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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
(our newest little edition)
Welcome to the 150th edition of Nine Favorite Things. Not sure how Iโve written so many of these over the last few years, but I love writing them now more than everโฆthough they now take me much longer to put together than they ever did in the past. When I first started writing these back in 2017 I never would have thought theyโd transform into what they are today. They were originally meant to be a quickie Sunday post that would take you all of maybe fiveโฆten minutes tops, to read. I shared out a few favorite links and maybe a photo or two of Asher. These posts are now full of reading material, products I love, inspiration, recipes, and soooo many links. Basically everything and anything thatโs at the top of my mind and/or inspiring me.
Throughout the week, I focus almost solely on sharing new recipes. But come Sunday, itโs fun to switch things up a bit. I love so much that many of you find these posts interesting and fun to read. These are the posts where I feel like I really get to connect with you guys and itโs such fun!
Question:
Since we are on our 150th Favorites post, Iโd love to know what section of these posts you guys enjoy the most? Anything you donโt care for? Anything youโd love to see more of?
Iโm very excited to share that in addition to continued recipes weโve been working on a few projects behind the scenes the are focused more on โlifestyleโ and being able to better share with you all the things I truly love most. So, thatโs exciting! More to come this fall, but it feels good to feel excited! This time last year we had the anticipation of the HBH Super Simple Cookbook release. This year itโs something a little different!
And on that same note, I just read an email informing me that the holiday seasoning is going to be starting earlier than most years. Apparently, with many of us being a bit more homebound these days, it has everyone already looking ahead to fall and the holiday season. Hmm, Iโm not sure how I feel about that. Itโs exciting and scary. As you guys know Iโm loving summer more than ever this year. Itโs so refreshing to walk outside my door and see flowers, greenery, and feel warmer air. The 7 pm hour is my favorite these days, the sunsets are just too pretty for words.
That said, you all also know how much I love fall. So itโs exciting to me the many of you are already planning your autumn recipes. Those will forever be my favorite recipes to share.
Anyway, Iโm rambling here, moving alongโฆ
I hope you have all had a good week! I jumped back into work after the 4th of July weekend and had a full week, but am really, really making more of a conscious effort to get out and enjoy our very quick Colorado summer. Balance is one of the things I struggle with the most when it comes to running a business. But Iโm taking it day by day and trying my best. Tips and tricks are always welcomed if you have any to share!
Question:
Whatโs happening on your end? What are you all loving most about summer?
Coming up this week on HBHโฆ Weโll be starting the week off with a fun new Mexican recipe. Weโll also have a delicious sweet treat, inspired by my grandpa, who will be turning 80 on the 21st! Then on to a savory, fun appetizer/side dish thatโs great for summer days. And weโll be ending the week with a new summer peach dessert (I hope, itโs not fully perfect just yet, fingers crossed).
And lastly, last Sundayโs Favorites post was never emailed to many of you on our list. So sorry! If you missed it, make sure you give it a read today. That was one of my favorite, favorites posts to put out. So much summer garden inspiration!
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.
1. Things iโm loving, wanting, and excited to tryโฆ
lovingโฆthis simple white linen dress paired with sneakers for a cute, but east summer look.
wantingโฆthis Celine bag, but I am settling on this much more affordable and super cute bag instead.
podcasts Iโm listening toโฆThe Lady Gang. Complete guilty pleasure podcast that just makes you smile a bit. Nothing is ever too serious.
lovingโฆthese espadrille slides, which normally would be a bit โgirlyโ for me, but Iโm into them.
watchingโฆNailed It. Itโs like the Pinterest TV show.
excited to tryโฆthe flower press kit. It might be for kids, but Iโm very excited about it.
orderingโฆthis candle. Itโs a splurge, but Iโve been wanting to try this one for the longest time. My candle addiction is real.
lovingโฆAnthroโs new kids line, this little baby blanket is so adorable.
watchingโฆThe Big Flower Fight. A show all about flowers. Iโm so into that.
lovingโฆtrimming the flowering herbs from the garden and keeping them in water.
re-orderingโฆmy APL sneakers. I have these in black, but Iโm loving the Rose Gold for summer.
lovingโฆthese white Love Shack Fancy dresses. A bit beyond my price range, but so pretty!
watchingโฆUgly Delicious. So excited to watch this start to finish. The trailer looks so good.
wantingโฆthese boots and have wanted them for a while. Should I do it? Cute for around the yard, right?
2. All of the best frozen summer treatsโฆ
Itโs mid-July, itโs hot, here are my favorite cold summer treats.
