Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

We have had a whirlwind couple weeks. This past week, Rich and I went up to a conference for his work, and got to have some beautiful time outdoors and at a gorgeous lodge. I got to rest, which I sorely needed. A lot of the menu plan was rearranged, as the kids needed to use different things and made different plans, so we have some repeat meals this week.

There doesn't seem to be much of a break in sight for a while, though. Nejat's birthday is this week, and we will have a family party for her. Her party with friends will be in June. The girls have their spring recital this week, as well. I can't believe it will be Amira's last performance as a student here. I'm trying to hold it together through all these lasts. Next week is our homeschool formal dance, so there is a lot to do for that, as well.

Jerome's skin has been clearing up quite a bit, and we are not sure if that has to do with the week on the Oregon coast, or food issues, so we are going to see if we can narrow it down by reintroducing some things he has had a bit of a break from to see if he flares up again. It is this macabre trial and error on this, and I wish we had more answers. We are still cooking mostly from our freezers and pantry, and trying to follow the Church dietary guidelines as closely as we can and seeing the benefits from it. God cares for us, and His ways bring good. I think I am going to get back to making beans and soup or stew at least once each per week, too. I'd love to hear from you if you are also trying to cook more frugally, and especially if you are trying to keep the weekly fasting and abstinent rules.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Cereal and Milk, Sliced Apples, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Pork Pad Thai, Marinated Peppers and Onions, Fruit Plate
• Monday
  Breakfast: Rice Pudding with Leftover Gatayif Filling, Home Canned Pears, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Macaroni and Cheese, Applesauce, Ice Cream
• Tuesday
  Breakfast: Vegetable and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs, Grapes, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Persian Spiced Chicken, Roasted Cauliflower, Salad, Moroccan Orange Cake
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: Ful, Shatta, Sliced Radishes, Kalamata Olives, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Canned Peach Halves, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Paella Primavera, Green Salad, Fruit Plate
• Thursday - Feast of Saint Dunstan of Canterbury
  Breakfast: Yogurt and Jam, Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Gratin Parmentier, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Fruit Plate
• Friday - Feast of Saint Alcuin
  Breakfast: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos with Salsa, Sliced Apples, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Pizza Beans, Garlic Bread (Gluten-free for Jerome), Salad
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Fried Egg Sandwiches, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Pizza (Gluten-free for Jerome), Green Salad, Fruit Plate

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, Fesah', Governor Inslee Needs a Frozen Fish to the Forehead, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Pascha, Tales from the Kitchen