December 6, 2025
Welcome to the weekend, my buddies! It’s a cold one right here in Ohio. I’ve pipes that are likely to freeze right here in my studio, so we’ve had taps occurring a gradual drip for days (sure, that’s actually a factor, buddies in Phoenix) and I’m grateful to know to do that now after the primary few years of frozen pipes.
Anybody with a unique resolution? Be at liberty to message me, we’ve had plumbers take a look at the state of affairs and mainly shrug or inform us it’s simply an outdated home, so I feel we’re most likely caught with this methodology. At the very least the pipes don’t freeze if we depart the taps dripping when we’ve got single digit temps. Bizarre method to begin the publication, I do know, however I’m hoping somebody might need a artistic resolution we would not have tried!
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Each time the temperature dips and soup season arrives, I discover myself utilizing my crockpot much more than typical extra. I’m satisfied that this slow cooker white chicken chili is the rationale crockpots exist. No stress. Simply tender rooster, hearty beans, spicy chile, and a home that smells divine.
On the subject of dinners which are lightning quick however nonetheless really feel luxurious, baked pesto salmon is the best way to go. Topped with a homemade parsley pesto with crunchy pine nuts, this dinner takes simply 20 minutes from begin to end!
Retailer-bought puff pastry simply may be the final word kitchen hack. No extra rolling butter and dough and ready. Simply a simple resolution for the flaky, buttery crust all of us crave. And, this elegant chicken pot pie with puff pastry places it to good use, overlaying a savory filling that’s loaded with tender rooster, hearty greens, and a creamy sauce.
Leafy greens, crunchy apple slices, and chewy raisins are fabulous collectively on this spinach apple salad with a tangy candy dressing. The salad is a pleasant stability of flavors and textures, making it one in every of my favorites to share with buddies.
Creamy peanut butter, chewy marshmallows, indulgent almond bark, Rice Krispies, and chocolate chips? Cease speaking, I’m already ! However, mix them in a no-bake cookie recipe? Oh, yeah. Signal me up. These unbelievably good avalanche cookies are able to eat in simply 10 minutes.
Decadent fudgy mint brownies are topped with a peppermint buttercream frosting and a heavenly darkish chocolate ganache. I could also be biased, however you gained’t discover a higher brownie recipe on the market. And, bonus? They’re method simpler to make than they appear!
There’s one thing gleefully unrestrained about turning a drink as comforting as horchata into ice cream. You continue to get the candy, creamy flavors of cinnamon and vanilla in horchata ice cream. However, let me inform you, it’s twice as luscious as an indulgent dessert.
What I’m CRAVING: Carne en su Jugo! It’s my oldest son’s twenty second birthday and he’s requested this for his birthday dinner. I’m beginning it now and excited to begin it simmering on the range. It’s going to be a scrumptious day over right here.
What I’m WATCHING: We’ll be watching Die Hard tonight with our boys and some of their buddies. Anybody else a fan of non-traditional Christmas motion pictures? I just like the sentimental ones as effectively, however classics like Die Exhausting and The Ref are at all times on my vacation film watching record. I really like that our children are lastly sufficiently old to observe these with us too!
My FAVORITE THINGS this week are my beloved earbuds. If I’ve talked about them as soon as, I’ve talked about them at the very least 10x in my newsletters. And GUESS WHAT?! They’re HALF OFF TODAY! And so they make the BEST EVER stocking stuffers. I’m giddy to inform you about them right this moment. I like these earbuds.
I’ve misplaced rely of what number of of those I’ve gifted to family and friends through the years and what number of of you’ve gotten emailed me to say how impressed you’re with them. They’re a fraction of the price of the stylish manufacturers and so they’ve held up amazingly effectively over time. And at this worth? It’s no huge deal in any respect if the youngsters lose one. Santa simply pops a brand new pair of their stockings. It’s a successful deal for positive!
What I’m LISTENING to: Heaven Has Come by Sovereign Grace Music. This has develop into my favourite non-traditional Christmas music over the previous few years. I take heed to this album at the very least as soon as a day, if no more often. I find it irresistible.
“However when the fullness of time had come, God despatched forth his Son, born of girl, born underneath the legislation, to redeem those that had been underneath the legislation, in order that we would obtain adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week stuffed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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