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Let It Be Sunday!

-Doughnuts, Pajamas & Wine Spritzers = Perfect

April 27, 2014 by Joy the Baker 36 Comments

it's a sunday

Sunday seems like a good day for a little of this, and a little of that.  You know… lingering in pajamas, lot of coffee, hopefully a doughnut, a long walk, and at least two hours on the couch.  I wish that for you.  Especially the doughnut.

Here are a few things on the tip of my tongue these days.

•  Clementine and Red Wine Spritzers!  Don’t wrinkle your nose.  This is really good news for our summer cocktailing.

• Last time I donated blood I fainted.  It’s a long story that mostly involves seeing someone else faint.  Who knew that fainting could be so contagious?  Still though, I’ve watched enough old episodes of ER to know that little bags of blood are super important to people who need little bags of blood.  Stat!

Donation is a big deal to me.  Fainting or not.  Three years ago I joined Be The Match, the bone marrow donation registry.  It’s a painless and free sign-up situation that only involves a mouth swab.  (I just said mouth swab on my blog!).  Should I ever be called to donate my bone marrow, I’d only ask that no one faint in my vicinity.  I’d be a goner.

• Dine x Design is my favorite new site on the Internet.  It’s the intersection of pretty pretty food and mega inspired design. This Spring Creme de Violette Cocktail makes my brain sparkle.  I’ll surely be making this soon.

• This weekend I made a double batch of pizza crust and now I have unbaked frozen pizzas in my freezer.  It’s my small attempt at Shutterbean’s meal prep.

• There’s a new app on the scene! Of course there is. Meet: Steller.  Steller is like Instagram for storytellers.  Instead of sharing a single picture, you can create a book of photos to flip through, combining photos, videos, and text.  There’s a major amount of customization.  The designs feel clean, simple, and super intuitive.  It’s like making your very own Kinfolk magazine… on your phone, for the Internet.  Does that makes sense?  Here’s a more helpful review.

• I finally read this essay from the late David Foster Wallace: Consider the Lobster.  It’s what happens when  a brilliant thinker visits Maine’s largest lobster festival.  Originally published in Gourmet Magazine, August 2004.  I think I’m tempering myself to read Infinite Jest.  It’s working.

• How awesome is it to wear a dainty finger ring on your finger? Also, I love Sweetheart Society.

• I bought this Nixon Watch with gold and molasses tones.  It was a treat-yo-self moment.

•  I’m hosting my first party in New Orleans next weekend!  Scream it with me now…. DERBY PARTY!  In preparation, I’ve found an ice crusher and I’m working on the perfect Mint Julep.  I’m working on a vinegar-y potato salad with lots of olives and parsley.  There’s got to be a Derby Pie inspired cupcake.  And I’m ordering fried chicken from a place called Chicken Sue’s… which sounds absolutely perfect.  Derby Party recipes coming next week!

Enjoy your Sunday!

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  1. Jenny

    April 29, 2014 at 11:26 am

    I love chicken sue’s in Lakeview…It’s always filled with C’op’s and construction workers..which in NOLA means it’s a Chowhounds paradise..enjoy!

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    • joythebaker

      April 29, 2014 at 8:24 pm

      it really is so good!

      Reply
  2. Kelster

    April 28, 2014 at 8:37 pm

    I fainted after my last donation too. But it’s definitely time to go again.

    Reply
  3. Jasmine

    April 28, 2014 at 6:36 pm

    Love this photo! So real.

    Reply
  4. Lauren

    April 28, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    If you’re looking to work up to Infinite Jest, you might try DFW’s essay collections, if you haven’t already.

    Reply
  5. susie r

    April 28, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Love all of the Cinzano Rosso bottles you have – my fav! I’m also a Be the Match member too!

    Reply
  6. Kristen

    April 28, 2014 at 11:16 am

    Thank you for your mention of Be The Match! I recently joined as well after finding out that my Dad needed a marrow transplant (he had a successful one 82 days ago!). I’m also trying to spread the word, but its so nice to see someone with a louder voice than me taking the time to do so!

    Oh, and I also enjoy your recipes of course :)

    Reply
  7. sophieharriet

    April 28, 2014 at 7:13 am

    Looks great Joy! Can’t wait to try some Joy the Baker recipes out on my new blog!

    Reply
  8. mary

    April 28, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Hot browns and woodford pudding for the derby!

    Reply
  9. Anne

    April 28, 2014 at 12:44 am

    best picture ever- rock that crown.. and best wishes for your derby party

    Reply
  10. Taylor

    April 27, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    I’m a big supporter of donating too; you go girl! Also, I cannot wait to see the beautiful recipes you come up with for your Derby Party!

    xoxo
    Taylor

    Reply
  11. Janell

    April 27, 2014 at 5:07 pm

    I’ve been a long time lurker around these parts, but I had to come out of the shadows to implore you to read Infinite Jest. It’s the first thing I ever read by Wallace and it completely ruined me for fiction for approximately a year. So, be prepared to be completely unsatisfied by other writers for a while after finishing it!

    Reply
  12. Ashlyn

    April 27, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    That watch! Be still my heart…

    Reply
  13. dani

    April 27, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    hope you’re having a lovely Sunday, Joy! love your tiara!

    Reply
  14. Amalia

    April 27, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I love that you are having a Derby party –> I also thank you for wishing me a donut on this beautiful Sunday.

    Reply
  15. Kate

    April 27, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I didn’t have a doughnut, but I did make puffed pancakes with strawberries and bacon. Looking forward to the recipes for your Derby Party! Now it’s time for a nap!

    Reply
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