THE PETERSENS » Homemaking http://wordpress.benandveronique.com a small glimpse into our daily lives Sat, 17 Dec 2011 01:29:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 Menu Planning Monday http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2011/09/menu-planning-monday/ http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2011/09/menu-planning-monday/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:37:34 +0000 Veronique http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/?p=501394 I had so many great intentions and ideas of blogging a post before my next menu plan rolled around…and it just never happened!  Seems like I am always adjusting to something new in our lives and this past week it has been 1.) homeschooling 1st grade with my oldest and 2.) caring for my teething 6-month-old.  Besides that, we have had a GREAT Labor Day weekend!  It consisted of much yard work, planting our fall garden, a run to Sam’s Club, time with my dear husband, watching my kids play in their little pool, feeding Isaac baby food for the first time and watching Season 3 episodes of 24.  We rarely get such relaxing weekends together as a family, so I am thankful.  Now we are gearing up for an eventful week, so the food on the menu this week is going to be quite simple.  ; )

MONDAY
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Brown Sugar and Raisins
Lunch: Black Bean and Cheese Quesadillas with Bananas
Dinner: Hot Dogs @ Sam’s Club and Grapes

TUESDAY
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast
Lunch: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Green Smoothies
Dinner: Cambodian Stew of Chicken, Eggs and Collard Greens with Jasmine White Rice

WEDNESDAY
Breakfast: Cereal Bars and Bananas
Lunch: Cheesy Baked Potatoes, Garden Salad and Cinnamon Applesauce
Dinner: @ Community Group

THURSDAY
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast with Honey
Lunch:  Spinach and Mushroom Quiche (from Better Homes and Gardens cookbook) with Grapes
Dinner:  Crockpot Chicken and Stuffing with Green Beans

FRIDAY
Breakfast: Cereal with Milk
Lunch: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches with Cucumber Sticks
Dinner: Broccoli Alfredo with Garden Salad and Homemade Croutons and Garlic Bread

SATURDAY
Breakfast: FREE BREAKFAST @ Chick-Fil-A
Lunch: Mushroom Quesadillas with Salsa
Dinner:  BBQ Chicken Pizza and Baby Carrots

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Breakfast: Oatmeal with Honey and Raisins
Lunch: @ BABY SHOWER
Dinner: Leftovers

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal and Grapes
Lunch: Italian-Style Quesadillas, Goldfish and Bananas
Dinner: BLTs on Wheat Bread

Tuesday
Breakfast: Cereal and Yogurt
Lunch: Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy Broccoli and Rice
Dinner: Sausage and Spinach Rice Casserole with Dinner Rolls

Wednesday
Breakfast: Whole-Wheat Pancakes
Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Applesauce
Dinner: COMMUNITY GROUP

Thursday
Breakfast: Banana Bread
Lunch: Macaroni and Cheese with Apple Slices
Dinner: Jalapeno-Garlic Tilapia with Angel Hair Pasta

Friday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: PB&J Sandwiches and Baby Carrots
Dinner: Baked Chicken & Brussel Sprouts with Saffron Rice

Saturday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Toast
Lunch: Frozen Pizza and Fresh Fruit
Dinner: Ginger-Chicken Stirfry with Jasmine White Rice

]]> http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/09/weekly-meal-plan-91910-92510/feed/ 2 Meal Plan 6/6/10-6/12/10 http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/06/meal-plan-6610-61210/ http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/06/meal-plan-6610-61210/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:43:58 +0000 Veronique http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/?p=501032 Sunday
Breakfast: Cereal and Bananas
Lunch: At the Thompsons
Dinner: At Subway
Snack: Pretzels

Monday
Breakfast: Homemade English Muffin Toasting Bread with Homemade Strawberry Jam
Lunch: Cajun Rice with Steamed Broccoli and Grapes
Dinner: Parisienne Chicken with White Rice and Garden Salad
Snack: Veggie Chips

Tuesday
Breakfast: Cereal and Applesauce
Lunch: Cheese and Black Bean Quesadillas; Grapes
Dinner: Beef and Yellow Squash Stirfry with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Animal Crackers

Wednesday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast on Homemade Wheat Bread; Yogurt
Lunch: Pizza, Green Snap Peas and Grapes
Dinner: Baked Nachos with Tortilla Chips and Green Snap Peas
Snack: Apple Slices with Peanut Butter

Thursday
Breakfast: Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits and Bananas
Lunch: Grilled Cheese, Carrot Sticks and Yogurt Smoothies
Dinner: Chicken, Zucchini and Noodle Soup with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Plums and Pretzels

Friday
Breakfast: Cereal and Fresh Peach Slices
Lunch: Black Bean Enchiladas
Dinner: Roast Chicken, Rosemary Baby Red Potatoes, Green Beans and Brown Rice
Snack: Granola Bars

Saturday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones
Lunch: GRAND ASIA MARKET
Dinner: Chicken and Celery Soup with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Bananas with Peanut Butter and Raisins

]]> http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/06/meal-plan-6610-61210/feed/ 0 Meal Plan May 30th-June 5th http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/05/meal-plan-may-30th-june-5th/ http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/05/meal-plan-may-30th-june-5th/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:36:02 +0000 Veronique http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/?p=501027 It was so refreshing to have a long weekend!  I feel ready for the busy week we have ahead of us.  It is during our busiest weeks when I feel like my meal planning is of utmost necessity.  Otherwise, it is way too easy to grab a $5 Caesars Pizza or go out to eat…neither of those things are very friendly to our budget!  So, here is what we will be feasting on this week…

Sunday
Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal and Yogurt
Lunch: RED ROBIN (with my birthday burger coupon and a giftcard)
Dinner: Cereal and Grapes (yes, this is what we ate…I had a photo shoot that evening!)
Snack: Bananas and Pretzels

Monday
Breakfast: Leftover Baked Oatmeal
Lunch: Spinach, Pinto Bean and Cheese Quesadillas
Dinner: Grilled Garlic & Herb Chicken, Italian-Marinated Zucchini and Yellow Squash Slices with Saffron Rice
Snack: Pretzels with Peanut Butter and Grapes

Tuesday
Breakfast: Whole-Wheat Pancakes (from Joy of Cooking) and Fresh Peach Slices
Lunch: Noodle Soup with Leftover Chicken and Green Onions with Steamed Baby Carrots
Dinner: Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and Steamed Cheesy Broccoli
Snack: Veggie Puffs and Applesauce

Wednesday
Breakfast: Cereal and Bananas
Lunch: Frozen Pizza, Garden Salad and Grapes
Dinner: Beef and Pineapple Stirfry with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Homemade Banana Bread

Thursday
Breakfast: Homemade English Muffin Toast with Homemade Strawberry Jam
Lunch: Zucchini Quiche and Fresh Peach Slices
Dinner: Chicken Cambodian Salad with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Oatmeal Squares and Yogurt

Friday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones
Lunch: Chicken Salad Sandwiches, Tortilla Chips and Apple Slices
Dinner: Double-Crust Bean Pie (I never made this last week) with Sauteed Yellow Squash and Zucchini
Snack: Cheese Cubes and Applesauce

Saturday
Breakfast: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Leftovers
Snack: Veggie Puffs and Yogurt

No links again this week because my husband needs to use the laptop for work stuff.  Maybe one day we will have our own laptops to work on!

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Sunday
Breakfast: Cereal and Grapes
Lunch: LAS MARGARITAS
Dinner: Houstons’ Goodbye Party
Snack: Oatmeal Squares and Yogurt

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: Pizza and Sugar Snap Peas
Dinner: Leftovers
Snack: Bananas

Tuesday
Breakfast: Homemade Banana Bread and Cereal
Lunch: Spinach, Pinto Bean and Cheese Quesadillas and Yogurt
Dinner: Sweet and Sour Chicken with Jasmine White Rice and Steamed Broccoli
Snack: Veggie Puffs and Fig Newtons

Wednesday
Breakfast: Baked Oatmeal
Lunch: Grilled Cheese on Homemade Wheat Bread and Apple Slices
Dinner with Community Group: Garlic-Cheddar Biscuits
Snack: Bananas with Peanut Butter and Raisins

Thursday
Breakfast: Strawberry Scones
Lunch: Noodle Soup with Meatballs
Dinner: OLIVE Garden with Ben…Date Night!
Snack: Pretzels with Cheese Cubes

Friday
Breakfast: Cereal and Applesauce
Lunch: PB&Js one Homemade Wheat Bread with Baby Carrots
Dinner: Double-Crust Bean Pie and Green Beans
Snack: Yogurt and Crackers

Saturday
Breakfast: Sunshine Toast
Lunch: Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Brown-Sugar Glazed Carrots
Dinner: Leftovers
Snack: Dry Cereal and Raisins

]]> http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/05/weekly-meal-plan-523-529/feed/ 0 My Mom and Brother Come to Visit http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/05/my-mom-and-brother-come-to-visit/ http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/2010/05/my-mom-and-brother-come-to-visit/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 18:01:05 +0000 Veronique http://wordpress.benandveronique.com/?p=500988 A couple days after our friends, Pete and Jess Melling, left us to go back to Minnesota, my mom and brother came to visit.  They stayed for about a week and in that time, we…
…ate really good Khmer food…
…played outside…
…read lots of books…
…went shopping…
…watched a really badly-made movie…
…played Nertz with Tyler and Laura…
…visited “our” house on State Street…
…hung out with Autumn and Elena…
…and stayed up way too late probably every single night!

