This is a big week at our house. Rich was finally able to take some vacation time, less than we initially hoped, but enough that we can take a little break. We also celebrate our 27th anniversary of our first meeting on Thursday. We only know that date, because we met at a dance on a Friday that was the Friday week before my birthday. However, we celebrate it every year. This year, Rich has something special planned, and I am excited about that.

We are in the third of six months of Jerome's allergy diet, which is the only wrench in the works. It makes eating out much more challenging and even eating with others is challenging. In general, I have just been planning on cooking every meal or bringing food he can eat wherever we go. The folks at church have been awesome about checking with us on what he can eat, and have brought meals a couple times. They are so careful to include him, even though I said to make whatever was easiest for them and that we would bring food for Jerome, so they didn't have to worry about it. That is a blessing in our struggle.

• Sunday - Feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia
  Breakfast: Croissant Egg and Cheese Sandwiches (Gluten-free Pastries with Dairy-free Faux Cheese for Jerome), Bananas (Apricots for Jerome), Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Kusheri (in parts so Jerome can eat what he is able), Salad with Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Fruit Plate
• Monday
  Breakfast: Yogurt and Jam (Coconut Yogurt for Jerome), Croissants, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Thai Coconut Green Chile Chicken with Vegetables and Rice Noodles, Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
• Tuesday - Feast of Saint Veronica
  Breakfast: Granola Bars (Grain-free Granola for Jerome), Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Clam Chowder (Crab Cakes for Jerome), Salad
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: English Muffins with Cream Cheese and Jam (Gluten-free Bread with Herbed Faux Cream Cheese for Jerome), Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Seafood Salad, Fruit Plate
• Thursday - Feasts of Saints Bonaventure and Swithun
  Breakfast: Bacon and Egg Sandwiches (No Egg and Gluten-free Bread for Jerome), Fruit Plate, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Dinner Out with Friends, Kids Make Their Own
• Friday
  Breakfast: Smoked Salmon, Home Fries, Fruit, Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Mixed Seafood Grill, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Fruit
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs (Scrambled Chickpeas for Jerome), Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Kids Make Dinner

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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