Smudge was bound and determined to get some flowers in the ground. We compromised. It’s what mothers learn to do. I’m nearly an expert at this point.
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While my man was building raised beds in hopes to reinvigorate our woefully sorrowful garden (per my subliminal request aka outing his honey-do list in last week’s post), Smudge and I went to work.
Why did it take my 10 year old’s begging for me to put pretty petals in front of our faces? Lesson learned.
This weekend I’m in Washington, D.C. speaking on a panel at the IACP Conference—short code for the International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference. The panel discussion is The Blurred Lines of Blogging (more info about it here) and will be held on Saturday from 4-5:30 pm. If you’re at the conference, come by and say, “Hey!” and I’ll introduce you to my man Abe.
During the flight here, I devoured this book I mentioned a few weeks ago, and so when I get home, there’s going to be some serious overhauling in the casa. I’m feeling lighter already.
Thanks to Angela for spotlighting me on her blog, hop over and check out how I got my start, my challenges with blogging and my nitty gritties.
Earlier this week I featured another favorite blogger here on FC, if you missed my Q&A with Becky, see how she runs two separate blogs, how she came to becoming a cookbook author and what blogger inspires her most, here.
And now, let’s dig into this week’s Friday Faves.
This would be delicious on any Easter table.
Street Tacos made at home? Viva la difference!
Why didn’t I think of this? My favorite salad, in a wrap.
These pancakes could be the death nail for my diet.
Well, now this is a first: Philly Cheese Steak Pull Apart Bread. And a second…And a third…
I’ve had making cinnamon rolls on my to do list for, oh, 15 months. We ran out of time this week, but we didn’t go without.
Smudge is going to be ALL over these Easter brownie treats. Aren’t they the cutest?
The 24 Carat Carrot Cake. The most expensive looking cake you’ll ever make.
The 5 best ways to organize your recipes in 2015. (Attn husband: jotting them down on the back of envelopes isn’t one of them.)
High concept alert! Bye-bye Cronut. Move over Ramen. Here’s the newest (oldest?) food trend about to hit the streets.
Out of buttermilk? Give regular milk a squeeze of lemon and you’re in business. 100 emergency recipe substitutions.
Just like anything else, getting outdoors with kids and having fun has its secrets, like going off trail to climb a limb or 17, which makes these 10 tips for hiking with kids pretty helpful.
Kristen always shares stuff I want to read, including this: Don’t Create Content. Move People. The links in the post are worth the click alone.
How to dry your herbs, in the microwave!
This is the cutest dish drainer I’ve ever seen.
Flower power. Digging these spring pants.
Are you tired of me posting kitchen hacks yet? I know! Me neither! 15 clever things you didn’t really know you needed in your kitchen. Check out that cutting board over the trash bin! Brilliant!
I read about this mud mask and am thinking about buying it. Has anyone out there tried it before? Or, other recs?
Blog Biz
Toggl: A time tracking app that helps me figure out what in the heck I’ve been wasting away on working away on all day.
Instagram’s Layout app: I usually feel this way inside, now my photos can reflect it too. DOH! Reflect! Get it?
9 ways to get the most out of old blog content
Spring Sippers
I’m feeling it. The brunch fizz. It’s what weekends with holidays like Easter and Mother’s Day are made for.
Pineapple Sangria
Get the recipe | How Sweet It Is
Green Tea Hibiscus Fruit Punch
Get the recipe | Namely Marly
Summer Cucumber Jalapeño Margaritas
Get the recipe | Annie’s Eats
Tequila Beet and Orange Cocktail
Get the recipe | Heather Christo
Pomegranate Ginger Fizz
Get the recipe | 40 Aprons
Have a great weekend everybody, get out and soak up spring and cook something good.
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Briony
Amazing as always, love your roundups, those cocktails are going to help me through the summer heat here in the UK (if we ever get any!)
sheila
How do you get so much in one blog post every friday. You’re a rock star! The book you devoured is now on my list, as are the ice cream cookies, and the drinks are making me thirsty…what else Oh Heathers wraps. DANG. YuM! Wishing I could have heard you talk, great topic! Enjoy DC hope its warmer than the mitten.
Heather | Farmgirl Gourmet
Thank you so much for including me in your roundup. I sure wish I was going to IACP so I could say Hey. It’s been far too long my friend. Exs and ohs.
~Heather
Kristen
Heading over to check out your interview, now!
Thanks for the love and all these sipper links… I need a cocktail!
Patti
I really enjoyed the interview. Always love your Friday faves. Enjoy the conference and Washington D.C. Will be happy to read all about it on Foodiectush. Have a great experience.
Heather Christo
Thanks for the cocktail love Heidi!!
Allison
Loved reading your story – definitely an inspiration. You make me want to set my alarm for 5:30am tomorrow!!
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
Lovely finds as usual Heidi! I use Rescue Time to track what I do on my work laptop, eek! It’s amazing how much time I spend on e-mail and social media. Even though it’s part of my job, it’s helped me figure out how to streamline things a bit : ) Have a lovely weekend in D.C.!
Erin@WellPlated
I’m installing Toggl. And I am SCARED. lol. Let the truth be told!
I love these posts Heidi. Great finds, per usual!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat
As always, so many awesome things here! I heard about the new Instagram app on the radio the other day but totally forgot to check it out. Going to fix that right now! Have a great weekend, Heidi!