Friday Faves

Happy Friday friends!

What a whiz bang week it’s been. I mean hello and HOORAY! New emojis are on their way including bacon, avocado, a hot dog, whiskey drink and a whiz bang boom, a shopping cart that I’m always looking to add to my daily shopping posts.

Okay, there may be a bit more to life than just emojis. I get you.

Last weekend was a busy one with Father’s Day, my dad’s birthday and an amazing dinner at one of Park City, Utah’s premier events of the summer, Savor the Summit. Utah’s largest outdoor dinner party shuts down Main Street Park City where 25 plus local restaurants set tables and down this mountain thoroughfare where over 1,500 diners enjoy some of the finest fare Park City has to offer, in the mountain air and under the stars al fresco style.

My man and I were hosted by the Park City Restaurant Association and were lucky to score a table at one of the most coveted tables for dinner at Handle Park City. Cocktails and hors’d’oerves were served to the pimpin’ tunes, and dinner was served family style, with wonderful wine pairings and delightful table partners we met for the first time at our long table.

This is a sampling of what you can see next year, it’s a foodie’s bucket list event if you’ve never experienced it before.

Right afterward my Smudge and I left Big Daddy and the pups at home to jet off to Houston to visit my sister and the cousins, where I’ve made a slight diversion onto Boston for the weekend for a blogging get together with friends. Check it all out on Snapchat @foodiecrush where I’ll be sharing more of my Where’s Waldo Heidi adventure.

But enough about me, let’s get into this week’s list of Friday Faves!

After seeing so many videos where the kid freaks out when they find out they’re going to have a sibling, THIS VIDEO IS SO CUTE!!

This super fresh salad is exactly what I want on my 4th of July plate.

This Victoria Spongecake with fresh summer fruit is calling my name.

Is it just me, or am I seeing Campari popping up in desserts everywhere? Not complaining at all, especially since I spotted these popsicles.

and…

Can we talk about how cool these rainbow froyo pops look? Smudge is in love.

Here’s why this cheesecake takes just 25 minutes to cook. RIGHT ON!

It’s officially summer, and I’ve got burgers on the brain, especially these gyro burgers (Lord, have mercy).

and…

This guy says he’ll eat the worst sandwich ever created by Subway. YIKES.

This might be the sexiest banana bread I’ve ever laid eyes on. Bourbon!

How to run your kitchen like a farm to table chef.  I was surprised at tip #3, but it makes sense.

A Golden Girls themed cafe? Take a friend so you can “thank you for being a friend.”

No space? No problem. This tiny grill is awesome. 

Calling all book and movie buffs! Check out these 11 beloved books that are being turned into movies.

We have some cute floaties but these pool floats are making me hungry. So cute!

Love these nautical-themed plates — perfect for dining al fresco this summer.

I would love to see this Marilyn exhibit.

It’s doing just fine, then it goes south. How to improve the speed of your wi-fi.

A beer yoga tour? WHHHHAAAT?

9 ways to handle your in laws before they reach monster-in-law status.

So interesting! How a woman with severe amnesia is helping discover a new kind of memory.

How to make the new Instagram algorithm work for you.

Marble contact paper that looks like the real thing and 24 DIYs to do with it.

It’s that time of year. My sister broke out this candle and it helped keep those pesky squitos away.

and just to be sure…

We sprayed with this non-toxic spray.

My friend Jessica shared this highlighter on her Instagram and because everything she likes is spot on, I’m getting it.

Love this planter. Gold!

The 8 commandments of fool-proof style.

What a cute top. Return to Flashdance!

and…

This dress may not even stand one washing, but for the price, who cares!

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Stuff That Got Pinned This Week

As usual, there was some super tasty stuff on the web this week. While everyone is busy warming up their grills, I’ve been in a pasta frame of mind, so these dishes were pinned with passion. Bravissimo!

Baby Shells with Butter Toasted Tomato Sauce & Fresh Ricotta

Light enough for summer, this fresh pasta would easily make a tasty main dish.

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Summer Squash Pasta with Green Goddess Dressing

Pasta that’s a veggie. I’m good with that.

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Bruschetta Chicken Pasta Salad

My favorite appetizer made into one big bowl of pasta.

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Have a great weekend friends, and here’s to cooking something good.

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