I sent out this email to many of my friends and family.  I want to reach as many people as possible so I'm going to post it here as well.  Cancer is on my mind because of a tender family situation, and I know how devastating it is.  I just want everyone to protect themselves and their loved ones in every way possible, so here's my 'Radon' email.  Please read!

Judson and I recently had our home tested for radon after I saw a news program on ksl talking about high concentrations of radon in Utah.  We were 2 1/2 times over the safe limit.  We are having a radon removal system installed next week.  Because I love you guys, I wanted to encourage you to get your homes tested.  Radon is dangerous, it is the #1 cause for lung cancer among non-smokers.  The following is a link to the utah government website that talks about the epa grant given to Utah to help it's residents get testing done for a very small amount.  It only costs $7.00, including shipping, lab fee, and test kit.  They will send you the kit and it has instructions for administering the test, and then you send it back to them and they do the lab work and send you the results within a week or two.  The removal system we are having installed is around $1300.  A small price to pay for peace of mind.

Here's the link http://www.radon.utah.gov/  To order the test look on the right side of the webpage.

Love,

Marisa

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Amazing Chicken Tortilla Soup with Tortilla Chips and Guacamole
Tuesday:  Homemade Chicken Nuggets, Broccoli Salad and Brown Rice
Wednesday:  Roasted Vegetables, Couscous and Italian Slowcooked Ribeye Steak
Thursday:  Grilled Pizza and Spinach Salad
Friday:  Brooks' Birthday Dinner--Looks like Cafe Rio tonight!
Saturday:  Open-faced Tuna Sandwiches and Soup
Sunday:  Family Dinner

We returned late last night from a great Spring Break Adventure!  Our little family went to Ixtapa Mexico where we experienced the joys of Club Med!  All you can eat, drink and play to your hearts desire.  The kids loved their G.O.s (counselors) and the other kids in their groups.  They played from sun up to sun down; sailing, trapezing, kayaking, archery, swimming, body surfing, tennis, and so much more.  We're all a little browner and little exhausted, but it was a great week!

As crazy as I know it sounds, I'm glad to be cooking again.  Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad (see recipe below) with Fresh Fruit
Tuesday:  Parmesan Risotto with Broiled Salmon and Asparagus
Wednesday:  French Dip Sandwiches, Cottage Fries and Vegetable Platter
Thursday:  French Toast Bake, Bacon and OJ
Friday:  Taco Soup
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends

Spinach Chicken Pasta Salad

Combine for dressing:
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup oil
3 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup green onion chopped (I don't add these)

Toss dressing with:
1 bundle fresh baby spinach
1 - 12 ounce package egg noodles cooked and chilled
4 breasts of chicken cooked and cubed

Top with candied almonds

Monday:  Southwestern Beef Wraps
Tuesday:  Tuna Salad on Croissants, with Chips and Relish Tray
Wednesday:  Spicy Turkey Lettuce Wraps with Potstickers
Thursday:  Napa Cabbage Salad with Rotisserie Chicken and Fruit Plate
Friday:  Spaghetti with Meatballs
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off ;)
Sunday:  Dinner with Friends

Monday:  Mango-licious Tilapia and Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinegar and Toasted Bagels
Tuesday:  Parmesan Chicken with Kale Waldorf Salad and Stir-fry Asparagus
Wednesday:  Sweet Potato Enchiladas with Edamame Fresca
Thursday:  My Birthday Dinner!  I'm thinking Pei Wei sounds delicious!
Friday:  Mom's Night Off!  :)  Wait, wasn't last night my night off?  Doesn't matter, it was my birthday!
Saturday:  Eggs Benedict
Sunday:  Larson Family Dinner--Looks like Taco Salad

I have several ingredients around the house that need using up....artichokes, cauliflower, feta cheese, cream and eggs.  So this week's menu is designed to use up all the extras in the kitchen before they go bad!  But I think some of these recipes look pretty tasty.

Monday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu, Steamed Artichokes and Roasted Garlic Cauliflower
Tuesday:  Shredded Beef Tostadas with Avocado Feta Salsa
Wednesday:  Mini Frittatas, Spinach Salad and Fruit
Thursday:  Fish Chowder, Crusty Bread and Salad
Friday:  Pizza
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Crushed Crouton Chicken with Mashed Potatoes and Green Salad

Exhausted and Lazy tonight!  My menu reflects it!

Monday:  Pasta
Tuesday:  Bon Appetit Nachos
Wednesday:  Shepherd's Pie
Thursday:  Bagel Melts
Friday:  Eggs, Bacon, Toast and OJ
Saturday:  Mom's Night off!  :)
Sunday:  Wall family dinner Teriyaki Rib Eye Steaks

Monday:  Mini Taco Cups and Apricot Smoothie
Tuesday:  Quiche, Muffins and Fruit (we didn't get to this last week!)
Wednesday:  Saucy Swiss Slowcooker Steak with Baked Potatoes and Steamed Broccoli
Thursday:  Slowcooker Honey Sesame Chicken, Brown Rice and Stir-fried Vegetables
Friday:  Open Face Tuna Melt Sandwiches, Chips and Vegetables
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Lasagna, French Bread, and Caesar Salad (I didn't get to this last week either ;)