Dinner Last Night: Turkey Burgers

Until I discovered this recipe, I've never been a big fan of turkey burgers.  My sister Katie on the other hand loves them and always seems to gravitate toward turkey over the traditional beef.  Yet, somehow I've never been able to create that ultimate flavor that highlights the leaner turkey meat while not just posing as a hamburger.  This recipe changed everything - thanks to my friend Sarah.

Breadcrumbs, gruyere, grainy mustard, scallions, add in a few grated veggies for a good measure - how could you go wrong?  Since I could pretty much eat a burger everyday, this recipe will sub as an excellent alterative to keep us a little healthier this summer.

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Favorite Summer Salad Recipes

Hello there!  We are hosting a few BBQs on the horizon, and I would love some advice or suggestions on your favorite summer salad recipes to share!  The produce at the Farmer's Markets these days is bountiful, and rich and vibrant with color, I'd love to try out a new recipe on friends.

What is your go-to summer recipes to capitalize on summer produce?

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Friday Fun

+ LOVE this theme for a child's birthday party

+ 5 food podcasts to try

+ fake shake shack burgers at home

+ dreaming of coconut rhubarb creamsicles

+ somewhere I've always wanted to go

+ a dip that's healthy-ish?

+ the low down on slow parenting

+ loving this flared skirt

+ mindy kaling & b.j. novak are writing a book together

+ just bought these for summer - i've gone granola

+ a refreshing watermelon salad for BBQ season

+ someday soon I will bake this cake at home

Cookbook Crush

Per my usual method of trying out cookbooks (checking them out from my local library) - I've found a new gem - Food 52's Genius Recipes!  This cookbook reads more like an anthology, handpicking recipes from dozens of chefs all famous in their area of expertise - so there is a lot of gustatory variety without being over-the-top fancy.  A few recipes that caught my hungry eye; roasted applesauce, salt-crusted potatoes with cilantro mojo, rosemary-brined buttermilk fried chicken, and dense chocolate loaf cake...just to name a few.

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Saturday Snooze

+ will someone make this cake for me

+ seeing the 7 wonders of the world in 13 days (with a new boyfriend of all people)

+ what french kids eat for school lunch

+ lung cancer vaccine in the works?

+ do you think this bra lives up to its name?

+ no more tangles - so they say

+ beautiful backless gown (and wedding)

+ 10 lifestyle choices to ease anxiety

+ looking forward to seeing this musical this summer

+ Speaking of musicals, did you hear this movie's the next one?

+ my favorite dairy queen topping at home!

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Reader Bug

Hello out there, may I inquire, what are you reading these days?  I've finally brushed the dust off my kindle and polished off a few good reads in recent weeks; first The Boys in the Boat, which was especially interesting to read as it's a true story set in my hometown.  Followed by the much buzzed about The Girl on the Train - read this in 3 days flat, quite a feat these days.  And finally, a girly chic-lit that pure fluff but a scrumptious read- The Royal We, a fictional knock-off of the Kate and Will love story, only this time "Kate" is an American.

So...now I need a new book.  Any suggestions?

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Friday Fun

+ suddenly craving carrot cake

+ seven realistic uses for coconut oil

+ making me want to schedule a nyc getaway

+ the secret to female friendship

+ loving this springy dress

+ exploring google street view

+ thoroughly enjoying this kate/will inspired fictional read

+ learning new things about my city everyday

+ blackberry margaritas…yum!

+ a tempting new broccoli recipe

+ gluten free thin mints

+ mindy project - cancelled!?!  say it ain't so

+ claiming to be damn good face wash - reviews don't lie

Have a sunny weekend!  Happy Mother's Day!

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