We're pretty much back to normal here - thank you for your prayers. We have a slightly less busy week coming up, in some ways, though we have other things that are out of the ordinary going on, so it will be occupied with things that are not part of our normal routine, and that will shake things up a bit.

We're now half way through Lent. This has been a challenging time for us. My Lent seems more imposed on me than chosen this year. Sometimes, I think God does this to help us grow in places we wish we could ignore.

• Sunday Psalm 34, Zechariah 1:1-6, 12-17, Mark 8:27-9:1
  Breakfast: Toast with Labneh, Za'atar and Olive Oil, Strawberries, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Mustard Glazed Corned Beef, Colcannon, Roasted Rutabagas, Fennel and Onions, Strawberries and Cream
• Monday Psalm 68:1-9, Genesis 37:3-28, 36, I Corinthians 9:15-27
  Breakfast: Khoubs Araby (Pita Bread) with Labneh, Za'atar, Olive Oil, Sliced Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Torteggas with Avocados, Sweet Peppers and Cilantro, Fruit Salad
• Tuesday - Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Psalm 8, Isaiah 7:10-15, Luke 1:26-38
  Breakfast: Whole Wheat and Oat Breakfast Cake, Fruit Plate, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Bang Bang Shrimp, Sticky Coconut Rice*, Stir Fried Asparagus, Banana Peppers and Onions
• Wednesday Psalm 75, Genesis 41:1a, 8, 14-24, I Corinthians 10:14-22
  Breakfast: Ful with Diced Tomatoes and Hot Sauce, Toast, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Swiss Chard and Cheese Quiche, Carrot Sticks, Fruit
• Thursday Psalm 85, Genesis 41:25-40, I Corinthians 10:23-11:1
  Breakfast: Oatmeal with Raisins and Cinnamon Sugar, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Sweet Potato, Corn & Kale Chowder, Rolls
• Friday Psalms 95 & 79, Genesis 42:1-26, 29a, 35-38, I Corinthians 11:17-34
  Breakfast: Polenta with Maple Syrup, Minneolas, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Potato Onion Galette with Three Cheeses, Salad, French Bread, Fruit Plate
• Saturday Psalm 89:1-19, Genesis 43:1-5, 11-16, 26-34, I Corinthians 12:1-11
  Breakfast: Autumn "Latkes", Fried Eggs, Milk & Coffee
  Dinner: Eggplant and Tomato Gratin with Kalamata Olives and Feta, 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: Annunciation, Church Year, Family, Homemaking, Lent, Menu Plans, Tales from the Kitchen