Welcome to the weekend, my mates! My two youngest children are at reverse ends of the nation visiting household this week and subsequent. I’m so glad they had been in a position to do that, however man, the home certain has been quiet this week! I miss having them house.
I’m headed out of city myself for a spur-of-the-moment weekend journey, so Sean and my oldest are going to have to carry down the primary and maintain Oscar firm this weekend. It’s onerous to think about a time when the boys gained’t all be residing at house, however I do know that day is coming.
ON THE BLOGS this week: A colourful medley of garden-fresh greens is tossed in a lightweight oil and vinegar dressing to make this tangy pasta salad a surefire hit at your subsequent gathering.
Candy onions, contemporary zucchini, and grilled corn together with a little bit of rooster and loads of melting cheese made these a few of the best vegetable quesadillas that I’ve made lately.
Roasted peanuts, ginger, garlic, and spicy pink chilies give this easy kung pao chicken a kick that makes it fairly distinctive. Kung Pao rooster is savory and candy with as a lot spiciness as you may need. The peanuts present an extra nutty taste that basically brings all of it collectively.
The strong taste of artichoke hearts is ideal with the fiery kick of contemporary jalapenos on this endlessly snackable artichoke jalapeno dip.
Learning how to roast beets is one thing that I’m so glad I took the time to determine. Getting these purple rocks tender and delectable is far simpler than I imagined!
Candy and earthy beets dance with tangy goat cheese, crunchy candied walnuts, and a drizzle of rich balsamic on this roasted beet salad.
Sweetly tart and tender rhubarb is baked to perfection under a crisp topping of brown sugar and oats on this straightforward rhubarb crisp.
There’s nothing – and I do imply nothing – that compares with steeping complete spices and tea leaves to make an genuine pot of fragrant, spicy, sweet homemade chai. I’m warning you now, when you’ve made actual chai you’ll by no means be as proud of the opposite variations.
Aromatic cardamom, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves are steeped with black tea leaves to infuse every scoop of this chai ice cream with the traditional taste of chai tea.
Candy strawberries meet tart rhubarb, baked into a bubbling delight below an excellent cinnamon sugar crust on this strawberry rhubarb cobbler.
What I’m CRAVING: All of the contemporary greens! I can’t get sufficient contemporary asparagus, zucchini, and tomatoes proper now. My pal Meseidy’s grilled Mexican street corn is on my checklist to make as quickly as contemporary corn is out there this summer season.
What I’m WATCHING: Peanut Butter Falcon. My boys came upon this film some time again and watched it on their very own. Final weekend, they talked me into watching it with them. I had no thought what to anticipate going into it and I’m glad I didn’t.
Whereas it’s a comedy, and we laughed actually onerous at a whole lot of it, there are severe and unhappy parts woven via it as effectively. It’s a narrative of an sudden friendship that has been described as a “modern-day Mark Twain.” I extremely advocate it.
What I’m LISTENING to: Look Up Child by Lauren Daigle. My brother Karl launched me to this artist whereas he was visiting and I’ve been listening to this album practically each morning since then. I completely like it and I simply downloaded her newer album to take a look at. Her voice is unbelievable and I’ve mistaken her for Adele a time or two – if you would like a reference for her sound.
What I’m READING: I’ve began three new books this week and added numerous new ones to my library checklist. Thanks a lot for all the nice suggestions! I’ll make sure to provide you with an replace subsequent week after I’ve completed one.
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I gives you relaxation.” Matthew 11:28 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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