Monday, August 12, 2013

ON THE MENU MONDAY~ WEEK OF AUGUST 12, 2013



Last night I hosted a BOOKCLUB dinner...here at StoneGable.

I'm the kinda girl who doesn't care that there are a dozen or more unfinished projects in plain sight or that the wallpaper in the foyer is not completely scraped off the walls or that the stair railing still has blue painter's tape all over it because it is a work in progress...

That's just how we roll! It's life... real life. And that won't stop us for inviting folks into our home!

A couple of my friend's marveled that Bobby and I do so much of the work ourselves... and that we live in this constant state of flux and change... and to tell the truth... mess!

That's when you know that you are a DIYer!  I love the process almost as much as the finished product! And although my friends sorta admire the fact we do so much ourselves... I really don't think they understand it! But, they certainly love us through it! And that's what counts.


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


 MONDAY
Garden Tomatoes with Basil and Olive Oil





TUESDAY





WEDNESDAY
Tomatoes


THURSDAY
Over Pasta




FRIDAY
Garden Tomatoes





SATURDAY
Hamburger Fixins'
Corn On The Cob



SUNDAY
Crusty Bread










Now here's something fun...


8-Tips for Creating a Great Laundry Room by The Everyday Home



Join me and 23 other bloggers for a KITCHEN TOUR OF HOME! I'm opening up the cupboards and showing all... well almost all!
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17 comments:

  1. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowAugust 12, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    A house with painters tape showing sounds comfortable...as in, if you are in a house that is not perfect, you feel more comfortable since yours is rarely perfect either. At least that is my experience.

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  2. Pura VidaAugust 12, 2013 at 10:18 AM

    These look so fresh and healthy!

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  3. loganAugust 12, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Just signed up for your blog this am........this is gonna be so much FUN! Thanks!

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  4. The enchanted homeAugust 12, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Yum yum yum. May try that salmon tonight since I bought some and have plans to make it tonight..you always inspire!

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  5. Pinky at Designs by PinkyAugust 12, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    The kitchen tour will be FUN!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see it. XOXO I sent you an email with another question:):):)

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  6. JenAugust 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    As always your menu has my mouth watering! Looking forward to the kitchen tour. SOunds like so much fun!

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  7. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥August 12, 2013 at 11:21 AM

    Mmmmmmmm! I will be snatching up a few recipes from your menu this week...Grilled Veggies and balsamic glaze over linguini and the Thai eggplant salad will accompany a Thai Coconut Veggie noodle bowl : ) Thanks so much for sharing such unique and scrumptious selections! : ) hugs...

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  8. Sharon @ mrshinesclassAugust 12, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    Now I'm craving Caprese Salad!

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  9. Sunflowers With SmilesAugust 12, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Now I am craving for some grilled vegetables from my recent visit at the Farmers Market.

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  10. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsAugust 12, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    A great week of menus!!...Looking forward to your kitchen tour and I am making that slow cooker chicken cacciatore recipe of yours!!!

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  11. Peggy ThalAugust 12, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Great menu once again!! Yum. Projects can be fun but I have to do one at a time or I become too over whelmed

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  12. YVonne from MichiganAugust 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    I'm new as of today and I'm already enchanted!!

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  13. JackieAugust 12, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    good for you, I wish I could be more like you! would be so interested in what your book club is reading!

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    1. Yvonne @ StoneGableAugust 13, 2013 at 12:49 PM

      Great book club read: MEMOIRS OF AN IMAGINARY FRIEND... Matthew Dicks. I loved this book.
      Next month: THE SILVER STAR Jeanette Walls (we have read her other two... GLASS CASTLES AND HALF BROKE HORSES... all fabulous!)

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    2. AnonymousAugust 13, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      OH THANKS...I AM ALWAYS INTERESTED IN A GOOD READ AND ESPECIALLY A RECOMMENDATION FROM SOMEONE WHOSE OPINION I VALUE.

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  14. AnonymousAugust 13, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    we are also big on doing it ourselves and the house is always in various stages of work. my friends most used comment is always that they don't understand why we do it when it already looked done to start with :-) it certainly isn't boredom or because we have lots of money...we might not diy if we did! ;-) but a family's needs change over the years and the house has to keep up, right? what amazes me most about you is how you manage to continue cooking through it all!!! that really does astound me.

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  15. Pink GlitterAugust 15, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Your menu items always look so delicious! Thank you for sharing. I enjoy following your blog. Please come on over and check out my new blog at http://gigipinkglitter.blogspot.com

    Thanks.
    Tammy

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