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

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, Lent, Menu Plans, Tales from the Kitchen