Weekly Menu (7/27/14-8/2/14)

This week in our Bountiful Basket (we share with my brother) we got the basket plus a tropical pack:

• mango
• nectarines
• bananas
• plantain
• blueberries
• lychee
• mint
• kiwi
• mushrooms
• zucchini
• lettuce
• cauliflower
• broccoli
• brussel sprouts

The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:

• cereal
• muffins (banana chocolate chip, blueberry, pumpkin chocolate chip, or double chocolate zucchini muffins)
• scrambled eggs and toast
• hot cocoa
• smoothies
• etc.

School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.

Sunday:

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: banana and peanut butter smoothie
• dinner:
• Chicken Fried Steak
• mashed potatoes
• roasted brussel sprouts
• corn on the cob

Monday:

• breakfast: smoothie
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• corn-free dogs
• oven fries
• green salad

Tuesday: 

• breakfast: toast topped with peanut butter and nectarine
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• tacos with homemade tortillas
• green salad

Wednesday:

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies 
• lunch: Leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner: we will be at a Cub Scout Pack Meeting:
• hot dogs
• chips
• baked beans
• fruit

Thursday:

• breakfast: smoothie
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: peaches
• dinner:
• crispy waffles
• hashbrowns
• ham steaks
• fruit salad

Friday:

• breakfast: leftover waffles
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner: 
• pizza
• green salad
• veggie sticks

Saturday: 

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner: 
• hamburgers
• oven fries
• green salad

Weekly Menu (7/20/14-7/26/14)

We got back from our camping trip yesterday, so no Bountiful Basket and our menu is a little slow in going up...but here it is:

The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:

• cereal
• muffins (banana chocolate chip, blueberry, pumpkin chocolate chip, or double chocolate zucchini muffins)
• scrambled eggs and toast
• hot cocoa
• smoothies
• etc.

School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.

Sunday:

• breakfast: banana chocolate chip muffins, hashbrowns, and bacon
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: nothing
• dinner:
• sandwiches, taquitos, leftovers...whatever we can find. :)

Monday:

• breakfast: banana chocolate chip muffins and grapes
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• Chicken Nuggets
• oven fries
• veggies and hummus

Tuesday: 

• breakfast: toast topped with peanut butter and plums
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• tacos with homemade tortillas
• green salad

Wednesday:

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies 
• lunch: Leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• chili
• fritos/beanitos
• green salad

Thursday:

• breakfast: toast, bananas, and almond butter
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: peaches
• dinner:
• crispy waffles
• hashbrowns
• sausage

Friday:

• breakfast: banana chocolate chip muffins and grapes
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner: 
• pizza
• green salad
• veggie sticks

Saturday: 

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner: 
• hamburgers
• oven fries
• green salad

Creamy Pesto Zoodles and A Veggetti Review and Giveaway!

Spiralized veggies seem to be all the craze lately, and I love it.  And with all the craze going on, I got the opportunity to try out the Veggetti®.  It's compact and really incredibly easy to use.  It can easily be stored with my small kitchen utensils when not in use and it's dishwasher safe.  It fits perfectly for what I need.  I love it!

Here's some more info about Veggetti®:

• It turns vegetables into delicious, healthy spaghetti, instantly
• By using zucchini, squash, carrots, cucumbers, and potatoes, the Veggetti® creates thick or thin pasta with significantly less calories and carbs than traditional noodles.
• Ordinary pasta has 800 calories and 160 grams of carbs compared to 60 calories and 8 grams of carbs using Veggetti®!
• Great for those who are trying to make healthier food choises, diabetics, or on gluten-free diets
• The Veggetti® is quick & easy to use, has stainless steel blades, and is dishwasher safe
• Veggetti® is available at Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Walgreens, CVS, and other fine retailers nationwide

If you would like to learn more or get a Veggetti® of your own go to the Veggetti® website: www.getveggetti.com.

So, I thought I'd share one of the ways I have used my Veggetti® so far. With this wonderful summer recipe.

And I thought I would also give you all the chance to win a Veggetti® plus a $25 dollar visa gift card to go along with it!  All you need to do is leave a comment and tell me how you would use the Veggetti® in your house, include your email address so I can get hold of you if you are the winner. The giveaway will end on July 31st at 11:59pm.

Creamy Pesto 'Pasta'

1/2 cup packed basil leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 garlic clove
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 avocado
2 small to medium zucchini

Directions
In a blender or food processor, combine everything except the zucchini and blend until smooth.  To create zucchini noodles, simply twist the zucchini through the Veggetti, cut the noodles in half, or smaller depending on how long you like your noodles.  Then blanch the noodles for a couple of minutes or until desired doneness is reached.  Combine the sauce and the noodles and serve.

*The Veggetti, gift card, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Ontel.


This post was shared on Gluten-Free & DIY Tuesday, Gluten Free Wednesday, Allergy Free Wednesday, Waste Not Want Not Wednesday, Gluten Free Friday, and Gluten Free and Natural Thursday.

Weekly Menu (7/13/14-7/19/14)

This week in our portion of the  Bountiful Basket (we share with my brother), we got both a basket and an Asian add-on pack:

• green apples
• peaches
• oranges
• grapes
• bananas
• broccoli
• lettuce
• tomatoes
• cabbage
• carrots
• cucumber
• celery
• bok choy
• napa cabbage
• green onions
• ginger
• hot peppers
• onion
• garlic
• basil

The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:

• cereal
• muffins (banana chocolate chip, blueberry, pumpkin chocolate chip, or double chocolate zucchini muffins)
• scrambled eggs and toast
• hot cocoa
• smoothies
• etc.

School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.

Sunday:

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies
• lunch: veggie sushi rolls
• snack: nothing
• dinner:
• Teriyaki chicken
• Basmati Rice
• Stir Fried Veggies
• Fresh raspberries from our garden

Monday:

• breakfast: smoothie
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• Corn-Free Dogs
• oven baked fries
• veggie sticks
• orange slices

Tuesday: 

• breakfast: toast topped with peanut butter and peaches
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• tacos with homemade tortillas
• green salad

Wednesday:

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies 
• lunch: Leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• pizza
• green salad
• veggie sticks

Thursday:

• breakfast: toast, bananas, and almond butter
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: peaches
• dinner:
• apple fritters
• bacon
• hashbrowns

Friday: We are going to Bear Lake for the Weekend with my family! :)

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: veggies and hummus, grapes, crackers, watermelon....
• dinner: 
• ribs
• barbecue beans
• and whatever sides my siblings bring. :)

Saturday: 

• breakfast:  pancakes, bacon, hashbrowns
• lunch: sandwiches
• snack: veggies and hummus, grapes, crackers, watermelon....
• dinner: 
• hot dogs
• barbecue beans
• leftover fruit and veggies from the rest of the trip

Weekly Menu (7/6/14-7/12/14)

This week in our portion of the  Bountiful Basket (we share with my brother), we got both a basket and a Mexican add-on pack:

• oranges
• bananas
• plums
• grapes
• cantaloupe
• broccoli
• lettuce
• carrots
• limes
• lemon
• tomatoes
• avocado
• green onions
• garlic
• variety of peppers
• cilantro

The kids' breakfasts will consist of their choice of:

• cereal
• muffins (banana chocolate chip, blueberry, pumpkin chocolate chip, or double chocolate zucchini muffins)
• scrambled eggs and toast
• hot cocoa
• smoothies
• etc.

School's out so lunches will be at the sitter's.

Sunday:

• breakfast: fasting
• lunch: fasting
• snack: fasting
• dinner:
• Barbecue Ribs
• slow cooked baked potatoes
• green salad
• cantaloupe slices

Monday:

• breakfast: smoothie
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: carrots and hummus
• dinner:
• Mac & cheese
• steamed broccoli
• green salad

Tuesday: 

• breakfast: toast and fruit
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• tacos with homemade tortillas
• green salad

Wednesday:

• breakfast: scrambled eggs and veggies 
• lunch: Leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner:
• sandwiches
• veggies and hummus
• orange slices

Thursday:

• breakfast: banana and almond butter
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: plum
• dinner:
• waffles
• bacon
• bananas

Friday:

• breakfast: smoothie
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: nectarine
• dinner: 
• hamburgers
• oven fries
• green salad

Saturday: 

• breakfast:  toast and fruit
• lunch: leftovers
• snack: veggies and hummus
• dinner: 
• chili
• baked potatoes
• green salad