Hello and Happy Friday!
Social media has been through the ringer and I’m not sure where I land on it. But if you’ve been looking for a good reason to keep up with your Instagram feed, this account might be it. Featuring feel-good, real-life stories of the most unique people doing unique things, it’s one escape that feels worth it.
I played pickleball for the first time last week and as a life-long fan of playing Smashball on the beach and winning my 9th grade paddleball championship alongside my BFF (who accidentally knocked out my front tooth when we made the winning shot), I knew I would be a convert. I played with a friend who is going through some life shifts and suggested she order this book to help along her journey. I got to read a preview and can vouch it’s going to help so many people who need a gentle guide.
This 102-year-old woman offers some perspective on aging. I love her and love this. And yes, I am a bit obsessed with aging with positivity. Can you tell? 🙂
This week we saw this indie movie (it was shot in just 18 days). The message was heartfelt, and on point, and I cried twice. Pammy was awesome and should have been a nominee for the 2025 Oscars announced yesterday. Disappointing for her and others who were snubbed.
Speaking of great performances, this guy does amazing impersonations and his Anthony Bourdain (at Costco!) is hilarious and so good it’s scary.
So many restaurants in Los Angeles, North Carolina, and beyond have stepped up in the wake of climate change devastation, but who is supporting them? This is a great piece on the importance of taking care of your local restaurants and how you can show up for them when they do so much for us.
And here are some great ways you can help keep struggling L.A. restaurants afloat.
Here are the 2025 James Beard Award Semifinalists. Salt Lake City represents (!!!) for Outstanding Restauranteur, Outstanding Bar (yes! in Utah!), Outstanding Hospitality, Outstanding Bakery Chef or Baker (with a location at the SLC airport for layovers), and Best Chefs in the Mountain Region here, here, here, and here.
Excited to try King Arthur’s recipe of the year because I have been working on perfecting a recipe for you! Okay, guys, let’s see how this one stacks up to mine so far. I love a challenge!
I made my chicken enchiladas Wednesday night (pic above) and now I want to try this recipe with pork. Yum.
This strawberry coffee cake has me dreaming of spring…
I live for one-skillet creamy chicken dinners like this one.
This salad totally has my name on it. There are so many awesome flavors and textures going on.
A gorgeous, creamy, nourishing soup.
I love an Asian dish when celery is the centerpiece!!!!
Lunar New Year is next week and these noodles are a good sign of the times.
Y’all, how insane are these meatball bowls? Sign. Me. UP.
Oooh, and this cheesy meatball sitch also looks amazing.
Fennel simply does NOT get enough love but this recipe will surely change minds.
Okra is just one reason I love this recipe so naturally, I want to give this beef stew a try.
This salad is kind of a big dill. I’m sorry, I had to pun it.
These mini cinnamon rolls are JUST. PERFECTLY. TOO. MUCH.
A briny bean salad for olive lovers.
Did someone say pineapple coconut cake??!!!!
These salmon bowls feature some of my favorite flavors and only take 20 minutes to make.
The perfect soupy remedy for anyone under the weather.
The ick is definitely going around. Here’s how to (properly) disinfect your house after the flu.
Williams Sonoma is having a huge sale on some of my very favorite kitchen essentials. Oh, how I love a sale on investment pieces! :
How to start working out. We can do it, guys!
5 benefits of running in cold weather.
The most important part of living healthy: How to sleep better no matter your lifestyle.
I’m not on the app, but I can always get behind good ideas to make cleaning easier: 6 cleaning tips learned from TikTok.
This kitchen makeover is stuuuuunning.
And this dreamy MCM home is *chef’s kiss*. So up my alley.
The 50 best hotels in Paris. Okay, who’s going with me?
Love this necklace (great price, too).
These pants are cute and would flatter every figure.
9 easy things to do on a Sunday for a better week ahead. I’m all in.
That’s all for this week. Have a fabulous weekend and make something delicious!
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