We almost canceled the new menu this week, due to band concerts and other travels, but since I'd already bought everything, I decided to go ahead and then the guys would have leftovers all week, right? Wrong. Between four of us (at least two are older teen boys who eat a lot anyway), we polished off a 5 pound pork tenderloin (roasted with Granny Smith apples, craisins, a little brown sugar and cinnamon) and two boxes (I know, I try not to use mixes on my Puritan nights, but...) of Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice. There MAY be about a pound of the tenderloin left, but that's it. Really, really, good! Apparently my tenderloin was larger than usual, or I should have cut it in half, because it took much longer to roast than the oral recipe I was given said. Still, it was very good, and the rice was a nice appetizer.

After supper, I made Pecan Coconut Bars for a Christmas Party tonight. They were a big hit at a reception last weekend. I even left a few for the guys this time.

I'm not sure yet about next week: it's such a busy time of year. I think this is my last super busy one (something every night until Friday). I'm looking forward to some rest, but enjoying all the activities.

Merry CHRISTmas to all!

L