Hello Friday! Welcome to the Faves!

Cooking for those you love is such a gift. I’ve been on a bit of a baking streak lately because it gives me a place for my mind to go, instead of thinking about all that’s going on in the world. Calgon, take me away! This week, I made my favorite banana bread for my mom (it is so good, and I added chopped pecans), then I saw this recipe with a twist, and I think I need to give it a try.
Milan’s wolf dog has taken over my Olympics feed, and these are the funniest tweets about it.
And, 17 day jobs you’d never expect that keep these Olympians dreams alive.
This Hollywood star has made millions and knows how to share it by anonymously paying off random families’ medical bills on GoFundMe. Now THAT is a great way to spread love and fortune.
I love a good thrifting haul, and I have seen some seriously crazy stuff while shopping, but this list of the wackiest things seen at a thrift store proves people out there are definitely a little unhinged. So funny.
5 things to avoid during the year of the fire horse.
Why creativity feels hard, and how to make it feel easy again.
The results are in, and these editors have declared the best of the best milk chocolate bars.
Good Housekeeping’s 2026 cleaning awards. I love lists like this!
These food storage bowls are as pretty as they are functional.
And after 35 years, these mixing bowls are STILL one of my top 5 used kitchen items. They make the best wedding gift or for anyone starting to stock a kitchen.
This cured salmon sounds sooo good.
A picture-perfect way to get more veggies into your pasta.
A Sunday-night beefy mushroom stew, but make it Asian-verified.
I know a lot of you are looking for more Mediterranean recipes, and this fish dish looks outstanding.
This is how to spice up your tofu in the most delicious way.
These chicken meatballs get an easy, Indian-inspired drizzle and drip.
How to make puff pastry from scratch. Surprisingly easy!
Beefy sheet pan enchiladas, a fun, layered twist I will have to try.
Add a hunk of sourdough, and I am ready to dive into this Cajun chicken soup that eats like a stew.
This roasted veggie side is certainly worthy of outshining the main dish.
Bookmark these colorful Cadbury egg cookies for your Easter treating.
Chicken sausage and the veg that’s having a moment. Delish.
How much money you should really keep in your checking account, and why.
How to commit and stick with meditation.
More than just weight loss –> why so many are microdosing GLP-1s.
Instead of leggings or jeans on planes, trains, or automobiles, elevate your travel aesthetic with comfy bottoms like these and these.
If you need extra inspiration to get those arms in shape for summer, this t-shirt gives it.
And this drop-waist skirt??!! How cute is that!
And that’s it for this week, so enjoy your weekend, give a friend a call, and cook something good!
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