(Yummy Winter Squash: Butternut, Kabocha, Delicata, Acorn, Lumina, and Carnival)
3 weeks ago, I decided to switch our meal planning-shopping day from Friday and/or Saturday to Tuesday.
For 6 years, I have been enjoying the weekly Friday trips to Whole Foods Market and the Saturday morning stroll through the local Farmers Market.
But it's time for change.
Last year, a new Whole Foods Market opened about the same distance from my home in the opposite direction. Then, more recently, the Foothills Farmers Market Association introduced a year round farmers market in the new Whole Foods Markets parking lot. With one swoop, I can hit both places. Done.
I really like the idea of shopping on a Tuesday. After all, having my Saturday mornings free to spend with family or to teach a class, is nice. Plus, Saturdays are often occupied with sports. Tuesday afternoons are completely free--making Tuesdays, in theory, ideal.
But old habits are hard to break and meal planning on a Monday night is a little weird.
When changing a habit or getting used to something new, it's important to give it time. 6 months to a year is what "experts" have said. And so 3 weeks down and many weeks to go.
The good news is that I am really excited about this weeks menu.
Weekly Dinners
Tuesday- Penne with Italian Sausage, Portabella Mushrooms, Kale, and two sauces: Tomato and Bechemel.
Wednesday - Rock Shrimp Skillet with White Bean Puree, Spinach and Bacon
Thursday- Steak, Potatoes, and Green Beans
Friday- Potluck with friends with an Indian theme. We're bringing a vegetable salad with chickpea's and pomegranate seeds. The dressing is a cilantro-cumin-yogurt combo.
Saturday- Yukon and Sweet Potato Cakes with Butternut Squash Soup
Sunday- Chicken Hash with Delicata Squash and Kale
Monday- Hungarian (Turkey) Meatballs w/ Creamy Paprikash over Brown Rice
For 6 years, I have been enjoying the weekly Friday trips to Whole Foods Market and the Saturday morning stroll through the local Farmers Market.
But it's time for change.
Last year, a new Whole Foods Market opened about the same distance from my home in the opposite direction. Then, more recently, the Foothills Farmers Market Association introduced a year round farmers market in the new Whole Foods Markets parking lot. With one swoop, I can hit both places. Done.
I really like the idea of shopping on a Tuesday. After all, having my Saturday mornings free to spend with family or to teach a class, is nice. Plus, Saturdays are often occupied with sports. Tuesday afternoons are completely free--making Tuesdays, in theory, ideal.
But old habits are hard to break and meal planning on a Monday night is a little weird.
When changing a habit or getting used to something new, it's important to give it time. 6 months to a year is what "experts" have said. And so 3 weeks down and many weeks to go.
The good news is that I am really excited about this weeks menu.
Weekly Dinners
Tuesday- Penne with Italian Sausage, Portabella Mushrooms, Kale, and two sauces: Tomato and Bechemel.
Wednesday - Rock Shrimp Skillet with White Bean Puree, Spinach and Bacon
Thursday- Steak, Potatoes, and Green Beans
Friday- Potluck with friends with an Indian theme. We're bringing a vegetable salad with chickpea's and pomegranate seeds. The dressing is a cilantro-cumin-yogurt combo.
Saturday- Yukon and Sweet Potato Cakes with Butternut Squash Soup
Sunday- Chicken Hash with Delicata Squash and Kale
Monday- Hungarian (Turkey) Meatballs w/ Creamy Paprikash over Brown Rice
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3 comments:
Really wish I had a weekday free to do our shopping (and a weekday farmer's market to go along with!). We love our leisurely stroll at the farmer's market on Saturdays -- but you're right, it takes a small chunk out of our weekend. AND if we have things going on, it means no farmer's market for us. *sad*
Intrigued by that rock shrimp skillet. Will you be sharing a recipe??! :)
Your menu looks terrific! I also love farmers markets!
The experts may say it takes 6 months, but You seem very determined. So I think much less time in your case! Your menus always sound great.
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