Hope you are doing well!
Between my birthday and the 4th of July, it was a crazy week and I missed sending out last week’s newsletter. BUT this week we have ALL the good stuff if you’ve missed any of my posts.

I had a wonderful birthday, and bought the Carvel ice cream cake that I have had practically every year since the age of one, and promised myself I won’t be spending $30+ on that 8-inch cake ever again Ultimately, it just didn’t taste worth it. While I’m super bummed, I just can’t justify the price for the value.

We watched the Netflix track documentary, Sprint, and really enjoyed it. We enjoyed watching all the athletes and learning more about them before the Olympics start at the end of the month. Will you be watching the games?

Hugs,

New Recipes This Week:

From ​Easy Recipes From Home​:

Whether you’re a fan of Southern food or just someone looking to try a delicious new dish, ​Fried Green Tomatoes​ are the ultimate comfort food with a tangy twist! Enjoy a plate full of these golden brown, crispy, fried green tomatoes for a perfect summer appetizer or side with your favorite Southern meal!

​Coca Bread​ is a delightful Spanish yeast bread reminiscent of a thin-crust pizza, topped with a tempting array of sweet or savory ingredients. Today I’m sharing a sweet version of Coca Bread that you’ll want to make again and again!

This refreshing ​Brazilian Lemonade​ is the perfect summer drink! Made with fresh limes, sweetened condensed milk, and a whole lot of sugar, this cold beverage is great for pool parties, backyard barbecues, and more!

​Skillet Blueberry Crisp​ is made with fresh, juicy blueberries and finished with a crunchy almond oatmeal topping. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and it’s the perfect dessert, especially when blueberries are in season!

This ​Crockpot Pot Roast​ has so much flavor and is so tender, it will melt in your mouth. There’s nothing better than a hearty roast smothered in rich gravy with carrots and potatoes waiting for you in the crockpot after a long day!

If you’re on the hunt for a mouthwatering twist on the classic banana bread recipe, then this ​Cream Cheese Banana Bread ​recipe might just hit the mark! This delightful quick bread features that banana flavor you love with a smooth ribbon of cream cheese filling.

Summer Recipes To Enjoy:

• This​ Peanut Butter Cucumber Sandwich​ may not be your typical lunch fare, but one bite of this crunchy, creamy combo and you just might be hooked!
• This ​Coconut Rice​ recipe transforms ordinary grains of rice into a fragrant, rich side dish. It’s the perfect accompaniment to an Asian inspired dinner and takes hardly any extra effort at all!
• This icy cold ​Bahama Mama​ summer cocktail combines fresh fruit flavors with smooth, light rum! Enjoy the tropical flavors of orange, pineapple, coconut, and grenadine mixed perfectly in this refreshing drink.
• ​Meat Lover’s Pizza Frittata​ is full of all the pizza goodness you love. Eggs, Italian sausage, cheese, and tomatoes come together in this easy ultimate frittata recipe.
• Made with fresh orange zest and marmalade, ​Blood Orange Marmalade Scones​ are better than anything from the pastry case. These will be perfect with your morning coffee or your afternoon tea.

Menu Plan This Week:

Sunday: ​Meat Sauce​

Monday: ​Crunchy Pea Salad​

Tuesday: ​Deviled Eggs​

Wednesday: ​Avocado Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps​

Thursday: ​Strawberry Buttercream Sugar Cookies​

Friday: Date Night

Saturday: ​Baked Blueberry Oatmeal​

Favorite Product of the Week:

Looking to purchase a new mixer for your kitchen or give one as a wedding gift or save it for this year’s gift-giving at Christmas? You’re in luck! Amazon has the KitchenAid 5 Qt. Tilt Head Stand Mixers on sale for about $100 off ahead of their Amazon Prime Days starting July 16 and 17, this Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s only available for a limited time, so don’t delay! Not sure if they’ll be regular price come Prime Days.

Tip of the Week:

Next time you make Chocolate Chip Cookies, sprinkle a bit of fine sea salt on the tops right after you take the tray out of the oven. It really enhances the flavor profile and you’ll be treating everyone to next level cookies!

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! ❤️

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