Dinner Menu V (with special diet weekend!)

  The Original Mr H, that is to say Mr H's Dad, came from Washington to visit us for the Memorial Day weekend!

What a joy this has been for both Mr H and I, and most especially for Mr H as he spends time with his dad.  He has been looking forward to this with great anticipation, and has not been disappointed in the least! 

It's been hot, so all weekend long we've been enjoying iced tea! 

The Original Mr H has left dairy products, eggs, and cane sugar completely out of his diet in the interest of health, as recommended by his naturopath after some blood tests revealed sensitivities to casein, et cetera.  The Original has experienced a wonderful rejuvenation of energy and a significant absence of joint pain after adopting this new diet; so the meals we planned and prepared this weekend naturally reflected those dietary changes!  The Original arrived on Friday morning, so meals after that point (until his departure on the following Tuesday) will be dairy, egg, and sugar free.  

Monday 

Chinese Restaurant Grand Opening coupon dinner! 

Tuesday 

Tatsoi, Parmesan, and Garlic Pizza 

Applesauce with cinnamon

Chocolate Milk

Fresh-made Angel Food Cake

Strawberries 

Cream, stirred (not whipped) with sugar and extracts

Wednesday

Swiss Chard Frittata

Homemade Bread with Rhubarb Jam

Salad topped with Cherries, Thinly Sliced Peach, and Strawberry Vinaigrette

Freshly Made Banana Custard 

Thursday

Homemade Spring Rolls 

Arugula Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Fresh Pad Thai with Peanut 

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Sauce

Friday

Wok Fried Money Bags

Miz Carmen's Oven-Baked Brown Rice

Plum Sauce 

Arugula with Honey-Lime Dressing 

Cantaloupe Sorbet 

Saturday 

Grilled Pork Sausages
Homemade Buns
Piccalilli, Ketchup, Garlic-Ginger Mustard (all home-canned)
Vegan Potato Salad
Tossed Green Salad with oil, vinegar, salt and pepper
Apple Fritter Cups (from this book) 

Sunday 
The Original took us out for dinner at a local restaurant - such a treat!!
The Original had fish 'n chips.  Mr H had a burger.  I had an appetizer (potato latkes) and a milkshake! 

A true Italian pizza is so simple to make, and so very good for your body!
A traditional pizza would most likely have none, or very little, cheese on it...

Although as you can see, I added some Parmesan and cheddar here!

It's easy to make dumplings/wontons/money bags!

Looking forward to another week!
Mrs H