Hello and happy Friday!
We made a sad discovery this week…the drip line to our tomatoes and cucumbers hasn’t been working. No wonder they were looking so dang parched! The solution? My handy-dandy husband fixed the line and now we’re back in business, baby. Afterward, we headed to the farmers market to buy some veggies that weren’t crisped. That’s where I found pickling cucumbers at my favorite fruit stand. It took just a hot minute for them to find their way into my tote bag. I promptly drove home and soaked those cukes to try out a kosher pickle recipe I want to perfect. This dry run wasn’t the home run I’d hoped for, but it was a start. In the meantime, if you’re looking for a great pickle recipe, this killer garlic pickle is a proven winner. Or, try these simple refrigerator pickles for a quick fix.
But first, let’s dig into this week’s Friday Faves!
Hot damn, it’s steamy out there. This is why we’re more irritable when it’s hot out.
A neuroscientist reveals the shocking science and benefits of taking a simple walk. That’s enough to get me off the frigging couch!
And, neurologists share the worst foods they avoid and why.
Excited for the return of this fun show — and Paul Rudd ;).
Ooof, if you’re a food blogger like me, this is an important and insightful read.
Uh oh, we’re in for it. Mercury and Venus will be in retrograde this month.
Here’s the reason Utah has THE BEST shakes in all the land. 1000000000%%% agree!
A strong case for eating less meat.
And this study found that if UK meat eaters cut down on even just some of their meat intake, it would be like taking 8 million cars off the road!
Speaking of cutting down on meat, this (meatless) recipe of mine is one of my very favorites.
Stanley Tucci’s favorite sandwich.
Whooooa, how crazy is this restaurant??
Have you tried this viral egg recipe yet? I’m trying it and will report back.
These pickle roll-ups are my idea of the perfect summer snack.
Greek spaghetti is the spaghetti you didn’t know you’ve been missing.
Cottage cheese is really having a moment right now, and I want to make this recipe.
LOVED this salad I tried the other day.
This creamy salmon dinner looks like a home run.
Cheesy Italian stuffed zucchini for all those overtaking your garden.
Craving this shrimp quesadilla.
Pineapple pork with coconut rice is calling my name.
This 10-minute Thai cucumber salad looks like an awesome way to cool down in this crazy heat.
And, we should all be grilling our lettuce. How delish does this grilled cobb salad look?
These Greek chicken stuffed peppers have healthy dinner written all over them.
I love my peach cobbler, but this blackberry version also looks bangin’.
This cocktail-inspired cake looks so yummy.
13 of the very best olive oils.
Inside the Barbie Dreamhouse. So fun.
and…
I think Barbie would dig these cute pjs (and they’re on sale, too).
29 great books to read on a beach vacation.
And, the world’s most beautiful beaches.
Easy things to do if you’re an anxious traveler.
Okay, this would be a game-changer for doing laundry (great for when you have your hands full or are traveling. I think I’m going to need to grab one for my Smudge for when she goes off to college!
This sweater has me dreaming of fall.
So does this perfect trench coat.
The importance of nurturing your inner child.
I loved this post on finding motivation—lots of great tips here.
Okay, that’s it for this week. Have a good one and cook something good!
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