Hello, and welcome to Love Island. I mean, Friday Faves!
This week, I looked in my pantry and then in my freezer, and I was once again reminded I have waaaayyy too many back-ups. And I keep buying more! So! I’ve committed to the next 30 days to cook what I have stockpiled and squirrelled away. When it comes to pantry items, condiments in the fridge, and proteins in my freezer, I’ll shop from there instead of the store. Fresh veg/fruit, milk, and some bread are excluded from my mission. Oh, and stuff I have to cook for the blog. But other than that, it’s time to go through the extras instead of tossing them when they’ve expired or gotten freezer burn. My meals may not be perfect, or insta-worthy, but they’ll be nutritious and already paid for. This is going to feel good.
Who else has been watching the Winter Olympics, not just for the love of sport but for the romance, too! Whoda thunk? How about the cutest athlete couples at the Olympics, and this Olympic gold medal winner got engaged at the finish line!
Dawson taught millennials so much about heartbreak. No wonder we’re all feeling it now.
This week, 19 Buddhist monks ended their 2,300-mile walk for peace, arriving in Washington, D.C. This sage piece of advice (not so ironically via Instagram) hit me over the head, especially as I’ve watched my screen time steadily increase over the past few months.
Which segues to 15 things to do in the morning instead of scrolling.
If you’re looking for a new hobby you can do in front of the television or snuggled up under a blanket, this should be it. How cute are they? Especially the food-themed ones and the Japanese blossoms!!?? They’d make a cute gift, too.
I discovered this ticketing app that cuts out all of the fees that make every single event ticket you buy go through the roof! Definitely going to check it next time before heading to Seat Geek or Ticketmaster.
I have over 500 cookbooks, so keeping in mind which ones have which recipes I want to reference or cook is nearly impossible. At this stage, my brain is just about done-full-up. That’s why this app is totally intriguing me! It searches for the recipes you want in the cookbooks you own, then tells you the page number, etc., so you can cook from the book. Kind of brilliant, if you ask me.
Ask a nutritionist: Which bean is best for us to eat?
My heart-shaped sugar cookies are definitely worthy of your Valentine’s time!
These cookies are a technicolor rainbow for Deadheads and Joseph and his raincoat alike :).
When pizza and pasta have a baby.
Caviar + pasta = a lover’s dinner delight.
This melted cheese dipper takes fondue to a whole new level of romance.
Chewy, chocolatey, and naturally sweet.
Let’s talk birthday cake protein balls and get your high protein wish.
Shrimp scampi and orzo. I mean, what could be better?
I made my MIL a coconut cake for her birthday, and it was good, but I wish I’d seen this recipe first.
A side dish packed with nutrient goodness.
In 15 years of blogging, I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone post a recipe for this Chinese classic.
Whooooa nelly! These brownies just broke the cravings bank.
Classically trained, this easy creamy side dish will add some serious credibility to your table.
Here’s a great cookie to get more ube into your diet.
This roll would make the BEST sandwich!
Especially if it was this beefy goodness of a sandwich!
Mark this Guinness chocolate cake to save it for your St. Pat’s celebrations. Aye! Who’s the lucky one now?
A buttercream frosting that goes above and beyond.
Caramelized, roasted cauliflower is the star of this salad show.
Raspperries might be my favorite fruit, and put this ice cream recipe in the winning-all-the-desserts column.
This sweater dress is so stinking cute because it looks like a two-piece instead of one. Perfect for winter into spring.
Cardigans are popping up everywhere, and this buttery yellow baby is ready for a spring fling.
The panels on this spring cinched trench coat are just too good.
5 living room trends staking their claim in 2026.
The simple way to get a bigger hotel room for free. Noted.
11 winter activities to boost your mood.
83 mostly free ways to slow down your life. I can relate and I am ready.
That’s it for this week! To those who celebrate, have a lovely Valentine’s Day. And to all: Get outside, breathe in, and then come inside and cook something good. XO
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