Nov. 23, 2007 - Terribly Tainted Turkey
Terribly Tainted Turkey
Our beautiful roasted turkey ended up double-bagged and trashed yesterday. I bought it frozen at Wal-Mart on Monday, brought it home and put it in the refrigerator to thaw. Yesterday morning when I took the plastic wrap off our 16 pound Tom, washed him and herbed him up, I had no indication that he was a tainted turkey. After almost five hours of roasting and drooling anticipation of our family and guests I took the beautiful browned bird out and all looked well. But when I lifted the turkey out of the roasting pan and poured the drippings out to make gravy I immediately was overcome by a horrible smell. A disgusting dead animal smell. The drippings smelled like I had been cooking road-kill. Depressing as it was, I had John dispose of the bird immediately.
Why did this happen? I don't know. Was the turkey handled wrong in the processing plant? Did the refrigerated truck transporting the bird have problems? Did the bird thaw and refreeze somewhere along the way? Did I do poor job of cleaning out the bird during preparation? Was my refrigerator not cold enough during the three-day defrost? Is this an isolated incident of tainted turkey, or was my bird part of a massive Thanksgiving food-poisioning episode? I may never know.
Until now though, I didn't realize how much I really love the turkey. Of course we had all the fixin's, but there are no turkey and cranberry sandwich leftovers today. Pitiful. Who wants a plate of leftovers without turkey?
So, I'm off to the store this morning to purchase a turkey breast to defrost and cook today. I can't wait for my first slice of turkey.....
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Sep. 10, 2007 - Menu Plan Monday- September 10, 2007
Menu Plan Monday- September 10, 2007
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Day
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Monday
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Tortilla Soup
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Ratatouille in crepes w/white cream cheese sauce
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Tuesday
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Fruit Salad
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Quiche
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Wednesday
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Tuna Melts
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Roasted Chicken & veggies
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Thursday
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Cold Plate-Meat, Cheese & Crackers
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Tostadas w/guacamole
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Friday
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On Your Own (OYO)
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Baked Tilapia & Garlic Smashed Potatoes
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Saturday
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Crock Pot ? Ideas?
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Pasta w/Pesto
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Sunday
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Nachos with all the fixin’s
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Aug. 20, 2007 - Menu Plan Monday- August 20, 2007
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Day
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Monday
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On Your Own
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Spanish Rice & Enchiladas
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Tuesday
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Pizzands (French Bread Pizza)
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Tomato Basil Soup w/Crackers & Cheese
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Wednesday
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Veggie Wraps
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Shrimp Stir-Fry
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Thursday
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Sloppy Joes
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French Onion Soup
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Friday
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Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
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Saturday
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Turkey & Swiss Subs
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Spaghetti w/Fresh Marinara
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Sunday
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Mexican Stuffed Peppers, Refried Beans, Fruit Salad
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Aug. 13, 2007 - Menu Plan Monday- August 13, 2007
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Day
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Monday
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Peach Smoothies & PB&J
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Shrimp stir-fry w/rice & veggies
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Tuesday
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Garden Salad
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Hamburger Pie w/Potatoes & Corn
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Wednesday
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Bow-Tie Pasta Salad w/Grape Tomatoes & Mint
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Spaghetti with homemade spaghetti sauce & Garlic Bread
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Thursday
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Tuna Melts
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Country Captain Chicken (Rachel Ray’s)
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Friday
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Plate Tacos w/Fresh Salsa
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French Onion Soup
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Saturday
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On Your Own
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Date Night- Pizza for Kids
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Sunday
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Pot Roast with roasted veggies & green beans
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Jul. 23, 2007 - Monday Morning Hodge-Podge
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Day
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Monday
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OYO (On Your Own)
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Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
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Tuesday
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Turkey & Swiss Hoagies
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Ratatouille in Crepes with Cream Cheese Sauce
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Wednesday
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Chicken Salad Croissants
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Shepard’s Pie
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Thursday
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Boca Burgers
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BBQ Chicken
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Friday
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Plate Tacos
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Ricotta Cheese Pizza Pie
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Saturday
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Fruit Salad & Zucchini Bread
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Fettuccine w/Basil Pesto
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Sunday
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Grilled Salmon, Italian Green Bean Bake & Garlic Bread
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- Praise God for such a wonderful family and a wonderful life!
- Bake Bread for the Week
- Laundry for the Week
- Begin moving books & supplies to the New Schoolroom. Dad & Kids Rock!
- Supervise boys putting 4 desks with hutches together.
- Grocery Shopping for the Week
- Clear out hallway for painting and new flooring this week.
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