There are not many negatives (in my opinion) to living in the country. Unreliable internet makes the short list.
Why am I finally posting my weekly meal plan on Wednesday?! Internet. Dang internet.
NO this is not an excuse, it’s an explanation. And a sort-of vent. I’m so annoyed with our internet service but we are stuck- country life means few options and unfortunately, cruddy as it is, this is the best one. I could have thrown in the towel for this week, skip on the post, but I’m tired of failing myself- I’m determined to stick it out!
What I AM thankful for is that a week without internet (lucky us- we used up our phone data quickly after the wifi went out at the house- so 90’s living it was!) allowed me to get a lot of canning done and we dusted off some old dvd’s we haven’t watched in far too long. I also pulled out my favorite cookbooks for my weekly meal plan this week.
The Pioneer Woman. Ree Drummond is my idol. I still remember the moment at my Aunt’s house as I looked through Ree’s very first cookbook… I was mesmerized- I had never felt like a cookbook was so perfect for me as that one. Fast forward a few years and I now have four of her cookbooks and have yet to be disappointed by any recipe I try. She’s the bomb.
If you don’t know who she is, get out from under that rock and check her out!! After you finish reading my post, of course ;). I have included links to her recipes I am using this week.
Meal Plan 9/17-9/23
Monday September 17
French Dip Sandwiches
Tuesday, September 18
Burgundy Beef and noodles *slow cooker
Wednesday, September 19
Thursday, September 20
BLTs
Friday, September 21
Saturday, September 22
Pork Chops with Apples and Grits
Sunday, September 23
I hope this inspires you to start meal planning for your family.
Thank you for stopping by the homestead!
Until next time,
Melissa
