Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! My household’s plans for this weekend took a u-turn due to the loopy climate. We spent nearly 17 hours within the automotive yesterday making an attempt to get to my brother’s wedding ceremony. Gasoline stations with out energy, bushes down throughout the freeway, nonstop rain and wind, to not point out all of the flash flooding, we lastly circled and drove again house late final evening. So, as we speak is alllll about sofa time (WHY does driving exhaust an individual a lot?) and hopefully getting a little bit of sunshine on a stroll this afternoon.
I soooo want we may’ve been there, Karl and Marybeth! I like you each tons and may hardly wait to rejoice in individual quickly.
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Baked pumpkin oatmeal is one in all our favourite fall breakfasts. There may be simply one thing superior about the best way oatmeal adjustments when it’s baked. Nearly like a cake, however not practically so candy, this can be a hearty breakfast that all of us get pleasure from.
Chew-size items of hen are tossed in a combination of oil and spices earlier than being rapidly cooked in a scorching skillet to create these flavorful and juicy Indian chicken bites. Served with cilantro lime rice or mushroom and pepper rice pilaf this can be a meal that my entire household loves.
Tender broccoli and wealthy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese deliver a lot taste to every broccoli and cheese stuffed chicken breast. I’ve been craving these for a few weeks now, so it’s time to place them again on our meal plan.
Toasted pearl couscous with spinach, chicken, raisins, pine nuts, and a touch of lemon makes a light-weight, heat, salad-like dish. (And it will get bonus factors for being completely scrumptious when the leftovers are served chilly the following day for lunch!)
I instructed my boys we’d do an enormous brunch this weekend, since our enjoyable weekend plans didn’t work out. This French bread stuffed with sausage, eggs, and cheese sounds nearly good proper now.
Oh, my buddies, these blueberry lemon bars turned out much more wonderful than I hoped! With candy bursting blueberries in each chew of the tangy lemon bars, they proved irresistible for me.
Swiss Roll ice cream begins with a creamy vanilla base swirled with chocolate and layered with bite-size items of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. I shared this ice cream with my boys a couple of weeks in the past and so they fortunately gave it the thumbs up.
What I’m CRAVING: I like scones and I don’t make them typically sufficient. I’m wishing I had one in all Christi’s lemon blueberry scones to nibble alongside my espresso this morning!
My FAVORITE THING this week is that this magnetic calendar! It’s easy as will be, and I LOVE it. It’s an ideal measurement and I’ve it on our fridge. The youngsters (and Sean and I too) can see at a look what is occurring every month: journey plans, houseguests, and household dinners are all straightforward to maintain observe of this fashion.
What I’m READING: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia MD. I discovered this e book fascinating as a science-based learn on methods to extend our healthspan vs lifespan. I didn’t agree with all of it, and infrequently do with books like this, however total I like to recommend the e book.
The largest takeaways for me have been the reminders that sleep is essential (odds are good that all of us want greater than we predict we do), bodily exercise and energy coaching are extra essential than ever as we age, the quantity of protein we eat is extra essential than most of us notice, and psychological well being and emotional well being mustn’t ever be ignored. A number of widespread sense right here, however the science and analysis behind all of it bolstered it nicely.
What I’m LISTENING to: Pontiac by Lyle Lovett. This was the right enjoyable, enjoyable pay attention final evening as we lastly made our means house by all of the rain. And when, “If I Had A Boat” began, we each burst out laughing. So, there’s that.
“The Lord himself goes earlier than you and will probably be with you; he won’t ever depart you nor forsake you. Don’t be afraid; don’t be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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