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How To Be Supportive In Times Of Grief
During these trying times, we are all grieving in different ways. People are experiencing tremendous losses and many feel like they are grieving alone. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, or the feeling of structure and routine, loss is present for nearly everyone. High school and college students do not get to experience the graduation ceremony they have awaited, and rituals and gatherings are postponed indefinitely. During these times more than ever and with it being National Grief Awareness Day today, it is important to be supportive and reach out to your loved ones, and below are a few ways to do so. 1. Stay…
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Grilled Chicken & Brie Panini
This Grilled Chicken & Brie Panini recipe is perfect for a lazy Sunday lunch. It also hits on several of the National “Months” for this month. It’s National Sandwich Month. It’s National Peach Month, And it’s National Panini Month. Creamy melted Brie, peppery arugula, and the savory warmth of the spicy peach compote perfectly complement the chicken breast in this panini. The peach compote recipe can be found here. To save time, use rotisserie chicken breast or off-the-bone chicken breast from the deli counter. If you don’t care for arugula, chopped fresh basil would be a nice alternative. If you have one, a panini press is the best tool for…
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Chicken & Rice with Warm Peach Sauce
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Here’s another post for National Peach Month! This Chicken & Rice with Warm Peach Sauce is a perfect entree. To make this recipe, you can use the Savory Peach Compote linked here. Since you have made it ahead of time, it makes this recipe a quick weekday family meal. Add a nice side salad and some crusty bread—YUM! Tip: Steamed broccoli or cauliflower rice would be a…
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Kid-Friendly Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches
I can’t believe it is already August! In keeping with all of the ice-cream specific days during the summer, today is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. It’s amazing how many wonderful ways there are to enjoy ice cream! Today’s tribute to this day is a Kid-friendly recipe for Waffle Ice Cream Sandwiches. This quick and easy “semi-homemade” recipe is perfect for younger children who like to help out in the kitchen. For best results, use square or rectangle waffles* (vs. round) for this recipe (and plenty of sprinkles for decorating!) This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, as needed. You can make your own waffles to use in this…
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Instant Pot® Cheesecakes
It’s still National Cheesecake Day, Post 2! The previous post, Greek Yogurt Cheesecake Parfaits, presented a no-cook cheesecake option. This post presents TWO Instant Pot® cheesecake recipes. One with fruit and the other chocolate… You can make one or both. Go all out for Cheesecake Day! First, here are a few tips before you start on your cheesecake masterpieces: Special equipment needed: 7” (or 7.5) springform pan (for 6-quart Instant Pot®)Non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper You will need a springform pan that fits appropriately into the pressure cooker. You can find them at department stores but here is one developed for the Instant Pot®. I found it at Bed,…
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Greek Yogurt Berry Cheesecake Parfaits
It’s National Cheesecake Day! Today I am sharing THREE cheesecake recipes one in this post and 2 in the next post. Different flavors and different types. You should have enough choices to start your National Cheesecake Day celebration. This lead-off recipe — Greek Yogurt Berry Cheesecake Parfaits — is a no-cook cheesecake version. Perfect for the hot summer months. No oven necessary and filled with fresh fruit! Yum! It’s also very easy to pull together for a family dessert! Note: There are nuts in this recipe (in the crust). If you don’t like nuts, you can substitute a different crust recipe in the parfait.
