Friday, 22 May 2015

Friday, it's Friday!


Another week gone by.  Before you know it, June will be here.  Sweet summertime! 


I picked up a slew of books from the library, which I can't wait to dive into, but first I have to finish reading And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini.

We've had a great week of weather which meant plenty of outdoor time... and, hooray, the CAST is OFF!


I found this great reading list to keep the kids reading over the summer.

If I ever get to plant a vegetable garden, I plan to grow garlic just so I can use garlic scapes.

It was interesting to read about the nine times the Canada Food Guide changed its mind.

I've added Istanbul to my travel wish list.  One day I will have the time and the means.

And I was busy in the kitchen this past week.   I made meat loaf for the first time in about a decade.  I used the Pioneer Woman's recipe for Italian Meatloaf, and it was so good that I should have doubled the recipe.  

Muffins loaded with apple chunks, and mango salsa that made fish lovers out of all of us.

   

Sweet potato hash with spinach and fried eggs.  This may be my new favourite way to enjoy eggs on the weekend.


And Broccoli Salad.  With cranberries, cheddar, and chia seeds.  Crazy good, crazy easy.



Broccoli Salad

2 bunches broccoli, chopped, approx 8 cups
1/2 cup Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/4 cup sugar
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup shredded cheddar
1/8 cup chia seeds

Combine broccoli, salad dressing, sugar, onion, and dried cranberries.  Add cheddar and chia seeds, stir to combine.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

** Sunflower seeds!  I forgot to add them this time, but often put them in... a 1/4 cup or so!**



Happy weekend!




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25 comments:

  1. Debra She Who Seeks22 May 2015 at 15:34

    Glad to hear your son's cast is off! Must feel good to have the air on his arm again and be able to scratch freely!

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  2. Hannah Nicklin23 May 2015 at 04:07

    I feel healthier just by looking at that broccoli salad, that counts right?? :)
    Also, Istanbul sounds like an incredible place to visit, I hope you get there and tick it off your list!

    http://www.missnicklin.co.uk/

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  3. Unknown23 May 2015 at 17:15

    Thanks for all the great recipes. Loved the run down on your week too - so glad your son's cast is off. Visiting from Make My Saturday Sweet Link Up.

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  4. GranthamLynn23 May 2015 at 22:20

    I love broccoli salad. Thanks for sharing. I got a few books from the library this week. I've missed reading.
    Thanks for sharing this post.

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  5. Anonymous23 May 2015 at 22:53

    I love broccoli salad, and yours looks delicious! I'd love for you to stop by and link up at my Submarine Sunday link party! I hope to see you there!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ The Submarine Sunday Link Party

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  6. LA Botchar23 May 2015 at 23:30

    our weather was a bit cooler this week - and really really windy! so much that it was almost unpleasant being outside. hopefully that June weather is upon us soon.
    I make that broccoli salad and it is absolutely the best!!! so good. I put sunflower seeds in mine too.
    But I will have to try that mango salsa -- I bet it would be great on grilled salmon.

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  7. Tamara Camera25 May 2015 at 16:46

    That looks like my perfect breakfast and my perfect lunch. No lie! Have you seen my Pinterest???
    Ah, June. Sweet, sweet summer days coming.

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  8. Rustown Mom25 May 2015 at 20:14

    I love broccoli salad - my favorite hot weather side dish!

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  9. Karren Haller26 May 2015 at 19:46

    I have added broccoli to salad but not used it as the main vegetable. The ingredients sound great together. And the muffins divine with sweet potatoe.

    Thanks for stopping by The Oh My Heartsie Girls WW this week!
    Just updated my social follow on Pinterest.
    Hope you have a great week!
    Karren

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  10. Anonymous27 May 2015 at 12:27

    I LOVE BROCCOLI!! It's one of the only vegetables my daughters will eat! Thank you for sharing!!! Great photos!

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  11. The Better Baker28 May 2015 at 11:12

    Broccoli salad sounds and looks amazing. Thanks a million for sharing with us at Weekend Potluck. Keep 'em coming...please! =)

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  12. Julie's Lifestyle1 June 2015 at 11:28

    Wow Jenn this sounds so good as I have never had broccoli salad before. I will add this to my list of recipes to make!
    Julie

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  13. Swathi1 June 2015 at 12:42

    Broccoli salad looks delicious, Love to try it, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning, tweeting and sharing in google plus.

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  14. Jess1 June 2015 at 17:13

    Yay for the cast being off! And your doggy is adorbs! :)

    Thanks for joining the Cooking & Crafting with J & J Link Up! :)

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  15. Lou Lou Girls1 June 2015 at 20:45

    Hello Gorgeous! This looks incredible! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm, so we can party with you! Lou Lou Girls

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  16. Anonymous2 June 2015 at 09:35

    YUUUM! Thank you for linking up to Creative K Kids' Tasty Tuesdays via Creatively Homespun! I have pinned your post to our Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board! I hope to see you again this week! xo!

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  17. Miz Helen2 June 2015 at 13:00

    I just love your Broccoli Salad, it looks delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday, I just pinned this recipe it looks so good! Hope you are having a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  18. JcCee at Life Through Fancy Eyes3 June 2015 at 22:43

    I am loving all of your food pictures! I do add broccoli to my salad but I have never thought to make a broccoli salad. It's look delicious! My kids would love those muffins. #PinWorthyWednesday

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  19. She Yarns Crochet5 June 2015 at 09:53

    Broccoli salad is one of my favs. Thanks for linking up and sharing with us at Funtastic Friday. Hope you join us again this week.

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  20. Unknown5 June 2015 at 11:46

    Love the food pics, they look so yummy! So glad his cast is off, now he can have summer fun!

    Thanks SO much for sharing with us last week at Talented Tuesday! I hope to see you again this week! :)

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  21. Unknown5 June 2015 at 17:18

    Yum! Broccoli is the only veggie we all eat! Thanks for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned to the Bloggers Brags Broad.

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  22. Unknown5 June 2015 at 19:51

    I could happily eat broccoli everyday, this salad sounds so good, I love the addition of chia seeds, pinning to try! Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend? I hope you will join us again this Monday!

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  23. Our Little Yarden7 June 2015 at 17:36

    We love broccoli salad in this house so I will try this - http://jennsrandomscraps.blogspot.ca/2015/05/friday-its-friday_22.html

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  24. Unknown16 June 2015 at 08:30

    Don't think I have ever made broccoli salad! Would love to try though. Thanks for linking with #CookBlogShare

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  25. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes7 August 2015 at 22:57

    Hi Jenn- popping over from Julie's Lifestyle where she featured this recipe. Looks good!

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