Dinner planning for this week comes from the February 2010 issue of Parenting magazine. It is “supposed” to start on a Sunday with the Turkey Loaf that I planned to make in my last weekly dinner plan…but we went out to a fundraiser dinner on Sunday night instead. So, I’m making everything one day later. Flexibility is key for chic mamas!

Monday 3/01/10
Turkey Loaf
Sides: Potatoes; Carrots

Tuesday 3/02/10
Pasta with Meat Sauce (crumble leftover meatloaf into marinara sauce)
Sides: Garden Salad; Baguette w/ Baby Creamed Spinach (recipe from Hungry Monkey book)

Wednesday 3/3/10
Pork-and-Pepper Fajitas (thinly sliced pork tenderloin sauteed with onions and bell peppers)
Side: Corn; Rice

Thursday 3/4/10
Lemon Chicken Breasts
Sides: Salad; Rice

Friday 3/5/10
Vegetable Steamed Snapper
Side: Papa with Chakalaka (Corn Porridge with Spicy Vegetables – Operation Rice Bowl suggested Friday dinner for Lent)

Saturday 3/6/10
Spice Rubbed Flank Steak
Side: Garden Salad; Potatoes

Sunday 3/7/10
Meaty Mac and Cheese (with broccoli, cheddar, and ham)
Side: Garden Salad

My Mom Shops (a great blog that I like to follow!) is giving away a custom Psychobaby tee. They are so cute! Check out the contest here:

My Mom Shops Giveaway

We had a snow day today in NY! So, I didn’t have to go to work. I decided to have some baking fun with my toddler. I found this recipe for scones on Giada’s website for Valentine’s Day (I can’t find it today though), but I didn’t get a chance to make them until today.

Making Strawberry Rosemary Scones with a Toddler

Pouring & Tasting (yum…butter!):

Mixing:

They actually turned out to be more cookie-like than scone-like:

I really liked the rosemary flavor and the strawberry jam was also a delicious addition. Toddler-approved as well! They are already half gone…

What Happens in Vegas:

I checked this Blu-Ray out from the library (our library has blu-ray discs…check yours!) and here are my thoughts:

I *always* love Cameron Diaz (so I am biased)
Ashton is cute
I LOL’d a few times
The story line was sweet and interesting
The clothes worn by Cameron’s character were beautiful

Overall Chic Mama Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Because this is my first movie review, I feel the need for a disclaimer: I *hate* almost all violent, thriller, horror type movies. So, that somewhat limits the types of movies that I watch. I love comedies and lighthearted movies. I sometimes watch dramas, but life is too short to watch movies that are depressing and disturbing!

Monday 2/22/10
Penne with Turkey Sausage & Peppers (Parents mag Jan. 2010)
Side: Garden Salad

Tuesday 2/23/10
Chicken & Brown-Rice Soup (Parents mag Jan. 2010)
Side: Garden Salad

Wednesday 2/24/10
Asian-Style Pork and Noodles (Martha Stewart)
Baked Egg Rolls

Thursday 2/25/10
Stuffed Poblanos
Rice

Friday 2/26/10
Portobella Bruschetta-Topped Salmon
Carrot Puree

Saturday 2/27/10
Argentine Lentil Stew
Side: Garden Salad

Sunday 2/28/10
Turkey Loaf (Parenting Magazine Feb. 2010)
Sides: Carrots & Potatoes