Summer is flying. We're trying to stay away from salads until the explosive diarrhea outbreak calms down. It's hard! We usually eat salad a couple of times per week, and it so easy in summer when the temperatures are so high.
Sunday: Dinner with Friends and Swimming!
Monday: Carnitas and Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Green Sauce
Tuesday: Scalloped Potatoes with Green Beans
Wednesday: Darren's Fried Rice with Fruit
Thursday: TJ's Tartes and Fruit
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
After an amazing two-week vacation, we are back from Japan and back to meal planning. And we came home to the lovely cyclospora outbreak... so we're trying to stick to cooked veggies until we get more information.
Sunday: Pizza with Roasted Bell Peppers, Jalapenos, Artichoke Hearts, Fresh Mozzarella, etc.
Monday: Peruano Beans and Rice with Elote
Tuesday: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Chips, Guacamole, and Fruit
Wednesday: Refried Bean and Sweet Potato Burritos with Cheese, Sour Cream, Avocado, etc.
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Carrot, Cucumber, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's (Joint?) Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuits and Sausage Gravy with Fruit
Feeling HOT HOT HOT!
Sunday: Pepperoni, Pineapple, and Jalapeno Pizza with Fruit
Monday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Tuesday: Fun with Friends! Dinner with Lainey Lou
Wednesday: Airfryer "Baked" Potatoes with Bacon, Cheese, Broccoli, Sour Cream, Etc. and Caesar Salad
Thursday: World Cup Party! USA vs. Turkey
Friday: Date Night! Joint Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Burritos
100+ days and warm breezy nights.
Sunday: TJs Chimichuri Chicken Skewers with Corn Ribs and Airfryer Sweet Potatoes
Monday: Refried Beans and Tamales from the Tamale Store
Tuesday: Spicy Miso Pasta with Salad
Wednesday: Spicy Fajita Potato Tacos with Beans, Cheese, Sour Cream, and Avocado
Thursday: Aldi General Tso's Chicken and Rice
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Chicken Biscuits, Eggs, and Fruit
Another week, another meal plan. Looking at things that are relative quick and do not require the oven often. It's hot, y'all!
Sunday: Salad with Grilled Chicken, Artichoke Hearts, Pepperoncinis, and Roasted Peppers with Shaved Parmesan and Croutons
Monday: TJs BBQ Chicken Pizza and Fruit
Tuesday: Carnitas and Cheese Enchiladas with Homemade Tomatillo Sauce and Refried Beans with Avocado
Wednesday: TJs Falafel and Hummus Wraps with Cucumber, Carrots, Bell Peppers, Tomato, Onion, and Lettuce with Tzatziki Sauce
Thursday: Aldi Sweet Sesame Ginger Chicken Skillet and Rice
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches
Summer, summer, summertime!
Sunday: Chipotle Lime Salmon with Creamed Spinach and Rice
Monday: Superior Bathhouse Brewery Copy Cat Salad with Bacon and Air-Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Tuesday: Tamales and Refried Beans
Wednesday: Chicken Caesar Avocado Wraps with Sweet Potato Fries and Corn Ribs
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Cucumber, Carrot, Corn, Mukimame, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Bacon, Egg, Cheese, and Potato Burritos
School's out for summer! School's out forever (as a teacher)!
Sunday: D-Bomb's Tuna Melts
Monday: TJ's Japchae
Tuesday: TJ's Ravioli
Wednesday: Darren's Fried Rice
Thursday: Tamales and Refried Beans
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Double Date Night! Guru Palace
ONE MORE WEEK!!!
Sunday: Sausage Dogs with Peppers, Onions, & Mozzarella/Provolone and Sweet Potato Fries and Corn Ribs
Monday: The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans
Tuesday: Thai Curry Chickpeas and Jasmine Rice
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: TJs Orange Chicken and Rice with Steamed Broccoli
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches
Two more weeks.
Sunday: Chicken Fajita Burritos with Fundido?, Refried Beans, Cheese, Avocado, Jalapeño, and Sour Cream
Monday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Tuesday: The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrot, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Corn, Mukimame, and Avocado
Friday: Sheri's Birthday! K-Pot
Saturday: Who Knows? Prom
Three more weeks of school!
Sunday: Spinach, Potato, Bacon, and Gouda Quiche in TJs Pie Crust
Monday: Pepperoni, Jalapeno, and Fresh Mozzarella Calzones in Tender Crust with Salad
Tuesday: Tamales and Refried Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cucumber, Mukimame, Corn, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Satuday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos
Four more weeks of school.
Sunday: K&K Wedding Reception
Monday: Honey Garlic Chicken (ALDI) and Rice with Steamed Broccoli
Tuesday: Tamales and Refried Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Tilapia, Corn, Mukimame, Cabbage, Cucumber, Carrot, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Pancake with Bacon
Five more weeks of school.
