• Learning Geography Along the Way

    I’ve seen the idea around for years – place a map on your table and cover it with a clear plastic tablecloth.  Then when you are eating you can look at the map and discuss different places.  I always liked the thought but never followed through on the idea until my sister implemented it.  Ha!  You thought you were the only one who needed inspiration, sis?  We all do from time to time. My sister has her atlas on the table with a clear protective cover over it.  She then places pictures of missionaries who live in the country/continent they are studying onto the map and during the week the children pray for…

  • Fish Tacos

    Fish Tacos have got to be the most delectable use for fish leftovers you will ever have.  We use salmon when making ours.  They’re so easy to prepare and the most delectable use for fish leftovers you will ever have, or did I say that already? First you’ll need to be sure you have Roasted Raspberry-Chipotle Sauce.  This is key.  Without this I cannot guarantee they they will wow you.  But if you have this sauce…  Let’s just say it’s very important to the goodness of these fish tacos. A few things you’ll need to make these tacos are: Grilled or broiled salmon Flour Tortillas Feta cheese (wonderful flavor with the…

  • Menu Plan Monday – June 8

    Last week we tried a few new recipes.  The Olive Garden Salad and Dressing was excellent and is something I will make again.  The Quick Beef Wraps and Thai Cucumber Salad (both from Healthy in a Hurry by Company’s Coming) were good but did not wow me enough to want to make again – especially the Quick Beef Wraps.  I didn’t get to make the Honey Gingered Salmon on Friday since I was missing a few ingredients.  So we had broiled salmon instead.  This weeks menu notes… Monday – Beef Stroganoff (a new recipe) Tuesday – Green Chile Enchiladas (using leftover sauce), Salad Wednesday – Cheesy Chicken Vermicelli (a new recipe that Laura at I’m an Organizing…

  • Menu Plan Monday – June 8

    Last week we tried a few new recipes.  The Olive Garden Salad and Dressing was excellent and is something I will make again.  The Quick Beef Wraps and Thai Cucumber Salad (both from Healthy in a Hurry by Company’s Coming) were good but did not wow me enough to want to make again – especially the Quick Beef Wraps.  I didn’t get to make the Honey Gingered Salmon on Friday since I was missing a few ingredients.  So we had broiled salmon instead.  This weeks menu notes… Monday – Beef Stroganoff (a new recipe) Tuesday – Green Chile Enchiladas (using leftover sauce), Salad Wednesday – Cheesy Chicken Vermicelli (a new recipe that Laura at I’m an Organizing…