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Thanks for joining me for another Nine Favorite Things post.
I have had my head so buried in work since returning home from LA, that I feel like I am completely out of the loop with everything else going on in the world. It has been go, go, go, and as I sit here writing my favorites post of the week, I feel a bit more confident and relaxed than I did at the start of the week. Of course, this is at this very moment. My confidence levels can take a dip at any second. But Iโm really working on looking at everything with a bit more of a glass half full than glass half empty mind-set. If you have tips and tricks for positivity, send them my way!
Anyway, itโs currently 9pm on Friday night. I have this lovely clay face mask on (which feels beyond amazing on my dry and tired skin). My The Little Market candle is burning away. And I am finally wrapped up in a blanket and sitting down. Wild Friday night, huh? Honestly, itโs my ideal night, as I am the biggest homebody you may ever meet. After being on my feet literally all day long, sitting down feels like the most amazing thing ever right now. I love ending the week super productively and feeling excited about everything weโre working on. It makes the long hours totally worth it, and not feel much like work at all!
OK. Question for youโฆ
What is your favorite way to unwind at the end of the week? Do you love to go out? Stay in and cook? Watch Netflix all night long? What? Dying to know how you guys relaxโฆI clearly need some good ideas!
Coming up this week on HBH, we are doing something very special and Iโm kind of excited about it. I am going to be sharing a few recipes out of the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook. Recipes that are true favorites and that I am dying to put on HBH. Now that the book is about a year and half old (I donโt know how this is possible), I have been really wanting to highlight a few of my favorite recipes and share the stories behind them. With spring here, I thought it would be a fun time to do just that! Canโt wait to share more about these recipes. The behind the scenes on creating them, and why we love them so much! Weโll also be sharing a new spring menu!
Lastly, if you missed anything from the past week, be sure to sign up for our newsletterย here. Hope youโre all having the best weekend, and enjoy this Sundayโs Favorites!
1. Inspiring Me This Week.ย
Jennifer Garnerโฆthe actress.
Do you guys follower her on Instagram?? I just started this week. I went down the spiral of her feed and truly it just put a smile on my face. Her #pretendcookingshow is maybe the best thing on Instagram right now. OK well, I canโt say that, because Instagram has soooo much content, but itโs GOOD. If you need to smile and step out of your own world, head to her Instagram account. She even shares some cooking tipsโฆdried herbsโฆvery into it.
2. Currently..
Binge watchingโฆ
Friday Night Lights on Amazon, because itโs the perfect thing to re-watch while editing photos. What are you guys watching? I heard that I really need to watch Chefโs Table and the Great British Bake Off. Honestly though, Iโm not that into cooking shows. I know, I knowโฆweird.
Makingโฆ
My dadโs cinnamon toast from when I was a kid, but with this honey brioche โ life changing.
Lovingโฆ
It Cosmetics CC+ cream. I switched to something different (and way more expensive) for a minute. But I recently came back to this cc cream and itโs so much better. love it.
Dying to try, but canโt affordโฆ
All of Dr. Barbara Sturmโs products (I have this cleanser and love it). And Vintnerโs Daughter by April Gargiulo. Iโve heard nothing but the BEST about these two brands. Have you tried them?
3. Fresh Spring Flowersโฆ
Did you know you can order fresh-cut flowers from Terrain? I had no idea! So excited and already ordered the ranunculus and silk cherry blossoms. Canโt wait!
4. Questions of The Week:ย
q: what future goals/dreams do you have for HBH?
a: I have SO many, I could really go on and on. Our biggest focus right now is to grow the HBH team and create longer form video content. In the future, I would LOVE to get into product development. And some day do our own HBH line of tabletop items. Everything from dishes, to lines, vases, and all the things to make a kitchen look so pretty! And then of course, more cookbooks, recipes, maybe some workshops. My mind is always flowing, I have so many ideas for HBH. Excited!
q: if you were stuck on a desert island, what three foods would you choose to have with you?
a: this is hard. If I had to choose, Iโd go with avocado, bread, and a vegetable, probably carrots. Is that boring? No fruit because itโs an island and hopefully would have pineapple trees everywhere. I feel like the avocado would keep me healthy, the bread sane, and the veggies full? Oh, but most definitely a cheese too, probably burattaโฆuh oh, thatโs four!
q: What is your favorite thing about the IG space?
a: I love IG so much. SO MUCH. But I really mostly use it to connect with you guys, the HBH community! In the last year I have really trimmed down who I follow on IG and use it mainly to share whatโs happening, new recipes, videos, and behind the scenes stuff. Interacting with you guys through Direct Messages, and getting to see all the recipes youโve made is seriously the best. I spend 1-2 hours every single night answering comments and going through messages. I love it!
q: do you ever have days where you just donโt want to cook?
a: yes! right now I am cooking a lot because of a deadline. But I love taking days off to find inspiration and work on other projects.
q: how do you take your coffee?
a: black. just like my dad. and because Iโve never had it any other way โ I love it just as is.
q: how do you clean your cast iron skillets?
a: I have an entire post on my cast iron cookware. You can read it here.
