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Five Little Things

Five Little Things I loved the week of September 10, 2021: apples, a letter from Steve, avocado ice cream bars, and more!

Everything Bagel Scones

If you love an everything bagel, you’ll be amazed at Everything Bagel Scones! Much easier to make, these savory scones with everything bagel seasoning are delicious for breakfast or brunch!

Five Little Things

Five Little Things I loved the week of September 3, 2021: tomatoes, a big anniversary, 100 year beauty, and more!

Vietnamese-style Grilled Pork Chops

Vietnamese Grilled Pork Chops – a simple Vietnamese-style marinade with lemongrass, shallots, garlic, sugar, and fish sauce adds so much flavor to pork chops that grills in minutes!

Five Little Things

Five Little Things I loved the week of August 28, 2021: baking, dumplings, talent, and more!

Blistered Padrón Peppers served with a bowl of Buttermilk Aioli.

Blistered Padrón Peppers with Buttermilk Aioli

Blistered Padrón Peppers with Buttermilk Aioli are perfect served as an easy appetizer or as an addition to a charcuterie board.

Five Little Things

Five Little Things I loved the week of August 14, 2021: avocados, sweet drinks, a special guest, and more!

Avocado Milk

Avocados aren’t just for guacamole! In the Philippines and throughout Southeast Asia, Avocado Milk (smoothie or milkshake) is a simple, refreshing treat!

Cantaloupe Juice (Filipino Melon sa Malamig) with slices of melon.

There’s nothing more refreshing than an icy glass of sweet Cantaloupe Juice, with juicy bits of shredded melon. In this Philippines this is called Melon sa Malamig; “sa malamig” refers to cold drinks meant to cool you off, and this definitely does the trick. This easy recipe is a summertime treat!