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It Smells Good

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Do the words bottomless + mimosa sound like good things to you?

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They kind of do to me. Okay, they really sound like good things.

But there were no bottomless mimosas in my life today. And no more flat tires . Whew.

I did enjoy a Vanilla Iced Coffee instead.

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And I baked.

Not these exact Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan, GF), but similar.

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And I brought back an oldie but a goodie: Overnight Chocolate Brownie Protein Oats with additional tips here

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I made Mango Balsamic Rice, Beans, & Mixed Vegetables which smelled really good. The smell of mango cooking is luscious and makes me thankful for my nose. A one-pot complete meal in 20 minutes. That makes your house smell good. <–bonus!

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At the farmer’s market I saw a woman selling sachets filled with French lavender.

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From my last post about Mushrooms , there are definitely some major mushroom fans!

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But it’s a love it or hate it food, I think. Some of you said you hate the fungus. Fair enough.

Questions:

  1. Do you have a good sense of smell?

I have a ridiculously keen sense of smell.

I can smell garlic on Scott that he ate 3 days ago on a business trip and 2000 miles away.

I can walk past a person and in passing them, I can pretty much discern if they have showered that day, if they are wearing deodorant, if their shampoo is a good one or not, and how much natural oil has built up on their body. How’s that for an exciting talent.

I can smell bologna in the refrigerator as my grandmother used to say, and this is not always a blessing, trust me. Some things and some people I’d really prefer not to be so acutely aware of. Ahem.

I am the nose/scent equivalent to a supertaster I think.

  1. What’s the last thing you smelled that was mmmm, so good? Or what scents do you love?

The cookies I baked smelled so good.

And I love vanilla anything.

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I have an entire post on my love for it complete with some vanilla-centric recipes.

I also love body sprays and Carried Away as mentioned is one of my latest faves.

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And the smell of fresh roses is always beautiful.

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What smells good to you?

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