Category Archives: Nico in the Kitchen

Nov 13

10:15 a.m. Time for Breakfast

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This morning Thade and I learned a few valuable lessons: Mommy is a little grumpy if she doesn’t get breakfast, and if you put anything on the floor Dylan will roll over and destroy it.  11:00 a.m. already! Time to go and make some lunch for the big kid 🙂

Nov 9

Stocking the Winter Pantry

Last week when I came down with a yucky cold, I went to the kitchen for soup, and found that my pantry was ill prepared for me being ill. Before it gets too cold, or before I get another cold, I think I had better stock my pantry for Winter.

I’ll be watching the sales ads, and getting coupons together for:

  • Canned Soups
  • Baking Supplies
  • Pasta and Sauces
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Extra Baby Food

Do you stock up extra for the Winter months? What do you keep on-hand in your pantry?

Nov 1

November Monthly Menu

Another month already. Happy November everybody! Here is my dinner menu plan for the month of November:

11/1/07- Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

11/2/07- Chicken Nuggets, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn

11/3/07- Sausage & Shrimp Jambalaya, Hominy, and Green Beans

11/4/07- Grilled Chicken, Rice & Lentils, and Corn

11/5/07- Angus Burgers and Fries

11/6/07- Chicken Nuggets, Mac & Cheese, Corn

11/7/07- Sloppy Joe’s and Fries

11/8/07- Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry with Jasmine Rice

11/9/07- Corn Dogs and Tater Tots

11/10/07-Turkey Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, and Corn

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Oct 24

Party Planning

My hubby’s birthday is next Monday, and I am throwing him a birthday party on Sunday. I’m preparing food for about 10 guests. I’ve got lots to clean and lots to cook too.
Cleaning to Do:

  • Clean and Vacuum the Living Room
  • Clean the Dining Room, Dust Furniture
  • Clean the Foyer, Dust Furniture, and Poker Table
  • Clean Upstairs Bathroom

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