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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
Happy Sunday everyone! Hoping youโre all are having a great weekend! Over here we are buried in snow, it is a true winter wonderland. Thursday night we got hit with a huge storm that left us with couple feet of snow. Most of the main roads were closed all day on Friday and everyone pretty much spent the day shoveling out. Asher had a snow day, which doesnโt happen that often, since we are all very prepared for snow here. They only call school when thereโs truly just too much snow for everyone to manage. It ended up being perfect since all of our family is in town. Everyone played outside and soaked up time together. It was a great way to start the weekend.
The highlight of the week was watching my brothers, Malachi and Red, win an award for their snowboard movie, Joy. Both of them worked so hard last year to make that movie and it was amazing to see them be rewarded for all of the long hours they put in. It may not seem like it from the outside looking in, but doing what they do every day takes not only physical skill, but hard work, and so much passion. I love watching these two achieve their goals and do what they love most.
What are you all up to? I mentioned last week that Iโll be doing a small cookbook tour with Williams-Sonoma this March. Iโm trying my best to prepare and get ahead on content while home. So that will be my BIG focus this week. Itโs always a little hard for me to travel, but Iโm excited to be doing some more of it this spring. Dates and details to come as soon as I have themโฆhopefully by next week!
Coming up this week on HBHโฆ Iโll be sharing a few last-minute Valentineโs Day recipes including a new pasta and a sweet chocolate dessert. There will be a cozy Indian inspired recipe thatโs a cross between a soup and a stew. Then on to my favorite weeknight taco. And of course, the simplest Friday dessert. All very good things.
Lastly, if youโre catching up on blog posts from the week, be sure to sign up for our dailyย newsletters. Theyโll help you to stay up to date with everything thatโs happening here, as well as fun content youโll only get via email. And of course, if youโre meal planning today, donโt forget to check out my menu below (itโs #9 on the favoriteโs list).
Hope you enjoy this weekโs Nine Favorite Things!
1. Things Iโm lovingโฆ
The sweetest reader email
Hi there! I know Tieghan is the most popular gal in the world and chances of her seeing this are slim, but I just wanted to send it in the off chance it would get in her hands. I have always had a very complicated relationship with food and have withheld it from myself as punishment sometimes and have just really struggled in my adult life to find the joy in eating. Getting a hold of Tieghanโs cookbook has actually changed my life. Iโve made the majority of the recipes and they feel good for my body, and I actually enjoy the process of making the food and EATING it (HUGE win).
A friend of mine was just applauding my progress with food a couple days ago and I really do think the discovery of Half Baked Harvest is the reason for this change. So I just wanted to write and send a big thank you for her existence. It has made life immensely easier on me and I just thought this was worth sharing.
To say that reading this email truly melted my heart would be an understatement. My only hope is to be able to provide you all with recipes that you, your family, and your friends can all enjoy. But messages like this stop me in my tracks and remind why I work so hard every day. I just want to say thank you to you all who show up here every day for new recipes, follow along on Instagram, and recreate my recipes in your own kitchens. I canโt tell you how happy I am able to be able to share my love of cooking with you guys. You truly feel like family.
PS. Yes, I read all the messages and emails you guys send!! Of course, I do have help managing it all, but every message thatโs sent through email, social channels, and left here on HBH is read. So please keep leaving them!!
Netflixโs Miss Americanaย
Have you guys watched this documentary that shares Taylor Swiftโs journey to stardom? Even if youโre not a fan of her music, itโs a documentary that we can all learn something from. Taylor has always impressed me. Iโve always found her to be someone who is incredibly inspiring and wise beyond her years. This documentary shows her in a completely new way. Itโs very raw and talks about topics that are very vulnerable. She shares details on her career, songwriting, whatโs she learned over the years. She opens up about her struggles with self-esteem and her history of eating disorders. It just goes to show you that everyone has their own battles. Itโs a very inspiring story. Here is the full trailer.
2. Valentineโs Day Recipes.
Per everyoneโs request, here a some of my favorite Valentineโs Day recipes.
Dinner
brown butter lobster ravioli with tomato cream sauce
red wine cranberry braised short ribs
garlic butter creamed spinach salmon
slow cooker red wine ragรน pasta
herby buttered balsamic mushroom ravioli
30 minute coq au vin chicken meatballs with browned butter mashed potatoes
one pot creamy french onion pasta bake
garden herb shrimp scampi linguine
Dessert
vegan triple chocolate mousse cake
easy chocolate heart doughnuts
6 ingredient vegan chocolate chia mousse
fudgy avocado brownies with chocolate fudge frosting
valentineโs day double chocolate chex mix
Drinks
3. New kitchen finds with spring in mindโฆ
4. favorite questions of the week.
q: I love you, but do you ever get any critics or haters on HBH?
a: Of course! Itโs just apart of the job and Iโve had to learn to grow a thick skin. I try hard to not let that stuff get to me. In all honesty, I feel really, really lucky. Everyone who follows along daily is incredibly kind and loving. I know that the hate I do receive probably doesnโt have anything to do with me anyway.
q: Favorite recipe youโve ever made?
a: Could never pick just one, but right now I love the Thai chicken meatball Khao Soi.
q: Do you do your own social media yourself? Captions, stories, and the blog descriptions?
a: I get this question a lot. Itโs always me posting + sharing my storiesโฆitโs why you guys often catch errors in my writing. I also write the blog posts, but thankfully that gets copy edited before it goes live. We do have help managing the emails, comments, and messages that come in daily so that we donโt miss anything! No way I could do it all myself.
q: 3 things you canโt live without?
a: I found this so hard, but family is always #1 and thenโฆ
1. My family.
2. Vintners Daughter serum + Necessaire (because my skin is sooo dry).
3. Ahh good food? Does that count?
And if Iโm being honestโฆmy phone.
5. Nine favorite things โ newest videos.
One Pot Creamy French Onion Pasta BakeโฆFrench onion soup meets cheesy pasta.
Citrus Avocado Salad with Orange Tahini Vinaigretteโฆmy go-to wintery salad.
Roasted Chicken Gyrosโฆwith all the salty, crispy feta fries.
Valentineโs Day Double Chocolate Chex Mixโฆsweet, salty, and heavy on the chocolate.
6. Roses for February
in my Violet Grey cartโฆByredo Burning Rose Candle + RMS Beauty Rose Luminizer.
need this candleโฆHappy Valentineโs Day (in rose) by The Little Market.
my go-to face oilโฆBiossanceย Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil.
lovingโฆCoco Rose Coconut Oil Body Polish.
7. a few links i am lovingโฆ
the 7 best cities to spend an extended layoverโฆEither Finland or Switzerland for me please.
how to design a laundry roomโฆgood to know.
what I learned about successโฆfrom women who have raised $1 million+ for their businesses.
the art of the side hustleโฆhow to start a business when you have a full-time job.
whatโs the difference between a $4 and $38 olive oilโฆeverything you need to know.
herbs for anxiety and depressionโฆwinter blues be gone.
7 cozy chalet hotels to visit this winterโฆFrance is top of my list.
why my valentine is my work wifeโฆan inspiring story + good Sunday read.
10 ways to surprise your loved ones on valentineโs dayโฆlove the sweet cookie jar idea.
7 hydrating cleansersโฆthat wonโt dry out your skin.
Gwyneth learns how to make the best sourdough pizzaโฆmust make this pizza.
5 (practically free) ways to show your valentine some loveโฆif you need thoughtful ideas.
4 cute and easy ways to celebrate valentineโs dayโฆwith the kids.
tour a Dallas fashion-forward homeโฆvery chic as they would say, and also just pretty.
affordable spring runway looksโฆfrom H&M.
I organized my Entire home like โThe Home Editโโฆif you love organizing or need tips.
is your body missing magnesiumโฆhere is what you need to know.
the secrets to decluttering you spice cabinetโฆtaking notes.
when your closest is at capacityโฆa fun and cute storage idea.
what Kylie Jenner eats in a dayโฆgot sucked into watching this one.
inside Kim Kardashian West and Kanye Westโs homeโฆitโs oddly minimal and very white.
