  But now it's time to link up with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay at home mom and Laurie at I'm an Organizing Junkie for Happy Homemaker and Menu Plan Monday.

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
THIS MORNING:
Just in time for spring, it's cold and rainy here again.  I hate those false nice days that fool you into short sleeves and sunny days.

FOR THE WEEK:
Pretty much the same, but less and less promise of sun and more and more promise of dreary skies as the week progresses.

TO DO LIST
TODAY:

• Dr. appt. and hospital prep for hubby's upcoming surgery
• errands
• groceries

THIS WEEK:

• Laundry
• EBAY
• Cleaning

CURRENTLY READING

• So this is Love Callaways #2 Barbara Freethy

TELEVISION & DVR

• Perception
• Vikings on the history channel (hubby has a thing for Norway)

but I'm still working off the DVR from last week.

• Castle
• Scandal
• Justified

PLAY TIME (If I can find any)

LMBO at that possibility.

A few recipes from last week never got made so they are on this week's menu again.

 Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie

	BREAKFAST	DINNER	DESSERT
MONDAY	Oatmeal with Fruit	C.O.R.N. or Y.O.Y.O.
TUESDAY	Bagel & cream cheese	EXPERIMENT NIGHT
WEDNESDAY	Yogurt with Blueberries & Granola	Chicken Fricassee
THURSDAY	Scrambled Eggs with cheese & Toast	Moroccan Roast Chicken
FRIDAY	Yogurt with Blueberries & Granola	White Bean Gratin	Couch Potato Bars
SATURDAY	Bacon & Eggs	Coffee Meatballs & Noodles
SUNDAY	Pancakes	French Quarter Pork & Beans

LAST WEEK'S RECIPE LINKS

• Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs
• Orange Green Chile Buffalo Wings
• Quintessential Mac & Cheese
• Corned Beef Hash
• Rosemary, Parley & Thyme Chicken

NEW RECIPES I FOUND THIS WEEK TO TRY IN THE NEAR FUTURE

• Pineapple Skirt Steak

MY FAVORITE PHOTO FROM LAST WEEK

Whiskey knows she's not allowed in the kitchen while I'm cooking and tried to hide out under the table.

BLOGS TO CHECK OUT

I keep looking for new and inspiring blogs, but honestly so many have huge ad sections or pop ups nowadays that just annoy me!

HOMEMAKING TIP

A few hints for successful slow cooking in your crock pot:

• Don't stir unless a recipe specifically tells you to.  Removing the lid lets a significant amount of heat and moisture out which can change your cooking time.
• Add dairy, seafood and fresh herbs at the end of your cooking time,  

Dairy products will break down and/or curdle if cooked too long.

Fresh herbs will turn black and lose their crispness if cooked too long.

Seafood is something you want to only cook until done or it will fall apart.

• For best results browning beef before cooking in the crock pot makes for more even cooking.

ON MY MIND LATELY

WAY TOO MUCH!


PRAYING FOR & INSPIRATION