It was worth the lack of sleep though.  I only get to see my family once or twice a year.  We had a great time!  Love you, Mommy and Jonathan.  Thanks for visiting!

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Sunday
Breakfast: Cereal and Leftover Spinach Quiche
Lunch: FELLOWSHIP at church
Dinner: Spinach and Cheese Quesadillas with Salsa and Sour Cream; Fresh Mango
Snack: Animal Crackers

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal
Lunch: PB&Js on Homemade Wheat Bread and Crackers
Dinner: Homemade Pepperoni, Spinach and Onion Pizza with Steamed Broccoli and Carrots
Snack: Animal Crackers

Tuesday
Breakfast: Homemade Banana Bread and Yogurt
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Shepherd’s Pie, Garlic-Cheddar Biscuits and Fresh Strawberries
Snack: Fresh Mango and Cheese Cubes

Wednesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal and Bananas
Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread with Cucumber Slices
Dinner with Community Group: Poppyseed Chicken Casserole and Rice
Snack: Apple Slices with Peanut Butter and Raisins

Thursday
Breakfast: Cereal and Applesauce
Lunch: Noodle Soup with Meatballs
Dinner: Chicken Pot Pie, Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Steamed Broccoli
Snack: Yogurt and Crackers

Friday
Breakfast: Homemade Cinnamon-Raisin Biscuits
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread, Tortilla Chips and Fresh Fruit
Dinner: Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles and Glazed Baby Carrots
Snack: Homemade Banana Bread

Saturday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast
Lunch: Frozen Pizza, Wilted Spinach and Fresh Fruit
Dinner: Leftovers
Snack: Yogurt

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Pie Crust (Theresa Glawe)
Recipe from: “Haack Heritage Cookbook”

Ingredients:
3 cups flour
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon vinegar
3/4 cup water

Directions: Mix ingredients all together.  This is enough for 2 double pies.

This image is borrowed from: http://mymuffinthursdays.blogspot.com/

**FYI…I always make a double batch of this recipe, divide it up, and freeze them.  When I am ready to use them, I just thaw out the crust in my fridge and roll it out like normal.  Such a time-saver!  That way I have EIGHT pie crusts sitting in my freezer pretty much ready to be used.

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I listen to a good number of sermons preached at this church and they have been absolutely wonderful for me!  I come away encouraged every single time.  Two of my favorite series are:

Seven Habits of the Highly Effective Women

The Parenting Years I: Ages Infant to 5

They are extremely practical and really pertain to where I’m at right now in life.  If you ever get the chance, take some time to listen to these series.  And, if you have any recommendations for me, please post a link in a comment for me!

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Sunday
Breakfast: Leftover Blueberry Pancakes and Baked Oatmeal
Lunch: PB&Js on Homemade Wheat Bread, Goldfish Crackers/SunChips and Grapes
Dinner: Grilled Steak and Salmon, Garden Salad and Jasmine White Rice (prepared by my hubby and boys for Mother’s Day!)
Snack: Bananas and Animal Crackers

Monday
Breakfast: Cereal and Yogurt
Lunch: Tuna Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread, Goldfish Crackers and Grapes
Dinner: Eggplant Parmigiana, Whole-Grain Pasta and Garden Salad
Snack: Applesauce and Oatmeal Squares

Tuesday
Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs and Toast with Orange Slices
Lunch: Cheese Quesadillas and Mixed Veggies
Dinner: Chicken and Yellow Squash Stirfry with Jasmine White Rice
Snack: Bananas with Peanut Butter and Raisins

Wednesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal and Yogurt
Lunch: Baked Macaroni and Cheese and Steamed Broccoli
Dinner with Community Group: Italian Cheese Bread
Snack: Animal Crackers and Fresh Mango

Thursday
Breakfast: Cereal and Applesauce
Lunch: Egg Salad Sandwiches on Homemade Wheat Bread, Tortilla Chips and Grapes
Dinner: Taco Salad
Snack: Saltines with Cream Cheese

Friday
Breakfast: Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Lunch: Noodle Soup with Meatballs
Dinner: Chicken Souvlaki on Homemade Whole-Wheat Flatbread and Greek Salad
Snack: Apple Slice with Peanut Butter

Saturday
Breakfast: Cereal and Yogurt
Lunch: Leftovers
Dinner: Progressive Dinner Double Date
Snack: Homemade Banana Bread

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