Sunday, October 21, 2012

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF OCTOBER 22, 1012


As I am writing this I hear POUND-POUND-POUND-BANG. My husband is removing the carpet tacks from the sub flooring in the living room. We removed the living room carpet earlier today. And there is a SCRATCH-DIGGGGGG- SCRATCH under my feet as our little dog Scamp tries to dig a hole in my oriental carpet in the study trying to get away from the noise!

We ( I use "we" to mean Bobby) are ripping up the carpet in the front of StoneGable ... getting it ready for "hardwood floor laying weekend"!  For some reason, my husband loves to lay hardwood floors.  He is not quite gleeful... but he is very happy about this!

Early this coming week I am packing away the dishes that live in my buffet and hutch and taking down the pictures in the dinning room... Wednesday is dinning room carpet removal day. More BANGING AND SCRATCHING! Scamp and I may just go visit my MOM!

Look for pictures of the process on Facebook!

Oh, boy!!!! More POUND-POUND-BANG-BANG... THUD! I better go find out what that THUD was all about...

Now here's what's ON THE MENU...




MONDAY
Tri Colored Ravioli  With Roasted Tomato Sauce
STONEGABLE CEASAR SALAD




TUESDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY
CROCKPOT CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN CHILI
BUTTERMILK SWEET CORN BREAD



source: May's Days


WEDNESDAY
AUTUMN POT ROAST WITH CHEDDAR GARLIC CRUMBLE CRUST
CONSTRUCTED PEAR SALAD





THURSDAY~ SLOW COOKER DAY
TACO CHEESE SOUP





FRIDAY
ORANGE POACHED SALMON
GARLIC SAUTEED SPINACH WITH RAISINS IN SHERRY


SATURDAY
CHEESE AND ONION QUESADILLAS
MEXICAN EXPLOSION SALAD


SUNDAY
Halupkies
(look for an upcoming culinary tutorial)
Rye Bread


Here are some yummy recipes and menus from last week's ON THE MENU MONDAY...

These are the most beautiful GRAHAM CRACKERS I have every seen ... and so good with coffee or a cup of tea! Make sure you visit Patricia at BUTTER YUM for this delicious cookie recipe! Patricia's blog is addictive...no wonder it is called BUTTER YUM!





I am a real Do-It-Yourselfer... and this HOMEMADE YOGURT from Tiffany at DON'T WASTE THE CRUMBS looks easy and sounds thick and creamy! I'm giving this a try!!!


Finished Yogurt on a Spoon


Sam from MY CAROLINA KITCHEN is one of my go-to foodies. I love her food style and her photo styling!!!! Just look at this scrumptious PUMPKIN BLACK BEAN SOUP CARIBBEAN STYLE. This is on the menu next week for sure!





Why do I want to make everything Aimee posts? This CROCK POT PUMPKIN CHAI TEA is the perfect example!!! I'm having book club at my home next month and my girls will love this! Head over to BARNES AND NOODLES for the recipe!




Chris from THE CAFE' SUCRE' FARINE  made these glossy, chewy, full-of-fall-flavor APPLE CIDER CARAMELS. Her post is just delightful and had me smiling the whole time! She also just attended the CIA... no, not the government CIA but the cooking school... very fascinating!!!




It's CROCTOBER at MAY'S DAYS! Just look at my menu for Tuesday. I am making her CREAM CHEESE CHICKEN CHILI. Oh my goodness! She has some delicious recipes for a slow cooker! Thanks May... I'll probably try them all!




Doesn't this photograph conjure up a cold day... a warm quilt and some hot yummy soup? It sure does! Sherry at THE CHARM OF HOME serves up up a steamy bow of LENTIL SOUP... so delicious!

























 

My offering this week is 10 BEST SLOW COOKER TIPS. Making fabulous meals in
your slow cooker is just one post away... or two... look for part II this week!






This week's menu of the week come from NANNY TO MOMMY. Diana has some wonderful recipes... like Squash Hazelnut Soup!





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Thanks all for sharing all your deliciousness last week!


NOW WHAT'S ON YOUR MENU THIS WEEK...


 


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MENU PLAN MONDAY




45 comments:

  1. Pat@Back Porch MusingsOctober 21, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful, Yvonne.

    All I have to offer is our Sunday morning breakfast and Miss G's witchy hats.:-)

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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  2. JulieOctober 21, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    I love wood floors, they're so warm and inviting! Now the banging, not so much :). I just sent your crock pot tips to my son and his girlfriend, they're the new owners of a crock pot. Thanks for hosting each week.

