Welcome to the weekend, my mates! It’s wet and drizzling once more right here in Ohio. (And if I’m being 100% trustworthy, I’m just about over it.) However it’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 yr) that is nonetheless a few of my favourite climate. I like the way in which rain washes every part clear once more and smells so contemporary!
At this level although, I’d certain take pleasure in strolling once more with out an umbrella or a cap on my head. Now we have had a LOT of rain currently, as evidenced by the good inexperienced development in every single place round us. It makes for an attractive 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, hen bites, and french fries – there’s no improper approach to take pleasure in this superior dip.
Spicy Cajun potatoes are an incredible facet dish for grilled and roasted meats. They’re additionally scrumptious chopped up with a gentle egg on high 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 chew.
A couple of weeks in the past, once I was craving a tuna salad and my eyes fell on the honeycrisp apple within the fridge, I made a decision to attempt 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 vibrant with contemporary 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.
Home made Cherry Pie Filling tastes infinitely higher than store-bought! And whilst you can definitely use the pie filling to make a spectacular cherry pie, you can even high cheesecakes, pancakes, waffles, or crepes with it. And it’s unbelievable 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 longing for her selfmade pizza hits, there isn’t a restaurant pizza on the market that can 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 usually share pricier gadgets as a part of my favourite issues, however I’m thrilled with this fowl 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 good friend and I can’t even put phrases to how thrilling it’s every time the wifi digicam on this fowl 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!
In fact, now the squirrels have discovered the feeder and I do not take pleasure in 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 can assist hold the squirrels away from the fowl’s meals.
What I’m LISTENING to: The Comet Tides by Kevin Kerrigan. This one remains 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 that means in it, and transfer ahead with renewed objective.
“All the pieces may be taken from a person however one factor: the final of the human freedoms—to decide on one’s perspective in any given set of circumstances, to decide on one’s personal approach.” – Viktor Frankl
“Stay as if you happen to have 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 must always stroll in them.” Ephesians 2:10 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
