I’m back under sunny California skies this week, and I must say… the dry air is lovely and the burgers are fantastic! Also my hair is instantly flat, which kinda feels weird now.
I plan on living it up while in Cali. Actually, I’m always trying to live it up.
This week I’m going to visit my favorite Los Angeles spots.
I’m going to eat as much In n Out as I can. In six days I think I can make it there three times. That shouldn’t be too out of line.
I’m going to have one of Zoe Nathan‘s doughnuts at Huckleberry because she seriously (most seriously) makes the best doughnuts in the entire city.
I’m going to have a Negroni and Eveleigh. I’m going to have an ice cream at Sweet Rose Creamery, followed shortly thereafter by an ice cream at Scoops.
I’m going to need a French Dip Sandwich from Philippes, and a sunset view from the new Ace Hotel downtown.
Then definitely a trip to Soul Cycle. And a nap.
I can fall right back into a Los Angeles routine. If you’re ever visiting, I wrote all about some of the best spots around town here: I Love You, Los Angeles. It’s true. I really do love it!
In other news, it’s Wednesday. Another day in a regular ol’ life. Right? Here’s what is in my brain and on the Internet:
• Oh Joy and Love, Taza have created a new app! It’s called Pippit! It’s pretty rad! It’s Instagram meets blog feeds meets shopping. I can only imagine how much work and collaboration it took to put together! Check it out. I’m joythebaker (duh) if you want in on my action.
• Exciting news! I designed three sets of awesome, summer-inspired nail wraps with Scratch Nail Wraps and you can order a box now through their monthly manicure subscription! The box comes with the three sets of nail wraps from Joy the Baker, a bonus nail polish, and cocktail recipe card and a cute little bonus gift too! I’ll give more peeks inside the box soon, but the nails above are part of the collection!
• There are a few things I simply can’t buy at the grocery store because I’ll eat the entire bag in one sitting, without fail, because I have noooo will power! Those pink and white frosted animal crackers!? Don’t even look at me! They’re my favorite thing in the world and I absolutely can’t buy them. I’d now like to introduce you to Pink Frosted Animal Cracker shower wash!? So… would smelling like the cookies be heaven or torture? And what are the chances I chug the bottle?
• Matias Antuiga celebrated his 40th birthday by running 40 marathons in 40 days. I swear… I run a mile and I’VE HAD IT! Can we talk about Pink Frosted Animal Crackers again?
• Why You Hate Work. Thank you New York Times. The part about answering emails until you fall asleep was all too real. Also… I don’t hate work, it’s just the emails that are such a beast.
• Everyone is getting married and wearing flower crowns and all I want to do is eat this Mostly Veggie Baked Macaroni forever and ever.
If you need me today I’ll be dreaming up Strawberry Filled Doughnuts for us to make next week. Also, I love you. Happy Wednesday!
oscardarling
Your blog is beautiful Joy…New Orleans has been on my travel wish list for some time now so I can’t wait to explore more of your posts and see a little of the place through you. Headed back to LA this summer and although In’n’Out was on the list because of course, duh, where else would you get something that freaking delicious, some of your other tips are going to come in really handy for my spirit if not my waistline ;-)
Jodi
i have that shower wash/hand wash in my bathroom at this very moment. and yes, it’s heaven scent/sent.
Jenny (VintageSugarcube)
this pic is just the cooooolest!
Lulu
I had never heard of Scratch and can’t be arsed to do my nails….like ever. I don’t remember the last time I painted my nails. It might have been a decade ago…
But I’ve just signed up to the Monthly Mani from Scratch! I may even get myself a gel kit online. You may have created a monster…
Alyssa
I would really like to have some In N Out right now. So, thanks for that. :P I need to go home and eat veggies after work. Maybe I can run over there this weekend… or maybe tomorrow. Who knows!?
Also, thanks for the list of all the places in LA I’ve never been to. Lol. I want to try ALL OF THEM, but I don’t like actually driving into LA. I like to stay on the outskirts (aka, the valley and the bu)
Sinead
Sounds like so much fun! Enjoy your time in L.A. :-)
Heidi - Apples Under My Bed
I read that as “a bourbon nail polish”, which I feel would be a ‘try not to chug situation’, like the pink frosted animal cracker shower wash. Thanks for your LA tips. I used them last year and now have such fond memories of Philippe’s and Huckleberry. x
Greg
So who is watching Tron while you are gone off to sunny California? Who did you entrust with this responsibility?
emmajeanne16
I just learned about those nail things. Where have I been?
