11.16.2014

Dinner This Week - 11.17.14-11.22.14

It is finally cold here. Really cold. OK, not so really cold, but it seems cold because we dropped from 60's to 80's to 20 overnight. Normally, whatever normal is for Nebraska weather, we have a couple of weeks in the 40's to make the transition from fall to winter. No such luck this year.

In other news this week, I opened my Etsy shop. Right now it has an array of vintage Rand McNally maps with more vintage goodness to come. Check it out at etsy.com/shop/ArtsAndCraftsHome.

While on Etsy, I've managed to make a dent in my Christmas shopping. Hopefully those Barbie clothes from Hungary get here in time.

In my pre-Thanksgiving week, I'm trying to keep things simple. This week has one overnight for my department retreat in addition to my regular Monday sorority night so you'll notice pizza AND breakfast for dinner. :)

Sunday
Chicken and Dumplings
Fresh Pineapple
Monday
BFD: Breakfast for Dinner
Tuesday
Skillet Chicken, Zucchini & Green Beans over Rice
Wednesday
Pizza!
Thursday
Smoked Pork Loin Chops
Roasted Broccoli
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Grapes
Friday
Dinner Out!
Saturday
Veggie Beef Soup
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Pears

Simple Shrimp Gyro Sliders

My trip to Costco last week was the entire inspiration behind this particular discovery. Giant juicy shrimp, tangy tzatziki sauce, and mini ...