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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
Iโve spent the past (just typed out pasta instead of pastโฆwonder what that means?) couple of days plotting out and brainstorming some fun new projects for HBH and I am so excited about them. The one thing that I find incredibly hard about building out bigger projects is that they seem to take forever to come toย fruition. This KILLS me, as I hate the waiting game and want everything to happen the minute I think of it. Clearly I have zero patience. Like ZERO. Iโm working on it, but itโs hard. My excitement can get the best of me sometimes, but Iโm thankful to have so much to be exited about! It makes long days worth it, and it also makes Monday kind of fun again. I know, I am so weird.
A recap of this weekโs posts: I started Monday off with a very healthy chickpea and egg salad jar thatโs perfect for Sunday meal prep. I also talked about this easy 2 minute green smoothie, and shared a buttery scallop and orzo recipe.ย On Thursday, I used my trusty skillet for this cheesy tomato basil chicken, and then finished the week off with these 5 ingredient chocolate covered peanut butter bars (YUM). Coming up this week, youโll see a new spring chicken dinner, a cheesy tart, a vegetarian main, and the sweetest chocolate pie.
And of course, if you are meal planning today, be sure to check my ideas below! Have a great Sunday and enjoy this weekโs favorites.
PS. did you enter my latest Instagram giveaway? Itโs one of my biggest yet, so be sure to check it out here.
1. Glowing Sunday Brunch.ย
So excited to share this Glowing Sunday Brunch that I put together with my friends over at The Chriselle Factor. Without a doubt, this is my favorite brunch Iโve created to date. And guys, I have created a lot of brunch menus. This menu is full of recipes that will leave you glowing from the inside out. Iโm talking carrot and ginger spritz, jammy avocado toast, glowing smoothie bowls, and the sweetest strawberry almond cake. Best part? The entire brunch took less than thirty minutes to put together.
And? Itโs just SO GOOD. So whoโs ready for Sunday Brunch?! Me. Me. ME.
Read the full post over on The Chriselle Factor.
2. My Brotherโs Kind of CoolโฆI Guess.ย
Itโs been such a crazy journey for my brother Red since winning a gold medal at the Olympics. Itโs also been so fun to watch everything that he has gotten to do. This past Thursday Red wasย honored at the Cavs game, and on Friday, he threw out the first pitch at the Indians home opener. My family is originally from Cleveland, so the city invited him back to celebrate his win. It was so fun to watch and even cooler to see how much that city loves and has embraced Red. Itโs funny because we definitely used to feel like the outcast family. Aka, we were the town hillbillies that had kids snowboarding and riding dirt bikes in our back yard. Pretty sure our neighbors werenโt so hyped, and for sure one of us kids was always getting into some kind of trouble. Thatโs what happens when there are SEVEN kids in one house.
Anywayโฆ
If youโre curious, you can watch Red throw out the first pitch here.
And a clip from the Cavs game here.
3. My Favorite Beauty Products Right Nowโฆ
If you follow along on Instagram, than you know I am really into beauty products right now. Iโve been really making an effort to take better care of my skin and these are the products I am in love with. Let me know what you guys love, so I can try them too!
watermelon glow sleeping mask | summer Fridayโs jet leg mask | goat milk moisturizer |
PS. I am having so much fun with fashion and beauty right now.
4. An Instagramย Q&A.
I always love doing Instagram Q&Aโs with you guys. Should I do them more often?
Q: Your blog has so many recipes that are unique and amazing. How do you continue to have inspiration for new recipes? Do you ever feel like you are running out of ideas? I feel like I would. Haha.
A: Everything inspires me! Right now YOU GUYS are really my main inspiration! I love listening to you and hearing what you want/need out of my recipes. I also love being inspired by the seasons. Spring produce has me so excited! As for running out of ideas, at times it can be hard, but there is always a new, fresh way to spin a recipe! I just have to get creative.
Q: Did you get a college degree and do you think itโs necessary to get one?
