October 13th - THE EAZY PEAZY WEEKLY - It's Always CHAOS!!

Hey Friend -

It’s official - I’m going blind. Well, “blind” in the sense that I can’t read anything close up without my readers. And of course, whenever I need them, they are NOWHERE to be found.

Today I scrambled through the ENTIRE house and finally found a purse I haven’t used in a while, because yes, Fall has arrived, so I reactivated it. And there they were: the holy grail of readers all piled inside that purse, as if they’d gone on some pilgrimage together. At some point I must have thought, “Hey, this seems like a great place to put them,” and then blissfully forgot.

So yes, I’m officially at THAT age. As a cherry on top, I went to the eye doctor (just to make sure it wasn't worse than I thought) and walked in feeling like I was at a senior’s activity hour (I was easily the youngest person there by 35 years). The doctor told me I was “getting old.” Thanks for that, buddy.

So now I’m on the hunt for a new eye doctor. If you have one you love, send me the name.

Arn and I had the incredible honor of attending the Boise Film Festival as part of the KTVB crew. If you haven’t heard of it yet, the BFF is designed to celebrate Boise’s thriving creative community by bringing together filmmakers and industry veterans for four days of screenings, panels, Q&As, and masterclasses. The festival is quickly becoming a top destination on the regional circuit—attracting film professionals, creatives, and aspiring storytellers from all levels.

It’s always a treat getting to hang with my favorite peeps from the Idaho Today and KTVB studio! These are some seriously incredible women… AND can we all just take a moment to appreciate how handsome this man of mine is? Hot dang!! 🔥

Plus a BONUS. A HUGE shoutout to hearing all that Larry Leisure has done for the Arts in Boise. I’ve always heard of the legend, but actually hearing from him about his history was unbelievable.

In true “me” fashion, and keeping with last week’s message, I still made all the JV Football pregame meals this week. Even with a little chaos (okay, a full-on cluster) and a totally new opponent, place and time to play AT THE LAST MINUTE, I’m feeling incredibly grateful for two things:

1️⃣ The boys faced some serious competition. Eagle High might be the toughest team they’ve ever played - and they still pulled out the WIN. It was gritty, it was hard-fought, and it was awesome.

2️⃣ My friend, who lives by the school, walked over and we finally got to catch up after almost a year. Totally made my day.

Sometimes the chaos brings the best moments. And guess what else, I totally forgot to take any pictures of the game or after. I was 100% focused and present for all the things. But I did manage to snag a picture of the amazing moms who helped hand out food. These are the best ladies!

And if the JV meal wasn’t enough for Thursday… I also somehow said yes (shocker, I know 😅) to catering a board meeting for a marketing firm downtown - breakfast AND lunch.

I’d like to report that I absolutely nailed it. Knocked it out of the park. Attendees were asking for my business card (music to a caterer’s ears, woooohoooo!).

As a surprise, I branded the food with their company logo, and it looked so good, total chef’s kiss moment. Oh, and the cake? Not only ridiculously delicious, but I topped it with their logo too. Because, you know, why not go for the full “wow” factor?

Safe to say, I’m giving myself a solid pat on the back for this one. Boom-baby!

Furbaby update! Yuki is doing so much better! 🙏 She had a little cast on for a few days, and now we’ve transitioned to a Band-Aid and…the infamous cone of shame.

And let me just say, if you’ve never lived with a 105-pound, slightly clumsy Great Pyrenees mix wearing a cone, you haven’t truly lived. It’s like living with a furry wrecking ball who has no concept of personal space, physics, or gentle movement. She’s taken out entire plants, cleared the coffee table with one dramatic swoop, and left new “modern art” scuffs on the walls that I’m honestly considering framing. (no not really!)

Walking her through the house feels like guiding a semi-truck through a boutique. I’ve been taken out at the knees more times than I can count, and every time she turns her head, something or someone, is in danger. Arn says she’s just “redecorating with enthusiasm.” I call it chaotic love.

But all that aside, she’s feeling so much better, tail wagging, appetite back, and eyes sparkling. And honestly, I’ll take a few broken knick-knacks and bruised shins any day if it means my sweet girl is back to herself. ❤️

MENU FOR MONDAY:

OCTOBER 13TH - ORDERS IN BY SUNDAY @ NOON

Egg Bites - Jalapeno Popper

Egg Bites - Canadian Bacon & Swiss Cheese

Egg Bites - Onion/Bell Pepper/Spinach & Cheese

Protein Overnight Berry Oats

Indian Butter Chicken w/ Veggies & Jasmine Rice

Copycat Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls

Marry Me Chicken GF Pasta w/ Side Salad

Turkey Chili w/ Toppings (light on beans, heavy on veg) w/ Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread & Salad

Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice

SEE YOU MONDAY - OCTOBER 13TH!!

Before we know it, this year will be wrapped up, and I can’t help but wonder… when you look back, what moments will stand out? The hours spent chopping, cooking, and cleaning up… or the laughter around the table, the messy game nights, the spontaneous memories that make life sweet? Or maybe just the few quiet moments taken back just for you?

Dinner shouldn’t be the thing that keeps you from those moments. That’s why I do what I do, to give you real food, ready fast, so you can spend your evenings living instead of hustling. Let’s make these last months count, with more time for what actually matters, and a lot less stress about what’s for dinner.

Cheers,
Nikki

It's hunting season and the tail end of backpacking season. Our outdoor meals are still available AND if you want to sample any flavors, let me know. We blew through all the food we brought, it was *THAT* good!