I’ve gotten several new cookbooks recently and one of them is called Generations – Rustic Joyful Food by Danielle Kartes. This cookbook is as much fun to read as it is to cook from. The recipes are straightforward and easy to make and every one I’ve tried has been delicious! This Mustard Roasted Chicken and Potatoes has been my favorite so far and it couldn’t be easier to make! You could use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts but the cook time would be a little longer. I also sprinkled a little paprika over the chicken (which I forgot to mention in the recipe). I hope you enjoy this one!

This cookbook would make an ideal gift for anyone who loves to cook, but particularly for someone who is just starting to cook because, as I said before, the recipes are straightforward and easy to make! For my other favorite cookbooks, be sure to check out my Amazon Storefront! I have quite a collection of cookbooks and I’ve linked my favorites!

Below are some items that I consider kitchen essentials…I love an oval baking dish because I think it just looks better on a buffet, I use my round charcuterie board for cooking videos and charcuterie…also makes a nice gift and Shun knives are the very best I’ve found. I have a thing for whisks and have them in every size and lots of colors too! Everything is linked below and in my Kitchen Essentials Amazon Shop!

//wooden charcuterie board//oval baking dish//cream oval baking dish//set of 3 whisks//single whisk//Shun chefs knife//Shun knife set//cookbook//nesting oval baking dishes//

Anthropologie is my go-to for affordable wardrobe pieces and they have so many great things right now! They are selling quickly because when I went to link a few of my purchases, they were already sold out…I did substitute!

My purchases include the denim jacket with leopard collar, both white blouses…one has an attached belt and the other is a pleated peplum (I know…but they are different and so flattering), and the jeans. I also really love the leopard top and the black lace top.

I’m including a boutique below with the Anthropologie items plus a few things I think would be great to wear for Thanksgiving!

It’s another gorgeous day here in North Carolina! Amos and I are headed out for a walk! Have an amazing day and thank you soooo much for reading Crazy Blonde Life! ~ XOXO Suzanne