A: School was never something I enjoyed. I rushed through as fast as humanly possible, graduating early with both a high school diploma and an associate degree. The plan was to attend fashion design school in LAโฆbut, long story short, I did a bit of a 180 and started HBH instead. I think that college is right for certain people, especially those with a definite career path in mind. Personally I donโt feel I missed out by not attending. Iโm doing exactly what I want to be doing. I think everyoneโs education path should be different, and tailored more to their own needs. You need to do whatโs right for YOU. College wasnโt right for me, so I did my own thing and here I am!
Q: Hi Tieghan! I am always so impressed with your capacity to post everyday, and such yummy beautiful posts too! How do you do it? And by that I mean that I would love to know more about your post crafting process.
A:ย OK. So one, I have help! Itโs not just me running everything around here, so know that I am not super women. LOL. Two, I work. A lot. I typically test and photograph recipes during the day and write + edit photos at night. Some days are spent on the computer working on projects, responding to emails + comments, and doing a million and one other task. Others days are all spent in the kitchen. Itโs a lot of work, but I love it!
Q: How many trials/food experiments would you go through in a week?
A: Haha. Too many to count. Seriously. I am working on anywhere from 2-4 recipes a day and testing them over and over until they are perfect!
Q: What is you workout routine like?
A: Hiking! Not a gym goer at all.
Q: What is you favorite cast iron skillet?
A: A Staub 10 inch skillet and Staub 12 inch skillet. I use these everyday, especially the 10 inch.
Q: How do you style a shoot? Do you draw it out beforehand or kind of just go with the flow as you are doing it?
A: To style shoots, I really just go with the flow. I canโt draw for the life of me, so thatโs out. I like to think about what type of feel I want my readers to get when they look at the photo and go from there. Think warm and cozy, light and fresh, that type of thing. I also try to have the photo reflect the ethnicity of the recipe. So if something is Mexican, I go for a Mexican vibe, etc.
5. New Videos:
Potato and Burrata Pizzaโฆmy current favorite
Broccoli Cheddar Meltsโฆsometimes we need cheese and carbs.
Sesame Falafel with Ginger Tahini and Jalapeรฑo SauceโฆDELICIOUS.
Buddha Smoothie Bowlโฆrecipe in the cookbook!
Lemony Spinach and Artichoke Brie Penne Pastaโฆalways pasta.
6. The Comparison Game.
YOU GUYS. This past week has been great, and itโs also been hard. Just like you guys, I am human, and I think the thing that gets to me the most is comparison. With social media and everyone always talking about these amazing things theyโre doing, I cannot help but to compare. Unfortunately, Iโm constantly left with the feeling that Iโm just not doing enough or good enough. I know Iโm not alone in this, so I thought I would share what almost always helps me get rid of these negative thoughts. Whenever I start to compare, I immediately turn those thoughts off and instead focus my thoughts on something positive, like a project I am working on. Switching my focus to something positive in my life reminds me of all the good things happening.
How do you deal with comparison?
7.ย A Few Links I am Lovingโฆ
this Hamptons homeโฆthe kitchen. that entire house. gorgeous.
the Gal Meets Glam collectionโฆso inspiring. canโt wait for this to drop on April 20th.
3 natural ways to fade forehead wrinklesโฆvery cool.
the beginners guide to faux tanningโฆthis I NEED and because summer is coming.
the 90โs power trouserโฆlove a good wide leg pant.
the high tech treatment for flawless legsโฆagain, need this.
inside Ellen DeGeneresโs former homeโฆthat backyard is just too good.
how to work more efficiently with time batchingโฆthis post is everything. so informative.
10 beautiful Pacific Coast highway hotelsโฆis it vacation time yet?
