Last week started off pretty normal, and then it got a little crazy and it felt like we were on the “go” from the moment we woke up until we went to bed each night. It was like, you know… how it used to be. And oh how I’ve missed that.
We did a LOT of snacking {pickety bits} but took the time to eat a few real meals too.
But mostly we snacked. 🙂
Costco Shopping Trip $179.07
The Girl came to visit! And brought us rations from afar. $47.35 for steak strips. Yup. It’s time to break out the grill.
Do you shop at Costco? Have you tried those coconut thinsters? The Girl thought I might like them and threw them in the cart and you know what? THEY ARE DELICIOUS! I can’t help to think that crushed, they would make a wonderful pie crust for a coconut cream pie. Hmmm…. maybe I’ll save the all the crushed bits from the bottom of the bags and try it out.
Also, since we already have a few bookings for Camp Butterfield for this summer, I had her pick up from extra towels. $9.99 for a nice and big plush beach towel, you just can’t beat that.
She also brought us some homemade bagels. 🙂 It’s funny, kids never seem to cook much when they live with you… but once they’re off on their own they seem make all sorts of things. And lucky for us, we get to test out the results every once in a while.
Fisher scones and bacon. The perfect breakfast combination. Mrs. HB if you are reading this that was my last bag of sconce mix. Please pack some more when you come to visit me in a few weeks.
Big salad with Ken’s Lite Sweet Vidalia Dressing.
Ritz Cracker chicken and roasted veggies.
More pickety bits!
And a few for Lucy.
Scalloped potatoes with ham {anyone want the recipe?} Yum Yum!
And last but not least… Kodiak Cake Waffles. Obviously Lucy was waiting for hers to come off the waffle iron. 🙂
How about YOU? What are you eating these days? Are you on snack mode yet or still eating real meals?
Have a great day everyone,
~Mavis
Total Spent This Past Week on Groceries and Bakery Treats We Brought Home $179.07
- Total Spent in April on Groceries and Bakery Treats $352.64
- Total Spent in March on Groceries and Bakery Treats $712.01
- Total Spent in February on Groceries and Bakery Treats $230.98
- Total Spent in January on Groceries and Bakery Treats $128.60
- Total Spent on Groceries and Bakery Treats We Brought Home in 2021 $1424.12 {Food and home improvement projects seem to be our only source of entertainment these days. So hey, why not have fun with it and eat a lot of cheese?}
And a big thanks to everyone who entered the Made in Rockport, Maine – Hearth and Harrow Tea Towel Giveaway. The winners are:
- Lobster Dish Towels – Nancy – “Lobstah (red lobsters!)”
- Chicken Dish Towels – Joan – “They are all pretty cool. But I think I would love black and white chickens. thank you”
- Honey Bee Dish Towels – Wendy M – “The honey bees would match my yellow and blue kitchen the best, plus I love bees!”
More giveaways are coming, so stay tuned!
Christie says
I just can’t get enough of Lucy’s sweet face. What a cutie!
Heidi P says
I agree! She is so cute and what a character. She puts a smile on my face.
Joyce says
Yes,please I would love the recipe for the scalloped potatoes & ham. Lucy is so cute, I just laughed when I saw this picture.
A T says
Yes, please, to the recipe. My family enjoys your recipes very much, Thank you!
Donna says
Would love the scalloped potatoes & ham recipe. Looks delicious!
Christine says
Coconut Thinsters are amazing. So are the lemon and chocolate chip but the coconut are the best. We don’t have a Costco so I buy them at Sam’s when they have them.
Gwenn says
Aldi’s sells a version of the coconut thins and chocolate chip thins. I was in my local Aldi’s on Sunday and they had LEMON thins and Key Lime thins…..omg, so good! And yes Mavis, they do grind up to make an amazing pie crust for a coconut cream or Key Lime pie.
Donna says
I get a very similar coconut cookie at Aldi. They also have chocolate chip, but as you said, coconut is the best! Love those cookies!
