One Very Enjoyable Launch & Two Very Unlucky Casualties

Okay, earlier than we get into the week recap, I’ve some enjoyable information to share!

Throughout the summer time, within the very few spare minutes I had, we’ve been engaged on a brand-new CMA Shop! And by “we,” I largely imply my husband took the lead whereas I used to be working round culinary school all day, haha.

The store has technically been up for a bit bit, and for those who’ve visited you could have seen it undergo a couple of modifications, however I lastly wished to formally share it over right here!

I’m SO proud of the way it turned out. Truly, each time I pull up the web page it simply makes me smile.

We don’t have tons of merchandise but, however that’s intentional. I don’t wish to fill the store simply to fill it. I solely wish to put issues on there that I genuinely LOVE and suppose are the most effective of the most effective. We’ve put a lot care into every little thing we’ve added, and your opinions have made me really feel so good about taking that method 🥰

Seriously, thanks for supporting me, this little nook of the web, and all of those concepts I get means too enthusiastic about. I really feel just like the luckiest woman! XO

Also, I’ve to place in a fast plug for the baking mats as a result of they might make SUCH little host reward heading into occasion season. Or tuck one into a vacation reward this 12 months! They’re a type of issues I take advantage of consistently and can be genuinely so excited to obtain.

Now for the week recap!

We began the week with a enjoyable household Labor Day. Nothing too loopy, simply French toast for breakfast, a couple of chores round the home, after which a day displaying of Spider-Man, which all of us completely liked.

Of all of the Marvel films, Spider-Man is perhaps my favourite. I really like Tom Holland!

Afterward we grabbed a fast chew to eat, which apparently additionally launched a brand-new Rubik’s Cube obsession on the dinner desk lol. Then we got here residence for home made ice cream.

Which brings me to…

Yes, the home made ice cream obsession remains to be going VERY sturdy.

So sturdy, actually, that I formally burned out my ice cream maker haha.

In its protection, I’ve had the identical one since round 2014 and have put that poor machine via a LOT. It was a tremendous ice cream maker, and I really can’t suggest it sufficient.

This time, although, I made a decision to attempt a distinct machine for one purpose: I wished to make a number of batches back-to-back with out having to freeze the bowl once more each time.

And to this point…I’m obsessed.

Being capable of churn one batch proper after one other is so enjoyable, particularly as a result of recently I’ve been experimenting with swirling completely different flavors collectively.

I notice my ice cream timing is a bit questionable since everyone seems to be at present fascinated about soup, pumpkin, and all issues fall haha, BUT I’ve a extremely enjoyable seasonal ice cream taste coming SOON only for Substack subscribers!

And I feel you’re actually going to like it!!

My cinnamon roll obsession can also be alive and nicely. And…identical with croissants.

Apparently my home equipment can’t sustain with me as a result of I ALSO burned out my KitchenAid stand mixer this week. 🙉

I’ve had that mixer for over a decade and it has been used lots, so I suppose I can’t be too upset about it. That stated, I nonetheless could have shed a tear (or two).

Thankfully, earlier than it formally gave up, I squeezed out another batch of cinnamon rolls they usually had been gone throughout the hour once more, haha. I completely love having youngsters consistently out and in of our home. If there’s one factor teenage boys can do, it’s make baked items disappear FAST.

I’ve additionally been working away at my home made pasta sport!

I’m getting nearer and nearer to a recipe I really feel actually good about, and as soon as it’s really perfected, I can’t wait to share it with you.

This week I made a batch and served it with my favourite Chicken Parmesan.

All three children declared it the most effective factor I’ve ever made. Haha! I’m unsure I’m prepared to present it that title, however I’ll completely take the praise 😂

And then there’s the Black Pig sandwich.

I did my first trial run final week and discovered A LOT. The sandwich itself has fairly a couple of components, so my purpose is to get it as near the unique as doable with out making you spend your whole day within the kitchen.

Basically, simplify it with out sacrificing the issues that make it so good. Wish me luck as a result of I’m DETERMINED.

There is one half I can formally say I’ve nailed although: the apple fennel slaw.

I can’t discover fennel at my native grocery retailer, so once I lastly obtained my arms on some, I significantly stocked up. Then I made that slaw time and again and over till it was excellent.

And as soon as I lastly obtained there, I liked it SO a lot that I made a decision it deserves its personal recipe fully!

So even for those who by no means make the total sandwich, you can also make this slaw as a result of it’s ridiculously good. I’ll get it photographed, written up, and headed your means very quickly!

For the “New Mom” meal this week, I shared: hen candy potato bowls loaded with all the autumn toppings, a Fall pasta salad, crisp apple fennel salad, home made honey entire wheat bread, and apple cider rice krispie treats for dessert. Basically, fall packed into one very full meal drop-off, haha.

And that’s just about the week!

A brand new store, a useless ice cream maker, a useless stand mixer, a lot of home made pasta, an unreasonable quantity of fennel, and loads of meals disappearing from my kitchen, haha.

Thank you, as at all times, for being right here, following together with all of it, and supporting me in so some ways. I’m so grateful for you!

See you subsequent week! XOXO, Chelsea