Christmas Notebook

After a lot of rain last week (5″ in 48 hours, plus more during the week), we are having a nicer week this time around. Temps are lower, A/C is off, windows are open. All good!

Last Wednesday, the grands were over. They helped Pa make brownies. Always fun! He happened to flip a bit of dough onto Rose Red’s show, much to her consternation. But they all agreed the brownies were delicious.

When Pa asked if they wanted sharp cheddar cheese for a snack, Rose Red asked if the corners were sharp. Thankfully, not.

Today, I made blueberry muffins…more like blueberry cupcakes. They’ll be a nice snack later in the evening or with a cup of coffee for breakfast.

I used the recipe from Sweet Pea’s Kitchen blog. Made mine with light sour cream instead of yogurt, baked them at 350 for 23 minutes. I skipped the sugar syrup step and poured the lemon glaze on while the muffins were still warm.

Here’s the menu for this week. Salmon and shrimp early on, as DD brought it home from the city when she came by over the weekend. Need to use it first.

Monday
Baked Salmon with honey-mustard glaze
Garden Salad
Steamed Sugar Snap Peas

Tuesday
Spicy/Herbal BBQ Shrimp
Homemade Rolls
Garden Salad
Stir-Fry Zucchini

Wednesday
Grilled Pork Chops and Marinated Chicken
Garden Salad
Roasted Veggies

Thursday
Tacoritos
Tortilla Chips
Green Salad
Creamed Corn Cornbread

Friday
Spaghetti and Homemade Sauce
Steamed Edamame
Garlic Bread
Corn on the Cob

Saturday
Homemade Pizza

Sunday ~ Church Picnic at our house / Eveyone brings dishes to share.
Sausage/Potato Crock Pot Scroll down the page for the crock pot directions.
Homemade Rolls
Cookie Sheet Peach Pie
Steamed Green Beans

You will find more menus and ideas at Menu Plan Monday.

~~Rhonda