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Friday, November 16, 2012

November 2012 Menu Plans

 

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I am trying something new this month.  I am planning the menu for a month at a time.  I know this could seem daunting but it actually wasn’t that difficult.  I sat down with a calendar and went to town.  I looked at the month’s meetings etc. and decided to give it my best shot.  I am going to try this for a few months and see if I notice a savings too.  Don’t be afraid of leftovers.  You can always add a salad or different side with them.

I am trying to buy my meat at Costco and stick to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods for the rest.  I am buying my organic bread at Costco because I can get 2 loves for under $6. I buy a loaf for each week and they freeze well. Organic ground beef and milk is also very affordable at Costco.

Use Pinterest and my cookbooks for meal planning and recipes.  We have tacos at least once a week because the Miller boys love them. 

I know there will times that I switch up days but that is ok.  I can also then just go weekly for fresh fruit and dairy.

November 2012

 

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

       

1

2

3

4

Tacos

Corn

5

Lasagna

Garlic Toast

6

Chicken and Noodles

Applesauce

7

Leftovers

8 Bunco

Grilled Cheese Tomato Soup

9

Turkey Burgers and Salad

10 M - 42

Davis Dinner Party

11

Spaghetti

Spinach Salad

12

Oven Tacos

Carrots and Ranch

Pinterest

13STM 4 All

Leftovers

14

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Broccoli

Pinterest

15

Roasted Chicken

Stuffing

Green Beans

16

Cheese Pizza

Salad

17

Leftovers

18

Meatloaf

Mashed Potatoes

Peas

19

Ravioli Casserole

20

Grilled Cheese

Tomato Soup

21

Newton

22

Newton

23

Newton

24

Tacos

Carrots and Ranch

25

Chili

Cornbread

26

Hickory Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Pinterest

27

Chicken Nuggets

Mac n Cheese

28

Leftovers

29

Mandarin Orange Chicken

Rice

Peas

30

Salmon

Asparagus

Potatoes

 
             

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Long time no post....

I know it has been a while since I have visited you all.  I have been super busy with Cameron's school and well I just needed a blogging break.  I am back and feel rejuvenated.

Today has been a "catch up" and planning for Thanksgiving day.  We are loading up the new family truckster {long story} and will be heading to Newton, Kansas for a 3 day get away.  Gigi will be turning 92 this year and my 3 Miller Men and I decided that we would take this Thanksgiving show on the road and head her direction.

I have to say this Mama is a wee bit excited herself.  Gigi, well lets just say she is beside herself too.  I am sure it is all she has talked about at the beauty parlor and card table on Saturdays.  She is a fabulous story teller.  Heck at 92 think of all the stories she has stored up there.

I just planned the menu with a little help from my past years menu plans, Food Network and my new friend Pinterest.  I swear there needs to be a 12 step program.  "Hello my name is Maeghan and I am a pinterest addict".  Here is a sneak peak as to what will be served at the Miller Farm this year.

 
 
Thanksgiving 2012
 Roasted Turkey with  Pioneer Women's Turkey Brine
Mashed Potatoes
Sage Stuffing
Fresh Cranberry and Orange Salad
Pecan Pie
Pumpkin Pie
Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc
 
I am beyond excited that for the first time I get to make Thanksgiving Dinner at the farm.  It really is going to be a Walton's Thanksgiving.  Yes, I am still obsessed with how Olivia Walton could keep everything under control and in order with all of those children plus bake the perfect pie.  I am working on that.
The boys are so excited to run the farm and help Gigi decorate for Christmas next Friday.  What are your plans?