Happy Friday! Summer is slowly coming to an end and we are trying to enjoy every last minute of it! Here are five from this week:
1. Kaaterskill Falls– Sunday we went on a family hike to Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills. The falls were a bit disappointing so we said we need to go back in the spring when there will be more of a waterfall! It was also very crowded! But it was time with the family well spent with no complaints from the kids!
2. Reading – This past week I finished two books, both which I recommend! The Henna Artist is a historical fiction novel about a henna artist trying to make a living. I also read For Your Own Good which was a suspense book that was a quick and enjoyable read.
3. Cooking – This week we enjoyed this Mediterranean Tortellini Salad.
And this Summer Coconut Chickpea Curry, minus the fried halloumi.
4. Fillos – (gifted) Fillos sent me a variety pack of their shelf-stable, ready-to-eat pony protein packs. So far, my husband and I enjoyed the Panamanian Garbanzos over rice for a lunch and we were both impressed! We can’t wait to try the other varieties to see which is our fave. They make lunch or dinner super easy!
5. Watching – This week I watched two out of three episodes of Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu. It is based on the book by Liane Moriarty that I read and didn’t enjoy a whole lot. But I’m always curious how book-to-television or movie adaptations turn out.
6. Eating – I’ve enjoyed lots of ice cream this week! Friday after work, my daughter and I checked out rolled ice cream Milk Squared in Mahopac. We shared the S’mores As galore Sundae, since I love all things s’mores.
Sunday after our hike we headed into Saugerties for lunch. We went back to Slices of Saugerties for this caprese Grandma slice that is so good!
Then we went to Alleyway Ice cream. I was so happy they had Thai Tea Cookies and Cream. The last time we visited they didn’t have it and I’ve been hoping to try it ever since! It was my fave and tasted just like a Thai iced tea! We also had the Ube Heath Bar Crunch and Buttermilk Strawberry.
ICYMI this week on the blog:
Tuesday I shared Trivia Nights in Westchester County.
Sharing with Friday Favorites! Have a great weekend!
For Your Own Good is on my wish list!
I never read Nine Perfect Strangers, but I do want to check out the show.
Lauren
I think the show is better than the book. Save yourself some time!
All the ice cream is making me jealous. It’s been so insanely hot here. I might have to treat myself to some! The Summer Coconut Chickpea Curry looks really good and I have lots of zucchini to use up! For whatever reason, I’ve never been able to get into Liane Moriaty’s books so I’m not sure if that means I’m more or less likely to enjoy the shows based on her books! Have a great weekend!
Summer time is ice cream season for us! Moriarty’s books have been hit or miss with me. I’ve enjoyed her earlier stuff over her newer books. If you don’t want to read the book, I recommend watching the show. It’s okay but better than the book.
I remember reading 9 Perfect Strangers and thinking it was just OK but I didn’t realize it had been made into a series on Hulu; I’ll have to check that out. The ice cream treats look fabulous as does that pizza.
I too thought the book was just okay. I haven’t loved the first three episodes of the show, but I think it’s better than the book.
So much yummy food!!
Yes, we love our food!
So jealous of all that ice cream!
It was good!