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Weekly Menu: February 18 – 24, 2018 plus PODCAST!

What. A. Week.

Allow me to catch you up, dear readers, on what’s been going on in my life. I’ve been spending the last month or so apartment hunting and planning a move. This past Monday my Boston Terrier, Bingley, had a dental cleaning and a small bit of excess tissue removed from his gums. Thankfully, that was entirely benign and he has recovered entirely from the dental cleaning. And, as of Friday morning I have an apartment! I’m getting a unit with an upgraded kitchen which I am SUPER excited to show you. I get the keys on the 15th of March and I will do my best not to disappear too much between now and then.

The next bit of exciting news is I am officially a podcaster!

Tune in to the first episode of Feast on History where Kari and I introduce ourselves and clue you in on what’s to come in our brand new podcast. I hope you’ll give it a listen and give us some feedback! And now, onto the menu!

I was underwhelmed by the sales this week so mostly this was a pantry cleanout week. I’m most excited about the Ham, Cabbage & Potato Soup and trying my hand at making homemade RX Bars. Oh and the DATE BARS. ❤ I’m getting hungry just thinking about them.

What does your menu look like this week? Let me know in the comments!

Weekly Menu: February 11 – 17, 2018

So remember those chickpea blondies I said I was going to make? DANGEROUS. They are SO GOOD. I’ll be talking about them a bit more later in the week but I wanted to give you the heads up on how tasty they were. So this week is a special week! It’s the week I get to crack open my HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT! It’s been sitting in my closet since New Years Eve and it’s finally ready to heartily consume. I hope it’s amazingly delicious.

Also I didn’t get around to the Huevos Rancheros last week. I had a bit of a scheduling problem for a project I’m working on and it threw a wrench in my day but I am definitely going to be making them this week for sure. Also… COCONUT CREAM PIE OVERNIGHT OATS! Mmmm.

The rest of the week is pretty basic, but check it out, I’m eating tofu… AGAIN. That’s the third time this year alone! How cool is that? I got 2 blocks of extra firm for 99c and I’ve been craving Chinese food something fierce lately.

What does your menu look like this week? Let me know in the comments!

Romantic Breakfast Ideas for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is just a week away. Maybe you’re planning to buy your loved one some expensive gift, or maybe flowers and chocolates, or maybe go out for a romantic dinner. But maybe instead of those normal, every day, blase things, maybe you could start their day off right with a romantic breakfast.

via Liz Bushong

Want to give your lover the gift of double entendre? Try this Cherry Pie Pastry Envelope from Liz Bushong. Just don’t try to drop it in the mail! This is super easy even for those not experienced in the kitchen, since it uses premade pie crust and canned pie filling.

Want something that tastes like dessert but counts as breakfast? What about this Raspberry and Ricotta Cheese Stuffed French Toast from Tastespotting? Another easy yet elegant looking recipe that’s not too sweet. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

Got a manly man at home that doesn’t want all that frou frou fancy food? Get him a dozen roses. BACON ROSES! Our Best Bites has a great tutorial to follow. Big wow factor with minimal effort, and you can EAT your roses afterwards!

via Diethood

Want something a little more hands on? Imagine spreading thick raspberry sauce on lemon crepes, folding them up gently with your fingers and gently feeding your special someone by hand? Super romantic, right? *wistful sigh* Plus, since these Lemon Crepes with Raspberry Sauce are from Diethood, they’re great for people watching their waistlines.

What about something that brings you back to your youth? These Heart-Shaped Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries from Classy Cooking remind me of toaster strudel. This fun treat will make your lover giggle with the fun of it all.

What sort of fun breakfast ideas can you think of for a romantic Valentine’s Day breakfast? Let me know in the comments!