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  3. AnonymousOctober 21, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Surely you're not going to cook through all this! Your menu sounds perfect, and I have had that Vertical Pear Salad for so long, maybe this week! Jenna

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM

      Cooking will be fine! The really big work is this weekend... and is contained to the front of the house.

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  4. AprilOctober 21, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Mmm, your features look so yummy and homey!! Good luck through your renovations, thanks as always for hosting!!

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  5. Preppy Empty NesterOctober 21, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    I'll come over and help with the floors if I can eat at your house for the week!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsOctober 21, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    I love that ~ Crocktober! I've expanded my horizons with my crockpot, Yvonne. I made chicken soup a week ago {first time} and the other night I made a Hungarian Goulash. I should have taken pictures and shared them on my blog. Non-crockpot related, I also did a Coconut Cream Pie with gluten free graham cracker crust. Delicious! It was so good it's being added to the list of desserts for Thanksgiving. It's amazing how much more cooking and risks with recipes I've been taking this past year. I think it's been easier to try since I'm not working full-time now. Not to mention the crockpot makes meal planning so much easier!

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  7. ThepearsonfamileeOctober 21, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Wood floors are the best. I can not wait to see how it all looks!!! You aren't going to know what to do once you are all done with your projects!!! :)
    We stayed at the most.lovely bed and breakfast in new jersey called the rosemary inn...I thought of YOU!!! :)

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  8. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeOctober 21, 2012 at 8:21 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting, great features...yum!

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  9. LynnOctober 21, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    Aw, poor Scamp! No doubt the new hardwood floors will be beautiful! Sounds like a tasty week at SG and all I can say about football today is... the Eagles didn't lose:@) Have a great week Yvonne!

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  10. AnonymousOctober 21, 2012 at 8:29 PM

    Yvonne: Looks like another week of great recipes.
    Making your beef and more beef and barley soup this week,'if I can find barley. Tried two
    stores this morning with no luck. Need to get to a big market tomorrow.

    That roasted tomato sauce dish sounds intriguing.

    Denise Lamb

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  11. Pinky at Designs by PinkyOctober 21, 2012 at 8:31 PM

    Your house is going to look like a BRAND NEW HOUSE!!! Can't wait to see it! The pumpkin deviled eggs on one of the links this week are so cute! I just copied the tutorial. Great menus. Can we get together this week???????? XO

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  12. MaryOctober 21, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    I'm sure the POUND-POUND-POUND-BANG will be worth it Yvonne! Thanks for hosting...I'm off to see what Crocktober is all about!

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  13. MaryOctober 21, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    Thanks for hosting Yvonne! Your menu sounds yummy!

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  14. Tracey @ The Kitchen Is My PlaygroundOctober 21, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    Good luck with the floors, Yvonne! So exciting! Love, love, LOVE the look of your constructed pear salad. Absolutely stunningly gorgeous.
    Have a great week!
    Tracey @ The Kitchen is My Playground

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  15. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    Yvonne....thanks so so much for the feature! I'm so appreciative. XO, Aimee

    PS I think your Jerusalem post was great and I await more in this series.

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  16. Nici @ Posed PerfectionOctober 21, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Hope you have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  17. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenOctober 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Hi Yvonne, Crocktober sounds perfect for now!! I've shared a crockpot meal. Thanks so much for hosting.

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  18. UnknownOctober 21, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Thanks for the party, Yvonne. Have a fabulous week!

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  19. The AlchemistOctober 21, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Crocktober, I love it! Thanks so much for the party, I've linked up my Strawberry Hot Chocolate.

    http://alchemybaking.blogspot.com/2012/10/strawberry-hot-chocolate.html

    I wish you a fabulous week!

    Melissa @ The Alchemist

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  20. Miz HelenOctober 21, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    Hi Yvonne,
    Your hardwoods will be beautiful and worth the bang bang bang. Crocktober is a great idea I just love it. Hope you have a great week and thanks for hosting!
    Miz Helen

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  21. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and AcornsOctober 21, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Have a wonderful week! thank you for the great menu ideas.

    Elizabeth

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  22. Athena at Minerva's GardenOctober 22, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Hello Yvonne: Your posts are always so visually gorgeous, and this one is no exception--I love the shot of the pears at the top, and your beautiful food photography throughout! The features are lovely this week--so many good recipes to try out in the coming days. Thank you for hosting the party for us today.

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  23. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenOctober 22, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    What a pleasant surprise to see my pumpkin black bean soup on your menu. I'm so glad that you like it and thank you.

