November 3rd - THE EAZY PEAZY WEEKLY - Best Thanksgiving Side; Pears!

November 20, 2025

You know those weeks where you’re juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle… blindfolded… and someone still asks what’s for dinner? Yeah, that’s where I’m at.

The mom guilt’s loud, the to-do list’s louder, and honestly, I’m just proud I remembered deodorant today, because yesterday I only shaved one leg. But here’s the win: my Eazy Peazy Kitchen meals are labeled, color-coded, and ready to go. That means literally anyone in this house can grab a bag and get dinner on the table in 20 minutes. So even though I feel like I’m fumbling through life right now, dinner still feels like a touchdown. And that, my friends, is my kind of self-care. Plus, I have found a new love for bubble baths. (that's a whole-other-awkard-story to share for later)

The JV BK boys wrapped up an incredible win against Emmett, and I’ll be honest, I found myself super sad that the season was over. These boys have bonded and built something special, and I’m just so grateful to have a front-row seat to it.

Then, because apparently “rest” isn’t in our vocabulary...I rushed Nathan and Arn straight to the airport to catch everyone’s favorite flight: the red-eye to Maryland. (You guessed it… lacrosse.)

Now, I’m pretty sure Arn overbooked Nathan’s weekend. I mean, coming off a physical football game and four lacrosse practices before the actual games? My mom radar was firing red. After some secret side texts between me, Arn, and Nathan, we all landed on this: it’s a work in progress. We’re just trying to get the most “work” and bang for our buck while out there and everyone needs to be sure to keep the communication open.

So next up - me, coach, and Arn have a little “Hey! Back off my BABY!” chat scheduled (just kidding). 😂 This is a whole new level of competition, something Big Man never got to experience firsthand, but he paved the way for this moment. All the glory to Big Brother, and always to God for guiding these boys. 🙏

And if you’ve ever traveled with Arn, you know two things for sure: Your budget is blown on food and he's always hungry.

So of course, those two hit up the cutest restaurant in Annapolis and ate like kings - which they very much are. (raw oysters, clam & bacon carbonara, fried oyster sammy)

And funny story - let's talk about these pink cleats. The entire sole of his white cleats literally starts to fall off. Does he bring his back-up pair with him???...Nope, sure doesn't. So after a mad-dash to Dicks - this single pair of cleats are all they have in his size. LOL. Pink it is!!

Big Man and I had a great weekend at home...a little relaxing, a little family caregiving (all worth it, of course). We watched way too much football (is that even possible), tackled some chores, and then… I went to this underground dinner.

Still not totally sure what to think about it.

It was a five-course, Halloween apothecary-themed meal, and one hour before dinner you get a text with the house address. (I may have sent the address to a few other friends just to ensure someone knew where I was in case we were actually going to be murdered instead of fed!) Totally Mysterious, right? You walk in, and it’s full-on haunted chic - dim lights, cobwebs, spooky bottles, the works. Sixteen people gathered around one long table like a scene straight out of a Tim Burton dinner party.

The food? Delicious. The “storyline”? Let’s just say it didn’t quite tie together, but each course held its own. The broth for the noodles was amazing, the black rice risotto (their twist on black beans) was on point, and that brisket taco in a handmade blue corn tortilla? Absolute winner.

But as always, the best part was being with friends, swapping reactions somewhere between wow and what just happened? Would I do it again? Probably not. But as a one-time adventure? Totally worth it.

Not only has it officially become sweater weather, but we’re diving headfirst into all the Fall foods. And yes, cue all the butternut-squash-loving dishes… BUT DID YOU KNOW ABOUT THE PEAR?!

We had the awesome privilege of having Matt from Waterwheel Gardens in the KTVB studio sharing his family’s generations of homegrown pears. My great friend Angie (aka The Pie Lady) whipped up the most incredible pear tart, and I made a creamy, dreamy pear risotto. Yep, all with pears! 🍐

You’ll definitely want to add these EAZY recipes to your Thanksgiving table, they’re THAT good. Like, to-die-for good.

And hosting the show was one of my absolute favorites - Lauren from the Joey & Lauren Show! I just love cooking on TV, so make sure to tune in and watch the episode. Your views and ratings help us keep this fun rolling—thank you for all the love and support! **And also a huge THANK YOU to Albertson's for their gift of all the products used in this segment.

Link to watch the segment: https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/idaho-today/idaho-today-kitchen/chef-nikki-brings-on-the-coziness-with-a-fall-risotto/277-0ee552fd-e1d2-44bd-b9de-495b585de9c2