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Does Anyone Else

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rojerono
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Does Anyone Else

Post their Dinner Menu for the family to see?

I do it almost every morning - I come up with some nice descriptive wording and post the menu on the fridge before I leave in the morning. It usually stops them from asking "What's for dinner???" the second I walk in the door. And if I make it sound appetizing enough they don't go "Ugh! Chicken AGAIN??"

Anyone else do this or am I the only freak?

Posted 6/7/10 2:10 PM
 
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maybeamommy
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Re: Does Anyone Else

YES!

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I have this:

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And that's where I put our weekly meals, plus anything I'll be baking that week/weekend Chat Icon

We can be freaks together!

Posted 6/7/10 2:19 PM
 

rojerono
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by maybeamommy

YES!

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I have this:

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And that's where I put our weekly meals, plus anything I'll be baking that week/weekend Chat Icon

We can be freaks together!



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Posted 6/7/10 2:22 PM
 

JustJack
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by maybeamommy

YES!

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I have this:

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And that's where I put our weekly meals, plus anything I'll be baking that week/weekend Chat Icon

We can be freaks together!



No, but now I want to! I did however, post a type written menu when I hosted Mother's Day brunch this year. Dh thought I was insane.

Posted 6/7/10 2:22 PM
 

Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....

Re: Does Anyone Else

I send the link to the thread (and my post) to dh...if that counts at all.

you guys are so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chat Icon

I am considering a chalk board for when luce gets older.Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 3:04 PM
 

rojerono
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by JustJack

No, but now I want to! I did however, post a type written menu when I hosted Mother's Day brunch this year. Dh thought I was insane.



This is what I do. I have a template on my computer and I just come up with some descriptions of what we are having and type it out:

Dry aged porterhouse steak dressed in house seasoning and seared until fork tender. Accompanied by
Specially prepared potatoes roasted with rosemary until crisp and fragrant outside
in season asparagus sauteed with olive oil and garlic - topped with carmalized onions
Thick wedges of fresh tomatoes with a hint of sea salt and basil.

Choice of beverage: 1% Milk, Still Water, Apple Juice or Barefoot Merlot

Rob thinks I'm nuts.. but I know he likes it!Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 3:08 PM
 

Bean08
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by rojerono

Posted by JustJack

No, but now I want to! I did however, post a type written menu when I hosted Mother's Day brunch this year. Dh thought I was insane.



This is what I do. I have a template on my computer and I just come up with some descriptions of what we are having and type it out:

Dry aged porterhouse steak dressed in house seasoning and seared until fork tender. Accompanied by
Specially prepared potatoes roasted with rosemary until crisp and fragrant outside
in season asparagus sauteed with olive oil and garlic - topped with carmalized onions
Thick wedges of fresh tomatoes with a hint of sea salt and basil.

Choice of beverage: 1% Milk, Still Water, Apple Juice or Barefoot Merlot

Rob thinks I'm nuts.. but I know he likes it!Chat Icon



Man...whoever your boys marry is going to have a tough time ever comparing to their mom!!! Chat Icon

Seriously, can I make reservations to dine at your house? Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 3:11 PM
 

hazeleyes33
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Re: Does Anyone Else

It is 3:20pm right now and I don't have a CLUE what we are eating tonight----Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 3:19 PM
 

yankinmanc
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Everyday at around 8 am my husband asks me whats for dinner!!! How annoying.

Where can I get one of those boards? It would be such a great help in meal planning and shopping!!! I love it!

Posted 6/7/10 3:23 PM
 

rojerono
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by Bean08
Man...whoever your boys marry is going to have a tough time ever comparing to their mom!!! Chat Icon



It's all part of my nefarious master plan!Chat Icon

Seriously, can I make reservations to dine at your house? Chat Icon



I make it SOUND better on the menu than it is.. that way I'm less likely to get complaints or snitty looks from Rob. He might catch a snit if I say "Fried steak, potatoes, asparagus and chunks of tomato for supper.."Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 3:32 PM
 

SusiBee
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Re: Does Anyone Else

I like the idea of a chalkboard.......

I just put a handwritten note on the fridge, more to remind me when I get home from work what I was going to make for dinner, and to remind me in the morning what needs to be taken out of the freezer to defrost.
Mike thinks I'm nuts, to the contrary it keeps me quite sane.

