Last year at this time we realized that we were both flying solo for dinner on Monday nights. We decided to co-op the meals each Monday night, taking turns hosting the other mom and kids each Monday. Not only did Shannon and I get a chance to catch up while our combined 5 kids played, I didn't have to cook every other Monday night and I wasn't lonely at the end of a long day.
In fact, this autumn, even though SPH and Shannon's husband (let's call him SH) are both graduated, we decided to continue our tradition...SH can do a work commitment every Monday night and SPH has one night he can work a little later. Beautiful.
If you have anyone with which you can co-op dinner every now and then, I highly recommend it. I know some people even take it one step further, and include 3-4 families, so you only have to cook once or twice a week. Imagine!
Our meals for the week:
Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Vegetable Latkes, Broccoli
Greek Chicken Burgers in a Pita, Mediterranean Salsa and Tzasiki
Pasta Carbonara
Mandarin Orange Chicken Stirfry with Tofu and Edamame, over Brown Rice
Have a sweet week,
SPC
PS--
Your Monday nights sound like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteMarathon Mom and I got together a few Monday nights ago...we made pizza (with your dough) and I handed off the Chicken Tetrazinni (from you, of course) that I had made for her!
ReplyDeleteWe're doing dinner again tonight...but it's at the local Mexican restaurant for Mariachi Monday -- live mariachi band! Next time, I'll cook though, I promise!
Of course I'm voting. I'm 2-2 in the elections...it's a tiebreaker year!
I can't believe you're only telling us about this AMAZING idea now! It's fantastic!
ReplyDeleteSlacker... Jersey's would love to meet you for Mariachi another Monday!
That sounds like such a great idea!! I may just have to work on that one.... not cooking and a playdate!! Perfect combination!! That stirfry sounds great too :)
ReplyDeleteWe had your Oktoberfest Pasta last night. It was great. Of course my kids just ate around the broccoli slaw.
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