I had forgotten about Amira dancing in our local Agricultural parade when I planned the menu last week, so I have a few repeats that we had to push aside for rehearsals or the parade. Also, I didn't realize that we still had several pie crusts in the fridge, so we're eating several savory pies this week.

This week, we have our last two performances of Nutcracker, which will keep the three oldest girls busy, and either Alexander will be back as a party parent, or Dominic will take his place. There are several feasts this week, as well, which gives us a nice treat in the middle of our abstinence. Alexander has a few days left in his school term at the college, and he's hoping to begin a Christmas job to earn a bit of money and get an in with a company that might hire him later as an aviation mechanic. We'd definitely appreciate some prayers on that score.

This makes for a pretty busy week for me, too, but it's nice. I'm looking forward to a break from performances and costumes and hair and makeup, and the running around for school.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Hash with Tortillas, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Beef and Barley Soup or Chicken Noodle Soup with Buttered Rolls, Celery Sticks, Peach Kuchen and Cream, Chocolate Coconut Cookies
• Monday - Feast of Saint Barbara (observed, moved from Sunday)
  Breakfast: Qamhiyeh for St. Barbara's Day, Coffee and Milk
  Dinner: Enchiladas Blancas, Black Beans, Salsa Rice, Saffron Buns for St. Barbara's Day
• Tuesday - Feast of Saint Nicholas
  Breakfast: Saint Nicholas Cookies, Chocolate, Oranges, Peanuts, Pistachios, Pomegranates, Coffee and Milk
  Dinner: Poblano and Roasted Corn Quiche, Salad
• Wednesday - Feast of Saint Ambrose
  Breakfast: Harvest Pancakes, Toast, Mint Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Spinach and Potato Pies, Salad, Beehive Buns
• Thursday - Feast of the Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Theotokos
  Breakfast: Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Craisins and Coconut, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Roasted Vegetable Pizzas, Salad
• Friday
  Breakfast: Ful, Toast, Hot Sauce, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Musgovian Vegetable Soup, Sweet Potato Rolls
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Cheese, Home Fries, Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Grilled Chicken Skewers, Rice Pilaf, Steam Sautéed Carrots with Lemon and Scallions

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: Advent, Blessed Virgin, Church Year, Family, Homemaking, Menu Plans, St. Barbara, St. Nicholas, Tales from the Kitchen, Theotokos