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 occurring a gradual 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 distinct answer? Be at liberty to message me, we’ve had plumbers have a look at the scenario and mainly shrug or inform us it’s simply an previous home, so I feel we’re most likely caught with this methodology. At the least the pipes don’t freeze if we go away the taps dripping when we’ve single digit temps. Bizarre option to begin the e-newsletter, I do know, however I’m hoping somebody might need a artistic answer we’d 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 common extra. I’m satisfied that this slow cooker white chicken chili is the explanation crockpots exist. No stress. Simply tender rooster, hearty beans, spicy chile, and a home that smells divine.
In terms 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 last word kitchen hack. No extra rolling butter and dough and ready. Simply a simple answer 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 steadiness of flavors and textures, making it certainly one of 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 means 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 let you know, 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 pals. Anybody else a fan of non-traditional Christmas motion pictures? I just like the sentimental ones as nicely, however classics like Die Laborious and The Ref are at all times on my vacation film watching checklist. 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 a minimum of 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 let you know about them in the present day. 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 will have 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 large deal in any respect if the children 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 a minimum of as soon as a day, if no more incessantly. I find it irresistible.
“However when the fullness of time had come, God despatched forth his Son, born of lady, born beneath the legislation, to redeem those that had been beneath the legislation, in order that we’d obtain adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5 ESV
Wishing you a stunning week full of little issues that make you smile!
Mary
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