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Welcome to the weekend, my friends! Granville’s 26th Annual Blues Festival is happening today, so I’ll be headed downtown for a bit later today. (Side note – Can a village of less than 5,000 people actually have a downtown? I don’t know, but I still call it that.) It’s always a fun afternoon or evening and fortunately we’ve had a break in the crazy rainy weather too. So, if you’re in the Columbus area, come on out. It’s a free event and we love to share our fun.
ON THE BLOGS THIS WEEK: Ground beef is seasoned generously with Mexican spices and tossed with black beans and corn to create what we at our house consider “The Best Taco Meat”. It’s perfect for tacos, salads, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, you name it. Or, just served hot from the pan with plenty of shredded cheese (if you’re my nieces).
Shrimp and bell peppers simmered with your favorite sweet and spicy barbecue sauce add up to this mildly spicy Shrimp and Pepper Stir Fry. With a total time of less than 30 minutes, this savory-sweet skillet is great for those busy weeknights.
Make eating salad everyday as simple as can be with all of my Salad Meal Prep Tips. I’ve gathered the salad base, the proteins, the toppings, and all of the salad dressings in one giant blog post. I promise you now, that if you give it a try, this just might rock your salad-eating world.
With loads of great flavor from cilantro, lime, chili powder, and cumin, this Street Corn Dip is a wonderfully dippable, quick and easy version of traditional Mexican street corn. And, since it’s off the cob, I can make this with whatever corn I happen to have on hand! Based on traditional Mexican street corn, this dip is outrageously delicious.
Sweet and tangy blueberries burst with fresh flavor beneath the tender crumb of golden cake in this delightful Blueberry Dump Cake. And the best part? Aside from some fresh fruit, almost everything required to make this treat is likely already in your pantry.
Homemade Blueberry Pie Filling tastes so much better than store-bought! And best of all, it’s super easy to make. Use this awesome berry sauce to top pies, cheesecakes, pancakes, or waffles. It’s delicious on ice cream too!
Generously swirled with finely chopped pecans and turtle candies, Turtle Ice Cream is the kind of dessert that leans old-fashioned, but never loses its pull. Each scoop highlights the classic candy that’s been sparking smiles for the last century.
What I’m CRAVING: Alllllll the mushrooms! How random is that? I have a fridge filled with mushrooms, fresh herbs, greens, and more today and I’m recipe testing four new dishes this morning. I’m happily pretty excited about it. The vegetables are calling my name today.
My FAVORITE THING this week is my jewelry cleaner. It’s a small thing in life, but I love that I can spend two minutes and restore my rings to the sparkle of the day we bought them. I get a kick out of cleaning my friends’ rings when they visit too. It’s just plain fun.
What I’m READING: Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. This one has been on my library hold list since it was released almost a year ago. It took me a little while to get into it and there were a few times I found myself guessing what might be about to happen, but, that said? The takeaway and the spirit of the book were truly lovely. This is another high recommendation from me.
What I’m READING/LISTENING to: Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Dolly Parton. Five years ago, I read this book and then immediately listened to it on audible after hearing it was even better that way. The audiobook was a memorable one and I highly recommend the listen, it’s one of the few books that I can say is better heard than read.
Dolly narrated it and she adlibbed her way through the read with additional little anecdotes and off the cuff remarks added. In addition to that, there are musical snippets woven through the book whenever songs are mentioned. So, even if you aren’t familiar with her whole catalog, you’ll find yourself recognizing far more of her music than you might think you will.
What I’m LISTENING to: One album after the other, Dolly’s Greatest Hits. In the days since her death, every conversation I’ve had, both in person and online, has centered on the same thing. Not her music, not her business empire, but how she treated people, and how many lives she made better. She had every reason to be remembered for her success, and that isn’t what anyone is talking about. What a legacy.
“With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 NIV
Wishing you a beautiful week filled with little things that make you smile!
Mary
Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
Your recipes are delicious, nutritious, and maybe best of all quick and easy!
Every one who has tasted these dishes you have created, is delighted!
Bless your generous Heart,
Judelon LaSalle
Central Coast of California
Thanks so much!
I love your recipes, there easy to follow and I almost always have the ingredients on hand.
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