Welcome to the weekend, my pals! I’m prepared for as a lot time open air as doable, enjoyable meals shared with household, and all of the video games and storytelling we are able to match into our days. Half of July has flown by in a blur and it seems like the tip of summer time is correct across the nook. I wish to take in as a lot relaxed time as doable over the following month, regardless of having a lot journey on the calendar. We will handle each, proper?
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: This easy but irresistible recipe has already change into my favourite snack this summer time – watermelon fruit salad contains a refreshing, colourful mixture of watermelon, cherries, and berries tossed with a handful of recent mint in a candy, tangy honey lime dressing.
Chicken scallopini is a flavor-packed dish that requires minimal effort for a simple weeknight dinner. Baked with garlic and mushrooms in a white wine sauce, the rooster comes out of the oven fork-tender.
Simple seasoned asparagus is one in every of our favourite methods to eat asparagus and the flavors end up nice each time.
Crunchy greens are tossed in an apple cider French dressing earlier than being topped with roasted almonds to make this copycat recipe for Chick-fil-A’s Kale Crunch Salad.
When greens are so tasty you eat them proper out of the pan, you recognize you have got a successful dish! My youngest son and I stood on the counter consuming at the very least half of the greens proper out of the pan the final time I sauteed zucchini and mushrooms.
There aren’t many issues that prime a chilly glass of lemonade on a sizzling summer time day, however this strawberry lemonade is one in every of them. And in the event you’re like me and like your drinks a bit much less candy, do-it-yourself is the way in which to go.
Think about the candy taste of ripe mangoes blended right into a creamy, dreamy scoop of ice cream – mango ice cream is a refreshing summer time deal with.
What I’m CRAVING: GORP – “good previous raisins and peanuts,” plus some extras for enjoyable. As we’ve been preparing for our annual household reunion tenting journey in Arizona, I’ve been craving our favourite camp meals and snacks.
And talking of our favorites, in the event you haven’t but tried Green Apple S’mores, put them in your must-try listing. Campfire hand pies are one other child favourite, and these Peach Campfire Pies look nice proper now.
My FAVORITE THING this week is that this super lightweight scarf. I’ve shared it earlier than, however it bears repeating this week. Whereas I not often really put on a shawl, this one travels with me almost all over the place I’m going. It’s a journey blanket on street journeys, it’s a scarf if a movie show is chilly, and it does double obligation as a pillow or a blanket on chilly flights. It folds or rolls to an virtually unbelievably small measurement, making it excellent for tucking right into a carry-on.
What I’m READING: The Great Library Series by Rachel Caine. I completed the sequence over the previous couple of weeks, studying books 3, 4, and 5: Ash and Quill, Smoke and Iron, and Sword and Pen. I figured I’d share all of them now as an alternative of dragging my overview on for weeks. This sequence is a strong YA learn and I actually loved it. Whereas the story did drag a bit at instances, and I didn’t love each character, the ending was excellent.
The primary and the final books on this sequence have been my favorites, however do your self a favor, begin at the start, and browse all of them. In case you love books and libraries, and studying for the sake of studying, this storyline is an unforgettable one.
What I’m LISTENING to: Pontiac by Lyle Lovett. I’ve been a fan of Lyle Lovett’s for a very long time and I’m thrilled that my youngest son counts him as a favourite now. We’ve been enjoying this album on repeat all week when driving and it makes me chuckle and grin to listen to him singing together with all of those songs.
“As a result of he holds quick to me in love, I’ll ship him; I’ll defend him, as a result of he is aware of my identify. When he calls to me, I’ll reply him; I will probably be with him in hassle; I’ll rescue him and honor him.” Psalm 91:14-15 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
