Comments on: The two-week menu for this week and last week

By: Hannelore

Hannelore — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:33:31 +0000

I, too would like to know how to make the hamburger mashed potato casserole. I made up a recipe for cheeseburger pie and I’m wondering if its similar with mashed potatoes on top. Would anyone like to sign a petition for full public disclosure of Crystal’s recipes:)?

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:36:54 +0000

How do you all eat cereal on 6+ different days with only 1/2 gal. of milk? (Or did I read that right?) Do you eat it dry, or do you have a stash of milk in the freezer? Just curious how you manage!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:17:54 +0000

I am wondering if you would share your recipe for the mashed potatoe caserole. I never know what to do with left over mashpotatos besides making potato pancakes!

Thanks!

By: L-E

L-E — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:41:28 +0000

The U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services offers a free booklet about “Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans” that includes useful information such as recommended amounts of dairy products for different age groups. It can be downloaded at http://www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/dga2000/document/frontcover.htm or ordered at no cost by e-mailing ask@hrsa.gov

By: becky

becky — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:20:21 +0000

Rachelle (mamabear):
I’ve seen Crystal describe the haystack recipe in other posts. She basically takes corn chips (I’m guessing either something like Fritos or tortilla chips) and has each person “stack” their toppings on top. I think she said she does beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream….that kind of thing.

I think it’d be good with taco seasoned meat too! It’d basically be a taco salad.

Hope that helps you!

By: Angie @ Keep Believing

Angie @ Keep Believing — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:36:16 +0000

Crystal,

One thing I continually notice about your meal plan and your now bi-weekly grocery shopping is how little MILK you buy. We go through about 2+ gallons of milk a week due to cereal, drinking milk for meals, etc. This equates to over $6/week for milk alone. I have two young boys (5 and 6) as well as my husband and I. How do you ensure your family, especially YOU and your children, are getting adequate amounts of dairy and calcium?

Angie

KEEP BELIEVING

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:20:06 +0000

Mmm, great options here. If you’re going to be posting recipes, can you also tell us how you make the spinach/cheese/rice casserole? I’m on a spinach kick this summer, which means the rest of the family is too!

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:47:35 +0000

Curious about your “haystack and rice” dinner. I only know about the haystack dessert with chow mein noodles and butterscotch topping. Surely this isn’t your supper main dish! Could you share more details about what this is? I’m always looking for quick and easy recipes. Thanks.

By: Rachelle (aka mamabear)

Rachelle (aka mamabear) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:02:44 +0000

Looks great ! What are haystacks??? is that a southeren thing! Can you share your blueberry cream muffins! Have a great day!

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:34:20 +0000

Just a question Crystal. Does your husband have the same lunch as you and the girls or does he take something different to work or order out?

Thanks for the great work!

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:47:46 +0000

Hi Crystal. Your menu looks yummy as usual.

How do you prepare the split peas/rice lunch? I’ve seen your previous menus and this seems to be a staple in your menu planning-I’m just not sure how you make it/serve it!

Thanks, Becky

By: Chelsey

Chelsey — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:00:42 +0000

I’m looking for a smoothie recipe that doesn’t involve bananas… any chance you could post your recipe for strawberry smoothies? Thanks so much, Crystal. Your blog is such an encouragement!

By: TommieJo

TommieJo — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 22:13:04 +0000

I’m enjoying your blog in my re-dedication to frugalness! You are the first person to make me understand CVS ECB’s-thank you!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:50:04 +0000

I saw “Haystacks” on your menu. I had absolutely no idea what that was! I did some research and it actually sounds pretty good! Thanks for the great work Crystal!

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:31:52 +0000

Crystal – this looks amazing. I am curious, though: how does your family eat cereal that much without spending tons of money on milk – especially organic!! It seems that you would go through quite a bit with the cereal, scrambled eggs, smoothies, etc. Thanks!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:25:50 +0000

Mmmmmmm blueberry cream muffins! Those sound good! Is there a place on here for recipes? I would like to make these! Kim