Last Week in Review (10/3/11)

So, last week.... Last week did not go as planned at all.  And I can tell you, it easily discombobulated me!  I never got out to get groceries, something kept getting in the way (DH's hunting mostly, lol).  So, instead of the planned menu, I did a purge of the freezer and pantry.

Monday and Tuesday went as planned.  We love Chicken Stroganoff here.    I highly recommend you try it, it's delicious.  Wednesday was a simple Tomato Soup and Grilled cheese night. The kids and DH had the soup, I had to pass because of the gluten content.  So, I made something I have not had in a long time, a grilled ham and cheese sandwich!  I was pleased with my dinner, even if I did have to miss out on the tomato soup!  Thursday I made one of DH's favorite comfort foods, Hamburger Gravy over mashed potatoes.  I will have to post that recipe as well, it is very good.  Even my little guy who is very picky loves Hamburger Gravy (though for some reason he keeps calling it chicken!).  Friday was a weird night.  I actually didn't make anything for dinner!  We went grocery shopping instead, lol.  My daughter got off the bus at my Grandmother's house, so she ate dinner there.  I made my son a sandwich and he also polished off the rest of a bag of cheese curd.  DH and I just had some snacks when we returned from shopping.  Saturday we had Cheddar Brauts and Mushroom Rice.  It was just DH and I as the kids spent the night with my mom and dad.  It was an awesome dinner, DH and I both had second helpings of the Mushroom Rice, which is great considering DH doesn't like mushrooms or rice!  Sunday we did have Shepherd's Pie.  I have to make my son his own special dish because I used corn in the Shepherd's Pie and he refuses to eat corn!  (I never thought I would ever meet a kid who didn't like corn!)

So, I am planned out for this week, I have all my groceries for the next couple of weeks.  I am hoping to not get discombobulated this week! :)

Last Week In Review (9/26/11)

Last week went pretty much as expected.  We did have a couple of switch arounds, and one night we didn't eat at home.

The Pot Roast was a huge hit, everyone loved it and they couldn't get enough of it.  That always makes me happy to have everyone loving a meal. 

Tuesday we had to go into the city because of DH's appointment that was switched from Friday to Tuesday (talk about last minute scrambling because they called us on Monday night!)  But, after making arrangements for the kids, the day went off without a hitch.  DH and did some shopping after his appointment and we had dinner at the Texas Roadhouse (Yum!). 

Wednesday went great as well.  The cheeseburgers were lovingly prepared and cooked by DH (he is the burger expert, I can never cook them right, haha!).  The garlic noodles were awesome!!!  The kids loved it, which is another plus.  We had no leftovers!  In fact, they told me next time I need to make more of it, lol.

Thursday was supposed to be tacos, but we took Tuesday's dinner and made the Cheesy Penne and Ham.  Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures, (I am just learning now!) and it was so pretty with the bright green of the peas.  It was delicious!  My 6 year old son wasn't too sure of it, but he did pick out all the ham and ate that.

Friday night was just me and my little man while DH spent the weekend at hunting camp and my daughter got off the bus at her friends house.  So little man and I had Vegetable soup and ham sandwiches.  Always a perfect dinner.

Saturday the kids and I ate at my mom's house.  Mom made Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Creamy Broccoli Bake, and Cabbage Salad.  Yumm!!  The Creamy Broccoli Bake was not gluten free, but we are working on a gluten free conversion.

Sunday was simple and easy.  We can never go wrong with hot dogs and french fries.  Only my little man hates hot dogs!  Boggles my mind that a 6 year old doesn't like hot dogs, lol.  So, we also had cottage cheese (he will eat tons of that if I let him) and some boxed macaroni and cheese (which I could not eat).

All in all, the week went great.  No fighting about dinner, no wondering at the last minute what I am going to make, no 8pm dinners, lol.

Hoping for the same this week!!   Chicken Stroganoff is on the stove. :)