Spring is here! See the flower? Too bad there is snow in the forecast for this week. Fluffy white snow…flowers…spring is dead. In honor of the winter-like weather, I’m making a Thanksgiving dinner to say goodbye to March. Comfort food to help me get through the snow predicted for Tuesday. Monday: California grilled chicken sandwiches with avocado, chips and salsa, baked french fries Tuesday: Turkey breast, cornbread dressing (with the leftover cornbread from last week),... more

Here’s a look at our dinner menu for the week: Monday: Broiled cod with white cream sauce, roasted potatoes and peppers, Parmesan olive chop bread, organic spring mix side salad Tuesday: Bacon-wrapped tenderloin, cheesy rice, broccoli Wednesday: Soup swap Thursday: Chili dogs, coleslaw, cornbread, pears (Ole was hit by spring fever this weekend when our temperature reached 60 and bought a giant package of natural-casing wieners. I am using it as a chance to try Aimée’s cornbread... more

Planning a menu each week can save you time and money. It’s worth it to consider a menu plan to simplify your life, and if you already have a process, it’s always worth looking at possibilities to make it more functional for your family and your needs, both in the long run and right now. Menu planning comes in many different shapes and forms, and it can be different for every family based on your schedule, your likes and dislikes and what works for you. Some people grab dinner ingredients... more