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Friday Favorites from The Simply Luxurious Life, The Baking Chocolatess, Simply Recipes, How Sweet it Is, The Small Things and More

May 27, 2017 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 6 Comments

Good morning and a very happy weekend to you! Do you have big plans for the Memorial Day weekend? It will be raining here for most of the weekend but we are going to make the best of it as we have friends coming to town for the weekend. 

Spring Cheese Board with Beet Whipped Feta

We do have plans for a barbecue on either Sunday or Monday but tonight we will be having this beautiful Spring Cheese Board with Whipped Beet Feta from How Sweet It Is blog with wine and cocktails before we go out for dinner.

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I am a huge fan of brownies and I think they are the perfect dessert for a holiday party. This recipe for Fudgy Chocolate Brownies from Simply Recipes looks like an easy and delicious treat to make over the weekend, you may have to double or triple it though because this recipe only makes an 8″ pan. 

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If you do not feel like baking and would still like to serve something sweet and somewhat healthy(fruit is healthy) than you could make these Patriotic Explosion Cheesecake Desserts from The Baking Chocolatess. 

Last week I told you about the the summer reading list by The Modern Mrs. Darcy this week I want to tell you about The Modern Mrs. Darcy Book Club with video discussions, a forum and a Facebook page. The cost is $10.00  month but if you love reading and discussing books with like mixed individuals this might be the book club for you. (P.S. I do not receive any compensation for mentioning this, I simply love The Modern Mrs. Darcy blog and her books lists). 

Is Wellness a Fad? Or is it Over?

Speaking of wellness, this post 10 Things That You Will Be Thankful That You Never Did, by The Simply Luxurious Life is filled with excellent advice.

My sister sent me 7 Ways to Support the Women Around You and I think it has excellent advice.

Have you read or watched the USC Will Ferrell commencement speech? If not watch this. 

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If you are a foodie than you are familiar with James Beard. Now you can watch and learn everything about him by watching Jame Beard: Americas First Foodie!

This week 22 people lost their lives and 90 were injured after enjoying a concert in Manchester.  This post by Tania of The Small Thing  is written from the heart and says what I think many are feeling. 

I hope that you have a happy and safe weekend. Enjoy your family and friends. 

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  1. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    May 26, 2017 at 10:52 am

    Hello dear Elizabeth! Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend!

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  2. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:30 am

    Happy Friday, Elizabeth! I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your friends, in spite of the rain. Your brownies are SO yummy looking!! xoxo

    Reply
  3. Preppy Empty Nester says

    May 26, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Great links, Elizabeth! Have a wonderful weekend.

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    May 26, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    The 7 ways to support women is excellent. Thanks for sharing it!
    Another good commencement speech: the comedian who created "Lady Dynamite" gives a money lesson: http://www.vulture.com/2017/05/maria-bamford-discusses-her-own-fee-in-commencement-speech.html

    Reply
  5. Brenda Pruitt says

    May 26, 2017 at 4:31 pm

    I got to Trader Joe's this morning right when they opened and have lots of goodies for my weekend!
    Brenda

    Reply
  6. William Kendall says

    May 26, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    Thanks for the link to the Manchester response.

    Reply

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