Five TV shows for couples
It’s the dreaded question that no coupled person wants to ask… or answer. What do you want to…
It’s the dreaded question that no coupled person wants to ask… or answer. What do you want to watch tonight?
My husband and I don’t always see eye-to-eye when it comes to shows we want to binge. He tends to enjoy more action/crime shows and sci-fi. My tastes are comedies, reality television, or baking/home improvement shows.
But here are five couple-friendly television shows that we more than agree on — and actually enjoy together!
The Rings of Power + Lord of the Rings movies
We totally nerded out and watched The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and then watched all of the movies in order. This was so much fun because we only watched them on weekend nights after the kids were asleep and we had yummy snacks and really made it an event. It would usually take us an entire weekend (sometimes two!) to make it through a movie.
Watch The Rings of Power on: Amazon
Life in Pieces
Perhaps it was because we watched this show in the sleep deprived early days with our first kid, but I have never laughed so hard during a show. I still cackle thinking about a few situations that happened — including the post delivery one in the trailer above. This show is delightfully funny and heartwarming.
Watch Life in Pieces on Hulu
This Old House
Is there anything more soothing or delightful than watching master craftspeople renovate beautiful old homes? We like to watch this show on relaxing weekend mornings. My husband always learns a new tidbit, and I just enjoy seeing the transformations. Plus, the accents are lovely.
Jack Ryan
While this action series is a little bit more in my husband’s territory, it was a show that I actually enjoyed and looked forward to watching. I have to admit that Jim Halpert’s transformation to spy hottie threw me for a loop throughout the first season.
Watch Jack Ryan on Amazon
Escape to the Chateau
A family with two young children escape to France and buy an estate that needs some TLC. What could go wrong? This show is more up my alley, but has also captured my husband’s attention.
Watch Escape to the Chateau on Peacock
What are your favorite shows to watch as a couple?
Perfect, fluffy pancakes
Trust me, I used to be a boxed mix pancake person. I would grab a box of Kodiak at Costco and go about my day. Then one day…
Trust me, I used to be a boxed mix pancake person. I would grab a Kodiak at Costco and go about my day. Then one day I made Pinch of Yum’s fluffy blueberry pancakes. They were yummy and shockingly easy to make.
I’ve made several tweaks to her recipe, and this is where we’ve landed for our family favorite perfect pancakes! Yummy, buttery, and with just a hint of lemon. Chef’s kiss!
Perfect Pancakes
Makes enough for one adult and two feral children. Double this recipe for enough to freeze for the week. Reheat in a toaster.
Ingredients:
3/4 cup milk
Juice from half a lemon
Zest from a lemon
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter
More butter for pan (don't scrimp!)
Directions:
Heat a griddle to medium.
Mix together milk and lemon juice and let sit for a few minutes.
Whisk the dry ingredients together.
Whisk the egg, milk, and cooled melted butter together until combined.
Smear the griddle with butter. Be generous!
I like to use a mashed potato scoop to pour batter on hot griddle.
Cook until pancakes start bubbling then flip. Cook for about two minutes then flip again. Keep on griddle until cooked through.
Serve with butter and maple syrup.
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