Julia Child's Gratin Dauphinois

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This winter, I found this incredible recipe in Julia Child's classic Mastering the Art of French Cooking.  It is really quite a simple recipe but the taste is truly special.

Although I use my mandoline slicer to make my potato slices thin and consistent, it isn't mandatory.  Just take a little time slicing and you'll get similar results.

Menu Monday, April 8

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We are back to school this week.  Our next break from school is summer vacation.  I have to say, this time of the year we are all counting down the days.

You, too?

Monday
B: Oatmeal with apples & raisins
D: Leftover steak & potato hash; green salad; oranges

Book Review: Take a Chance on Me

It's been a while since I read a really good Christian romance novel, so I was looking forward to being able to review "Take a Chance on Me" by Susan May Warren.

I was not disappointed.

Art & Home Schooling: See the Light (DISCOUNT THRU APRIL 16)

Our family has been home schooling for seven years.  It has been a great journey, and sometimes I am amazed (but grateful!) that we are still here.

This is the time of year that I like to make decisions about what we will be studying in the next year.  Of course there is always room for change, but I really like to purchase the books we'll be using the coming year now so I have time to do my basic lesson planning and to read through some of the books, too, long before the next school year begins.

Book Review: Launch Your Life

"Launch Your Life" by Kenny Silva is a self-proclaimed "Guide to Growing Up for the Almost Grown Up".

This book, targeted at (in my opinion) young adults graduating from college and possibly even high school, is meant to help them in the transition from being a student living at home to a productive member of society.  All this from a Christian perspective.

Menu Monday, April 1

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We are taking our Easter Vacation this week. I almost had myself talked into taking a break from meal planning for the week, too.

But then reality hit.

I still have to make dinner.  And what's worse?

Yup.  Not knowing what to make for seven nights in a row.  

Monday
B: Oatmeal with blueberries & almonds
D: Crustless salmon quiche; roasted veggies with balsamic vinegar; green salad

Menu Monday, March 25 (Easter Week)

Easter Lilies

This is a super busy week for us.  

Preparations for hosting our first-ever Messianic Seder (following Justin Kron's wonderful guideline) on Thursday have been a little more time-consuming than I had hoped, but we are so very excited about adding this experience to our Easter Week.  

Also, after church on Easter we are hosting a  Brunch and possibly dinner, too.  So having a menu plan this week is going to be immensely helpful.

If that weren't enough, we still are doing school this week and I'm trying to get the bulk of my Spring Cleaning done.

I'm going to be soooo ready for Easter Vacation next week!

Monday 
B: Oatmeal with peaches & cranberries
D: Cobb salads; sourdough garlic bread