I’m just a little bit excited. We leave for New Orleans this Friday and I can’t wait! Oysters, crawfish, beignets, po’ boys…  Oh, yum. But we do have a few days to consider meals at home. Let’s see what I can come up with. Monday: baked lemon pepper chicken breasts baked potatoes broccoli salad Tuesday:…

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Monday: I have a couple of very thick pork chops leftover from Saturday night so that will make an easy dinner.  sliced pork chops in gravy mashed potatoes salad carrots Tuesday: I think we should take advantage of the beautiful weather and grill. Maybe even eat on the patio. grilled burgers french fries salad Wednesday:…

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I’m writing this Sunday night after a wonderful weekend in Dallas at the Blog Elevated Conference. Whew! My brain is spinning with all that I learned. I’ve got so much I want to start working on so I’m keeping meals pretty simple this week. If you haven’t tried my Homemade Tomato Soup recipe and are…

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  David will be out of town through Thursday and then I leave Friday for a blogging conference. Looks like a rather skimpy cooking week!   Monday: I bought lots of salad ingredients on my big shopping trip this past Thursday.  salad with strawberries, blueberries, grapes, dried cranberries and poppyseed dressing Tuesday: fresh corn on…

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    We have a busy week ahead of us and not much cooking for me. Monday: We have a dinner meeting at Applebee’s.  Tuesday: We have our Fantasy Football Draft at our favorite Italian restaurant. It’s not until 8 p.m. but I have a city council meeting to attend at 5:15. If it finishes…

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This is my first Menu Monday post for my new site, Life With Dee! I’m beyond excited about this. Ask my husband – he’s probably tired of hearing about it although he would never admit it. So, here goes:   Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: I’m busy, busy today getting this site ready…

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Click here for more menu ideas! *Be sure to read the important note at the bottom! Monday: fresh corn on the cob green salad fresh green beans deviled eggs Tuesday: David’s boss will be in town and we are going out to dinner.  Wednesday: Tonight our church’s Wednesday night potluck starts up again after the…

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Click here for more menu ideas! Monday: Busy Monday! In addition to all my usual household and work tasks, I have a meeting in town at noon. Since it’s a 20 minute drive each way that takes a good chunk out of the middle of my day. Fortunately I have some leftover ham which I…

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