Friday Favorites from Half Baked Harvest, the Cookie Rookie, and More

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Good morning friends, it is the start of a three day weekend, although to be honest during these

 past few months I have been slacking a little on Fridays to give myself a few three days weekends. 

This weekend though is special because it is the “unofficial end of summer”, the last bbq party for many and a time to relax before we start to get ready for a long winter. And the Kentucky Derby is Saturday! If you need a few party ideas click here.

Food

I’m from Wisconsin and I love Butter Burgers but I have never made my own, I think I will try this butter burger from The Cookie Rookie this weekend,

For the vegetarian at the bbq, Quinoa Burgers from Half Baked Harvest. 

I use my Air Fryer at least once a day, typically to make sweet potato fries but this weekend I am going to try this french fry recipe from The Pickled Plum. 

You cannot have a celebration without dessert, Chocolate Pretzel Magic Bars are easy and delicious!

Or you could make these Raspberry Almond Bars, no raspberries, add blueberries or apples. 

Articles 

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Zoom is Failing Teachers

The Lost Season of Fashion

Take a Walk in the Castle Lismore Gardens

Books

The Golden Tulip, and by the same author one of my favorite books that I have ever read, To Dance with Kings.

The Front Yard

Mozart in the Jungle, Sex, Drugs and Music

The Relic Master

Finds

I like these plates and think they would be a great addition to my Fall table. 

As would these napkins.

This table runner would work from now until Thanksgiving. 

I hope that you found something that you liked here this week. Please share your favorite books, recipes, podcasts or whatever else you found and enjoyed. 

Have a happy and safe weekend. 

In case you missed it this week:

Decorative matchboxes that are an easy diy and gift for the holidays. 

A scrumptious Blueberry & Grapefruit Salad with Herb Vinaigrette. 

And the Happiness Report.