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*New* Fall 2022 Krispy Kreme Items

There are so many fall treats that I look forward to once summer comes to an end and that familiar chill creeps into the air. One of my favorite treats to indulge in is pumpkin doughnuts, but not just any doughnuts… Pumpkin Krispy Kreme doughnuts! And what’s better than pumpkin Krispy Kreme doughnuts?! Those melt-in-your-mouth pastries with some pumpkin spice coffee drinks! I headed to my local Krispy Kreme shop where the Warm Doughnut light was on and tried every new fall coffee drink and doughnut item they had to share my thoughts on these yummy fall treats! 🙂

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What I’m Loving

It’s been a great week spending time with my family in California. I absolutely love watching my two little ones splashing around in the pool, digging sand castles at Laguna Beach, and cuddling up to their grandparents after a day of fun in the sun. It was a long road trip from Oklahoma, but when I see these moments, it makes the whole crazy drive worth it. And speaking of the roadtrip… The first thing that I’m loving right now was found along our drive across America:

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Cowboy Caviar Potato Salad

The first time I tried cowboy caviar, was at the Trader Joe’s sample counter. They paired their version with a pork roast and, wow! It was so delicious, I threw three jars in my basket! This summer, cowboy caviar seemed to be a trending recipe in a lot of households and I was happy to see a lot of new lovers of such a delicious dip. I decided to put a twist on my traditional recipe and made Cowboy Caviar Potato Salad. A delicious blend of rainbow potatoes, black beans, corn, orange peppers, tomatoes, red onions, garlic, lime, and cilantro. It truly is a delicious, beautiful, and healthy dish to add to your summer table!

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What I’m Loving

Coffee. Coffee has been my life lately! My two little ones aren’t sleeping very well lately, and between being up all night, packing for our long road trip, and the daily life at home, I’ve been needing much more of my caffeine fix. And honestly, that’s just fine by me because I absolutely LOVE coffee! I usually use my drip coffee pot and my Nespresso, but I decided to dust off my Italian stovetop moka pot to have some extra fun with my coffee time. And speaking of my Italian espresso maker, that brings me to the first thing I’m loving this week:

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*Showstopper* Summer Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

One of the best things about summer is the gorgeous array of fresh fruit that is perfectly ripe and ready to be enjoyed! I love finding different ways to use all the delicious fruit while it’s in season. Lately I’ve had a craving for Panera’s strawberry salad with poppy seed dressing. I haven’t had it in yearssss, so it was a random yet particular craving. At the farmer’s market, I had just picked up some lovely nectarines and strawberries so I thought I’d try to feed my craving and make a salad using all the summer fruit I love! My Showstopper Summer Salad is a striking blend of spinach, strawberries, blueberries, nectarines, mandarin oranges, red onions, and honey roasted pistachios drizzled with a rich and creamy poppy seed dressing. All the delicious flavors of summer in one quick and easy salad!

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