Peanut Butter Brownie Ice Cream Bars
Fudgy Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pretzel Cake
No Churn Minted White Chocolate Swirled Ice Cream
Browned Butter Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon โToastโ Brioche Crumbs
Nonnieโs 6 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Cake
Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookie, Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches
Three Ingredient Strawberry Mango Popsicles
Salted Pretzel Nutella Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Salted Spicy Watermelon Margarita Popsicles
3. This weekโs summer kitchen findsโฆ
4. Favorite questions of the weekโฆ
q: Aย condiment you could never live without?
a: I have to go with hot sauce. But not going to lie, I love ketchup too. And I cook with mustard a ton.
q: How do you typically clean all your cast iron cookware?
a: I really donโt clean it. The best way to care for cast iron is to do almost nothing to it. When Iโm done cooking, I rinse it under warm water and use a scrunch pad if needed to get anything off. Then I just wipe it clean. I try not to use soap much on them as itโs really not needed. The oils from cooking keep the pans seasoned. My @staub_usa cast iron is enamel coated, so I donโt need to re-season it all the time. The enamel coating also means I can cook acid, like tomatoes in my cast iron.
q: Iโm renovating my kitchen. What is your favorite aspect? Or a โmust-doโ in mine?
a: You need to have a farmhouse style sink if you can! Doing dishes in a large sink is a game changerโฆand if you need to hide messes quickly itโs pretty great for that too ๐ And donโt forget outlets on the island!! Please! We only put in 1 outlet and itโs in the worst spot. Biggest mistake.
q: Whatโs your go-to spice for flavor?
a: I LOVE paprika. Especially smoked. So much flavor and most everyone really enjoys it!
5. Latest recipe videos.
20 Minute Honey Garlic Butter Shrimp in Coconut Milk..that summer dinner thatโs almost no-cook and requires zero effort.
And on Instagram storiesโฆ
Garlic Browned Butter Creamed Corn Cheese Ravioliโฆsimple summer dinners, Iโm all about them.
Blueberry Basque Cheesecakeโฆflaky on the outside, but creamy, rich, and bursting with blueberries inside.
Thai Basil Sesame Cashew Chicken with Coconut Riceโฆplus addicting salted chili honey-lime cashews.
Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizzaโฆlove this pizza more than you know. Please make it soon!
6. Favorite Etsy shops I love.
I always get a lot of questions about where I get my dishes. Esty has long been a go-to source for unique pottery and vintage pieces. Here are some shops I like. Please share personal favorites with me. Love discovering new shops!!
For pretty stoneware pieces. I have the quiche plate, pasta bowls, and mugs. Love them all.
Unique, one of a kind pieces.
Just discovered this shop, but loving their collection of antique serveware/kitchen items.
For vintage enamel and other home pieces. Theyโre also based out of New York, which makes US shipping easier.
Love these vintage teacups, I have a few of them.
7. Nine favorite links iโm lovingโฆ
This Old-World Flooring Is Having a Major Revivalโฆthe studio has the tiles shown in The Timeless Space pic, theyโre from Clรฉ Tileโฆlove them!
What is a โJudgement Detoxโ and Why Do We Need it Right Nowโฆreading we can all benefit from.
Itโs Not Too Late to Start a Quarantine Gardenโฆlove these tipsโฆlove a garden.
How You Can Take the Plastic-Free July Pledgeโฆthreeย easy ways to reduce your environmental impact.
Best Sunscreens for Rosaceaโฆthis sunscreen from Biossance is my favorite.
A Schoolhouse Penthouse in Williamsburgโฆloving this kitchen.
An Editorโs Go-To Beauty BrandโฆI actually have all of these products and love them too.
An Airy Loft Inside a Former Church in Jersey Cityโฆthis is the most unique home.
A New Place for Your Open Kitchen Shelvingโฆlove this look, but I donโt think I would want to cover up the windows.
A Sustainable Velvet Sofaโฆso impressed by this cozy-looking couch made out of recycled water bottles.
Whatโs Your Comfort MovieโฆI think you all know mine โ Harry Potter. Whatโs yours?
The Benefits of Having a Smaller Weddingโฆif you happen to be planning your big day.
6 Plants That Naturally Repel Mosquitoesโฆgrow lavender, it smells incredible.
Donโt Lose Out on Your Dream Homeโฆa realtorโs tips for sealing the deal.
This Designer Built Her Family Vacation Home From Scratchโฆlove the airy vibes of this home.
32 Energizing Affirmations for When Youโre In a Funkโฆbookmark this for when you need a mood boost.
28 Things on Sale Youโll Actually Want to Buyโฆfrom Lululemon to Sunday Riley. Ordering this Commando bra, I love their stuff.
