Good morning, Sunshine!
Most mornings, my mom would wake me up with that greeting, always starting my day off with a smile, but then again, I’m a morning person. Are you?
Even with an extra day this month (hello, leap year!), February has flown by, and March will be here next Friday!
You are going to LOVE this week’s new recipes; one is an old family breakfast recipe that I have finally gotten on the blog; plus a one-pot, 10-minute prep, hearty and flavorful soup and the perfect salad to go with it!
I’ve gotten tons done this week while on a trip with my husband, spending a lot of alone time with great focus on the blog. I’m working on content planning for the next two quarters and would love to hear from you!
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Use the Table of Contents below to discover what interests you most.
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What’s New? Three mouthwatering recipes
#1 Overnight Sourdough Pancakes
Did you hop on the sourdough train a few years back? We’ve been making and devouring these sourdough pancakes for decades! It was a family starter from my grandmother, my mom would make these pancakes several times a month, oh happy day when we woke up to the smell of these tangy, light and fluffy pancakes.
Use an active sourdough starter or discard, and start the batter the night before! A different texture and flavor than regular pancakes, AHMAZING! I shared these pancakes as part of National Pancake Week — be sure to check out a few of my blogging friends as well!
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Harvest Grain and Nut Pancakes
You’ll love the hearty texture and signature flavor of buttermilk in these healthy pancakes. This copycat IHOP Harvest Grain Pancake recipe, made of whole wheat flour, nuts, and oats, is delicious!
Toasted Coconut Pancakes
Calling all coconut lovers! You will love these pancakes full of toasted coconut!
From my friend Sheila, at Life, Love and Good Food.
Bacon Pancakes
The ultimate bacon lovers’ breakfast! With savory and salty bacon in every bite of these perfect fluffy pancakes! You have gotta try these! From my friend Eliza at BENSA Bacon Lovers Society.
Oat Flour Pancakes (Gluten-Free + Fluffy)
Whip up a batch of these easy and oaty pancakes for your next breakfast. You don’t have to be gluten-free to enjoy these pancakes! Also from Sheila!
#2 Southwestern Chicken Soup
In just 10 minutes of prep time, you’ll have this Southwest Chicken Soup simmering away. That’s a fiesta in every spoonful! It’s hearty, healthy, and flavorful, and brings all the vibrant zest of a chicken taco soup to your table. Olé!
#3 Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad
Make it a soup and salad combo with this hearty, flavorful Mexican chopped salad! With a sweet and tangy honey lime vinaigrette that is quick and fresh!
Healthy Mexican Chopped Salad with Lime Dressing
This easy Mexican Chopped Salad is the perfect salad for Mexican food. Hearty and healthy with a honey lime dressing and filled with yummy mix-ins!
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
A light and simple honey lime dressing recipe is a great addition to your summer salad line-up. This tangy dressing will become a family favorite!
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A week in my life…
I joined my husband at an annual trade show he attends at The Broadmoor this week. It’s been ages since I’ve been (last time was 2020—ugh!). Such a gorgeous resort nestled against the foothills in Colorado Springs.
As mentioned, I’ve had a very productive week since my hubby has been crazy busy at the trade show, customer meetings, and such. I came laser-focused with a blank notebook to fill with ideas for blog posts for the coming months. And while I didn’t get as much done as I hoped, I am off to a great start.
Table for one
I posted this question on one of my Facebook and Instagram stories and asked, “Are you comfortable eating in a restaurant alone?“
Table for one, please.
Years ago, before I was married, I traveled a lot for work, and often, I was alone — as an introvert, I would grab a not-so-great-for-you meal and eat it in my room.
I remember the day I challenged myself to eat out because even introverts enjoy a good meal at a table with real silverware. I drove from Jamestown, VA, to Washington, DC, and stopped at a popular roadside diner. I grabbed my book and challenged myself to slow down and enjoy a meal at a table; it was liberating! And I haven’t looked back.
I’ve enjoyed many beautiful meals alone, getting to know my waiters and waitresses, dining with strangers (common in many other countries), people-watching, and simply savoring my food.
Fun Fact About Me
I do not like mushrooms! It’s a texture thing! The funny thing is, I don’t mind their flavor and know they are so GOOD for you! So I still put them into recipes, like this Chicken and Rice Casserole or these stuffed mushrooms (I ate the filling and gave my mushrooms to Mr. Fresh Cooky – he loves them!)
I am also very stealthy (my inner 3-year-old coming out) and can easily discreetly stash mushrooms on my plate and slide them onto my hubby’s plate when people aren’t looking!
So if you ever have me over for a meal, don’t shy away from using mushrooms! 😉
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Gooey Cinnamon Rolls
I’m not the best bread maker but these came out legit!
Donna via Pinterest
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What Caught My Eye | Sales and Deals
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- I’ve been wearing this slip-on leather sneaker all week. I ordered wide, because the regular pressed on the outside of my foot. They are so comfy!!!
- I follow Yvonne at Stonegable for beautiful decor and design ideas; you will love this post on how to style a spring dough bowl centerpiece!
- You all loved these beautiful hammered copper measuring cups as much as me!
- This pretty Indigo shirt dress is in my cart right now! 30% off!
- I have these joggers in my cart (in dusk violet); on sale!! I bought black a few weeks ago and have been living in them – dress them up or down.
- I have this ¼ zip butter soft sweatshirt in ivory, but am toying with black too!
- I don’t decorate with blue, but I love these toile Easter eggs.
- Lay the above eggs in this realistic bird’s nest.
- How about this cute bunny rabbit quartet (30% off)!
- I love word art, and this one speaks to me in particular, as does this one!
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Weekly Inspiration | Easter Devotional
An excerpt from my new Easter devotional, I think you will love it!
“ A Savior Is Risen Written by: Susan Hill
Do less. Connect more. This beautiful 40-day devotional for the Lenten and Easter season offers biblical reflections and full-color springtime photography to take you from burnout to burning a little brighter as you celebrate new life, fresh starts, and everyday redemptions.
It’s a distracted world out there. Maybe you find yourself scrolling more than savoring, texting more than resting, and rushing instead of taking a deep breath. The things you thought would bring connection make you feel more disconnected than ever, with a good dose of exhaustion thrown in. It’s time for a reset.
A Savior Is Risen is a 40-day journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter morning, a call for you to quiet your mind and soul as you focus on Jesus and His resurrection.
In this gorgeous devotional, you are invited to:
- Experience the Easter season with fresh eyes and an expectant heart
- Practice a modern-day fast from the things distracting you from God
- Reflect on Jesus’ life and Resurrection
- Draw closer to God through silence and reflection
- Let go of stress and embrace grace
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Coming soon…Hamburger Helper Lasagna (the healthy version), Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breasts, and Sous Vide Salmon with creamy dill sauce!
Off and running my friends, I hope you have the best plans for your weekend! Whatever that might be. The grace and peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you!
P.S. If you missed last week’s Fresh Fridays, recipes, sales, tips, ideas, and more!
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