Welcome to the weekend, my associates! It’s wet and drizzling once more right here in Ohio. (And if I’m being 100% sincere, I’m just about over it.) But it surely’s nonetheless going to be a beautiful weekend – there’s a little bit of sunshine sneaking into the forecast too! Whereas the rain isn’t almost as thrilling right here because it was in Phoenix, (the place it solely rains a number of occasions a 12 months) that is nonetheless a few of my favourite climate. I really like the way in which rain washes every little thing clear once more and smells so recent!
At this level although, I’d certain get pleasure from strolling once more with out an umbrella or a cap on my head. We have now had a LOT of rain these days, as evidenced by the good inexperienced development in all places round us. It makes for a ravishing world, doesn’t it?
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: My household went loopy over this Blackened Ranch Dressing the primary time I made it. It’s a smoky, barely spicy blackened ranch dressing like Popeye’s! Thus far, we’ve loved it with greens, rooster bites, and french fries – there’s no fallacious solution to get pleasure from this superior dip.
Spicy Cajun potatoes are an amazing facet dish for grilled and roasted meats. They’re additionally scrumptious chopped up with a comfortable egg on prime or tossed into egg burritos with a little bit of sausage or bacon. (They’re superior dipped into that blackened ranch too!)
Leftover roasted potatoes? Strive them on this Cajun Potato Salad subsequent time. Tender chunks of potato, together with hearty bites of bacon and egg are tossed in a creamy, tangy, smoky, and barely spicy dressing to flippantly coat each chunk.
A number of weeks in the past, after I was craving a tuna salad and my eyes fell on the honeycrisp apple within the fridge, I made a decision to strive one thing new. Fortunate for me, this new Tuna Apple Pasta Salad mixture is a win!
Garlic Butter Broccoli is tremendous simple to make whereas it’s additionally flavorful and vivid with recent herbs and a squeeze of lemon simply earlier than serving.
Dr Pepper Ice Cream blends the nostalgia of a soda fountain drink with the indulgence of freshly churned ice cream. The creamy texture balances completely with the distinctive soda style, making a refreshing frozen deal with.
Selfmade Cherry Pie Filling tastes infinitely higher than store-bought! And whilst you can definitely use the pie filling to make a spectacular cherry pie, it’s also possible to prime cheesecakes, pancakes, waffles, or crepes with it. And it’s incredible when spooned over ice cream or layered into yogurt parfaits for a deal with.
What I’m CRAVING: Rebecca’s pan pizza!! Oh man, when the yearning for her do-it-yourself pizza hits, there isn’t a restaurant pizza on the market that may fulfill it. It’s like no different. I’m hoping to persuade her to make it for me when she’s right here in a number of weeks. <trace, trace>
My FAVORITE THING this week is my Bird Buddy. I don’t sometimes share pricier objects as a part of my favourite issues, however I’m thrilled with this hen feeder. (And I’ve by no means watched birds earlier than in my life!) I can’t resist displaying everybody the “postcards” it sends me. It was a present from a pal and I can’t even put phrases to how thrilling it’s every time the wifi digital camera on this hen feeder sends me movies and images.
Need to see my favourite birdie photograph from this week’s postcards? It’s on the backside of the e-newsletter!
After all, now the squirrels have discovered the feeder and I do not get pleasure from their images and movies in any respect! We’re going to maneuver the feeder from a tree to a shepherd’s hook with a squirrel baffle this weekend. Fingers are crossed that may assist preserve the squirrels away from the hen’s meals.
What I’m LISTENING to: The Comet Tides by Kevin Kerrigan. This one continues to be on repeat over right here. It’s so peaceable and enjoyable. It’s been the right soundtrack for our rain this week too.
What I’m READING: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl. That is the fourth time I’ve learn this ebook and I can’t advocate it extremely sufficient. Viktor Frankl was an Austrian psychiatrist and neurologist, a Holocaust survivor, and the founding father of Logotherapy. He believed that we can not keep away from struggling however can select how to deal with it, discover which means in it, and transfer ahead with renewed goal.
“All the pieces might be taken from a person however one factor: the final of the human freedoms—to decide on one’s angle in any given set of circumstances, to decide on one’s personal approach.” – Viktor Frankl
“Stay as should you had been dwelling a second time, and as if you had acted wrongly the primary time.” – Viktor Frankl
“For we’re his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God ready beforehand, that we should always stroll in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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