Category Archives: Nico

Nov 30

December Dinner Menu

The year is drawing to a close, and the weather is getting awfully cold. Winter is definitely on its way, and I’ve got lots of warm Winter dishes to help keep the cold away. Here is my dinner menu plan for December:

  • 12/1/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 12/2/08: Steak and Hominy
  • 12/3/08: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/4/08: Popcorn Shrimp and Fries
  • 12/5/08: Grilled Chicken, Rice-a-Roni, and Corn
  • 12/6/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread
  • 12/7/08: Chili and Brownies
  • 12/8/08: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
  • 12/9/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 12/10/08: Dorito Casserole, Re-fried Beans, and Tortilla Chips
  • 12/11/08: Beef with Rice-a-Roni, and Hominy
  • 12/12/08: Chicken Rings, Fries, and Macaroni & Cheese
  • 12/13/08: Chili and Brownies
  • 12/14/08: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/15/08: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips, and Cheese Dip
  • 12/16/08: Chicken Chow Mien and Rice Noodles
  • 12/17/08: Grilled Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole, and Corn
  • 12/18/08: Steak and Steak Fries
  • 12/19/08: Popcorn Shrimp and Fries
  • 12/20/08: Beef Stew and Homemade Bread
  • 12/21/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole
  • 12/22/08: Angus Burgers, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, and Fries
  • 12/23/08: Spaghetti, Black Olives, and Garlic Bread
  • 12/24/08: Christmas Eve: Chicken Rings and Fries. We’ll be baking cookies for Santa too!
  • 15/25/08: Merry Christmas!!! Chili, Turkey Noodle Soup, Homemade Rolls, Veggie Tray, and Chocolate Bundt Cake
  • 12/26/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice
  • 12/27/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread
  • 12/28/08: Pot Roast and Potatoes
  • 12/29/08: Nacho Night
  • 12/30/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Hominy
  • 12/31/08: New Year’s Eve! Good-bye 2008! Chili and Brownies

This is one busy month, but I know it is going to be a fun one too!

Nov 30

The First Snow

It is snowing here today, and Thade is thrilled. He loves the snow.

We have just a little snow, but I think it totally counts as the first snow of the season.

Tonight we are going to the Holiday Parade at 6:00 p.m., and it looks like it is going to be really really cold. This is one of my favorite parades. All of the Floats have Christmas Lights and many of the businesses and area Churches will be serving Hot Chocolate to keep everybody warm. Thade can’t wait to see Santa, and I can’t wait to get a few pictures of the merriment.

Nov 28

Will You Be Shopping Today?

Me? Nope, no… Thade has other plans today, he is ready to decorate. I looks like I’m going to be digging out Christmas decorations out of storage all day, and attempting to decorate the house for Christmas. Thade really wants to set up his tree as soon as possible, and Nana brought along an outdoor tree for the front yard. Hmmm, I wonder where I put all of that stuff after last Christmas?

Nov 26

The Dessert Table Preview

Well I’ve knocked out 2 of the 3 pies this morning, and just as soon as the cake cools I’ll frost it, and off to Church we go. I still have the pumpkin pie and the rolls to go, but at least it is a start.

Thade had a few extra requests for Thanksgiving dinner, so I made a few extra desserts to serve along with the Pumpkin pie. We made a big batch of Snickerdoodle Cookies, Chocolate No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies, and Homemade Chocolate Fudge. My fudge didn’t turn out so great though (humidity, maybe), but Thade still said that he liked it.