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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
Well, what can I say? I hit the ground running this week. And while it wasnโt what I would call my favorite kind of work week, it was very productive. And Iโm really excited for all thatโs coming in 2019.
After a couple of good meetings, a day full of creating new recipe videos, and multiple days (and countless hours) spent typing away on the computer, I am really looking forward to being back in the kitchen this week!
Coming up on HBH, weโll be continuing on with week two of Healthy January. I will be sharing a new cauliflower recipe (that Iโm so excited to tell you all about). One of my favorite soups that Iโve made in a long time. An addictingly good noodle dish. And a healthy dessert thatโs a chocolate loverโs dream.
Lastly, if you missed anything from this past week, be sure to sign up for our newsletterย here. Hope youโre all having the best post holiday weekend, and enjoy this Sundayโs Favorites!
1. Top 20 Places to Travel in 2019.
I always love reading Architectural Digestโsย top places to travel, but this yearโs list is full of so many good ones. Iโm feeling like this is the year of travel for me, which is both scary and exciting. Here are my top 5 picks from the listโฆnot really in any particular order.
1.ย Liechtenstein
2.ย Copenhagen
3.ย Matera, Italy
4. Berlin
5.ย St. Barthโs (mostly becauseย it looks so nice and tropicalโฆand warm)
Question: What are your favorite places to travel and what are your favorite food spots?
2. Some Wintry Photos.ย
{all photos via Malachi}
3. Winter Skincare Favoritesโฆ
I am very much into skincare right now. Here are a few products Iโve recently splurged on, or plan to splurge on very soon. Anything you love that I simply must try? Please let me know!
4. Current Winter Necessities I Canโt Live Withoutโฆ
this crockpotโฆbecause whatโs winter without crockpot recipes?
my Honest Beauty Oilโฆkeeps my skin from drying out.
my favorite hot cocoa recipeโฆit was in the negatives at night all last week. enough said.
these combat bootsโฆto keep my feet extra toasty, but still looking cute.
this cashmere sweater and these jeansโฆmy daily uniform.
5. New Videos:
sheet pan chicken shawarma and sweet potatoesโฆhealthy, easy, and SO GOOD.
crockpot Moroccan lentil and chickpea soupโฆone of my tried and true favorites.
best easy Greek sheet pan chicken souvlaki and potatoesโฆgo-to Sunday night dinner.
6. Current Favorite Crockpot Recipes.ย
crockpot Tuscan white bean and lemon soup
slow cooker creamy wild rice soup with butter roasted mushrooms
crockpot spicy chicken tortilla soup
crockpot sun-dried tomato penne alla vodka
red wine cranberry braised short ribs
slow cooker vodka bolognese pasta
slow cooker herbed chicken and rice pilaf
healthy slow cooker turkey and white bean chili
slow cooker hearty chicken soup
7. A Few Links I Am Lovingโฆ
the buzziest wellness trends of 2019โฆwhich trend are you jumping on?
7 bad work habits that are making you look unprofessionalโฆhint, put your phone away.
14 influencers reveal the destination theyโre itching to return toโฆso many amazing destinations.
the runway debuts of 21 iconic Golden Globe looksโฆall about Kendall Jennerโs look.
14 cocktails that will not ruin your new yearโs resolutionsโฆshould I bring back cocktail Saturday, but healthy?
the working girl detoxโฆbecause we all need something doable and delicious.
this kitchenโฆso unique. so pretty.
8. Cozy Army Green Pieces for Winterโฆ
9. This Weekโs Dinners:
Monday: Indian coconut butter cauliflower
Tuesday:ย ย saucy 30 minute Thai basil salmon curry
Wednesday:ย sheet pan cuban chicken with citrus avocado salsa
Thursday:ย super green sun-dried tomato herb salad with crispy chickpeas
Friday:ย whole wheat spinach and artichoke pizza
Check out all the pastย Favoritesย postsย here.
This post was originally published on January 6, 2019
as the reply link doesnโt work for me, I just post the links to my travel pics from Italy here.
if you need any tips, let me know.
cheers! nadin
part 1:
http://www.diegluecklichmacherei.com/2018/10/die-glucklichmacherei-on-tour-roadtrip_2.html
part 2:
http://www.diegluecklichmacherei.com/2018/10/die-glucklichmacherei-on-tour-roadtrip_7.html
part 3:
http://www.diegluecklichmacherei.com/2018/10/die-glucklichmacherei-on-tour-roadtrip.html
you can cross Liechtenstein right from the list. there is really nothing to see ๐ itโs so small! I live right next to it, so ig you donโt combine it wirh Switzerland, Austria (this is where I am from) or Germany itโs not worth the trip. I travelled to Matera last summer, it was absolutely amazing! I habe some pictures on the blog, if youโre interested. Copenhagen is foodie heaven!
cheers
nadin
Thank you so much Nadin! I would love to check out the photos if you would link your blog below!
i think my favouritest place to travel has to be iceland, hands downโthe nature is gorgeous, im a sucker for COLD weather, andโฆmostlyโฆ.the horsesโฆtheyโe some of the nicest ive ever ridden, and their tolt is SO COMFORTABLE to ride. really hoping to go again for a 10 day riding holiday sometime soon, haha (on the same vein, iโd love to visit greenland sometime soon!)
chile is also a beautiful, beautiful place, though iโve only been to santiago and la serenaโin santiago i only went to this korean place where i had The best japchae, and then this cute bakery where i got a cream cheese and blueberry brioche that was? fantastic, imho
la serena has this lovely cafe called lighthouse cafรฉ that had the best waffles though honstlyโฆ.my favourite bite of the day was getting some completos from a food truck (completos are hotdogs with avocado and mayonnaise, plus we added some hot sauce and garlic sauce to oursโฆ..it was a calorie bomb, but so so worth it (with fries too!)
The photos of Iceland I have seen are absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for these suggestions Aran!
And, celeb sightings if you are into that.
Sir Paul is there now and many more
Anywhere warm, sunny, palms and clear water oh and seashellsโฆand why I love and have always lived in south Florida. No snow for me except for a quick visit. Lol.
You will love St Bartโs and mega luxury yachts and more. Beautiful and $$$
Thank you Vickie! That sounds amazing!
I love that shade of green!
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Thank you!
You are giving me all the travel inspiration!! Trying to start early and book some good trips in for 2019!
I always love your cocktail Saturdays and look forward to them every winter. We tried so many this year and made the cheermiester for our family Christmas, so YES, bring on the healthy cocktails!
I am so glad this is giving you inspiration Natasha! Thank you so much!
Your passion for just about everything you do is contagious!! Recipes are doable, (mostly healthy!) and delicious! Scenic photos amazing! Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much Kathy! I am so glad you loved this!
What beautiful snowy pictures! And that mushroom soup looks SO yummy! I canโt wait to make it this week. Iโve been slowly making my way through your book and made cinnamon rolls for the first time for New Years Day!
Thank you so much Rachel! I am so glad you like this post! How did the cinnamon rolls turn out?! I hope amazing!
What a great post, thank you! Canโt wait to try some of these.
I hope you love the ones you try! Thank you Deborah!
Great post! I ordered your cookbook for myself as a Christmas present to me and I loved it. I made the meatballs for everyone over the holidays and they were a big hit! Love your blog. You are very talented.
I am so glad you loved this! Thank you so much Bobbi!