Welcome to the weekend, my associates! My household’s plans for this weekend took a u-turn due to the loopy climate. We spent virtually 17 hours within the automobile yesterday attempting to get to my brother’s marriage ceremony. Fuel stations with out energy, timber down throughout the freeway, nonstop rain and wind, to not point out all of the flash flooding, we lastly circled and drove again house late final evening. So, in the present day is alllll about sofa time (WHY does driving exhaust an individual a lot?) and hopefully getting a little bit of sunshine on a stroll this afternoon.
I soooo want we may’ve been there, Karl and Marybeth! I like you each tons and might hardly wait to have fun in individual quickly.
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Baked pumpkin oatmeal is certainly one of our favourite fall breakfasts. There’s simply one thing superior about the way in which oatmeal modifications when it’s baked. Nearly like a cake, however not almost so candy, this can be a hearty breakfast that all of us get pleasure from.
Chew-size items of rooster are tossed in a mix of oil and spices earlier than being shortly cooked in a sizzling skillet to create these flavorful and juicy Indian rooster bites. Served with cilantro lime rice or mushroom and pepper rice pilaf this can be a meal that my entire household loves.
Tender broccoli and wealthy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese deliver a lot taste to every broccoli and cheese stuffed rooster breast. I’ve been craving these for a few weeks now, so it’s time to place them again on our meal plan.
Toasted pearl couscous with spinach, rooster, raisins, pine nuts, and a touch of lemon makes a lightweight, heat, salad-like dish. (And it will get bonus factors for being completely scrumptious when the leftovers are served chilly the following day for lunch!)
I informed my boys we’d do an enormous brunch this weekend, since our enjoyable weekend plans didn’t work out. This French bread filled with sausage, eggs, and cheese sounds nearly good proper now.
Oh, my associates, these blueberry lemon bars turned out much more wonderful than I hoped! With candy bursting blueberries in each chew of the tangy lemon bars, they proved irresistible for me.
Swiss Roll ice cream begins with a creamy vanilla base swirled with chocolate and layered with bite-size items of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. I shared this ice cream with my boys a number of weeks in the past they usually fortunately gave it the thumbs up.
What I’m CRAVING: I like scones and I don’t make them usually sufficient. I’m wishing I had certainly one of Christi’s lemon blueberry scones to nibble alongside my espresso this morning!
My FAVORITE THING this week is that this magnetic calendar! It’s easy as could be, and I LOVE it. It’s a terrific dimension and I’ve it on our fridge. The children (and Sean and I too) can see at a look what is occurring every month: journey plans, houseguests, and household dinners are all simple to maintain observe of this manner.
What I’m READING: Outlive: The Science and Artwork of Longevity by Peter Attia MD. I discovered this e book attention-grabbing as a science-based learn on methods to extend our healthspan vs lifespan. I didn’t agree with all of it, and barely do with books like this, however total I like to recommend the e book.Â
The most important takeaways for me have been the reminders that sleep is essential (odds are good that all of us want greater than we expect we do), bodily exercise and energy coaching are extra essential than ever as we age, the quantity of protein we eat is extra essential than most of us understand, and psychological well being and emotional well being mustn’t ever be ignored. Numerous widespread sense right here, however the science and analysis behind all of it strengthened it nicely.
What I’m LISTENING to: Pontiac by Lyle Lovett. This was the right stress-free, enjoyable pay attention final evening as we lastly made our means house by means of all of the rain. And when, “If I Had A Boat” began, we each burst out laughing. So, there’s that.
“The Lord himself goes earlier than you and will likely be with you; he won’t ever depart you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid; don’t be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
