Anders and I earlier this week at the beach. Even in the winter, it’s beautiful. We just don’t last as long there. It’s Friday! Happy weekend, friends. What are you doing? We’re having friends over for dinner tomorrow night–major foodies–and I’m not sure what to make them. Something not totally intimidating to me but that has a wow factor… any suggestions?! Help!
Some weekend reading…
40% off! Restocking on a favorite.
The prettiest countertop compost bin. (Currently using a too-small tupperware. This would be better!) Some other options.
Black panther, spotted! I thought this was so cool. Bookmarked it for Parker to check out too.
Great jacket — part of Nordstrom’s 40% off sale.
I needed something framed recently, and decided to see if the local Hobby Lobby was significantly cheaper than Framebridge (whose price was $99). Almost the same! I was surprised, and went with Framebridge. They do a great job.
Very, very tempted by these. (What kind of socks do you guys wear these with in the winter?)
This made me laugh out loud. I always have to do a double take, thinking at first they’re real articles!
Adult version of the classic Sorry game. I’m intrigued.
This simple outfit has me dreaming of spring.
Swapping out a ton of the pasta for roasted vegetables in this baked ziti. I might make this. Trying to make lots more vegetables these days. I’d love to say, “everyone’s loving it!” but honestly, Parker and Anders complain a lot at the dinner table.
We’re in a sex recession. (Not that this is entirely a bad thing, but I would presume that one of the causes is cell phone addiction and that is, I’d say, a bad thing.)
100% of the proceeds for this shirt goes to Moms Demand Action. Love it. Got mine.
Best scene. Might have to watch some oldies this weekend.
My friend Bethany told me these are the greatest. Anyone have and love?
See you next week!
I love that compost bin! I’d love to start composting at home. Trying to reduce my food waste and generally live a more environmentally-friendly life this year! 🙂
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We are also trying to have more vegetarian meals – health and environmental benefits!
If you like Indian-inspired flavors, my new fave recipe is this lentil soup from Cookie & Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/2019/best-lentil-soup-recipe/
It’s unbelievable, and the final result would impress any foodie 🙂
Shrimp scampi! Surefire winner. Serve with lots of lemons wedges and parsley. Throw in some sauteed pancetta if you wanna upgrade it. Made it last night for Valentine’s dinner. Put butter on the kid’s pasta. Steamed or roasted veg. Done.
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hey, good call! ina’s is one of my absolute favorites! maybe i’ll do that. thank you!
I love the commando brand for tights and I’ve always wondered about the leggings – so, so curious too!!
she said people are asking her who makes them all the time!
Oh this is so good for a dinner party, and so easy yet impressive: https://www.thelemonapron.com/roast-citrus-ginger-and-honey-chicken/
Years ago you posted this recipe, and I still pull it out when a meal requires an “impressive but pretty effortless” recipe. Make it! https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/yogurt-marinated-chicken-kebabs-with-aleppo-pepper-353832
funny enough, i have made that exact recipe for this couple!! that’s so funny. but yes, that is such a good one!
I have that compost bin and love the look of it, but I wish it was a little bigger and also one side of the handle tends to pop off (crappy screw comes loose on one side) so I always have to carry it from the bottom, lest I end up with food scraps all over the kitchen floor.
Spaghetti squash chicken pad thai!
I roast two spaghetti squash and cook a pound of chicken, then dice it up. Then I saute a million diced veggies until soft (whatever I have in my fridge- carrots, bell peppers, spinach, peas, broccoli, bok choy, etc.). Then I take the veggies out of the pan and heat 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 c rice wine vinegar, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1 chili pepper until combined. THEN I throw all the cooked veggies, the cooked chicken, and the roasted spaghetti squash back into the pan, toss it up in the sauce, and heat it all. SO GOOD and makes a ton- even my three year old likes it! OH- serve it with green onions, salted peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges. Don’t forget the garnishes!