Meal Planning with Connie

The Veranda - Starkville, MS We had another alteration to our meal plan for the week. M.C. had an appointment in Starkville this morning. Since Larry was off, so we decided to make a family day of the trip. Larry treated us to lunch at The Veranda. They serve a nice, little blue plate lunch for $8.00, which includes a meat and three veggies, drink and taxes! We all had the fried chicken, with a wide variety of sides including: mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, creamed corn, fried okra, fried green tomatoes and turnip greens. You also have a choice of biscuits or cornbread. If you are in Starkville at lunch time, consider giving The Veranda a try! They also have a wide menu at night, too. We've eaten supper there a few times over the years and have always been pleased with our food! Here a link to their website, which includes menus for lunch, blue plate special and dinner: http://www.verandastarkville.com/ We did some errands and then stopped by Cold Stone Creamery for a bi...

It's meal planning day!! Don't forget to tidy your fridge and sort your coupons before planning your family's menu for next week! We've added new kitchen, baking and recycling tips for the week! We have a new widget: Daily Dish Logan added the Recipe of the Day widget from Taste of Home for us!. If you try any of these recipes, let us know. Someone asked if we make money from you guys clicking on the widget. We don't, but we've found some great sounding recipes the past couple of days!! Free recipes are a great reward!! The ear tests words as the palate tastes food. Job 34:3 Monday - Chicken Strips with Swiss Cheese Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta and Garlic Bread Chicken Strips with Swiss Cheese Sauce over Angel Hair Pasta 1-1½ pounds chicken strips (or 2 -3 chicken breasts cut into strips) Salt and pepper, to taste 3 tablespoons olive oil or butter 2 cloves minces garlic (or teaspoon of jarred) 2 tablespoons plain flour 1½ cups chicken broth 2 - 3 cups shredd...