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May 26, 2018

Hello! Welcome to the weekend!

We might have just done a quick skip right through spring here in Minnesota, as we're suddenly in a series of days in the low 90's and upper 80's. In a way it feels good as we've felt so deprived, with nasty cold and snow through April. And sitting out on a patio for my birthday lunch this week (Salut on Grand Avenue in St. Paul, shown to the right) felt pretty darn awesome. But I do hope the temps dial back a bit and we can have just a liiiiiiiittle more springtime weather around here!

Thank you SO MUCH to those of you who sent me tips on things to do and see in NYC. It made me realize just how much there is to take in, as I'd never heard of a number of items. I'll gladly take more suggestions if you have them - for especially awesome things to do/see/eat with kids (our girls are 16 and 11) while we're there. Please reply to this newsletter - I'd love to hear from you!

My Favorite Things this week... You'll see in the "Crumbs" section below in this newsletter my little experiment with cookie sizes of our latest favorite cookie, the Citrus-Poppy Seed Cookie. To make this recipe, you'll want either a very large scoop or a medium scoop (both links HERE) - I love having the option to make both sizes!

This Memorial Day Weekend, we want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all who have served our country. We are so very grateful.

Thank you so much for joining us here each week, for reading the blog, and for following along on social media. We are thankful for your company.

-Brenda

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NEW: On The Blog This Week

This tart-sweet Rhubarb Margarita is made with a swirl of homemade fresh rhubarb syrup, perfect for spring and summer entertaining. If a Farmgirl was to have a signature drink…it would have to be this one!

Read this post and grab the recipe here.

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CRUMBS: What We Made This Week

Have you made these delightful Citrus-Poppy Seed Cookies yet?!

I baked a batch for our high school's baccalaureate ceremony this past week, and wanted a smaller cookie than the original recipe calls for. If you've been wondering about doing the same, I've updated the recipe on the blog to include the variables in size and bake time. Enjoy!

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ARCHIVES: Yum From The Past

These Lemon Bars are loaded with fresh and zesty lemon flavor. I think they are truly the most perfect lemon bar in the world. People always ask for the recipe!

Get the recipe here.

There are so many good things going on in these Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies with Toffee and Coffee!

Get the recipe here.

When you have loads of fresh spring and summer strawberries this year, treat yourself to this refreshing Frozen Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade. It's a favorite with our daughters.

Get the recipe here.

Mini Lemon Custard Cups - such a bright, sweet little treat!

Get the recipe here.

The perfect packable summertime pasta salad: Grilled Chicken and Lemon Orzo Salad. I like to load it up with extra pea pods!

Get the recipe here.

 
       
 
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