Burgers, salads, frozen treats and more! June sure was a tasty (and busy) one! Grab yourself a coffee, sit back and let’s take a look at what’s been happenin’ at Girl Heart Food this past month!
RECIPES I’VE POSTED THIS MONTH
Mortadella Sandwich – An easy lunch option made in about 10 minutes! This mortadella sandwich is piled high with mortadella (of course), roasted red pepper, banana peppers, onion and tomato for one delicious bite!
Peanut Butter Nutella Nice Cream– Who knew that ice cream made with frozen bananas could be so creamy?! This one is flavoured with Nutella and Peanut Butter and you’re probably not gonna want to stop at one scoop 😉
Black Bean Burger – These easy black bean vegan burgers are simply made and freeze well for busy weekday dinners. Garnish to taste!
Cumin-Lime, Black Bean Quinoa Bowls – This easy bowl is from the cookbook From the Kitchens of Yamchops. Check out this recipe and review!
Mediterranean Lentil Salad – I love making this hearty salad on Sunday for easy weekday lunches. It’s made with some pantry staples along with a few special ingredients and never disappoints. It’s a favourite in our home.
Cherry Vanilla Ice Pops – Made with only 4 ingredients, these ice pops are necessary for warm summer days!
Ultimate Round-up of the Best Rib Recipes, Sauces + Spice Rubs – Love ribs? Well, this round up is for you! There’s 20 rib recipes, along with sauces and spice rubs. There’s something here to keep ya going all summer long!
The Best Chunky Potato Salad – Who doesn’t love a good potato salad? This one is made with all sorts of yummy ingredients that you probably have on hand. It’s perfect for summer bbqs.
TV/SHOWS/MOVIES
Hubby and I love the Incredibles move. So, naturally, we had to go see Incredibles 2. Have you seen? It’s a cartoon, but so funny and definitely enjoyable for adults and kids alike. I already want to watch it again!
I’ve been watching ShadowHunters on Netflix and have been slightly obsessed. It’s a supernatural drama series with vampires, werewolves and more. It may not be for everyone, but if you are a fan of that kinda thing, you may want to check it out. There are three seasons and they are ending the series with a movie (not yet out). It’s great to watch when I’m working out….totally makes the time go fast! Fun fact – one of the actors in ShadowHunters, Isaiah Mustafa, is cast in the next It movie….you may know him as the shirtless guy from the ‘Old Spice’ commercials a few years back.
MUSIC
This is what I’ve been kickin’ it to this past month. And when I say ‘kickin’, I basically mean singing in the car and listening to as I’m doing odds and ends around the house 😉
- Delicate by Taylor Swift
- No Roots by Alice Merton
- Ahead of Myself by X Ambassadors
As always, hit me up with your favourites songs and artists!
RANDOM
Can you freakin’ believe it’s July? I can’t! Summer has officially started. Our rhubarb is well underway and our chives are growing like crazy! We planted some cauliflower seeds. It appears we may only get one head of that, if we’re lucky. This one was a first for us. If it does grow, rest assured we’ll make something special!
Hubby and I are taking next week off to have a little staycation vacation. Fingers crossed for nice weather! We plan on checking out some yummy local restaurants, go for a picnic and see some movies. Oh, and there’s a new local brewery opened up in Dildo, Newfoundland. No, that is not a typo. This is a legit, real town in Newfoundland. The brewery is called Dildo Brewing Co. and Museum. Apparently, they have some unique beers. For example, they have a blueberry blonde ale and an Irish red made with beets. Can’t wait to try!
Basically, next week we plan on enjoying each other’s company and relax. Do you have any summer plans? Check on my Instagram stories cause I’ll be posting some of the shenanigans hubby and I are up to.
You may remember me mentioning a little while ago I got myself a new piece of exercise equipment – a cycle. First I thought that my buns were gonna fall off cause the seat is so hard….not that I don’t have cushion, if you know what I mean, lol. I got myself a gel seat and now it’s the best kind! I love it and talk about a work out!
For my American friends, I’d like to wish you a happy 4th of July!! Anything delicious planned? I’m sure there will be grilling involved.
Little fella (Riley) had a hair cut this past month. Hubby and I cut him. Fun times for me, I tells ya, lol!! He is lookin’ good though! P.S. Don’t tell me he doesn’t know when he is getting his pic taken 😉
Tell me, what has been some favourites of yours this past month?
Until next time, take care and chit chat again soon 🙂
~Dawn
Miriam
July 5, 2018 at 4:47 amLove rhubarb season – how exciting that yours is almost ready 🙂 Going to dream about everything rhubarb all day now … Riley looks adorable with his new haircut – he definitely knows when you take pictures of him, he is so cute! Have a wonderful staycation, Dawn!