Sunday: Chicken Philly Pockets in Tender Crust with Salad
Monday: Chef Salads with Turkey, Bacon, Eggs, Cheese, Croutons, Avocado, etc.
Tuesday: The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout
Thursday: Spicy Korean Chicken Bowls with Cabbage, Carrot, Corn, Mukimame, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Biscuit Sandwiches
State testing is over. AP test prep is on. Six more weeks.
Sunday: "Cajun" Sausage Pasta with Bell Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, and Conecuh Sausage
Monday: The Tamale Store Tamales and Refried Beans
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Wednesday: TJ's Handheld Chicken Potpies with Asparagus or Green Beans
Thursday: Barrio Bagel and Slice Anniversary BOGO
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick - Burgers with Friends
Saturday: Conecuh or Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwiches with Hashbrowns and Fruit Smoothies
7 more weeks - state testing continues this week.
Sunday: The Tamale Store Tamales with Guacamole and Refried Pinto Beans
Monday: Superior Bathhouse Brewery Copycat Salad with Mixed Greens, Air-fryer Sweet Potatoes, Bacon, Dried Berries, and Pepitas
Tuesday: TJ's Orange Chicken with Rice and Edamame
Wednesday: TJ's Tartes and Caesar Salad
Thursday: Cheater Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Carrots, Cabbage, Jalapeno, Avocados and Rice Bowls
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Phoenix Rising FC with Friends - Stadium Food?
8 more weeks of teaching...
Sunday: Pepperoni, Sausage, and Jalapeno Pizza and Spinach Salad
Monday: The Tamale Store Tamales (FM) and Homemade Refried Beans
Tuesday: Cornish Pasty Tikka Masala Pasty with Vegetable Samosas (TJs)
Wednesday: Kung Pao Chicken (TJs) and Rice
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Carrots, Cucumber, Jalapeno, Corn, and Mukimame
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Nine weeks to go...
Sunday: Roasted Butternut Squash and Cheese Ravioli with Browned Butter and Pepitas and Salad
Monday: Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Cornbread Dressing
Tuesday: El Norteno
Wednesday: Spicy Bare Chicken Caesar Salad
Thursday: Pizza Night! Pepperoni? Jalapeno? Toppings TBD
Friday: Date Night! Anniversary Pick!
Saturday: Anniversary Brunch!
One more week until spring break!
Sunday: Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya with Tex Mex Cornbread and Salad
Monday: Lavash Bread Pizzas and Fruit
Tuesday: Cajun Chicken Pasty with Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes and Salad
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Corn, Mukimame, Carrots, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Giant Pancake and Bacon
February is flying by. It's two weeks until spring break.
Sunday: Chicken Mole Tamales (FM) with Refried Beans, Chips, and Guacamole
Monday: Superior Bathhouse Brewery Copycat Salad with Sweet Potatoes, Bacon, Dried Berries, Mixed Greens, etc.
Tuesday: Peanut Noodles with Carrots, Cabbage, Snow Peas, and Mukimame
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Cheater Spicy Korean (Ground) Pork with Rice, Cabbage, and Carrots
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Crunchwraps
We spent the weekend at Saguaro National Park. It was great, and we've check another National Park off our list! We've been to all three AZ NPs plus a few others.
Sunday: Raising Cane's (Road food on the way home.)
Monday: Calzones with Homemade Crust, Cheese, Pepperoni, and Jalapenos and Salad (And batch cooking of beans to stock the freezer.)
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Fruit Salad
Wednesday: Refried Beans and Hatch & Jack Tamales (FM)
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Carrot, Jalapeno, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper! Breakfast Burritos with Bacon, Egg, Cheese, and Potatoes
It's my birthday week!
Sunday: Chipotle Lime Broiled Salmon with Rice and Creamed Spinach
Monday: Potato & Corn Chowder with Bacon & Crispy Jalapenos and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches on Farmer's Market Sourdough
Tuesday: Farmer's Market Tamales and Refried Beans
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Jalapeno, Carrot, and Avocado
Friday: Date Night! Lib's Pick - KPot Birthday Dinner
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
It's February!
Sunday: Coconut Curry Chickpeas and Jasmine Rice
Monday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Tuesday: Gaji Bokkeum and Rice with Edamame
Wednesday: Tutorial Night Takeout!
Thursday: TJ's Tartes and Salad
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
Saturday: Breakfast for Supper!
Happy 2026! Here's to a bright future!
Sunday: Sausage and Cheese Quiche with Potatoes, Onion, and Spinach
Monday: Fish and Rice Bowls with Mukimame, Corn, Cucumber, Carrot, Jalapeno, and Avocado (with Extra Rice for Tuesday!)
Tuesday: Darren's Fried Rice and Salad
Wednesday: Mexican Pizza on Lavash Bread with Homemade Green Sauce, Refried Beans, Cheese, Chorizo, Corn, Onion, and Peppers
Thursday: Tutorial (ILP) Night Takeout!
Friday: Date Night! Darren's Pick
