Welcome to the weekend! We have been in Arizona for the last few days preparing for our annual family camping trip. Looking forward to the cool weather in the mountains. Want a peek into past camping trips? You can find them all here.
We now have seven siblings and many nieces and nephews and have found camping to be the easiest way to bring us all together in one place. Not everyone attends every year, but it’s still a lot of fun, even if the numbers are small.
About this week’s blog: The best BBQ meatloaf ever is here to add variety to your dining table! Add a tangy BBQ sauce and bacon to your easy meatloaf recipe and make it even better.
Thanks to the jalapeños and cheddar cheese, this jalapeño popper potato salad is a definite win. The creamy, spicy dressing and the smoky bacon and egg flavors spread throughout the salad, making it a popular menu item.
Crunchy broccoli florets mingle with savory flavors of smoky bacon, tangy cheddar and tangy red onion. great broccoli salad. In every bite, you’ll enjoy a delightful balance of textures and a wonderful combination of rich, creamy and flavorful aromas.
Juicy, salty kielbasa sausage and tender, crunchy cabbage are a combination of food heaven. Add chopped onions and garlic to this Stir-fried sausage It makes for an easy one-pan dinner that the whole family will love.
It’s a quick and easy way to prepare a flavorful side dish in just minutes. green pepper rice recipe. Combining jasmine rice, fresh peppers, and chicken (or vegetable) stock, this rice is a staple in our house.
Combine flaky tortillas, sweet corn and melty cheese to create these flavorful, hearty treats Mexican street corn quesadillas. Whether as a mid-day snack or a last-minute dinner option, the whole family will love these quesadillas.
fluffy strawberry shortcake pancake Layered with sweet strawberry compote, fresh strawberries and whipped cream, it’s a breakfast dream.
Creamy Cookie Monster ice cream with Oreo and chocolate chip cookie chunks is a hit with cookie-loving kids and adults alike.
What I crave: Watermelon Margarita is calling my name. Fresh watermelon, serrano pepper and tequila combine to create this unforgettable drink. A little spicy and a little sweet, perfect for summer.
my favorite This week my wireless earbuds. My whole family has this and it’s the best ever for road trips. I’m still amazed at how cheap it is, given how well it performs. We have gifted them to many over the years.
What I’m reading: subject By Curtis Sittenfeld. This is a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, and I enjoyed reading it. If you’re a die-hard Jane Austen fan, this might not be for you, but I had a lot of fun.
What I hear: Foxlore By the wives of the crane. My middle son Ben is so grateful to have introduced this to me. They’re an indie folk band and I really enjoyed everything I’ve heard so far.
“God will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death, no more sorrow, no more crying, no more pain, for the former things are past.” Revelation 21:4 ESV
I hope you have a wonderful week full of small things that make you smile!
Mary
