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Good morning, happy Sunday, and happy Mother’s Day to all of the special ladies out there! We had another routine week, complete with kids’ sports, a birthday celebration, and beautiful spring weather. All of the highlights from the past few days, along with our easy dinners, are included in today’s roundup of Our Week in Meals.

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For those of you who are new to the blog, Our Week in Meals is where I share a little bit about what we’ve been up to over the past week — as it relates to our dinners each night. This series gives you a glimpse “behind the scenes” at some highlights from our life, shows you how I balance a busy schedule with feeding my family, and offers a few new ideas for your own weekly meal plan. Now, let’s back up to last weekend…

Sunday morning started with an early walk at Mollie’s farm with three of my friends.

I had to work on a project for an upcoming deadline, and then the whole family headed out for short walk that afternoon.

Followed by ice cream cones and soft pretzels from the Twist Treats truck for a fun snack!

Keith grilled beef tenderloin for dinner, which we served with leftover cornbread from the night before, grilled potatoes

…and my go-to “house saladwith candied pecans.

Overhead image of a bowl of salad with mandarin oranges and homemade dressing

And an evening of front porch-sitting while the kids played outside. It was too nice to be stuck in the house!

Spencer returned to school on Monday, while the older two boys stayed home with me. Other than a quick trip to Yoder’s country market for buttermilk, cheese and lunchmeat, we stuck close to home and took care of our virtual work inside. It was rainy and misty all day

Gibbs and Casey had soccer practice that evening, so I served everyone an early breakfast-for-dinner before Keith took them to the fields. We had waffles, bacon, yogurt and fresh berries. Always a popular choice around here!

Close up shot of crispy waffles with butter and syrup

The sun and blue skies returned on Tuesday, so we got outside for a couple of walks in spite of the almost 90-degree heat.

They might be weeds, but I think the fields of buttercups are so pretty at this time of year.

Speaking of warm weather, sweet tea is back in the regular rotation now…

Close up front shot showing how to make a sweet tea recipe from scratch

I had a few overripe bananas on the counter, so I stirred together a loaf of our favorite Banana Nut Bread while supervising the kids’ school work that morning.

Overhead shot of stacked slices of banana nut bread on a cutting board

And since I had a PTO meeting at 6:00, we had The Easiest Beef Burritos for an early supper, along with guacamole, chips and salsa.

Thunderstorms that evening led to a beautiful Wednesday morning!

Since all three boys are at home on Wednesdays, we finished up their virtual school work and then headed out for a couple of errands.

On the agenda: a grocery order pick-up and a stop at Madison Gardens to pick out plants for Teacher Appreciation Week.

We came home with pots of cheerful yellow dahlias.

Spencer’s soccer practice was cancelled that evening, so we didn’t have to rush out the door right after dinner. We had Chicken Parmesan with pasta and marinara sauce, plus green beans and garlic bread on the side.

Front shot of a bowl of pasta and breaded chicken parmesan with a platter of the chicken in the background

I’m so excited to share this week’s book, which was one of my favorites of the year thus far. My mom recommended Meet Me in Bombay by Jenny Ashcroft, and it was definitely a winner! Here’s a quick summary:

It’s New Year’s Eve in Bombay, 1913, and Madeline Bright, new to the sweltering heat of colonial India, is yearning for all she has left behind in England. Then, at the stroke of midnight, Maddy meets Luke Devereaux, and as the year changes so do both their lives.

Bold and charismatic, Luke opens her eyes to the wonders of Bombay, while Maddy’s beauty and vivacity captures his heart. Only her mother disapproves, preferring the devoted Guy Bowen as a match for her daughter. But while Maddy and Luke are falling in love, the world is falling apart. World War I is on the horizon, and Luke will be given no choice but to fight. They will be continents apart, separated by danger and devastating loss, but bound by Luke’s promise that they will meet again in Bombay.

Part romance, part historical fiction, this is a must-read!

Keith took the kids to school on Thursday and I headed out for a walk up the road with Teddy before starting my work.

We crossed paths with an eagle, a fox, a rabbit, and the sweetest little bunny.

I stayed busy the rest of the day with cooking, photos, writing, a stop at the neighbor’s farm to pick up our eggs for the week, a trip to the school to drop off the teachers’ flowers, and a walk in the woods with my friend before pick-up. Phew!

We had maple-glazed salmon with broccoli for dinner that night, along with dinner rolls on the side. Then off to the kids’ soccer practice!

I joined two of my friends for a walk on Friday while the boys were at school, tackled my to-do list throughout the day, and then headed south to Nelson County for the evening.

Some crazy storms rolled through that afternoon, but the clouds parted by dinnertime.

We had pizza and salad for supper…

…and since we were celebrating my mom’s birthday, Strawberry Cake for dessert!

Close up side shot of a slice of the best old fashioned strawberry cake recipe

Soccer Saturday!

Keith grilled pork tenderloin for supper,

Front shot of a grilled pork tenderloin on a cutting board

which I paired with Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole,

Close up shot of spoonful of zucchini casserole

and Aunt Bee’s 3-Ingredient Sour Cream Muffins.

Basket of 3 ingredient sour cream muffins

And that’s it for this week, friends! Thanks for joining me here this Sunday. I hope that you’ve found some new ideas for your own table in the days ahead!

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Welcome to my farmhouse kitchen in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Inspired by local traditions and seasonal fare, you’ll find plenty of easy, comforting recipes that bring your family together around the table. It’s down-home, country-style cooking!

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  1. Happy Mothers Day. I just love your site every Sunday. Thank you for some wonderful recipes.. Blessings to you and your Family. Pat

  2. Happy Mother’s Day, Blair…from Canada…the boys are growing up so fast!!! I do love all the fantastic recipes but I just love the photos of Virginia…after living there for 30 years and in the Shenandoah Valley for 12 of them I feel a tug at my heart strings when I see the Blue Ridge Mountains…I do hope that you have a wonderful day!!!!

    1. Thank you, Wendy! I’m so glad that I can share a bit of the Blue Ridge with you each week! 🙂

  3. Hi, Blair, and Happy Mother’s Day to you! I’m sorry to bother you because I think this was discussed before, but I was wondering where you found that beautiful wreath on your door. It really is one of the prettiest wreaths I’ve ever seen.

    Thanks so very much.

  4. Blair, can I use same flour I would for biscuits wit some baking powder instead of self rising flour?

    1. Yes, I think that would work fine for the sour cream muffins. In addition to the baking powder, self-rising flour also usually includes a little bit of salt, so you might want to add a pinch as well — just a matter of taste preference. Enjoy! 🙂

  5. Happy Mother’s Day Blair,
    I made your Zucchini Pie earlier this week (a favorite) and have a few left over zucchinis in the fridge. I think it’ll be enough for your Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Casserole! It’ll be interesting to see how they differ.
    But your Charleston Red Rice made my mouth water when I read your recipe- so that is a must!
    Thanks for sharing your talents, enjoy your week!- Kris

    1. Two great choices for the week ahead, Kris! I think I’ll probably make some red rice later this week, too. I had leftover zucchini casserole tonight as well (a personal favorite)! 🙂 Thanks for your kind note, as always!