Happy Holidays! There will be no menu posted this week. Ryan and I are cleaning out the refrigerator and playing a bit of 'iron chef' with the ingredients that we have. Also, I have been dealing with the stress of a car accident that significantly impacted my car. Luckily, I wasn't in the car at the time of the accident; a minor that had been drinking hit my VW at 4:30 am on Thursday morning. It's been a headache, but I am trying to stay positive. Luckily Ryan can loan me his vehicle so I can head out to Connecticut this evening. I hope to take many photos and post them to the blog throughout the holiday.

It will take me some time to get used to the regularly scheduled post. Stay with me!

Sunday.... Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Monday....Chicken with Apples, Pears, and Camembert Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday....Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Wednesday....Turkey Taco Salads
Thursday....Gnocchi (homemade) with Braised Mushrooms and Peas
Friday... Greek Salad with Sliced Steak

Yikes!  I'm glad I didn't have the shark fin soup.

In Singapore, Desmond was excited to order it; he really wanted me to try it.  But thinking it might be a bit of a risk digestively, not to mention the fact that I still had to get through 24 hours on press, I passed it up.  Sarah gently shook her head as well.  Looking back, I wonder if it is because she knew that ecologically it was a bad idea.

Check it out:  Shark Fin Soup Alters an Ecosystem

One of the many things I miss now that Theresa is on her journey around the world, is our habit of spending time each Monday to discuss our dinner menu for the week. Granted, Monday wasn't the only day we talked about food, it was a topic that snuck into almost every conversation. But on Mondays, we typically hashed out our plan for the week, sharing new recipes and old favorites.

Because this conversation has been quieted by the many miles between us, I would like to share my weekly menu on A Document of Days. I plan to post on the topic early each week. If a particular meal really stands out, I will post the recipe, otherwise, if something sounds good, feel free to drop me a line and I'll be happy to send it along.

Saturday....Pan-Seared Duck with Plum Sauce
Sunday....Red Pepper and Pear Soup with Spinach Salad
Monday....Salmon with Citrus Vinaigrette
Tuesday....Grilled Polenta with Balsamic Mushrooms
Wednesday....Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Roasted Vegetables
Thursday....Cuban Black Bean Stew
Friday....We usually eat out on Fridays

I'm not feeling particularly creative or reflective these past few days... maybe I'm still digesting turkey.  Hopefully this will turn around and you'll hear from me soon.