8. My Favorite Spring Workwearโฆ
essential jacket | trousers | denim trousers | coatย | tie waste pant
9. This Weekโs Dinners:
Monday:ย BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad with Avocado Ranch (find this recipe in the cookbook)
Tuesday:ย Sicilian style salmon with Broccoli and Tomatoes
Wednesday:ย Simple Coconut Quinoa and Lentil Curry with Lime Mango
Thursday:ย Instant Pot Sticky Korean Chicken
Friday:ย Antipasto Mozzarella Sandwich with Lemony Basil Pesto
Check out all the pastย Favoritesย postsย here.
This post was originally published on April 8, 2018
Youโre blog is gorgeous and inspiring!
Thank you Stacy!
Iโve recently started reading your Nine Favorite Things posts, and boy, have I been depriving myself! These posts are not only giving me an idea of how to plan my meals for the week, but I feel simultaneously relaxed and inspired after reading these. Thank you for your warmth, vulnerability, and recommendations. ๐
As far as the comparison game goes, I think the overachiever comes out in me when I start comparing myself to other people. So if I feel like someone is cooler or smarter than me, I tend to do a deep dive in what specifically makes them that way. It might not be the healthiest way to deal, but on the upside, Iโve learned about some new topics.
I am so glad you started reading these and enjoying them! Thank you Erica!
Girl, I am SO guilty of the comparison game. I compare my fitness progress with someone elseโs, my body to someone elseโs body, and DONโT even get me started on the blogging world comparison. Like I feel like an ant climbing mount Everest. And YOU are definitely one of my blogging heroes. ๐ I look up to YOU so much and think yourโe doing it all right! At the end of the day, I give myself a hard look in the mirror and if I am doing EVERYTHING I can to accomplish my goals then I am content. If not, I know I still have work to do. Its about being you and doing the best you can at reaching those goals.
Thank you so much Amanda!
Another splendiferous Nine Favorite Things! You are making progress defeating that joy killer, comparison. Good for you! Smother it with positive thoughts each time it rears itโs ugly head. It is not only self defeating, but a total waste of time and energy. You are a talented young woman, beautiful both inside and outside. You have found your gift and you are sharing it in so many ways. Your life is filled with unlimited possibilities, do not limit yourself by comparison. Oscar Wildeโs advice, that I may have already shared with you, yet bears repeating : โBe yourself. Everyone else is already taken.โ Equally sound advice from the wisdom of Dr. Seuss : โToday you are you, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is youer than you.โ Continue to be the best YOU that you can be! Thank-you!
I LOVE those two quotes! And they are so true! Thank you so much Ellen!
Tieghan, regarding comparisonsโฆ. There are none. Your blog is the prettiest, funniest,best written, most informative, in other words, simply the best and truly, none compare! Iโve recently been reading how social media can destroy self confidence and worth as it seems most peoples lives are more interesting, more perfect, far better.. With what you have created, and continue to do so, and what you have accomplished, please donโt fall in to that trap. You are so well rounded and well, just plain fabulous!
Awh thank you Terry, this is so sweet! I am so glad you love my blog and the content I share! ?
Iโm seriously in love with Leahlani Skin Care. The line is based in Hawaii and uses all natural, local ingredients. Everything is incredible and will have your skin glowing. Definitely worth checking out!
Thanks Amanda!
Iโve actualy made Tuesdayโs salmon! The bomb!
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bek3WKClKa2/
http://nemehlo-v-kuchyni.blogspot.cz/2018/01/stejk-zo-pstruha-na-sicilsky-sposob.html
Thanks for inspiration, Tiegh!
Looks so amazing! Thank you!
Thank you for your beautiful and inspiring site! I want to make everything! I love your photography and your โvoice.โ It is such a pleasure to follow you! You are just a wonderful gift. I could probably be your motherโฆso I hope she feels that way about you too. Have a lovely day!
That is so sweet! Thank you so much Juline!
I am enjoying the Tasting Table Cookbook Club cooking through Half-Baked Harvest on Facebook. Have you checked it out?
I have seen it! So glad you like it Vickie! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing a bit of your background with your readers. I enjoy your posts and recipes and just love the photograhy.
Thank you Karla!