Real Food Meal Plan Week 29
Sometimes when I sit down to meal plan, I’m just out of ideas. No inspiration at all. That’s when I turn to my Recipes to Try Pinterest board. It’s full of so many amazing, delicious-sounding recipes....
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We’re back to reality this week. After-school activities, evening sports practices, and my husband’s evening work commitments are taking over our schedule. This means I have to plan meals according to...
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A few weeks ago, I shared about my excitement when someone left 7 pounds of tomatoes in the trade bin at my farm share. Well, the tomato trader was back again this week, and just in time for me. I...
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I did a little experiment last week. I cut out all added sugar from my diet for the week, including maple syrup and honey. I also avoided dairy, gluten, and all processed food. While I don’t eat a...
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I haven’t been very creative with my meal plans these past few weeks, so I’m trying several new recipes this week. My Recipes to Try Pinterest board is a lifesaver when I’m looking for new ideas. There...
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We’re celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary this week. Of course it falls on an evening with dinnertime soccer practice. We’ll go out to dinner on the weekend to celebrate, and on our actual...
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I’m trying a little experiment with my meal plan this week. It’s something I’ve wanted to try for ages. On Sunday afternoon, I’m prepping all the meals for the week. I’ll chop, dice, cook, and freeze...
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I’m not sure how I’ll be able to beat last week’s meal plan. I cooked all five weeknight dinners in 90 minutes on Sunday afternoon. It was a tiring process, but I loved not having to cook during the...
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Halloween week is an exciting time in our house. The kids’ anticipation has been building for weeks. We have lots of parties leading up to the big event on Friday, so I’m trying to moderate all the...
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After three weeks with no farm share pick-up, this week marked the first pick-up of my farm’s winter share. The volume of food in the winter share is amazing, with over 20 different vegetables coming...
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I always look at my weekly calendar before I put together my meal plan. There are usually several dinnertime challenges, but this week actually looks pretty clear. Finally! It’s nice to be able to skip...
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This week’s meal plan revolves around comfort food. We’re having friends over for dinner on Saturday, and we’re making pulled pork. I got the idea from my brother and sister-in-law, who like to make...
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This week’s meal plan is full of veggies from my winter farm share. I get a share once a month during the late fall and winter, and it’s always huge. HUGE. As in, way more vegetables than a family of...
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And just like that, it’s December. This tends to be a stressful month for me, but I’m determined to minimize the stress this year. Being organized is key, so meal planning is more important than ever...
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Last week, my meal plan was thrown for a loop. My 11-year-old son was sick with a mystery virus all week, with a fever and a host of other uncomfortable symptoms. After taking care of him all day, I...
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We’re starting this week’s meal plan with a night out to dinner. My husband is in grad school for a Masters degree in social work, and he just finished his 7th semester (one more to go!). This is a big...
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Christmas week is here! I’m excited to celebrate with my family, and even more excited for the break from school and schedules for the next couple weeks. We’re definitely ready for a break. I noticed...
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The final week of 2014 is here! With Christmas behind us, we’re enjoying a more relaxing week of vacation from school this week. My daughter got a pasta maker for Christmas, so we’re trying that out...
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Happy 2015! At this time last year, I was just starting to write my book, Conquering Your Kitchen. The challenge of this project forced me to start meal planning religiously. It was the only way I...
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Life is getting back to normal after the holidays. And by “normal” I mean that sports practices and chorus rehearsals are back in full swing. Having a meal plan is essential as we navigate these...
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