The weekly menu posts here got me started. It really is a great idea.

Posted 6/7/10 3:40 PM
 

maybeamommy
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by rojerono

Posted by JustJack

No, but now I want to! I did however, post a type written menu when I hosted Mother's Day brunch this year. Dh thought I was insane.



This is what I do. I have a template on my computer and I just come up with some descriptions of what we are having and type it out:

Dry aged porterhouse steak dressed in house seasoning and seared until fork tender. Accompanied by
Specially prepared potatoes roasted with rosemary until crisp and fragrant outside
in season asparagus sauteed with olive oil and garlic - topped with carmalized onions
Thick wedges of fresh tomatoes with a hint of sea salt and basil.

Choice of beverage: 1% Milk, Still Water, Apple Juice or Barefoot Merlot

Rob thinks I'm nuts.. but I know he likes it!Chat Icon



You need to write menus for a living! Everything sounds so delicious!!!! Chat Icon

I leave a little * at the bottom of each day that tells DH what to take out of the freezer or purchase at the market that day too Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 3:46 PM
 

LeShellem
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Seriously I feel so incompetent. I would put a menu up on my dry erase board but the last weeks menu is from April. DH would ask what we would having as he never looked at the board.

Posted 6/7/10 4:13 PM
 

LSP2005
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Re: Does Anyone Else

I write it on the back of my grocery list and post it on the fridge. It helps me grocery shopping too.

Posted 6/7/10 4:43 PM
 

MissJones
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Re: Does Anyone Else

We have a white board on the frig and YES, I post it! Chat Icon

Posted 6/7/10 7:01 PM
 

ctrain1124
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by rojerono

Posted by JustJack

No, but now I want to! I did however, post a type written menu when I hosted Mother's Day brunch this year. Dh thought I was insane.



This is what I do. I have a template on my computer and I just come up with some descriptions of what we are having and type it out:

Dry aged porterhouse steak dressed in house seasoning and seared until fork tender. Accompanied by
Specially prepared potatoes roasted with rosemary until crisp and fragrant outside
in season asparagus sauteed with olive oil and garlic - topped with carmalized onions
Thick wedges of fresh tomatoes with a hint of sea salt and basil.

Choice of beverage: 1% Milk, Still Water, Apple Juice or Barefoot Merlot

Rob thinks I'm nuts.. but I know he likes it!Chat Icon



I do this, but no way as fancy as yours!!! I actually put the menu for the week up on the fridge! And it's written exactly how it is on here in my post!!!

Posted 6/7/10 7:53 PM
 

MrsFrizzle
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Re: Does Anyone Else

I would love one of those boards, problem is I usually decide what's for dinner last minute! Though tonight I actually have a plan!!

Posted 6/8/10 9:22 AM
 

Jenn627
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Re: Does Anyone Else

I did it once. Chat Icon

I hate coming on this board - I'm a failure as a cook.

We're having meatloaf tonight. Chat Icon

With a starch and veg. And that's all I got.

Posted 6/8/10 2:24 PM
 

MyImmortal
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Re: Does Anyone Else

I don't, but I should get one of those boards! Some weeknights though I go on the fly though.

Posted 6/8/10 3:16 PM
 

mathteach
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Re: Does Anyone Else

Posted by Jenn627

I did it once. Chat Icon

I hate coming on this board - I'm a failure as a cook.

We're having meatloaf tonight. Chat Icon

With a starch and veg. And that's all I got.



Chat Icon You kill me!

I don't write it up, but we discuss the weekly menus at dinner on Friday night. The DC have input and we plan meals based on who has what going on on a particular night. I don't write it up because they never forget what we're having for dinner, but they will forget to put their laundry away.Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/10 4:15 PM
 

PaddysGirl
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Crystal

Re: Does Anyone Else

I do and it's just the 2 of us. I put it on the wipe erase board inthe kitchen.

Posted 6/9/10 10:52 AM
 

DiamondGirl
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Re: Does Anyone Else

LOVE this idea...everything you make always sounds delish and gourmet Chat Icon

Posted 6/9/10 11:37 AM
 
 
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