Howdy, my associates, and glad Friday!! I’m coming to you from the beautiful Laguna Seashore, California space the place I’m presently making an attempt to flee the extreme warmth wave in Arizona. We’re right here for a month so that you wouldn’t consider how a lot we packed! I introduced nearly my total kitchen. 🙂 I even snuck in my Vitamix blender and ice machine.
Earlier than we left city, I needed to recipe check like CRAZY. I’m SO EXCITED to share the following batch of NEW recipes with you so be looking out. So now that I’m in California, I get to prepare dinner “only for enjoyable” so it’s so enjoyable and enjoyable.
Whereas we’re right here, we can have a continuous circulation of family and friends coming to go to, which makes it much more enjoyable! I’m an early fowl so I get up early earlier than all of the chaos ensues. The entire doorways and home windows are open, the birds are chirping, and there’s a cool ocean breeze coming via the home. It’s heavenly!
One in all my favourite components about being in California is the power to stroll OUTSIDE at any time of the day and take a stroll or go for a run. Let’s be actual…I’m not operating! Hahaha! However you must get up on the first light in Arizona earlier than the solar is even shining, to get a stroll in. 🙂
I’m fairly positive if Bentley might discuss that he would say this was one of the best place ever as a result of in some way he’s getting in a number of walks per day.
We now have been strolling right down to the ocean bluff most nights to eat dinner on the market as a result of it’s simply so stunning. It could sound tremendous additional, however I really like setting a stunning desk and utilizing fairly dishes so it is a dream for me! I prefer to consider that I stay in Nancy Meyers movies. Hahaha!
There has undoubtedly been some “June Gloom” on the coast however we’re nonetheless loving the seaside time.
Yesterday, I made some Italian subs and served it with macaroni salad, potato salad, contemporary fruit, and veggies and ranch. It was DELICIOUS!
This was our very first time making an attempt out the Crystal Cove Shake Shack and the youngsters beloved the vibe. The shakes have been tremendous scrumptious and the sundown couldn’t be beat.
I really like cozy dinners in. We normally do completely different themes and have had a number of Italian nights. My children might eat their weight in garlic cheese bread in order that’s a staple plus my selfmade lasagna, ravioli with browned butter and sage, and an Italian salad with contemporary parm.
So many enjoyable recollections already made with the fam! We’re cherishing this time collectively earlier than Carson leaves for 2 years on a church mission. This time collectively is priceless!
Household Life:
There have been some massive issues occurring in our household! Our son, Carson, simply graduated highschool, so we’ve got been busy doing all the commencement festivities. So pleased with him!
Plus our daughter, Sierra, who has labored for Fashionable Honey, for years, ran her first marathon final week! She lately picked up operating and is presently obsessive about it. She by no means ceases to amaze me together with her work ethic and dedication to doing arduous issues.
Oh and I can’t overlook that our youngest simply turned 16. It’s has been a BUSY two weeks! She is as candy as they arrive. We love our little peacemaker!
Have you ever ever made one in every of these sweet sort out containers? They’re so excellent for street journeys, lake or seaside journeys, picnics, or simply for snacking.
Merchandise I’m loving:
I put the skillets, pots, and pans in my kitchen to good use! They’re used each single day so I undoubtedly put them via the wringer. 🙂
Dean purchased me a set of pans about 18 months in the past and I’m LOVING them. I really like them a lot that I took my largest skillet with me to California!
Have you ever tried the HexClad pans? I reached out to them as a result of I’m an enormous fan and obtained a reduction code for you — 10% off your buy. Simply use the code modernhoney to get your 10% off and CLICK this LINK HERE to learn extra about HexClad.
For these of you who’ve been to Southern California, who stay in Orange County, or simply journey right here typically…do you have got any nice meals suggestions? I’m cooking a ton plus eager to check out as many new locations as attainable, in addition to going to a few of our favorites.
This one was one other LONG one! There was a lot occurring and simply needed to share. Thanks a lot for studying and following alongside. It means a lot! I hope you have got one of the best weekend, my associates.
