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Good morning! I hope that you had a great week. Mine was rainy, wet and uneventful. Lots of work, yoga and a two good books. I have a big weekend planned with family so I am excited about that.
I mentioned on Wednesday that I am not a foodie but I might have forgot to mention that I love comfort food which is why you often see it featured on my Friday favorites. This week is no exception.
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As much as I would like it to be Spring it is still soup season here and I think this Broccoli Cauliflower Soup with Homemade Croutons looks fabulous and would be a warm meal on a gray, rainy day.
One of my favorite things to eat is a sandwich. I think its because I love bread, white bread, multi-grain, rye, you name it I love it. So if you add a little cheese, lettuce and a few other things you have the perfect meal. This article A Totally Obsessive A to Z Guide to Making Sandwiches from Bon Appetit is a great read for my fellow sandwich lovers.
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Do you remember Kraft macaroni and cheese? Were you a fan? I was and in fact was just discussing with my husband that I had not eaten it in about 30 years. We were contemplating if we should revisit that “gourmet” meal. After reading Smitten Kitchen this week I do not have too, Deb has come up with a 15 minute, 1 pot version of the beloved macaroni and cheese of my youth. I cannot wait to make it.
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I am not really crafty. I might rethink that after seeing this easy and creative Crepe Paper Tulip from one of my favorite and most creative and talented bloggers that I know, Lucy from Craftberry Bush. I think this would be a great addition to any Spring or Easter table.
Entertainment
If you like movies here is a list of the 100 Best Movies on Netflix.
Information
This is a great article about How to Reach Lonely Kids, it is definitely food for thought in these dark times.
The 5 Common Mental Errors That Sway You from Making Good Decisions will make you think.
Books/Learning
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I love Versailles and enjoy it more each time I visit. Over the years I have collected a few books about this magnificent palace, Versailles by Jean-Marie Perouse de Montclos is one of my favorites. This week Gaye of Little Augury posted about three new books I now have on my Amazon wish list. The photos and post are beautiful.
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The 7 Books that Microstft CEO Satya Nadella Says That You Need to Read to Lead Smarter
Great article on Why You Should Invest Time Learning
Speaking of learning, here are 21 Free Places on The Internet Everone Should Take Advantage Of
10 Essentials for Making a Life That Matters
That is it for this week. I hope that you share your favorite blog posts, podcasts, recipes, books, movies, etc.
Have a great weekend.
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I have a comfort food for you: It's called irio and is from Kenya.
Mash potatoes. Mince collard greens (called sukuma-wiki–push the week–in Swahili). Spinach works fine, too. You can use frozen but if you use fresh, the chlorophyll will color the mashed potatoes a vivid green.
Into the mashed potatoes, mix minced onions (if you don't like raw onion, sauté them first), the greens, a drained/rinsed can of kidney beans and a drained can of corn (or thawed frozen). Salt and pepper. Eat with your fingers–using only your right hand, take a big and form it into a small ball that you pop into your mouth.
Big hit with kids. Plus: green leafy vegetable + complete protein (beans and corn).
PS: I made macarons! Recipe posted today.
I'd love to see Versailles someday.