Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! This whole week has been a whirlwind and the weekend goes to be each bit as full for us. My older boys satisfied me to do the Barbenheimer factor with them, so we’ll be watching a double characteristic of the Barbie film and Oppenheimer tonight. I’ll let you recognize what I consider all of it subsequent week.
Sean and I noticed Don McLean in live performance final night time for his Fiftieth-anniversary tour of American Pie. I actually wasn’t positive what to anticipate, as I’ve by no means considered him as a giant performer, however wow. His musicians had been unimaginable and his voice?? 77 years outdated and he nonetheless gave me chills – it was a bit paying homage to Johnny Money a number of occasions. (And final however undoubtedly not least, mad props to the person who managed to make his American Pie finale final virtually 20 minutes and saved the gang going your complete time.)
ON THE BLOGS this week: Beef and broccoli is a basic restaurant dish that’s surprisingly straightforward to re-create at house. With tender strips of beef, crisp broccoli, and a flavorful sauce; all of it comes collectively in simply minutes.
The savory attract of bacon dances with the refined crunch of contemporary cauliflower and candy, chewy cranberries on this bacon lover’s cauliflower salad.
Need a bit of extra bacon goodness in your life? Toasted sourdough bread is loaded with melted cheese and mouthwatering strips of completely cooked bacon on this bacon grilled cheese.
The easy goodness of contemporary corn and healthful elements makes this scalloped corn a heartwarming Amish basic.
Tender broccoli and wealthy, melting cheese convey a lot taste to every of those broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breasts.
The slight tang of buttermilk pairs completely with candy, ripe blueberries in these mild and fluffy blueberry buttermilk pancakes. And these eggless pancakes show you could skip the eggs and nonetheless have the mushy, fluffy pancakes you recognize and love.
Creamy smooth ice cream bursting with buttery popcorn flavor? Is that too loopy an thought? Completely not. One style is all it is going to take to make a believer out of you too.
What I’m CRAVING: Sushi. ALL the sushi. Are you able to be hooked on sushi? If that’s the case, my hand is raised over right here. I didn’t even like sushi when Sean and I had been first married and it’s solely been within the final 5 or so years that I actually have loved it. Now? I’m hopeless. If I’m given a alternative, it’s my first, final, and solely alternative for lunch or dinner out. In the meantime, it’s about time to make some sushi bowls at home.
My FAVORITE THING this week is my salad spinner. I’ve had mine for over 10 years now and I exploit it a number of occasions per week. I balked at shopping for one for years earlier than I lastly did so and man, what a salad-making game-changer it has been. Should you’ve ever thought of one? You’ll most likely use it as a lot as I do and like it!
What I’m READING: I lastly completed Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. I just about inhaled it as quickly because it popped again up on my Kindle. I cherished it! Thanks! Thanks! Thanks for the entire suggestions! I’m glad I pushed by means of the preliminary oh-so-very-annoying Cameron introduction. The characters completely develop on you and sure, it seems that an octopus may be lovable.
What I’m LISTENING to: My Savior by Carrie Underwood. This album is completely stunning. I like hymns a lot and Carrie did a tremendous job with the songs right here. The musical preparations are just a bit bit completely different and the songs really feel each acquainted and new. This one goes to be in my early morning playlist for a very long time.
“Allow us to, due to this fact, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we could acquire mercy and discover grace to assist in time of want.” – Hebrews 4:16 KJ21
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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