As we are entering the Lenten observance, I thought I would include our daily scripture readings from Morning Prayer in case that would be something others might want to read as well. If you are interested in our Evening Prayer readings, I can post those as well. We are having our doughnut night again for Mardi Gras. Then the fast will begin. If I have sinned against you or offended you in any way this year, please forgive me and pray for me, a sinner. I wish you a Holy Lent.

I did not get my recipes posted this Saturday, so I'm working on that next. Here is our menu for the week. With my dad here, we have had so much leftover, that we are moving a lot around, and freezing a ton of extras. We are fasting a little more easily this year, with my father visiting, and with me nursing Nejat. We relaxed the rules a bit more than we normally do, so you will see dairy and egg on some Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Sunday Psalm 103, Wisdom 7:7-14, John 15:1-17
  Breakfast: Cornbread, Honey Butter, Fruit, Juice, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Mixed Grilled Meats, Salad, Strawberry Shortcake
• Monday Psalm 18:1-20, Genesis 18:1-16, Mark 9:38
  Breakfast: Leftovers, Oranges, Juice & Coffee
  Dinner: Stir Fry of Leftover Grilled Chicken and Steak with Kale, Garlic, Scallions and Sesame Seeds, Rice, Salad with Sesame Ginger Dressing
• Tuesday Psalm 18:21-36, Genesis 18:20, Mark 10:1-16
  Breakfast: Whole Wheat and Oat Breakfast Cake, Pomegranates, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Fried Chicken, Onion Rings, Potato Wedges, Doughnuts*
• Wednesday (for those who aren't fasting) Psalm 32, Isaiah 58:1-12, Hebrews 12:1-14
  Breakfast: Toast, Fruit, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Vegetables Jalfrezi (using veggies from our fridge, rather than the specific ones in this recipe), Cous Cous, Harissa
• Thursday Psalm 27, Genesis 19:1-3, 12-17, 24-28, I Corinthians 1:1-17
  Breakfast: Polenta with Maple Syrup, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Black Beans with Green Chile Rice, Fruit Plate
• Friday Psalms 95 & 40:1-16, Genesis 21:9-21, I Corinthians 1:18
  Breakfast: Almond Butter Toast, Fruit, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Lemon Pasta, Garlic Bread, Sautéed Chard
• Saturday Psalm 28, Genesis 22:1-14, 19, I Corinthians 2
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter Pancakes with Butter and Maple Syrup, Fried Eggs, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Falafel, Hummus, Yogurt Sauce with Feta, Aleppo Pepper and Sumac, Taratoor, Harissa, Khoubz Araby (Pita Bread), Olives, Salad

What is on your menu this week? If you want a recipe, ask and I will provide it as soon as I can. If there are any starred recipes, I will follow up separately with a recipe round up on Saturday.

Labels: Church Year, Faith and Morality, Family, Homemaking, Lent, Mardi Gras, Menu Plans, Tales from the Kitchen