2011 December 19

For my Menu Plan Monday post December 19.

I have lots more recipes posted at my recipe site .

We don’t really celebrate Christmas, we choose to do things a bit differently and esteem Christ everyday rather than making a big deal on certain holidays, we don’t mind folks who do however and think each family needs to do what they have decided is best after LOTS of prayer. We do however use any and every excuse for a big family feast!!! And we will probably have a big turkey meal on Sunday, but then again we will be having 5 big turkey meals between now and Spring. The occasion? Turkey’s were on sale hah, and it is a wonderful family thing to do in dreary or cold weather. Family, food, and fellowship around the table works well for us.

Monday- Pizza! with red and yellow and green bell peppers

Tuesday- chile rellenos

Wednesday- creamy cheesy potato soup with homemade french bread

Thursday- taquitos and refried beans

Friday – more southern chicken and dumplins my favorite

Saturday – Tamales!!!!! a Southern California Christmas Eve tradition

Sunday – Turkey dinner with all the fixins

Above Rubies official 2012 Calendar giveaway

We spent a long but lovely working day with Nancy Campbell last week. I recognized some names on mailing labels and even added a smile to them . She sends her love to y’all, and says you are AHHHHmazing! If you have ever heard her speak I am sure her voice was in your ears as you read that. She is the one who is truly amazing. She also sent me home with a few calendars, one of which I will give away here. I think I will end this Sunday evening, so somebody gets good news to go with all those dishes to be done .

Just follow the directions on the rafflecopter widget below. First you have to enter with your name and email so I can contact you when you win . I hope y’all don’t mind but I am limiting this to US mailing addresses. You can check out or order calendars here.

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