Rich didn't get to take tomorrow off, because of necessary meetings, but was able to get Thursday off, though he still had to do work at home, not only Thursday, but Friday and Saturday, though he still had his four day weekend to "rest." He didn't really rest, because he worked on the air conditioners, planted in the garden, and worked on his CFII renewal, however, he got to do so on his own schedule. Because of a lot of the responsibilities we had to the airshow, we ended up pushing our end of schoolyear work to this week, so we are finishing up our school term this past week. We will take a break to just rest and read, and then we will pick up some science and history and a little math for the summer.

It is another scorcher this week, so again we are trying to eat cool things or things that can be grilled, cooked in the pressure or slow cooker, made ahead, or made quickly. Some of the meals from last week have been moved because of this. Our whole week is supposed to be in the 100˚ - 115˚ range. We are also getting one and a quarter beef delivered this week, which means we are rearranging freezers (at least that is cold work) and eating as much as we can from our freezers.

We still have quite a lot of asparagus, so we are eating a bit of that. There was no time for pickling, between the airshow and the ballet recital. The girls' recital (sans audience) went well, and all the dancers worked so hard. We are immensely proud of them. However, we are hoping that these next couple weeks of rest, even in the heat, will help get us moving for summer fun and projects. This weekend, some newer, but dear, friends are coming into town, and we are planning on spending a bit of time with them. Their kids are friends with ours, and haven't seen each other since the middle of April.

We are still making meals that are safe for Jerome, so if you have allergies and need ideas, I hope that helps. If you have ideas for us, please share them! We are also keeping the Wednesday and Friday abstinent fasts, though not perfectly strictly. Also, if you didn't see my announcement, please note that I am working through the comments of the last year and a half, now that I know they are there.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs (Scrambled Chickpeas for Jerome), Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Chicken with Tomatoes and Olives, Rustic Bread (Gluten-free for Jerome), Green Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Gluten-Free Blackberry Cobbler with Whipped Cream (Coconut Cream for Jerome)
• Monday - Feast of Saint Irenaeus of Lyons
  Breakfast: Ham with Potatoes O'Brien, Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Grilled Pork and Lamb Chops, Green Salad, Fruit Plate
• Tuesday - Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
  Breakfast: Yogurt and Jam (Coconut Yogurt for Jerome), Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Greek Lamb Ribs, Loaded Vegetable Pasta Salad, Sorbet
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: Apple-Coconut Breakfast Bowl with Honey Peanut Butter, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Raclette with Potatoes and Toast (Gluten-Free for Jerome), Chopped Salad, Fruit
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit Plate, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Salad, Fruit
• Friday
  Breakfast: Labneh (Faux Cream Cheese for Jerome) with Tomatoes, Radishes, Dill and Olive Oil, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit, Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Tuna Pasta Salad (Gluten-free pasta for Jerome), Fruit Plate
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Pancakes with Maple Syrup (Gluten-free Pancakes for Jerome), Bacon, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Grilled Sausages and Burgers, Coleslaw, Pickles, Chips, Ice Cream

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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