This week I’m showing you how a casual Friday evening playing board games with friends can turn into something a little more special thanks to good food, drinks, and minimal yet fun decorations. So far I’ve talked about the party plan and make-ahead menu, and Faith shared her totally delicious recipe for whipped feta dip (not to be missed!).
Now it’s time to share how the low-stress party went down! Are you ready to play some board games?
My three-year-old rescue dog, Goblin, will do anything for a morsel of food, which is why I always keep a stash of dog treats on hand. But the cost of high-quality treats without corn and other fillers can start to add up, which is why I’ve bookmarked EatingWell’s budget-friendly (and healthy) list of fruits and vegetables dogs can safely snack on — and there are quite a few for cats, too!
4.4 / 5 Stars | 39 Reviews
by Shelly
“Wonderful dessert that is light and refreshing. The strawberries marinate in the wine for hours producing a strawberry flavor wine at the bottom of the bowl that everyone will be fighting for. Great way to dress up not-too-sweet strawberries!”
Day 17: Tuesday, March 25
Today’s Assignment: Take 5 minutes to take stock of your week and your meal plans
The Cooking Cure: See all assignments so far here
Our meals on Monday and Tuesday can usually ride the momentum of weekend planning and go off without a hitch. But by Wednesday, things start to go off the rails all too easily. You find out about a late meeting on Thursday that throws dinner into question, or you realize you forgot a key ingredient for one of your recipes, or you’re tired of eating the big meal you prepped on Sunday.
Today — Tuesday, the day before your plans go awry — take 5 minutes to take stock of your week. Let’s nip any meal-deterring monsters in the bud.
Cookie dough is somewhat of a siren song in my life. It calls and beckons to me, singing its sweet melody of ooey-gooey comfort. It lures me in. I grab a spoon. Powerless. The next thing you know, the bowl is empty and there are no cookies to bake. Can you relate?
Thankfully, I’ve devised a way to get my cookie dough fix that doesn’t involve sitting in a dark corner with a spoon. These (intentionally) raw cookie dough bites are packed with protein and fiber, sweetened with maple syrup, and will knock out your Cookie Monster cravings quicker than you can say “om nom nom.”
Do you love the convenience of microwave popcorn, but hate the overload of salt, oil and other additives in most store-bought brands? Try making your own microwave popcorn from scratch! All you need is some popcorn kernels and a paper bag.
4.25 / 5 Stars | 8 Reviews
by aaronspool
“A fiery, fruity sauce of hot peppers and raspberry preserves. Perfect for dipping chicken wings!”
