Since we were afflicted with a great plague, I did very little cooking and meal preparation last week. Which means that this week's menu was largely planned! Please be in prayer for us, as we've all been down with something pretty nasty (except for Alexander who is the only one unscathed). We even missed church this week. We've been in survival mode, but there does appear to be a light at the end of this tunnel.

My birthday is this week, and we have a dance the day before and a dance the day of and we'll have cake and a family party the day after it. As I didn't get all the meals made last week, I also didn't get all the photos taken, so I will post the Greek macaroni and cheese this week instead.

Remember that the Psalms are according to eastern numbering in our daily Bible reading, also I Kings is the original designation, it is I Samuel in western Bibles (II Kings is II Samuel in the west, III Kings is I Kings, and IV Kings is II Kings, I Ezra is also called I Esdras in other translations, II Ezra is often translated as Ezra or II Esdras).

• Sunday II Ezra 4:1-6:14, Psalms 138:1–12, Proverbs 29:24–28, Acts 3
  Breakfast: Blueberry Muffins, Buckboard Bacon, Bananas, Cantaloupe, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: French Fries with Ketchup, Watermelon
• Monday - Feast of Prophet Elijah II Ezra 6:15-8:30, Psalms 138:13–24, Proverbs 30:1–5, Acts 4:1-22
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter and Jam Toast, Bananas, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Greek Macaroni and Cheese* with Garlic Sausage, Cucumber Salad
• Tuesday II Ezra 8:31-10:44, Psalms 139, Proverbs 30:6–10, Acts 4:23–37
  Breakfast: Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Craisins and Coconut, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Sausage Filled Yellow Zucchini Boats, Cracked Wheat Pilaf, Cucumber Salad
• Wednesday - Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene Nehemiah 1-3, Psalms 140, Proverbs 30:11–15, Acts 5:1–16
  Breakfast: Ful, Green Hot Sauce, Chopped Tomatoes and Onions, Toast, Mint Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Tortilla Casserole and Spicy Mixed Vegetables
• Thursday Nehemiah 4:1-7:3, Psalms 141, Proverbs 30:16–21, Acts 5:17–42
  Breakfast: Lemon Blueberry Baked Oatmeal, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Elk Steak Huevos Rancheros, Black Beans, Green Chile Rice
• Friday Nehemiah 5:17–42, Psalms 142, Proverbs 30:22–25, Acts 6
  Breakfast: Potato Pancakes, Fried Eggs, Avocado Mash, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Tuna Casserole, Garlic Bread, Salad
• Saturday - Feast of Saint James the Apostle Nehemiah 9-11, Psalms 143, Proverbs 30:26–30, Acts 7:1–21
  Breakfast: Banana Bread, Hard Boiled Eggs, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: "Red" Beans and Rice (I'm using green black eyed peas from Chili Smith), Hot Pepper Vinegar, Slow Sautéed Green Beans, Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake

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 weekly recipe round up.

Labels: Birthday, Church Year, Family, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Tales from the Kitchen