5. Recent Videos:
Better Than Takeout 20 Minute Peanut Noodlesโฆmy favorite โback pocketโ recipe that I always have the ingredients on hand.
5 Ingredient Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookiesโฆpeanutty, covered in chocolate, super simple, and SO GOOD.
6. Spring Brunch Recipes and April Recipe Request.ย
Spring is here and Easter is quickly approaching, what recipes are you looking for? Let me know!
In the meantime, my favorite spring brunch recipesโฆ
giant strawberries nโ cream pop tart
blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes
homemade cinnamon crunch bagels
crispy breakfast potatoes with chili garlic oil and herbs
spanish tortilla with burrata and herbs
baked blackberry ricotta french toast
asparagus and brie puff pastry with thyme honey
baked egg crepes with spring herbs and avocado
better than the bakery chocolate chip coffee cake muffins
asparagus, egg, and prosciutto tart with everything spice
overnight waffles with whipped meyer lemon cream and strawberries
7. A Few Links I Am Lovingโฆ
how to minimize poresโฆneed this right now.
the most popular Trader Joes items in every stateโฆwhatโs yours?
think you have a food allergyโฆyou might be wrong.
the 3 healthiest carbs you can eatโฆha, Iโll take all the fruit (which I just donโt countโฆas a carb).
why Iโm ditching fad diets and eating gluten againโฆgreat perspective.
Kristen Cavallari on beauty, wellness + a cozy homeโฆif you love a little celebrity Sunday reading.
3 glorious destinations for spring breakโฆtake me to Bermuda. please.
Cruel Intentions is still a teenage fashion dream 20 years beyondโฆthinking maybe I need to watch this??
10 โbasicโ home dรฉcor items interior designers loveโฆbecause basic is sometimes good.
what 6 common beauty issues can tell you about your emotionsโฆpretty spot on for me.
15 best green salad recipesโฆbring on the spring salads.
15 lunch recipes you can meal prep on Sundayโฆfor those who like to meal prep.
whatโs the meaning behind your body breakoutsโฆthe acne map.
the prettiest bedroomโฆhow comfy does this bed look?
family getaway in San Miguel de Allendeโฆso much color. love this.
living well on the goโฆfor the travelers who just donโt stop.
8. My Favorite Pieces from The Chriselle Lim Spring Collection Launchโฆ
9. This Weekโs Dinners:
Monday: persian herb and chickpea stew with rice
Tuesday: one skillet goat cheese stuffed chicken and orzo
Wednesday: honey butter blackened scallops with herby polenta
Thursday: instant pot sticky korean chicken
Friday: greek spinach and feta pie (spanakopita)
Check out all the pastย Favoritesย postsย here.
This post was originally published on March 24, 2019
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Hey Tieghan!
I hope you had a restful weekend and enjoyed your trip to LA. I think what helps me relax the most is going for long walks out in nature, with no external noise, phones, or distractions, and simply enjoying the fresh air. Also, spending QUALITY time with my mom is always special to me. I think doing an activity with herโ like traveling, going for a long walk, or doing a fun project togetherโ is something that helps me relax. Maybe you could start painting? Haha I recently went to a paint night and made an early motherโs day gift. ?
Anyways, Iโm looking forward to seeing your spring recipes! Since moving so much, I havenโt been able to find your cookbook and am really sad. But I am keeping my hopes up Iโll find it! Also, Iโd love to see some more spring fruit centered recipes for breakfast or dessert, or more light pasta or vegetarian dishes. โบ๏ธ Iโm so excited for spring and already hear the birds and see little bunnies all over.
I hope youโre having a wonderful start to the week and Iโm looking forward to your upcoming posts. Xo
Hi Kristin! How have you been? Painting would be so nice, I think I may start! That is such a bummer you cannot find it, but I am sure it will turn up somewhere! I hope you have a great week! xTieghan
Iโve been eyeing the scallops since you first posted them but my roommate is super allergic to fish. Iโm debating begging a friend to use their kitchen so I can make these without killing my roommate by accident. Also, Iโve been having an insanely stressful winter and as much as I hate gyms hot yoga has been my savior for getting into a relaxing mood when I get off work and it forces me out of the house.
