Hey, hey, it’s Friday! And the faves!
I know it’s a bit trite to talk about the weather, but holy cow, the Intermountain West is going through it! It’s only March, and ski resorts are closing (never heard of that before), the blooms are going off on the trees (please don’t let it snow now and break all their limbs), and I’ve been walking Zoee in my fave tank top and even getting a little sweaty in this warm weather doing so. And that’s why summer cooking is what I’m craving now. Clean, fresh, easy, and on the grill with one of my go-to pork chop recipes, a burrata salad, to go with testing a new uber-nutritious purple Japanese sweet potatoes recipe coming sometime soon.
I took my first mahjong class this week, and it was so much fun. Yes, it’s hard, and yes, there are a lot of rules, but it was great to use my brain and strategize, but also be at the whim of the tiles. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about playing again! I think I found my new drug because I might be addicted. My friend said I need to try this online mahjong site to bone up on my skills and get better. Oh yes.
My March Madness bracket is looking pretty sad, but I’m still in the hunt with Duke taking the title. I’m keeping an eye on the players projected to go to the NBA next year in hopes one of the top 5 will end up on my Utah Jazz after this year’s massive tankathon.
Wow, these murals look like actual lace, but in reality are painted! Their 3-D effect is stunning.
This is my very most favorite cake flavor, and I can’t wait to make it myself.
Another marry-me weeknight dinner winner, but this time it’s vegetarian.
These steamy tacos are right on trend.
Take just one bite of these sweet gluten-free muffins and you’ll be reaching for another.
Almond cookies are my kryptonite.
You’ll get your fill of protein, fiber, and spice in every bite of this easy recipe.
OMG, this dumpling stir-fry makes dinner so easy to get onto the table.
Crispy potato latkes that every Jewish mother approves of.
There’s no way you’ll pass up these Passover pancakes.
Who wants to jump on the baked oatmeal bandwagon with me?
One pot cheesy gnocchi…Sign me up.
If you love cookie dough, you will LOVE these cupcakes. Wow, what a mash-up!
I’m always on the lookout for new ways to cook salmon, and this one looks perfect.
Italian Easter bread is one tradition you’ll want to add to yours.
And, every Easter eater deserves at least one hot cross bun.
What a great idea, and a spin on chilaquiles: Breakfast nachos.
This fully-loaded chicken soup in an aromatic coconut broth will transport you to tropical places far, far away.
What an easy but elegant dinner to fancy enough for Easter but simple enough for everyday.
Tablescape trends to add some class to your mealtime or party.
And thus, a few items to add to your Easter or Passover table:
- These napkins
- This deviled egg plate
- This spring platter
- These super sweet salad plates to dress up any basic dinner plate
My friend Stacy has taken up cross-stitch. She invites friends over to “stitch and bitch” over a glass of wine and Bravo. She’s currently finishing up this homage to her favorite drink. And how cute is this one for all of us sushi lovers?
Easter dresses to add to your closet:
- This long linen floral dress
- This floral dress makes a statement
- This blue blooming maxi dress
We’re going to Japan this summer, and I’ve saved this list of the top 10 ramen spots to visit in Tokyo to guide our way.
10 ways to choose small moments of joy right now.
And that’s a wrap! Have a great weekend, get outside, and cook somthing good.
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