Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Guess what?? I’m giddy over the weather forecast for the next few days. We’re going to be in the 70s, my friends. The 70s. How amazing is that? I know it won’t last and the weather will warm up again, but for right now? Let’s get outside and bask in this peek into the awesomeness of future fall weather.
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Catalina salad dressing is fresh, bold, tangy, and sweet, (though a lot less sweet than commercial versions!) with plenty of zesty flavors to keep things interesting. At this point in my life, I could write an ode to homemade salad dressings. That said, the homemade Catalina dressing I love today is a far cry from the grocery store versions I recall.
Light, crispy, and flaky air fryer Brussels sprouts chips are delightfully snackable and surprisingly satisfying. These chips are the snack you never knew you were missing!
German potato salad is warm and tangy with the vinegar bacon dressing that soaks right into the potatoes. It’s hearty, savory, and just the right amount of sweet. And lest I forget to mention it, this salad is fully loaded with bacon. It’s unforgettable.
Tender strips of chicken, bell peppers, and onions are seasoned with taco spices, then cooked to crispy, juicy perfection in the air fryer. Serve these air fryer fajitas in warm tortillas or over rice with your favorite toppings for a fresh and easy meal.
With crispy potatoes, spicy (or not-so-spicy) sausage, tender crisp cabbage, bell peppers, and onions, tossed with just the right amount of seasoning, this sausage and potato hash breakfast skillet is the kind of meal that’s welcome any time of day.
Two-ingredient pineapple angel food cake is a fun treat that takes nearly no effort to make! That’s right; it’s made with just two simple-to-find ingredients that you may already have in your pantry.
Yes, I did make an ice cream with green tea. And I have no regrets. If you know me well, you might recall that I’m not a fan of green tea. It’s just not my thing. But matcha ice cream? It has been a jaw-dropping delicious surprise for me.
What I’m CRAVING: My friend Heidi’s BLT salad with peaches, tomatoes, bacon, homemade croutons, and a creamy lemon herb dressing sounds absolutely incredible. I need this in my life soon, so I’ll be on the hunt for some perfectly ripe peaches and tomatoes this weekend.
My FAVORITE THING this week is this sea salt body cream. I’ve been using it for a few years now, and I still love it. It’s thick, creamy, and doesn’t leave your skin greasy at all. I love the mild scent and how incredibly moisturizing it is. I first tried this lotion as a sample and loved it so much, I ordered the full-size product almost immediately.
Just a heads up that the price fluctuates a lot on Amazon, so watch for sales, or if you go to the brand’s website, you can usually catch it on sale. It’s part of a deal right now where you’ll get a $.50 credit for every dollar spent. It can be a little confusing, but I watch for sales on their site, and I’ve seen credits as high as $1 for $1. (Making the products half price, which the bargain hunter over here loves.)
What I’m WATCHING: My boys and I watched KPop Demon Hunters this week, and let me tell you, it was a fun surprise. We all really enjoyed the movie.
What I’m LISTENING to: As a result, I’ve been listening to the soundtrack every day this week, and these songs now live rent-free in my head. I’m not even a K-pop fan and I can’t stop playing these songs.
What I’m READING: Prayer in the Night by Tish Harrison Warren. I shared this book with you a couple of years ago, but it bears mentioning again. I’ve gifted this book countless times since then. I highly recommend it.
“But unless we make space for grief, we cannot know the depths of the love of God, the healing God wrings from pain, the way grieving yields wisdom, comfort, even joy.”
“The promise of the resurrection is that Jesus is still at work today in our own lives, in the present tense. So we wait and watch for the coming kingdom, when God will finally set things right, but we also wait and watch for glimpses of that kingdom here and now.”
“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:5 NIV
Wishing you a beautiful week filled with little things that make you smile!
Mary
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