    I don't know how you possibly manage to cook with all that is going on in your house. I wish I was your neighbor. I would bring you and Bobby dinner one night. Thanks for hosting and I hope all goes well with the floors.
    Sam

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  24. Cotton PeonyOctober 22, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Morning..

    doing the same thing here.. removing the carpet and laying down hardwood flooring in ALL bedrooms and the stairs! So far the stairs took 2 days with so many blasted nails and staples and the smallest room took 3 hours (hubby said I forgot to remove the boxes from the closet floor which really count here, so today that's my chore indeed.) But we did make head wave in autumn yard work.

    Thanks for sharing sites and recipes and I do so adore Patricia's site too.

    warm hugs,

    Cotton Peony

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  25. AprilOctober 22, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    I love hardwood floors, I'm sure it will be beautiful once your done and all the noise will be worth it. Thanks for hosting and have a great week. :)

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  26. The AtwoodsOctober 22, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    What a wonderful treat to have hardwood floors installed! :) We love our hardwoods...so easy to keep clean!

    Looks like a tasty week at your place, Yvonne! :)

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  27. Barbara @ 21 Rosemary LaneOctober 22, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Wonderful features Yvonne! Thank you so much once again for hosting and have a wonderful week!

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  28. Anita at Cedar Hill October 22, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    New wood floors, how very, very exciting!! It's amazing how they were so out of fashion at one time, and now we are ripping our houses up to get them back! I love wood floors and I am sure yours will be gorgeous.

    Your menu is so tempting, and I am so interested in several items, but the crockpot chai sounds the most delicious to me.

    Thanks again, Mrs. Southern Living (which is how I describe your blog to my friends.)

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  29. LuluOctober 22, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    One of these days I am going to follow your good example and plan meals ahead so I don't have to go to the grocery quite so often.

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  30. Linda @ Life and LindaOctober 22, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    How exciting! I bet you can't wait until the project is done and poor Scamp.
    As always your recipes and presentation is lovely. Time to get out my crock pot.

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  31. Rasmussen FamilyOctober 22, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    thanks for hosting. have a great week

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  32. Life at Still WoodsOctober 22, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    I just found your On The Menu party and linked up. Also your newest follower! I can't wait to dig in and see what you have on your yummy blog! Please stop by Still Woods Farmhouse for a visit!

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  33. Patty @ That's So PrettyOctober 22, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Whew....! little late linking up this time but I made it Yvonne. Thank you for hosting another week. How exciting all the new improvements to your lovely home, can't wait for you to share them.

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  34. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 22, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    You will love your new hardwood floors, Yvonne. I've always loved mine and when I went house hunting in Colorado that was one of the first things I looked for. There are so many tempting links in your post and blog party contributors!

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  35. podsoOctober 22, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    Yeah, I saw the naked floor on FB ! I know you are excited. It will be lovely. And so nice your hubby--is it? Or your son? loves to install them. He's probably focused on the beautiful results!

    Thanks for your always-inspiring blog!

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  36. Nancy CarrollOctober 22, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Yvonne, I love your blog. It would be so helpful for those of us using an IPad if you could add a "pinit" button to your site. Thanks! Nancy

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableOctober 23, 2012 at 6:06 AM

      Hi Nancy, I usually add it, but not for ON THE MENU MONDAY. I'll do that from now on. Thanks for the suggestion!

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  37. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinOctober 23, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Thanks for hosting! Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  38. katies language cafeOctober 23, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    I just fell in love with that deconstructed pear salad! I'm drooling! I would love you to link this up to our recipe linky at Katies Language Cafe! ~~Katie http://www.katieslanguagecafe.com/2012/10/french-cuisine-fridays-recipe-link-up-4.html

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  39. UnknownOctober 23, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Thanks for hosting Yvonne and also for the kind words and the link. I'm sharing some yummy zucchini bread this week with a yummy secret ingredient. Hope your week is going well, I love your menu for this week!

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  40. The Charm of HomeOctober 23, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    What a lot of great looking food! Love the Crocktober idea! Thank you for featuring my Lentil Soup. I was surprised to see it. Enjoy that new hardwood. It will be perfect for the holidays. Thanks for hosting!
    Sherry

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  41. Michelle BOctober 24, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Yay! for hardwood floors!
    Thank you for hosting.

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  42. UK payday loansOctober 26, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    You have been my one of favorite chef. Seriously, I really like all of your receipts. Yesterday I made homemade yogurt. My children like them a lot. I am planning to make more receipts. I wish I was near your home to taste all your lovely food

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  43. Patricia @ ButterYumNovember 1, 2012 at 11:25 PM

    Oh Yvonne - somehow I managed to miss this post until now. Thank you for the lovely mention. As always, your weekly menu leaves my mouth watering. Take care, Patricia

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