Girl Heart Food
July 5, 2018 at 3:42 pmI know!! Thank you so much, Miriam! Hopefully the weather will cooperate…it’s been really nice here the past few days 🙂 XO
karrie @ Tasty Ever After
July 4, 2018 at 1:25 pmWTF? There’s a Dildo, Newfoundland? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Please tell me there’s a company called Dildo Dildo Co. LOL! Enough of dildos cos this is a food blog…love all your recipes and I need to make your peanut butter nutella nice cream this weekend. And dang girl, your photos look really good! Riley is so stinking cute too with his new haircut. Give him a big hug and kisses from us!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:15 pmHahahaha – yep!!!! Totally! You’re so funny, Karrie! Thank you so much for the sweet comment 🙂 And I definitely will! XOXO
Jolina
July 3, 2018 at 12:40 amHi Dawn! Love your recipe for nice cream. I haven’t tried making ice cream with bananas, will definitely happen this summer. Too funny, I just read about Dildo (the town!) last week. They must be used to nasty jokes by now eh? Riley’s the cutest! Hope you had a nice Canada Day (it was 45C here can you believe it?) Have a lovely staycation!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:13 pmThank you Jolina!! I had to read your comment twice – 45 degrees?! What?! That’s hooo-ooot!!!!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop
July 2, 2018 at 11:24 pmHappy staycation, Dawn! I hope your week is fabulous and filled with great food! I love seeing your monthly review of all your posts – always filled with great things.
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:13 pmThank you Kathy!! You’re so kind 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking
July 2, 2018 at 4:26 pmIt always amazes me how much you pack into a month Dawn! Great recipes! I made the cherry vanilla pops and they were delicious! My nephews loved them! I’ve got my eye on the black bean burger next! Glad that they freeze well, so I’ll be able to prep ahead some lunches too!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:13 pmThank you so much! I’m so happy to hear that you tried the pops and you and your nephews enjoyed them – made my day!!! Hope your July is going awesome so far, Leanne 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
July 2, 2018 at 2:57 pmRiley is adorable!! That sandwich of yours makes me drool every time I see it – my stomach literally grumbles!!! I am too chicken to watch Shadow Hunters – but maybe I’ll get brave enough for it…also – I’ve been blasting No Roots every time I get a chance to drive anywhere by myself!!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:11 pmThanks friend!! It is pretty delish, if I do say so 😉 Isn’t that song awesome?? Hope your week is going great! XOXO
Sarah
July 2, 2018 at 1:40 pmGreat job with the fur baby hairdo! He looks adorbs 😀
And no, I cannot believe it is July already.. It’s all flying by too fast!!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:11 pmThank you Sarah!! I know, right?!
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July 2, 2018 at 1:01 pmLove Riley’s haircut! <3 Love your June recipes! <3 Love that you're taking a vacation! <3 It's definitely that time of year! I too will be laying low enjoying all that summer has to offer! Have a great week, lovely! XOXO
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:10 pmThank you Annie!! Hope you’re having a fabulous day, my friend! XOXO
Milena
July 2, 2018 at 12:43 pmVery sad to see June go! It was an amazing month. And very happy for you taking time off next week, that blueberry blonde ale sounds really good right now! Cheers to great food and hope you’ll have the best of weather during your week of fun!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:09 pmThanks Milena! Fingers crossed the weather will cooperate 😉
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen
July 2, 2018 at 10:37 amOK so I’m glad you clarified that you didn’t make a typo or you’d have an email from me saying that you might want to correct it, haha :). Riley’s haircut looks great! I’m not brave enough to attempt cutting Cookie’s hair. She’s so squirmy I just know it wouldn’t end well. HOW IS IT JULY?!?! I’m having a heart palpitation just thinking about it. Have a wonderful staycation!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:08 pmHaha – right 😉 ?! Oh, Riley is squirmy too and super strong, but we manage to get him cut and he does prefer that over the groomer so what ya gonna do! Thanks so much, Kelsie! Hope you’re having a lovely day 🙂
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
July 2, 2018 at 10:04 amIt’s only 8am here and you’re making me very hungry Dawn! Another roundup filled with deliciousness! Hope your Canada Day was awesome!!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:07 pmYay! Thanks Mary Ann!!
David @ Spiced
July 2, 2018 at 8:56 amCauliflower seeds, eh? That’s one thing we’ve never tried growing in the garden. Maybe next year! I hope you enjoy the little staycation this week…it’s important to recharge those batteries every once in a while. And local breweries really help that happen…even if they have rather hilarious names. 🙂 Oh, and the Old Spice guy is gonna be in “It”? That sounds like a strange combo!
Girl Heart Food
July 4, 2018 at 2:07 pmI’ll let you know how they go 😉 If you see the guy in ShadowHunters, it totally makes sense….at least I think so, lol. Thanks so much David 🙂