I love payday--and particularly going to the store after payday! Last week, we were out of our grocery cash, and while I could have gone shopping and put the groceries on the debit card, with the cash envelope system, once the envelope is gone, you're done. So while it was a self-imposed spending fast, we stuck to it. That means I did not make it to the store to pick up the turkey breast on sale for $1.49/pound, and I did not make the turkey meals on last week's menu. We still had plenty of food to eat.
What I did not make last week carries into this week. Those items were: beef stew and tuna noodle casserole.
Here's the general idea for the week ahead.
Monday
- Oatmeal, grapefruit
- Chicken salad sandwiches, pears
- Beef stew, whole wheat bread and honey
- Strawberry shortcake
Tuesday
- Middle son's 4th birthday! (He gets to pick the menu today...here's his picks):
- Pancakes (I grind my own whole-wheat flour)
- Hot dogs, macaroni and cheese, some sort of vegetable
- Chocolate cake and ice cream
- Out to dinner with a gift card? Or...
- Sesame chicken (cheating and splurging with a box from Sam's Club), brown rice, Asian-style vegetables, fresh pineapple
Wednesday
- Egg Casserole, toast, more grapefruit if it lasts; otherwise, strawberries
- Turkey sandwiches with lettuce, tomato, apples
- Crockpot pork chops (on sale for $1.97/lb; adding a can of cream of mushroom soup, one can of milk, and a packet of french onion soup mix) and mashed potatoes, green beans
Thursday
Friday
- Eggs in a hole
- Tuna noodle casserole, peas, mandarin oranges, rolls
- Enchiladas, corn, salad
Saturday
- Whole-wheat waffles with strawberries and fresh whipped cream
- Informal lunch (snacks/leftovers)
- BBQ chicken, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables
Sunday
- cereal or something quick before church
- Promised the boys I would make them cinnamon rolls (I use my wheat grinder to grind whole wheat flour, so they are somewhat healthier) :) for brunch with fruit and probably scrambled eggs
- BBQ chicken sandwiches, pickles, seasoned potato wedges
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Your menu looks great! Quick question is it easy to grind your wheat? Where do you get a grinder? Thanks! Found you from MPM. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Annett,
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by! I ordered a NutriMill from Paula's Bread. Here is the link, if you would like to read about it. http://www.paulasbread.com/mills/nutrimill.html
Grinding wheat is super easy! You just pour in your wheat, turn it on, and a few minutes later, you have healthy, freshly ground whole wheat flour. I also make my own cornmeal using popcorn kernels. It tastes soooo good!
I know of people who have a Wonder Mill (http://www.thewondermill.com) and love theirs as well.
Have a great day!