February 18, 2023
Welcome to the weekend, my associates! Sean and I celebrated our twenty fifth wedding ceremony anniversary this previous week with a couple of days away on our personal. We stayed about an hour from dwelling and it was loads of enjoyable to discover a new-to-us a part of Columbus and some new eating places too.
So, that’s my excuse for the later-than-usual weekly e-newsletter at the moment. I’m completely satisfied to be dwelling now and prepared for the contemporary new week forward.
ON THE BLOG this week: All of the elements we love in basic Chinese language Egg Rolls come collectively on this Egg Roll Stir Fry recipe. That is an irresistible bowl of deconstructed egg rolls and also you’re going to like it.
Fluffy mashed candy potatoes high a saucy combination of seasoned floor beef and greens to make this Candy Potato Shepherd’s Pie.
Creamy Smoked Salmon Chowder is crammed with carrots, onions, celery, garlic, wine, and a touch of bacon. If you happen to get pleasure from smoked salmon, you’ll love this chowder.
Crisp buttery blueberry waffles are a spectacular breakfast deal with that can have you ever coming again for only one extra chew till they’re gone.
Talking of breakfast treats, fluffy buttermilk pancakes crammed with crumbled breakfast sausage add as much as a complete lot of awesomeness in these Sausage Pancakes.
You understand how a lot I get pleasure from making my very own seasoning mixes, proper? Smokey, salty with a touch of pepper, do-it-yourself french fry seasoning takes fries to a complete new degree.
Roasted and drizzled with pure maple syrup, these basic maple roasted carrots are virtually candy-like of their sweetness.
Candy and just a bit bit spicy, this honey sriracha rooster stir fry is crammed with bite-size sticky candy chunks of rooster and tender-crisp peppers. The entire recipe comes collectively in underneath 20 minutes.
favourite issues: this cuticle oil, this film, and this e-book
What I’m CRAVING: Have you ever tried Sticky Toffee Pudding? It’s a type of issues that I cannot resist when it’s on a dessert menu. Gentle, fluffy, extremely moist cake smothered in a toffee caramel sauce is unforgettable. This recipe is on my listing to attempt quickly.
My FAVORITE THING this week is this cuticle oil. It made a visual distinction the very first time I used it. I’m hooked! I’ve tried a lot pricier cuticle lotions, oils, or moisturizers over the previous yr or two. This one was the least costly by far and it really works so a lot better than anything I’ve tried.
What I’m WATCHING: The Starvation Video games. My youngest son simply completed studying the e-book, so we had been lastly in a position to watch it collectively. I beloved experiencing it another time by means of his eyes.
What I’m READING: Saving CeeCee Honeycut by Beth Hoffman. Because of a candy reader who emailed me with this advice, I’m completely satisfied to have a brand new creator to observe. I don’t usually get pleasure from many books advised from a baby’s perspective, however I discovered this one fascinating. Whereas it began out unhappy, this wound up a heartwarming learn. Thanks for the advice, Melinda!
“Peace I depart with you; my peace I give to you. Not because the world offers do I give to you. Let not your hearts fret, neither allow them to be afraid.” John 14:27 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary