Welcome to the weekend, my mates! Regardless of the rain within the forecast, we’re hoping to sneak out for a brief hike at the moment at any time when the climate offers us a break and we’d get in some Frisbee golf too. (FYI I’m terrible, but it surely’s nonetheless enjoyable.) That is an Easter weekend stuffed with household and mates for us.
I’m simmering some green chile stew for dinner tonight and tomorrow will likely be a waffle brunch after church adopted by country-style ribs for dinner. We don’t have a standard menu for Easter most years and it’s enjoyable to play it by ear.
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Whether or not you’re dressing up a salad or slathering it on a burger, Thousand Island brings a punch of taste that’s downright irresistible. Creamy mayo meets tangy ketchup together with the pop of diced pickles and a sprinkle of zesty onions on this recipe for Thousand Island salad dressing.
Wish to know methods to make perfect French Bread Pizza? This methodology creates tacky pizzas with a crispy crust. It’s selfmade pizza that’s quick sufficient for a fast lunch or informal dinner.
Smashed Brussels Sprouts with balsamic glaze are the sweet of the vegetable world. I merely cannot eat only one!
Hash Brown Waffles are sizzling, crispy potato perfection. They’re good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and so they make a terrific base for every kind of toppings.
Topped with heat blueberry compote, these crepes are a breakfast that my children would like to eat day by day. Blueberry crepes are a breakfast lover’s dream come true.
Chocolate dipped Coconut Macaroons are wealthy, candy, chewy cookies which can be nearly candy-like. Whereas they’ve been a vacation favourite for so long as I can keep in mind, coconut macaroons are a deal with we get pleasure from year-round.
Vanilla candy cream ice cream full of chunks of birthday cake and loads of sprinkles is as a lot enjoyable to make as it’s to eat! Birthday cake ice cream is my present favourite taste. And sure, I simply declared a brand new favourite ice cream for not less than the tenth time on this web site. How might I probably select a endlessly favourite once I’m continuously attempting new flavors to share with you?
What I’m CRAVING: All of the shrimp recipes! I like shrimp so much on a median day, however I’ve been craving it like mad these days. We’re making this fried rice for dinner tonight and I’ve this Shrimp Avocado Salad on my radar for lunch subsequent week. And lastly, I simply put this severely loaded bacon, bleu cheese, and shrimp chopped salad on subsequent week’s dinner plan too. The entire household loves that salad.
What I’m WATCHING: Alias: Season 1 As a dad or mum, it has been a lot enjoyable introducing my children to my favourite reveals, as they’ve grown sufficiently old to get pleasure from them as nicely. My youngest and I watched the pilot episode of Alias this week and I believe I’ve hooked him.
The important thing to having fun with this present is solely suspending disbelief. It’s a TV present and it’s not speculated to be remotely practical. Jennifer Garner, and everybody else concerned, did a incredible job with this present, and it’s nonetheless simply plain enjoyable to look at. It’s laborious to consider it was produced over 20 years in the past. It has aged nicely and I’ll fortunately watch the entire collection once more.
What I’m READING: The Castaway: Shipwreck Key Book 1 by Stephanie Taylor. This ebook was a enjoyable, clear, mild, and quick learn. It’s uncommon for me to get pleasure from a ebook written from a number of character views, however I did get pleasure from this one. It’s a narrative a couple of former first woman who strikes to an island off the Florida Keys to open a bookshop and try to stay her new life with out scrutiny. The characters are fascinating and I discovered myself eager to know extra about all of them.
What I’m LISTENING to: My Savior by Carrie Underwood. This whole album is totally lovely. It has been in my common rotation for nearly a 12 months now. I really like hymns a lot and Carrie did an incredible job with the songs right here. The musical preparations are just a bit bit totally different and the songs really feel each acquainted and new. How Nice Thou Artwork, Nice is Thy Faithfulness, and As a result of He Lives are just some of my favorites. (For what it’s value, there’s just one track on this album that I don’t love.)
Jesus stated to her, “I’m the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, although he die, but shall he stay, and everybody who lives and believes in me shall by no means die. Do you consider this?” John 11:25-26 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile! He’s Risen!!
Mary