Stella
Ah! Los Angeles, my hometown. Welcome back Joy, you have been missed.
joythebaker
It’s so great to go back and visit!
chelsey
Thank you for posting! I’m headed to LA next week so this couldn’t have come at a better time. Counting down to eating and sipping my way though the city!
cococakeland
aww! you must miss cali!! my cousins live there and it seems dreamy to wake up to sunshine every DAY! (vancouver can be quite rainy in the winter!) i am drooling over 1. the burger and fries pic 2. that mostly veggie baked macaroni 3.the thought of those pink and white sprinkly animal cookies. enjoy your visit!! xo
Jess Elyse
In-N-Out is so good! Three times is definitely NOT too excessive! I approve. :)
Tashiana
I’m so envious of you being in California! I’d give anything for a teleport out of dreary old London right now! That burger looks so delicious and I would totally steal it off of you right now if I could.
Hamza
I really love it <3
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Krista
ohhhh, I miss the donuts at Huckleberry……………..
Denise Kelley
Yeah for In-and-Out, I’d live there if I could and try Haagen Daaz Black Cherry Amaretto Gelato, all you have to do is to to the grocery and it’s sooo good
Isabelle
National Doughnut Day and Negroni Week all in one week?! So happy you are celebrating – especially at Eveleigh since not only is it delicious but they’re donating ALL Negroni sales to 8256LA.
Adrienne
You are making me miss L.A.!! I can’t believe that Tito’s Tacos is not on your list of places to visit :-)
joythebaker
Oh my gosh! You’re soo right about titos!
JUne
i live in Ventura and visit family in New Orleans: when i get off the plane in NOLA my wrinkled face smooths out and my brain untangles, especially after a mango daiquiri at Liuzza’s. In ‘n Out is my go to place for outsourced comfort food but MUST STAY AWAY most of the time as well as avoiding those pink and white circus cookies. when we have our childhood friends and family over one of my favorite desserts are those cookies and good old vanilla ice cream. enjoy SoCal.
Taylor
Hope you have a blast in L.A. (it sounds like you will!) And yes to pink frosted animal crackers & whatever smells like them!
xoxo
Taylor
Mallory
Pink frosted animal crackers…those accounted for a bit of thigh flesh in those college years. However, my first love are the iced version, not the frosted. I CAN NOT be trusted with those.
Ella
Pippit sounds cool, but Sarah is right, it’s $1.99! You lucky duck, getting all your apps for free ;) Have a great week, Joy.
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joythebaker
You’re right. I am so mistake about the price. Sorry about that.
Lauren
ahhh so much food inspiration i’m going to go find some lunch right now – sounds so yummy !
Lauren x
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Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
I was SO excited when I saw this, it’s like a mid-week treat! Love these posts!
Matt Artelt
You should check out Settebello in Pasadena if you have time. Fantastic pizza napoletana!
Marie
I’m already a Scratch subscriber, so I’m so pumped to get your set next month! And I can’t even think about that pink frosted animal cracker body wash. what. have so much fun in la!
Yael
3 In N Out trips is 6 days is totally doable! I went twice in just a little over 3 days on my last visit ;)
Girl Named Allyn
That shower wash would officially be torture. In fact, now I have to go buy a box of crackers at that very thought.
Paulette
Love your nails in the pic where your eating the burger and lovely fries. It’s close to six in the morning and as I sip a cup of tea I can imagine myself munching on a strawberry filled doughnut. Wishing I was there but I can dream and while I read your post I am. Have a great time in L.A. Paulette
Lesley
This made me smile. You sound so excited to be back in LA.. All the places you listed remind me why I love it so much. Have fun!
Lissa
A great way to start my Wednesday! I’m only semi jealous of u as I head off to work at 5 am… have fun for the both of us, Joy!!
dani
Have a great time!
Cathryn
Lovely post. Sounds like such a dream I’m stuck in rainy England right now! :(
joythebaker
Sending some sunshine your way, my friend!
Rachel
Enjoy Los Angeles, and I’m jealous that you’re back there.
And okay. My last week, I have a confession. I managed 4 In-N-Out’s in that time..!
Sarah
Pippit costs $1.99 to add and there will be an annual subscription fee. They said they wanna keep it ad free.
joythebaker
You’re right! I was mistaken. Sorry about that.