This is the time of year when I go crazy for all the seasonal produce. At the farmers market this week we are starting to see cherries, strawberries, peaches, and apricots. Then there were beans, English peas, sweet onions, garlic scapes, and lots of herbs.
And can we talk about the peonies that are blooming???? Yay!
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Father's day is next weekend! What are you doing to celebrate? We aren't planning much. Both of our fathers have passed away so I hope that we have the ability to see our son that lives in town.
What's Happening
As you can see from the above picture, we are still in cicadageddon.....my made up word.
This week has been fairly quiet, which I really love. We had the opportunity to celebrate one of our kids as he and his wife celebrated three years of marriage. Time flies. They were married, just as the Covid lockdown was starting to ease up, at our local botanic garden outdoors. It was a magical night.
I also became a Great Aunt again this week. My niece had her second baby girl. We are looking forward to meeting Layna! It feels so weird to say I am a "Great Aunt", lol....my Great Aunt is 98 and still living which makes this feel strange for me.
We finally had the opportunity to take a look at plans for the renovations we are doing in the house later this year. We were given three options and I will tell you that it is hard choice. Part of that choice involves a lot of change. Change is hard....
We spent Thursday night sitting outside and listening to a band play. A few of the surrounding towns have music evenings so we went with friends. It was really nice to be outside and chilling to some good music.
Speaking of music....last night we went to a James Taylor concert!!!! It was so much fun. I think we know all of his songs and my throat is sore from singing! My husband can't stop singing "You've Got A Friend In Me".
Links And Products I Am Loving
- This popped up in my feed this week once again. Being the mother of twins, I find all of the studies fascinating. This one is about how certain foods and diets affect identical twins.
- My garden is planted. I mostly plant in pots so I found this article about herbs interesting.
- The only salt you need in your kitchen.
- Headed to NYC this summer? Here is a list of 32 of the best restaurants.
- This is for my friend Mindy......Why gardening is good for you.
- The cutest Father's Day card that made me laugh.
- Who remembers these 25 once-popular kitchen gadgets that basically disappeared over the past 50 years.
- 50 etiquette rules for the world today that you should always follow. #15 is my mantra and #29 is just bad.
- Why certain hobbies make you calmer, sharper, and happier!
Recipes
I have one new salad recipe for you this week and an update to a spinach casserole that was on repeat when the kids lived at home. Both are super simple and can easily be made in advance. Plus, having a good grilled chicken recipe that is a "go-to" is a must!
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xoxoxo
Gwen
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