This week for dinner: Back to Basics New Year’s Resolution + Weekly Menu of Week 733

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I hope the year has started well for you, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it might be a little crazy for everyone. 2022 has already proven to be quite a challenge for me. I won’t go into boring details about work, life, etc., but about our family Is I’m getting PCR tests in the morning. I’m pretty sure COVID is making an unsolicited visit to our home again. Apparently the notice was missing that the Maynards are currently not hosting guests. Update 01/13: None of us have COVID-19, Hallelujah! We’re definitely sick, but at least we’re not The. phew

George Clooney reflects on where he’s been and where he’s going…

For me, a new year means a new kitchen resolution. I thought about it much this week. If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know that every year I choose a resolution that links our work in the kitchen to environmental goals. You may also know (or not, that’s okay) that I severed a tendon in my thumb in October 2020, which led to a year-long journey of surgery and physical therapy. Today I can use my thumb again. (Woohoo!) It’s not the same as before, but it works, so I’m grateful. Bottom line: Last year I didn’t make any resolutions and didn’t cook much at all…mainly because I couldn’t. Hello Fresh is the only reason we cooked at home in the first place.

Which brings me to this year’s resolution. I’m going back to basics, back to what started this blog in the first place.

To plan. Business. Cook.

I’ve recommitted to weekly meal planning, grocery shopping and home cooking. I think it’s good that I’ve been out of training for the last 15 months – there were many good reasons for that. But I’m also willing to get back into doing what not only relieves stress each week, but is also just plain good for my family’s health and the environment.

I appreciate each and every one of you who have stayed here and posted menus even though I haven’t been able to be here every week. I’m afraid to even say it out loud, but I will come back every week and put our menu together! Start today! Also, I actually have a list of photographed recipes that I want to share with you. We hope I can release them this year too!

MONDAY:

TUESDAY:

• Mushroom ravioli and salad

WEDNESDAY:

THURSDAY:

• Roast Chicken + Mashed Potatoes + Brussels Sprouts

FRIDAY:

SATURDAY:

SUNDAY:

This week, in the comments, I’d love to hear not only what you’re cooking this week, but also what your New Year’s resolutions are!