Here is another delayed post. The fires around us socked us in with smoke which gave us, especially Rich and me, a relapse of our cough and illness. We had significant ash on our cars this weekend. I'm praying that the fires and smoke abate for those directly affected and to give us a break. The recipes will be posted this week.

Our farmers' market treasures this week were gorgeous heirloom tomatoes and eggplant, nectarines, and three kinds of plums. We also had some bounty given to us from one of the people at Rich's work who always has an abundant garden and shares with the staff. Rich brought home some lovely Armenian cucumbers. We finished our apricots, but didn't have enough to preserve this year, as a late freeze killed the blossoms on our tree. Again. We've really only had two good years of apricots since living here and one mediocre. Freezes have gotten them the rest of the time.

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 Judith 8-10, Psalms 1-2, Proverbs 1:1–5, Acts 10:24–48
  Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Raspberry-Pomegranate Preserves, Sliced Apples, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Upgraded Nachos with Leftover Carnitas and Black Beans, Brown Sugar Pie*
• Monday Judith 11-13, Psalms 3-4, Proverbs 1:6–10, Acts 11
  Breakfast: Oatmeal with Brown Sugar, Peaches, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Leftover Blackeyed Peas with Ham and Rice, Sliced Cucumbers, Watermelon
• Tuesday Judith 14-16, Psalms 5, Proverbs 1:11–15, Acts 12
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Hot Dogs, Chips, Ice Cream
• Wednesday Esther 1-2, Psalms 6, Proverbs 1:16–19, Acts 13:1–25
  Breakfast: Banana Bread, Hard Boiled Eggs, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Tomato and Gruyère Pie, Fried Eggplant, Marinated Cucumbers and Onions, Watermelon
• Thursday - Feast of the Transfiguration Esther 3-4, Psalms 7, Proverbs 1:20–24, Acts 13:26–52
  Breakfast: Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Craisins and Coconut, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Elk Steak Huevos Rancheros, Black Beans, Green Chile Rice, Blueberry Peach Pie
• Friday Esther 5:1-8:12, Psalms 8, Proverbs 1:25–29, Acts 14
  Breakfast: Ful, Green Hot Sauce, Chopped Tomatoes and Onions, Toast, Mint Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Chick Pea Salad on Flat Bread, Pan Roasted Fingerling Potatoes, Fruit Plate
• Saturday - Feast of Saint Dominic Esther 8:12a-10:3k, Psalms 9:1–17, Proverbs 1:30–35, Acts 15:1–21
  Breakfast: Waffles and Berry Syrup, Bacon, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Dinner with Friends

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: Church Year, Family, Homemaking, Homesteading, Menu Plans, Name Day, Tales from the Kitchen