menu planning for the week...

I love spring weather not only because of the warm temperatures but also for the gradual changes that appear in our meal choices.

Although no one feels like a sandwich when the snow is swirling about, a paninni on the grill makes everyone happy when things are looking green and lush outside.

And is there anything that hits the spot like warm sun on your face, a sandwich with a few chips and veggies on the side along with a tall glass of iced tea?

My kids love this kind of meal.

Monday-Steak, small potatoes in Montreal Steak Spice with a green salad.

Tuesday-Shrimp Creole with rolls.

Wednesday-Ham & harvati paninnis on the grill.

Thursday-Chicken stir fry.

Friday-Pizza night for Hunter & I. Boys are away at a hockey tourney.

When I was stocking up on groceries at Costco yesterday, I came upon this brand of baking cocoa in the baking aisle. I have never tried this brand before and it intrigued me, so I threw it in the cart.

After I got home, I opened up the foil to smell the cocoa.

Oh. My. Word.

I have never smelled anything so good as this cocoa.

Full force chocolate aroma right in the face.

Simply divine.

I CANNOT wait to make a double batch of my mother's brownies recipe.

I have a feeling this cocoa will elevate them to a new kind of deliciousness.

Baking projects for this week:

Brownies.

Brownies.

Brownies.