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Meal Plan Saturday 5th November 2016

I am rather shocked that we are into November and December is slowly creeping up on me. 

The meal plan for the last couple of weeks has been a bit of a chore. For some reason I am finding it hard to decide what to eat and nothing is appealing. 

Saturday - Our family favourite Spag Bol using mince from our local farm shop

Sunday - Roast Chicken, the boys just love this meal and normally clear their whole plates.

Monday - Sausage Casserole with Jacket  Potatoes

Tuesday - Chicken Curry

Wednesday - Tuna Pasta Bake

Thursday - Fish Pie

Friday - Homemade pizza

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  1. I always do a food plan and it's my saviour really as I can make sure there are quick meals in for when we need them or meals for one when I'm out on a jolly 😉

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