Happy Monday! I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend and time with family and friends. We had such a wonderful fun weekend with the kids. Our plans included a day at Busch Gardens, one of our favorite theme parks. We are so fortunate to live close by and when we visit, it is always a day filled with laughs, screams and wonderful memories that will last a lifetime.
This visit was no different. Our family loves to ride roller coasters and we are finally (after all those years of someone having to sit out and wait) all tall enough to ride the roller coasters. We are a little torn on which roller coaster is our favorite. We are in agreement that it is between Sheikra and Cheetah Hunt, although to me there is no competition… I love Cheetah Hunt!
Yesterday’s Sunday Supper Event was a truly special one to me. I was so honored to have Sara Moulton, who I have admired for years, join us around the family table. We enjoyed cooking recipes inspired by her and sharing them with everyone. The highlight, was chatting with Sara on twitter during the #SundaySupper chat. Her cookbook, Everyday Family Dinners, is filled with great family recipes and inspiration for busy moms. She is so genuine and such a wealth of information and I just can not wait to meet her in 10 days at the Food and Wine Conference. Sara will be showing us how to give “The Perfect Cooking Demonstration” and will also hold a “VIP Roundtable Event” with bloggers.
Sara reminds us of the importance of family meals and encourages us to plan our meals and stock our pantries. Instead of planning our meals at the grocery store, plan them at home and be prepared. This week’s Weekday Supper Contributors are doing just that! I am so excited to try the beautiful and easy dinner recipes by these talented bloggers. Spending time around the family table is one of the best investments we can make in our families.
Monday – Pescetarian Journal – Borlotti Bean Salad with Shaved Pecorino & Pistachios
Tuesday – The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen – Salmon BLT
Wednesday – That Skinny Chick Can Bake – Raspberry Chicken
Thursday – Cravings Of A Lunatic – Lightened Up Enchiladas
Friday – Sue’s Nutrition Buzz – Santa Fe Roasted Veggies Over Quinoa
Come meet Sara Moulton and so many more talented individuals at this years conference.
Disclosure: My family was invited as guest of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to enjoy the day at the park. All opinions are my own.
Renee
July 8, 2013 at 5:09 pmOh what a fun day you had at Bush Gardens. I haven’t been there in years. It’s making me want to go back soon.
How cool of Sara to join us on the twitter chat. I can’t wait to see her at the conference too.
It’s a great line-up of recipes for the week. I don’t know which one I’m looking forward to seeing. they all sound good.
Shannon @VillageGirlBlog
July 8, 2013 at 5:14 pmI love love love Busch Gardens! It is our family’s Disney. We’ve been to the one in Florida and Virginia. Love them both! What great family time. This Week’s #WeekdaySupper lineup looks delicious! So exciting. I can’t wait to try some of Sara Moultons recipes for my own weekday suppers.
Diana @EatMoveShine
July 8, 2013 at 5:14 pmI haven’t been to Busch Gardens since I was a kid… but such fun memories. And yes, last night’s chat was so awesome! Sara is a total inspiration and foodie hero of mine.
Great recipes this week, too… wow, I’m in awe at all the talented and amazing people I’m surrounded by! 🙂
Naomi
July 8, 2013 at 5:17 pmNever been to Busch Gardens, am going to have to put it on my to do for places to visit!
Lane @ Supper for a Steal
July 9, 2013 at 2:31 pmWe love going to Busch Gardens for Howl O Scream that way we get to ride the rides and do the haunted houses. Sounds likes a yummy week of recipes!