Here’s what this past week looked like:
The finale on the 4th!
I love lists, Friday!
- 1o Reasons it’s Not Worth Getting Upset Over What People Think.
- Book Titles with One Missing Letter (ha!)
- If you’re ever feeling stressed, watch this video. Cuz …FOG!!
- Time to make some cherry syrup cuz I NEED THIS DRINK.
- I respect that this teacher wore the same thing in each of his yearbook photos.
- Kids getting sunscreen put on them. The horror!
- I suppose I’m a millennial girl.
- This looks like the perfect summer outfit, don’t you agree?
- 27 Ways to be as American as Ron Swanson (my husband LOVES/is him)
- This Blueberry Slab Pie looks like a gigantic Pop Tart that I would eat myself!
- Get obsessed with this milkshake. Cuz then we can be samies.
- This post about “Work Life Balance” and Other Lies was a good read!
- I’d probably eat a sleeve of Ritz in the making of these ice cream sandwiches. NBD.
- Let me park up next to this Strawberry Mascarpone Tart & I’ll be just fine.
- Bust out your permanent marker and do some damage (in a good way!)
There’s a new Joy the Baker Podcast! Episode #99 is called 99 Problems! It’s Summer Bucket List 2013 time! Let’s get excited about the summer and discuss me possibly taking up running (AHHH!). There’s also a new episode (#100!!!) coming out this weekend (stay tuned!)
Versatile Vegan made my Sticky Cranberry Gingerbread but with Peaches!
Wit & Vinegar used the blueberry compote this recipe to make an amazing Blueberry Pie Sundae!
Sarcastic Cooking made my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
My Windy City made a fantastic version of my Herbed Flatbread. Check it out!
Mis En Place made my Rigatoni with Marinara Ricotta (but without ricotta!)
Pimm’s Cup Popsicles
Aaaaaand the boozy popsicle journey continues with Pimm’s Cup Popsicles. If you’re a fan of the Pimm’s Cup Cocktail, you’ll love Pimm’s Cup Popsicles! They’re super refreshing and pack a ton of flavor. Cocktail on a stick!
In this recipe, I added a few slices of cucumber & strawberries to the pop. So at the very end, you get a nice little frozen treat. I also used Ginger Beer because that’s what I had in our fridge. You may use ginger ale if you please! If you’re wanting to mask some of the booze and make it sweet a simple syrup will do the trick. Maybe even a mint one…oooh!
And if you don’t have popsicle molds, make a simple granita!
You can see how to do it with this delicious Frozen Cappuccino recipe I made last summer. I imagine it to be like a grownup slushee. Mmmm.
Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Yogurt
When we were in Hawaii, we got into this crazy routine of going to frozen yogurt every night after dinner. We became regulars for a week and it was glorious. Casey’s favorite flavor was Taro. He got it every night without fail. Mine? Peanut butter. Unfortunately, there were only two nights out of 6 where they had peanut butter and one of them was Peanut Butter Banana. It was EPIC.
And then we came home and I have craved that fro-yo since. I’ve dreamt about it… and here it is.
One thing I added (because I can!) was a swirl of peanut butter. I added a little bit of brown sugar in the swirl to make it a little sweet and slightly crunchy. It’s sweet, slightly tangy and slightly salty. It’s divine!
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m about to have one of those CALGON TAKE ME AWAY moments, but with fro-yo.
My Everyday Life: Week 26
Here’s what this past week looked like:
Today we spent all day shucking oysters in Tomales Bay. I’ll tell you about that soon!
I love lists, Friday!
- I want this cocktail just on the name alone!
- ALL AMERICAN BEER BOTTLING PARTY! I styled this & ate all this food! YAY.
- Oatmeal French Toast & eating dinner together. Two important things.
- List of Common Misconceptions. Bookmark this!
- This post about the Balance of Blogging hit close to home.
- The internet is a great diversion, but we have to learn how to let it go.
- A Reminder that Glass Doors are the Biggest Threat to Humanity
- DIY Studded Sneakers. Let’s do this!
- Got lemon peel? Use it!
- Vegan Espresso Fudgesicles! Strawberry Buttermilk Donuts! Cream Cheese Blueberry Galette!
- I’m not one who likes baths but I’m thinking this Detox Bath might be cool.
- How to make Boozy drinks less bad for you. Another one to bookmark!
- Lessons on fear from James Gandolfini. (sniff sniff)
- A timeline video of Peggy breaking through the glass ceiling!
- Accounting for People Who Hate Accounting (haha, YES and this is my JOB)
- No more Google Reader!! I’m moving to Feedly. Here’s a HOW TO if you’re looking for one! There’s also Bloglovin!
Figs In My Belly made my Grilled Greek Panzanella
The Adventures of PC & J made my Curry Coconut Chicken & Rice
Grub with Love made my Three Cheese & Herb Tomato Tart
Creativity Blueprint made my Milk & Cookies Smoothie
The Night Bakery made my Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream Sandwiches
Thank you to thekitchn for featuring my whipped cream in a jar trick!
Spicy Lemonade
My husband almost always stops at Lemonade stands when we’re out driving. He will also buy magazines or chocolate from anyone who comes to our door. Although I’m kind of bah-humbug about buying stuff when I’m no in no mood to be interrupted, I find this quality in him to be so endearing.
He’s like a magnet to a kid who is eager to make a dollar. He’s been there. I’ve been there. I don’t want to talk about how I was traumatized selling frozen pizzas to the creepy neighbors on my block as a kid. I get a mild panic attack when I think about walking up to the doors of some of the houses…I should remember how it feels to be on the other end when I’m passing by a lemonade stand…Ok. I just worked out my own lesson there.
Today we have some grown-up lemonade. It’s got a kick — thanks to a few dashes of Tabasco. At first you don’t taste the spice…just sweet, refreshing lemonade and then it hits the back of your throat. Hello, spicy kick! It’s just as exhilarating as seeing a customer walk up to your lemonade stand with a $5 bill!
