Sunday, February 28, 2016
Menu Plan: Third Sunday of Lent
There are several repeats this week, either for convenience's sake or because we didn't get to them last week because of the way that particular day went. I ended up going to our church's mamas' retreat on Saturday, so Rich made breakfast and dinner that day, and even packed me some food to bring in case I couldn't eat what was served. Then, my friend sent me home with the leftover gumbo from our lunch so I could share with Rich, which was so sweet. So, he and I ate that on Saturday, while the kids ate quesadillas and veggies and fruit.
I'm really struggling with the diet my doctor has me on for now. It's only been a little over two weeks and I am already pretty miserable on it. I'm sure there is some real spiritual benefit to this, learning to detach from this world, and learning not to satisfy my desires or impulses, learning to go without and cheerfully fast while others can enjoy the things I cannot, learning to discipline myself and attain more self-control, learning to mortify my flesh, but I'm a little stressed out about doing this for six months to a year when it is this hard for me now. Sometimes our Lenten discipline chooses us. Please pray for me.
- Sunday
Breakfast: Blood Orange Yogurt, Toast, Milk & Coffee (for the kids - I ate other things)
Dinner: Slow Cooked Chuck Roast, Rice, Steamed Peas, Sliced Tomatoes - Monday
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Cinnamon Sugar and Apples, Milk and Coffee
Dinner: Potage Parmentier (We'll put the cream in the kids' bowls), Rolls - Tuesday
Breakfast: Saint Phanourios Cake, Fruit, Coffee with Coconut Milk
Dinner: Pasta with Garlic, Pine Nuts, Tomatoes & Breadcrumbs, Fruit Plate - Wednesday
Breakfast: Ful, Green Hot Sauce, Tomato Relish, Toast, Marinated Olives, Sliced Apples, Tea with Honey
Dinner: Nutball Soup with Pepitas, Rolls - Thursday
Breakfast: Cherry Almond Granola and Yogurt with Honey, Fruit, Coffee
Dinner: Thai Tuna Stuffed Avocados, Salad, Fruit Plate - Friday
Breakfast: Almond Butter Toast, Fruit, Tea with Honey
Dinner: Baked Fish Fillets, Pan Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Peas - Saturday
Breakfast: Muffins, Fruit, Hard Boiled Eggs (for those who are eating them), Milk and Coffee
Dinner: Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chick Peas, Salad
Labels: Church Year, Family, Homemaking, Lent, Menu Plans, Tales from the Kitchen
