So, you know how I was saying last week that it had been quite a crazy week and that the upcoming week was going to be awfully busy, too. Boy, what did I know? It's been a challenging time for everyone all over the world. We are trying to keep things as normal as possible, and we are fortunate that we homeschool, though Dominic is finishing his term at the college from home, online, and our homeschool co-op ended early, cancelling the end of session potluck. The girls' ballet has been cancelled, the library is closed down, there is no Sunday morning church, and we're looking out for each other here. After two weeks of scary and busy times, we are trying to create some normalcy. Our school work is taking a hit this week, but we need the time together to love on each other and make some good food and do some crafting together.

We are looking forward to the feast of Saint Joseph, and we are asking the Holy Family to pray for us. There's a lot of the Saint Michael prayer happening here, too. A friend shared that her priest recommended Prudence, Penance, and Prayer. It is a good time for those three.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Strawberry Yogurt, Toast, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Ham and Potato Soup, Herbed Rolls, Mandarin Oranges, Macadamia Nut Bars
• Monday
  Breakfast: Leftovers, Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Balela, Bread, Fruit
• Tuesday - Feast of Saint Patrick
  Breakfast: Toast with Chopped Tomatoes, Feta and Olives, Green Hot Sauce, Fruit, Coffee
  Dinner: Colcannon Fish Pie, Peas, Fruit
• Wednesday - Feast of Saint Cyril
  Breakfast: Cranberry Orange Almond Bread* with Peanut Butter, Bananas, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder, Soda Bread (the recipe is formatted a little oddly, the raisins are optional)
• Thursday - Feast of Saint Joseph
  Breakfast: Steel Cut Oatmeal with Chopped Apples, Raisins and Brown Sugar, Coffee
  Dinner: Sataraš (a Croatian/Dalmatian pepper and tomato stew), Pasta, Garlic Greens with Balsamic Vinegar
• Friday - Feast of Saint Cuthbert
  Breakfast: Coconut Milk Blueberry Scones, Bananas, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Vegetable Pot Sticker Stir Fry, Jasmine Rice, Sliced Oranges
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Cornmeal Pancakes with Maple Syrup, Sliced Oranges, Coffee
  Dinner: Vegetarian Paella, Cabbage Salad, Fruit Plate

What is on your menu this week? I hope these breakfast and dinner ideas help you make plans, too. 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 on Saturday.



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