Here we are in the first of a few crazy weeks this summer. We have recital, we have airshow, we have so much going on this week. On top of that, we were able to get another run of asparagus before the season finished, so Nejat and I will be pickling asparagus while everyone else is busy with other things. Each month this summer we have at least one week of chaos. Pray for us.

Since this is such a busy week, we are using some meals and components of meals that are in our freezers to make our lives a bit easier. We are also making good use of our pressure cooker and slow cooker. There are a few repeats, also, or things that were moved to this week because of changes last week. The summer heat has picked up a bit, though it looks like we will get a little respite this week before it really gets hot. Produce will start coming in more steadily and plentifully, though, and I am looking forward to that.

Next week, we basically expect to collapse from our need for rest. Thank God for our church family, who will be providing next Sunday's dinner, so we don't have to worry about that.

• Sunday - Feast of Saint Columba
  Breakfast: Eggs in Purgatory, Toasted English Muffins, Sliced Mangoes, Milky Tea and Coffee
  Dinner: Shredded Spiced Lamb, Rice Pilaf, Sliced Tomatoes, Cherries
• Monday
  Breakfast: Asparagus and Cheese Scramble, Toast, Sliced Apples, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Eggplant “Meatballs,” Pasta, Green Salad, Fruit Plate
• Tuesday - Feast of Saint Barnabas the Apostle
  Breakfast: Slow Cooker Rice Pudding with Craisins and Coconut, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Pork Carnitas, Salsa Rice, Corn Tortillas and Salad Greens, Fruit Plate
• Wednesday
  Breakfast: Apple Coconut Breakfast Bowls with Almond Butter Drizzle, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Sesame Soy Rice Noodles, Stir Fried Asparagus and Garlic, Fruit Plate
• Thursday
  Breakfast: Potato and Asparagus Skillet with Poached Eggs, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Yellow Squash, Corn and Egg Bake, Green Salad, Fruit
• Friday
  Breakfast: Tomato Toast (no toast for Jerome), Fruit Plate, Mint Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Vegetarian Ranchero Beans, Salsa Rice, Cabbage Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing, Fruit Plate
• Saturday
  Breakfast: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausages, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Muffroom with Rice, 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, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Tales from the Kitchen