It’s a little sad making a menu this week because this past
Saturday, I didn’t contribute to the co-op for a basket. I didn’t contribute
because our family drove up to Lubbock, TX to visit my
mom, my father-in-law, his girlfriend, and of course, our friends that we went
to Austin with and their 2 girls (The Gabel’s).
We drove up to celebrate my husband’s 36th
birthday and Father’s Day. Friday night we went to a Lubbock staple, and
probably one of our favorite places, Copper
Caboose. We met up with my father in law, The Gabel’s, and Mom and Dad
Gabel. There were a total of 11 of us. I grew up living far away from cousins
and other extended family. Getting together with family and friends (who are
practically family) was really nice because I felt like “the family” all went
out to dinner. I hadn’t seen Mom and Dad Gabel in years. It was so nice to
catch up.
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| Sydney and my father-in-law, Mike, waiting for our drinks at BJ's Brewhouse. |
Saturday night we had a party at my mom’s; same crowd, minus
Mom and Dad Gabel. My mom cooked Korean food because that’s what my husband
asked for. It was a huge hit and today at work we had some of the same dishes
for National
Eat Your Veggies Day.
Sunday we visited with my father-in-law and his girlfriend.
My dad was in the midst of flying back to the US from Dresden, Germany, so we didn’t
get to see him or wish him a Happy Father’s Day in person. But it was still a
nice day. We got to see my father-in-law’s new house!
Sometime this week begins the $15 fruit and vegetable
challenge, that is, going to the store and trying to find as much (or near as
much) as I would have gotten in the co-op basket for around the same price. It’s
near impossible, but I will try. And because I haven’t gone shopping yet, it’s
going to be a, “Use up what we have in the freezer to make it somewhat easier”
week.
Monday – Random leftovers from our Lubbock trip, including
yesterday’s leftover BJ’s Brewhouse,
and Korean food not eaten at my potluck today.
Tuesday – Leftover freezer food stash! Turkey
White Bean Pumpkin Chili (made with Boca crumbles) and corn bread.
Wednesday – Leftover freezer food stash! Beef Chalupas (No
shell for me)
Thursday – Breakfast for dinner! Waffles, bacon, eggs. (I
might make these
for myself.)
Friday – Out
Saturday – Grilled
Chicken & Zucchini Yakitori, Steamed Rice (I may eat a salad to keep to
lower carb… but I grew up on steamed rice, so it’s hard for me to skip.)
Sunday – Fat Kid Sunday! Homemade Pepperoni Pizza.
Do you have anything yummy on your menu this week? How do
you handle food after a whirlwind, out of town, birthday weekend?
Enjoy your week!
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