Creamy Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream Friends, it’s ice cream season, in case you didn’t realize it. The heat is on and I’ve been keeping myself cool from within for quite a few months now. Before I went home for the long weekend I had four…
Hello, Sunday. I’m thoroughly enjoying the long weekend thus far despite the painful experience that was Crawley’s first road trip. There was crying, tears and no doubt some psychological scarring, but we managed to make it back to Pure Michigan in one whole-ish piece. #PorchLife…
Oh, Canada! I’m sorry I’m a day late with a tribute recipe. I promise, I thought about you all day yesterday, but Friday things went and all got in the way. Forgive me as I offer this maple walnut fruit dip as an apology.
Grilled Halloumi & Peach Salad brings together fresh grilled halloumi and the summer’s best peaches dressed with a light honey lemon dressing and fresh basil -a true vegetarian delight and summer in every bite!
Austrian Liptauer Pork Burgers are traditional pork patties topped with Liptauer, a creamy, salty cheese spread prevalent in Austria and Hungary.
Hello, Sunday.
This week. What happened this week? Work, things…I don’t know. The past three weekends have been a slurry of activity, all of which included sweating profusely under scorching sun, and I’m excited to sit today and just take a deep, air-conditioned breath.
Ahh.
The picture above comes from yesterday, when a couple of my friends and I volunteered with Chicago Cares. We went to an elementary school and painted this world map in the courtyard of the kindergarten classroom, and if I say so myself, we did a great job. Plus, lots of fun times.
How was your week? I hope you, too, get to take a deep ahhh breath today. It’s Sunday and we’ve earned it.
The news. For better or worse, this is what entertained me.
Brexit. It happened. And it turns out a lot of people didn’t know what they voted for (before we get all judg-y, let’s see what our google searches look like on November 5th).
Related: The comedians will have their fun.
Despite the darkness in Orlando, lights do continue to shine.
Oh dear, as one who cuts her hair twice year, this is ridiculous. Mom hair. It’s a thing. Apparently, a bad thing.
Happy tears. Sunday’s requisite animal video.
#NoWomanEver. Hilarious, so and so sadly #truestory.
Science, ya’ll. The Walking Dead? Not quite, but it seems that when we die, not all of us does.
This makes me so sad. From bomb scares to mass shootings. Today’s new unfortunate reality.
Need some inspiration for next weekend’s festivities? Here are a few ideas.
Now on my wish list? This scarf. P&P, obviously.
And finally, I’ll admit that I had the MMMBop single (who’s with me?), so I love this doo-wop version. More songs should be doo-wopped.
Have a great week!
Written after some sleeping in.
Swiss milk chocolate brownies are my nod to Switzerland- using authentic Swiss Lindor truffles to give these brownies a quality just not found stateside.
Carnival style roasted spiced nuts will instantly transport you back to the fairgrounds as the aroma fills your house, in the best way. Spiced with all the good things and given a bit of texture thanks to egg whites, you’ll love ’em!
Hello, Sunday.
Well, what a week. Not such good news out there in the world. Let’s try and make this week better. It starts with one.
Tomato and I have been having adventures at the Windy City Lake Shake, a country music fest by the lake. The usual cast of characters have been present, and as usual, adventures with Tomato tend to be the best kind.* They continue tonight, capped off with some Jason Aldean. #ShesCountry.
Oh, and Happy Father’s Day, dads! And you too, Big Buddha, wherever you sit watching over me. I saw Lady A a few nights ago and danced in your place.
Before the day beings, let’s sit down with a cup of tea and read some things. Here we go:
No one needs to justify a three week vacation to me, but for those of you that need convincing, here it is.
Did Jurassic Park teach us nothing? Spoiler alert: that did not end well. You know what else are dinosaurs? Alligators. We’re not doing so well with those either. Let’s keep the past in the past, science.
In the face of tragedy, the world comes together.
Anyone who has ever received an unsolicited d*&k pick, here is your revenge. Gentlemen, be warned. And everyone, keep what’s in your pants or under your shirt off the internet- guys and girls. Let’s be ladies and gentlemen.
Dads, making parenting fun. Or, funny.
Back when I lived in London, I lived next door to a pretty hot guy that was famous in the same way that Paris Hilton was around that time. His name was Calum Best. Seems that he’s now Famously Single in a new reality show. Grab the popcorn and ice cream.
Remember how I was obsessed with and binged through Call the Midwife? Here’s why you should too. So good!
For anyone making travel plans, I can’t speak more highly of Intrepid Travel, who I used for Nepal 2011, Peru 2012 and Nepal 2014. Apparently, I’m not alone.
And finally, hop over to Cookies for England and meet Emilie. She’s the bees’ knees!
That’s all I’ve got. Let’s hope this week trumps the last.
No, go out and enjoy that sunshine! Have a good week!
*You can follow our adventures at #AdventuresofPotatoeandIke. The story goes that one day, we were sitting around and Tomato said that if she ever got a dog, it’d be a French bulldog, and that she’d name it Potatoe. I countered that if I ever got a dog, it’d be a black lab, and I’d name him Ike. The next day, I was walking down the street and I saw a lady walking both a French bulldog and a black lab. As such, that’s what we’ve become, and so were named our adventures.
Written before shakin’ it like a country girl.
Dutch Poffertjes, are mini buckwheat pancakes, filled or not with all sorts of delicious. No special pan needed (though, preferred) and these will end up in your regular breakfast rotation!
