BRRR... Welcome to the weekend 02.12.2021

Here are a few recipes I've recently saved to my vast collection….

This SALAD! It’s a classic for a reason!

I’m going to make this beautiful puff pastry tart XOXO

Churro Bugle Snack Mix - yes, you read that right!

Chicken and Broccoli Orzo Bake - I adore a good broccoli casserole

Everyone needs to have delicious homemade salad dressings in their repertoire…. Bottled dressings are overrated! I love Caesar dressing and this healthier version looks yummy!

I’m still on a bread-making roll….. Pun intended :) How about some cinnamon swirl bread?

I made these fluffy rolls this week and they are fantastic and easy!

A few random facts about me…

I am a middle child. My brother is 2 years older and my sister is 17 years younger. I am a scorpio, married to a scorpio. My youngest daughter and our dog Logan are also scorpios. My oldest daughter is an Aries. We are all very compatible LOL

When I was pregnant with Shelby I craved hushpuppies. With Bethany I craved salmon.

I love to create. I learned to sew and cook at a very young age. Thanks MOM! I love carbs and wine. I’ve been a runner and fitness fanatic, but not lately, and I'm ok with that. I’m opinionated. I’m kind. I am optimistic - I want to believe there is always hope. Kindness and generosity are contagious.

I can type super fast but I text S L O W - drives my family nuts!

I clean out my GMail box everyday. If I get over 50 emails I cringe.

I’m organized and tidy my house everyday. I get easily distracted which is the cause of my many hobbies and undone projects. I like to read but don’t make the time so audiobooks work well for me. I read new cookbooks from cover to cover before I commit to making a recipe.

Thanks for reading about me and my quirks. I talked myself out of starting my food blog for 15+ years! I got busy and lost confidence. I had to change my mindset and realize that my blog is my hobby and creative outlet. Maybe someday my hobbies will create income, but if not, that’s ok! Hobbies bring joy. Joy brings peace and contentment. I post recipes when I’m ready. I’m the boss of me, ha! Thank you for following along this journey with me and ContinueYum!

Have a wonderful and lovely weekend. Sit by a cozy fire with someone you love. Make something to warm your belly and your heart.

~ Melanie