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Hi Reader,

How are you all doing at this peak of summertime? Basking in the warmth or waiting for it to end? 😂 We haven't had too many super hot days, although the two we did have this last week were accompanied by a heat pump failure, so no AC - boo. Were we ever thankful when it got fixed!!

Mostly it's been in the 70s-80s with a nice breeze so the windows are open most of the time.💜 But here int he PNW we don't have a lot of sticky humidity, so I know my love of the summer is because of where we live. Surprisingly for "green" Oregon, everything is brown but the evergreen trees - we usually get very little rain in July and August and this year the lack of rain started in early June. But all the flowers that are watered are loving the sun (as well as the green beans and tomatoes - we had our first of these from the garden last week 👏). Meals made with garden produce are the best!

If you need some quick, healthy meals, I've definitely got some ideas for you.😀 I'm listing some seafood recipes below because they are the fastest of any protein, really, but if you're not a seafood lover, hit the button below to go to a list of other quick options! (And don't forget to check out the mocha chip cookie below, too - they are perfect for freezing and taking on trips.)

5 Quick Seafood Recipes for Summer

​Tuna Pasta with Lemon and Olives (20 Minute Pantry Recipe)​ Recipe here

​Easy White Bean Salad with Shrimp or Chicken in 15 Minutes​ Recipe here

​Greek Tuna And Tomato Salad Recipe​ Recipe here

​Healthy Lemon Vegetable Fish Packets ( Using Foil or Parchment)​ Recipe here

​Mediterranean Pita Tuna Patties Board (Quick & Easy Meal Idea)​ Recipe here (a fav summer meal!!)

WHAT'S NEW

​Chewy Mocha Cookies with Chocolate Chips​ Everyone loves this flavorful recipe for mocha cookies wherever I bring them as a change from regular chocolate chip cookies! RECIPE HERE

Thank you so much for being a part of our simple homemade life community - I'm so happy you're here! And let me know if you made any of these recipes.💜

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