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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
Hey, hi and happy Sunday everyone! We are now one week into August, howโs it going thus far? This past week, while it was busy, was greatโฆthere are exciting things in the works. Plus the week was capped off with a fun segment on The TODAY Show. Weโve also got pretty summer weather, flowers, and peachesโฆjust a few of my favorite things.
Everything work-wise is starting to pick up with fun projects and even a very special launch coming this fall. On the flip side, everything online is feeling a little slow these days. Iโm hoping itโs because everyone is out enjoying the last full month of summer. I know many of you are packing up your bags and heading out on family road trips or camping weekends, which sounds amazing! My brother Malachi is actually camping this weekend in Morro Bay, which is right outside San Luis Obispo. It looks beautiful! See his photos belowโฆ
Pretty, right? Iโm only just a bit jealous. But the good news is that here at home weโve hit that time in August when our weather finally turns from a possible thunderstorm rolling through in the afternoon, to days full of sunshine and warm upper seventy-degree temperatures. Itโs absolutely perfect. The next two months are my favorite time of year here in Colorado. Weโll have summer for a couple more weeks but come late August our weather starts to turn cool at night. The leaves start to change, and fall slowly creeps in. I canโt say Iโm ready for fall, but it will forever be my favorite season, so Iโm excited. And as I mentioned, we have a really fun launch to share very soon! Actually, we have two launches happening very soon. We also have a special family wedding back home in Cleveland in September too!
Kind of feeling like a kid in a candy store. Just overly excited!
Question: How about you guys? Whatโs keeping you smiling these days? Anything youโre looking forward to in the next couple of weeks?
And lastly, I recorded the Food Blogger Pro podcast a few weeks back and my episode is now live. You can listen here if youโre curious.
Coming up this week on HBH, weโll be starting the week with another skillet dinner that might just involve those summer peaches. Then Iโm thinking I may share a chocolatey sweet treatโฆor maybe a fun appetizer? Whatโs your pick? Then weโll move on to a simple summer pasta, a fun and easy salad, and of course, weโll be ending the week with something sweet. Lots of deliciousness!
Question: would anyone be excited if I shared a Sโmore recipe? But Sโmores with a twist?
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
watchingโฆKendall Jennerโs AD house tour. I am in awe of her house. Itโs so unique, calming, and I love the neutral tones.
excited to shopโฆthat Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Iโve been adding to my wishlist and am eying all the cozy fall knits.
ordered and loveโฆthese vintage teacups, this vintage pie server, and these pretty ceramic bowls (perfect for pasta!).
baking upโฆmy cinnamon sugar peach upside down cake. On repeat.
lovingโฆmy dahlias from Flourish Flower Farm in Asheville North Carolina.
lovingโฆZara Home. Thinking about these towels. Love these plates and ordering this flora napkin.
excited to tryโฆthese probiotics. I have heard so many great things about taking probiotics. Do you take them?
re-orderingโฆthis candle and this candle. They are cozy, but summery. Perfect for a late summer day.
lovingโฆPEACHES. Especially the incredible peaches I received from The Peach Truck and Frog Hollow Farms.
wantingโฆthese chunky Prada boots, but ordering these affordable (almost Identical) boots instead.
thinking about orderingโฆthis Fendi bag that is 80% off. But do you like the white or the black? Fun Fact? I have my grandmaโs love for designer bags. I donโt own any, but I still love them.
in need ofโฆyour music suggestions. I am horrible with music. How do I learn what I like? Where do I start? Send tips!
2. Top 9 Peach, Corn, and Zucchini Recipesโฆ
Peaches
Skillet Brown Sugar Peach Cobbler
Skillet Cinnamon Sugar Peach Upside Down Cake
Corn
Instant Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder
Sheet Pan Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chicken Enchiladas
Skillet Creamy Cajun Chicken Lazone with Herby Corn
Zucchini
Chocolate Chunk Almond Butter Zucchini Bread
Spicy Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Involtini
3. New for the kitchenโฆ
4. favorite questions of the weekโฆ
q: Do you use different skillets for savory versus sweet dishes?
a: I probably should, but no I donโt. I just grab whichever skillet is clean.
q: If you didnโt cook for a living, what would you do?
a: Iโd be in fashion or interior design. I always said I wanted to be a fashion stylist growing up. Making things โprettyโ has been something Iโve loved for as long as I can remember. I used to put outfits together or rearrange rooms for fun. Now I put all that creativity into food. Iโm very visual and as I said, I love making everything pretty and visually appealing. So either fashion or interior design!
