No menu plan this week. We are leaving for another family trip mid-week, I am going to clean out the fridge and all of the extras that are hanging around in the freezer.

Salsa~Our new favorite thing!

I got this recipe from a freind from church. It is a wonderful recipe. I substituted tomatillos for tomatoes the other day and I think it is even better!

COOKED SALSA By: Etel Ghoreishi
In a 1 quart sauce pan combine:
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt – may add more to taste
Dash pepper
Heat: Medium to high heat

Add to above ingredients:
3 tomatoes
1 small white/yellow onion – cut in half
1 garlic clove
2 Serrano peppers

Boil until tomatoes and onion are thoroughly cooked.
When done, spoon out ingredients and place in a blender. Blend in Chop setting.
Heat 3 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil in same saucepan. Carefully, add blended sauce, and cook for 2 minutes.
You may store cooked salsa in the fridge for up to one week! Or, freeze.

Menu Plan Monday

We didn't get to all of the meals I had planned last week! I ran away with the kids to the coast to escape the heat. We had a great time camping out in La Push, we even got rained on over there. I was wonderful to cool down and to spend time exploring over there. We can't wait to go back!

I am trying to clean out the fridge and freezer this week before we leave for another trip next week.

Breakfasts
Fresh fruit and yogurt
toast
muffins from freezer
turkey bacon BLTs

Lunch
corn dogs
quesadillas
tuna and crackers
grilled ham and cheese
pb & j

Dinners
roast chicken and potatoes
bbq pork sandwiches corn on the cob
beef and broccoli
grilled pizzas
potstickers, rice, edamame, rice
leftovers for 2 nights

I-90 closures this week

Just a reminder that the I-90 bridges will be closed this week for the Blue Angels practices and performances.

Thursday 1:15-2:30
Friday, Sat, and Sun 12:45-2:40.

Menu plan monday

Breakfasts
cereal and fruit
fruit smoothies with yogurt
chocolate chip mini muffins
cinnamon rolls, turkey bacon
homemade poptarts
omelets in a bag

Lunch
grilled ham and cheese sandwiches
grilled pizzas
greek chickpea burgers with tahziki sauce
tuna and crackers
pb & j rollups
mac and cheese with mini burgers
homemade lunchables

Dinner
Teriyaki pineapple pork chops, chow mein, steamed broccoli
Chicken lettuce wraps (PF Changs style)
Grilled shrimp, takami edamame, and potstickers
Grilled steak salad
Taco salads with rice, and beans
Beef stroganoff, rice, fresh green beans
Clean out the fridge night

My new favorite thing

I love books! But, if I sit down to read a book 8 hours can go by without me getting to to do anything, the kids can tear down the house and I wouldn't notice~! I have learned that the best way to get my fill of reading is to listen to books on tape. In the past I have checked out all the audio books from the library and added them to my Itunes; this can be a very time consuming task though.
I just just found out that through my library system inline I can download books directly to my Ipod. It takes just a few minutes per book. The system is called Overdrive Media. It is free from my King county Library System. Check your library to find out if it available in your area.

We are home!

We had a great time in Utah, but are so glad to be home! I miss all the fresh produce that I can get here, and the cooler weather, 90 is too hot for me!

No menu plan this week. I am cleaning out the fridge and freezer. I just shopped for a bunch of produce and few basics like milk and eggs.