8. this weekโs summer style findsโฆ
9. This weekโs dinnersโฆ
Monday: Browned Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Cheese Ravioli
Tuesday: Thai Basil Sesame Cashew Chicken with Coconut Rice
Wednesday: Melon Basil Burrata Salad with Crispy Prosciutto
Thursday: California Chicken, Veggie, Avocado and Rice Bowls
Friday: Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza
Saturday Drink:ย Blackberry Champagne Mule
Sunday Baking: Jammy Raspberry Cream Pretzel Hand Pies
Finally, check out all the pastย Nine Favorite Thingsย postsย here.
This post was originally published on July 12, 2020
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Thank you! xTieghan
I think you would love watching Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix. Our favorite show during this time. Delightful!
Thank you for sharing your life and recipes with the world.
Thank you so much Patricia! xTieghan
Hey Teighan! love your recipes so inspiring. your posts are always read, really enjoying finding out more about you and your life. i am going to try Easy Sheet tomato herb pizza tonight. looks AMAZING! one questionโฆ i know you live in the mountains unless im wrong, but i was wondering where you get your fresh foods and products as you cant grow everything..
Thanks cant wait to hear more
Hi Roxi! Yes, I do live in the mountains! I try to go to some farmers markets around me in the summer! They have the best freshest produce! Otherwise, I shop at my local grocery store for most of the things I need! xTieghan
I say go for the Hunter boots. I have had my matte black ones for 2 years and wear them more than I ever thought I would. I have worn them in snow, rain, mud and sometimes just to be stylish. I do not regret purchasing them.
Thank you so much Joanne!! xTieghan
The part I love best is your main introduction, about life, food, family, animals, weather, Colorado, whatโs coming up etc xx
Thank you Kelly! xTieghan
Go for it on the Hunter bootsโฆI have two pairs and love love love them! (one a bit more dressy for work and fun and a pair for mukking about in the yard). I did find them at Nordstrom Rack on sale tho..but so worth the price!!
One question Iโve been wanting to ask you: I make a ton of your recipes (have both your books!) and you use so much thyme. I have it planted, but how do you prep it. It takes forever to get the leaves off the stemsโฆdo you just take the time or do you have a trick. Thanks for all your wisdom and recipes โ my favorite and I share your website with everyone โ especially when they ask where I find all my good recipes!!
Hey Laurie,
Thanks so much for your tips with the Hunter boots, I think you have me sold! As for the thyme, if you hold the stem upside down and slide two fingers down the stem, the leaves should easily come off. I hope this helps! xTieghan
You did it again! Gave me tons of stuff to read and reminders for lots of recipes I want to make. Thank you! And congrats on 150 favorite things posts!
Dear HBH, I love your salmon, squash, pomegranate recipe. We have a cottage in northern Ontario. So grocery stores donโt carry pomegranates.
I substituted raspberries, and the dinner was delicious.
Thanks for all you do.
I am so glad it turned out so well for you, Karen!! Thank you for trying that one! xTieghan
I LOVE reading your Nine Favorite Things every week. ~Thank you.~ Donโt stop.
Thank you so much Susanne! xTieghan
Reading Nine FavoriteThings is the highlight of my Sunday morning. I especially love your fresh takes on recipes, plating and great photos! Yesterday, I read an article that might be helpful to you in finding balance running your business. Hereโs the link: https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-six-morning-routines-that-will-make-you-happier-healthier-and-more-productive?utm_source=emailsynd&utm_medium=social. Until next Sunday . . .
Thank you so much for sharing Gloria!! I am really glad you have been enjoying these posts! xTieghan
I love your Sunday posts. I too read them while drinking coffee in the morning. I also read Joy the Bakersโ too, she does such a good job of picking out a small handful of really deep, interesting stories that iโm sure iโd never find on my own. I like your links section the best. LOVE that church condoโฆ wow! One skincare brand iโm getting more into is Youth to the People. Their products are vegan and are really effective for my skin, but one thing i really love is that they are all packaged in glass instead of plastic. I love my giant bottle of cleanser โ lasts forever and i can refill my smaller glass sample size bottles for travel. Iโm going to start replacing some of my other products with their line when I need new items.
Oh thank you so much for sharing!! I will have to check them out and I love that it is in glass! Do you know if they take the bottles back to recycle? I hope you continue to enjoy my posts and recipes, Leanne! xTieghan
I do love seeing your fashion likes, but they are out of my price point; anyway, where would I wear a cute sundress since I pretty much stay at home or go to the grocery store/farmerโs market these days? But itโs fun to fantasize! I like your links for home decor, too. And I like your links for ways to improve the world (Plastic Free July, for example). Nine Favorite Things has become one of my favorite Sunday morning things to do!
Hi Sally! I am so glad you like the dresses, but honestly there are so many places with dresses that may be more in your pricerange. I love urban outfitters, &Other Stories or even target is great! Also, even going on walks is nice to just dress up during this time I feel like! I hope you continue to enjoy my posts and recipes! xTieghan