Alexander and Autumn's wedding went of with a hitch! Thank you for your prayers! There were a few snafus, but not that the happy couple noticed, and they were so delighted to be married and had a wonderful time, so that is what matters. Fr. Jesse did a beautiful liturgy and emphasized so much how marriage is a sacrament to sanctify us and what it means to both the couple and the context of the Church and the world. Rich did the Gospel reading and served at the altar for the Eucharist, and neither of us cried, though he choked up and my chin quivered a little. We are so happy for them.

Because the weather is still affecting even my skin, we are taking a break from Jerome's reintroduction of foods, to see if we can get his skin under control and out of this wicked winter weather. This will delay the return of many of his foods, but will not leave us as confused concerning whether or not a food or the weather is causing his trouble.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Fruit, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Wedding Leftovers
• Monday - Feast of Saint Antony of Egypt
  Breakfast: Sausage and Vegetable Hash, Toast/Tortillas (Gluten-free for Jerome), Blood Oranges, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Grilled Pork Chops, Roasted Carrots with Cumin, Herbed Rice Pilaf, Green Salad, Pannetone
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Yogurt and Jam (Coconut Yogurt for Jerome), Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Middle Eastern Roasted Chicken, Simple Rice Pilaf with Garlic, Parsley and Pine Nuts, Salad with Roasted Beets and Lemon Vinaigrette, Baq'lawa
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: Toast with Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Basil and Olive Oil, Fruit, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Scallop and Broccoli Stir Fry, Vegetable Fried Rice, Fruit Plate
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Oatmeal with Raisins and Brown Sugar (Gluten and Dairy-free for Jerome), Oranges, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Sweet Potato, Ham and Goat Cheese Salad, Sliced Apples
• Friday - Feast of Saint Agnes
  Breakfast: Apple Coconut Breakfast Bowls with Almond Butter Drizzle, Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Baked Potato Bar, Fruit
• Saturday - Feast of Saints Vincent and Athanasius
  Breakfast: Prosciutto, Gruyère and Scallion Scones (Gluten and Dairy-free for Jerome), Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Spicy Chicken Stir Fry with Celery and Peanuts, Sticky Coconut Rice, Fritule

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.

Labels: Church Year, Faith and Morality, Family, Governor Inslee Needs a Frozen Fish to the Forehead, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Special Diet, Tales from the Kitchen