This past week we have been featuring international cuisine at our family meals. I have to admit this idea started somewhat selfishly--Dave and I were at our FAVORITE sushi restaurant and noticed that on Mondays sushi was half price. I had to come up with some excuse to eat sushi on a Monday night. Then the idea came to me--invite our cute friends, who's husband had lived in Japan for 3 years and also served a 2 year mission for our church in Japan, over for sushi. Then our friend could teach us about Japan for Family Home Evening. As I planned the rest of the menu for the week, I notice that Tuesday was Cinco de Mayo, and for as long as I can remember, I have fixed Mexican food that night. Well then then the brilliant idea came to me...let's have an international week. So, we have been featuring food from a different county each night this week.
Monday was Japan--Sushi and teriyaki chicken
Tuesday was Mexican--Fajitas, chips and white queso, and homemade guacamole--yum!!
Wednesday was American--hot dogs (it was one of those nights--we only had a few minutes to gulp down dinner--it had to be fast and easy)
Thursday was Italian--homemade pizza AND homemade focaccia bread--delicious
Friday is Chinese--Lemon Chicken and rice--Allie has been begging me to make this for a while
The best part of the week has been the way the family has really enjoyed meals. All the kids tried the sushi, some liked it more than others. On Mexican night, McKay asked if I could make this meal every week--not like I haven't made fajitas tons of times before, but for some reason this time, he LOVED them. When we had our Italian night, the kids all agreed that my homemade focaccia bread was better than store bought! I'll have to let you know how Chinese night works out.
Friday, May 8, 2009
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