July 30 - August 5

We told you this week would be quicker on the menu posting! We're hosting 3 separate dinner parties this week, so it's going to be a busy week for us, but we can do it!  It's also the last full week before we go back to our school routines ... woo hoo, we're excited (please not the sarcasm in that statement).

We are enjoying the start of the Olympics this week, go team USA!  Many of our recipes would be great for an Olympic watch party!  If you're using any of them, please let us know what you think of them.

Finally, you'll notice the "Santas for Sharon" tally to the right of the page on the blog.  Tim's mother passed away from ovarian cancer in 2004 and we walk in her name every September at the Whisper Walk in Zona Rosa.  This year, we're taking it one step further and fundraising to help fight this disease.  If you feel so inclined, please donate to this worthy cause. Every little bit helps, so even if it's $5, it's a great donation to an excellent organization. Or if you'd like to join us, you can register from the link also and walk in your best Santa gear on September 23rd. 

Here's the menu for this week:

Monday - Leftovers
Tuesday - Lasagna*, garlic bread, & Caesar side salad - dinner party #1
Wednesday - Steamed Mussels w/ chorizo and white wine & side salad with balsamic vinaigrette- dinner party #2
Thursday - EBT (thanks, Groupon!)
Friday - Open-faced jalapeno cheese BLTs*, Layered cheese sticks w/ prosciutto & basil, potato casserole w/ sausage - dinner party #3
Saturday - Jackie & Christine are visiting! - Reiger Hotel Grill & Exchange; AIDA; after-show drinks at Webster House
Sunday - Leftovers/snack night - relaxation!!

*Recipe included on the blog