There was much discussion on both Yahoo! and Steeple Media (web forums for and about the JT400 Treasure Hunt, which became a pseudo-family for many of us) about menu plans, both before and after the Jamestown Quadricentennial. So I have decided to include some of our menu plans. We were feeding 11 for most of the week, 12 after Nate joined us for the weekend (who really might even count for a couple more :-). ) Our 18 year old son Caleb wasn't able to make the trip because of work, or we would have been feeding the equivalent of 20! I browned a bunch of ground beef and roasted several chicken, then froze the meat in meal-sized portions.
Mom's Menu Plan
Breakfasts -- Hard Boiled Eggs, Granola Bars, Fruit, Yogurt, Cereal
Lunches -- Sandwiches (Egg Salad, PBJ, Tuna, Turkey Hoaggies, Chicken Salad)
Dinners -- Chili, Salad, ApplesauseLunches -- Sandwiches (Egg Salad, PBJ, Tuna, Turkey Hoaggies, Chicken Salad)
Chicken Rice Casserole, Green Beans, Tropical Fruit
Spaghetti, Spinach, Pears
Tuna Noodle Casserole, Salad, Corn, Apricots
*Southwest Chicken Casserole, Salad, Mandarin Oranges
Tacos, Corn, Pineapple
Joel's Menu Plan
IHOP, Subway, Taco Bell, Denney's, Taco Bell, Burger King, Arby's, Taco Bell, Burger King, Arby's, Subway, Burger King, Wendy's, Burger King, T.G.I. Friday, Taco Bell, Arby's, Burger King, Subway, Cracker Barrel (repeat as needed)
Needless to say, we used "Mom's menu plan" most of the time, although while traveling long distances, we occasionally resort to "Joel's plan". Although we are not your typical "fast food order". Our drive in request is more like: "We need 20 Arby Melt's and 10 waters please. Yes, that's it. Thank you." We supplement the fast food with lots of apples, baby carrots, grapes, and maybe some Snickers or Nutty Bars.
*Southwest Chicken Recipe
Meat from 1 Stewed Chicken, boned
3 cans Black Beans, drained
3 cans Corn, drained
2-3 cups Chunky Salsa
Place in 9 x 13 casserole, Top with grated cheddar cheese, Bake at 350* for 30 min. or until warm. Serve with Tortilla chips
We love this easy recipe, which can also be cooked on the stove, or even served cold
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