Friday, April 26, 2024

Birthdays Galore and an extended Weekly Menu

We have been busy celebrating around here. April and May are busy months for us.  Last week we had 3 children with birthdays.  

Man

We didn't get to celebrate with Chuck this year as he lives in Virginia but his birthday was yesterday and we did get to sing to him by telephone. 

Man

Today is our German son, Max's, birthday.  We will celebrate with him very soon when we arrive in Germany.  He will spend a few days being our tour guide while we are there.  I can't wait!!

Woman

Our daughter, Jessica's birthday was Wednesday but we are celebrating tonight with a Fish Fry and Birthday Cake at the house.

Woman with Fish

Today is also the day we celebrate being blessed with Kirsten, born into Heaven on this date.  We went to a Mass this morning in her honor. and tomorrow the choir will be singing at a Mass dedicated to her.  I cannot explain the hole left in my heart and life without her being beside me, physically, but I know she is with me constantly.

Couple

We will be going out for dinner tomorrow night after Mass.  Thursday is our Anniversary. One of our favorite places is a local steakhouse on Thursday nights.  They have great food and a wonderful woman who does a great job with vocals serenading while we eat.  I think 32 years calls for dinner and dancing.

Man

Friday, the dogs go into the groomer, and I will be prepping for Frank's Birthday celebration on Saturday.  Sunday we head slightly north to Bay City for a few days.  This is where Frank's naval ship was built and he and his shipmates are having a reunion.  

I am sharing a slightly extended Weekly Menu to cover Frank's Birthday Celebration which is going to start off with some Fiesta foods for Cinco de Mayo.  There will be no Weekly Menu posted for  the following week as we will be out of town.

Saturday
Out for dinner after Mass for Kirsten

Sunday Supper
Grilled Steaks
Baked Potatoes
Grilled Asparagus, Mushrooms and Onions

Monday
Dinner at the Greene's

Tuesday
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

Wednesday
Grilled Hot Dogs
Macaroni Salad

Thursday-Our Anniversary
Out for Dinner and Dancing 

Friday
Grilled Pork Chops
Potato Planks
Baked Beans

Saturday-Frank's Birthday 
Cocktails and Appetizers
Assorted Margaritas
Chips with Mexican Five Layer Dip, Guac and Salsa
Mexican Chicken Wings
Dinner
Hamburgers (Both Beef and Vegan)
Grilled Stadium Kielbasa and Vegan Sausage on Buns
Condiment Bar (including Sauerkraut)
Spinach Strawberry Salad
Potato Salad by Rebecca
Macaroni Salad
Cole Slaw
Dessert
Strawberry Torte
Birthday Cake
Ice Cream





Thursday, April 25, 2024

Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich and a Book Review #FoodieHolidays

Maple Glazed Bacon, Fried Egg, and Cheese sandwiched between French Bread and Grilled to a golden brown.  Breakfast has never tasted this good.

Grilled Cheese Breakfast Sandwich

It's National Grilled Cheese Month.....

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

I is for Instant Pot

This delicious bean soup, made in an Instant Pot, requires no soaking or precooking of the beans making it a perfect meal for busy days.  

Bean and Smoked Pork Soup

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Honey BBQ Chicken and a Book Review

Woohoooo, it's grilling season!!!  I love summer meals.  During the Fall and Winter, we eat a lot of stews, soups, roasts, pastas, and casseroles.  Come Spring and Summer our tastes and meals get lighter. Meats are grilled and placed onto salads or served with sides of garden fresh vegetables.

Honey BBQ Chicken Salad

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Tuna Pasta Salad #SundayFunday

This is not your ordinary Tuna Pasta.  Lightly dressed with tons of veggies and extra tuna, this salad is a complete meal in itself.

Tuna Pasta Salad

The Sunday Funday Bloggers are sharing Pasta recipes today........

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Raspberry Jam Coffeecake #CakeSliceBakers

Tender, almond-flavored cake with a swirl of homemade raspberry jam covered in a scrumptious streusel and additional dollops of jam.  This cake is amazing!! 

Raspberry Jam Coffeecake

It's time for the Cake Slice Bakers........

Friday, April 19, 2024

The Cruellest Month and the Weekly Menu

I recently listened to the third book in the Chief Inspector Gamache series by Louise Penney.  In between books 2 and 3, I watched the series, Three Pines, based on this series.  

The Cruellest Month