Welcome to the weekend, my mates! Can I simply begin by saying “YAY for January”? I really like the recent begin that the brand new 12 months brings us. I’m not one for setting particular objectives or resolutions in January, however I do love the recent clear starting after the vacations.
The primary few months of 2024 are jam-packed for us and I’m wanting ahead to all of it – whereas additionally soaking in each calm second at house in between occasions. I’m headed to NM subsequent week for my annual sister journey and counting down the times till I can hug my sisters once more.
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Some meals are so primary, so extremely easy, that it may be tough to explain their awesomeness. That’s how I really feel about cottage cheese with fruit. Two substances. (Certain, you possibly can gown it up a bit, in case you like, however at its coronary heart, simply 2 substances.) Whether or not that is my breakfast, a day snack, or a candy chew after dinner, I eat this mixture sooner or later almost each single day.
Savory chunks of rooster mingle with candy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and crisp apples on this straightforward Hen Waldorf Salad. It is a lunch you’ll placed on repeat!
Tender chunks of ham meld with earthy inexperienced beans and hearty potatoes on this tremendous easy meal of Crockpot Ham, Inexperienced Beans, and Potatoes. Once I let you know that this was an surprising success, I can’t emphasize that sufficient. That is hearty consolation meals that isn’t heavy with cheese or oils. It’s so simple as could be and my complete household gave it two thumbs up.
Fluffy potatoes with crisp, roasted edges are seasoned to perfection with simply rosemary, salt, and pepper in these Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. My complete household begins to seize these proper off the pan once they come out of the oven.
Brown sugar is the star of the present on this selfmade Brown Sugar Icing with notes of caramel and molasses mingling on this pourable, dreamy frosting.
The unforgettable tang of wealthy, buttermilk cake is topped with a layer of candy caramel frosting on this Buttermilk Cake topped with that impossible to resist icing.
Spicy Chocolate Ice Cream is chilly, creamy chocolate with a touch of spicy warmth from chili and cinnamon. This ice cream warms your mouth whilst you’re chilled from the ice cream. The mixture of warmth with the chilly is improbable.
What I’m CRAVING: I’ve gone from craving all of the salads final week to craving all of the pancakes right this moment! (Do you know we have now 24 pancake recipes right here? and 20 pancake recipes over right here?) My household actually loves pancakes!) My boys and I are going to strive a few new recipes this morning too!
My FAVORITE THING this week is my very primary to-do-list fashion, undated planner. I’ve instructed you about it earlier than, but it surely’s value mentioning once more as I simply opened up a brand new one this week. I switched to this fashion of planner a few years in the past and it’s been a terrific match for me. It really works effectively as my guidelines for every day with the additional advantage of getting time slots on the aspect for the times after I’m extra scheduled.
What I’m READING: Atomic Habits by James Clear. I’ve in all probability learn this guide at the very least 3-4 occasions now and referred again to it extra occasions than I do know. I can’t suggest it extremely sufficient. Teenagers, younger adults, enterprise house owners, at-home mother and father, retirees – there’s recommendation right here that might profit anybody and everybody, at any stage of life. I personal it on Kindle, in paper, and as an audiobook. It’s a wonderful refresher and reminder of the place I would like my priorities to be.
What I’m LISTENING to: Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.Okay. Rowling. Described as “A set of well-loved tales for witches and wizards of all ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the wizarding world’s Grimm’s Fairytales.” It is a enjoyable, quick learn for any Harry Potter fan. In case you occur to take pleasure in audiobooks and are additionally a little bit of a Harry Potter nerd, the 90-minute narration is improbable. Jude Legislation reads Dumbledore’s half and I loved it.
“Give due to the Lord, for he’s good; his love endures without end.” Psalm 107:1-2 NIV
Wishing you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
