Life is a Journey not a Destination

You may have noticed I didn’t post a menu plan last week. I actually had fun just deciding meals on the day - based on what I had in the house that needed to be used up. But this weeks it’s back to planning.

MONDAY: Potato Gnocchi with Cheesy Sauce

TUESDAY: Pumpkin Lasagne

WEDNESDAY: Lentil Bolognase

THURSDAY: Tofu with Orange Sauce and Brown Rice

FRIDAY : Out - probably Noodle Box (wedding anniversary)

SATURDAY: Homemade Rice Paper Rolls (girls away)

SUNDAY : BBQ or from freezer

For more great menu ideas visit the Organising Junkie.

And now for muffin tin monday (visit Her Cup Overflowth to see more tins)

It was very hot here today so after walking home from school everyone was feeling rather warm. The kids quickly devoured the nice cool fruit before diving into the pool

The theme for this weeks Muffin Tin Monday was Fruits & Veggies, Dips and Spreads. Was easy for me as we usually have afternoon tea along these lines anyway, but this week I did make a chocolate dip with fruit. I should have taken an after photo. All that was left was a couple of carrot sticks, some strawberries (which were from our garden) and some kiwi fruit. Make sure you visit this weeks host Just for Fun to see more great MTM ideas. She even has a side bar to show us the upcoming themes.

I actually forgot to photograph todays muffin tin but this is the one from last week. It was just for Amy as Christy was unwell. She had cheese, dip, carrot, crackers, a homemade cheese scroll and a piece of peppermint chocolate.

For more great muffin tin ideas please visit the new host at Her Cup Overfloweth.

Last weeks menu plan went well. There was a hitch one night when I didn’t have any TVP left so instead of Tortilla Pie I made Sweet Potato Burritos. Oh, and I when I went to do the falafel (which hadn’t yet expired) they were mouldy. We had mexi-bean wraps instead. So I bit of improvising went on. Another easy week coming up.

MONDAY: (SO HOT!!!) Kids - toasted sandwiches, adults leftover frittata

TUESDAY: Fried Rice with tofu

WEDNESDAY: Corn Quiche

THURSDAY: Chili Con Carne with Organic Corn Chips

FRIDAY: OUT (meeting Annie and her family in Sydney)

SATURDAY: Our Halloween Party

SUNDAY: I’m thinking leftover party food…..

For more great menu idea visit the organising junkie.

Since we’re away this week we did our Muffin Tin Monday all about SHAPES last week. Amy has posted about in on her blog.

Nothing exciting in todays muffin tin (though there were a few party leftovers) but the kids all enjoyed it. I’m going to try and look for some new things to include when I do my grocery shopping tomorrow. Make you sure you click on the link to see more fabulous muffin tin monday ideas.

Today offering included actual muffins - banana!

You can read about Amy and her friend Aaron’s take on Muffin Tin Monday on her blog. She has started writing quite a lot so you might like to check it out. Christy has also started her blog. It’s funny the way kids write and what’s important to them. Great to have their perspective.

Todays offering included :

Corn Relish dip, Carrot, Rice Crackers, Drumsticks,Laughing Cow Cheese, Marshmellows, Chocolate biscuits, Watermelon, Lamingtons, Strawberries and Banana bread (made by my best friend, Leanne)

To see more muffin tin Monday ideas this week visit Kiddio.

Well, it’s time again for Muffin Tin Monday. The girls loved doing it last week and Christy in fact made her own snacks using muffin tins a couple of other times during the week - which is great for a fussy eater like her.

Todays theme was breakfast. Monday wasn’t the best day for us to it but I managed (after getting back from an early morning workout at the gym) . We had french toast fingers, pikelets with jam and cream, babybell cheese, fruit and a few chocolate biscuits (well, the kids did). There was also yoghurt for Amy but she didn’t eat it. Once again the girls thought it was great fun and have already asked if we can the snack one on Tuesday afternoon as well.

Yes, I know it’s Tuesday here in Australia but Tuesday’s work better for us as both girls have dancing on Monday. I saw this idea on one of the blogs I read and think it’s great. Today was the first time I participated and the girls loved it. This week it was hosted at Franny Kates Creative State.

I did one tray of savory and one of sweet. At the end, some celery and 3 grapes.