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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
Happy Sunday guys! Feeling much more upbeat and positive today than I was last Sunday. While I still wake up every morning and say to myself, โIs this really our world? I feel like Iโm living in a movieโ. Iโve found my own ways to cope. I did a better job of removing myself from the media this week and really stayed hyper-focused on work. It was nice. Social media can be great, but when consuming it too much, especially with everything being shared right now, it can be overwhelming and stressful. So I made a conscious effort to focus where I need to, and step a little farther back from social mediaโฆ
That said, I also made a huge effort to resume more of the HBH blog and Instagram content that I feel people expect from me (and hopefully look forward to). It felt so nice to be sharing recipes and cooking with you all again. After almost a week off from sharing, it really made me realize how much I love this community we have, and how much I really do LOVE sharing my recipes (and life) with you guys. I know I say this all the time, but sharing here in this space really does feel like sharing with family!
Anyway, it was a better week and Iโm excited to tackle the new week ahead! Iโm in the kitchen testing and photographing new recipes all of this week in prep for our family vacation the first week of July. My family always does a summer trip, and always somewhere tropicalโฆbecause in the winter itโs all-mountain towns!. In previous years weโve gone to places in Mexico and Costa Rica, but with COVID, weโre staying in the US and heading to Key West. Are any of you planning any summer trips within the U.S? I know some families are planning smaller trips and others are just staying put at home.
Coming up this week on HBHโฆlots of summery recipes! Sharing a new 15-minute pasta, a berry-filled buttery treat, the simplest skillet chicken dinner, a fun scallop recipe, and the perfect Fatherโs Day brunch dish. Saturdayโs cocktail post is still up in the air. Do you need a new cocktail for Fatherโs Day weekend? Do you have suggestions on what type of cocktail youโre looking for? Let me know!
And this weekโs personal favorite recipe? Giant. Salted. Espresso. Hot. Fudge. Cookies. YUMM!
Question: What was your favorite recipe that I shared this past week?
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. If youโre meal planning today, donโt forget to check out my menu below (itโs # 9 on the favoriteโs list). You can grab the full grocery list for this weekโs menu in our specialย Sunday newsletter.
Have a great Sunday guys! If youโre looking for something fun to makeโฆmy blackberry lavender naked cake is always a Sunday favorite.
1. Things iโm loving, wanting, and excited to tryโฆ
lovingโฆVintnerโs Daughter. Iโm using their essence + serum (solely) and my skin has never been better!
wantingโฆthis vintage rug and runner for the studio. But it would be a pretty big splurgeโฆshould I make the purchase? Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?
obsessedโฆwith these sandals I just ordered. Again, a splurge, but I love the seashell detail.
excited to tryโฆmore Puerto Rican food. I have been following Illyanna Maisonetย for inspiration.
wantingโฆto make my breakfast grilled cheese (but for dinner because I LOVE breakfast for dinner).
pre-orderingโฆLiving Lively by Halie Thomas (who is 19 and has such an inspiring story) and In Bibiโs Kitchen by
lovingโฆmy new Salt Shop handmade aprons. Comfy + cute (almost too cute to get dirty).
watchingโฆFriday Night Lights. For the millionth time over. Itโs just comforting. And good.
lovingโฆthese linen napkins from Terrain. So sweet and dainty. Perfect for summer.
thinking about orderingโฆthis salad bowl
obsessedโฆwith candles. I just ordered two new scents, St. Al and Hinoki Fantome.
2. Summer 2020 Bucket List
- Make tie-dye shirts with Asherโฆto be very honest, Iโm not into the current tie-dye trend at all, but this would be so much fun to do with Asher!
- Make pink watermelon lemonadeโฆwith a shot of vodka or maybe switch it up and use tequila.
- Finish the studio spaceโฆI just want it to finally feel complete. I also need to organize the pantry.
- Freshen up my personal homeโฆIโd love to get my house a little cuter and a little cozier.
- Get off Instagram for 24 hours.
- Summer movie marathonโฆplease tell me your favorites. I need suggestions.
- Update the greenhouseโฆwe need a new one, the search is onโฆ
- Order new sheetsโฆbecause thatโs what adults do. What are your personal favorites?
- Make Ice Creamโฆa summer must. What is your favorite flavor?
Question: whatโs on your summer bucket list? I would really love to hear!
3. Favorite Fatherโs Day Gifts.
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4. Favorite questions of the weekโฆ
q: Whoโs your biggest food/cooking inspiration? Love your recipes so much Tieghan!!
a: My biggest sources of inspiration are my family, the seasons, and exploring different food cultures. Honestly, I just go back and forth with my family (mainly my sister in law, Lyndsie) on ideas. They are really my biggest source of inspiration and are always steering me in new directions. I also LOVE deep-diving into different countryโs foods. Very excited to explore some Puerto Rican and Spanish food this week.
q: What do you enjoy more, cooking savory recipes or baking sweet recipes?
a: It depends on my mood and what season it is! Currently, Iโm loving baking with all the summer produce. So much color. I also love baking in the fall because itโs โcozyโ. And then cooking savory recipes I almost always love. So itโs kind of equal. I canโt say I love one more than the other. It just depends on the day!
q: Will you do a post on all your favorite cookware, bakeware, and other kitchen items?ย ย
a: I would, but I honestly keep it so simple. Staub skillets and cocottes are my go-to when it comes to cookware. My stand mixer, food processor, and blender are my top used countertop appliances. I bake with USA baking pans and either glass Pyrex dishes or ceramic bakers (a lot from Staub or Williams-Sonoma). Oh, and I have been using my cookie scoop all the time (and just order two additional sizes).
q: Favorite blueberry recipe? I picked about 5 pounds today!!
a: Blueberry picking! That sounds amazing. I am jealous! A few of my favorites are these blueberry thyme tarts, this simple blueberry burnt basque cheesecake, my blueberry lemon layer cake, blueberry lemon thyme cake, and this blueberry smash. Oh, and my blueberry chamomile galette too!
5. Latest recipe videos.
Basil Chicken Saltimbocca with Marinated Tomatoes + Burrataโฆthink of this like chicken parmesan, but better.
25 minute Thai Black Pepper Chicken and Garlic Noodlesโฆthe weeknight dinner you need. Itโs easy + quick + good!
And on Instagram storiesโฆ
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chickenโฆsummer comfort food. Exactly what we need these days.
Spicy Coconut Basil Chicken Curry with Garden Vegetablesโฆmy favorite weeknight curry right now.
Homemade Goldfishโฆwith double the cheese + extra crunch.
Crispy BBQ Beer Battered Cauliflower NuggetsโฆSO GOOD.
Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad with Tomatoes and BurrataโฆNothinโ boring. Just all the good things.
Giant Salted Espresso Hot Fudge Cookiesโฆmy favorite cookie. Ever.
6. A few more cookbooks written by POCโฆ
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7. Favorite links iโm lovingโฆ
The Pork Chops Youโll Make Again and Againโฆwell these sound delicious. Iโd add peaches for summer.
How To Support Black Women in the Workplaceโฆan informational read.
Liam Payne Calabasses Homeโฆcomplete with a teahouse and waterfall. Wow!
Inside an NYC Familyโs Adirondacks LodgeโฆUnique and pretty. What a wonderful summer home.
Ready to Publish Your Websiteโฆread this SEO checklist first.
Tools to Shift Your Mindsetโฆeven when in the worst mood. Need this.
A Leafy Backyard Compound in Clinton Hillโฆbehind the walls of an onetime shoe factory is a lush garden shared by families.
Why You Should Make a PPT (People, Places, Things) Listโฆto live your fullest life.
Anti-Racist Reading List..such a good resource.
8 Ways to Be Actively Anti-Racist in Your Daily Lifeโฆa helpful read.
24 Closet Organization Itemsโฆwith shockingly good reviews on Amazon.
How to Organize Your Closetโฆgotta love a well organized closet!
Reading Recommendationsโฆfrom 15 Black thought leaders and creatives.
7 Wine Gifts Dad Will Love for Fatherโs Dayโฆsomething special to sip and savor.
Samira Nasr Is the First Woman of Color to Run Harperโs Bazaar...an inspiring Sunday story.
18 Black-Owned Jewelry Linesโฆexited to order from a few of these new to me brands.
19 Powerful LGBTQIA+ Leaders on Instagram to Follow and Support Now and Alwaysโฆlisten, learn, and advocate.
On the Farm with Tennesseeโs Bloomsbury Farmโฆlove this farm tour.
The Best Fatherโs Day Gifts for Foodie Dadsโฆgo for the Maldon Salt Bucket, itโs my favorite.
Ask an Expertโฆhow to take back your time and get more out of your days without running yourself ragged.
How to Talk About Money With Your Significant Otherโฆno matter how stressful the times are.
The 17 Best Organic Skincare Brandsโฆand the holy-grail product pick from each.
Bedtime Stories at Breegan Janeโs Home Are About Standing Up for Othersโฆlove these childrenโs books.
30+ Black-Owned Businesses to Support Now and AlwaysโฆI already love Briogeo and Blk and Bold.
Exactly What I Do on Payday to Manage My Moneyโฆif you need some money management guidance.
8 Things Not to Say to Your Partner While Staying at Homeโฆand what to say instead.
Master These 5 Skills if You Want to Move to Managementโฆif youโre looking for a raise.
8. Favorite Summer PJ Setsโฆ
Adore these sweet, dainty styles for summer.
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Bonus: Love these summer beach bags from Etsy.
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9. This weekโs dinnersโฆ
Monday: Pesto Chicken Caesar Salad with Tomatoes and Burrata
Tuesday: Cajun Pepper Shrimp with Creamed Corn Orzo
Wednesday: Spicy Coconut Basil Chicken Curry with Garden Vegetables
Thursday: Crispy BBQ Beer Battered Cauliflower Nuggets
Friday: Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers with Lemony Basil Tomatoes
Saturday: Giant Salted Espresso Hot Fudge Cookies
Sunday Snacks: Homemade Goldfish
Finally, check out all the pastย Nine Favorite Thingsย postsย here.
This post was originally published on June 14, 2020
My favorite summer movie is Sandlotโฆ. no matter how old I get, it will always be my go to summer movie.
Aw it is a good one! Thank you Monique! xTieghan
I will be so excited to see what Key West inspires you to make!! So much fun! We are taking a family trip too, going up to Flathead Lake, MT. It is SO pretty and one of my favorite placesโฆโฆalso, give me ALL the huckleberries! Have a safe and fun trip!!
Wow that sounds so fun! Thank you so much Dannell! xTieghan
I always look forward to your Sunday posts because they are so inspiring and positive!
If you need to turn a guilty pleasure on in the background, I recommend Pretty Little Liars. Itโs exactly that- a fun, guilty pleasure. FYI parts of it is mature if Miss Asher is around : )
Thanks for another great week of posts!
Thank you so much Megan!! xTieghan
I really liked your article,and food too !!
Thank you!! That is so great to hear! xTieghan
Hi!
Always think of commenting, never do till you mentioned Key West! Long time reader and absolutely have been LIVING for your Sunday posts. I have lived in southwest Florida for the past 10 years and make a yearly trip down to the keys in July. It will be HOT but rent bikes, eat and drink?
1. Cuban coffee Queen for coffee
2. Goldmans Deli-best bagels outside of New York! Like take 12 home to freeze.
3. Bien on Eaton street. Get the street cornโฆor 2. The onions have their own sandwiche which says it all!
4. Eaton street seafood. Lobster roll. It can and will compete with one from Maine dont care who will argue ?
5. Garbos Grill- food truck tacos and chill spot to just relax.
6. Waterfront breweryโฆ..beer and get the shrimp risotto so unexpected but ate twice last trip.
Soooo many others but this is my musts on all trips.
Have a great time and enjoy tour family!
Adrienne
Thank you so much Adrienne!! I am so glad you provided all of these recommendations! I cannot wait to check out all of these places! xTieghan
I loved the bags, I think Iโll join?
Thank you!! xTieghan
Buy the rug- the colors are superb!
Thank you Barbara! xTieghan
Boll and Branch sheets are Awesomeness!!! As far as movies go โ anything with Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, Keanu Reeves, Matthew McConaughey, and Matt Damon. I love reading your blog newsletters and especially this one on Sunday for all the inspiration.
Thank you so much Sheila! xTieghan
Skip the shell sandals. The cost is outrageous for a shoe that will probably only last one season. There are a ton of really darling shoes with shells that are significantly cheaper. But on the other hand, if they speak to you and you just have to have themโwell, why not!
Thank you Linda!! I will definitely see how they feel when I get them haha! xTieghan
No no no on the rugs! I wouldnโt normally offer feedback or judgement on such things but you askedโฆ. I almost feel bad offering my thoughts here because they are a bit judgey feeling, but there has to be better ways for you to spend money and yes, even still splurge a little. Rugs get stained (if you have pets, they are a target for accidents i swear!), go out of fashion, etc. You could spend $1500 on a still great rug and spend the rest of that money on a nice vacation (in the future), investmentsโฆ so many things. Of course I donโt know your financial situation but Iโd challenge you to find a cheaper copycat. That said, its your money and only you know what will bring you joy and where your priorities are, and thereโs nothing wrong with that! The above comments are based on me, not you.
Looking forward to seeing some puerto rican influenced recipes from you! We donโt have much of a PR influence up here in Canada so iโm not super familiar with the food and culture. It can be hard to find ingredients from some cultures up here, particularly those that arenโt largely represented in the population (I live outside of a major centre) but thereโs always online shopping i suppose. I just bought a cookbook on turkish mezze dishes and am excited to experiment with those after a fabulous mezze restaurant opened up in a nearby community last year. Every dish they serve is incredible! We really do live in such an amazing time if we choose to look for all of the wonderful resources out there from around the world and be open to new tastes, influences and voices.
Hi Leanne! Thank you so much for the feedback! It really is a great idea to save that and I have been seeing amazing rugs that are not as expensive! Do you have any recommendations on good shops for one also?
I am glad you are excited for the new recipes! Hopefully I can source some ingredients that are accessible to everyone! xTieghan
Absolutely love your Sunday post โ give myself lots of time to read it all! Iโm going to investigate a number of the books I was looking at in a couple of the articles you shared. Donโt know what your thoughts are on musical movies โ watched so many with my mom & sister growing up so they are very nostalgic for me but I think worth checking outโฆ Sound of Music; Oklahoma; South Pacific; Music Man; My Fair Lady, Camelotโฆ Yeah, perhaps they feel like they are from โanother eraโ but they touch on subjects that are still very relevant. Others โ Field of Dreams; Tin Cup; Bull Durham; Grosse Point Blank; ANY Marvel movie (yeah thatโs quite a switch from other titles but who doesnโt love a good action movie!!). Also enjoy the Mission Impossible movies โ total action & escapism! : ). Thanks so much for all your posts, recipes & Instagram films!!
Thank you for this Trish!! I am so excited to check some of these out!! xTieghan