Welcome to the weekend, my pals! Our little village pulls out all of the stops for the 4th of July with a road truthful arrange downtown for many of the week. It’s all the time a number of enjoyable, and we often have pals or household visiting too, however when it’s over we’re all able to get again to common life.
I’m trying ahead to per week full of on a regular basis routines, walks outdoors, and loads of sunshine! (Enjoyable reality – I caught a glimpse of the haying that was occurring within the discipline behind our home this week. I had NO concept that hay bales have been so large! I walked out to the sphere and was in awe of the scale. They made the tractors seem like toys.)
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: This BLT salad is absolutely loaded with crunchy romaine lettuce, candy tomatoes and contemporary corn, salty bacon, wealthy and creamy avocado slices, cubed cheddar cheese, crunchy croutons, and the right ranch dressing.
Candy corn, ripe bell peppers, purple onion, and jalapenos are seasoned with a medley of fragrant spices and a contact of contemporary cilantro to make every spoonful of this fiesta corn a superb mix of flavors. True to its identify, it tastes like a celebration!
If you wish to be taught how to roast corn, you’ve come to the precise place! Roasting corn concentrates its sweetness. Served with a pat of butter, roasted corn takes me proper again to childhood.
Avocados, hen, corn, and black beans pair effectively with a mix of southwestern spices for a fast Mexican flavor-inspired chicken lettuce wrap.
Lemon blueberry bread is gentle, moist, and generously full of blueberries and vivid lemon taste. This can be a fast and straightforward bread recipe everybody will love.
Tender, chewy and simply barely crisp on the sides chocolate chip macadamia nut cookies are memorably good. That is one in all my favourite cookie mixtures. There isn’t a unhealthy time of day (and even 12 months!) for cookies. And these cookies? You’re going to need all of them day (and 12 months) lengthy.
In the event you’re a fan of root beer floats -and who isn’t?- you’re going to go wild for this root beer ice cream. This can be a summer time deal with that would quick change into a household favourite!
What I’m CRAVING: Watermelon! Simply give me all of the watermelon. It’s that point of 12 months and I can’t get sufficient of it. Sometimes, I simply need a easy bowl full of bites of watermelon, possibly with a sprinkling of salt. However this week I turned that craving right into a model new salad, and I can’t get sufficient of it. I’ll be sharing that recipe quickly!
My FAVORITE THING this week is as soon as once more the Hitster game. This music quiz social gathering sport has change into a household favourite and we’re having a blast with it. It’s actually a lot enjoyable for all ages and we’ve been enjoying with family and friends each probability we get. (Full disclosure, I’m fairly terrible at it and the sport continues to be a number of enjoyable!)
What I’m READING: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep by Matthew Walker. This can be a fascinating learn on the significance of sleep. I’m breaking my publication rule right here and sharing the guide earlier than I’ve completed studying it. I’ll replace once more in per week or two with extra about this guide, however to this point it’s a 5-star suggestion from me.
What I’m LISTENING to: Hope in Front of Me by Danny Gokey. I downloaded this album as a result of I heard his tune, “Inform Your Coronary heart to Beat Once more” and preferred it so much. I’ve solely listened to the album as soon as, however that tune is already a brand new favourite.
“Don’t be concerned about something, however in all the things by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made identified to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
