The kids have entered the “Guess what” phase of youth and I’m learning all kinds of new things about their preferences. My middle child doesn’t like mashed potatoes. But she’ll eat them sometimes. My oldest doesn’t like naked chicken breast. Only breaded. Meanwhile, my youngest was humming my praises eating away at this amazing dinner.Continue reading “Chicken Butt”
Tag Archives: dinners
Beating Dinnertime Fatigue
Having a plan is half the battle. Preparing the plan is about thirty percent. Execution is only about twenty percent! (Cleanup is another story). I’ve tried all kinds of meal plans. Designed many over the years. The best plan is a simple and flexible one. I plan four dinners. I’m currently aiming for two crockpotContinue reading “Beating Dinnertime Fatigue”
Breakfast, Lunch, and a Couple Dinners
Making the food budget stretch is becoming more and more of a magical art form. Grocery shopping is a true horror at checkout. The years of endless dinners are wearing me out. But we need to eat well or we’re all an unstable mess. I’m pretty excited about how many meals I got out ofContinue reading “Breakfast, Lunch, and a Couple Dinners”
Dinner Now, Dinner Later
Once again, I’m getting back on track. Every time I do, it starts with food. I had a couple ideas for meals and set off for the grocery store with my youngest. We have been eating abysmally lately and it shows. Digestive issues, sluggishness, and awful moods with tempers flying. Tonight I made rice withContinue reading “Dinner Now, Dinner Later”
Comfort Food
During quarantine the school district here was able to set up a meals on wheels type program where any kid 18 and under living in this district can sign up for free meals to be delivered to their house. Breakfast and lunch. It has been such a big help in the obvious way of helpingContinue reading “Comfort Food”
The Accidental Domestic Goddess 