Nine Favorite Things. - Half Baked Harvest

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Today is the day! I am so excited for tonight’s event with Benny! You know those people who just instantly put you in a good mood, make you smile, and are always fun to be with? That is Benny!

His energy is infectious, and his kindness is under-shared. Benny has flown under the radar for so long, so I’m excited that so many people are coming to find out just how kind-hearted he is.

He really is one of the sweetest, most gracious, and generous people I know. I’m so grateful for his friendship! And I canât wait for tonight! Itâs going to be a blast!! I will share photos and fun details of the event next week. Stay tuned for more!

My dad drove me to the airport on Thursday, and as I stood in the airport watching two little girls happily eat their âHappy Mealsâ with their dad, my mind drifted back to my talks with my dad. Iâm so grateful for our relationship and how far we have come from when I was little to now. Iâm such a dadâs girl, and I donât know what Iâd do without both my dad and my mom. My parents are so special. Dadâs always there for me, providing therapy, guidance, and constant hugs when I need them most. He drops me at the airport every time I travel, and I think I’ll remember those hugs for life.Â There is something so special about father-daughter relationships.

Iâm excited about whatâs coming up! My family will be traveling a lot this spring. Iâll be joining them for a few days in April, and then Iâm set to start working on a couple of new projects, both in and outside of the kitchen!

Weâll soon be finishing up the studio space. Iâll be sharing more details about it soon, starting with some BEFORE photos! The space should be done in May, but the furniture won’t arrive until late October, so I’ll share the AFTER photos then. Iâve been dragging my feet and procrastinating those posts, but itâs time to start sharing more this spring/summer!

Work is going to require even more trips into New York, but traveling to somewhere tropical is on my radar right now! Come mid-April, Iâll be there; I canât wait!! Are you traveling this spring? Where are you heading?

Thatâs pretty much all I have for you today. Itâs crazy that spring is here and soon it will be summer!

I shared our most popular spring recipes this week if youâre looking for inspiration on what to make. So many yummy recipes! I love the change of seasons!

Lastly, thank you so much for your support now and over the years. Last week I shared that we’ll be cutting out one or two posts each month, which is a big change for us. You were all so kind, supportive, and encouraging. It amazes me every day the loyal family weâve built!

Enjoy another weekâs favorites!

1. Things iâm Loving, Wanting, and Excited to Try.

lovingâ¦30 Popular Spring Recipes of 2025. So many scrumptious recipes!

practicingâ¦ aÂ Dopamine Menu to Boost Happiness. This is how to make a menu that works for you! A great idea!Â

vacation reading…These 13 Books Feel Like a VacationâNo Flight Required.

everything in my cart (low)â¦a few Zara pieces to start! ThisÂ suede jacket is truly gorgeous! I love that Zara offers this style. It makes buying suede accessible. A pretty satin dress. I would style this under that jacket for a Spring weekend look. Lastly, if you love the denim-on-denim look, try this denim vestÂ andÂ jeans.

From H&M, really cute hoop earrings and faux leather pencil skirt. I would wear these together!

Last piece, a great barrel sleeve denim jacket (on sale!) from Abercrombie.

listening toâ¦Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco EXCLUSIVE: How Benny Taught Me to Trust Again.

dreaming of going to…The Family Coppola Hideaways.

readingâ¦The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. The dirty dozen. It’s good to know what’s on this list if you’re looking to buy only a few items organically.

travelâ¦a Guide to Mexico City. If you have any travel plans to Mexico City, this guide is full of yummy restaurants to try and sites to visit.

everything in my cart (beauty)â¦ lets talk about the Nordstrom beauty items that are currently on sale. The Hollywood Flawless Filter Primer & Highlighter from Charlotte Tilbury and theÂ Luminous Silk Natural Glow Foundation from ARMANI beauty are both loved by makeup artist. I have used both and they are great! The Kosas Air Brow Tinted Volumizing Treatment Gel is always in my make-up bag. Same with theÂ Baby Cheeks Blush Stick from Westman Atelier.

