High Praise

Perhaps you have felt it - 

the pride of a job well done.

Perhaps it is the biggest complaint of stay-at-home wives and mothers.

They miss the praise that the work force provided.

I married a gem and he is not afraid to praise my efforts.

I know that my work in the home is appreciated and that makes the job easier.

This weekend we enjoyed a special treat.

We were given a gift card to try some new gluten free food at an online mall.

(Oh, Thanks again for the opportunity - you know who you are)

When the box of goodies arrived,

hubby spied the ciabatta rolls.

"What are those for?"

he innocently asked.

I replied that I did not know,

but they just sounded good.

Hubby quickly suggested that I make one of my childhood favorites ...

Roast Beef Au Jus.

As a teenager, this was a favorite Sunday night favorite.

Roast beef,

rolls,

and a pack of Au Jus gravy mix.

But how would I make it gluten free?

I did not realize how easy it would be.

Just a quick google search and voila!

Au Jus Gravy

3 c water

4 tsp beef bouillon 

1 tsp soy sauce

1/4 tsp garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

(the bouillon and the soy sauce must be g-f)

It was that easy!

So where was the highest praise?

Hubby quickly recommended that instead of a weekly trip to Chick-fil-A,

we have a weekly meal of Roast Beef Au Jus.

We did the math and even with the high cost of the gluten free rolls,

it is cheaper than a trip to chick-fil-a,

it is more filling than 8 grilled nuggets, and 

I do not have the temptation of the soda.

This weeks menu plan:

Monday: soup and sandwich

Tuesday: Fried Rice

Wednesday: Chicken Alfredo

Thursday: Taco Salad

Friday: Deli Style Sandwich