q: What is your solution to wanting to cook delicious meals, but also having a tight schedule?
a: The HBH Super Simple cookbook. I shared so many quick and easy recipes in this cookbook. Itโs perfect for anyone with a tight schedule. Another tip is to spend some time prepping food on your days off. Thereโs so much that can be done beforehand (like washing and chopping produce or cooking grains) to make weeknights super simple. And keep your pantry and freezer stocked with everything you need to create your favorite easy recipes quickly. Youโd be surprised how much you can do with pantry staples.
q: What brand is your gold flatware?
a: Itโs from Anthropologie. Itโs back in stock now but sells out really fast.
5. latest recipe videos.
Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizzaโฆthe video really says it all. Wait for the end.
Cinnamon Sugar Blueberry Crumb Barsโฆbuttery, jammy, sweet, cinnamony, and layered with deliciousness.
And on Instagram Stories
Crispy Sesame Ginger Potstickers
Spicy Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Involtini
Sheet Pan Hawaiian Pineapple Shrimp Tacos
Skillet Cinnamon Sugar Peach Upside Down Cake
Cheddar Corn Stuffed.Jalapeรฑo Poppers
6. Inspiring Me On Pinterest.
(Photo via Floret Flower. You can also purchase these!)
(photo via AD)
Sources unknown, but all found viaย Pinterest. Please let me know if you happen to know the exact sources.
Question:ย what photos, quotes, people, places, etc. are inspiring you guys this week?
7. favorite links iโm lovingโฆ
Chip & Joanna Just Dropped Their Fall Target Collectionโฆand itโs good. Of course.
12 Newsletters Worth Subscribing to Right Nowโฆexcited to subscribe to a few of these.
The 13 Best Beauty Buys From Nordstromโs Anniversary Saleโฆadd them to your wishlist now.
These Fall Boots Are Already On My Wishlistโฆlove fall boot season.
10 Things to Do If Your Confidence Needs a Major Boostโฆlove these tips and need to work to use them myself.
16 New Trader Joes Products Weโre Stocking Up Onโฆeye that Labneh and Sweet and Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce.
How to Improve Your Relationshipโฆwhen youโve been stuck together for months.
6 Fall Basicsโฆyep, guess Iโm ready to start fall shopping.
Flower Personality TestโฆI think I am a hydrangea, how about you?
6 Tools for Rethinking Lifeโs Toughest Challengesโฆchange is hard for me, so taking notes.
12 Under-$30 Summer Dresses on Amazonโฆlove this breezy sundress.
Another Season of Fixer UpperโฆI never watched this, but I plan on watching them all now.
How to Treat 10 Common Skin Concernsโฆall your questions answered.
The Best Design Coffee Table Booksโฆordering Down To Earth, love the cozy cover.
10 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Your Moodโฆif you need to smile today.
9 Fabrics That Deserve a Place in Your Fall Wardrobeโฆlove this cozy knit.
How to Mix and Match PillowsโฆI love a couch or bed full of pillows so this is perfect.
Why Do I Always Think Everyone is Mad at Meโฆthe question I ask myself all the time.
8. New Finds From H&Mโฆ
End of summer/early Fall clothingโฆ
All the accessories..
Summer Travel/Overnight Bagsโฆ
9. this weekโs dinnersโฆ
Monday: Crispy Sesame Ginger Potstickers with Chive Chili Sauce
Tuesday: Cherry Tomato Pesto Polenta with Fried Halloumi
Wednesday: Weeknight 30 Minute Coconut Curry Chicken Meatballs
Thursday: Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad
Friday: Spicy Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Involtini
Saturday Sip: Blueberry Lemon Thyme Smash
Sunday Baking: Cinnamon Sugar Blueberry Crumb Bars
Finally, check out all the pastย Nine Favorite Thingsย postsย here.
This post was originally published on August 9, 2020
Hey Tieghan! I canโt believe itโs taken me this long to comment/write you but I love your blog and posts and own both your cookbooks. I wanted to pass along a great candle that myself and my friends love! Itโs by Brick and Mortar and itโs the Moss candle. I would highly recommend it! Kind of fun they also come with specific playlists that match music with the mood and scent of the candle. Since youโre looking for new music you might like that!