And scent-wise, my current favorite is from Phlur. It’s their Vanilla Skin Eau de Parfum (also on sale!).

watchingâ¦Your Friends & Neighbors. I’ve only watched the trailer, but it looks fun if you enjoy comedy/drama! I shared this with my parents to maybe watch soon.

also watching…Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Favorite Paella Recipeâand Details About Her Wedding to Jake Bongiovi. Now I feel like I should make Paella…I’ve never tried it!

readingâ¦4 Signs Youâre Not Getting Enough Protein. In my protein era.

everything in my cart (high)â¦I don’t usually love flats, but I do kind of love these patent leather ballet flats from AlaÃ¯a. I also think these patent-leather Mary Jane pumps are pretty!

my little sister, Asher, sent me this suede shoulder bag link from Khaite. So pretty – I love it too!

something funâ¦22 Old-Fashioned Hobbies to Try. Aw, these are cute ideas! I would love to try some flower pressing. It’s so pretty and a great spring/summer hobby!

2. Sheet Pan + One Pot Dinners for Spring.

Sheet Pan Sesame Miso Chicken and Coconut Rice

Poblano Chicken Fajita Bowls

Honey Garlic Chicken and Feta Potatoes

Sheet Pan Spicy Ginger Sesame Beef and Broccoli

Honey Buffalo Chicken

Sheet Pan Greek Garlic Butter Chicken and Potatoes

Sheet Pan Chicken TzatzikiÂ and Sweet Potatoes

Chili Ginger Orange Chicken and Broccoli

JalapenÌo Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

Easy Sheet Pan Tomato Herb Pizza

Lemon Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Avocado Goddess Sauce

Sheet Pan Korean Popcorn Chicken

3. The Big Amazon Spring Sale.

Amazon beauty

Home

Fashion

Accessories

4. A Few Fun Things.

A Podcast Listen: A couple of weeks ago, I recorded such a fun podcast on Taste of Taylor, and it came out this week. We had such a fun conversation!

Listen here: Quick and Cozy with Tieghan Gerard

A fun question: What made you laugh and smile this week?

It takes A LOT to really make me laugh, but Asher getting pooped on by our new baby goats made me both laugh and smile this week!

What made YOU laugh and/or smile this week?

Currently trending on Pinterest:

A random quote: above is the most popular quote I’ve pinned

Our most popular chicken recipe:Â Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken

A random recipe: cajun shrimp tacos I shared the first year of HBH. Look how old the photo is!

5. Product Link Request: answered!

I get a lot of product requests from you all and shared a few on Instagram earlier this week. I thought I would share my answers here, too! If you have product questions, I’m always happy to share what I love!!

The best non-toxic toilet paper?

I’ve been using and really like the Reel Premium Toilet Paper.

What is your fav lip moisturizer?

TheÂ Augustinus Bader The Lip Balm is great!

Vitamin C oil for skincare?

I love IS Clinical Pro Heal Serum.

What are your hair extension recommendations?

It is funny, I keep getting this question, which I guess is a compliment? I don’t have extensions and I never have. I’ve never dyed my hair or done anything other than trim it, and I’ve never put in extensions. If I had recommendations, I would share them!!! But I do really, really need a haircut. I think it’s been over a year.

What do you use for your thinning hair? Having the same problem.

And then I get this question…

My cousin has been using and loving Nutrafol, and I know so many people who also adore the product. Additionally, I recommend scalp massage and brushing your hair daily. Both are proven to improve hair growth and prevent hair loss.

Best dry brush?

I love the Goop dry brush, and I’ve been wanting to try the Higher Dose Copper Brush!

Fav kitchen utensils to use on stainless steel? Wooden? Stainless? I don’t like silicone.

I like wooden. The Caraway Home set is great!!

Laundry detergent preferences?

Haven’t found a good one. Clean laundry recommendations?

My mom likes Zum Indigo Wild Clean Laundry Soap; she has the two-pack on subscribe and save and says it smells amazing!

Good shampoo and conditioners?

I am still using and love the Oribe hair alchemy collection.

And body soaps?

The Salt and Stone body wash is currently in my shower

Best thing for dry face?

I’m currently trying to solve my dry skin issues and using only CeraVe moisturizing cream. Honestly, it’s the only cream that’s really helped. I also highly recommend Touch Of Tallow beef tallow!

Do you use Dr. Dennis Gross skin products?

The peel padsâyes, they’re amazing! I was just talking about how I want to try the new Dr. Dennis Gross eye cream too.

The Caraway Home cookware set/pans are great if I’m not using cast iron (love this new pink color – and it’s on sale!)