Tag Archives: guacamole

Weekend Meal Planning

Howdy! It’s Sunday again and that means we’re meal planning here in the O’Keefe household. However, after shopping today, I’m really beginning to wonder why we torture ourselves on Sundays. It was SO busy!!

Weekend Meal Planning - Baby Doodah!

Before I get into my meal plan, I wanted to tell you about my weekend – It was GREAT! I’m really not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow. Yesterday we celebrated Thanksgiving with my side of the family. Thanksgiving day is always spent with Seamus’ parents and usually my mom will have her dinner the Saturday or Sunday afterward, but since I have some busy siblings, we had to adjust. This actually worked out, because now when we get back from CNY next week, we won’t need to travel to my parent’s the next day. Thanks busy siblings! 😛

Anyhoo – I got up early and headed to Panera to do some of my virtual assistant work, I always seem to think better there. After working for about 3 hrs, I came home to the cuddliest of boys. Emmett just wanted to be held, cuddled or nuzzled by me and who am I to say no. So, while daddy got ready to go we hung out on the couch wrapped in each others arms. I just love that little boy!!

Eventually we hit the road, and made it to grandma’s in plenty of time! We were a little worried because of all of the snow that had fallen between where we live and my parents (in case you haven’t heard or seen the images, here’s a good synopsis), but there was no need for worry. We got there quickly and easily!!

Emmett was so excited to see my mom, sister and brother. He’s not positive who everyone is yet (because he doesn’t see everyone all the time), but he sure does love being around people who shower him with attention. That’s pretty much all you need to do in order for him to like you. LOL There were 3 dogs there, which is weird for Emmett because he’s not used to any, but by the end of the night he was lightly petting and playing with the dogs. Yay!! Once we eventually move, I’m sure Seamus and I will want to get a dog, so I’m glad E adjusted easily.

Dinner was delicious, my brother made some amazing mashed potatoes (yes, seriously!) and then for the rest of the evening we just visited, joking and chatting with one another. It’s times like those that I treasure most! I really wish we all got together more frequently, when we do we have such a good time.

Today has been a bit of a whirlwind. I was up early, worked and then made us all a yummy breakfast, I’ve done some laundry, cleaned out the fridge (YUCK!!) and we’ve gone grocery shopping. Emmett is quietly napping now, Seamus is playing his video game and I am blogging away. THIS is what Sundays were meant for.

Our Meal Plan

It will be a pretty easy week because we have Thanksgiving on Thursday and then will be traveling home on Friday, so we’ll just grab something on the way. LOVE easy weeks!

Sunday: Homemade Pizza (carry over)

Monday: Rotisserie Chicken & Potatoes

Tuesday: Taco Tuesday (with Seamus famous guacamole)

Wednesday: Fettuccine Alfredo Spaghetti Squash

Thursday: Thanksgiving!!

Friday: On the road

Saturday: Scrounge

Quick and easy!! We don’t host Thanksgiving, maybe one day when we get a house, but for now I am lucky enough to enjoy the cooking of my mom and Seamus’ mom. Yummy in my tummy!!

I’m joining and linking up with Laura from Mommy, Run Fast! and Jill from jillconyers.com.

Your turn!

Do you host Thanksgiving, or do you just bring a dish to pass? 

Anything fun on your emal plan this week? Share in the comments below, I’d love to hear from you!

signature

Looking for a quick, easy and FREE way to get your news? Check-out theSkimm and sign-up for your daily email box delivery of the world’s news, plus if you share your birthday, you get it listed at the bottom of the newsletter on your day. It’s like celebrating with thousands of people!!!!

Husbando Grande’s Garlic Guacamole

Happy Belated Cinco De Mayo! I’m super excited to share my family’s delicious guacamole recipe.

In case you’re wondering about the title of the post, this is my husband’s recipe that I just can’t get enough of. He requested that the name be Husbando Grande’s Garlic Guacamole, who am I to say no!?

I’m a wee bit late, getting this posted for Cinco De Mayo, but let’s be honest, is there ever a bad time for guac? I love the stuff and this right here is my FAVORITE recipe. I thought, why should I hoard it, share for all to enjoy, so here yah go!

best-guacamole-ever---baby-doodah-2We make this as frequently as possible, and it gets devoured in pretty much one sitting. I wish I could remember the very first time that Seamus made this for me, but I don’t. What I do remember is falling instantly in love. It was so garlicy and oniony that my mouth did a little dance. Then when you add in the salt from the chips, woo-wee is it good! This is probably why we don’t make it on a weekly basis. Ha!

best-guacamole-ever---baby-doodah-3

Any time we’re celebrating anything, or there’s a reason for snacks, I recommend that Seamus make his guacamole. There was one year that my mom was having a New Year’s Eve party, I wanted to help with the food, so we made this guac. It was a hit! My sister and mom still talk about how good it was. Which makes me think that we should make it again next time we’re visiting.

best-guacamole-ever---baby-doodah-1

So I should probably stop yapping and get to the guacamole, right?  🙂 Here you go!

[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:1]

best-guacamole-ever----baby-doodah-4

I hope you enjoy!

Thanks for hosting WIAW, Jenn!

Your turn!

What’s your favorite Mexican food?

If you’ve tried the guacamole recipe, what do you think?

I will be riding 62.5 miles at the end of June, for cancer research. I would truly love if you would sponsor me – I have a goal of $1000, and every penny, nickle or dime, that you’re willing to give will help me meet that goal. You can find the fundraising site by clicking here. Thank you!

signature

Copyright © 2013 Baby Doodah // Designed By Bumble + Buzz Design