Oh no! Well hopefully you can make it at a friends, so your roommate doesnโt get sick! I hope you love all the recipes you try! Thank you Jackie! xTieghan
On board with rhubarb, especially strawberry rhubarb. Also coconut. Someone mentioned fennelโฆthat would great. Savory breakfasts are always welcome.
Yes. Yes. Yes. Thank you Joyce!! xTieghan
Iโm also a โWild Friday Nightโ mask and tv person! Girlโs Night In is a fun newsletter for this stuff (not sponsored, just a subscriber and I really like it!)
As a baker/pastry cook, I hear all the time that I should watch Chefโs Table/Mind of a Chef/Great British Bake-off and Iโm not into cooking shows either. Why is it always these three?
Girls Night In is the best! Taking care of yourself! xTieghan
I would love to see a recipe or two that include Fennel! I have a recipe for a fennel/apple saladโฆ.but would love to see other recipes with it included.
I love the variety of links you share!
Thank you so much Cori! I will look into something! xTieghan
I need more quick recipes in my life that are on the low carb side of things, or less gluten. Things that are easily adaptable to picky eaters (think totally deconstruction-able) and would love to see some Easter Brunch ideas. I check your blog everyday and its very inspirational. Thanks so much! Everything I have made has been a hit. Also, it would be cool to see you use some essential oils (Young Living Vitality line of course) in your cooking!
Thank you for all these suggestions! I will try to create some recipes for you! xTieghan
I just got this post this morning around 5 in my email. I thought maybe you were late sending it out until I saw all the comments from Sunday. Crazy technology!
Oh man! I am glad you got it though! Thank you Charlotte! xTieghan
I just bought your cookbook and CANโT WAIT for your second one. Any hints as to when it would come out? I love all the things youโre looking forward to expanding into with HBH too. Looks very exciting.
Hi Meredith! I hope you love this book as much as the first! I will let you guys know further details later on! xTieghan
Love your Sunday posts! I am not very keen on Cooking shows and people just donโt believe it and look strange at me because if I love to cook, for them it means I should love cooking showsโฆ but I donโt ๐ Cooking books on the other hand I just love!
About a comment on Jordan Almonds, we call them just Almonds here in Portugal and they are a huge thing around Easter, godmothers and godfathers offer them to their godchildren in Easter day. They used to be just raw whole almonds covered in sugar with colours but now we have them covered in chocolate also (my favourites!)
Have a nice week!
Thank you so much Maria! xTieghan
Top Chef is really great โ and not traditional in the โcooking showโ way. More like profiles of famous chefs as artists โ fascinating peek into why they ascribe to X way of cooking, but including a unique personal layer that extends beyond the kitchen. Definitely recommend!
For seasonal recipes, I love light and veg heavy โ maybe spring rolls, kebabs, something with Spanish flair? Always love a great seafood option, too!
If youโre a shower person, there are these eucalyptus-peppermint (Clarity is the official name) Shower Burst balls that smell amazing and are so relaxing.
Thank you so much Katie! xTieghan
Another lovely post ? I unwind by baking. At the end of an especially hard week, Iโve been known to bake 4 or 5 things in order to destress. ?
Thank you Rosa! xTieghan
Looks like a good roundup of recipes for the week!
Iโd love to see a coconut almond cake recipe for Easterโdunno why, but that sounds so good to me. Or a dessert inspired by Jordan almonds? (Do you know what Iโm talking about? I think theyโre literally just raw almonds covered in a pastel candy shell, but I find them pretty tasty. And nostalgic.)
I also always love a good new brunch recipe for Easter/spring.
Do you ever bake with rhubarb? I know itโs a seasonal spring ingredient but Iโve never used it; I think Iโd like to try it sometime though.
Such amazing ideas! Thank you so much Emma! xTieghan
So tempted to buy one of the bulb offerings at Terrain given everything is 30% off tis weekend.
I recently discover FarmGirl Flowers for freshly deliver, seasonal blooms. I sent some to a friend recently and they arrived โฆfrom the west coast to here on the east coastโฆbeautifully packaged and in perfect shape. The story of this company is great and the concept is as well.
Love you Sunday postsโฆa;ways fun to read with fun products/recipes/articles to check out.
Thank you Nancy! xTieghan
I have come to really look forward to this weekely post. I did not get an email about it this morning so was disappointed. I happened to see it on Facebook. Really just wanted you to know how much I enjoy your content and canโt wait for next cookbook. I enjoy the first one A LOT!
Thank you so much Kim! I hope you enjoy the second one just as much! xTieghan