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.) Nevertheless 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 practically as thrilling right here because it was in Phoenix, (the place it solely rains a couple of occasions a 12 months) that is nonetheless a few of my favourite climate. I like the best way rain washes every part clear once more and smells so contemporary!
At this level although, I’d certain get pleasure from strolling once more with out an umbrella or a cap on my head. We now have had a LOT of rain these days, as evidenced by the good inexperienced progress all over the 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! To this point, we’ve loved it with greens, rooster bites, and french fries – there’s no mistaken method to get pleasure from this superior dip.
Spicy Cajun potatoes are a fantastic facet dish for grilled and roasted meats. They’re additionally scrumptious chopped up with a smooth 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 evenly coat each chew.
A number 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 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 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.
Selfmade Cherry Pie Filling tastes infinitely higher than store-bought! And when you can actually use the pie filling to make a spectacular cherry pie, you may also 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 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 couple 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 hen feeder. (And I’ve by no means watched birds earlier than in my life!) I can’t resist exhibiting everybody the “postcards” it sends me. It was a present from a buddy 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 photographs.
Wish 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 photographs 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 hold 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 stress-free. It’s been the proper 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 guide and I can’t suggest 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.
“Every part could 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 means.” – Viktor Frankl
“Reside as should you have been residing 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 filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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