One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. So this is the New Year, and things look a little different. It’s a Clean Start for the New Year, and I hope you’re as excited about it as I am. My dear friend... more

One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. I wasn’t planning on doing a menu this week. I’m tired from lack of sleep earlier this week (once you fall behind, it takes forever to catch up), and I’m... more

One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. Fall is only two days away. Two days! I can’t believe it, and yet I’m doing a bit better with the transition than I was last week. I’ve even worn socks…but... more

Today’s post is brought to you by my personal cookie monster. One of the things we strive for when planning our menus is making everything fit together into one nice, neat little package. We look to use ingredients in different ways throughout the week so that we’re benefiting from the ability of do-aheads and being able to buy in bulk. We also benefit from a well-stocked pantry. Monday – Blackened Salmon, steamed rice, green beans Tuesday – Chicken Fried Rice with Cream Cheese... more