We are still in the Nativity Season, but now in more ordinary time. Our meals reflect that. However, we have all had the post holiday and cold and dark blahs, so there are a lot more leftovers that we are eating, instead of the meals we planned.

The girls' science classes have started up again, and co-op will be starting soon, so our mornings are more rushed than during the Christmas holidays. This is making breakfast more and more of a challenge. I really prefer everyone to have a cooked breakfast most days, especially in the fall and winter, and that is harder to do now.

This week is also my sit and stitch Christmas party, so I am making a lovely turkey with gravy and mashed potatoes, and making more room in the freezer, by the way, and the guests will be bringing side dishes and desserts. I'm super excited to have them over, and do our yarn swap and get to see their families.

Please pray for our family's health. There is a low level malaise going through the house, and the weather and darkness do not help. Some of our older kids could really use prayers for their outlooks, as well.

• Sunday
  Breakfast: Potato, Pepper and Pancetta Scramble with Cheese, Rolls, Fruit Plate, Milk, Coffee and Tea
  Dinner: Korean Style Ground Beef*, Sesame Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables, Jasmine Rice, Parish brings Sides/Salads/Fruit/Desserts
• Monday
  Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs and Cottage Cheese, Toast, Oranges, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Souvlaki Marinated Roast Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower, Basmati Rice, Sliced Oranges
• Tuesday - Feast of Saints Sebastian and Fabian
  Breakfast: Leftovers, Milk, Coffee and Tea
  Dinner: Leftover Pork and Rice, Green Salad
• Wednesday - Feast of Saint Agnes
  Breakfast: Potato and Vegetable Hash with Salsa, Sliced Apples, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Spanish Potatoes, Portuguese Spicy Vegetable Rice, Marinated Carrots, Sliced Oranges
• Thursday - Feast of Saints Vincent and Anastasius
  Breakfast: Cottage Cheese, Olives, Mint Tea and Honey
  Dinner: Lebanese Roasted Stuffed Onions, Rice, Mafrouka
• Friday
  Breakfast: Apple Coconut Breakfast Bowls with Peanut Butter Drizzle, Tea with Honey
  Dinner: Lentil Chimichangas from Fasting as a Family, Three Hearts Salad, Fruit Plate
• Saturday - Feast of Saint Timothy
  Breakfast: Çilbir, Persian Barbari Bread, Fruit Plate, Milk and Coffee
  Dinner: Herb Roasted Turkey, Bourbon Gravy, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Side Dishes and Desserts brought by Guests

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: Christmas, Church Year, Epiphany, Faith and Morality, Family, Homemaking, Menu Plans, Nativity, Tales from the Kitchen, Theophany