Category Archives: menu plan

We’ve gone a little exotic this week with our theme, “Umami”, as chosen by Asparagus Thin. And who doesn’t love savory goodness?  We had a great quinoa dish with kalamatas this weekend, and I’m hoping to work in some stock … Continue reading →

Ah, comfort foods, what a fabulous choice in the winter months.  Or any months, really.  This week the gluten free Menu swap is hosted by Celiacs in the House and I love her food selection!  To me, comfort food is … Continue reading →

This week’s theme is pineapple, and boy am I excited!  I do try to eat locally grown foods, but some things are too good to give up, and besides, that’s hard during the winter months.  Perhaps that means I should … Continue reading →

I got Manda’s email saying that this week’s food was licorice as I was eating bunch of sauteed fennel. If I had realized, I would have waited! I didn’t want to repeat it again this week, so I will do … Continue reading →

I was surprised by Ginger’s pick of “locally grown” for this week’s menu swap. It IS much harder to get locally grown foods in the middle of winter, but that’s extra reason to support local farmers! Hopefully we can do … Continue reading →

As you can see, things have been busy at Chez Harris. I always end up baking more than I mean to, and this year is no exception. I’m glad that I’ve avoided huge excess, though! This week was a Chocolate … Continue reading →

I love this week’s theme: nuts and seeds! Honestly, I eat a jinormous quantity of both and can’t imagine life without them. Nutritious, full of fiber, portable, easy…very few days go by without me eating nuts! And almost all of … Continue reading →