The Potluck: August 2019
Continuing the monthly tradition, The Speckled Palate’s The Potluck: August 2019 includes a TV show we can’t stop watching, a few new kitchen gadgets we’ve discovered, essentials for cookie baking and more.
I know, I know, I know. It’s been several months since I shared a love list with y’all, and I’m sorry for that, but life has been bonkers. Quite honestly, I’ve had a hard time sitting down and writing a post like this for y’all, even though I know you enjoy them, and I enjoy rehashing all the good there was in a month.
So let’s get back into it again, shall we?
Here are a few things that happened in August that were momentous for us:
- Our older one started PreK! We found out she was admitted few weeks before the start of school, so our year looks a little different than we thought it might, but she is loving her new school, and so are we.
- Our younger one started Mother’s Day Out. While it’s a challenge for us both (hi, separation anxiety from her mama-sized lovie/paci and guilt/relief/guilt/everything in between for me), I know it’s going to be a good thing for us both because she’ll get to know people outside of the house and I’ll get some work time to myself for the first time in more than a year.
- My husband and I completed a Whole20 (instead of the Whole30 since, well, a whole month is a challenge.) I love to do a quick reset like this because it always helps remind me that veggies are delicious, so are fruits, and food doesn’t have to be (or look) fancy to taste wonderful.
To recap, my potluck, as defined by the folks at Merriam-Webster is:
the regular meal available to a guest for whom no special preparations have been made… a communal meal to which people bring food to share —usually used attributively <a potluck supper>; whatever is offered or available in given circumstances or at a given time.
Ready to learn some of the things I loved in August? Let’s do this potluck thing again!
With this hands free leash, Lucy can walk with us without me needing to guide her… and she’s so happy! And so are we because she can join us and enjoy the neighborhood streets as we get in our daily steps.
So far, we’ve used this letter board for back to school photos, as well as first birthday photos for Lady Speckle. It was also on display at her birthday party this past weekend, so I think it was a good purchase!
So far, we’ve made her Hidden Zucchini Macaroni and Cheese, which our entire family (even the baby!) approve of, and my husband and I looooooooove the Cucumber Margaritas, too. And honestly, I cannot wait to continue making more dishes out of Molly’s book as the weather begins to change.
My husband, who knows of this pet peeve of mine, mentioned his work had something like it… and I’m ashamed to say that attaching a sign or getting a magnet never crossed my mind until that point. But when he mentioned that, I immediately searched for a magnet and purchased one for our dirty dishes.
Pet peeve soothed. And dirty dishes no longer end up in the clean dishwasher—huzzah!
It’s about two KGB spies posing as Americans during the 1980s before the fall of the Soviet Union. It’s fascinating and terrifying, and more and more things keep happening, so obviously, we’ve been blazing our way through the series.
Have you watched this show before?
This canvas is decently soft, and the grey colors match so many items and outfits I wear. Which is a good thing since my Fitbit tan is insane right now. 😉
I also like that this band looks nice and that it was relatively cheap!
This stainless scoop is perfect for more than just cookies, too, so if you’re wanting to enjoy a small scoop of ice cream, make lots of mini meatballs or scoop muffins into a tin or more, it’s exactly what you need!
If you’re into decorating—whether you’re decorating cookies, cakes, muffins or more—these silver stars add some flash! And they’re edible, too, so that’s a win.
After lots of research, I ended up ordering a few of these OXO Tot Transitions Cups with straws, and Lady Speckle loves them. While it took her a little while to sort out how to make the straw work, she’s very much into it now… and now that she turned one, she’s drinking milk out of these cups, too!
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What Did You Love In August?
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Curious about other things I’ve loved? Check out my other potlucks:
2014: October | November| December
2015: January | February | March | May | June | July | August | September | November | December
2016: January | February |March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
2017: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
2018: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December
2019: January | February/March | April | August
About the Author:
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
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