Welcome to the weekend, my associates! I’m prepared for as a lot time open air as attainable, enjoyable meals shared with household, and all of the video games and storytelling we will match into our days. Half of July has flown by in a blur and it appears like the top of summer time is true across the nook. I wish to absorb as a lot relaxed time as attainable over the following month, regardless of having a lot journey on the calendar. We are able to handle each, proper?
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: This straightforward but irresistible recipe has already grow to be my favourite snack this summer time – watermelon fruit salad contains a refreshing, colourful mixture of watermelon, cherries, and berries tossed with a handful of recent mint in a candy, tangy honey lime dressing.
Rooster scallopini is a flavor-packed dish that requires minimal effort for a simple weeknight dinner. Baked with garlic and mushrooms in a white wine sauce, the hen comes out of the oven fork-tender.
Easy seasoned asparagus is one in all our favourite methods to eat asparagus and the flavors end up nice each time.
Crunchy greens are tossed in an apple cider French dressing earlier than being topped with roasted almonds to make this copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A’s Kale Crunch Salad.
When greens are so tasty you eat them proper out of the pan, you already know you’ve a profitable dish! My youngest son and I stood on the counter consuming a minimum of half of the greens proper out of the pan the final time I sauteed zucchini and mushrooms.
There aren’t many issues that prime a chilly glass of lemonade on a scorching summer time day, however this strawberry lemonade is one in all them. And if you happen to’re like me and like your drinks a bit much less candy, home made is the way in which to go.
Think about the candy taste of ripe mangoes blended right into a creamy, dreamy scoop of ice cream – mango ice cream is a refreshing summer time deal with.
What I’m CRAVING: GORP – “good outdated raisins and peanuts,” plus some extras for enjoyable. As we’ve been preparing for our annual household reunion tenting journey in Arizona, I’ve been craving our favourite camp meals and snacks.
And talking of our favorites, if you happen to haven’t but tried Inexperienced Apple S’mores, put them in your must-try record. Campfire hand pies are one other child favourite, and these Peach Campfire Pies look nice proper now.
My FAVORITE THING this week is that this tremendous light-weight scarf. I’ve shared it earlier than, nevertheless it bears repeating this week. Whereas I hardly ever really put on a shawl, this one travels with me practically in all places I’m going. It’s a journey blanket on street journeys, it’s a scarf if a movie show is chilly, and it does double responsibility as a pillow or a blanket on chilly flights. It folds or rolls to an nearly unbelievably small measurement, making it excellent for tucking right into a carry-on.
What I’m READING: The Nice Library Collection by Rachel Caine. I completed the sequence over the previous couple of weeks, studying books 3, 4, and 5: Ash and Quill, Smoke and Iron, and Sword and Pen. I figured I’d share all of them now as an alternative of dragging my evaluate on for weeks. This sequence is a stable YA learn and I actually loved it. Whereas the story did drag a bit at occasions, and I didn’t love each character, the ending was very good.
The primary and the final books on this sequence have been my favorites, however do your self a favor, begin at the start, and skim all of them. For those who love books and libraries, and studying for the sake of studying, this storyline is an unforgettable one.
What I’m LISTENING to: Pontiac by Lyle Lovett. I’ve been a fan of Lyle Lovett’s for a very long time and I’m thrilled that my youngest son counts him as a favourite now. We’ve been taking part in this album on repeat all week when driving and it makes me snigger and grin to listen to him singing together with all of those songs.
“As a result of he holds quick to me in love, I’ll ship him; I’ll defend him, as a result of he is aware of my title. When he calls to me, I’ll reply him; I can be with him in hassle; I’ll rescue him and honor him.” Psalm 91:14-15 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
