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The Homemaker Plans Her Week: Just Do What You Can

  In my home this week, I am feeling ambitious...and realistic.  I can see that some things I want to do are good goals to have and also see that somethings get lost in the shuffle of the routine everyday chores. I'd love to find the balance on that hamster wheel that allows me to do the necessary and the 'good idea' things that I do feel will add to our lives and to my sense of fun.  Sometimes, I get too caught up in the parts that might be considered drudgery, sometimes are drudgery.  I'll try to keep that in mind this week, as I plan for the week ahead. I've peeked ahead at the calendar.  We have a few obligations...

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Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts and Feta

Teeming with fresh herbs, bright lemon, tangy feta, crunchy salted pistachios, artichoke hearts, and tender asparagus, this orzo salad is the perfect spring side dish. Salads of all kinds are my jam. From grain salads like my... The post Orzo Salad with Asparagus, Artichoke Hearts and Feta appeared first on foodiecrush.**Disclaimer – This post contains affiliate links. All products are ones I use. If you choose to purchase one of these items through the URL provided, I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. All proceeds help support the blog.

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The Little Things Newsletter #360 – Life, laughter, and lots of great food!

Welcome to the weekend, my friends! I’m a wee bit weather obsessed right now. I can’t get enough of the warm sunshine this week. I’ve been trying to get outside, even if it’s just for a short walk, every day. We have chilly rainy days on the way next week and I’m looking forward to them. I love cozy sweater days and I don’t think we’re going to have many more of them this spring. ON THE BLOGS this week: These easy, skillet-fried pork chops with balsamic and dijon are an awesome weeknight meal that comes together in under 20 minutes. I serve them with Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Oven Roasted Asparagus and there is hardly a bite left over...

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Garden Clean Up Day ~ Wild Violets

 I had a full day out in the garden.  It is a hot mess of weeds.  The asparagus bed is going to need TLC this year, or we'll just till the new part again, and buy plants this year.  We dropped seeds last year, and with everything going on called life, I neglected it.   Our wild violets are starting to come up, but I doubt we'll get enough by today.  Monday the weather forecast is snow.  Yes, I said snow.  Ugh.  I'm hoping the rhubarb and asparagus harvest is not affected.  I can live without violet jelly, but this weather is "all over the map."It is a bit on the early side for all three of these to be starting...

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Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses (Video)

This casserole of Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses is a delicious low-carb dinner that’s perfect for spring. And if you like chicken and asparagus (and cheese!) I promise you’re going to love this creamy, cheesy low-carb dinner recipe with some of my favorite ingredients! PIN the Chicken and Asparagus recipe to try it later! Chicken and Asparagus with Three Cheeses is a delicious and easy casserole recipe that I’ve loved for many years, and today I am featuring it as my Friday Favorites pick to remind you to make this while asparagus is in season and the nights are still cool enough to use the oven. And I hope you will discover how absolutely delicious this dinner is for...

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