Everyday Joy YYC

With the weather being beautiful, we are using our barbeque to make delicious meaty skewers and vegetables. Last night, we made chicken souvlaki, greek potatoes, my go-to lemon, shredded carrot rice, and pitas! We make our own tzatziki using Balken yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic. What is your favorite meal to make in the summer? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

  In my 💛 I know making these Berry Berry muffins will delight the family! In my 💛  I feel the recipe is a keeper! In my 💛  I wish I could capture the fruity aromas in the air! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  I can not believe it has been one year since I started my blogging journey! My initial idea was to blog about what brings me joy during the pandemic. Looking back at some of my prior posts, I can see my personal growth in my baking and photography skills. I know the past year has been challenging and finding everyday joy has helped me to appreciate my health and keep me grounded in my environment. What are you most proud of during the past year? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know I have tried making butter tarts in the past and they were terrible! Underdone or overfilled or just didn't make the list for deliciousness! In my 💛  I feel this attempt at butter tarts was the best! Did not add any raisins or pecans or walnuts! Kept it simple! In my 💛  I wish I could package up a dozen and send to friends! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Summers are for diving into books and reading until nightfall! This is my new favorite book! Author Amy Tan writes in an easy-breezy way to capture the complexities of life and being a woman in society! Each chapter is a short story and can be read on its own. When all chapters are combined you are left with meeting unforgettable characters and their life stories. My most favorite chapter is "Rules of the Game". If you Google the title you will find a PDF version of the story! Read on! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know I am getting better at taking panorama shots in nature. In my 💛  I feel a walk around the park will energize me for the week ahead. In my 💛  I wish I could create a collection of my favorite photographs. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Heart Clouds. What do you see on your walks that brings you joy? Please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know whipping up these fruit berry pancakes will be a good start to our Sunday. In my 💛  I feel adding frozen fruit to any dessert, batter, or ice cream gives it extra goodness! In my 💛  I wish I could replicate my pancake-making as some days they just are floppy! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Starting month 7 of 2021 today! This year is flying by! The optimism, vaccinations, and reduction of restrictions are helping everyone's mental health and well-being! Finally, we can gather outdoors with friends to celebrate our beautiful country and appreciate the sacrifices we have all made to get here. Please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

  In my 💛 I know making butter chicken, rice, and naan will bring the family joy. In my 💛  I feel making a satisfying and delicious meal with allow us to create memories at the dinner table. In my 💛  I wish I could capture and save this time with my family. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Finally the end of June and making plans for the summer holiday. Summer has looked different and yet finding the joy in everyday living has remained the same. Was feeling a need for a picker me upper and baked up my favorite chocolate chip cookies. I love making recipes that I am familiar with and do not need to have a guided ingredient list. What are you hoping to do this summer? Please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

Cheesy Pizza Buns I love cheesy pizza buns! I have recently come across a flexible dough recipe to make sweet and savory buns along with homemade pizza. There is nothing that brings me more joy than baking from scratch. This dough recipe is easy to navigate. Cinnamon Buns with homemade Cream Cheese Icing Dough Recipe 5 Cups Flour 1.5 Tablespoons Yeast 0.5 Tablespoon Salt 1/4 White Sugar Mix Together Add 0.5 Tablespoon Honey 1.5 Tablespoons Oil 2 Cups Warm Water Mix well and let it rise for 20 minutes. Then roll out into buns, etc. And let it rise for another 20 minutes. Bake 350 for 20-25 minutes. Sunday

An easy and nutritious way to start the morning is grabbing a freshly baked blueberry muffin! Sometimes you have too many blueberries and you can put them in some batter to whip these up! What does your morning breakfast look like?  Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know my first attempt at making lemon loaf was a success. I used  https://spaceshipsandlaserbeams.com/starbucks-lemon-loaf/ to recreate the Starbucks loaf. In my 💛  I feel attempting new recipes is making me a better baker in the kitchen. In my 💛  I wish I could share this lemon loaf with you. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Walking through the neighborhood has become one of my favorite ways to end the evening. Watching the grass turn to green, fresh flowers blooming, and birds chirping are familiar yet different observations. How are you spending the longer sunshine days? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know my favorite overnight french bread recipe was alleviated using a baguette. In my 💛  I feel you could serve this recipe with any fruit or savory side dish. In my 💛  I wish I could celebrate this dish with friends. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Welcome, June! Vaccines are rapidly being dispersed and the optimism for a familiar feeling summer is in the air. Looking forward to road trips and backyard barbeques to celebrate family and friends. What are you hoping to do this summer? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

  In my 💛 I know I am inspired to make vegetable dishes using fresh ingredients. In my 💛  I feel I could serve this chicken vegetable stir fry over noodles. In my 💛  I wish I could capture the smell from my kitchen! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Making evening meals can be challenging after a long day! Sloppy Joes are easy to make with vegetables from the fridge and beans from the pantry. I love toasting the buns to get the crunchy texture in the mouth. What is your go-to meal? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know mud masks are the way to go for cleansing and healthy skin. In my 💛  I feel I need to keep this "spa" ritual for my self-care Sundays! In my 💛  I wish I could visit a spa in the mountains! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday