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    Weekly meal plan – 2nd week in November

    11.09.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Last week’s almond and coconut topped butternut squash soup was so delicious that I want to make more soups! I think I’m going to try making one different soup each week. Most of my recipes this week will keep me warm as it gets colder, but I did throw in a salad because I’m not [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – Welcome to November!

    11.02.09 | Permalink | 1 Comment

    I can’t believe it’s already November! This year has gone by so fast. After enjoy the last few warm days, it’s really starting to feel like fall. Most of my recipes this week are fall-inspired – warm and delicious! (Speaking of warm and delicious, last week’s apple pie was phenomenal. I’ll definitely be making it [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – 4th week of October

    10.25.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    I’m really excited about desserts this week – the blueberry fool I made last week was so good!  I’m trying out a new apple pie recipe and hoping for the best.
    Monday
    Baked shrimp in tomato feta sauce Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Tortilla soup Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Lentil sausage ragout Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Salmon with pineapple salsa [...]

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    Weekly meal plan – 3rd week in October

    10.18.09 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    Last week’s Tom Yam Chicken turned out really well – I’m definitely going to make it again soon! Here’s what I have planned for this week…
    Monday
    Pumpkin turkey chili Spring the recipe!

    Tuesday
    Bow tie pasta with creamy garlic chicken and bella sauce
    Spring the recipe!

    Wednesday
    Taco stuffed shells Spring the recipe!
    Thursday
    Thin seared beef with [...]

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    Meal planning to save money

    03.03.09 | Permalink | Comment?

    I recently had the opportunity to talk to an avid user of the springpad Weekly Meal Planner. We are working on a new version due out this spring, so insights like the ones below are really helpful when it comes to defining our upcoming features.

    Julie lives in Ohio with her husband and two young [...]

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    Planning for house guests

    09.21.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Well, it is officially Fall & the holidays are right around the corner.  As my family begins to make their travel plans, I am thinking about the stress that can come along with a house guest. To make it simpler, I have put together a few tips:
    1. When making travel reservations, carefully consider the time [...]

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    Planning a Dinner Party

    09.04.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Whenever I plan to host a dinner party there are lots of things to do besides the basic grocery shopping & cooking. Here’s a simple list:
    Four Weeks Before:
    1. Invite guests & collect preliminary RSVP’s
    2. Begin collecting recipes & decorating ideas
    Two Weeks Before:
    3. Inventory Dishware & Supplies
    - Dishes, Silverware, Glassware, Napkins, Serving Utensils
    - Pots, Pans, [...]

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    Weekly meal planning: What I learned

    08.18.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

    Creating the shopping list is key

    Two weeks ago, I set out to apply Unclutterer’s advice for a creating a weekly meal plan.  The first week was a bit rocky, but I am now happy to report that making a plan & having a pre-made shopping list is great!
    My approach:

    Each weekend, shop for breakfast, lunch & [...]

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    Weekly meal planning

    07.30.08 | Permalink | 3 Comments

    “So, what’s for dinner tonight?”

    THAT IS IT!  I cannot hear that phrase again, that last-minute, spoken in a fit of hunger, desperate & cranky, “What’s for dinner tonight?”  If you are like me, living in a household with two working adults, sometimes it’s hard to coordinate who will order the take-out, let alone go grocery [...]


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