Spring has finally sprung here for real. Now, we have lived here long enough to know that we might still see a killing frost between now and Memorial Day, but we have hope. Even our place, which is a little outside of town, has a different microclimate, and folks in town don't see as cool temperatures, as late into the year, as we do. We've had many years of lost fruit on trees, though, and have learned to be cautious. The flowers are blooming, though, and we have lilacs in abundance, violets, daffodils, tulips, and grape hyacinths. From now through July is the most pleasant, prettiest time of the year here.

It is also starting to warm up a little. The morning temperatures last week were almost never below freezing. We are supposed to be in the 70s most of this week. It is going to be pleasant and, except for my allergies making things more difficult, I plan to enjoy it as much as possible. We are still doing a lot of cooking out of our freezers and pantry. All our meals will either be completely safe for the numerous food sensititivities for Jerome, or have a simple alternative to make it so for him, as well as preserving our two meatless days each week. Breakfasts are honestly the hardest part of this for me, so I have kind of automated it to be mostly the same dishes or types of dishes each week.

Christ is risen!

• Sunday - Feast of Saint Athanasius
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Onions (Scrambled Chickpeas with Peppers and Onions for Jerome), Salsa, Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Meatballs with Garlic, Oregano, and Parsley, in Spicy Tomato Sauce with Pasta (Gluten-free pasta for Jerome), Salad, Fruit
• Monday
  Breakfast: Sweet Potato and Andouille Sausage Hash, Fruit Plate, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Sticky Lamb Chops, Battatas Harra (without coriander and cilantro), Fruit Plate
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Pomegranate Blueberry Yogurt (Strawberry Coconut Yogurt for Jerome), Toast (Gluten-free toast for Jerome), Sliced Apples, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Scrambled Eggs with Onions and Jalapeños (Scrambled Chickpeas for Jerome), Bacon, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Canned Peaches
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: Ful, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Kalamata Olives, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Spring Herb Soup (with pasta kept separate, and gluten-free pasta for Jerome), Fruit Plate
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Apple-Coconut Breakfast Bowl with Almond Butter, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Lemon-Chicken and Chard Phyllo Pie (Potato Crust for Jerome), Roasted Squash and Onion Wedges, Fruit Salad
• Friday
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Sliced Apples, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Mediterranean Vegetable Casserole, Rice, Vegan Coconut Cream Tart with White Peaches and Blueberries
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Leftovers, Strawberries, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Grilled Bacon Cheeseburgers (vegan "cheese" and gluten-free buns for Jerome), French Fries, Roasted Asparagus, Chopped 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 on Saturday. Linking to Menu Plan Monday

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