Aw thank you so much for sharing!! I am going to check it out now! Also, so glad you have been loving my blog and books!! I hope you continue to! xTieghan
I look forward to your appetizer recipe! I also would love to see your twist on a sโmore! Nothing says summer like sโmores, so might as well end summer with a good recipe, right? Love this time of year, Love Zara Home and Love some of the items from Chip and Joannaโs new line! With all this sitting at home Iโm looking for some inspiration to spruce things up a bit. How do you have time to do all the things you do!? Donโt stop. I thoroughly enjoy your nine favorite things and all of your recipes!
Haha you are so sweet! Thank you so much for sharing, Tricia!! I hope you continue to love these posts! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! I love your weekly Nine Favorite Things and look forward to them each week. Iโd love a fabulous SโMores recipe with a twist. We are building a new home with a fire pit and I have decided that gourmet SโMores are going to be my thing when people come over. Iโd love to see your creative twist on them! Your blog and Instagram provide me with great inspiration and have me cooking more. Iโve got both of your cookbooks and they are awesome! Thank you for all you do!
Aw I am so glad you have been loving my nine favorite things, Ann! Thank you so much! I hope you continue to love these and the books!! YES! xTieghan
Great post, yes please share your sโmores recipes. I love the boots you bought; go with the white bag and try streaming your local college /university radio station. I stream WERS, Emerson College in Boston. I also stream WMVY a radio station on Marthaโs Vineyard. They both play music Iโve never heard before. Itโs a little different from the same old โclassicsโ or alternative rock . Iโm making your corn, tomato and avacado pasta salad tonight โ canโt wait ! Enjoy the rest of your summer.
I hope you loved the the pasta salad, Kristine!! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Loved the list of favorite things this weekโฆ thanks for putting it all together. Especially loving some of those summer dresses. I specifically wanted to comment today because I noticed you changed your cover photo and I think itโs perfect! You look so relaxed and even though I donโt really *know* you it looks more like you. Through your videos I feel like Iโm in the kitchen with my best friend sharing a fun day hanging out together. The new photo represents that to me. Just knowing this list comes out every Sunday helps me start the week off on the right foot. Thanks for everything you share!
Thank you Emie!! xTieghan
If youโre looking to discover what music you like, try Sirius XM. I just got a subscription because Iโm addicted to channel 33, First Wave, but you can pretty much find any kind of music. Just pick one and see if you like it, lol. Good luck!!
Thank you Sue!! xTieghan
Yes please to a new take on sโmores recipe!! Healthier? Even better!! Yum!!
Thank you Ruthy! xTieghan
I love your photos and the food looks amazing! I too am waiting for fall which is my favorite time of year on Long Island, NY (September through November are awesome here). I would love to see a twist on a sโmores recipe! Hope you are well and thank you for these lovely posts/recipes, they are delicious.
Thank you so much Jackie! xTieghan
Def the black Fendi! Awesome price!! Cool design.
Thank you Wendy! xTieghan
Just curious, what do you do with all the food you cook for the website?
Hi Randi! Right now, most of it goes to my family and neighbors! I have a huge family and a ton of family friends that come to visit, so most of it gets eaten by them. Otherwise, we share it all and try to donate what we can! So no waste ? xTieghan
This week I made the Creamy Cajun chicken Lazone. I served it over rice. It was amazing. Then forwarded the recipe to a friend and her husband made it as well to rave reviews. You are a gifted cook. Thank you so much for all the delicious recipes and for all the thought and effort that goes into your weekly nine favourite things.
Thank you so much Diane!! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! I hope you continue to love my recipes! xTieghan
Too soon for fall!!!!! Our summer was late to get here โ more rain than weโve ever had โ then blazing hot for two weeks and now cooler than it should be. 2020 Iโve had enough! I like to be in the season Iโm in and not wish away the time. They each have their own beauty and joy and I try to just be present in them. Summer is my favourite though!
Iโm a huge music nerd but would need a tiny bit of help from you to get started. What kind of music do you like, broadly speaking? Pop, country, etc. Orโฆ when do you want to listen to music and what mood do you want to feel? Do you want to be high energy and sing along? Something quiet to create a zen mood in the background while you work?
Hey Leanne,
Totally agree about fall! It comes around much faster here than the rest of the country. As for music, I am open to anything! I just feel the need to switch it up since I am in the kitchen daily. Thanks! xTieghan
Yes, please, to anything and everything SโMORES!! ๐
Thank you Leah! xTieghan