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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
I was so excited to get home to Colorado earlier this week. Anyone who knows me closely knows that I am such a homebody and am happiest snuggled into my own bed every night. Of course I love going on vacation and traveling, but thereโs nothing quite like coming home. Are any of you guys feel the same way?
When I got home on Tuesday, I was hoping to be refreshed and inspired to dive full speed into the piles of work that had been building up from two weeks away, but getting back into the swing of things has been a lot harder than I had expected. Itโs not that Iโm having a hard time working, I just could not find my groove in the kitchen, and my first day back cooking was a total wash. Meaning, I didnโt have on successful recipe or take one pretty photoโฆ
Or at least thatโs how my brain sees it, but Iโm always my harshest critic. Thankfully, I started to get back into things on Friday, and even though my day wasnโt perfect, I am rolling with it, because perfect is totally boring anyway. Let me know if you guys have any tips on getting back into the groove of things after taking some time off!
Anyway, Iโm spending the day doing some planning for the week and working on some fun projects.
This week is weird with the 4th falling on Wednesdayโฆ
Are you guys taking Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday off, OR Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, OR just Wednesday?!
Coming up this week on Half Baked Harvest, Iโll be sharing easy, last-minute recipes for the 4th on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday Iโll be taking the day off to celebrate our nationโs birthday. On Thursday Iโll share a farmers market inspired recipe, and Iโll be closing out the week with a sweet tart thatโs no bake and perfect for summer.
Iโd love to hear what recipes and content you all would love to see from me this month. I always like to hear what it is that you guys are looking for and would love to see from me, so please let me know in the comments!
And as always, if any of you are meal planning today, check out my weekly menu below, and donโt forget to sign up for the HBH newsletterย to get daily updates and exclusive content.
Have a great Sunday and enjoy this weekโs favorites!
1. NYC Anthropologie Workshop Recap.ย
You guys! My NYC workshop last weekend was so incredible. First, I was thrilled that everyone showed up. Whenever I do events like this, I always stress that no one will show up, so when people actually do I am so relived.
Second, it was such a fun workshop and I love meeting everyone who attended. You guys were asking some great questions and I had so much fun sharing my summer tablescape and entertaining tricks. Really hoping to do more workshops and events like this.
Here are some of my favorite photos from the event.
{note that I donโt normally wear all blackโฆso this is weird for me}
All photos Sylvie Rosokoff. Thanks for taking such beautiful photos!
PS. here are some of the products I used to set my summer table.
2. IG TV.
Have you guys seen IGTV yet? Do you love it? Honestly, Iโm still exploring it, but I am really excited to start posting some HBH content. Iโm thinking up some fun concepts, but Iโd really LOVE to hear what you guys would like to see me posting on IGTV.
Do you want fun recipes videos?
More lifestyle content?
Q&Aโs?
Entertaining tips and tricks?
DIY crafts and homemade gifts?
So many things I can share here!
Let me know! Iโm dying to start posting, but want to make sure I am sharing content you guys will all love!
3. My Favorite Products from the Williams-Sonama 4th of July Saleโฆ
4.ย Currently Obsessedย withโฆ
โฆobsessed with scarves for my hair. I am loving tying these are my high bun for a cute, effortless summer look.
โฆobsessed with my Staub grill pan. I use this almost everyday.
โฆobsessed with this body scrub. my skin is so dry and dull after vacation and this is removing all the dry skin. love it.
โฆobsessed with this Fresh lip treatment. all I use on my lips right now. my favorite.
โฆobsessed with this hourglass lighting palette. learned about this through my go-to beauty expert, Chriselle, and itโs the perfect finish to a summer make up look.
โฆobsessed with but canโt afford, these Gucci slidesย and this Gucci scarf. so perfect for summer.
What products are you currently obsessed with? Anything I need to try? I am really into beauty products right now.
5. New Videos:
Peach, Chipotle Chicken, and Avocado Rice salad with Pan Fried Halloumi
Breakfast Grilled Cheese with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Pesto
Grilled Pesto Zucchini Stuffed with Tomatoes and Orzo
6. Binge Watching on Netflixโฆ
Queer Eyeโฆomg I just started this and I canโt stop. Have you guys seen this? do you love it?
Gossip Girlโฆmy go-to when I am editing photos.
PS. here is a master list of shows to binge watch on Netflix.
PSS. summer books? Tell me your favorites! I kind of want to re-read the entire Harry Potter series from start to finish. Nerd alert.
7. A few links I am lovingโฆ
visiting Vejer De La Frontera, Spainโฆtake me here. please.
16 of the best overnight bagsโฆlove a cute overnight bag.
the best veggie sandwich in LA made at homeโฆyum.
6 meal prep hacks that will save you moneyโฆlove, love, love.
9 easy tips for going green at the groceryโฆall about buying in bulk.
score beachy waves with these 7 productsโฆalways wanted beachy waves.
8 last-minute packing tips for summer travelโฆfound this very useful.
13 of the most beautiful towns in the USAโฆIโd go to St. Simmons, Georgia. Where would you go?
LoveShackFancy dressesโฆso summer and cute. want them all.
the best waterproof makeup for summerโฆfor you makeup girls out there.
8. My Favorite Red, White, and Blue Stylesโฆ
9. This Weekโs Dinners:
Monday: 20 Minute Honey Ginger Salmon
Tuesday: Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Lemony Breadcrumbs
Wednesday: see my 4th of July Menu
Thursday: Summer Abundance Salad
Friday: Brown Butter Lobster with Polenta and Tomato Bacon Pan Sauce
Check out all the pastย Favoritesย postsย here.
