Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
Easy small batch pumpkin cinnamon rolls are done in less than an hour, and topped with a lovely maple cream cheese frosting.
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Sunday Somethings
Hello, Sunday. The weekends are not long enough, and seem to be even shorter as they daylight hours are less and less. Staying out to play until 8p was a given two months ago, and now it’s certainly closer to bedtime. It’s been a lazy…
Fall
Last season I did a round-up and I think it worked out rather well, so I’m doing it again because I find that an archive dive is great more often than not and reminds us of oldies but goodies that need to be made again…
Sunday Somethings
Hello, Sunday. Fall has made itself known, at least for the last two days, and I’ve been taking advantage before it jumps back up to summer later this week. Mom and I checked out one of the local hiking areas and it’s so close and so…
Sunday Somethings
Taking it back to Oktoberfest 2010. Germany, we wish we were there.
Hello, Sunday.
Why is it so hot?? I can’t think about anything else. I’m sweating in all the places.
I’m in Chicago this weekend for a hot second, where I’m meeting up with friends, eating, hanging with Little Buddha, eating, seeing Apple Crisp, eating and doing my Chicagogrammers thing with Kettle Corn and of course, eating some more. It’s the way I do Chicago nowadays that I don’t live there anymore. It’s cramming in meals and laughs with friends, while leaving some time to take care of business.
This weekend’s business is Chicago Gourmet. It’s hard being a boss lady.
So, a little rushed today, and only a few internet things that I read, but some other general internet things that I’m digging right now.
Coolest high school ever? Probably.
The man behind the Ballers. An interesting read on turning your back on what seems easy to do what you really want to do.
As a devoted Bonehead of the late show Bones, here’s a fun read on forensic dentistry (yes, FUN).
Thanks, nurses! 8 inventions created by the medical profession’s unsung heroes.
What’s in a name? Sometimes, it turns out not much. Here’s what some popular brand names really mean.
To be a cabbie. Turns out, in London, it’s much, much harder than you’d ever think.
Is anyone else hating everything in their closet now? I want a refresh, in the name of everything from Boden. Like, everything. Top of my wish list are: this sweater; these shoes; this dress; this coat; because fall at least, better be around the damn corner.
That’s all I’ve got. Stay cool, both literally and figuratively, people.
Piri-Piri Chicken Chili
Chicken chili gets an African twist with ground chicken flavored with spicy piri-piri seasoning in this piri-piri chicken chili.
Five-Spice Granola
Sweet, five-spice granola is layered with yogurt and sugared pears for a wonderfully hearty breakfast parfaits- five-spice granola and breakfast parfaits.
Sunday Somethings
Hello, Sunday.
Well, fall pulled a fast one on us and we’re back up to 80 degrees in these Midwest parts. Still, the chili is on the stove and apples and pears fill the fridge. Glimpses to come this week.
I’ve been enjoying it while it’s here, and my friend Hazelnut and I played the most intense game of tennis yesterday. After 2 hours, we had to call a draw. It’s not a typical game-set sort of situation. Nevertheless, I was fine with it because I would have really felt bad about myself if I had lost after such a nail biter.
So, that’s been my day. Little Buddha is on his way in from Chicago for a few days and I can’t wait for the donuts he’s promised to bring me. That is, if they survive the car ride (dude, they better). While I wait for my glazed old-fashioned from Stan’s, I’m chilling with some 90’s alternative on the radio, and have a few things to keep me (and you) busy:
Independent bookstores are coming back (and my FAVE Read it & Eat is in the article!- one of the things about Chicago that I miss the most).
Natural History v. Science. Who will win? These London museums went head to head, and…enjoy!
Priest stands up for Gay Catholics, and faces backlash. Smh, so much hate.
Bi-racial boy was hanged in New Hampshire for being black. Yes, we’re in 2017.
You likely have an air conditioner, but what about those who do not? India’s race to cool 1.3 billion people in a warming world.
Are you making chili this week? This one‘s my fave.
Latest read: The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair. So good!
The rest of the news is depressing, so I’ll end it there.
Have a great week!
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Caesar Salad (with homemade dressing)
Caesar Salad with homemade dressing is a classic accompaniment to many a dish and dressed with protein, a meal on its own.
