Hey hey and happy Friday.
Last weekend’s Super Bowl did not disappoint, and neither did the chili I recipe tested for the big feasting day. I was going for a Cincinnati-style chili with little nuggets of beef but added beans for a nod to my favorite Wendy’s chili. Was def good but will be testing again to be sure. We served it as chili dogs with extra cheese and all the fixins‘. Next, I’m trying it over a baked potato. Chili recipe coming soon.
I also tried a new-to-me brownie recipe for Super Bowl and it was so not very good. Time to go back to my tested and true recipe.
These sneakers are biodegradable and (wait for it) turn into apple trees when you plant them. How amazing is that?
It’s inevitable. We all age. But we don’t have to leave happiness in the second half of life up to chance. We can age with joy. This article gives tips for how to crack the code of happiness as we get older.
51 parenting trends other parents disagree with. It ain’t easy.
I adore the vintage tea set my grandmother left to me, but all these years later, I’ve barely used it all. This year I’ve made it a goal to drink afternoon tea at least twice a week. I’m not there yet, but when I stop to take a tea-time-out, I know it’s doing good for me. Plus, green tea is one of the top 10 superfoods of 2022.
YEEEK! I cannot WAIT to watch this new bingeable series about Julia Child. Also, this new series looks super fascinating and intense, and it’s got a heck of a cast.
The reaction this little one has when trying queso for the first time is everything.
Fake it when you make it with this General Tso’s chicken. Delish.
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Give this apricot chicken a spin to win.
Now, THIS spicy tuna roll bowl is 100% my kind of lunch.
This classic Cuban comfort food recipe is a must for meal time.
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The olives in this slow-cooker beefy classic make me want more more more.
These gorgeous from-scratch waffles prove the boxed stuff is just so not needed!
If you’re like me and pondered, here’s how to convert your favorite cake into cupcakes.
All the cruciferous crunch in this cabbage and cauli salad.
This riff on Olive Garden’s gnocchi chicken soup makes it perfectly okay to stay in.
OMG these honey butter shrimp. I can already feel the drips on my chin.
These crispy Brussels sprouts look amazing. It’s all about that sauce, baby.
Oh my…white chocolate brownies.
Very excited about this yummy book I just pre-ordered.
Using these on the regular is one of the best things I’ve added to my beauty routine.
The neckline on this dress is so good and the front tie helps hide that pandemic pooch. So good for winter into spring into summer.
Also, it’s almost trench coat season and this one checks all the boxes.
Tastes change, especially in home decor. Is maximalism the new minimalism? Are we closing the door to open floor plans? Check out these predictions for the home trends of 2022.
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Decorate those walls with one of these 12 great places to buy art online.
8 podcasts about Black history to add to your queue now.
France is no longer requiring tests to travel to their country so now might be the time! If you’ve never been, here’s some tips to get you on your way.
11 tips for people who don’t know how to relax. #5 is a big one for me.
That’s it for this week. Have a grand weekend while you get in the kitchen and cook something good!
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Nancy
Love your wide-ranging Friday Faves because I learn so much, and not just about food. Speaking about your recipes and research, my computer crashed and I lost everything. You will be my first go-to for rebuilding the collection.
So grateful!
So glad you’re enjoying it Nancy. Thanks for the note!