December 6, 2025
Welcome to the weekend, my pals! It’s a cold one right here in Ohio. I’ve pipes that are inclined to freeze right here in my studio, so we’ve had taps happening a sluggish drip for days (sure, that’s actually a factor, pals 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 happy to message me, we’ve had plumbers have a look at the scenario and principally shrug or inform us it’s simply an previous home, so I believe we’re most likely caught with this technique. At the very least the pipes don’t freeze if we depart the taps dripping when we now have single digit temps. Bizarre option to begin the publication, I do know, however I’m hoping somebody might need a inventive resolution we’d not have tried!
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: At any time when the temperature dips and soup season arrives, I discover myself utilizing my crockpot much more than normal extra. I’m satisfied that this sluggish cooker white rooster chili is the rationale crockpots exist. No stress. Simply tender rooster, hearty beans, spicy chile, and a home that smells divine.
Relating to dinners which are lightning quick however nonetheless really feel luxurious, baked pesto salmon is the way in which to go. Topped with a do-it-yourself parsley pesto with crunchy pine nuts, this dinner takes simply 20 minutes from begin to end!
Retailer-bought puff pastry simply is perhaps the last 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 rooster pot pie with puff pastry places it to good use, protecting 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 all my favorites to share with pals.
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 received’t discover a higher brownie recipe on the market. And, bonus? They’re manner simpler to make than they give the impression of being!
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 Onerous tonight with our boys and some of their pals. Anybody else a fan of non-traditional Christmas films? I just like the sentimental ones as nicely, however classics like Die Onerous and The Ref are all the time on my vacation film watching record. I like that our children are lastly sufficiently old to look at 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 not less than 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 at this time. I am keen on 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 got emailed me to say how impressed you’re with them. They’re a fraction of the price of the stylish manufacturers they usually’ve held up amazingly nicely over time. And at this worth? It’s no massive deal in any respect if the youngsters lose one. Santa simply pops a brand new pair of their stockings. It’s a profitable 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 hearken to this album not less than as soon as a day, if no more often. I adore it.
“However when the fullness of time had come, God despatched forth his Son, born of girl, born below the legislation, to redeem those that had been below the legislation, in order that we’d obtain adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week crammed with little issues that make you smile!
Mary
