Oestara is here. It’s Spring at last! The Vernal Equinox is a time of balance and new life in the world. In honour of this Pagan Sabbat, tomorrow’s Sunday’s roast dinner will be leg of lamb served along side a mint sauce and fresh, seasonal vegetables. Weekly Menu Monday – chicken strips, chips, carrots...
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The menu this week falls back on many family favourites. The nights are still chilly so I’ve chosen dishes to keep us warm through the night. Menu plan Monday – Seafood risotto Tuesday – Chicken pie with puff pastry filled with seasonal vegetables Wednesday – Chilli Thursday – Pork steak with red onion,...
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We’re well into the New Year now. My kids are back in school and hubby is back to work. And I’m trying to get rid of a lot of extra weight. Some, well, most of the meals I provide in these meal plans may not look all that “diet-friendly”, but don’t be fooled. Do your shopping carefully, buy whole foods,...
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Happy Monday and my apologies for the slight delay in getting this week’s menu plan to you. I won’t go into details, but let’s just say it’s been one of those weeks. I’m doing quick and simple comfort food in the Thompson household this week.Monday – Fish Pie Tuesday – Spaghetti...
read more Monday – Butternut Squash risotto with smoked fish; fish fingers and chips Tuesday – Bangers and mash, chips, gravy, baked beans Wednesday – Chicken pie Thursday – Pork steaks with onion gravy, mash, fresh veg; pork steaks, mash and veg Friday – Beef stir fry with rice/ chicken nuggets and...
read moreIt’s getting colder each morning as we move into Autumn. We had frost on the windows and grass the other morning and there’s a chill in the air. It’s time to move away from the lighter foods of summer and think more about winter foods – stews and casseroles and such. In the days before central heating these...
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