#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Weekly Menu Plan: September 7-13

September 7, 2008 · Narrative

So with the first week of menu planning firmly under my belt, I’m feeling good.  Surprisingly, I kept to it all week, and it was nice to take the guesswork out of the whole “what’s for dinner” scenario, especially at the end of a long day.  Now to tackle Week 2.

Sunday: Clean out the fridge night.  Baking with Nick: Chocolate Fudge Cakes, new recipe from Healthy Cooking 12/05.

Monday:Sauvignon Blanc-Steamed Mussels with Garlic Toasts (new recipe) and Apple, Dried Cherry and Walnut Salad with Tossed Greens and Maple Dressing (tried-and-true but not yet posted here).

Tuesday:  Dinner: Open.  With Nicholas: Walnut Maple Fudge (new).  Also planning on making Sweet and Sour Chutney with Onions and Warm Spices (tried-and-true, but not here yet).  I’ve been promising a friend I would make it f-o-r-e-v-e-r, time to follow through.

Wednesday: Greek-Style Pasta Salad – new recipe from Pillsbury.

Thursday: Grilled Vietnamese Shrimp Paste with Lime Dipping Sauce, new recipe from Whole Foods pamphlet.  With Nicholas, new recipe for Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies from Cottage Living.

Friday: Kitchen Closed.

Saturday:  Cuban Style Chicken from Cooking Light magazine (new recipe) with The Husband‘s Yellow Rice with Green Olives and an Heirloom Tomato Gratin from Woman’s Day magazine (new recipe)

So that’s what’s coming out of the Sweetnicks’ kitchen this week – what about your kitchen?

P.S.  What we’re reading… Book #2.

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  1. Sara says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:22 am

    I try to make a menu plan every week – it helps keep my grocery list to a reasonable level and it gives me a chance to do a little prep the night before since I usually come home from work tired and not wanting to spend a ton of time in the kitchen. Your menu plan looks great!

    Reply
  2. Patsy says

    September 8, 2008 at 9:34 am

    I try to menu plan weekly as well (seems to be a theme on the blogs I’ve been catching up on this morning!)… since we just got back from vacation, there’s no plan this week except to restock the fridge and kitchen so that I can make ANYTHING for dinner and lunches for school!

    Reply
  3. Kristen says

    September 8, 2008 at 10:38 am

    We have a super busy week this week. I’m hoping I can stick to the plan!

    Reply
  4. Ali says

    September 8, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Lasagna Sandwiches…Spaghetti Carbonara, and Korean Hamburgers. Off nights are leftovers/open nights. :)

    Your menu is WAY more sophisticated than mine! LOL

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    September 8, 2008 at 10:29 pm

    Ali – nah, it just looks sophisticated. I’d love to hear about the Korean Hamburgers!

    Kristen – I think even halfway, it still helps, you know?

    Patsy – can’t wait to hear all about Disney!

    Sara – it just seems to make the after-work time period so much less stressful to at least have a plan in place. Thanks for dropping by!

    Reply
  6. Karen says

    September 8, 2008 at 10:42 pm

    Mmmmm… everything looks so good.

    Reply

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Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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