This post was originally published on July 1, 2018
Love, Love your site! It always gives me such great inspiration! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Stephanie!
Iโm watching Queer Eye right now also and Iโm a bit obsessed. I added it to my list without knowing what it was but when I found out it was a new version of the original show, I started watching right away as I really liked the original. I like this one even better and I am binge watching ? I want a makeover with them now ?
Ooo I will have to check that out!! Thank you Louise!
Weโve been rewatching the Harry Potter series! Weโve watched one for the past two weeks. Itโs crazy how young they all look! And I havenโt seen or read the series in forever so itโs almost like Iโm watching it all for the first time. You had a great idea in re-reading the series โ I may have to, too!
Thank you so much Ruth! I hope you are loving the movies and they do look so young!
That NY trip looked like so much fun! Wish I could have been there! And YES to the high bun with a cute scarf!
And please, I grew up with HP and Im pretty sure I have read the entire series and embarrassing number of times. But recently I am loving all things by Sarah Maas (if you love fantasy), B.A Paris โBehind Closed Doorsโ (if you like psychological thrillers), and anything by Kristen Hannah especially โThe Great Aloneโ and โThe Nightingaleโ SO GOOD.
Thank you so much Amanda!
Iโd love more fancy, over the top salads and more seafood stuff! Thatโs what I always want all summer. I definitely make at least 2-3 HBH things literally every week, so thanks for the deliciousness!
Youโre so sweet! Thank you!
Long time follower but first time commenterโฆYou inspire me to get in the kitchen and be creative. I just made your โCreamy Curried Cauliflower and Goat Cheese Soupโ from the HBH cookbook, and it is unreal!! Who would think to put goat cheese with curry flavors much less with cauliflower soup? You did, and the result is spectacular. No more boring soup for me. I donโt care that itโs 100 degrees outside, Iโll be inside with air conditioning and the best soup ever. Thanks Tieghan!
That is so amazing to hear! I am so glad you are enjoying the book Tana! Thank you!
Gosh, I loved those flutes in the tablescape. I just broke one of mine recently. Tempting! I like the IG TVโฆI prefer food related content. As far as new recipes, Grill pan is always good. As are any skillet (one-dish type) recipes. Perhaps a fun skillet dessert. Pasta is always great! The list of fun places brought back memories. I used to work in Solvang many years ago and went through Los Olives back/forth to work. Fun fact: back then that area was mostly horse ranches, now itโs wineries, wineries and wineries. Iโve also been to Natchitches, LA. Very small, cute area. Along that Cane River are huge pecan teees. You canโt see in the pic, but they are massive.
Thank you so much Joyce! That is so interesting to know. I hope you have an amazing 4th!
The 4th. Celebrating here in our little town, with a parade which lasts about 3.5 minutes, they then turn around and go back thru, for more photo taking smiles and hugs.
Then traveling to our other home at the coast, for a delayed 4th birthday of a great Friend. Always great food and the Hawaiian roasted hog on the spit, is the grand entree. A few more days there at our place then back to the ranch. Photos look wonderful, but sadly have to eliminate all Tomato, citrus and warm/hot spices for my personal medically induced eating regiment. Will have to make two separate amounts for him and me. Donโt want him to miss the full goodness.
No place like home.. ๐
That sounds like an amazing holiday Leslie! Thank you!
Every week I look forward to your Sunday Post of Nine Favorite Things! Thank you for All your Amazing Posts!!
Thank you Francie!
Your tablescape is gorgeous! Love the dishes!
As for IGTVโฆ. I hate it! Let me explain why. Iโm deaf and itโs another thing thatโs inaccessible for us deaf people. No closed captions, so Iโm wondering whatโs gonna happen regarding the legal side of that, you know, equal access for all. Just something to think about; a lot of people donโt consider that live videos or even podcasts are not accessible for everyone out there.
Whatever you do though, Iโm sure youโll rock at it! I love your blog and recipes, thanks so much for sharing such yumminess daily! Recipe ideaโฆ maybe like a fruit tart cupcake? I saw some at Butterhorn in Frisco and they looked delish! Happy July and have a wonderful day!
Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for your feedback on this. I did not even realize that those videos are not accessible to all. Also, that sounds like an amazing idea, Iโll have to see if I can remake it!
Hi Tieghan!
I would love to see more grilling recipes with summer sauces, pestoโs, salsaโs, romescoโs, chutneyโs etc to add to a grilled protein or salad. You always have such great flavor profiles! I love your blog and reading about all of your adventures!
Thank you!
Kristen Berry
Thank you Kristen!
I stumbled across your blog a few months ago and have been absolutely loving EVERYTHING about it โ recipes, these posts, the videosโฆ! I finally caved and bought the HBH cookbook and am super excited to dive into it as well!
To answer your questionsโฆ I would love more grilling recipes (been making yours all summer so far), quick dinner recipes, and make ahead breakfasts! Oh and I love your brunch menus! Thanks for all the amazing content โ I would watch all the above options on IG TV.
Thank you Chloe! I hope you absolutely love the recipes in the book and let me know what you make!
Still so bummed that your event wasnโt while Iโm in nyc (Iโll be there in a week or so), but Iโm so glad to see that it was awesome! And Iโm conflicted about IG TV, but definitely keep doing whatever video content you like filming.
Thank you Liz!! I totally wish I could have seen you while I was there!