After the feasting and indulgence over Christmas, this week was about using up the last of the cheese, being cooked for by friends and letting the children dictate family mealtimes.
| Day | Notes | Meal |
| Sunday | Family mealtime | Cheeseboard and leftovers macaroni cheese |
| Monday | New Year’s Eve
Away at friends |
Buffet tea |
| Tuesday | New Year’s Day
Away at friends |
Slow cooker pulled pork, boiled potatoes, coleslaw and salad |
| Wednesday | Family mealtime
Back home |
Bacon and tomato pasta, salad |
| Thursday | Family mealtime
Fish night |
Pesto breaded fish, wedges and veg |
| Friday | Family mealtime | Jacket potatoes, tuna mayo and salad |
| Saturday | Family mealtime | Picnic tea
We had lunch out |