I’ll be back tomorrow with a recipe but I thought it would be fun share some things I’m loving. Some are new finds and others I’ve had for decades and are still going strong. I’m more of a quality over quantity person and would rather buy something that may cost more upfront but that I will have for years and years.
My cats, Peaches and Muffin, on my daughter’s bed. Doing what they do best: absolutely nothing.
Kitchen/House
One of only 3 knives I use. Ever. I have the Shun 7″ Santoku and it’s the best knife I’ve ever owned and have basically thrown away all others. I can’t bake cookies, roast vegetables, or do anything else (messy or sticky) without Silpats. This is the garlic press to beat all. Pressed garlic is so much better than just dicing by hand. And faster and easier. If you own just 2 pots and pans in your kitchen, make it this Essential 6-quart. ‘Tall’ enough to boil a pound of pasta but ‘short’ enough to brown a pound of ground beef. And this Saute 6-quart. I put them them in the dishwasher, I abuse them, I have cooked thousands of meals in them. They are still perfect. This beast has appeared in hundreds of photos over the years. With this Le Creuset and the two All-Clads, that’s all I need to make 99% of everything I blog about. The Volcano candle is the best. It comes in different color jars but the scent is awesome. Covers up everything from pet odors to onions.
Fashion/Beauty
This purple and navy plaid shirt is my jam. I wear it with these jeans. I love the frayed hem at the ankle. Plaid obsessed with this pastel number. Soft, thin demin that makes me happy. I got this replacement watch band for my rose gold 42mm Series 2 iWatch. I’ve been using this facial cleanser since I was 18 and don’t cheat on it. Prrr. Like a kitty. I have it in every purse. The splurge hair brush that I’ve had for 20 years. It has paid for itself considering all the random brushes I didn’t buy over the years.
Food
Currently trending as the most 5 popular recipes on my site #5 Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
#4 Softbatch Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies
#3 The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup (Better-Than-Panera Copycat)
#2 Easy 30-Minute Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Drumroll…. #1 Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Bread
Have you made any of those recipes? Tell me some of your favorite things lately in the comments section. If you leave links, comments may be held for moderation until I approve them. This post contains affiliate links from which I may earn a small commission. Only things I truly love, use, and own have been featured.
