DAY IN THE LIFE // NEW FURNITURE // RESTOCK, RESET & MEAL PREP

Welcome to a day in the life with me!! 🎉 Today’s adventure is full of chaos, cuddles, and kitchen magic. 🎥: https://youtu.be/QGFq3Z6mwtw?si=__3TPjeryy41Jqux
We’re tackling:
Cleaning & homemaking chaos 🧹

Weekly grocery haul and pantry restock 🛒

Olive loaf bread + burger & hot dog buns 🍞

Meal prep for the week 🍳

Building my brand-new bar top 🛠️

Baby chick cuddles and furry co-host appearances 🐶🐥

It’s busy, it’s fun, and it’s the kind of chaos we secretly love. Stick around, grab your coffee (and maybe a snack), and join me in making it all fabulous!
💬 Comment below: How do you stay in the moment while tackling chores? I’d love to hear your tips!
Recipes & Links:
Olive Loaf Recipe:Absolutely! I can draft clear, user-friendly recipes for your video description and blog cards that match your kitchen style and tone. Here’s a solid version for each:

Olive Loaf Bread 🍞
Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/4 tsp salt

1 tbsp sugar

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

1 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 cup pitted olives, chopped

Optional: 1 tsp dried rosemary or thyme

Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix gently and knead lightly until dough comes together (soft knead is key at high elevations).

Fold in chopped olives and optional herbs.

Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Punch down dough, shape into a loaf, and let rise again for 30–40 min.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 35–40 min until golden brown.

Cool completely before slicing and enjoy!

Hamburger / Hot Dog Buns 🍔🌭
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup warm milk

2 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

2 tbsp butter, melted

1 egg

Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 min until foamy.

Mix in flour, salt, butter, and egg to form a soft dough. Knead gently for 5–7 min.

Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.

Shape dough into buns (hamburger or hot dog shapes). Place on a lined baking sheet.

Cover and let rise another 30–40 min.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 15–20 min until golden.

Cool before serving or storing.

Garlic Aioli Sauce 🧄
Ingredients:
1 large egg yolk

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1–2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup neutral oil (grapeseed or vegetable)

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:
In a bowl, whisk together egg yolk, mustard, and garlic.

Slowly drizzle in the oil while whisking constantly until emulsified.

Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Chill for 15–30 min before serving.

If you’re new here, my name is Rita Slanina—I’m an actress, author, and your lifestyle buddy (and bestie for shopping!). We love homemaking, decorating, and sometimes even breaking into dance-offs. 💃
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