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Meet Maya |
Maya is our mostly gluten free kitty. This girl needs her protein. (She's a lot like her
Maya also hates my alarm clock. If I hit the snooze too long, or don't hear it going off.. she gets near the top of my head, roots around my head, finds a good patch of hair and tugs on it hard to wake me up. Thanks Maya.
In other news... we're in the midst of a very busy time... cookbook writing is in full swing and I'm in the thick of it. Through the end of February, the blog will continue to be on the back burner unfortunately. I hope you don't mind.
But I am trying to get back in the habit of weekly menus... life sure goes more smoothly for me when we have a menu plan in place. And I think Michael is actually getting sick of cereal nights (maybe a blessing in disguise?)
This Week's Menu:
- Monday -- Cheryl's sniffle stew (with something in place of the chickpeas, but I'm not sure what yet... maybe ground chicken meatballs or something)
- Tuesday -- Meatloaf stuffed green peppers (will be in The Everything Gluten Free Slow Cooker Cookbook, coming October 2012) with a salad and slow cooker au gratin potatoes for Michael
- Wednesday -- Thai Chicken Wraps (I'll probably just make this a salad)
- Thursday -- Gluten Free "Spaghetti" and Meatballs... I will either use spaghetti squash or "Miracle Noodles" (Anybody tried them? I've heard rave reviews!)
- Friday -- Sauteed chicken & veggies -- not sure of the seasonings we'll use yet -- possibly Greek Seasoning, Herbs de Provence, or a very mild mix of Indian spices.
- Saturday -- Taco Salads using ground turkey, taco seasoning, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, olives
- Sunday -- Breakfast for dinner -OR- Leftovers
Welcome to your new little one!!!
ReplyDeleteBrooke
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lol! Thanks Brooke! She's been around a while... but we're pretty darn glad she's around!
ReplyDeleteI've been wondering about those noodles, but haven't convinced myself to buy them yet. You'll have to report back if you do!
ReplyDeletePretty kitty!!! I heart kitties!!!!
ReplyDeleteI tried those noodles and thought they would be much better in Asian noodle dishes. The sample I had was done Italian style and it wasn't awful, but it had a more Asian texture and I like Asian food, so it could just be me. So excited to see this new cookbook. I couldn't manage without my slow cooker.
ReplyDeleteSamantha -- I have some! If we try this this week, I'll report back!! :-)
ReplyDeleteDiane! ME TOO girl! They are the best!!
Wendy -- I know what you mean about the texture being closer to something that would work in an Asian recipe... so maybe I'll switch up spaghetti for something else! :-) Maybe with sesame oil and ginger!
What a pretty kitty Maya is! I totally understand -- all too well. We live in an apartment and are limited to one at a time right now, but I can see myself being "the crazy cat lady" some day. Hershey who spent 17 years with us died at the end of the summer. Thought I was too heartbroken to take on another one, but... Callie came to live with us just before Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried the "Miracle Noodles", but we love spaghetti squash so I rarely buy any kind of noodles.
Just a comment on Maya and your kitties. Yes, I am called 'the crazy cat lady', so I definitely get it. I have to have cats around. Had 3 rescues and then found a kitten by the side of the road who had crawled out of the woods on a deserted road ( where someone dumped her). So now there are 4. Love them all. bless you for loving them and learning from them.
ReplyDeleteMaya is beautiful. She reminds me of our first cat, Chrissy, who we lost two years ago at age 17. I can't imagine life without our current kitties: Thomas (full name: Thomas the Tank Engine Kitten McQ - that's what happens when a 4-yo names a kitten) and Samuel.
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm always willing to test recipes if you ever need an extra crock pot. Mine's sitting on the counter these days as I'm trying to use it more often. We tested soups for a friend a few years back and LOVED the experience. So, just say the word if you need any help.
I have started using zucchini noodles instead of any pasta. I don't love the texture of spaghetti squash,
ReplyDeleteThose miracle noodles scare me, not food at all - they're made of cellulose (tree bark)! I say stick to spaghetti squash, yum ;)
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this post on the lovely Ms Maya? Our dudes are so high maintenance that I cannot imagine having 4!
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