I bought a $2 mushroom from the mushroom lady at Davidson Farmers Market yesterday.
It’s a call a reishi mushroom, the colorful on on the left. You’re supposed to dry it out and make reishi mushroom tea from it.
I’ll let you know if I end up seeing any psychedelic cloud swirls. 
Other things on the menu this week are as follows-
Sunday– Tortilla Chips with Texas Caviar and Guacamole (taste testing dinner!)
Monday– Grilled Chicken with Avocado & Feta Salad with Green Beans
Tuesday– Tilapia, Corn and Chorizo Grill Packets
Wednesday– Grilled steak, Sweet Potato Fries and Salad
Thursday– Turkey Meatball with Pasta an Marinara
What’s on your menu?
Alex says
Ohh do you have a recipe or the tilapia grill packets? They sound awesome. We are having Panko crusted zuchini with brats and salad tonight!! Not sure about the rest of the week yet 🙂
Brittany Dixon says
Yes! It’ from Real Simple, but I haven’t tried it yet- http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/fish-corn-chorizo-grill-packets-00100000105674/index.html
Evan says
Whaaaaat? Mushroom tea??
I wonder what you’re supposed to mix in with that sort of tea– salt, or sugar? :p
Brittany Dixon says
1 gallon of water to 1 dried mushroom and let it steep for a couple hours. Said she sometimes throws ginger in with it. Other than that, I guess I’ll find out!
Regina says
Finally got my son down for his afternoon nap, repainted my toenails (they were looking pretty narly) and meal planned for the week!
M: Salmon bites (your recipe!) on wheat buns w/ grilled zucchini
Tu: Tomato, spinach, mozzarella stuffed chicken w/ side salad
W: Ground turkey & brown rice stuffed peppers
Th: Shrimp & zucchini pasta
F: Summer squash gratin
Sa: Family picnic in the mountains–we’re making/bringing corn & avocado salad
Su: Salsa chicken w/avocado in tortillas
char eats greens says
I totally need sweet potato fries on my menu this week. I wanted them badly last week but forgot to buy some and I paid for it….as in, they’re all I could think about on the night I really wanted them haha. This makes me a nerd right? It’s ok, I’m fine with it 😉 haha
Melissa G says
Texas Caviar is at every party in our family, yum yum yum!! =)
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast says
It’s amazing how many healing properties mushrooms have… especially cooked. I’ve never tried the tea- sounds adventurous!
Stephanie**s says
My husband is making his awesome gumbo tonight and we will have that tomorrow night too!
Tuesday – grilled chicken, salad, and Annie’s Mac.
Wednesday- steak paninis with fresh horseradish, salad
Thursday- crockpot chicken ceaser sandwiches from meals and moves blog, sweet potato rounds.
Lunches- salads, and I want to try out sardines thanks to kath eats!
Maria says
I loooove Texas caviar! Such a fun summer food and it’s nice and colorful, which makes me feel like I’m eating healthy, despite the numerous tortilla chips. I also enjoy it with those huge corn chips – the dipping ones.
Gcroft says
We used the grill pretty much everyday last week and had brilliant dinners. I’ve got some broccoli to use up, but this week’s meal plan is looking simple, tasty and achievable.
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Now I’m craving spaghetti and meatballs!
Jill @ Fitness, Health and Happiness says
I love all varieties of mushrooms but I’ve never tried a reishi. Oh, I love texas caviar too 🙂 Yummy menu! Thanks for linking up.
Jan @ Sprouts n Squats says
I haven’t really put together a menu this week but I bought lots and lots of veggies to make up for a French night we had on the weekend where we are our body weight in wine and cheese 🙂
Those mushrooms look so interesting!
Kristen@Change of Pace says
I’m coming to your house this week for dinner! Ha! 🙂
Lindsey @ The Next Course says
Brittany, would you believe that I bought the same type of mushroom last fall at my local market after the guy at the stand convinced me I just had to try reishi mushroom tea?! Once home, I got a bit intimidated by the idea and it took me months to actually get around to making it… I can’t wait to hear how yours turns out!
Kiki says
Just started to try meal planing. Tonight I made grilled shrimp with Parmesan risotto and green beans. Tomorrow I am going to try making a version of the pioneer womens “buffalo chicken salad”. I like not having to figure out what’s for dinner the day of…..