8. Cozy, casual for Valentineโs Day and beyondโฆ
9. this weekโs dinnersโฆ
Monday: Sheet Pan Korean Chicken Bowl with Sweet Potatoes and Yum Yum Sauce
Tuesday: Better Than Takeout Garlic Butter Shrimp Pad Thai
Wednesday: Skillet Baked Creamy Pesto Spinach and Artichoke Gnocchi
Thursday: 30 Minute Vietnamese Beef and Crispy Rice Bowl
Friday: brown butter lobster ravioli with tomato cream sauce
Finally, check out all the pastย Nine Favorite Thingsย postsย here.
This post was originally published on February 9, 2020
Dear Tieghan, I have been away so long from your awesome blog but pop in to look at your always wonderful recipes and
delectable photoโs that accompany them all.
Just a quick weigh in and same endorsement on Miss Americana documentary on Taylor Swift. I am 60 yrs young and found this film to be just as Tieghan described. I became more of a fangirl later to her albums, but more to her convictions now and her sense of self and purpose. She is inspiring and thanks for including this doc on your 9 favorite things.
Hi Tammy! I am so glad you decided to watch it! Thank you so much for commenting, I love hearing from you all! xTieghan
I look forward to this post all week! My husband and I made the Roasted Garlic Butter Chicken with Lemon Olive Dressing last night and it was so good. The combination of the salty olives, tangy fresh lemon and creamy goat cheese was simply delicious. I served it with roasted broccoli and cauliflower and yum! I continue to work my way through your recipes and canโt declare a winner โ they are ALL amazing!
Haha aw youโre too kind! I am so glad you both enjoyed that recipe and others! Thank you Talia! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! Happy Sunday, even though itโs about over. I enjoy your Nine Favorite Things post so much each Sunday and just leisurely read through it. Tell Malachi and Red congratulations on their award for Joy, really happy for them and all their hard work! I know the whole family is proud and so happy.
I have gotten the majority of the ingredients for several of your meals I am going to be fixing in the next couple of weeks. So many delicious looking and sounding meals that just about make me drool, lol! I bet Asher was happy about snow day on Friday. We had a good dusting here Friday morning here in TN. Have an awesome week and try not to work too hard and have some fun on Valentineโs Day ?
Hoppy Sunday Lou! I am so happy for them and will let them know! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Oo next weeks recipes sound fabulous! Looking forward to them ?
Well done to your brothers on their win with the film.
Williams sonoma book tour sounds fun, will look forward to following along through your posts. Iโm in the Scotland and would be thrilled if we had one here. On the odd occasions we have travelled overseas I make a beeline for the bookstores and WS! Xx
Hi Kelly! Thank you so much! xTieghan
I completely agree with you about Taylor Swiftโs Netflix documentary. Last week, I watched it and I was mesmerized. It was very eye-opening in general and really gave me a new perspective.
Yes!! Thank you Melissa! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan and Jen!
We would still love to host an informal happy hour with you at Next Page Books in Frisco, your local bookstore. It could even be totally last minute with your schedule. You have so many fans right here in Summit (me being one!) and weโd love the opportunity to support you locally. Also, we have Girl Scout cookies if you want to try out some for a Friday dessert recipe and support the Frisco Daisy and Brownie troops.
XO,
Claudine
Hi Claudine! Would you mind sending me and email about this please? contact@halfbakedharvest.com! Thank you! xTieghan
I look forward to these posts every Sunday morning.
Iโve been reading your blog for, I think, eight years (my freshman year of college!), and it definitely played a big role in me learning how to cook. Itโs so cool to see how far youโve come. Congratulations, and keep up the amazing work!
Aw thank you so much Sarah! I am so glad you are still loving my blog!! I hope you have an amazing week! xTieghan
Good morning Tieghan
I am old enough to probably be your Nonna but I have been following your lovely site for years. I wanted to tell you I have made many of your delicious recipes and I applaud your creativity as a chef.
This past week we had company and I made the salad with cava oranges, maple syrup toasted walnuts, avocado and lettuce with a tahini dressing. I did not have tahini so used my almond butter. Everyone loved it and it will be a new recipe I keep in my file. The combinations of flavors with the feta were delicous. Enjoy a hopefully relaxing day off Tieghan.
Hi Rosemary! Thank you so much for continuing to try my recipes, I am so glad you have been enjoying them! Have a great week! xTieghan