The newsletter’s a bit longer this week, not because I’m gonna talk your ear off, but because it’s filled with double the yumminess since I missed last week.

Nothing new to report except that Kurt and I celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary yesterday (August 17th). Honestly, I can’t believe it’s been that long. Then on the other hand it seems like it was a lifetime ago because of all that’s happened to us, and the 19 times we’ve moved all over the country. And yet, he’s still my very best friend, makes me laugh like no one else and is the only one I want to do life with.

To celebrate, he bought us a new couch!! We’ve had our old one for TWENTY FIVE YEARS!!! No joke – it was VERY well built, having only had a leg that needed repair some years ago, and most recently a busted spring. It’s made 17 moves with us and watched our kids grow up. So, it’s like saying goodbye to a family member and it’s going to be bittersweet. But, out with the old and in with the new, and change is good, right?

Hugs,

New Recipes This Week:

From ​Easy Recipes From Home​

These ​Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits​ transform a few simple ingredients into flaky layers of golden deliciousness! They are the perfect base for the best biscuits and gravy, a side accompaniment to your meal, or for breakfast topped with some sweet honey.

​Jambalaya Pasta​ combines classic Cajun flavors with the comfort of hearty pasta. Enjoy the smoky, spicy flavors of traditional jambalaya with tender, perfectly cooked pasta for a vibrant and satisfying meal the whole family will love. This easy dinner recipe brings a taste of Louisiana right to your door!

From ​365 Days of Baking and More​

​Peach Bread​ is an easy quick bread bursting with fresh, juicy peaches. Made with sour cream and a cinnamon crumb topping, this moist, tender peach bread makes a delightful breakfast, snack or dessert.

​Strawberry Frosted Lemonade​ is one of my favorite summer drinks! There is just something about the sweet and tart combination of fresh strawberries and lemons! Make this frosty drink to cool down on those extra-warm days!

With fresh peaches and blueberries in season, you cannot go wrong when you present this ​Peach Blueberry Galette​ to your family and friends for dessert. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s deceptively easy to make, too!

​Parmesan Zucchini Fries​ with two different kinds of bread crumbs, Italian herbs and Parmesan cheese is an easy recipe using simple ingredients. It’s the perfect side dish or appetizer for your summer zucchini when served with a small bowl of marinara sauce, Ranch or your favorite dipping sauce.

The hot weather isn’t over yet, so there’s still plenty of time to make this easy summer Italian bread salad. I’ve added a protein to it, so you can make this easy ​Chicken Panzanella​ with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella a meal.

This ​Blueberry Crumb Cake​ is an easy breakfast cake with a soft, tender crumb, fresh, juicy blueberries, and a sweet crumb topping. You’ll be heading back for seconds in no time and it will also make a delicious dessert!

Summer Recipes To Enjoy:

• This sweet and tangy ​Poppy Seed Dressing​ is the perfect complement to your green salads this summer and all year round! The tart vinegar base combined with sweet sugar and flavorful spices makes this salad dressing a family favorite!
• ​Cucumber Sandwiches ​are a must-have for any afternoon tea party! Fresh cucumber and tangy cream cheese come together to create a light, satisfying finger sandwich perfect for sharing over a pot of tea.
• This ​Peaches and Cream Baked French Toast​ recipe is a delicious combination of peaches, cream cheese, French Bread and an egg mixture. It’s a make-a-head everyone’s sure to love.
• Cool off with ​Cake Batter Ice Cream​! A scoop or two of this delicious ice cream with a creamy vanilla base, real cake mix and sprinkles, is the perfect refresher any time of year, but especially as a summertime treat.
• One bite of this ​Lemon Poke Cake​ and you’ll fall in love! The combination of tangy lemon and soft white cake is simply irresistible. Cover your semi-homemade moist lemon cake with ​Marshmallow Frosting​ and it’s even better!

Menu Plan This Week:

Sunday: ​One Pot Bacon and Tortellini Zuppa Toscana​

Monday: ​Pepperoni Bread​ – a personal favorite!

Tuesday: ​Lace Cookies​

Wednesday: ​Cheesy Pork Burgers​

Thursday: ​Air Fryer Blueberry Hand Pies​

Friday: Date Night

Saturday: ​Cranberry Orange Muffins​

Favorite Product of the Week:

In case you don’t have a salt cellar by your stove, it’s something I definitely recommend.
No need to worry, it’s not an actual basement or cellar, so no need to renovate your house. It’s simply a little vessel or storage box to hold your salt. It’s where I keep my kosher salt and it comes in very handy when measuring or just adding some to whatever it is I’m cooking or baking.

Tip of the Week:

Ok, so this doesn’t have to do with baking, but it has to do with our health and is important, so I wanted to share.
Many of us have a hard time drinking water during the day, so a friend shared with me something she’s been doing, and it’s been working well!
Lorie has a small jar on her kitchen windowsill with 8 pennies sitting next to it. Each time she fills up her 18 ounce water bottle, she places a penny into the jar. She also said that her husband and kids have fun reminding and holding her accountable when they see too many pennies sitting on the sill.
If you give it a try, let me know what you think!

​I’d love to hear any tips you have, and what has helped you be more efficient and organized in the kitchen! If you would be interested in sharing them with all of us, and if I choose to share them in our newsletter, I’ll give you a first-name shoutout! ❤️​

Email me: 365daysofbakingandmore@gmail.com