Katie says
I’ve seen the archery set mentioned, but now I’m curious since you used the word “booking”… what is Camp Butterfield? I thought you were just referring to your house, but are you running an airbnb or something? Very curious to know!
It was just announced last month that my town is finally getting a Costco. I’ve never been to one, we only have Sams. I want to do a visit once it’s open. I have 4 kids in my house and my grocery budget is having to stretch further and further lol
Mavis Butterfield says
Totally not running an airbnb. 🙂
Rebecca in MD says
I always like seeing your “pickety bits” platters and plates. I wish my husband would go for something like this, but he is a sit-down dinner (hot cooked meal) kind of guy, even in the summer.
Mel says
I don’t know if your husband would go for this, but we sometimes do a sort of “hot pickety bits.” A warm dip (crab, BLT, spinach artichoke, buffalo chicken, etc.), French bread toasts or warm flat bread, and bruschetta (just the tomato part, so it can also go on the toast). Tzatziki is another good addition. It’s not quite as easy as straight pickety bits, but it can be made in advance, and the bruschetta keeps it from being too heavy. Warm dips freeze well and reheat quickly once thawed too.
Rebecca in MD says
Thanks for the suggestion, Mel. I’ll give it a try.
Kara says
Lucy <3
debbie in alaska says
Those coconut crisps are awesome for making s’mores. I used that as the outside cracker, toasted marshmallow, an a reeses peanut butter easter egg as the chocolate and it was the most amazing s’more I’ve ever had
Richelle says
The chocolate covered coconut thins are the best of all the Thinster flavors! IMHO. 🙂
ML says
I agree!
Sara says
I make a creamy pesto sauce with the Costco Pesto, love the price!
Karen says
Would you mind sharing how you make a creamy version and what you use it with. We love pesto taste but not straight out of jar. Would like options. Thank you!
Linda T says
Walmart sells thinsters online in a 16 oz. bag. 2/$25ish Great for that crust!
Patti Vanderbloemen says
I FINALLY made your Ritz Cracker Chicken for dinner tonight and it was amazing! Chicken (I used tenders) was moist and the crunch was buttery and delicious, without being greasy. Thanks for sharing!
Rj says
I always enjoy your pickety bits pics! I think you would really enjoy Nu Bake Phyllo crisps! They come in several flavors (apricot & honey is a favorite)!
Can be paired with cheese or eaten as a dessert! Thank me later
E. Lipsman says
Mavis . . . You do not need a mix to make scones!
Old Fashioned Cream Scones
Makes 12 scones
Our family eats them as a breakfast treat, half of the batter dedicated to dried currants and the other half to chocolate chips, so both parents and children are happy. Lately, I’ve replaced currants with chopped, candied orange peel and served them split with sugared, sliced strawberries and whipped cream as a delicious rendition of Strawberry Shortcake.
–ESL 5-12-01
2 cups flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup heavy cream [78g]
1/2 cup currants*
*Frozen fruit, dried fruit, candied citrus peel, chocolate chips . . .
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. With a pastry blender (or cuisinart), cut in the butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Str in the eggs and cream to make a stiff dough. It’s OK if it’s a little crumbly. (If a food processor is used, take care not to overprocess.)
Turn out dough on to lightly floured board. Dust the dough with flour, make a well in the center and add the currants. Knead lightly until the currants (or whatever) are well distributed and the dough holds together. Do not overhandle.
Divide the dough into two parts. (If using two different fillings, divide dough first and knead individually, adding the goodies then.) Roll or pat each part out to make a circle six inches in diameter and about one inch thick. Using a sharp knife, cut each circle into six sections, making even wedges. Arrange on a baking sheet about 1/2″ inch apart.
Brush scones with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool about 10 minutes. They are best served warm.
Susie says
Pickety bits?! I’d say you’re striding confidently into Charcuterie Board territory.
Nancy Blake says
Since we all stay at home, I also spend more on food than I usually did before. But how many new recipes I have tried and how many new foods I have discovered.
It all looks very appetizing. I definitely want so many snacks. Yum.