Monthly Archives: July 2014

Jul 3

Almost the Fourth of July

The kids are extra excited! I am getting a little excited too. Tomorrow is the Fourth of July, and everyone is coming up (or down) to visit.

Today we are cooking ahead a few dishes, and making some pies too. I also need to clean a little bit here and there. I think we’ll be outside for most of the fourth, so I’ll just tidy up a bit.

We went fireworks shopping last night, and we stocked up on a few beverages too. I can’t wait to celebrate!

 

Jul 2

June’s Tasty Treats

When it was June, I finally got back in the kitchen! I was feeling better, and ready to get back to baking.

I made some pies and some triple chocolate-caramel cookie bars.

We gave grilling a try.

I love homemade Apple Pie! With extra vanilla ice cream too.

I made some tasty Banana muffins too.

The family was happy when I made a big batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies.

I’ve been trying out different batches of infused water. This one was Apple-Strawberry-Watermelon, and it was delicious.

The kids requested a batch of Pepperoni Pizza Rolls. I always double the batch

I made an Apricot Duff, and Chocolate Bundt Cake too. I also crocheted a few dishtowels too.

July is here, and I’ve already been cooking non-stop! I’m happy in the kitchen though.

 

 

Jul 1

July’s Monthly Menu

Hello July! And hello Summertime favorite meals. I’m going to swap out a few of the meals for grilling on Friday nights when the weather permits. I’ve got lots of tasty meals planned for the month of July.

  • 7/1/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 7/2/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/3/2014: Chicken Rice-a-Roni, Corn, Hominy, and Dinner Rolls
  • 7/4/2014: BBQ! Pies! Fourth of July AWESOMENESS!!!
  • 7/5/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 7/6/2014: Pot Roast with Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 7/7/2014: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip,  and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/8/2014: Panko Chicken Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 7/9/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/10/2014: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 7/11/2014: Nachos
  • 7/12/2014: Cinnamon Rolls, Bacon, and Hash Browns
  • 7/13/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Dinner Rolls, and Cherry Pie
  • 7/14/2014: Pulled Pork Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/15/2014: Beef Rice-a-Roni, Hominy, and Broccoli
  • 7/16/2014: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/17/2014: BBQ Pork Sandwiches and Potato Chips
  • 7/18/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/19/2014: Belgian Waffles, Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Bacon
  • 7/20/2014: Salmon Cakes, Black Beans and Rice, Corn, and Sliced Watermelon
  • 7/21/2014: Nachos
  • 7/22/2014: Spaghetti, Black Olives,and Homemade French Bread
  • 7/23/2014: Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/24/2014: Chicken Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 7/25/2014: Beef Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, and Cheese Dip
  • 7/26/2014: Pancakes and Bacon
  • 7/27/2014: Panko Fried Chicken, Hominy, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, and Dinner Rolls
  • 7/28/2014: Chicken Soft Tacos, Tortilla Chips, Homemade Salsa, Cheese Dip, and Re-fried Beans
  • 7/29/2014: Popcorn Chicken and Tater Tots
  • 7/30/3014: Nachos
  • 7/31/2014: Pizza Rolls, Spaghetti, and Homemade French Bread

We are about half-way through Summer break, and it has been nice taking it easy. I’m not quite ready for the crazy-warm July weather, but I love cooking outdoors. Hope you are having a fun Summer!