Welcome to the weekend, my pals! My household’s plans for this weekend took a radical flip due to the loopy climate. Yesterday we spent nearly 17 hours within the automobile attempting to get to my brother’s marriage ceremony. Fuel stations with out energy, bushes down on the opposite aspect of the street, continuous rain and wind, to not point out all of the flash flooding, we lastly rotated and headed residence final evening. So in the present day is all about spending time on the sofa (WHY does driving exhaust an individual a lot?) and hopefully getting some solar whereas strolling this afternoon.
I want we might have been there, Karl and Marybeth! I like you each a lot and may’t wait to have a good time in particular person quickly.
IN THIS WEEK’S BLOGS: Oatmeal with baked pumpkin It is one in every of our favourite fall breakfasts. There’s something wonderful about the best way oats change when baked. Nearly like a cake, however not as candy, this can be a hearty breakfast that all of us take pleasure in.
Chunk-sized items of rooster are tossed in a mix of oil and spices earlier than being shortly cooked in a sizzling pan to create these flavorful and juicy ones. Indian rooster bites. Served with cilantro and lime rice both rice pilaf with mushrooms and peppers It is a meals that my total household loves.
Tender broccoli and wealthy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese add loads of taste to every rooster breast filled with broccoli and cheese. I have been craving them for a few weeks, so it is time to put them again into our meal plan.
Toasted Pearled couscous with spinach, rooster, raisins and pine nuts.and a contact of lemon makes a lightweight, heat, salad-like dish. (And it will get bonus factors for being completely scrumptious when the leftovers are served chilly the subsequent day for lunch!)
I advised my children we have been going to have an enormous brunch this weekend since our enjoyable weekend plans did not work out. This French bread filled with sausage, eggs and cheese. It sounds nearly excellent proper now.
Oh my pals, these blueberry lemon bars It turned out much more shocking than I anticipated! With candy blueberries in each chunk of the tangy lemon bars, they have been irresistible to me.
Swiss roll ice cream It begins with a creamy vanilla base blended with chocolate and topped with small items of Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. I shared this ice cream with my youngsters just a few weeks in the past they usually fortunately authorized of it.
What I lengthy for: I like scones and I do not make them usually sufficient. I want I had one in every of Christi’s lemon and blueberry scones to snack together with my espresso this morning!
MY FAVORITE THING this week is that this magnetic calendar! It is so simple as may be and I LOVE IT. It is an awesome dimension and I’ve it in our fridge. The children (and Sean and I too) can see at a look what’s taking place every month – this fashion it is simple to maintain observe of journey plans, home friends, and household dinners.
What I am READING: Surviving: the science and artwork of longevity by Peter Attia, MD. I discovered this e-book fascinating as a science-based learn on methods to extend our life expectancy versus our well being. I did not agree with all the pieces, and I not often agree with books like this, however general I like to recommend the e-book.
Most essential to me have been the reminders that sleep is essential (there is a good likelihood all of us want greater than we predict), bodily exercise and energy coaching are extra essential than ever as we age, protein what we eat is larger. essential than most of us notice, and psychological well being and emotional well being ought to by no means be ignored. There’s numerous frequent sense right here, however the science and analysis behind all of it bolstered it nicely.
What I am LISTENING: Pontiac by Lyle Lovett. This was the proper stress-free and enjoyable hear final evening after we lastly made it again residence within 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 might be with you; He won’t ever depart you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; “Don’t be discouraged.” Deuteronomy 31:8 NIV
I want you a stunning week filled with little issues that make you smile!
Maria
